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After 20+ years of mentoring women and professionals in business and marketing communications, Deirdre Breakenridge, an author, speaker, professor and consultant, takes to the Internet radio waves–launching her podcast, Women Worldwide. Interviewed by Breakenridge, women around the globe will share their incredible stories; those who have experienced the heights of success and at times, the agony of defeat. With a vision to impart wisdom and advice on tackling barriers and soaring to new heights, Women Worldwide uncovers different perspectives and approaches to help listeners find their inner strength.
“After tragic stories of young women being harassed and cyberbullied, seeing how the media portrays women, and women being under represented in media, it’s time to power up the voices and get more women energized through a caring and supportive network of people who know what it takes to achieve success. These women are not afraid to discuss their challenges or even failure along the way,” says Breakenridge.
We often hear about self-care and it is definitely a buzzword right now. But there are many misconceptions about what self-care really is. Ultimately, self-care is a thing, even the small things, that bring you peace and joy. That’s why Roberta Hughes joins us today because the work she does with her clients is all about finding moments of peace and joy in their life so they can feel value and purpose.
Roberta Hughes is the Founder and lead instructor at PeaceFull Living, a boutique hybrid studio that conveys a delicate and personalized Peaceful Living instruction through customized Pilates, Meditation, and Yoga classes. Peaceful Living grants clients a way to filter out life’s pressures through a delicate and highly personalized approach. Its nurturing and customized approach guides clients who desire to change their relationship with stress.
In our conversation today, we discuss how to declutter our thoughts, how to find the meaningful things that bring us peace and joy, and we even talk about social media’s role in not being able to find that peace. Roberta shares her personal journey and how she was able to find her own way to living peacefully. Her tips and strategies help you build your own toolbox of self-care practices.
Show Notes: * [2:07] - Welcome to the show, Roberta! Roberta shares how she started on this path as a young mother and military wife. * [3:31] - We learn ways to manage stress, but life pulls us out of being peaceful often. * [4:39] - Once we become adults, we often put ourselves at the bottom of our list. * [6:30] - Roberta’s clients start with the problem of not having enough time for themselves. * [7:44] - Creating “white space” in your schedule is the first step to making time for yourself. * [9:01] - Self-care does not have to be a day at the spa. * [10:15] - What are some of Roberta’s self-care routines? * [13:17] - Stimulating the nervous system is a surprising way to practice self-care. * [15:40] - Roberta shares a hard decision she had to make that changed a lot of her thinking. * [17:07] - When she saw what was possible with attention and love, Roberta’s passion developed. * [19:22] - Find practices that you can rely on and build your toolbox when the risk is low. * [20:43] - Be intentional about what triggers you. * [21:51] - Healthy boundaries are highly recommended and vary per individual person. * [23:26] - The idea of putting ourselves first does not come naturally and you may need a support system.
Links and Resources: * Peacefull Living Website * Roberta Hughes on Facebook * Roberta Hughes on Instagram
CONTACT ME:
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- Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com
Energy is a broad term, isn’t it? Sometimes something so broad can be hard to understand. So, today’s episode is all about tuning into your energy with guest Rebecca Ahmed.
Rebecca Ahmed is an award-winning speaker, business consultant, and an Energy Leadership Index™ Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), which is an exclusive training in human energy and how we can experience, express, and expand it in ourselves and others. Rebecca is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and published writer. Her work has been featured in Forbes, National Association of Colleges and Employers, Talent Management & HR, Recruiting Daily, and Talent Culture. Under her direct supervision, Allegiant Airlines won Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Interview” award. Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. retained Rebecca as their new “Chief Energy Officer” in 2021.
With all these credentials, Rebecca is an expert on this topic of energy. In our conversation today, she beautifully defines what energy really is. It’s all around us! There’s personal, mental, physical, and environmental energy. There are different levels and principles. There’s a lot we can learn, and for something this important, where do we even start?
With Rebecca’s help, we’ll learn how to be aware of our energy, how to use it for motivation, and even how to know our worth and value.
Show Notes: * [2:25] - Rebecca shares her path to her current role as a Chief Energy Officer. * [3:46] - There are seven levels of energy and some serve you while others don’t. * [5:05] - You start with an energetic assessment. Rebecca explains what this assessment shows. * [7:06] - This is self-care, but the term “self-care” has a selfish feel to it. This isn’t something secondary. This is an energetic recharge. * [8:37] - Energy is very contagious and can be used positively or negatively. * [10:40] - Are women more in tune with energy? Rebecca explains the difference she’s noticed. * [12:13] - When you’re in a negative space, that’s okay. You can move through it when you’re ready, but exercise control. * [14:09] - Awareness is the first step. * [15:34] - Rebecca shares that she didn’t know how to communicate her worth. Energy shifts changed that. Go in with the right tools. * [17:39] - When you are clear in your values, you can use them as tools to communicate your worth without feeling like you are bragging. * [19:46] - When you lead with pleasure, you have a smile on your face. * [21:23] - How does Rebecca stay up to date on the current research? * [22:55] - The starting point is all about knowing your value.
Links and Resources: Energetic Impact Website
Rebecca Ahmed on LinkedIn
CONTACT ME:
- Website
- Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com
Brand equity is a big buzzword in the business world. Brands like Apple are highly recognizable not just for what they sell but also for what they stand for. Today, all businesses strive to have that type of impact with their brands. My guest today is an expert at helping women transform their business visions through building brand equity.
Ari Kryzek, CEO & Head of Strategy at Chykalophia, is a certified brand strategist. She works with women-led firms to help them carve out their brands and build brand equity. She’s also the host of the Halo Femtech podcast honoring innovative female disrupters.
So how can you hone in on your brand equity while staying true to your principles? In our conversation today, Ari shares her journey, her advice for women-led brands, and the questions you need to ask to dig deeper into your own story to build a brand that will create far-reaching customer connection and loyalty.
Show Notes: * [2:10] - Ari shares her foundational journey growing up in Bali. * [4:04] - The discovery that made Ari want to step into the role of helping women. * [7:07] - The main ingredients needed for a rewarding growth journey in business. * [8:46] - Ari explains brand equity, the perception we attach to brands, and how it builds over time. * [10:10] - Brand equity begins with aligning your values with your brand. * [13:10] - Ari shares how to stay true to your principles when establishing your brand. * [15:31] - The most important questions to ask when creating an innovative brand. * [16:33] - What is the one thing that only you can deliver? * [18:23] - Ari shares how flexibility infuses her creativity, curiosity, and excitement and helps her thrive. * [21:28] - Ari shares resources to help you hone in on your own powerful brand message. * [22:57] - How Ari’s Halo Femtech podcast is helping women thrive in all areas of their health. * [25:01] - Why following your heart will lead you to the right thing to do every time.
Links and Resources: * Ari Kryzek * Chykalophia * Halo Femtech podcast * Ari on LinkedIn * Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller * The Brand Gap by Marty Neumeier
CONTACT ME:
- Website
- Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com
It’s no secret that the corporate boardroom is still a “man’s world,” but we also know that diversity at every level of an organization is so impactful. And when it comes to getting more women on corporate boards, you won’t find many more passionate than today’s guest Jocelyn Mangan.
Jocelyn is a co-founder of Him For Her, a social impact venture that aims at accelerating diversity on boards. Him For Her is building the boardroom of the future by making female candidates more visible. Prior to founding Him For Her, Jocelyn spent over 20 years in the tech field and in our conversation today, she describes her journey and the pivot she made into entrepreneurship.
So what prevents women from getting their seat at the table? Jocelyn shares the interesting myths about being board ready and the new challenges brought to us in recent years, including the challenge of personal wellness in leadership.
Show Notes: * [1:57] - Jocelyn spent 20+ years in tech but pivoted to entrepreneurship. * [4:22] - Although the job is demanding, the definition of readiness is broad. * [6:30] - What prevents women from being on corporate boards? * [7:32] - Board members are chosen based on similarities and create a lack of diversity. * [8:39] - Jocelyn explains the reason behind choosing the name Him For Her. * [10:05] - Age diversity is a real need. * [12:16] - Through Him For Her, Jocelyn felt a much deeper sense of purpose. * [13:32] - Although she uses a lot of skills she learned in previous roles, Jocelyn continues to learn new things as an entrepreneur. * [15:26] - Jocelyn shares the routines that keep her mind open and strengthen a growth mindset. * [18:20] - When it comes to effective leadership, sleep and wellness are crucial. * [21:09] - For Jocelyn, sleep and quality of sleep are top wellness priorities. * [22:34] - There are many ways to get into the boardroom. Jocelyn shares her tips.
Links and Resources: * Him For Her Website * Jocelyn on LinkedIn
CONTACT ME:
- Website
- Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com
When it comes to communicating, there are a surprising number of elements that go into effectively speaking to others, whether that be in a professional setting or a personal one. And it all starts with knowing your baseline.
In this episode, I explain what a baseline is and how the knowledge of your own baseline can impact the effectiveness of your communication.
As you are thinking about your baseline, you have to consider things like the sound of your voice and body language. It is broken down into three parts: voice, verbal cues, and non-verbal cues. Listen on to find out more about each and the magical thing that happens when all three align.
Show Notes: * [1:08] - Baseline communication is something we don’t often consider. What is the baseline? * [2:33] - The baseline is broken down into voice, verbal cues, and non-verbal cues. * [3:23] - Pitch is how you modulate your voice. * [4:01] - Upspeak is a lilt up at the end of a sentence and doesn’t help you come across as a thought leader. * [5:18] - The baseline and your voice has a lot to do with breathing. * [6:06] - Verbal fluency is the ability to think and grab the words you need. * [7:38] - Does your body language match what you are saying? * [8:42] - Your body helps tell the story. * [10:40] - Reach out to Deirdre to learn more about a baseline assessment.
CONTACT ME:
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- Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com
Did you get the memo or do you feel like you missed something? Today’s guest admits that for a long time, she felt that she had totally missed the memo. But in reality, she just hadn’t made her own yet.
Today’s guest is Yemi Penn, an engineer by profession, a fascinating and successful entrepreneur, author, speaker, and transformation mindset coach. In our conversation, Yemi helps us understand transformation and how we can make the necessary shifts to feeling empowered.
Yemi uses the “memo” comparison to life because many of us feel or have felt at some point that we’re not living life the way we should. We might feel like we’re not on the right path or that it's too late to make a change. But as Yemi explains in this episode, it’s never too late to start trusting yourself.
So did you get the memo? Don’t worry if you’ve missed it because it probably wasn’t for you anyway. Let’s get started writing your own memo.
Show Notes: * [0:25] - This week’s episode is all about transformation and feeling empowered with Yemi Penn. * [2:11] - Welcome to the show, Yemi! She shares how she found herself as an engineer. * [4:15] - Yemi relocated and realized she “didn’t get the memo”. * [5:14] - There isn’t one memo for everybody. Take your power back and make your own. * [6:39] - It is never too late to make your memo. * [7:54] - Trauma plays a big role in the memo we’ve missed and the one we create. * [11:27] - Did I Choose My Trauma? is one of Yemi’s documentaries available on YouTube. * [12:18] - Yemi explains how to listen to your body and how to get radically honest with yourself. * [14:51] - Yemi’s book Did You Get the Memo? covers a lot of ground. * [17:18] - The readers of this book range in age, gender, and cultures. * [19:37] - Yemi believes many people live by other peoples’ memos. * [21:18] - What keeps Yemi motivated and moving forward? * [22:33] - Staying busy is one way people cope with trauma, but Yemi says to quiet the noise. * [24:00] - Bending the rules is okay and sometimes you need to outsource. * [25:01] - Trust yourself.
Links and Resources: * YemiPenn.com * Yemi on Instagram
CONTACT ME:
- Website
- Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com
Today’s guest is proof that you can have it all and you don’t have to wait. Mary D’Souza has built a very successful career and focuses her efforts on living her best life. But what’s her secret?
For Mary, it has always boiled down to relationship building. In her experiences in private credit, equity, real estate, and investment banking, Mary learned what it takes to build meaningful relationships when you want to move forward with an investment. And now as the Chief Investment Officer at Misha Investments, she continues to build relationships with team members and clients.
Not only are relationships with clients important, but Mary also discusses the impact of a mentor/mentee relationship and the fostering of trust that goes into this kind of connection. She says that in order to build the best life ever, you have to surround yourself with the “best” people. To her, that means the people who share your values and people you can learn from.
Mary is full of wonderful tips that are not only great for business, but for life in general. Like not letting the things you can’t control get you down. Or choosing to be happy now instead of waiting for something to happen.
So listen to this interview with Mary and learn about the connection between financial freedom, the value of time, and building relationships.
And of course, as an expert in finance and investments, Mary shares some very valuable information about making investments on your journey to financial freedom.
Show Notes: * [0:11] - Today’s episode is about time, relationships, and investments with Mary D’Souza. * [2:12] - Mary describes her background and the current roles she holds. * [4:27] - In order to be successful, you must know your audience. * [6:18] - Time is valuable. You have to have short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals. * [7:11] - What is the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? * [9:04] - Sometimes, you are adding value to another person when you say no. * [10:34] - Whatever you learn, you can use to move forward. * [12:35] - How is “The Great Resignation” an exciting time? * [14:03] - You don’t have to make the same mistakes you see others make. * [17:45] - There are always things out of our control. * [19:29] - You have to play the long game with the big picture in mind. * [20:27] - Don’t be too hard on yourself. * [22:00] - Mary advises investing early and gives basic tips on investing. * [23:29] - You can have it all. You don’t have to wait.
Links and Resources: * Mary on LinkedIn * Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler
CONTACT ME:
- Website
- Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com
How do you go from med school to becoming a franchise consultant? My guest today is Kim Daly, a top consulting franchising expert, and international bestselling co-author. She is also the creator of the Daly Plan, a millionaire mindset coaching program, and the host of KimDaly.tv.
We discussed Kim's path from preparing for med school to becoming a successful franchise consultant, how to overcome limiting beliefs and realize your dreams, how to develop a millionaire mindset, and more.
Our conversation started with what a franchise business is, the misconceptions around it, and how it can help anyone regardless of their business experience (or lack of) take a proven business plan and become a successful business owner.
One of the things Kim highlighted is the importance of setting your own goals for your business, finding your motivation to succeed, and working on your mindset to become successful because success is always an inside job.
On her YouTube show, KimDaly.tv, she talks about all things franchising, from advice, tips, and facts to dispelling myths, helping people break through their limiting beliefs and success stories.
This was such an uplifting conversation. Listen to Kim share why it's important to have dreams and goals, and why you NEED to spend time imagining what you want in your life.
Ask yourself "What do I really want?" Because the true magic happens when we get clear and specific about what we want when we stop arguing about limitations and stop talking against ourselves.
"If you want to create the outcome, you have to stop the resistance", says Kim.
Another great piece of advice from Kim is "once you know where to focus your mind and your attention, success is simple."
For Kim success is owning her freedom, being free to live the life that she wants, feeling peaceful, and doing things that align with who she is.
A wonderful conversation with Kim and lots of business and life advice.
Show Notes:
- [0:06] - Deirdre reveals today's topic to be daring to dream.
- [0:12] – Get some background information on today's guest, Kim Daly.
- [2:07] – What led to Kim becoming a franchising consultant?
- [3:51] – Kim touches upon the benefits of a franchise.
- [6:28] – Kim talks about turning existent businesses into franchises.
- [8:27] – Learn about KimDaly.tv.
- [11:19] – Kim shares a moment when she had an important epiphany.
- [14:02] – How do people go from limited belief to actual belief?
- [17:12] – Kim reveals what her coaching program teaches people.
- [18:57] – Hear what a successful day means to Kim.
- [21:33] – Kim leaves us with some parting advice.
- [23:18] – Learn where to find Kim online.
Kim’s social channels:
- Website
- YouTube
CONTACT ME:
- Website
- Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com
I am sitting down with Amy Pyles in this episode of Women Worldwide to discuss various topics such as how to embrace technology and become better at solving problems!
Amy is the president of Saxum, a digital integrated agency that solves complex problems for brands and organizations! Amy helps brands make more effective connections with those whom they serve – even brands as big and as recognizable as Walmart!
Tune in as she shares her journey, touching upon how she got on this path and how she launched Saxum. Amy also reveals what she believes makes an effective leader and why empathy is so important.
Amy tells us what her approach is as a marketer, how tennis helps her manage stress, and so much more!
Show Notes: * [0:07] – Today's guest is Amy Pyles of Saxum. * [2:33] – Amy dives into what put her on her path. * [4:40] – Amy argues that innovation can be scary. * [5:50] – What makes Amy an effective leader? * [7:30] – What should women look at in terms of skills? * [9:17] – Amy talks about some of her mentors and influences. * [11:22] – Amy offers advice on how to find a mentor. * [13:15] – One of Saxum's mottos is Who says you can't?. * [14:40] – Amy shares one of her most important lessons learned. * [16:42] – Deirdre recommends the book Surrounded by Idiots. * [17:58] – Amy loves email newsletters and recommends some to us. * [20:15] – How does Amy handle stress? * [22:20] – Hear what a successful day at Saxum looks like. * [24:15] – Amy gives us some parting advice.
Amy’s social channels:
- Website
Links and Resources:
- Thomas Erikson - Surrounded by Idiots
CONTACT ME:
- Website
- Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com
We have conversations just about every single day, but are you having conversations with the companies from whom you're buying products?
Well, in this episode of Women Worldwide, I am sitting down for a discussion with Brooke Sellas to talk about just that and more!
Brooke is the C.E.O. and founder of B Squared Media, an award-winning digital marketing agency focusing on social media management, advertising, and social-led customer care. She also teaches Digital Marketing & Voice of the Customer courses (virtually) at the University of California in Irvine. Brooke’s marketing mantra is Think Conversation, Not Campaign, and she is also the author of Conversations That Connect!
Brooke founded B Squared Media in 2012. Serving mostly middle-market and enterprise brands, their services include social media management, advertising, and social-led customer care solutions. Brooke is an “in the trenches” marketer with 18+years of sales and marketing experience and a BA from Penn State University in Media & Communication studies. She had her “ah-ha” social media moment when, in 2007, she used a burgeoning Facebook to recruit 7,500 attendees to attend a Pub Crawl benefiting cystic fibrosis, which made over $60,000 dollars for the charity.
In 2017, B Squared Media was named Sprout Social’s “Partner of the Year” for being a shining example of a social media agency. In 2018, Brooke was named one of New Jersey’s “Top 25 Women Entrepreneurs & Brand Builders,” and in 2022, she was named one of LinkedIn’s “Ten Rising Marketing Stars to Follow.”
Listen in as Brooke shares that conversation is more about self-disclosure, not just clichés and facts. She also reveals how B Squared Media came to be, the importance of brands making use of social listening and connecting on a human level, how she goes about marketing and building her company, her love for animals (especially horses), and so much more!
BrookeShe also offers listeners some advice, encouraging us to think about how to get to the core of communication and identify our values.
Speaking of conversation, keep it going by reaching out to me and/or to Brooke! See you next time!
Show Notes: * [0:16] – Today's topic is about conversations. * [2:15] – Discover how Brooke launched B Squared Media. * [4:00] – Brooke explains her mantra – think conversations, not campaigns. * [5:48] – Brooke references a survey that she wrote about in her book. * [6:36] – Where does conversation need to start? * [8:25] – Brooke dives deeper into the purpose of her book. * [10:04] – Brooke discusses social listening. * [11:39] – Many marketers suffer from what Brooke calls Shiny Object Syndrome. * [12:30] – Deirdre argues that values should be part of a company's DNA. * [14:38] – Brooke pinpoints a pivotal moment in her career and what she learned from it. * [17:05] – Discover the origin of the name B Squared Media. * [18:31] – Brooke reveals how she goes about marketing and building her company. * [19:52] – What keeps Brooke inspired? * [21:06] – Brooke gives an enthusiastic shout out to Best Buddies. * [22:52] – Hear about how Brooke manages stress. * [25:09] – Brooke offers us some closing advice.
Brooke’s social channels
B Squared Media’s social channels
Links and Resources:
- B Squared Media - Website
- Brooke B. Sellas – Conversations That Connect
- Best Buddies - Website
- CONTACT ME:
- Website
- Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com
Have you ever had one of those moments when you just don't feel like you're in sync? Maybe your voice is shaky, you can't find the words that you want to use, and/or your body feels stiff. Join me as I fly solo today and share my tips to help you overcome these no-flow moments!
A no-flow moment is when, for whatever reason, your vocal cues, your verbal cues, and your body language are not synchronized, and I share with you how to get back into a synchronized flow! You, for starters, need to be able to recognize that you're having a no-flow moment, and I give you three no-flow moments and what you can do.
I walk you through the three different types of no-flow moments – the previously mentioned vocal cues, verbal cues, and non-verbal cues (or body language) – giving examples of each and tips on how to overcome them. These tips include mindful breathing, a verbal fluency test that can help you determine whether or not you're going to experience a verbal no-flow moment, and letting your hands flow rather than clasping them or restricting them.
These are all ways that you can help yourself so that your voice, your verbal cues, and your body language are all in sync, and I really hope that these tips are helpful for you! If you have any questions about any of what is discussed in this episode, please feel free to reach out!
Show Notes: * [0:13] – Deirdre is flying solo today! * [1:16] – Today's topic is on overcoming no-flow moments. * [1:39] – The first step is to recognize a no-flow moment when it happens. * [1:54] – Hear an example of a vocal no-flow moment. * [2:26] – Breathing is the best way to overcome a vocal no-flow moment. * [3:10] – Deirdre offers an example of a verbal no-flow moment. * [4:13] – Learn about a test that will help you anticipate a verbal no-flow moment. * [5:33] – The last one is non-verbal cues. * [6:13] – Deirdre argues that a lot of our body language is energy. * [6:53] – Discover how to combat a no-flow moment related to body language. * [7:29] – Reach out to Deirdre if you have any questions for her!
CONTACT ME:
- Website
- Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com
Loss of any kind in one’s life is tragic and soul-altering. The grieving process that follows, while painful and difficult, is necessary in order to return to a place where you can live life to the fullest. Someone who knows a lot about this process is Kristine Carlson, the co-author of the book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff.
Richard Carlson, her late husband, wrote the book and was considered the foremost expert on happiness and stress reduction. Then one day in 2006, he left to go on a trip, and due to a pulmonary embolism, never made it home.
This harrowing experience has forever altered Kristine’s life and her work. It was through the process of her own grieving that she realized how prepared she was despite the sudden nature of her loss. She had the tools to be able to find her way back to a life worth living.
Much of that was due to her late husband’s work and the way they lived their lives together.
What she realized is that most people do not have the same tools and practices to help them through loss of any kind. Now she’s using her experiences to help women all over the world find their way through grief to continue living their lives.
Listen as she shares her story, her work, and most importantly her advice for anyone who is going through any kind of loss. Grief is not limited to loss through death. Any kind of loss can trigger grief. She’s here to help others grieve in a healthy way and find their way past it.
Show Notes: * [02:29] Welcome Kristine Carlson. * [03:15] Is she best known for Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff? * [04:12] Was the loss of her husband the beginning of her desire to help other women? * [10:12] What would prevent someone from being able to move past their grief? * [13:15] Her recommendations for practicing living in the present moment. * [15:55] Breathwork and yoga, when done every day, can help you become more present. * [18:37] It’s important to pay attention to how you’re feeling. * [19:21] However, don’t isolate yourself in grief. * [22:06] Were there any AHA moments as she’s gone through life? * [24:33] It’s important to find your way and figure out how to heal and what you need to heal. * [28:04] A couple of things Richard said to her before he died have stuck with her. * [30:17] Her last piece of parting advice.
Links and Resources: Kristine’s Website
Kristine’s Books
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Podcast
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So many women believe they’re bad at negotiations because it’s not a skill they’ve ever been successful at building. Not because they haven’t sought out the knowledge and advice, but because the advice they were given was not gender neutral.
That’s right. Negotiation is a highly gendered skill, and that needs to change.
Kathryn Valentine founded Worthmore Negotiations after having a bad experience with negotiations while she was in college. She had an amazing internship where she’d completed her tasks in a fraction of the time allotted. However, when it was time to present her project, she was told that she wasn’t a good fit for the company.
Why? Because she’d tried to negotiate like a man.
This experience led her down the path of researching more about this issue overall. Come to find out, women really do need to negotiate in a different way in order to be heard, respected, and compensated.
Listen as Kathryn shares the three main principles women should keep in mind as they’re negotiating, her 9-step framework for helping her clients become amazing negotiators, and some fantastic resources to get you started.
This is a jam-packed episode filled with thorough research and data as well as actionable strategies to get you going on your negotiation journey. Are you ready to lock in your next big compensation package?
Show Notes: * [02:46] What led Kathryn Valentine down this path to helping women with their negotiation skills? * [06:13] Negotiation is a highly gendered skill and research shows that the advice women get is holding them back. * [08:03] Learn some of the first steps women can take in order to increase their negotiation skills. * [09:34] The three sources you should use as you’re benchmarking the value of a role. * [12:30] What are some of the most common mistakes women make when they enter that salary and benefits conversation. * [15:29] Do women give up on negotiations too soon? * [17:16] The three main principles of negotiating as a woman. * [20:11] A demonstration of these principles in action. * [21:52] Learn the 9 steps she takes her clients through to help them negotiate better pay and benefits in their jobs. * [27:31] Have there been any impactful moments along the way that have stuck with Kathryn? * [29:25] Kathryn shares one last piece of advice for all of our Women Worldwide community. * [31:07] Connect with Kathryn.
Links and Resources: * Worthmore Negotiations * Kathryn on LinkedIn
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Dr. Martha Saunders, the President of the University of West Florida, has worked in higher education for over three decades. She has served in academic leadership roles in Florida, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Mississippi, and is known for her ability to manage and navigate crises.
She credits her ability to help move through tough times to her views on innovative learning and creating cutting-edge academic programs. Higher education is facing some big challenges these days and she’s passionate about creating innovative solutions to deal with them.
Academic leadership was not her first stop on her career journey. She actually started out in communications and helped navigate the waters of creating proper communication channels during crises.
Those years have served her well as she has worked to make UWF one of the top three public schools in all of Florida.
Listen as she shares her story, why they were already prepared for an instance like Covid, and what it takes to truly step into innovative learning. Dr. Saunders is a font of knowledge and her views on how to properly prepare for the unknown are unmatched. You won’t want to miss out on this discussion.
Show Notes: * [02:35] What led Dr. Martha Saunders to academia and innovative learning? * [04:24] How is her university leading the charge in changing learning structures? * [07:14] Dr. Saunders shares how they attract new students with their messaging and culture. * [09:20] Some of the challenges they’ve faced as the narrative shifts around education. * [10:33] Ways they’ve tackled all of the changes brought about by Covid. * [13:24] They were ahead of the game when it came to crisis management due to the nature of their location. * [14:20] Dr. Saunders shares a big AHA moment she had and how it’s helped her in her career. * [16:50] It’s so important to paint a picture for yourself of the outcome you want. * [19:42] What does her work/life balance look like? * [22:16] There will never be perfect balance, but remember to recenter. * [22:51] The things she does to alleviate stress when things pile on. * [26:04] How you can raise your level of innovative learning to achieve your passion and goals. * [28:14] Connect with Dr. Saunders.
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For so many people, finding love is one of the most difficult things they’ve ever done. It makes you wonder, why do some people find love so easily and others have immense trouble? Venus Castleberg, author of Here to Forever: Finally Free to Be Me, joins me to chat about looking for love in all the wrong places, and where she finally found hers.
Venus has spent much of her life jumping from modality to modality, practice to practice looking for something to fix her. What she finally realized was that she was never broken; she simply didn’t love herself. How can you find love with another person if you don’t have love for yourself?
This realization changed so much in her life, her career, and her relationships. She’s now an Access Consciousness Certified Facilitator and coaches others in rediscovering their love for themselves.
Writing Here to Forever: Finally Free to Be Me gave Venus even more insights into her own issues with self-love. It had always been a bucket list item to become an author, but she didn’t realize that the story she needed to tell was her own. As she wrote, rewrote, and rewrote again Here to Forever, she unearthed a love of the negative self-talk that was keeping her stuck.
The adage that we teach what we need to learn has never had more meaning than in the process of writing a memoir.
Listen in to hear Venus’s story and all of the advice she gives around finding love for yourself, within your being. Looking for love in the wrong places happens because you stopped trying to find it in the right one. Within you!
Show Notes: * [02:09] Learn about Venus and her penchant for looking for love in all the wrong places. * [03:45] Is there a type of relationship that can’t be fixed? * [05:03] How does somebody find the wholeness of themselves? * [06:58] Why do we tend to repeat the same patterns over and over? * [08:54] What did Venus want her readers to know when she wrote her book? * [11:28] Did she ever reach a point while writing that she had to walk away from her story? * [12:41] Venus’s encouragement to anyone who is trying to write a book right now. * [14:01] Learn the tools Venus has used to fall in love with herself. * [15:18] She shares her clairvoyant gifts. * [16:56] What’s Venus’s definition of vulnerability? * [19:29] How does she handle the stress of life and relationships? * [21:34] Ways Venus stays true to herself when things get hard. * [23:33] Her parting advice for everyone who’s trying to find love. * [24:11] Connect with Venus.
Links and Resources: Here to Forever: Finally Free to Be Me by Venus Castleberg
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Have you ever been faced with a decision that could mean someone lived or died? Jillian Haslam, author of the new book, A Voice Out of Poverty, has faced life-threatening decisions, which kept her younger sister alive. Jillian is an inspiration and her story is one you won’t want to miss. Listen as Jillian shares her inspirational story and learn more about the principles behind her decision-making process.
She took those words to heart and when her little sister was born and given only three days to live, she said no. Instead, she took a bowl to tea shops in the area and asked for milk. That one decision saved her sister’s life and now she’s happily married and thriving.
Despite their poverty, her parents were unbelievably giving because no matter what they had they always had room to give.
Growing up around such truly inspirational people helped her to never see the suffering in the situation. Instead, she and her siblings found happiness and joy. She’s now a successful author, speaker, and entrepreneur and her goal is to give back in huge ways.
Jillian is an inspiration and her story is one you won’t want to miss. Listen in to hear all of her advice and the advice of those she’s learned from.
Show Notes: * [02:30] Jillian shares her story and the decisions she made as a child that led her here. * [04:55] “Your end is up to you.” - Jillian * [05:51] How do we better trust and tap into our gut instinct? * [09:50] Is any one principle more important than another? * [11:29] What does she want readers to take away from her book when they read? * [13:51] Has she had any lessons learned or aha moments as she’s built her career? * [15:56] Does she have a self-care routine to keep herself balanced and centered? * [18:10] Why isolation leads to depression. * [19:14] As a child, how did she handle the stress of living in poverty? * [22:34] Jillian shares her final bit of advice. * [23:57] Connect with Jillian.
Links and Resources: A Voice Out of Poverty by Jillian Hazlam
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Finding Your Voice - TEDx Talk
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I was recently chatting with a colleague and she was sharing with me her frustrations because she felt like no one was paying attention. It got me thinking about why that might be. I’m going to impart the knowledge I shared with her here. Let me know, are people listening to you?
First, be fully present when you’re in a meeting or one on one. Think about it, why would someone connect with you if your mind is obviously elsewhere. Be present and focused on the person you’re having a meeting with.
Second, are you stating facts and figures or are you using the data to paint a picture of next steps? Anyone can read from a report. Anyone can read numbers and figures off of a spreadsheet. If you want to be heard, you need to be able to share facts and figures in a way that tells a story.
Next, dig down to the essential information you’re sharing and be sure that’s all you share. You don’t want to jump down into rabbit holes and start providing irrelevant information. That’s a surefire way to lose your audience’s attention.
Lastly, ask yourself, are you a listener? When others are talking, are you focused on them and showing them that you care about what they’re saying? If you’re not listening to others, they won’t listen to you!
What are your tips for getting others to listen?
Show Notes: * [01:01] Welcome back! It’s time to talk about listening. * [01:24] The inspiration for this episode. * [01:37] Tip number one for getting the people around you to listen. * [02:07] Are you just stating facts and figures or are you creating a story? * [02:48] What is the essential information you’re sharing? * [03:29] Stay away from the rabbit holes. * [03:47] Ask yourself, am I a listener?
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Maria Brito started her career as an attorney. She grew up in a household that believed the best way to make money was to become a professional. Once she graduated and started working in law, she realized she couldn’t do that work.
She hated every single minute that she spent at the law firm. The final straw came when she had her first child and the thought of going back devastated her.
When she was a kid she was always writing plays and creating exciting new worlds. Maria wanted to be involved in the arts somehow. She started following the art world and figured out exactly what she wanted to do.
Now Maria helps art collectors procure special pieces and consults on how to create art catalogs and more.
Every single time she has made gains in her business or found that something was working, it was when she was leaning into her creativity. Without creativity, progress stops.
Listen as Maria shares her story and why she’s so passionate about helping others find and use their own creativity.
Show Notes: * [02:05] Welcome Maria Brito to the show and learn how she got started down her path. * [04:53] How she became an entrepreneur. * [07:25] The difference between the art world 13 years ago and now. * [10:01] Why her business has been successful. * [11:52] What skills or traits has she honed to be able to move forward with confidence? * [14:02] Learn how she uses her intuition to make decisions. * [17:57] The biggest takeaways she wants readers to receive when reading her book. * [20:13] How do we find the time to create? * [23:00] “If you stop ideas you stop progressing.” * [24:04] Ways she recommends people overcome their creative blocks. * [28:18] Her advice for raising your creative bar. * [31:08] Connect with Maria
Links and Resources: How Creativity Rules the World by Maria Brito
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In this day and age people have trouble being alone with themselves. With social media opening the door into our lives in new and persistent ways, we no longer have the solitary space to just be. Alone time however is necessary for growth, alignment, and joy.
Listen as Rebekah Iliff and I chat about her new book and why having the space to be alone is so important.
Rebekah is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur who has spent a lot of time alone. Between getting married a little later in life to moving frequently, she’s had time to get comfortable with herself. Then she experienced a tragedy and her need for alone time grew.
Through her grief, she authored Champagne For One which is a humorous take on why alone time is a requirement for life. When you sit in silence and spend time with yourself, oftentimes you’ll find answers to questions you’ve been asking yourself for a long time.
So, do you feel comfortable when you’re alone? Or do you avoid alone time like? If you’re the latter, listen in as Rebekah shares a few tips on how to get started on finding your comfort.
Show Notes: * [01:47] Welcome Rebekah Iliff back to the show to share why she wrote her new book. * [04:01] What are some of the top hangups for people today in being alone? * [05:21] The main takeaways she hopes readers get from her book. * [07:46] Does she have a favorite story? * [10:03] When she took time to process her grief, did she have to push back from those in her circle? * [12:27] Has Rebekah learned any big lessons as she’s grown in her career? * [15:02] The first steps to take when trying to determine what you love to do. * [17:45] Why the pandemic had people seriously rethinking their lives and careers. * [20:14] What keeps Rebekah inspired when things get tough? * [23:29] Rebekah shares her parting advice for the community. * [25:58] Connect with Rebekah.
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- Creativity and Problem Solving Through the Lens of Writing with Rebekah Iliff
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- Champagne For One by Rebekah Iliff
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Have you ever woken up on a Monday and wondered why you’re doing what you’re doing? You dread the day and know there’s something better out there for you? Listen as Anne Benveniste shares how you can transform your career from something that looks good on paper to something that you truly love.
Anne is a former marketing professional turned career coach. After spending years in the field of marketing and realizing she didn’t love it the way she thought she did, Anne started making changes. It wasn’t perfect. In fact, she took a bunch of detours on her road to coaching.
But man is she happy she did.
She now helps professionals figure out what their true passion is and how they can make their careers reflect that passion. We’ve all had moments when we felt we needed a change, but so many times we resisted it.
We are chatting all about the reasons people are looking for a career change, what keeps them stuck, and why you’ll never look back when you finally work in the realm of your passion and genius. Anne has so many amazing tips. Listen in to hear them all.
Show Notes: * [02:57] Why and how did Anne Benveniste make the pivot to launch The Career Studio? * [05:33] What are some of the starting steps to make changes in your career? * [08:04] Does our current lifestyle prevent us from making big changes? * [10:38] You have to own who you are and what matters to you. * [11:56] Is complacency one of the issues she runs into when it comes to coaching her clients? * [13:37] One of the aha moments that changed Anne’s career. * [16:33] Which generation does she find herself working with the most? * [20:16] Anne shares her parting advice for the community. * [21:34] Connect with Anne.
Links and Resources: * The Career Studio * Anne on LinkedIn
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It’s a new year and for many of us, we’re looking to make this year the most profitable and successful ever. But how do we do that? What do we do differently to create different results from years prior? Joining me to chat all about prosperity and success is Samantha Varner.
Samantha focuses on helping other women find success and consistent profit in their businesses. She founded She Collective in 2018 to serve female entrepreneurs as a profit coach and money-making business creator.
It wasn’t until she had to move three times, to three different countries, in quick succession that she realized the value of having and building her own business. Rather than having to obtain accreditation every single time she moved, her business would move and grow with her.
Listen as she shares why she’s so passionate about helping women find and own their financial independence. It all starts with becoming financially aware and the first step to awareness is knowledge. Learn how to track your finances in a way that isn’t burdensome and allows you to make sound financial decisions in your business and life.
Are you ready to find prosperity and success this year?
Show Notes: * [01:45] Welcome back and get ready to learn about profitability from Samantha Varner. * [03:08] How did she get to the point of launching her business to help women in leadership? * [05:47] Did her background help her form her business and get it out there? * [07:28] What blocks women from their prosperity? * [10:53] How do you become more financially aware? * [12:22] Learn the steps to creating consistent profitability. * [14:42] Has she had any AHA or UH OH moments that stuck with her? * [14:39] What inspires her to keep going and keep helping others? * [20:38] Does she ever feel stressed or have to overcome challenges? * [23:17] Samantha shares what you can do to find your prosperity this year. * [24:40] Connect with Samantha.
Links and Resources: * She Collective * She Needs Grit Podcast * Instagram * Facebook * YouTube
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Have you ever had a perfect moment on stage or during a meeting where you just felt “on”? Everything you said came out perfectly, you felt comfortable and calm, and you were connecting with your audience? You were in your communications flow.
Listen as I share three techniques to help you get into your flow more quickly.
Everything starts with breath. Not just any breathing. The deep, rhythmic breaths that you take from your diaphragm. This type of breathing will help you calm any nerves and get your body ready to perform.
Next, you’ll want to visualize your perfect presentation. Imagine yourself in front of your audience, presenting your information. Imagine it going perfectly. Imagine yourself truly rocking your presentation. If you can visualize it, then your brain will believe it to be true which helps that perfect moment come to fruition.
Lastly, you want your words to connect with your body language. This means you need to channel your energy into your arms and hands so that you can better paint a picture for your audience. On stage body language is key to having an amazing presentation.
Getting into your communications flow faster means having less awkward build-up as you get into the rhythm of your presentation. You’ll start off strong which will help your audience trust you more quickly and take away more from their time with you.
Show Notes: * [01:27] Do you know when you’re in your communications flow? * [02:52] Getting into your flow starts with proper breathing. * [03:48] Then you want to start visualizing the perfect communication moment. * [05:07] You’ll then want your words to connect with your body language. Which means channeling energy. * [06:58] Getting in flow means you’re calm and relaxed and these techniques will help you.
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“Your comfort is where your dreams go to die.” - Nicole Roberts Jones
If you read or hear that statement and start feeling some emotions come up, then this is truly the episode for you. Nicole Roberts Jones is a coach, speaker, and author who has found her purpose in drawing out what’s best in others.
She knew from a young age that she wanted to be in the entertainment business, but what she found when she got there was that she wasn’t quite fulfilling her purpose. She loved her job. She loved her work. She loved the people she was working with. But she wasn’t lit up.
Fast forward several years and she was working with young ladies through a non-profit, helping them figure out their brilliance. She. Lit. Up. She knew then and there, she’d found her purpose.
Now she works with entrepreneurs to create multiple streams of income from what they already know in order to build an empire from their expertise. She is sharing her tips and advice right here and let me tell you, her words are fire.
Listen in to hear her advice and grab your very own free copy of her eBook, Alongside My 9 to 5 - Free eBook. You won’t regret it.
Show Notes: * [01:39] Welcome Nicole Roberts to chat all about your brilliance. * [02:51] What made her shift to entrepreneurship? * [06:03] The things that stop us from stepping into our purpose. * [09:18] Hear Nicole’s purpose framework and why it’s so important. * [12:54] How this framework applies to a corporate position. * [14:31] What she hopes people take away from her book. * [16:57] You can serve more people when you learn how to multiply. * [17:33] Nicole shares an AHA moment she had while building her business. * [20:12] How did she find her first coach? * [22:07] Does she ever get stressed? How does she manage it? * [23:51] Nicole’s parting advice for the community. * [24:50] Connect with Nicole.
Links and Resources: * Becoming by Michelle Obama * Nicole’s Website * Alongside My 9 to 5 - Free eBook * Find Your FIERCE by Nicole Roberts Jones * Be the Answer by Nicole Roberts Jones * Define Your Own Way by Nicole Roberts Jones * It’s Your Time to Shine by Nicole Roberts Jones * Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn
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We all have strengths and weaknesses and those traits play a huge part in our leadership style. So, how do we figure out what our leadership style is? Ken Jacobs joins me to share his thoughts on the differences between coaching and consulting and why understanding yourself is the key to knowing your personal leadership style.
Ken has been in the communications field for many years. He started off working in agencies and PR firms and realized he wasn’t fulfilling his purpose. After sitting down with a lovely Venn Diagram, he knew the path he wanted to take.
He’s now a communications and leadership consultant and executive coach helping everyone from c-suite executives to small business owners master their personal brand of leadership. For Ken it all starts with a good assessment.
It’s hard to understand yourself if you have no insights into how your brain operates.
Listen as he shares amazing insights into the mind of a leader and why the differences between coaching and consulting are extremely important. Want to hear more of Ken’s fantastic advice? Check out his podcast, Taking the Lead!
Show Notes: * [01:21] What kind of a leader are you? * [03:04] Welcome back Ken Jacobs to chat all about leadership styles. * [04:17] Why did Ken decide to launch his business and do what he’s doing today? * [06:00] Learn the difference between consulting and coaching. * [08:30] When coaching it’s important to empower your client to figure things out on their own. * [10:10] How do assessments enhance and inform coaching? * [13:00] When you’re coaching, your client is doing the heavy lifting. * [13:58] Learn how Ken decides to use which assessments to take when he starts a coaching relationship. * [16:21] Are there free assessments people can take? * [19:43] When you find something that works, you want to bring that to all engagements. * [20:32] What has he learned about himself as he’s gone through these assessments? * [23:25] Ken shares his parting advice for the community. * [24:52] Connect with Ken.
Links and Resources: * Taking the Lead * Energy Leadership Index Assessment * Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching * Email | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube
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Have you ever been on stage or in an interview and flubbed what you meant to say? It just didn’t come out right or you mixed up your words and, in your mind, the moment was ruined? I just had this happen to me and I’m sharing my tips and advice on coming back from a mistake while speaking.
I was recently doing an interview talking about our children’s books and I heard myself say the wrong thing. Rather than letting the slip take me out of the interview, I just stopped. I took a moment to get my thoughts together and then restarted.
Beating yourself up doesn’t help you say what you want to convey to the audience. More often than not, that same audience is championing you. They are there because they want to hear what you have to say, but they also know that you’re human. Mistakes are natural.
Once your engagement is over, take a moment to reflect. Don’t focus on the slip up only. Think about what went right, what went wrong, and how you can improve the flow of your speech so that you don’t falter in the same place again.
Remember these tips as you engage in your next speaking event and perhaps some of your nerves will dissipate as well. Have you ever had a flub while speaking? What did you do to come back from it?
Show Notes: * [01:09] How do you come back from a mistake while speaking? * [01:50] This just happened to me during a TV interview. * [02:45] When you catch yourself saying something you don’t like, just stop. * [02:56] Don’t beat yourself up. * [03:45] The people who are listening are championing you. * [04:51] Be able to step back and recognize what didn’t go right and reflect.
Links and Resources: * Grandpa Don’t Worry by Deirdre Breakenridge * A Whisper from Noelle by Deirdre Breakenridge
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Wondering what the worst piece of business advice you could ever receive is? Per Sabrina Horn, it’s “fake it ‘til you make it.” Listen as she shares why that phrase is so damaging and what you should be doing instead to make it instead of fake it.
Sabrina has spent decades teaching c-suite executives leadership strategies and skills. She’s come by her own leadership skills through trial and error as she built her fledgling technology company. It was in the process of building her business that she realized how terrible faking it really is.
Essentially if you’re faking it, you’re lying. You are not being truthful about what you can deliver and what your product can do. Not only is that dishonest, it’s also damaging. Both to you and your company as well as the clients you serve.
Listen in to hear more about Sabrina’s journey, her new book, and her advice for making it instead of faking it.
This is a powerful message finding its way into the world at the perfect time. There’s so much upheaval and uncertainty in the world right now that faking it may seem like the best option, but it absolutely isn’t. Listen in to learn more.
Show Notes: * [01:31] Have you ever heard the adage, “Fake it until you make it?” * [03:06] Welcome Sabrina to the show and learn why she launched her first business? * [06:30] What skills did she have to learn when she launched her start up? * [08:59] Sabrina shares more about her book and the takeaways she hopes readers have. * [11:52] How did she come up with her Fake-O-Meter? * [13:32] What causes people to succumb to the lure of faking it? * [15:01] Has she ever had an AHA or uh-oh moment as she built her business? * [18:06] Listen as we chat about an experience Sabrina had when pitching IBM. * [21:20] Why post-mortems are so important in business. * [23:06] How can we make it and leave all the fake it behind? * [25:40] Connect with Sabrina.
Links and Resources: * Make it, Don’t Fake It by Sabrina Horn * Sabrina’s Website * Sabrina on LinkedIn * Sabrina on Twitter * Email: sabrina@sabrinahorn.com
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Naomi Shah started her career working at an investment firm. She spent her days weighing the risks and benefits of investing in various startups and making sure that those investments panned out. Listen as she shares how she went from investing in others to becoming the investment.
While she always had the idea that she would create her own company, it was her partners at Union Square Ventures who really pushed her to start her new venture. Meet Cute is a rom-com and lifestyle brand redefining the genre one story at a time.
There have certainly been challenges along the way and she’s sharing all about them. She also digs into the skills needed for one to successfully found and fund their new venture. It hasn’t been easy, but she has found such fulfillment.
Think you want to create your own startup? Then you won’t want to miss out on Naomi’s story and her advice for making great decisions from the beginning. Have you listened to Meet Cute? If not, check it out here!
Show Notes: * [01:20] Are you the investor or the investment? * [02:41] When did Naomi realize it was time to launch her company, Meet Cute? * [05:21] Did her investment team put the idea in her head or did she always know? * [06:59] How do the challenges shift as you move from investor to investment? * [10:07] Why putting her company out there was still nerve-wracking despite her experience. * [12:28] Learn how Naomi views the skills needed to become a founder of a new business. * [14:31] Which of her skills transferred from the investor to the investment side? * [16:24] Why your people are everything in your business. * [18:04] Naomi shares one of her AHA moments. * [21:10] Her final parting advice for all our Women Worldwide listeners. * [23:18] Connect with Naomi and Meet Cute.
Links and Resources: * Grit by Angela Duckworth * Meet Cute * Meet Cute on Spotify * Meet Cute on Apple Podcasts * Meet Cute on Instagram * Meet Cute on Twitter * Naomi on LinkedIn * Naomi on Instagram * Naomi on Twitter
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No matter if the conversation is about the pandemic, equality in the workplace, politics, religion, these days tough discussions are happening every day. How do you handle them? Listen in to hear my 5 ways to handle tough discussions and create an open and inviting space for conversation.
First things first, check your ego at the door. Don’t enter conversations showcasing your personal opinions. If you walk into a conversation already convinced that you’re right, you won’t be inviting conversation.
Next you want to observe how others are sharing information. Read their verbal and non-verbal cues and alter your body language and tone to help them feel more willing to share. Then validate what they’re saying.
Let them know you hear what they’re saying and that you understand where they are coming from. They don’t need to hear your opinions, they just need to know that they’re heard.
Last, just keep listening. Keep your ears open and create a safe space for others to share. How are you handling these discussions?
Show Notes: * [01:11] Tough discussions are all around us right now. How do you handle them? * [01:52] When you know you’re entering an uncomfortable zone, check your ego at the door. * [02:27] Observe how others are sharing information. * [03:10] Read the verbal and non-verbal cues. * [03:49] Validate what they’re sharing so they feel comfortable communicating. * [05:06] Just keep listening. * [05:35] A quick recap of the 5 ways to handle tough discussions.
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Is this my stress?
We make the choice to take and deal with different stressors every day, but are we taking on other people’s stress? Many times the answer is, yes! Listen as Kass Thomas joins me to chat about the choices we make and the changes they beget.
Kass Thomas is a human courier of communication helping others to lean into their experience and raise their voice. She’s also the author of two books and a speaker. Her goal is to help others communicate effectively so they can put away the negativity and find the positivity.
Who are you today?
What choices are you going to make today that may create massive change in your life? It’s okay if you don’t know these answers but be open to possibilities and you’ll be amazed at how your life changes.
Want to hear more amazing advice? Listen in to hear all that Kass has to share!
Show Notes: * [01:27] Choices and changes go together. Learn more. * [02:44] How did she get to the point where she wanted to help people make good changes? * [03:47] Why do so many follow a predetermined path rather than their intuition? * [05:17] Ways she helps people to relax and lean into their intuition. * [07:23] What does it mean to evolve continuously? * [09:40] Stress is not necessarily a bad thing. * [11:21] Learn more ways you can acknowledge and move past your stress. * [13:47] What does Kass hope readers take away from her book? * [15:53] 98% of our thoughts and feelings are other people’s impressions upon us. * [17:43] Did she always want to be an author? * [19:48] No one is you and presents information the way you do. * [21:33] How does she manage her own stress so she can help and motivate others? * [23:01] Ask yourself each morning, “Who am I today?” * [26:26] Hear Kass’s parting advice for our community. * [28:28] Connect with Kass.
Links and Resources: * The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz * The Place by Gary Douglas * Being You Changing the World by Dr. Dain Heer * Dancing with Riches by Kass Thomas * Kass’s Website
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Each generation that enters the workforce does so from a completely new set of life experiences and expectations. How can leaders attract these new generations and more importantly retain them? Hannah Williams has been studying exactly that and joins me to chat about working with Gen Z.
Hannah was introduced to the entrepreneurial bug very early on. As the oldest of 7 in a family of entrepreneurs, she was encouraged to step out in fear and take chances. Her very first entrepreneurial experience was at the age of 12 when her father asked her to close a real estate deal.
Talk about being thrown into the frying pan!
She graduated college at the age of 18 and spent the next 5 years in corporate America hearing leader after leader ask the same question, what is wrong with Millennials? Why can’t we recruit them and why can’t we keep them?
The research shows that the generation in question was less in relation to millennials and more with Gen Z. Listen as she shares her insights and what recent data shows about the needs and wants of Gen Z and what leaders should do to attract this dynamic new generation.
Show Notes: * [01:03] Welcome back to the show and another amazing guest. * [03:10] Meet Hannah Williams and learn more about her entrepreneurial journey. * [06:16] How she got into what she does today. * [07:50] Why she wrote a book about her research and who it is for. * [10:31] What is Gen Z looking for and how should leaders go about recruiting them? * [13:08] 62% of Gen Z goes to friends and family for job opportunities. * [15:33] Are leaders shocked by the new data? * [16:50] One practical tip for leaders and businesses everywhere. * [19:38] Gen Z’ers are looking for authentic connection and content. * [21:41] Hannah shares one of her AHA moments. * [24:26] It’s important to point out the things that can be improved as well as the things that are going well. * [25:33] Hear her last little bit of advice for the Women Worldwide community. * [28:49] Gen Z takes Millennial thoughts to a new level. * [30:14] Connect with Hannah.
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It’s easy to be calm when you’re on vacation, but what can you do to set your level to calm when you’re in stressful situations? Listen in to hear three easy ways to do exercises that will take you from anxious to calm in minutes.
First, grab a pad, pen, and timer. Give yourself 60 seconds before your next meeting, interview, presentation, whatever you’re facing, and write down all the words that are floating through your head. Once the 60 seconds are up, tear out the page from your journal and rip it up.
You’ve just released the thoughts that are crowding your mind and making space for the next exercise.
Practice intentional breathing. I like to use the box method which looks like this:
Breathe in for 4 seconds…
Hold your breath for 4 seconds…
Breathe out for 4 seconds…
Hold your breath for 4 seconds…
Do this intentional breathwork for a few rounds or until you can feel your body relaxing. This is a great way to reset your body and mind and help bring your anxiety or fear back down.
Once you’ve got the breathwork down, add in a little acupressure. Use your index finger and thumb of one hand to massage down the index finger of the other hand as you breathe, then go back up with your exhale.
Continue this with all of your fingers on both hands.
Let me know if these exercises work for you. Stressful situations don’t have to ruin your calm. Just try these practices and set your level back to calm.
Show Notes: * [01:00] Welcome back to the show and get ready to be calm. * [01:53] Grab a pad and pen and give yourself one minute before important moments to write out your thoughts. * [02:55] Take time for intentional breath. * [04:04] Learn to breathe and apply some acupressure to your fingers. * [05:40] Let me know if these tips and tricks work to set your level to calm.
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If you’ve listened to the show for long, you know that I am an avid reader. I am constantly reading multiple books and learning so much about the world and business. Which is why I like to stop and share what I’m reading with you when I’m able.
During this election there was so much talk of “Lincoln’s Party” that I decided I needed to learn more about President Lincoln. I grabbed With Malice Toward None by Stephen B. Oates and was fascinated by our former president’s life and trials and how he managed to lead our country in a time of huge change.
I also love to learn about ways to create a more powerful mind. I grabbed Maximize Your Potential Through the Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy because I’d previously read, The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy and I love the way he approaches becoming more mentally aware.
Listen in to hear all of my recommendations. I have read so many books this year so far, but this list is by far my favorite. I try really hard to read different kinds of books so that I’m not always stuck in business mode and this year I’ve definitely accomplished that.
What are you reading?
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Show Notes: * [01:09] I am solo again and I’m sharing all the reading that I’ve been doing. * [02:02] In light of the election, I decided I needed to learn more about President Lincoln. * [02:54] I’ve loved reading about how to Maximize Your Potential Through the Power of the Subconscious Mind. * [03:51] I’ve also been reading Poor Charlie’s Almanac to learn more about the wisdom behind finance. * [05:51] One of my favorite books that I’ve read in 2021 is the Digital Pivot. * [07:35] A quick shout out to several other books that I thought were really good.
Links and Resources: * With Malice Toward None by Stephen B. Oates * The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy * Maximize Your Potential Through the Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy * Poor Charlie’s Almanac by Charlie Munger * The Digital Pivot by Eric Schwartzman * Grit by Angela Duckworth * Superforecasting by Dan Gardner and Philip Tetlock
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After spending 10 years as a stay-at-home mom, Corina Burton felt as if she’d lost a part of herself. She rejoined the workforce and created two businesses but they just didn’t seem to fit. She didn’t quit. She kept going. Now she is the founder and owner of multiple successful businesses and she’s sharing how she did it.
At one time she worked for the jewelry company Swarovski. What she learned there was invaluable. She was already great at building relationships, but she quickly learned that strong relationships result in more sales.
As a mother to three young girls, she didn’t have the time after hours to schmooze her clients. Instead, she became a top sales rep by creating strong relationships with even stronger boundaries.
Now that she has multiple businesses under her belt, in the construction industry no less, she knows that her ability to forge relationships is her superpower.
Listen as she shares her story and why even today she’s continuing to make connections and foster relationships. Failure is a stepping stone. As long as you keep moving you’ll find your path.
Show Notes: * [02:13] Welcome Corina Burton to share her story and why the construction industry. * [05:07] Her first entrepreneurial experience fell a bit flat. Learn how she continued. * [07:25] Failure does not mean that you’ve failed. It’s a stepping stone. * [10:24] Why has she always applied relationship building to her sales repertoire? [13:20] Learn about the client rather than selling them things. * [15:53] Owning her values is how Corina built the foundation for her own company. * [18:31] How can you get to the heart of your why? * [20:43] Find a way to be a “problem solution” in your industry and fully understand your solution. * [22:14] Corina shares an AHA moment she has had in her career. * [25:26] Her advice for putting your relationships to work for you. * [27:34] Connect with Corina.
Links and Resources: * Corina’s Website * Corina on LinkedIn
With all the changes in the role women play in society over the last several decades, new archetypes need to be explored. The traditional archetypes are extremely outdated which is why Stephanie Raffelock has written her latest book, Creatrix Rising.
She joins me on Women Worldwide to share her story and inspire women all over the world.
In light of the Women’s March, #MeToo, and the general shift in the power and purpose women have and play in the world, new ways of looking at the world are emerging. Women no longer, if they ever, identify with the roles of the maiden, mother and crone to describe their life and purpose.
More than any other generation, women today are encouraged to share their stories. But how should they go about it? Blast them on social media? Share in small social groups? Create movements?
This is what Stephanie is helping women to do. Share their stories in a way that is authentic and helps others to do the same.
Show Notes: * [02:36] Welcome Stephanie Raffelock to share about her journey to becoming an author. * [04:10] What are some big takeaways for readers? * [06:25] How Stephanie landed on the title of her book and why it appeals more to women today. * [08:12] Where do the younger generations fall into this new canon? * [09:45] Stephanie shares where we can begin to share our stories as women. * [11:42] Why would someone choose not to share their story? * [13:05] How should women be sharing their stories? * [14:51] Authenticity is born of vulnerability. * [15:48] Stephanie shares some AHA moments in her personal and professional life. * [17:54] What keeps her motivated in these crazy, changing times? * [18:37] Where does she find her own sense of peace? * [20:23] How does she destress? * [22:04] What can women do to start sharing their stories? * [22:38] Connect with Stephanie.
Links and Resources: * Creatrix Rising by Stephanie Raffelock * Story Circle Network * Stephanie’s Website * Stephanie on LinkedIn * Stephanie on Facebook * Stephanie on Instagram
Did you know that women have more testosterone in their body than estrogen? That’s right! We do. But there are no FDA approved drugs for women’s testosterone replacement and most of our estrogen replacements are ineffective. What does that mean for women going through menopause?
Dr. Angela DeRosa has been studying women’s health for over 25 years, but it wasn’t until she went through menopause at age 35 that she realized how lacking our knowledge is about women’s hormones.
She joins me today to share her experiences and what women everywhere need to know about their own health and hormones. You know your body better than anyone. If you’re having adverse symptoms or simply know something is wrong, keep questioning until you get an answer.
This was a fantastic discussion with an amazing woman who is pushing for more research in women’s health. Every woman, no matter their age, needs to take a minute and listen in to learn more about what you can do to advocate for your own health.
Show Notes: * [02:47] How did she find herself on the road to being a doctor specializing in women’s health? * [04:24] Why would menopause start at an early age? * [05:40] What sorts of signs and symptoms should women look out for regarding menopause? * [07:57] There is a huge gap in hormone research and therapies for women’s testosterone deficiencies. * [10:05] Does the average woman's physician know these details regarding hormone replacement needs? * [12:40] How has the response to pre and perimenopause changed over time? * [14:39] Where can women find good resources to learn more about their experiences? * [16:38] Has she had any major learning moments as she’s moved through her career? * [18:45] How does she approach managing stress especially when going through menopause? * [21:17] Dr. Angela shares her final parting advice for all women. * [23:40] Connect with Dr. Angela.
Links and Resources: * Dr. DeRosa’s Website * Dr. DeRosa on Facebook * Dr. DeRosa on YouTube * Dr. DeRosa on LinkedIn
Laughter is unbelievably important in your life and career. It relieves stress, provides a feeling of wellbeing and positivity, and has been proven to help human beings live longer. For all of these reasons, Elaine Williams and Kathy Keegan came together to create the Still Human podcast and to share the message of laughter with others.
Elaine is an award-winning comedian and speaker who has appeared on SNL, America’s Got Talent and so many more shows and series. She has been actively helping others to laugh more throughout her career but when she met up with Kathy she knew that there was more.
Kathy is a coach and speaker who has dedicated her life and career to helping others find their joy. Not only does she help her clients develop confidence in their ability to speak and present, she helps them find joy in the process.
When Kathy and Elaine met up they knew they could do more together. They both have experienced very similar life paths and decided to take their experiences to the next level to create a larger impact.
Listen as they share their story and provide us all with insights and advice that is absolutely invaluable. They have such a wonderful take on life and work and they’ve built a business dedicated to helping others find their own passion and happiness.
Are you ready to infuse more laughter into your life and work?
Show Notes: * [01:50] Learn all about Elaine Williams and Kathy Keegan. * [03:06] Kathy shares how they met up and started working together and Elaine dives into how their podcast came about. * [05:40] Did they know anything about podcasting before starting their own? * [07:17] Is there a way to help others shift into laughter and lighten the load? * [08:57] Have they experienced any challenges along the way? * [12:02] Elaine talks about the topics that they dig into with their guests and for their audience. * [14:47] Kathy and Elaine share their AHA moments while starting and building their podcast. * [18:42] How do they approach and alleviate their stressors? * [22:50] Elaine shares her parting advice for the community. * [23:48] Kathy gives her advice as well. * [25:03] Connect with Elaine and Kathy.
Links and Resources: * Still Human with Kathy and Elaine * My Favorite Murder Podcast
Elaine Williams:
- Captivate the Crowd
Kathy Keegan:
- Kathy’s Website
What would you do if you or your spouse was suddenly completely incapacitated by a rare but highly devastating disease? If your answer is, “I don’t know,” then you are completely normal. Unfortunately for Molly Weisgram, she found out the hard way.
Just a few short years ago, Molly had recently had her fourth child and she and her husband were settling into a new routine. One day he started experiencing tingling and numbness in his extremities and within days he was completely paralyzed.
They found out that he had Guillain-Barre Syndrome and that they were going to be on a lifelong path toward health and recovery. Through learning what she and her kids could handle and keeping up the positivity needed to help speed recovery, Molly knew she was going to have to write it all down.
She has since authored, The Other Side of Us, her memoir documenting the struggles and wins of their experience. Listen as she shares her journey and her advice for anyone facing the same or similar situation. Plus she details why and how she helped her kids process all of their emotions through this time as well.
Show Notes: * [02:32] Welcome Molly Weisgram to the show and learn what pushed her to write her new book. * [03:30] What does she want readers to know and to take away from her book? * [04:56] Learn more about the medical crisis her family has faced and how it has impacted them. * [07:50] People can come back from this diagnosis but it looks different for everyone. * [08:46] What was going on in her mind as she faced this trauma? * [11:55] How old were her children when all of this started? * [13:48] Did her spiritual studies help her process through this experience? * [15:10] Molly shares how she and her husband reframed the situation and how her husband is doing now. * [18:05] How did she deal with stress during these times? * [21:41] Why she wanted to show her kids how to process the trauma in a healthy way. * [23:01] Her parting advice regarding trauma, truth, and restoration. * [24:00] Connect with Molly.
Links and Resources: * The Other Side of Us by Molly Weisgram * Molly’s Website * Molly on Facebook * Molly on Instagram
If you’ve been working at your business for a while and are thinking about scaling through bringing in investors, keep listening. Brett Hickey is an investing guru and helps small business owners find the right investment partners. He’s sharing his knowledge and how he got started in this industry.
Brett has been structuring, analyzing, and managing funds for over a decade. Before founding Star Mountain Capital he worked with a variety of financial institutions growing his knowledge and building his experience in managing different kinds of funds, businesses, and investments.
He specifically loves working within the lower middle market and helping businesses scale through investment. He’s sharing all about this particular market and why it is so attractive to him overall.
Listen as he shares more about his journey and why he has found and nurtured so much passion for the investing world. He didn’t always know that this was the direction his career would take but he’s certainly found his lane within the industry.
Are you trying to decide whether or not finding investors is the next right step? Get your notebook ready and take notes as you dive into this episode.
Show Notes: * [02:49] Welcome Brett Hickey to chat about his journey to becoming an asset manager. * [03:41] What is the “lower middle market” and why is it so interesting in the investment space? * [06:19] How does he determine which businesses fit into the lower middle market? * [08:54] Has he had any AHA! moments in his career? * [12:39] How does he deal with stress in his life? * [17:37] Does he have mentors and people that he looks to for support? * [21:58] Brett offers his parting advice to the community. * [23:58] Connect with Brett.
Links and Resources: * Star Mountain Capital * Star Mountain on LinkedIn * Star Mountain on YouTube
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Emily Rapp Black is back on the show to share all about her journey to self-love and acceptance through writing her most recent book, Frida Kahlo and My Left Leg. She is an author and creative writing professor who is helping others by sharing her own experience and expertise.
Her most recent book was imagined after she spent time at the Frida Kahlo museum. Their shared experience with life-long pain and disability spoke to her and she felt the need to share more about her own story.
She joins me today to chat about her newest book and why she was driven to reveal even more about her life. The path to self-love and acceptance is not straight. It’s truly a journey that we are living out each and every day.
It’s perfectly normal to find yourself backsliding into self-doubt, but you should have ways to get back on track. Her latest book digs deep into the journey and ways to keep yourself moving forward in your journey.
Listen in to hear more about Emily’s story, what she’s up to next, and why if you feel a book in you, you should write it. She truly believes we all have a story to tell, but writing a book takes time and dedication. Do you have the willpower to share your own journey?
Show Notes: * [02:51] Why did she write Frida Kahlo and My Left Leg? * [05:23] What did she want readers to take away from the book? * [07:23] How did Frida Kahlo help Emily on her own journey to self-love and acceptance? * [10:00] Her thoughts on getting back on track if you’ve fallen off the path toward accepting yourself. * [11:19] Where did her awareness of Frida Kahlo begin? * [13:16] What did she learn about herself in writing this new book? * [15:15] Emily shares her thoughts on similar character traits she shares with Frida. * [17:21] Does she think that everyone has a story or book in them? * [18:23] Would it benefit aspiring writers to take classes and work on their skill? * [19:52] What is the best part of writing memoirs and what does she still struggle with? * [21:42] Her advice for those of us who are ready to start on the writing journey. * [22:14] Connect with Emily.
Links and Resources: * Emily’s Website * Circe Consulting * Emily on Instagram * Emily on Facebook * Contact Emily * Sanctuary by Emily Rapp Black * Frida Kahlo and My Left Leg by Emily Rapp Black * Gina Frangello
We wonder why our relationships can’t be easier. Shouldn’t love feel like magic? Unlike magical romance movies, our love stories don’t stop at a happy ending. Relationships are more than that. What makes a long-lasting, healthy relationship?
Lesley Eccles became well-known for co-founding Fanduel, a fantasy sports company, alongside her husband. After years of development in technology, Lesley took a hard pivot into what she’s doing today. She dedicated her time toward building a self-care app called Relish.
When reflecting on her life and work, Lesley grew an interest in improving relationship management. She discovered that one of the biggest parts of relationship management is actually self-awareness.
Now, Lesley helps people understand how they show up in a relationship. Giving even more value, she talks about gaining the perspective of the other people in the relationship to have better communication. Relish supplies suggestions and guidance for navigating relationships, and Lesley is explaining the basics to get everyone started!
Show Notes: * [01:25] Welcome Lesley Eccles and learn more about her self-care app called Relish. * [03:25] How Lesley transitioned from Fantasy Sports to building Relish. * [05:28] Learn what pressures inspired the purpose behind her self-care app. * [07:55] Who does she believe has the most influence in intimate relationships? * [10:56] What happens to relationships when burnout comes? * [12:32] Discover which ways she says Relish can be used to keep relationships alive. * [15:11] How does she suggest using a relationship plan for measuring a healthy relationship? * [16:46] Learn why Lesley warns to be careful who you take your money from. * [19:04] How does Lesley align and organize herself everyday? * [20:57] What activities does she do to relax in her life? * [22:57] Hear Lesley’s advice for anyone looking to make the most of themselves and their relationships. * [25:20] Connect with Lesley.
Links and Resources: * Relish * Lesley on LinkedIn * Relish on Instagram * Relish on Facebook * Relish on YouTube
When you hear the word “cannabis” what is your first thought? Be honest. Is it that it’s a drug and why are we talking about it? For so many people, women in particular, that is the exact reaction. But what if we’ve had it all wrong all these years?
Tekisha Harvey has spent her entire career in marketing and after leaving the corporate world, knew she wanted to dive into something new and different. That’s when she found out about the growing cannabis industry.
After trying a few products herself, she knew that it was time to turn the conversation away from the negative propaganda that has been perpetrated for years and start talking about wellness.
She is sharing all about how she came up with the idea for CannaCurious and why she’s passionate about spreading the cannabis for wellness message. It’s time to remember that cannabis is a plant with amazing healing properties and Tekisha is ready and willing to answer your questions!
Show Notes: * [02:30] Welcome Tekisha Harvey and learn more about her path to CannaCurious. * [05:43] How she came up with the idea for CannaCurious. * [06:46] What was her experience like when trying to share the information she’d found? * [08:54] Learn the most surprising use for cannabis that she’s found so far. * [11:26] Can using CBD products help to avoid various surgeries? * [12:58] Who is reading her magazine? * [14:37] Has she had any big AHA moments? * [16:03] What skills has she had to learn as she’s launched CannaCurious? * [17:33] Where does she find information about this industry? * [19:13] How does she stay focused with all the distractions? * [20:32] Is she using social media to spread the message? * [21:56] Hear Tekisha’s advice for anyone looking to start something that has never been done. * [23:46] Connect with Tekisha.
Links and Resources: * CannaCurious * Tekisha’s Website * CannaCurious on Instagram * CannaCurious on Facebook * CannaCurious on Pinterest
Emily Rapp Black is an author and creative writing professor who is making waves helping women to grapple with grief and find their own words. Her latest book Sanctuary, is her own memoir diving into her journey of loss and finding her resilience. So what does resilience mean to you?
When she was initially going through the loss of her son, people kept commenting on how resilient and strong she was, but that felt off. Resilience is not the same thing as strength. You don’t have to find it, you already have it.
Instead of thinking of resilience as something that you have to cultivate and nurture, think of it as something that you need to find within yourself. Also, know that ours is not a culture built to understand and strengthen resilience. Especially for women.
Listen as we chat about her book, her thoughts on resilience, and why she’s so passionate about teaching others. That passion comes through every single time she mentions her students and the women in her grief group.
We had an amazing conversation and if you’ve ever had a loss in your life, you’ll want to hear it!
Show Notes: * [02:28] Welcome Emily Rapp Black to the show and hear a bit about her journey toward authorship. * [04:25] Learn more about Emily’s story and why she wrote her most recent book. * [05:38] How do you tap into your resilience? * [07:37] Does society and culture help us to adapt, shift and change? * [09:49] Is her story with grief and loss a part of the book in how she found her resilience? * [11:29] How has our perspective of death changed as a culture? * [14:40] Has she had any big learning moments that have stuck with her? * [16:28] Does she have mentors that have guided her through her writing journey? * [19:14] How does she stay focused and keep writing through the distraction? * [21:33] Emily shares her parting advice. * [23:07] Connect with Emily.
Links and Resources: * Emily’s Website * Circe Consulting * Emily on Instagram * Emily on Facebook * Contact Emily * Sanctuary by Emily Rapp Black
Lisa Bien is a highly sought-after motivational speaker and media personality who is changing lives with her story and her work. She’s authored three books and hosts her very own Temple TV program called Your Best Life with Lisa. She joins me today to talk all about being in the media and what you can do to make it your reality if that’s your desire.
Lisa is able to get down to the nitty-gritty of other people’s stories because she has quite the story of her own. She went from a divorced, single mom who lost her job, to author, motivational speaker, and TV personality because she had the drive to change her life.
She knows that you can do the same because she did it too. She’s dedicated to helping others Bounce Back from life’s challenges while motivating them to keep working toward their dreams.
Listen as she shares her story, how she got into the media, and why she’s passionate about helping others to live their dream. As she says, this isn’t a rehearsal. We only get one life. Live it to the fullest. Listen in to learn more.
Show Notes: * [01:21] Do you want to be on TV? Where do you start? * [02:57] Why did Lisa decide to go into the world of media? * [05:10] How her TV show came about after she proposed a teaching series in Temple. * [07:28] She went into TV at a time when women were leaving, but she’s always known this was her path. * [08:48] What skills do you need to be a TV show host? * [11:17] You have to be open to feedback and have tough skin. * [12:38] Is time management important? * [14:50] Discipline is definitely a requirement for success in the media. * [16:47] Does she still step out of her comfort zone as a TV host? * [19:59] What can a guest do to make a segment even better? * [21:38] Lisa’s parting advice for everyone. * [23:24] Connect with Lisa.
Links and Resources: * Lisa’s Website * Lisa’s Books * Lisa’s Show * Lisa on Facebook * Lisa on Twitter * Lisa on YouTube * Lisa on Instagram * Lisa on LinkedIn * lisa@lisabien.com
Your emotional intelligence impacts all aspects of your business. No matter if you’re a manager, in the C-Suite, or running your own business, your decisions impact more than just you. So how do you make better decisions?
The best thing to do is to work on your emotional intelligence. I recently finished my latest book, Answers for Ethical Marketers, and in it I provide a short list of questions for you to answer. These questions will help you evaluate your emotional intelligence level and where you may need to do some work.
Listen in with a notebook nearby and answer these few quiz questions for yourself. How did you fare? What do you need to work on? Do you believe that your emotional intelligence is what connects ethical conduct and decision-making?
Show Notes: * [01:02] Welcome back to Women Worldwide. * [01:50] Emotional intelligence is your ability to be self-aware and be self-disciplined. * [02:42] Do you respond rather than react to stimuli? Take this quick quiz. * [04:14] Your decisions affect every aspect of your business, reputation, and team.
Links and Resources: Answers for Ethical Marketers by Deirdre Breackenridge
Practicing mindfulness is one way to combat the stressors of our ever-changing world. Michelle Enriquez is a corporate mindfulness strategist who works with leaders and change-makers to be more mindful and intentional. Have you done your mindfulness practice today?
Michelle has spent years learning more about mindfulness practices and how to apply them in a corporate setting. She creates personalized mindfulness plans and provides accountability to many of New York’s top professionals, politicians, and athletes.
She’s joining me today to talk about why we need to practice mindfulness each day. She’s giving us actionable tips and advice to put into our daily practice as well. Not into meditation? That’s fine. Michelle knows and shares several ways that you can begin to incorporate daily mindfulness practices into your own life.
The first step? Being more in tune with your breath and how it impacts your mood, thoughts, and actions.
Listen as she shares how you can get started even if you’re a complete beginner. You can live without food and water for a time, but you cannot live without breath. Her tips and advice are truly fantastic for all levels of practice. No matter if you’ve been practicing mindfulness for minutes or decades, you’ll learn something new during this conversation.
Show Notes: * [02:37] Welcome Michelle to the show and hear her story. * [03:05] How did she become a leader in corporate mindfulness strategy? * [05:08] Were the leaders she was working with aware of their lack of mindfulness? * [06:42] What are the first steps to boost your mindfulness and intentionality? * [08:40] How do you stay mindful in tough situations? * [10:29] The journey of mindfulness is a lifestyle. * [12:38] Are there ways to incorporate an accountability buddy into a mindfulness practice? * [14:26] What are some of the positive results and outcomes her clients have seen? * [17:17] Has she had any big AHA moments in her career? * [19:19] How mindful can you be when we’re constantly connected? * [21:55] Is she constantly learning new practices and techniques for being mindful? * [24:28] Listen as Michelle shares her parting advice. * [26:13] Connect with Michelle.
Links and Resources: * Michelle’s Website * Michelle on Twitter * Michelle on Facebook * Michelle on Instagram * Michelle on LinkedIn * Email: info@michelleenriquez.com
Vulnerability in leadership. They seem like two completely disconnected concepts but what Terese Lam has found is that vulnerability builds trust. That is the key to keeping your company connected while working remotely.
Terese Lam started her life and her journey in Australia. She had a love for culture and HR and made her career in building company relationships. Through a series of fortunate events, she made her way to the U.S. and is now the Chief People Officer of Wind River.
While she’d already had a fairly vast remote team, there were still opportunities within the company to visit both remote and in-person teams. This past year took all that away. What has she done to keep her teams connected and thriving?
They have definitely incorporated more Zoom meetings but it’s the content of the meetings that have really changed. Instead of getting right to business, time is spent just getting to know more about her team, their lives, their struggles, and how they’re feeling about their world and work.
That little touch of the personal has made it possible for relationships and bonds to grow even stronger. Additionally, Terese is becoming more and more comfortable with showing her own vulnerability, both in her leadership and in her life.
Listen in to learn all of the amazing nuggets that Terese has to share. What do you think you could incorporate into your own culture to build stronger relationships within teams?
Show Notes: * [02:36] Welcome Terese Lam to the show and learn more about her background. * [05:09] How Terese made it to the U.S. from Australia. * [06:57] What helps people to thrive in a company? * [10:39] Terese shares how they’ve made up for the in-person touchpoints that have been lost. * [14:39] Has she found that personal connection has increased in the workplace? * [16:10] One of Terese’s learning moments as she’s grown in her career. * [18:47] Why vulnerability is important in a leadership team. * [22:19] It is so important to face your fears as a leader and to lead with empathy. * [23:26] How is she staying focused and motivated? * [24:46] Terese’s advice for staying close and bonding despite the distance. * [26:11] Connect with Terese.
Links and Resources: * Wind River * Terese on LinkedIn
Beautiful, modern, sustainably made products that also keep families safe and responsible while partaking of the healing powers of cannabis? That’s exactly what Sharon Kevis thought of when she created Forti Goods. She segued from interior designer to furniture creator and business owner and is excited about this innovative new product.
Sharon launched Forti Goods in the midst of a pandemic but there’s definitely a market for this product. Cannabis prohibition has failed, as their website states, which means it’s time to elevate the reputation of the plant.
That being said, not everyone is on board with Sharon’s idea. She’s already getting plenty of hate on the social channels, but she makes a very keen point. Do people call up Crate & Barrel and complain about liquor carts? No? Then they really shouldn’t do so with cannabis!
My favorite part of this conversation is how Sharon has approached building her business. She has a fantastic mindset around growth and business building and her overall approach is so positive.
You’ll definitely want to hear her advice to women everywhere. It’s a topic we’ve discussed before but her viewpoint is fresh and electric, bringing it new life.
Show Notes: * [02:34] Welcome Sharon Kevil and learn more about her story. * [05:04] Is the market ripening for her new venture in normalizing and safely storing cannabis? * [07:57] Sharon shares the highs and lows she’s experienced since going to market. * [09:31] Have they participated in any virtual trade shows? * [10:15] What have been some of the high points? * [11:40] Has she had any AHA or Uh-Oh moments? * [15:15] She shares her experience with self-selecting and when she realized how hiring practices work. * [17:28] What keeps her focused and motivated every day? * [20:00] How success and being present are much like planning a vacation. * [22:31] Sharon provides some tips for getting started on creating your own vision or dream. * [24:55] Connect with Sharon.
Links and Resources: * Forti Goods * Forti Goods on Instagram * Forti Goods on Facebook * Forti Goods on Pinterest * Sharon on LinkedIn
If you’re running a business, then it is time to start investing in becoming a better storyteller. Stop relying on the marketing gobbledygook and start relating to your clients and customers in a real way. Christoph Trappe is one of the foremost experts on just this and he’s sharing his thoughts on Going Live.
Christoph has spent years helping businesses to tell their stories more effectively and to better reach their ideal audiences. What has that meant in recent years? It has meant taking static marketing methods and making them more dynamic by changing the delivery.
He is now a global top 14 content marketer and top 100 online marketer. He loves the beauty and challenge of content marketing campaigns because at the end of the day, they last. Content really is king in marketing but only if you’re making the right content for your business. Listen as he shares his thoughts on content but more specifically why live streaming is the best way to create content these days. He’s also sharing his tips for creating impactful live streams that reveal the inner workings of business without giving it all away.
If you’ve been struggling with content creation, then you won’t want to miss this!
- [02:51] Welcome Christoph Trapp to the show and learn more about his background in content marketing.
- [05:01] What would he like his readers to get out of his most recent book, Going Live.
- [06:44] Why live streaming?
- [09:31] Mistakes you should avoid making when going live.
- [11:21] Christoph explains why the C-suite might be hesitant to implement live streams.
- [14:22] You don’t need to be an extrovert but know that there is a level of stress to going live.
- [15:44] What is his process for live streaming?
- [17:03] His AHA moment for going live and what he’s learned as the market has evolved.
- [19:07] How does he stay focused with everything going on these days?
- [21:48] Does he have a team behind him?
- [24:34] Christoph shares his parting advice for telling better business stories.
- [26:01] Connect with Christoph.
Links and Resources: * Authentic Storytelling * The Business Storytelling Podcast * Going Live by Christoph Trappe * Christoph on Twitter * Christoph on Instagram * Christoph on Facebook * Christoph on LinkedIn
When hard times come upon you and your life, how do you react to them? Do you approach them as learning opportunities or do you allow them to ruin the moment? Andrea Heuston has faced her share of tough times, but she’s still here smiling and empowering others. Listen in to learn all about her story.
Andrea’s corporate life started off with a bang. She was the head of a team at her company and then was asked to fire all of them. The next day she too was laid off. Rather than give anyone that kind of control over her finances again, she stepped fully into the entrepreneurial world.
Fast-forward through three very impactful events in her life and she knew that she was meant for more. Which was why she wrote her book, Stronger on the Other Side.
Listen as she shares more about the book and what she hopes her readers take away from her experiences. She’s even sharing some of the questions that she keeps on hand to ask herself when things are spinning out of control.
Andrea has been through some seriously major moments in life and her ability to shift her mindset and refocus her emotions is what she credits for continuing to live a happy life. You’ll definitely want to tune in to hear her amazing story.
Show Notes: * [02:54] Andrea shares her story and how she became an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. * [04:46] Where did she get the gumption to start her first business? * [05:57] What does she want people to take away from Stronger on the Other Side? * [08:47] How grief has affected her life and health. * [09:54] The questions you can focus on to move past grief and shift your mindset. * [12:01] Was there one particular moment that she remembers knowing she’d be stronger after it? * [14:58] How does she compare where she is now to where she was when she was younger? * [16:43] Why it’s freeing to let go of the need for validation. * [18:15] Does she still face challenges today? * [21:49] How you can be stronger on the other side. * [24:15] Connect with Andrea.
