TrailBlazers Impact: Recent Episodes
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Empowered women and men share their secrets to success in extraordinary stories. Stories which touch your heart and soul and make you realize it is possible to prevail even in the face of gender bias and/or racial discrimination to blaze your own trail when there is no clear path ahead. Super entrepreneurial "how-to's" to help you launch your own business!
In this episode of Trailblazers Impact, Nan McKay sits down with Ericka Saurit, the founder of Saurit Creative, a boutique brand marketing agency. Ericka shares her insights on brand building, the importance of storytelling, and her unique concept of being a "creative renegade." Discover strategies to transform your business into an unforgettable brand and learn about the emotional drivers that influence consumer behavior in the home industry.
As a global brand marketing leader, she has overseen digital product development and brand strategy at Airbnb in San Francisco, created immersive physical and virtual brand experiences for Tag Heuer, Estee Lauder, and Procter & Gamble as well as top home and lifestyle brands around the world to develop award-winning brand messaging and engagement campaigns.
Her background in interior design and marketing has made her passionate about helping businesses transform into unforgettable brands.
Anatolii Ulitovskyi is a digital marketer with over 12 years of experience, a seasoned entrepreneur, and an SEO wizard. He ventured into the online business realm in 2008 with an electronic gadget shop in Ukraine in partnership with his brothers. He then quickly realized that paid advertisements weren’t enough in the rapidly evolving online market, which propelled him into the world of SEO. In this episode, Anatolii discusses how the changing world of technology is impacting digital marketing and shares tips for online business owners.
Listen in to learn how to succeed in digital marketing by spending more time learning product and customers, creating the right content plan, and finding people to help you implement all your ideas. You will also learn the importance of focusing on your strong side as a content creator and being patient instead of chasing best practices.
Meet Teara Harris, a visionary in affordable housing and empowerment. As the founder of Communities of Tomorrow and a dedicated HUD Contract Specialist, Harris is transforming lives by bridging the gap for middle-class families through innovative housing solutions and homebuyer assistance programs across several states. Discover how her passion for social change is creating a brighter future for many. Teara Harris is fueled by an impassioned desire to bridge the housing gap for middle-class families. She has diligently worked towards establishing affordable housing resources in several states, including Georgia and North Carolina. With a keen focus on homebuyer assistance programs and senior living, Teara is determined to assist those who find themselves caught in the financial gap, unable to qualify for luxury homes or government subsidies.
Sara Hart is a speaker, author, coach, and the founder of Prime Spark, where she leads the change for how older women are seen in our society. She spent 20 years at Pfizer, where she was responsible for leadership, team, and organization development for the research division in the US, and was also head of HR at the research center in the UK. Sara was the Executive Director of the Institute for Women and Technology, an advanced research and advocacy group increasing the impact of women on all aspects of technology. In this episode, Sara shares her passion for advocating for older women and helping them find their spark in their prime years.
Listen in to learn the importance of creating a thinking environment as an organization to give appreciation and demonstrate equality for older women. You will also learn how to shift your mindset, embrace your value as an older woman, and use it to make a difference even when you face pushback.
Terry Sayre and Kelly Fox are advanced certified Fearless Living coaches, certified fearless trainers, and the hosts of the Fearless Generations podcast. They work together to help others on their own journeys toward freedom. Together, they provide the tools, guidance, and support necessary to help individuals break free from fear and live the life they truly desire. In this episode, Terry and Kelly share how Rhonda Britten’s Fearless Living Training Program transformed their lives and allowed them to master fear and live fearlessly.
Listen in to learn how to manage and master your fear in a way that allows you to move forward. You will also learn how to see your value and have the courage to use it to make a difference in your life and others at any age.
Key Takeaways:
· How to manage and master your fear in a way that allows you to move forward.
· How to have the courage to understand your value and others and make a difference.
· How to be compassionate with yourself and others to make positive change.
· Understanding that there’s no age limit on growth, service, and learning.
Do you want to reinvent your life after age fifty but don’t know where to begin? Beverley Glazer is a psychotherapist turned coach here to discuss how she helps women over fifty reinvent and find a purpose.
Beverley Glazer, a seasoned therapist, internationally certified addiction counselor, and the visionary founder of Reinvent Impossible Inc.
With a storied career extending over 30 years, Beverley has transformed lives through her unique blend of scientific knowledge and grounded wisdom.
She is the creator of The Reinvention Formula™, a groundbreaking coaching system that equips older women, especially those navigating significant life transitions, with the tools to rediscover their strengths and carve out new, fulfilling paths.
As the voice behind the inspiring podcast "Aging with Purpose and Passion," Beverley echoes the empowering belief that it's never too late to reinvent oneself and pursue newfound dreams.
Join us as we explore Beverley's transformative journey and the wealth of insights she offers for those eager to embrace life's possibilities at any stage.
Key Takeaways:
- How to find yourself, own it, and build on that to feel empowered.
- How to find your strength and choose what matters to you to open your life and career.
- The importance of having an internal purpose and feeling that you’re worthy as an older woman.
- How to successfully reinvent by not giving up and reaching out for advice.
Listen in to learn how to challenge and encourage the next generation of leaders using real-life experiences as an accomplished professional. You will also learn the importance of always remembering your why because it will get you through any challenges you face in your career or business.
Dr. Sabrina Dean is the CEO of Dr. Sabrina’s Healthcare Consulting, LLC for healthcare organizations, the Founder of Sabrina’s Consulting, where she helps individuals fulfill their holistic and health desires, and the Co-Founder of the African American Women Giving Circle, Dayton, OH. She is the former Director of Quality, Infection Control, Regulatory and Accreditation, Employee Health, Risk Management at several healthcare organizations, and she is an Adjunct Professor at Franklin University, Columbus, OH for their doctoral program. Dr. Sabrina is an experienced Registered Nurse with a demonstrated history of working in the healthcare industry. In this episode, Sabrina talks about her journey in the healthcare industry and the lessons she’d like to pass down to upcoming leaders in the industry.
In the diverse landscape of the entertainment and coaching industry, few figures embody versatility and charisma quite like Elaine Williams. She's appeared on HBO, ABC, NBC, and FOX and in The New York Times. As a veteran comedian with credits on illustrious platforms such as "Saturday Night Live" and "America's Got Talent", Elaine has crafted laughter and joy through her remarkable talent. Leveraging her formidable experience from over 40 years in theatre, film, TV, and stand-up comedy, Elaine transformed into a beacon of empowerment in the world of public speaking and video coaching. Whether helping novices blossom into YouTube sensations or steering seasoned professionals towards international book tours, Elaine's blend of humor, insight, and steadfast guidance has indeed turned her clients from "awkward to awesome". She's even coach you on how to create captivating short-form videos!
Julianne Wutke is a Certified Health Coach and Vibrant Aging expert, helping women and men look and feel their best at every age.
She works one-on-one as a guide to help people navigate their journey back to health without becoming overwhelmed. She offers expert help in nutrition, fitness, stress management, and emotional eating.
In this episode, Julianne shares how she transformed her health journey and developed a passion for helping others feel their best as they age.
Listen in to learn the benefits of replacing your unhealthy eating habits with healthy eating habits to transform your health. You will also learn the importance of looking into the foods that work for you and those that don’t to make significant health changes.
Sandra Wood is an entrepreneur, certified women's transformation coach, mentor, teacher, speaker, and author. She is a relationship expert and teaches women to lead from within.
Sandra helps women get through difficult transitions and specializes in emotional resilience and regulation, healthy boundary setting, and conflict resolution while assisting women to deepen their self-awareness and connection with self.
In this episode, Sandra explains how her experience with breast cancer and divorce forced her to reevaluate her life and learn to set healthy boundaries.
Listen in to learn how to set boundaries in a romantic or platonic relationship and have healthy communication. You will also learn the importance of realizing you’re worth it and that it’s never too late to change for the better.
Key Takeaways:
- How to set boundaries and communicate in an assertive yet less reactive way.
- How to use yoga to listen to your body and meditation and rest to slow down and reset.
- How to get clear on where you want to be and find support to drive change in your life.
- How to connect with your soul purpose and go from an ordinary life to an extraordinary life.
Nancy is on a mission to transform the world of online training. She is a course creation expert who helps her clients creatively package their information and implement it in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible. With a lifelong campaign against boring training, Nancy uses the power of storytelling and light-hearted humor to create engaging, fun, and interactive environments. Her masterful intertwining of comedic humor with life lessons makes learning stick!
Would you love to have healthy, beautiful, and youthful skin? Frieda Lin is an expert Health and Beauty consultant specializing in Microbiome-friendly skincare. She loves anything health and wellness and is thrilled that her teaching combines health and beauty!
She has 30 years of experience as a clinical dietitian and 24 years as a skin care specialist and has successfully assisted her clients in achieving beautiful and youthful skin.
In this episode, Frieda discusses the fascinating world of microbiome that involves eating, lifestyle, medication, and skincare.
career and life but don’t know where to begin?
Reinventing yourself requires stepping out of your comfort zone, exploring new possibilities, and taking action. Anne Martin shares her reinvention journey and tips on how any woman can reinvent her life and career.
As a Reinvention Strategist, she coaches and teaches people how to redefine success for themselves, explore new possibilities a,nd create lives of meaningful success.
In her work, she blends the lessons learned from her legal practice with her experience as a leadership trainer, to empower professionals and businesswomen to wake up to what really matters and to break through the barriers that keep them from thriving in their professional and personal lives.
In this episode, Anne speaks on her pivot from law practice to entrepreneurship and the steps that led to her success.
Listen in to learn how to prioritize the life you want by taking the leap you’re so afraid of taking that could completely change you and your family’s lives. You will also learn how to avoid the struggle and burnout by getting clear about your values and non-negotiables.
Key Takeaways:
- How to change your life by making that leap you’re so afraid of making.
- How to work your way out of a full-time job by having a side job until you’re comfortable to leave.
- How to get clear on your non-negotiables and passions and create a vision of an idealized successful life.
- How to avoid the struggle and burnout as an entrepreneur by getting clear about your values.
- How to reinvent your career by developing clarity, curiosity, confidence, and commitment.
In what ways have you given away your money power? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get that power back and achieve financial freedom? Pamela Plick discusses the importance of women overcoming their limiting beliefs and standing in their money power to achieve financial freedom.
Pamela Plick is the CEO/founder of Pamela Plick Wealth Management LLC. and author of the Amazon Best-Selling book Rise to Your Money Power. She has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and has helped hundreds of purpose-driven women find their money power through her programs and services: providing the education, strategies, and tools to grow financial confidence, security, and freedom. In this episode, Pamela shares her journey towards financial freedom and the importance of women standing in their money power.
Listen in to learn the importance of understanding how your limiting beliefs prevent you from growing your business or career. You will also learn how to take your money power back by creating your vision, understanding your limiting beliefs, empowering yourself with financial education, and taking inspired action.
Looking to reshape your sales approach with genuine confidence? The world of sales doesn't have to feel intimidating, even if you feel like selling isn't your forte. Imagine channeling your enthusiasm for your product or service into unshakeable sales confidence, truly transforming the way you engage in the selling process. Join Jean Wright as she unveils her golden advice for female solopreneurs eager to cultivate a robust sense of self-assurance in the sales domain.
Padma Chukka tells you how to unlock your potential with key strategies to land your first job, even if you have no prior experience. She is now a Chief of Staff to GM, Watson Media & Weather responsible for providing executive assistance to strategy and execution.
In a profound discussion on leadership, diversity, and social change, Juana Bordas, an accomplished author and advocate, delves into the evolving dynamics of activism, particularly highlighting the role of young digital activists and their global perspectives.
Through anecdotes about influential figures like Christina Jimenez, the co-founder of DACA, and the speaker's own personal experiences, the conversation touches upon the powerful intersection of culture, technology, and generational shifts.
Addressing the crucial concept of "leadership by the many," Juana underscores the importance of collective action and shared values, such as respect, hard work, and collaboration, which are rooted deeply within communities of color.
The dialogue culminates with a pressing contemplation on the challenges of materialism and the need for genuine societal participation, calling for a renewed focus on servant leadership and community well-being.
Passionate about coaching, Samantha enjoys guiding people from their current circumstances to their ideal situations, instead of simply helping them from low points to mediocrity.
ideal situations, instead of simply helping them from low points to mediocrity.
She developed a unique model, termed "Inner Mosaic®", which has successfully navigated many through their most challenging times. It focuses on the aspects of individuals that they often hide from the world.
This method is aimed at either fostering the growth of a marriage or facilitating its peaceful completion, challenging the narrative of divorces or separations being inherently unpleasant experiences.
Samantha encourages viewing each marital conflict or disagreement as an opportunity for increased intimacy, showcasing the beauty inherent in the complexity of marriage.
She firmly believes that establishing clear communication with our "inner mosaic parts" and cultivating self-trust can lead to open, trusting relationships that foster mutual growth and evolution.
TAKEAWAYS 1. Empowering Personal Growth: Samantha's unique "Inner Mosaic®" approach encourages individuals to move beyond mere mediocrity, guiding them towards their ideal situations. This highlights the power of aspirational coaching and the importance of personal growth. 2. Revolutionizing Relationship Dynamics: Samantha proposes a new way of viewing marital conflicts and disagreements, turning them into opportunities for increased intimacy. This transformative perspective can lead to healthier, more open, and trusting relationships. 3. Harnessing Opportunities and Connections: Samantha's success, such as co-hosting the Global Clarity Confidence Connection Summit, underscores the importance of seizing opportunities and nurturing connections. Her journey illustrates how saying 'yes' and effective networking can open doors to significant achievements.
In this enlightening episode, join our deep dive with the gifted miracle specialist Christi Corradi - an intuitive artist renowned for her unique intuitive wisdom drawing sessions. Through these sessions, Christi guides individuals to tap into their creativity, helping them discover and shatter the barriers that hinder their life's progress.
Christi takes us through her transformative 7-step coursework and offers invaluable tips for manifesting miracles in your everyday life.
Learn how to transition from being a victim of circumstances to becoming an empowered architect of your destiny. Especially valuable for women over sixty, Christi guides you on a journey of rediscovery, as she elaborates on the necessity of shifting habits and relinquishing old paradigms.
Dive into the journey of Ashley Northcutt, the dynamic President of the National Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN), an organization passionately advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. WAHN, under Ashley's stewardship, empowers women in the industry through education, active allyship, and fostering meaningful connections.
With a diverse network spanning government agencies, financial institutions, developers, and nonprofits, WAHN is truly reshaping the affordable housing landscape.
Join us as we explore Ashley's inspiring pivot from a seasoned accounting professional to spearheading this pioneering network full-time. Tune in for an enriching conversation about affordable housing, diversity, and the power of women in the industry.
Listen in to learn how to pivot from your career and still find success in following the path led by your strength and passion. You will also learn the value of choosing a career in affordable housing, working for a diverse company, and prioritizing community housing.
Do you want to understand the financial side of your business and build a successful business? Heather Zeitzwolfe is a successful business owner, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Financial Coach who shares her tips on the steps to take and avoid to build a profitable business.
Heather Zeitzwolfe is the founder of Zeitzwolfe Accounting and the Get Radical with Your Business podcast. She’s a creative, empathetic “nerd” who enjoys numbers and helps her clients understand their finances so that they can make empowered decisions in their businesses. Her approach is non-judgmental and shame-free. In this episode, Heather describes how she brings uniqueness into her accounting business and shares some tips for building a successful business.
Listen in to learn the importance of strategic planning, niching down, and authentic social media marketing for a successful business. You will also learn the importance of strategic networking to ensure you get a return on investment (monetary or non-monetary) from it.
Key Takeaways:
· The importance of networking and creating human connections in your marketing efforts
· The importance of niching down your business and allowing your people to find you
· Why you should have a business account, track everything, and have a safety net
· How to be clear with your offer, plan your business, and understand your cash flow
“No one needs to continue living a life of quiet desperation; we all need role models.”
If you’re struggling with deep-rooted issues and past traumas that have led you to a darker path or know someone who is, this episode is for you! Abigail Teixeira shares how her childhood trauma impacted her life with addiction and self-loathing leading to her healing and recovery journey.
Abigail Teixeira is a best-selling author, speaker, mental health advocate & women’s transformational coach. Her purpose is to create a space for others, empowering them to take control and step into their true potential. In this episode, she shares the impact of her childhood traumas and addiction and how she has worked through her recovery and transformation journey.
Listen in to learn how therapy, journaling, and support communities can help in your healing and transformation journey. You will also learn the significance of impacting others with your story and helping them heal and recover.
Key Takeaways:
· How to start healing by admitting and acknowledging you need help and then seeking support
· How therapy, journaling, and support communities can help you in your healing journey
· The power of sharing your healing story to inspire others who need to get out of the same situation
· How to empower others with your story in their own healing and recovery journeys
Are you emotionally intelligent in your leadership? Emotional intelligence is as valuable as an IQ for a leader to build a high-performing business. In this episode, Michele D’Amico discusses the value of emotional intelligence in building thriving teams at the workplace.
Dr. Michele D’Amico is the founder of Vetta, a Marshall Goldsmith certified coach, and an executive leadership coach. She empowers organizations & leaders to create innovative cultures where people want to work. In this episode, she talks about the value of emotional intelligence in leadership and organizations.
Listen in to learn the four components of emotional intelligence; self-awareness, self-management, empathy, and relationship management. You will also learn the importance of self-awareness in all aspects of your life and self-regulation because your emotions also affect others.
Have you recognized your purpose, and are you living it? To live your purpose is to live in alignment with yourself and to do what you’re called to do without fear. Nadine Collins explains what purpose means and how to create a purposeful life that empowers you to make a difference.
Dr. Nadine Collins is a prolific speaker who has traveled to 80 countries and spoken in hundreds of cities throughout the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. She is on a fearless mission to help more faith-based women break free from indoctrination, fear, and anything that sets barriers to their advancement. In this episode, Nadine talks about her passion for empowering women, plus how to find and live your purpose.
Listen in to learn how to find your purpose, start living in alignment with yourself, and make a difference. You will also learn how to embrace and design your retirement years to be the best years of your life, freeing you from people’s expectations and indoctrination.
Key Takeaways:
· How to pursue your purpose and start living in alignment with yourself and what you were called to do
· How to step out in faith and do what you’re supposed to do to make a difference
· How to be committed to doing foundational work that guarantees success in your purpose
· How to embrace your retirement years and live your best life away from expectations and indoctrination
How do you walk away from a lifetime of abuse and negativity, heal, and find your truth? Brooke Kekos shares her experience with religious indoctrination and how she broke free from those shackles and found healing.
Brooke’s specialization within the realm of Relationship Management derives directly from the lifelong trauma that she sustained due to her upbringing within a domineering religious sect.
After 35 years of indoctrination, Brooke opted to proceed with a different life path that aligns with her core values.
Despite the grave consequences of her actions, which most painfully included being shunned by her family and close friends, Brooke not only persevered, but more importantly, was inspired to dedicate her expertise toward relieving the suffering of other individuals and helping them start their own journey back to health and well-being.
In this episode, Brooke shares her religious indoctrination story and how she walked away and found healing.
Listen in to learn how to have the courage to walk away from abuse and toxicity and rediscover your truth and belief. You will also learn how to rewire your subconscious mind and move towards a more positive and healthier life.
Key Takeaways: * How to have the courage to walk away from abuse and toxicity and rediscover your truth * How to understand yourself and your beliefs to become conscious of your healing journey * How to move towards a more positive and healthier life by rewiring your subconscious mind * The importance of asking for support if you feel things aren’t okay in and around you
A consistent cash flow is a necessity in a business! But how do you achieve it? Athena Captain explains the importance of understanding your target audience, having a prospecting plan, a follow-up plan, and building a referral network.
Athena Captain is a coach, speaker, and author who coaches business owners, entrepreneurs, and high- level sales professionals how to fill their sales pipelines with referrals. In this episode, she describes her journey and why during an economic recession is the time to reinvest in your business.