Links and Resources: * Andrea’s Website * Artitudes Design * Stronger on the Other Side by Andrea Heuston * Andrea on LinkedIn * Andrea on Instagram * Andrea on Facebook
So many people need a voice in this world that we’ve created. One of the most underserved communities, and one who may truly not have a voice to share their experience, are those who suffer from hearing loss. Janice Lintz is a fierce advocate for this group and is sharing her advice for taking your advocacy to a whole new level.
Janice first started to realize that there were disparities for those with hearing loss after giving birth to her daughter. Her daughter was born hearing impaired and as such Janice was thrust into a world that she didn’t fully understand but that she knew needed change.
In her time advocating for this community she has come up against federal agencies and huge corporations who have pushed aside accommodations for this group year after year. All of the setbacks and rejections have done nothing more than fuel the fire of her convictions.
Listen as she shares more about her story and what it takes to become a fierce advocate for causes that you believe in. She’s not stopping until those who suffer from hearing loss have the same recognition as those who suffer from any other marginalization.
What causes are you passionate about? Do you feel that all causes need their space?
Show Notes: * [02:22] Welcome Janice Lintz, who is here to share her journey of raising awareness for those who suffer from hearing loss. * [03:25] Did she have any surprises along the way while building her business? * [05:09] Janice shares some of the challenges she has faced in finding funding and raising awareness. * [07:42] How major corporations are failing those who live with hearing disabilities. * [11:01] What characteristics do you need to properly advocate for others? * [14:07] Ways she knows who to work with and bring into her world. * [16:29] Her biggest AHA and learning moment. * [17:55] Where is her book? * [19:56] How does she stay focused during tough times? * [23:38] Janice shares her parting advice for becoming a better advocate. * [26:38] Connect with Janice.
Links and Resources: * Janice’s Website * Hearing Access * Janice on LinkedIn
Kate Isler is back on Women Worldwide and this time she’s written a book! In case you missed her first episode and aren’t sure who Kate is, here’s a quick rundown. Kate is an activist, wife, author, mother, partner, friend, businessperson, sister, and risk-taker who never had any intention of being an entrepreneur, but life had other plans.
The last time we spoke with Kate she was launching Be Bold Now and since then has shifted and pivoted into speaking and authorship. She’s also launched TheWMarketplace with a partner and in general, has stepped fully into entrepreneurship.
She never had any intention of becoming an author. Writing a book was never a bucket list item for her, but after spending 20 years with Microsoft and seeing how her experiences shaped her, she knew she needed to share her knowledge with other women.
Breaking Borders is an ode to her years in the start-up space and realizing that the one thing she didn’t do was allow others to diminish her presence. Listen as she shares where the last year and a half have taken her and why she has felt called to further empower women in their own success.
Show Notes: * [01:29] How much of your energy and momentum is helping you defy expectations? * [03:27] Kate Isler is back to chat about her most recent book and career pivot. * [05:25] Why and how she decided to write this book. * [06:34] What did her support system look like as she began writing? * [08:57] Kate shares one of her favorite passages in her book and why it still hits home. * [11:58] Why do we ignore our instincts? * [14:40] Has she had any AHA moments as an entrepreneur? * [18:31] How does she stay focused with everything else going on? * [20:23] Does working out help her combat stress? * [21:34] Has Covid affected their launch and partnership? * [24:06] Why they build in personal interaction time before each Zoom meeting. * [25:36] Kate shares some tips for you to start breaking borders. * [27:34] Connect with Kate.
Links and Resources: * Kate’s Website * Be Bold Now * The W Marketplace * Breaking Borders by Kate Isler * Kate on Instagram * Kate on Facebook * Kate on LinkedIn
As we all know, Covid has highlighted the disparities in the school system in every single state. Prior to Covid however there were already people working to bridge the gap. Abby Daly is one of those people. She is the Founder of Bridge of Books and is working to get physical books into the hands of children all over New Jersey.
Abby started out her career in the legal profession. She knew once she had kids however that she didn’t want to stay. Luckily she was able to pivot and is now working on a cause near and dear to her heart.
Bridge of Books has been putting donated books into the hands of underserved kids in the state of New Jersey for over 20 years and in that time they’ve been able to move millions of books.
Listen as Abby shares more about the Foundation, her TEDx Talk, and how Covid has had them making changes to their operations. It has been proven that children who have access to books are able to adapt and develop more easily than those who don’t.
Abby’s mission is one of gold. If you want to learn more and see how you can help, visit https://bridgeofbooksfoundation.org/
Show Notes: * [01:40] Getting books into the hands of children is paramount to their development. * [03:09] Learn about Abby Daly’s background and what pushed her to create Bridge of Books. * [03:58] What was the main message of her TEDx Talk? * [05:32] Abby shares the realities of her foundation. * [07:58] Have her skills as an attorney helped her in building the Foundation? * [10:12] What have been her greatest successes and challenges? * [12:09] Why prepping for her TEDx Talk was radically different than she thought it would be. * [14:18] How has Covid affected the operations of Bridge of Books? * [17:03] Was their changed operating procedure for safety reasons? * [19:19] Abby shares her biggest AHA and UH-OH moments. * [21:34] What are her tips for staying motivated through hard times? * [23:45] Her advice for sticking with it and reaching your dreams. * [24:59] Connect with Abby.
Links and Resources: * Bridging the Gap: TEDx Talk * Bridge of Books Foundation * Abby on Facebook * Abby on Twitter
Ethics is a huge issue in business and in life. What happens when you break all the rules of ethics in business? Sometimes it leads to time in prison. Listen as Richard Bistrong shares his story and why he’s passionate about companies leaning into a culture of ethical behavior.
For the first part of his career, Richard was in sales. Instead of always choosing the ethical path, however, he engaged in criminal activity to the tune of bribing foreign leaders. For this, he was put in jail for several months, but he realized the error of his ways and used the time to prepare for a new lease on life and business.
He is now a consultant on foreign bribery, ethics, and compliance issues as well as a writer and speaker. He is adamant that the way to move away from tense ethical situations is to instill a corporate culture of ethical behavior at every level.
It is so much easier for employees and the C-suite to make ethical decisions at any time when it is clear that ethics is a core value.
Richard is sharing all about his story and how it has made him a wonderful teacher on a very tough topic. He has a lot to share about ethics and is now also offering online learning. Listen in to learn more.
Show Notes: * [01:20] What do you need to know about being an ethical role model? * [03:20] His journey from corruption to compliance. * [06:14] Richard shares how he became aware of Deirdre. * [07:47] Listen as Richard elaborates on the forward he wrote for Deirdre’s new book. * [09:54] Who is an ethical marketer? * [12:45] An AHA moment that has stuck with him throughout his career. * [14:47] Is the need to ask for help the difference between decision making now and the past? * [16:23] Are his accountability partners professional and personal? * [17:03] Is he still experiencing challenges in his career today? * [19:14] How does he stay focused and motivated to get everything done? * [21:31] What is he reading? * [22:37] Richard shares his advice to the Women Worldwide community. * [23:49] Connect with Richard.
Links and Resources: * Social Media and Public Relations by Deirdre Breckenridge * Putting the Public Back in Public Relations by Deirdre Breckenridge * Answers for Ethical Marketers by Deirdre Breckenridge * Can You Hear Me? by Nick Morgan * Power Cues by Nick Morgan * Richard’s Website * Richard on LinkedIn * Richard on Twitter * Richard on YouTube * Richard on Instagram * Richard on Facebook
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Do you rule your emotions or are you ruled by them? Did you know that your emotions are the drivers for almost everything in your life? Masha Malka has been coaching clients internationally for 18 years after obtaining her Master’s in Higher Education and various certifications in ALT, NLP, Transformational thinking, and more.
What does this mean? It means that she is extremely in tune with her emotions and how they can help her in achieving her dreams.
It wasn’t always that way, however. She wasn’t always sure of how she wanted to spend her life and for a time, her emotions completely ruled her. After deciding to take back her life, she realized exactly how she wanted to impact the world.
She’s now implementing her One Minute Coach system and writing books to help female entrepreneurs get back to a healthy place emotionally. Listen in to hear more about her story and why she’s so passionate about helping others to succeed.
Show Notes: * [01:35] How much are you focused on your emotions? * [03:22] What made Masha choose her career path? * [06:01] Learn ways you can use your emotions to build a better life. * [08:34] Actionable steps you can take to better acknowledge and reframe your emotions. * [11:48] You are responsible for giving the events in your life meaning. Learn more. * [14:27] Learn more about how experiences don’t change, just your perception of them. * [16:41] How she dreamed up one-minute coaching. * [18:44] The AHA moment that changed her life the most. * [20:57] What are some of the challenges she has faced? * [24:13] It’s natural to want control in our lives, but control is an illusion. * [26:39] Connect with Masha.
Links and Resources: * Masha’s Website * Masha on Facebook * Masha on Twitter * Masha on LinkedIn * Masha on Instagram
When you’re the only woman in the room, but especially the only woman of color in the room, do you have a responsibility to help others rise up? Some would say yes, others no, but for Sonia Zeledon, it is her passion to reach back and pull others forward.
Sonia is an attorney who specializes in regulatory and compliance law. She’s now working with the Hershey Company after spending years working on international regulatory cases. And many times, she is the only woman in a room full of men who are working on international cases when they’ve never even left the country.
It is her passion to mentor the next generation and to give life and voice to those who are changing the mores of leadership in a professional setting. She has found her purpose in helping others’ to rise and she pays it forward by creating strong relationships with the next generation.
Listen as she shares more about her journey, why mentorship was so important as she started her career, and what she’s doing to give back. The 3Ps are an important part of her everyday life and she hopes to make them central to her mentees’ lives as well.
Show Notes: * [01:26] Why you need to focus on the 3Ps in life. * [03:09] Learn more about Sonia and her journey to becoming a compliance attorney. * [05:34] Was she oftentimes the only woman in the room? * [07:08] Where does her passion and purpose come in? * [08:37] What does it take for women to power up their own voices and passions? * [10:12] Sonia shares her favorite thing to do in her role and in life. * [11:17] How does she feel about millennials and Gen Z in leadership roles? * [15:22] Hear about one of her big career AHA moments. * [16:41] Her thoughts on fear and courage in growth. * [17:47] Does she have a unique way of handling the stresses of her job? * [18:27] Sonia provides advice for ways women can step into their 3Ps. * [18:46] Connect with Sonia.
Links and Resources: * Sonia on LinkedIn * Episode’s sponsor: Empowered Women Event
No matter if you’re using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, or any other social media platform to grow your authority and visibility, you need to do it strategically. Mandy McEwen has spent more than a decade helping her clients do just this and she’s here to share her tips and tricks.
Mandy is the Founder and CEO of Mod Girl Marketing, an award-winning digital marketing agency. She and her team build influential personal brands for high-performing business leaders and executive teams, and they do it all with targeted content and strategy.
When she first started her agency, she dabbled in all things marketing and brand development, but she realized that LinkedIn was the place that she loved. Most of her ideal clients were already on LinkedIn but they weren’t using the platform properly and she set out to remedy that.
She has now created 8+ marketing courses and is a Top 20 Female Marketer per G2 and she’s sharing that knowledge with the Women Worldwide Community. Her #1 tip? Become attuned with the “why” behind your business and the reason you’re using each specific platform.
Want some more amazing nuggets? Listen in to hear all of the insights Mandy has to share.
Show Notes: * [01:20] How do you stand out on a business platform? * [02:20] Learn more about Mandy and her path to becoming a LinkedIn Consultant? * [05:30] Mandy shares some quick tips for optimizing LinkedIn. * [08:25] Is LinkedIn Live the most important aspect? * [11:38] What is your purpose for being on the platform and running your business? * [12:27] Mandy shares her greatest success and her biggest challenge as a business owner. * [15:07] She digs deeper on her greatest success. * [17:15] How has she managed her FOMO and stayed focused on her goals. * [19:42] Does meditation help her manage her stress? * [20:28] What’s the biggest lesson she has learned in business? * [23:15] Hear Mandy’s parting advice. * [25:28] Connect with Mandy.
Links and Resources: * Mod Girl Marketing * Mandy on LinkedIn * Mandy on Twitter * Mandy on Facebook * Mandy on Instagram * Mod Girl Marketing Facebook Group * Mod Girl Marketing on YouTube * Mod Girl Marketing on LinkedIn * Mod Girl Marketing on Twitter * Mod Girl Marketing on Facebook
We all use our brains differently to process our experiences in the world, but what is the intersection between the logical mind and creativity. Gina Rubel, CEO of Furia Rubel Communications, has been studying this connection her entire career.
As a former lawyer with a background in PR, she has been decades understanding how people think and how that impacts their everyday decisions. Her company was the first Pennsylvania marketing and public relations agency with a niche in the legal field.
Not only is her background in PR but she’s also written not one, but two books on public relations for lawyers. What does she credit for her successes in PR, law, and now in entrepreneurship? Understanding how logic and creativity mix and mingle and ways to blend them to create the best possible results for her clients.
Listen as she shares more about her background and why she’s found solace in taking back her time. No longer does she hold on to all the pieces of her business. Instead, she has learned that delegation leads to success and happiness.
Gina gives us so many amazing nuggets of advice, encouragement, and information so you’ll want to listen right to the end.
Show Notes: * >[01:29] We’re talking all about how we use our brains. * >[02:40] How does one move from law to entrepreneur and agency owner? * >[03:27] What was the transition like? * >[04:51] Which skills did she carry over into her business from law? * >[06:10] How does Gina define creativity? * >[07:43] Any AHA moments as a litigator? * >[10:39] Why it is so important that women lift up other women. * >[12:58] Does she tend to have team members that are like her or that compliment her? * >[15:01] How does she maintain her calm around getting everything done? * >[17:41] Why cutting back on social media is so important to boundaries and mindset. * >[19:25] Ways she’s taking her time back. * >[22:52] How Gina starts each and every morning. * >[24:16] Gina shares her parting advice. * >[25:27] Connect with Gina.
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How do you express yourself to the world? Do you ever find yourself being held back by expectations and doubt? What would it feel like to let it all go and feel free to express yourself exactly as you wish? For Gilda Garza, that is the reality.
Gilda Garza is a celebrity-favorite artist known for pushing the limits of raw emotion in a way that captivates the soul and sparks curiosity. She is famously known as the first artist to ever exhibit on the Las Vegas strip. She’s won the hearts of artists, collectors, and celebrities around the world.
But her work is not just for her or her patrons. She’s been using her work to help fund charitable organizations and create income for causes she believes in. One of her pieces sold for over $80K and she used every bit of it to donate to one such cause.
Growing up in Mexico to an artist mother, she has always felt free to express herself. It isn’t always easy but it is absolutely always worth it.
Listen as she shares her story and why art is her life and her passion. She’s a forever student of her craft and she’s dedicated to helping bring up other artists as well. Ideas are great, but unless you take action that’s all they are.
She has a truly inspiring story and the work she’s doing to elevate artists and causes everywhere is notable. Listen in to hear her philosophy on self-expression and finding the good in everything.
Show Notes: * [02:36] Welcome Gilda Garza to the show. * [03:07] How does one become a celebrity famous artist? * [05:24] Has she always had the same style or has it developed over time? * [06:22] What is it about her paintings that she hopes to share with her patrons? * [07:57] Learn about one of her biggest aha moments as she’s grown. * [10:43] Was it intimidating to be the first artist to exhibit on the Las Vegas strip? * [11:52] Gilda’s advice to up and coming artists. * [12:31] What does success mean to her today? * [13:09] She shares a day in the life of an artist… at least this artist. * [14:27] Is social media the way to build buzz? * [16:20] How difficult is it to be critiqued? * [17:43] Are all of her pieces part of series’ and does she paint larger canvases? * [18:25] What’s the difference between oil and acrylic? * [19:53] With Covid has she been networking more online than in person? * [21:56] Does she love being a business owner and an artist? * [22:51] Gilda’s advice for sparking curiosity and creativity.
Links and Resources: * Reine Art Gallery * Gilda on Instagram
When you hear the word “trauma” what do you immediately think of? For so many of us, we think of major life events, big hurts, and huge feelings. But trauma is caused by all hurts because it has more to do with how our brain reacts to pain than what causes the pain.
Dr. Alauna is a trauma psychiatrist and she advocates for building a set of skills to deal with trauma rather than prescribing pills. She’s studied trauma and psychology for over a decade and spent much of that time helping our US Military veterans.
Building a stronger set of skills designed to help you process trauma in many cases alleviates the need for medications. Dr. Alauna has been researching the best methods and skills to develop for years and now uses evidence-based practices to help her clients live healthier, less anxious lives.
Listen as she shares what trauma truly is, why it’s important to understand how your body reacts to trauma, and ways you can process trauma in a healthy way. She’s digging deep into the science behind how our brains are affected by trauma and the safeguards it puts in place to protect you from trauma.
This was an amazing conversation and extremely timely considering trauma can even be caused by national events. Listen in to learn more.
Show Notes: * [02:00] What is a trauma psychiatrist? * [03:30] How Dr. Alauna became a trauma psychiatrist? * [05:19] What is trauma and how is it defined? * [07:06] Learn more about how the brain processes trauma. * [09:54] How the brain processes trauma that hurts us. * [12:57] Ways to bridge over toxicity from trauma to empathy. * [14:48] Why it’s better to use skills over pills. * [17:45] How our extreme vocabulary has affected perceptions. * [21:37] What we’ve failed to learn as a society about balanced thinking. * [23:14] Dr. Alauna discusses the LOVE skill. * [25:58] We are all creators. * [26:41] Her last thoughts on trauma hurts and empathy heals. * [27:43] Connect with Dr. Alauna.
Links and Resources: * Dr. Alauna’s Website * Trauma Recovery Institute * Dr. Alauna on Instagram * Dr. Alauna on Facebook * Dr. Alauna on YouTube * Dr. Alauna on Twitter
Have you ever been told that you need to write a book to cement your authority in your area of expertise? In many ways, the “they” in that question are probably right. But you first have to write and publish a book that has meaning.
This is exactly what Andrea Albright excels in. She started her entrepreneurial journey in the health and fitness industry and has since written 25 books reaching tens of millions worldwide. She is on a mission to help authors find the same success she has by publishing books and making legacies.
She’s joining me to share her journey but also to share why she’s so passionate about the publishing industry and the changes that it needs to make. She’s been in the entrepreneurial game for over 17 years and much of that time she’s been building an empire.
Her goal is for authors to understand what it takes to do the same.
Listen as she shares more about her background and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. In her latest book, Visionary Boss, she’s explaining what it means to be a visionary and how to become successful in your own area of expertise.
Plus, if you’ve been looking to publish a book, her publishing company, Beverly Hills Publishing, could be just the right fit for you!
Show Notes: * [01:35] Andrea Albright is a legacy maker who is helping to transform the publishing industry. * [02:43] Listen as she shares her entrepreneurial path and what made her start writing. * [06:00] How does she help other authors face their fears and challenges while writing and publishing? * [07:34] Learn all about her new book and why she decided to write it. * [09:43] Ways you can move past your own doubt. * [11:38] How does self-care fit into the entrepreneur path? * [14:58] What can you do to reset when you slip into self-doubt and stress? * [19:14] Why Andrea is passionate about changing the publishing industry. * [22:03] Andrea’s parting advice to the community. * [23:51] Connect with Andrea.
Links and Resources: * Beverly Hills Publishing * Visionary Boss by Andrea Albright * Andrea on Twitter
Increasing equity and inclusion in the workplace begins with the understanding that they’re currently off balance. This realization doesn’t need to happen with those that are currently on the losing end, but instead with those who have the power to make a change.
David Smith and Brad Johnson are both highly invested in bringing awareness to the issues of equity and inclusion for women. After seeing what their own female family members went through while in the military they realized that this was happening everywhere.
They have both written extensively on the subject both from the psychological and sociological perspective of how equity and inclusion affects all areas of our lives. Their most recent book, Good Guys, is a great piece discussing where to find allies for women in the workplace.
Listen as they share information on the research they’ve done and how it has changed their own perspective on what it means to put in the work. So many men believe in equity, but they don’t do the work to make change. David and Brad are committed to bringing awareness and building more ally relationships.
Show Notes: * [01:32] Men supporting women in the workplace. Where are they? * [03:05] David shares the work he and Brad do in the workplace. * [05:03] Brad adds additional perspective on why he’s passionate about supporting women. * [06:43] Who came up with the idea for their most recent book? * [08:21] What type of person is the book best suited for? * [11:17] Interpersonal best practices men can start integrating today to make a difference. * [14:39] Men are often big allies but are they doing the work to move past bias? * [18:32] Learn more about the allyship gap. * [19:49] Are some men just simply not willing to do the work despite believing in allyship? * [21:49] Did they have any AHA moments while researching? * [24:10] How allyship starts and affects your family. * [27:29] Brad shares his parting advice. * [29:48] Connect with Brad and Dave.
Links and Resources: * Athena Rising by David Smith and W. Brad Johnson * Good Guys by David Smith and W. Brad Johnson * Workplace Allies * David’s Website: www.davidgsmithphd.com * Brad’s Website: www.wbradjohnson.com * David on LinkedIn * Brad on LinkedIn
Raising money for a new venture is never an easy process, but when it’s done right, it’s very rewarding. Sevetri Wilson created and funded her first business at the age of 22 and has been a serial entrepreneur ever since.
Her most recent startup, Resilia, a tech company designed to revolutionize how nonprofits are created and maintained, has now raised over $10M in venture capital and she remains the majority shareholder.
Sevetri shares how she did it and why she thinks it is so important that you have a team behind you.
Raising money for a new venture in an unstable economy is certainly not an easy endeavor, but it is possible. Learn major tips from Sevetri and how to best prepare yourself and your team for your next pitch meeting.
We had an amazing conversation covering so many different topics related to raising money, building a sound business, and building a healthy team. Sevetri shares it all while also keeping in mind that we are operating in a whole new world. If you’ve been concerned about funding, you won't want to miss this conversation.
Show Notes: * [01:17] Have you been curious about how to fund your next venture? * [02:51] Welcome Sevetri Wilson to chat about finding and securing funding. * [04:58] What sorts of characteristics do you need to raise money and capital? * [07:00] Did she find that her age hindered her in securing funds? * [09:24] Has she ever run into an issue with company control, ownership, and shares? * [11:12] Why you should surround yourself with people who know things that you don’t. * [12:22] Should you have a team with you or do it alone? * [13:33] The three things to keep in mind when trying to capture VC attention. * [14:18] Sevetri names one of her proudest moments and biggest mistakes in business. * >[16:34] What would an ideal retreat look like versus the reality of today? * [17:46] How does she stay present and focused with her virtual team and in life? * [20:38] Sevetri shares her parting advice. * [21:52] Connect with Sevetri.
Links and Resources: * Resilia * Sevetri on Facebook * Sevetri on Instagram * Sevetri on LinkedIn
Building and creating this amazing show started off as an experiment in a new way of learning and reaching a very important community. I loved speaking, but I found through years of being in media that I appreciated being on the radio much more than being in front of the camera.
It was then that I realized that women in podcasting were relatively rare (when I started the show) and I was interested in breaking that mold and providing relevant material to female leaders around the world.
As I thought about launching Women Worldwide, I spent many months diving into research and asking questions of close friends who were also creating podcasts of their own. In so many ways building this podcast and seeing it come to fruition was outside of my comfort zone, but it led me to ask the question, “what’s in my comfort zone?”
I sat with that for some time and I realized that as I became more knowledgeable about the process and spent more time with other podcasters, the fear that I had was greatly diminished.
So before you let fear stop you from pursuing your dreams, take a minute and see if the root of that fear holds a true place in your world. Do your research. Ask the right questions of the right people. As you begin to learn about your passions and how to make them come to light, the fear that is holding you back will get smaller.
See you in 2021 and happy holidays!
Show Notes: * [01:21] Deirdre is flying solo on this 300th episode. * [02:10] Hear about the origins of the podcast. * [04:42] First you need to identify your comfort zone and figure out what you love. * [06:28] A podcast is an investment of time and energy. * [07:08] In the process of growing and learning you lose the fear of stepping out of your comfort zone. * [08:10] Thank you so much to the listeners and to the teams helping create this show. * [08:37] Women Worldwide is taking a two-week break. See you in 2021!
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion has definitely been making an impact, but has it been enough? Daphne Turpin Forbes is an attorney and woman of color who has spent her life advocating for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Listen as she shares her story and why she feels true change starts with our leaders.
Daphne’s grandfather was a judge and she realized that by seeking a career in law she would be able to help people to a huge degree. She pursued her law degree and has been an attorney in-house for several large companies, most notably Microsoft. During her time in corporate law she has made it her mission to mentor and raise up women, specifically women of color.
She is now a member of the Executive Institute of Inclusion and has several courses in their program, and she has also developed her four G’s of leadership. It’s an ever changing flexible framework designed with women in mind. Listen as she shares her framework and why she chose the words she did.
As Daphne says, when one woman pushes past a barrier in the corporate world, she leaves open the door for others to follow. For women of color this is extremely true and very important. Leaders need to understand that creating a diverse and inclusive workspace is necessary no matter how trendy or in vogue it is now or in the future.
So many things are going right at this moment, but will that continue? Listen in to hear Daphne’s take on leadership’s role in diversity, equity, and inclusion and why leaders can’t stop learning and growing when the fad fades.
Show Notes: * [01:33] How do you stand out today as a leader? * [02:59] Hear about Daphne Turpin Forbes and her path to becoming a lawyer and being passionate about DEI. * [04:59] Where are leaders getting it right and where are they missing the mark? * [08:46] What are the four G’s of leadership? * [11:31] How do women get to where they want to be with grit? * [14:36] Learn more about Daphne’s courses with EII. * [16:48] Daphne shares one of her uh-oh moments in her career. * [21:01] If you don’t recognize your genius, then someone else will as long as you have the right people in your corner. * [22:18] What sources does Daphne go to for ongoing learning? * [25:11] Why you need to be a humble listener. * [26:15] Daphne shares her parting advice. * [28:44] Connect with Daphne.
Links and Resources: * Daphne on LinkedIn * Daphne on Twitter * dforbes@microsoft.com * daphnesq@outlook.com
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Your power and your energy are your own, but what do you do when they’re running low and you have no clue how to get them back? That’s where Anjli Garg comes in. She’s an attorney and an executive coach helping leaders to soar while also finding their joy.
Burnout comes in many forms. For Anjli it happened as she realized that her drive to pursue her dreams was destroying everything else in her life. That was when she understood the necessity of balance in achievement.
She has since dedicated herself to the healing arts and spirituality and has found her balance in a very turbulent world. Now she’s helping others to do the same. But what does that mean exactly?
Listen as Anjli shares her coaching philosophy and framework and why she’s so passionate about moving leaders out of burnout and into the joy of achievement. She is giving out some amazing advice as well as ways to determine whether or not you’ve hit the hard wall of exhaustion or more.
Show Notes: * [01:14] We’re moving into the new year. How are you feeling? * [03:07] Learn more about Anjli Garg and why she’s so passionate about burnout. * [06:14] How can you recognize the signs of exhaustion and burnout? * [08:07] What are the steps for finding better balance? * [11:02] Is it harder to soothe the inner child or trust the higher intelligence? * [13:12] You have to listen to yourself to find change. * [15:34] Does change truly have to come from inside? * [16:52] How to approach a resistance to change? * [17:56] What does Anjli do when she finds herself spinning out? * [20:56] What to do if your loved ones are spreading negativity in your life. * [25:07] Hear Anjli’s parting words of advice. * [26:18] Connect with Anjli.
Links and Resources: * Anjli’s WebsiteAnjli on LinkedIn
Have you been seizing opportunities to sharpen your emotional intelligence while adapting to changes in the workforce? The process of becoming more emotionally aware is not one and done. It’s an ongoing focus on you and your ability to properly process emotions in all situations.
Andrea Hoban has spent more than twenty years in leadership and managing large teams, but what she found was that she was passionate about coaching others. She is now an executive coach who helps professionals learn to harness their emotions and achieve their goals.
She and her business partner founded Oji, a digital platform designed to help us learn skills like emotional intelligence to improve the quality of our lives. Andrea has a ton of knowledge to share and she’s giving it all away on this episode.
Listen in to learn how stress affects your ability to process emotions and why taking care of your essential needs is a requirement in developing a stronger sense of emotional intelligence. Andrea is sharing her stress relief strategies as well as small changes all of us can make to get closer to our emotional goals.
If you’ve been having a difficult time reining in your emotions during these turbulent days, then you won’t want to miss out on the benefit of Andrea’s expertise.
Show Notes: * [01:34] How much are you putting your EI hat on in all of your interactions? * [03:02] Learn more about Andrea Hoban and how she became involved in EI in the workplace. * [05:23] Are there ways to become more emotionally intelligent? * [08:41] What are some small steps to a higher level of awareness? * [11:41] Learn about the app that Andrea has helped develop to teach EI. * [14:40] Has she had to navigate and manage challenges as she’s grown? * [19:03] How does Andrea manage stress? * [22:11] Stress is not always bad. * [23:55] Andrea shares her parting advice for the community. * [25:18] Connect with Andrea.
Links and Resources: * Oji Life Lab * Andrea on LinkedIn
Not all professional associations are created equal but one thing is universal. For the most part, you get out of them what you put into them. Joel Stern has spent his career as in-house counsel for an insurance company but left to become the CEO of Namwolf, a professional association for women and minority lawyers.
For the majority of his childhood, Joel thought he’d become a physician, but it wasn’t to be so. Instead, he decided to focus on a career in law and found the perfect position right out of law school. But he wasn’t making the impact he knew he was meant to make.
So when the opportunity to create and head Namwolf came along, he jumped on it. He knew that this was his chance to change the lives of so many people. He has spent the last several years building the Namwolf network and helping those in the association to realize their dreams of owning their own practices and building their legal careers.
Listen as we chat about the role of professional associations, how you can get more out of yours, and what it will take for male-dominated professions to truly become more diverse and inclusive. Joel has so much to say and share on this topic and you won’t want to miss it.
Show Notes: * [01:35] Today we’re talking all about empowering women through professional memberships. * [02:51] Learn about Joel’s history and why he chose to become a lawyer. * [03:43] Why did he decide to pivot from in-house counsel to becoming a CEO of a non-profit? * [04:48] How does Namwolf contribute to the world? * [06:01] Do the women in Namwolf invest as much time as he is doing in the association? * [07:05] Why is it important for women to help lift up other women? * [08:59] What kinds of challenges are women facing in law today? * [12:49] How can male-dominated professions begin to become more diverse and inclusive? * [14:45] When is the right time to become a mentor? * [16:47] Has Covid affected Namwolf? * [19:14] How does he manage everything between Namwolf and his family? * [21:35] Hear Joel’s parting advice. * [23:12] Connect with Joel.
Links and Resources: * Namwolf * Joel on LinkedIn * Joel on Twitter
Innovation is a key component of growth in the medical and pharmaceutical industry. No one knows this better than Patricia Zilliox, Ph.D. She has spent 25 years in global clinical development in ophthalmology and 30 years at Alcon. Her work has helped further the quest for solutions to degenerative eye diseases in children.
But how did she find herself doing this work? She went to school for pharmacy but her love of research and development helped push her into working with ophthalmology. Listen as she shares more about her history and passion for developing solutions for various eye diseases.
One of Patricia’s biggest roles has been to help secure funding for various projects. She shares her experiences with starting fundraisers and why she hasn’t felt that being a woman in a man’s world has made it harder.
Most important is Patricia’s advice to all women who find themselves in career paths that need innovation or growth. One of the most important skills for all women to develop is confidence. You are in your role and in your field because you know something about it. Don’t be afraid to let your confidence show.
Listen in as we chat all about the pharmaceutical industry specific to ophthalmology and why women need to embrace innovation and growth.
Show Notes: * [02:07] Welcome Patricia Zilliox to discuss innovation in role development. * [03:08] How did Patricia find herself in R&D and pharmaceuticals? * [05:08] Does the public understand gene therapy and eye health? * [06:09] How does she look at leadership? * [07:30] Has the pandemic affected her work or life? * [09:02] Are there ways to help people think outside of the box? * [11:10] How her work is affecting the lives of young people. * [12:38] Learn how she handles stressors throughout her day and career. * [14:45] Why it is important to pick your battles. * [16:11] Who does she turn to in order to stay knowledgeable in her field? * [19:01] Has she found success in fundraising? * [20:57] Hear Patricia’s last bit of advice on innovating in your field. * [22:38] Connect with Patricia.
Links and Resources: * Eyevensys * Patricia on LinkedIn
Are you properly using video to tell your brand’s story? No matter if you’re climbing the corporate ladder or building your own corporation, you have a brand and a story. Video is one of the best media to connect with your ideal audience and April Pertuis is helping women everywhere to own it.
April is a former video journalist turned visibility and media specialist. While she was building her 30-year career in journalism, she realized that the stories she loved to tell were the ones that the storyteller often overlooked.
She took that passion and desire and built a business to help women realize their own beautiful stories and why they need to share them. She now works to help her clients and followers become more comfortable on camera. Using live streaming and video helps to quickly build a strong and loyal following, but so many women are scared to be on camera.
Listen as she shares some of her best tactics for helping people overcome their fear of camera and ways to build video into your day. She also has her own private Facebook group dedicated to helping others leave their fear of live streaming behind. It’s not meant to be perfect. It’s meant to be real. The world needs more real positivity.
Show Notes: * [01:27] We’re talking all about video and getting your story out there. * [02:59] How has April found herself as a storyteller and video expert? * [06:01] Why she loves helping people to realize their story and share it. * [09:08] What holds people back from live streaming? * [11:44] How does she help her clients to warm up and calm their fears? * [16:05] Ways to boost your energy if you’re feeling really nervous. * [18:20] Has she faced any challenges during the pandemic? * [21:10] Any advice for taking that first step toward live streaming? * [23:55] Connect with April.
Links and Resources: * LIGHTbeamers * April on Instagram * April on Facebook * April on LinkedIn
Would you consider yourself to be a lifelong learner? Are you constantly seeking to broaden your horizons and delve deeper into your passions? For Ruth Gotian, learning has always been a compulsion. The desire to know more and have a greater understanding of her passions has always driven her. She’s here to share how you can dig deeper into your passions and keep the knowledge train moving.
Dr. Ruth Gotian is a Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology. She has made it her life’s mission to better understand the high achieving mind, and distill their habits into educational materials for adults everywhere. Her work has taken her across the globe to speak on optimizing our success, leadership development, and mentoring.
She is currently in the process of researching the most successful people of our generation in order to learn about their habits and practices to help others optimize their success. But it’s her passion for knowledge that has taken her this far.
Listen as she shares why we should all complete our own passion audit and then work with highly engaged mentors to bring our passions and work together. Mentors are one of the most important pieces of ongoing success, but not just any mentor will do. She shares the best way to create a mentor group and what specific characteristics you should look for.
Dr. Gotian is a joy to listen to because she has truly found the best way to marry her passions into work that fulfills her life. If you’d like to do the same, then you won’t want to miss a moment of this chat!
Show Notes: * [01:03] Welcome back and thank you for tuning in! * [02:18] Ruth Gotian is here to chat about continuing your learning. Listen as she shares how she made her way to adult learning. * [03:55] What does it mean to meet your overt and covert goals? * [06:24] Learn more about the passion audit. * [09:20] Why the third column of the audit is so important. * [10:15] What kinds of characteristics does one need to create the work of their dreams? * [11:19] How to put together a very effective mentoring team. * [14:08] Can you use LinkedIn to connect with leaders in your space? * [18:05] How does Ruth find time to continue her own learning? * [21:28] Do children still like to read actual books or are they eReaders? * [23:41] Ways that you can surround yourself with knowledge and learning. * [24:45] Connect with Ruth.
Links and Resources: * Ruth’s Website * Passion Audit * Mentoring Team Handout * Ruth on LinkedIn * Ruth on Instagram * Ruth on Twitter
DISCLAIMER: Women Worldwide Note: This interview reflects a discussion with Helio Fred Garcia about his book, Words on Fire. The interview is not intended to be a complete analysis or reflect the express views of the Women Worldwide Network and show sponsors. Rather, we hope our network will digest the information thoroughly and, regardless of political views, raise your voices by casting your vote in the November 3rd election.
The words you speak and share have the power to change lives. This is true of everyone but even more so of our leaders and politicians. Helio Fred Garcia has spent his life studying the power of language because of his own experiences as a child. He knows first hand how words can change the world.
Fred came to America as an immigrant with little knowledge of the English language, a hard to pronounce name, and a very heavy accent. He was bullied to the point of terror and worse. But all it took was the help and guidance of one amazing teacher and he learned the language and found his place in the world.
It was as he was learning his new language that he realized the true power of words. He has since studied the patterns of speech used in the highest courts of the country and realized that many of the things being said today are reminiscent of scary times in history.
Listen as we chat about the power of incendiary language and how it is affecting us today. Fred shares examples from his book of moments in recent history that were directly responsible for loss of human life and barbaric treatment of those wishing to come to America.
Fred has so many amazing insights to share, but the most important is his view on how each and every one of us can stand up to the leaders who are still using incendiary language to incite the population. Listen in to learn more.
Show Notes: * [01:03] Welcome back to Women Worldwide. * [02:00] Helio Fred Garcia is back to chat about his book Words on Fire. * [03:01] How did he find himself drawn to the power of communication, words, and reputation? * [06:03] What drove him to write his most recent book? * [08:46] How can the normal person recognize verbal patterns that denote future acts of violence? * [11:52] Fred shares things that you can do to address negative verbal patterns. * [16:53] How does social media play into the change in politics as usual? * [18:23] What changed to bring our government to its current place? * [25:51] Will younger generations be able to confront the incendiary language? * [29:34] Fred shares a parting bit of advice.
Links and Resources: * Words on Fire by Helio Fred Garcia * Logos Consulting Group * Fred on LinkedIn * Fred on Twitter
I recently posed a question to my social media community asking them what was holding them back. It was very interesting to note that while I got a bunch of likes and hearts, there were very few comments.
Now that could mean one of two things. Either everyone is killing it and taking risks and putting themselves out there to learn and grow in life and business. OR it didn’t feel like a safe space to really dig into the things that are holding you back.
If you’ve been experiencing those feelings of doubt and unease, then I have three tips to help you overcome your blocks and barriers.
First, look internally to understand and then scale those barriers. There’s so much noise out there, but that noise is a distraction from the truth of your personal blocks. Look internally and work on your internal voice.
In that same vein, stop being so hard on yourself. When you take risks, you will make mistakes. That’s how you learn and the best way to grow. Allow yourself the grace to take the risk and if you fall, just remember to get back up.
Then always listen to your internal GPS. If an opportunity comes your way and you feel excited about it, then don’t listen to the voices that later make you doubt yourself. Your initial gut feeling was likely right and that opportunity should be yours.
So, what’s holding you back? How can you overcome it?
Show Notes: * [01:03] Welcome back to Women Worldwide. * [02:03] Why people may not have responded to my question about what’s holding them back. * [03:07] Don’t look at the external. Look internally to overcome your barriers. * [04:23] Stop being so hard on yourself. Mistakes pave the path to true learning. * [05:36] Listen to your inner GPS. * [07:29] Hear a quick recap of the three tips.
How would it feel to look at the difficulties in your life and see them as possibilities for a better future? Susanna Mittermaier is a Pragmatic Psychologist who is focused on helping her patients see challenges as a route to a better tomorrow.
These challenges could be everything from living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, etc. to simply not having the coping mechanisms necessary to deal with the noise of the world. She helps doctors, teachers, parents, therapists, social workers, and patients to see their differences as advantages and to empower them to know what they know.
Once you realize that your challenges are a gift and that you have a ton to offer the world, possibilities seem to be everywhere. This is really the basis of Pragmatic Psychology. We are responsible for creating our lives and living them with joy and ease.
Listen as Susanna shares how to move beyond the trauma and leave drama behind so that you can reach a world of endless possibility. She also shares why listening to your body is one of the most productive things you can do and that taking a break is necessary.
Susanna has so many amazing nuggets of wisdom to share on how to shift your thoughts from being mired in the mistakes of the past to seeing the choices you have in your future.
Show Notes: * [02:21] Susanna Mittermaier is the founder of the Pragmatic Psychology approach. * [03:26] Why she chose psychology and how she founded Pragmatic Psychology. * [05:00] What is the first step toward making a true change in one’s life? * [06:48] How to disentangle awareness versus feelings. * [08:51] Learn more about Susanna’s book. * [11:53] More and more people are choosing not to settle with the drama. Enter pragmatism and moving toward possibilities. * [15:09] Choice by choice you’ll find you see possibility versus problems. * [16:51] Does Susanna have moments where she feels the stress and drama? * [18:02] How does she stay in focus to accomplish things each day? * [19:39] Do you have to relax for long stretches or can it be small increments throughout the day? * [22:28] What is the best way to step away from challenges and look at them as possibilities? * [23:21] Connect with Susanna.
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It doesn’t matter how prevalent video and images become, words are still the best way to express yourself. Rea Frey has been putting pen to paper and fingers to keys for many years writing and having her work published. She has been published by one of the 5 big publishers and is helping her clients to write and publish books of their own.
Rea started writing when she entered a poetry contest and won. It wasn’t until years later when she was experiencing a huge medical trauma that she really dug in and started honing in her craft and her stories. Fast-forward several years later and she began to study the world of publishing and how and why it works the way it does.
Since then she’s created courses, published more works, and helped other writers to find their way in the world of publishing. She’s sharing her tips and advice on the best way to start writing and to be sure that you’re viewing your book properly in the grand scheme of things. It is a product to be sold, and you’re the one responsible for selling it.
Learn why it’s necessary to build a platform and engage with your readers before your book even launches (because email lists aren’t just for big and small business owners.) If you want to be taken seriously as an author, then writing a fantastic book is just the first step.
Rea is an inspiration and her story is definitely an amazing one for all aspiring writers who are seeking to become published authors. Success doesn’t come overnight, so just keep writing and putting your words out there.
Show Notes: * [02:06] Why writing is so important to self-expression. * [03:25] How did Rea find her clarity and learn to express herself through words? * [05:55] Why Rea created her program for aspiring writers and authors. * [07:33] What kinds of fears do her clients share with her? * [09:58] Writing the book is just the first step. Learn more. * [11:49] Has Rea sought out help with her own writing as she has evolved as a writer? * [13:34] Learn more about Rea’s most recent book. * [14:56] How did she find clarity to write this book? * [17:56] Does she ever feel stressed when it comes to her career? * [20:31] Why boundaries have been necessary during this time. * [21:55] Rea shares her last bit of advice on finding clarity. * [22:57] Connect with Rea.
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Can aromatherapy really help you fight off environmental diseases, aging, and illness? Yes! According to science and the experiences of many, they really can. Linda Oviatt is a Certified Aromatherapist and author who has spent the last several years studying, learning, and sharing everything about essential oils and their place in our health.
Contrary to popular belief, essential oils are everywhere. They’re in the foods we eat, the liquids we drink, and in many of the products we use. But not all essential oils are made equal. Linda is sharing why big box store essential oils are a bastardization of true therapeutic oils and what you can do to better inform yourself.
She also gives us a rundown of the three major schools of thought on essential oils and the best way to use them and why it all depends on you and your history. For many, essential oils are thought of when diffused, but you can also gain benefit when the oils are used on your skin or ingested. Linda is truly knowledgeable about all things aromatherapy and her insights are extremely useful. She even shares the one big hold up when she first started studying aromatherapy and how she’s overcome it. If you’ve been interested in living a more holistic lifestyle using natural remedies for sickness, pain, and other ailments, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
Show Notes: * [01:10] New Jersey is starting to reopen! * [03:03] Welcome Linda Oviatt to chat about aromatherapy and health. * [04:44] Did she go through any education process? * [05:39] Do people typically understand aromatherapy right off the bat? * [07:20] Learn more about the benefits of aromatherapy. * [08:19] What is the right way to use essential oils? * [10:53] Is a diffuser a good way to introduce essential oils into your life? * [12:50] Which oils go with which benefits? * [15:54] Where does massage come into play? * [18:04] Why you should stay away from essential oils in the big box stores. * [20:55] The biggest lesson she has learned in her career with oils. * [22:15] What keeps Linda feeling vibrant and healthy every day? * [23:52] Linda’s final piece of advice regarding health and aromatherapy. * [25:01] Connect with Linda.
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Why is it important to start and engage in difficult conversations? Because without them change is impossible. Nassim Abdi spent 12 years as an educator in topics around diversity and inclusion and the intersections between gender, race, and other identities as they relate to systems of discrimination or disadvantage.
She was later cast in a Netflix-featured film, Secret Ballot, and realized that the Q&A sessions she had were one of her favorite aspects of creating the film. She was engaged and the questions, while difficult, generated amazing conversations.
It was then that she decided to create StoryBolt, a marketplace platform that enables attitude-changing conversations around the topics of Diversity and Inclusion, using the power of documentary storytelling. Stories are what reach into our hearts and demand action. StoryBolt uses storytelling to generate action through discussion and consideration.
Listen as we chat about Nassim’s transition from educator to entrepreneur and why her time in the lecture hall helped her find success in front of the camera. Nassim shares tips for the first steps you should take when starting your business, and why it is so important to understand that you cannot build a successful business all on your own.
We must have the hard conversations. No matter if you own your own business, you lead a team of people, or you’re preparing to one day lead, you have to be willing to be an agent of change. Listen in to learn more.
Show Notes: * [01:36] Let’s talk about being the boss! * [03:00] Why did Nassim become an entrepreneur and why StoryBolt? * [03:58] What types of topics did Nassim teach on when she was an educator? * [06:02] How Nassim’s film experience influenced StoryBolt. * [07:13] Did any of her skills from teaching in the classroom transfer to entrepreneurship? * [09:36] Has Nassim had any AHAs as she’s grown in her business? * [12:30] What steps did Nassim take in the beginning that really helped her business? * [15:31] Why you shouldn’t dabble with your finances per Nicole Rodrigues. * [18:09] How does Nassim stay focused with everything going on? * [21:31] The app that Nassim uses to stay on top of networking. * [23:50] What can you do to keep your passion and be the boss in your business? * [25:23] Connect with Nassim.
Links and Resources: * StoryBolt * Nassim on LinkedIn * Lunch Club * Episode Sponsor: NRPR and Nicole Rodrigues * Beverly Hills Boss by Nicole Rodrigues
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For so many women, managing finances is something that they’ve decided they are bad at. What if you were able to switch that mindset and make money a strength? Pam Hopman has spent the last several years helping people to overcome their money mindset blocks and finally feel as if they have the skills and knowledge needed to manage their own finances.
Pam has been dedicated to helping others properly manage their money since helping her sister-in-law find her way after the loss of her husband. She’d never been the one to manage her household’s finances and amidst the grief of loss felt completely overwhelmed. Pam later went on to help other family members to reset after loss as well and realized that she truly enjoyed helping people gain a greater knowledge of their finances.
She has since been licensed in several different areas of finance and wealth management and now has a mastermind devoted to helping others gain clarity around their finances, managing their wealth, and beating back the money stories that have been ingrained through money moments.
If you’re tired of feeling like you’re “bad” at money, take a minute to listen to this amazing conversation. Don’t just listen though, implement Pam’s tips and just keep learning.
Show Notes: * [01:45] We’re chatting all about managing money and how to get better at it. * [03:12] Welcome Pam Hopman and learn how she became involved in helping others with their money. * [06:07] How can women change the narrative around their ability to manage money? * [08:56] What steps do women need to take to start changing their money mindset? * [10:12] Pam explains what a money moment is and how it affects our mindset. * [12:13] Should you change your money personality or become better about the personality you are? * [14:00] How can you approach becoming more involved with the finances for your family? * [16:21] What keeps Pam focused and motivated each day? * [17:34] Why do people choose not to become better with money? * [18:57] How does Pam stay up to date in her field? * [21:00] Pam shares a final bit of advice on how to get better with money. * [21:52] Connect with Pam.
Links and Resources: * The Hopman Group * The Hopman Group on Facebook * The Hopman Group on LinkedIn * Wealth Amplified
According to rainn.org, every 9 minutes Child Protective Services confirms another instance of childhood sexual abuse. What can we do to stop the pernicious spread of abuse? Patricia Eagle joins me to share her story and ways that you can be the voice for children everywhere.
Patricia was sexually abused by her father from the time she was 4 until she was 14. She tried to tell her mother, but she grew up in a time when the victims of sexual abuse were unlikely to be believed. Instead of receiving help, she was slapped down and told she was a liar.
She has spent her entire life healing, growing, and learning to love herself again. It wasn’t until recent years however, that she wanted to tell her story on a broader stage. She wrote her book to tell her story but to also bring light to the things that we should all be on the lookout for with our children and the young ones in our lives.
So, what can you do to stop childhood sexual abuse? Bring greater awareness to the issue. Voice your concerns when things seem off with the children in your life. Be aware of how the perpetrators of sexual abuse act. Don’t let the conversation stop.
We can end childhood sexual abuse but only if we keep talking about it.
Show Notes: * [01:55] Learn more about the statistics behind sexual assault in America. * [03:04] Welcome Patricia Eagle to the show to share her story and her experience. * [04:50] How did Patricia get to a place where she could open up about her story? * [07:26] Who did she first talk to about the things that happened to her? * [10:56] Patricia shares how we can move past the stigma around mental health. * [15:15] What is a healthy way for family members to help victims? * [18:32] The landscape of help and support has changed significantly. * [20:39] It’s important to remember that you have to learn to trust and listen to yourself. * [23:59] You can’t take care of others unless you take care of yourself. * [25:48] Patricia shares how you can move forward with empathy and hope. * [28:00] Connect with Patricia.
Links and Resources: * RAINN * Patricia’s Website * Being Mean by Patricia Eagle * Patricia on Facebook * Patricia on Instagram * Patricia on LinkedIn
Creating a compelling and authentic story that is still factual and entertaining is not an easy skill to master. In this era of fake news and inauthentic reporting, it’s important to bring things back to a safe space of truth. Michele Weldon has been an authority in the world of journalism for over 40 years and she’s here to share why storytelling remains an important thread in our lives.
Michele started her writing career at a very young age by publishing her own monthly newspaper for her friends and family. She continued developing her writing chops and in highschool wrote teen stories for the local newspaper.
She later went on to study journalism and make her way into the world of reporting. She has since written six non-fiction books with the sixth coming out in September of 2020. Her long and storied career has only been possible because of her desire to create truthful stories with impact.
Her thoughts on journalism today and why layering your writing are extremely thought-provoking, but her views on how to better your writing are invaluable. Take care of your mind and body and your writing will benefit as well. Listen in to learn more about creating your own writing habits and why storytelling remains imperative to our lives and businesses.
Show Notes: * [02:14] Michele Weldon is here to share more about delivering authenticate and accurate stories. * [03:20] What put Michele on the path of becoming a storyteller and author? * [05:18] Learn more about her book Act Like You’re Having a Good Time. * [06:37] Who would benefit the most from her book? * [07:54] What did her writing process look like and was it difficult to write her book? * [09:47] Does she ever get stuck in writer’s block? * [11:09] Learn more about writing in layers. * [13:26] How are journalists handling truth today? * [15:35] Her first tip for all aspiring journalists and storytellers. * [16:44] Does she find herself reading more during this time? * [18:53] Why reading is the key to improving your writing. * [20:45] What does Michele do to keep refreshed and motivated? * [24:22] A parallel to seeing is listening and both help with your writing. * [25:15] Michele shares her advice on the first steps to take when finding your dream.
Links and Resources: * Michele’s Website * Michele’s BooksAct Like You’re Having a Good Time by Michele Weldon * micheleweldon@msn.com * Michele on Twitter
If you wanted to be in a relationship, you’d be in one. While that may seem a bit on the nose, for Simone Milasas it’s a fact of life. Think about it. Think of one thing recently that you really wanted, do you have it now? Did you make it happen? Perhaps you don’t really want that relationship right now. Listen in to learn more.
Simone is an international speaker, author, and an acclaimed business and life mentor. She has traveled the world and used her experiences to dig deeper into business, the joys of life, and understanding our relationships.
Imagine writing a book with your ex. Now imagine that you and your ex are no longer together because you realized that you weren’t bringing each other up, not because you weren’t right for each other. That’s exactly what Simone and her ex did. She’s super open about their relationship and the fact that it wasn’t that something was wrong that caused them to break up.
Something just wasn’t right.
This was an amazing conversation about the importance of understanding why you want a relationship and then finding love for yourself. You can’t love someone else until you love yourself. If you’ve been set on finding a relationship but it hasn’t happened yet, ask yourself, do you really want a relationship?
Show Notes: * [02:33] Welcome Simone Milasas to discuss all things relationships. * [03:06] Did Simone always feel she would be an entrepreneur? * [04:28] Were her travels impactful in building her first business? * [06:38] How is her book different than other relationship books? * [10:23] Why perfect is really a judgment. * [13:22] Sharing is not caring. Learn why. * [16:22] How important is the trust that you have with your partner? * [18:26] Learn how Simone approaches challenges in her life. * [20:18] Relaxation is a conscious decision and has no judgment. * [22:45] Any big AHA moments? * [25:47] One last piece of advice about relationships and the mode of receiving. * [26:40] Connect with Simone.
Links and Resources: * Simone’s Website * Access Consciousness * The Art & Industry of Business * Simone on Facebook
Being diagnosed with any form of cancer is a huge, scary thing, but it doesn’t have to consume your life. Rather than be dragged down by her diagnosis, Pat Wetzel went on a journey to learn more about herself and healing in a holistic way. She founded Cancer Road Trip and has helped develop additional research about the post-treatment aspect of cancer.
Using the power of film and personal story, Cancer Road Trip looks at health, healing, and culture from a global perspective. As it stands right now, our medical system addresses diagnosis and treatment of cancer, but not the psychological, social, physical, or spiritual issues that patients also need to heal.
It was through her own diagnosis of an ‘incurable’ form of cancer that she became an avid researcher of anticancer health and holistic healing. Pat is so open and honest in sharing her story and why traveling was the key to her own health. Her new venture did not come without some bumps and bruises, but that’s all a part of the journey.
Listen as she shares her story, why she chose travel above other forms of healing, and what she is doing to help others affected by cancer. She has also started her own podcast sharing stories from other survivors and patients. A bump in the road is not the end of the road. Pat’s story is truly extraordinary and inspiring.
Show Notes: * [01:55] Welcome Pat Wetzel to share how you can use your roadblocks to successfully shift your business. * [03:10] How did Cancer Road Trip come about? * [05:46] Learn why writing and holistic healing changed Pat’s life. * [07:13] What kinds of changes did she experience as she started to travel? * [08:12] Pat shares how she chose her destinations. * [09:15] Did she face any resistance around her choice to go on this road trip? * [11:38] Has anyone one person or thing inspired or influenced her on this journey? * [13:25] Any big moments that have stuck with her during this adventure? * [15:13] When did she get her pilot’s license? * [17:45] Why did she launch her podcast? * [19:56] Has Pat always liked technology? * [22:04] Pat shares some parting advice for navigating big bumps in the road. * [22:48] Connect with Pat.
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Self-care is more than relaxing baths and pretty smelling bath salts with essential oils. It’s more than our capitalistic society has made it out to be and it honestly costs you nothing to practice. Jennifer Louden is a personal growth pioneer who helped to launch the concept of self-care. Listen as she shares why you need to start making small changes today.
Back in 1992, Jennifer wrote her first book, The Woman’s Comfort Book. It was a bestseller and helped define what it meant for a woman to truly take care of herself. Since then she has written several more books, created women’s retreats and writers’ retreats, and dedicated her life to helping others realize the importance of their own care.
Jennifer says the most important thing to remember is that while a bubble bath and a spa day is nice, self-care starts with that glass of water you skipped, the supplements you forgot, the stretch breaks that never happen. To truly take care of yourself you have to take care of the body you’ve been given.
This isn’t an easy process. This also isn’t something you do overnight. We are wired to want to do the work we love. We are wired to take care of our families, our friends, our coworkers, and everyone who becomes an integral part of our circle. But you can’t take care of them if you don’t take care of you first.
Jennifer shares some amazing tips and advice on how you can start on the journey of self-care today. Most importantly, give yourself grace to fail. You aren’t going to wake up tomorrow with a perfect schedule and the perfect new routine. Just make small changes one step at a time and see how much better your life and relationships become.
Show Notes: * [01:32] Self-care is extremely important. Especially in times like these. * [02:40] Welcome Jennifer Louden to chat about self-care. * [03:14] Why did she choose this path? * [05:26] How can you start on the path to proper self-care? * [07:47] Does technology play a part in our ability to properly care for ourselves? * [09:54] What stops us from truly taking care of ourselves? * [12:20] Are small rewards effective in helping us to keep up better habits? * [13:33] What are Jennifer’s retreats like? * [15:08] Is there any way to keep the feeling one gets at a retreat? * [17:21] Has Jennifer had any uh-oh moments that have helped her grow? * [19:38] Does she experience any challenges in her life and business? * [22:14] Listen as Jennifer shares a bit of parting advice. * [23:27] Connect with Jennifer.
Links and Resources: * Jennifer’s Website * Why Bother? by Jennifer Louden * Jennifer on Twitter * Jennifer on Instagram * Jennifer on Facebook
You ARE meant to make an impact. Disagree? Then listen as Sangita Verma chats about why the GiftSuite brand is making an impact FOR you.
You see, GiftSuite has taken care of one of the most important pieces of business ownership… employee engagement. That being said, engagement equals so much more than simply asking questions.
Sangita has built several successful businesses in different niches and the underlying factor that has equaled success is employee engagement. Listen as we chat about mindset and belief. What beliefs do you have that are holding you back?
You are not meant to live a life of mediocrity, listen in to learn why!
Show Notes: * [02:56] Welcome Sangita and learn more about her path to entrepreneurship. * [05:16] What is it about her current company that makes her feel proud? * [07:55] Are there traits needed to survive in this post-pandemic world? * [09:54] We are managing emotions in a different way these days. Learn more. * [12:29] Does Sangita tackle or approach obstacles in a certain way? * [15:41] Who has influenced Sangita the most? * [17:59] Why you need to speak your truth and be vulnerable. * [19:37] What advice would Sangita give to her younger self? * [22:34] Is social media important to growing your business? * [25:17] How can you find your passion and share your superpower? * [26:31] Learn lateral things… * [27:35] Connect with Sangita.
Links and Resources: * GiftSuite * Sangita on LinkedIn
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Every day entrepreneurs all over the world are creating innovative new products, services, and ideas, but can you? Rachael McCrary joins me to share what it takes to be a leader in this time and what it takes to start moving your own mountains. Listen as we chat about serving a need, doing the research, and making sure your team is on the same page with you.
Rachael has been in the fashion industry for over 20 years. She has been nurturing relationships with overseas factories and sourcing products for her own businesses and for start-ups that she has helped through consulting. Those relationships made her move into developing PPE and sourcing Covid tests seemed like a natural progression.
She’d already dipped her toes into the protective apparel market with RxBra and the move into highly needed PPE seemed like a good fit. This move wouldn’t have been possible without the infrastructure and team she already had in place. Listen as she shares what it took to move into the PPE market and why she was so passionate about combining science and fashion to create truly necessary apparel.
For Rachael, the best way to find the career of your dreams is to follow your passion. If you’ve ever thought to yourself, man I’d love to get paid to do this thing, try it out. Other people may want the thing that you’re passionate about, but you have to have the passion and drive to make it happen.
Are you ready to follow your passions and start moving your own mountains?
Show Notes: * [01:33] Let’s talk about the entrepreneur who moves mountains and gets things done. * [03:35] Learn more about Rachael McCrary and her background. * [06:17] Has she drawn on her own experience with sourcing to help find materials needed for PPE and her own line of FIR clothing? * [09:26] Have the characteristics of a leader changed since Covid hit? * [11:58] What has Rachael learned through these times? * [13:41] How does Rachael approach problems to get things done? * [16:02] Does Rachael normally discuss the process or do people just follow her lead? * [17:38] Has she experienced any Uh-Ohs’ or AHA’s as she’s moved through creating Infrawear? * [21:01] How does she manage her stress and that of her team? * [24:05] Learn how you can move mountains in your life. * [25:17] Connect with Rachael.
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While you may mean to convey one thought or idea, your body language could be detracting from your message. Cara Hale Alter has spent her life studying the ticks and tells that make up normal human body language and how they affect our presentation. Listen as we chat about ways you can use to become more cognizant of your body language and how you can begin to improve your non-verbal communication.
Cara has been working in the field of non-verbal communication for over 20 years and now helps leaders evaluate the physical presence and body language. The way you hold yourself could mean the difference between someone understanding and respecting you or thinking that you are incompetent, even if you’re brilliant.
She has made it her mission to help leaders everywhere become more effective with their non-verbal communication whilst boosting their confidence and their energy. She’s also a public speaker and author who provides training to some of the world’s best-known companies. In other words, she knows what she’s talking about.
If you’re concerned about the cues that your body language gives off, then you will definitely want to listen to this episode until the very end. Cara gives several examples of the key areas you should evaluate and focus on whilst providing quick tips you can use to help others see you for the professional you are.
Show Notes: * [01:44] How much do you think about your body language? * [03:00] Learn more about Cara’s background and why she began studying body language. * [04:12] Is it hard for people to recognize how we come off to others? * [05:35] What are some of the most important cues or tells to focus on? * [07:32] It is important not to stereotype behaviors and speech patterns. * [09:16] Do women and men carry themselves differently in professional situations? * [11:13] What’s the best way to really see yourself as you practice altering your body language? * [12:47] How much of our body language derives from our confidence level? * [14:07] Has Cara had any big AHA or UH OH moments as she began building her business? * [16:16] What are some of the challenges she’s run into as her business has grown? * [17:44] Cara shares what inspires her to keep going each day. * [19:03] Learn some ways you can alter your visual perception in today’s world. * [20:43] Why you should be attentive to your self-touch moments. * [22:20] People tend to face the direction they want to go. * [24:39] Cara shares her best advice for people looking to better pay attention to their body language. * [25:59] Connect with Cara.
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Human beings have more bacterial cells in their bodies than human cells. We were designed that way. Which means that we have to take care of the bacteria in our bodies. Tina Anderson is a former trial attorney who moved into the legal department of a family pharmaceutical company and realized that she was meant for more.
She realized that she was extremely frustrated by the abuses in the pharmaceutical industry and knew that she needed to learn more about natural health. She has since learned all she can about disease prevention and how our gut is responsible for over 70% of our health.
Tina and her husband have developed a revolutionary formula for a probiotic that does indeed make its way into the gut. The most important thing a probiotic can do! She shares how they reserved the rights to the strains of probiotics that they use in their products and why it’s so important for us to truly consider our gut health.
Our healthcare system is great at treating symptoms of problems, but it’s up to us to treat the root cause of disease. Listen as she shares about natural health, the role of bacteria in our lives and health, and ways that you can start to experience better health now. Key point to note: we are constantly under so much stress and stress causes untold damage to the gut. Learn how you can repair it the right way!
Show Notes: * [01:03] Welcome back to the show. Are you ready to learn all about natural health? * [03:17] Tina shares her story and why she moved into natural health. * [05:32] Is it true that 70% of your health is in your gut? * [07:26] How careful do you have to be when choosing supplements and probiotics? * [10:30] Why you should talk to the brand of probiotic you’re considering taking. * [11:41] Learn the most important thing you should consider when taking a probiotic. * [14:16] How do you make your first meeting with someone really count? * [15:48] What challenges has Tina faced in educating consumers about her product? * [17:45] Learn what causes leaky gut. * [20:26] Tina shares her biggest AHA moment while building her business. * [22:34] Why hand-washing is so much better than antibacterial solutions. * [25:11] Listen as Tina shares her last bit of parting advice. * [26:45] Connect with Tina.
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What you wear and how you present yourself sends a message to the world. Do you know what you’re telling everyone around you? If not, then you may need the help of Alyssa and Tania. Alyssa is a Virtual Presence Coach and headshot photographer and Tania is a personal stylist on a mission to elevate a woman’s style and success.
These two ladies both have a background in the fashion industry, but it wasn’t until they struck out on their own that they found each other. After attending many of the same events and referring their clients back and forth, they decided to start working together.
They now collaborate to bring out a woman’s personality and brand messaging through her style and the art of photography. The differences they see in their clients before working with them and after is truly amazing. It’s common knowledge that you need confidence to sell. These women help you find your confidence.
Listen as they share their stories as well as some amazing advice for female entrepreneurs and C-suite members. Even if you’re not the CEO yet, there is no reason you shouldn’t dress like one. You can learn a lot from these ladies, so grab your notebook and get ready to learn why your brand is so important.
Show Notes: * [01:40] Where do you start in finding and highlighting the real you? * [03:20] How did Alyssa start on the path of helping women find themselves? * [04:45] Learn more about Tania’s journey. * [06:36] Alyssa and Tania share how they met and started working together. * [08:07] Tania shares what she would say to a woman who is reluctant to define their brand? * [10:00] Where do they start? * [12:47] Do they have to collaborate on their colors and light along with the fashion? * [15:50] What is one of Tania’s biggest challenges as an entrepreneur? * [17:29] Alyssa shares her biggest challenges. * [20:03] Listen as Alyssa recounts her biggest uh-oh in business. * [21:04] Tania gives her biggest AHA moment in business. * [23:54] It’s so important to know who you are and what you’re about in business. * [26:08] Tania gives quick advice on how you should view your personal brand. * [27:13] Why it’s important to update your photos over time. * [28:40] Connect with Tania and Alyssa.
Links and Resources: Tania’s Website
Tania on Instagram Tania on LinkedIn
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Have you listened to what your body has been saying lately? Heather Nichols is a Joy of Business facilitator, movement and meditation consultant, tantra practitioner, and somatic psychotherapist. She states that our bodies are a treasure trove of information and insight into our lives. Listen in as she shares how you can become better attuned with yours.
Heather shares a bit about her background and the reason she started building her own businesses. She also provides additional information about how your body and mind affect the joy and success of your life and business.
Through all of her years in business, she has found that when she is in alignment with her body, mind, and spirit, she finds the most joy and success in her businesses. You are not confined to doing only one thing. You can be active and present in multiple pursuits at once, you just have to learn how to prioritize each day.
Listen in as she shares her thoughts and advice about how to better understand your body and what it is telling you. It doesn’t matter if you’re building a multi-seven-figure business or a beautiful home, your body and mind are the keys to finding happiness, joy, and success.
Show Notes: * [02:14] Welcome Heather Nichols to the show to share more about nurturing your business and your clients. * [03:24] What started Heather down the path of mind and body therapy? * [04:53] Learn more about Tantra and Somatic psychotherapy. * [05:47] How does she nourish her clients? * [08:31] You need to create the time for body movement. * [10:02] Our bodies are a treasure trove of information and instinct for our business. * [11:06] Learn a quick and easy process you can implement to become more aware of your body. * [13:22] How does Heather define proof of a job well done? * [14:57] What is one big thing that Heather has learned in building her businesses? * [18:23] Include money into the flow of your life but stay true to your joy. * [20:11] How does Heather stay grounded and present in her life and business? * [22:04] Your body knows what needs your attention. * [23:22] Heather leaves you with one last bit of encouragement to live a joyful life. * [24:16] Connect with Heather.
Links and Resources: Heather’s Website
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Gender roles and money have been fairly set for centuries. Men handle the money and women handle the household. Those roles are changing however but women are still falling behind in taking their place in the handling of their finances. Why is that?
Meredith Moore has long been fascinated by gender roles and money and has been working to change the rhetoric for women. She shares how throughout history, women have been marginalized and even into the early 80s could not open their own bank accounts.
This, along with a lack of education, has kept many women from taking a larger role in the finances of their households and businesses. Listen as Meredith shares ways that women and men can be more involved together with their finances and why it’s so important to build a strong relationship.
The information Meredith shares is golden. One of the biggest tragedies is having bright women who are experts in their fields be bowled over by finances when something unexpected happens at home. Whether there’s a parting of ways or one spouse passes, neither person in the relationship should be surprised by the state of their finances.
If this has been an issue in your household, listen in for amazing tips on how you can start taking greater interest and notice of your finances.
Show Notes: * [01:55] Gender and money… Do women feel like they play a certain role? * [03:01] Welcome Meredith Moore to the show and listen as she shares her story. * [05:10] When do the beliefs around money, gender, and roles start being established? * [07:25] Is this a psychological trend? * [09:19] What would Meredith say to the woman who needs to be more involved? * [12:24] Is financial literacy or engagement more important? * [13:41] How does fear impact women taking certain roles in their finances? * [16:08] Has there been a shift in the thinking about money as generations come up? * [18:36] Any big mistakes that she had to overcome in her career? * [21:32] Meredith shares a bit of advice how we can make gender role shifts easier. * [24:07] Connect with Meredith.
Links and Resources: * Meredith’s Website * Meredith on LinkedIn * Meredith on Facebook * Meredith on Twitter
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With so many changes happening at a rapid pace in the world, it is incumbent upon us all to be sure that what we share and focus on is not only true but also from a credible source. Which is why I wanted to share with you a few tips for being positive that your communications are as effective as possible.
First, sometimes we just have to hit pause. Whether that is for a few minutes, a few hours, or a few days, we need to pause before saying things that can hurt a situation. In that pause, take the time to listen and understand what is going on around you. Then respond once the charged emotions are gone.
Second, is what you’re sharing true? So much information hits the interwebs every day that it’s impossible for platforms to confirm the truth of what is shared. Which means it’s your responsibility to verify the information you share.
You can verify the information you share by simply checking the sources that are cited in the article and confirming that any names mentioned are reputable.
Are you in the echo chamber? Are you surrounded by other people saying the exact same things as everyone else? If so, it may be time to seek out new communities to see if they too are sharing the same rhetoric. If your timeline starts to look like one regurgitation after another, then you’re likely in the echo chamber.
Last but not least, you have to be able to spot the bot. This is pretty specific to Twitter, but false information gets shared over and over and over again because people don’t realize that a bot has been planted.
Listen in as I share more about how you can make your communications helpful, meaningful, and credible. If there is one thing we don’t need right now, it’s the propagation of fake news! Learn how you can spot it and stop it!
Show Notes: * [01:07] Welcome back to the show and thank you for showing up and sharing. * [02:39] How you can use “the pause” to better your listening skills. * [04:51] Know what you’re sharing. Is it the truth? * [06:52] What is the echo chamber and how does it affect your communication? * [08:28] You have to be able to spot the bot with Twitter. * [11:16] Hit the pause, watch out for fake news, stay out of the echo chamber, and be able to spot the bot.
Links and Resources: SmartNews
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Experiencing abuse at the hands of those who are meant to love and protect you is one of the worst betrayals one can face. After spending her formative years as a victim of childhood domestic abuse, Lisa Braver Moss came out on the other side wondering why there weren’t poignant works discussing the prevalence and harm that it causes.
She never imagined herself as an author, but if the resources weren’t available, she felt she needed to rectify that. Lisa is now an award winning author with a brand new book called Shrug. It is largely autobiographical but still showcases the common links between all those who suffer from abuse.
Given the current state of the world, the number of domestic abuse cases is on the rise, so it’s important to see the signs and know how to respond. Now more than ever the cycle of abuse has to be recognized and understood.
Additionally, survivors of abuse need to know that they are not alone. Which is why Lisa’s book is a light in the darkness of this issue. Listen in to hear all about Lisa, her background, why she wrote this book, and why she believes communication and community are the keys to healing.
Show Notes: * [02:23] Learn more about domestic violence in the home and the stats behind it. * [04:11] Welcome Lisa Braver Moss to discuss the issue of domestic violence. * [04:39] Why did Lisa decide to become an author? * [07:31] What are the main takeaways that Lisa wanted her readers to come away with? * [10:56] How has the global pandemic affected the issue of domestic violence? * [13:50] Listen as Lisa shares how victims of abuse can express their fears and communicate about their experiences. * [15:53] Was the book more autobiographical or more fiction? * [18:36] Lisa shares some of the parallels in the book with real life and real situations. * [20:23] Hear some of Lisa’s AHA moments about delving into the world of authorship. * [21:59] What keeps Lisa motivated to continue writing? * [23:46] Lisa shares her advice for overcoming obstacles and negative life experiences. * [25:33] Connect with Lisa.
Links and Resources: * Lisa’s Website * Lisa on Facebook * Lisa on Twitter * Shrug by Lisa Braver Moss * The Measure of His Grief by Lisa Braver Moss
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Divorce isn’t a happy subject no matter when it comes up, but in times like these, it’s even worse. What is already a contentious affair becomes ten-fold worse when the courts are backed up and tensions are high.
No one knows this better than family law attorney Morghan Richardson. She’s worked her way through several different careers and has settled on the personal aspect that is family law. She has fought complex divorce cases and knows the range of emotions and experiences that come out of these situations.
Listen as we discuss women in law, her own personal experience as a divorcee, and why this is one of the worst times for family cases. For so many marriages, having a break from “together time” is essential, and that’s simply not possible right now.
Morghan shares her views on the courts as they stand right now, why marriages are under so much stress in this time, and what we can do to maintain our sanity. This was a truly enlightening conversation with a woman millennial in the field of law. You won’t want to miss it.
Show Notes: * [02:41] Welcome Morghan Richardson to Women Worldwide and why did she become a divorce attorney? * [04:56] What do the courts look like right now? * [06:20] Has the increased stress affected the number of divorce cases she’s picked up? * [08:45] Does Morghan face challenges being a woman in law? * [09:30] What are women in Morghan’s generation looking for overall? * [11:28] Does Morghan have mentors in law? * [13:16] Why should you keep ethics top of mind? * [14:27] Any huge “ah-has” in Morghan’s career? * [16:45] How has Morghan shifted her focus and faced challenges throughout her career? * [19:15] What motivates Morghan to keep going each and every day? * [20:39] Hear Morghan’s parting advice for the Women Worldwide community. * [21:41] Connect with Morghan.
Links and Resources: * Morghan’s WebsiteMorghan’s Blog * Morghan on Instagram * Morghan on Facebook * Morghan on LinkedIn
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How do you find happiness after escaping abuse and becoming the sole provider for your child? For Marja Zapusek it took accessing her consciousness and understanding that her reality was shaped by her choices.
Despite having a successful corporate career and what appeared to be a happy and stable, normal life, Marja was not happy. After getting out of her relationship, she tried many different modalities, but it wasn’t until she found Access Consciousness that she began to find her happiness.
She is now an Access Consciousness Certified Facilitator and a corporate mediator. She’s healthy, happy, and building a thriving business that supports her and her daughter.
Listen in as she shares how she reached this place and why taking ownership of your actions is the first step to accessing your full consciousness. Marja gave such amazing advice during this interview as well as ways to be more in tune with your body and heart. Remember, you are responsible for your happiness, so make sure that you are consciously intentional.
Show Notes: * [01:43] What does it mean to be fully conscious? * [03:05] How does one become an access consciousness facilitator? * [05:16] Was the realization understanding that she was the one creating everything in her life? * [06:54] Learn how you can step back and evaluate if you find yourself in a cycle of unhappiness. * [10:07] Your point of view creates your reality. * [13:31] How do you push beyond familiar boundaries? * [16:10] What kinds of challenges does Marja face and how does she address them? * [19:39] Learn more about the changes people see as they complete the Access Consciousness modalities. * [21:27] What motivates Marja to keep going each and every day. * [22:39] One final piece of advice to take steps toward active consciousness. * [23:39] Connect with Marja.
Links and Resources: Maria’s Website
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Having trouble with your virtual meetings? Whether it be due to the lighting, your designated workspace, your love of pajama bottoms, or lack of a mic, there are a few things that you can do to be sure your meetings are as focused as possible.
First, make sure you’ve set up a proper workspace. If you don’t like the background available, choose one in Zoom. Make sure you have a headset and a mic, and if possible be sure the camera is above you with the lighting in front and to the side. You’ll be seen and heard with fewer distractions.
Even if you don’t have a stellar background, you can choose one in Zoom. If you have a dedicated office, make sure that your personality shines through while still remaining professional.
Focus. The most respectful thing you can do for yourself and your co-workers is to focus during your meetings. Give them the time and respect they deserve so that your meetings are productive and you don’t have to ask additional questions.
Lastly, be human. Things happen. We are all dealing with unprecedented times, so if something goes wrong, laugh it off and move on. Just remember that businesses are still running and use your meeting time wisely.
Show Notes: * [01:40] What’s your remote workplace look like? * [02:30] How you can make your virtual meetings look more professional. * [03:56] Let’s talk about lighting. * [05:20] Don’t forget to focus on the meeting at hand so you’re present. * [06:10] Your body language still matters. * [08:15] Be a human in your meetings.
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When Helen Owens was just 11 years old she started losing her hair. She was sure she was dying but later found out that she has an autoimmune disease called alopecia. When she was scared and being bullied, the “granny” of her neighborhood pulled her aside and changed her life forever.
Granny made wigs and showed a young Helen how to do the same. In that time, at that young age, she knew what she was meant to do with her life. By the time she was 17, Helen was married with two kids and had dropped out of college, but she was not ready to give up her dream.
She worked as a maid to put herself through cosmetology school and as soon as she got her license started working out of her home. Word spread like wildfire about the amazing work she was doing with wigs and her business started booming.
As she got to know her clients better and better she realized that many of the women she worked with were very sick. She was helping women find comfort and solace during some of the most difficult times in their lives and it was then she realized she’d found her bigger purpose.
Helen’s entire career has been built through triumphing over adversity and always serving from a place of love and acceptance. Listen in as she tells her story and invites us all to find and give more kindness to those around us.
Show Notes: * [01:51] Helen Owens is no stranger to tough times and those times have fueled her journey. * [03:02] How did Helen find her greatest purpose through very rough circumstances? * [05:35] Learning how to make wigs changed Helen’s life. * [08:31] By the age of 17 she was married with two kids and had dropped out of high school, but pursued cosmetology. * [11:01] When she realized she wasn’t just helping with hair loss she knew that she found her bigger purpose. * [13:18] How Finding Our She-Compass was born. * [16:27] Can you work hard, help others, and still focus on your personal goals? * [17:33] How can your She-Compass help you as you go through life obstacles? * [20:01] We need to spread love, kindness, and joy like wildfire in times like these. * [23:26] What kinds of challenges does Helen face today and how does she approach them? * [26:24] Helen shares the one bit of advice she’d like everyone to leave with. * [28:18] Connect with Helen.
Links and Resources: Helen’s WebsiteShe Compass Website
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In these times of social distancing and remote work, your communication is more important than ever. This has been a theme throughout our interviews lately because it is so true. But what about when we’re through this time, how will the communication standards that are set now, impact the future.
Samantha (Sam) Shattuck is the Director of Marketing for North American Bancard. She oversees the communication and messaging efforts for several different businesses throughout North America, and she’s here to discuss how communication leads to brand resilience.
Listen as she shares her journey into the FinTech world and how her own personal brand has evolved as she’s grown more confident in a male dominated industry. How have those lessons impacted her ability to build strong messaging platforms for Bancard’s clients?
Her words are so strong and so impactful because as many of us are coming to realize, this time would be wasted if we went back to “normal” in the end. This is a time to listen to our bodies, practice self-care, and start thinking about how we can do better in the future. We touch on everything from creating sustainable schedules to understanding why self-care routines are necessary now and always. Sam also shares how she is beating the stress and anxiety of these times. Listen in for some amazing words of advice and encouragement.
Show Notes: * [02:47] Welcome Sam Shattuck to chat about brand messaging in tough times. * [03:45] What pushed Sam to join the FinTech world? * [05:14] Learn the best way to pivot in this time through communication and messaging. * [07:48] Brands that deserve our business are the brands that… Sam fills in the blank. * [09:48] How can women stand out in the FinTech realm during normal times and hard times? * [13:43] Can social media help you avoid brand damage? * [15:17] Has Sam had a learning moment that has helped define her career? * [18:17] What sorts of challenges has Sam faced in recent times? * [19:50] Does Sam have tried and found true ways to combat stress? * [22:41] Sam gives her advice for what happens when things go “back to normal.” * [23:56] Connect with Sam.
Links and Resources: Sam on LinkedInSam on Instagram Episode Sponsor: Routledge
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Global impact requires taking huge action. There is no one better suited to sharing her whirlwind journey into entrepreneurship than Tess Kossow, author of I’m Very Ferris. After struggling with infertility and choosing to try In Vitro, Tess realized that the story of where babies come from is being re-written.
She wanted to provide families who have struggled with infertility, who then had their miracle child, with a resource to explain their journey. When her son gets older and asks where babies come from, she wants to be able to tell him his story.
Tess was in a steady career and just had her son when she had a now or never moment and took the plunge. She quit her corporate job and went all in on becoming an author. She did the research, built the website, learned the ins and outs of marketing a book, all while writing.
The result? A children’s book, told from a child’s perspective, explaining how a baby born from in vitro fertilization came to be. She has touched the lives of families all over the world and is hoping to re-write some of the negative thoughts and emotions that surround infertility.
Listen in as she shares why she went all in from the get-go, where her courage came from, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
Show Notes: * [02:51] Welcome Tess Kossow to chat about making big changes in life and business. * [05:22] How did Tess start on her entrepreneurial journey? * [06:35] Learn the ways Tess tackled all the different aspects of building a business. * [08:09] Has the pandemic created new challenges for Tess and her business? * [10:43] Which social platforms are the most helpful for authors and entrepreneurs? * [12:52] What makes a great relationship? * [15:54] Have there been learning moments along the journey? * [19:15] Where does Tess’s strength and courage come from? * [22:39] Listen as Tess shares her advice on making a big change. * [26:48] Connect with Tess.
Links and Resources: Tess’s Website
Tess on InstagramTess on LinkedIn
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I’m Very Ferris by Tess KossowI’m Very Ferris via YouTube
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Communication is the common thread that connects to each other and the world surrounding us. When global events impact your communication network, it’s important that the leaders in your organization work to communicate effectively and empathetically with the workforce.
Tracey Mendelsohn, Co-Principle of Human Impact Solutions and President and CEO of Black Public Relations Society-New York, joins me to chat about the importance of communication in trying times.
No matter if you’re facing a global pandemic or some other economic issue, remember that you and your company will be remembered for what you do and not for what you say you’ll do. Tracey shares some wonderful pieces of advice regarding communicating with extreme empathy in trying times.