Listen in to learn how to build a referral network by nurturing referral partners in a way that benefits your business. You will also learn the importance of understanding your target market and having a follow-up plan and a prospecting plan.
Key Takeaways:
· How to get your mindset right and believe that you can achieve no matter the state of the economy
· The importance of understanding your target market, having a follow-up plan, and a prospecting plan
· How to build a referral network that works for the benefit of your business
· How to understand your vital priorities and set boundaries so you can say yes to the right things
· How to step into your authenticity and nurturing skills to mentor other women
· How to utilize social media as a prospecting and marketing tool and not make it your foundation
Did you know that seventy percent of Americans have debt or credit problems? If you have credit or debt issues, know that you’re not alone. Jen Lee talks to us about how to avoid prolonged financial stress by finding the right information.
Jen Lee is a debt and credit strategy attorney who helps her clients examine their financial situation and provide long-term solutions for reducing debt and stress in their lives. She has developed innovative solutions to help her clients handle their debt and credit issues. In this episode, Jen talks about financial education, credit score, bankruptcy, identity theft, and more.
Listen in to learn how financial stress affects workplace productivity, relationships, and physical and mental health. You will also learn the importance of checking your credit score and getting the right education on how to improve it.
Key Takeaways:
· The importance of financial education for better money management and overall health.
· Why you should check your credit score and get educated on how to improve it.
· Why you should lock down your credit and that of your minor kids to avoid identity theft.
· Don’t wait too long to seek the financial information you need to get out of financial stress.
DeShawn Spellman is a Diversity Recruiting and Partnerships Manager with Lyft and Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Director with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. He has had extensive experience managing major virtual conferences for some of the largest companies in the country. In this episode, DeShawn shares his insights on creating extraordinary virtual events and what his work in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space.
Listen in to learn how to creatively utilize your space as a business to create a lasting and memorable virtual event. You will also learn how to create successful virtual events with a return on investment without overextending yourself or making last-minute changes.
Key Takeaways:
· How to thoroughly prepare and understand your client's vision as an event planner.
· How to creatively utilize your space to create a lasting and memorable virtual event.
· Why you should consider the return on investment of a virtual event before overextending yourself.
· The importance of properly marketing your virtual event to make a good return on investment.
· The importance of mentoring someone as an expert to carry forward your expertise.
Have you ever had a life-altering experience – a moment of clarity – when you realized you needed to take action or felt, “something’s got to give”? Stacey Luces did when she found herself in the hospital fighting for her life. She was one of the millions of women who are burnt out, unhealthy, stressed, and putting everyone and everything else above their needs. She struggled with feelings of not being enough – smart enough, financially secure enough, strong enough—to make all the things work! She took control of her life and built the life of her dreams– launched a second thriving business, lost 35 lbs., regained peace of mind, started to enjoy time for fitness and fun, had a plan for financial independence, and reignited relationships with loved ones in a more focused and purposeful manner. Now, as an international speaker, trainer, master strategist, author, and Certified Executive Coach she is dedicated to helping other executive women and business owners reduce stress, find joy, and build the life of their dreams - by conquering fears of failure and feelings of uncertainty.
In this episode, she explains how she helps women regain control of their lives through clarity, confidence, and certainty.
Listen in to learn the significance of the Sandwich Generation, older adults in their 40s - 60s who are wedged between caring for their aging parents, their children and possibly grandchildren. You will also learn how to gain clarity, confidence and certainty in navigating challenges common for those in the Sandwich Generation…and strategies for living a life with less overwhelm and more joy.
Key Takeaways:
- How to get clarity, build confidence, and have certainty as a sandwich generation woman
- How to design your life in a way that suits you and makes you happy
- How to build and find support by being open about shared experiences and struggles
- The importance of self-care and strengthening your relationships now and in the future
- Get ideas for aligning closer to your passion and have courage and a plan for the unexpected
Named one of the Top 100 Business People Transforming Businesses, Hannah Kain is passionate about the supply chain industry and the logistics involved in starting and growing a successful business. She explains how over the last 25 years, she has evolved with technology and grown a hugely successful company.
Do you want to live a high-quality life, living better later in life? Christine Scheffler and Robert Fisher have discovered 12 important keys for anyone to follow if they want to enjoy a high-quality life as they age.
Christine Scheffler and Robert Fisher are the co-founders of Living Better in the Later Years. They both had careers in the nuclear industry, with Robert working for foreign governments on nuclear projects and Christine as a human resource manager for overseeing nuclear operations. In this episode, Christine and Robert talk about their careers in the nuclear industry and share the 12 key areas to observe to live better in later years.
Listen in to learn the importance of maintaining your physical and mental vibrancy to continue contributing to what you love to do. You will also learn how the ability to contribute makes the older community feel significant.
Key Takeaways:
· The key areas you need to observe to live a high-quality life in your later years
· The importance of maintaining your physical and mental vibrancy to continue contributing
· How to develop a healthy lifestyle and change of behaviors to take advantage of your later years
Dr. Nyla Khan talks to us about her upbringing in Kashmir and her extensive knowledge of Kashmir’s political, cultural, and religious background. She also compares diversity in politics, religion, and culture in places of war and the United States.
Nyla Ali Khan is a native of Kashmir and a native speaker of the Kashmir language.
Listen in to learn the importance of self-reflecting as women and start allowing each other to grow. You will also learn the importance of compromising and embracing diversity to repair and build winning cultures.
Key Takeaways:
- How to overcome political and ideological divides by cultivating the ability to build bridges
- How, as a woman, you can offer empathy and compassion in the work you do
- The importance of compromising and building common ground to solve world problems
- How to convert your trauma into strength and transform yourself and your community
Are you craving to create something and show up as your authentic self? Ann Bennett talks to us about being unapologetically yourself and not letting age stop you from creating a successful brand.
Ann Bennett is the founder of Renegade Branding, a best-selling author, coach, and Brand Profit Builder. She’s a renegade, creative entrepreneur, curiosity and courage driven, dedicated to helping people own and unleash their unique selves. In this episode, Ann discusses why age doesn’t matter when doing what you want and how to be unapologetically yourself in your branding.
Listen in to learn how to make your brand visible by putting yourself in front of many people in simple and inexpensive ways. You will also learn the importance of authenticity and relevance to evoke emotions in your branding and messaging.
Key Takeaways:
· How to allow yourself to share your wisdom and have impact and influence at any age
· How to embrace challenges and turn them into learning opportunities as an entrepreneur
· The importance of asking for help and support when starting a business
· How to take little steps to grow yourself so you can grow your business
· How to communicate clearly and simply what you do and inexpensively get in front of people
· How to be unapologetically yourself and be bold to go after what you want to create
Have you considered the benefits of remote workers as small business owners? Jessica Miller-Merrell discusses the best practices for a remote work environment and how you can build a beneficial relationship with your remote workers as a small business owner.
Jessica Miller-Merrell is an author, speaker, human resources professional, and workplace expert with a passion for human capital, talent management, workplace leadership, and technology. She’s also the founder of Workology, a destination for the disruptive workplace leader discussing trends, tools, and case studies for HR, recruiting professionals, and business leaders. In this episode, Jessica talks about HR, remote workers, and best practices for business owners to support their employees.
Listen in to learn the importance of having the flexibility to embrace remote workers and provide them with safety and stability. You will also learn the importance of taking breaks and offering them to your employees for self-care and mental health.
Key Takeaways:
· The importance of actively supporting women and minority-owned businesses
· How to be intentional with project management and making things work as a business owner
· The importance of taking time off for self-care and mental well-being to avoid burnout
· How to shift as the leader and business owner to connect and serve your remote employees
· Why now is the time to change and pivot your life or career as the world changes
Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath had a devastating effect on New Orleans’ families and businesses and on Sandy Rosenthal. Have you ever wondered what happened in New Orleans during and after Hurricane Katrina? Sandy Rosenthal shares her firsthand experience and why she later became an advocate for her New Orleans community to avoid a repeat of the hurricane.
Key Takeaways:
- How to take it upon yourself to fix a problem in your community without fear
- Don’t be afraid to take on the big guys when fighting for a good course, even when they go after you
This is your episode if you’re looking for effective ways to market your business online without paying for ads. Donna Miller of Purse Power interviews Greg Russell, who discusses the available strategies to help you generate leads through organic marketing. Greg Russell is the founder/CEO of SuccessTeam Marketing Group, LLC., a digital marketing company that helps entrepreneurs succeed online. He helps Business Coaches, Consultants, Sales Executives, and Entrepreneurs solve the #1 business problem of consistently generating enough qualified leads. His 100% "Done For You" Cashflow Machine turns targeted prospects you select into leads daily. He aims to help as many people as possible become just as excited and knowledgeable about the Internet as he is. I’m the Founder/CEO of SuccessTeam1, an internet marketing company I established to take the “guesswork” out of marketing small businesses on the Internet. In this episode, Greg explains the history of marketing and how to use paid and non-paid marketing to generate leads properly. Listen in to learn the mistakes you’re likely making with paid ads, plus how effective marketing can give you freedom. You will also learn how to use Facebook groups to organically market your business to a ready target audience.
Key Takeaways:
- How to make your ads more effective by using organic marketing to get to paid ads
- How to find a Facebook group, connect with the members, and generate leads
- The importance of networking to effectively do organic marketing and generate ads
Anastasia Lipske is a speaker, podcast booking agent, branding consultant for speakers and podcast guests, podcast guest, and co-author. She helps speakers and podcast guests generate influence, awareness, and clients. In this episode, she talks about her career pivot and why she believes in the power of speaking and podcasting.
Listen in to learn how to pitch yourself as a speaker or a podcast guest on different platforms and ensure you resonate with the host and their audience. You will also learn the right strategy to promote yourself as a podcast guest and, in turn, promote your business and be visible on search engines.
Key Takeaways:
- How to let your life experiences guide you to the next big thing that might change your life
- Pay attention to anyone speaking and podcast guesting in podcasts that you align with
- How to promote yourself and your business by appearing as a speaker or podcast guest
- How to find joy and happiness regardless of what’s going on in the outside world
- The importance of using your voice to bless people and get your message out there
Alan Weiss is a consultant, speaker, and author who does over 20 keynotes per year and has published over 60 books and 500 articles. Listen in to learn why consistency, resilience, dealing with high degrees of ambiguity, practicing referent leadership, and having a perspective and a sense of humor are the qualities you need to become a successful leader today.
You will also learn about women’s natural behavioral, mental, and emotional skills that they possess to be excellent consultants and coaches.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be consistent in the way you act and the processes you use as a leader
- The importance of using setbacks and defeat to learn and move forwards as a leader
- Become a successful consultant by developing self-confidence and understanding your value
- How to build people’s self-esteem by helping them isolate negatives and focus on positives
- How to articulate and appreciate the kind of value you have to attract clients
- Stop being afraid of disruption and volatility and instead prepare yourself by being more pragmatic
- Learn to focus on yourself and invest in yourself so you can better serve others
Cindy Benezra is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, sexual abuse advocate, and author of Under the Orange Blossoms book. She found trauma at a young age in the form of sexual abuse by her own father. This episode is one about overcoming and becoming more than your trauma. Cindy Benezra shares her sexual abuse story from her childhood, healing journey, and her passion for advocating for sexual abuse survivors. Her story is about surviving sexual abuse and how that shaped the resilient woman she is today.
Listen in to learn the importance of having discussions around sexual abuse so we can find a solution rather than ignoring that it exists. You will also learn how to use breathwork, meditation, journaling, visualization, and moving your body to connect with yourself and heal from your trauma.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of having discussions around sexual abuse and finding a solution
- How to positively shift your mindset by telling yourself positive mantras and quotes
- How to challenge yourself to heal by undertaking uncomfortable steps toward healing
- How breathwork, meditation, and journaling allows you to connect with yourself and get perspective
- The healing and grounding power of moving your body, especially in nature
When you hear “Bing Bing!” or “Let’s Take a Breath,” you know you are at a Caterina Rand event. Women flock to her knowledge, skills, and fun-loving nature. Caterina Rando is a sought-after speaker, best-selling author, podcaster, magazine publisher, and philanthropist. She shows women how to thrive in business, how to recognize their leadership abilities, and how to be loud and proud about the value they bring. In this episode, Caterina talks about her passion for helping women thrive in business and build communities to serve others.
Listen in to learn why Caterina considers public speaking the primary “instant influence” to gain attention in your market and a great method of growing your business. You will also learn the importance of mastering self-care as a business pillar, so you’re in the right space to serve others.
Key Takeaways:
- How to create a criterion for picking a coach who has the same values as you
- How to create an entrepreneurial lifestyle that works for your whole life
- How to grow your business by being an audience-centric public speaker
- Why your talk topic should match the services you’re offering
- How to master self-care as a business pillar, so you’re in the right space to serve others
Beth Van Zant used her power to recreate her life after retirement. She changed her life in a radical way to make the life she wanted. But what a challenging life! Can you imagine being a human resources director of people from all over the world? Crew ship staff are on contracts with a specific length. As human resources director, Beth has unique challenges when compared to other HR directors! She began at sea on Radiance on the Seas in 2015 after being an avid cruiser. After retiring from American Airlines after almost 30 years, she decided to work at sea where she joined Azamara in 2016.
In this episode, Beth talks about how her career transitioning from Human Resources for American Airlines to Azamara and how it impacted her.
Listen in to learn how to hard times and adversities shape you to become a stronger person. You will also learn why it’s never too late to make changes in your life that make you happy.
Key Takeaways:
- How to choose a career path that makes you feel fulfilled
- How misfortunes and difficult situations drive you to appreciate the strength you gain from them
- Don’t be afraid to change your career or life and do what makes you happy
Master Captain Carl Smith started his sea-going career in 1989 with Shell oil tankers as a deck cadet. His apprenticeship lasted for three and a half years and consisted of 4 contracts at sea and 2 full college years. he continued to work in various cargo ships until he had sailed several years in the role of the chief officer, which is second in command. He became a master of Azamara pursuit in March 2018. In this episode, Carl describes his career journey at sea, which started decades ago, and the milestones he’s made.
Listen in to learn the role of a cruise ship’s chief officer and what it takes for him to ensure everything is running smoothly. You will also learn how Carl used his bad experience with his first-ever captain to become the best boss to those who look up to him.
Key Takeaways:
- How to use a bad experience as a serving lesson for you to be better in the future
- How to take personal responsibility for conserving the environment
Robert D’sa is dedicated and diligent, as are most of the staff, working on a cruise ship. For many, this career requires being away from home for nine months at a time.
Robert D'sa is a butler on the Azamara Quest cruise ship. He’s been working with Azamara since 2009 and has worked in many positions before getting to his current position as butler. In this episode, Robert shares how he rose through different job ranks to be in his current butler position.
Listen in to learn about the role of a butler on a cruise ship and how they’re mandated to serve the guests. You will also learn the importance of being hard-working, passionate, and dedicated to success in any career path.
Key Takeaways:
- How to stay motivated by being passionate and dedicated to your job
- The importance of advanced preparation and planning for efficient performance
- Job duties in the role of a Butler on a cruise ship
What does it take to navigate a cruise ship through the high seas and ensure the safety of everyone onboard? Captain Jonas Lyddby of the Azamara Quest cruise ship shares his experience and his sea career journey. Jonas Lyddby is the captain of the Azamara Quest cruise ship. He has been working with Azamara since 2008; he had earlier worked with cargo ships before shifting to passenger ships. In this episode, he talks about his career journey and experience working with different types of ships over the cause of his career.
Listen in to learn about the role of a cruise ship captain navigating through the high seas and as the leader of the ship’s crew. You will also learn the qualities you need to develop to have a successful career as a crew member working on a cruise ship.
Key Takeaways:
- Why you shouldn’t let age or past choices stop you from going after dreams
- The importance of letting go of prejudice and being open-minded when looking to work at sea
- Have determination, skills, open-mind, and willingness to learn to have a successful career
- Why you should live your dream but also do the right thing
What does it look like to shift your life and career without fear again and again? Nada Vujicic, the guest relations manager at the Azamara Quest cruise ship, talks about her life and career shifts and how those experiences have changed her. Nada Vujicic is the guest relations manager at the Azamara Quest cruise ship. She started her career journey at sea in 2009 and worked in many positions before getting to where she is now. In this episode, she shares her career journey from working in a cruise ship spa to becoming a guest relations manager.
Listen in to learn about the role of a cruise ship’s guest relations manager and how to navigate the challenges that come with it. You will also learn why you shouldn’t be scared to make a career shift at any age if you desire to experience change in your life.
Key Takeaways:
- Insight into a career at sea
- Why you shouldn’t shy away from shifting your career if you want to experience new things
- The importance of starting from the bottom to the top to grow your career
Have you ever wondered how a manager who started at the bottom and worked their way up did it? Oleksandr Brotsman, who is a food and beverage manager at Azamara Quest cruise talks to us about how he worked his way up in his career. He also talks about his experience at sea and why he would do it again and again.
Oleksandr Brotsman (Alex) is a food and beverage manager at the Azamara Quest cruise ship. His job involves supervising the whole operation, from food storing, cooking, serving, and disposing. In this episode, Alex describes his longtime career journey working at sea and his experience.
Listen in to learn how the pandemic affected the food and beverage industry, especially those working at sea. You will also learn the benefits of starting from the bottom and working your way up in any workspace environment.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of starting from the bottom and working your way up
- Why you shouldn’t hesitate to pursue a career in a cruise ship if you genuinely desire it
- The importance of being a people person if you want to pursue a career on a cruise ship
How would you like to be a Cruise Director on a cruise ship going all over the world? I interviewed Amanda Poulson who is on the Azamara Quest cruise ship. I was amazed to find out everything a cruise director is responsible for! I thought maybe it would just be making the announcements each day and yes, she does have a green screen right in her office, but it’s much more! And I found out that most Cruise Directors have been performers. Join us in this lively conversation about cruising around the world and how she found her new love – and husband.
Amanda Poulson is the cruise director of the Azamara Quest cruise ship and has been in musical productions since the age of 10. In this episode, she talks about her background in musical productions and theater and her experience as a working performer on board a cruise ship.
Listen in to learn why having the right support system can help you overcome your fears and find success in whatever you were afraid of. You will also learn the power of celebrating our differences to make the world a better and harmonious place.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of having the right support to help you overcome your fears and succeed
- Why you need to have real-world skills when going for a job at sea
- How we can make the world a better place by figuring out how to look past our differences
Danijel Spoljar is the assistant manager of the dining room and in charge of the specialty premiere restaurants on board the Azamara Quest cruise line. He has been with Azamara since 2007. In this episode, Danijel describes his childhood, his inspiration to make a career sailing, and his experience working with Azamara.
Listen in to learn about Danijel’s background and his career experience working on cruise ships for decades. You will also hear what it takes to manage both the crew and guests, especially on matters of dining on a small cruise ship.
Key Takeaways:
- The responsibilities of a dining room assistant manager on a small cruise ship
- What it takes to manage both the crew and guests on a cruise ship
- The importance of being passionate about your job to reduce the stress that comes with it
- Have knowledge, be hard-working, and ethical to succeed as a cruise ship crew member
How many people can enjoy following the same career path they envisioned for themselves as children? Antonio Toledo always dreamed of becoming a captain, and that is exactly what he does now. He talks to us about his journey, his role, and his experience as Azamara Pursuit’s captain. Master Captain Antonio Toledo is the captain of the Azamara Pursuit cruise ship and has sailed all over the world. He has a master’s degree in navigation and maritime transport and has always had the dream of becoming a ship’s captain since he was a child. In this episode, Captain Toledo talks about his childhood, sailing career background, and his role as Azamara Pursuit’s Master Captain. Listen in to learn the qualifications of a ship’s captain and an idea of what it looks like to experience a once-in-a-lifetime sailing expedition, replicating Christopher Columbus’s voyage. You will also learn the role and duties of a captain as the CEO of the ship, plus some of the challenges he faces onboard. Key Takeaways: Requires dedication, effort, and patience to become captain of a ship How to pursue joy and happiness in your job especially after achieving your goals Why we should embrace diversity and living together in harmony as they do at Azamara
Do you want to regain strength and start living your best life as you age? Alicia Jones shares with us how she helps women over 50 regain their energy and zeal for life with her health and fitness program specifically designed for this group. Alicia Jones is a highly recognized health and fitness expert with over 15 years of experience transforming the health and lives of women over 50 through fitness and weight loss strategies. Her 12-week signature program Over Fifty Fit & Fabulous has helped countless women achieve a wide range of goals.