We briefly touch on the issues of diversity and inclusion as well. Now more than ever companies need to remember that culture is what is important. While the happenings around the world are terrible. The loss of life and the utter devastation that many are feeling is incomprehensible.
The moment that we have been given to pause and tend to oneself and one’s family is a miraculous byproduct. Many people have come to Tracey and expressed their realization that they’ve not been happy with their job or the stressors. She stresses that everyone take this time to reconnect with the things they’re passionate about and to invest time in building those skills.
What are you learning? How are you growing? Have you been spending more time with your kids and your family? What will this mean in the future?
Take this time to ponder upon these questions. Hopefully we won’t have this kind of time again!
Show Notes: * [01:45] Communication is the thread that moves through all areas of our lives. * [02:46] Welcome Tracey Mendelsohn to the show to chat about effective communication. * [03:34] Why brand management and marketing communications? * [06:08] What is the best way to communicate with our coworkers, peers, and staff? * [11:03] Tracey clarifies which study she referenced that Richard Edelman did recently. * [12:28] How can you maintain your networking in these troubling times? * [15:29] Learn how you can approach a challenge while still providing support. * [19:37] While not everyone is made to be an entrepreneur, you can find a positive work environment. * [21:37] Diversity is not a numbers game it’s a culture investment. * [23:15] How can you use this moment to benefit your future? * [26:13] Connect with Tracey.
Links and Resources: Human Impact SolutionsBlack Public Relations Society of New YorkBPRSNY on InstagramBPRSNY on Twitter
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As these crazy times continue, the likelihood that we will know or be acquainted with survivors of Covid 19 gets much higher. Tamar Weinberg, the professional hustler, contracted it, survived it, and is here to chat about what it takes to move past uncertain times.
Tamar has been involved in social media and online marketing since the very beginning. She has navigated all the twists and turns and even wrote a book on it. However her whole life and perspective changed after having her kids.
She fought through postpartum depression and all the damage that it causes and found a new path for her life and business.
Her story is truly remarkable. To have gone through so much adversity while still paving her own path and finding success is certainly a tale of shifting and riding through change. Listen in as she shares her Covid-19 story and how it was just one more twist in the topsy turvy road she’s been walking.
Show Notes: * [01:46] More relevant than ever, learn to navigate uncertain times without losing ground. * [03:04] Tamar shares how she is doing right now and why she was quarantined early. * [05:58] Listen as Tamar retells her experience after testing positive for Coronavirus. * [08:39] What kinds of symptoms did she experience? * [10:56] The difference between tightness in your chest and shortness of breath. * [12:28] How Tamar knew she had Covid-19 before testing positive. * [15:06] Why she chose to keep self-quarantining and how she’s worked to keep her family safe. * [16:56] Tamar shares her tips for upping your learning online. * [19:51] Why Reddit is a great resource when you find the right sub-Reddits. * [22:53] Learn more about Tamar’s current pursuits. * [24:25] Tamar defines the professional hustler title she has given herself as well as the skills you need to be one. * [27:44] How having children changed her outlook on life. * [30:12] Where did her passion for personal fragrance come from? * [31:42] Tamar shares her advice for being flexible and moving through change. * [34:55] Connect with Tamar.
Links and Resources: * Tamar’s Website * Hire Tamar * The New Community Rules by Tamar Weinberg * I Tested Positive for Coronavirus: Here’s what I want you to know by Tamar Weinberg * Tamar on LinkedIn * Tamar on Twitter * Tamar on Facebook * Tamar on Instagram
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In this unprecedented time of isolation, we should be so thankful that we have the technology to remain connected. Here to discuss her new venture as well as what it means to be technologically connected is JJ Ramberg. JJ is no stranger to media and her new company is an amazing way to connect and learn all at the same time.
JJ is an entrepreneur, TV host, speaker, and best-selling author, and she is no stranger to the perils and beauty of media. Earlier this year she and her brother launched Goodpods, an app that allows you to follow your podcast loving friends and see what they’re listening to.
Her insights on the ways that we can connect in this crazy world and how to navigate entrepreneurship in this new landscape are impressively poignant. Her words of advice and encouragement are much needed and the fact that she has successfully launched a business in spite of world events is uplifting.
You won’t want to miss any of JJ’s nuggets of wisdom and reflection. Take a moment, step away from the enforced family time, and listen as we chat about all things business and entrepreneurship.
Show Notes: * [01:46] Welcome back! We live in an amazing world of technology. * [03:02] Deirdre welcomes JJ Ramberg to the show to discuss how lucky we are to have the technology we do today. * [03:57] What prompted JJ to shift her business? * [05:33] JJ shares what skills she had to learn to pivot her business. * [07:23] How do the challenges of being a TV host differ from being an entrepreneur? * [08:32] Which responsibilities would JJ like to delegate to her brother and business partner? * [11:31] Learn more about Goodpods. * [14:09] How does JJ face fears as an entrepreneur? * [15:49] Has JJ had any “aha!” moments that have impacted her path? * [19:37] JJ shares how she is managing her stress so that she can help others. * [22:49] Listen as JJ leaves you with her parting words of advice. * [23:57] Connect with JJ.
Links and Resources: * Goodpods * Goodshop * JJ on Twitter * JJ on Instagram * JJ on LinkedIn * Goodpods on Twitter * Goodpods on Instagram
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We all need a little bit of magic sometimes. Ale B has built a career by helping women of all ages see and feel who they are meant to be. She is a self-proclaimed light-worker helping others to reveal the magic of confidence, joy, and love in others.
From an early age, Ale knew she was meant for more. With the help and encouragement of her mother, she found her true calling and has been beautifying the world ever since. An actor, director, teacher, set designer, wardrobe stylist, makeup artist, producer, and choreographer, Ale wears many different hats.
She reveals how her experiences have helped her to encourage and inspire others and how her business is changing in light of the current state of the world. We are in unprecedented times, but this does not give us the right to give up.
Listen as Ale shares how you can reveal your light and magic, why we need each other now more than ever, and why we need to take the time now to do some introspection. Pay attention to your thoughts and actions and work to reframe the negative.
Ale is truly inspiring. Take some time and let her help you find your magic too.
Show Notes: * [01:40] We’re focusing on self-discovery. * [02:37] Welcome Ale B to chat about activating your magic. * [03:05] Why did Ale become a beautifier? * [05:05] What are the first steps you need to experience to activate your gifts? * [07:21] How do you start living in the now? * [09:54] Makeup is a revelation tool. Use it to enhance. * [11:15] Ale shares her process for helping her clients believe in their gifts. * [12:50] Learn how Ale faces her fears. * [16:01] How can you reframe negative thoughts? * [19:07] Use this time to reconnect and rewire. * [22:41] Ale gives poignant advice on how to show the world your magic. * [24:13] Connect with Ale.
Links and Resources: * Ale B’s Website * Ale B on Facebook * Ale B on YouTube * Ale B on Instagram
Episode Sponsor: FEEL First Test
Your mindset is the key to finding your passion and your purpose. Hazel Ortega grew up in one of the worst areas of Los Angeles and didn’t realize that her upbringing was keeping her from living out her dreams. In many ways, her past kept her from dreaming at all.
Fast-forward several years to a time when she was working as a legal secretary. She sustained an on the job injury that threatened her entire livelihood and took the opportunity to complete her education. Later on, she went back to school and finished high school.
She then completed her associates, her bachelors, and went on to complete her Ph.D. As her education expanded her confidence grew and grew, but she was still stuck in a place devoid of dreams.
Hazel confronted her issues with the past and began manifesting the dreams she’d suppressed her entire life. The rest as they say, was history. Listen in as Hazel shares how she shifted her mindset to focus on her dreams and why that has resulted in life-changing opportunities.
Hazel’s story is so inspiring and her advice on how to shift your mindset blocks is truly actionable.
Show Notes: * [01:59] What would you say to someone who told you that your life could change drastically? * [03:22] Learn more about Hazel Ortega and how she got to where she is today. * [06:42] Getting hurt on the job changed her life. Hazel shares why. * [09:19] For Hazel, getting an education led her to live her best life. * [11:46] Having role models around us is so important. This was true for Hazel too. * [13:14] How did Hazel tap the full potential of social media in her journey? * [15:16] What challenges did Hazel face after getting her degrees? * [17:49] Why Hazel’s past and her story kept her from dreaming big. * [19:20] Learn how she combatted her past to create a new future. * [22:12] How can you move past your negative default thoughts? * [23:20] Hazel shares her key points of advice for pivoting and changing your life. * [26:01] Connect with Hazel.
Links and Resources: Hazel’s WebsiteThe Mastery of MiraclesFrom Bounced Checks to Private Jets by Hazel Ortega
Hazel on FacebookHazel on InstagramHazel on LinkedInHazel on TwitterHazel on YouTube
Episode Sponsor: Routledge
What’s the saying? When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life? Laleh Hancock has spent her life helping others find joy in their work and life. She is a leadership and entrepreneurial coach who has spent the last 30 years inspiring others.
Laleh’s early life was rife with change. Her family abruptly moved from Iran to avoid being caught up in a war. This was one of the first times she evaluated how to approach the world. Rather than spending her time hiding away from the world, afraid to get involved, she jumped in and lived her new life.
She credits her ability to handle and thrive in change for some of her entrepreneurial success. If you can flip your mindset and turn problems into promises, then success will come. It all starts with having a mind for leadership and positivity.
Listen as Laleh shares her thoughts on being featured in multiple books on leadership, why her work is so important to her, and how examining your mindset is the first step to happiness. She has so many wonderful pieces of advice on dealing with the blocks that hold you back.
Laleh is an inspiration. You won’t want to miss a minute of this conversation.
Show Notes:
- [01:31] Reach out and let Deirdre know your thoughts about the show and topics!
- [03:03] Welcome Laleh Hancock and learn why she became an entrepreneur.
- [05:02] What is it like to be one of America’s Leading Ladies?
- [07:18] Learn the things that hinder people from making an impact.
- [09:15] How can you find your voice?
- [13:20] What gives Laleh the most joy in what she does?
- [14:38] Laleh shares how she incorporates empathy and emotional awareness in her life.
- [18:18] Learn the challenges that Laleh faces in her life and business.
- [21:30] When you keep barriers up you are repelling everything, even the good things.
- [23:33] Every problem has the possibility to be a gift.
- [24:23] How can you be intentional and find joy in business?
- [26:19] Connect with Laleh.
Links and Resources:
Leaders and Legends by Pat Sampson
America’s Leading Ladies by Pat Sampson
Laleh’s Website
Laleh on LinkedInLaleh on FacebookLaleh on Twitter
Episode Sponsor: FEEL First Test
It’s been a while since I’ve done a solo show, but it’s time to dig deep into the FEEL First Model. This topic is heavy-hitting and so important to the future of your organization and hiring practices. You see, Millennials are coming up through the rank and they need different things from the generations before them to make them feel happy and valued.
You’ve heard me talk about FEEL First Model several times because we’ve spent a lot of time and energy to create a truly meaningful tool for reflecting on your beliefs and actions. We track and measure your ability to face your fears, communicate with empathy, use ethics and good judgment and discover your love for your mission.
We polled and chatted with several millennials to get a better feel of what they need and want in the workplace. The typical corporate processes no longer hold up when it comes to the new workforce. For instance, the corporate system of keeping quiet and holding onto secrets no longer works. Your employees have spent years in school navigating problems and circumstances that come up each and every day in the workplace.
Listen in as I share practical tips and advice for you to measure and understand your FEEL score, and what this means in your interactions and communication. Millennials are the new workforce. If you want to decrease turnover and inspire massive loyalty, then you need to listen to this episode and learn what millennials are looking for!
Show Notes:
- [00:59] Welcome back to the show!
- [01:55] Learn more about the FEEL First Model.
- [03:27] Listen as Deirdre shares what she learned from millennials in the workplace.
- [04:30] Ask yourself, why aren’t you being transparent with your employees?
- [07:08] Millennials want empathy. Listen to a story about one lady in particular.
- [10:20] What is your position on ethics and values in relation to your employees? Are you communicating in a way that makes your employees confident?
- [13:40] The last part of the FEEL model stands for love. Unleash the love of your mission!
- [15:52] Consider different kinds of communication platforms and meeting setups.
- [17:12] FEEL First is a roadmap, but you first have to take the test.
- [20:05] Learn a technique that helps you pause, breathe, and ask why.
- [22:24] How can you test how empathetic you are?
- [23:27] One quick exercise you can do to evaluate your ethics and values… YOURS… not your business’.
- [24:50] Ways that you can evaluate the level of love you have with what you’re doing and in your business.
Links and Resources:
Why Millennials Quit: A letter to incompetent leaders by Tim Denning
Episode Sponsor: FEEL First Test
Have you been walking your path but feeling like it’s not as good as or “right” like someone else’s? Believe it or not, your path and purpose are yours alone. Your success is dependent upon the things that make you happy. Here to chat about leaving the Jones’s behind in favor of finding your success is Laura Gassner Otting.
Laura is a lawyer and serial entrepreneur who has made a career out of figuring out what makes her happy and then going for it. She is the Chief Catalyzing Officer of her business and helps others to start taking action and find their path.
There is no right or wrong way to be successful. As you grow and change your values mature and strengthen, your view of success oftentimes morphs as well. Laura says you should lean into those moments and realize that you are right where you are meant to be.
Too often we shame ourselves for not focusing on one path, but as women, there are so many different entry points and doorways in our lives. From young adulthood, through college, marriage, children, career, etc. women have the luxury of spending their entire lives being given the opportunity to change their path.
Laura gives the absolute best advice to all women on how they can reach their “limitless” and you won’t want to miss it. From the beginning of the episode to the end, her ideas will make you think and take stock of what you think success should be. Listen in and prepare to feel the punch to the face, wrapped in a warm hug.
Show Notes: * [01:08] Welcome to another episode of Women Worldwide. * [03:37] How do you become a chief catalyzing officer? * [05:11] Why is Laura a “punch wrapped in a warm hug?” * [07:46] What are the takeaways Laura hopes her readers get from her book? * [09:23] Being limitless doesn’t mean you have to make huge strides. It means following your path. * [11:26] Learn what holds people back from finding their “limitless.” * [14:23] How does Laura emphasize empathy in the workplace? * [17:45] Laura shares one of the most poignant aha moments in her career. * [21:38] ...which led to her becoming a speaker and author. * [24:25] Where does our exhaustion come from and how can you overcome it? * [26:04] Connect with Laura.
Links and Resources: * Limitless by Laura Gassner Otting * Laura’s Website * Laura on Instagram * Laura on Facebook * Laura on YouTube * Laura on Twitter * Laura on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: Feel First Test
These days most people have no intention to stay with a company for more than a couple of years. In fact, if you go into any business class across the nation, you’ll hear the students being encouraged not to stay with a company for more than a few years. Crystal Martinez, however, has climbed the ladder at one company from high school to now. Listen as she shares why she’s stayed, how they’ve built a family, and the challenges she has faced by taking on more responsibility.
When Crystal started at Fieldwork Anywhere she was in high school and had no clue she’d still be there, all these years later. She met her husband and best friend while working there and has managed to climb the proverbial corporate ladder all the way to becoming the President of Fieldwork Webwork. All of this has been made possible by the family-style culture that has been built over the years.
Climbing the corporate ladder has not been without its challenges though. As she’s gained responsibility, she’s had to adjust her relationships within the Fieldwork family. She shares how she’s managed to do that and maintain close friendships with her employees.
Crystal credits Fieldwork’s values of inclusion and diversity for making it a company she’s wanted to stay with. Rather than keeping her employees in the dark on decisions, she lets them sit at the table. It has been this way since she started and feeling like she’s been a part of the growth of the company has contributed to her lasting investment.
While it’s less and less common for companies to hold onto their employees, it is possible. Crystal’s story is inspiring for anyone who thinks it is impossible to climb the ladder at one company. You just have to find the right company that will allow you the freedom to do it.
Show Notes: * [01:21] Welcome back! We hope you feel empowered to share your challenges with us. * [02:45] Joining Deirdre is Crystal Martinez to discuss workplace culture and having people stay. * [04:18] When Crystal started with her company, did she intend to stay? * [05:28] What are they doing at Fieldwork to keep people? * [07:10] Do they do anything specific to attract the younger generation? * [08:57] How does Crystal manage the hard conversations while still fostering the feeling of family? * [12:08] Listen as Crystal shares how she incorporates emotional intelligence every day at Fieldwork. * [14:44] What are some of the challenges that Crystal faces in her role? * [17:22] Has Crystal had any big AHA moments where she learned something about herself? * [20:08] Crystal shares her advice for building teams that want to stay. * [23:01] Connect with Crystal.
Links and Resources: * Fieldwork Anywhere * Crystal on Twitter * Crystal on LinkedIn
Episode Sponsor: Feel First Test
Wherever you're communicating, leadership in communication means bringing all thoughts and ideas into a seamless framework; it's the ideal give and take. Valerie Simon is a communications and marketing role model for Atlantic Health System. Listen in as she shares her strategy for building teams and strong communication across a national network with more than 17,000 people.
Valerie knew at a young age that she wanted to be an attorney. Every decision she made as a young person took her steps closer to that goal. She worked multiple jobs, completed unpaid internships, and worked to move the needle toward becoming an attorney.
When she didn’t get into law school she realized that she just wanted to be a voice for people who weren’t being heard. She took all of the experience she’d gained while working to become an attorney and dove into communications.
Listen in as she chats about her story and shares what it has taken to be a C-suite executive as well as a wife and mother. Learn why you have to balance sacrifice in your career and your family in order for both to be healthy, happy, and thriving.
Show Notes:
- [01:54] What does it take to be a communications leader today? Learn more from Valerie Simon.
- [03:31] How did Valerie choose a career in healthcare and communications?
- [07:47] Valerie’s unpaid internship helped her realize she wanted to be a voice for people.
- [11:29] What characteristics does Valerie look for in her team members?
- [14:05] How did Valerie manage to get her doctors and team members to be more involved in social media?
- [17:06] What does being a trusted confidant mean to Valerie?
- [20:08] Valerie shares how she manages to be a wife, mom, and C-suite executive.
- [24:56] How does Valerie manage the stress of the job?
- [27:05] Learn more about the development process for Valerie’s team.
- [28:01] Hear about the resources that feed Valerie’s soul.
- [29:25] Valerie gives a bit of advice for being a great leader.
- [30:54] Connect with Valerie.
Links and Resources:
Atlantic Health System
Valerie on TwitterValerie on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: Routledge Publishing
Do you tweet? I know that for many of us, Twitter seems to be that platform plagued with controversy and turmoil, but did you know that it can be the backbone of the social media in your business? Samantha Kelly, the Tweeting Goddess, shares her tips and tricks for using Twitter correctly, but also why it is one of the best platforms for building relationships.
Samantha started her entrepreneurial journey at a very tumultuous time in her life. She’d recently lost her father, gone through a divorce, and her daughter was becoming a woman. It was as she was trying to find some information for her daughter that she realized there was a huge gap in the women’s health market.
She created her first business by building a box of goodies designed for young girls to coach them through those first few milestones of puberty. Samantha quickly learned that successful businesses have strong social media strategies and began studying all about it. This was when she first discovered Twitter.
Samantha realized she’d found her calling when other entrepreneurs began approaching her to learn more about Twitter and overall strategy on social media. Listen as she discusses going from the Funky Goddess to the Tweeting Goddess and how her life has done a complete 180 at the same time.
Building great business relationships requires work and effort from all parties. Be kind to others and that kindness will come back to you. Samantha is full of wonderful advice that you won’t want to miss. Also check out her book, The Tweeting Goddess Little Book of Twitter Magic for more actionable tips and advice on creating meaningful relationships on social media.
Show Notes:
- [01:08] Thank you for tuning in, showing up, and shout out to Leah.
- [03:34] Welcome to the show Samantha Kelly.
- [04:03] Learn how Samantha became an author, speaker, social media strategist, and Tweeting Goddess.
- [06:58] How creating a taboo starter box for young girls turned into finding her passion of creating connections.
- [10:34] From Funky Goddess to Tweeting Goddess, what did that journey look like?
- [13:16] What is the big takeaway Samantha hopes her readers find in her book?
- [15:31] Why kindness is such an important thing to show to others.
- [17:54] How does Samantha incorporate emotional intelligence in her work?
- [20:11] Samantha shares a few quick tips on how to optimize Twitter.
- [23:47] What are the challenges and “aha” moments Samantha faces every day?
- [26:48] There are a lot of women who can do it all, but why don’t they delegate?
- [29:38] Focus on the platform that is working with you. You don’t have to be everywhere.
- [30:36] Believe in yourself and what you have to offer and you will shine.
- [32:01] Connect with Samantha.
Links and Resources:
Samantha Kelly
Women’s Inspire Network
Samantha on TwitterSamantha on LinkedIn
The Tweeting Goddess Little Book of Twitter Magic by Samantha Kelly
Episode Sponsor: Feel First Test
In a data-driven world, it can sometimes feel like building real relationships with others is impossible. Tricia O’Malley shares why that belief is less true now than it has ever been. Tricia is the Director of Client Relations and Marketing for Northwestern Mutual and has spent her career building REAL relationships with her clients, co-workers, and friends.
Tricia’s background in creating strong donor relations for hospitals has helped her create a world-class client experience. Listen in as she shares her best advice for nurturing relationships in all areas of your life. You won’t want to miss her comments on how touch can help solidify budding new connections.
Despite the ever-growing reach of social media and the online experience, when professionals take the time to set down the phone and make eye contact, their clients and customers feel heard and understood.
Tricia builds on this idea by sharing stories about her team and how she connects and builds deeper relationships with different personality types and ages. Don’t be fooled by demographics. It doesn’t matter how similar people appear on paper, we are each our own person. Recognizing those differences and being curious about them is one of the best ways to let others know that you care and are interested in them.
Building real relationships takes time and interest but is also integral to creating a thriving work environment. Tricia shares some amazing advice and pertinent “aha” moments that you won’t want to miss. Take a moment and grab a notebook. This episode is all about how you can win friends and influence people in your day-to-day life.
Show Notes:
- [02:02] What are real relationships? How do they differ from regular relationships?
- [02:40] Welcome Tricia O’Malley to chat about how to create real relationships in your business.
- [03:50] Tricia shares her career journey and how she became a relationship manager.
- [06:00] Learn the most important characteristics a Director of Client Relations needs to have.
- [08:46] Tricia’s team only works with people who are interested in the process and the program. Learn why.
- [10:11] “Building a relationship starts with a seed of curiosity.” Tricia O’Malley.
- [12:04] A vital piece of relationship building was revealed to Tricia through How to Win Friends and Influence People.
- [13:30] Is it harder today to make people feel as if they matter today?
- [15:10] Listen as Tricia shares a story about a superior experience she had after a non-profit event.
- [17:49] How does Tricia bring empathy into the workplace with her team and clients?
- [20:19] Hear Tricia chat about some of the “uh-oh” moments she’s had in her career.
- [25:20] Very early in Tricia’s career she had an impactful learning experience. Listen as she relates the story and her takeaways.
- [29:14] Tricia chats about stress and how she handles it.
- [31:53] Hear Tricia’s parting advice for how women can build better relationships and careers.
- [33:04] Connect with Tricia.
Links and Resources:
Small World Wealth Management Tricia on LinkedIn Email: tricia.omalley@nm.com How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Episode Sponsor: Feel First Test
What happens when you combine the left and right side functions of your brain? For Nora Gardner, she merged finance and fashion to create functional, beautiful professional wear for the intrepid career woman. Listen in to hear how she did it, why she did it, and the challenges she faced while building an exclusive collection of women’s workwear.
We would be remiss not to share that Nora always had a love of the arts. She coupled her love of design and training in business and finance to fill a need that has gone ignored for too long. After 6 years in the finance industry, Nora realized that while men had custom-designed workwear that stood the test of a busy business person, women did not have the same.
She shares the impetus for starting her first collection and why inventory is one of the biggest challenges. One of her most pressing concerns, aside from creating beautiful designs, is sustainability in the fashion industry. Too many big businesses create excess inventory that eventually ends up in our landfills or burned. Hear how Nora aims to curb these excesses in her own business and why more designers need to do the same.
If you’ve ever wished for a custom suit or a tailored dress made from luscious fabrics and functional design, then you need to take a look at Nora’s collections. The pieces are limited, but the wait is worth it. Listen in to hear how you can bring opposite worlds together to create harmonious design.
Show Notes:
- [01:14] What are you looking forward to in 2020? How can we help you?
- [02:52] Welcome Nora Gardner, a former investment banker turned fashion designer.
- [04:26] Why did Nora decide to transition from banking to fashion?
- [07:15] Did Nora develop any skills in her early career that helped her build the business?
- [09:20] Listen in as Nora shares the process she went through during the research phase.
- [11:43] How does she plan out her year and collections?
- [15:53] Nora shares some of the challenges she’s faced and how she’s overcome them.
- [22:44] How is Nora bringing emotional intelligence into her business?
- [29:47] Learn Nora’s strategy for building her team.
- [33:01] Does she still step out of her comfort zone? How?
- [36:06] Hear Nora’s advice to that person who wants to take that next step!
Links and Resources:
Nora Gardner NYCNora on FacebookNora on InstagramNora on Twitter Episode Sponsor: Feel First Test
What does it mean to find clarity in your life and your business? Steve Woodruff, the King of Clarity, joins me to discuss just that. You won’t want to miss his valuable pieces of information on why you should find clarity and how.
Steve has spent the last 30 years helping businesses, small and large, to get on the same page with their message both internally and externally. There are five questions that many companies don’t take the time to ask themselves about what they do, who they do it for, how they do it, and why.
One of his biggest dreams is that all companies start asking and answering these questions at the C-suite level, or the top of their organization. Once your leadership is clear on the company message, it can be filtered down to every employee. When everyone is on the same page, your clients and customers will always feel that the message they receive is consistent.
If you have no idea where to start, think first about what it is you want to do. You cannot find clarity with your message if your offer or your service isn’t clear. You cannot be heard if you don’t know what you should be known for. People can’t refer you to others if they’re not sure what you do.
Listen in to hear all of Steve’s wonderful advice. Then start answering the five questions for yourself and your business. Let us know if answering those questions helps you to see your own message more clearly.
Show Notes:
- [02:05] Our topic for today? Getting heard and referred!
- [03:06] Welcome Steve Woodruff, the King of Clarity, to Women Worldwide.
- [04:11] How did Steve become the King of Clarity?
- [06:32] Learn why Steve’s company is called Clarity Fuel.
- [07:34] Steve shares the main takeaways from his book and who it is for.
- [09:35] How does the activating language work?
- [12:29] What channels and where should you focus your efforts?
- [14:05] Learn how to ask the right questions of yourself to find clarity.
- [17:44] How does Steve apply emotional intelligence to his company?
- [20:17] Steve shares how he has found his own clarity.
- [23:03] What are the best questions you should ask yourself to find clarity?
- [27:17] Hear Steve share one of his dreams for all businesses.
- [29:13] What advice does Steve have to help you find clarity?
- [30:40] Connect with Steve and grab his book.
Links and Resources:
ClarityFuelClarity Wins by Steve WoodruffSteve on FacebookSteve on LinkedInSteve on Twitter
Episode Sponsor: Feel First Test
Effective communication is the key to removing gender bias and promoting equity in business. Susan Freeman has made it her life’s work to help women in business find effective ways to communicate with the world while educating men on the right way to communicate with women in business. She has a passion for helping women succeed and has founded and co-founded several programs to help empower women and girls in finding their success.
She recently coordinated and sponsored the Empowered Women 2019 event which was her biggest event to date. Susan has made it her mission to help women and plans to continue the Empowered Women events for the next two years. (They’ve already been scheduled!)
Listen in to learn her biggest tips for promoting parity in the workplace and how leaders can better show and use empathy with their employees. She shares a poignant example of some people’s willful misunderstanding of the gender equality movement that you won’t want to miss. Her response to a blatantly abrasive question is masterful!
The tips and advice Susan shares in this episode are amazing reminders of how women can assert themselves without taking on the persona or antics of men. It’s also extremely refreshing to learn that there are men in business who are truly ignorant of the issues that women face in finding parity.
Are you ready to show up in the workplace armed with more knowledge on how and why women communicate differently than men? Then grab a notebook and get ready to learn.
Show Notes:
- [02:11] Learn how to boost communication and promote equity with Susan Freeman.
- [04:36] How did Susan know that helping women find equity was her calling?
- [06:50] What are some of the different communication styles women and men use?
- [10:12] Does this apply to how men and women take up space in the room?
- [15:00] If hope is not a strategy, how do we change equity in the boardroom?
- [18:03] What can leaders do to become more empathetic?
- [25:32] Susan shares more information about the Empowered Women 2019.
- [28:05] How does it feel coming off her first big event?
- [35:08] Hear Susan’s advice for dealing with challenges in communication.
- [36:48] Connect with Susan.
Links and Resources:
- Cara Hale Alter
- Freeman Means Business Website
- Susan on Facebook
- Susan on LinkedIn
- Susan on Instagram
- Email: Susan@FreemanMeansBusiness.com
- Wonder Women in Business Podcast
- Wonder Women in Business on Twitter
- Empowered Women 2020
- The Ultimate Women Associates’ Law Firm Marketing Checklist by Ross Fishman and Susan Freeman
Episode Sponsor: Feel First Test
In the course of our 250 episodes (can you believe it?) on Women Worldwide, you’ve heard from successful and impactful women in business, politics, entertainment, and many other challenging industries. Now it’s time to chat with a high-powered woman from the law enforcement and intelligence field. This is a field that historically and today has been male dominated for a variety of reasons, but Lauren Anderson decided that there was no reason she couldn’t make it in intelligence as well.
Lauren grew up in a home where she was always told that she could do or be whatever she wanted. The sky was the limit for her dreams and ambitions and, looking back, she realizes that those dreams always pointed in the general direction of intelligence. She didn’t immediately start down that path however, she first decided that becoming a doctor was her calling. After spending several miserable years studying medicine, she switched paths.
After and during her amazing career with the FBI, Lauren has moved her focus to helping other women and young girls find their paths and battle gender inequity across the globe. Listen in as she recounts tales from her FBI days that propelled her desire to help other women succeed in male dominated fields.
Lauren holds nothing back in this interview. Her advice and recommendations are spot on for all women and men, not just those seeking careers in law enforcement. While she is always seeking to find gender equality, she has no desire to exclude the men in her life from her vast business and intelligence knowledge. As she says, find those partners in your career, be they women or men, and develop relationships.
This is the last show of 2019 and the 250th show of Women Worldwide and there couldn’t have been a better guest than Lauren Anderson. Can’t wait for you to hear her advice and everything she has to offer with regard to starting your own business and impacting women around the world.
Happy Holidays! Looking forward to serving you in the New Year!
Show Notes:
- [02:06] Women Worldwide is going on holiday break!
- [03:26] Welcome Lauren Anderson, a strong woman in law enforcement and intelligence.
- [04:14] Lauren shares her journey to working in the FBI.
- [06:45] What kind of studies do you need to get into the FBI? What did Lauren study?
- [07:52] Learn what it was like to finish the FBI Academy and how many women there were.
- [09:17] Lauren chats about the most challenging aspects of the FBI Academy and the FBI.
- [11:53] Did she have to prove anything while working in the field to prove her worth?
- [14:26] What kind of skills did she have to develop to succeed in law enforcement?
- [17:23] How can leaders be more empathetic with their employees?
- [21:46] Why did Lauren decide to start her own consulting firm?
- [26:56] Lauren shares the resources she uses to stay on top of her field.
- [32:16] Hear Lauren’s best advice to women in difficult and underrepresented careers.
- [34:52] Connect with Lauren.
Links and Resources:
- What Color is Your Parachute by Richard Nelson Bolles
- Slack
- SmartNews
- Women’s eNews
- Geneva Centre for Security Policy on Twitter @TheGCSP
- Vital Voices
- International Women’s Forum NY Chapter
- @WomensForumNY
- The Uncondemned
- Women’s Media Center
- Red Dot Foundation/Safecity
- Project Liberation
- G(irls) 20
- Lauren on Twitter
- Lauren on LinkedIn
- Lauren on the Forbes Podcast
- Lauren on FBI Retired Case Agent File Review
- Episode Sponsor: Feel First Test
It’s the holiday season. Are you stressed yet? So many people walk around living in and with unnecessary stress. Dr. Jane Tornatore, a therapist and speaker in Seattle, WA, helps people convert outdated patterns and stress into more freedom, joy, and authenticity. She shares how people process stress, when many of our mindset issues form, and how we can overcome them and maintain a less stressful lifestyle.
With her studies in mental health and neuroplasticity Dr. Jane has found effective ways to help others turn their bad habits into effective solutions and change the course of their lives. She says that the majority of our major mindset hurdles form when we are less than six years old, as we move into an aware consciousness. Habits however, can be broken. Learn how as we chat.
Awareness, practice, and choice are the keys to changing your less than ideal habits. Our brains are naturally designed to look for problems that need to be fixed. Learn how you can overcome grim situations and how Dr. Jane’s new book, Everything is PERFECT, Just Not ME!, can help you move through your negative self-talk.
Dr. Jane has been studying the brain for more than 25 years and her insights into how our brains process the world are invaluable. Listen in and learn how you can work on altering your neural pathways and be kinder to yourself. Mindset and business success go hand in hand, but only if you keep working on the blocks that hold you back.
Show Notes:
- [01:54] Dr. Jane Tornatore discusses how to turn stress into confidence and peace of mind.
- [02:56] Learn about Jane’s background and why she chose to become a therapist.
- [05:15] What do patterns of stress look like and how do we identify them?
- [07:09] Are there people who push back on identifying and addressing their stress?
- [08:34] Hear about the mind work needed to uncover and overcome our longstanding mental blocks.
- [11:34] How does Dr. Jane help others keep from backsliding into bad habits?[13:05] Change is simpler than we think, it’s simply practicing… for the rest of our lives.
- [17:25] What does Dr. Jane do when everything looks grim?
- [19:09] Dr. Jane shares what she wants people to walk away with from reading her book.
- [21:29] Where does the concept of perfect come from?
- [23:37] How can you reassure someone that they don’t have to be perfect?[28:10] What kinds of challenges has Dr. Jane faced in her business and how does she approach them?
- [32:15] Learn how you can overcome the stress of the holiday by walking through an exercise.
- [34:54] Connect with Dr. Jane.
Links and Resources:
- Dr. Jane’s WebsiteDr. Jane Tornatore on LinkedIn
- Dr. Jane Tornatore on Facebook
- Dr. Jane Tornatore’s Amazon Author Page
- Everything is PERFECT, Just Not ME! by Dr. Jane Tornatore
Episode Sponsor: Routledge. Download a free chapter of my book Answers for Modern Communicators at http://bit.ly/learningtheessentials.
Do you struggle with creating deep meaningful conversations that lead to lasting connections? In this world of instant feedback and world-wide connectivity, having real conversations has become harder than ever. Dr. Karen Jacobson works with organizations to strengthen their communication practices and learn how to create lasting impressions through power conversations.
Karen is the President of Aligned Leadership Academy and a former Israeli military commander. She has run her own Chiropractic practice and is a champion ballroom dancer. She has many and varied experiences that have helped her to connect with others in a sincere way.
She is now a high-performance strategist, speaker, and author who helps others realize the power of connected conversations. Her book Power Conversations, develops her ground-breaking communications framework called the High-Performance Triad. Karen helps leaders find their personality and leadership style and how they can best adapt conversations to create effective communication opportunities with their teams.
The ability to communicate effectively is the key to growing a business, serving your family, and developing relationships. Listen in as Karen shares the four personality types, why we all have a bit of all four, and why being confident in your knowledge and abilities will lead to success. She’s done it all! Listen to the end to hear her top tips for developing your power conversations.
Show Notes: * [02:18] Welcome! Dr. Karen Jacobson here to discuss how to start power conversations. * [03:41] What stands out the most throughout Karen’s career and shaped where she is today? * [05:01] How has her military career impacted her later pursuits? * [06:40] Learn how to build trust within the military and in leadership. * [09:10] Karen unpacks her books and what she hopes her readers take away from them. * [11:14] Why you have to temper your personality with emotional intelligence in different situations. * [12:22] Karen shares the four characters or personalities from her books. * [18:57] What does it mean to Karen to command a presence in a room or on stage? * [21:32] Learn why you need to keep a cool head under pressure to maintain your beliefs. * [25:13] Which extends to all career tracks as well. * [28:47] How has Karen tackled challenges throughout her career? * [34:36] Karen shares her top tips for developing power conversations. * [35:47] Connect with Karen.
Links and Resources: * Aligned Leadership Academy * Dr. Karen Jacobson’s Website * Dr. Karen on LinkedIn * Dr. Karen on Facebook * Dr. Karen on Twitter * Dr. Karen on YouTube * Dr. Karen on Instagram * Dr Karen’s Amazon Author Profile * DISC Assessment
Episode Sponsor: Routledge. Download a free chapter of my book Answers for Modern Communicators at http://bit.ly/learningtheessentials.
Politics has historically been a man’s world, but in recent years women have come to the forefront of many influential political roles. Joni Wickham is a shining example of a strong woman in a political leadership role. She grew up reading newspapers and watching the nightly news as a child while spending time with her grandparents and originally planned to report on political events herself.
Fast-forward several years and Joni found herself in a position without power while a decision was being made to cut a social service that directly impacted her and her family. It was then that she decided to change her focus and have a seat at the decision-making table. She has since built a career in politics that culminated in her being named Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Kansas City, MO.
Listen as Joni shares triumphs and failures she experienced in her political career and the skills and traits that have benefited her the most in her career. Ever resilient and hard-working, Joni has created a women’s empowerment initiative that has been implemented in several cities and benefits women seeking to build a political career.
Joni, like many of you, is smart, driven, motivated, and resourceful, but her path has not been easy. Hear her take on carving your own path and what it takes to be truly successful. Joni is an inspiration for all women seeking to have their voices heard in the political arena. Do you have what it takes?
Show Notes: * [02:15] Women in politics, how can you be successful in a difficult position? * [03:31] Welcome Joni Wickham! Learn how she found herself as a leader in the political forum. * [07:01] What was like to be a woman in politics as the Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Kansas City, MO? * [09:02] Joni shares the skills she’s relied on to move her through her political career. * [10:52] How did preparedness conquer the ever-encroaching imposter syndrome? * [13:04] Why did Joni choose to enter into entrepreneurship? * [15:37] Hear the biggest challenge Joni faced as a woman in politics. * [17:32] Learn Joni’s take on how women can best support one another. * [22:09] Millenials in government. Joni shares her thoughts! * [23:33] What does it take to build trust with millennials? * [25:27] How did her younger staff members change with the focus on team building? * [27:07] Social media and communication in politics. What are Joni’s thoughts? * [30:33] Joni shares her advice to business professionals facing tough times. * [31:34] Connect with Joni!
Links and Resources: Wickham James Website
Joni on TwitterJoni on FacebookJoni on LinkedIn
Wickham James on TwitterWickham James on FacebookWickham James on LinkedInJoni’s LinkedIn Series
Episode’s Sponsor: Empowered Women Event - December 5th, 2019. Get your ticket here: http://bit.ly/empowereddec5
We all have to eat! Deepti Sharma has a new take on how to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to have their food voice heard. In 2011, Deepti founded FoodtoEat, a community-minded catering concierge service that connects immigrant, women and minority-owned food vendors to growth opportunities. She saw an area of need and has worked tirelessly to provide an equitable solution.
Deepti shares the impetus for creating FoodtoEat as well as the process she followed to move from helping food trucks reach more audiences to facilitating relationships between restaurants and corporate catering needs. Her work has helped New Americans build stronger business skills and fostered a more diverse work culture.
Her background is in political science and she is an advocate for policies that benefit small business owners and immigrant entrepreneurship. She also focuses on gender equity in the small business space. After taking stock of the number of companies founded and owned by men, she began to take a greater interest in helping women to build and foster their own businesses. She also shares what she thinks is the best way for women to help other women business owners.
All of her work has not gone unrecognized. Deepti is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper and a Forbes 30 Under 30 alumnus. Her insights into small business and diversity in the community are amazing. From the way she’s built her team to the plans she has for the future of FoodtoEat, Deepti is a wealth of knowledge about entrepreneurship and advocacy. Listen in to learn more ways that you can impact your community by harnessing the power of diversity and inclusion.
Show Notes:
- [02:06] There’s power in bringing diversity to your community. Learn more with Deepti Sharma.
- [03:30] Deepti shares a bit about her background and what drove her to create FoodtoEat.
- [08:39] Learn about the challenges Deepti felt in pivoting from food truck supplier to corporate catering.
- [14:53] What is Deepti’s philosophy on team creation and nurturing?
- [17:24] How can women help one another in fostering equity in the workplace?
- [20:06] Deepti divulges the things she’s learned about herself while building her business.
- [24:37] Has her team been able to tap into her resilience?
- [27:25] Learn how Deepti manages her time between being a mom and wife, a business owner, and a woman.
- [31:42] Deepti shares her best advice for staying resilient in building your business.
- [33:19] Connect with Deepti.
Links and Resources:
- Deepti’s Website
- Deepti on Instagram
- Deepti on Twitter
- FoodtoEat
- FoodtoEat on Instagram
- FoodtoEat on Twitter
- I Made Your Food campaign
Episode’s Sponsor: Empowered Women Event - December 5th, 2019. Get your ticket here: http://bit.ly/empowereddec5
Being bold and taking full ownership of our capabilities is not a natural talent for most women. More often than not we get stuck thinking that we couldn’t possibly succeed if we don’t have the right education, upbringing, social views, etc. Here to debunk those beliefs is Kate Isler. She is an author, international marketing executive, co-founder and CEO of Be Bold Now, Inc., and she did it all without a college degree.
Kate has had a fabulously dynamic career in which she has traveled the globe while working as an executive at Microsoft. She helped open subsidiary offices in Africa, Eastern Europe, India, and the Middle East, Latin America, and China. When she finally returned to the US she lead the international marketing and campaign teams for Microsoft Windows.
It wasn’t until she left Microsoft, after achieving so many career milestones, that she finally stopped and obtained her degree. Kate is supremely passionate about supporting women in reaching their career and life goals, which is what drove her to co-found Be Bold Now. Their mission is to build a network of women to support and inspire each other to take bold action in pursuing gender parity for women in leadership.
Be Bold Now is an outlet and community for women to share their stories and help others find the courage to take action in their own workplaces and communities. If you have a Bold story to tell, take the time to tell your story! Kate has also penned her very first book, a memoir about her young adult career that is due out next year.
Kate’s advice for women leaders and those who simply want to reach for the next milestone is fantastic. She shares so many amazing stories from her own early career and how her actions then have informed her life today. Listen to the very end to learn why asking for help is not a weakness and why the first step on the road to success is to have a goal.
Show Notes: * [01:11] Welcome back to everyone and thank you for being here. * [02:42] Kate Isler is on the show to help you learn how to be bold, now. * [04:02] Learn more about Kate’s beginnings and why she created Be Bold Now. * [07:15] What does Kate tell women who feel alone in the boardrooms of corporate America? * [08:57] Hear why diversity and inclusion are separate ideals that must be addressed equally. * [10:51] Are there common roadblocks to integrating diversity and inclusion? * [12:43] What has Kate learned from hearing the stories of those involved in Be Bold Now? * [15:51] Learn what it means to self-select oneself out of an opportunity. * [17:46] How can women support one another to achieve equity in leadership? * [21:46] Kate shares information about her new book, a memoir about her young adult life. * [25:33] Any lessons that stand out for Kate that helped propel her forward in her career? * [27:41] Where should a woman go to ask for help within their company and in life? [30:13] Kate shares her final piece of advice on how to Be Bold. * [32:09] Connect with Kate.
Links and Resources: * Kate Isler on LinkedIn * Kate Isler on Facebook * Kate Isler on Twitter * Be Bold Now, Inc + Be Bold Now on Instagram + Be Bold Now on Twitter + Be Bold Now on Facebook
Episode’s Sponsor: Empowered Women Event - December 5th, 2019. Get your ticket here: http://bit.ly/empowereddec5
Taking the leap and changing your career or launching your own business is a seriously scary prospect. Sara Bliss knows all about changing roles, pivoting her focus, and building a brand and a business. She has done everything from ghostwriting books to building brands through words. Her most recent book, Take the Leap, is the result of 10 years of labor, love, and a drive to never quit.
There is no better person to discuss what it takes to move out of a job you hate to creating a business you love than Sara. Before writing Take the Leap she interviewed over 60 entrepreneurs who made the transition from employee to CEO in various stages of their careers. The insights she gleaned from hearing their stories and taking the time to compile them into this wonderful tome are as inspirational as they are informative.
Listen in as Sara discusses the ups and downs, ins and outs of ghostwriting and writing for major publications. She also shares how taking on the voice of her customer has helped her to dial into what a brand requires to survive. Learn why taking on every project and writing for nearly every topic has helped her better realize the scope of her abilities and how that applies to building her business.
This conversation was a true adventure into the mind and world of a person born to be an entrepreneur. Sara’s vast experience and willingness to move, grow, and change is something to be admired and studied! Don’t miss out on all of her juicy business tips and listen to the end to hear her fantastic parting advice.
Show Notes: * [01:08] Welcome back. We just turned 5! Sending a huge thank you to all our listeners! * [02:24] Sara Bliss, the author of Take the Leap, is here to chat about making huge changes. * [03:32] Learn all about Sara’s career path and all of the changes she has made over the years. * [05:26] What was it like becoming a ghostwriter? * [07:04] Why did Sara feel that bringing Take the Leap to life was important? * [09:27] Sara shares her process for completing and compiling her research and interviews. * [10:40] Learn more about the challenges Sara faced as she wrote the book. * [14:07] How do you get rid of the chatter so that you can take the leap? * [18:36] Sara discusses how you can best handle rejection. * [20:24] Where did most of the people interviewed for Sara’s book fall in their career cycle before taking the leap? * [24:21] Speaking with all of her interviewees inspired Sara to continue to make pivots. * [25:04] Learn more about the different types of roles Sara has taken on throughout her career and how that has bolstered her business. * [27:20] Is retirement an ideal prospect anymore? * [29:31] Sara gives all of us a piece of advice for everyone thinking of taking the leap. * [31:34] Connect with Sara.
Links and Resources: * Sara on Twitter * Sara on LinkedIn * Sara on Instagram * Sara Bliss Website * Bobbi Brown
Episode’s Sponsor: Routledge
Download a free chapter of my book Answers for Modern Communicators at http://bit.ly/learningtheessentials
Priya Nembhard and Joan Pelzer couldn’t have approached becoming entrepreneurs in more different ways. Priya has been a serial entrepreneur since 2003 when she and her husband created their first business. Joan, on the other hand, happened into the entrepreneurial life by chance and hasn’t lost the bug for a moment since.
It wasn’t until the two came together to create media magic, that they realized their true passion and purpose in this space. When they met and came together it was as if all of the pieces of a puzzle slid into place. They now create a radio and YouTube talk show called Follow Me Friday and have truly learned the beauty of creating a brand and following on their own terms.
Listen in as Priya and Joan discuss the evolution of Follow Me Friday, why their partnership has bolstered their personal businesses, and why embracing various media has taken their show and their businesses to the next level.
They both admit that your branding is the foundation upon which your business should be built. It is the voice, the “texture,” the “feel” of your business and it is what people will remember long after you’re gone. Their biggest advice with regard to this unbelievably important business creation step? Make sure that your branding speaks to not only your business goals and your ideal client, but that it also speaks to YOU.
These two make creating a social presence seem like a breeze, but it hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows. Listen in as they share the ups and downs, highs and lows, and most important of all, the challenges they’ve faced and continue to face as their partnership grows.
Joan and Priya definitely understand the intricacies of having a media presence and this conversation is full of fun and laughs, but best of all they share tangible advice that you can use to start becoming more comfortable with being social!
Show Notes: * [01:08] Thank you for showing up every week! * [02:18] Learn more about our two guests, Joan Pelzer and Priya Nembhard. * [03:50] Joan shares a bit about her entrepreneurial journey. * [05:14] How did Priya become a serial entrepreneur? * [06:30] Priya chats about the story of how she and Joan met. * [09:19] The two discuss the evolution of Follow Me Friday. * [12:05] How does the show come together? * [13:40] What makes for having a really good guest? * [16:00] Learn more about how Follow Me Friday morphed into video from audio. * [18:24] Hear Joan and Priya discuss why branding is important to creating a thriving business. * [23:20] How do Joan and Priya manage Follow Me Friday with everything else that they do? * [24:50] What would the duo say to the entrepreneur who is scared to be social? * [27:57] We chat about the pros and cons of feedback from other people. * [30:08] Priya and Joan provide a bit of parting advice for all of our entrepreneurs. * [32:15] Connect with Joan and Priya!
Links and Resources: * Follow Me Friday Website + Follow Me Friday on Facebook + Follow Me Friday on YouTube + Follow Me Friday on Twitter + Follow Me Friday on Instagram * Joan’s Website + Joan on Facebook + Joan on Twitter + Joan on Instagram + Joan on LinkedIn * Priya’s Website * Priya on Twitter * Priya on LinkedIn * Episode’s Sponsor: Fabian Geyrhalter and eRESONAID course * Download a free chapter of my book Answers for Modern Communicators at http://bit.ly/learningtheessentials
There are no words to express the impact that Gloria Feldt has had on the world of women in leadership and women in general. As the former CEO of Planned Parenthood and the founder of Take The Lead, Gloria has spent the better part of her life fighting for the rights of women across the country to decide what to do with their bodies and their lives. She is an inspiration in the fight for women’s rights and this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.
Gloria didn’t start off with a driving passion to fight for women’s equality in society and in business. She was once a young woman with a cause no greater than being an amazing wife and mother to her family, but after having her third child she wondered what else there was.
Gloria was lucky! She grew up with a father who encouraged her to pursue her dreams in a time when women weren’t supposed to have dreams beyond nurturing a family. Having heard that she could be and do anything during her entire adolescence gave her the confidence needed to pursue a new dream.
Fast forward a few years and she was presented with the opportunity to lead Planned Parenthood.
The same organization that helped her realize that her life could be better organized, better controlled, came back around and wanted her to be their voice. She couldn’t say no. Since then she has made it her mission to help support women in leadership and women in power to maximize their impact.
She has since retired from Planned Parenthood and now owns her own business, consulting and coaching women leaders to be the best in their fields.
To say that this was an inspiring conversation would be a gross understatement. Gloria’s life and work have been full of ups and downs, but her positive attitude and her drive have kept her going and working for women everywhere.
Listen in as she discusses the role of social media in our lives, how to encourage women to take their fair share, and how you can get more involved in this wonderful cause. You won’t want to miss a second of this discussion!
Show Notes:
- [01:09] Welcome back and thank you for your dedication to the show, learning, and community.
- [02:08] Meet Gloria Feldt, the cofounder and president of Take The Lead and former CEO of Planned Parenthood.
- [04:02] Gloria shares a bit about her early life and what drove her to the role of CEO and teaching other women to lead.
- [08:44] Did Gloria feel supported in her journey toward leadership by other women and men?
- [10:42] What qualities are really important for women to have when learning to manage power and leadership?
- [14:47] How are the cohorts selected for the 50 Women Can Change the World program?
- [16:23] What is the importance of branding when building or launching a venture or business?
- [21:02] Gloria gives advice to younger women and men who are working to choose their life’s path.
- [25:24] What challenges has Gloria faced in her work with Planned Parenthood and in her business today?
- [27:46] Learn how Gloria keeps herself sharp both mentally and physically.
- [30:37] Gloria shares what the oppression of other people’s opinions on social media really means!
- [32:56] Hear Gloria’s parting advice for women regarding power and leadership.
- [34:28] Connect with Gloria.
Links and Resources:
- Gloria’s Website
- Gloria on LinkedIn
- Gloria on Twitter
- Gloria on Instagram
- Gloria on YouTube
- Take The Lead
- 50 Women Can Change the World
Episode Sponsor: Fabian Geyrhalter and eRESONAID course
Download a free chapter of my book Answers for Modern Communicators at http://bit.ly/learningtheessentials
I am so excited for you to meet Connie Zack. She is the co-owner and Chief Sales Officer of Sunlighten, a company founded after her brother began experiencing the after-effects of chronic fatigue syndrome because of toxic levels of heavy metals in his body. Connie shares how her brother’s healing journey led her and her husband to create Sunlighten, an infrared sauna creator and distributor.
Listen in as Connie reveals why family comes first and how her drive to impact the world in a big way pushed her to leave the security of her corporate job with Procter & Gamble and create a business that helps so many people ease the pain and stress of everyday life.
Connie digs into how the journey from being a witness to the healing properties of infrared saunas to understanding how to grow and scale a fledgling business has changed her life.
From learning how to hire staff and keep them motivated to discerning how to get their product into the forefront of the public consciousness, Connie reveals why each step was a moment of learning that has brought Sunlighten to the precipice of success. Every step has had a purpose in their journey and staying positive and keeping learning has been key to their prosperity.
Learn what it takes to go from starting a business in your basement to international renown.
The world is noisier than ever, but as Connie says, YOU are the one responsible for how you perceive every situation.
Focus on what you can learn from your failures and then move on to the next task or the next situation. Keep a positive attitude, be willing to learn, and take the time to better yourself with continuing your business education and focus on building strong relationships. These are the steps to succeeding in this noisy world.
Show Notes:
- [01:05] Welcome back and thank you so much for spending your time with us!
- [01:38] Our topic today revolves around how today’s entrepreneurs can grow their businesses in our extremely noisy world.
- [02:23] Meet Connie Zack, co-owner and Chief Sales Officer of Sunlighten.
- [03:51] Connie shares her journey from working in corporate to business ownership.
- [08:00] Was entrepreneurship in Connie’s original life plan?
- [09:35] What was the growth process like in the beginning?
- [11:51] Were there any unexpected surprises that came with entrepreneurship?
- [13:00] Connie reveals the obstacles that had to be overcome as the company grew.
- [14:42] Why creating a powerful team is Connie’s greatest success in creating a business.
- [18:12] Connie shares what you can do to be a better role model.
- [21:13] Does Connie think it is harder for today’s entrepreneur to get out there?
- [23:27] You will make mistakes! Learn why those missteps will propel you forward.
- [24:08] How important are relationships when developing your company?
- [25:47] Learn more about the uses of infrared saunas and infrared light therapy.
- [27:47] Be sure to marry your work and personal life and goals for greater levels of success.
- [29:03] What is it like being a husband and wife team?
- [31:36] Connie shares her best advice for the woman entrepreneur.
- [33:15] Connect with Connie
Links and Resources:
- Sunlighten on Facebook
- Sunlighten on Twitter
- Sunlighten on Instagram
- Sunlighten on LinkedIn
- Sunlighten Website
- Call Sunlighten: 877.292.0020
- Episode Sponsor: Routledge.
- Download a free chapter of my book Answers for Modern Communicators at http://bit.ly/learningtheessentials
One of the leading experts on futuring, Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild is joining me to discuss how you can create the business vision of your dreams become a reality. The key is in creating your ideal vision and learning ways that you can bring it to life.
Dr. Connie has been helping businesses and business leaders to create personal and organizational innovation and transformation by developing their ideal visions. Her work recently has spun more towards helping women and women leaders understand their true ideal vision and how to achieve it. She has created a huge body of resources and loves to share her knowledge about how futuring impacts business.
We discuss everything from what futuring is, to how it has impacted Dr. Connie’s life and work, and why the concept is supremely important for all businesses. Nobody wants to become the next Blockbuster or Kodak and Dr. Connie’s unique training in both futuring and coaching has given her a fresh perspective on how to help businesses find their best next path.
We discuss so many fantastic bits of information that you can use in your life and business. Ever wonder how to involve your kids in your entrepreneurial endeavors? We chat about that too and why our kids’ involvement is so important to our businesses. If you’ve wondered how to take your business to the next level while maintaining your home life, then this is the episode you want to hear.
Show Notes: * [01:05] Are you facing challenges? Reach out to me! * [02:38] Learn more about futurist Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild. * [03:28] Welcome Dr. Connie to the show. * [03:49] How does one become a futurist? * [04:35] Is the concept of a futurist prevalent in the business space or does Dr. Connie have to explain it often? * [06:06] How do futurists help companies find new roads to success? * [07:44] What goes into helping businesses find their vision for the next 5 to 50 years? * [10:37] How do leaders affect the vision and success of their company? * [13:49] Why communication is the skeleton key to success. * [14:45] Trust is necessary to enact change. * [17:04] What does Dr. Connie think is necessary to start a podcast? * [19:06] Dr. Connie shares the challenges she has faced while building her business. * [21:57] Are professionals more hesitant to step out and create their own business dreams? * [25:10] Staying at a job, isn’t always the safe choice… * [25:50] Why involving our kids is extremely important to both of us. * [26:42] Are there days of stress and overwhelm or is it easier to manage business and life? * [28:29] Everything you do today, impacts the future of your family and business. What are you doing? * [30:51] Dr. Connie provides her advice for zeroing in on your ideal future.
Links and Resources: * Dr. Connie on Twitter * Dr. Connie on LinkedIn * Dr. Connie’s Website * Dr. Connie’s Amazon Author Page * The Bee Who Was Too Busy by Dr. Connie * Future School for Women * Episode Sponsor: Routledge. * Download a free chapter of my book Answers for Modern Communicators at http://bit.ly/learningtheessentials
Midwife, author, and activist, Patricia Harman has done it all. After living in rural communes during the 60s and 70s, Patricia, or Patsy as her friends call her, moved to the east and settled in Virginia. While living in Virginia she was asked many times to help birth the babies in her community. She soon realized she had a love for helping women and went to school to officially become a nurse-midwife.
She has since spent the past thirty years caring for women as they go through the process and transformation that is childbirth. In an effort to document and memorialize some of her patients’ journeys, she began writing her first memoir, The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife’s Memoir. After her second memoir, she realized that she wanted to tell a different kind of story and began writing fiction.
My conversation with Patricia was an amazing look into midwifery and modern healthcare practices for women, along with the ins and outs of the publishing world. Patsy definitely has a way with words and she paints a vivid picture of her life and her inspiration for starting her writing career. Listen in to gain insights on some amazing topics from the font of knowledge that is Patricia Harman.
Show Notes: * [01:08] Thank you for listening and elevating the stories of our guests. * [01:48] Learn more about Patricia “Patsy” Harman, my guest for this episode. * [03:01] Patsy shares more about her backstory and midwifery. * [05:43] We dig deeper into whether or not high-risk pregnancies can deliver with a midwife. * [07:41] Midwives are more than medical caretakers. * [08:42] Are more people opting for midwives for delivery? * [09:32] Why did Patsy transition to writing? * [13:38] Was Patsy’s first heroine based on her and her life? * [14:45] Learn more about the world of publishing and Patsy’s process for writing/publishing. * [15:58] What did the publishing process feel like? * [19:34] Why is feedback a gift? * [22:27] What challenges did Patsy face in running her practice with her husband? * [24:06] Always make sure your accountant is a CPA! * [25:05] Patsy’s tips for overcoming writer’s block. * [27:22] What moments stand out for Patsy from her life’s journey? * [31:20] Patsy shares her final bit of advice for our listeners. * [32:18] Connect with Patsy and find her books.
Links and Resources: Patricia Harman’s Website
Patricia on Facebook
Patricia’s Amazon Author Profile
Episode’s Sponsor: Routledge
This is a good one! Today we welcome Karen Walker to discuss how CEOs should view organization growth. Karen is an executive coach and consultant who advises CEOs and senior leaders on how to grow and thrive. She is the author of No Dumbing Down: A Guide for CEOs on Organization Growth, and has influenced and grown multiple businesses beyond the 6-figure mark. This is not an episode you want to miss.
First, we discuss Karen’s start in engineering and tech. She was one of very few women in both spaces and she thrived in the environment. After helping Compaq grow from a few employees to over 100,000 employees, she realized that being a part of a high-performing team and meeting and exceeding goals was one of her major drivers. She has taken that drive and applied it to coaching CEOs and business leaders in how to duplicate her efforts at Compaq.
Karen shares amazing insights into what it means to be successful, why you should think bigger about your business, and how CEOs and leaders should look at the success of their business. She is a paragon in the business coaching space, and the advice and information she provides is priceless. Check out nodumbingdown.com for Karen’s book and let us know if you have any questions.
Show Notes:
- [01:07] Women Worldwide is turning 5! Thank you to all of our listeners!
- [02:02] There’s still time to register for the Turn Up the Volume Workshop!
- [02:55] Our topic for today: the CEO and growth for the organization.
- [03:15] Welcome Karen Walker here to discuss how CEOs affect their organizations.
- [05:19] Karen shares how she transitioned into coaching from the engineering and tech space.
- [09:07] What was it like to be a woman in tech during her Compaq days?
- [10:58] Any common challenges in her women’s groups?
- [12:03] Karen shares the biggest takeaways she wants leaders to glean from her book.
- [14:59] Do most senior leaders look externally for indications of success?
- [17:13] The skills needed to be amazing individual contributors are not the same as those needed to be an amazing team member or leader.
- [18:13] What is Mayple and why do you need it?
- [19:39] Karen shares what her interview questions would be for a marketing department interviewee.
- [21:26] How can CEO’s be more accountable and do they get in their own way of showing accountability?
- [24:15] Resist falling back into old habits when trying to pivot in a different direction in business.
- [24:56] Is there any way to help leaders stop the “blame game” feeling in meetings?
- [27:08] Does Karen face stress and challenges in her role today?
- [29:02[ Growth is never in a straight line.
- [30:42] Karen shares her parting advice to the listeners.
- [33:32] Connect with Karen.
Links and Resources:
- Karen Walker’s Website
- Episode’s sponsor: Mayple
- Quest Nutrition
- Karen on Twitter
- Karen on Instagram
- Karen on LinkedIn
- Karen’s Book
- No Dumbing Down Podcast
Today on the show, we have Patrice Tanaka, CEO and Founder of Joyful Planet, a business purpose consulting firm in New York City. Joyful Planet is focused on helping individuals and organizations discover and actively live their purpose. She is also an author, a coach, a speaker, and a mentor.
Patrice spreads joy wherever she is. She gives us the four steps to finding our purpose in business and our personal lives. She believes that the definition of purpose is how you leverage your talent, expertise, and passion in service to others and our planet.
Patrice and I talk about why businesses need to have one business purpose that everyone can focus on, to help drive more business. We also discuss how purpose-driven companies significantly outperform profit-only driven firms, and how more businesses today are taking the time to articulate their purpose.
She shares how dancing and competing in ballroom dancing gives her joy. Writing her book 'Becoming Ginger Rogers' lets her share that joy with others. Patrice says that if you live your life's purpose, you will be happy, and when you share that happiness with others, it can impact the planet. You won't want to miss the fantastic eye-opening conversation.
Show Notes:
- [03:28] Welcome to the show, Patrice Tanaka!
- [04:13] Patrice speaks to us about how she got her purpose.
- [06:14] She saw her purpose with the shock and horror of the loss of life on 9/11 in the twin towers.
- [07:20] Her mission was to live joy every day, to be mindful of that joy, and to share it with others.
- [08:52] Dancing and competing in ballroom dancing makes her happy.
- [09:33] Writing her book Becoming Ginger Rogers allowed her to share that joy with others.
- [10:05] She left the PR company she co-founded and opened her consultancy called Joyful Planet.
- [11:43] Patrice chats about how finding your purpose can give you a competitive advantage.
- [12:37] Purpose to Patrice is how you leverage your talent, expertise, and passion in service to other people and our planet.
- [13:15] What is the most important thing for you to accomplish as an individual or a business?
- [14:05] Patrice speaks about having one business purpose that everyone can focus on to help drive business.
- [16:14] Purpose-driven businesses significantly outperform profit only focused businesses.
- [18:10] We are at the beginning of a trend to increase value for all stakeholders and all people.
- [23:13] Patrice tells us the four steps she recommends to get your business purpose.
- [25:35] She gives us the four steps to get purpose in your personal life.
- [28:38] Patrice faces challenges daily, but she tries to keep her focus on her purpose.
- [30:57] When you choose joy, it builds on itself, joy builds on joy.
- [34:05] Patrice's advice is to live your life's purpose because when you are happy you spread the joy with others.
Links and Resources:
- Patrice Tanaka
- Joyful Planet
- Becoming Ginger Rogers
- Performance 360
- Patrice on Facebook
- Patrice on Twitter
- Patrice on LinkedIn
On the show today we have S.J. Kurtini, co-founder of Tinybeans an all-in-one app that provides a safe and loving space for parents to document their children's lives through photo sharing, journaling, milestone tracking and photo album printing.
S.J. shares her incredible story of how she went from being a stay-at-home mom to co-founding one of the top parenting apps. She is proof that if you follow your dreams and put your heart into it you can make your wildest dreams into reality.
S.J. and I talk about Tinybeans and what it means to people who are far away from their families, how she stays connected with her own family even though she works long hours and the challenges entrepreneurs face on a daily basis.
She also shares great advice on how to build a truly amazing team, a team it’s fun to work with every day, how to network when you’re in a new city and don’t know anyone and so much.
Show Notes:
- [04:09] Welcome to the show J.S Kurtini!
- [04:30] When she started working on Tinybeans she didn’t think too much about the future, much less than 3 million people would be using the app.
- [05:38] When she met her co-founder Stephen O’Young she was on maternity leave, she had just had her 2nd baby.
- [05:43] She was working from home and a friend asked her to manage some facebook accounts. She started making a name for herself doing that and that’s how she met Stephen.
- [09:10] What's the best part of being an entrepreneur? What's the worst part?
- [11:48] The challenges never get easier, once you get over one another bigger one comes along.
- [13:15] She was looking for people that had the right mindset, a learning mindset is most important, be humble and be fun to work with.
- [14:30] They have offices in NY and Sydney so they have a challenge with the time zone differences.
- [15:35] Tinybeans is private, it isn’t on social media. When they post pictures, it is with the permission of the owner.
- [16:45] She does do personal networking but since she moved to NY she has had to be very intentional about it because she didn't know anyone. She makes 5 to 10% of her week about getting out and meeting people.
- [23:02] Eddie was very instrumental in getting the funding from investors because of his business background, it was a long process but they succeeded in the end.
- [25:28] It was a little stressful with finding the right investors. They now have investors that know it is a long term investment.
- [27:27] How did you get the company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange? How long was the process?
- [31:25] S.J tends to internalize stress which makes her lose sleep so she does yoga and tries to laugh at things to relieve stress.
- [33:40] S.J’s husband stays home with the kids while she works. She uses her app to stay in touch when she can.
- [35:02] She keeps her life balanced and organized with two apps - SaneBox, an app that keeps your inbox zero and Wunderlist.
- [38:32] Her advice for doing something different in your career is to go with your gut, try it and simplify your life before you start it.
- [39:44] S.J’s father told her to have an FU fund, that way if you don’t like the situation you are in you can just walk away.
- [41:05] Tinybeans is a free app and you can find it at www.tinybeans.com.
Links and Resources:
- S.J. Kurtini on Twitter
- S.J. Kurtini on LinkedIn
- Tinybeans on Facebook
- Tinybeans on Twitter
- Tinybeans on Instagram
- www.tinybeans.com
On the show today we have Chris Winfield, CEO of Super Connector Media. Chris, also known as The “Super Connector and Media Matchmaker” is the creator of Unfair Advantage Live, the premier publicity event that helps entrepreneurs and experts make connections that will get them in front of the influencers in their industry that make things happen.
Chris has had other businesses over the years but he wasn’t passionate about them and he didn’t feel like he belonged. When his business imploded a few years ago he decided to change the way he did business.
He wanted to help people connect with people that could help them be successful. So, he started Unfair Advantage Live to bring together entrepreneurs and media people and see if they could help each other. They went from a one-day event to many-days events and he hasn’t looked back since.
In this Women Worldwide episode, Chris and I chat about his story, how he became the “Super Connector,” why he created Unfair Advantage Live and what his advice is for entrepreneurs who don’t feel comfortable asking for help.
Listen in and see if this conversation hits home with you and where you are in your business right now. Are you afraid to ask for help? You might just learn some new tricks and tools to get you where you want to be.
Show Notes: * [02:43] Welcome to the show Chris Winfield! * [03:20] Chris tells us that when you see someone or read about someone and you think to yourself that should be me, what’s stopping you? * [04:47] He chats with us about starting his own web design company even though he didn’t have any connections. * [06:32] Chris says he got his first million-plus dollar client from a small blurb that was written about him in USA Today. * [08:10] He started Unfair Advantage Live to teach entrepreneurs how to do the stuff that he did that made him successful. * [10:28] Chris discusses how he went out each day and talked to people, being open about what was going on in his life at the time, being honest. * [12:31] He found, when talking to new entrepreneurs, that he knew people he could connect them with. * [15:07] Chris tells us that word of mouth is how he gets people to attend his events. He doesn’t have to advertise any other way. * [16:05] He says that 95 percent of the entrepreneurs he knows won’t ask for help. * [23:52] Chris shares the challenges he faces every day in his businesses. * [25:16] Fear, ego and expectation hold us back when we don’t prepare ourselves for challenges. * [27:57] What is Chris surprised that he’s accomplished? * [29:56] Chris tells people to keep things simple and to keep reaching out to one person every day. He also has a program that will keep people on track. * [32:16] Listening and how you make people feel are so important to think about when building relationships. * [34:49] You will never build a real relationship on social media but meeting one on one will. * [37:32] Chris says the women in his life, his partner and his daughter have taught him so much. * [39:20] Chris’s advice to women in business is to promote yourself, believe in what you do, we are all just people.
Links and Resources: * Unfair Advantage Live * Chris Winfield * Chris on Facebook * Chris on Twitter * Chris on Instagram * Chris on Linkedin
Through her own experiences with addiction and depression, Mal Duane has transformed her life and recreated herself into a highly successful business woman. She is a certified midlife coach and helps women through midlife transitions to heal, reclaim their lives and gain great success where they never thought possible. Also a best-selling author, Mal says all of her books, coaching and speaking is designed to inspire and elevate those souls who feel unloved and unworthy.
Mal had no idea what life had in store for her but once she found her path and mission, she held on with both hands and made the decision to help others that were taking the same journey.
Everything that happens to us in life is a learning experience, finding our triggers through meditation and journaling is how you grow and become a better version of yourself.
In this Women Worldwide episode I chat with Mal about her life, her success and her journey to self-awareness. She gives us the tools we need to become self aware. You won’t want to miss this episode so sit back, kick your shoes off and listen with an open mind.
Show Notes: * [02:58] Welcome to the show Mal Duane! * [03:25] Mal speaks to us about her journey through addiction and depression to the light at the end of the tunnel. * [05:02] She tells us that everything we go through in life teaches us the path of negative patterns or character traits that we must heal. * [06:15] The pain that you are experiencing at this moment may inspire you to change your life and take a different path. * [07:15] Do you rely on others to give you your self worth? Validation from other people? * [09:12] We need to look under the hood and learn our truth. * [10:08] Once we learn what our triggers are we will find the pathway of personal development, meditate and journal. * [12:48] When you meditate you are getting out of your head and into your heart. * [13:40] Mal discusses her new book ‘Broken Open: Embracing Heartache and Betrayal as Gateways to Unconditional Love’. * [16:10] Unconscious pain and unfulfilled wishes lead to very poor conscious choices. * [16:45] Your ego tries to keep you safe but it will also hold you back. * [19:13] Mal says that all of the suffering and pain she carried for years was not about what people did to her it was about what she thought, her own ego. * [23:23] You can keep people in your life as long as your boundaries are not violated. * [25:13] Mal believes that life is a big classroom, you learn something everyday. * [27:00] She discusses the tools she uses in her toolbox for self-awareness. * [29:35] You have the power to change where your life is going, what is stopping you? * [31:15] Mal has a formula for going through life thinking positively, live everyday with intention. * [33:05] Helping others helps our personal growth more than anything. * [33:44] Mals formula spells FAITH - focus, acceptance, intentions, thoughts and helping others. If you practice these steps you will have unwaveringly faith in yourself. * [34:51] She still has challenges but she looks at them as taking her to another level. * [36:32] Mal tells us how dangerous social media can be, it needs to be monitored and filters need to be used because of how people use it. * [38:58] She gives us some final thoughts and advice about figuring out what we really want.
Links and Resources: * Mal Duane * Mal Duane’s Books: + Broken Open: Embracing Heartache and Betrayal as Gateways to Unconditional Love + Alpha Chick * Mal Duane on Facebook * Mal Duane on Twitter * Mal Duane on Instagram
Leonard Kim an award winning marketer and author is on the show today chatting with us about showing the real you, making your life transparent so that your biggest failures can’t be used against you. He believes that if you control your brand in a proactive way you won’t have to be reactive down the road. Plus you might inspire others who are going through the same struggles you did.
He went from being almost homeless, failing at every company he tried to build to the successful businessman he is today. He had to step back from his failures and see what choices he made that caused him so much heartache. That’s when he realized he had forgotten what he had been taught about putting others first, focus on serving first. He was so focused on himself and what he couldn’t do that he forgot about all the things he could do to help others.
Listen in as Leonard takes us through the journey to success and the roadblocks and milestones he had on the way to transparency and being true to himself.
Show Notes:
- [03:05] Welcome to the show Leonard Kim!
- [03:55] Leonard chats about the journey from almost being homeless to an award winning marketer and author.
- [11:08] His book is about ditching the regrettable moments in your life.
- [12:35] Should you tell the world about the skeletons in your past or do you just need to reflect on it?
- [15:05] Things can’t be used against you if you are transparent about them, control your own narrative.
- [16:18] He talks about the exposure resume - sharing the bad and the ugly of your life.
- [18:07] We live fragmented lives in business, personal and social media.
- [19:16] Sharing the good, the bad and our version of our ugly on social media will make us more cohesive as a person.
- [22:10] Why should you be the lead of a brand called “me”?
- [26:55] There are 5 different levels of exposure around brand transparency.
- [29:13] Which of the 8 steps of the brand process does Leonard recommend?
- [33:00] Your Bio needs to reflect the real you even if you look vulnerable.
- [37:25] We all feel closer to someone who shares the same experiences as we do.
- [40:25] Leonard's final thoughts and advice about how to be more vulnerable and transparent.
Links and Resources: * Leonard Kim * Ditch the Act by Leonard Kim * Influence Tree * Leonard Kim on FB * Leonard Kim on Twitter * Leonard Kim on Instagram * Leonard Kim on Linkedin
Sandra MacLeod, the CEO of Echo Research is on the show today to talk about how important our reputation is in business. She tells us how as women we can build our reputations by keeping an eye out and paying attention to what is being said about us. It is ok to be different but be strong and different, don’t let anyone keep you from doing what you think is right.
Sandra believes that being an entrepreneur today is about believing in yourself and managing your expectations, there will be ups and downs so just hang in there. Also, surround yourself with like-minded people and create an inner circle that will support you and keep you strong.
Sandra has accomplished many things in her career and she isn’t stopping now. When she looks back she remembers a friend of hers saying “Make a promise, keep a promise” and she has lived by that every day of her life.
Show Notes:
- [02:27] Deirdre introduces today’s guest Sandra MacLeod.
- [03:59] How did Sandra go from communications to research?
- [08:35] In her opinion you need a sense of numbers and an understanding of statistics to be good at research.
- [11:04] Are companies coming to her before they are at a crisis? Listening?
- [12:49] She feels that social media is a wonderful power but there is also the dark side that can hurt individuals and organizations.
- [17:04] Building a following on social media can be very helpful in your business.
- [18:27] How can women build their reputation among their peers and as a leader?
- [20:58] Dare to be different, you can be different and be a strong woman at the same time.
- [22:20] What does it mean to be true to your brand?
- [25:15] Sandra thinks what it takes to be an entrepreneur today is belief in yourself and managing your expectations.
- [27:57] Who do you surround yourself with? Who’s in your inner circle?
- [30:46] When looking back on your career of the things you have accomplished, what surprises you?
- [32:40] She had a friend that used to always say “Make a promise, keep a promise.” This has stuck with her over the years and she tried to always follow through.
- [36:15] What resources does Sandra use to keep up to date with current ideas?
- [38:46] Does she think young professionals should get involved with their industry associations?
- [39:32] How does she manage her time? Does she have “me” time?
- [40:55] Her final thoughts on reputation management and staying on your brand.
Links and Resources:
- Sandra Macleod on LinkedIn
- Sandra on Twitter
- Echo Research Website
- Echo Research on Twitter
- Echo Research on YouTube
Keeping in touch and building bonds with people takes communication, patience and dedication. In business and in your personal life consistency in communication is a must. My guest today has a network of 5,000 lawyers to communicate with. She says that there are many ways to communicate with people if you take the time and put in the effort.
Lindsay Griffiths is the International Lawyers Network Director of Global Relationship Management. She works closely with the Network’s Executive Director on oversight and management of day to day operations of the ILN.
In her role, she develops and facilitates relationships among INL member firm lawyers at 90+ law firms in 67 countries. She seeks opportunities for member firms to build business and relationships while ensuring member participation in Network events and initiatives.
Today we talk about how relationships are needed at every level and what we do now can ensure that we have the best people around us later. We also chat about how her future promotion is affecting the people around her and how having a tribe of good people in your circle can keep you on track.
Show Notes
- [02:39] Lindsay Griffiths started her path to Global Relationship Management when she asked the Executive Director, her father, if she could work with him at ILN.
- [04:53] To maintain a good relationship with your members it takes consistency. You must know, like and trust each other for it to work.
- [06:09] Everyone is busy, prioritize what is important. When you make people feel important, they are more willing to create that level of business that is important to you.
- [08:05] In relationships with clients communication and responsiveness are key. Clients want to hear from you. Even if the news is bad, communicating the issues and having a plan to fix it is always better than silence.
- [11:48] They encourage everyone to use as many different types of communications as possible. There are 5,000 lawyers in the International Lawyers Network (ILN) all over the world, so many different types of communication are utilized.
- [13:26] They use all of the social media channels now, 10 years ago they only used LinkedIn. It’s been a long road but now there are lawyers even on Facebook.
- [14:32] Being a woman in a man's world is challenging some days. She says it’s harder in the US than it is internationally.
- [15:22] There is a women's group in the ILN, they just had their biggest showing at a conference, 30% of the attendees were women.
- [15:53] Lindsay is being promoted to Executive Director, there was some push back but the majority of people have been very supportive.
- [17:16] She feels like she has to prove herself but it just might be because she hasn’t really promoted herself the way men do. Because she is taking over from her father some might not think she can do it until she is in the role.
- [22:44] When men promote themselves they are seen as go-getters. When women promote themselves they are seen as showy or bragging too much.
- [24:50] She recommends that you have a very strong support network of women who want the best for you and will give you honest feedback. It can be very tough to find those kinds of women but keep looking because you will find your tribe.
- [27:03] Don’t be afraid to stop being friends with someone who isn’t a fit for you, if they don’t support you or have your best interests at heart you don’t need them.
- [29:52] She is a photographer so when she isn’t working she is taking pictures of animals and posting them on Instagram. She also enjoys crocheting hats for cancer patients because cancer has affected her family.
- [33:18] A fear of failure is what Lindsay says gets her up in the morning. She is a perfectionist and loves the idea of figuring out how to better help her lawyers collaborate and layer relationships.
- [35:52] Social media for her is about relationships if you are careful, it can be a good tool.
- [37:28] She spends about 2 hours a day on social media. She used to use it more but now she has someone managing social media for her.
- [38:24] She goes to at least one industry conference a year to keep up with the changes in the industry, she also reads a lot to see what other industries are doing to get ideas.
- [40:02] Lindsay’s advice for building and maintaining really important bonds is consistency, make sure the people you want to be close to are being communicated with on a daily basis, reach out, stay in touch so they know that they are a priority to you.
Links:
- Lindsay Griffiths on LinkedIn
- International Lawyers Network
- https://www.zenlegalnetworking.com/about/
- Lindsay Griffiths on Twitter
- https://www.ilntoday.com/
- Lindsay Griffiths on Instagram
Have you ever had a story you wanted to tell but you had no idea how to get it out to the masses? Have you ever felt like you didn’t know where to start? My guest today did it on his own and took his book Eat Less and Move More to the best sellers list along with two more books that also had the same level of success.
The journey made him realize that it's not easy to write a book, get it edited, published and marketed with limited resources. He thought why not do something that would help others in the same situation and so Brody Consulting Group was born.
Paul Brody is the founder and CEO of Brody Consulting Group. He works with his clients to write, publish and market their books with a proven system he designed. He is also the host of the Get Published podcast.
We chat about his journey in writing his books and taking them to the best sellers list on his own steam and how that experience catapulted him into the business he leads today.
Show Notes: * [03:32] A health crisis caused Paul to reevaluate his life when his doctor told him if he didn’t lose weight and get his act together, he’d be dead in five years. * [04:14] He lost the weight, kept the weight off and beat the odds, he wanted to tell the story about his own journey. * [04:42] He had no idea how to get his story out there or get a book published. * [05:02] Sitting by the pool at the Mirage in Vegas everything started to flow, opened up his notes app on his phone and sketched out the entire outline for the book. A week later he wrote 20,000 words and that became his first draft. * [05:39] He spent 8 hours a day learning the publishing side but then he had to figure out the marketing side. He then spent more days learning how to launch a book successfully and how to evolve with a changing market. * [06:08] A month later, in August he launched the book “Eat Less and Move More.” It became his very first bestseller. * [06:24] Paul was also a motivational speaker and wanted to write a couple of books based on those seminars, he wrote Motivation 101 and Positivity Attracts. They both became best sellers. * [06:31] He started having other authors ask to be shown what he did to become successful so early on, how to market and publish their books. * [06:52] He started coaching people one on one on writing, publishing and marketing their books. Within a year and a half, his company was up and running. * [07:03] They then expanded into hybrid publishing where they do, done for your publishing services, done for your book marketing and this last year they have added executive ghostwriting. * [07:31] One book from a health crisis completely changed his life. Everyone has a story you just have to get it out there. * [08:53] The most typical mistakes that first time authors make is trying to edit their own book. * [09:51] Always do a final proof even when you have an editor and always read the book out loud. * [11:06] Paul’s company takes a holistic approach with writers, they don’t pitch ideas, they just want to know about your book, your situation and what you want to get out of it. He tells his clients that it's not a book launch, it’s a product launch. * [14:23] He tells people that he is a farmer because all he does is plant seeds. * [15:20] His proven system is breaking down everything into bite-size portions, simplify. * [18:05] Having a great looking professional book cover is very important for a successful book launch. * [23.37] He never even thought about starting a podcast until people around told him he should spread his knowledge and that it would be a great medium to do that. * [24:17] He started the podcast Get Published recording one episode a week, went to 5 episodes a week and at one point was doing four episodes a day. They have done 350 episodes in the year since the podcast was launched. * [26:15] After authors build their platform, having a podcast to get the information out to more people is definitely a great way to get their brand out there. * [27:33] Social media is a great way to drive brand awareness and push people towards your website to bring that traffic in. * [30:22] LinkedIn’s sales navigator is something he recommends for the ability to reach out to people and send traffic your way. * [31:30] The challenge he faces in his business is setting expectations early with clients, making it clear that they are not going to make millions of dollars on the front end with royalties. * [34:01] You can not be an introvert as an author and expect to sell tons of books, you have to get out there to keep the momentum going. * [36:24] Online speaking and virtual summits are great ways of getting out there without having to physically be in front of people. * [38:50] Paul always says he gives his information away for free, clients pay for implementation.