Listen in to learn the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle to get your strength and health back at any age. You will also learn the importance of having a passion and starting a business to execute that passion no matter your age.
Key Takeaways:
- How getting into fitness after 50 allows you to get strong and live your best healthy life
- How making healthy choices can positively impact the way you age
- Don’t be afraid to go for it and start a new business as a woman over 60
Do you have an estate plan and a contingency plan in place? Mary Beth Simon is a contingency plan guide who will help us understand the benefits of having both an estate and a contingency plan in place before any life storm.
Mary Beth Simón is a speaker, contingency plan guide, strategic planner, and the founder of NPC. She helps entrepreneurs and professionals create contingency plans and strategies at the best time - when life is good.
She explains the importance of every adult having some version of an estate plan and a contingency plan in place. Listen in to learn the most important steps to focus on when getting started with contingency planning.
Key Takeaways:
- How to identify your second in command – someone you trust to give your power of attorney
- How to create an online or physical password management system
- Have a current estate plan in place and be intentional in updating the documents
- Get to work with a cheerleader to help you see the value you bring as a woman over 60
- Be patient, open, and flexible to start noticing traction in your business as a new entrepreneur
When is the last time you asked yourself, “What is my reputationality?” Your answer might well be, “Never, because I’ve never heard of that word!” But for successful women leaders, it’s an important concept to understand and build upon throughout their careers.
Reputationality is the combination of your reputation and your personality. It’s how your professional strengths and credentials meet your personality attributes to give you a unique stamp in the world. If you’re an aspiring leader, it’s important to get known for something. And you can shape that story before anyone else does it for you.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be the CEO of your career by having a vision, strategies, and people to support you
- Spend time building your reputationality – your unique credentials and who you are
- How to intentionally reinvent yourself by building your reputation and personality
- How to be bold about finding people you admire and learn from them
- Figure out who you are and do it on purpose as you transition into retirement
Colin Gray is the founder of The Podcast Host & Alitu.com, speaker, podcaster, SAAS founder, and teacher. Alitu is an automated podcast recording & editing tool, while The Podcast Host is one of the longest-running and most authoritative podcasting blogs on the web.
Listen in to learn the power of podcasting in connecting with the audience compared to other media, plus how to utilize it. You will also learn why easing into business and doing different things might be the best way to start and build a successful business.
Key Takeaways:
- How to use content to figure out what your audience needs and grow your online business
- Why you need to have a goal around your podcast for it to be successful
- How to brainstorm a problem, solution, and uniqueness before starting a podcast
- Why easing your way into business can be the best way to start and be successful
- How to experiment with different businesses before settling with the one that takes off
What colors should you use in your wardrobe? Ann Lindsay of Style of Success Image Consulting assures your "visual credentials" (appearance) works for you not against you. If you are a professional determined to use "dress for success" practices to make faster financial achievements, or your social world involves dating, travel, or retreats - you need to know how to represent your personal brand appropriately and instantly.
- How to use your nonverbal cues to support connections when on a video call
- Have the perfect lighting, background, and camera angle for your image in a video call
- Tone it down and be less formal with your outfit on a video call than you would in person
- The advantages of wearing glasses when presenting in a video call meeting
Robin Shear is a certified joy coach and speaker who has spent decades helping depleted givers like health care professionals, educators, and parents feel good so they can give from a place of fullness and lead effectively again. In this episode, Robin talks about her own career journey and why she became a joy coach to help others find joy and freedom in what they do. Listen in to learn the importance of allowing yourself the freedom to have joy in your life and doing what you can to achieve it. You will also learn how to overcome doubts of pursuing your goals to achieve fulfilment at any age.
Key Takeaways:
- The power of joy in building perseverance and resilience as opposed to happiness
- Define joy and understand the things that will help you achieve joy in your life
- How to embrace empathy in relationships to understand each other and thrive
- How to let go of your doubts and go after that dream of starting a business
- The importance of starting a business on what you love doing and showing up authentically
Jeremy Solomons is a Kigali-based, independent consultant, coach, facilitator, trainer, and writer with a Global South perspective. He helps current and future leaders to connect and communicate effectively across all cultures with professional training. In this episode, he explains how he became a gender equity ally and the progress of Rwanda in the human rights and gender equity sectors.
Listen in to learn the importance of men partnering with women to advocate for gender equity in order to make significant progress. You will also learn the power of getting people to engage in safe and authentic conversations on gender issues.
Key Takeaways:
- How to use your privilege/power as a man to advocate for gender equity and balance
- The courage men will need to get involved and address issues affecting women in the workplace
- The power of getting people to engage in safe and authentic conversations on gender issues
- Find the champions interested in sponsoring or advocating for women’s issues
- Make an effort to engage with men who might not be open to a different way of doing things
Lisa Bentson is the former CEO and Chief Visionary Officer of Leads Club, an international business networking organization founded in 1978. She uses her 35+ years of experience and expertise to help people starting their own businesses and those who want to take their existing businesses to the next level. As my SCORE coach, Lisa has been a great help to me in thinking things through strategically. She sold her business and volunteers for the Small Business Administration as one of their coaches.
In this episode, Lisa explains the benefits of coaching for people transitioning in their lives, plus pivotal questions people should ask themselves. Listen in to learn the power of having a coach to help and support you through your journey as a new business owner. You will also learn how to explore your value and let go of fear to start a new chapter of your life after age 65.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of having an accountability partner/coach to support you in your business
- How a coach can help you take your life to the next level and solve problems without judgment
- The importance of allowing your brain rest as a woman over 65 even as you try new things
- Give yourself the gift of quiet time and introspection to find the answers you’re looking for
Do you want to live a life that makes you come alive? A purposeful and intentional life without regrets? Sallie Wagner takes us through a practical strategy on personal growth and goal setting to help you shift your mindset and start making conscious choices about your life.
Sallie Wagner is a licensed real estate broker, licensed attorney, and a What's Next Strategist. She uses EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Evolved NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming), and trauma-aware modalities to launch people into action and help them access rapid, concrete results.
In this episode, Sallie shares how she stopped living in regrets and chose a life that makes her come alive and how you can do it. Listen in to learn how to live the life that makes you come alive by unlearning what you know that’s not true and choosing to change your mindset. You will also learn how to set and achieve your goals by asking yourself hard questions and taking actionable steps towards achieving them.
Key Takeaways:
- Find the solution to your challenges by unlearning what you know that’s not true about yourself
- How to purposefully and intentionally heal and live the life that makes you come alive
- Harness the benefits of personal growth through building resilience in physical, emotional, mental, and social areas
- Allow yourself to be pulled by the vision of the life you’re called to create for yourself
- How to identify your goals, write them down, take action steps, and commit with the right mindset
Debra Woods is a Mayo Clinic and national board-certified health & wellness coach and a lifestyle medicine coach. She helps people make positive and sustainable changes for feeling and living at their best. In this episode, Debra talks about her journey of starting a business after 50 and how you can navigate that experience for yourself. Listen in to learn how to navigate burnout and allow yourself compassion and positivity as you transition from a career into something else. You will also learn the importance of taking care of your health and wellness to maintain a balance as a woman over 50 and 65 years.
Key Takeaways:
- Start getting curious and think of the possibilities of the value you can add after retiring
- How to allow compassion and positivity into your life as you transition into life after retirement
- The importance of networking and building relationships to get your business known and build a following
- How content creation and valuable engagement with your audience can help build a following for your business
- The importance of maintaining mind, body, and spirit balance as a woman over 50
- Learn to be curious and be mindful of weaving joy into your life at whatever age you’re in
Judy Hoberman is the president of Selling in A Skirt and has over 25 years of experience working in male-dominated industries. She started at the bottom as a top producer, was also the owner of 3 different insurance companies, and has promoted women into positions that haven’t been there before. Nan and Donna met Judy as a coach with Powerful Professionals. We were impressed with her business strategy coaching skills and professionalism. In this episode, Judy shares her passion for empowering professional women and her techniques for becoming successful in sales and business as a woman. Listen in to learn how to identify your limiting beliefs, write them down, and replace them with positive thoughts that elevate you. You will also learn how to sell yourself instead of your business by connecting and building meaningful relationships with other entrepreneurs.
Key Takeaways:
- How to come out hurtful things by identifying, writing down, and reversing your limiting beliefs
- How to use your feminine traits in your communications with different people in sales
- Don’t be afraid to tell something interesting about yourself as a salesperson
- The importance of having grace for yourself and your team when working remotely
- How to be focused, intentional, and connecting to build relationships and your business
Susan Davis is the founder of The Co-Creation Community and co-founder of The CoPassion Project. She mentors women over 55 who are artists, writers, and emerging entrepreneurs, helping them develop an online presence so that their creative endeavors and voices will be seen and heard. In this episode, Susan talks about the desires and concerns of women over 55 and how they can turn their lives around to live in abundance. Listen in to learn how to stop living a retired life and start living a reinspired life by turning your passion and purpose into a creative business. You will also learn why you need to shift your mindset from that of an employee to that of a business owner when you become an entrepreneur.
Key Takeaways:
- How to tap into your creativity and creative expressions that you put off in your younger years
- Why the foundation of starting a business over 55 should be based on your passion and purpose
- How to create a business with an entrepreneurial and co-creation mindset to find success
- The importance of having a community and a support team to help you build a successful business
- Embrace technology and have fun with it to learn it for the benefit of your business
Sharon Birkman Fink is the chairman and CEO of Birkman International; she is the second generation at the helm of the family-owned behavioral and occupational assessment company. Interviewer Jean Kelley is a leadership development practitioner; she and her associates work with students to find a college major and work with parents who are investing in their children's future. In this episode, Jean interviews Sharon on the history of Birkman assessments and her duties since she took over the company’s leadership from her father. Listen in to learn about the power of being an inclusive, humble, resilient, compassionate, and curious leader. You will also learn how the Birkman assessment can help you understand your personality and the kind of leader you are.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be an inclusive, humble, resilient, compassionate, and curious leader
- How the Birkman assessment and coaching can help you understand the kind of leader you are
- Start honoring your interpersonal needs like you do your physical needs for your wellbeing
- Why you need to be at least 21 years to get accurate results from the Birkman assessment
- Why good empathy and social skills are the right qualities of a good CEO
Barbara Brooks is the CEO and founder of SecondActWomen with an award-winning marketing career in shopping centers/mixed-use developments and media sales. Guadalupe Hirt is the co-founder of SecondActWomen, a pro-aging female advocate, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. SecondActWomen was founded in 2018 to combat gendered ageism as more women are being aged out of the corporate community and overlooked in entrepreneurial circles. In this episode, they share their experiences reentering the workforce as women over 40/50 and how it led to the birth of the Second Act Women. Listen in to learn how to own your age as a 50+ woman, educate yourself, and appreciate the value you bring to the workforce. You will also learn the importance of daily self-care and reminding yourself of your worth and value at any age.
Key Takeaways:
- How to own your age and educate yourself to be ready for the workforce as a woman 50+
- The importance of having a friendship with your business partner to be successful
- Appreciate the value of the woman you are as you age, and don’t underestimate yourself
- Start taking care of yourself daily and do what you want on your terms
- Take an assessment of your soft and hard skills and consistently remind yourself of your worth
Marie Clarke is the Vice President of Global Programs at Women for Women International. She previously served as ActionAid USA’s Executive Director and a member of various global leadership bodies for the ActionAid International Federation. She has over twenty years of experience in global development, human rights, and economic justice. In this episode, Marie talks about the transformative programs they have at Women for Women that are transforming and empowering underprivileged women. Listen in to learn how Women for Women has socially and economically empowered women in deeply marginalized places. You will also learn how you can invest in transformative programs and sponsor women from deeply marginalized places.
Key Takeaways:
- How women can transform their communities by building meaningful working relationships
- How you can sponsor and support women from underprivileged countries with your solidarity
- Be part of building the world by getting involved and investing in transformative programs
- Consider welcoming women refugees into your community and engaging with organizations
Are the limiting beliefs you’re harboring for yourself what’s stopping you from living intentionally? Diane Forster explains how you can shift your mindset and start dreaming again. She shares how she’s helping her clients start living plus much more (note Career below). Diane is the model of online marketing and branding, and we provide links for many examples of what she has created. She is a TV star with her own channel, a podcaster, a coach, and much more. One of the most amazing women for today’s environment I have met!
In this episode, she talks about her billion women’s mission and how she’s doing it. Listen in to learn how to live intentionally focusing on positive thoughts rather than living up to the external circumstances. You will also learn how to build your worthiness muscle so you can become confident and fulfill the freedom and creative expression you crave as a woman over 50.
Key Takeaways:
- How to shift your mindset from harboring limiting beliefs and only focusing on positive thoughts
- How to stop living up to the external circumstances and decide to live intentionally
- How having a TV show can transform your career or business, plus how you can do it
- How to do things with an intention for your audience and brand
- Take today and start living towards your dreams intentionally figuring out what’s right for you
When it comes to being resilient and overcoming several adversities along the way, Robin Smith Roberson knows the journey all too well. She shares her story of resilience and how she overcomes each challenge to emerge a winner and an entrepreneur.
She is the managing director at North America for GetWilbur.com and the president of Livegenic, where her team is focused on providing claims engagement technology within the insurance industry. In this episode, Robin talks about her personal challenges and how they influenced her to become the entrepreneur she is today.
Listen in to learn the importance of having proof of business or a detailed business plan to present to investors and increase your chances of qualifying for funding. You will also learn how to show up as a female leader powerfully, confidently, and authentically in male-dominated scenarios.
Key Takeaways:
- How practicing gratitude can help you get through tough times and maintain a positive mindset
- How to maximize your time as an entrepreneur to build a successful business and have a life
- How to increase your chances of getting funded by presenting proof of business to investors
- The importance of having the confidence to just go for it and start to avoid regret
- How to powerfully, confidently, and authentically show up around men as a female leader
- The importance of having consistent deep belly breaths for better physical and mental clarity
Leslie Polizzotto is the co-founder and owner of The Doughnut Project, a hand-crafted gourmet doughnut shop in the West Village of Manhattan. She is a former litigation attorney and when the opportunity to help open a doughnut shop was presented, she took the leap, creating one of the leading doughnut brands in the United States. In this episode, Leslie shares how she has changed the course of her path unafraid and her experience starting a business later in life.
Listen in to learn about the right qualities of an entrepreneur and why you need to possess them to be successful. You will also learn how to work smart and choose the right social media platform for your business to help push your brand out there.
Key Takeaways:
- Why you should never give up on your dream or sit on a life path that you’re not happy with
- Manage your expectations by understanding that no one will care for your business as you do
- Why you need to be motivated, disciplined, competitive, and determined to succeed in business
- How to choose the right social media platform for your brand and be consistent with it
- How to find success working smart on your business while still taking care of yourself
- How to apply your acquired knowledge and abilities when starting a business later in life
Nadine Vogel is the CEO of Springboard Global Enterprises, which is home to Springboard Consulting, Disability Mama, The WIP Group and The Springboard Foundation, which is an affiliated charity. Springboard Consulting works with corporations around the world to mainstream people with disabilities in the global workforce, workplace, and marketplace. In this episode, Nadine explains how she became passionate about people with disabilities and started a business about them after a longstanding corporate career. Listen in to learn how to prepare your business with the right tools to welcome people with disabilities that arose from covid-19. You will also learn how to hire smart and trust your intuition to avoid making many mistakes as a new entrepreneur.
Key Takeaways:
- How to choose a business niche by being different, passionate, and an expert in it
- Evaluate your stronghold in corporate and apply it when you transition into business
- Learn to rely on your intuition to avoid making mistakes as a new entrepreneur
- How to hire, manage, and be accommodating to disabled employees within your business
- The power of having a strong and consistent team to help grow your business
- The importance of recognizing and accommodating mental health disabilities in the workplace
Shannon Karels and Kathy Miller are manufacturing leaders and experts in lean transformation. They have collaborated in establishing a business OPSisters and have recently published a book on the subject, called Steel Toes and Stilettos. In this episode, Shannon and Kathy explain the main elements of lean manufacturing/enterprise and their journey to creating a successful business as partners. Listen in to learn about lean manufacturing in creating an inclusive work environment that engages people during culture change. You will also learn the importance of knowing your worth and understanding your uniqueness to market your business.
Key Takeaways:
- How to use all of your talents and have a fulfilling career in lean manufacturing as a woman
- How to create a plan and learn all the processes required to quit your job and start a business
- Have the right network, resources, and a lot of help when starting a business
- The importance of staying true to yourself as a business partner and individually
- How to build relationships when undertaking the journey of starting a business
Christopher Sawchuk is the principal and global procurement advisory practice leader at The Hackett Group. He’s a globally recognized expert on the topic of supply chain management. In this episode, Christopher shares his insights on supply chain diversity and how the pandemic has shifted the procurement industry. Listen in to learn about the massive opportunities available for diverse suppliers and how to become visible as a supplier to bigger organizations. You will also learn how organizations are proactively enhancing and measuring supply chain diversity as an initiative.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of diversification in supply bases in organizations
- How to become visible as a supplier through networking and participating in events
- Be transparent about your business information like performance on the databases
Pat Lynch is the editor-in-chief of WomensRadio and Womens Radio Network, produced by Women's Online Media and Education Network (W.O.M.E.N.). In 1969 at the age of 25, Pat was the first woman to begin an advertising agency single-handedly in the South and had been listed twice in The World’s Who’s Who of Women and most recently in the International Who’s Who and Strathmore’s Who’s Who. In this episode, she talks about her early involvement in politics and government jobs before transitioning to entrepreneurship and nonprofit organizations. Listen in to learn how having the right mentor can transform your career or business to the next level. You will also learn why you shouldn’t allow failure to define your path and should instead use the lessons to grow. Key Takeaways: * The importance of listening to your heart when starting a business to succeed * The power of having the right mentor to help you take your business to the next level * The benefits of networking in nonprofit boards for career development * Learn to rise after failure and allow it to act as a lesson to do better * The power of trusting yourself and being persistent in your career or business
Holly Hotchner is the president and CEO of the National Women's History Museum and had previously served as the director of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City from 1996 to 2013. Virginia Littlejohn is the founder of the women's entrepreneurship advocacy organization Quantum Leaps and was named to Forbes 50 over 50 for investment. In this episode, Holly and Virginia talk about their work in advocating for women’s issues both in history and entrepreneurship.
Listen in to learn how women can make a difference when afforded high leadership opportunities in government and big organizations’ offices. You will also learn the importance of retelling women’s achievements stories to inspire younger generations of women and girls to strive higher.
Key Takeaways:
- How to form connections and partnerships to help advocate for women’s entrepreneurship issues
- The difference women can make when given high leadership positions in government and organizations
- The benefits of pushing women into STEM and algorithms to be part of decision-making in tech
- How to step up to big issues in our communities to leave a better legacy for future generations
- The importance of women engaging with policy and advocacy to bring humanity to the world
Ep. 236 - Kathy Lawless, as a solopreneur, helps people create their life stories as their legacy. Kathy Lawless formerly served in corporate executive leadership roles for 25 years before transitioning into a creative coach helping people capture their life stories or career legacy. She helps people move their life memories from the basement to the coffee table. In this episode, Kathy shares her experience as a corporate executive and her journey to becoming a solopreneur. Listen in to learn about the difference between navigating a corporate career and entrepreneurship. You will also learn the importance of having a coach to support and help you boost your confidence in your career or business. Key Takeaways:
- How to develop positive communication by getting to know people, their drive, and their fit
- Find leaders to advocate for you and help you get in the room to grow in your corporate career
- The importance of having a coach or an advisor to help boost your confidence
- The importance of networking and marketing to get your business out there
- Learn to be grateful for what you have and not always aspire for what you don’t have
Stephany Lapierre is the founder/CEO of Tealbook, a highly coveted supply chain thought leader and one of the most influential minds in emerging data technologies. In this episode, Stephany talks about advisory boards, diversity, and inclusion, and preparing for successful fundraising as a woman founder. Listen in to learn how to develop confidence in your startup and find your voice to be successful with investors. You will also learn how to properly prepare and build a relationship with investors to increase your chances of getting funded.