Links: * Eat Less Move More * http://www.brodieedu.com/ * Get Published Podcast * MGM Resorts * Motivation 101 * Positivity Attracts Improve Positive Thinking * https://www.linkedin.com/sales
Why do we sometimes find ourselves in relationships with partners that aren't right? Everybody wants to find joy and love. Being trapped in a relationship that is hurtful or harmful isn't good for your health. The right partner can bring so much joy into your life, but how do you avoid those hurtful and harmful relationships? My guest today is an expert on this topic.
Iris Benrubi is a psychotherapist and marriage counsellor. She is also a dating and relationship expert who has spent the last 20 years coaching and counseling men, women, and couples on how to find true love. She is also the author of Lonely & Single to Loved & Adored. On today’s show, Iris shares her journey, her dating expertise, and tips from her book.
Show Notes:
- [03:16] This is Iris's fourth career. She was a psychotherapist and marriage counselor for many years. When her 18 year marriage ended in divorce, she had an identity crisis and had to do a lot of soul searching.
- [04:26] A couple years later, she entered the wild west of dating. She realized she had to own that she couldn't see her own blind spots.
- [04:53] For the last few years, Iris has been teaching women how to find and maintain the relationship of a lifetime, they don't have to go through what she went through.
- [05:33] Her book and programs look at three components. The first one is finding who are you and how do you show up? Women often compromise to make relationships work and come from a place of fear.
- [06:15] Once we know our own value we start to look for someone different. Women need to be clear on what they are looking for.
- [07:40] We have a blueprint that we are born into from our families. Babies are a blank canvas, but what gets imprinted on us is how relationships work.
- [08:04] We get an identity, and we also look at how our parents interact. Even though we may not like it, this relationship blueprint is imprinted on us.
- [08:43] It takes work, but you can shift your relationship blueprint.
- [11:53] We pick our partners based on the wounds we have from childhood. If we pick a partner who is conscious, we both get to heal from those wounds, and create a happy and safe relationship.
- [12:22] Ask what the shift is that you need to make to be attracted to a better kind of partner.
- [13:20] Go for 80% and work to grow the rest.
- [14:30] If you cut people out for tiny little things, it may be because you have a fear of intimacy and getting your heartbroken.
- [15:29] When there is safety and you can feel what you feel, you can then negotiate and reach a compromise.
- [16:08] We either do exactly what our parents did or the exact opposite.
- [19:00] What we don't see and challenge is our blind spot.
- [20:43] You don't have to agree with what people are saying, they just want to be heard and acknowledged for what they are feeling.
- [21:46] Relationships are about how safe do I feel with you. The more we can allow someone to be who they are, the more space there is for them to want to be with you.
- [23:34] One thing Iris learned was that it was difficult for her to express what she needs.
- [27:16] Make sure you get into relationships that are in alignment with your values.
- [28:49] The first six months is the honeymoon stage. After this, we start to see reality. How do the two of you show up when there is conflict.
- [30:52] People often think dating is a numbers game, and that's a recipe for exhaustion. You need to know how to screen potential partners.
- [31:32] You need to write a profile that attracts the kind of people that you are looking for, and you need to know how to screen and sort potential dates.
- [32:01] Women need to be the buyer not the seller.
- [32:51] Online dating becomes fun when you start picking people who are fun for you.
- [34:57] Am I having fun? Do I feel safe? Am I happy?
- [35:57] It's about the quality of time that you spend together.
- [38:09] Iris's clients keep her going. Helping people excites her.
- [39:15] Be introspective and responsible for yourself. This is where you get to create inner peace. Invest in yourself and get the skills you need to upgrade yourself.
Links and Resources:
- Iris Benrubi Website
- Spark a Man’s Desire Free eBook
- Iris Benrubi on Facebook
- Iris Benrubi on Twitter
- Lonely & Single to Loved & Adored
In business, does growth equate to bigger means better? What if you could scale your business and find more freedom and success with a company of one mindset? Today's guest has a lot to share on this topic. Paul Jarvis is a designer who likes writing. Paul has been working for himself since the 90s. He is the creator of the online courses Creative Class and Chimp Essentials.
He is also the author of Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business and the co-founder of Fathom Analytics.
His work has been featured in WIRED, Fast Company, and more. He has been noticed and mentioned by Ashton Kutcher and Arianna Huffington.
Some of his clients include Microsoft, Danielle LaPorte, Mercedes-Benz, Maria Forleo, and too many to mention. He is here with us today to share the mindset of a company of one. We talk about what it means to scale your business, be profitable, and find freedom. We’ll learn that sometimes in business, bigger isn't always better.
Show Notes:
- [03:31] Paul wasn't planning on being an entrepreneur. He worked for an agency in Toronto. He loved the work and the clients, but he didn't like the company.
- [03:57] When he left the company, clients started calling him. He then realized that he might be able to do this on his own.
- [04:30] Paul became an entrepreneur by accident. His planned trip to the library to learn how to write a resume turned into a trip to learn how to start a business.
- [05:20] The biggest benefit of running his own business is being able to have a direct client contact. It's a lot harder to get a new customer than to keep an existing one.
- [06:03] He preferred to focus on retention as opposed to acquisition by offering excellent customer service.
- [07:35] One of the biggest client misconceptions is that they will let you know when they need more work done. Paul started contacting his clients and discovered that they did want more from him.
- [08:07] Keeping in touch also keeps you top-of-mind.
- [09:50] Paul can run a business with a very small group of people and outsource things without having everyone on the payroll.
- [10:24] Paul doesn't want to run a big company and manage other people. He doesn't want to build a business that will put him into that role.
- [11:36] It's hard to be skilled at every area of a business. Focus on what you are good at and get others to help with the other stuff.
- [14:17] Paul is extremely driven when he decides to do something. He didn't plan to be a writer, but he enjoys it, and it's a great way to share ideas.
- [15:22] Paul's favorite story is about his friend's dad who was an architect that started working at home. Above his computer he had a sign that said "overhead equals death."
- [17:08] Expressing personality is attractive to clients. Sharing your personality can draw in the people who are the right fit and push away the people who aren't.
- [20:51] People buy based on how they feel they are treated. Fostering success and making customers happy is the best way to sell.
- [22:34] One of his friends encouraged him to start a podcast. He now has two shows and is starting another one.
- [24:29] A business has to make enough to keep going. Helping people also makes you feel really good.
- [26:31] We often put self-inflicted pressure on ourselves in business.
- [28:07] Growth is beneficial in the beginning of starting a business. People are happier if they make more money, but only up to a certain point.
- [30:18] Freedom is important, so working 16 hours a day isn't a requirement.
- [31:05] Doing less is Paul's biggest productivity hack. He also turns off distractions. Take on less stuff.
- [32:10] “No” should be the default for everyone. This way you only do what needs to be done.
- [34:50] Find the types of projects and clients you enjoy working with and that can really move the needle. Say “no” to the other stuff.
- [35:22] Overtime you can narrow your niche down. In the beginning, you may have to be more open to trying different things.
- [36:04] Paul likes routine. He wakes up early. He makes himself a coffee and then goes on to work on creative stuff. After that, an hour or two on admin. Then he'll garden or exercise.
- [38:05] Paul's biggest “aha” moment was when he wrote an article about why he doesn't put growth at the top as priority for his business. He got 1,200 or 1,300 replies from people who had the same sentiment. He realized that there was probably a book that could focus on this topic.
- [39:48] The byproduct of business success isn't growth it's freedom.
Links and Resources:
- Paul Jarvis
- Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business
- Fathom Analytics
- Creative Class
- Chimp Essentials
- @pjrvs on Twitter
- Sunday Dispatches
- Company of One, the podcast
- Invisible Office Hours
Are you reaching your full potential? What does this even mean? How do you find your flow and feel more fulfilled? Sheila Murphy spent a really long time in Corporate America. She was a senior legal counsel at a Fortune 50 company. She trained teams, built leaders, and knew what clients were looking for in their lawyers and their law firms.
Today, she is a coach and career consultant specializing in working with lawyers and law firms to help them reach their full potential. Which means building a book of business, developing their networks, and their reputations. She is also the founder of Focus Foreword, LLC. Sheila shares her story and we talk about how it’s possible to find a career that you really love.
Show Notes:
- [03:45] After years in the corporate world, Sheila felt like she wasn't being challenged anymore.
- [04:01] She started talking to her network and thinking about what she was good at and what she loved to do.
- [04:38] The core of her being was to help people develop and empower them to reach their full potential.
- [05:15] As she was contemplating her career transition, she kept telling herself to focus on going forward. This is also how she came up with the clever name for her coaching and consulting business.
- [05:57] She was strategic about thinking about what her next chapter would be. She was also strategic about where she spoke and how she branded herself and her use of social media.
- [06:11] When Sheila launched her business, she had certain people lined up from her network. She also had a plan to grow.
- [07:07] It's not as easy for women as it is for men in law firms. The pay gap with women is getting worse.
- [08:11] The overall way that women are treated on a macro-level could be improved and then individual coaching on a micro-level could help women equalize the pay and respect they receive in law firms.
- [09:12] Sometimes women don't sell themselves, and they just stay behind the desk and do the work. Selling yourself is important in the corporate world. The biggest indicator of success is your network.
- [10:04] A mentor is someone who gives you advice. A sponsor is someone who moves you forward and speaks for you when there are opportunities.
- [10:46] Having a sponsor can really propel your career especially for women and people of color. Someone has to believe you're going to go in a 120% to sponsor your career.
- [12:18] It's really critical to find a sponsor, because it will make such a difference in your career.
- [13:02] Networking doesn't have to be that scary, it's just a conversation with another human being. Networking is also about giving value to the other person.
- [15:26] It takes 7 to 20 contacts in the legal field to convert somebody from meeting them to doing business with them.
- [16:28] As soon as you meet someone send them a personalized LinkedIn invitation. Also respond when something happens on their profile like when they post an article or get a reward.
- [19:21] Social media can give you amplification and help you do some of the lighter touches without meeting in person. So, it can be very helpful.
- [21:16] One of the most important skills a leader can have is to listen to people with an open mind.
- [23:15] Challenges Sheila faced when she switched to being an entrepreneur included losing her corporate title and not having an assistant. She always strived to be a better leader and better communicator.
- [26:04] Having someone do administrative tasks helps you focus on what you need to focus on as an entrepreneur.
- [26:49] Blocking time allows Sheila to fit in important things like going to the gym or meeting with friends or just sitting and thinking.
- [30:08] Sheila loves finding her purpose and being happy. People often think they can't control their career, but they can. It's really about finding your best place that makes you the happiest.
- [34:22] Early in your career path, talk to other people about what the journey is like.
- [36:53] The stresses of being an entrepreneur are much more self-imposed.
- [39:01] Sheila's corporate legacy was giving the company very strong employees that were engaged and effective. Making an impact on these people's careers to her was a success. This is what she hopes to have in her new business.
- [40:06] Push yourself out of your comfort zone and believe in yourself, and you can have a healthier, more fulfilled career.
Links and Resources:
- Focus Forword Consulting
- @SheilaMurphy_ on Twitter
- Sheila Murphy on LinkedIn
Most moms want to be great supportive moms, but how do you do that? My guest today, is an energy healer who believes that to give your kids the support they need, you need to come from a place of freedom. Laura Hackel uses crystal bowl healing sessions, ceramic vessels, and crystals to raise vibrations and assist with healing.
We talk about what all of this actually means and how to be a better mom using “mom GPS,” as Laura calls it. She shares her story of how she found this calling and explains how energy healing, vibrations, and trauma all tie together. This is a fascinating look into looking at life in a different way to benefit yourself and those around you.
Show Notes:
- [04:07] Laura majored in computer science, but quickly learned she liked talking to people. She got a job at a startup where she could talk to people. She worked in staffing and ran different departments, but as the company grew she knew she wanted something else.
- [05:08] Her identity was tied in to who she was at work. She started taking yoga, was gifted a bowl, and started taking classes. She was also asked if she was a potter.
- [05:43] She gave herself time to experiment.
- [06:32] She then met a healer. It was amazing to see what life had opened up.
- [07:13] She went to shaman school.
- [07:50] Her children challenge the status quo and she is a conflict avoider.
- [08:30] She then played the crystal bowls. They all have different tones. The vibration is high and energy that doesn't serve you has to rise up.
- [09:28] When she plays the crystal bowls for a room of people different amazing things will happen for each person.
- [09:43] There is high vibration and low vibration energy. If you are angry or ashamed those are low vibration energy switch will stick with you.
- [10:21] Stuff that happens in our external energy field leads to illness in our bodies if we don't clear it.
- [10:37] The vibrations will target what needs to leave and some of it will be really old and you don't even know what it is.
- [11:04] The bowls can help you negotiate through difficult times.
- [14:10] When you heal a belief you change how you feel about it.
- [14:54] The whole idea of being a mindful mom is knowing that inside of you you know what your child needs.
- [16:45] What you think something means causes you to suffer.
- [18:07] To help other mom's be mindful, you have to be mindful.
- [22:50] We travel with people whom we've traveled with before and whom we will travel with again. They are our soul family.
- [25:07] Crystals get to sit in Mother Earth, and they come out with a high vibration. Find a crystal and see what calls to you. Laura keeps crystal in her water bottle.
- [29:04] Different crystals support different needs. You can put them under your bed.
- [32:23] Ceramic bowls have a higher vibration, but the ones that Laura makes have a high vibration. She has channeled her intention to heal.
- [34:22] Embracing more is a six month to a year process.
- [36:03] Trauma gets trapped within us, and we are never free of it until we process it.
- [37:16] Trauma can be from anything, even small things in a child's brain.
- [38:34] When we experience something traumatic our beliefs get flipped on their head. It's easy to get stuck as a victim when something traumatic happens, so work needs to be done to get your power back.
- [40:15] Our pain can be our gift.
- [40:37] Do something outside of your comfort zone to get perspective.
- [41:07] Write down what happens when you get angry about something. Then laugh at how not factual it was.
- [42:26] Find a crystal. Try things and see how it feels. Take 10 minutes a day to breath.
Links and Resources:
- Artful Healings
- Laura Hackel on LinkedIn
- Laura Hackel on Facebook
- Laura Hackel on Pinterest
- Mary Ann Robbat
Jaime-Lee Fraser is a business growth expert who develops professional companies into market leading brands. She is also the co-founder of Kwired a branding and acquisition readiness firm. Jaime-Lee has coined the acronym CAUSE which stands for connection, authenticity, uniqueness, storytelling, and emotion to build brands that really stand out.
Jaime-Lee stands out with her own unique story. She was vacationing in Bali in 2002 when she ended up being surrounded by flames after the building that she was in was bombed. She used this as motivation to thrive as opposed to living in fear.
We talk about being your true self, building brands that get noticed, authentic storytelling, masterminds, personality types, and even using the Wim Hof method to sit in a bath of ice.
Show Notes:
- [03:31] Jaime-Lee was in a bombing attack in Bali in 2002. She wasn't harmed physically. She was trapped in a burning building. It was remarkable how everyone wanted to help everyone else survive.
- [04:50] She came out the other side being grateful for being alive. Although, the experience did take an emotional toll.
- [05:05] The experience was traumatic and transformational.
- [05:44] She tries to look at it as post-traumatic thriving.
- [06:30] It was difficult moving away from the fight or flight mode. She did recognize that she needed to take time out to rest.
- [07:32] She moved to London by herself.
- [08:24] Performance is the core of what we do as humans. She started working with great mentors and she met her business partner Shawn Wells.
- [11:14] CAUSE came about because these five concepts are important to grow a brand.
- [13:13] A huge piece of standing out is being authentic. All of the pieces need to be taken into the storytelling to build a brand.
- [15:47] She also uses NLP when working with clients.
- [19:19] Jaime-Lee loves masterminds and the events that she attends. In person meetings are a game changer.
- [21:51] Consistency is key for growth.
- [23:24] Jaime-Lee is an ENFP in the Myers & Briggs personality test.
- [25:04] To step out of her comfort zone Jaime-Lee seeks new experiences. She did an ice bath challenge.
- [27:43] They used the Wim Hof Method.
- [28:18] You have to bring yourself to a place of control. You have to master the breathing and connect your breath to a place of peace.
- [30:40] Having routines in place helps Jaime-Lee deal with stress. Getting decisions in place is helpful. Using lists also helps with overwhelm.
- [35:18] Asking too many questions means you are out of flow.
- [39:28] We all need a reset and a break from technology.
- [40:03] Look at CAUSE and what it means to you. Are you bringing it into your brand and relationships?
Links and Resources:
- Answers for Modern Communicators
- Kwired
- Jaime-Lee Fraser
- Jaime-Lee Fraser on Facebook
- Jaime-Lee Fraser on Twitter
- Jaime-Lee Fraser on Instagram
- Jaime-Lee Fraser on LinkedIn
- Lewis Howes
- The Future of Men: Men on Trial
- 16 Personalities
- The Myers & Briggs Foundation
- Wim Hof Method
Did you know that it’s not only possible to achieve your lifelong dreams, but the process of doing so will increase your success and competency in other areas of your life too? This is exactly what happened to today’s guest Karen Brown. Karen was successful, but she always felt she was missing out on a calling or purpose. She also was always drawn to Ironman races. One day, it finally hit her that her calling was to compete in an Ironman race.
She did this, and the challenge and discipline of preparing for the race improved her life in other areas. She was even able to take what she learned along the way and use it to focus on leadership coaching. This conversation with Karen is really inspirational. She shares knowledge based on science that we can all use to shift our mindset and use the power of our subconscious thoughts to create any habits we want. Karen is an expert in leadership and professional performance and the author of Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal & Professional Life. She shares so much truth and knowledge in this episode that you won’t want to miss it.
Show Notes:
- [03:32] Karen was climbing the corporate ladder as a leader for about 20 years. She had the outward trappings of success, but she felt like something was missing.
- [04:01] She was feeling a lack of purpose. She was wondering what this was all really about.
- [04:20] Whenever she watched the Ironman World Championships on TV, she felt these emotions.
- [05:00] 1982 was a dramatic Ironman year for women.
- [05:53] Watching the Ironman made Karen wonder if she had something inside her similar to that in which she hasn't tapped into yet.
- [06:51] Karen truly believes that she was meant to do the Ironman World Championships because it was the toughest thing that she could fathom at the time.
- [07:11] It forced her to stretch and expand her comfort zone. It became her personal growth and development vehicle of choice.
- [07:53] She thought that professional capabilities and personal goals and dreams were completely separate, but they are actually inextricably linked.
- [08:15] The doorway to being able to access her abilities came through achieving a lifelong dream.
- [08:30] Once Karen stepped into the pursuit of her dream, she was able to elevate.
- [09:14] All of us have a lifelong dream whether we admit it to ourselves or not.
- [09:35] There are scientific reasons why we tend to back away. Yet this is the exact thing we need to do in order to transform.
- [10:27] People limit themselves because they are scared. Our unconscious mind makes it a behavioral pattern kind of like a habit. The pattern of limiting beliefs repeats itself.
- [11:47] Our default pattern is not to try something new.
- [13:43] Women's typical limiting belief is some version of I'm not enough, while men feel like they have to do everything themselves and can't ask for help.
- [15:23] Conscious thoughts are actually gateways into our unconscious mind. We also compare ourselves to other people who are already doing that big goal. This is called comparison bias.
- [17:11] Our subconscious mind is the most simplistic yet powerful machine. It will believe and carry out anything we tell it.
- [18:46] Conquering limited beliefs is a three-step technique.
- [19:08] We also need to tap into our dreams and harness the power of our unconscious mind.
- [20:16] We need to do whatever it takes. Have “No Discipline” or the ability to say no to the distractions and things that will get you off-track from achieving that lifelong dream.
- [22:41] Feedback is always tainted with our own personal filters and values. Think of it as perspective.
- [23:58] Change your company's feedback system to a prospective system. Other people's perspectives are the best way for us to see things in a different way. This is a gift that allows us to grow and change.
- [25:17] Women will hold their thoughts back in the boardroom until they've thought out every option. Men just talk on the fly.
- [26:34] Comparison bias. Our subconscious is also judging. Once we understand how our operating system works, we are really only in competition with ourselves.
- [28:53] Once you know yourself better and know how unconscious behavior patterns are formed, it's so much easier to change them.
- [30:32] It's common in our culture to look for a quick fix instead of looking inside of ourselves.
- [31:19] We need to be present when we are talking to people and really listening.
- [33:03] The younger generation immediately switches into the how. It gets in their way and stops them from harnessing the power of their unconscious minds and coming up with incredible solutions.
- [35:33] During Karen's journey with Ironman, she learned how to manage distractions.
- [38:31] Part of Karen's morning routine includes getting enough sleep. Then she wakes up early, works out, and has quiet time. She spends at least 30 to 45 minutes learning or whatever she feels like doing in the moment.
- [40:55] Pay attention to whatever your lifelong dream is and put it front and center. It's the key to everything you're looking for.
- [41:50] Our unconscious mind can carry out anything that we think up.
Links and Resources:
- Answers for Modern Communicators
- Velocity Leadership
- Velocity Leadership Consulting
- Velocity Leadership on Instagram
- Velocity Leadership Facebook Page
- @VelocityLeaders on Twitter
- Karen Brown on LinkedIn
- Julie Moss - 1982 Ironman
- Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal & Professional Life
- Brene Brown
I am so excited to have Dr. Erin Macdonald on the show today. She is an astrophysicist and aerospace engineer. She has managed to take her childhood love of science fiction and the X-Files and turn it into an exciting career. She is a teacher and lecturer who puts as much emphasis on her language and communications skills as she does on her scientific knowledge.
Erin makes science fun and inspirational for her students by explaining how science and movies intersect. She also consults for TV, movies, and video games and found a way to make math fun, because once you progress past a certain point it becomes like a new language that you can communicate in.
Erin is a role model and mentor for up and coming women and girls who are interested in getting involved in STEM careers. She is an extraordinary guest and you won’t want to miss this interview.
Show Notes:
- [03:16] Kids love space and dinosaurs. Erin loved the X-files growing up. When she looked into things she found out that she could learn how the world works. She was inspired by studying astrophysics.
- [04:47] She started teaching and got involved with aerospace engineering.
- [05:41] Math is like a language. It will come together once you get into it. Erin came to a point where she could describe stuff using math.
- [06:32] Stick with math, don't let poor teaching get you down.
- [06:53] Being able to write and having the ability to communicate your ideas effectively will get you very far in the field.
- [07:15] Being able to convey very complex ideas in a very succinct way will get you very far.
- [08:06] Public speaking is important. When you’re in an academic environment you do have to go to conferences, you have to explain your research and answer people’s questions. So, being able to talk is very important, plus you have a lot of teaching that you need to do.
- [10:04] Scientist need to have the ability to communicate and not make the other person feel dumb. This is crucial to society's perception of scientists.
- [10:56] In the fields that Erin has been working in, there has been about one woman for every seven guys.
- [11:45] Erin did have trouble finding other women mentors (other than Dana Scully from the X-files). The biggest surprise in her field was the lack of support from the older generation of women.
- [13:01] It was kind of like she had to earn the right to be there.
- [14:05] It would be wonderful if women would lift each other up and find and build a community. Even if you don't have mentors, you could have female peers to help and support each other.
- [15:57] Erin feels lucky that she was able to craft her dream job. She always wanted to be behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.
- [16:40] She started speaking at science fiction conventions, and she was able to share scientific information with a diverse group of people. She also started meeting actors, writers, and producers while she was there.
- [18:21] She started making connections, and people started reaching out for advice about the science behind the shows that they were writing.
- [19:16] She recently worked on a scripted live sci-fi show called Orbital Redux.
- [21:33] Erin answer question #35 from Answers for Modern Communicators book - “Is it better to be a Type A or Type B personality?” Her Type A personality helps her with that, but diversity is important.
- [24:29] If we aren't challenged, we aren't doing it right. Having to pitch herself is the most uncomfortable thing that Erin has to do. She has to convince them that she is different.
- [27:42] Her tough skin has helped her become more confident with whatever she is doing.
- [30:13] Erin had to give a speech to non-scientists. She started taking acting classes and getting out of her comfort zone.
- [32:41] Talking about science fiction can be an anchor to teach real science.
- [33:59] A day in Erin's life. Public speaking and science communication is a skill. She gets up early and works with the Air Force. Then she does doctor errand stuff at the end of the day. She also goes to the beach to decompress or takes breaks when she needs them.
- [36:26] Burnout warning bells put you in a negative space and not wanting to do stuff. It's being tired and irritated. Physical anxiety. We know when we are pushed too far. The difficult thing is fixing it.
- [38:33] I'll work better if I get the rest that I need. Self-care is so important.
- [39:46] Relentlessly pursuing happiness is the way to find what work is for you. It's okay to walk away and think outside the box and pursue new things. Confidence is contagious.
Links and Resources:
- Answers for Modern Communicators
- Stop Worrying and Start Learning
- Dr. Erin Macdonald Website
- Dr. Erin Macdonald on Facebook
- Dr. Erin Macdonald on Twitter
- Dr. Erin Macdonald on LinkedIn
- Dr. Erin Macdonald on Instagram
- Dr. Erin Explains the Universe
Statistics show that anxiety is on the rise for Americans and for younger people. Conditions such as anxiety and insomnia can have a negative effect on our lives and prevent us from doing what we want to do or just make life more challenging than it needs to be. Fortunately, I have anxiety expert Stephanie Dalfonzo on the show today. Stephanie has an interesting story and career trajectory.
She began working as a DJ, then she started a hypnosis practice and now she helps people overcome their issues with anxiety. Stephanie is the author of Goodbye Anxiety, Hello Freedom, and it’s such a pleasure to have her on the show. She shares techniques and wisdom to start fighting anxiety with simple practices that anyone can do. She has so much knowledge to share and this episode is packed with wisdom and resources.
Show Notes: * [03:33] About 20 years ago, Stephanie was a celebrity radio DJ. She developed insomnia and went to the doctor and got a prescription. The prescription worked but only for a short time. * [04:52] She started researching just for her own sanity. Through her research, she realized that she had struggled with anxiety her entire life. * [05:22] She started looking for ways to manage her emotions. We can control our emotions by learning new healthy habits. * [06:02] Stephanie went to coaching school and learned hypnosis. She ended up having a successful hypnosis practice for 10 years. * [06:22] Most of the people who came to her had issues rooted in anxiety. According to a Gallup survey, Americans are the most stressed people in the world. * [07:13] Stress, worry, and anger lead to feelings of anxiety. Kids, teens, and young adults are also experiencing crisis levels of anxiety. * [08:07] Anxious parents have anxious kids. * [08:40] Signs of anxiety include anger and being controlling. Hopelessness, sleeping, and withdrawing are also signs. * [10:48] Stephanie's book has 35 techniques for dealing with anxiety, and they are all in alphabetical order. This is intentional because simple shifts create lasting change. * [12:36] We have to continuously empy the stress bucket with these simple techniques. * [17:02] Smile and your subconscious mind will think you are happy. Express 3 things you are grateful for first thing in the morning because gratitude is so powerful. It will set the tone for the whole day. * [20:46] Turn your affirmations into a question. Why am I healthy and well? You’ll start seeing possibilities. * [24:14] What we focus on becomes our reality. The best way to handle rejection is to shift your focus. * [25:16] Breathing takes us to the present moment. * [29:06] Standing in a power pose will give you higher testosterone levels and lower cortisol levels. * [32:02] Tony Fadell talks about how devices are intentionally addictive and give us a dopamine hit. * [37:15] Stephanie starts her day with gratitude. She also has a daily yoga practice. * [40:00] Crossing left and right sides of the brain is balancing. * [42:26] Adverse childhood experiences can lead to problems later on in life. If you have childhood trauma, you need to do the healing work. * [45:40] For the next seven days, choose a couple of techniques and practice them.
Links and Resources: * 5 Easy Ways to Calm Anxiety * Goodbye Anxiety Hello Freedom Stephanie Dalfonzo * Goodbye Anxiety, Hello Freedom * Stephanie Dalfonzo on Instagram * Stephanie Dalfonzo Facebook Page * Stephanie Dalfonzo on LinkedIn * @sdalfonzo on Twitter * Viktor Frankl * Shawn Achor * Louise Hay * The Book of Afformations: Discovering the Missing Piece to Abundant Health, Wealth, Love, and Happiness * Answers for Modern Communicators * Amy Cuddy Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are * Mindfulness In America Summit - Wisdom 2.0 * Tony Fadell on Twitter * Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Statistically, women are underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and there are many programs encouraging girls to study STEM careers. In spite of the stats, women have made significant contributions in these fields. My guest today is one of those women. Diana L. Burley, Ph.D. is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert and Executive Director and Chair of the Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection (I3P) at George Washington University.
Growing up, Diana was always interested in technology and how it affects the behavior of people involved with it. By going into cybersecurity, she found the perfect intersection of people and technology to research. She is at the forefront of the latest research in cybersecurity and the evolution of new threats like holes in the world of the Internet of Things. Diana has always been a problem solver and shares the aha moment she discovered in Graduate school along with her no-nonsense approach to everything cybersecurity.
Show Notes:
- [03:16] Growing up, Diana was always very interested in technology and how it shapes people and their behavior around it. Her expertise is the intersection of people and Technology. She's now a cybersecurity expert.
- [04:39] Being a woman in cybersecurity can be lonely. Diana thinks of it in terms of the impact that she can make.
- [05:45] Diana suggests that young women follow their passion and be prepared for whatever field they're going into and don't let fear stop them.
- [07:03] Cybersecurity is a very broad field. Whatever your path make sure you are taking courses that help you solve complex problems, develop analytical abilities, and develop communication abilities.
- [08:21] You will need communication skills wherever you go.
- [08:56] Relationships are key for making introductions and seeing pathways that you wouldn't normally see.
- [10:27] One of the things you need to think about with cybersecurity is what are the motivators for the people involved. The issues need to be looked at holistically.
- [12:09] People, process, and technology takes a lot to get up to speed. There needs to be a constant state of vigilance because threats are always evolving.
- [14:29] Understanding and using technology as it involves is all about not being afraid to try things.
- [15:22] There's constant learning that has to take place in the cybersecurity field. If you have passion, it doesn't feel like work.
- [18:54] Even without reading the terms of service, you should assume that your data will be used online.
- [19:35] You can help yourself with cyber hygiene. Use strong passwords. Use different passwords for every site and change them regularly. Don't click on links from unexpected emails.
- [21:24] Tools like LastPass can be very helpful.
- [21:42] Diana runs a research institute and is developing some executive education courses for the university.
- [23:44] When a situation looks grim, Diana looks for solutions. Once you break the problem down into pieces, you can chip away at it.
- [25:59] One of the things that has surprised Diana is the impression that she has made on people.
- [28:32] When Diana was working on her dissertation, she focused on the individual tasks. She was actually stunned when, after completing a task, her advisor said she was done. Anything can be completed if you break things down into small doable tasks.
- [30:15] Diana is a researcher. Mistakes are more like options that didn't work and can be crossed off the list.
- [32:34] Diversity and different experiences and backgrounds help inform gut reactions. Bringing together differences of opinion and thought helps create very robust solutions.
- [34:31] Diana is primarily a researcher. She could be working with a client to develop a strategic solution for their cybersecurity program. She could also be working with a research team for deeper analysis. She could also be giving speeches or talking to students. She also has quiet days where she can just sit and write.
- [38:38] People can be a cybersecurity weak link. Changing behavior is very important. Another hot topic is cybersecurity and IoT devices.
- [40:44] The best advice Diana can give is to be proactive about your security in the digital space. Be an active participant.
Links and Resources:
- Diana Burley George Washington University
- Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection
- LastPass
- Answers for Modern Communicators
- @dianaburley on Twitter
- Diana Burley on LinkedIn
How we feel about ourselves can be a big part of how confident we feel. Like it or not, things in our appearance like our hair make a difference in our inner confidence. Today’s guest has not only found a way to empower women when they need it the most, but she has built a solid business around it. Caliz Sotelo Moore co-founded Wigs.com in 1999. She was exploring online niches and was fortunate and wise enough to stumble onto the wig niche.
When she realized that there was a need to help people with alternative hair and how empowering it could be, she made this business her sole focus. Things paid off and Wigs.com is the world’s largest online wig retailer. She now focuses on education and building a team that is empowered and passionate about their work. She has partnered with BreastCancer.org, and she has a huge soft spot for children’s charities. Carliz works passionately to make the world a better place one life at a time.
Show Notes:
- [03:25] Carliz started Wigs.com in 1999. She has been entrepreneurial since she was a kid.
- [03:50] She was helping write business plans and noticed that niche markets online were wide open.
- [04:16] Her goal was to get 10 online platforms with products shipped from the manufacturer to the consumer. The wig market was wide open. It was also very needed and educational aspect was very important.
- [04:49] Alternative hair ended up being the only thing that they focused on. There was such a need.
- [05:34] Her parents and grandparents were entrepreneurs and it just was in her DNA to become an entrepreneur.
- [06:14] As an entrepreneur, you can make the necessary improvements you want.
- [07:07] When you empower your team they have exponentially more passion.
- [08:18] Passion is the personality trait that Carliz looks for. Team members get ownership of what they do.
- [09:44] Everyone has passion, we just need to figure out what sparks it.
- [10:45] It's important to push yourself out of your comfort zone and keep improving.
- [12:30] Alopecia is on a scary rise. Hair loss in general is up for women.
- [13:15] We lose 80 to 90 hairs a day. Hair production goes down in our 30s.
- [14:14] New wig technology is so beautiful and well made.
- [15:29] Quality is great now. Wigs are like human hair. Wigs are fun to experiment with.
- [17:22] There is a medical need for alternative hair, but it's also a fun way to express yourself without added chemicals, time and expense.
- [18:23] With a wig you can have perfect hair in an instant.
- [18:28] Their biggest partner is BreastCancer.org. Anyone who purchases on Wigs.com has the opportunity to give to BreastCancer.org.
- [18:54] They also help with educational videos and answering questions women don't know about wigs.
- [19:05] Carliz loves charities related to kids.
- [21:17] What skills do you need to get noticed? Be of value and put yourself out there. Don't be afraid to be unique. Find value and be yourself.
- [23:53] Carliz has surprised herself with her ability to stick to it. She had a gypsy spirit, but fell in love with the client base that she serves.
- [26:29] Four or five years ago, they put out a survey and decided that they needed to listen to the client. Without listening to the client you will miss some things.
- [28:53] Women in business have different challenges. Women manage differently than men. Women seem to have a higher EQ. It's positive but can be draining. Women need to get out there and do it.
- [33:49] Carliz has a great group of people that she bounces ideas off. We do need a network.
- [34:55] Find a group to connect with peers. Look for networking groups like EO or Vistage of other peer groups.
- [36:32] There is always someone who can share a unique perspective.
- [37:14] Carliz learns from clients and any related resources that she can find.
- [38:22] She loves engaging in all aspects of her company. There are different things every day, and she is thankful for her amazing team.
- [40:25] Follow your gut and listen to your instincts. Never give up and make a difference. You are successful if you are passionate about what you are doing and getting paid for it.
- [42:11] Don't settle. Find the right team and find a job where you can make a difference.
Links and Resources:
- Carliz on LinkedIn
- Wigs.com Website
- Wigs.com on Twitter
- Wigs.com on Facebook
- Wigs.com on Instagram
- BreastCancer.org
- Answers for Modern Communicators
- Entrepreneurs Organization
- Vistage CEO Group
Emily Pereira was living the perfect life, but deep down she knew that something didn’t feel right. When her life and relationship came crashing down, she realized that perfection wasn’t the answer, it was the problem. She went on a quest to find her real life’s passion and through writing and creativity, she discovered her authentic self and true happiness.
Emily is a life and love coach, author, creator, retreat leader, mother, and an advocate for finding creative passion within to live your true magical and radiant life. She lives in a magical world in Costa Rica with her partner and her daughter. She now allows her creativity to flow and helps other women do the same. You will laugh and be inspired with this wonderful conversation I have with Emily.
Show Notes:
- [03:09] Emily is a mompreneur who holds retreats in Costa Rica.
- [03:23] About 10 years ago, Emily started wondering when she was going to do something that truly mattered to her.
- [05:12] She worked for a Fortune 500 company and lived on the beach with an original Internet tycon Myspace founder.
- [05:53] She did more of what she knew. She worked more, shopped more, and escaped more.
- [07:02] Emily was working from a framework of external happiness and deep down inside she had a nagging feeling that this wasn't working for her.
- [08:02] Her boyfriend cheated on her, and she moved out of the beachfront property. She was full of pity and blame.
- [08:40] A beautiful new beginning can be disguise by a painful ending. She connected with a powerful spiritual teacher.
- [09:47] She discovered that her pain had more to do with the illusion she had bought into than what had actually happened with her breakup. She didn't have to be perfect.
- [10:42] All of our thoughts have an energy validation.
- [12:02] It's not about being perfect, it's about being authentic.
- [13:02] Creativity is a natural part of being human.
- [14:06] You don't have to be perfect to participate, you just have to give yourself permission to be a beginner.
- [14:48] She began tearing down illusions and taking radical personal responsibility.
- [15:56] When are you going to do something that matters to you? This question kept coming up.
- [16:37] She knew she needed to write her story.
- [17:10] She began writing a little before bed. The words flowed freely when she suspended judgement.
- [18:57] The floods of creativity burst forth from her, and she started doing all types of creative endeavors from painting to dance.
- [19:45] She discovered that creativity was connected to spirituality.
- [20:05] She felt connected to who she was and why she was here in those moments of inspiration.
- [22:16] Writing is a super powerful way to draw the authentic out of you.
- [22:57] She also suddenly felt a camaraderie with other women. She discovered her life's work was going to be helping other women see the truth and beauty of who they are.
- [25:14] For Emily, success is touching lives and moments of bliss.
- [26:51] Emily had an epiphany where she discovered her new version of her authentic self.
- [28:53] Radiance and consciousness is an everyday practice.
- [29:42] Every morning she writes down 10 things that she is grateful for.
- [31:11] Things change, and there are going to be challenges.
- [33:05] Time management can be a challenge for a busy mom.
- [34:19] Emily lives in Costa Rica with her daughter and life partner.
- [35:40] She works with women who want to attract love.
- [36:36] The nature, jungle, and life force of Costa Rica is amazing. As well as the fruits. They have a very International community.
- [38:20] There's absolutely nothing wrong with you, if you aren't happy. You just bought into an illusion. There is a wellspring of magic living inside you. Tap into your creative passion to fulfill who you really are. Permission. Passion. Purpose.
Links and Resources:
- Emily Pereira
- Emily Pereira on Facebook
- Emily Pereira on Instagram
- @bethebeginner on Twitter
- Unstoppable Woman
- The Quest (Coming Soon)
Rebekah is a Nashville, Tennessee based writer and entrepreneur. She joined the founding team of PRTech company Onclusive (formerly AirPR) in 2012, where she helped build the industry’s first PR attribution technology, while also convincing PR and Communications professionals to embrace data. Now she is on the Advisory Board, and is thrilled with the progress the company is making under new leadership.
Prior to this she has started one of the fastest growing PR firms called talkTECH with her dear friend Kristen Tischhauser-Grossi. She now has her own writing collective she calls WriteVest where she works on the types of projects she wants to work on and gets paid fairly for doing so. We talk about how PR, writing, journalism, blogging, and content creation using data has all changed. We also talk about how important it is to remember that there is another person on the other side of that computer screen.
Show Notes * [04:12] Rebecca built a Communications and PR Company. Then she was a co-founder and helped build are PR. She sense left that company and now launched right vest. * [04:43] Her and her friend founded a percomplaony, now It’s AirPR * [05:08] She took time of to just explore what was her passion and what does she love. We need factful writing and critical thinking. We need an outside perspective on things and people who can tell a thoughtful storyo. * [06:02] There is a need for good writing that is thoughtful * [07:12] It's important for professionals to dive into data, but there is also the creative side. * [08:00] Being a good communicator doesn't mean you're able to write content that is compelling. After looking at different data points she discovered different content is for different customers. * [09:03] There is a good need for good writing and content. The press release isn't the best way to tell a story. * [10:31] PR was the writing. The sizzle came from the marketing. The role of PR is to adapt and be flexible when needed. What is going out is all considered PR. * [12:55] Part of it being creative. Part of what you are doing is trying to connect with a customer base. * [15:03] The thinking part is taking a topic and tying it into a granular topic. * [17:51] Marketing, writing, and advertising all have to work together. * [18:47] Everybody is media to day. Look at yourself as a publisher and storyteller. * [19:49] We need good journalism, but we also need people created content. * [20:50] Data shows us what's good and not good. Communicate effectively. * [23:24] Look at the value of the content produces. Get paid as a creative person first. * [26:05] How you share information when you have writer's block. Lock yourself in a cabin for four days or get out in nature. Reading good writing helps. * [30:25] The biggest thing she has learned is that she doesn't know anything until she shows up. * [32:28] Behind every computer screen is a person. * [33:03] Be open to what comes. Don't take too much on and don't let it bother you when things don't turn out as they should. * [34:32] After grief, you learn who your people are. * [36:58] Important things are what matters, don't waste your energy on the little stuff. * [39:36] It takes a lot of humility to be a good leader. Good leaders need to be able to listen. * [40:50] We can only see if people show up consistently as the same person. * [44:30] Do what brings you and work with people who align with your value system.
Links and Resources: * Rebekah Iliff Website * Rebekah on Twitter * Rebekah’s Articles in Entrepreneur Magazine * Rebekah on LinkedIn * WriteVest Website * John Stuart Mill
Have you ever thought about intentionally designing your life? The beginning of our lives are usually shaped by external factors and people like our parents, teachers, communities, and culture. Once you reach a certain point, you might realize that you want to live with intention and design a life of your choosing. You don’t have to wait until your in your 50s to do this, but that’s what happened to my guest Kelley Connors.
She reached a point in her life where she decided it was time to be brave and take charge of the second half of her life and live with the kind of impact that she wanted to make. She even became a coach, so that she can help others do the same. In this inspiring episode, we talk about choosing a pathway that works for you, practicing the power of positivity, the importance of slowing down, and how Kelley helps people navigate through awareness.
Show Notes * [04:47] When Kelley turned 50, she started thinking about the second half of her life. She thought it would be great if she could be more of a designer of her life and be more intentional instead of just living out habits. If she was more aware of what was possible in her life, would she create a different future for herself? * [05:40] She decided to help other women do the same thing and learn from the experiences that she had. * [06:59] Something may just stir in you, and you might realize that you want to live with more impact in your life. * [08:23] You are worthy of a life where you can work well, live well, and thrive. * [09:24] We've been shaped by parents, teachers, neighborhoods, and culture by the time we're in our early twenties. These are external factors that impact how we see our life. * [09:51] Reshaping your life requires an understanding and belief that you can let go of those habits. * [11:39] We evolve throughout our whole life with experiences, but we also have the ability to change our thoughts. * [12:48] We are now more aware than ever because of communication and mindfulness. * [14:24] The first steps are slowing down and pausing. Use the power of whole being. * [15:24] Recognize that your body is connected to your head. Bring awareness to how you are feeling in your body. * [18:06] Constricted energy points are fear, and bravery is an everyday opportunity to break through fear and feel vulnerable and connect with others. * [19:37] Getting in touch with your gifts is finding what you can offer the world that makes you happy. * [24:03] Coaching is different than consulting, because you have to inspire people with a promise of something better. * [26:55] There's new research that says self-reflective people are more creative. Solitude improves your ability to be self-reflective and that improves your ability to be creative. * [30:23] Energy is your superpower as you age. You have to be smarter with how you use energy. * [31:28] You can generate life force with positive thoughts. * [32:34] Kelley has learned by quieting down and being interested in others. She also reads a lot. She has been learning from other people, because she is writing a book about bravery. * [35:49] Kelley is launching a Life Work Collaborative so others can reignite their life's work. * [37:41] Social media actually disconnects us. * [38:41] Kelley's mom was a key inspirational figure in her life, and she became that even more so after she had a stroke and became disabled. * [39:39] If we knew more about others, we would be happier. * [42:19] It's important to have a couple of good friends in your inner circle. * [43:19] Spend some time every day and slow down and be quiet. Notice your breath and embrace positive thoughts.
Links and Resources: * Kelley’s Brave Moves Website * Kelley on Twitter * Kelley on Instagram * Kelley on LinkedIn * Brave Moves on Facebook * Brene Brown * Martha Graham * Walking in this World: The Practical Art of Creativity * My Stroke of Insight * Insight Timer App * Join the Life Work Collaborative
Donna O’Donnell Figurski and her husband David were just going about their normal morning routine when something went terribly wrong in David’s brain. When he was doing his morning workout, his brain started bleeding while he was doing his 13th chin up. He felt pain, but thought it would be okay. After a short time, Donna called the paramedics, and it led to a life or death situation, several surgeries, and Donna unwittingly becoming a caregiver before she even realized what that role meant.
Donna is here today to talk about traumatic brain injuries and the role of a caregiver. She shares her story, and gives a lot of pointers and advice for people who find themselves in this situation. She stresses asking for help and taking time for self care. Donna is the author of Prisoners Without Bars: A Caregiver’s Tale, and you can find her writing and speaking about this topic online and in magazines. She also publishes children’s stories, but her greatest accomplishment is being caregiver for her husband and high school sweetheart.
Show Notes * [04:01] On January 13th 2005, Donna's husband David did 13 chin ups during his morning workout and something burst inside his head. * [05:33] The pain in his eye and head was so bad that Donna called the paramedics. He had a bleed in his brain. He had emergency surgery with a 1 in 20 chance for success, and Donna was instantly turned into a caregiver. * [08:39] Donna was glad that she happened to be at home during that time. Things could have turned out a lot worse. * [09:21] It took many years, before Donna realized that she was a caregiver. It never crossed her mind until she wrote the book. * [11:06] Things are a lot easier now 14 years later. At first, she had to help him with everything. * [12:43] The surgeries and all of the treatment was a huge hurdle for Donna. * [14:32] Donna never believed that all of these problems would be forever. The neurologist always gave them hope. * [15:40] They kept going towards the little glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. * [17:18] She got David transferred to Columbia Presbyterian after the neurosurgeon said David would be a good organ donor. * [19:22] She knew that the transfer was the right thing to do. * [23:50] Donna learned that she was stronger and more capable than she ever thought she was. * [24:55] Donna had to take over all of the jobs that David used to do including paying the bills. * [26:26] She had to step up and learn and now she does everything even the taxes. * [26:59] It's important for others to know your partner's job, so you can take over if you have to. * [28:13] At the beginning, Donna accepted help from family members and close friends. On the first day of surgery the nurses and the receptionist took care of her. They were her support system until family arrived. When everyone left she was on her own. * [30:59] Donna used the email updates she sent as fodder for her book. * [31:24] David's also helped with his students and his lab. His students even came in while he was in rehab. He had his cognitive abilities, he just had physical issues. * [33:56] David was a keynote speaker a year-and-a-half after his injury. Donna credits the man who invited David to speak for giving David back his scientific life. * [36:09] At the time, Donna lived in the moment and just dealt with the stress by getting stuff done and keeping her head in the sand. She now encourages caregivers to take me time. * [38:03] Donna puts little stones in her pocket to remind her to take me time. * [40:06] Donna needed some time alone to cry when things first happened. She didn't want her kids or David to see her upset. David said he wasn't worried because he know that Donna was there taking care of everything. * [41:46] Take care of yourself. Get some stones for reminders. Accept help. * [42:42] Don't take it personally when someone has brain injuries. Don't be afraid of people who are different. They are just people.
Links and Resources: * Donna O’Donnell Figurski Author Website * Donna O’Donnell Figurski on Facebook * Donna O’Donnell Figurski on LinkedIn * @DonnaFigurski on Twitter * "Another Fork in the Road" with Donna O'Donnell Figurski * Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury * Prisoners Without Bars: A Caregiver’s Tale * Donna O’Donnell Figurski Instagram * Donna O’Donnell Figurski Pinterest
We have an impressive guest today. Sue Bhatia is the Chairman and Founder of Rose International which is a global IT and business services provider. Sue immigrated to this country to pursue the American dream. She was happy with her job, but felt climbing the corporate ladder would take too long, so she took a big chance and founded her own company.
She is now able to do that she loves and create a positive impact. She works to help promote and develop women entrepreneurs, and she is passionate about everyone finding work that they love. She has won several awards including Fast Company's Top 25 Women Business Builders in North America and Enterprising Women of the Year from Enterprising Women Magazine. She is passionate about the future of work and technology and shares why reskilling the American workforce is a must.
Show Notes
- [03:18] Sue grew up in New Delhi, India. She came to the United States in 1987.
- [03:45] Her first years here were hectic. She got married and received her masters degree in management information systems. She had two children and was really happy with her job.
- [04:39] She thought she was living the American dream until she was offered a raise and realized that it would take forever to achieve the type of success that she wanted.
- [05:11] She had seen her workplace hire many temp workers, and decided to start her own agency.
- [06:00] In spite of naysayers, she quit her job and got to work. She got a lot of rejections and realized that it was harder than she thought.
- [07:08] She kept trying and got three large contracts and business began to take off.
- [07:16] In six months, her husband had to quit his job and join her.
- [07:32] He ex-boss also came and joined her.
- [07:44] The business has come a long way. They hired 10,000 people in 2017 and 10,000 people in 2018.
- [09:54] The future of work is here. A lot of skills are going away because of automation. We are going through a huge digital transformation.
- [10:18] Next year, there will be twenty billion Internet of Things connected devices.
- [11:21] There are 30 million us workers in danger of losing their jobs to artificial intelligence. 1.4 million of these jobs will be disrupted by 2026. 57% of this will affect women.
- [11:40] Women are in more support positions than men are, and these are the jobs that are going to be automated.
- [11:58] In order for people so survive in their jobs, we have to learn new skills and reskilling is.
- [12:16] 65% of kids in elementary school today will be doing jobs that don't even exist today.
- [12:24] One of the most valuable skills right now is emotional intelligence combined with artificial intelligence.
- [12:37] All of our jobs are being impacted by artificial intelligence, big data, and virtual reality.
- [12:52] We all need to be open to change and lifelong learning.
- [13:48] Relating to people and thriving in a team culture and being collaborative are valuable skills.
- [14:18] Soft skills are really going to be in demand going forward.
- [15:02] AI is humans coding machines to learn over time.
- [17:39] Colleges need to find a way to incorporate soft skills. People with STEM skills earn statistically $30,000 more.
- [18:45] Students need to be open to learning and not narrowly defining their goals. Be open and let the market and your internal definition of success take you in the right direction.
- [22:46] Sue studied architecture and then management information systems, but the skills that really helped her as an entrepreneur we're having a goal-oriented mindset and having the ability to take risk.
- [23:29] One of the main risks that she took was immigrating to America. She is open-minded and is willing to try things and see what happens. Flexibility has also helped her a great deal.
- [24:28] Having a business is like surfing. There's no firm ground under your feet.
- [26:14] Sue loves having the ability to make a positive impact in so many lives through her business.
- [28:03] People do business with people they like, so relationships are key. It's important to have a transparent honest relationship with everyone involved with the company.
- [29:51] With entrepreneurship, the key is to enjoy the journey, and you have to adapt and reinvent yourself over and over again.
- [30:55] Leading by example is very important. It's also important to create a positive work culture where people want to do their best.
- [31:37] Leaders are also responsible for watching the market and keeping track of the latest trends in their industry. And always leading from the heart. As well as, creating a ladder for people to move up.
- [32:29] Leaders also need to have the resilience to face the ups and downs.
- [33:51] Her most pivotal moment was starting Rose International. She also realized that she is more capable than she thought.
- [34:50] She saw an Iraq Vet panhandling. Which then led to starting Deployment to Employment this is a program set in place to hire veterans. They have hired 800 veterans over the last couple years. They have created a support system to help veterans find a job with resume writing workshops and more.
- [37:44] Stress is a part of life. Negative thoughts are part of our survival mechanism. To handle stress Sue practices mindfulness and keeps things in perspective and focuses on the positive. She also loves connecting to nature.
- [41:00] Define what success means to you and be clear about what you want to do and research very carefully.
Links and Resources:
- Sue Bhatia on Twitter
- Rose International on Twitter
- Sue Bhatia on LinkedIn
- Rose International Website
- Rose International on Facebook
- Sue Bhatia Website
Evan Hackel has an extensive background in training, human resources, and learning development. He is the CEO of Tortal Training and the creator of the Ingaged Leadership brand. If you are wondering if that is a typo, the answer is no. On this episode Evan shares the difference between engagement and ingagement. Especially as it applies to a leadership role.
Evan is the author of Ingaging Leadership: 21 Steps to Elevate Your Business a book not only for business, but for life. We are all leaders in some respect, and we all need to be more ingaging when we talk to people. We learn some of the principles in Evan’s book, and he shares a story where he saw his father engage in true leadership and find an opportunity that others had missed. Evan’s philosophy is to get everyone on the team inspired to work for the same vision.
Show Notes
- [03:30] Evan has a passion around the power and impact that people make. In most businesses, the people are the asset.
- [03:47] A big part of accessing this talent is learning development and training. It's giving people the tools they need to succeed and helping them to understand how to be successful.
- [04:07] Involvement is the "I" in Ingagement. To engage people you need to involve them. You want a common vision with shared values.
- [04:26] When everyone in the organization has a responsibility for success it makes a massive difference.
- [05:09] A bottom up organization with everyone valued is a game changer.
- [06:16] When team members have ownership in goals, they work very hard to achieve those goals.
- [07:38] Evan's company has a learning strategy and an engagement strategy. When companies reach out to him, they try to get to the root of what the organization really needs.
- [08:29] Everyone in the organization is part of the design process to get to what is truly needed in the organization, instead of what they thought they needed. People actually get the training they need.
- [09:21] The consulting process has mechanisms that involves everyone in the organization also.
- [10:36] People at all levels have important things to say.
- [12:34] Evan wrote his book Ingaging Leadership to pass on to his kids and to make a difference in the world. The book is really about leadership and life in any fashion.
- [13:45] Listening for the kernel of truth. Try to listen to people to see how they are right. When you are really listening people feel heard. This is a trait of a good leader.
- [18:25] Management is about execution and leadership is about inspiring.
- [21:31] People don't become leaders by mistake. The idea is to build upon that success and learning new and growing existing leadership skills.
- [23:49] Evan shares his big aha moment on leadership. An amazing example that he learned from his father.
- [28:36] Evan would rather err on the side of trust as opposed to distrust. He values positivity in his team.
- [34:24] When everyone knows the key things in the company that are trying to be achieved, everyone works in the same direction. Seeing the financials and knowing the vision helps key in their role to success.
- [35:49] Being successful takes grit and determination. Honestly carrying is at the core of who Evan really is.
- [39:16] Make sure you find the time to grieve. Holding it in is not the way to go.
- [41:29] All of the principals in the book will make a difference in someone's life.
- [41:45] Another principle that Evan wants to share is distinguishing fact from opinion. A lot of people share opinions as facts. This makes conversations difficult.
- [44:38] Take some time and think about your conversations and whether you are speaking fact or opinion.
Links and Resources:
- Evan Hackel on Twitter
- Evan Hackel on LinkedIn
- Ingage Consulting on LinkedIn
- Ingage Consulting on YouTube
- Ingage Consulting Website
- Ingaging Leadership Book
- Tortal Training
- Evan Hackel Speaks
- Ingaging Leadership: 21 Steps to Elevate Your Business
Allison Pickens is the COO of Gainsight a customer success and product experience platform. Allison is a speaker, blogger, and host of The Customer Success Podcast. She is also a Board Director and advisor to several companies. She was named one of the top 50 people in sales and business development and top women in SaaS. She joined Gainsight in 2014, and helped grow the company and build the sales and development team.
She has always been passionate about organizing and building teams, and that is a big part of her role today. We talk about skills needed for women to make it to the c-suite in one of the roles of CEO, COO, or CFO. Allison shares how she learned to rely on her individual skills and how important it it so recognize the talent in others. We talk about technology, team building, what success means, the importance of perseverance, and more in this episode.
Show Notes
- [03:20] It would have been hard for Allison to anticipate the adventure she's been on.
- [03:40] She has always loved organizing groups. In school, she was president of the athletic committee or the spirit team.
- [04:26] She also started a women's leadership initiative in college.
- [04:37] Organizing communities is something she's always been passionate about and today, it's a big part of her role.
- [04:59] She likes technology and gets excited about the future. She's also been entrepreneurial and likes building things.
- [05:49] Requirements for c-level positions vary a lot by company.
- [06:11] Being able to learn quickly has helped Allison. Learning is a skill, and life doesn't always teach us how to learn quickly.
- [07:30] Early in Allison's career, she had to quickly switch client engagements, and then later on, sectors and opportunities in the investment world.
- [07:39] Her schedule is really busy, and she's focused on different challenges every day. This leaves her with small windows for learning.
- [08:37] She mostly learns through dialogue. Although, she is also a visual learner.
- [09:31] Problem solving is a huge part of her role. Being able to dive deep and then surface up is important. Looking at patterns is also important.
- [11:45] They're also parallels between different fields that can help you learn.
- [12:31] Type B can step back and connect the dots. Type A runs around and does everything.
- [16:29] Allison loves focusing on teams. In Lacrosse, you win with an interconnected system. It's not about any one person. A great team has these connection points.
- [19:20] Signals that people can be team players includes whether they listen or if they interrupt during the interview. The way they resolve issues in another key.
- [20:38] The greatest challenge is to mobilize different skill sets and push everyone ahead. Find the balance with yourself and your team members.
- [23:17] Allison is not an early adopter. She doesn't adopt a technology unless she sees a clear path with it making her life better in some way. She does understand the tools she uses for work.
- [25:04] Going for a hike is a great way to get grounded.
- [26:00] She is active on LinkedIn. It helps her share content. It's also a great way to stay connected with people she works with in a variety of capacities.
- [27:55] Alison is learning about herself all the time. One of the things she learned on her career path is that she can persevere. Perseverance and just showing up is a really important factor when it comes to success.
- [30:33] Allison is working on structuring her day in a way that is effective for her.
- [33:06] Allison has had some fear with sharing personal stories, but people have been extremely supportive and appreciative.
- [36:27] Success is having deep relationships that create meaning for her and other people. She wants to follow her values and build communities of people that inspire.
- [38:21] Be brave, because you might be braver than you think you are.
Links and Resources:
- Allison Pickens on Twitter
- Allison Pickens on LinkedIn
- Gainsight Website
- Gainsight on LinkedIn
- Gainsight on Twitter
- The Customer Success Podcast
Parents can sometimes get so wrapped up in caring for their children that they lose their own identity. This can become a problem once the children leave home, and the parent suffers from empty nest syndrome. My guest today is a life coach, corporate wellness practitioner, and facilitator of special programs to help us become happy or regain our happiness.
Samantha Lewis was so inspired from hearing a motivational speaker years ago, that she now travels the world coaching and helping others. While working with clients, she discovered that empty nest syndrome was a problem for many. She now works with clients and gives them the tools to discover what makes them happy and brings the fun and joy back into their lives. She also shares tools and questions to help improve communication and start living in the present.
Show Notes
- [04:53] Samantha was inspired by a motivational speaker that she heard years ago. She decided that she also wanted to do that.
- [06:08] Samantha became a single mom, and she wanted to add things to her life to be what she could for her children and still be there for herself.
- [07:25] She kept exploring what else was out there in life. She used self-help and healing to bring all she could to her children.
- [08:21] She searched, so she wouldn't be lost in being all she could for her children.
- [09:32] When she started coaching clients, she discovered parents started questioning what their lives were about when the kids started leaving. This was especially hard for people with only one child.
- [11:05] She started asking people questions, so that they could re-engage with who they were. They needed to see the change as an opportunity not a void.
- [12:10] Having something missing can affect a marriage.
- [13:24] Wives can ask husbands what is going on for them almost as if it's a reflection of what's going on for the wife.
- [15:41] Strategies to avoid empty nest syndrome.
- [16:00] Find a way to stay connected to things that you find fun. Start doing this right away and add one fun thing each day.
- [17:23] Be willing to ask for and receive help. Team up with other moms, so you don't have to do everything yourself.
- [19:16] By teaming up you find solutions that you wouldn't have thought of on your own.
- [24:15] What helps keep Samantha motivated is when she actually helps people, and they let her know how much she has changed their lives.
- [25:57] There is a difference between listening and active listening.
- [26:52] When Samantha begins to feel stress, she stops and asks herself, "what is really going on here and is it mine." She also takes walks in nature or plays with her cats. She also asks what she can do to change it.
- [30:22] Stress can be turned into energy to use for something positive.
- [32:25] Samantha doesn't really see her work as work. It nourishes her and it's fun.
- [34:16] The Being You Adventures are about having a space where people can come and get a sense of what being really is. It helps reconnect people with who they are and bring more of who they are into everything that they do.
- [38:02] Some of the challenges that Samantha encounters with her work are that people want to see something tangible. Because of this, she tries to be an example and role model.
- [39:06] Being happy is a choice. It's really about asking yourself is this fun for me, and if it's not fun, look for something that you can add to make it fun.
- [40:16] Live in the present not the past.
Links and Resources:
- Samantha Lewis
- Access Consciousness
- Being You Adventures
- Samantha on Facebook
- Samantha on LinkedIn
- The Power of Habit
How do you know when to pivot and follow a passion project? Can you align your work with a greater purpose? Erin Ganju did just this when she made a pivot from the for-profit sector to the nonprofit sector. She is a social entrepreneur that started out in the financial industry and then moved on to co-found Room to Read. It was here that she honed her social entrepreneur skills as she moved from CEO, COO, to Emeritus Board Member.
Erin is the author of Scaling Global Change which is a how to guide from start-up to scaling and driving impact. In this episode, we talk about finding ways to create change, being a leader, knowing when to pivot, building a team and collaboration, having great mentors and role models, and creating the change you want to see. Erin shares so much knowledge and wisdom in her own authentic way.
Show Notes
- [03:37] Erin started out in the financial world at Goldman Sachs and now she's the managing director of the Echidna Giving Fund and a Co-founder, former CEO, former COO and Emeritus Board Member of Room to Read, an organization that believes World Change Starts with Educated Children.
- [03:55] The connecting line through her career is working internationally and finding ways to create change.
- [04:43] It's important to help people see how wonderful it is to invest across our borders and look at our world more holistically.
- [05:36] It's a common theme in many sectors to see women drop out as you move up the ranks.
- [05:50] Erin enjoyed being in a dynamic group of men and women, but she decided to take another path.
- [06:22] During Erin's career change from the for-profit to the nonprofit sector included an aha moment where she questioned why she was working so hard for causes that she didn't care deeply about.
- [06:50] She decided that she wanted to align her work with her values. She decided to pivot into the social sector.
- [06:59] Erin believes education is the great equalizer and wanted to provide education for children no matter where they were born.
- [07:28] Scaling Social Change is the how to guide to turn something that you deeply believe in into something that can really scale. The key behind the book is that it takes building a strong organizational foundation.
- [09:06] You also have to focus on your operational excellence.
- [10:17] Hiring top talent is a challenge for social entrepreneurs.
- [11:04] Founder's syndrome can be a huge issue. It can be hard to delegate.
- [12:03] Erin stepped down as CEO of Room to Read last year and let the first non-founder CEO take over.
- [12:57] You need to compellingly explain the problem and tell your story and how it connects with the world. Make it personal and connect it to the global.
- [15:30] Organizational fit is very important.
- [17:37] Understand what is and isn't working using data.
- [20:07] Interacting through social platforms helps connect conversations.
- [24:51] Great leaders know when to step down, it's about the bigger cause.
- [26:20] For Erin, female mentors and role models were essential.
- [28:06] Success for Erin has been about seeing her place in a dynamic team and creating impact.
- [30:26] Collaboration is natural for people. Women sometimes need to take more credit for what they do.
- [34:30] In the social sector, you can share emotions and be authentic. People trust the leader more when they are authentic about their cause.
- [39:23] Tap into the positive such as focusing on education being about the future.
- [40:23] Erin and her team are creating an open source database that is mapping around girls education. It's amazing what technology can do when it comes to making connections.
- [41:35] Social media can be important in terms of telling your story, but you need to cut through the noise.
- [42:49] Take risks. You will never succeed if you don't try. Take the less traveled path. You can also join forces with an established organization collaboration is important.
Links and Resources:
- Room to Read Website
- Room to Read on Twitter
- Room to Read on Facebook
- Echidna Giving Fund Website
- Erin Ganju on LinkedIn
- Scaling Global Change
- Good to Great
- Being Nice Can Be Your Superpower with Fran Hauser
Dr. Jill Garripoli Pedalino is an award winning pediatrician who was named New Jersey Family’s Favorite Kids’ Doc for the years of 2011-2018 and one of New Jersey’s Compassionate Doctors from PatientsChoice.org in 2013. In this inspirational interview, we learn what inspired Dr. Jill to become a pediatrician and her unique outlook on patient and parent care.
She also shares what it’s like for a solo practitioner to open their own practice and take on all of the business responsibilities from billing and coding to being a team leader. Dr. Jill shares her unique outlook on being a team leader and how self care helps her manage day-to-day stress and decision fatigue. This is a wonderful look into the life of a thoughtful and caring entrepreneur.
Show Notes
- [02:33] Dr. Jill Garripoli Pedalino always wanted to help people. She liked kids but thought she would become a lawyer. She then decided that this may not be the best way to help people.
- [03:19] She spent a summer working at a hospital and saw a baby delivered. This is when she knew that she wanted to take care of that baby.
- [03:34] She then knew she wanted to become a pediatrician.
- [04:20] She was always a good student and she loved learning. The challenge was having a bit of insecurity and wondering if she can risk taking people's lives into her hands.
- [05:14] She was encouraged by friends to get through her insecurity and self-doubt.
- [06:05] Medical school was learn as you go. It was important to listen to her instincts and reach out when she needed help.
- [07:30] There's a lot of nuance to being a doctor that isn't taught in medical school.
- [08:14] Dr. Jill Garripoli Pedalino has been doing a lot of research into nutrition.
- [09:07] Dr. Jill Garripoli Pedalino keeps motivated by having the opportunity to change the lives of these children's parents. She walks the walk, so they can trust her more. She talks to parents from a place of truth.
- [11:24] We are now so in-tuned to our higher selves.
- [12:50] Dr. Jill's patients actually enjoy coming to see her. She is there for them and gives them a sense of respect.
- [13:43] She also tells her patients that she loves them so much.
- [14:13] As a solo practitioner, she is 100% invested in both sides. There are a lot of business aspects from billing and coding to team management.
- [15:43] She is always reading and studying about how to be a better leader. She tries to lead by example.
- [16:49] She looks for people who are go-getters and who are present and reliable when adding to the team.
- [17:11] She has a medical secretary and medical assistants. She tries to find people who want to be there, but she also understands that this is a job for them.
- [19:01] She delegates and leaves her staff to do it which gives them a sense of importance. She checks in but doesn't micromanage.
- [20:40] She tries to treat her office staff like friends and family.
- [22:46] What trust means to Dr. Jill Garripoli Pedalino. She believes people are inherently good. She trusts people until that trust gets broken.
- [25:12] Dr. Jill knows that she will have a good day, because she doesn't create any space for lack of trust or negativity.
- [27:04] Building relationships with patients parents can be a delicate thing. Dr. Jill is very gentle about building trust and includes everyone on the team.
- [28:17] Keeping the parents as part of a team from the beginning helps build trust.
- [30:02] We shouldn't listen to formulate our next response. Active listening is a skill.
- [30:37] The littlest things we say matter. Telling parents that they are doing great helps with their confidence.
- [31:35] Dr. Jill tries to be as present as possible and treat people the way she would like to be treated.
- [32:17] We are just on the tip of the iceberg when it comes to learning about nutrition. Dr. Jill is also concerned about how children watch everything that their parents do.
- [33:01] Her concern is that people aren't paying enough attention to diet, nutrition and how their energy is transferred to the kids.
- [35:21] Decision making can be draining. Dr. Jill meditates to keep herself in a good space to make those important decisions.
- [36:11] She also goes to the gym and gets good sleep.
- [37:34] Deirdre worked with Navy Seals and learned how important sleep is.
- [39:24] It's important to prioritize how you want your life to be.
- [40:03] If something makes you a little bit scared and a lot excited, then you should go for it.
- [41:18] Have faith in yourself, because if you don't try, you won't know what you can achieve.
- [43:11] Find a spouse or partner who lifts you up.
Links and Resources:
- Dr. Jill Garripoli Pedalino Pedalino
- Healthy Kids Pediatrics, NJ on LinkedIn
- Healthy Kids on Facebook
- The Untethered Soul
Today's show is about happiness. We are really going to focus on happiness in the workplace environment and the antidote to negativity and even bullying.
Kyla Mitsunaga is an entrepreneur, an author, a speaker, and a workshop trainer who has been busy developing a happiness workshop.
She is also sharing her approach in 14 different countries across three different continents. She empowers corporations, organizations, institutions, and individuals to succeed by first being happy. Kyla shares how she stumbled upon the topic of happiness and how it took off from there. Learn how one woman's journey has made more people happier by making each other happy.
Show Notes
- [03:18] Earlier in her career, Kyla was a professor. In 2014, she spoke in Austria. She realized that she had to be the change that she talks about and actually live it. This began her journey.
- [04:42] She was then asked to speak in Mexico on empowering students to give back to their communities. While she was researching the subject, the topic of happiness kept popping up.
- [05:39] She based the happiness workshop on a simple premise of if we can make other people happy then we can become happier.
- [06:01] After being featured on the evening news, Kyla decided to share her workshop with as many people as possible.
- [06:24] She brought her happiness workshop to the university that she taught at in Korea.
- [07:32] Her students are initially surprised when they have to make as many people around them as happy as possible.
- [09:27] It can be hard for people to step out of their comfort zones and be happy.
- [10:58] Everyone in every culture wants to be happy. Everyone also has their own internal roadblocks.
- [11:31] Happiness takes work just like anything else. It's a mindset.
- [12:12] Her book was inspired by her 2012 TED Talk.
- [14:27] With the prevalence of devices, people aren't paying attention anymore. Hiding behind a device is not the way forward.
- [16:01] Her book is deeply personal. It's part memoir and part self-help. It's her journey of getting to WITH.
- [16:49] Kyla sees everything with a WITH versus AT lens. Her book is written in a WITH style with activities and QR codes so you can watch videos.
- [19:04] Kyla wanted to create change and be an example for other women like her to look up to.
- [21:08] She had a huge epiphany that she had spent 40 years of her life with blurry vision. She discovered that the reason why she does what she does boils down to WITH.
- [22:48] For Kyla, WITH is an idea of oneness.
- [23:33] The more you understand yourself, the more you can be with other people. WITH has a lot to do with empathy.
- [25:57] Happiness to Kyla is total alignment with yourself.
- [29:03] Kyla is her work and her work is her. The more she understands herself and her personal growth, the more that she can share with others.
- [29:58] She is motivated, because she has been through depression. She also had a lot of guilt over her mother's illness. Emotions are ego-driven, and ego doesn't like change.
- [31:37] It's helpful for Kyla to have a talk with her ego.
- [32:43] The deeper she goes with herself, the deeper her participants can go with themselves.
- [35:31] Journaling helps Kyla with the sustainability of her happiness practice. Women can be held to impossible standards.
- [37:27] Write down all the AT things you say to yourself. Then draw an arrow and have a WITH thing.
- [40:33] Change starts with yourself. Start with the power of WITH.
Links and Resources:
- Kyla Mitsunaga
- Kyla Mitsunaga: Why teachers must learn "with" their students
- WITH vs AT: Two Prepositions That Changed My Life
- @kylamitsunaga on Twitter
- Kyla Mitsunaga on LinkedIn
- Total Alignment
Dede Watson is a social media consultant and strategist who owns and operates Turn It Social a social media marketing company. She is a top social media influencer and a Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencer. In this episode, I chat with Dede and learn how she went from selling furniture to social media consultant, strategist, and Forbes power influencer.
We talk about how filling a need and getting asked for help is one of the best ways to build and grow a business. We talk about the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone, what makes a successful entrepreneur, and how to get started promoting a business with social media. Dede shares tips, tricks, and some of her favorite tools and apps for video. We talk about Facebook advertising, how social media is evolving, and more.
Show Notes
- [03:20] Dede started selling furniture in Daytona Beach. After about 10 years, she was burned out. She started looking online for different opportunities.
- [03:48] It took her about five years to actually develop her own business. She started building websites and realized she needed to understand how to promote them.
- [04:14] At the time, social media was new and she wanted to do some creative advertising.
- [04:27] She began promoting herself on MySpace and then moved to Twitter. People started asking her about her social media services around the same time that she realized she enjoyed social media.
- [05:08] She began her social media career on Twitter.
- [05:36] People coming to you and asking for help is one of the best ways to grow and build a business. Her business didn't happen overnight, it took about three years.
- [07:02] You need to have a plan and money saved when venturing out into entrepreneurship.
- [08:29] Normally Dede prefers to be behind the computer. She is stepping out of her comfort zone by promoting her own brand.
- [10:08] Being hypercritical can hold you back and make you miss your window of opportunity.
- [12:34] Entrepreneurs need structure and discipline.
- [15:00] In the past, Dede never thought she could accomplish what she has. She learned that she can be a successful business woman.
- [16:40] Dede is also enjoying consulting and mentoring people. She gets satisfaction from seeing the results of helping people.
- [18:32] As she changes her business model to consulting, scaling is her biggest challenge. Facebook is making it challenging for small and midsize businesses to market with advertising.
- [20:15] Making connections through Twitter is still a tried-and-true method. Instagram also has a large reach. You can do free advertising just by building communities.
- [23:14] Dede was intimidated by using computers. She still isn't extremely tech savvy. She delegates what she can't do.
- [25:47] Dede is a hands on learner who has to see and hear it.
- [27:17] She wakes up and starts posting from her phone.
- [27:47] She is trying to change course and not make her phone the first thing she does in the morning and the last thing she does in the evening.
- [29:52] Deirdre carves out time to be on social media, so she's not doing it all the time.
- [30:42] Every platform is different and automatic posting doesn't look natural.
- [31:43] You have to be strategic in your posting and micro-target on your business page or account. On Instagram, you can post up to 30 hashtags.
- [33:12] If you type in your tag on the explore page, you will see related tags. Curate your tags with ones that have been used between 5000 and 500,000 times.
- [35:13] Don't reuse all of the same hashtags, or you will be shadowbanned. Dede goes back later and edits her hashtags.
- [37:03] IGTV is a way to find new viewers. Exercise and motivational videos do well. Create a nice story behind your video.
- [40:07] It's all about building an engaged community on social media. Spend some time, be authentic, and show that you care.
Links and Resources:
- Dede Watson Website
- Dede Watson on Facebook
- Dede Watson on Twitter
- Dede Watson on Instagram
- Dede Watson on LinkedIn
- InShot
- Vidstich
- PicPlayPost
- StoryArt
Fran Hauser the author of The Myth of the Nice Girl is here today to talk about how being nice can be your superpower. Today's episode is about speaking up and being assertive and finding your voice while still being kind. Fran is an author, speaker, and a media executive. She is an entrepreneur investor and the founder of Hauser Ventures.
She has held many senior positions at some of the world's largest digital media businesses including People, In Style, Entertainment Weekly, and AOL. She is now a startup investor who largely invests in female entrepreneurs. She was named one of Business Insiders 30 Women in Venture Capital to Watch.
Show Notes
- [03:14] About five years ago friend was working at Time Inc as an executive running digital for women's brands at the company.
- [03:41] She realized the part of her job that she liked the most was meeting with technology-based startups.
- [04:16] She realized that even if they didn't partner, she spent a lot of time advising the founders on their business models. She started advising them for equity.
- [04:53] Doing this full-time would give her flexibility to be with her family.
- [05:26] This is why she made the shift from media executive to investor/advisor.
- [06:19] It took her about a year to make the transition.
- [08:48] Fran mentor's a lot of women, and they kept asking how can you be nice and still get ahead. Fran decided to write her book on that topic.
- [10:28] You don't have to choose between being nice and being strong.
- [11:32] Bringing her niceness to work has enabled Fran to build relationships and teams.
- [12:54] Fran prepared to speak up at a meeting and it allowed her to become more comfortable.
- [15:30] Women aren't raising hands at open Q & A, but are coming up after the lecture. It's more important that your voice is heard.
- [16:43] If someone isn't speaking up find a way to draw them out.
- [17:36] Fran shares a story where she went over the head of one of her coworkers and felt terrible about it. She realized that this was an example of doing something that didn't sit right with her.
- [19:26] It's exhausting being someone who you aren't.
- [19:54] Be yourself and have your actions align with your values.
- [23:40] A section that resonated with readers was where she talks about how women apologize too much.
- [26:24] You can always ask someone to be your accountability buddy. Being vulnerable and asking for help goes a long way.
- [30:27] Fran had to share stories to be vulnerable and relatable.
- [31:29] Fran was inspired by Ann Moore and Paul Caine from Time Inc. They are perfect examples of people who lead with kindness and strength.
- [31:58] Ann would bring people to breakfast and have them share something that they were grateful for. Paul had meetings and told stories.
- [35:22] Fran loves owning her own business. She gets to choose the people and the projects that she works with. It also gives her flexibility.
- [36:57] She loves how a thought leadership platform is emerging from her book. Fran is also doing more speaking.
- [37:37] People who come to her are women looking for career advice, founders looking for business and fundraising advice, and people who want to write a book.
- [39:17] Fran keeps up-to-date by reading and meeting with people and being curious.
- [40:35] Bring your whole self to work. Don't feel like you have to check kindness and compassion at the door.
Links and Resources:
- Fran Hauser
- @fran_hauser on Twitter
- Fran Hauser on LinkedIn
- Fran Hauser on Instagram
- Fran Hauser on Facebook
- The Myth of the Nice Girl
- Chief
- Luminary
How do you build successful teams and positively impact the people around you? My guest today has a proven track record of team-building. Paige Goss is the CEO and founder of Point Solutions Group. Paige is an experienced industry executive with a proven track record in operational execution, large enterprise partnerships, and organizational development.
Throughout her 10+ year career in IT Services, she has been responsible for starting and building teams from scratch in multiple disciplines. Paige’s goal is to positively impact the lives of those around her every day and you can see this in every aspect of her work. Paige’s innovation, efficiency, and diligence recently earned her a spot on the Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) 2018 40 Under 40 list.
Show Notes
- [03:11] Paige grew up in an entrepreneurial family, and she always wanted to be an entrepreneur.
- [03:58] She had a background in athletics and working with teams, so she knew that she would be able to create an impact working with teams.
- [04:28] Paige got into technology sales right after college. She joined a boutique firm and helped it grow from 8 people to 2500 consultants across the country.
- [05:17] In April of 2017, she launched Point Solutions Group.
- [05:55] It takes guts to be an entrepreneur. There's also the daily grind. You also have to set goals.
- [07:55] The sales aspect of your role is the grind everyday. Your best customer is the one that you are yet to meet. This constantly puts you in the mindset of building your business.
- [09:10] Paige is an optimistic realist. She sets aggressive goals and gives herself a plan of action to get there realistically.
- [09:51] She's a little more realistic with the finance side and tries to manage expectations.
- [11:10] If you're not growing, learning, and challenging yourself as an entrepreneur than your team isn't doing it either. Her biggest challenge is getting out of her own way.
- [12:59] Stepping out of your own way is also stepping out of your comfort zone so you can grow.
- [15:08] To build a successful team, you need to look for the gaps and then build from there. Paige also tries to focus on diversity.
- [15:35] We can teach skills, but a lot of times it's difficult to teach behaviors and mentalities..
- [17:23] The more women see other women lift each other up the better we will all be.
- [18:03] Culture is everything and people create culture.
- [22:30] Leaders set the vision of the organization. The vision can shift and change as the company grows. Paige's strengths are morphing the organization into what it is meant to be and helping customers with their challenges.
- [23:59] She has the gift of helping other people see what's possible. She's also a competitor and wants to win.
- [25:45] She challenges herself everyday. One of her weaknesses is thinking she has limitations when she doesn't or having unnecessary fears.
- [27:20] Communication is critical for a leader.
- [30:51] Paige exercises, writes, looks at what she is trying to accomplish, and sometimes drinks wine to combat stress.
- [32:53] Be present or take a step back and see where you are.
- [34:29] Let your team know what you are working on and focus on the human aspect. Don't be afraid to ask for help when needed.
- [36:04] Networking and building a personal brand is paramount for the new company to succeed. It's important to constantly be out there.
- [37:37] Paige does a ton of work on LinkedIn.
- [38:05] She loves to meet people face-to-face and in-person.
- [39:17] Learning for Paige is fine-tuning what she is good at.
- [40:13] Go for it and pursue your dreams. You never know what you are capable of until you put yourself in that situation.
Links and Resources:
- Point Solutions Group
- Paige Goss on LinkedIn
- Point Solutions Group on LinkedIn
How do you go from lawyer to actor to entrepreneur and podcaster? Find out with my next guest who is an expert in wanderlust. John Lim is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, author, and podcaster who I had the pleasure of connecting with on Twitter. John is a lifelong learner, and began his first career as an attorney at the age of 25.