Key Takeaways:
- The benefits of selecting an innovative and supportive advisory board to help you grow your startup
- How to get into advisory boards as a woman and the qualities you need to possess
- The importance of building a team and fundraising sooner to be successful as a woman founder
- Shift your mindset and develop confidence in your business to be successful with investors
- How to welcome feedback but make the decisions yourself to grow your business
Jane Finette is the author of Unlocked and the founder and executive director of The Coaching Fellowship. She has a passion for advocating for women and girls and her organization is a non-profit that helps advance young women to become social change leaders. In this episode, Jane explains how she learned the meaning and power of community while working at both eBay and Mozilla Firefox. Listen in to learn the power of living unapologetically in your career, business, and leadership as a woman over 50 while mentoring younger women. You will also learn the importance of viewing your customers as citizens who truly own the brand of your business and who can help you build it further. Key Takeaways: * How to view your customers as citizens who truly own the brand of your business * How taking a small action toward a good cause can make a huge impact * The importance of having money conversations as women to get educated on the subject * The importance of women over 50 mentoring younger women and living unapologetically
Captain Michael Abrashoff is a naval commander, NY Times best-selling author, leadership and teamwork expert, and keynote speaker. He became Commander of USS Benfold and was the most junior commanding officer in the Pacific fleet at just 36 years. He has worked with over 1200 organizations instilling leadership initiatives at every level since leaving the navy. In this episode, Michael talks about the leadership lessons he learned in the navy and how to apply them. Listen in to learn the importance of leading with humility to encourage unity and high performance within an organization. You will also learn why treating your employees fairly and with dignity will drive them to become your greatest ambassadors when it comes to recruiting.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of connecting with your employees for them to feel responsible and accountable for the results
- The power of social media and your current employees in recruiting
- How to lead with a sense of humility to get your organization to higher performance
- Learn to be adaptable and make the rules work for you and your team
- Give your employees a voice and accountability for them to take ownership of the results
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Alison Gross weaves a fascinating story of excelling as a worldwide event planner of global events such as in Monte Carlo to coordinating the Maccabi games and a world sailing race in the U.S. She's all about thought leadership and models it through her blogs. She started a business during COVID and explained how the new normal would be different but would adapt. She then talks about adaptive reuse and how cities like New York will change. And she talks about the 5 reasons for optimism for 2021, thinking about which things will make the largest economic impact, starting with the COVID passport. Listen in to learn the importance of articulating your business message realistically and sustainably. You will also learn how to adapt your business to the changes brought by the pandemic to enjoy success going forth.
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- How to be courageous enough to chase after your career dreams
- How to build your business upon thought-leadership to better reach your clients
- Take a personal responsibility toward making a difference in climate change
Elle Travis is the founder and CEO of Caregivers of Mother Earth, a nonprofit on a mission to conduct education programs for youth to engender love and appreciation for mother earth. She’s been a pioneer for women since the mid-1970s and is now a pioneer in the world of alternative and energy healing. In this episode, Elle describes how her mom influenced her life today and how she has evolved in her journey as an entrepreneur and writer. Listen in to learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle and healing your energy to live a joyous life and run a successful business. You will also learn the importance of focusing on the commonalities rather than the difference in others to make it easier to collaborate as a business owner.
Key Takeaways:
- How to overcome the fear of being rejected as a business owner
- How to be more in tune with your body and start eating high vibrational food to nourish it
- Start your business slow and learn to collaborate along the way to make things easier
- The importance of the right timing and taking advantage of opportunities that show up in your journey
Ep. 230 - LaFarris Risby rose from abuse to become a successful entrepreneur even as a young teen mother. She describes her journey and shares some of the valuable lessons she’s learned in the nearly 3 decades of her entrepreneurial journey. LaFarris Risby is a business strategist, consultant, author, public speaker, and calls herself a community stabilizer. She helps entrepreneurs uplevel in every aspect of their lives and has successful businesses. She was named as one of the Enterprising Women Magazine’s world’s top women entrepreneurs of 2020. In this episode, LaFarris describes her journey from an abused young mother to building a business enterprise focused on leaving a legacy. Listen in to learn why you need to focus on what you have instead of what you don’t have to grow your business as a newbie entrepreneur. You will also learn the importance of taking time for self-care daily to reflect and replenish.
Key Takeaways:
- How to take advantage of your gifts to grow your business as a new entrepreneur
- Understand your strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur so you can build a team and grow your business
- The importance of having a business plan and the right support before starting a business
- How to shift your mindset and do affirmations to balance life and business as a female entrepreneur
- Learn to focus more on your strengths and opportunities rather than your weaknesses
Inez Ribustello placed as second runnerup in the Best Sommelier in America competition held in New York, is a member of the Alumni Hall of Fame for the Institute of Culinary Education, and was Beverages Director at Windows on the World before 9/11. She’s passionate about wine, beer, and food. In this episode, Inez talks about her passion for wine and her career in the sector over the years. Listen in to learn how 9/11 impacted Inez Ribustello both professionally and personally and how she pivoted after the tragedy. You will also learn how taking on some opportunities can open even bigger doors for you. Key Takeaways:
- How to pivot and take opportunities no matter how many times life knocks you down
- Learning how to sacrifice some opportunities to succeed in what you believe in
- How to follow your passion and do what you love despite the roadblocks
Elaina Zuker and Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell - If you’re struggling with goal setting and scaling your business as an entrepreneur, then this is your episode. Our guests explain a few simple strategies that will help you get started in your process of successful goal setting and low-budget business scaling. In this episode, Elaina explains the process of successful goal setting while Lynita explains the steps to a successful business scaling strategy. Listen in to learn the power of creative visualization and positive thinking in the process of making and accomplishing goals as a business owner. You will also learn about the five most important components of scaling a business without a large budget. Key Takeaways:
- Learn to forgive your past mistakes in business and let them go so you can move on
- How to do creative visualization – see the future you desire before you can be it
- The power of positive visualization in making your goals come to fruition
- How to differentiate yourself as a leader who truly cares about your best people
Jayne Benkendorf is a certified health coach, author, speaker, and national marketing director at Juice Plus. She wrote and published five books focused on health and wellness over 30 years ago. She’s keen on educating adults and children on the value of health and how to attain better health. In this episode, Jayne explains how we can improve our health and wellness by eating good quality foods and the importance of self-care for entrepreneurs. Listen in to learn the importance of adopting an organic diet to provide your body with the necessary fuel you need to lead a healthy life. You will also learn how to approach starting a family or a general partnership business.
Key Takeaways:
- Start consuming organic plant foods and grass-finished animal products to preserve your health
- Provide your body with the right tools to work for you by eating quality healthy foods
- Never start a family or a partnership business if there’s existing friction between the involved parties
- The importance of having a self-care routine as a busy entrepreneur
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A respected leader with forty-five years of combined executive, nonprofit, and leadership experience, Elizabeth A Jones serves as the National President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW). In this role, her focus is on implementing core values that will push NCBW members to push themselves to excel beyond what they think they can achieve in service. In this episode, Elizabeth demonstrates how she is using her leadership position to empower women and make an impact in her community. Listen in to learn why more women need to run for political and corporate offices to advocate for the pay gap and bridge the gender bias. You will also learn how to be prepared, ambitious, determined, committed, and resilient to reach your goals and succeed as a female leader.
Key Takeaways:
- Always look for growth and development opportunities as a leader to improve things for you and others
- Why women need to put themselves first in all the economic decisions they make
- Why more women need to run for political and corporate offices to advocate for the pay gap and gender bias
- Learn to speak up for yourself, be committed, and be resilient to succeed as a woman leader
- The importance of being prepared, having ambition, and knowing yourself to achieve your goals
- How planning, prioritization, and support can help you balance your work and family
- Embrace change, be a lifelong learner, and understand that your journey is yours alone
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Lynne Hardin is the Founder/President of Justice4All and a certified professional facilitator. Mary Rounds is the managing partner of the LegalShield Division where she is an attorney in the general practice of law, with emphasis on adoption, family law, employment law, special education law, and business law. In this episode, Mary Rounds talks about employment and business law and how to be vigilant in protecting yourself as a business owner. Listen in to learn the importance of getting professional guidance to help you choose and protect yourself in the way you operate your business. You will also learn how to approach documentation in a way that clearly and respectfully communicates your expectations from your employees.
Key Takeaways:
- Learning how to find your sweet spot in a career instead of struggling where you don’t thrive
- Why having an LLC is more advantageous than a general partnership or a sole proprietorship
- How to be clear and careful when asking people to work overtime without pay
- The importance of documentation to clearly communicate your standing as the employer
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If you’re having second thoughts on whether to go against the grain and choose the path to your purpose, this is your episode. DeLisa Guerrier shares how she made a career turnaround from a biology premed to a successful real estate developer. Listen to this powerhouse who is creating the Storyville Gardens Theme Park in Nashville as the youngest addition to the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame. DeLisa Guerrier is the managing partner of Guerrier Development and one of the few Black women in the state of Nashville licensed as a general contractor for commercial, residential, and industrial development. In this episode, she talks about her career path in real estate development and how she’s actualizing her passion project, Storyville Gardens theme park. Listen in to learn how DeLisa’s vision of bringing a reading cultural element into a theme park where kids read for fun is actualizing. You will also learn how to establish a better system of people, packaging, and purpose in your business to take it from an idea to a plan.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of diversifying in business to cover your bases in different areas
- Why it isn’t always a bad thing to go against the grain to find your success path
- The power of establishing the people, packaging, and purpose to build a successful business
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Terry Neese is a serial entrepreneur, small business advocate, international relations executive, and past NAWBO national president. She’s also the founder and CEO of the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW), which is focused on educating women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and Rwanda. I had the pleasure of getting to know Terry and her fantastic operation when I was invited to podcast women during their Leadership Summit. I soon become a big fan of both Terry and IEEW. They are doing more for women's empowerment than just raising money and lip service. They have “boots on the ground” and have accomplished real progress within the countries. In this episode, Terry explains how the IEEW supports women entrepreneurs in Rwanda and Afghanistan plus the effects of the recent Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan. Listen in to learn how women entrepreneurs are being impacted by the takeover and how the IEEW is helping them be in a better place. You will also learn how to support Afghan women entrepreneurs mentally, financially, and educationally in any way you can.
Key Takeaways:
- How you can become a mentor to women business owners in Afghanistan and Rwanda
- How to support Afghan women mentally and educationally plus consider becoming their e-mentor
- The importance of donating money to crucial courses that support those in need
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What would it be like to be responsible for negotiating a trade agreement with China or Japan or any other world country? Imagine yourself about to take a high-level job with the Federal government when the news came on about the Saturday Night Massacre. Carla Hills takes us on a journey through her very interesting life, working directly with several United States Presidents. Carla A. Hills is a high-profile, powerful woman, having been U.S. Trade Ambassador under President Bush Senior and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary under President Ford, the first woman to serve in that position and the third woman cabinet member. She also served as Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Ambassador Hills is now the chairman, and CEO of Hills and Company, specializing in international strategy and trade consultants. The firm provides advice to US businesses on investment, trade, and risk assessment issues abroad, particularly in emerging market economies.
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- How to fight for what you want- how she went after a law career amid major objection
- The experience of serving the government during uncertain political and economic times like the Watergate scandal
- The difference between law and trade negotiations when practicing both at the same time
- The importance of investing in human infrastructure through education and training
Experience first-hand the environment where a decision had world consequences.
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Suzanne Webb started her career in healthcare at Universal Health Services more than 3 decades ago. She’s the founder of Exclusive Surgery Solutions, a surgery benefit for self-insured employers that focuses on offering a bundled surgery product. In this episode, Suzanne talks about the dos and don’ts of healthcare insurance by employers and the benefits of using a surgery benefit like Exclusive Surgery Solutions. Listen in to learn the importance of using the Ambulatory Surgery Center as a patient to avoid infections like Covid during surgery. You will also learn how to plan and prepare for an exit strategy that also benefits your clients.
Key Takeaways:
- How to pivot your business during a crisis to remain relevant
- Ensure your quality healthcare by checking your doctor’s certification and a hospital’s infection rate
- Stop fully depending on health insurance brokers and accepting what they tell you as an employer
- How to make the right decision for yourself and clients when planning your exit strategy
- The importance of attending as many trainings as you can to become an expert in your field of business
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Riah Gonzalez is the Founder and CEO of Linq Consulting Services, a female-focused, heart-centered Virtual Assistant Matchmaking company. She empowers her fellow business-owner clients with the right connections, positive energy, and meaningful relationships. Her Virtual Assistant Matchmaking service connects business owners to strong and powerful women who will be there for them every step of the way. Her motto is “If you want to go fast, you go alone. If you want to go far while doing it right, you go with your fellow women.” After a long career in health administration, she started a whole new venture and found her niche. Listen in to learn the importance of being mindful with your finances as a new business owner to avoid undercharging and going into debt. You will also learn the value of hiring an affordable virtual assistant to help you with some tasks as you’re starting a business.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be mindful about your capital to avoid undercharging or failure at the beginning of your business
- The value of having a virtual assistant as a starting entrepreneur preferably one within your price range
- How to start and grow an affordable podcast without sacrificing accessibility and value
- The importance of availing yourself to free resources to avoid going into debt or financial burdens
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Are you harboring fears that are stopping you from pivoting to your passion? Robin Brewton explains to us how she overcame her fears and took an entrepreneurship leap and is now making a difference. Robin Brewton is in the early stages of her pivot to becoming an executive coach and describes herself as being an interior designer for businesses. She spent 20+ years in human resources and the operations side of the business in both big and small businesses. In this episode, Robin shares her pivot into entrepreneurship, how she’ll be helping business owners, plus some of her success tips. Listen in to learn why it’s important to pre-plan your personal and business finances before starting a business. You will also learn how to overcome your failure and financial fears as a female entrepreneur and instead think of how you can succeed.
Key Takeaways:
- Find your passion and run towards it instead of running away from your job just because you’re miserable
- Overcome your financial fears by starting your passion as a side hustle first before you’re comfortable leaving your job
- How to create and test a viable proposition as your first step towards starting a new business
- Learn to ask for help but be careful whom you ask help from to be successful in business
- Learn to be kind, encouraging, and a mentor for others because kind beats smart
- Reframe your fear of failure and rethink how you can succeed doing what you’re passionate about
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Ep. 218 - AlissaBeth Jane Morton is a very talented singer and dancer I met while she was performing on the Azamara Pursuit cruise ship. We talked about what led her to perform on a cruise ship. She has done over 100 stage shows in her life. Take a look at her Reels to see the depth and breadth of her talent. In this episode, AlissaBeth describes her career journey, the different shows she has performed, and her hopes for the future. Listen in to learn how musicals paved way for dancing having a voice in musical theatre and how it changed the musical theatre scene. You will also learn the importance of being yourself and pursuing your dreams as your authentic self.
Key Takeaways:
- How to turn your talent and passion into a full-time career/business and find joy doing it
- Join training programs to help prepare you for a career in what you love doing
- How to turn your grief into an outlet of helping others overcome adversities
See her full profile on https://TrailBlazersImpact.com
Katie Mehnert - If you are curious about how you can get involved with energy entrepreneurship while still being sustainable, this is your episode. Interviewed by Christi Woodworth, Vice-President of Corporate Communications, Brand and Marketing at OGE Energy Corp, Katie Mehnert is a modern architect of culture change in energy. Her focus is the intersection of equity, sustainability, environment, and economy. She gives professionals a community to find everything they need to be successful in their careers. She gives them a place to share stories, find career advice, jobs, publish insights, and network with colleagues in an advertising-free community. Katie explains how she fell in love with energy entrepreneurship and what motivates her to keep getting better. Listen in to learn how energy can be the intersection of equality, sustainability, the environment, and the economy. You will also learn why you should fail fast and hard as an entrepreneur to learn, pivot, adapt, and move to the next level.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be part of the sustainable, balanced, and accessible energy system as a woman
- The importance of failure for entrepreneurs to help you pivot, adapt, and move to the next level
- Why you should have a strong “why” as an entrepreneur to succeed or otherwise you’ll fail.
- The value of tuning out the noise and creating your own energy to impact others
- How to challenge our gender biases on how we hire and promote jobs in the energy industry
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Does LinkedIn mystify you? Have you ever wondered what folks mean when they say “optimize your LinkedIn profile?” Do your posts on LinkedIn get attention from the people you want to reach? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, and especially if you are born between 1946 and 1964, Joyce can help you. Being on the older end of the baby boomer generation, she identifies with the frustrations that folks in her age group have with LinkedIn and social media in general. Joyce Feustel is the founder of Boomers' Social Media Tutor where she makes social media simple, easy and fun. She helps business owners become more effective and productive on LinkedIn and Facebook by providing them with social media training and tutoring. In this episode, Joyce explains the many pivots she has taken over the course of her career, plus how she became a social media expert. Listen in to learn the importance of building on relationships as a small business owner as a way to create business opportunities. You will also learn why you shouldn’t jump into entrepreneurship without proper research or support if you want to succeed.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of focusing on one or two social media platforms when starting depending on where your audience is
- The interesting aspect of the Clubhouse platform that is helpful for business owners
- How to combine energy and time management to achieve a balance between work and life
- How to be a leader versus a manager as a small business owner
- The importance of onboarding your family into your business as your support system
Learn more about Joyce: https://TrailBlazersImpact.com
Tracy Killoren Chadwell is an experienced venture capital investor and attorney. She’s also a leader and a sought-after speaker within the community of women founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs, including giving testimony before a U.S. Senate Committee. In this episode, Tracy explains her career difficult journey to becoming a female capital investor and the types of investments she’s made as a fund owner. Tracy Chadwell shares her knowledge on where female founders should be looking to invest and successfully fund their businesses. Listen to learn about the group that currently holds the purchasing in America and why you should be targeting them. Listen in to learn how to utilize the internet and social media as a female business owner to be on the same playing field as your male counterparts. You will also learn about the financial and purchasing power of women above 50 and why they should be the group your business targets.