While developing his presentation skills, he stumbled upon his interest in acting. Through a series of events he ended up being on National Geographic, the History Channel, and commercials. He also played Sulu on Star Trek the Next Voyage across from George Takei. John shares his journey and explains how he ended up becoming an entrepreneur and podcaster.
Show Notes
- [04:30] John's career wanderlust has been more of a reflection of his own journey.
- [06:05] When John was in law school, he took an acting class because he thought it would help his career.
- [06:51] He fell in love with acting.
- [07:27] He was an attorney at 25 years old. He chose the wrong firm, and he was unhappy.
- [08:58] Sometimes young attorneys go to law school for the wrong reasons.
- [09:20] John left his practice and shifted into educational consulting.
- [09:55] He developed his presentation skills and was advised by an acting coach that maybe he should try getting back into acting.
- [10:17] He took more acting classes.
- [11:08] Being on camera really stretched John past his comfort zone. His acting teacher also encouraged him to take up acting.
- [11:21] He started auditioning and actually got some rolls. He acted for National Geographic, the History Channel, and did some commercials.
- [12:12] He discovered independent films called fan films.
- [12:54] He was blown away by Star Trek New Voyage.
- [13:44] John auditioned for the role of Sulu and even played across from George Takei.
- [15:24] While still trying to act he had a life-changing event. His mother had a heart attack. He was crushed when he lost his mother in 2008.
- [17:03] He started consulting again.
- [17:58] He decided to go back to school and get his MBA.
- [18:24] He met some great professors who were entrepreneurs.
- [18:52] John decided to take the leap and become an entrepreneur. Launching his podcast has been part of the journey.
- [20:24] John is a lifelong learner and being an entrepreneur fits perfectly with that lifestyle.
- [21:14] John and Deirdre connected on Twitter.
- [24:47] John stumbled upon podcasts accidentally and started listening to Robert Kiyosaki's radio show.
- [25:14] He became immersed in podcasts and realized that he might want to try it.
- [27:09] The podcast helped him develop relationships and find connections on social media.
- [29:14] John has been working on a project helping his dad take his business online.
- [30:38] Because of his podcast, John was invited to give his first TEDx Talk.
- [31:28] He is working on his first book and starting a second podcast.
- [32:34] John has been able to grow and try new things because of failures and setbacks.
- [32:53] For John, success is about family and health.
- [34:20] He considers business success being on your own and being able to pay the bills.
- [35:20] When you become an entrepreneur sometimes your outlook changes. Even relationships sometimes require an audit.
- [36:38] Trying something different can be a lens to see who in your life really support you.
- [37:47] As an entrepreneur, John has failures every week.
- [39:28] Making your own decisions can be stressful. You need a tolerance for ambiguity and a tolerance to know that everything you try may not work out.
- [40:17] John's biggest failure last year was probably saying yes to too many things which detracted from his real priorities.
- [41:32] It's also important to know your worth and guard your time when necessary.
- [43:07] Consume as much content as you can. Start creating content. Put yourself out there, because the content you create will become part of your branding.
Links and Resources:
- Moving Foreword
- @bemovingforward on Twitter
- John Lim on LinkedIn
- Rich Dad Poor Dad
When people are at a crossroads in their life and are looking for healing they will often seek out the help of a shaman. Shamans are all about connecting to the Earth and energy healing. My guest today is Julie Hannon. Julie began her career in HR, but always felt called to the Earth. After leaving her high-stress job, she went back to her roots and rediscovered shamanism.
Julie is the founder of Inner Peace & Wellness where she facilitates joy and wellness in the lives of those she works with. Julie also has a master’s degree in psychology, over 20 years experience as a human resources director, she is HeartMath certified, she has 20 years of yoga experience and has completed yoga teacher training, and she is also a teacher at the Light Body School for energy medicine & shamanism. She is here today to share her journey and story with us.
Show Notes
- [02:43] Julie worked in HR at a biotech company and helped the company grow from 140 employees to 2,500 employees until they restructured down to 1200.
- [03:02] She loved her work, but didn't love not being able to see her two young children more often.
- [03:19] Julie decided to take a leap of faith and take some time off. During this time someone gave her a book about shamanism.
- [03:27] Reading the book changed everything for her. She had studied some Shamanism in the past. Her call to be connected to the Earth was a lifelong calling.
- [05:51] A shaman dances with their feet in both worlds. The world of energy and the world of matter.
- [06:35] A shaman is someone who can shift their state of consciousness at will for the purpose of healing and accessing information.
- [07:21] In quantum physics we are mostly energy and .00001 percent matter. We spend all of our time thinking that matter is what matters.
- [07:48] The shaman works with the other percent and helps us pay attention to the energy and change our frequency so that we can have joy.
- [09:09] We should upgrade our energy body as often or more often than we upgrade the operating system on our phones.
- [09:58] Ways to upgrade your energy include meditating and being in nature. Along with, yoga and being still.
- [10:44] We can update our frequency by connecting to the Earth. You can do grounding exercises by taking your shoes off and standing outside on the grass.
- [11:31] People who've tried other things and our looking for their purpose and happiness try Shamanism.
- [12:05] It's about the body, mind, and soul. The third place of perception is the soul level. Outside of that is the energetic.
- [13:27] Her focus is really about helping people rediscover their own connection to the Earth and living their best life and giving them the tools to do that.
- [14:46] How do you clear your energetics in in order to see new possibilities? Anything is possible.
- [15:27] Imagination is the largest nation on Earth and when you join into that place anything is possible.
- [16:16] Julie never imagined traveling the world and teaching Shamanism, but it changed her world.
- [17:16] If we release our suffering, we have joy. If we let go of our attachments, we have possibility.
- [18:09] Things that would prevent people from Shamanism could be their logical mind.
- [18:42] The left brain is about logic, and the right brain is about possibilities.
- [20:11] Being in nature you can grow the connections between your left and your right brain.
- [23:33] One of Julie's biggest challenges is she doesn't like to sit in front of the computer.
- [23:59] Julie is an extrovert, and she finds entrepreneurship somewhat lonely.
- [24:27] It's really important for her to participate with groups that brainstorm and finding community.
- [26:23] Failure is an opportunity for learning.
- [27:26] Success is a place of having people show up to classes. It's getting up and making moves forward.
- [29:19] It is possible to tap into that energy. Have you ever had a few moments when everything was connected? The idea is to clear the pathway, so we have these more often.
- [31:05] Julie had a lot of exposure teaching. Now she is partnering with other people and having local ceremonies in the Boston area.
- [32:26] She is growing a business brand and uses social media for this.
- [33:40] Social media is about making connections and finding people. The best relationships are in the physical world with people in person.
- [37:21] Julie uses music online and InsightTimer which is a meditation app.
- [38:18] It has access to a lot of amazing teachers and free meditations.
- [40:06] Julie feels news can deplete your energy.
- [41:42] Breathe in and out of your heart. Take a breath and really find what's in the way of breathing out of your heart.
- [42:32] Be present with your breath.
Links and Resources:
- Inner Peace & Wellness
- Julie Hannon on LinkedIn
- Julie Hannon on Facebook
- My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
- InsightTimer
How do you rate yourself as a negotiator? Do you negotiate as if your life depends on it? Today's special guest is an expert negotiator, and he shares negotiation tips that we can all use in our business and our lives. We learn how Chris became a negotiator, the four steps to negotiation, how these same principles can be applied in business, and more.
Chris Voss is a 24-year FBI veteran and was the lead international kidnapping negotiator when he retired. He is the author of the national bestseller Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It. He is now the CEO of The Black Swan Group where he specializes in solving business communication problems using hostage negotiation solutions.
Show Notes * [03:13] Chris was originally on the SWAT team and he liked crisis response. He likes it when people have to make up their minds and make a decision. * [03:40] He had a knee injury, but he still wanted to be in crisis response,so he decided to become a hostage negotiator. * [04:23] Talking to people can be hard and Chris had to take a deep in-depth dive. He also had to volunteer on a suicide hotline to hone his emotional intelligence skills. * [04:44] He realized that empathy could be a played in hostage negotiation and in everyday life. * [05:22] Chris and the FBI started using empathy and emotional intelligence in bargaining in hostage negotiations. This was a shift from the FBI previous tactics. * [06:08] The active use of emotional intelligence changed everything in bargaining. * [06:34] Understanding doesn't have to equate to agreement. * [07:48] You can also shift confrontation, so it's not confrontational. * [08:07] Mirroring for hostage negotiators is just repeating the last three words of what someone has said. This actually creates a powerful connection in people's heads and they say more. * [09:16] Criminals like everyone else want to relax and have a good time on Saturday night. By being patient they would frequently settle negotiations on Saturday morning. * [09:47] The four steps to negotiations. Use the late night FM DJ voice. Start with I'm sorry. Mirror. At least four seconds of silence to let the mirror work it's magic. Repeat. * [10:33] Everything is learned it's just that some people put their 10,000 hours in before others. * [11:33] There is nothing wrong with I'm sorry. It's the context. It's a great warning device. * [13:04] Mirror the last three words. People will expand. * [14:32] The difference between you are right and that's right. * [15:55] Show that you understand and summarize the perspective and get to that's right. * [16:45] We negotiate five or six times a day, especially with commitments of time. * [18:33] Some people want silence so they can think, but others think of it as an interpretation of anger. If you treat people the way you want to be treated you are wrong 2/3 of the time. * [19:51] Emotional intelligence is unlimited all you really have to do is try. * [23:00] Chris is a regular guy. He's from a basic blue collar culture. He knew he wanted to go into law enforcement when he was 16, but he just envisioned himself at the police department. * [24:36] He was attracted to the big city environment and Kansas City. He was also in New York City for 14 years. * [25:06] Managing stress comes down to attitude. The difference between ordeal and adventure is mindset. * [27:19] Chris shares a hostage situation in Harlem. He practiced one-way dialogue. Calling out negative emotions diffuses them. Eventually, after 6 hours of no response the suspects came out. * [31:05] Chris has learned that he loves helping people make great deals. He has an impact and it is ongoing. * [31:58] They have a strategy of calling out all of the negatives that the other party may be feeling. This is called an accusations audit. * [33:20] One of Chris's colleagues turned the tables on him. * [34:32] Chris's biggest influences in life were his father and his mother. * [35:54] Both of Chris's parents were entrepreneurs, and he always knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. * [36:36] He has close colleagues, and his family is involved, and he's helping the people who work with him. * [37:18] To be a good entrepreneur you need a team. * [39:04] Let the other side go first. Hear them out. Never be so right that you won't go for something better.
Links and Resources: * Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It * @VossNegotiation on Twitter * Chris Voss on Facebook * Chris Voss on LinkedIn * The Black Swan Group * @BlackSwanGrp on Twitter * The Black Swan Group on Facebook * The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. * Text FBIEmpathy to 22828 to sign up to Chris’s newsletter.
Alessandra Maderni is the co-founder and CEO of Shipsomnia a music festival cruise. Take a look at the Shipsomnia photo gallery to really get an idea of what that means. She is also a shrewd business woman who launched the floating music festival with $350K in seed money and turned that into $4.4 million in sales with projected sales of $50 million by 2020.
We talk about what Shipsomnia is and how it creates an immersive experience. Alessandra shares her background in marketing and branding. Her positivity and enthusiasm are contagious. We talk about whether passion can be taught and what to look for when building a team. Alessandra also closes with her top advice for launching a large business venture.
Show Notes * [03:29] Shipsomnia is the first fully themed music festival cruise with the world's biggest production at sea. * [03:47] It's the ultimate vacation experience driven by disruptive content. They are blending the film industry with themed custom travel in a cruise format. * [04:07] The end goal is to become a floating theme park. Kind of like a Disney for adults and millennials. * [04:21] They create motion picture content that tells a story and then translate it into an immersive experience for the guest. * [04:41] They are providing the legends of the Seas from a steampunk perspective. * [04:55] It's an epic voyage into culture and places. It's an experience in science and technology. * [05:57] Alessandra ran a nightclub in Thailand, and she discovered that she loved creating themed events. * [06:54] Shipsomnia has enabled Alessandra to combine all of her passions in one huge masterpiece. * [07:38] Alessandra discovered that she had a unique skill for handling pressure. * [08:01] Shipsomnia is an expensive production. You have to Charter a cruise ship, create a massive production, and book top musical artists. * [08:31] She was able to bootstrap sales with her skill in marketing. * [10:06] At the seed stage, proving concept is a challenge. The new challenge now is scaling the business. * [10:42] Mistakes can be your biggest assets at the end of the day. * [12:11] Some issues that Alessandra encountered at the beginning included their server crashing because of going viral and payment issues because of overseas and US payments. * [13:19] The concept of Shipsomnia transcends all cultures. They are rewriting the legends of the sea. * [14:52] For the market that they are targeting, they only advertise online. 100% social. * [17:07] What drives sales is the disruptive content and the storytelling. * [18:27] They had to coordinate with cruise line staff to make the events happen. * [22:39] Alessandra's strengths are branding and marketing. * [23:19] She has a co-founder who is great at operations. * [25:20] When finding team members, Alessandra always looks for passion. People who have true passion for the brand always over-deliver. * [26:23] Passion can't be taught. * [29:54] Alessandra likes to think big. She loves the challenge and it keeps life interesting. * [30:22] It's easier to think big, because people like to invest in large projects. * [31:33] Looking back, sometimes it surprises Alessandra that she is an entrepreneur. It's possible she got the bug from her grandfather. * [34:47] Having a positive mindset at all times helps overcome obstacles. * [37:57] Live the journey is a message that is really dear to Alessandra's heart. * [40:01] When starting a business do your homework and do as much research as possible. The more prepared you are the better off you will be. Have the courage to jump. * [40:44] Be flexible. Be able to pivot. Learn your strengths and weaknesses. Then keep on knocking on the right doors.
Links and Resources: * Shipsomnia * Shipsomnia on Instagram * Shipsomnia on Facebook * @Shipsomnia on Twitter * Alessandra Maderni on LinkedIn * Ale@madfreshentertainment.com
Leadership can make or break a team. Today, we dive into the secrets of brave leadership with actress, speaker, and author Kimberly Davis. Kimberly has led cross-cultural workshops throughout the world. She is a TEDx speaker and an expert on authentic leadership. She is the author of the book Brave Leadership, and she is here to share her message of personal power, authenticity, and courageous leadership.
We talk about how teaching leaders stage presence evolved into teaching brave and authentic leadership. Technology and the work culture has changed so much in the past decade, and we are asking more than ever of team members. To really relate and find that passion, joy, and loyalty in your team or coworkers, you really need to connect to people at the heart level. We talk about this and more in this episode.
Show Notes
- [03:37] As a child Kimberly was fearless, when she went to her first theater audition she suddenly discovered what fear was. Through her theater training, she learned to work through nervousness.
- [05:17] When she entered the corporate world, she started studying her colleagues and leaders to discover what was getting in their way or blocking their path to success.
- [05:37] She discovered that some of the things that got in her way as an actor were also getting in the way of these people in corporate America.
- [06:06] When she realized the human connection and that there were tools in the theater that can help people in corporate America, she started applying these principles.
- [06:16] She launched her business on stage leadership about 12 years ago.
- [06:21] She developed a leadership program based on theater.
- [08:14] She did a test program and discovered that this was the work of her life and what she was meant to do.
- [08:38] She started writing her book 5 years ago.
- [09:18] Being who you are powerfully in this world is the bravest thing that you can do. She discovered she was teaching brave leadership not onstage leadership skills.
- [10:10] We all have the ability to be brave leaders. It's about showing up in the world in a way that people want to engage, listen, and invest in what you're doing.
- [11:13] A big part of the book is why a new kind of leadership matters now. The world has really transformed since 2008. There's been an explosion in technology and we are asking more people than ever before.
- [11:49] The old standard command-and-control leadership is just not getting the results that we need.
- [11:59] We have to connect to people's hearts to get to Passion, joy, and loyalty.
- [12:21] People connect to people. They need to see who you are as a human being. That's a vulnerable place to be in the workplace.
- [13:21] Bravery unfolds one situation at a time.
- [14:25] We have to surround ourselves with people who are focused on growing and learning and being better.
- [16:10] One of the biggest barriers to being brave is where we focus our attention.
- [17:20] Focus on fear is the problem.
- [19:28] Impacts live in action.
- [20:13] Are you genuine, worthy of trust, reliance, and belief? You don't get to decide if you're authentic. It's the people you lead and influence who get to decide.
- [21:00] It's how other people experience you. And that is what gives you access.
- [21:20] Being who you are powerfully and then layer in the action that you want to take.
- [23:09] Focusing on danger and pain can be your biggest barrier to brave. What you need is an alternate focus.
- [24:35] Successful actors were differentiated by their focus of attention. They focused on making an impact on someone or something on the stage with them.
- [25:25] Harnessing your attention on purposeful action will completely transcend your performance.
- [26:41] We are all far more brave than we know. It's our focus of attention that makes the difference in how we show up in the world. How we show up in the world is what makes the results.
- [27:40] Presence begins with being present.
- [29:06] Impact lives in the eye of the beholder. Whether or not you achieve your super objective is up to them.
- [30:23] Think about how the other person feels.
- [30:58] Kimberly has learned that she is incredibly human but also better than she knows.
- [31:29] Taking focused action and one step at a time is what really changes your game.
- [31:52] Take your life one situation at a time and focus on the impact you want to have.
- [32:23] If you're not bringing mindfulness, focusing on impact, and looking from the other person's lens you are going to mess up.
- [34:14] Bring your best self now and try to do better in the next situation. Don't beat yourself up.
- [35:13] Vulnerability is our biggest barrier and our biggest breakthrough to brave.
- [38:05] Your super objective is what drives you and get you out of bed in the morning. For Kimberly, it's connecting people to the best of who they are.
- [41:54] Give yourself permission to be who you are. Know that who you truly are is enough.
Links and Resources:
- Brave Leadership: Unleash Your Most Confident, Powerful, and Authentic Self to Get the Results You Need
- Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value
- Onstage Leadership
- Brave Leadership
- @OnStageKimberly on Twitter
- Kimberly Davis on LinkedIn
- Kimberly Davis Facebook
We've reached our 200th episode. For this Women Worldwide show, the tables are turned and my coach, Dolores Hirschmann, is interviewing me. So, I'm in the "hot seat." I share who I am. What I do. And what Dolores calls getting under the script of Deirdre.
Dolores is a friend and a coach who focuses on effective public speaking whether the focus is growth or improved communication. She believes in people and ideas and emphasizes clarity in communication.
She has a background in academic business, and entrepreneurship. As well as being the East Coast TEDx organizer and an executive coach.
Today’s Episode:
Show Notes
- [03:04] Deirdre teaches on LinkedIn learning, and she has written multiple books. She is also the voice of reason behind many brands and has helped them articulate their message.
- [03:40] Deirdre is in the business of storytelling and relationship-building.
- [03:46] She has been helping businesses and business executives find their voice, elevate their brand, and most of all to be recognized.
- [04:04] Deirdre has always focused on building relationships around your passion. She is happiest when working with professionals who love to amplify their purpose. It all starts with finding your voice.
- [04:30] She owned an agency for 14 years. Now she has a communications consulting practice. She finds voices, raises them up, and creates impact and makes a difference.
- [05:08] Taking care of messaging is what helps position you. It's how you create authority and build your reputation.
- [07:38] It's okay for an executive not to have all of the answers. You can get the information as things unfold. It's good to stay authentic.
- [08:56] A lot of what Deirdre does is to help corporations think and things that we do naturally in business.
- [10:44] Women worldwide is about the same things but also about how you feel. Do you have fear? Do you have empathy? Are you true to your ethics? Do you have love? Breaking the gap between think and FEEL.
- [12:06] Bringing think and feel together could change the world.
- [13:35] The FEEL model starts with your employees and showing it. It comes down to balancing your emotions and EQ.
- [14:38] It looks like giving people credit when credit is due. And not having to be the smartest person in the room. It's opening up your own frame of reference from different perspectives.
- [17:09] Deirdre stepped out of her comfort zone and helped someone who came out of prison but really wanted to do the right thing. He used his voice to help people be in compliance.
- [17:57] They rebuilt his brand through social media and the content that he created us blogger. He actually went from prison card to MasterCard and is doing a training series with MasterCard.
- [19:51] Dolores shares how Deirdre is a magical woman, because she can help create new stories.
- [21:28] Trust your gut and get out of your comfort zone even if you are scared.
- [24:15] When Deirdre was young, she wanted to be a veterinarian.
- [25:28] Her parents were a big influence on her and she wanted to be an educator. Now she is an educator. She has courses, mentors, and writes books.
- [27:05] Beneath the script is an awakening after the death of her daughter. She is being very present and not taking anything for granted. Cherish the moment more.
- [30:54] Self-care is crucial. She can go on autopilot if she lets herself. That is a recipe for complete burnout.
- [32:23] We need self-care refueling and balancing. Deirdre carves time out for herself everyday. She also read The Miracle Morning.
- [32:18] She follows the SAVERS program which is silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading, and scribing. You can do it all in 6 minutes, take however long you need, or split it up.
- [32:58] She does the program every morning for 30 minutes to an hour. She even gets up earlier if she has to to refocus and center. Meditation helps to handle challenges and bring yourself back to your center.
- [33:50] To amplify your passion, you need to know what your passion is and what you actually love.
- [36:13] We should make most of our money doing what we love to do and what we are born to do. It would be authentic and genuine. We would strive to do our best work. The love and passion we have would be magnetic and contagious.
- [37:30] Follow the path of your passion, because it builds upon each other like following your headlights on a dark freeway.
- [39:19] Deirdre has had so many amazing guests that a women worldwide reunion would be awesome.
- [40:50] If you're going to read Deirdre's books start with PR 2.0, Putting the Public Back in Public Relations, Social Media and Public Relations Practices, and then Answers for Modern Communicators.
Links and Resources:
- Pure Performance Communications
- Deirdre Breakenridge
- Deirdre Breakenridge on Facebook
- LinkedIn Courses by Deirdre Breakenridge
- Deirdre Breakenridge on LinkedIn
- @dbreakenridge on Twitter
- Dolores Hirschmann
- Dolores Hirschmann on LinkedIn
- @DglarH on Twitter
- The Miracle Morning
- Books by Deirdre Breakenridge
Using data correctly can keep us abreast of what is happening now and predict future trends. One of the problems of using date is presenting it in a way that people can understand. My guest today is a data visualization expert, author, and speaker who specializes in EdTech. Dr. Kristin Solulski is the author of Data Visualization Made Simple: Insights Into Becoming Visual and an Associate Professor of Information Systems at New York University’s Stern School of Business.
She is here today to talk about what EdTech really is and the role of technology in learning. She also talks about her speciality of data visualization and the role it plays in education, business and society. We even discuss how she stays organized and grounded with a busy schedule.
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Show Notes
- [03:19] Kristen learned how to code during the .com era.
- [03:38] She started working at a new media lab that was focused on technology while she was continuing her education.
- [03:52] She thought using technology to help people learn was such a shift from her business background.
- [04:02] Educational technology is the study and practice of facilitating learning and improving learner performance by using technological resources.
- [04:41] She received a Masters of Instructional Technology from Columbia University then a second Master's and then a Doctorate.
- [05:41] The technology tools used in learning need to be designed in a way that allow for learning.
- [06:46] She worked while she was earning her degrees the entire process took about nine years, but she was able to apply her knowledge to her work experience.
- [07:15] The goal of EdTech is to add components that will best facilitate learning.
- [09:01] One of the best skills that an educational technologist needs is the ability to wireframe and present their ideas in a concrete form. Project management and meeting deadlines is also very important. Communicating why certain design decisions have been made is also important.
- [11:01] Kristen's book data visualization made simple is a book for anyone. She explains the core function of how to work with data.
- [12:49] A big takeaway of the book is not to make your audience work too hard.
- [14:10] Data visualization is the ability to help tell stories. First it's a tool to communicate. It can show cause and effect or clarify ideas.
- [15:42] Data can be transformed into information such as trends, product, sales or displays. A great example are dashboards.
- [16:52] Data doesn't have to only be from the past, we can show what is happening in the present. We can also make predictions for the future with data.
- [18:07] Everyone needs the opportunity to create data-driven goals and to collect new data.
- [18:36] Modeling the types of behaviors that you want to see in an organization is the best way to build a culture of use.
- [19:50] Training around visualization and the best way to use this technique are super important.
- [24:47] Challenges in EdTech include the ability to slow down and give the attention needed to the task at hand.
- [25:51] Have the confidence to show your work at a stage when it still isn't perfect. Be open to accepting feedback.
- [28:32] The technology is always changing so Kristen is always learning. There are always new programs in software challenges that need to be learned.
- [29:32] It's great to have an understanding of programming, but you don't have to code to be a data visualization expert.
- [30:19] Kristen likes to incorporate different types of data graphics into her work. She creates multivariate displays by using a few lines of code, because it is much simpler than using a ready-made solution like Tableau.
- [31:54] Business analytics has recently really exploded. This is a great opportunity for data scientists and learning scientists to model data and improve their practices.
- [33:50] One of the things throughout her career that Kristen has learned is how she learns. She learns best by teaching others and simplifying the process. She also needs to immerse herself in the topic.
- [36:57] When we learn we really want to balance all of the systems, we don't want to overload audio or visual etc.
- [37:39] Allowing for time and slowing down even in your data of presentations is critical.
- [38:01] Kristen's son keeps her grounded.
- [38:32] Being more efficient with her time is another thing that helps keep her grounded. When she goes home it's about being a mom.
- [40:06] Exercise and movement or running or a barre class are some of the ways that Kristen uses to keep stress at bay. Face time also helps mitigate stress.
- [41:21] One of the tools she likes to use is Google Calendar. She also keeps and shares floating agendas with her team.
- [43:10] There's a huge opportunity in organizations right now to lead with visualization.
Links and Resources:
- Data Visualization Made Simple: Insights Into Becoming Visual
- ks123@nyu.edu
- Kristen Sosulski
- Kristen Sosulski on LinkedIn
- @sosulski on Twitter
Fibroids will affect 70% to 80% of women at some point in their lives. For some, it’s a very serious condition that requires surgery and lifestyle changes. Yet, many aren’t familiar with the condition and don’t know how to get help even when they are experiencing symptoms. My guest today is Saterial Venable.
Sateria was diagnosed with fibroids in her 20’s. She had trouble finding information about the condition and treatment options. She became her own advocate and is now a patient advocate for all women suffering from fibroids. She began her working career as an architect, but it was her calling to be a patient advocate, entrepreneur, founder, and social media strategist. She started The Fibroid Foundation and is passionately helping women find the answers and treatment that they so desperately need.
Show Notes
- [02:42] Sateria is an architect who doesn't have a medical background.
- [02:53] She was diagnosed with uterine fibroids when she was in her 20s. This health challenge is what brought her here to us today.
- [03:24] After being diagnosed, she began searching for solutions.
- [04:16] A lot of women don't even know what fibroids are. It was much more far-reaching than she had realized.
- [04:36] She first started a blog and then a non-profit.
- [06:06] 70% of all women will develop fibroids at some point in their lifetimes. In the African American community it is 80%.
- [06:55] Annual healthcare cost in the US is in the billions.
- [08:20] Fibroids are triggered by hormonal surges. Reducing hormonal intake can slow the growth.
- [09:39] The surgery is very invasive and it takes 8 weeks to 7 months to heal. Fibroids can also grow back.
- [10:26] Satoria had success by changing her diet.
- [10:56] Her foundation provides education to women in several countries.
- [12:28] They vet fibroid specialists, but one of the frustrations is trying to help women where there aren't any specialists available.
- [14:09] Challenges as a social entrepreneur include making the vision a reality. She had to believe and focus to make her dream come true.
- [17:02] Reiki is energy healing. It's a focus of intention of healing.
- [18:13] Satoria reached out to a reiki specialist and became a believer and a practitioner.
- [19:19] Naprapathy is also a technique she uses along with yoga. Eastern medicine is very helpful.
- [20:41] Medical interventions may also be necessary using Western medicine.
- [25:35] Satoria tries to be caring and inclusive with her team. It's important for her to incorporate healthy practices into their work environment. They focus on self-care and wholeness.
- [28:54] Compassion and being sensitive to the plight of others are a couple of Satoria's greatest strengths.
- [31:06] Fundraising takes a lot of effort. Networking has helped her the most because people like to interact with people. Develop relationships and make sure your partners see the value and what you are doing.
- [32:57] Their Facebook fundraisers have been a wonderful area of support.
- [34:23] Social media has been very pivotal in fundraising. Especially, now that she has the platforms in place.
- [36:10] Success looks like being able to help a woman in distress who needs help.
- [38:11] Being able to provide that comfort is why Satoria is here.
- [40:02] Satoria's mom let her be her. Her mentor was her uncle who she lived with after college. He was an angel who touched her life.
- [43:02] Follow your natural inclination and devote specific focus to what you are trying to achieve. Follow your bliss.
- [44:21] We have the ability to bring things in the world that have never been done before.
Links and Resources:
- The Fibroid Foundation
- The Fibroid Foundation on Facebook
- The Fibroid Foundation on Instagram
- @FibroidFoun on Twitter
- The Fibroid Foundation on Pinterest
Actor, writer, producer, entrepreneur, and storyteller Ivana De Maria is here to talk about the importance of communication through story. She believes that we learn from telling our stories and listening to stories, even ones that we may not agree with or that are different than ours. She feels so passionately about this process that she has created an app called StoryPlace that enables ordinary people to tell extraordinary stories. Ivana grew up in the entertainment world and began acting, but she soon discovered that writing and producing would enable her to tell the stories that she wanted to tell. Ivana studied finance and law at Boston University and has attended several acting schools. She has starred in a number of independent films and TV shows. She is also a series regular on the TV series "Beauty and the Beasts" (La Bella y las Bestias) which airs on Primetime Univison. Show Notes [03:21] Ivana grew up in the entertainment world her brothers are producers. She has always been in media and has always loved interpreting people. [05:18] Ivana started as an actress, but she soon realize that she had stories that she wanted to tell. She then began developing her own content, and she also realized that we are living in a time when that is possible. [06:02] She writes, produces, and then acts in with her own content. She then started producing content based on true stories. [06:51] She now wants to find the stories that are worth telling. All around the world. Her app gives people the voice to tell their stories. [08:26] Truth was lacking in social media. The real story is the egoless story. [10:30] Being an entrepreneur can be overwhelming. Breaking things down into smaller steps definitely makes large projects more attainable. [11:07] Even though the unknown is scary and a bit exciting, Ivana started taking chances on herself. [11:57] Being an entrepreneur requires a lot of discipline and can be very difficult. [12:34] people want to be a part of something that they care about, and this has given Ivana a strength to believe in what she cares about. [13:07] Discipline, perseverance, and passion are three characteristics of entrepreneurs. [13:47] She is the youngest of seven children. her mother led them by example, because it's not what you give your children it's what you teach your children. [15:49] Ivana learned to be independent at a young age similar to how a stray dog can take care of itself. [16:25] She is a lifelong learner and has a tattoo that says eternal learning. [18:07] You can do a lot of different things as long as you are organized and true to yourself. [19:47] She studied business and law in college. She knew the business side of things, but an app is different. [21:25] StoryPlace is a free app. Ivana wants to solve the empathy deficit. [29:01] A big part of StoryPlace will be teaching people the culture of storytelling and why their story matters. [30:46] A person's opinion is only their opinion. Rejection shouldn't be taken to heart. [33:15] 95% of everything that Ivana does is based on her instincts. It took her years to develop the skills to trust her own instincts. [35:39] Each role she acted in gave her new perspectives. Light a flashlight on a wall, she wants her light and perspectives to fill the whole wall. [37:09] Every story is a new perspective and makes us better people. Be able to acknowledge that there is a story different than years. [38:43] Woman often commit to give 100%, but make a conscious choice of where those percentages will go. This is the definition of being empowered. Be intentional and realistic about where you will give your energy. Links and Resources: ivana@mariasfilms.com @ivanadmaria on Twitter @ivanamaria on Instagram Ivana De Maria on LinkedIn Ivana De Maria StoryPlace
Veronica Kirin is here today to talk about being intentional with your technology. Veronica is the author of Stories of Elders: What the Greatest Generation Knows about Technology that You Don't. This is a fascinating look into “The Greatest Generation” (born before 1945) and the last generation born before the digital revolution. Veronica is an anthropologist turned entrepreneur. She is a Forbes notable graduate of Grand Valley State University and a 40 Under 40 Business Leader. She is the founder of GreenCup Web Design and an entrepreneur coach to LGBTQ business owners. She is known for her Self Care Through Scaling™ program, and she is the founder of the Fempreneur Forum. It’s her passion to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses to reclaim freedom and time. Show Notes [03:11] Veronica is still an anthropologist. Anthropology is the study of people. She is a cultural anthropologist which studies current people. [04:15] Anthropology marries perfectly with entrepreneurship, because it teaches you to have insights into others especially those who aren't like you. [04:26] To understand your target client, you really need to predict their needs and wants. [05:56] Veronica's book is a bridge between anthropology and technology, as she noticed technology was starting to change her behaviors. She noticed she was sending texts instead of face to face interaction and also growing more depressed. [07:39] The elders in Veronica's book have lived approximately a lifetime without technology. She wanted the contrast between these people and younger people who only know technology. [08:19] People who grew up without tech have a completely different perspective on what is happening now. [08:51] She discovered that the elders had a deep sense of intentionality, and they wanted to choose whether they wanted this technology in their lives or not. [12:12] 25 is an important age because that is when the brain is fully developed. [13:31] One of her favorite stories in the book is Edwin Gould's story who engineered the first spy satellite for the country. The leaps we have no show the amazing shift. [16:16] Veronica did 100 interviews which amounted to about 8,000 years of stories for her book. She worked with an author coach which was really helpful. [18:07] She was also inspired by the author Racheal Rose Steil who wrote Running in Silence. They became friends and collaborate on different projects. [20:14] The book took three and a half years from inception to publishing. [24:00] To get these interviews, Veronica drove 12,000 miles through 40 States in 6 weeks. It was a very stressful experience, and she learned how important self-care really is. It took her six months before she could start processing these interviews. [25:51] She also learned to be more intentional about her technology use. She doesn't look at the phone first thing in the morning. She allows herself to walk away from the computer. Our bodies are designed to move and stop looking at screens. [27:27] She also has tech free monthly brunches. [30:51] Veronica used Kickstarter to fund her book and it became a staff pick. Technology has been critical in the production of her book. [34:28] Digital marketing has played a huge part in the promotion of her book. [35:42] Being an author is being an entrepreneur. If you don't have the marketing skills, hire someone who does. [36:59] Having a coach and mentor is so important. [37:37] To Veronica, success feels like moving forward and moving the needle. She also loves the energy derived from her client work. [39:05] If you want to do something, just start. You have what it takes to find what you need and make it happen. Links and Resources: Stories of Elders: What the Greatest Generation Knows about Technology that You Don't GreenCup Design Veronica Kirin Veronica Kirin on Facebook @vmkirin on Twitter Veronica Kirin on Instagram Veronica Kirin on LinkedIn Identity Publications Angles of Lattitude Podcast Paper Raven Running in S...
We hear a lot about the customer experience, but should you start with the customer experience? Maybe it would be better to start with the internal experience of your own people. My guests today are Dr. Rachel MK Headley and Meg Manke they are senior partners at Rose Group Int'l where they developed their proprietary leadership framework. This allows leaders to solve team problems, address generational issues, manage changes, and address goals. They are also co-authors of iX Leadership: Create High-Five Cultures and Guide Transformation. Rachel is a Mensa PhD scientist, a Project Management Professional, TEDx speaker, and is on the Council of Trustees for South Dakota State University. Meg is a culture and leadership expert with years of experience leading companies through transitions, mergers, acquisitions, and behavior-based training. I am so excited to have them here today to talk about iX Leadership and culture transformation. Show Notes [03:19] Meg and Rachel were in some of the same leadership groups. [04:06] They realized that work shouldn't be so hard for people and started developing the concepts of iX leadership. [04:25] Rachel had a company and was doing corporate consulting. She started noticing how some teams could thrive and some teams could be miserable even though they were under the same leadership. [05:47] Rachel knew Meg was the person to partner with when it comes to culture, motivation, and connection. Their skill sets complemented each other. [07:16] Meg and Rachel developed a lot of concepts right off the bat. They then decided to put it in an easy to digest book to make the largest impact. [09:25] The book was for everyone. There is something in the book for every team. [10:37] People make up the culture of a business environment, and team culture is difficult to shift. [11:05] Shifting the culture and the mindset. We create the culture. A great internal experience is designed. It doesn't just happen by chance. [12:14] You have to help people understand why the change is important for them. [13:23] Organizations have to find the thing that it is to get people to fight for them. The leadership team needs to be passionate and then transfer that passion to their team in terms that they understand. [15:19] Transparency is super important, because it develops trust. [16:03] One of the biggest barriers is people's discomfort with change. [16:21] If you understand the type of work environment your people prefer, then you understand how they move through change. [16:55] People who like freedom jump on the change. Others may be more reluctant. The anxiety around change needs to be turned into excitement. [19:50] Once enough people get on board with the change, other people will join them. [24:09] Rachel thinks one of the fun things about having a partner is sharing highs and lows. [24:49] Rachel wants to surrounded by people who disagree and challenge her on things. This is one of the reasons that her and Meg have a great collaboration even if they don't agree on everything. [25:41] Meg thinks that they have their arguments curated down to a discussion of how to proceed forward. [26:24] Even if they don't agree, they bring themselves back to their real goal of making an impact on the world. [28:01] Recently two colleagues took the iX Leadership book into job interviews. [29:46] One of the most rewarding things about being a female in business is that with work and perseverance we can do anything. [31:20] One of Rachel's toughest challenges was lack of confidence and money anxiety. She left these thoughts behind. Her biggest challenge now is taking Meg on as a partner. The benefits outweigh the anxiety. The collaboration is really exciting. [34:19] Your perspective seems to root itself in your current challenges. Challenges always exist no matter what level you are at. For Meg, making sure everything is moving forward is the most challenging. [37:00] Rachel manages stress through music and singing. [38:2...
Bob Burg is here today to talk about being a Go-Giver. Bob is a top-producing salesperson and former television personality. He speaks at conferences to huge crowds of 15,000 plus people. Many of his audience members have been influential people including a former president. He is the author of sales and leadership books including Endless Referrals: Network Your Everyday Contacts Into Sales and Adversaries into Allies. He is also an author of the popular Go-Giver books which have sold over 800,000 copies. He was also named one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders by The American Management Association. Listen in, so you can learn how to up your sales by being a Go-Giver. Show Notes [04:21] Bob began in broadcasting and then moved to late night news. [05:38] He then graduated into sales. He floundered for a while until he found books by Tom Hawkins and Zig Ziglar. [06:25] He became interested in selling and having a system that would get him from point A to B. He also became involved in personal development. [07:06] As he learned more about sales and became involved with personal development it eventually morphed into a speaking career. [07:52] The premise of the Go-Giver is shifting your focus from getting to giving or constantly and consistently providing value to others. [09:00] Bob's first book was about building relationships because people do business with people who they know, like, and trust. [09:30] He has always enjoyed business parables because stories connect with people. [10:04] Writing a parable is a work of fiction, so he reached out to John David Mann. [11:46] This book has five laws. [12:23] The laws of value, compensation, influence, authenticity, receptivity. [13:28] Value means that both parties profit. [14:37] The five elements of value are excellence, consistency, attention, empathy, and appreciation. [15:13] Your focus should be on the value not the money. [15:56] The law of receptivity is difficult for many people. [18:24] Once you earn the right to receive, you have to allow yourself to do so. [19:07] Bob's latest book is the Go-Giver Influencer. This is the third parable. It's about two people who have a great business collaboration but keep getting in their own way. [20:20] It's really about how to get the results you want when dealing with others. [24:23] One of the characters was loosely modeled after Bob Proctor. Other characters were loosely based on people they knew or knew of. [26:56] Bob's biggest accomplishment are the sales of the Go-Giver. [27:59] Bob's biggest obstacle in life has been being an OCD sufferer. His toughest business obstacle was getting up-to-date with technology. [32:24] There is nothing about being a Go-Giver that is congruent with being a doormat. [34:55] When you're looking to bring value to others you establish that reputation. You create a benevolent context for success. [36:08] You can leave from anywhere but a culture comes from the top. You have to decide if you can thrive within the culture that you are in or if you need to find some other place to be. [38:40] 10% is the magic number to get people on board then your ideas will really spread. [41:49] Set a target in sales. Money is the reward for hitting that target. Your target is serving others. Links and Resources: Bob Burg The Go-Giver @BobBurg on Twitter Bob Burg on Instagram Bob Burg on Facebook Tom Hopkins Zig Ziglar How to Win Friends and Influence People The Magic of Thinking Big Think and Grow Rich As a Man Thinketh International OCD Foundation Turn the Ship Around Thinking in Bets
Mary Marshall is the new President of Forrest Performance Group, the nation’s most cutting edge sales and management training company. She is going to share her journey including how she was an instrumental leader in growing FPG into an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company. She has also been instrumental in creating FPG’s Stevie Award-winning sales, customer service, and leadership programs. Her background includes online learning facilitation, sales, professional speaking, and moderating. She helps change behavior by teaching FPG’s award winning programs. Today, we talk about fulling tapping into human performance to increase sales, performance, and profits. Mary shares a lesson she learned in a call center job that she hated until she learned to change her mindset. These techniques on changing her perspective still hold true today. Show Notes [03:35] Mary's first job was at the college call center asking for money. She learned so much. She cried in her first ten minutes. [05:37] This job made her miserable. She decided to talk to the top salesperson and find out why he was so happy. [05:39] Every day was wonderful for him talking to people on the phone, hearing their stories, taking something off their to-do list, and making them smile. [06:14] This changed her whole trajectory. The next semester everything was wonderful for her. She went to work excited every day. [06:38] She took this mindset into every sales job that she had after that. [06:52] At FPG she began helping the content team and now she is president of the company. It has been an incredible journey for her. [07:53] The power of reframing the mindset is amazing. [10:06] If you don't believe you can't create an environment for yourself or others to believe. [11:30] Beliefs are what hold us back from selling. It's our mindset and not deciding to yield or give up. [13:01] Persuasion is pushing forward when you know the product is right for that person or company, by doing your homework up front as opposed to manipulation. [14:49] Internalizing beliefs like people don't want to be sold to makes a salesperson think that there is something intrinsically wrong with what they are doing. [15:38] People love to be sold to. They don't want to be sold to buy anybody who's unethical. [16:29] To be successful sales release mindset issues that prevent you from doing things like selling on the phone. [17:39] Mary shares the difference between working with individuals as opposed to teams when doing sales coaching. [18:16] Skill training is great in a group framework. Some will act and some won't. This is where individual training comes into play. [19:19] Find the leash that is preventing the salesperson from following through. [19:58] One-on-one coaching can help change the limiting belief. [24:37] Before Mary starts her day she thinks about the type of energy she needs according to the task or people that she is going to be dealing with. She wants to always be in the right frame of mind. [25:54] She also writes things down and practices preparing herself for her next task or sales call. [26:22] Be present with who you are with. By preparing you can be grounded. Role play or have other people listen to what you are doing. [27:30] The most important thing is to have a process. [27:47] Mary uses the seven steps of starting strong with each person she sales too. [29:12] The first step is to ask a triple binding question. Get people to make decisions as fast as possible. [31:27] Sales and leadership isn't personal life or professional life, it is just life. [32:07] Success for Mary is responding in the most loving and effective way. [32:57] Her biggest goal is creating leaders for her company. She wants to create a space and environment that allows people to become leaders. [35:19] Mary listens to as many books as possible on Audible. She also does a lot of learning on Growth Cafe. She is also on Wunderlist. [38:04] Mary likes using social media to stay involved and excited wit...
Healthcare is one of the leading sectors when it comes to innovation and creating new drugs and treatments. Today’s guest is passionate about healthcare, patient treatment, science, startups, venture capital, and helping women businesses create innovative answers to today’s healthcare problems. Rafaele Tordjman, MD, PhD went from medical doctor to venture capitalist in her quest to help patients find the absolute best care. Rafaele Tordjman, MD, PhD is the founder and chairwoman of WITH Association an international organization of female biotech, medtech, digital health, and healthcare executives. The organization supports innovative healthcare solutions across the globe. She is also the founder and CEO of Jeito a next-generation fund with a patient benefit approach. These organizations empower women entrepreneurs to innovate life science and global healthcare. Sponsor Spotlight: Prep Dish Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service designed to help you shop once, prep once, and enjoy wholesome, delicious meals that come together in minutes all week long. Sign up at www.prepdish.com/worldwide to get your first 2 weeks FREE. Show Notes [03:22] Rafaele started as a medical doctor specializing in clinical haematology and internal medicine. [03:54] She wanted to do more for the patients and understand the biology and cells behind the patients. So she earned a PhD. [05:04] She then joined the investment world working in biotech. [05:29] She became an analyst and worked for 15 years. She discovered that creating the best drugs requires a lot of innovation and diverse groups of people. [07:41] Some of the latest treatments include using people's own immune systems to fight cancer cells. [08:05] There weren't a lot of women in the VC world when Rafaele began. There still isn't a lot of women involved in venture capital. [08:57] 80% of healthcare decisions are made by women. This is one of the many reasons more women need to get involved in these sectors. [09:08] Rafaele is part of the wave of getting more and more women involved. [09:38] WITH is a result of Rafaele noticing there weren't enough women in the healthcare ecosystem. She wanted experienced women from different parts such as scientists, physicians, and investment people. [10:59] The purpose is to have a collaborative effort that creates better health for women and all patients. [11:38] It's a global organization with a diverse International group of extremely talented women. They have 500 women all around the world. [12:40] Her dream was for this group of talented women to work on one project and have something positive come out of it. In order to speed things up, she started her new venture which is Jeito. [13:21] Jeito means where there is a will, there's a way. This is company that will invest in biotech in a new way. They also focus on having more success getting drug access for patients. [14:35] Jeito mentors coaches and finances women who are driving medical innovation. [15:52] It's inspiring to have an entrepreneur start an organization with great goals and then move it into a new even more inspiring organization. [16:53] They have a team of 11 people. The goal is to improve things, save time, and decrease risk. [20:31] It's so important to have women involved in healthcare and studies because they think differently. [22:41] As a leader, women have to do much more to keep things collaboratively moving on. Women can be results-oriented. Women should also believe in themselves and respect themselves in leadership roles. [25:54] Even the accomplished women in WITH need support to know that they are as good as if not better than some of their other colleagues. [26:51] Rafaele was influenced by her father. He didn't want her to be dependent on anyone. He wanted her to be able to choose how she lived and what she did. [29:34] Networking is key in the VC industry. It's all about people and relationships and betting on the right partners. [30:39] ...
Entrepreneurs often struggle with juggling demands on their time. Not being able to get everything done is a constant source of stress. One constant in every entrepreneurs life is that they need to eat. Family meal time is not only necessary, but it is a time to unplug, recharge, and focus on what matters. My guest today, wants to remove the stress from family meal time and bring back the joy. Allison Schaaf is the founder of Prep Dish an online meal planning service that provides tools to quickly and efficiently prep healthy gluten-free and paleo meals for the week. Allison has always had a passion for cooking and has a degree in Culinary Nutrition. She owned a personal chef company, but wanted to reach more people with Prep Dish and solve the problem of having accessible healthy home cooked meals even when people are busy. Sponsor Spotlight: Prep Dish Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service designed to help you shop once, prep once, and enjoy wholesome, delicious meals that come together in minutes all week long. Sign up at www.prepdish.com/worldwide to get your first 2 weeks FREE. Show Notes [03:22] Allison always knew she would be an entrepreneur. She found a way to combine her love of cooking and entrepreneurship with Prep Dish. [05:35] Allison started out as a personal chef. She knew this wasn't for her because when she got home she didn't have enough energy left to cook for her family. What she did do was take her systems she used for her personal chef business and integrated it into her new business. [06:51] From an early age, Allison knew that food was the one thing that brought people together. [07:25] Food is also fuel and needs to be healthy. [07:39] Using meal prep to create the meal plans is what makes Prep Dish different. [08:44] Allison loves helping her customers, she even saved someone's marriage. [09:47] If you want to grow a business, it involves a team and hiring people. Allison likes providing jobs that people are passionate about it. [10:50] Her team are people from within her community. She takes the time to make sure the hiring process is the right fit. [12:53] One of the questions in the application process is do you like vegetables. The people who create meal plans have strong backgrounds in culinary service. [15:21] They have a Facebook community which helps with support and getting people excited. [16:36] Social media plays a big role and helps them get to know their subscribers. [18:24] They send out a survey twice a year. Their audience hangs out at Facebook and Instagram. Go where the people are. [20:14] Allison tries to be intentional with her time that she spends on social media. [21:04] Prep Dish removes the decision of what's for dinner and adds variety with their great recipes. Deirdre loves the sweet potato frittata and the superfood salad. [21:58] Allison's favorites are the beef and butternut squash tagine and pizza soup. [24:15] Allison's greatest success is that she started Prep Dish over five years ago and it’s still going strong. [25:36] One of her biggest challenges is wrapping identity into her business. She needs personal success and business success. [27:15] When it comes to problems everything is “figure outable”. Nothing is life or death. Sometimes you have to trust your gut and make a decision. Sometimes you have to reach out to other people. [32:42] Allison actually does better when she works less hours and gives her brain a rest. [33:17] There are statistics that entrepreneurs are more productive if they take a vacation. [33:45] Allison is a big meditator. She also follows her own meal plans. [35:52] Entrepreneurs need to have passion, accountability to themselves, and dedication. [38:02] Entrepreneurs also need to be disciplined. [39:04] Allison has been in business for over five years. She has learned to learn from her mistakes, and she has built a great team. [40:05] A series of mistakes makes a great entrepreneur. [40:31] Know your streng...
Are you on the road to financial wellness? Are you taking the right approach? Is it too early or too late to start thinking about financial planning for your future? If you have asked any of these questions you are going to love my interview today with Lori Atwood, the founder and CEO of Fearless Finance. This is a platform and app that gives a complete 360° view of your entire financial situation. Lori also has the expertise to back up her work. She started Fearless Finance after working in the finance industry for over two decades. Some of her prior experience includes private equity funds, investment banking, being CFO of an Internet startup, and telecom investment banking in Europe. She also has a financial planning consulting business where she helps clients understand overall cash flow and retirement planning. Sponsor Spotlight: Prep Dish Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service designed to help you shop once, prep once, and enjoy wholesome, delicious meals that come together in minutes all week long. Sign up at www.prepdish.com/worldwide to get your first 2 weeks FREE. Show Notes [03:13] Lori started out on her own in kind of a roundabout way. She wanted to improve her video skills and started offering free finance workshops. Pretty soon people were asking her if she took clients. [05:01] She became a certified financial planner. While working with clients, she discovered that many people had the same questions and she wanted to find a way to automate things. [05:40] Lori took her passion and combined it with technology and Fearless Finance was born. [07:16] The Fearless Finance platform can be a way to discreetly run different financial scenarios and explore your tree situation. [08:07] Fearless Finance is only $6.99 a month. [09:21] With the software, Lori is trying to reach people who don't want to come in and see a human. [10:06] She also wants to help people who are making it, but who just aren't financially secure yet. [11:58] Most people are too overwhelmed to work on their finances. [13:33] It's never too early or too late to track your expenses and project your savings. Clients range from college students to retired people. [14:57] A lot of Lori's clients are millennials and what stands out about them is that they are asking questions. [15:47] Getting people to ask the question creates an opening to serve people with Fearless Finance or consulting. [16:59] Lori has an undergraduate degree in computer science. She's always been interested in technology. [17:58] The biggest obstacle when offering something new is getting people to understand that they need it. [19:16] The ultimate challenge is finding a need and then finding a solution to that problem. [20:04] Taking the first steps when starting a business can be nerve-racking. People need to understand the runway of cash they need to get going. [25:34] Lori gets so much done because she has a single focus. She also tries to be extremely economical with their time. [27:40] Lori knows how long things take to do, so she sets out realistic time goals. [30:51] It's better to set out time to do the unpleasant tasks then to get behind and become stressed out. [31:45] Lori is a one-woman crusader for living within your means. She thinks it's better to face things head-on. [33:01] Lori likes tools that help her simplify her life. [34:47] Lori just came back from FinCon and people told her that her app was amazing. She is building the app because it needs to be built because people need a tool to help them with their finances. Lori feels successful because she is filling a need by helping people. [37:52] Your passion finds you. Be open to your passion finding you. Links and Resources: Fearless Finance Lori Atwood @LoriAtwoodsays on Twitter Fearless Finance on Facebook Lori Atwood on LinkedIn MileIQ Get 2 Weeks of Prep Dish Free
You may be storytelling about your brand, but are you a courageous marketer? Do you have what it takes to cut through the clutter? Courage is something that we need to embrace today, especially if you are a marketer. How do we make a brand stand out? How do we get recognized? CMOs have to have both sides of their brain working. My guest today is Drew Neisser the founder and CEO of Renegade, a marketing company that helps courageous CMOs cut through the clutter. Drew is a strategist and writer who has helped dozens of CMOs unleashed their inner renegade. He has told the stories of over 300 marketers via his AdAge column, his book The CMO’s Periodic Table: A Renegade’s Guide to Marketing, and his podcast called Renegade Thinkers Unite. Show Notes [04:09] Drew's first taste of marketing was when he was in college. He created flyers and passed them out at Duke University when he was running a film event. [04:36] To his surprise, his tactic worked and people came to the theater. [05:39] Working at an agency Drew learned everything you shouldn't do when marketing. [06:19] He worked at different agencies until he finally had the opportunity to get involved with Renegade, which he eventually bought out. [08:04] Calling your agency renegade sets the bar pretty high. They present clients with ideas and programs that they may not necessarily be expecting. [09:59] Drew's books orchestrates and organizes all of the elements that CMO's use. He used his existing interviews and added a few more, and ended up with a book. [11:32] The CMO roll is the most bespoke role. CMO's are in charge of so many different things from marketing to sales to product development. [12:18] A great CMO can pick what they need in the moment and apply that with some general principles in mind. [13:06] A great CMO has the courage to be unique, and the courage to make sure that the brand is unique. [14:35] CATS courage, artful, thoughtful, and scientific. These are the things that make a great CMO. Plus, having the ability demonstrate that they can solve the problem the client didn't even know they had. [14:58] CMO's have to artfully build a team. The great ones are also great storytellers. [15:56] Being thoughtful and thinking about how to be of service to your customers. [16:45] Science is always creating hypothesis and testing. [19:00] Because of all of the technology, CMO's frequently have to go back for more for more continuing education. [24:09] The difference between male CMOs and female CMOs. Sometimes female CMOs are reluctant to put the spotlight on themselves. They talk more about building and nurturing teams and seem to be more self aware. [28:29] Get the operational experience that you need and then when you get on a board, keep in mind that it is an advisory role. [28:56] Leaders who give credit to their teams excel. [29:43] As a CEO, Drew tries to do only the things that only he can do. He also understands how to delegate. He focuses his interviews on people who will be of interest to his clients. [31:47] His episodes are also a springboard for additional content like his AdAge columns. [32:22] Business books are about delivering hope. Books that give a simple path seem to be more successful. [33:50] One of Drew's heroes is Benjamin Franklin. He was America's first chief marketing officer. "Well done is better than well said." This Benjamin Franklin quote has been a mantra for Drew. [35:26] Drew personally loves social media. In 2008, when they pivoted to social media, it saved their company. [39:16] Drew is a marketing omnivore. He just loves learning. He knows that working on one business and just one channel would bore the heck out of him. [40:14] He also needs deadlines and pressure to do his best work. [42:06] To become a better leader Drew recommends reading Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln to learn how to bring out the best in a team. Links and Resources: Renegade AdAge Renegade Thinkers Unite The CMO’s Periodic T...
What's it like when you're the CMO of the New York Stock Exchange and you get bit by the entrepreneurial bug? My guest today is Marisa Ricciardi who was Vice President at Goldman Sachs and then became the CMO of the New York Stock Exchange. She then made the leap to business owner and founded her own company. She first served as a virtual CMO for several major financial-focused brands and quickly identified a niche. She then founded the Ricciardi Group where she helps early-stage CEOs allocate venture capital, assists CMOs navigating the marketing landscape, and provides clients with a clear path for turning business strategy into action. Marisa was named “Marketing Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2017 at the Markets Choice Awards for Women in Finance, and was cited as one of Inc.’s “10 Leading Ladies Changing Business as Usual” in April 2018. On this episode, she shares insights into her business and making the transition from employee to founder. Show Notes [03:18] Being the CMO of the New York Stock Exchange was amazing. They had several different businesses, so from a marketing aspect, they had to get into the mind of several different personas. [03:49] There's also a huge sense of national pride working for an exchange. [04:45] Part of her role at the exchange was to engage and market the startup community. While meeting with entrepreneurs, Marissa got to feel the entrepreneurial spirit. [06:05] It was magical to work with companies like Twitter, Yelp, and Pandora. [07:07] Marketing is an intersection of sales and risk-taking. [08:00] A lot of team members that used to work with Marisa have since joined her company. [08:56] She has a small boutique company, but adds freelancers to give the business diversity. [10:10] When you have different people in a room, you will have different outcomes. Marisa likes the idea of adding in different people based on the problems she is trying to solve. [11:02] They also treat clients like partners and try to get the best results for them as possible. It's like being part of a big collaborative kitchen. [12:49] The biggest challenge is always prioritizing whether it's in the corporate world or your own company. There is added pressure, knowing that you are responsible for other people's livelihoods. [15:24] When an employee doesn't work out, it's important to know why. [17:12] Leadership skills include knowing your own personality and your appetite for risk and reward. For women, having a family plays into the decision making process. [19:41] Marisa is driven and results oriented. To run a business you have to have a heart and skin for volatility. [24:17] Some of the things that motivate Marisa today include her family, her team, and her mortgage. She wants to be successful and contribute to her family. [25:11] Motivation is different than passion. Showing up and seeing results is what drives her. [26:08] The two qualities that Marisa looks for most in team members and herself is independence and integrity and being accountable. [29:19] Clients won't trust you if you're not being accountable and if you're not delivering results. [30:44] Trust is earned and it is about delivering and seeing results. It's a combination of earned and showing results. [34:17] Making the choice between showing up and being present. Marisa practices radical presence whether she is at home or at work. [35:59] It's not easy to compartmentalize, but it is something that has to be contumaciously worked at. [39:30] Running a business is hard. Being a woman and a mother running a business is more difficult, because there are so many demands on your time. Prioritize the things that are important. Links and Resources: The Ricciardi Group @TheRicciardiG on Twitter The Ricciardi Group on LinkedIn
Our current economy is growing. Some would even say it is booming. Are you feeling the financial effects and saving more? My guest today, not only wants to solve the problem of people not saving enough but has found a way to do it that makes it fun. Lindsay Holden is the CEO and co-founder of Long Game an app that combines savings with gamification. With Long Game you get a personalized savings system that includes an FDIC insured account. This account is also interest bearing and is linked with winning prizes and getting free crypto rewards. It also educates users. Lindsay graduated from college with dual engineering degrees, but was interested in entrepreneurship. This is her second company. She has helped Long Game raise $6.6 Million from Thrive Capital and Collaborative Fund. In this interview, Lindsay shares her enthusiasm for the app, the purpose behind the app, and her inspiration. This is a great interview where a young entrepreneur shares how innovation can change our futures. Show Notes [03:17] Lindsay's dad was a huge influence in her life. He ran a pet hospital in San Francisco. [03:38] Being an entrepreneur for Lindsay is a combination of being a die-hard optimist and having a sincere interest in solving problems. [03:58] She started her career caring about problems with the environment. She then became more involved in tech and financial services. [04:29] Most people are extremely bad with their finances. [04:41] This is a huge macro problem. It is taboo to talk about financial stress. You can feel like you are failing when you are failing at your finances. [05:24] Lindsay was watching a John Oliver sketch on the lottery and realized how huge it was. [06:20] This inspired her to take a mechanism that people love and use it to inspire them to save. [06:30] Long Game is a mobile app that is an FDIC insured savings account. When you save money in the account, you get opportunities to win up to a million dollars. [06:49] This is a no risk way to engage in risky lottery type behaviors without risk. [07:07] The app solves the problem of savings and getting finances under control. [07:28] Half of Americans can't come up with $500 to cover an emergency. Most are walking a tightrope without a net. [08:25] A lot of people cope with financial problems by ignoring them. Many people don't budget. [11:08] Why gamification? How we feel really matters. The goal is to bring joy and fun into finances. The strategy to achieve that is to use games. [11:53] there are a lot of sparkles, graphics, characters, and you get to play a game of chance. This makes savings exciting and it feels different. [12:34] There was a lot of resistance at first especially from investors. [13:32] The purpose of the app is to help people make meaningful change by playing games as opposed to grinding through it. [13:57] They had to have a banking partner and convince them that came of was the way to go. [14:25] The first design of Long Game felt like a bank. Then they realized it didn't have to look and feel that way. [15:12] Crypto currency and how it plays a part in the platform. [15:25] Blockchain is a new way of storing and distributing information. People have built currencies on top of this platform. [15:42] It's an exciting time with crypto, but it is still a very volatile market. [16:12] Crypto isn't the most responsible place to put your $500 that you are saving for a rainy day. [16:16] Crypto was added as a reward in the app. You can win ethereum and bitcoin and other crypto currencies. This is an opportunity to encourage savings and to educate consumers about crypto. [16:55] Ethereum is a distributed computing network. It is on blockchain, transparent, and managed by a community of developers. They are building an infrastructure for other platforms to launch on. One of those is ethereum. [18:08] The purpose of Long Game is to attract people to save by enjoying rewards. The average Long Game consumer is under 26 years old and already aware...
Do you remember how you first learned about leadership? Today’s show will make you take a step back and reflect on that. Maybe it was in school, an internship, or at your first corporate job. Maybe you're an entrepreneur, and it was when you launched your first company. My guest today has a really interesting career journey. She is going to be sharing how she learned about leadership in an unexpected place. Helen Rothberg, PhD, was a bartender in New York City throughout her academic career. She has also consulted with Fortune 500 companies, small technology start-ups, and nonprofit organizations. She speaks regularly at associations, alumni, and student gatherings about leadership and bartending. She is the author of The Perfect Mix: Everything I Know About Leadership I Learned as a Bartender. She has dual degrees in business and behavioral science. She is a professor of strategy at the School of Management at Marist College, senior faculty at the Academy of Competitive Intelligence, and president of consulting firm HNR Associates. Show Notes [02:49] Helen originally planned on becoming a doctor. [03:30] Having summers off was a big motivation for Helen to go into an academic career. [03:54] She also realized that there was something special about helping young people find something magnificent in themselves. [04:11] She became addicted to helping young people have an impact on the future. [04:28] She also helps companies build a future. [05:49] Helen's book is a fantastic book, and Deirdre thanks her for writing it. [06:25] Helen realized all of the skills, about management, being successful, and leadership were learned when she was behind the bar. [07:20] She thought the book would be meaningful. [07:46] Deirdre was also a bartender, and that is one the reasons the book resonates. It's also interesting how these bartending stories relate to corporate stories. [09:03] A friend recommended that Helen match the stories to corporate life. [09:45] ADVICE is Helen's recipe for leading yourself. [10:14] The A is about taking action and the lesson is doing more and saying less. [10:18] D is about determination and finding a way to get things done with civility and ingenuity. [10:35] V is about vision which drives everything. A leader turns on the light and shares the vision. [11:02] The I is for integrity. Tell the truth all the time, don't create drama, and if you do own what's yours. [11:35] C is for communication which is one of the hardest things to do well. [12:00] E is for empathy dare to care, because everyone has a story. [12:23] Stand in your own shoes and don't be afraid to be your authentic self. [13:02] Shape shifting and having the courage to change. Have the courage to leap. [14:15] Helen's favorite story is the story about Eduardo in the empathy chapter. [17:55] Helen shares the story where Eduardo regained his humanity. [18:45] A story about communication and five guys in a bar. Communication is more than just words. [21:17] Actions speak louder than words, and there are other ways to handle situations rather than being violent. [27:30] Deirdre shares a story about how she had a similar moment, but decided to leave the job. Once we feel threatened it's hard to move forward. [29:55] Helen's biggest lesson learned is that bartending, just like life, is about relationships. [31:03] Helen also learned how to build a community around herself. [33:34] Letting people shine and do what they do best makes great things possible. [35:16] Helen shares how Frank McCourt who wrote Angela's Ashes was her English teacher in 10th grade. He was her first influencer. [37:50] He made her believe that at a young age she could do it and be a writer. [39:59] When we are young, we don't realize that we are stressed. Walking and dance class always made Helen feel better. [42:16] She learned lessons from living life and wasn't afraid to say so. It's important not to get lost in life. Keep something that is yours. This will help mana...
Without change business owners will become irrelevant. Change is all around us, but it’s never easy whether in your personal life or business life. Entrepreneurs who are able to embrace change and integrated thinking are the ones who create opportunity. I have the perfect guest today, to talk about change and her journey going through change. Gini Dietrich is a Women Worldwide alum and the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, an integrated marketing communications firm. She is the author of Spin Sucks, co-author of Marketing in the Round, and co-host of Inside PR. She also is the lead blogger at Spin Sucks and is the founder of Spin Sucks Pro. She is a speaker, award winning blogger, and we are fortunate to have her here today to share her story. You can find Gini Dietrich here: Gini on Google+Spin SucksSpin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital AgeMarketing in the Round: How to Develop an Integrated Marketing Campaign in the Digital EraInside PR PodcastSpin Sucks Pro@ginidietrich on Twitter@spinsucks on TwitterSpin Sucks on Facebook Show Notes [03:19] Gini is a PR and digital marketing pro. [03:30] AI and machine learning are some of the biggest changes out there right now. We need to think about how this will change what we do with our jobs. [03:49] We are even seeing these changes with animation and computer software making our lives a little more efficient. [04:07] Most of what we do can be replicated by robots, so we really need to think about what we can do to generate income. [04:17] We need to focus on things that AI can't replace like creativity. [04:59] Women and millennials have fears of their jobs being taken over by A.I. [05:36] With all of the technology changes we have to change as professionals and in business. [06:09] The fear of change may be in part to humans getting busy and not learning anymore. [07:23] Calculated risk when we aren't under pressure is best. If we don't take risk we can't reach our goals. [08:28] The importance of getting into the habit of learning and the habit of professional development. [09:18] A habit is rewiring something to become muscle memory. [10:24] Change can be stressful. Any entrepreneur is somebody who sells an idea and then figures out how to deliver it. [11:44] When Gini's team launches something new she creates the course and gets the process in place. Then roles adjust or new people are added to the team. [13:29] This year Gini's business was about $40,000 away from laying everybody off. They then discovered that their messaging and marketing weren't correct. They took a step back and figured out what was going on. [16:03] A pivot is where you think you are going to go down one path then you pivot until you find what works. [17:23] Using data to handle the pivot and correct course. If something isn't working use data to find out why. [19:11] There is a math fear that revolves around data, but it is really about reading the numbers. [21:49] When it comes to professional development Gini has been working on her writing and working on becoming a better communicator. [25:35] Feedback is a gift to help us grow and learn things. [26:15] Being a virtual organization has challenges, but Gini thinks being a good leader comes down to listening and motivating people according to their strengths. [27:38] Going from a manager to a leader is a challenge. [29:02] Throughout Gini's career she has had mentors that took her under their wings, but now there is mentoring through communities. [33:58] A significant improvement for Gini has been hiring a nanny. You have to know when to ask for help. [36:23] What success feels like. For Gini, it is having her daughter say that the best part of the day is hanging out with her. From a business standpoint, it is giving back to the industry. [38:07] Conversations and creativity cannot be replaced. [38:54] Gini would tell her younger self to build a thicker skin and not take things personally. Links and Resources: Sh...
Life is all about passion, change, and growth, and business should be the same! So, I am thrilled to have another passionate woman entrepreneur for you this week! My guest today has a story to share. Her story is about some big changes she had to make, and what those changes meant for her professional journey, her entrepreneurial venture, and the overall growth of her business. Priscilla McKinney is the CEO and “Resident Mama Bird” leading her team of creative “Peeps” at Little Bird Marketing. Little Bird is a boutique marketing agency specialized in branding, design, campaign, and content strategies. She is also the host of “Ponderings from the Perch,” a podcast about entrepreneurship, marketing best practices, managing creatives, company culture, and much more! Stay tuned with the fabulously cool Priscilla McKinney and learn more about her journey, her process, and how her passion and humility made all the difference in the world! In This Episode Priscilla’s Story Dreaming a Different Dream Overcoming Disaster and “Stunning Discomfort” Tough Love and Tough Decisions People, Process, and Ponderings from the Perch Quotes in This Episode “Some people stumble, some people are forced. Rare are those birds who go, ‘I know what I was made for.’” —Priscilla McKinney “I think it's about staring down this difficult situations and seeing them as opportunities.” —Priscilla McKinney “It takes a long time to become the business owner and the entrepreneur and the leader that you want to be. It's a long time. But, once you get that voice, you are not going to walk away from it, you're not going to stop talking. ” —Priscilla McKinney “I believe in process. I believe in creating a system that teaches your clients how to work with you, really develops a relationship model with your clients, and that is really geared towards partnership. How are we going to do this together?” —Priscilla McKinney “Who are you sharing that bold idea with? Are they really the right person? By that, I mean sometimes we share this bold, crazy idea with someone who is not qualified to give us sound advice. I'd say, slow it down, think it through for a minute, because I do believe in process.” —Priscilla McKinney Resources Priscilla’s Twitter and LinkedIn Little Bird Marketing Website Ponderings from the Perch Podcast
While the work of the pioneering and hardworking women who came before us has done so much for the women in business today, there is still a great deal of work to be done. It is incumbent upon us all to speak up and continue to make a difference in our own places of work and advance the cause of all women in the workplace. That is why today we are focusing on investment and gender equality in the workplace. Helping us tackle the cause for women’s equality in the workplace is the unshakeable Martine Liautaud. Martine is one of the first ever female investment bankers in France. She is the Founder and President of the Women Initiative Foundation (WIF), and an international Financial Executive and Entrepreneur. Martine has been incredibly active advocating for and mentoring women in the business world, and her book, Breaking Through: Stories and Best Practices From Companies That Help Women Succeed, has reached an even wider audience of women around the world who have benefited from her mentorship. Learn just how Martine is helping women find courage and confidence in the workplace. Stay tuned as Martine explains the importance of everyone getting involved in the fight, men, women, and even your CEO! Martine shares her own journey as a pioneer of women in investment banking in France and how her foundation (WIF) is doing work across the globe today. In This Episode Martine’s Career Inequality in the Workplace Martine’s Book Martine’s Studies on Gender Equality Dealing With Discrimination in the Workplace Quotes in This Episode “From the beginning of my career, I wanted to be an investment banker.” —Martine Liautaud“I became a commercial banker, and because I was a woman no one gave me customers.” —Martine Liautaud“It’s really important that men and women are mentors.” —Martine Liautaud “Women are 50% of the population and 50% of the customers, so we cannot stay only with men at the top level. I think diversity is a richness.” —Martine Liautaud “I don’t expect that you will have U.S. regulation on [family policy] I think it will be in fact the responsibility of the companies to develop that, to help women to have more flexibility in their work...” —Martine Liautaud “For the companies, it is important to include men in the gender equality policies and the mentoring programs. But for that, we need to have strong support from the CEO.” —Martine Liautaud Resources Martine’s Twitter WIF’s Twitter The WIF Website Martine’s Book
Today we are focusing on shifting ahead in business. Trying to stay ahead of your clients’ needs can seem like a never-ending feat. We are constantly watching, shifting, moving, and trying to remain relevant in the worlds of our customers. But, there are so many changes in technology and media, that we are seeing wide shifts in consumer behavior. So we have to be flexible and adaptable. Helping us tackle this issue so you don’t get stuck is Allen Adamson.Allen is a brand strategist and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Metaforce, a firm dedicated to helping businesses diagnose growth strategies and nimbly execute programs in the face of change and market evolution. Allen is also a co-author of the book Shift Ahead: How the Best Companies Stay Relevant In a Fast-Changing World, which we will be discussing here today!Stay tuned to learn more about the landscape of successfully shifting ahead, and hear some helpful case studies and some cautionary tales from Allen’s book! In This Episode About Allen Case Studies Competition and Disruption Shifting Isn’t a No-Brainer Diversifying Thought Challenges in Business Quotes in This Episode “Stop being totally fixated on the competitors right in front of your nose, and zoom out, and see what's going on a little bit more to the left and right, and behind you, because typically categories get disruption, not from within, but from outside.” —Allen Adamson “[Kodak] were so addicted to the phenomenal profitability of film, there would be no other business they could even invent that would come close to it. They were stuck, as well as many other companies, by the Golden Handcuffs.” —Allen Adamson “There are many ways you can fall behind, there are not a lot of ways you can stay ahead, but you can start to eliminate some of the culprits.” —Allen Adamson “Analysis paralysis is the other big one that in fact impacts most organizations because figuring out where to shift is never easy.” —Allen Adamson “You need a leader that is comfortable with risk.” —Allen Adamson Resources Allen’s Twitter Find out about Allen’s book HERE Metaforce Website
Today we are focusing on advertising, digital marketing, and content. In this day and age–more than ever before–content is king! Social media and digital marketing have raised the bar on quality content creation, and the future of advertising now lives on an ever-growing online ecosystem. To help us better understand where the future of content creation and digital marketing lies, we’re speaking with Analisa Goodin. Analisa Goodin is the CEO & Founder of Catch&Release, a technology-driven platform for sourcing and safely licensing authentic content found on the Internet. After a decade working with global brands in the advertising agency world, Analisa identified a specific pain point: the ability to find relevant, compelling content that could be quickly and safely licensed for commercial projects. Fueled by the ubiquity of the internet and social media, user-generated content (UGC) was something advertisers and brands began considering as viable creative content. That is why she founded Catch&Release in 2014. Analisa will be sharing her journey from ideation, through pitching VCs, all the way to changing the advertising industry as we’ve known it. Stay tuned to learn more about the future of UGC and how Catch&Release is paving the way! In This Episode Analisa and Catch&Release User-Generated Content A Shifting Model Mentorship is Key Some Good Advice Quotes in This Episode “One of our thesis as a company is that this problem is best solved without a library, and it's kind of a radical idea because most other business models around licensing imagery up to now have all been around a library.” —Analisa Goodin “We want to leave ourselves open and agnostic to any platform that has the right content for our client's briefs and needs. Today, Instagram is a massive part of our supply and we curate a lot from Instagram, but we're not limited there. In a year when other photo platforms and video platforms come out, we follow where those are.” —Analisa Goodin “The technology that we're building is allowing us to identify licensable content and is allowing us to transact as quickly as possible–turning the internet into a stock house.” —Analisa Goodin “We recognize that the industry is going to be increasingly reliant on technology to scale. There is not enough original production to service the size of the market. What's happening with the rise of digital is it's putting a lot of pressure on the production industry to create more content, but production is a very manual process.” —Analisa Goodin ”We recognize that what we're bringing to the table is new. There's never been anything like it before. But we believe that it's an inevitability. And that it's solving an inevitable need.” —Analisa Goodin Resources Analisa’s LinkedIn Analisa and Catch&Release onInstagram Catch&Release Official Website
Today we’re talking about scaling your small business. How do you scale your single person operation into a lucrative and effective venture? This episode is for all of you entrepreneurs out there who need some expert advice and a little direction. Today we’re looking at the rise of the "million-dollar, one-person business"–the biggest trend in business today–and how it offers the widest range of people the most ways to earn a living while enjoying the lifestyle they desire.Joining us today is Elaine Pofeldt. Elaine literally wrote the book on scaling your small one person business,“The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business.” She is an independent journalist specializing in small business, entrepreneurship, and careers. Elaine’s interest in small business has taken her from a senior editor at Fortune Small Business magazine to becoming a small business owner herself, freelancing for all kinds of clients.We are so happy to have Elaine here with us today! She will be outlining the "million-dollar, one-person business" landscape, the risks, pluses, and minuses, and the lessons everyone should learn. If you are currently running your own one-person business or considering taking the leap, stay tuned, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! In This Episode One Person Businesses by the Numbers Outsourcing and Freelance, Knowing When to Delegate Side Hustles, Money Matters, and Hidden Costs Real Stories of Entrepreneurship Relationships and Connections Some Sound Advice Quotes in This Episode “One thing I noticed, was that no one was really covering the one person business, although there are about 25 million non-employer businesses.” —Elaine Pofeldt “We just don't pay attention to them and they're almost treated as failures, as failures to scale. When in fact, I found in a lot of my reporting that; the folks running them are very, very happy with their situations, they love running one-person businesses.” —Elaine Pofeldt “I mean, you can always increase revenue if you're willing to work 20 hours a day, but eventually that's going to destroy your health, and your personal life, and everything else, so that's not sustainable, even if there might be a week out of the year that you have to do that for some project you're getting done. So, that's not the answer.” —Elaine Pofeldt “I mean, I'm a freelancer, I don't want to be on payroll with any of my clients, I like the freedom of working for different clients, and on different projects. I have a business, and I don't wanna have a job.” —Elaine Pofeldt “I don't recommend anybody just quit a job and start a business. The side hustle is a really good idea.” —Elaine Pofeldt Resources Elaine’s Twitter and LinkedIn Elaine’s Official Website Elaine’s Book: The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business
Our relationships are so important to the quality of our lives. Often times, however, we aren’t putting enough emphasis on developing strong and lasting bonds. So, the question is: can you unleash the kind of passion that will last you a lifetime? Today, we’re talking about how we can shift our perspective to change any relationship. My special guest today is helping change relationships alongside her business partner and husband. Stacey Martino is the Co-Founder of RelationshipDevelopment.org and RelationshipU. She is an educator and “Divorce Preventionist.” Through strategic coaching, online programs, packed live events, and a best-selling books, Stacey and her husband Paul help transform love relationships. Their innovative focus on the power of the individual in any relationship, has helped empower tens of thousands of people, and Stacey wants to do that for you too! In this episode, you’ll learn more about the Martinos’ unique methodology and the relationship education “that no one ever teaches us!” You’ll also learn why Stacey and Paul don’t do “couples work” (because they believe couples work doesn’t work…), and why they seek to empower just ONE partner to transform the WHOLE relationship. In This Episode Stacey’s Story Equal But Different, Men and Women Trust and Fear Relationship Education Action and Transformation Quotes in This Episode “Paul was the one who came to me and said, 'Look, I cannot watch another family crumble when they have kids in that house. If they had just been blessed to learn what we were fortunate to learn, maybe that wouldn't have had to end.'” —Stacey Martino“It's kind of ridiculous that we've all ended up in this situation that we're in where we've kind of been handed from generations past these broken relationships with patterns of relationship that just literally don't work anymore, regardless of how hard we try.” —Stacey Martino“Really we're basically different species. And we're equal, of course, but the same, oh, no, no, no. We don't even apply the same meanings to the same vocabulary words.” —Stacey Martino“We come from generations past where demand relationship tactics were really all that was used and all that was seen. One person's unhappy and they ask the other people to change. One person is unhappy and they ask the other person to compromise.” —Stacey Martino“People just have a false definition of what forgiveness really is. What they're trying to express is, I'm not going to continue bringing this up with that person, I'm going to just hold it on within myself, until it either eats me alive or I explode. And that's what people say when they say they won't forget.” —Stacey Martino“But the truth is and the beautiful thing is that it only ever takes one person to transform any relationship [...] One person can change the situation at any moment. We've just never been given the tools to do it before.” —Stacey Martino Resources Stacey’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube Official Website: RelationshipDevelopment.org Stacey’s Book: The Miracle Morning for Transforming Your Relationship
Let’s talk about media, college, and the entrepreneur. When you hear college, media, and startup, you probably think of Facebook. Well, today’s special guest is also a Harvard startup alum who shook up the world of college media catering specifically to female students. She was in her senior year at Harvard when she co-founded and launched HerCampus.com Stephanie Kaplan Lewis is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Her Campus. Her Campus is the #1 New Media brand for female college students, and a 360 degree college marketing agency. Her Campus reaches over 35 million users monthly across the Her Campus media network, and Her Campus marketing clients include H&M, Ikea, Vera Bradley, and many, many more. Join us for a fantastic discussion on calculated risks, first time challenges, and startup success! Stay tuned to learn more about Stephanie’s journey, the Her Campus community, and going from being a full-time student to a full-time CEO. In This Episode Stephanie’s Story and Her Campus Launching a Startup Backup Plans and Calculated Risks Challenges Working Relationships Quotes in This Episode “I think there's always a question of whether entrepreneurs are kind of risk averse or risk loving or somewhere in the middle. And for us, no question that pursuing our own business was more risky than going a very traditional path.” —Stephanie Kaplan Lewis “I think there are a lot of benefits to being a young first time entrepreneur, but there are also just so many gaps that you have in terms of pure knowledge and skills and it's really helpful to have mentors and advisors that you can lean on to help fill in those holes.” —Stephanie Kaplan Lewis “I think vacation is a relative term when it's your own business. So, we're never truly unplugged.” —Stephanie Kaplan Lewis “We were college students coming out of a liberal arts undergraduate, and we had never worked full time in the real world. And, we've completely bootstrapped the company, as well. So, we've opted not to raise money, and we've funded it entirely through our revenues, and we've been profitable since we launched.” —Stephanie Kaplan Lewis “I really never growing up saw myself as someone in business, let alone as an entrepreneur. I always thought I was going to be a writer or an editor or a journalist when I grew up. So it's been really interesting to see I guess the evolution of what I'm interested in and what I find fulfilling and meaningful to do in my work day to day.” —Stephanie Kaplan Lewis “ And I think there's a big misconception out there that you're going to have this overnight success, and you're going to go from nothing to this huge company so fast. And then you're going to sell your business for tons of money or whatever it may be. But really, it's a really long road. It's really hard work. It's sprinkled with some really fun, exciting times, no question. But most of the time you are just slogging through for what feels like an endless stretch of time.” —Stephanie Kaplan Lewis Resources Stephanie’s LinkedIn and Twitter Her Campus Website Stephanie’s Book: The Her Campus Guide to College Life
Today we are talking tech and delving deeper into augmented, virtual, and mixed reality in the personal and professional spaces. This promises to be an enlightening episode, especially if you are a smaller business interested in immersive experiences. What do you need to know? We are answering all the questions you never knew you had! Guiding us through this topic is VRare Founder, Reekita Gala. VRare is an AR, VR, and MR development and education service business. VRare is known for merging real and virtual worlds to produce new environments and visualizations. While technology is often vilified for isolating individuals or hindering interpersonal connection, Reekita’s journey sheds light on the ability of advancing technologies to bring people together. We are excited to have Reekita with us today! Stay tuned to learn about the magical qualities of AR and VR, as well as what virtual tech can provide your business. Reekita breaks down how she founded a tech-forward business after becoming a mother and why you shouldn’t be scared of VR either! In This Episode AR, VR, MR, What Does It All Mean? What’s Out There Now, What’s Coming? Getting Your Customers on Board Seeing the Writing on the Wall and Staying Current Learning from the Experts VRare and Pioneering VR in Marketing Quotes in This Episode “So I think [the] starting point should be an understanding about these technologies. It's such a new thing where businesses can actually either win or lose because of this technology.” —Reekita Gala “You need to change your mindset, because the hardest thing that people actually have in adapting the technology is [that] they feel that it's [...] not gonna affect me and the business. ” —Reekita Gala “Every technology has a decade [...] the market has shifted already, by 2020 it’s going to be totally mainstream for the consumer.” —Reekita Gala “I started learning what is required to create this platform [...] I had no programming skill at that [time]. So learning all about programming [...] I think I took around more than 150 courses!” —Reekita Gala “He actually took my phone and he took the card. He's like how did you do that? Like, is this some kind of magic? I was like no it's not magic, it's augmented reality technology!” —Reekita Gala “Stress is something which is conditioned. If you condition your mind not to be stressed about things, you will not be stressed [...] if you feel stress that means there is something which is bothering you. And when something is bothering, you should understand the reason behind it.” —Reekita Gala Resources Reekita’s LinkedIn and Facebook Official Website
Today's Women Worldwide episode is taking us in a few interesting directions; from memory improvement and self-directed learning, all the way to artificial intelligence and robotics. We are bringing you a packed episode! Today’s guest is not only a memory expert, but a PR expert as well, and he’s got a lot to share with you.Dave Farrow started his career promoting a program for memory improvement that actually landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records. Dave is an entrepreneur and expert of self-directed learning and accelerated learning. Through these techniques, he is teaching others how to improve their chances for success in life with simple, fun, and effective tools. He is also the founder and CEO of Farrow Communications, an expanded PR firm, and a popular speaker.Stay tuned for a fun episode filled with playing cards and robots! We’ll be learning a few effective techniques for memory improvement, hearing some excellent advice, and learning more about growing a business organically, as well as expanding your field of expertise. In This Episode Improving Your Memory Guinness World Records Re-Branding and Building a Business Organically Robotics and AI Expanding Into Other Fields Quotes in This Episode “I was talking about what we now know is the real model of the brain, which is brain plasticity, which basically says that your brain is constantly changing based on the exercises and activities that you do.” —Dave Farrow “Almost at any age, when you actually start doing proper brain training, you cut your risk for memory loss as you age dramatically.” —Dave Farrow “When you make a business, the arrogance is to believe that you're at the center of the universe, and you're choosing everything, but I really think a business should be grown organically based on what the customers want” —Dave Farrow “From the very beginning I've wanted to be really on the cutting edge of technology, that's why we changed from FarrowPR to Farrow Communications recently because we're offering social media services, we're writing articles for people, working on their books with them, or doing coaching on branding.” —Dave Farrow “I think a lot of us can relate to we're in our field and we're really smart at what we do, but we see other fields and other realms and we think, "Wow, I'd like to play in that sandbox a little bit," and we think that that's not okay in our society. Everyone wants to be pigeonholed, and specialists get paid more and everything. For me, it actually had the opposite effect.” —Dave Farrow Resources Dave’s Twitter Farrow Communications Website Dave’sMemory Made Easy Program
Are you happy with your job? Are you happy when you wake up in the morning? Well, today we are talking all about working happier and living better. Happiness is an internal process, but there are ways to bring the principles of happiness and fulfillment into your workplace. Today Happiness Expert Stella Grizont is teaching us all about living out our possibilities in full color! Stella is the Founder and CEO of Woopaah, where she works with overachievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and organizations who are dedicated to engaging their employees. She was well positioned for the job as one of the first 150 people to earn a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (aka the science of happiness) from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to launching Woopaah, Stella was a Brand Strategist at Y&R. But after refocusing and reorganizing, Stella is living her best life as a speaker, executive coach, entrepreneur, and writer working with Forbes! Stay tuned as Stella shares her own journey and some wonderful personal advice. Stella is all about creating the life you love, and listening through the journey to find your “dream job” on the other side of your “dream job.” In This Episode Woopaah Losing Yourself to the Corporate World The “Dream job” Applied Positive Psychology Who Do YOU Want to Be? Following Your Gut, Not Fear Quotes in This Episode “That was the first time I realized, ‘Oh my God, your mind and body are so connected.’ I have lost who I am in this organization...So, our body is always sending us signals.” —Stella Grizont “I realized that the essence of what I love to do was to listen to people and help them live their dream life.” —Stella Grizont “So, it's funny because for thousands of years philosophers, mystics, teachers, poets, religious leaders have all wrestled with what does it mean to live the life worth living, and it's only in about the last 20 or so years that scientists have started asking that question.” —Stella Grizont “There's tons of toxic work environments. We know that nearly 80% of people worldwide are unengaged in their work–7 out of 10 in the US. So, people are checking out.” —Stella Grizont “The way I help my clients–and this is the first thing I do with my clients–is I help them establish a vision of not what it is that they want to achieve or do or accomplish in five years, it's about how do I want to be, because you can achieve a bunch of goals and still be miserable.” —Stella Grizont “Traditional psychology, as we know, it is a deficit model. So, it asks what's wrong with people and how do we get them from negative five to zero–how do we get them back to normal? Positive psychology uses the same empirical approach–so evidence-based approach–but it asks a different set of questions. It asks, ‘How do we get people from zero to plus five?’” —Stella Grizont Resources Stella’s LinkedIn, Facebook, and Blog The Woopaah Website
Every single day of our lives we face decisions–some benign and some potentially damaging. But when those decisions affect our bottom line, not reacting, or reacting inappropriately, can have dramatic ramifications on our businesses. To make sure you are prepared to act under crisis, Women Worldwide is speaking with Helio Fred Garcia. Fred is a coach, counselor, teacher, speaker, and highly respected author writing on the topics of decision making, leadership, and crisis management. He is a professor at the NYU Stern School of Business, and Columbia University School of Engineering. Fred is also the President of the crisis management firm Logos Consulting Group, and the Executive Director of the Logos Institute for Crisis Management & Executive Leadership. Through this role, he has helped leaders build trust, inspire loyalty, and lead effectively for over 35 years, and although he is based in New York, his reach is wide and global! He is published in multiple languages in multiple countries and has served clients on 6 continents. We are very lucky to have Fred here with us sharing his journey, his expertise, and his wonderful advice. Stay tuned to learn more about crisis management, building trust, how Fred has systematized the common sense steps that will help you succeed, and even getting the outcome or job you want! In This Episode The Typical American Immigrant Story Leadership in Crisis and Building Trust Ethics in Business Scandal, The Power of Social Media, and Reputation Management Systematizing Common Sense and Succeeding Quotes in This Episode “I have a vivid memory of when President Nixon resigned. I waited for the planes in the sky and the tanks in the street–and they didn’t come–and I thought, ‘Wow, a change of government of a corrupt presidency without soldiers in the street. I want to be a part of this.’” —H. Fred Garcia “A lot of what I do is based on the feeling of helplessness as a kid and the recognition that one individual could rescue me and put me on a path, and I’ve spent the better part of the last 38 years of my career helping people in adversity get past that adversity.” —H. Fred Garcia “Leaders of institutions are reluctant to follow common sense because they don’t necessarily recognize it [...] so I systematize the common sense and illustrate it with examples.” —H. Fred Garcia “Mental readiness is an attribute of leadership and [...] it starts with emotional discipline and [...] one of the things it consists of is the ability to contain the panic, and the anxiety, and the fear that happens in the moment of crisis.” —H. Fred Garcia “Early in my career a very wise headhunter [...] said ‘Let me give you some career advice, [...] it’s a fundamental mistake to market yourself based on your experience, because then you’re just applying for the last job you had, instead you need to market yourself based on your ability, and the experience is a very slight proxy for your ability, but find other ways to demonstrate your ability and people will want to do business with you because of what you can do, and not because of what you have done.” —H. Fred Garcia Resources Fred’s Twitter and LinkedIn Logos Consulting Group The Agony of Decision: Mental Readiness and Leadership in a Crisis BOOK The Power of Communication: Skills to Build Trust, Inspire Loyalty, and Lead Effectively BOOK
Today Women Worldwide brings you a fabulous new guest! She is a fun and vibrant professional who is bringing the worlds of social media and dentistry slamming together. Moreover, she is the very first dentist we’ve ever had on the show and she’s here talking about how she’s taking her business social, creating a responsive dental community, and training a trustworthy team to keep it all functioning. Dr. Grace Yum is a mother, and woman in business, a certified Pediatric Dentist, and the Founder of Yummy Dental and Orthodontics for Kids. Dr. Yum is nationally recognized in her field and has appeared on The Today Show, been featured in Parents Magazine and Parenting Magazine, and is a recognized face on NBC Chicago. Stay tuned to learn how Dr. Yum went from a Communications Studies degree to a certified Pediatric Dentist, and how she is making a splash in the dental field by being the “most social dentist” on digital media! Dr. Yum also talks about compromises and fears on social media, the importance of community, and being a mom with a business. In This Episode Becoming a Dentist The Social Dentist Growing With Your Clients & How to Listen Awareness and Responsiveness Fears of Social Media People Monitoring and the Importance of Training Quotes in This Episode “It’s been a very interesting partnership in marrying the dentistry to the communications.” —Dr. Grace Yum “I’ve always been very interested in technology and different modes of communicating, and so for me, being a business owner, I’ve noticed that a lot of my–being a pediatric dentist–a lot of my moms are younger and younger [...] and every resource for them is online.” —Dr. Grace Yum “If you’re on social media, everything is fast in furious! You have information at your fingertips [...] and if you don’t grab that opportunity to respond, you lose that opportunity.” —Dr. Grace Yum “Work-life-balance, I think everyone struggles with that, especially if you’re a parent and you’re working.” —Dr. Grace Yum “Having an open channel of communication with your team is so vital [...] I always explain to them the analogy of a professional [...] football team. You know, all players need to know what’s going on, all players need to know how to communicate with one another, and if you don’t you’re never going to win the Super Bowl.” —Dr. Grace Yum Resources Grace’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Youtube Check out Grace’s Podcast on iTunes and Facebook Grace’s Practice Yummy Dental
In today’s world, social media drives the flow of information and has the power to either make or break your business. So in this episode, we are focusing on getting ahead with social media and digital marketing! No matter what your business, it behooves you to cultivate an effective online presence and continuously growing network of both industry professionals and loyal consumers. Helping us maximize our social media presence today is Joan Pelzer. Joan is an entrepreneur, social media expert, and online engagement strategist with clients ranging from entrepreneurs to a UN-based NGO. She is the founder of Joan Pelzer Social, the radio show host of “Follow Me Friday,” and the President of the NYC Chapter of Femfessionals, a national networking and professional development organization for women. Stay tuned to learn more about Joan, the importance of networking, productivity, and the key to success on social media! Joan shares some great tips and strategies for you to use, as well as some valuable advice. In This Episode Joan’s Journey Connections and Networking Strategy and Engagement Success on Social Media Follow Me Friday Productivity and Leaving it to the Pros Quotes in This Episode “Digital media has completely changed in the last few years [...] There are hundreds of social media platforms and apps and there are new ones forming every single day [...] You have to know what’s going on and you have to adjust along the way!” —Joan Pelzer“What’s defining the successful company [...] is authenticy–being real [...] and that’s a hard thing to do.” —Joan Pelzer“Being on social media needs to be part of [...] a brand, a person, an influencer–it needs to be part of the core and it’s got to be a part of the innate strategy of the company overall.” —Joan Pelzer“You may not get more clients from doing social media, but if you don’t do social media you may lose what you have.” —Joan Pelzer“Know what you don’t know, and know what you know, because there’s a lot you’re not going to know and that’s perfectly okay as long as you have resources around you that do know.” —Joan Pelzer Resources Joan Pelzer Media Joan’s LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Today we are discussing a tough subject: change! In our lives, we often go through periods of great change, but the more important issue is whether or not we are successful on the other side of these transitions. To be successful requires flexibility, adaptability, and a will to move beyond our comfort zones. Luckily, on today’s episode of Women Worldwide, we are speaking with Dr. Ai Zhang!Ai Zhang is a professor of public relations and social media who has previously taught at Stockton University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is currently based in South Korea, and while she continues to teach, she now also serves as a Digital Learning consultant, Blogger, Speaker, Live-streamer, and as the host of her own Facebook Live show.Today Ai shares big changes in education and how she is using technology and social media to disrupt the traditional classroom setting. We are also talking about taking risks, manifesting your best life, and embracing change. Stay tuned to learn how Ai has come to love the person change has made her, and how we can utilize great change to manifest great strength and self-discovery! In This Episode Ai’s Big Transition Craving Change A Classroom Without Walls Social Media and Live Streaming Self-Discovery and Self-Care Quotes in This Episode “There was a desire in my heart that was craving for a bigger stage and some change.” —Ai Zhang “So many people are enjoying their work and loving their work, and enjoying their life. They are traveling, doing things, and creating impact! I was like, ‘Wow if they can do it why not me?’” —Ai Zhang “I’m really passionate about education, especially the future of education, and how technology and digital media devices are disrupting the traditional teaching and learning space.” —Ai Zhang “With the digital media space, you can reach more people [...] the sky is your limit. You can create content to serve people–to improve people’s lives.” —Ai Zhang “Our students are digital learners, they prefer digital first. That’s why I am such an advocate of speaking students’ language [...] instead of expecting them to come to us.” —Ai Zhang “Starting this self-reinventing journey is also a journey to understanding myself and what I want [...] I think that is the most rewarding part.” —Ai Zhang Resources Ai’s Official Website Ai on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter Ai’s favorite book: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind
Learn, expand, and reskin! The key to any successful endeavor is a crystal clear understanding of its purpose, place, and potential. Most ventures are doomed to fail without mindful preparation and ready execution. Today Dolores Hirschmann joins us to discuss clarity–clarity in messaging, clarity in purpose, and clarity in your business so that you can become a successful “idea-preneur.” Dolores Hirschmann is an internationally recognized strategist, speaker, and Clarity Coach. She is the Chief Clarity Officer at Masters in Clarity and a Tedx Organizer and Speaking Coach. Dolores is also a published author with two books currently out: New Beginnings, and 18 Minutes of Impact: Move Your Audience to Action the TED Way. Stay tuned as we leverage the power of clarity and positivity with Dolores. Get ready to lean away from failure and lean into fulfillment as she shares some GREAT advice with our Women Worldwide audience. In This Episode Dolores’ Story Masters in Clarity and the power of clarity Doing what you are wired to do “Idea-preneurs” The “Human Coach” Massaging that fear and some really good advice Quotes in This Episode “Let’s look at the intersection of [...] what would you do for free all day long, what are you trained to do, what does the world need, and what would people pay?” —Dolores Hirschmann“How do I find myself in this place? How do I continue my professional and intellectual growth?” —Dolores Hirschmann“I am passionate about ideas that can make a positive impact in the world.” —Dolores Hirschmann “When you are able to serve from this place you become magnetic […] you are doing what you were wired to do.” —Dolores Hirschmann “We become successful in our work when we are able to be okay with who we are.” —Dolores Hirschmann “You have to actually help them process the fear, because if they don’t they’ll never leave the driveway.” —Dolores Hirschmann Resources Masters in Clarity Website Dolores on LinkedIn Dolores’ Books: New Beginnings, 18 Minutes of Impact: Move Your Audience to Action the TED Way
With great reward often comes great risk. To be on the leading edge of progress in an evolving world, you must be willing to take chances and be brave. Today’s special guest knows all about taking risks, powering up, and being first! She made a name for herself in the rapidly evolving world of technology in the cradle of tech itself, Silicon Valley. Today she is here to share her journey from immigrant to Silicon Valley pioneer and the power of “Powering Up.” Through her roles as the first investor and founding board member of Salesforce, as well as a serial entrepreneur who founded two successful companies (CyberCash and MarketPay), Magdalena Yesil established herself as a pioneer in Electronic Commerce. After graduating from Stanford University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management Science and Engineering and a Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, she has been active in Silicon Valley for over 30 years (8 of those as a VC at US Venture Partners). Additionally, as the Founder of Broadway Angels, she currently works with an all-female board of angel investors. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! For entrepreneurs and techies everywhere, men and women alike, stay tuned to hear all about Magdalena’s groundbreaking new book, Power Up: How Smart Women Win in the New Economy. In This Episode How and why you need to power up The current landscape for women in tech and venture capital The "Me Too" movement and power dynamics in the workplace Why you need mentors and sponsors Challenges and misses all professionals can relate to Quotes in This Episode “When an opportunity presented itself, I was always willing to take a risk.” —Magdalena Yesil “I don’t do regret, I don’t think regret is a good thing. I think it’s a waste of energy, and my goal in life is always to look forward, not back.” —Magdalena Yesil “Don’t just let it happen. In fact, you have more power than you think to control the situation. Now, that doesn’t mean that you can always control it [...] Let’s use the power we actually have more often than we do.” —Magdalena Yesil “The key is to have the belief that tomorrow [...] is going to be better [...] that really is the bottom line of entrepreneurship.” —Magdalena Yesil “You can do anything as long as you know what the risks are and you’re willing to take those risks […] Any idiot can take a risk with their eyes closed, the trick is to take the risk with your eyes open, knowing the consequences, knowing the price you’re going to pay.” —Magdalena Yesil Resources Magdalena on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn Magdalena’s Official Website
Today we are talking about diversity, inclusion, and helping students and professionals pursue their dreams. Nancy Lee Sanchez turned her own journey navigating the American educational system into a career that benefits thousands of students today. From working in a sweatshop at the age of 13 to earning her Masters from Brooklyn College, Nancy’s story is one of resilience, determination, and inspiration. Nancy is the Executive Director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation. She has over 18 years of expertise providing greater access to higher education. Moreover, Nancy has been a champion for improving the college experience and supporting leadership among low income, non-traditional, and underrepresented students. Nancy’s educational journey started at Kingsborough Community College. After earning her AAS there, she went on to earn a BA from Long Island University and an MA from Brooklyn College. Stay tuned to learn what it means to be in the business of “selling a dream,” and just how Nancy and the Kaplan Educational Foundation are making higher education accessible and thoughtful. In This Episode Common struggles for immigrant students The importance of diversity and inclusion Leveraging educational institutions Education beyond the classroom Selling the dream and living the dream Quotes in This Episode “Many people believe that in Puerto Rico English is taught to the point that you become proficient. But in reality, I lived in the countryside and that wasn’t true.” —Nancy Lee Sanchez “I don’t remember ever [having] conversations about college, and that was because so many of us and our families were in this survival mode.” —Nancy Lee Sanchez “I remember thinking of my mom as ‘Rosie the Riveter’...I just felt like I knew so many ‘Rosie the Riveters’...They were always working. You know, women of color especially and in many communities that have been disenfranchised, women have really always contributed to the economy.” —Nancy Lee Sanchez “I don’t want people to be in survival mode, I want people to thrive.” —Nancy Lee Sanchez “Last night I was on my Facebook, and I had one of my students take a picture in LA and he said, ‘I’m on top of the world’ and this is a young man, an urban youth, New York city raw talent–many people have dismissed him–but he really wants to bring sustainable farming [to cities.]” —Nancy Lee Sanchez “There will always be injustice. I want to live in a world where that doesn’t exist, but what do you do when there is injustice?” —Nancy Lee Sanchez Resources Nancy Lee Sanchez on LinkedIn The Kaplan Educational Foundation Your 2018 Guide to College Transfer: 90 School Profiles BOOK
Let's talk about leadership. Our guest today comes from the world of brand management and is actively advocating for CMOs. She is a staunch believer in the importance of leadership in marketing and the importance of shaping new leaders from the classroom to the boardroom. Kim Whitler is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. Prior to teaching, Kim spent nearly 20 years in general management and leadership roles, including serving as a brand management executive at Procter and Gamble and CMO at David’s Bridal. Kim’s work focuses on understanding how c-level roles, characteristics, and decisions impact a firm’s marketing performance. She is a researcher with numerous academic articles featured in publications such as The Journal of Retailing, The Academy of Management Journal, and the Marketing Science Institute Series. She is also a contributor to Forbes and CMO.com and has authored over 100 articles. Kim shares her thoughts on educating future leaders and creating effective relationships between business leaders in different roles. Stay tuned to hear about Kim’s transition from 2 decades in business to being a professor at the Darden School of Business and how she is advocating for CMOs. In This Episode The importance of financial planning How to advocate for CMOs Understanding roles in marketing Educating CEOs Women on boards Quotes in This Episode “People live the first half of their lives for status, money, material stuff, and then they hit this thing called a midlife crisis because they realize none of that matters. And all of a sudden they start thinking about what their life will mean... So I basically said my goal was to retire at 40, and at 40 I wanted to do whatever I wanted to do regardless of money or status because I thought it would make a difference.” —Kim Whitler “If the CEO isn’t designing the role correctly... they are setting up the CMO to fail.” —Kim Whitler “When I look at a football team they all look the same to me, they’re all football players. But yet people who understand football know that a quarterback is very different from a punt returner, from a receiver. These are different roles. And yet a lot of marketers don’t realize that there are very different roles, CEOs don’t realize it, and executive recruiters don’t realize it.” —Kim Whitler “Very few marketers are on boards. Less than 3% of board members are marketers. So, a general question is: Should they be? Do marketers on boards matter? Do they help? Under what conditions do they help? And so, I’ve been spending the last eight years working on research to address this question.” —Kim Whitler “The CMO is supposed to go change the growth trajectory of the firm, but they don't have any influence on pricing, they don’t manage the product, they don’t manage the product pipeline, they aren’t influential on distribution, all they manage is promotion. So, part of what needs to happen is educating the CEO on what it takes to impact growth.” —Kim Whitler “There’s a lot of pressure from society to be a certain way. You know? Students come out at 18 and they’ve had a heavy, heavy dose of serving others. That’s terrific. It’s good for our culture and America, but then they feel guilty doing something for themselves, they feel guilty wanting to have a position that pays more money. So, part of my thing is to be very true to yourself .” —Kim Whitler Resources Follow Kim on Twitter and LinkedIn Read Kim's work at Forbes Kim at UVA’s Darden School of Business
Today we get an update from Women Worldwide alum Fabian Geyrhalter and learn a little bit more about empathy and branding in the age of social media. Building a brand has never been more important, and today that means "dressing down" and connecting with a like-minded consumer base in an authentic way. Fabian Geyrhalter is a brand strategist, author, and mentor known for helping turn ventures into admired brands. He is the founder and principal of Los Angeles based consultancy firm Finien, as well as a Global 100 Mentor at the Founder Institute. He is a contributing columnist for Forbes and Inc., and he has been published by the likes of The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, and Mashable. In this episode we are discussing the different “traits” Fabian has identified in successful brands. Stay tuned to learn more about Fabian’s new book Bigger Than This and how you can turn any venture into an admired brand! In This Episode Empathy and transparency in branding Being accessible and walking a fine line How brands disrupt without innovation or tech Winning hearts and minds The 80/20 Rule Quotes in This Episode “Branding kind of became the new advertising.” —Fabian Geyrhalter “People just ache for brands to be trustworthy friends.” —Fabian Geyrhalter “At the core, every brand knows their number one customer, and their communication is tailored to that type of person... And the idea of ‘don’t talk politics’ is thrown out the window!” —Fabian Geyrhalter “[Brands] really only disrupt... through brand thinking.” —Fabian Geyrhalter “80% of what I put out there via social media needs to be communications-focused around my value propositions. So, what do I actually give potential clients, potential readers, potential listeners that they themselves can turn into actions...” —Fabian Geyrhalter Resources Connect with Fabian on Twitter and LinkedIn www.Finien.com BiggerThanThis.com Bigger Than This How to Launch a Brand Fabian's previous appearance on Women Worldwide
Today’s guest took the reigns of a prestigious design firm at a young age and built it into her own empire. Now, she is sharing her story and talking about her process for finding smart, stylish design solutions, as well as best practices any entrepreneur can relate to. Alexa Hampton is a New York designer renowned for her extensive knowledge of classic and eclectic European design. She is the Owner and President of interior design firm Mark Hampton LLC, as well as the home furnishing products line Alexa Hampton Inc. She is also an international lecturer, two-time author, Wall Street Journal columnist, and television personality with the distinct honor of being the first and only female designer to make regular appearances on “This Old House.” Stay tuned to hear more from Alexa herself about building out a visionary career, the importance of honesty at work, asking for help, and owning your mistakes—and enjoy a good laugh as well! Today's episode of Women WorldWide, which features a Visionary Woman Award winner, is being sponsored by Moore College of Art & Design. Moore is the first and only women's visual arts college for undergraduates in the United States. In This Episode Growing up a design legacy Early life and career Design process and practical considerations Managing stress and overcoming obstacles Importance owning your mistakes Quotes in This Episode “I’ve been coming to the same office since 1984!” —Alexa Hampton “There’s not only one good solution for a design dilemma.” —Alexa Hampton “You gotta be willing to get lucky.” —Alexa Hampton “I hope I don’t have a trademark style... I don’t design in a vacuum. But, I see my job as a decorator as really to tease out the best version of my clients’ style. ” —Alexa Hampton “When I first took over the firm, after years of observing the boom of the ‘80s and the early ‘90s, I needed to go cleaner... I needed a purge, and now the notion of not having all those flourishes is beyond me. I love them–I desperately desire them. I’m affected by the pendulum swings of environment.” —Alexa Hampton “I never swan in and preach from on high. It always starts with an ample amount of practical information.” —Alexa Hampton Resources AlexaHampton.com Connect with Alexa on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest The Language of Interior Design Decorating in Detail
In the age of social media, your online presence means everything. Unless you are creating valuable content and meaningful connections, you are likely missing the mark. Today on Women Worldwide we are speaking with Jason Schemmel about bringing empathy into our online communities and creating successful, organic social networks. Jason Schemmel is a Social Media Manager for HarperCollins Christian Publishing in their Bibles department. He is also the host of the podcast “GSD chat,” as well as a speaker specializing in social media strategy, content creation, and managing your social media presence. Stay tuned to learn how you can use social media to create impact for your brand and “get shit done.” If your business isn’t already on social media, or even if you are looking to improve your online presence, take some time to hear what Jason has to say! In This Episode Empathy in online environments The mistakes we make online Real-time marketing and staying relevant If your business isn’t on social media, does it even exist? GSD Chat and podcasting Trial and error and mitigating online backlash Quotes in This Episode “How can you produce great content that provides value to people and keeps them wanting more?” —Jason Schemmel “If you’re a brand or a personality, or even just being yourself, if you’re not producing content and publishing things that don’t resonate with people, no one is going to care—it’s just going to be another thing in their feed.” —Jason Schemmel “Especially in today’s age where it seems organic reach has become more and more of a scarcity, being able to utilize empathy in your content to better reach people and to better connect with people so that they share it organically. That’s just going to help everyone, and on the business side of things it’s cheaper too!” —Jason Schemmel “You’re projecting an opinion. If I don’t align with your opinions, then I don’t care.”—Jason Schemmel “There are definitely businesses out there who still haven’t fully grasped the concept and the impact that social media can have.” —Jason Schemmel “We’re now in that day and age where if you don’t have a social media presence of some kind, you practically don’t exist.” —Jason Schemmel Resources Follow Jason on Twitter Connect with Jason on LinkedIn Listen to GSD Chat
For every dollar you spend, are you making it back? Are you making more? For any successful business person or entrepreneur, it is important to take decisive action and to be able to quantify the profits those actions translate into. Ultimately, success is all about asking the right questions and taking action. And if you are caught up in forever planning your next move this episode of Women Worldwide is for you. Robyn Crane is a Money and Business Growth Expert and in-demand speaker focused on helping service-based female entrepreneurs grow their businesses. She is widely known for her work as the host of the television show The Financial G-Spot and the radio show Let’s Talk Money. Robyn is also a four-time #1 best-selling author, and her latest book is titled Make More Money, Help More People. In this episode of Women Worldwide, Robyn gets you energized to take action yourself! She provides you with some important tools and some helpful resources to help you make more money—and help more people. In This Episode Robyn’s journey from artist to financial guru Finding the RIGHT business coach and passing the “mentor test” Taking ACTION: “planners” vs. “action-takers” The true cost of inaction and true return on investment Creating a business that fits the life you want Quotes in This Episode “Selling and really closing sales is totally transformational when you have something incredibly valuable to offer.” —Robyn Crane “When people pay, they pay attention.” —Robyn Crane “Once you make a certain amount of money, you’re good. But why do you want to make more money? The reason I want to make more money is because ... I believe that when you make more money, you help more people.” —Robyn Crane “The creators and the planners, I hate to say it, but they’re always making less money or very little money compared to those who take action.” —Robyn Crane “A confused mind says ‘no’ and does nothing.” —Robyn Crane “The richest people on this planet are willing to be wrong, but they do not sit.” —Robyn Crane “I want to surround myself with people who are doing way better than I am!” —Robyn Crane Resources Robyn Crane's blog A FREE download of Robyn’s book Make More Money, Help More People The Financial G-Spot Robyn’s radio show appearances
Today on Women Worldwide, we are talking about impact on a global scale. There are so many ways to make a positive impact on our own lives, on the lives of the people around us, and on the planet we all share. Together we can thrive! Women Worldwide alum Cameron Brown is an adventure seeker, international speaker, storyteller, corporate trainer, and founder of The Thriving Collective. He has traveled the world seeking to create impact and has immersed himself in diverse communities and cultures worldwide. His travels have taken him all over in an effort to help people everywhere thrive. Cameron does this by teaching others how to create impact personally, professionally, and environmentally. Stay tuned to hear all about Cameron’s amazing journey and learn about his mission to leave thriving communities in his wake. From an animal sanctuary in Bogota, Colombia, to speaking engagements in Canada complete with piano accompaniment, you won’t want to miss a stop on Cameron’s journey. In This Episode The Impact Diaries: Bettering the world through music, film, and education World travels Using technology to bring people together Saving the planet Taking care of yourself so you can create Impact Quotes in This Episode “Even though I’ve learned something in the past, there are ongoing places and situations that I am exposed to that allow me to learn it at a deeper level.” —Cameron Brown “The Thriving Collective–which is the company that I run–the mission is very much about inspiring people to make a greater impact.” —Cameron Brown “I write songs about emotional intelligence, and about human behavior, about sustainability, about relationships, and these areas that can help us grow and evolve and be good stewards of the planet.” —Cameron Brown “It seems a little crazy to destroy the things that are keeping us alive.” —Cameron Brown “Technology, when used purposefully, can bring people closer together—the way that a lot of people use it at the moment is creating a sea of shallow relationships, and for me, it’s been the exact opposite.” —Cameron Brown “You know that something isn’t quite right with our planet and the way we are treating it when war is what keeps it ‘safe’ and peace is what destroys it.” —Cameron Brown “First and foremost, health and wellness must be an absolute priority!” —Cameron Brown Resources Follow Cameron on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube Visit Cameron’s website The Impact Diaries Listen to Cameron’s first conversation on Women Worldwide
Let’s talk about learning social media! Not only has social media become a ubiquitous tool in our personal lives, but it's one in our academic and professional lives, too. Whether you’re a student, professor, or professional, you have to step out of your comfort zone to embrace technology and explore how to build relationships through new media. Karen Freberg is an Associate Professor in Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville as well as an adjunct instructor for the Integrated Marketing and Communications Graduate Online Program at West Virginia University. She is a consultant actively involved in researching new directions in public relations, reputation management, crisis communications, and of course social media and author of the upcoming textbook Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications. (Women Worldwide listeners can pre-order a copy here.) Stay tuned as we dive into Karen’s celebrated work in the world of teaching social media, and discuss the pros and cons of using social media—from building relationships and creating a community to cyberbullying and “fake news.” In This Episode The pros and cons of leveraging social media Karen Freberg’s New York Time’s best-selling book and forthcoming, full-length textbook How to prevent cyberbullying by thinking twice before hitting send Verifying the veracity of our social media new sources Choosing how and where we spend our valuable time and attention online Networking and building relationships Quotes in This Episode “I tell my students all the time that I have three weaknesses: coffee, shoes, and technology.” —Karen Freberg “I love the fact that social media allows you to become your own media outlet and establish your own brand.” —Karen Freberg “It’s very tempting to be first without going through the facts.” —Karen Freberg “From an ethical point of view, I try to lead by example. I tell my students, my personal philosophy on social media is to be positive.” —Karen Freberg “Time and attention are our two biggest currencies that we have right now on social media.” —Karen Freberg “The Rock can call me Dr. Karen.” —Karen Freberg Resources Karen's PR and Social Media Blog Connect with Karen on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Pre-Order Social Media for Strategic Communication Buy "A Roadmap for Teaching Social Media" mattkushin.com
At some point in our lives, we will all face adversity. But if we want to be better leaders, if we want to embrace happier and more successful lives, we need to find the diamond in the rough of those difficult—sometimes even harrowing—experiences. Dr. James Kelley is a speaker, host of the podcast Executives After Hours, and author of the upcoming book The Crucible’s Gift. Throughout his conversations with other leaders, James has honed in on how unique stories and adverse experiences help the best leaders become more self-aware, compassionate, and relatable so they can lead with more integrity. Today he’ll share with you some of what he has learned. Follow along as James explains why he calls these moments crucibles, how they can shape and define us for better or worse, and how you can use these experiences to become a better leader. In This Episode Moments that make up a leader’s crucible The different ways adversity can shape a person James’ personal crucible experiences How to find the gift in difficult, defining experiences Why feedback should come from both above and below you Quotes in This Episode “Leaders who really thrive by using their adversity to springboard their life and their career—and their person if you will—they found the gift in what that adversity gave them. ” —James Kelley “I never think that anyone's journey is any different, better, or worse than anyone's. It's just theirs.” —James Kelley “You can fail and you can own it and you can pull it apart and you can punch it in the face. But you must get back up and you must keep going.” —James Kelley “The hardest thing to get a leader to do is to be self-aware of their weaknesses.” —James Kelley “Compassion for others is important, but it really starts with compassion with yourself.” —James Kelley Resources The Crucible’s Gift drjameskelley.com Subscribe to Executives After Hours Connect with James on Twitter, LinkedIn, or send him an email
When you think about work, or when you sit down at your desk every day, do you feel awesome at what you do? Are you happy? Or perhaps you suffer from imposter syndrome, or you are simply bored or burned out with your career. Pete Mockaitis, founder of Awesome at Your Job, is an award-winning trainer who's served clients in 50 countries. His work has enhanced Fortune 100 corporations, high-growth startups, and major nonprofits. He's conducted one-on-one critical thinking coaching sessions for over 700 thinkers from every Ivy League university and numerous world-class organizations, including Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Google. Follow along as Pete explains how to be your best self at work every day, from becoming a better critical thinker to focusing on clarity to treating happiness as the ultimate currency. In This Episode How to discover professional clarity and focus Why every professional, at every level, needs to be a critical thinker The work environment attributes that lead to boredom and disengagement How cognitive biases affect product development Different altitudes or horizons of focus Quotes in This Episode “At [an early] age, I learned, whoa, books make you better at stuff! That has just stuck with me forever, just that notion of knowledge really truly being power.” —Pete Mockaitis “It's kind of rare that we devote a dedicated chunk of time to getting clarity on something. So, if you take that in the context of a skilled coach, and we're focusing for 30 minutes, 60 minutes on a question, you can unleash a whole lot of clarity at times in a fairly short window.” —Pete Mockaitis “[Helping people think critically is] just a matter of building up the confidence associated with it. Once they are in the habit of having helpful, on-target thoughts, it's just a matter of encouraging folks to go and soar with it.” —Pete Mockaitis “I think if you feel awesome at your job 100% of the time, you might not be challenging yourself enough, unless you have a very wise and holistic view of awesome, which includes failing from time to time and learning from those experiences.” —Pete Mockaitis “When it comes to career stuff, I really recommend that you think of happiness as the ultimate currency. It's not money or prestige or appreciation or learning and growth… Your happiness is the ultimate priority.” —Pete Mockaitis Resources How to Be Awesome at Your Job Listen to Deirdre’s guest appearance on the Awesome at Your Job podcast
Are you thinking about your next career adventure? Perhaps your job no longer gives you purpose or you’re feeling burned out. If you’re ready to make a change, there are tools—and possibly even counsel—necessary to get you where you want to go. Emily Kapit is an industry-leading career strategist and the founder of ReFresh Your Step, a career advisory firm with national and international clients. Emily is one of the youngest global professionals to become a three-time certified master resume writer. She’s been profiled by Forbes, she’s a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and was recently noted as one of the nation's 10 Resume Experts We Love by Recruiter.com. Tune in as Emily discusses how more professionals are unhappy at work than most people realize, and if any of the feelings sound familiar, how you can work with a team of experts to start on a brand new career path. In This Episode How emotional intelligence plays a key role in career advising Connecting your skills and achievements to a new career path Why business owners need to automate and delegate Using an accountability partner to keep your goals on track How to leverage social media (and why you should) Quotes in This Episode “It's a safe place [to open up], and a lot of clients are in desperate need of that, because they're dealing with whatever's going on at work.” —Emily Kapit “And so I'm trying to navigate this opportunity that I have in front of me to really, really grow the business in a little bit of a different way, and have a different structure for other client work, but trying to do that while keeping the business going and I also have a family, and I try not to burn out. So, trying to balance all of that is a challenge.” —Emily Kapit “Whether it's work life or home life, I need to let go and let other people—that I know can learn, and want to learn, maybe grow into their skills a little more, and not just want to immediately take over—which any parent out there will tell you is skillset for being a parent. It's just all really true.” —Emily Kapit “An accountability partner helps you to recalculate. The right person will understand real life happens and then work with you on a plan to actually reach those goals, whatever they might be.” —Emily Kapit “As anyone running a small business knows, you need all the cheerleading you can get, right? It is a challenge each and every day, in a beautiful way, but to stop and actually celebrate those successes… You need to do it, because it helps you keep going and moving through the challenges that you're facing and moving towards increasing success.” —Emily Kapit Resources ReFresh Your Step Connect with ReFresh Your Step on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook Connect with Emily Kapit on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram Suzanne Brown on Women Worldwide
What is art without community? For many artists, their work exists to create a dialogue with their audience or a greater collective. For today’s guest, looking, listening, sharing, and collaborating are inseparable from the paint, the place, and the form. Meg Saligman, internationally recognized American artist, has produced over 40 permanent public artworks worldwide. Her practice stems from a deep desire to give a voice to communities through public art. She's received numerous awards in addition to the Visionary Woman Award, including the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program Visionary Artist Award and honors from the National Endowment for the Arts. Meg has also been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Artnet, and on the Today Show. Follow along to hear Meg’s advice for pursuing a creative career, how to become more integrated into our communities, and the positive ripple effect you have the power to create. Today's episode of Women WorldWide, which features a Visionary Woman Award winner, is being sponsored by Moore College of Art & Design. Moore is the first and only women's visual arts college for undergraduates in the United States. In This Episode Experiences that led Meg to become an artist How a digital world is influencing creative careers One question everyone should ask themselves when choosing a career How to create an open dialogue in a community The ripple effect caused by positive experiences in your life Quotes in This Episode “I was probably in about junior high I saw my art teacher paint a watercolor flower and I remember just seeing that thinking, ‘Oh my god, if I could ever do that, that would be the most wonderful thing. I actually think about that moment sometimes when I'm out there painting in a community or out on the street like, ‘What if someone like me at that age sees me painting and somehow I turn a light on?’” —Meg Saligman “Whatever your goals are—I am so motivated by just playing with paint all day. That's the way I want to spend my days—if that's your motivation you're willing to work hard, I believe the money will follow. I say go for it and see where it takes you.” —Meg Saligman “I would want to tell [aspiring young women artists] you can't have everything but you can make conscious choices and set your mind on getting what you choose.” —Meg Saligman “I consider myself a vessel with a vision. But the vessel can hold the collective and individual voices of the community.” —Meg Saligman “There is no one path or there is no set of rules that a woman has to follow in order to be a good mom, a good wife, a good whatever role she's adapting I think. So that's the inner compass that I think should find it.” —Meg Saligman Resources Megsaligman.com Connect with Meg on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
This year (and every year), how will you create the greatest possible impact in your career and in your life? Figuring out how to reach your maximum potential requires a great deal of passion and introspection. To get there, perhaps the best place to start is with a bit of motivational thinking. Joining me on the show is Holly Dowling, global keynote speaker, inspirational thought leader, trainer, and consultant. Holly spends her time helping professionals to live life with a passion and to reach their fullest potential and serves as an expert in strength-based leadership, change of management, and corporate women's empowerment. If all that wasn’t already enough to keep her busy, she’s also the host of the podcast A Celebration of You. If you need a January pick-me-up, look no further. Holly’s advice for surrounding yourself with positive people, pursuing your lifelong dreams and passions, and turning your darkest periods into your brightest days will energize you for the entire year ahead. In This Episode What it means to have a butterfly dream on your shoulder How to energize and uplift the people around you The positive impact dark periods of life can have Where to find “balcony people” in your life Three qualities all successful people share Quotes in This Episode “My mantra began, ‘Tell me no. Watch me go.’ … No matter what I want in this world, no matter what adversity I face, I can still do something magnificent. I believe everybody has that.” —Holly Dowling “If there's one person in this room that [this experience] can make a difference for them, and it rekindles a hope and a spark of light in their own personal darkness, then that is why I'm there.” —Holly Dowling “I chose to not live in ‘woe is me.’ I choose to live in ‘wow is me.’ And I'm not going to say it's easy. But I do believe it's a choice, and I choose joy every day.” —Holly Dowling “Take these next 30 days to fall back in love with who you are. It's never too late to dream. How about relishing and celebrating who you are? And that has a lot to do with the stuff you've been through.” —Holly Dowling “Is it networking or is it just being open to the world and the serendipitous moments that are around us and in front of us? I'm allowing myself to be open to everybody I meet.” —Holly Dowling Resources HollyDowling.com A Celebration of You Podcast Connect with Holly on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
We live in a lightning fast world. How do you make sure your business is keeping pace? According to today’s guest, the answer is by embracing failure and by preparing to change–fast. Meet Brandi Boatner, the Social and Influencer Communications Lead for IBM Global Markets. Brandi has been working with IBM since 2010, and she has also served as a Digital Experience Manager for IBM Global Technology Services. She's currently the Chair of the IBM Black Network of New York Business Resource Group (BRG), and she's a founding member of the IBM Marketing Communications and Citizenship MCC Diversity Council. Through her work with IBM, she’s become an expert in adopting an agile framework to build more flexible, fast-paced teams. Follow along as Brandi shares the inside-baseball on becoming an agile marketer, ways to embrace failure (and why you should!), plus the best advice she has ever received. In This Episode What it means to be an agile marketer How agile principles apply to everyday tasks Ways to combat (or keep up with) warp speed change The best career and life advice Brandi’s ever received How mindfulness can transform your life Quotes in This Episode “Fail fast and embrace that failure so that you can iterate, course correct, and then try again can apply an agile framework to whatever it is that [you’re] doing.” —Brandi Boatner “We live in a three-second world, right? A three second, right-swipe world. If I can't do what I need to get done in 10 days, why am I doing this? Why?” —Brandi Boatner “I've gotten rid of that mindset of, ‘This has to be perfect.’ It does not have to be perfect. There has to be progress made on the task… I celebrate progress not perfection.” —Brandi Boatner “Change and comfort can't coexist, so you should be willing to have that uncomfortable conversation in order for you to implement the changes that you need as a professional and then as a business.” —Brandi Boatner “People can define their success differently. You might ask somebody else, and they say success is money. Someone might say success is happiness, somebody might say anything, but for me I would really say success, for me, is growth. ” —Brandi Boatner Resources Email Brandi or connect with her on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram IBM Emotional Intelligence 2.0
In our time producing Women Worldwide, I have spoken with people from all walks of life. I’ve interviewed entrepreneurs, inventors, and educators from around the world. But today is a first. I don't think we've ever had a volcanologist on the show. Meet Jess Phoenix, a professional field scientist who's running for the California Congress. In addition to her hands-on work as a volcanologist and burgeoning political career, Jess is executive director, principal investigator and co-founder of a revolutionary environmental scientific research organization called Blueprint Earth. She's also a fellow in the Explorer's Club, a featured scientist on the Discovery Channel and Science Channel and a TEDx speaker. Her work has been covered in Popular Science Magazine, NASA's FameLab on National Public Radio, CNN international and on This Week in Science. Her mission is to inspire everyone to tap into their innate curiosity, igniting wonder about our planet and the world we live in. Stay tuned to hear incredible stories from Jess’s professional life and find out how she’s using her scientific background to fuel political change and encourage people around her. In This Episode What entrepreneurs can learn from Jess’s episode with horse thieves Proof it’s never too late to learn a new skill or passion The benefits of leveraging social media How doors open when you don’t shy away from saying ‘yes’ Why you don’t have to be the best at what you do Quotes in This Episode “Being curious about a number of different things is okay. You don't have to focus or specialize too early because you can change directions… You can get into things at any age. It doesn't require you doing it from when you're five or anything like that.” —Jess Phoenix “You always have to think about what the greater cause is and that's what keeps you going even when it's rough 'cause it's not all fun and games. It's not all campfires—I mean sometimes you deal with horse thieves.” —Jess Phoenix “We are humans, we are so adaptable. So that's what we have to do. We have to adapt to the challenges and that means be flexible, be creative, and solve those problems.” —Jess Phoenix “It doesn't matter what your problem is, if it's an erupting volcano, a flat tire, God knows what! You just look at it, and you just take it apart, piece by piece. And you figure out how you're gonna get out of this situation you're in, and you just do your job.” —Jess Phoenix “You don't have to be the best, but you have to be so good that they can't ignore you.” —Jess Phoenix Resources Jess Phoenix for Congress Volcano Jess Connect with Jess on Twitter, Facebook, and here and here on Instagram
Would you say you or your business has reached your limitless potential? Have curiosity and passion helped you to impact others and to reach your goals? According to today’s guest, nurturing your curiosity is exactly what you need to elevate your business to the next level. Nikki Barua is a change agent, and she's leading a movement to empower people and organizations to thrive amidst disruption. She founded BeyondCurious in 2011 to help large companies innovate like startups, and since then, the award-winning digital accelerator has created massive impact by guiding brands to achieve their digital transformation goals. Nikki was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by ACE in 2014, recognized as Top Woman Entrepreneur in North America by Ernst & Young in 2015, and as LA Woman of Influence by The Business Journals in 2016. Tune in to hear why you should be fostering your own curiosity, why you should learn to pivot like a small business, and how to turn your business’s challenges into opportunities to level up. In This Episode Why every child needs heroes The ways education can help you think differently How to nurture your own curiosity Why big organizations should think and operate like small startups What makes entrepreneurship like a video game Quotes in This Episode “I grew up with a belief that it's possible for us to do absolutely anything. And with that belief in my heroes, I learned very early on to really dream big and be bold and take courageous action.” —Nikki Barua “The gift that I got from education was in how to think. The most powerful gift or tool we can be equipped with is being able to frame great questions, because when you know how to approach a problem, the answers emerge from within you.” —Nikki Barua “As we grow, we tend to lose that curiosity because we're afraid to ask or we're afraid to simply pursue something where there's a potential of failure. And so our fears tend to get in the way of our curiosity, and when we let that fear overtake our curiosity, it limits our ability to learn and to grow and to give back. ” —Nikki Barua “As an entrepreneur, your challenges are never ending. I've learned to frame it in a way that I measure my progress as an entrepreneur based on the size of my problems. So if my problems are getting bigger, I know I must be getting better.” —Nikki Barua “One of the most important lessons of leadership is the humanity of being authentic and vulnerable and really being grateful for the opportunity to lead and to bring out the best in all of the other people.” —Nikki Barua Resources BeyondCurious Follow BeyondCurious on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn Nikki Barua Connect with Nikki on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
On Women Worldwide, we often talk to influential women about their passion and how it has inspired the product or service they provide. But what if your product involves sharing a piece of your own spirit? Such is the case in the art world, where a professional’s product is as deeply personal as it gets. Joining me on the show is New York-based artist Kathy Butterly, known for bringing a painterly sensibly to her idiosyncratic ceramic sculptures. Kathy Butterly was born in 1963 in Amityville, New York. She received her BFA at Moore College of Art before earning an MFA at University of California Davis. She lives and works in New York alongside her husband and fellow artist Tom Burckhardt. Kathy has exhibited across the United States, and many of her works are in the Permanent Collections at the Museum of Modern Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Carnegie Museum of Art. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of an incredible artist as Kathy shares her inspirations, breaks down her relationship with her materials and work, and talks about blending her professional and personal lives. Today's episode of Women WorldWide, which features a Visionary Woman Award winner, is being sponsored by Moore College of Art & Design. Moore's the first and only women's visual arts college for undergraduates in the United States. In This Episode The amount of time that goes into creating a piece of work How different art materials behave Challenges women artists face today How an artist blends and balances her professional and personal lives The importance of having a positive, nurturing support system Quotes in This Episode “I'm just trying to make work that really resonates with my heart, my mind. Formally and also on a deeper level.” —Kathy Butterly “With art materials, you build a relationship with them. You nurture a relationship with a certain color or a certain pigment, and it's very personal. It's a weird thing to explain somebody who's not an artist, but color and materials, they're very personal.” —Kathy Butterly “I think that there are, there's definitely some challenges, especially if you decide to have a family where you have to juggle a lot. But you manage how to do it… Or I did, because being true to myself and making my work is one of the most important things other than making sure my kids are healthy and good.” —Kathy Butterly “There's always challenges, and that's life. It would be really boring if there weren't challenges or if things didn't go wrong. When things go wrong, that's when you have to problem solve. And that's where things get better.” —Kathy Butterly “Everything's about the journey. I, in a way, part of my thinking and my making work is I'm not in it to make something. I'm in it to figure something out along the way and for all my thoughts and all my hard work, to achieve something in the end that has meaning. That's my success is to achieve something with meaning.” —Kathy Butterly Resources kathybutterly.com See Kathy’s work at the James Cohan Gallery in Chelsea or the Shoshana Wayne Gallery in Santa Monica
The concept of “mind over matter” is incredibly powerful, especially when it comes to your health and healing. You may not have control over everything in your life, but you do have complete power over how you feel. You have control over your dreams, your goals, and how you pursue them. Perhaps no one understands that better than today’s guest, Alexa Carlin. After a near-death experience that put her in a medically induced coma at 21, Alexa became a full-time speaker to share her story. Since then, she's gone on to found the Women Empower Expo and Be a Public Speaker. All of her business endeavors serve the same passion and goal: she wants to see people’s lives change for the better. Listen in as Alexa shares her incredible story, advice on how to chase your professional dreams, plus incredible insights on how you can impact other people’s lives. In This Episode Why it’s important to take ownership of your goals and dreams Little daily actions that can have a big impact on others’ lives The number one way to stand out as an entrepreneur Different approaches public speakers can use to prepare Why the phrase “work/life balance” can be a misnomer Quotes in This Episode “I truly believe that everything that we work towards leads us to that bigger picture of who we're supposed to be in life, as long as we never give up and continue to persevere and follow our passion.” —Alexa Carlin “That's how I've made a difference in thousands of people's lives. I say, ‘I'm going to make a difference in at least one person's life, every single day.’ When you start on the individual level, that creates a ripple effect.” —Alexa Carlin “The impact you're making in the world is happening, you just may not see it. But that's the thing—you don't have to see it. All you have to know is that you are doing your best to create that positive impact.” —Alexa Carlin “Confidence is a lifelong journey. You have to work on it every single day.” —Alexa Carlin “It's not like you have so many hours of work and so many hours to live…. This is your life. This is your chance to do everything that you want to do. How are you going to make the most of it?” —Alexa Carlin Resources Women Empower Expo Women Empower Expo on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Connect with Alexa on Instagram Be a Public Speaker
I was at a conference recently and I heard kind of an alarming statistic — the largest demographic leaving our state (New Jersey) to go work in other states are millennials. The future of the workforce doesn’t want to stick around our area! That’s a problem. Today’s special guest has keen insight on how to reach younger generations and encourage them to stick around for business opportunities. Joining me is Alissa Carpenter, millennial workforce expert and leadership trainer. Alissa is the founder of Everything’s Not OK and That's OK, a company that creates and administers professional development workshops and helps organizations enhance leadership, teamwork, interpersonal skills among employees. She has a special focus on the millennial workforce. Tune in as Alissa helps me unpack why millennials choose to work in certain areas or for certain companies over others, plus explains ways your business can recruit young talent. In This Episode Why businesses aren’t keeping pace with education when it comes to innovation What companies need to better understand about the millennial workforce How millennials compare to Gen Z at work Ways top companies are supporting millennial workers How building relationships on social media can bolster your business Quotes in This Episode “What's taught in school isn't necessarily productively applied in the workplace. We can read about theory, we can read about change management, organizational dynamics, but really experiencing it is different.” —Alissa Carpenter “[Millennials] really want to know that there's opportunity to move around for advancement or really gain that new skill set. “ —Alissa Carpenter “It's sometimes really hard to step back and look at your people, and try to grow your people, but your people make your organization what it is. It's so important to often reflect on how are your people? Are they happy in the organization? What can I do to help them grow so we can be more successful?” —Alissa Carpenter “[Owning a business] is a rollercoaster of emotions. It's crazy sometimes because every business ebbs and flows. I'll get a ton of requests, and the next week I won't get anything. That's a challenge for somebody who wouldn't necessarily consider themselves a risk-taker because it's not stable.” —Alissa Carpenter “We overlook our successes sometimes, big or small, and don't take the chance to celebrate them and really be grateful for them and reflect on them. We've already moved on to the next thing.” —Alissa Carpenter Resources Everything’s Not OK, and That’s OK Connect with Alissa on Twitter
The world is becoming more and more robotic by the day. That’s why today we’re talking about artificial intelligence and consumer emotions, fears, and reactions to AI and machine learning. My special guest is an alum to Women Worldwide. Coming back on the show is Megan Harris, Managing Director of SYZYGY New York, a digital marketing agency. In her role as Managing Director, Megan is responsible for executive management of the agency from setting vision to driving growth and managing operations. She also speaks on a number of topics including digital marketing, travel marketing, managing millennials and now artificial intelligence. You won’t want to miss this episode—Megan is sharing the results of SYZYGY’s recent study “Sex, Lies, and AI.” In This Episode The confusion around artificial intelligence A four-part ethical regulation for marketers using AI How the human experience and AI can amplify each other Reactions and feelings about artificial intelligence from different demographics Ways social media and the digital world are forcing business professionals to evolve Quotes in This Episode “There's a lot of talk about artificial intelligence. It's real. It's here. It's already a growing part of our lives. Many of us already interact with AI through services like chatbots, when we buy things online from our favorite brands, or virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa.” —Megan Harris “People want to know how [AI is] going to affect their lives and if there's going to be checks and balances. That tells me that everyone is on board in some respect; they just need to be educated. And that's doable.” —Megan Harris “Any company or any brand that has consumers and has a footprint in society should have a code of ethics and should regulate how they use technology and AI.” —Megan Harris “Women are a little bit more fearful than men around AI... And more women are reporting that they feel concerned and a little bit skeptical while more men than women report that they're feeling excited and optimistic.” —Megan Harris “No longer is it just cut and dry with your personal and professional life. It's not about work-life balance anymore. It's more about kind of taking a holistic view on your life and things fitting in so you can live your best life.” —Megan Harris Resources SYZYGY Connect with Megan on LinkedIn and Facebook
When was the last time that you took a really long walk to clear your mind? I find that walking is a great way to get my body moving, to lessen stress, and to provide myself with a much-needed sense of calm. With that in mind, today’s guest is a woman after my own heart. Diana Liberto is a big proponent of getting up off the couch and walking. So much so that she founded Walk My Mind, a platform that provides walking, learning, listening and community all in an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle. Walk My Mind focuses on engaging the mind with walkcasts, audiobooks and live guest speakers, which you listen to while you're up and moving. Prior to launching her platform, Diana was an in-house counsel at a Fortune 100 company. Diana shares how her life has impacted her career, her definition of success, and the power of going for a nice long walk. In This Episode The profound impact taking a simple walk can have Challenges women face across industries How Diana’s childhood influenced her career journey Different paths a person can take to become successful Weak link thinking versus strong link thinking Quotes in This Episode “I thought, well, if I could just get outside and take a walk—you know, breathe the air, take a walk on the beach—it would help me.” —Diana Liberto “If starting a company was easy, everybody would be doing it… If it's not challenging, it's probably boring, and you wouldn't want to do it anyway. ” —Diana Liberto “I know now what's driving me is to try to help other people. I do really want to do that. I want to do it on many levels and in many different ways. My mind really runs with that.” —Diana Liberto “What is success? Is success just pushing yourself and grinding yourself and climbing and trying and punishing if you don't make ‘this’ or you don't make ‘that’? ...You know, I think you don't quite know what success really is going to be for you.” —Diana Liberto “You know it's a real balancing act too. When you get to this point and you look back I think one of the really important things is don't beat yourself up because you did what you thought you needed to do when you did it.” —Diana Liberto Resources Walk My Mind Walk My Mind on Facebook, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
In the digital age, technology is changing practically every industry around us: finance, education, even health and wellness. Today’s guest has followed and worked within the changing health tech industry for years. Dr. Patricia Salber is a board-certified internist and emergency physician with more than 15 years experience as a physician executive. She’s a speaker, an author, and the founder and CEO of The Doctor Weighs In, an online content platform for doctors, med students, and other experts to share evidence-based stories about almost every topic in healthcare: Policy, Tech, Lifestyle, Medical Care, and Psych. Tune in as Pat shares stories from her time working in healthcare, her take on the future of health and technology, plus the challenges of monetizing a content business. In This Episode How Google’s search rankings can dramatically change a business The ways being a woman in the medical field has evolved Future trends and changes you can expect to see in health tech Why it’s normal to need a career reset after a certain number of years Challenges of monetizing content without sacrificing your mission Quotes in This Episode “We promote all our stories, so we're not trying to be like a newspaper, where you would come and read our site cover to cover, because we have something like 2,000 stories on the site. Rather, we promote the stories using social media and other mechanisms, so each individual story kind of becomes a destination on its own.” —Pat Salber “[Med school] teachers were used to teaching men, so they still did things that were sexist, both in their lectures and, you know, on the wards. You can imagine that the first group of women who got in, that we were not shrinking violets.” —Pat Salber “Lots of exciting things coming down the path [in health tech]. The real question is how we're going to pay for it.” —Pat Salber “It's really hard to monetize content. The ways that you can monetize content oftentimes restrict what I want to do.” —Pat Salber “Explore what you want to do, and do it. Hanging in there for 30 years when the last 15 aren't fun anymore is really not a good use of your time.” —Pat Salber Resources The Doctor Weighs In Learn more about Dr. Patricia Salber
Today's episode is the final part of a special series. We're podcasting live from Working Mother Media's Work Beyond Summit in New York City at the Marriott Marquis. The conference focuses on work-life balance, with a lens on evolving next-generation strategies, and it also salutes the 2017 Working Mother 100 Best Companies. Today’s guest Jennifer Allyn is a diversity strategy leader at PWC. She's responsible for designing initiatives to retain, develop, and advance diverse professionals in her organization. As a recognized DNI subject matter expert, Jennifer has been widely quoted in the media. She also hosts a podcast called Pursuit of Happiness, a PWC podcast that explores how people juggle work, their personal lives, and the everyday challenges that often otherwise go undiscussed. Follow along as Jennifer shares the importance of working with people who look and think differently from ourselves, plus how we can all care for ourselves at work to renew our physical and mental energy. In This Episode How to consciously and intentionally think about workforce diversity The potential podcasting has to help companies share stories more intimately The four domains of energy we all carry How transparent storytelling can be good for a company’s wellness program Why you need to build trust with your teams, with society, and with yourself Quotes in This Episode “We talk about some of the unconscious biases that we see in the workplace over and over again, and one is the similarity effect, right? ‘I'm attracted to people who are like me, because there's that instant familiarity, which leads to comfort and then to trust.’ That can be okay, right? That's not necessarily a bad human dynamic, if you will, but it's a problem if we don't see talent in the people who are really different than us.” —Jennifer Allyn “We're trying to transform the metaphor from managing time, that we all have limited time— everyone's super busy—to managing energy. It's not about balance. It's about energy and renewal.” —Jennifer Allyn “The notion of responsiveness means that I have to be instantaneously responding to anything that you ask from me, but that really diminishes my long-term capacity to think, to have that bigger picture, and to write, to analyze, to solve problems if I'm constantly on my device, or on my phone, or on my laptop responding to emails.” —Jennifer Allyn “Everyone's struggling with similar things. They're making choices. They're making trade-offs. They're revisiting some of those decisions and saying, ‘It doesn't work for me now.’ The course of a career is long, so sometimes the strategies you used at the beginning aren't the same as you would use at the end.” —Jennifer Allyn “We can't do everything. We all get the same 24 hours, and we have to manage our energy, not the time. I think that when you're clear about your priorities, both on the homefront and in the workplace, that is when people feel at their best, at their most productive.” —Jennifer Allyn Resources PWC The PWC Pursuit of Happiness Podcast
Today's episode is part three of a special series. We're podcasting live from Working Mother Media's Work Beyond Summit in New York City at the Marriott Marquis. The conference focuses on work-life balance, with a lens on evolving next generation strategies, and it also salutes the 2017 Working Mother 100 Best Companies. And our guest is behind the scenes with it all. Subha Barry is the SVP and Managing Director at Working Mother Media. Subha joined as Vice President and General Manager at Working Mother Media back in January of 2015. Her career spans 30 years in frontline business operations and leadership roles. She has a proven track record of building cohesive productive teams, work change agents, linking people and leadership to business results and leveraging opportunities to drive profitability. Don’t miss this must-hear episode where Subha shares how some of the top companies in the country are recruiting and retaining a more diverse workforce, including the best and brightest women around. In This Episode Why companies need to consider their employees’ home lives, not just their work lives How company culture impacts work program usage The importance of policies and programs that support diversity How different generations can work together to build more innovative companies Examples of innovative company policies that attract the best female talent Quotes in This Episode “Home and work no longer sort of start at one spot and stop at the other. It used to be that you walked in the door and you left your home life back there beyond the door. And at work, you worked, and when you left work you left your work behind and you went home. Now everything just melds and blends together.” —Subha Barry “If you offer a great program, but nobody uses it because your company culture is resistant to it, does it even matter that you offered those wonderful programs? Not really.” —Subha Barry “The reality is, if you want the best talent, best talent is not always male, and that best talent is not always white. So if you are not more inclusive—whether it be around gender or race or ethnicity—you're going to miss out on the best talent. The question you have to ask yourself is, can I afford to miss out on the best talent?” —Subha Barry “I really believe that this next generation is going to bring a human aspect to working.” —Subha Barry “What a leader now actually needs to grow as a leadership competency is the willingness and ability to be vulnerable. To make mistakes and not have to hide it, to be open about it.” —Subha Barry Resources Working Mother Media Working Mother Surveys
Today's episode is part two of a special series. We're podcasting live from Working Mother Media's Work Beyond Summit in New York City at the Marriott Marquis. The conference focuses on work-life balance, with a lens on evolving next generation strategies, and it also salutes the 2017 Working Mother 100 Best Companies. Today’s guest is Toan Huynh, Managing Director of Innovation and Digital Transformation at Accenture. She's a seasoned cloud and digital leader with over 18 years working with financial services firms to design and implement digitally focused transformation programs. She's been in the development of technology and business assets for insurance companies seeking to do business in new innovative ways by leveraging cloud-based and digital tools. Tune in as Toan unpacks some of the cool and exciting programs at Accenture, plus hear how your company can prioritize innovative technologies. In This Episode The three components of FinTech How companies can leverage cloud-based and digital tools for innovation A shift in thinking towards cloud tech over the past two decades How innovative tech is like Game of Thrones Quotes in This Episode “When we say FinTech, it doesn't necessarily mean just a technology. It could also be a way of doing things differently or selling differently to your customer.” —Toan Huynh “If you think about the whole idea of innovation, you have to kind of balance between, ‘Well, if I put my resources into running the business that now generates 95% of my revenue today versus investing in what I believe will be my new business, and that's the other five percent of my revenue base today.’ There's always that sort of, tension, right?” —Toan Huynh “Culture is the number one reason or obstacle to not being able to innovate and be digitally enabled.” —Toan Huynh “You won't believe [innovation] until you see it. But once it's here, then it's gonna be here—and you don't wanna be obsolete. ” —Toan Huynh Resources Accenture Connect with Toan on LinkedIn
Today's episode is part one of a special series. We're podcasting live from Working Mother Media's Work Beyond Summit in New York City at the Marriott Marquis. The conference focuses on work-life balance, with a lens on evolving next generation strategies, and it also salutes the 2017 Working Mother 100 Best Companies. Our guest is the incredible Liz Harrington, manager of wellness and work-life strategy at PNC. Liz has been with the organization for over six years and currently oversees the strategy and execution of the corporate-wide wellness program, designed to support employees' endeavors in living a healthy lifestyle, and being engaged with their families. Tune in to all the hustle and bustle of the conference as Liz shares how PNC is building programs that create a culture of mental and physical wellness for all their employees. In This Episode How to activate employees as brand or program ambassadors Why companies need to build work-life strategy programs to support their team The modern family in the age of millennials Using video to educate and engage employees Building up company culture to support health and wellness outside of work Quotes in This Episode “Employees are not just an employee. They have a whole life outside of what they do… and we want our employees to feel like they can bring their whole self to work.... When you go to work, you don't leave everything behind you.” —Liz Harrington “Dads are more invested early on and want to be more engaged and actively part of their child's life.” —Liz Harrington “You might be a marathon runner—or you might take a thousand steps, and that feels like running a marathon for you. We recognize that and make sure that our programs run that spectrum.” —Liz Harrington “A business isn't products. A business is people. You take the people out of it, you have very little left.” —Liz Harrington “Culture is very important, but if you don't have the culture, it shouldn't discourage you from trying to impact the culture in a positive way, because culture shifts and changes over time.” —Liz Harrington Resources PNC PNC Careers Connect with Liz Harrington on LinkedIn
Every mom knows the importance of finding your tribe. Juggling careers, motherhood, and marriage while maintaining your sense of self is so important. But it can be difficult to do it all without the help of likeminded women! What they say is true: it takes a village. And now that village lives online. Maria Hunt is a tech entrepreneur who got her start back in the early days of Myspace. Now, she’s the founder of Unicorn Moms, an online community with more than 70,000 women. In addition to an active Facebook group, she's also launched the platform's mobile app to allow moms to embrace their individuality and to connect with other unicorn moms in their areas through increased geolocation capabilities. Both the Unicorn Moms sites and app cover topics that moms want to talk about, ranging from their favorite deals, cocktails and recipes, to airing their dirty laundry, or even seeking advice on their career goals and marital challenges. Listen in as Maria breaks down the myth of the perfect mom and shares why there is power in confiding in one another, supporting one another, and laughing through the challenges of motherhood online as a community. In This Episode The illusion of the perfect mom Why it’s important to support a woman’s individuality outside of motherhood The reason people love connecting through online communities How to build an online community made up of brand champions The skills every entrepreneur needs to succeed Quotes in This Episode “We're all struggling in this together. We all got shit going on. We're all somehow killing it at this mom thing, so let's just embrace it and support one another.” —Maria Hunt “We're social human beings, everyone. We love to be a part of something, we love to communicate and be around people, and I think that's one of the big things with any successful business. I think there has to have that social aspect, because it's very, very important.” —Maria Hunt “I have this platform, I would be doing a huge disservice if I didn't use it for good. That's what I love about having my own business, is that I'm doing good for these women, making them better as wives, as mothers, as sisters, as friends, because of the community and the support.” —Maria Hunt “What I felt, and opinions and view on certain aspects of anything have changed within the last five years. I'm like, ‘Wow, I really thought this way about this?’ You grow. It's an evolution, and I think as we get older, we get better. We get better in everything,” —Maria Hunt “Patience, drive, hustle—those are the key elements. You can't be afraid, you can't have fear. I think, a lot of the times, fear stops us. We're like, ‘We can't. I can't do that.’ I just think you got to do it, you've got to have it in you. No risk, no reward.” —Maria Hunt Resources Unicorn Moms Become a Unicorn Mom on Facebook Connect with Unicorn Moms on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube.