Key Takeaways:
- How to let go of your fears and walk towards your dreams even when the road gets bumpy
- Why you should consider other financial options to fund your business other than venture capital
- Invest in women micro-influencers ages 50 and above since they hold the purchasing power
- How to build partnerships by reaching out and nurturing the relationships closest to you
- The importance of taking care of yourself and getting your financial house in order
Read more about Tracy here: https://TrailBlazersImpact.com
Mariah McKay is an energetic, highly motivated leader focusing on bringing change to the community. Her passion is building independent grassroots power for the common good. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA). She’s an experienced community organizer building independent grassroots power for the common good. One of her passions is housing. With fewer homes available in Spokane, creating new housing options coming to the top of her radar. Haystack Heights is a new type of neighborhood under construction right now. When finished, it will provide permanent housing for 39 families that are taking neighborhood living to new heights. Haystack Heights is quite a bit different from other neighborhoods. Its goal is to bring families closer together, conserve resources, and share spaces. In this three-acre development nestled in the South Perry District, families own their own $200,000–$400,000 home, but common spaces like a garden, clubhouse, and maintenance responsibilities are shared. Families have to volunteer a certain amount of hours per year and play an active role in the community’s planning. These homeowners have already been doing that because they’re also the developers of the project. No outside developer oversaw this project. In this episode, Mariah explains how she got into community organizing which has seen her manage communities and support businesses, especially during the pandemic. Listen more about this fascinating woman and learn the difference between nonprofit organizations and businesses when starting and why both have an economic and social impact. You will also learn how to manage your energy and not time to accelerate the strengths you bring to your work as a leader and a visionary.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be a change-oriented leader by taking the necessary steps towards bringing the change you want to see
- The purpose of cohousing in bringing together communities that wish to live closely
- How to manage your energy and not time to accelerate what you bring to your work as a leader and a visionary
- The power of building an ecosystem where work-life balance is possible
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Stacy Eads is one of Oklahoma’s 50 Women Making a Difference and also the Most Admired CEO in her home state of Oklahoma. Stacy’s company, Stacy Eads, focuses on consulting in four areas: Technology, Marketing Strategy, Sales and Service, and Team Culture. She is a problem solver, a consultant, a coach, a trainer, a speaker, and a mentor. She empowers other CEOs nationwide to embrace their leadership potential without allowing it to fatigue them. As a woman in tech who quickly achieved back-to-back awards as a Most Admired CEO in her home state of Oklahoma, Stacy Eads is now empowering other CEOs nationwide to embrace their leadership potential and propel their own success. In this episode, Stacy describes her journey from the nonprofit world to technology to career coaching, plus shares some valuable tips for leaders. Listen in to learn how to scale up your business by having the right team, the right strategy, execution, and cash. You will also learn the importance of measuring your business’s growth and performance using the leading and lagging indicators strategy.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of mentors for career and life guidance
- How to be a mentor and help others while you’re on your own career journey
- The importance of being nominated for awards and accolades plus tips on how to be as a leader doing great work
- How to focus on your ideal client and make them the hero of your brand’s story
- How to audit your social media strategy and ensure you’re giving to your audience at least 4 times than you’re asking
- How to get out of your box and grow out of your comfort zone
- Think about your strengths and weaknesses plus your short-term and long-term plans when starting your entrepreneurial journey
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Monique Montanino – If you have been or are in a corporate career and have dreamed of retiring early, listen to Monique’s experience – because she did it. But retirement can get boring. So what else is there to do? If you’re looking to pivot by starting a business after your retirement, this is the episode for you. Monique retired early, did volunteer work, and later decided to monetize her skills as a career coach and has been very successful. Monique is a certified career coach and a former Fortune 200 tech sales executive. After she retired from corporate America, she started serving as a career consultant empowering her executive clients to reach their full potential within the tech industry. She also loves to write and travel and speaks four languages. She combined those and is now one of TripAdvisor’s top contributors. She also writes a blog and has written a book, Clicks, Tricks, and Golden Handcuffs. In this episode, Monique explains how she pivoted after retiring early and created a successful career coaching business aimed at serving tech executives across the globe. Listen in to learn the four most important factors to consider when starting a business to do it smoothly and successfully. You will also learn about the nitty-gritty of writing and self-publishing a book successfully.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of doing competitive research to understand a market before starting a business
- Find a mentor in your area of business to help you in the journey of starting a business
- Why you need to seek experience through internships, volunteering, or consulting in the industry you’re interested in starting a business in
- The importance of having a planned business case months before you start a business
- How to be financially prepared for both your new business and personally
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- The importance of having a business website, and specifically targeting your ideal client where they hang out
- Learn to establish deadlines and take risks in your business to scale it higher
Dr. Jodi Dinnerman is a family wellness-based chiropractor specializing in serving pregnant women and kids for 21 years. Jodi also founded SEWP School, a school for wellness practitioners who want to thrive in practice by automating tasks. In this episode, she explains how she created an automation system in her chiropractic practice that enables her to concentrate on her specialization rather than being a boss. Listen in to learn how to be strong and take back your power as a female business owner by incorporating the staffless system into your business. You will also learn how to create a simple and creative marketing plan around your ideal client, core values, and mission statement.
Key Takeaways:
- The value of having a fully automated business as a female entrepreneur
- Move on to the staffless system if you feel your current one isn’t serving you or your business
- How to create a simple and creative marketing plan around your ideal client and mission statement
- The importance of learning how to manage and work a website as a business owner
- Find what makes you strong and run with it to care for yourself mind-body and soul
- Make a list of things that are no longer working for you and then have an action plan to make it all start working for you
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Ivory N. Mathews is a dynamic leader and motivator, offering over 20 years’ comprehensive expertise in rebranding organizations through transformational and thought-centered approaches to leadership. Ivory exemplifies a “mentor” leadership approach, providing thorough ongoing guidance, training, and feedback. She has been building capable, motivated, inspired, and highly productive teams with a razor-sharp focus on delivering high-impact results. These creative solutions consistently execute organizational goals and objectives on time and within budget.
Ivory Mathews is the CEO of Columbia Housing and a dynamic leader and motivator, offering over 20 years’ comprehensive expertise in rebranding organizations through transformational and thought-centered approaches to leadership. She was named one of the top 20 dynamic CEOs in 2021 by the CEO publication, a global business magazine that recognizes leaders across the industry in the United States and the United Kingdom. Listen in to learn the value of high-quality technology in organizations to maximize efficiency and encourage innovation. You will also learn about implicit biases at the workplace and how they can be extremely harmful in any organization.
Key Takeaways:
- How to diversify resources to bring in public-private partnerships to create more quality affordable housing
- The power of good communication and transparency as a leader in charge of public funds
- How to use technology to maximize efficiency, provide much better customer service, and encourage employee innovation
- Why every organization needs to have a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) focus
- Why you should never underestimate the value of a strong support system in your career journey
- Find your purpose and pursue it passionately
- Always believe in who you are and live authentically by what makes you happy
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Mick Cornett is the former mayor of Oklahoma City serving between 2004-2018 and the author of The Next American City. He was the first mayor in Oklahoma City history to be elected to four terms and remains the longest-serving mayor among the 50 largest cities in America. Listen to Mick’s Ted Talk. Oklahoma City is a midsized town that had a big problem: It was among the most obese towns in America. Mayor Mick Cornett realized that, to make his city a great place to work and live, it had to become healthier too. In this charming talk, he walks us through the interlocking changes that helped OKC drop a collective million pounds (450,000 kilos). in this episode, Mick talks about the initiatives he took to make Oklahoma a successful city and why he advocates for better and affordable cities. Listen in to learn what it takes to become a successful leader who challenges themselves to pursue the hard things that others shy away from. You will also learn how to be a better communicator and leader who treats others honestly and fairly despite differences in views.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be a leader that leads with passion, a plan, and action for others to follow
- How to be a good communicator to separate your business and ideas from others
- How to live a life without enemies and treat everyone honestly and fairly as a leader
- How to challenge yourself with the hard tasks that will make a difference and make you feel more worthwhile
- How to be more politically tolerant by listening to others even when your opinions differ
- Learn to always be prepared for very important conversations and don’t let every conversation be real-time
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Leslie Gray Streeter is the author of Black Widow, a story about coping with loss but with a celebration of faith, love, and the people who show up when we need them most. Leslie's entire story hinges on having a great attitude - as a widow, her perseverance and ability to look at the positives, even with humor, were key to her survival. Her memoir takes you on her journey, through the initial shock of the loss of her husband, to finalizing the adoption of their son, to moving in with her mother, her new co-parent. Leslie has spoken extensively about how a good attitude is crucial to navigating our collective grief surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic and beyond. In this episode, Leslie shares how her “perfect” life completely fell apart after the sudden death of her beloved husband six years ago and how she picked up the pieces. Listen in to learn how Leslie mourned, grieved, healed, and moved on to live fully while still respecting the memory of her husband. You will also learn how you can use hard moments like losing a loved one to shift your mindset and live fully.
Key Takeaways:
- Get help and take it easy on yourself to grieve and heal after losing a loved one to death
- Learn to stay in the moment and in your feelings without rushing anything
- Learning how to say no as a complete sentence and asking for what you’re worth
If you struggle with finding more time for yourself to enjoy as an entrepreneur, Valerie recommends having a personal assistant. By having either a home or business personal assistant, you can take time off work and enjoy yourself without burning out. Valerie Riley evolved her career from a personal assistant to an entrepreneur and now a business owner. She started her company LifeSquire to provide a team of trained, insured, and bonded personal assistants to clients throughout the Oklahoma City area, which has grown into much more. In this episode, Valerie describes how her career as a personal assistant inspired her to start LifeSquire, plus the importance of building a work-life balance through delegation. Listen in to learn the importance of delegating tasks to create time for yourself so you can enjoy a work-life balance. You will also learn why you should look out to avoid hiring people with WOO (winning others over) and significant strengths personalities.
Key Takeaways:
- Why people fail in work-life balance because they spend most of their time working
- How to delegate and create space for you to enjoy a work-life balance
- How to change your mindset around the tasks you need to let go of so you have time for yourself
- How to hire for personality over skillsets because you can train skillsets but not a strong work ethic
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Are you overwhelmed, trying to run a business totally on your own? Do you dream of the day you will feel you “made it?” Suzanne Tregenza Moore is the author of Hang on Tight and a strategic coach simplifying business and marketing objectives for entrepreneurs. She helps solopreneur women focus on bringing revenue into their business and focus on what’s most important to them right now. Listen in to learn how your willingness to develop your personality will impact your business growth in the long run. You will also learn the power of being in a supportive group plus delegating tasks to allow you to focus on bigger and more meaningful projects in your business.
Key Takeaways:
- Have a financial plan before taking on the entrepreneurial journey to grow quickly and successfully
- The importance of having enough time and physical and emotional energy to start and run a business
- Learn to focus on what’s going right in your business rather than what’s going wrong
- The power of being in a supportive group plus delegating tasks to allow you to focus on other projects
- How to build working social media funnels that produce results for your business
- Stop applying other people’s suggestions in your business without giving them sanity thoughts first
- How your willingness to personally grow will impact your business growth
Starting, growing, and selling a business requires more than just financial support. Susan Alonzi shares with us her 18-year journey as a leadership development entrepreneur and how she handled the exit from her business. Susan Alonzi is currently President of Center Connection, LLC. and is on the Board of Trustees for Introspect International. She capitalized on her corporate experience in marketing, operations, and IT in the high tech-telecommunications industry, to being a successful entrepreneur for 18 years in the leadership training field. Susan consults in leadership and professional development, operational consulting, and coaching.
Center Connection supports individuals, teams, and organizations in defining their role in personal leadership, through values and behavioral-based coaching. Susan shares her insights on starting, growing, and selling a training and leadership development business. This program is particularly valuable for coaches and consultants who want to build more than a lifestyle business. Listen in to learn the importance of knowing yourself enough to be motivated and take some risks as an entrepreneur. You will also learn the processes and strategies to keep in mind when planning to sell your business.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of mentorship for support to get to leadership positions
- How to manage your mental and physical health plus your expectations as an entrepreneur
- Learn to ask for support and be confident enough to make decisions for your business
- Do what you can to bring value to your business and eliminate any unnecessary activities
- Start getting ready to sell your business earlier to ease things for the actual exit
- The value of having a GSA for your business to help you bag government clients
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Leslie Andrachuk is an alpha woman herself and a role model for the empowerment of women in many ways! She used her skills and prior experience to start a business that empowers and adds value to women. She has a no-holds-barred, no subject-is-taboo podcast which she monetizes by expanding her brand and diversifying it to other platforms. She is the Founder & CEO at Alpha Woman and the host of the Alpha Woman podcast. She has experience in digital publishing and marketing professional with a demonstrated history of success in digital content development, publishing, and measurement and conversion. Listen to her how-to secrets to success! Listen in to learn how you can utilize the value of interns by offering them opportunities and value in your business. You will also learn the importance of being cautious and taking baby steps when getting into a business partnership.
Key Takeaways:
- Have a clear mission and idea of the content you want to create when starting podcasting
- How to have an authentic approach to the content you create as a podcaster
- Why you should have a side hustle to support you as a new business owner
- How to utilize the value of interns to grow your business
- The importance of being cautious and taking baby steps when getting into a business partnership
- Learn to take care of your mental and physical health no matter what as an entrepreneur
Did you know that LinkedIn is a great tool to connect, network, and grow your business? Debra Mathias is a LinkedIn trainer and coach who shares some of her golden tips on how to grow your network and business on LinkedIn. Debra has been active on LinkedIn since 2009. She has trained professionals, companies, chambers organizations, and groups since 2011. She trains anyone in need of boosting their sales through networking and partnerships or those who are seeking a career change or trying to find a career. Listen in to learn how to reflect authenticity on your LinkedIn profile by including something personal for people to connect with. You will also learn why it is important that you include your work keywords on your LinkedIn headline to make it easier to be found on search engines.
Key Takeaways:
- The value of getting LinkedIn Premium especially for the “who viewed my profile” feature
- How to optimize your LinkedIn banner with the right keywords to appear top on search results
- The professional and academic qualifications and certifications to add to your LinkedIn profile
- How to be authentic by including something personal in the first few sentences of your LinkedIn “about section”
- How to record and upload short videos to create and keep a connection with your clients
- The importance of quality vs. quantity sharing to stay relevant and exciting to your audience
Francoise Lyon knows the true meaning of pivoting from the corporate world and within her business. She shares her pivoting journey and how she is shaking up the status quo in the venture capital world to make an impact. Francoise Lyon is the president and managing partner of DGC Capital, a private equity & VC advisory firm based in Montreal. They focus on investing in entrepreneurial players from a diverse number of industries, looking to positively impact society. She had a 30-year career as a wealth manager before pivoting to impactful venture capital right before the pandemic. Listen in to learn how you can pivot your original business idea and pursue the business you feel is best serving you and making an impact. You will also learn the importance of having an authentic, sincere, and trustworthy advisory board to help you grow your new business.
Key Takeaways:
- Set aside adequate money for capital and expenses to last up to 2 years when starting a business
- Build a solid advisory board of people you trust when starting a business to help you grow
- Ensure you are physically and mentally healthy to achieve success as a new business owner
- The importance of listening to your gut feeling and going with it in most of your decisions
- How to be authentic to your values and align yourself with people with the same values to succeed
- Learn to embrace mistakes as part of your growth journey and not view them as failure
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Ep. 201 - Gill Whitty Collins spent 26 years with Procter & Gamble (P&G), latterly as Senior Vice President, running leading global brands such as Olay, Always, and Pantene. What Gill has experienced, witnessed, and learned about gender equality as a woman in senior management will resonate with people, whatever their gender, wherever they are working. She now does consulting, coaching, and workshops to drive gender equality and diversity as a key lever to build stronger businesses and stronger societies. Listen in to learn why you need to leave the inequality umbrella as a woman and make yourself and your work visible and known. You will also learn why we need to join together and support each other as women to bring equality into the business world and at the workplace.
Key Takeaways:
- Why you shouldn’t care much about being likable as a woman at the workplace
- How to make our unconscious behaviors conscious to start on the path of inequality elimination
- Learn to recognize your strengths in the male-dominated culture and show up with genuine confidence
- Why you should commit to teaching younger women about equality as an older woman
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Mentoring and building kids’ characters with golfing for the last 23 years, Paula Pearson-Tucker uses her skills to empower young people from the black community to embrace golf. Paula Pearson-Tucker is a role model for kids, passionate about teaching kids golf and ensuring her community and kids in the community get exposure to golf. She shares how she left a career in finance and focused on professional golfing decades ago. 2009 Miami Dade College (MDC) Hall of Fame inductee, who, despite growing up in a neighborhood stricken with crime and violence, was determined to have a better life. “I never thought I could be a college student. But I got accepted.” During her time at MDC, Pearson-Tucker found support and mentorship through sports, crediting her coach to guiding her to completely change her focus and look outside her community and see everything she could be. Paula Pearson-Tucker is a class A member of the LPGA Professions, she holds membership in the LPGA Legends Tour residing and instructing men, women, and youth in the game of golf and life. Listen in to learn how to be confident in your skills and purpose to achieve success. You will also learn how you can build and support the community and young people of the community that are marginalized.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be successful by knowing your stuff and being confident in whatever you do
- Why you should find your purpose to enjoy doing it and helping others while at it
Have you been struggling to find calm with all the chaos that came with the pandemic? Amy Arvary shares her guided mediation process that will enable you to find calm in the chaos when you incorporate it into your routines. Amy Arvary is a clinical hypnotherapist, a performance coach, and is a senior coach in an HR consulting firm. She’s currently helping people find calm in the pandemic chaos to change their mindset and continue with their journey towards achieving their dreams. Listen in to hear about finding calm in the chaos process and how it can help you adjust your thinking and eventually how you’re behaving during a crisis. You will also learn the power of engaging in a consistent guided meditation to unblock your thoughts so you can move forward.
Key Takeaways:
- The power of meditation (guided) in letting go of all those things that are blocking you from moving forward
- How your feelings directly affect how you behave and your personal experiences
- Learn to speak and listen to your thoughts to change your attitude and experiences
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Would you like to do something totally different in your life? Karlene Hibbert pivoted from nursing to tech marketing. She describes her expertise in chatbot and webinar marketing and shares some valuable business tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. Karlene is a funnel strategist and the Founder and CEO of Onyx Marketing Mix. She helps coaches, consultants, and service providers maximize their webinars by creating automated multi-channel marketing systems. In this episode, Karlene explains how she uses chatbots to help clients market webinars, plus her business tips to aspiring entrepreneurs. Listen in to learn the value of marketing your webinar with chatbots to increase your conversion and do it in a funny and memorable way. You will also learn the importance of specializing in what you’re good at and outsourcing for what you struggle with.
Key Takeaways:
- How to make your chatbot experience memorable for your clients in a funny way
- How to use your webinar to make your clients feel valued and build trust with them
- Don’t be afraid to make mistakes as you start a business and instead learn from them
- How to concentrate on skills that you’re best at and outsource for what you struggle with
- How to market your services organically or through paid ads to get your first client as a new business
- How to ease yourself into your business without completely leaving your corporate job
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A dynamic dynamo, Tiara Tucker bursts onto the entrepreneur scene with Tiara PR Network . . . while maintaining a full-time job! She was selected as one of the 40 under 40 - and who is surprised about that? Listen to how she does it all! She has worked with some of the biggest names in social justice. She has started her own YouTube channel, Tell Their Stories. You have to meet this game-changing woman!
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Do you have a fear to get started as a virtual coach? Nancy Parsons can help you! Nancy Parsons is an expert in leadership development, talent management, human resources, and assessments. She is also the CEO/President of CDR Assessment Group, Inc. (CDR) that she co-founded with Kimberly (Brinkmeyer) Leveridge, Ph.D. In this episode, Nancy explains why assessments and coaching are important for leaders to better understand their team members. In this episode, Nancy helps us understand the importance of coaching and personal assessments to become a self-aware leader and better understand the people you work with. Listen in to learn the importance of being self-aware and remaining resilient to survive a crisis as a leader. You will also learn how to tap into your strengths, what you love to do, and the risks to outperform in your leadership role.
Key Takeaways:
- How to own your worrier side, brainstorm with a coach on what you can do differently, and then practice
- How to use your empathetic side to your advantage during a crisis as a woman leader
- Learn to always be resilient and ask for help as a woman entrepreneur
- The importance of protecting your work and business through intellectual property
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- How to work to your strengths and do what you love to find success
Robin Shapiro is the founder of many for-profit and non-profit organizations all having to do with health advocacy. Robin is currently Board Chair of HealthAdvocateX, a national non-profit dedicated to helping people transform from patients to active participants and partners in their own care. She’s also a published author of The Secret Language of Healthcare: How to Ask for the Care You Deserve and regularly gives workshops on topics related to health advocacy. Robin Shapiro provides excellent advice when she says, “If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that any of us might have to navigate the unknowns of the healthcare system at any moment – best to be prepared and not learn the system at the same time you enter it.” She advises to “Never ‘Go it Alone’ when you are navigating healthcare.” Listen in to learn the factors to consider in the initial stages of starting a business to ensure you’re off to a successful start. You will also hear why you should take the leap and pursue entrepreneurship without fear if that’s what you’re passionate about.