Across nearly every industry, men outrank women at the highest levels of career advancement. Today’s guest has learned first hand how women can make intentional choices and fight harder to kill it in their careers. Sally Hubbard went from practicing and teaching law to investigative journalism to creating a movement where women celebrate each other's successes. She currently works as a journalist for The Capital Forum and serves as the founder and host of Women Killing It: a podcast dedicated to how powerful women got where they are today, and what they wish they knew sooner. The result is “mentorship by podcast – women helping women unleash their superpowers at work.” Follow along as Sally shares the professional trends and differences across genders that she’s witnessed from her peers, plus tips for how you, too, can become a woman who’s killing it. In This Episode The different ways men and women approach career advancement The importance of women seeing other women succeed How age and experience can transform your career Steps to help you kill it in your career Why women need to prioritize networking Quotes in This Episode “The other big thing that I think doesn't work for women in any field was that tendency of women to put their head down and think, ‘I'm gonna work really hard, and my hard work will be rewarded,’ without taking affirmative steps to make sure that your handwork is noticed and recognized and that you're making the necessary contacts and connections to get your career to the next level.” —Sally Hubbard “We already have a lot of responsibilities between home and work, so most women are walking around in a constant state of overwhelm, and the idea of affirmatively looking for more work that doesn't pay might seem not worth it. But I think it really is worth it. It really is important, and it's important for other women to see those women out there as experts.” —Sally Hubbard “If you actually take that time to step away and imagine your ideal life, it's going to save you a lot of time because there's nothing that's more wasteful of time than racing and racing toward a life you don't want, right?” —Sally Hubbard “Possibility is actually just a belief, right? Our own minds and our own limits on what we believe are possible really constrains us.” —Sally Hubbard “You will hear a lot of no’s before you get to the yes. That was a skill that I had to develop, kind of a thicker skin. I've realized that developing that skill of being able to handle the no’s—not let it slow me down, move on, and keep trying—is just a very valuable skill for anything.” —Sally Hubbard Resources Women Killing It Follow Women Killing It on Facebook and Twitter Connect with Sally on Twitter and LinkedIn
According to the Women's Media Center’s 2017 report The Status of Women in the U.S. Media, men still dominate media across all platforms: television, newspapers, online, and wires, with change only coming incrementally. In fact, at 20 of the nation's most widely read and heard news outlets, women still report far less of the news than men do. Today we’re joined from the road by one of my favorite women in media, Taryn Winter Brill. Taryn is currently a host at C-Suite TV interviewing authors of the world's leading business books. You can also catch her interviewing Hollywood's A-list as a host on NBC's First Look, a lifestyle show airing after Saturday Night Live. Taryn has also worked as the in-house correspondent for Everyday Health, working alongside Dr. Sanjay Gupta and as a correspondent for the CBS Early Show. In this episode, Taryn popped into our studio by phone to discuss storytelling, the state of women in the media, and the importance of doing what you love. In This Episode The truth behind the phrase, “It’s who you know” Tips for presenting yourself on camera Differences between traditional broadcasting and digital TV The representation of women in media How to stay calm and embrace obstacles you face at work Quotes in This Episode “At my heart, I'm a storyteller. I like hearing people's stories, and I'm just curious by nature. I like asking questions, and translating and being the conduit of good messages, really.” —Taryn Winter Brill “I just like to learn, and I like to soak up as much as I can, and as many different disciplines and capacities, which is why I've been so fortunate and lucky and blessed to wear so many different hats.” —Taryn Winter Brill “[Guests] ask me about the camera, and I say, ‘What camera? What are you talking about, what camera? Pretend the camera's not there.’ I always like to say we are just hanging out, we're having lunch… When you put it into those terms, and you frame it that way—think about it—we've all been to lunch with friend where we want to tell them some exciting news. And that's how I try to psych up my guests. You're just telling me some exciting news in your life, and it's not an interview.” —Taryn Winter Brill “My mantra is just stay calm, and I think staying calm when an obstacle is in front of you, and you tackle it the best you can.... I mean in life, you can't expect everything to be perfect. If everything was perfect, I think life would be boring, to be perfectly honest.” —Taryn Winter Brill “I am a perfectionist. I like it to be perfect in the way that I like it and up to my standards. But I know if I make a mistake—and believe me, we all do—and if things don't go the way I want, it happens. I say what can I learn from it, and I remind myself nobody got hurt.” —Taryn Winter Brill Resources Taryn Winter Brill on C-Suite TV Connect with Taryn on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
When business is booming, how do you know when it’s time to step back and maybe take a pause in your career? Can you recognize the signs you need to build a stronger, better, and healthier you? Taryn Rose is an orthopedic surgeon turned shoe designer and serial entrepreneur. She married fashion and function in 1998, changing the footwear industry forever when she created one of the most successful and highly coveted brands in the industry. It’s an endeavor that started as a dream in her garage and grew to a $40 million business with boutiques all over the country. But even with her incredible success, her life was still missing a key element to happiness. So she sold her business—and took a step back to reset personally and reevaluate professionally. Tune in as Taryn shares some of the fascinating stories from her transition from surgeon to entrepreneur, plus advice on how to maintain balance and a sense of self, even as a high-powered business professional. In This Episode The importance of pursuing your passion, sometimes despite the data How an entrepreneur can (and should) make the most of their relationships The power of taking time away from work to reset Why risk-takers need non-risky colleagues to succeed Ways women can empower each other professionally Quotes in This Episode “Being an entrepreneur is not just about the numbers. They play a big part, but you also have to have that love and passion that makes you run out the door and get to work every day and really dream your wildest dreams.” —Taryn Rose “My philosophy is not about an age demographic, but about a psychographic… The common denominator is confidence. All these women are confident and you can be confident at any age.” —Taryn Rose “The great thing about being a serial entrepreneur is that you get to reflect on what has happened in the past and use the functional things—as well as get to address the dysfunctional things—and make changes.” —Taryn Rose “Get rid of judgment, judgment of yourself, judgment of others. It's a prison that we don't need to live in. It's a self imposed prison and you can be much freer and really connect to who you are if you are not bound by those judgments.” —Taryn Rose Resources Taryn Rose Footwear or online at Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Zappos, Dillard’s, and other retailers Taryn Rose Footwear on Facebook and Instagram Connect with Taryn on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
How do you consume video? Do you mostly watch network TV? Have you ditched the cable box in favor of digital-only companies like Netflix and Hulu? Or maybe you exclusively take in short-form clips online through social sites like YouTube, Facebook, or Snapchat. No matter how you watch video, you can bet it’s different from how you did it 10 years ago. The landscape is changing. Joining me on the show today is Liza Glucoft. Liza is a senior digital content creator, showrunner, producer, and director with nearly 10 years experience. She has been at the forefront of a lot of different digital companies, from FX to Who, What, Where to PopSugar and Conde Nast. She’s now the Executive Producer of Programming at AwesomenessTV. Listen as Liza shares her insights into the transformation of the video content landscape, how younger audiences consume content, and finally, how women can support one another and build each other up professionally. In This Episode How the video landscape has evolved in recent years Gen Z’s content preferences How female producers can lift up the generations coming after them Ways to stay on top of your work when it has a hundred moving parts Important characteristics for members of a high-functioning team Quotes in This Episode “Digital is in full force now so it's nice. It's nice to be in a place where people are recognizing now that this is the way people consume content.” —Liza Glucoft “[Young audiences] are more concerned with feeling like a part of the experience and feeling like what they're watching is authentic and not staged and set up.” —Liza Glucoft “Women are realizing they can be boss bitches or whatever it is, girl bosses, but there is this final top layer that's almost impossible to penetrate. And it's tough.” —Liza Glucoft “That is so important to me, us all helping each other and helping younger women find their voice too. That's one of the most fulfilling parts of my job now is… there are some younger female producers I work with, and I feel like I get to help them find their voice in a way maybe a male producer couldn't do.” —Liza Glucoft “People just get scared of failure. They get scared someone's going to get mad at them… I think changing the dialogue for people and making them feel more empowered [is important] because, honestly, men don't apologize all the time. They don't feel the need to be like, ‘Oh sorry. I messed up.’” —Liza Glucoft Resources AwesomenessTV AwesomenessTV on YouTube Liza Glucoft on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram
Who doesn’t wish they could give back more to their community? But getting started and making a habit of it can be really difficult. That’s why today we’re talking about women and philanthropy. Wendy Steele is the founder of Generosity Matters. Through her own experiences with giving back to her community, she has come to understand the impact of generosity and has been encouraging philanthropy for most of her adult life. In 2001, she launched Impact 100, a foundation that brings transformational grants to the communities it serves across five broad focus areas: Culture, Education, Environment, Family, and Health & Wellness. Hear the story of how Wendy is making it easier than ever for women to build up the communities around them, plus her advice for fellow entrepreneurs trying to do it all. In This Episode The personal story behind Impact 100 How “stop and think” gifts engage community members Struggles all powerful women face Tips and tools for managing stress The key to making networking more enjoyable Quotes in This Episode “As women, we love to say that we give 110% to everything we do.” —Wendy Steele “When you're happy and fully engaged in the work you do, you're happy and fully engaged when you're home, too… They feed each other.” —Wendy Steele “If you are in the habit of continuously learning, you will continuously learn. If you're in the habit of being focused, and setting goals and attaining them, you just do it.” —Wendy Steele “All of us, what I call high-capacity women, women who are out there running on all cylinders and trying to do what we do to make the world a better place, it can be hard for us, especially as leaders and solution providers, to ever raise our hand and even admit that we have stress, or that we need a break or we need to do something for ourselves.” —Wendy Steele “You've got to have a place where you can be real, and sometimes real isn't pretty or perfect, or well put together. Sometimes real is bumpy and uncomfortable, but it's important.” —Wendy Steele Resources Generosity Matters Impact 100 Council Connect with Wendy on Twitter
Let’s talk about leadership. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a manager of a single department, or even a solopreneur: you’re leading someone. Are you leading your company or your teams effectively? Are you taking a holistic strategy to operating your business efficiently? After spending over 20 years working as an executive for HGTV, Traci Barrett was looking for a career change. She decided to merge all the skills she had spent two decades developing: leading, strategizing, managing, and mentoring. Together with her husband, she started an executive coaching and consulting firm called Navigate the Journey. Navigate the Journey helps individuals and organizations discover their motivations and strengths, build their leadership skills, strategize on cultivating business, and, ultimately, realize their full potential. Tune in to this episode to hear what skills and traits all great leaders need to carry in their back pockets, advice for how women can become more confident leaders, and the importance of identifying and naming your management blind spots. In This Episode Why leaders can benefit from consultation and training How to identify your blind spots Skills that help you become a more balanced leader Tips for women who want to become more confident in the boardroom How to gain perspective in both your personal and professional life Quotes in This Episode “Everybody has a blind spot. If you don't think you have a blind spot, that's probably your blind spot. All of us have something to work on and to learn.” —Traci Barrett “Sometimes people get nervous and think that, oh [empathy] means weakness. It doesn't mean weakness. It just means putting yourself in other people's shoes, understanding how they're feeling, and acknowledging that.” —Traci Barrett “What I always encourage women to do is: Just don't try to be anything else but yourself. Don't try to be a man. Don't try to be what you think your boss should want you to be. Just show up, and participate by being thoughtful and smart.” —Traci Barrett “Understand what your own personal purpose and mission are and what your vision is for your life and how you plan on getting there—before you start digging into your own company. You want to have that purpose across all domains of your life personally, professionally, and with your family.” —Traci Barrett “Our opportunity to learn and grow is greater than it has ever been, and most of it's free. I think: Take advantage of that. If you're not creating time and space to learn as a leader, it's really a shame. We should be carving time out of our day to learn every day.” —Traci Barrett Resources Navigate the Journey
Today on Women Worldwide, I’d like to discuss the challenges that come from change. Change is a constant in the life of an entrepreneur, and with change comes ambiguity, surprises, personal fears—sometimes it can really feel as if you’ve been upended. Our guest Kristina DiPalo is the founder and driving force behind DailyWorkLife. Having worked in corporate America for many years, first in financial services, then in pharmaceuticals and HR, Kristina finally launched her own consulting firm, Elysian Communications, in 2011. Her firm focuses on two main objectives: helping companies deal with big change and helping leaders become better reflections of their true selves through coaching. Follow along as Kristina shares the personal truths all entrepreneurs must understand, why women leaders need built up in business more than ever, and how her own personal career has been one of happy accidents. In This Episode How gender differences affect politics, company cultures, and the way we communicate The dangers of supporting a business-first or business-only culture Why we need to empower more women leaders The unique challenges of being a solopreneur Questions all entrepreneurs must ask themselves about their business Quotes in This Episode “There are certain social and cultural stereotypes, archetypes, that we're all ingrained in and we all follow one way or the other. There's a way that women are judged in political environments, in business environments, in social environments, that is different than the way that men are judged.” —Kristina DiPalo “There's an incredible amount of talent that's left out of the conversation. Less than 20% of all Fortune 500 CEOs are women... Yet women are, if you look at global statistics, slightly under 50% of the global population. Half the population is really not represented, so half the ideas, half the experience, half the ability is just being left off the table. That, to me, has very broad long-term implications.” —Kristina DiPalo “People who are entrepreneurs, or solopreneurs (to use that catchphrase): We have to give ourselves the permission to invest, even if we don't see a direct one-to-one payoff.” —Kristina DiPalo “With each experience that I have had, I've tried to go toward work that I am curious about, something where I know that I am going to be growing and learning.” —Kristina DiPalo “There are going to be good periods. There'll be not-so-good periods. You have to be willing to step into space that is very new and very different. It may feel kind of uncomfortable and strange at first, but also quite wonderful.” —Kristina DiPalo Resources DailyWorkLife Elysian Communications Connect with Kristina on LinkedIn Broad Influence: How Women Are Changing the Way America Works
As everyone knows, it can be incredibly difficult to find a primary care physician who has it all: someone with the time and resources to take their time to truly listen to your needs, someone who understands your ailments, with stellar bedside manner to boot. Dr. Renee Dua is working to change that experience, both for doctors and their patients. Dr. Dua is board certified in nephrology and internal medicine, a busy working mother, and all while she's also running Heal, a new on-demand doctor house call app that's available across many cities in California and the Washington, D.C. area. Tune in as Renee shares the experience that inspired the creation of Heal and how the return of the house call can improve the personalization of the healthcare industry. In This Episode How Heal is bringing back the art of the physician’s house call The importance of preventative, comprehensive care How house calls can improve the healthcare experience for doctors, too Why all busy entrepreneurs need to find their village The future of the health and technology landscape Quotes in This Episode “The idea is your doctor is here, which is wherever you are, and by that definition we can deliver access almost anywhere.” —Renee Dua “We might go in to evaluate you for a cough or a cold, and walk out having said, ‘Well, you're due for your mammogram; you're due for your pap smear.’ Every visit should be that comprehensive. Every visit should be us actually preventing future problems because we are, again, putting your health first.” —Renee Dua “When we thought about Heal, what we thought about was giving doctors what they needed to be their best—and a big part of that is respect and dignity and enjoying their work... Happy doctors mean happy patients.” —Renee Dua “I hope [my children] know that I'm working on a big project that could conceivably be world-changing, and that gives me a lot of inspiration to do things. By the time my kids are my age, I wonder if we'll have hospital systems anymore. I wonder what the landscape will look like.” —Renee Dua “We have an enormous amount of work to do. We are scratching the surface, we have to make it before we matter and I'm looking at mattering.” —Renee Dua Resources heal.com Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play
This episode is dedicated to all those women in the workforce who are trying to strike the perfect balance between their professional life and personal life, to those women who want to be empowered in their career and still carve out significant time for their partner and children. I’m one of them, and so is today’s guest. Suzanne Brown is a strategic marketing and business consultant, speaker, and an expert on and an advocate for professional part-time working moms. She's also the author of a new book that's coming out in September, called Mompowerment: Insights from Successful Professional Part-time Working Moms Who Balance Career and Family. In this episode of Women Worldwide, Suzanne encourages all the mothers in our audience to think differently about their career approach, plus explains how employers can (and why they should) support women who choose a part-time or flexible career path. In This Episode Research that supports part-time work schedules for moms The mindset shift women need if they want a nontraditional schedule Tips for becoming more efficient with your time at work The importance of discussing work/life balance with the women around us How to discuss the transition with your team at work Quotes in This Episode “[Early in my career], all the models that I had of working moms didn't really show me work-life balance... I really wanted to own my life again; I wanted my life back.” —Suzanne Brown “Not all of us can spend 24/7, 52 weeks year with our significant others, so having that work to still keep you engaged can be very important—but it can actually keep you happier… In all of the many bits of research that I did, I found it really interesting that part time working moms are actually happier than full time working moms and stay-at-home moms.” —Suzanne Brown “There is a kind of a mind shift that has to happen, because when you go to work part-time, it's generally not just cutting your hours. You have to think differently about working part-time. You have to think about your productivity a little bit differently.” —Suzanne Brown “All of the generations are coming at it from a different approach but their end goal is the same. ‘I want more work-life balance. I want more control over my schedule. I want more time with my family." And that might not necessarily be with their kids. It might be with grandkids, or it might be with their aging parents. It looks different based on who you're talking to.” —Suzanne Brown “In all the conversations that I had when I was in grad school or as a college age student, I didn't really hear about work-life balance… That just wasn't a constant conversation that I was having. But I think that if we can get that information out there, we can learn from each other.” —Suzanne Brown Resources Mompowerment The Mompowerment Community on Facebook and Twitter Writing from Laura Vanderkam
Did you ever feel like there’s something missing—even if you are happy and successful by most other people’s standards? Or you're feeling like you can’t quite be content with what you have, but you don’t know why? Heather White, CEO of 2020 Communications, has experienced these feelings firsthand. She was prompted to leave the corporate world because of her own nagging unhappiness. Now, she’s a business advisor, a lifestyle designer and coach, as well as a speaker who helps professionals to find new dreams that increase their overall happiness and wellbeing in life. In this episode of Women Worldwide, Heather explains how she went from scoffing at life coaches to becoming one herself and how she’s now empowering others to win the game professionally and personally through lifestyle design. In This Episode The highs and lows of working alone How Heather’s TEDx experience differed from most speaking opportunities The greatest challenge of building a business and generating clients How to better understand resistance so you can dissolve it The importance of taking care of both your body and your mind Quotes in This Episode “Our suffering is not punishment. It's guidance. It's a nudge from within.” —Heather White “It is one of the most magical, miraculous things to sit in the presence of somebody who was attached to a certain thought pattern, belief system, way of operating and is willing to shift that. And then to watch them shift that internally and then to watch the changes that happen externally in their life is, I think, one of the most high definition reality TV experiences anybody can have.” —Heather White “[Obstacles] make you stronger. They build your resilience, and they keep you on your toes.” —Heather White “What I've come to realize is saying ‘no’ is one of the greatest gifts you can offer your human family. Because essentially what you're saying no to means you're saying yes to what does work for you. Which means you're keeping yourself healthy, happy, in the highest vibration possible energetically.” —Heather White “I think the best thing we can do is turn inward more than we turn outward. We live in very ‘doing’ culture. It's a lot about acquisition of new ideas, new knowledge, read this book, listen to this podcast, study this, go to here, do that. And I think the greatest gift we have is the cultivation of our own self awareness.” —Heather White Resources heatherwhite.ca Connect with Heather on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Most business owners know the importance of curating, creating, and sharing standout content. And yet 70% of marketers lack a consistent or integrated content strategy. Joe Pulizzi is the founder of Content Marketing Institute, a UBM company, the leading education and training organization for content marketing, which includes the largest in-person content marketing event in the world, Content Marketing World. Joe is the winner of the 2014 John Caldwell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Content Council. Plus he’s a speaker, podcaster, and the author of five books, including his latest, Killing Marketing coming out in September. If it wasn’t clear at this point: Joe is a serious content expert. Follow along as Joe contemplates the wild ride of building a business, explains what’s wrong with marketing today, and offers his one-of-a-kind advice for revamping how you communicate with your customers. In This Episode A way to approach new business ideas that decrease your risk Why it’s time to kill marketing as it stands today How to create a direct line of communication with your customers What makes podcasting a near-perfect medium The importance of unplugging from technology Quotes in This Episode “[An entrepreneur] is a special type of person. You have to get used to ups and downs, more downs than ups. And you kind of struggle through it, you're patient, and hopefully everything'll work out and things take care of itself.” —Joe Pulizzi “[Most businesses] consider [content] a business asset, but they're not focusing on the core of what that asset is. It's not the content, it's the audience. Your asset is building an audience.” —Joe Pulizzi “People want to know why their marketing is less efficient, why CMOs keep getting turned over, why the marketing profession isn't as respected as, let's say, accounting or another field like that. It's because we can't get out of our own way right now.” —Joe Pulizzi “Content marketing is not new, it's old. It's been around for hundreds of years.” —Joe Pulizzi “I'm a better person—I'm a better man—without technology.” —Joe Pulizzi Resources Connect with Joe on Twitter Find Joe’s books on joepulizzi.com Content Marketing Institute Content Marketing World Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
With the rise of trends like the “gig economy,” more and more professionals are finding room to build side hustles and passion projects to go along with their more traditional 9-to-5 jobs. But when is the right time to transition that side gig into a full-time career? Today’s guest has some stellar advice about how to know if and when your passion project should become your job. Meet Jessica Lawlor, CEO of Jessica Lawlor and Company. Jessica was working in the corporate PR world when she decided to trust her instincts and leave her job. She launched J.Lo and Co., her own communications agency that focuses on content management, development, public relations, social media strategy, and branding. In this episode, Jessica shares her own journey to building her dream career and the day-to-day challenges of running a business, plus tips on how a focus on mindfulness made it all possible. In This Episode Why nurturing multiple passions is good for you (and your business) Some of the major challenges of running a business How tools like yoga and meditation can make you a more mindful entrepreneur The importance of energy management in addition to time management How Millennials business owners might differ from other entrepreneurs Quotes in This Episode “I think that having multiple passions makes you a better person, a better employee. I personally think it just makes you more well-rounded.” —Jessica Lawlor “I truly have turned all of my passions into my career… Which sounds like a dream, right? It really does. But, it's something that I've struggled with because, now, I feel like I have no hobbies, and I have no passions. It's great to do all these things that I love on a day-to-day basis, but they still are work. And they're things that then you need to take a break from, from time to time.” —Jessica Lawlor “It's okay to change and to pivot at any time… That's the beauty of doing this on your own. You don't have to ask permission to make a change.” —Jessica Lawlor “What I want people to know about being a millennial business owner, and my fellow millennials, is that I think more than ever, we just know what we want, and we aren't afraid to go after it.” —Jessica Lawlor “Start now. Start where you are. And if you have a passion or something you're excited about, do it now, and do it on the side of your job.” —Jessica Lawlor Resources Calm: Meditation to Relax, Focus, & Sleep Better jessicalawlor.com Connect with Jessica on Twitter
Just when you think you’re on top of the latest tech buzzwords — augmented reality, virtual reality, the Internet of Things — you find there’s more to learn. That’s why we invited today’s guest, Tiana Laurence, to the show to discuss her new book Blockchain for Dummies. In addition to authoring the book, Tiana Laurence serves as the CMO and co-founder of Factom, a blockchain-as-a-service company. But what is blockchain technology? It’s a ledger or permanent, secure digital record that helps safeguard data used by government, commercial, and non-profit systems. Still confused? Don’t feel like a dummy. Tiana will explain. Tune in as Tiana discusses all kinds of emerging technologies, the importance of secure data in the age of the internet, plus how women can be kinder to ourselves professionally. In This Episode What blockchain technology entails Trends in the rapidly changing cryptocurrency marketplace How to identify and protect your company from a cyber security attack How a tech-minded person approaches time management The ways women have to overcome imposter syndrome Quotes in This Episode “Blockchain technology is so wide. It's sort of like saying "internet," in that there's 100 different applications for it, and over time, these applications just keep on proliferating.” —Tiana Laurence “I just love emerging technology. I've always been fascinated by all types of technology... that I think will change the world.” —Tiana Laurence “I knew that if we could create a way of permanent data, that everyone could trust and go back and reference, that it would solve a lot of problems that the internet has.” —Tiana Laurence “A friend once told me, ‘You can have everything, but you can't have everything at once.’” —Tiana Laurence “As women, we often put ourselves last, and we put our goals last… If we want to do big things in our life, then we have to put those goals first, and let the unimportant things fall away.” —Tiana Laurence Resources Blockchain for Dummies Factom.com Tiana Laurence on LinkedIn and Twitter
As entrepreneurs, we go into business for a variety of reasons. Maybe we’ve always wanted to be our own boss, or we wake up in the middle of the night with an idea we can’t put down. But some entrepreneurs, like Jamie Morea, go into business because they have a truly transformative life experience they simply have to share with the world. When Jamie Morea was on a plane midway between Guatemala and Thailand, she got very, very sick. Nausea, extreme fatigue, and a distended belly came over her like a wave—and it didn’t let up for six months. Doctors narrowed down that her problem was somehow digestive. Jamie started to do her own research and what she uncovered about how environmental factors, medical history, and diet impact gut health—and in turn how gut health affects our overall well-being—changed her life. Finally, a specialist in New York discovered the culprit of her illness: a rare parasite. But even so, what she learned about the bacteria in her digestive system set her on a path to change her life and the lives of those around her through her company and probiotic product Hyperbiotics. This is one entrepreneurial journey you won’t want to miss. Come for the incredible story, and stay for Jamie’s advice about how to better care for your body and your business. In This Episode Why you need to be careful about the supplements you consume How your gut health impacts your entire wellness journey The challenges of running a business as it grows at rapid speed Why you need to hire for company culture above all else How failures and hard times can compel you to find your passion Quotes in This Episode “It’s very important to be a savvy consumer and know the company you’re dealing with.” —Jamie Morea “What are you eating? What is your home environment like? What are your stress levels like? [Progressive doctors] are taking the whole picture into account because all of it affects your gut bacteria. And now we know that your gut bacteria is the root of all health.” —Jamie Morea “The secret to our success has been finding the right people.” —Jamie Morea “I have learned to focus on my strengths and to not try to do the things that don’t feel fun — to really kind of follow my zone of genius and find the other pieces of the puzzle that are other people’s genius.” —Jamie Morea “We don’t have a lot of idleness today in our world… but sometimes the most beautiful things spring out of nothing.” —Jamie Morea Resources Hyperbiotics Jamie Morea on Twitter Hyperbiotics on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram
In our ever-changing business landscape, professional development is going through its own kind of transformation. To keep up with rapid-fire changes brought on largely by digital evolution, companies across industries are coming up with new, innovative ways to help their employees develop fresh skills and competencies. Today’s guest, Stephen Waddington, is a partner and the Chief Engagement Officer at Ketchum. He works with clients, he helps with business development and marketing, and he is responsible for driving the integration and innovation of digital and social capabilities throughout the Ketchum network across 90 offices. Ketchum encourages professional development through their own online platform. In this episode, Stephen shares how and why the Ketchum model works and explains the necessity for continuous learning among professionals through both formal and informal online training. In This Episode The learning potential in modern social environments Why email and static websites aren’t dying—but they should be How professional development is becoming borderless The challenges an organization faces with collaborative training When learning about tech needs to start and why Quotes in This Episode “People are using platforms like Facebook day in and day out in their lives. They're using it across the web, but increasingly on mobile platform so, it isn't much of all lift then to introduce a technology like Workplace and say, ‘Okay, everything you can do on the public version of Facebook, you can now do privately in the work environment.’” —Stephen Waddington “That’s the first thing you should do. Find [people you want to work with] on Twitter, and just listen to the conversations they’re having.” —Stephen Waddington “[Teaching privacy and social media etiquette] has got to start the moment we give technology to children… Children need to be taught the basic good behaviors of communicating.” —Stephen Waddington “If you want to be treated like a professional, you need to take continuous professional development seriously.” —Stephen Waddington “You should find your own personal purpose and find work—do something that excites you—because you spend a lot of time at work. When you do that, you will do your absolute best.” —Stephen Waddington Resources Stephen’s blog Contact Stephen Connect with Stephen on Twitter
Women make up almost half the workforce and receive more college and graduate degrees than men. Even so, on average women make less than men by at least 20 percent (more for minorities) in every single occupation where the data is available. No matter what industry you work in: It’s time to reinvent the company model.Beth Monaghan, CEO of InkHouse, is a passionate advocate for gender equality both inside and outside of the office. She has served on a Women in the Workplace Taskforce and she’s currently the Vicechair of The Alliance for Business Leadership. Recently, Inkhouse worked on the nationwide Women’s March in January.Tune into this episode to better understand what systemic changes need to take place at work if we truly want to see women hold equal footing to men on the job. In This Episode How workplace environments reward masculine behaviors Simple ways businesses can reinvent how they approach the gender divide The ways in which women can—and should—embrace who they are at work How men can be better partners in helping women excel Why it’s so important to develop the confidence to trust your gut Quotes in This Episode“When [women] show up, we get heard.” —Beth Monaghan“The culture we’ve inherited privileges confidence over competence.” —Beth Monaghan“I have seen far too many panels on diversity—whether it’s multicultural diversity or gender diversity—populated by 100% white men. How is that representative?” —Beth Monaghan“When you help employees in their personal lives, they will be more likely to help you in your business life.” —Beth Monaghan“Women have been playing by these biased rules for a long time…But we need to just own what we’re good at and stop apologizing for it.”—Beth MonaghanResources The Miracle Morning InkHouse Contact Beth on Twitter and LinkedIn
Are government contracts worth the effort they take to pursue? Or do the certification process and compliance requirements take too much work? Many small businesses, especially those owned by women, don’t know how to take advantage of the opportunity and lose out on the potential perks.After working for years in the financial industry, Jean Kristensen joined her family’s security business. In an effort to really help them scale and grow, she started to pursue government contracts and explore different certification programs for working with the government. Through her experience, an idea was born: There was no company or program helping business owners leverage their certifications and understand the process to getting and ultimately managing government relationships. Now Jean runs a consulting firm, Jean Kristensen Associates, that helps women-owned businesses pursue and manage government contracts to boost sales and grow their businesses.Follow along as Jean shares the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and how bidding for government contracts can grow your revenues in ways you haven’t expected before.In This Episode The characteristics of a true entrepreneur How to figure out how your business fits into the government marketplace Affordable business resources for female entrepreneurs How government contracts can transform a business Common mistakes new entrepreneurs make Quotes in This Episode“Entrepreneurship is not for everyone… Above and beyond having the vision for setting your own goals, you have to be extremely disciplined. Because the buck really does stop with you.” —Jean Kristensen“Doing business with the government is like jumping into the ocean.” —Jean Kristensen“The government has different goals they’re trying to obtain with women-owned businesses… and certification makes you visible [to them].” —Jean Kristensen“One of the biggest mistakes that I made early on… is the belief that you know it all, even if you’ve done it already.” —Jean Kristensen“You need to find ways to constantly reinvent yourself… It’s my responsibility to grow so the business can grow.” —Jean KristensenResources The Small Business Administration Women’s Business Enterprise National Council jeankristensenassociates.com Call Jean Kristensen Associates at 917-397-7242 for a free 30-minute consultation
How focused are you on building your personal brand? Maybe it’s something that you strive to grow every day—maybe you think you don’t even have one. That’s where you’re wrong, says today’s guest. Leonard Kim, CEO of InfluenceTree, has built a business and career out of showing fellow professionals how to build their personal brand by boosting their influence online. And he’s certainly made it work for himself. He has 500,000 social media followers, he’s been read over 10 million times, and you can find profiles on him Fortune, Inc, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and a variety of other publications. But it wasn’t always this way. It was only a few short years ago that he found himself truly down on his luck. Follow along as Leonard shares his incredible journey, offers advice for building up your own brand, and shares the power of facing your fears to pursue your dreams. In This Episode How achieving the American Dream can be fraught with obstacles Identifying (and adjusting) how the world sees you at work and online Ways to repurpose and revamp content to spread your brand far and wide The importance of finding a team of partners for your business Why both good and bad feedback from your friends and colleagues is a gift Quotes in This Episode “I had to recognize what my fear was. And after I recognized it, I realized that I needed to face it, and do something about it.” —Leonard Kim “Every single person out there has a personal brand, whether they know it or not.” —Leonard Kim “I don’t think I know a single person out there who has all the skills possible to go out there and create a business by themselves… It’s impossible to have a one-person team.” —Leonard Kim “[My work] is actually improving the lives of others. I think that’s the greatest impact of all.” —Leonard Kim “If you’re scared of doing something, use that fear as an indicator that you’re onto something great.” —Leonard Kim Resources InfluenceTree LeonardKim.com
Do you feel beautiful? Inside and out? Wouldn’t it be awesome if you felt incredible all the time and had a foolproof diet, fitness, and beauty routine? That’s the goal of today’s guest.When Jacqueline Schaffer’s mother was diagnosed with skin cancer, Jacqueline found herself feeling defeated. She was a physician, and yet she felt she couldn’t heal the most important woman in her life. Together, she and her mother began to explore medical alternatives from across the globe. What she learned by combining Eastern and Western medical philosophies has set her on a new career path. In addition to her work as a doctor, Jacqueline is now also a bestselling author and founder of Schique Skincare, a company that enhances the lives of women by helping them look and feel more beautiful throughout their lives.Tune in as Jacqueline explains different beauty philosophies from around the world, the importance of focusing on a whole-body approach to beauty, and what other entrepreneurs can learn from her journey.In This Episode When people should start paying attention to their health and beauty regimen The current trends in the beauty industry When to use Eastern medicine and when to use Western medical principles What entrepreneurs can learn from fellow ambitious professionals Jacqueline’s advice for people seeking a lifestyle change Quotes in This Episode“Everything in life needs balance.” —Jacqueline Schaffer“To have a healthy body, mind, and soul, your everyday life is very important. Your nutrition, your fitness, your sleep, the people you surround yourself with—yes, that is Eastern medicine. That’s every day. That’s a lifestyle.” —Jacqueline Schaffer“You’re going to make mistakes. People are going to not believe in you, and tell you that you can’t do it…. You’ve just got to snap back and be resilient. And not let that bring you down.” —Jacqueline Schaffer“I’ve been scared so many times and thinking, oh my goodness—but I’m not going to give up… It’s important to also know that it’s okay if you’re scared. It’s completely normal. Just don’t give up.” —Jacqueline Schaffer“Try to get all the best resources and mentors... But also know that your journey to getting to that end goal is going to be so beautiful and so different from the mentor before you. And that’s what makes you special.” —Jacqueline SchafferResources Irresistible You: Smart Solutions for Clear, Radiant, Youthful Skin jacquelineschaffer.com Schique Skincare
There’s no denying we’re living in a digital era (and have been for a decade or so). Tech rules everything—and I mean everything. It’s not just the obvious industries like SaaS or mobile. Tech has advanced how we approach everything from healthcare to travel to retail. And now, you can add education to the list. Teachers are using burgeoning technologies to provide more enriching learning experiences for their students. Meet Nanda Krish, who can shed quite a bit of light on how educators are embracing digital platforms. He’s the Executive Chairman and CEO of Wisewire, an online marketplace focused on creating high-quality digital learning materials and assessments for teachers. Their goal? Enable professionals while fulfilling the educational needs of students on a global level. Follow along as Nanda shares how Wisewire is helping teachers gain some of their time back so they can better personalize their lesson plans, impact students’ lives, and change the education landscape. In This Episode The fundamental misunderstanding about teachers’ time and resources How tech is enhancing a more personalized approach to learning The role of big data in school systems The similarities between teachers and entrepreneurs How to encourage young girls’ involvement in STEM Quotes in This Episode “The most valuable human resources are teachers.” —Nanda Krish “The motivation of teachers and administrators and others to get equipped with the right amount of data has been eye-opening.” —Nanda Krish “It goes without saying that teachers have a love of knowledge and are lifelong learners. It’s the same thing with an entrepreneur. You have to be in a constant mode of learning.” —Nanda Krish “A lot of learning takes place outside of the classroom.” —Nanda Krish “Having the right mentors over time is instrumental from a growth perspective… That ability to kind of validate the direction you’re taking, what you’re doing—I think that is something that pays huge dividends.” —Nanda Krish Resources Wisewire Wisewire on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
I’m sure you can relate: Between family ties, work obligations, and my passions and hobbies, I often find myself wishing there were more hours in the day to tackle everything I want and need to get done. Especially if you own your own business, the portion of your life devoted to work obligations sometimes rules the roost, taking away precious amounts of time you could spend with family and friends. Enter Jess Ostroff and her team of virtual assistants at Don’t Panic Management. Jess started working as a virtual assistant in 2009 (and eventually incorporating her business in 2011) because she wanted to help other people become more efficient. With that goal in mind, she has spent the better part of a decade guiding fellow entrepreneurs on the path to outsourcing all the day-to-day tasks that prevent them from focusing on their passions. If you’ve been feeling overworked and overwhelmed, you won’t want to miss this episode. Tune in as Jess shares how finding the perfect virtual assistant you trust can help you scale your business for growth, be more intentional about your business, and get you back to doing the things you love most. In This Episode The signs an entrepreneur is ready to outsource some of their workload How a virtual assistant can fit into your business model Which tasks you can (and should) outsource Why there is an assistant out there for every entrepreneur The importance of listening to your instincts Quotes in This Episode “When you find someone that you really trust and that you can train and get really ‘on’ your team, there’s nothing better. Because you get so much of your time back and you get so much of your brain space back.” —Jess Ostroff “A lot of people start their own businesses because.... [they] have a passion for something… And when your business becomes successful, all of a sudden you don’t even have time to work on that thing that you started your business for because all of the tasks of running that business get in your way.” —Jess Ostroff “The cool thing is that there are so many different kinds of assistants out there now and so many different people who want to work virtually and have this lifestyle. So you can really find an assistant for anything that you want.” —Jess Ostroff “Sometimes taking a risk is great, and it can work out really well for your business. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned… it’s listening to my gut and learning when to say yes, and more importantly when to say no.” —Jess Ostroff “When you can slow down a little bit and be more intentional about your decision-making process and say, ‘Is this right for me,’ you’ll end up making better decisions for the long run.” —Jess Ostroff Resources Don’t Panic Mgmt Email Jess Connect with Jess on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
As the millennial generation becomes the driving segment of the modern workforce, industries like media and PR are adapting and evolving around them. Today’s guest understands that perhaps better than anyone. Lindsey Green ended up in digital media purely by accident. When she first moved to New York, the world of blogging and digital content was in its infancy, and even though she was pursuing other fields, Lindsey found that she had quite a few friends dipping their toes in new media and tech startup industries. A long and winding road spent utilizing those relationships to bolster the fashion and PR industries led her to where she is today: the Vice President of Corporate Communications at Bustle, a new force in media produced for and by women. Grab your headphones and tune in as Lindsey talks about new media and the millennial generation, what’s it’s like working for a young company that’s growing at lightning pace, and why curiosity online is good for everyone. In This Episode The content that’s resonating with millennials today The perks of working with a passionate, nimble team The importance of engaging younger generations through social How a strong company culture can help a company scale for growth Why women should surround themselves with a network of other smart women Quotes in This Episode “Millennials, in general, as a generation are really interested not just in what’s going on in the U.S. but what’s going on the in the world—and how they can help.” —Lindsey Green “PR is hard. In PR, you don’t really ever get to have good days because as soon as some goodness happens, something else is going off the rails.” —Lindsey Green “I don’t particularly want to be [less connected]... I would like to be more connected. I like knowing I can work from anywhere if I want.” —Lindsey Green “Mentors are important, but I think also they can come in many different forms. You can have one for one time in your career, and another for another time in your career. It can kind of shapeshift in that way.” —Lindsey Green “Sometimes rejection is the best thing that can happen to you. Sometimes challenges are great… always absorb the information and be flexible.” —Lindsey Green Resources Bustle Romper Elite Daily Bustle Digital Group Bustle on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
As an entrepreneur, you have more power than you realize. And if you harness that power correctly, you can turn your life around. After her first startup venture failed, Cam Kashani and her partner created Coloft, the first-ever coworking space in Los Angeles. During her four years there, Coloft had over 1400 alumni, including Uber LA, Instacart, and Tinder, leading her to earn the nickname The Godmother of Silicon Beach. But after a trying personal experience, Cam found herself looking at Coloft in the rearview mirror and facing an identity crisis that set her on the path to become who she is today: an expert speaker with the US State Department and now three-time founder. Through her company co-founded with Jasmine Hannaby, COACCEL: The Human Accelerator, she has worked with over 4,000 entrepreneurs and 700 startups, boosting female founders and their products to new levels of excellence. Follow along as Cam shares her personal journey, talks through the importance of embracing your own power, and explains how women can create a more harmonious environment for us all. In This Episode How believing in the strength of your own potential can boost entrepreneurship The power of choice and deciding what world to create for yourself The trait every entrepreneur must share How to prioritize your goals by making the most of productivity tools Why it’s important to be kind and forgiving of yourself Quotes in This Episode “The only thing you can control is yourself. The power is within you. YOU are the ultimate product.” —Cam Kashani “Your mind functions very much like a computer. Whatever programming you give it, is what it will in turn spit out. ” —Cam Kashani “Nothing falls into place. As an entrepreneur, you are the creator. You are creating the vision and passion and purpose that you have—so it’s always a challenge.” —Cam Kashani “Your passion is going to fuel you in those times when you have nothing left (because those times will come).” —Cam Kashani “Give yourself permission to be human.” —Cam Kashani Resources COACCEL: The Human Accelerator camkashani.com Find Cam on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
As kids we probably all heard it at one time or another, and as adults we surely say it to our own children if we have them: “What do you want to be when you grow up? You can be anything you want!” Some little kids have pretty predictable dreams of being a doctor or a teacher, but some kids dream really, really big. They want to grow up to be explorers, superheroes—or even kangaroos and lions.Fiona Smart, a classically trained singer and songwriter, is the author of the song and accompanying book, I Can Be a Superhero. Written about and for her first daughter, Fiona wanted to encourage kids to use their imaginations, dream as big as they possibly can for their futures, and foster a love of reading in families.Follow along as Fiona shares how she transitioned from late-night jazz singer to children’s book author, the in’s and out’s of the publishing world, and what it’s like pursuing her passions from home as a mother of three.In This Episode Why creative pursuits require a strong support system The rewards of having children as your number one audience How to keep an eye on your personal passions Fiona’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Quotes in This Episode“We read all the time… It’s really important I think.” —Fiona Smart“I think we all wish there were more hours in the day to achieve the things we would love to.” —Fiona Smart“If I feel like I need to re-energize and I’m feeling a bit lackluster, I find just a bit of yoga and pilates really help… If I’m feeling tired, the best thing I can do is exercise.” —Fiona Smart“You have to focus on yourself as well and do things you love.” —Fiona Smart“If you’ve got a passion, a dream, a vision, just go for it!” —Fiona SmartResources Fiona Smart Books”I Can Be a Superhero” Version One and Version TwoFiona Smart on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Have you ever felt really run down to the point where you aren’t feeling like yourself? (In fact, you don’t even feel healthy.) Who do you turn to when you’re facing this level of burnout? Many professionals feel they have to face exhaustion alone—but that’s not the case.Paula Davis-Laack is a former lawyer turned burnout expert. As CEO of The Stress and Resilience Institute, she coaches everyone from CEOs to drill sergeants on how to manage stress in high-profile jobs. You can also see her work and get her advice in The Huffington Post, Forbes, Psychology Today, and Fast Company.Tune into this episode as Paula explains how she’s working to normalize the experience of burnout and help entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals across the country manage the stress of their lives a little better. In This Episode The three warning signs of burnout Why a lot of people try to cover up their exhaustion or overwhelming feelings The positive trade-off that comes from entrepreneurial stress The formula for ending each day on a positive note Simple strategies for decreasing stress and boosting feel-good vibes Quotes in This Episode“We should have some stress in our lives, both at work and at home. The trick is: are we managing it well?” —Paula Davis-Laack“There’s a lot of stress that goes with owning your own business… When you’re the one responsible for making all the decisions, there is no day off. There’s no off button.” —Paula Davis-Laack“Sometimes resilience is just muddling through. Sometimes it’s just putting one foot in front of the other and making it through the day—and that is a success.” —Paula Davis-Laack“Trying to tap into [the things that give me energy] really helps to balance the tough days. And wine. I’m not going to lie, a glass of wine here or there helps a lot!” —Paula Davis-Laack“Ask yourself: where do I have a measure of control, influence, or leverage in this situation? We spend so much time, energy, and emotion on trying to fix or change things that aren’t fixable or changeable.” —Paula Davis-LaackResources Stress and ResilienceStrong: Stress Relief Strategies When You Have 10 Minutes or Less
Is your current career what you’ve always wanted to do? Maybe you’re living the dream, doing the job you first picked out for yourself in kindergarten. Or, maybe it’s a career you fell in love with later in life. Or, it’s entirely possible you’d like to pursue something that your current career doesn’t provide: a better work/life balance or a sense of autonomy—or even the chance to be in charge of your own destiny. After working as a CPA and later a CFO, today’s guest is a thriving entrepreneur who owns 1,300 franchises. Shirin Behzadi is the CEO of Home Franchise Concepts, and its three direct-to-consumer brands Budget Blinds, Tailored Living, and Concrete Craft. She made the switch after deciding she wanted to pursue a career that gave her more freedom. Grab your headphones and follow along as Shirin shares how she created an environment that she knew she herself could thrive in, one for enterprising individuals looking for a better work/life balance, who want to be in charge of their own career, and ultimately, realize their full potential. In This Episode The formula for astronomical success in franchising Why women and millennials are getting excited about franchising How to identify when you’re ready to overcome your fears and launch a new career The importance of maintaining the essence of family—at scale When to trust your gut and when to seek the advice of others Quotes in This Episode “What is the best formula? How do we put systems and programs in place that would fit pretty much anybody who wants to own their own business? It took us a few years!” —Shirin Behzadi “We provide the opportunity for an individual who wants to own his or her own destiny.” —Shirin Behzadi “We all have something that’s unique about us… At the end of the day, in order to really bring out your brilliance, you have to give it a chance.” —Shirin Behzadi “[I define success by asking] ‘Did I do the right thing? Did I do right by people? And, ‘Did I leave them in the best possible place to the best of my ability?’” —Shirin Behzadi “Fear at some points in life may be useful (when a tiger is attacking you). But when it comes to taking charge of your life, you might want to consider that maybe fear is more uncomfortableness. It’s important to put it in context.” —Shirin Behzadi Resources Home Franchise Concepts Budget Blinds Tailored Living Concrete Craft Home Franchise Concepts on Facebook and LinkedIn
The journey to entrepreneurship comes in all shapes and sizes. But you’ve probably never heard of a journey quite like this one.Hannah Luu is a practicing oncologist who has specialized in breast cancers for the past 20 years. In addition to working with patients, she has also served as a clinical investigator for early clinical trials, making technological advancement a major part of her career as well. Over the years, Hannah noticed through her experiences that many patients don’t have access to the best hospitals or the best tech because of where they live. One day it dawned on her: “Why can’t we bring these technologies—bring this knowledge and information—to the patient at home?” With that idea in mind, she became CEO and cofounder of OncoGambit, the first online, personalized cancer treatment website.Don’t miss the opportunity to hear the entrepreneurship and leadership lessons Dr. Luu has learned from the launch of her business and all about how she is demystifying cancer treatment for people across the country.In This Episode Why tech created for doctors should be created by doctors What the future of computer-aided medicine looks like How to educate others about your passion The surprising skill overlap between doctors and entrepreneurs The two most important characteristics of great leaders Quotes in This Episode“Peace of mind. That’s what we’re trying to get to.” —Hannah Luu“I hope that the new generation of doctors will be more technology-driven and will be leaders in building these applications for doctors.” —Hannah Luu”[Being an entrepreneur] is not as clear cut as someone with a scientific background. I find that a little uncertain.” —Hannah Luu”I see myself as an educator as well… I see myself as a pioneer in this field. It’s a lot of explanation, a lot of trying to get people to see what I see, but I find that very rewarding.” —Hannah Luu”Being a leader, a good leader, is about the capability to listen.” —Hannah Luu Resources OncoGambit
What’s the appropriate age to start empowering women? Is it when they start their first “real” job? After they graduate high school or college, perhaps? The best time to inspire young women actually starts much earlier. As you’ll hear today, before we can lift up grown women, we must first learn to lift up little girls. Ashley Wiles has devoted her entire career to empowering young women. As a health and wellness coach, Ashley realized women still face the same negative ideas and biases about our bodies that first begin during childhood. This led her to found Sole Girls, a business that helps young girls form strong, confident opinions about themselves by encouraging physical activity and open conversation. Follow along as Ashley shares her journey to entrepreneurship, how to create a safe space for girls, and the power of asking yourself, “Are you tapping into your inner Sole Girl?” In This Episode How to create a safe space for young girls, plus why it’s necessary to do so The issues young girls struggle with the most How empowering kids ultimately empowers adults, too The hurdles entrepreneurs face when they launch a business The ways past jobs can prepare entrepreneurs for running their own business Quotes in This Episode “I really wish girls knew how awesome they were—and all the awesomeness they could be.” —Ashley Wiles “Parents really have to be involved in what their daughter is thinking or what she’s interested in... but also be a little bit open-minded about what could possibly help her build a stronger foundation.” —Ashley Wiles “Often the conversations we have with girls are so candid, they bring up our own issues.” —Ashley Wiles That’s the journey of life, right? Finding your happy pace.” —Ashley Wiles “Get back to what really makes you happy, and start there.” —Ashley Wiles Resources Sole Girls Sole Girls on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Ashley Wiles on Instagram and Twitter
As a female entrepreneur, it can be easy to feel like you work around the clock with little to no support. It can be difficult to practice self-care, stay energized, and pursue your passions. Perhaps no one understands this better than Shalini Vadhera: author, celebrity makeup artist, TV host, and global beauty expert. After a spiritual awakening, Shalini tied all her pursuits together with the launch of Power Beauty Living. Power Beauty Living is a platform that shares the knowledge of top female thought leaders and experts from around the world by providing women with a community of support, love, and empowerment. As Shalini puts it, “I really had to pay it forward in a much bigger way than lipstick and mascara.” Listen in as Shalini explains her holistic approach to beauty, how to embrace the chaos of your professional and personal world, and transform your career to live a more fearless and beautiful life. In This Episode How to shift your energy to reshape the story of your life The path to living a fearless life The power of visualization in realizing your goals The importance of breaking routine to practice self-care Where—and how—to find your tribe Quotes in This Episode “I’m a firm believer that you have the ability to change your life by completely changing the story you tell yourself.” —Shalini Vadhera “If it doesn’t share the shit out of you, you’re not growing.” —Shalini Vadhera “Really learning to get in touch with yourself—and knowing how important you are first—is when you really start to make those shifts in your life where you start living fearlessly.” —Shalini Vadhera “It doesn’t matter where you are, it’s just important to have a good support system.” —Shalini Vadhera “Daydreaming is another form of goal-setting.” —Shalini Vadhera Resources Shalini’s World Shalini Vadhera on YouTube and Instagram Passport to Beauty (the brand) Passport to Beauty: Secrets and Tips from Around the World for Becoming a Global Goddess
Are you tired of launching businesses that never seem to take off? Or, maybe you have a great idea for a product, but you can’t seem to get off the couch and make it happen? If your work always seems to be missing that special ingredient that takes businesses to the next level of success, this episode is for you. Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime TV & podcast host, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and the Chairman of C-Suite Network. He’s been cited in Forbes and provided commentary for Bloomberg, MSNBC, and Fox Business. You’ve maybe even seen him on The Apprentice, where he served as a guest judge for three seasons. In short, if it involves business, leadership, or entrepreneurship, you can bet Jeffrey Hayzlett knows about it. Follow along as Jeffrey shares his rules for success and explains how changing your attitude can help you change your business—and your future. In This Episode Why business owners need to be ready to adapt to change Jeffrey’s three rules for success and satisfaction How to rethink failure and focus on your next big win The importance of putting women at the forefront of your business How to plot a course for your business to meet long term goals Quotes in This Episode “It’s a real important thing for leaders to know is how far we can push, and when we can push, and how we should be pushing. But the key thing is: Be pushing.” —Jeffrey Hayzlett “You can’t be a maestro without playing a lot of bad notes.” —Jeffrey Hayzlett “I don’t want to be the person sitting around, talking about the things they used to do. I want to talk about the things we’re going to do and then go do them. ” —Jeffrey Hayzlett “Women make up more than half of this world so why wouldn’t we have equal opportunities for women?” —Jeffrey Hayzlett Relationships are everything. Someone recently said at a seminar, ‘Well, it’s all about the relationships now.’ And I thought, well, when did it ever stop? —Jeffrey Hayzlett Resources hayzlett.com C-Suite Network C-Suite TV Books by Jeffrey Hayzlett 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
What does it mean to coach others? Are you better at giving advice or asking questions? After more than 25 years in supervision, management, and leadership, Ken Jacobs founded Jacobs Communications Consulting in 2007. Through his business, he found that even though he was a strong consultant, he really had a passion for helping people through coaching—but he wanted to become even better at “helping unstick clients who are stuck.” He went to coaching school (yes, it exists!) and founded Jacobs Executive Coaching in 2014. Tune in as Ken shares how he got started as an executive coach, how to know when you’re ready for a little help, and the common qualities he sees in the leaders who truly empower their teams. In This Episode The important differences between being a consultant and a coach How to know when you’re ready to hire a coach—and when you’re not The challenges and opportunities many executives face today Must-have characteristics for today’s leaders and professional coaches Quotes in This Episode “When I coach, I don’t give advice. I don’t share my expertise... It’s really about believing in the client’s wisdom, it’s about empowering clients to get in touch with that wisdom… It’s much more about asking questions than giving answers.” —Ken Jacobs “When you delay a decision, that’s a decision, too! And it’s probably not the right one for themselves or their organization. Making a decision, even the ‘wrong’ decision, is actually better than no decision.” —Ken Jacobs “You have an opportunity to build trust in someone who works for you or a peer. You have an opportunity to build that relationship.” —Ken Jacobs “People don’t follow leaders because they have the big, fancy title or the big, fancy office. They follow people they trust. They follow people who inspire them. They follow confidence and bravery.” —Ken Jacobs “Your success is not about your success. Your success is about helping your team—empowering your team—to achieve their greatest success.” —Ken Jacobs Resources Jacobs Communications Consulting Jacobs Executive Coaching ken@jacobscomm.com @KensViews on Twitter Coming Soon: Jacobs Consulting and Executive Coaching
What would you do if you landed in prison for a crime you didn’t commit? Would you let it break you, or would you use your experience to change the lives of the men and women around you? Jennifer Wilkov was an award-winning certified financial planner when she was pressured into pleading guilty to a crime she didn’t commit. Prosecutors took everything she had and sent her to Rikers Island—but her sentence wasn’t without its small silver lining. Since her release, Jennifer has gone on to become an author, speaker, and coach, making it her mission in life to help others make the most of their circumstances. As she explains it, “You have the right to remain fabulous.” Tune in to find out how to be resilient, find your voice, and speak up about what you want in your short time on earth. In This Episode The incredible true story of Jennifer’s time in Rikers Why you need to speak up for what you want in life Three pieces of advice for people going through life-changing battles Quotes in This Episode “We are a community and society of human beings. The more you believe in yourself, the more you have faith in yourself, and the more that you are able to look out into the world and really see people for who they are… You have to understand that unless we all help one another, we’re not going to get very far.” —Jennifer Wilkov “My personal ‘why’ in life is moving humankind forward.” —Jennifer Wilkov “Most people don’t understand the magnitude of a project and what’s required before they jump into the deep end of the pool. They have to understand the ‘hot points’ as I call them—when do you have to be available and present—and make sure they calibrate the rest of their lives, including their personal lives, to make sure they can be present and available.” —Jennifer Wilkov “Who are you working with? You need to understand that absolutely before you say ‘yes.’” —Jennifer Wilkov “Time is such a small thing for human beings. Most people don’t understand that it’s going to fly in a minute. So, if you really want the life that you want, you have to go out and get it!” —Jennifer Wilkov Resources jenniferswilkov.com Your Book Is Your Hook The Speak Up Women Conference It Could Happen to You Boys Before Business Find Jennifer on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Where do you draw the line between business and pleasure? It’s possible your job is more like your marriage than you think! Malini Bhatia’s passion for supporting people through the journey of building and sustaining positive, healthy relationships, combined with her business acumen, led to the creation of her online platform marriage.com, the world’s largest resource and of experts that acts as your advisors by providing information & support for healthy, happy marriages. Listen in as Malini explains the importance of having passion and commitment in both your personal and professional life, the pillars of a healthy business, and what it’s like to build a business based on creating something meaningful in people’s private lives. In This Episode The ways in which creating a community that serves as a safe space can replace social media The biggest challenges of launching a new platform by taking an existing business and completing changing its purpose How a solid business plan and a strong marriage are often similar The best ways to manage your energy between work and your personal life Quotes in This Episode “I really wanted to do that one thing that helps people and adds meaningful value in their lives.” —Malini Bhatia “What I really love about technology is… the fact that it really has the ability to change people’s lives—and that’s what we’re trying to do.” —Malini Bhatia “Every business requires strong pillars to be successful, and in your personal life, too. In your marriage you require strong pillars to really survive the ups and downs.” —Malini Bhatia “It’s really about being mindful… Am I approaching [a task] with the right mindset? Keep that your focus when you’re getting on to something.” —Malini Bhatia “Fearlessness is like a muscle. You just have to start doing it! The more you practice it, the better you will get at it.” —Malini Bhatia Resources Marriage.com About Malini Bhatia
Do you take pride of ownership in your company? Do you consider yourself a forward-thinking creator? If you’re an entrepreneur, I’m sure you’re nodding your head ‘yes,’ but even if you don’t own your own business, you can still be innovative and express the same satisfaction for your work as owners do. Jane Boyce is the President of Tru Vue, a manufacturer of high-performance glazing products for the custom picture framing, museum, and engineered optics markets. Tru Vue is known for exemplifying growth and diversification in innovation within its industry. As President, Jane has used this reputation and company culture to lead her team in multiple state-of-the-art project launches. Tune in today to find out how Jane has inspired her team to be more innovative and take a greater pride of ownership in their work, regardless of their role at the company. In This Episode The actions and behaviors that make a leader more responsive and appreciative How focusing on the customer affects company culture If trust should be given freely or earned in business How to handle tough days with big challenges The best way to prioritize your business and prioritize your life Quotes in This Episode “I think it’s really important to show that I’m in the boat with everybody, that we’re all in this together. People are watching everybody’s actions, and they’ll see if you’re true to what you’re saying.” —Jane Boyce “Nobody is too good for anything. And I think that’s really important. It’s really demotivating when you think you’re a second-class citizen…. And so we try to show that everybody is willing to do everything.” —Jane Boyce “As much as anything, people really want to do a good job. And I think they really appreciate when their jobs are being acknowledged.” —Jane Boyce “Everybody has a bad day once in awhile, but I truly believe that if you drive into work, and two out of ten days, three out of ten days you’re dreading it… Find something else. There’s lots of great opportunities, and there’s something right for everybody.” —Jane Boyce “If you take pride of ownership, there’s an emotional connection to [business decisions].” —Deirdre Breakenridge Resources Tru Vue Tru Vue on LinkedIn
What do you do when your business is experiencing unprecedented and exponential growth? When your business is changing faster than you can follow, sometimes your best bet is to bring in some extra entrepreneurial help through franchising. Like most little kids, Genevieve Weeks got her start dancing in her parents’ living room, putting on shows for her family. But unlike most little kids, her love of ballet went on to manifest itself in a lifelong business career. While dancing in San Francisco, Genevieve started teaching a local school’s preschool ballet program—and it was love at first twirl. After seeing how frequently the youngest dancers were kept on waiting lists to take classes, she realized there was a need in the community she could serve. Genevieve went on to start her own dance education program specifically for toddlers and school-age children, Tutu School, which she later franchised. Hear all about how Genevieve made the jump from ballet dancer to business owner, plus everything she’s learned along the way, in this week’s episode of Women Worldwide. In This Episode How seeing an opening in your community can lead to an explosive business opportunity The critical difference between licensing and franchising and its effect on a brand’s identity What core values Genevieve has found most important for a franchise business model How to embrace your “Step on the Stage” moment Her number one piece of advice for new business owners Quotes in This Episode “I do see a lot of the time that people sort of maybe confuse [franchising] with licensing. They think they are just going to allow someone to use their name or their brand—with franchising you want to give someone a whole business in a box… It’s a lot more than people imagine.” “We try not to micro-manage, but since we are a very detail-oriented business, we try to make sure we’re creating a culture where all of the owners are taking those details as seriously as we do." “You think, ‘I can’t wait for expansion,’ and don’t really foresee that expansion comes with its own set of challenges. The trickiest part for us has been pacing the growth.” “These classes, when they are done with the values we really hold dear, I think they can be incredibly body positive, and that’s certainly one of our main goals.” Resources Tutu School Facebook Instagram Taste Buds Kitchen Barre3
From a Farm in the Outback to a Business That Spans the Globe Would you ever be willing to sell everything you own to go off on a world adventure in order to learn how to help people dream big, live fully, and utilize their unique talents? Founder of The Thriving Collective Cameron Brown did just that, and he has turned his dream and passion for helping others into a socially conscious company that has positively impacted millions of lives around the world. Raised in outback Australia, Cameron first experienced technology as a true connector when he started taking singing lessons over the phone. This degree of open space at home gave him unique opportunities to grow and explore (and cause a little mischief). Listen in to find out how this lifelong curiosity led him to get rid of all his material possessions and launch a business that changed his life—and can change yours. In This Episode Hear the life-changing moment that set Cameron on a path of rediscovery in 2010 How technology can be used to empower others and enhance who we are The importance of having a sense of curiosity and exposing yourself to new experiences and possibilities Why you need to become your own best friend today What happens when you stop living in excess and refocus your life and business with intention Quotes in This Episode “Technology, when used appropriately, allows us to create and experience a life we simply wouldn’t have been able to 10 years ago.” “I’m a big believer of having a certainty of your outcome...but then a sense of absolute curiosity about how you might get there.” “When you are on your own, and there’s no one else around, and you’re going through some real challenges, are you there to support yourself? Or are you there to pull yourself down?” “When something happens, I’m curious enough to say, ‘Well, if that’s possible, I wonder what else is possible?’” Resources The Thriving Collective Facebook Instagram @crbrown84 on Twitter #DreamLiveGive on Twitter Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert The Shift (Movie) I am (Documentary)
Terry Hush, CEO and co-founder of Roji Health Intelligence (formerly ICLOPS) joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Terry's many accomplishments in the public, non-profit, and private sectors include leading the transformation of Blue Cross Blue Shield regulations in Illinois, improving access to care as Director of the Illinois Medicaid program, and serving in executive leadership for both private payers and physician organizations. On the show, Terry discusses her journey as a patient advocate and a problem solver. She’s known for her ability to be a change agent in organizations. According to Terry, “You create change quietly flying under the radar. No one likes changes and there’s always going to be resistance.” Her approach was to get everyone invested and to work with smaller groups piece by piece rather than working with a larger group all at once. "You have to be a great listener and never worry about the silence,” she said. Terry also discussed the lessons she learned earlier in her career, including, “It’s nice to be important but it’s more important to be nice." Her advice to others who want to be an agent for change in their companies was to talk to people directly, always be present in your conversations, and be sure to keep your ego out of everything you do. A little more about Terry Hush … Terry Hush is a health care strategist and change expert with experience across the health care spectrum. She is an expert at creating a consensus for desired change through education and collaboration. Terry also helps organizations take actions that will direct their future through meaningful technology and programs. You can connect with Terry on LinkedIn and Twitter @TerryHush
Cornell Thomas, Master Motivator, Speaker and Author of the book, The Power of Positivity: Controlling Where The Ball Bounces joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. In addition to being a speaker, coach. and author, Cornell is a father, husband, son, motivator, world changer, free thinker, doer, "giver," and an active dreamer. His mission in life is to serve others and make this world a better place. He does this through every speech, book, interaction, quote, or consultation that he gives. On the show, Cornell shares his journey from professional athlete to Master Motivator, author, and speaker. After an injury that prevented him from playing pro basketball, instead of saying, “Why me?” Cornell quickly challenged himself to “What now?” He discussed how the power of his own positivity and the wise words of his loving mom propelled him forward and to help others. Today, he’s gathering great thinkers and thought leaders for a Positivity Summit in 2017, which not only shares a day of inspiration but also a day of giving back. Cornell believes you have to go through pain to find your purpose. For him, a purpose is not an occupation. To find yours, you must open your eyes and have the right mindset because it’s all around you. A little more about Cornell Thomas: Cornell started his mission four years ago when he knew he wanted to make the world a better place. He was tired of seeing all of the negativity that was being force fed through TV and social media. He took action by starting a movement called "The Power of Positivity" knowing we can all come together as one. You can connect with Cornell on LinkedIn and Twitter @CornellThomas
Jenny Ta, CEO of Sqeeqee and co-founder of VCNetwork.co, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Jenny began her career with strong roots in the financial world and working on Wall Street. Jenny is known as a serial entrepreneur. She has built, launched and sold two of her companies. More recently in 2016, together with her partner, Shinta W. Dhanuwardoyo (Founder/CEO of Bubu.com), VCNetwork.co was launched to help forward-thinking VC firms and individual VCs find the startups that have what it takes to succeed. Today, Jenny mentors start-ups and focuses on shaking up the current VC models making VC funding more entrepreneurial friendly. On the show, Jenny shared how the funding for women entrepreneurs is slow progress. She and her partner Shinta work to create a bridge for entrepreneurs who hit one wall after another as they seek funding. They act as the role of connectors to make the introductions to high worth investors so there is an opportunity on both sides. Jenny discussed her thoughts on women in leadership pointing out that leaders don’t ever quit. Her advice to anyone who has experienced bullying and harassment was to “never swallow the words.” Her message was to underscore how words can be damaging and you need to keep them on the outside. At the same time, Jenny stressed how bullying doesn’t look at race or gender and it’s especially easy to bully when you can hide your identity online. A little more about Jenny Ta … Jenny is a seasoned entrepreneur with two successful ventures to her credit. She was the Founder and CEO of Titan Securities, a full-service investment firm that was acquired in 2005. Prior to founding Titan Securities she was the driving force behind Vantage Investments, a full-service broker-dealer start-up she founded in 1998-99 at the age of 27 and grew to a quarter of a billion dollars in assets. You can connect with Jenny on LinkedIn and Twitter @JennyQTa9
Dr. Marika Lindholm, Founder and CEO of ESME (Empowering Solo Moms Everywhere), joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. When Marika realized the steady rise in solo parenting, the changing climate to American families, and through her personal experience with single motherhood, she became impassioned with helping other women facing the same challenges that she did. On the show, Marika shares her inspiration behind the launch of ESME and why she wants to honor moms everywhere. Her platform provides solo moms with a safe space to share their challenges and struggles including some tough subjects such as domestic violence, addiction and cyberbullying. “ESME is a platform that allows your vulnerability to come through,” explained Marika. She also shares her own challenges as she moved from academia to becoming an entrepreneur and launching her online community. “The learning curve was tremendous having to learn about building content, social media, marketing and team building.” At the same time, as a business owner with a platform that was active 24/7, Marika was there to help people at all hours. Her advice to other business owners, “Don’t be deterred by unsolicited advice and just ride through the tough patches." A little more about Dr. Marika Lindholm … By launching ESME, Marika has created an online community that's a safe haven for solo moms, an endless library of resources, a networking tool, a writing/blogging platform, and private escape all at once. A trained sociologist and former professor, she taught classes focused on issues of inequality, diversity, and gender at Northwestern University. Marika brings that passion, focus, and analytical approach to refining the ESME.com platform and growing the ESME Sisters community. You can connect with Dr. Lindholm on LinkedIn and Twitter @marika_lindholm
Lauren Leader-Chivee, co-founder, and CEO of All In Together (AIT) and the author of Crossing the Thinnest Line: How Embracing Diversity-from the Office to the Oscars-Make America Stronger joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Lauren has dedicated her career to closing the most critical personal, professional and political gender gaps for women. In addition to her role at AIT, Lauren is an Executive Advisor to Deloitte working with a range of global companies on their most pressing diversity issues. On the show, Lauren discussed how the thinnest of lines separate groups. Establishing an emotional connection, through a shared experience, makes you less of an outsider and helps you to understand different cultures. The shared experience also leads to relationships and trust. She gave examples of soldiers in the military and prison populations. Lauren offered insights on Millennials as a generation, who are much more accepting and inclusive. You can see the trend of Millennials moving to urban areas. However, Lauren stressed that these attitudes and gains are not guaranteed moving forward. Although Gen Y has benefited from the opening of the world through the Internet, if schools become more segregated and the Internet is more of an echo chamber with siloed and like-minded thinking, then the next generation will be less inclusive. Laura also shared how she was able to constantly move out of her comfort zone. She has used her network and different relationships, knowing when to ask for help. She is committed to moving forward and knows that there will be ambiguity. Lauren also stated that you have to think beyond networking and really share more of yourself to build a relationship. A little more about Lauren Leader-Chivee ...Lauren was recently named by Fortune as one of the 50 Most Influential Women on Twitter. She writes extensively for the Huffington Post, Harvard Business Review, and Inc magazine. Formerly the President of the global think tank Center for Talent Innovation and Founding Partner at Hewlett Chivée Partners LLC, she has tirelessly advocated for women’s leadership as a driver of economic growth and opportunity. You can connect with Lauren on LinkedIn and Twitter @laurenchivee
Judy Williams, the founder of iHalt, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Judy’s non-profit organization promotes understanding, accountability, and mutual respect between at-risk youth and EMTs, police, and firefighters. After spending 18 years in education, Judy launched iHalt as a movement to raise awareness about safety and to foster mutual respect and harmony between first responders and the general community. On the show, Judy discusses her work with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Her programs teach consideration and mutual respect through activities that build trust. When children have a relationship with police officers they are more likely to respect and cooperate under different situations outside of the iHalt program. At the same time, the more police officers and other first responders interact, they, too, have a much better understanding of the people living in their communities. Parents are also involved in the program so the iHalt learning and relationship building continues into the home. Judy also shares how she approaches big challenges. “If it’s worth it, stay the course. Don’t believe anyone’s negative self-talk. You must believe your own truth, which is right for you.” A little more about Judy Williams … Judy founded iHalt in 2015, in the wake of events in Ferguson, Baltimore, and Cleveland. Judy realized, now, more than ever is the time to educate future generations of children about the cooperating with law enforcement, understanding and respecting cultural and racial differences, and maintaining good citizenship. You can connect with iHalt on Twitter @ihalt_us1 and Facebook
Meagan Hooper, entrepreneur and founder of Bsmartguide.com, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Megan’s platform, bSmartguide.com, is an online portal where women can learn, connect and promote their brands in order to achieve success and obtain their goals. Previously, Meagan spent a decade-long career on Wall Street, working her way up from Administrative Assistant for the founder of a premier hedge fund, to the firm's Chief Operating Officer. Self-taught in the world of finance, Meagan's expertise was quickly recognized, as she became Director of Operations for a global wealth management firm, overseeing $4 billion in assets across multiple asset classes. On the show, Meagan shares her passion for Millennials; how they're breaking down barriers and going past the stereotypes in their communities. With a focus on technological resources and collaboration, you can make this happen. At the same time, she says you're able to create a culture of listening and being who you're meant to be. On tackling challenges, Meagan explains, “Challenges are a part of it and it’s the way you work through and meet them head on.” She is a believer of getting out of your comfort zone. Meagan deals with challenges by nourishing her inner self. You have to trust that you will make the right decisions even when many around you are saying otherwise. Meagan also offers her tips to entrepreneurs who have a dream but don’t know where to start. “It comes down to belief and how you perceive yourself. You have to get very clear about what you want to do and spend time on your vision board.” A little more about Meagan Hooper … While building on her business savvy and entrepreneurial spirit, Meagan continues her pursuit of the arts, from performing stand-up comedy to appearing in film, television, and theater. A graduate of Wake Forest University, she lives in Manhattan with her husband, Joe, and pug, Stella. You can connect with Meagan on LinkedIn and Twitter @MeaganHooper
Fabian Geyrhalter, the founder of FINIEN, an LA-based brand consultancy, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Fabian is the author of the book How to Launch a Brand: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Crafting a Brand - From Positioning to Naming and Brand Identity. He is also published internationally by the Washington Post, Graphis, Communications Arts and the Huffington Post. On the show, Fabian takes a deep dive into the meaning of a brand and what it takes to prepare for a brand launch. He shares what entrepreneurs get wrong 99% of the time when it comes to branding. As a result, he offers a step-by-step guide for those entrepreneurs who are bootstrapping but know brand development really matters far beyond a product or service they offer. In addition to discussing company branding, Fabian also shares his thoughts on personal branding, how technology affects a brand and why you should align with the right people. A little more about Fabian Geyrhalter … Fabian is an active jury member of the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts. As the winner of 23 American Graphic Design awards, he is frequently invited to judge international design competitions. Fabian has served as an adjunct professor at USC and Art Center College of Design and he's currently an Advisory Board Member of the Santa Monica College. You can connect with Fabian on LinkedIn and Twitter @geyrhalter
Heather Whaling, CEO and founder of Geben Communication, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Heather started her digital and social media PR agency in 2009, out of her dining room and at the heart of a recession. She’s grown her company through culture building and policy-making that helps all of her employees to thrive. Geben is an award-winning agency and Heather just recently received the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Ohio Valley Region (OH, KY, IN). On the show, Heather discusses what culture looks like at her company. They’ve created some interesting "House Rules" which include Embrace the Crazy and Design Your Day. When it comes to Embracing the Crazy, Heather’s team is cool and calm whether they’re dealing with a crisis event or a client's product launch. The Design Your Day program helps employees to work when and where they are the most comfortable. It’s also a great way to have employee select the times of day that they are the most productive. Heather also shares her thoughts on productivity and prioritization. She offers tips including calendar blocking and understanding how to maximize your energy in order to stay laser focused. A little more about Heather Whaling…In addition to delivering exceptional results for client partners, Heather prides herself on utilizing Geben as a platform for doing good. Driven by a “Give More, Grow More” philosophy, Heather fosters a company culture that empowers every member of the team to use their time, talent and expertise to make a positive impact in the world. Heather’s belief in doing well by good extends to both Geben’s client work and internal perks. (A fact that recently scored them the title of one of Columbus Business First’s Best Places to Work.) You can connect with Heather on LinkedIn and Twitter @prtini
Keynote Speaker and Leadership Coach Neen James joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Neen's corporate background is in learning and development, and managing large teams throughout several industries. As a motivational keynote speaker, she focuses on productivity and helps leaders get more done, so they can create more significant moments in life. Neen has been referred to as a "force of nature" with "boundless energy." On the show, Neen dives into the characteristics of a good speaker. If you’re really interested in speaking, then you have to be authentic, reliable and approachable. She also stresses that you must put aside your ego and make sure you have a quality message. Many people call themselves speakers and just regurgitate someone else’s material. Neen also shares what productivity means to her. She says, "Productivity is having time to do what really matters in your life." Productivity takes true focus and requires a deadline-oriented approach. Neen works 15-minute blocks of time. "You can get a lot done in 15 minutes," she says. Her advice to entrepreneurs is to hustle and to make sure you pay attention to what your clients are telling you. A little more about Neen James … Neen has a down-to-earth style and contagious enthusiasm that her audiences find engaging. She shares practical strategies that they can apply at work and home. Neen is also is a Certified Speaking Professional, a recognition earned by less than 10% of speakers worldwide. In addition to her busy speaking schedule, Neen provides one-on-one leadership coaching and mentoring on a variety of business topics. You can learn more about Neen on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter @NeenJames
Brianna Averhart, a fashion design major at Moore College of Art & Design, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge for a Women Worldwide in-person podcast interview on the Moore College Campus in Philadelphia. Brianna is a sophomore at Moore. She's also a Resident Advisor (RA) and recognized as one of the scholars of the college's Visionary Award Honors Program. The episode with Brianna is part of a three-part series sponsored by Moore featuring alumni, faculty, and students. On the show, Brianna shared when she first discovered her passion for fashion design, which began with her love of sewing. She joined the Moore community which has helped her to cultivate her leadership skills. As an RA, planning programs and assisting her student residents, Brianna offered her perspective on leadership and inspiring others. During the episode, Brianna fields questions from friends and peers on how she handles the criticism that comes with the world of an artist as well as how she overcomes her inner fears and challenges. A little more about Brianna Averhart … Brianna was always interested in Moore College hearing about their internships, scholarships and participating in their programs even before she became a full-time student. She was also drawn to Moore because 94% of their graduates receive jobs. As a fashion design major, Brianna’s goal is to help people feel more comfortable in their own skin by creating clothing that’s made for everyone. A little about our sponsor, Moore College of Art & Design: Moore College of Art & Design educates students for careers in art and design. Founded in 1848, Moore is the nation's first and only women's visual arts college for undergraduates. The College's career-focused environment and professionally active faculty form a dynamic community in the heart of Philadelphia's cultural district, surrounded by world-class museums. The College offers ten Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees for women and four coeducational graduate programs. In addition, Moore provides many valuable opportunities in the arts through The Galleries at Moore, Continuing Education Certificate programs for professional adults, the acclaimed Young Artists Workshop, The Art Shop and Sculpture Park. For more information about Moore, visit www.moore.edu.
Marcello Pedalino, Executive Director of MMP Entertainment and author of the motivational book, Celebrate Life: A New Book on How to Live it Up, Discover Fulfillment, and Experience the Joy You Deserve, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. A three-time national DJ Entertainer of the Year, Marcello and his company have helped clients have the time of their lives at their Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and countless other milestone occasions. On the show, Marcello discusses the inspiration behind his book, Celebrate Life which is taking care of yourself, being surrounded by the right people and seeing the bigger picture and all of the incredible possibilities. Marcello outlines the difference between the Very Inspiring People (VIPs) in his life and how you need to avoid the Very Draining People (VDPs). He also shares candid advice on how to get “unstuck" in your life especially when you’re going through the “darkest hours.” There may be times when you're lied to or betrayed, personally and/or professionally. His five tips to move forward include (1) exercise, (2) talk it out with your VIPs, (3) get organized, (4) learn portion control, and (5) find a new project. A little more about Marcello Pedalino ...Marcello has achieved personal and professional success as a celebrity in the exclusive private events and entertainment industry. In addition, he is a well-respected lifestyle consultant who outlines his personal formula for achieving fulfillment and designing a life you've been longing for in his book, Celebrate Life. Far from your standard cookie-cutter self-help guide, Marcello's book gives you an up-close-and-personal glimpse into his own rocky yet rewarding journey---complete with twists and turns, mistakes and milestones, and the lessons that matter most in the end. You can connect with Marcello on LinkedIn and on Twitter @MmpMarcello
Lynn Palewicz, Assistant Professor of Art and Foundation Chair at Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on the Women Worldwide show. As Foundation Chair, Lynn develops, implements and assesses the Foundation curriculum for all first-year students at Moore. As an artist, Lynn combines photography, sculpture, and drawing to explore different approaches to self-portraiture: the self as subject, the self as material, and the self as creative impulse. On the show, Lynn discussed women in the arts. She shared how her work at Moore helps students to transition from freshman orientation to community leadership. Students are encouraged to interact with their professors and peers through open dialogue while building their skills and confidence, diving into research to expand their creativity. Lynn stresses the importance of learning self-identity and a sense of consciousness. Students also learn creative problem solving so they can graduate and tackle the challenges that face artists today. Lynn shared her biggest challenge which was to figure out her best contribution as an artist. She said, "With so many possibilities to pursue, you can look at art and design in so many ways." Like any career, you have to find your true passion and then pursue your dreams. A little more about Lynn Palewicz … Lynn has an MFA from the Yale School of Art, and a MAT and BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. A couple of her recent exhibitions include "Alternative States," which is a group exhibition curated by John Capperton at the Galleries at Moore in Philadelphia and the 2015 Wind Challenge Exhibition Series, which is a three-person show at Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia, PA. A little about our sponsor, Moore College of Art & Design: Moore College of Art & Design educates students for careers in art and design. Founded in 1848, Moore is the nation's first and only women's visual arts college for undergraduates. The College's career-focused environment and professionally active faculty form a dynamic community in the heart of Philadelphia's cultural district, surrounded by world-class museums. The College offers ten Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees for women and four coeducational graduate programs. In addition, Moore provides many valuable opportunities in the arts through The Galleries at Moore, Continuing Education Certificate programs for professional adults, the acclaimed Young Artists Workshop, The Art Shop and Sculpture Park. For more information about Moore, visit www.moore.edu. You can connect with Lynn on LinkedIn
Megan Harris, Managing Partner, at SYZYGY, North America, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Megan is a digital native, global business citizen, and travel brand digital expert, who brings a unique perspective to her role as a Managing Partner. At SYZYGY, she manages operations and business growth for the digital agency, which offers creative, technology, and media services to major brands including Avis Budget Group. On the show, Megan discussed her journey in global digital marketing. As a Millennial leader, she shared her insights on what it takes to lead: vision, empathy, and delegation. Megan's philosophy: You always have to "be brave, be bold and be yourself,” showing your authenticity at all times. She shared personal stories including a period in her life when she felt “stuck" and what her prescription was to move forward and to achieve her goals. Megan was candid about how you can find your voice and how you must "say what you mean" in business. She also believes in the power of planning, and as the plan changes, always trust your intuition. A little more about Megan Harris … Prior to joining SYZYGY, Megan was the business director and a member of the senior leadership team of Razorfish’s London office, running the full-service media offerings in EMEA. Clients included Starwood Resorts, Holland America Lines, Tourism of New Zealand, Ralph Lauren, and Mondelez. She spoke frequently at digital marketing and advertising symposia across Europe. You can connect with Megan on LinkedIn, and Twitter @SYZYGY_NY
Kia Weatherspoon, founder of Determined by Design, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Kia was a dancer turned soldier who then fell in love with interior design. Kia has ten years of diverse experience in hospitality design and management, high-end residential and multi-family design with a splash of architectural sales. Kia founded her company, Determined by Design in 2012 to begin creating spaces that eclipse current design trends. On the show, Kia discussed personal stories including when she first discovered the meaning of space. When living in the Middle East (just after 911) with 14 other women soldiers, she needed a reprieve to let out a flood of emotions. She took her issued troop sheets that were meant for her cot and hung them around her with string to create three sheet walls instead. Kia left active duty and has been creating spaces ever since. Kia also shared fond memories of her education at Moore College of Art and Design and how she was surrounded by women leaders and “the most visually talented women.” It was at Moore that she first recognized her true talent for design. Kia also mentioned her work (and favorite project) with Room to Rebloom, which is a non-profit that creates healing home environments for survivors of domestic violence. Kia worked with the organization to take women and children through the design process creating interior spaces that can really impact a person's life. A little more about Kia Weatherspoon… Kia believes in service-based leadership, demonstrated through active involvement with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Her company, Determined by Design, uses a unique process that engages future patrons and neighbors in the design process through social media and technology. A little about our sponsor, Moore College of Art and Design... Moore College of Art & Design educates students for careers in art and design. Founded in 1848, Moore is the nation's first and only women's visual arts college for undergraduates. The College's career-focused environment and professionally active faculty form a dynamic community in the heart of Philadelphia's cultural district, surrounded by world-class museums. The College offers ten Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees for women and four coeducational graduate programs. In addition, Moore provides many valuable opportunities in the arts through The Galleries at Moore, Continuing Education Certificate programs for professional adults, the acclaimed Young Artists Workshop, The Art Shop and the Sculpture Park. For more information about Moore, visit www.moore.edu You can connect with Kia on LinkedIn and Twitter @KiaWeatherspoon. You can connect with Moore College of Art & Design on Twitter @MooreCollegeArt
Peter Shankman, author, corporate keynote speaker and founder of Shankminds, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Peter is recognized as the perfect example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), then add in a dose of adventure, and make it work to your advantage. Peter is regarded as a "worldwide connector” and also known for his radical new ways of thinking about ADHD. On the show, Peter shares his journey, which he describes as “always a fast state of motion" and some of the difficulties he had when he was growing up. Fast forward to today and he is helping people with ADHD to recognize it's a gift and not a curse. Peter shares recent initiatives including the launch of his podcast, Faster Than Normal (FTN), and his new book which will be published in 2017. Peter offers advice on how to stay focused, make the right choices and why you need to spread your energy in all of the right places. For Peter, every day is busy, but the time you carve out for your activities shows their importance. He also shares his thoughts on relationships and what it means to be a true friend. A little more about Peter Shankman … Peter is best known for founding Help A Reporter Out, (HARO) in 2008, which in under a year became the number one website for thousands of journalists on deadline to connect with experts and sources for their stories around the globe. In June of 2010, less than three years after Peter started HARO, it was acquired by Vocus, Inc. You can connect with Peter on LinkedIn, Twitter @PeterShankman and Facebook
Winnie Sun, founding partner and managing director of Sun Group Wealth Partners, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. With more than 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, Winnie has been selected as Investment News' Twenty Women to Watch. She is frequently featured as a “top advisor” speaker at national events, is a contributor to Forbes, Fox Business, CNBC broadcast, and CBS News. She is also considered the most social advisor on social media. On the show, Winnie shares her best practices on Twitter and how she builds business relationships through her participation. She got started on Twitter knowing that “like attracts like.” Her advice to professionals is "you have to start out identifying 10 of your closest friends." You also have to be present, share methodically and strategically. But, most of all, you have to be human and treat others the way you want to be treated. If you can text then you can tweet. Winnie also discusses how tweet chats are a great way to meet people, grow your community and to learn. Some of her favorite social media tools include the Buffer app, Jukebox..com for evergreen content and Twitter lists. A little more about Winnie Sun … Winnie has a weekly tweet chat (#WinnieSun) and she is also a podcaster. On her show, Renegade Millionaire Show Winne interviews entrepreneurs, high profile CEOs, and the nation's top trailblazers in business and entertainment. As an independent advisor, Winnie is called upon to educate large corporate and nonprofit groups on planning strategies. She has been honored with invitations to the Barron’s Winner’s Circle for Top Women Financial Advisors beginning in 2006 to the present and has been coined "The Wealth Whisperer" by OC Metro Magazine's 40 under 40. You can connect with Winnie on LinkedIn and Twitter @SunGroupWP
Caren Merrick, the founder and CEO of Pocket Mentor joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Caren was a partner at Bibury Partners, an angel investment and advisory firm. Earlier in her career she was co-founder and EVP of webMethods, leading the company to the most successful software IPO in 2000. Caren grew the company to 1,100 employees and $200m in revenue, which eventually led to its acquisition by SoftwareAG in 2007 for $540million. On the show, Caren discusses her career journey and how she has served on different boards. According to The Gender Diversity Index, in 2015, of the 842 active companies on the Fortune 1,000 list, women held 18.8% of board seats. This is an increase from 17.7% in 2014. If you compare these stats to the 14.6% of board seats that were held by women in 2011, you can see the numbers are rising, but not high enough. According to Caren, too few women see themselves as participants in the boardroom and they aren’t stepping up by taking risks or taking on new projects. Lastly, Caren discusses her thoughts on reinvention and why it’s so important for professionals to invest in self-discovery. Professionals should know that change can be uncomfortable and you can’t force it. A little more about Caren Merrick … Caren serves on the board of directors for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which manages and operates the $800m Washington Ronald Reagan National and Dulles International airports, serving over 40 million passengers a year. The Authority also manages the development of the $6B Dulles Corridor Silver Line Metrorail project. The boards on which she serves provide governance and oversight across multiple industries with a combined value of $10b. You can connect with Caren on LinkedIn and Twitter @CDMerrick
Trina Felber, founder and CEO of a natural skincare line, Primal Life Organics, joined host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Trina discovered during her first pregnancy that all her high-end skincare products were loaded with toxic ingredients that could hurt her and her growing baby. Knowing your skin is the largest organ in the body and the body’s first line of defense, Trina began a quest in 2007 for organic and all-natural skincare products that were safe to use during pregnancy. She was shocked to learn there were none. At that point, Trina decided to transition from her career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to an entrepreneur, launching her natural skincare products business. On the show, Trina shared the importance of giving your skin the right nutrients and why it’s important to read product labels carefully. According to Trina, if you feed your skin what it needs, it will function. Unfortunately, consumers are not aware of the toxins and harmful effects of many skincare products. Trina also discusses her favorite products from clay / charcoal toothpaste, which actually whitens your teeth, to apple cider vinegar. She challenges listeners to take the 30-day Apple Cider Vinegar Challenge. At the end of the show, Trina offers listeners a discount for a Primal Organics product starter package. A little more about Trina Felber … Trina spent 22 years as a nurse, practicing for seven years as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Her nursing career started in the Burn Intensive Care Unit at St. V's in Toledo Ohio, where she learned how the skin protects you and, at the same time, the damage chemicals can cause. She believes that chemical free skincare is a choice and she's created her skincare line so to improve her health and the health of those who use her products. You can connect with Trina on LinkedIn and Twitter @PrimalLifeOrg
Michelle Bacharach, Co-Founder and CEO of FINDMINE, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Michelle's retail tech company, FINDMINE, is an enterprise SaaS startup positioned to make retail more efficient and shopping more delightful. Michelle, who started in entertainment, transitioned to retail tech experiencing a number of interesting stories that highlight the challenges of starting a tech company in New York. On the show, Michelle discusses how she wanted to figure out and define a different consumer experience. With people asking millions of questions about the products they want to purchase, retailers were not equipped to answer everything. Michelle launched her platform, FINDMINE, to help tailor and customize the consumer shopping experience answering their questions and using machine learning to scale product curation. Michelle also discusses what it takes to create a winning team describing her own experience as working with people who are really passionate and can “pull themselves out of the weeds.” Michelle offers advice to startup founders including her “don’t die” strategy and how "keeping a life" will prevent diminishing returns. A little more about Michelle Bacharach … Michelle has a strong background in strategy and product management, with heavy agile experience. She is also currently the senior admissions consultant with The MBA Exchange. Prior to launching FINDMINE, Michelle was Director, Project Management at Univision.com & Entertainment. You can connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and Twitter @mymeeshell
Aly Saxe, founder and CEO of Iris PR Software, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Aly's journey in public relations has led her from PR pro to PR agency owner to building software for agencies and in-house teams. Chaotic systems and a lack of visibility into her team’s performance pushed Aly to create a tech platform to cure the headaches of PR agency management. On the show, Aly discussed her approach to problem-solving especially as a woman in tech. Because you have to be flexible and agile and keep up with the pace of change, Aly shares her favorite resources. She also offers her insights on the importance of integration in an organization and the best way to break down silos between departments including marketing, PR, sales and other areas within a company. Because these barriers separate talent, businesses miss out on increased productivity, ideation, innovation and a better experience for customers. A little more about Aly Saxe … In 2007, Aly founded Ubiquity PR to provide strategic PR services to funded, high-growth B2B tech companies. Ubiquity PR created award-winning PR campaigns for companies like Infusionsoft, Firehost, SocialWhirled, and LeadMD. You can connect with Aly on LinkedIn and Twitter @Aly_Saxe
Samantha Paxson, Chief Marketing Officer at CO-OP Financial Services joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Samantha is the chief architect and marketing technologist who leads the development of her company's go to market corporate strategy for product development, credit, sales, business development, and marketing. On the show, Samantha discusses her journey, transitioning from PR and marketing agency work to a position in Financial Services. She shares how she was “ignorant enough not to have any fears” often raising her hand to get involved in new responsibilities. For her, “passionate ignorance has no limitations.” Samantha believes this was the secret to getting recognized early on. At CO-OP Financial Services, she was promoted to Vice President by the age of 30. Samantha's ability to collaborate with others and to build trust with her team helped her to advance more quickly. She also discusses the importance of understanding what’s going on in a company that's larger than your own role, and what it means to be a problem solver beyond your own department. A little more about Samantha Paxson … Samantha is a brand and corporate strategist, intraprenuer, product experience consultant, design thinker, behavioral analyst and corporate problem solver. She is the founder of THINK by CO-OP, an innovation content platform empowering the evolution of mission-driven financial services. You can connect with Samantha on LinkedIn
Shannon Bloemker, founder and CEO of Glasshouse.com, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Shannon has extensive experience in residential design, construction management, cost control, green building, and home maintenance. After having learned the value of good property management during her years as a strategist and co-owner of Five Ten Capital, Shannon founded Glasshouse in 2015 to bring the benefits of preventative maintenance to the single-family owner-occupied market. On the show, Shannon discussed how a circuitous path took her from working 80-hour weeks on Wall Street to 80 hours weekly as an entrepreneur and owner of her start-up company. With a passion for sustainability, she created Glasshouse to help homeowners sustain their biggest investments in life … their homes. Shannon shared the challenges of marketing to niche audiences and building strong partnerships. Social media, PR and relationship building and trade shows have been instrumental in increasing company awareness and thought leadership. Shannon also offered her advice to other entrepreneurs on problem-solving, delegating responsibilities and how to keep your priorities top of mind. A little more about Shannon Bloemker … Shannon earned her Master’s Degree from Harvard in Environmental Science & Sustainability after changing careers from the Mortgage-backed Securities Industry at Salomon Brothers and Franklin Templeton Funds. She also managed six high-end residential construction projects for investment, each of which required a yearlong process of design, value engineering, strategic planning, and oversight. You can connect with Shannon on LinkedIn and Twitter @shannonbloemker
Jack Myers, founder of MediaVillage and the author of the The Future of Men: Masculinity in the Twenty-First Century, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Jack is a cultural, economics and technology visionary as well as an award-winning documentary film producer. He’s been researching and reporting on the impact of technology and media on society for over forty years. On the show, Jack shares his inspiration behind his book, The Future of Men, and perspectives on a generation in cultural conflict. He discusses how men are amidst two opposing worlds; there are those rebelling with the stand-up, be tough and adversarial attitude toward the societal shift of women in power. At the same time, there are men actively embracing feminine qualities, showing emotion, and empathy, and collaborating more with women in the workplace and in the home. Jack's research focuses on media shaping perceptions from the beer commercials that objectify women to the TV sitcom male role models (the past vs. the present). His main concern is young men who are not feeling empowered. With no set guide book, they are not getting the direction they need or feeling the motivation to excel. Lastly, Jack shares advice on what men (young and old) can do to better to embrace a shifting culture and society, and how women are also very much a part of the process. A little more about Jack Myers … Jack is the author of several other books including, Hooked Up: A New Generations’s Surprising Take on Sex, Politics and Saving the World, which received International Book Awards in the Youth Issues and Women’s Issues categories. Jack has also been honored with a George Foster Peabody Award as well as Academy and Emmy Award nominations for Best Documentary Feature. You can connect with Jack on LinkedIn
Stephanie Abrams Cartin and Courtney Spritzer, co-founders of Socialfly in New York City and the authors of the book, Like, Love, Follow, join Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. When Stephanie and Courtney met, and realized they shared the same vision and insights, they teamed up to create and successfully grow their social media marketing and PR agency, Socialfly. Today consumers are tied to their smartphones. Studies also reveal that the highly digitized person has a dwindling attention span. At the same time, if businesses want to connect and engage with their customers, then they have to be highly digitized too. On the show, Stephanie and Courtney share what it means for a business to be fully digitized and which companies are receiving a high grade. They also offer tips for companies "restarting" their programs and what it means to be more strategic about their brand personality through social media. As entrepreneurs, authors, and media personalities, Stephanie and Courtney also discuss their best practices for staying organized, on track and reaching their goals. A little more about Stephanie and Courtney ... Stephanie is a graduate of Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. She first began her career in sales at Marriott International. While helping some friends launch entrepreneurial endeavors, she recognized the tremendous positive impact social media could have on a business' sales and marketing efforts. Courtney began her career as a financial analyst at American Express and bond underwriter at Hanover Insurance Group. Early on, she too realized the incredible opportunity that social media presented for organizations worldwide. You can connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn and Twitter @StephJillAbrams. Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn and Twitter @CourtSpritzer.