Key Takeaways:
- How to use your passion and creativity as a stepping stone to starting your own business
- The value of having at least one client when starting a business to ensure you’re not starting from zero
- Why you should never go it alone when it comes to your healthcare
- The importance of always prioritizing and taking care of your health and wellness
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Ellie Schafer served as a special assistant to President Barrack Obama and as director of the white house of visitors’ office in Washington DC from 2009 to 2017. As head of the firm, Ellie sharpened her skills in field organizing and media relations and gained a reputation as a go-to consultant for dozens of races, ballot measures, and legislative projects. Ellie helped transform how guests perceive and experience 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. From private VIP visits to the sprawling Easter Egg Roll, which draws 35,000 children and parents to the South Lawn, Schafer managed more than 1,500 events during her tenure, which resulted in more than 4.5 million guests visiting. She restored the White House as a place that is fascinating, educational, and fun to visit. Most importantly, however, she established a documented record of success in helping shape public opinion toward individuals and institutions. She’s a nationally recognized leader for being extremely effective in high-pressure and fast-paced environments. In this episode, Ellie shares her experience working in the white house and as an events manager in high-paced environments, especially during the pandemic. Listen in to learn the art of setting up a successful virtual event that feels engaged and personalized. You will also learn why it is important that we go back to in-person events for the close contact and engagement that cannot be found in virtual events.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to find the balance between working under high pressure and enjoying life
- The importance of creating a personalized experience for clients in the age of virtual meetings
- How to rely on your network to help and support you when you’re in need
- Learn to remain authentic and kind to others and not beat yourself up for past mistakes
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Elin Barton - When you have to make it happen, you find a way to make it happen. Are you being authentic and vulnerable in how you’re telling your brand’s story? Elin shares with us her own entrepreneurial journey, how she helps small businesses tell their stories through video content, and all about her new book, Ready, Set, Grit: Three Steps to Success in Life, Business, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
In this episode, Elin talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how she’s helping small businesses tell their story authentically. Listen in to learn how you can join the Goldman Sachs training program for free to help transform your small business in a great way. You will also learn the importance of building a network of connections with like-minded people, to help you navigate the world of business.
Key Takeaways:
- How to create an authentic brand that resonates with your target audience through storytelling
- Why you need to take that leap of faith if you’re passionate about starting a business
- The requirements you need as a small business to qualify for the Goldman Sachs program
- The importance of making business connections to receive the help and support you need
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Would you be able to start a business in a country with a history of genocide? Is it harder to start a business in Africa? Chantal Munanayire describes how training women on entrepreneurship has enabled many Rwandan women to successfully start and grow businesses and become independent. Chantal Munanayire is the facilitator for Rwanda Businesswomen for the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women. She brings change for Rwandan women business owners by facilitating their business education in the US to help them grow their businesses. In this episode, Chantal describes how women in Rwanda receive training that enables them to start and grow successful businesses. Listen in to learn the factors you should consider before quitting your corporate job to pursue your passion for entrepreneurship. You will also learn the importance of having a business strategy and plan in place to help successfully grow your business as a woman entrepreneur.
Key Takeaways:
- The factors to consider before quitting your job to pursue business if it’s your passion
- The importance of having a strong team that understands your business to help you grow
- How to be courageous, patient, and understandable to successfully start and grow a business
- Why you should always stay updated and flexible for change as a business owner
Are you a caregiver to someone? How are you taking care of yourself in addition to the other person? There is no sugar coating it. Taking good care of a loved one is hard. Gayle Messman is the Chief Service Officer at Cariloop and an expert in long-term care. She has been in the field of caregiving for over 25 years and in this episode shares the components of caregiving and how to remain at your best as a caregiver. She believes no one should go through caregiving alone. Cariloop’s goal is to help people spend less time how to figure out how to take care of their loved ones and more time being present with them. She possesses more than 25 years of progressive experience in the healthcare industry. Cariloop is a caregiver support platform that offers individual membership and is also offered as an employee benefit. In this episode, Gayle talks about caregiving during the pandemic, resources on caregiving, and the value of supporting caregivers. Listen in to learn the importance of changing your mindset around asking for help and support as a caregiver. You will also learn the importance of educating yourself on caregiving and building a support network so you don’t have to do it all by yourself.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be at your best by taking care of your health and asking for help as a caregiver
- How to use respite care regularly for you to reenergize and feel centered again
- How to be creative and tailor the available resources on caregiving to what fits your family
- The value of getting support and professional guidance to understand more about caregiving
- Start conversations, get legal documents in order, and ask for help when it comes to caregiving
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Justin Batt is on a mission to end the cycle of fatherlessness through events and experiences. He created a Daddy Saturday platform which has turned into a movement to help fathers around the globe be intentional and engaged with their children, to change the next generation, and end fatherlessness. In addition, he is an associate book publisher and has established both a for-profit and a nonprofit around Daddy Saturday. He also does a podcast, Daddy Saturday, and, in his spare time, he manages a farm. In this episode, Justin talks about his purpose of speaking on fatherlessness and how he’s working to help dads navigate their dads’ journey. Listen in to learn the importance of intentionally making time to spend with your children as a father. You will also learn the importance of learning about your purpose so you can work hard and be a trailblazer in it.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be intentional with the time you have with your kids to make the most out of it
- The importance of teaching your children and modeling how to properly use technology
- How to get out of your comfort by overcoming obstacles to become stronger
- How to identify your purpose and recognize how you can be a trailblazer with it
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What does it take to pivot more than once? Michelle Moore tells us how she pivoted to a business that is entirely based on supporting women entrepreneurs. Michelle Moore is an entrepreneur who pivoted to business after spending years in senior corporate marketing. After 14 years of running a jewelry business from home, she is again pivoting to create a convenient and enjoyable way for women to partner with businesses and nonprofits that are committed to championing women.
Michelle is an energetic and compassionate innovator with a strong desire to expedite women’s equity. She harnessed this passion in the creation of ElleRate, a women’s review site that amplifies the voices and choices behind women’s spending power, in collaboration with the businesses and nonprofits that champion them, in return, through their products, services, customer experiences, and workplace and social responsibility practices. In this episode, Michelle talks about her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons she’s learned about running a successful business. Listen in to learn the importance of educating the public about the value of elevating women in business. You will also learn how to approach the initial stages of a business by considering the type of business you’re starting.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of weighing in the advantages and disadvantages you have when starting a business
- Why you should believe in the ability of your business succeeding to attract supporters
- Stop wasting time and do what you need to do to achieve your dreams
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Camille Burns is the CEO of the Women Presidents' Organization, an organization with the mission to help second-stage women entrepreneurs around the world take their companies to the next level of success. She helped grow the WPO from a small U.S.-based nonprofit to a global organization with chapters around the world. She is skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships with board members, business owners, corporate sponsors, partner organizations, speakers, and consultants. She speaks and represents the women’s business community around the world. In this episode, Camille talks about how women business owners are handling the pandemic situation to continue thriving their businesses. Listen in to learn the importance of vulnerability and authenticity as a business owner to help your team navigate a crisis. You will also learn the importance of creating connections and relationships in and out of your business.
Key Takeaways:
- Learning how to adapt and innovate in business during a major crisis
- The importance of staying connected to the internal and external world of your business
- How to balance between staying positive and authentic as a business owner during a crisis
- How to accept and acknowledge the pandemic situation to find flexibility
- Pay attention to the cyber security of your business to prevent any further challenges
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Are you living out your passion and purpose while impacting others? Candace Keith turned her life from lemons to lemonade by transforming her church hurt experience to be a servant leader using her passion to empower women. Candace Keith is a spiritual life coach, a paid master moderator on Clubhouse, and a former first lady of the ministry. She unveils the taboo subject of ‘Church Hurt" and uses Spiritual Disciplines with Evidence-based Strategies to empower First Ladies of Ministries who have lost their Voice, so they can reconnect to their inner peace. In this episode, Candace shares her personal experience with church hurt as a first lady of the ministry, and how she overcame and started using her voice. Listen in to learn the importance of being empowered enough not to lose yourself as a servant leader. You will also learn how to design your ideal life by living out your passion and purpose while impacting others in society.
Key Takeaways:
- Learning how to show up imperfectly perfect for yourself and live with your truth
- How to be fully purposed and have your voice rebirthed as a woman for yourself and others
- How to use your passion and purpose to serve and impact others
- The importance of creating content that resonates with your target audience as a startup
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Instead of being 80% part of the problem, men can be part of the solution we need to attain diversity in the workplace and businesses. Jeffery Tobias Halter uses women's advocacy to talk about the other dimensions of diversity and bring the much-needed impact. Jeffery is a corporate gender strategist and the President of YWomen, a strategic consulting company focused on engaging men in women's leadership advancement. He’s also the founder of the Father of a Daughter Initiative and the creator of Gender Conversations Quick Starters Newsletter and the Male Advocacy Profile. Jeffery is the former Director of Diversity Strategy for The Coca-Cola Company. In this episode, Jeffery explains his passion for advocating for women and how he’s training other men to embrace diversity at the workplace. Listen in to learn the importance of men realizing the responsibility they have for the women in their lives to advocate for all women. You will also learn the different ways you can stay exposed to opportunities as a woman working virtually.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of having conversations about diversity to achieve the required change
- How to listen, learn, lead, and have the will to overcome diversity challenges
- How to make your voice heard by talking to your manager, networking, and reaching out when working virtually
- Make a prospect a customer even before they’re a customer by approaching them right
- The importance of hiring a professional social media manager to help grow your business
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Ep. 185 - Debra Woog is a Crisis Navigation Partner who provides leaders with expertise, structure, and empathy. Debra assists people in processing difficult situations, connect with necessary resources, communicate effectively, and lead with a clear mind and solid strategy. Having experienced her own crises and crossroads, she realizes the importance of an outside resource to provide perspective while navigating difficult circumstances, decisions, and conversations. In this episode, Debra talks about the work she does with women leaders in crisis and shares some of her entrepreneurial secrets. Listen in to learn the importance of staying prepared for crisis as an entrepreneur by having a community, capacity, and communication. You will also learn how to find financial success in your business after shifting from a corporate career.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of doing a SWOT analysis before starting a business
- Why you shouldn’t wait until you’re ready or everything in your life is ready to start a business
- How to build a career around your brilliance to be financially successful and make a difference
- Ways you can find financial success as an entrepreneur after leaving your corporate job
- Why you should start your business as a side hustle first before going full time
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Becoming a better and effective sales leader is every entrepreneur’s dream. Charles Bernard gives us some of the best and free ways to effectively list build and structure converting emails. Charles has over 20 years of experience in direct sales, sales management, and recruiting and training. He’s a former sales executive for General Electric where he was the top revenue producer in his division. He founded and operates Criteria for Success (CFS), a sales improvement training and Sales Playbook development company based in Manhattan. In this episode, Charles describes how to build a prospects list on LinkedIn and to effectively structure sales emails. Listen in to learn how to build a free and converting sales prospects list on LinkedIn as a small business owner. You will also learn how to create a sales system that allows you to focus on your business productivity rather than the internal negative self-talk.
Key Takeaways:
- How to build a free sales prospects list on LinkedIn as a small business owner
- How to have a system of selling that you focus on and not get hypnotized by negative self-talk
- How to ask people for timely feedback upfront as a salesperson
- The importance of incorporating anecdotal storytelling in your business
- How to include an action in your follow-up email subject line to drive people into opening it
Esther Wojcicki - Would you like to meet the mother of the CEO of YouTube, the founder of 23 and Me (the country’s newest self-made billionaire), and an anthropologist and epidemiologist? This fascinating woman is all of that and more! Esther leads us through her journey of life as a teacher for 30 years who kids TRUSTed, while raising three amazing daughters! In addition, she is a best-selling author, and she's not done yet! She has two world-changing passion projects, Tract and WOJ.IT. This is one of the most impressive women I have ever interviewed! You won't want to miss her parenting secrets! Author of How to Raise Successful People and Moonshots in Education.
Would you consider pursuing an intergenerational family living setup? Donna Butts explains to us the benefits of intergenerational living in connecting all members of the community. Ms. Butts has committed a lifetime to advance the work of the local and nonprofit community through her professional, public policy, and literary contributions, in the field of youth and family development. She began her career as a youth development worker with the YWCA in her home state of Oregon. Over the years, her career led to her current position as CEO of Generations United, a position she has held for nearly 25 years. Donna is a recognized expert in the field of intergenerational family connections as evidenced by her frequent and marquee-level interviews, publications, and public testimony on this time-honored family and community-building body of work. In this episode, Donna talks about intergenerational connections and why society needs to integrate this form of living. Listen in to learn the importance of involving the elderly in the community through intergenerational living. You will also learn the economic and social benefits of intergenerational living, especially during and after the pandemic.
Key Takeaways:
- The responsibility and commitment you have to support families in whatever position you’re in
- How to care and support families where grandparents are helping raise their grandkids
- How to find success through the support and love of living in an intergenerational family setup
https://TrailBlazersImpact.com
Scott Omelianuk is a multi-talented guy who did not follow a traditional path He is the editor-in-chief of Inc. Magazine, brand builder, business leader, and consumer connector. He also runs a professional collective, does strategy consulting for startups, is an entrepreneur in residence at an incubator, and is a lecture at a research university. When his Art History teacher gently suggested he might make a better writer than an artist, he joined GQ and found his true passion, not as a writer, but immersing himself in business. He became active in TV and the growing internet and was even a TV host, producer, and partner as the creator of The Real Housewives of OC. Listen to how his career went from carpenter to editor-in-chief of one of the most famous business magazines. In this episode, Scott talks about his career experience, his stand on women entrepreneurs, and describes the power of brand purpose. Listen in to learn the importance of practicing resiliency as a woman entrepreneur to help you pivot in business. You will also learn the power of building a brand purpose that goes beyond your existence as a business
Key Takeaways:
- How to use your career experiences to find your personal and business purpose
- The importance of being resilient to help you pivot especially as a woman entrepreneur
- How to create and understand a brand purpose that defines why you exists as a business
- How to utilize the digital space and other tools to pivot and grow as an entrepreneur
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Kim Walsh Phillips - Would you like to take what you love to do – your passions, your strengths, and your gifts – and channel them into starting or growing a business, creating a life that you love, and crushing your incredible and outrageous 10-year goals? Kim Walsh Phillips is one of the most amazing women of today that you will meet! Kim is the founder of Powerful Professionals, a business coaching and education company, and she can help you do just that! She went from 32 clients to over 11,000 in less than a year and was recently named #475 in the Inc 5000. She is an MBA-free self-made millionaire. She’s the behind-the-scenes secret weapon of some of the biggest names in the business including Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank, Dan Kennedy, Profit First Author Mike Michalowicz, Harley-Davidson, Hilton Hotels, and High Point University, and has spoken on stages beside some of the world’s leading thought leaders including Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Barbara Corcoran, and Gary Vaynerchuk.
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Julie Garreau’s passion for preserving the Native American culture and language in South Dakota is exhibited through her role as a dedicated youth advocate. As executive director of the Cheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP) since its 1988 inception, she has seen its expansion from a tiny one-room youth center to a comprehensive multiservice youth and family services organization. Julie hopes that CRYP will become a model for other communities to follow as they develop effective, sustainable, culturally relevant youth programming. In the last six years, Julie and her staff launched the innovative, groundbreaking Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count) Lakota Arts Institute, Waniyetu Wowapi Art Park, and RedCan Graffiti Jam (recipient of Americans for the Arts’ 2017 Robert E. Gard Award) at the CRYP campus. In 2019, RedCan was one of 50 projects honored through the Americans for the Arts’ PAN Year in Review program. That same year, Julie received the Americans for the Arts’ Arts Education Award, and she joined Arts South Dakota’s Board of Directors. In this episode, Julie talks about her passion for the youth and advocating for the restoration of her community’s culture and language. Listen in to learn the importance of being passionate in whatever you do to find happiness and fulfillment in it. You will also learn the value of advocating for the preservation of indigenous people’s culture.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be passionate in what you do to be happy and feel accomplished
- The importance of taking care of a community to preserve its language and culture
- How to be a servant leader who is willing to do what they want to see done
- How to be compassionate and kind to other people
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Would you like to have direct access and control over your own healthcare data? Debi Willis tells us why she created a program that helps patients do this at no cost at all. Debi is a software engineer and the CEO and Founder of PatientLink Enterprise. She and her team build software (MyLinks.com and MyPatientLink.com) that allows patients to link and share their data with their physicians and researchers. Healthcare is too fractured and our personal health data is spread across multiple healthcare systems. She believes the causes and solutions to many of our illnesses can be found among all those data points. Linking people to their data to give them a better view of their health - and also linking them to each other - will allow us all to help find cures, improving the lives of those we love and those who come after us. Giving a personal view of their health is the purpose of their consumer-facing MyLinks product! In this episode, she shares what provoked her to start her business and how she has continued to grow it, closing in more gaps in the healthcare sector. Listen in to learn how to be prepared emotionally and financially when starting a new business. You will also learn how to understand who you are to overcome any challenges you face as an entrepreneur.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be emotionally and financially prepared for the first few months of starting a business
- Learn to understand who you are and stop comparing yourself to become successful
- How to smartly split time between work and family, so you don’t neglect one over the other
- How not to be afraid when pursuing who you are and what you believe in
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Elisabeth Vogel was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and trained at Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten, a 5-star hotel in Munich. Hear about her experience working as the Assistant Executive Housekeeper for King Hussein in Jordan. She is an expert at treating guests like royalty! Experienced in all aspects of hospitality including kitchen, service, housekeeping, and finance, Elisabeth Vogel is a hotel director for Azamara Pursuit. She was formerly a food and beverage manager for Azamara and is an excellent host with an eye for the overall picture and leadership for the team. She has always gone for the jobs that were fun and what she thought would suit her best. In this episode, Elisabeth shares her interesting career journey from a personal assistant to a rich and famous German family to working for King Hussein of Jordan. Listen in to learn about the joy of finding fun and joy in a career you enjoy even when it doesn’t have a fancy title. You will also learn how to be a fair and empowering leader who leads by example.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be fair, firm, and consistent with your team as a leader
- How to lead with example as a woman leader to empower other women
- Why you should go for a career in what you like to do and what you’re good at
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Elizabeth Scott Glenn has traveled the world working on housing issues, from Ecuador and Turkey to South Africa and Australia. She retired as the deputy director of the Baltimore County Department of Planning to make an impact on the world. She is currently the Chair of the US Africa Collaborative. She will be convening a dynamic collaborative of academics and housing professionals from the US, South Africa, United Kingdom, and other African countries to address the challenges and opportunities within the human settlements and sustainable communities’ sectors. In this episode, Elizabeth talks about her career in housing development and human settlement at the global level. Listen in to learn about the US Africa Collaborative and the advantages of bringing together professionals from different fields and parts of the world for development. You will also learn the importance of forming loving and respectable relationships in the housing sector to achieve equality.
Key Takeaways:
- How to build a better world by influencing the policymakers on issues of housing and resources
- How we can learn to love each other without limitations and qualifications for a better world
- How to show up authentically and with perseverance and overcome life’s challenges
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Even though rarely talked about, the issue of domestic violence is much more common than you might think, and mostly affects women and communities of color. Crystal Justice has more than 18 years of experience dealing with the issue and will help us understand it better. Crystal Justice is the Chief External Affairs Officer for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. She provides communication and fundraising leadership for the only 24/7 365 days hotline in the nation, serving victims and survivors via calls, chats, and texts. Lata Sharma is the founder of I Am Safe Now, a company building a complete safety solution by using wearable technology. In this episode, Crystal talks about the purpose of the National Domestic Violence Hotline in helping domestic violence survivors. Listen in to learn how the pandemic increased the rate of survivors’ risk for abuse due to stress, financial strain, and isolation. You will also learn how to look out for warning signs of domestic violence on a friend or family and how to react in such situations.
Key Takeaways:
- How to take care of yourself mentally and emotionally as a domestic violence survivor
- How to look out for warning signs in survivors and explore safe conversations
- How to approach a survivor sharing their experience without judgment and with validation
www.TrailblazersImpact.com
Have you ever wanted to start an online business? Case Lane is an entrepreneur, a global writer, traveler, and observer to the future. She helps people achieve lifestyle freedom by fulfilling their dream to become an entrepreneur through her website, Ready Entrepreneur, podcasts, books, and courses. From foreign service diplomat to owner of nine businesses, Case has a formula for getting you ready to start into the world of entrepreneurship. Educated in communications, political science, business, law, and economics, she has lived and worked all over the world as a reporter, diplomat, and digital media corporate executive. Building from her interests in international relations and technology, Case envisions a next-century world where the essential battle is between the advancement of technology and the instincts of our basic humanity. In one of her book series, The Life Online series, the majority of people are non-technologists who have to learn to live and manage in a technology-controlled world that they do not understand. In this episode, Case explains how she started her online business and shares winning tips on how you can successfully do the same too. Listen in to learn the importance of pursuing different work interests that might eventually be beneficial when choosing a permanent career. You will also learn winning tips on how to choose, start, and grow a profitable online business.
Key Takeaways:
- How to keep growing and expanding your career by pursuing different interests
- How to prepare to persevere through all the ups and downs that come with being a business owner
- The importance of forming meaningful relationships that might be beneficial to your business
- How to align your passion and the possibilities available when pursuing online entrepreneurship
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Would you like to make an impact on women’s issues globally? Educating and empowering women in underprivileged communities while helping them escape illegal cultural practices requires collaboration, not competition. Wendee Wechsberg is a role model on how to create community impact globally. Wendee M. Wechsberg is making a huge impact on the world in gender equality and preventing substance abuse and HIV. She is the Director of the Substance Use, Gender, and Applied Research Program at RTI International. RTI is an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. She started her career in 1977 as an addiction clinician and later as a treatment director. She devoted her career full-time to applied research in 1994 using both mixed methods to develop and test the efficacy of HIV prevention interventions among diverse populations of substance abusers. In this episode, Wendee talks about the functions and operations of RTI International globally and mostly in Asia and African countries. Listen in to learn the importance of focusing on collaborations and education to make an impact on issues affecting underprivileged communities. You will also learn the importance of having a passion to make an impact, especially when it comes to community work.
Key Takeaways:
- How to impact communities through collaborations on things that matter
- How to stay humble and loving when working in the humanitarian sector
- How to empower the future generation of women through education in the grassroots
For more on Wendee, access her guest page: www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Kate Brodock has played a huge part in advocating for gender equity and diversity in the tech space by funding women-owned tech startups. She shares a lot of tips and advice she has acquired through her more than 15-year career. Kate Brodock is Founding Partner of W Fund, a VC investing in underrepresented-led tech startups, and CEO of Women 2.0. She has lived in the tech startup world for over 15 years and has played an active leadership role in the women in tech ecosystem for over a decade, having previously led a global organization focused on women in technology and entrepreneurship as its President for several years. In this episode, Kate talks about her passion for empowering women in the tech space through capital funding. Listen in to learn how to have a robust go-to-market strategy, profitability potential, and founders’ coachability to attract investors to your startup. You will also learn some tips on how to reassess your time and effectively have a balance between work and life.
Key Takeaways:
- Start hitting customer acquisition by having the ability to distinguish high-quality customers
- How to shift your mindset on how you approach work and life to find a balance
- The importance of finding mentors and advisors as a startup founder and how to find them
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Lisa Gillette - Do you want a bigger salary for the work you do? Are you getting equal pay to your male counterparts? Do you want to discover the secret questions to ask yourself when starting a business or pitching? Find out how you can get clearer on what you are offering. Do you know what NLP is and how it can be used as a career woman? Lisa Gillette is an equal pay activist, a speaker, and a certified executive coach focused on women's leadership. She has always fought for equal pay and equal rights even when she was in the corporate setting, and only started her business BIG SKY Coaching & Consulting to help solve the need. In this episode, Lisa explains how she grew a successful career by use of NLP to get clear on what she offers as both a career and businesswoman. Listen in to learn how to start speaking in ways that you are seen, heard, and understood as a woman leader with mostly male colleagues. You will also learn the importance of asking for support and using your unique talents to bring change as a woman leader.
Key Takeaways:
- How to grow your career that is in alignment with your priorities and values
- How to speak in a way you’re seen, heard, and understood as a woman leader in business
- Having the courage to become the change you want to see by starting where you are
- How to use the unique talents that you have to make a difference as a woman leader
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Paula Marshall runs her organization with the philosophy of honoring everyone and helping people be successful. She also has a personal mission statement that allows her to better balance work and other important things. It’s all about a strategic approach to leadership. Paula Marshall has served as the CEO for Bama Companies since 1984 and provides strategic leadership and direction to the organization. Bama companies is a family-owned business that specializes in frozen desserts and baked goods distributing to large companies like McDonald's. In this episode, Paula lets us in on her strategic leadership approach which entails helping people be their best and find success. Listen in to learn the importance of caring for your employees' mental and emotional wellbeing as a leader for the success of your organization. You will also learn how to find your passion and prioritize what’s important to you to find a work-life balance.
Key Takeaways:
- Why you should only stay in a job if you are passionate enough about it to help in the growth
- Learning how to prioritize and balance life and work earlier on in your career
- How to help employees deal with their emotional damages so they can perform better
- How to discover your true passion and what you’re willing to give up on to find balance in your life
- How to help people find themselves and perform at their best as a leader
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Who is the now you? Who is the future you? Your potential, your possibilities, who you will be tomorrow? Making these decisions transforms how you introduce and talk about yourself. You will love Joanna Bloor’s stories of CBS, Ted Talks, Microsoft, and Cinderella as a transformation fairy godmother of the future you and your potential. Joanna Bloor describes herself as potentialist, adventurer, and aspiring fairy godmother. She believes that it’s time for us humans to rethink how we take on the modern working world. Joanna is on a mission to identify and articulate people’s human value and their place in the next chapter of the working world. In this episode, Joanna describes how she ‘accidentally’ became an entrepreneur, plus how she now transforms how people approach work. Listen in to learn how to teach to empower your potential customers before trying to sell them your product. You will also learn how to show up with confidence and authenticity to find success as an entrepreneur in your 50s.
Key Takeaways:
- How not to necessarily use technology as your only path to success in your business
- Teach to empower your clients with your product instead of trying to sell to them
- How to show up with confidence and authenticity for people to value what you bring
- Utilize different tech tools and leverage those knowledgeable than you to brand your business
- Finding a community that thinks like you to support you in your ambitions other than your family
How well do you understand the inner workings of the male and female brain in a work setting? Do you practice empathy as an individual or as a leader in your organization? Jean Kelley and Daniel Lieberman team up to explain both topics. Listen in to learn how the male and female brains work and how they can help each other navigate leadership at the workplace. You will also learn some tips and exercises that can help you develop empathy.
Key Takeaways:
- How to be more aware of sexual harassment at the workplace as a woman
- How you can increase your immune system by increasing your empathy
- How to build empathy by being curious and asking questions
Shannon Martin is a family nurse practitioner who owns and operates two medical clinics, Health ReLeaf, with duty for the supervision of healthcare providers, administrators, and ancillary staff. The practice maintains two clinics serving residents of Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas with one clinic located in the north county (Glen Burnie) and the other in south county (Edgewater). She figured out how to leverage her academic experience and her early professional experience into a business with two medical clinics providing primary care services in Central Maryland. In this episode, Shannon shares her story of overcoming life’s obstacles and achieving her dreams through determination, plus her career journey and what she does. Listen in to learn the value of determination in overcoming adversity and achieving your long-term goals. You will also learn what it means to be a nurse practitioner as opposed to being just a registered nurse.
Key Takeaways:
- The value of having a role model to inspire you to strive for success and a better life
- How to be self-directed to reach your dreams when there’s no one else to direct you
- How to be tenacious to overcome life’s obstacles and find success
- Why you should consider getting the Covid-19 jab to protect not only yourself but those you love
Claudia San Pedro - Are you creating an inclusive culture where people feel they not only belong but have a career with you? One of the very interesting topics Claudia San Pedro talks about is the four pillars of diversity equity and inclusion. She shares her insights on finding your bearings, keeping yourself and your team motivated, driving performance, and leading through times of change. Listen in to learn the importance of having a ‘why’ for your career and staying grounded to achieve your career’s higher purpose. You will also learn what it takes for leaders to transition a company during acquisition to ensure every stakeholder benefits.
Key Takeaways:
- How to take positive criticism and use it to drive for your career success
- How to say yes to the right opportunities and be grounded to learn from your mentors and coaches
- Learning how to compromise and respect others’ opinions amid political differences
- How to be more listening, caring, and flexible as a leader to employees during a crisis
- How to build a diverse and inclusive culture in an organization through culture pillars
- How to ask tough questions with a constructive intent and to achieve solutions
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Do you hold some age beliefs about yourself as a woman, especially in the workplace? Gendered ageism is real, and Bonnie Marcus, helps women overcome these beliefs and become more empowered in their careers. Bonnie Marcus is an executive coach, author, speaker, and podcast host of Badass Women at Any Age. She’s passionate about helping women over 50 step into their power and take charge of their careers. She is committed to guiding these women on how to step into their full potential and find their authentic and unique paths forward. In this episode, Bonnie talks about gender inequality in the corporate world plus the impact of gendered ageism today. Listen in to learn how you can leverage your talents to establish your value at the office or out of it as a woman over 50. You will also learn how to eliminate your limiting beliefs about age to become empowered in whatever you do.
Key Takeaways:
- How to leverage your talents and offer value when pivoting into a new career as a woman over 50
- Learn to be curious and take advantage of opportunities in your way other than your job
- How to overcome your limiting beliefs about age at the workplace
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
Are you using your full life potential to make the greatest impact in the world? Are you supporting other women around you to be even better at what they do? Phyllis Newhouse has discovered the two and merged them to continue making a lasting impact. Phyllis Newhouse is an entrepreneur, retired military senior noncommissioned officer, mentor, Founder and CEO of Xtreme Solutions, Inc., and Founder of ShoulderUp. A pioneer in cybersecurity, she is the first woman to win an Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year award in the technology category. In this episode, Phyllis explains how she realized her full potential in leadership plus her passion for supporting women leaders. Listen in to learn how you can use your full life potential to make the greatest impact in the world. You will also learn the power of supporting other women and walking with them every step of the way.
Key Takeaways:
- How to realize your purpose and exercise your potential to be who you want to be
- How to increase your level of potential by not putting roadblocks you can’t overcome
- The power of living out your potential to achieve what’s unimaginable
- How to be a responsible and empowering leader who leads by example and maintains consistency
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Susan McPherson is a serial connector, seasoned communicator, and author of The Lost Art of Connecting. She’s also the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. Susan shifted from the corporate world in 2013 and started her own business without any hope of succeeding long-term. In this episode, Susan shares the wins and mistakes of her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons she has learned. Listen in to learn what it takes to start and run a successful virtual business for many years. You will also learn the power of building meaningful connections and relationships that you might leverage in many years to come.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of overcommunicate as a business operating virtually in 2021
- How to get out of your own way in your business and hire people who can do what you can’t
- How to build meaningful connections as part of your marketing strategy
- The importance of having 6 months of saving when you’re starting a business
- How to build long-term relationships that you can leverage in the future
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May Snowden is on the cutting edge of addressing diversity and inclusion. She is an independent diversity and inclusion strategist, consultant, educator, facilitator, speaker, and executive coach. She has more than 20 years of experience and insightfully creates and leads initiatives that strengthen corporate cultures and brand identification while improving relations with customers and vendors. In this episode, May talks about how corporations and small businesses can create a diverse and inclusive leadership environment. Listen in to learn how you can build a culture of diversity and inclusion within an organization’s leadership. You will also learn why you need to be exposed, experience, educated, and empathetic towards different people.
Key Takeaways:
- How to build a culture of diversity and inclusion around an organization’s leadership
- How to be part of the systemic change by acknowledging the Black Lives Matter movement
- How to contribute towards an antiracist society as women using our voices and power
- How not to be afraid of making mistakes and knowing how to ask for forgiveness when you do
- How to get exposed, experience, educate, and have empathy for people different than you
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
Have you struggled with marketing in the online arena? Dorothy Vernon-Brown is a small business marketing strategist & coach on a mission to help local small business owners. Dorothy is the founder of AKB² Small Business Marketing and is the co-founder of AutomateSmart.ly which leverages the explosive power of digital automation including emails, chatbots, SMS, and mobile wallets so that business owners can quickly grow and scale by putting their marketing on autopilot. She helps struggling business owners and entrepreneurs find effective ways to get new customers. In this episode, Dorothy shares some top marketing tips that help entrepreneurs identify their target customers and connect with them. Listen in to learn how Dorothy helps entrepreneurs run their marketing on systems for resilience and sustainability over silos that easily break them. You will also learn the importance of digitizing your business in every way possible to keep it relevant in this digital age.
Key Takeaways:
- How to identify with your target audience and connect with them before selling to them
- How to build trust with potential customers by providing value before asking them for a bigger commitment
- Grow your justifiable business idea by starting with a strategy and staying persistent and consistent
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
Deepa Sarojammal is the CEO of Reflections, an organization established in 1999 by a veteran team from Accenture. She has 23 years of experience working in Fortune 500 organizations improving their IT services. In her last position, she grew business units by more than 500% over five years, helping deliver quality IT services at scale. In this episode, Deepa shares her career journey as a woman in tech and how Reflections is helping small and medium-sized companies upgrade their technology.
Listen in to learn why automation is the future of technology and how it will impact businesses and job opportunities. You will also understand the importance of introducing technology to students early to expand the tech industry.
Key Takeaways:
- How not to be afraid of taking hard tasks and take the opportunity to learn
- Make technology a differentiator to connect you to the consumer and pivot during a crisis
- The importance of finding collaborators to help take your tech business to the next level
- How to start teaching students technology at an early age to pique their interest
- How to get customer visibility with technology during the pandemic
- The importance of finding a mentor to help guide you in your tech career
Are you taking the action to live the life you want to live? To balance your life and work whether you work from home or from the office? Our guest today coaches women to focus on what they want to do as they grow their business. Monika Moss-Gransberry is an entrepreneur, business coach, author, organizational consultant, and founder of MKM management consulting. For 30 years, she has dedicated her talents to transforming organizations and building the capacity of individuals in them. In this episode, Monika talks about the organizational work she does and how her business virtually pivoted during the pandemic. Listen in to learn the importance of getting a coach to help you navigate your life while scaling your business. You will also learn how to pivot to what you truly want to do during and after the pandemic.
Key Takeaways:
- How to plan a life that will sustain you after retiring from what you’re doing now
- Learn to prioritize yourself before anyone else and do what will make you enjoy life
- How to grow your business balance and be better in your personal life by getting a coach
- How to focus and pivot to what you really want to do during and after the pandemic
- Take small steps of treating yourself with care and grace to make a difference in your life
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
Elizabeth Hutt Pollard is the Secretary of Science and Innovation for the State of Oklahoma. She places a strategic emphasis on enabling science and innovation to impact health, commerce, and STEM education for the state. She’s also the executive chair of Applied Silver, a materials science health-tech company located in Silicon Valley addressing infection control and antibiotic stewardship. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her career journey in life technologies and the functions of the Oklahoma Pandemic Centre for Innovation and Excellence. Listen in to learn why you need a mentor to excel in your career and how to approach the right mentor or advisor for you. You will also learn what opportunities are available for you in the science and innovation industry.
Key Takeaways:
- How to raise capital for your tech innovation through storytelling and leveraging a network
- How to pick out the right people for your company in every one of its stages
- Why you should educate yourself in finance and commercialization to increase your chances of getting into a board
- The importance of having a mentor for personal growth and an advisor for professional growth
- How to purposefully create time for your physical and mental wellbeing as a woman
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
Do you want to read some fabulous books about women's empowerment? She chronicles women in various phases of life, from a variety of times in history, and women behind successful men. Marlene Wagman-Geller is the author of 10 books, half of which celebrate the empowerment of women. She’s also a high school English teacher in National City, California. Her husband told her, “Don’t quit your day job” when she posed her writing idea and, believe it or not, she is still writing and publishing these great books AND still teaching school. Absolutely amazing woman! Listen in to learn why it is important to keep making a difference as a woman even after life’s hard hits. You will also learn the importance of your self-worth and why you shouldn’t allow it to be defined by your job or lack thereof.
Key Takeaways:
- How not to allow your self-esteem to be defined by your job
- Learn to keep your eyes on the prize even when things don’t seem to work at first
- How to venture out of your comfort zone and experience the opportunities that’ll open up
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
Gail Becker is the founder and CEO of CAULIPOWER, a food brand that uses the power of vegetables to make healthier and easier versions of food. The idea of CAULIPOWER was born out of the frustrations that Gail had on the gluten-free industry since she couldn’t find gluten-free foods for her two sons with Celiac disease. In this episode, Gail shares how she transitioned her career from corporate America to entrepreneur with no prior entrepreneurial experience. Listen in to learn why the current economic ecosystem is the best to start a business and be successful. You will also learn the value of utilizing your corporate skills in your business and having the courage to ask for help where you don’t know.
Key Takeaways:
- How to spot a pain point in the market and challenge yourself to come up with a solution
- How to define success as a business owner to go easy on yourself and avoid burnout
- Why you should take advantage of the current favorable economic ecosystem and start a business
- How to be confident in asking for what you don’t know to be a successful entrepreneur
- Learn to stick to your business mission and run with it
- How to be fearless and go after what you never thought you’d have the courage to pursue
www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
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You will also learn how to embrace and cultivate your femininity away from your work and life responsibilities.
Key Takeaways:
- How to have the courage to choose a career that fulfills you and your dreams
- How to make work easier by dividing chores and responsibilities between spouses
- How to take care of yourself by cultivating your femininity
- The importance of financial literacy as early as your twenties to set you up for life
- Learn to save a small percentage of your earnings
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ .
Lori Henkel is currently the Global Response Executive for Bank of America, supporting employees, clients, and communities during times of crisis. She has 24+ years of influential leadership experience, 15+ years of global HR experience, and a passion for building new teams and functions from design to execution. In this episode, Lori talks about her role in supporting Bank of America’s stakeholders, especially during the pandemic.
Listen in to learn the importance of creating a human connection with your employees and clients and supporting them at a personal level. You will also learn how to embrace and acknowledge change at the workplace whether positive and negative.
Key Takeaways:
- How to support employees get better in their fields and get satisfaction in what they do
- How to lead locally for clients, community, and employees as a business
- How to embrace and acknowledge the positives and negatives of change in the work environment
- How to create a human connection with your employees and clients as a leader during the pandemic
- Learn how to give yourself permission to manage your priorities without guilt
- Find a small activity that will help you take care of your mental wellness
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Dr. Tiffany Manuel is the President and CEO of TheCaseMade, an organization dedicated to helping leaders powerfully and intentionally make the case for systems change. She works with hundreds of passionate social change leaders, changemakers, and innovators around the United States who are building better, stronger communities that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. In this episode, Tiffany explains the work she’s doing to address affordable housing, diversity, equity, and inclusion in segregated communities. Listen in to learn how to leverage data to make a good case against big issues affecting the community today. You will also learn how you can start changing the world by breaking your dominant narratives.
Key Takeaways:
- How to act upon injustices by taking the necessary steps to change history and such situations
- How to translate big issues for communities to understand and lean into them
- How to champion and bring other champions into the conversation of affordable housing as a leader
- Learn how to leverage data to make a good case against issues facing the community
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
Surprisingly, even in the 21st century, women still face inequality at the workplace. But did you know that the digital space is today giving women the opportunity to learn intellectual skills and own their online businesses? Suresh Sharma is a former GE executive turned successful entrepreneur. He’s a passionate entrepreneur, technologist, and co-founder of Open Range Capital Partners. He actively advises research faculty at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta as ‘Entrepreneur-In-Residence’ to help commercialize their innovations. In this episode, Suresh talks about the power of technology in empowering women and the future of industrial innovation. Listen in to learn why you need to be genuine, open to learning, and adaptable, and align your focus to attract the interest of funding investors as a startup founder. You will also learn the importance of being knowledge accepting, traveling, and having the ability to communicate.
Key Takeaways: * How to go after your entrepreneurial dreams at any age and the benefits of it * How we can use entrepreneurship to eliminate the state of inequality for women * Why you need to look for established founders for your startup to attract investors * How to transform your brick-and-mortar business by adding digital components and taking them online
Annamarie Pluhar - Have you ever thought about sharing housing with someone, especially if you are single? And how do you know you are going to be compatible? Annamarie Pluhar is a passionate advocate of shared housing which is a potential answer to housing unaffordability. She approaches her love of shared housing from 20 years of experience living in shared housing. She even wrote a book about it! In this episode, Annamarie talks about her work in organizational development and instructional design plus the benefits of sharing housing in today’s social and economic status. Listen in to learn how bigger projects are handled in an agile methodology to ensure their success. You will also learn the basic things you need to vet compatibility with someone you plan on sharing housing space with.
Key Takeaways:
- How to run huge projects in an agile manner to ensure their success
- The importance of having an accountability group when working on a personal project to help you stay accountable and consistent
- The social and financial benefits of shared housing, especially for retiring single people
- How to vet your possible housemate to gauge your compatibility before moving out
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
How do you decide how much water to drink a day, how much Vitamin D should you take? Jerrica Dodd answers these questions and more! Jerrica Dodd is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and leader. She has been a pharmacist for 20 years and recently transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship after a 17-year career in the pharmaceutical industry. She’s the founder of Your Pharmacy Advocate LLC, which exists to close the gap on medication risks allowing prescribers and patients to manage health better. In this episode, Dr. Jerrica talks about the importance of prioritizing health, especially during the pandemic.
Listen in to learn the importance of making behavioral and lifestyle changes for the betterment of your long-term health. You will also learn how to handle medication and to advocate for your health with your practitioner.
Key Takeaways:
- How to take control of your health to avoid chronic illnesses that lead to a worse covid prognosis
- How to mitigate physical and mental stress to protect your immune system
- How to advocate for your health by voicing your concerns and opinions with your practitioner
- How to collect data on the impact of your medication to have an objective conversation with your physician
- Have a list of your health information that you share with trusted people in case they might need to speak on your behalf
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
As Assistant Dean for the College of Agriculture and Director of the Office of Multicultural Programs, Dr. Pamala Morris introduced diversity in the university system by starting a new department that has now expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the university. Dr. Pamela Morris serves as an assistant dean and full professor with the college of agriculture at Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana. She developed and implemented two diversity awareness courses that serve as two out of three ways to fulfill a new Multicultural Understanding Requirement at Purdue. In this episode, Pamela narrates her journey from an elementary educator to a higher learning educator with excellent achievements in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Listen in to learn how Pamela was able to work smarter under much opposition to develop diversity and inclusion programs. You will also learn the value of having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational institution.
Key Takeaways: * How to surround yourself with people that inspire you to want to do more with your life * The importance of advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the education system
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
Crystal Oakes gives us some of the best advice ever on branding your product, media, or whatever your business creates. The brand is the corporate soul. It is the overall personality and presence of the business. The key question to answer is “What’s the one thing you want to be known for as an organization?” And then lets you know how to find the answer. In this episode, Crystal teaches in detail the meaning of branding and how to build a successful and memorable brand. Listen in to learn the importance of building a brand that completely relates to your customers and ideal customers for it to be successful. You will also learn the difference and relationship between personal branding and organizational branding.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of having a brand that your customers can find themselves in
- How to shift your mindset and understand who your brand is
- How to communicate your brand’s message through the visual elements you put out there
- The importance of giving your company a face by building your personal brand
- Understanding the relationship between personal branding and organizational branding
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
Patty Lynn Wyatt – What would you do if someone walked into the room you were in with a gun and said, “I’m going to kill you all.” That is exactly what happened to Patty and this was the pivotal moment that completely changed her purpose and gave her a passion and direction for her life. Patty Lynn is a highly sought-after professional speaker, business coach, and radio show host. Listen in to learn the importance of being self-aware and getting out of your comfort zone to pursue your passion. You will also learn the importance of listening to understand and networking to create a successful brand.
Key Takeaways:
- How to use a crisis to choose to be better and to shift your life
- Learn to be self-aware in life and to develop a passion for something that impacts others
- How to get out of your comfort zone and prepare for the battle of life
- How to invest in yourself by journaling, visualizing your future, and affirming things in your life
- Learn to just do it without expecting the beginning to be perfect
- How to be a successful podcaster staying true to your brand and finding a reason to impact others
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You are as likely to encounter Francine Farkas Sears entertaining royalty as you are to find her breaking out of a Polish prison. She has done both. You may hear about her most recent trip to her villa in the South of France or she might tell you about the time she surprised a husband (there have been a few!) with a good bottle of champagne….in Nepal. She recounts such stories with a nonchalance that leaves you questioning whether you heard her correctly. One is also left with the impression that Francine most always has an outrageously good time, regardless of where she is, what she is doing, or how hard she is working. Join us as we speak to a truly inspirational female CEO, board member, philanthropist, and reining dynamo of Women in Business.
Listen in to learn the importance of taking care of your mental and physical wellbeing to balance life and work as a woman. You will also learn the importance of being knowledgeable about your wealth and that of your family as a woman.
Key Takeaways:
- How to prove yourself to be deserving by not giving up and showing up fiercely
- Learn to love yourself as a woman as much as you love your work by taking things step by step
- How to get away from daily life to make a clear decision
- The importance of knowing your business and having an attitude of gratitude
- Take what others do and make it your own to find success as a young person
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Cat Crosslin is the Owner and CEO of Instar Performance. Some people talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. Cat Crosslin does. Her point is “If I don’t continue to grow, I can’t help others be the best they can be. Because each time I advance in the career work, I know I need to be better. I’m driven in my own leadership journey by if I’m going to bring the best out in them, I’d better be challenging myself.” In this episode, Cat shares her passion for leadership and personal development and that of the making of champions. Listen in to learn how to overcome your internal limitations to become effective and successful. You will also learn the importance of having a clear picture of what you want and focusing on it.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of having a clear focus on things you want instead of what you don’t want
- How to utilize video conferencing as a complementary way of connecting with your audience
- The importance of overcoming your internal limiting beliefs to become effective
- How to make your life engaging by taking risks, traveling, eliminating any negative feelings, and reach out to mentors
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How do you get your foot in the door to make that sale? It seems like you’ve tried everything! But have you tried Kopp Consulting? Too often the process of opening new prospect doors receives minimal attention from business owners and salespeople in terms of time spent, consistency, and strategy – three critical elements for prospecting success. Have you ever heard someone say, “When I’m in front of the right decision-maker I close the sale most of the time. I just can’t get in front of enough of the right people!” Kopp Consulting provides an easy solution for this with the Door Opener® Service. In this episode, Caryn describes how she and her team represent vendors to get them in the door of executive-level decision-makers to sell. Learn the five planks of the door opening success. Learn why you should pay attention to your mentors/ bosses to learn business or professional lessons and apply them in your journey. You will also learn the importance of having strong business development skills as a leader to grow your business.
Key Takeaways:
- Why you should have a mentor to guide you and help you develop professional and business skills
- Learning how to be even with things to be successful in business and career
- The importance of developing your business during the pandemic to stay ahead of time
- How to get help as a leader struggling on the business development side of things
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Meet Muriel Tillinghast, a human rights activist from the 1960s to today! She takes us on a long but fascinating journey from the initial civil rights activities in the 1960s through an extensive career in revenue generation and oversight to mediation and negotiation to educational teaching and administration. She describes her experiences in NAG and SNCC in both desegregation and tenant rights. She tells us about her advocacy work in AIDs, immigration, medical experimentation, murder/false accusation, alternative sentencing, prison reform, and housing issues. She was even a Green Party candidate for Vice-President in 1996! This woman has LIVED it!
Top Takeaways:
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- Understanding that not everyone who doesn't look like you is the enemy or the problem
- Why the US needs to grow and recognize the difference between freedom and morality
- How voter fraud and black face were conducted for some people to keep holding on to power over others
- Learning how to stand up for yourself as a black person without fear when faced by lethal racist beasts
- The importance of taking action towards structural change by pinpointing certain things you don't like and focusing on them
Listen in to learn the major historical experiences that Muriel has lived through and how she and others had to fight for their place as African-Americans.
James Loewen's gripping retelling of American racial history as it should, and could, be taught, Lies My Teacher Told Me, has sold more than 1,500,000 copies and continues to inspire K-16 teachers to get students to challenge, rather than memorize, their textbooks.
Top Takeaways:
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- Fighting for the true history especially when it's ugly and controversial
- Understanding when racism increased, how we make a racist society, and how we can make a non-racist society
- The history of the sundown towns and the racism behind them
- The power of telling the truth about the past to bring justice to the present
- Why you need to stand for something as a leader while being impartial and non-manipulative
- How social injustice and pollution of the environment is slowly destroying society
He gives an explosive interview and tells us all about sundown towns and their effect on race relations and fair housing.
Annette White-Klososky, Sowmya Shridhar, And Christa Short talk about the advantages of women on boards and why women should advocate and pitch for board positions. These highly successful women from all walks of life champion women advocating for women. This program is sponsored by a former TrailBlazers Impact Interviews guest, The Financial Diva and advisor to millionaires, Victoria Woods with ChappelWood Financial.
Key Takeaways:
- Why you should stay safe by taking a COVID test and choosing PCR testing
- How to harness your tech skills to add value to an organization and attract board and executive positions
- How to be a trailblazing pioneer woman by supporting other women
- How to be willing to get on the board as a woman even when you’re the only one
- How to develop the confidence to take advantage of available resources to get ahead as an entrepreneur or professional
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Sheri Bryne-Haber - Does your website meet accessibility standards? Do you know that 98% of the websites in the world are not accessible? Plus there are over 4000 lawsuits filed in the last year over digital accessibility. If you are an employer, do you know what you should do to ensure workplace accessibility? All these questions and more are answered by Sheri Byrne-Haber, a disability expert consultant and blogger. Find out where your own liabilities are! Sheri talks about digital accessibility in corporations and disability inclusion or lack thereof. Listen in to learn how you can digitally and manually test for your website accessibility and how you can improve. You will also learn the importance of advocating for the disabled since the majority of the population is disabled in one way or the other.
Key Takeaways:
- How to improve your website accessibility by considering things like transcripts and captioning
- The importance of advocating for disability rights and policies for your future self
- The importance of educating people about accessibility and disability to create a more diverse workplace environment
- How to understand and account for the five different groups of disabilities
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Did you know that in 12 of the United States, there either is legislation requiring women to be represented on every public company board or there is legislation being considered? There are more opportunities than ever for senior women leaders to join corporate boards! Sitting on a corporate board can be a great way to take your career to the next stage. That is why Donna Miller from Purse Power invited Julie Abrams to speak on the topic and why Nan McKay decided to sponsor their course on Corporate Board Readiness Training. Julie Abrams is Founder and CEO of How Women Lead who created the course. Julie Castro Abrams is an expert on building boards that add a strategic advantage including proactive searches for women on corporate boards. In this episode, she dives deep into her passion for helping women leaders influence how organizations perform by getting on boards.Listen in to learn the importance of investing in private companies as a women leader to increase your chances of getting on their board. You will also learn the importance of supporting other women leaders and building your network.
Key Takeaways:
- How to harness the power of women and change things that hold them down
- How to invest your wealth to influence a board member role in private companies
- How to support women in wealth building by building our own ecosystem
- Learning how to build your network with major organizations’ associations to increase your chances of getting on a board
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This is truly a story from rags to riches. Growing up with 9 siblings on “the wrong side of the tracks,” Susie Carder is a self-made millionaire and the CEO of Susie Carder Profit Coach. She’s passionate about creating businesses that allow people to live their dreams and achieve financial abundance. But how does she do it? In this episode, Susie shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she shifted from a poverty mindset to a money mindset. Listen in to learn how to shift your mindset about money and understand that you hold the power to be wealthy. You will also understand the importance of having mentors and influencers to learn from when you are growing your business
Key Takeaways:
- How to find the answer to growing your business by reading books or finding a mentor
- Find influencers who are ten times ahead of you in different areas of your business
- How to figure out what your gift is and use it to serve others
- How to break the unconscious poverty beliefs and understand that you’re born to be wealthy
- Learning to be disciplined with how you spend money personally and in business
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Ep. 137 - Tammi Davis gives us much to think about, from a business level on implementing a true diversity and inclusion program to your personal responsibility and accountability for race relations. One of Tammi’s unique value-adds is that she possesses experience working in the public, private and non-profits sectors and has received numerous awards and recognitions for her dedication, leadership and social entrepreneurship towards the achievement of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. In this episode, Tammi talks about the impact of affirmative actions in communities and equality in the employment scene. Listen in to learn how you can make the world a better place by committing to bringing change to your own community. You will also learn the benefits of diversity and inclusion driving for productivity and growth in your business
Key Takeaways:
- Be an influence and a role model for your children to enable them to have and achieve bigger dreams
- How to be the change you want to see by committing to help your community in different ways
- How to practice diversity and inclusion as an employer through recruitment, retention, and development strategies
- How to make the world a better place by taking ownership, accountability, and responsibility for your actions
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Lucie Lynch and Marcia Zina Mager discuss women’s issues and discovering who you are and what you want. We want money to have THINGS but is it what makes us happy? Be entertained during this transformative journey. Listen in to learn how to use this pandemic period to ask yourself the right questions about your inner self to discover who you truly are. You will also learn the importance of women embracing and supporting each other to demonstrate their power and bring change in different areas.
Key Takeaways:
- How the world has forced us to question who we’re from the inside during the pandemic
- How to own your femininity and embrace and support other women
- Learn to have self-compassion and genuine support for yourself to overcome impostor syndrome
- The power of asking yourself the right questions to transform the way you think about money
- How to practice gratitude and a positive attitude with your mind and body
Christine Davenport is a civic and political leader in the state of Maryland. She holds the distinction of becoming the first African American elected to the Democratic Central Committee as a chairwoman from district 31 and continually reelected through 2016 in that position. In this episode, Christine shares how her dad influenced her to study and run for a public position to make a difference. Listen in to learn the importance of encouraging diversity, inclusion, and equality in public offices. You will also learn how to teach young girls and women the benefits of pursuing STEM subjects in college.
Key Takeaways:
- How to teach your children the value of making a difference by speaking out on equity and inclusivity
- How to be brave and courageous enough to break barriers of discrimination and inequality by taking action
- How to be curious about all the possibilities by pursuing STEM classes in college, especially as a young woman
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Three dynamic female technologists, Katy Battiest, Ashley Coffey and Brandy Semore share their insights on technology trends, business opportunities being brought on by technological advances, their "go-to" technology tool recommendations. and the history and future of women in technology.
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Sree Anand Ratnasinghe’s secret to leadership success lies in being recognized for taking a hands-on approach to tackling large-scale digital transformation initiatives while simultaneously being a passionate customer advocate. How does she balance them when she manages employees internationally and remotely? Listen in to learn the qualities of an empathetic and high-performance- driving leader, especially in the wake of COVID-19.
Takeaways:
- How to be fearless and put yourself out there to achieve what you set yourself out to achieve
- How to mentor people to reach their goals in a diverse environment as a leader
- How to be a successful business by focusing on being customer-centric and driving for high-performance with your team
- How to be a listening, understanding, and empathizing leader by empowering your team and using KPIs
- The importance of developing your career goal plan by writing it down and having mentorship
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
Victoria Woods, CEO of ChappelWood Financial Services shares her insights on the power of mastering a pivoting mindset.
In this interview with Donna Miller, she talks about the importance of pivoting during a crisis by being open to new opportunities as a businesswoman.
Listen in to learn why you’re the only answer and the only solution to your questions and problems. You will also learn the value of saying yes to opportunities that fulfill your business goals.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
Are you think about changing your job and your life? To get into a job you are more passionate about, no matter how hard it is? Are you thinking of a STEM career? Listen to how Adonica Randall stepped into the role and where she has taken it, even with a patent! Adonica pulls no punches – she tells it like it is. Yesterday – and today. Listen in to learn the importance of choosing a career or a business that you’re passionate about to succeed in it. You will also learn how to be open to available opportunities to keep your career going even after the pandemic.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ
Ep. 130 – What if your spouse asked you to move to Asia? Would you do it? What would you do while you were there – after you’ve done all the tourist stuff? Do you think women in China are empowered? Andrea Stevenson-Conner answers all those questions – and more. Andrea is committed to empowering women from the classroom to the boardroom through the 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁, which demonstrates how empowering women can lead to economic growth, healthier families and the elimination of poverty.
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Women are half the population and own 40% of the country’s businesses but only 3% of business investment goes to women. Learn more about investing in women-owned businesses from the expert! Silvia Mah’s passion for empowering investment in women-owned businesses spans accelerators, incubators, a venture group, a podcast show called She Invests! and a new book entitled “Power of Purpose: Servant Leadership in the Startup World.” She’s on the new app Clubhouse which is invite-only right now.
Key Takeaways:
- How to pivot and turn adversity into a viable business opportunity
- How to neutralize the bias in a room to articulate your product-market fit to get investors excited about you
- How to get the right support when looking for investors or resources as a woman founder
- The power in supporting and advocating for each other as women to move forward in business
- How to have an abundant mindset by exercising servant leadership and shouldering each other
- Think of the value you bring the customer instead of trying to figure things out during the pandemic
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Monica Smiley is the editor and publisher of Enterprising Women magazine- a print and digital magazine that reaches more than a million readers in the United States and around the globe. In this episode, Monica shares her entrepreneurial journey of building a successful women’s magazine from zero to success. She talks about the Enterprise Women Award event over the years and how they transitioned during the pandemic.
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Mei Xu tells us how to take advantage of challenging times and turn them into opportunities to either build or grow your business. Also learn why you should not be afraid of debt and should instead smartly leverage it to scale your business. And find out what's she's doing now to support women - she calls it Yes, You May. And now can SHOP with women-owned businesses and black women-owned businesses!
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Kitty Chaney-Reed, is the recipient of the most powerful and influential woman award and the Woman of the Year award. Kitty gives us the blueprint for becoming a successful executive in a very large company and maintaining that role to progress upwards. Find out how what responsibilities are really involved in a high-level executive position and how to manage multiple priorities. Her attitude about both the customer and her staff are part of what qualifies her as an outstanding leader. Her mantra is “put people first.” She talks about how to meet the challenge of being underestimated. Kitty’s leadership goes beyond the job which is partly the key to her success. She personifies the word TrailBlazer through her daily actions and demonstrates why she won the most powerful and influential woman award. You will find this podcast fascinating and a great “how to” in exceeding expectations in a corporate environment.
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Trailblazing is ageless. Meet Julia Toronczak, a young businesswoman who has a twin brother with Downs Syndrome. During her freshman year, she was appalled at how many students would ask her what Down syndrome was. It made her realize that there was not enough advocacy being done in the disability space. Without holding any resentment, she knew that something else needed to be done. And so she created her blog, Beyond the Waves, to educate and inspire others. Her mission is to share the lessons she has learned in unconditional love through growing up with Michael, to empower the world to heal and achieve what makes their heart sing.
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Meet Shawn McClondon, a guy who lives his passions. He is passsionate about a better understanding and communication among races and ethnicies, providing a platform for black women entrepreneurs, and helping youth understand and live their own passions. Find out how he is creating understanding between a predominantly-white surburb and a predominantly-black area of a central city through the Sisters Cities project he created and hopes will expand nation-wide. Join in to his black women entrepreneurs programs on Zoom. And see how he has helped youth find their passion and build careers.
Learn more about Shawn on our website: www.TrailBlazersImpact.com
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