Sharon Nir an immigrant career woman and author of the new memoir, The Opposite of Comfortable, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Sharon writes a riveting universal tale of her family's quest to find a new life in an unknown land and delivers a first-hand account of a highly-skilled immigrant career woman on the minefield of "legal immigration" into the United States. On the show, Sharon discussed her career as a systems analyst and her work in the high tech industry in Tel Aviv. When she developed the first Knowledge Management System in Israel she was propelled into a successful tech career. At age 29, her husband, a transplantation surgeon, was offered a fellowship in the US and Sharon chose to keep her family together venturing to a new land. Sharon shares how she left her family and comfort zone, adjusted to life in NYC and learned the difference between a career and a job … each one coming with a price tag. A little more about Sharon Nir … At age 18, Sharon joined the Israeli Defense Force for the mandatory two-year service. She was assigned to the Armored Corps. and served as a tank instructor. At the end of her military service, she attended Tel Aviv University studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialization in literature and language. You can check out Sharon on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn
Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, author of the book, Money Can Buy You Happiness, and internationally recognized relationship and communication expert joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. As a female entrepreneur, corporate consultant and licensed therapist, Dr. Patty Ann has helped hundreds of corporate and entrepreneurial business women learn how to create it all – a highly successful thriving business without having to sacrifice happiness in their marriage and family life. On the show show Dr. Patty Ann shares how it is difficult for women to talk about money. Your attitude about money is formed over time. It starts in the home with your parents and your surrounding culture. Your experiences shape your financial personality whether your a spender or a saver and is reflected in how you spend money. Dr. Patty Ann also shares her thoughts around women negotiating for more money in the workplace, something that is not taught when you're younger. She shares several of the strategies and skills you need to begin the negotiating process and to start earning what you deserve. Lastly, Dr. Patty Ann discusses how money is tied to relationships and what couples can do to participate in the family finances together through honest communication and a shared end-goal in mind. A little more about Dr. Patty Ann Tublin … Dr. Patty Ann has been featured as a relationship and communication expert on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX News and the Martha Stewart Radio Show on Sirius XM. She is the Weekly Relationship Expert for 95.9 FOX FM Chaz & AJ in the Morning – CT’s #1 morning radio talk show, and she is featured on other radio shows internationally. Dr. Patty Ann has been published in SUCCESS Magazine, CNN, Fortune Postcards, Fortune, Entrepreneurial Woman Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. You can connect with Dr. Tublin on LinkedIn, Twitter @drpattyann, and Facebook
Charissa Thompson, co-host of the syndicated entertainment news show, Extra, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Charissa is also recognized as one of the most visible women in sports media. In 2013, she also became the host of Fox Sports Live on the Fox Sports 1 Network. On the show, Charissa shares her journey as a woman in sports media including the challenges of building credibility and getting past the “blond on the sidelines” stereotype. She knew that credibility was always her responsibility, and worked diligently to prepare for her interviews. Through her knowledge and relationship building, Charissa quickly gained the respect from her peers in the sports world. She also inspires Women Worldwide listeners to reinvent and discusses how she seized a new career direction. Charissa's success, having positions in two industries (sports and entertainment), demonstrates how you can expand your brand and take advantage of different opportunities. Charissa's philosophy: Do whatever it takes ... there are no shortcuts. A little more about Charissa Thompson … Charissa Thompson has also worked for Versus, GSN, Big Ten Network, SportsNation, and ESPN. She has appeared in The 2007 MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade and The Baseball Report on FSN. You can connect with Charissa on Instagram and Twitter @CharissaT
Jen Kluczkowski, CEO, and co-founder of Mindfresh, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Jen started her company, Mindfresh, to provide onsite and digital mindful movement experiences to improve body language, enhance emotional IQ, and increase attention spans. With a background in startup media environments and 8 years studying the philosophy of yoga, Jen leverages her experience in both worlds to make mindfulness accessible in the office environment. Today, Jen leads a growing team of 30 Mindfresh teachers in New York City and San Francisco with similar and relatable "business meets mindfulness" backgrounds. On the show, Jen discusses her personal career journey and how chronic pain, anxiety, and fatigue led her to a lifestyle change of yoga and mindfulness. Knowing the benefits she experienced, Jen launched Mindfresh and quickly pioneered a path in organizations to help their employees who were also experiencing cycles of burnout. Jen openly shares her challenges and the education process needed for Corporate America, where a company culture of being busy and working without breaks is rewarded. Jen reinforces the benefits of meditation and mindfulness, especially when dealing with stressful situations and how you can be much more present, focused and productive at work. A little more about Jen Kluczkowski … Jen is an 800-hour certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and now travels annually to India to deepen her mindfulness practice. She also speaks on several topics including the tools you need to get along with difficult co-workers or clients, how to create a more joyful approach to work, and the modern wellness dialogue in the workplace. You can connect with Jen on LinkedIn and Twitter @jenklu
Melinda Chen, the founder of Women Making Big Sales, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Melinda, who is a native of Taiwan, started her sales career selling language courses for Berlitz. During her 15-year career, she has made more than 5,000 cold sales and has been responsible for more than $10,000,000+ in sales. Today she coaches female entrepreneurs on how to land these big sales with big clients. Melinda's mission is to inspire more women to take control of their businesses by going for larger clients and closing important deals. On the show, Melinda discusses how sales professionals need to differentiate themselves from their competition. You have to know the limitations of Google and really do your sales preparation; understanding the market and the numbers. Sales today is so much more than the elevator speech. Melinda offers advice on demonstrating fresh ideas, innovative thinking and the type of intense focus to see a situation differently. When you identify the challenges of a business, having these deep insights is what makes you stand out. Melinda also shares her thoughts on the balance between giving and selling. You have to figure out in advance how much you will give away during the selling process. A little more about Melinda Chen … Melinda specializes in sales and international business. She has established a successful career helping her clients develop new business opportunities in both North American and European markets. She has practical in-depth knowledge of cross-cultural business negotiation, she understands the diverse nature of modern business and has developed a cultural acumen that allows her to adopt different business practices for different cultures. You can connect with Melinda on LinkedIn and Twitter @chen_melinda
Rebekah Iliff, Chief Strategy Officer, at AirPR, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Previously, Rebekah was the CEO of talkTECH Communications, where she created an industry-first methodology for emerging technology companies positioning talkTECH as one of the fastest growing, launch-only PR firms in the U.S. She is also currently a columnist for Inc., and a contributing writer for Mashable, Entrepreneur, and Huffington Post. On the show, Rebekah, who is passionate about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, shares the importance of both to an organization. Her insights on the subject range from how you can’t have one without the other, the role of leadership as mentors and how leaders can leverage a diverse and inclusive workforce. Rebekah also shares her thoughts on what women must do to get recognized in an organization from having a voice to getting more comfortable with rejection. As a business professional, Rebekah is no stranger to challenges and discusses her own growth openly and how she honed her leadership skills. A little more about Rebekah Iliff … Rebekah speaks and writes frequently on the topic of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago, and an M.A. in Organizational Management and Applied Community Psychology from Antioch University at Los Angeles (AULA). You can connect with Rebekah on LinkedIn and Twitter @rebekahiliff
Jessica Iclisoy, CEO and founder of California Baby, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Jessica is a woman who has long been ahead of her time. It was while Jessica was pregnant with her first child more than two decades ago that she began a dive deep into research about how to live the healthiest, most natural life possible. With no intention of starting a business but driven by an absolute determination to change the status quo, Jessica found replacements for unsafe cleansing and fragrance ingredients and made what would be the first California Baby product—a calming, shampoo and body wash. On the show, Jessica shares her story; how she never intended to start a business but was looking for a healthier lifestyle. The launch of California Baby marked a period in time when organic / natural were not a part of our vernacular. Twenty years ago, she was educating the market and branding her company as a reflection of California lifestyle and thinking, which now is very popular. Jessica discusses her thoughts on smart consumerism and how we are living in a world of toxicity. She shares tips on how to be more in tune with the chemical in our products and how to identify them quickly. A little more about Jessica Iclisoy … Jessica single-handedly helped create the baby category in Whole Foods, and made California Baby the first natural brand to go to mass sales by selling in Target, even helping create the giant retailer’s premium category. Today, California Baby is also sold on massive e-commerce sites including Diapers.com, Amazon, and Drugstore.com. You can connect with Jessica on LinkedIn
Carrie Kerpen, CEO and co-founder of Likeable Media, an award-winning digital content studio, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Carrie is a regular podcaster, and just recently launched the 100th episode of her show, All The Social Ladies. She's a keynote speaker who discusses social media and women in business and is a regular contributor to Forbes and Inc. magazine. As an early adopter of social media and technology, Carrie discusses the impact social media has on women and how it can be a confidence detractor. On the show, she mentions the Highlight Reel and how you can get caught up in the “best" of what people are sharing via their social channels. Viewing their success and then making comparisons to your own life and career is a confidence detractor rather than a confidence builder. Carrie points out that the Highlight Reel doesn’t present everything behind a person’s business or life; it doesn't show challenges or weaknesses. Keeping this in mind helps you to realize that the key to social media is your vulnerability and authenticity and how it's okay to ask for help. Carrie also offers her best advice on building your brand and your story; not just what you’re trying to say, but why you’re trying to communicate your narrative. A little more about Carrie Kerpen … Carrie refers to herself as a (Non)trepreneur. The launch of her business was atypical. She married her husband and co-founder at a baseball stadium in the world's largest sponsored wedding. The wedding was a word of mouth sensation that was featured in major media outlets including the New York Times, ABC World News Tonight, and the CBS Early Show. Her company, Likeable Media was born as a result. You can connect with Carrie on LinkedIn and on Twitter @carriekerpen
Shinta Witoyo Dhanuwardoyo (also known as Shinta Bubu), founder of Bubu.com, the leading digital media agency in Indonesia joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Under Shinta’s direction, Bubu was acknowledged by Red Herring as one of Asia's TOP 100 Most Innovative Companies. Continuing the winning from Red Herring Asia Awards, Bubu has won the Global Red Herring Award, which was honored in the USA in Los Angeles. Bubu.com is also known for organizing a nationwide web design/digital campaign awards called Bubu Awards. Shinta has been in the Indonesia's digital industry for 20 years. On the show, Shinta shares her start as an entrepreneur in Indonesia with a curiosity for the Internet and the World Wide Web. Although she studied Architecture, she quickly taught herself how to create websites and became a pioneer in the Indonesian digital economy. Shinta also discusses her latest venture, VC Network, which recently launched to help connect high-growth start-ups to Venture Capital firms. With no shortage of opportunities, she is helping to educate and empower women in tech. For Shinta, it doesn’t matter if you are male or female. Regardless, you have to have value and prove your worth by building your product and business. She offers advice to Women Worldwide listeners on how to achieve success through networking, learn from failure, be creative and innovative and figure out how to monetize early. Shinta is on a personal mission to put her country on the digital map as a global player. Shinta knows “an idea without execution is a hobby." A little more about Shinta Bubu … Among her many awards, Shinta was named on the Inspiring Women Honor Roll by Forbes Magazine and Globe Asia recognized her as one of the most powerful women in tech. She is also the Head of Digital Business, e-Commerce and Startups Center at The Indonesian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and Board of Advisory at The Nature Conservancy in Indonesia. She was also the former Managing Partner at Nusantara Ventures, a pioneering technology venture capital fund in Indonesia aimed at helping entrepreneurs create and grow market-leading digital media companies throughout the region. You can connect with Shinta on LinkedIn and on Twitter @shintabubu
Rachael McCrary, fashion designer and intimate apparel expert joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Rachael is the founder of Jewel Toned, which is the first contemporary shapewear brand with a whole new generation of shapewear. Earlier in her career Rachael conceptualized and designed the first Junior's division of Maidenform. She also oversaw product development, coordinated gorilla marketing, educated the sales team on the category and raised brand awareness. On the show, Rachael shares her start as a young entrepreneur designing T-shirts for her cousins' band and later launching a profitable mini dress company all before high school graduation. After college and spending a few years in Corporate America she launched Jewel Toned and embraced the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Rachael also discusses her thoughts on the fashion industry and body positive, helping women to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. Wanting to take her company to the next level, Rachael is no stranger to pitching to Venture Capitalist's and claims the process is not for the faint of heart. A little more about Rachael McCrary … Rachael realized her friends had one intimate apparel problem in common - they were feeling uncomfortable in their shapewear. Because a better option didn't exist, she created her company, Jewel Toned. The result was shapewear … not quite underwear but yet not considered outerwear. Her line of shapewear is perfect for women who make their own rules. You can connect with Rachael on LinkedIn and Twitter @rachaelbydesign
Winnie Sun, founding partner and managing director of Sun Group Wealth Partners, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. With more than 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, Winnie has been selected as Investment News' Twenty Women to Watch. She is frequently featured as a “top advisor” speaker at national events, is a contributor to Forbes, Fox Business, CNBC broadcast, and CBS News. On the show, Winnie discusses how she went from a career in entertainment working on America’s Funniest Home Videos to financial wealth management and launching her own firm. Winnie has also worked on a nationwide Millennial Study focused on the spending habits of Millennials, with several surprising results and misconceptions she shares on the show. As a successful entrepreneur, Winnie points out her business and personal challenges and gives advice to business professionals on how to create success and happiness in life. A little more about Winnie Sun … Winnie is known as the most “social” financial adviser in her industry. She has a weekly tweet chat (#WinnieSun) and she is also a podcaster. On her show, Renegade Millionaire Show” she interviews entrepreneurs, high profile CEOs, and the nation's top trailblazers in business and entertainment. As an independent advisor, Winnie is called upon to educate large corporate and nonprofit groups on planning strategies. She has been honored with invitations to the Barron’s Winner’s Circle for Top Women Financial Advisors beginning in 2006 to the present and has been coined "The Wealth Whisperer" by OC Metro Magazine's 40 under 40. You can connect with Winnie on LinkedIn, Twitter @sungroupwp and Sun Group Wealth Partners on Facebook
Stephanie Carls, digital lifestyle enthusiast, and video marketer joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Named a "Twitter Powerhouse" by The Huffington Post, Stephanie shares her passion for technology and social media focusing on the ways both are changing how you live and share information. Through engaging video content, she enjoys showing how to make sense of technology so you can tap and swipe your way to a simpler and more savvy life.
On the show, Stephanie shares many interesting insights on social media and technology. She lets you in on some important video marketing strategy tips and what it truly means to be a digital lifestyle enthusiast. When it comes to being "on camera" Stephanie states, “You really have to want to do and practice makes perfect.” She recommends recording yourself and asking your closest confidants to critique your performance. Her biggest question to her inner circle, “Is the Stephanie you get on camera the same as the Stephanie who sits in a room with you?” The underlying message: You always have to be the most authentic version of yourself. Stephanie also offers advice to Millennials on how to navigate social media. Just because you think it “disappears” doesn’t really mean that post / comment / video really goes away.
A little more about Stephanie Carls … Stephanie is frequently asked to participate as a spokesperson / digital correspondent. She has enjoyed working with Cottonelle, Chevrolet (as video host for 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival), Marketwired, Nike Women, Hallmark, GoPro, Nexersys (appearing on CBS "The Doctors") and more. As a digital lifestyle enthusiast, Stephanie shares her favorite products, helps navigate new apps, and offers tech tips. With her creativity in her videos, she has even landed features in The New York Times and NBC News.
You can learn more about Stephanie at her website and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter @stephelisecarls
Holli Thompson, author of the book, Discover Your Nutritional Style: Your Seasonal Plan to a Healthy, Happy, and Delicious Life” joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Holli is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and a Nutritional Health professional. She is also the founder of Nutritional Style®, a health and nutrition blog and consulting company. She has been highlighted in USA Today magazine, Kiwi Magazine, DC Modern Magazine, Washington Life, and numerous other periodicals
On the show, Holli shares her journey from never feeling well to a life of energy and good health. She was a VP at Chanel who decided to jump off the business fast track. Her move to a different environment triggered changes in her body, leaving Holli to suffer from chronic migraines, sinus issues, and autoimmune issues. No longer wanting to live on antibiotics, which simply masked the root of her health problems, she changed her life and became a student of nutrition, learning that certain food groups were the culprit. Today, Holli educates others on how to uncover their nutritional style, including her work on Capitol Hill and a program for US Congress. Holli offers tips to listeners on how they can de-stress to minimize inflammation, anxiety and heart-related issues. She also shares her thoughts on what you can do to listen to your body to make yourself feel better.
A little more about Holli Thompson … Holli is an inspirational speaker, and TV guest for several major networks, including ABC, CBS, and FX. She shares weekly on her own blog, at hollithompson.com and also contributes to several well-known blogs. Holli works with corporations and individuals on health and lifestyle coaching and consulting.
You can learn more about Holli on her website and connect with her on Facebook, Twitter @nutrition, Pinterest and Instagram.
Entrepreneur, author, and speaker, Chris Dessi, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Chis is the founder and CEO of Silverback Social, an award-winning digital marketing agency in New York City. Chris is also the author of Remarkable You, Build a Personal Brand and Take Charge of Your Career. Chris is well known for his entertaining, customized and informative keynote sessions for corporate events and Universities. He regularly appears on CNBC, CNN, Fox News, and Good Day New York.
On the show, Chris reflects on a pivotal moment in his life. He shares a time when he hit a low point in his career and how his motivation and passion propelled him forward. In addition, Chris discusses what "people don’t tell you when you’re an entrepreneur" and gives advice on how to build a strong personal brand using his seven important pillars. Chris inspires Women Worldwide listeners to become the "biggest and baddest" version of themselves.
A little more about Chris Dessi … In 2012, Chris wrote a leading social media book titled Your World is Exploding: How Social Media is Changing Everything - and How you Need to Change with it. The book shot to #1 on Amazon's “hot new releases" in its first two weeks - all by using social channels to get the word out. Also in 2012, Chris identified a problem that there was no major digital summit in Westchester, NY. Chris produced this conference and in 2015 Forbes named his event as one of the "Conferences That Will Keep You Ahead Of Marketing Trends This Year."
You can learn more about Chris on his website and connect with him on LinkedIn and Facebook
Jimmy Wayne, country music singer, and songwriter joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Jimmy is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Walk to Beautiful, The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the Way. In his memoir, Jimmy shares how he survived life on the streets and as a foster kid, bouncing in and out of the foster care system. Jimmy was able to overcome great adversity in his life and now uses his country music platform to help children everywhere.
On the show, Jimmy shares what it was like to experience life as a child growing up with uncertainty, and in different homes. He had to cope with an environment filled with violence, drugs, stress, and rejection. Jimmy learned to survive taking the advice of his granddad who told him to “get out there and work.” Through a strong work ethic, Jimmy earned money wherever and whenever he could. His message now is for people (especially men) to get out there and to give an hour of their time to boys in the foster care system. These kids are often labeled as "troubled or bad kids" but they really need guidance. Through his own experience and the help of caring educators and influential women in his life, Jimmy changed his course and now speaks across the country raising awareness about teens who age out of the foster care system and become homeless.
A little more about Jimmy Wayne … Jimmy is known for hits songs including "Stay Gone", "I Love You This Much," and "Do You Believe Me Now.” In 2010, Jimmy walked halfway across America to raise awareness for kids aging out of the foster care system. He has helped to get a legislative bill passed extending the age of foster care to 21 in both Tennessee and California. He is also the author of the novel, made-for-TV movie and hit song, Paper Angels, an inspirational holiday story about a child in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
You can learn more about Jimmy on his website and connect with him on Twitter @JimmyWayne and on Facebook.
Hollis Thomases, the founder of ReinventionWorks, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Driven by her passion for helping people and facilitating significant transformation, Hollis is a 2x entrepreneur. She is also an award-winning digital marketing pioneer, who became a syndicated columnist for Inc.com and a book author, Twitter Marketing: An Hour a Day.
On the show, Hollis discussed the difference between change and significant transformation. Most people don’t realize that change happens all of the time and does not lead to reinvention, which is moving in a completely different direction in your career or life. Hollis shares her story of reinvention and how she conceived her business, Reinvention Works, in 20 minutes while she was serving jury duty. Hollis imparts advice to people who are facing challenges when they make a significant transformation. She also discusses the survival skills to deal with 21st-century stress.
A little more about Hollis Thomases … ReinventionWorks re-ignited Hollis' joy for work. Her startup utilizes her best talents and skills: big-picture thinking; strategy; writing, content creation, and curation; fostering and facilitating relationships; providing guidance and support; training and education; and productization. ReinventionWorks brings together all of the moving parts of deliberate change and acts as the conduit between all the players.
You can connect with Hollis on LinkedIn.
Cecelia Fitzgibbon, President of Moore College of Art and Design, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide for an in-person interview on the college campus. President Fitzgibbon assumed the office of president at Moore in July 2012. She serves as executive editor of The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society. She is also a speaker nationally and internationally on topics of leadership in the arts and cultural policy.
On the show, President Fitzgibbon dives into the topic of leadership sharing her thoughts on the Imposter Syndrome, the risks, and failure associated with leadership and the critical thinking process that is required when you are a leader today. In this in-person interview, she not only answers questions about how to build the best relationships and the type of network that is required, but she also responds to individual student questions. A few of the student questions focus on how to handle the fear of the unknown, how to showcase your talent and leadership and the best ways to balance personal work and leadership tasks. President Fitzgibbon also shares her approach to tackling challenges and maneuvering tough situations at any point in your career.
A little more about Cecelia Fitzgibbon … President Fitzgibbon was the lead researcher for the Philadelphia component of the National and Local Profiles of Cultural Support Project, a collaborative project with the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance that investigated how the nonprofit cultural industry was supported in ten communities across the United States.
Carrie Sheffield, Founder and CEO of Bold, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Carrie is a writer, political analyst and now the founder of Bold, a Millennial-focused, news ans cultural platform centered on ideals of personal responsibility and accessible capitalism. Carrie has deep roots in journalism. She is a Forbes contributor and senior writer for Opportunity Lives. She has hosted an online TV show for The Washington Times and appears on MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, CBS digital, and Fox Business Network.
On the show, Carrie discusses the changing media landscape, from the way people are gathering their news and information through new channels to how different types of media are covering the presidential election. Social media has disrupted how people obtain news and has fractured the conversation, siloing people into niches. She shares her insights on Millennials and their social media habits, news consumption and the presidential candidates they prefer. Carries also offers tips to listeners on launching a start up, from raising money to managing the 24 /7 news cycle.
A little more about Carrie Sheffield … Carrie began her journalism career in Washington with Robert Novak, later covering Congress for The Hill newspaper. As a founding reporter at POLITICO, she wrote editorials for The Washington Times under Tony Blankley. Carrie also spent several years in financial services, at Goldman Sachs, where she managed credit risk on a portfolio with potential exposure of $1.97 billion.
You can connect with Carrie on Facebook and LinkedIn
Jennifer Connelly, CEO of JConnelly, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Jenn is a leading communications strategist who has served as a trusted consultant to C-suite executives, helping them launch their businesses in new markets, broaden awareness of their brands and navigate potential crisis situations. Under Jenn's leadership, JConnelly has earned dozens of awards, including Bulldog Media Relations, American Business, Hermes Creative, MarCom, and Telly Awards, among others.
On the show, Jenn discusses what it takes to build a relationship with CEOs and high-performance executives. Not everyone gets to work with the C-suite. Executives are often put on a pedestal, and many colleagues around them are only willing to share the information that they want to hear. However, building a good relationship means building trust and telling executives the “hard” things that they need to hear. Jenn's approach to relationships includes being proactive, steadfast, and creating mutual respect. She also shares how listening, creating opportunities for face-time and being a giver are key characteristics that will take your relationships to the next level.
A little more about Jennifer Connelly … Jenn frequently speaks to businesses executives on topics such as PR best practices, sustainable brand building, reputation management and crisis management. She is also a longstanding member of the Board of Directors of Easter Seals in New York City.
You can connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn and Facebook
Stacey Becker, Author of Knot the One: Why Getting Dumped Before My Wedding was the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me, has a story to tell about “why getting dumped before her wedding was the best thing that ever happened to her." Stacey had met her fiancé online and they formed an immediate connection. After a whirlwind relationship, they got engaged and headed toward the wedding alter.
On the show, Stacey discussed how her heartbreak turned to love, and what she learned about herself through a tumultuous experience. The rocky journey with her ex-finance showed some big red flags, which she shares with Women Worldwide listeners. Stacey also offers tips on how to cope with upset, change and loss, and the importance of having a strong support system in place.
A little more about Stacey Becker … Stacey Becker is a 30-something writer who lives with her husband in New York City, along with their baby daughter. Disguised as a corporate lawyer, she circumvents any serious legal discussions in favor of analyzing relationships and her relatable day-to-day adventures. Stacey blogs about these topics at http://OfficeStace.com.
You can connect with Stacey on LinkedIn.
PR, marketing and reputation expert, Gini Dietrich, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Gini is the Chief Executive Officer of Arment Dietrich, a Chicago-based integrated marketing communications firm and the author of two books, Spin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital Age and Marketing in the Round: How to Develop an Integrated Marketing Campaign in the Digital Era.
On the show, Gini discusses how sex sells, analyzing the celebrity brand transformation of Miley Cyrus, who transitioned from wholesome, teen Disney star to sexy, twerking, wrecking ball music artist. With respect to companies, she shares the ways they can avoid the “spin” and hype and take a best practices approach to sharing good stories, "honestly, responsibly and authentically” to get their brands recognized. Gini also offers advice to listeners on the importance of building strong relationships and some tips for working with the media, knowing they may help you out when your reputation is on the line.
A little more about Gini Dietrich … Gini is the lead blogger at Spin Sucks, the award-winning PR and marketing blog. Spin Sucks delivers the latest trends, hottest topics, and some controversial analysis on events from the worlds of PR, Digital Marketing and Communication. Gini is also the co-host of Inside PR, a weekly podcast about communications and social media.
You can connect with Gini on LinkedIn and Twitter @GiniDietrich.
Ai Ching Goh, the CEO of Piktochart, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Ai Ching and her husband, Andrea Zaggia, launched Piktochart in 2012, as a web-based infographic application, allowing users who don’t have any intensive design experience to create professional grade infographics, using themed templates. Their self-funded start up grew quickly from 2 people to 45+ employees today, and the platform serves over 3 million users.
On the show, Ai Ching shares her story from corporate America to start up and getting rid of her Monday morning blues. Building a strong, and supportive culture at Piktochart required frequent internal sharing and collaboration that has helped to build a friendly working environment in different regions around the world. For Ai Ching, now Monday mornings are filled with smiles and laughter. Ai Ching also offers her advice on tackling major challenges in your career and life, and how to avoid getting burned out, when you live the dream as an entrepreneur and business owner.
A little more about Ai Ching Goh … Ai Ching graduated with a degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Bristol. She has since "experimented" with Investment Banking and Media at P&G. She considers herself an enthusiast in social enterprises, crowdfunding, and growth hacking. She is also very keen on supporting startups.
You can connect with Ai Ching on LinkedIn
Blanca Cobb, CEO of TruthBlazer and an international body language and lie detection expert joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Blanca uses her behavior analysis expertise and psychology background to get to the truth. She is an ‘in-demand’ media guest who has been featured on HLN's Dr. Drew On-Call, Good Morning America, CNN, USA Today, FOX, ABC, CBS, and NBC affiliates.
On the show, Blanca shares deep insights about the 2016 Presidential candidates explaining their body language and who is “winning” the body language and commanding presence race. She breaks down the signs that show when people are nervous vs. when they are actually being deceptive, from their gestures to their remarks. According to Blanca, improving body language is not gender based but more so about your motivation and willingness to step outside of your comfort zone. Blanca offers several tips on how you can read body language in situations that you don’t always think about, including when you’re on a date, in the workplace and in settings where teens bully other teens.
A little more about Blanca Cobb … Blanca is a Senior Instructor at the Body Language Institute in Washington, DC. She also specializes in coaching different professionals from medical and sales to law enforcement and media, delivering both individual and group training sessions. Training topics range from business-oriented body language cues, to highly specialized industry topics, such as her extensive, and critically acclaimed Detecting Deception series designed for law enforcement.
You can connect with Blanca on LinkedIn
Anita Devlin, co-author of the book, S.O.B.E.R., an acronym that stand for Son of a Bitch Everything’s Real, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. In her book, Anita shares how she felt during the harrowing experience of helping her son navigate his addiction, which has led to his recovery. Anita’s son has been sober for nearly 5 years.
On the show, Anita discusses how addiction is an octopus that affects the entire family and how families become co-dependent. She also stresses the importance of sharing what is going on if you suspect that a loved one has an addiction. Hiding the situation or keeping a secret can have horrible repercussions. Anita offers advice to other parents who are frightened about addiction and their own children. She reinforces how you have to trust your instincts be aware of the warning signs: changes in behavior such as mood swings, friends disappearing and not communicating with the family.
A little more about Anita Devlin … Anita is an addiction advocate. She works with moms who have children struggling with addiction. Anita offers advice and support by speaking at treatment centers and parenting groups throughout New York and New England. Her goal is to make moms feel that they are not alone and to realize addiction is a family disease. The entire family needs to be in recovery / therapy.
Learn more about Anita on her website and you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
Jenny Ta, founder and CEO of Sqeeqee joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Jenny launched Sqeeqee in 2015 as the first-of-its-kind social networthing™ site. She’s also known as the Cinderella of Wall Street having previously founded two broker dealer start ups, Titan Securities and Vantage Investments.
On the show, Jenny shares her story, which is a journey from welfare to Wall Street. At the age of 5, she escaped Vietnam during the war. She left on a fishing boat, and then stayed in a refugee camp in Hong Kong until she was 8. Jenny eventually made her way to America where she found her path to success. Jenny believes the experiences during childhood helped to shape her career and gave her a “never accept no for an answer” conviction. Jenny also offers advice to listeners on making your dreams become a reality.
A little more about Jenny Ta … Jenny Ta is a seasoned entrepreneur and has 20 years of Wall Street experience. She specialized specifically in the technology sector. Jenny holds an MBA degree in Financial Management and a BS in MIS from California State University, Fullerton.
You can connect with Jenny on LinkedIn and Facebook
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
Social PR Strategist, Shonali Burke, CEO of Shonali Burke Consulting, joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Shonali is an award-winning strategist and an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. She is an international speaker, blogger and educator, sharing her insights with other professionals and brands around the world.
On the show Shonali discusses the changing nature of education from the physical classroom environment to designing the virtual classroom experience for her students. She also shares her thoughts on what it means to be strategic in your communication, especially when it comes to social media, which has to be a part of your overall strategy. According to Shonali, as businesses are required to participate with their stakeholders through social media, executives are still not 100% comfortable. She offers advice to help senior leadership understand how to tie communication to important business outcomes.
A little more about Shonali Burke … Shonali is the creator of the Social PR Virtuoso course, an online and on-demand program she teaches, which launched in November 2015. Shonali’s online course helps professionals to take their Social PR game from “humdrum to Hallelujah” with 25+ workflows, hacks, recipes, formulas and mind maps she has developed throughout her career.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
Jan Jones, CEO of Jan Jones Worldwide, an international speakers bureau, and the author of The CEO’s Secret Weapon: How Great Leaders And Their Assistants Maximize Productivity And Effectiveness, joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Throughout her career, Jan has surrounded herself with successful business leaders and high profile executives being privy to the unique behind the scenes perspectives of how they function with their executive assistants.
On the show, Jan discusses working with CEOs, and what it takes to be an executive assistant, who is viewed as a business partner and a trusted confidant. She explains there are no shortcuts; you’re working hard and it could be 24/7, managing many different responsibilities. Jan explains the role of the executive assistant to help executives understand how they serve as the ultimate PR person. The assistant must always represent and be an extension of his/her boss, from the project work and fielding calls and questions to interacting with others inside and outside of the organization. Jan also shares advice on how to manage very demanding responsibilities, and the best ways to relax in extremely stressful business situations.
A little more about Jan Jones … Prior to starting her business, Jan spent almost twenty years as executive assistant to successful business professionals, including personal development icon, Tony Robbins, and ten years as exclusive representative for small business guru and entrepreneurial visionary, Michael Gerber. Jan remains a passionate advocate for the executive assistant profession. She enjoys mentoring assistants and guiding executives on how to get the most out of the relationships.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Rachel Payne. Rachel is the founder of FEM Inc., which serves diverse audiences with video content that resonates. Built upon a foundation of cognitive psychology and neuroscience applied at web scale, FEM Inc. develops technology and drives innovation in media and entertainment. Rachel is also the CEO of Prizma, a video engagement platform, which is the first product launched by FEM.
On the show, Rachel shares her passion for video and how it can serve a larger societal purpose. Her work has also focused on how the media shapes the perceptions of Science, Tech, Engineering and Math (STEM) for girls. She discusses her experience as a women in the technology space, and how VC fundraising can be a large challenge for women-owned businesses, Rachel offers her advice to others who want to launch and grow a business in the tech sector.
A little more about Rachel Payne … Rachel was Principal, Global Strategic Alliances, at Google where she worked with the top executives across the company to develop strategies for the largest global media partners including Sony, Disney, NewsCorp and Time Warner. Rachel identified a unique opportunity to meet a broader set of user needs for entertainment, that no one else was considering or even prioritizing at the time.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Laura Furtado. Laura is the Founder / Owner of DivaGirl, which has six different divisions: Fitness, Entertainment, Beauty, Preneur, Nutrition and also Fashion. Her DivaGirl community spans over 13,000 women and she has 28+ years of experience in the dance and fitness realms, making her presence well-known in North America and Europe
On the show, Laura shares her journey from international dancer and choreographer to successful entrepreneur with different businesses. With a mission to empower women, she offers advice to business professionals on how to stay productive and focused, even during her most crazy, busy days. Laura also discusses the meaning of success and what success looks like at the end of the day.
A little more about Laura Furtado … Laura is also the owner and founder of Sexy & Wealthy in Heels, educating, inspiring and featuring female entrepreneurs. As of November 2014, she's successfully licensed her programs to 17 Canadian and US Cities. It is through her brand that she mentors female entrepreneurs to guide them with their start up businesses.
You can connect with Laura on LinkedIn and Facebook
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Kristen Sollenne. Kristin is a rising culinary star and Food Network Judge. She has been making headlines for her contemporary food philosophy, lightened-up Italian fare, and approachable cooking tips, with regular appearances on WCBS’s Morning News and WLNY’s “Live from the Couch,” as well as a feature on NBC’s “Today” show, Fox5 Good Day New York, and Fox Business.
On the show, Kristin shared her journey from having an interest in cooking to becoming a chef, cookbook author, media personality and someone who makes headlines for her contemporary food philosophy. She also discusses what it was like to cook for Taylor Swift and Seth Rogan and the skills you need to succeed as a chef today.
A little more about Kristin Sollenne …Kristin is also a regular guest judge on Beat Bobby Flay and Kitchen Casino on the Food Network. In 2014, she was featured on season ten of Food Network Star as a mentor to finalist Luca Della Casa and will appear in 2016 as a season finale judge for Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America. She also adds author under her belt with the release of her first cookbook – Domestic Chíc, A Fashionably Fabulous Guide to Cooking & Entertaining by the Seasons.
You can learn more about Kristin on her website and connect with her on Facebook.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Jan Ellison. Jan is the bestselling author of the debut novel, A Small Indiscretion (Random House 2015), which was both an Oprah Editor’s Pick and a San Francisco Chronicle Book Club Pick. Her essays and stories have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Narrative Magazine.
On the show, Jan shares her past journey as a 19-year old in Paris and London, which became the genesis for her novel, A Small Indiscretion. She offers advice to anyone who is interested in writing and the characteristics of a good writer. Jan also discusses her own writing regimen and finding the time to write when you have a busy lifestyle and many family responsibilities.
A little more about Jan Ellison … Her days in college at Stanford, taught her about stories and exploring creative writing classes. When she left Stanford at age 19, she lived in Paris and worked in London, on a shoe-string budget. The notes she scribbled on yellow legal pads became the inspiration for her debut novel.
You can learn more about Jan on her website and connect with her on Facebook.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Gina Califano. Gina is an entrepreneur who coaches others on how to lead the life they want to live through exercise, healthy living, positive mindsets and strong spiritual connectivity. She achieves this through her business coaching, distributing Young Living Essential Oils and yoga instruction. Gina has her undergraduate and two masters degrees from St. John's University in Education and Administration. She was an adjunct professor at Hofstra University for 10 years prior to her entrepreneurial journey.
On the show, Gina discusses tips on how you can be mindful every day, with simple exercises you can do to find balance in your life. She also shares advice on how you can become unstuck in your careers and what it means to find your why or what drives your dreams and passion. Gina believes passion, integrity and the willingness to delay gratification are key characteristics for entrepreneurs.
A little more about Gina Califano … Her newest passion is taking her message of strong body and stronger spirit to the schools so that children can learn the benefits of meditation and movement early, so that they will be better able to deal with stresses and negativity as they become adults.
Learn more about Gina on her website and connect with her on Facebook
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her two guests to the show, Nickole Raymond and Sarah DeMarco, the co-founders of LDR Brands. Previously, Nickole was a seasoned sports industry executive, who spent a decade of her career at global sports and entertainment agency, WME | IMG. Sarah DeMarco was a seasoned music industry executive with diverse experience from acclaimed independent record label and management company, Rostrum Records.
With two very different backgrounds, these former industry executives, turned entrepreneurs, started their company as a collaboration to create luxurious professional accessories. They discussed their journey as entrepreneurs with a driving passion and focused vision.They also discussed the benefits of having a partner in business and relying on complimentary skills, their approach to the negotiating process and managing tough challenges together.
A little more about Nickole Raymond and Sarah DeMarco… Prior to LDR Brands, Nickole shaped the careers of top athletes and personalities acquiring a unique skill set in areas including: business development, talent management and brand marketing. Nickole has led IMG Golf's business development strategy and managed the Americas based sales teams.
Originally based in Pittsburgh, Sarah worked closely with Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, as their hip-hop careers progressed. She also oversaw the development of Miller’s music videos and the merchandise used to promote “Blue Slide Park,” which was the first independent album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart since 1995, validating Rostrum as an indie success story.
You can connect with Sarah on Linkedin, and Nickole on LinkedIn
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Farrah Bostic. Farrah is the founder and head of strategy for The Difference Engine, an insight-driven product strategy company. They help businesses to test assumptions in a continually changing world - about who your customers are, what they want, and why they want it - and build a repository of customer intimacy into a tangible business asset.
On the show, Farrah discusses why "People Lie" when it comes to their research responses and what researchers need to do to prevent this from happening. She also shares her thoughts on gender and research and how companies, in some cases, are not properly targeting women and men. As a business owner, Farrah offers her advice on the qualities that make a successful entrepreneur and what other professionals can do to tackle their toughest obstacles in business.
A little more about Farrah Bostic … Farrah's expertise in digital strategy and design; technology, web, and mobile trends and product and service design ensures her clients’ brands and strategies deliver a seamless experience online and off. She has honed her expertise as an advisor to the world’s most respected brands, including Apple, Microsoft, Disney, Samsung and UPS. Earlier in her career, Farrah was a digital creative director, brand strategist, and innovations lead, working for some of the most creative and strategic agencies and consultancies in the world.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Stacey Horowitz. Stacey is the founder and president of Shopping for a Change®, which was established to create an extended global marketplace for fair trade products by artisans, artisan co-ops, and companies that employ these artisans, predominantly women, from economically disadvantaged areas throughout the world. As Stacey approached age 50, she felt a stronger need than ever to make a difference in the world, and wanted to do so on a global scale.
On the show, Stacey discusses how a trip to Peru changed her life, connecting her to women artisans in the region. She built her business, Shopping for a Change® , to not only help artisans and their communities, but also to create a business model that funds US charities of the customer's choice at checkout. As a busy entrepreneur, Stacey openly discusses her "Take Action" attitude and how "you can't sit on the fence" when you want to make big changes.
A little more about Stacey Horowitz … Stacey is a talented multi-media artist specializing in commissioned paintings and jewelry. Her extensive background encompasses years in the creative and promotional departments of advertising agencies (clients included Electronic Arts, Jessica McClintock, and Sun Microsystems); and in the wholesale consumer products industries as a manufacturer’s representative (Olga Lingerie, Birkenstock, and Aveda).
You can connect with Stacey on LinkedIn
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Dr. Jane Karwoski, best known as Dr. J. Dr. J is an experimental psychologist and has been involved with The Social Network Show® since its inception, as a partner and host. Through the show, Dr. J brings thought leaders in social networking to the public in a format that is entertaining, as well as informative.
On the show, Dr. J. discusses how emerging technologies” are changing at breakneck speed. She shares her thoughts on the impact info/comm tech is having on us, economically, socially, and personally. As a society, as a nation, as a global community of humans, Dr. J believes we have to attend to the ethical, legal, and social implications of these technologies. Because parents are becoming acutely aware of these topics, many of her show guests focus on solutions related to parenting in this digital age. Dr. J continues to educate and empower through her work. She states that doing something, rather than nothing, is not only therapeutic for her, but also a way to forge ahead knowing “the best defense is a good offense,”
A little more about Dr. Jane Karwoski … In earning a doctoral degree in experimental psychology, Dr. J combined social, cognitive and health psychology, focusing on the influence of key opinion leaders in spreading best practices. Prior to the availability of formal online social networking tools, Dr. J developed Genomicus Americus, an e-newsletter connecting North American and South American social scientists studying genetic and genomic issues.
You can connect with Dr. J on LinkedIn.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger atPR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Dr. Philippa Cheetham. Dr. Cheetham is a board-certified surgeon. After successfully completing extensive surgical training and research in the UK, she came to Columbia University Medical Center in 2008, completing a two-year minimally invasive oncology fellowship in Robotic Surgery and Prostate Cryosurgery in July 2010.
On the show, Dr. Cheetham discusses the importance of educating people about disease prevention. A huge part of medicine is healing yourself, which starts with being more educated and informed about your disease. Dr. Cheetham also shares information on CureConnections, her TV show with medical experts, patient guests and caregivers, as well as her theory on the 7 E’s, helping patients to find their inner courage and strength.
A little more about Dr. Philippa Cheetham …Dr. Cheetham is the author of three books and frequently appears as a guest on TV discussing cancer stories. She is also the host of her own TV / educational web-based series with medical experts, patient guests, caregivers, and family members called CureConnections.
You can learn more about Dr. Cheetham on her website
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes back to her show, Nicole Rodrigues, Founder of NRPR Group in Beverly Hills, as a Guest Co-Host for episode #3 in a 3-part series. On the last show, Nicole and Deirdre discussed women and Executive Presence or EP, from the boardroom to the Presidential debates.
On this episode, the topic is women and public relations, and sharing answers to the following questions:
- What are the first questions to ask when jumpstarting your PR program? - How important is building your personal brand? - What are the steps to good promotion? What has to be in place before you communicate? - What is the toughest challenge in public relations? - What are the characteristics of a good PR pro?
A little more about Nicole Rodrigues … Nicole is an entrepreneur and very tech savvy entertainment publicist. Her extensive knowledge in bridging the gap between the technology and entertainment industries has allowed her to work with clients including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Dolby, Yahoo!, Sony Playstation, Hulu, and M-GO.
You can learn more about Nicole on her website and connect with Nicole on LinkedIn
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Whitney Locher. With over a hundred design credits and a host of new shows in production, Whitney Locher has become the costume designer of choice for many of the theater world's most innovative productions. From regional theatre to Off-Broadway, she specializes in designing and creating costumes for theatre and opera. Her recent Off-Broadway credits include Into The Woods, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, For The Last Time and Measure For Measure, to name a few.
On the show, Whitney discusses her journey to Off-Broadway as a costume designer. She highlights many of the successes and the challenges she has faced in the field. Whitney offers her advice to aspiring professionals who want to get involved in theater, noting the characteristics to make you successful; from your passion and collaboration to your dedication and hard work. Whitney also shares here thoughts on the importance of networking and and how she builds key relationships to advance in her career.
A little more about Whitney Locher … Whitney has served as the Associate Costume Designer for The 66th Annual Tony Awards and is the Resident Costume Designer for Fiasco Theater, Partial Comfort Productions. She is a member of United Scenic Artists and she is based in New York.
Learn more about Whitney on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn, and Facebook
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes back to her show, Nicole Rodrigues, as a guest co-host for episode #2 of a 3-part series. Nicole is the Founder of NRPR Group in Beverly Hills. She's an entrepreneur and very tech savvy entertainment publicist.
In this episode, the focus is women and Executive Presence or EP, and together Nicole and Deirdre share advice when it comes to some frequently asked questions, including:
- How do the women presidential candidates show EP on stage and on camera? - Is it important to maintain a female presence in the boardroom that balances out strength and emotional IQ? - What are the characteristics of a great leader today? - What are the best resources for woman who want to work on their executive presence? - How important is looks vs. substance?
A little more about Nicole Rodrigues … Nicole's extensive knowledge in bridging the gap between the technology and entertainment industries has allowed her to work with clients including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Dolby, Yahoo!, Sony Playstation, Hulu, and M-GO.
You can connect with Nicole on LinkedIn and Facebook
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Gina Califano. Gina is an entrepreneur who coaches others on how to lead the life they want to live through exercise, healthy living, positive mindsets and strong spiritual connectivity. She achieves this through her business coaching, distributing Young Living Essential Oils and yoga instruction. Gina has her undergraduate and two masters degrees from St. John's University in Education and Administration. She was an adjunct professor at Hofstra University for 10 years prior to her entrepreneurial journey.
On the show, Gina discusses tips on how you can be mindful every day, with simple exercises you can do to find balance in your life. She also shares advice on how you can become unstuck in your careers and what it means to find your why or what drives your dreams and passion. Gina believes passion, integrity and the willingness to delay gratification are key characteristics for entrepreneurs.
A little more about Gina Califano ? Her newest passion is taking her message of strong body and stronger spirit to the schools so that children can learn the benefits of meditation and movement early, so that they will be better able to deal with stresses and negativity as they become adults.
Learn more about Gina on her website and connect with her on Facebook
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her two guests to the show, Nickole Raymond and Sarah DeMarco, the co-founders of LDR Brands. Previously, Nickole was a seasoned sports industry executive, who spent a decade of her career at global sports and entertainment agency, WME | IMG. Sarah DeMarco was a seasoned music industry executive with diverse experience from acclaimed independent record label and management company, Rostrum Records.
With two very different backgrounds, these former industry executives, turned entrepreneurs, started their company as a collaboration to create luxurious professional accessories. They discussed their journey as entrepreneurs with a driving passion and focused vision.They also discussed the benefits of having a partner in business and relying on complimentary skills, their approach to the negotiating process and managing tough challenges together.
A little more about Nickole Raymond and Sarah DeMarco? Prior to LDR Brands, Nickole shaped the careers of top athletes and personalities acquiring a unique skill set in areas including: business development, talent management and brand marketing. Nickole has led IMG Golf's business development strategy and managed the Americas based sales teams.
Originally based in Pittsburgh, Sarah worked closely with Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, as their hip-hop careers progressed. She also oversaw the development of Miller?s music videos and the merchandise used to promote ?Blue Slide Park,? which was the first independent album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart since 1995, validating Rostrum as an indie success story.
You can connect with Sarah on Twitter and Linkedin, and Nickole on Twitter and LinkedIn
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Farrah Bostic. Farrah is the founder and head of strategy for The Difference Engine, an insight-driven product strategy company. They help businesses to test assumptions in a continually changing world - about who your customers are, what they want, and why they want it - and build a repository of customer intimacy into a tangible business asset.
On the show, Farrah discusses why "People Lie" when it comes to their research responses and what researchers need to do to prevent this from happening. She also shares her thoughts on gender and research and how companies, in some cases, are not properly targeting women and men. As a business owner, Farrah offers her advice on the qualities that make a successful entrepreneur and what other professionals can do to tackle their toughest obstacles in business.
A little more about Farrah Bostic ? Farrah's expertise in digital strategy and design; technology, web, and mobile trends and product and service design ensures her clients? brands and strategies deliver a seamless experience online and off. She has honed her expertise as an advisor to the world?s most respected brands, including Apple, Microsoft, Disney, Samsung and UPS. Earlier in her career, Farrah was a digital creative director, brand strategist, and innovations lead, working for some of the most creative and strategic agencies and consultancies in the world.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Stacey Horowitz. Stacey is the founder and president of Shopping for a Change?, which was established to create an extended global marketplace for fair trade products by artisans, artisan co-ops, and companies that employ these artisans, predominantly women, from economically disadvantaged areas throughout the world. As Stacey approached age 50, she felt a stronger need than ever to make a difference in the world, and wanted to do so on a global scale.
On the show, Stacey discusses how a trip to Peru changed her life, connecting her to women artisans in the region. She built her business, Shopping for a Change? , to not only help artisans and their communities, but also to create a business model that funds US charities of the customer's choice at checkout. As a busy entrepreneur, Stacey openly discusses her "Take Action" attitude and how "you can't sit on the fence" when you want to make big changes.
A little more about Stacey Horowitz ? Stacey is a talented multi-media artist specializing in commissioned paintings and jewelry. Her extensive background encompasses years in the creative and promotional departments of advertising agencies (clients included Electronic Arts, Jessica McClintock, and Sun Microsystems); and in the wholesale consumer products industries as a manufacturer?s representative (Olga Lingerie, Birkenstock, and Aveda).
You can connect with Stacey on LinkedIn
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Dr. Jane Karwoski, best known as Dr. J. Dr. J is an experimental psychologist and has been involved with The Social Network Show? since its inception, as a partner and host. Through the show, Dr. J brings thought leaders in social networking to the public in a format that is entertaining, as well as informative.
On the show, Dr. J. discusses how emerging technologies? are changing at breakneck speed. She shares her thoughts on the impact info/comm tech is having on us, economically, socially, and personally. As a society, as a nation, as a global community of humans, Dr. J believes we have to attend to the ethical, legal, and social implications of these technologies. Because parents are becoming acutely aware of these topics, many of her show guests focus on solutions related to parenting in this digital age. Dr. J continues to educate and empower through her work. She states that doing something, rather than nothing, is not only therapeutic for her, but also a way to forge ahead knowing ?the best defense is a good offense,?
A little more about Dr. Jane Karwoski ? In earning a doctoral degree in experimental psychology, Dr. J combined social, cognitive and health psychology, focusing on the influence of key opinion leaders in spreading best practices. Prior to the availability of formal online social networking tools, Dr. J developed Genomicus Americus, an e-newsletter connecting North American and South American social scientists studying genetic and genomic issues.
You can connect with Dr. J on LinkedIn and Twitter.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger atPR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Dr. Philippa Cheetham. Dr. Cheetham is a board-certified surgeon. After successfully completing extensive surgical training and research in the UK, she came to Columbia University Medical Center in 2008, completing a two-year minimally invasive oncology fellowship in Robotic Surgery and Prostate Cryosurgery in July 2010.
On the show, Dr. Cheetham discusses the importance of educating people about disease prevention. A huge part of medicine is healing yourself, which starts with being more educated and informed about your disease. Dr. Cheetham also shares information on CureConnections, her TV show with medical experts, patient guests and caregivers, as well as her theory on the 7 E?s, helping patients to find their inner courage and strength.
A little more about Dr. Philippa Cheetham ?Dr. Cheetham is the author of three books and frequently appears as a guest on TV discussing cancer stories. She is also the host of her own TV / educational web-based series with medical experts, patient guests, caregivers, and family members called CureConnections.
You can learn more about Dr. Cheetham on her website and connect with her on Twitter.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes back to her show, Nicole Rodrigues, Founder of NRPR Group in Beverly Hills, as a Guest Co-Host for episode #3 in a 3-part series. On the last show, Nicole and Deirdre discussed women and Executive Presence or EP, from the boardroom to the Presidential debates.
On this episode, the topic is women and public relations, and sharing answers to the following questions:
- What are the first questions to ask when jumpstarting your PR program?
- How important is building your personal brand?
- What are the steps to good promotion? What has to be in place before you communicate?
- What is the toughest challenge in public relations?
- What are the characteristics of a good PR pro?
A little more about Nicole Rodrigues ? Nicole is an entrepreneur and very tech savvy entertainment publicist. Her extensive knowledge in bridging the gap between the technology and entertainment industries has allowed her to work with clients including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Dolby, Yahoo!, Sony Playstation, Hulu, and M-GO.
You can learn more about Nicole on her website and connect with Nicole on Twitter and LinkedIn
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Lisa Lieberman Doctor. Lisa currently leads writing workshops in Los Angeles and also teaches at the UCLA Extension Writers? Program. She is the author of the new book Accidental Poetry: Improve Your English Through Creative Writing, a book that helps people to learn the English language in an organic and effective way.
On the show, Lisa discusses her early career experiences as a major motion picture executive working with well-known personalities such as Robin Williams and Sylvester Stallone. She also share her incredible passion for writing and how she reinvented her career transitioning into a staff writer position on ABC?s ?General Hospital? and its spin-off, ?Port Charles.?
A little more about Lisa Lieberman Doctor?Lisa was born and raised in Queens, New York. After several years writing daytime drama, she refined her focus to writing fiction and coaching other writers. Her first novel, The Delowering of Rhona Lipshitz, was published by Elderberry Press in 2003.
You can find out more about Lisa on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn. A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
Deirdre Breakenridge and Nicole Rodrigues discuss "Executive Presence", characteristics of a great leader, looks vs. substance and use the female presidential candidates as examples.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Blanca Cobb. Blanca is the CEO of TruthBlazer. She is a nationally recognized body language and nonverbal communications expert who uses her behavior analysis expertise and psychology background to get to the truth. She is also a Senior Instructor at the Body Language Institute in Washington, DC. Blanca is an ?in-demand? media guest, keynote speaker and coach who breaks down the complexities of human behavior to help people succeed. She?s been featured on HLN?s Dr. Drew On-Call, Good Morning America, CNN, USA Today, FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC affiliates, and the list goes on.
On the show, Blanca shares tips on body language and confidence in the boardroom, what to do if someone?s body language intrudes on your space, as well as how the presidential candidates are using their body language during the recent debates. She also discusses different ways to calm your nerves before a big meeting or event, and imparts advice to listeners about how to expand their presence in a bigger way.
A little more about Blanca ? Blanca uses her people-reading secrets and lie busting techniques to put you in the know, whether it?s understanding what politicians are really saying with their body language on the campaign trails, or what your partner?s smile really implies when you talk about settling down. Blanca empowers people with body language skills to get ahead in both their personal and professional lives.
You can connect with Blanca on LinkedIn and Twitter
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Blanca Cobb. Blanca is the CEO of TruthBlazer. She is a nationally recognized body language and nonverbal communications expert who uses her behavior analysis expertise and psychology background to get to the truth. She is also a Senior Instructor at the Body Language Institute in Washington, DC. Blanca is an ‘in-demand’ media guest, keynote speaker and coach who breaks down the complexities of human behavior to help people succeed. She’s been featured on HLN's Dr. Drew On-Call, Good Morning America, CNN, USA Today, FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC affiliates, and the list goes on.
On the show, Blanca shares tips on body language and confidence in the boardroom, what do do if someone’s body language intrudes on your space, as well as how the presidential candidates are using their body language during the recent debates. She also discusses different ways to calm your nerves before a big meeting or event, and imparts advice to listeners about how to expand their presence in a bigger way.
A little more about Blanca … Blanca uses her people-reading secrets and lie busting techniques to put you in the know, whether it’s understanding what politicians are really saying with their body language on the campaign trails, or what your partner’s smile really implies when you talk about settling down. Blanca empowers people with body language skills to get ahead in both their personal and professional lives.
You can connect with Blanca on LinkedIn
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Ann Fry. Ann is a catalyst for change and reinvention, a leadership coach and trainer, as well as an advocate for employees with cancer. She is the CEO and founder of The ReGeneration Group, which works with corporations to enhance their culture and to bring out the qualities of leadership in their executives.
On the show, Ann discusses what it means to make a BOLD change, whether that is an individual leap or pertains to work work inside an organization. She also shares her thoughts on how to move away from the status quo and the necessary steps to get there, when you?re ready for a new adventure.
A little more about Ann Fry ? Ann was also a psychotherapist for 25 years, which gives her a foundational understanding of the operational systems of organizations. Through those years, she developed a sense of humor and transported that humor and knowledge into the world of speaking and coaching.
You can learn more about Ann on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Ann Fry. Ann is a catalyst for change and reinvention, a leadership coach and trainer, as well as an advocate for employees with cancer. She is the CEO and founder of The ReGeneration Group, which works with corporations to enhance their culture and to bring out the qualities of leadership in their executives.
On the show, Ann discusses what it means to make a BOLD change, whether that is an individual leap or pertains to work work inside an organization. She also shares her thoughts on how to move away from the status quo and the necessary steps to get there, when you’re ready for a new adventure.
A little more about Ann Fry … Ann was also a psychotherapist for 25 years, which gives her a foundational understanding of the operational systems of organizations. Through those years, she developed a sense of humor and transported that humor and knowledge into the world of speaking and coaching.
You can learn more about Ann on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Kathy Caprino. Kathy is an International Career Success Consultant dedicated to the advancement of women in business. She is currently the Founder and President of Ellia Communications, after spending 18 years as a former corporate marketing VP. Kathy is also a trained psychotherapist, seasoned coach, and a much sought-after speaker.
On the show, Kathy shares her how she reclaimed her life; a journey from corporate marketing executive to trained psychotherapist and career success coach for women in business. She details how any big transformation will uncover certain “blocks” or obstacles that you have to face head on, so they do not stop you from achieving your goals. Kathy discusses what it takes to move past these blocks, even if they are rooted in your childhood. She also offers great advice on the best ways to destress, energize and rejuvenate, so you can be more fully “present” in your life.
A little more about Kathy Caprino … As a Forbes, Huffington Post and popular blogger on career issues and trends, Kathy is a top media source on career and entrepreneurial issues. She has appeared in hundreds of leading newspapers, magazines and websites (including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Business Week, Forbes and more.
Learn more about Kathy on her website and connect with her on Linkedin and Facebook.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Kathy Caprino. Kathy is an International Career Success Consultant dedicated to the advancement of women in business. She is currently the Founder and President of Ellia Communications, after spending 18 years as a former corporate marketing VP. Kathy is also a trained psychotherapist, seasoned coach, and a much sought-after speaker.
On the show, Kathy shares how she reclaimed her life; a journey from corporate marketing executive to trained psychotherapist and career success coach for women in business. She details how any big transformation will uncover certain ?blocks? or obstacles that you have to face head on, so they do not stop you from achieving your goals. Kathy discusses what it takes to move past these blocks, even if they are rooted in your childhood. She also offers great advice on the best ways to destress, energize and rejuvenate, so you can be more fully ?present? in your life.
A little more about Kathy Caprino ? As a Forbes, Huffington Post and popular blogger on career issues and trends, Kathy is a top media source on career and entrepreneurial issues. She has appeared in hundreds of leading newspapers, magazines and websites (including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Business Week, Forbes and more.
Learn more about Kathy on her website and connect with her on Twitter, Linkedin and Facebook.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes back to her show, Nicole Rodrigues, Founder of NRPR Group in Beverly Hills, as a Guest Co-Host. When Nicole initially interviewed, back in early 2015, she focused on women in business and how you have to rise above the stereotypes and to see people for who they are on the inside, no matter what role they play.
During this episode of Women Worldwide, Nicole and Deirdre discuss women owed businesses; the challenges, successes, and best daily practices, sharing advice when it comes to some frequently asked questions, including:
? What is the biggest obstacle for a woman owning a business? ? What is the secret ingredient to business owner success? ? What advice would you give to women about the amount of time necessary to network as a business owner vs. managing the business? ? As a women business owner should you be a creative visionary or a methodical professional, or both?
A little more about Nicole Rodrigues ? Nicole is an entrepreneur and very tech savvy entertainment publicist. Her extensive knowledge in bridging the gap between the technology and entertainment industries has allowed her to work with clients including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Dolby, Yahoo!, Sony Playstation, Hulu, and M-GO.
You can connect with Nicole on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes back to her show, Nicole Rodrigues, Founder of NRPR Group in Beverly Hills, as a Guest Co-Host. When Nicole initially interviewed, back in early 2015, she focused on women in business and how you have to rise above the stereotypes and to see people for who they are on the inside, no matter what role they play.
During this episode of Women Worldwide, Nicole and Deirdre discuss women owed businesses; the challenges, successes, and best daily practices, sharing advice when it comes to some frequently asked questions, including:
- What is the biggest obstacle for a woman owning a business? - What is the secret ingredient to business owner success? - What advice would you give to women about the amount of time necessary to network as a business owner vs. managing the business? - As a women business owner should you be a creative visionary or a methodical professional, or both?
A little more about Nicole Rodrigues … Nicole is an entrepreneur and very tech savvy entertainment publicist. Her extensive knowledge in bridging the gap between the technology and entertainment industries has allowed her to work with clients including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Dolby, Yahoo!, Sony Playstation, Hulu, and M-GO.
You can connect with Nicole on LinkedIn and Facebook
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Mollie Evans. Mollie is the co-founder of the Baby Vida Oxygen Monitor, a sophisticated yet easy to use device that monitors the oxygen level and heart rate, wirelessly from a baby?s foot. This is a device that sends an alarm, if either of the vitals fall outside of the predetermined ranges.
On the show, Mollie discusses her entrepreneurial journey with her husband to create Baby Vida. She shares the challenges of research and product development; designing a product and then having to start over from scratch. She offers advice to other entrepreneurs about what it takes to bring their dream products to life. Mollie and her husband?s hard work paid off with a patented product that gives parents a sense of security and peace of mind.
A little more about Mollie Evans ? When Mollie?s baby was born, Mollie did what any mother would do, and checked on him constantly. She had a baby video monitor but it wasn?t enough. She began to wonder, ?What would it sound like if my baby stopped breathing?? After many sleepless nights and reinforcement from other moms experiencing the same fears, Mollie realized she had to take action. And she did!
You can connect with them on Facebook.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Mollie Evans. Mollie is the co-founder of the Baby Vida Oxygen Monitor, a sophisticated yet easy to use device that monitors the oxygen level and heart rate, wirelessly from a baby’s foot. This is a device that sends an alarm, if either of the vitals fall outside of the predetermined ranges.
On the show, Mollie discusses her entrepreneurial journey with her husband to create Baby Vida. She shares the challenges of research and product development; designing a product and then having to start over from scratch. She offers advice to other entrepreneurs about what it takes to bring their dream products to life. Mollie and her husband's hard work paid off with a patented product that gives parents a sense of security and peace of mind.
A little more about Mollie Evans … When Mollie’s baby was born, Mollie did what any mother would do, and checked on him constantly. She had a baby video monitor but it wasn't enough. She began to wonder, “What would it sound like if my baby stopped breathing?” After many sleepless nights and reinforcement from other moms experiencing the same fears, Mollie realized she had to take action. And she did!
You can connect with them on Facebook.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Margaret Molloy. Margaret is the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Siegel+Gale. She has 15+ years experience as a marketing and business development leader in top tech, professional services and marketing firms. Margaret leads an outstanding, global team responsible for marketing, communications, and new business development at Siegel+Gale, one of the world?s top branding consultancies.
On the show, Margaret shares her journey to the US, leaving a close knit community in Ireland to live in New York City. She discusses the importance of education and how it has truly shaped her life. She also offers advice to other professionals regarding the qualities a leader should possess in business today.
A little more about Margaret Mollow? Margaret drives breakthrough marketing that grows company awareness, profit, and team pride. She brings sense + sensibility? a blend of analytics and creative coupled with relentless execution.
You can connect with Margaret on LinkedIn and Twitter and connect with Siegel+Gale on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog atwww.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Margaret Molloy. Margaret is the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Siegel+Gale. She has 15+ years experience as a marketing and business development leader in top tech, professional services and marketing firms. Margaret leads an outstanding, global team responsible for marketing, communications, and new business development at Siegel+Gale, one of the world's top branding consultancies.
On the show, Margaret shares her journey to the US, leaving a close knit community in Ireland to live in New York City. She discusses the importance of education and how it has truly shaped her life. She also offers advice to other professionals regarding the qualities a leader should possess in business today.
A little more about Margaret Mollow… Margaret drives breakthrough marketing that grows company awareness, profit, and team pride. She brings sense + sensibility— a blend of analytics and creative coupled with relentless execution.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog atwww.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Katy Towell. Katy is an acclaimed illustrator and children's author. She is the creator of the Childrin R Skary website and illustrated series, which has a cult following of over 150,000 scared adults, teens and children.
On the show, Katy discusses how her books teach children about fear and all of its facets: grief, loss, love, depression and anger. Although many parents go to great lengths to shield their children from negativity in an effort to make them feel safe, Katy would rather address scary topics to make kids feel more comfortable.
A little more about Katy Towell … Katy has has dreams of one day being the scary old lady in the house about which all the neighborhood children tell ghost stories. She's also the author and illustrator of the Carousel of Sorrow and Charlie and the Grandmothers, recently published by Knopf Books for Young Readers.
You can check out Katy's books on Amazon and see more on YouTube. You can also connect with Katy on Facebook.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, branding, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Katy Towell. Katy is an acclaimed illustrator and children?s author. She is the creator of the Childrin R Skary website and illustrated series, which has a cult following of over 150,000 scared adults, teens and children.
On the show, Katy discusses how her books teach children about fear and all of its facets: grief, loss, love, depression and anger. Although many parents go to great lengths to shield their children from negativity in an effort to make them feel safe, Katy would rather address scary topics to make kids feel more comfortable.
A little more about Katy Towell ? Katy has has dreams of one day being the scary old lady in the house about which all the neighborhood children tell ghost stories. She?s also the author and illustrator of the Carousel of Sorrow and Charlie and the Grandmothers, recently published by Knopf Books for Young Readers.
You can check out Katy?s books on Amazon and see more on YouTube. You can also connect with Katy on Facebook and Twitter.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, branding, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Ann Handley. Ann is the first person in the world to have the title Chief Content Officer. She is currently the Chief Content Officer at MarketingProfs, and a veteran of creating and managing digital content. Ann is also the author of a new book, Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content.
On the show, Ann discussed her days as a journalist and news reporter, tracing her writing passion all the way back to elementary school. She shares her thoughts on the difference between business writing years ago and writing today and how you can take your content to the next level. Ann also offers her top tips to people who are interested in writing ? whether it is a blog or a book.
A little more about Ann Handley ? Ann was also the co-author of the best-selling book, Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business (Wiley 2011). Ann takes her expertise on the road, keynoting conferences globally to share her deep insights on content and marketing.
You can learn more about Ann on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Ann Handley. Ann is the first person in the world to have the title Chief Content Officer. She is currently the Chief Content Officer at MarketingProfs, and a veteran of creating and managing digital content. Ann is also the author of a new book, Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content.
On the show, Ann discussed her days as a journalist and news reporter, tracing her writing passion all the way back to elementary school. She shares her thoughts on the difference between business writing years ago and writing today and how you can take your content to the next level. Ann also offers her top tips to people who are interested in writing … whether it is a blog or a book.
A little more about Ann Handley … Ann was also the co-author of the best-selling book, Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business (Wiley 2011). Ann takes her expertise on the road, keynoting conferences globally to share her deep insights on content and marketing.
You can learn more about Ann on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Ashley Maria. Ashley is a writer, director and producer. She?s worked on projects ranging from television commercials to multi-platform integration to full-feature films. She is currently working on a documentary called Pioneers in Skirts, which is a social impact film that takes an honest look at the solutions for the setbacks women still face in their careers.
On the show, Ashley discusses the challenges that women have encountered over the past 30 years, highlighting insights gleaned from the inspiring professionals interviewed in her documentary, Pioneers in Skirts. Ashley also offers her advice on how to move forward with confidence, even in the toughest situations.
A little more about Ashley Maria ? Ashley?s past films have won awards at highly acclaimed film festivals around the world. Her first film, Friday Night Fright?, won her a Directors Guild of America Award. She?s been featured in the magazine ?Women With Know How? and named one of the top five female filmmakers to watch also by the Director?s Guild of America.
You can check out her new documentary film that is set to be released in 2016, Pioneers in Skirts and connect with Ashley on LinkedIn and Twitter.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media, marketing and branding. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Ashley Maria. Ashley is a writer, director and producer. She's worked on projects ranging from television commercials to multi-platform integration to full-feature films. She is currently working on a documentary called Pioneers in Skirts, which is a social impact film that takes an honest look at the solutions for the setbacks women still face in their careers.
On the show, Ashley discusses the challenges that women have encountered over the past 30 years, highlighting insights gleaned from the inspiring professionals interviewed in her documentary, Pioneers in Skirts. Ashley also offers her advice on how to move forward with confidence, even in the toughest situations.
A little more about Ashley Maria … Ashley’s past films have won awards at highly acclaimed film festivals around the world. Her first film, Friday Night Fright™, won her a Directors Guild of America Award. She’s been featured in the magazine "Women With Know How" and named one of the top five female filmmakers to watch also by the Director's Guild of America.
You can check out her new documentary film that is set to be released in 2016, Pioneers in Skirts and connect with Ashley on LinkedIn.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media, marketing and branding. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Ashley Tyrner. Ashley is the founder of Farmbox Direct ? a subscription service that sends locally-sourced, fresh produce to your home. Her story is absolutely amazing- while pregnant, her then-husband left her and she was forced to go on Food Stamps. During this time, she realized how nutritionally-deficient the food choices were for those on Food Stamps. Ashley decided to call upon her farming background to do something about it ? a long road later, Farmbox Direct was grown.
On the show, Ashley discusses how becoming an entrepreneur changed her life and some of the tough obstacles she has faced. She also shares her journey through motherhood and paying very close attention to exactly what was in the food not only she was eating, but also what she was feeding her daughter.
A little more about Ashley Tyrner ? Ashley stepped down from a job in fashion and the corporate world, to go back to her farming roots. She personally handpicks ever farm, and vendor her company deals with. Ashley?s goal is to bring her customers the Farmers Market in its purity, right to their door. She believes everyone deserves the right to eat healthy.
You can connect with Farmbox Direct on Twitter.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Ashley Tyrner. Ashley is the founder of Farmbox Direct -- a subscription service that sends locally-sourced, fresh produce to your home. Her story is absolutely amazing- while pregnant, her then-husband left her and she was forced to go on Food Stamps. During this time, she realized how nutritionally-deficient the food choices were for those on Food Stamps. Ashley decided to call upon her farming background to do something about it -- a long road later, Farmbox Direct was grown.
On the show, Ashley discusses how becoming an entrepreneur changed her life and some of the tough obstacles she has faced. She also shares her journey through motherhood and paying very close attention to exactly what was in the food not only she was eating, but also what she was feeding her daughter.
A little more about Ashley Tyrner … Ashley stepped down from a job in fashion and the corporate world, to go back to her farming roots. She personally handpicks ever farm, and vendor her company deals with. Ashley's goal is to bring her customers the Farmers Market in its purity, right to their door. She believes everyone deserves the right to eat healthy.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Lisa Lieberman Doctor. Lisa currently leads writing workshops in Los Angeles and also teaches at the UCLA Extension Writers' Program. She is the author of the new book Accidental Poetry: Improve Your English Through Creative Writing, a book that helps people to learn the English language in an organic and effective way.
On the show, Lisa discusses her early career experiences as a major motion picture executive working with well-known personalities such as Robin Williams and Sylvester Stallone. She also share her incredible passion for writing and how she reinvented her career transitioning into a staff writer position on ABC's "General Hospital" and its spin-off, "Port Charles."
A little more about Lisa Lieberman Doctor...Lisa was born and raised in Queens, New York. After several years writing daytime drama, she refined her focus to writing fiction and coaching other writers. Her first novel, The Delowering of Rhona Lipshitz, was published by Elderberry Press in 2003.
You can find out more about Lisa on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Laurel Mintz. Laurel is the CEO of Elevate My Brand, a creative marketing agency that works with both emerging and established brands to develop and execute multi-channel marketing strategies.
On the show, Laurel discusses early on how she took over her father’s business when he was very ill, preparing her for the eventual launch of her own successful start up. Laurel shares her thoughts on her challenges in business and what it takes for a company to thrive past the five year mark. She also imparts advice on the top qualities entrepreneurs posses, from the trusted and connected network to taking leaps (risks) even before they feel comfortable.
A little more about Laurel Mintz… Laurel has a background and education in business and law from Rutgers University. She has a passion for food, wine and lifestyle brands, and her expertise in marketing has been recognized through her work with prestigious restaurateurs and major brands across the nation.
You can learn more about Elevate My Brand on their website and connect with laurel on LinkedIn.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger atPR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following@dbreakenridgeon Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Laurel Mintz. Laurel is the CEO of Elevate My Brand, a creative marketing agency that works with both emerging and established brands to develop and execute multi-channel marketing strategies.
On the show, Laurel discusses early on how she took over her father?s business when he was very ill, preparing her for the eventual launch of her own successful start up. Laurel shares her thoughts on her challenges in business and what it takes for a company to thrive past the five year mark. She also imparts advice on the top qualities entrepreneurs posses, from the trusted and connected network to taking leaps (risks) even before they feel comfortable.
A little more about Laurel Mintz? Laurel has a background and education in business and law from Rutgers University. She has a passion for food, wine and lifestyle brands, and her expertise in marketing has been recognized through her work with prestigious restaurateurs and major brands across the nation.
You can learn more about Elevate My Brand on their website and connect with laurel on LinkedIn and Twitter.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger atPR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following@dbreakenridgeon Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her two guests to the show, Gustaaf Vocking, CEO of Power2Improve. Gustaaf works with business professionals and organizations, helping them to grow by coaching, training and consulting. Also joining the show is Nathalie Soeteman, who is the Chief Happiness and Engagement Officer at Power2Improve. Nathalie is a Positive Change Agent, as well as a highly regarded Intuitive and Positive Psychology Coach.
On the show, Gustaaf and Nathalie discuss their work with executives, the leadership characteristics for success and the challenges that women face in their professional roles. They also share information about the launch of their Wonderful Woman Week virtual event to help women around the globe experience more in their careers and feel a great sense of fulfillment in their lives.
A little more about Gustaaf Vocking and Nathalie Soeteman?Gustaaf is dedicated to helping and inspiring people and organizations to be the best they can be sustainably, from strategy to execution. He bases his actions on a broad experience, solid academic education and an entrepreneurial predisposition. With 25 years of professional hands on experience in IT, he is able to get the most out of state of the art technologies, software and platforms.
Nathalie is a consultant, coach and trainer of managers and their teams, helping them to achieve sustainable, people-centric, relationship-minded business that matches their personal core values. She is also a regular blogger and keynote speaker on the topics of Social Business, Social Collaboration and Social Leadership. You can connect with Gustaaf on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. You can connect with Nathalie on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her two guests to the show, Gustaaf Vocking, CEO of Power2Improve. Gustaaf works with business professionals and organizations, helping them to grow by coaching, training and consulting. Also joining the show is Nathalie Soeteman, who is the Chief Happiness and Engagement Officer at Power2Improve. Nathalie is a Positive Change Agent, as well as a highly regarded Intuitive and Positive Psychology Coach.
On the show, Gustaaf and Nathalie discuss their work with executives, the leadership characteristics for success and the challenges that women face in their professional roles. They also share information about the launch of their Wonderful Woman Week virtual event to help women around the globe experience more in their careers and feel a great sense of fulfillment in their lives.
A little more about Gustaaf Vocking and Nathalie Soeteman...Gustaaf is dedicated to helping and inspiring people and organizations to be the best they can be sustainably, from strategy to execution. He bases his actions on a broad experience, solid academic education and an entrepreneurial predisposition. With 25 years of professional hands on experience in IT, he is able to get the most out of state of the art technologies, software and platforms.
Nathalie is a consultant, coach and trainer of managers and their teams, helping them to achieve sustainable, people-centric, relationship-minded business that matches their personal core values. She is also a regular blogger and keynote speaker on the topics of Social Business, Social Collaboration and Social Leadership.
You can connect with Gustaaf on LinkedIn and Facebook. You can connect with Nathalie on LinkedIn and Facebook.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Audrey Taylor Gonzalez. Audrey is an accomplished author, and, at 76 years of age, is launching her new book, South of Everything, a powerful parable about the changing South after World War II.
On the show, Audrey discusses her experiences; from her travels and volunteerism to her poetry and writing, and the inspiration behind her life?s work. She shares her thoughts on what it is like to work with prison inmates, as an ordained minister, and how she was selected by the governor of Tennessee as a Commissioner on TCCY (Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth). Audrey imparts advice on living your life to the fullest and you can overcome the disappointments you may face..
A little more about Audrey Taylor Gonzalez?Audrey has been a journalist, TV host, art gallery owner, racehorse breeder, mountain climber, world traveler, breast cancer survivor, and the first woman to be ordained to holy orders in the Southern Cone of South America in Uruguay. You can learn more about Audrey on her website and connect with Audrey on Instagram and Facebook.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Audrey Taylor Gonzalez. Audrey is an accomplished author, and, at 76 years of age, is launching her new book, South of Everything, a powerful parable about the changing South after World War II. On the show, Audrey discusses her experiences; from her travels and volunteerism to her poetry and writing, and the inspiration behind her life's work. She shares her thoughts on what it is like to work with prison inmates, as an ordained minister, and how she was selected by the governor of Tennessee as a Commissioner on TCCY (Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth). Audrey imparts advice on living your life to the fullest and you can overcome the disappointments you may face.. A little more about Audrey Taylor Gonzalez...Audrey has been a journalist, TV host, art gallery owner, racehorse breeder, mountain climber, world traveler, breast cancer survivor, and the first woman to be ordained to holy orders in the Southern Cone of South America in Uruguay. You can learn more about Audrey on her website and connect with Audrey on Instagram and Facebook. A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her two guest to the show, Melissa Izbicki, an award winning independent film producer with over seven narrative short films under her belt. Melissa is currently working on her first feature film, The Big Day. Annie Truex also joins the show. She is one of the actresses starring in the new film. Annie moved to LA in 2012 to pursue her acting career.
On the show, Melissa and Annie share their experiences on the set, discuss what it’s like to be a women in the film industry and examine the challenges they face. They also openly discuss their advice to other professionals tackling tough obstacles in highly competitive industries, and the high and low points in their careers.
A little more about Melissa Izbicki and Annie Truex … Melissa Izbicki is a graduate of Chapman University’s film production program. Notable awards/nominations include a 2010 Chapman University Cecil Award Nominee for Cinematography (The Exit), Official Selection in the Academy-Accredited 2010 LA Shorts Festival (Double Negative), NexTV’s Web Series/Short Film Competition (Double Negative), and Winner of the 2008 LA Comedy Shorts Screenplay Competition (Danny Caldwell Goes to Hell).
Annie Truex graduated Chapman University in 2012. Truex graduated from the two-year Meisner training program at the Joanne Brown/DW Brown School for the Dramatic Arts and her recent credits include AT&T Holiday, Palm Springs Tramway, Robins Brothers and Spokeo Reunite.
You can learn more about this movie on the website and connect with Melissa on LinkedIn. You can learn more about Annie on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her two guest to the show, Melissa Izbicki, an award winning independent film producer with over seven narrative short films under her belt. Melissa is currently working on her first feature film, The Big Day. Annie Truex also joins the show. She is one of the actresses starring in the new film. Annie moved to LA in 2012 to pursue her acting career.
On the show, Melissa and Annie share their experiences on the set, discuss what it?s like to be a women in the film industry and examine the challenges they face. They also openly discuss their advice to other professionals tackling tough obstacles in highly competitive industries, and the high and low points in their careers. A little more about Melissa Izbicki and Annie Truex ? Melissa Izbicki is a graduate of Chapman University?s film production program. Notable awards/nominations include a 2010 Chapman University Cecil Award Nominee for Cinematography (The Exit), Official Selection in the Academy-Accredited 2010 LA Shorts Festival (Double Negative), NexTV?s Web Series/Short Film Competition (Double Negative), and Winner of the 2008 LA Comedy Shorts Screenplay Competition (Danny Caldwell Goes to Hell).
Annie Truex graduated Chapman University in 2012. Truex graduated from the two-year Meisner training program at the Joanne Brown/DW Brown School for the Dramatic Arts and her recent credits include AT&T Holiday, Palm Springs Tramway, Robins Brothers and Spokeo Reunite. You can learn more about the movie on the website and connect with Melissa on LinkedIn and Twitter. You can learn more about Annie on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Dorie Clark is a marketing and branding strategist and professional speaker who has worked with well known brands including Google, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, DHL, Fidelity and Yale University. She is also the author of a new book called Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It.
On the show, Dorie discusses how to reinvent yourself by creating a niche and through her own journey shares how to stand out by finding your breakthrough idea. Doris also offers advice on building a framework and a following, spreading your ideas beyond your immediate network to a larger growing community.
A little more about Dorie Clark ? Dorie is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, TIME, Entrepreneur, and the World Economic Forum blog. Recognized as a ?branding expert? by the Associated Press, Fortune, and Inc. magazine, and she is also is the author of Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future (published by Harvard Business Review Press, 2013)
Learn more about Dorie on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students. Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Dorie Clark is a marketing and branding strategist and professional speaker who has worked with well known brands including Google, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, DHL, Fidelity and Yale University. She is also the author of a new book called Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It.
On the show, Dorie discusses how to reinvent yourself by creating a niche and through her own journey shares how to stand out by finding your breakthrough idea. Doris also offers advice on building a framework and a following, spreading your ideas beyond your immediate network to a larger growing community.
A little more about Dorie Clark … Dorie is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, TIME, Entrepreneur, and the World Economic Forum blog. Recognized as a “branding expert” by the Associated Press, Fortune, and Inc. magazine, and she is also is the author of Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future (published by Harvard Business Review Press, 2013)
Learn more about Dorie on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Aliza Licht. Aliza is the SVP of Global Communications at Donna Karan International and DKNY PR GIRL, the company’s award-winning social media personality. She is also the author of a new book called, Leave Your Mark: Land Your Dream Job. Kill It in Your Career. Rock Social Media.
On the show, Aliza discusses how to find your career niche. She uses her own personal journey to impart advice, transitioning her career from premed and plastic surgery to becoming a well-known fashion maven. She also shares her thoughts on people and politics in the office, the importance of social media and tips on how to break into any profession with or without experience.
A little more about Aliza Licht … Aliza was listed as #30 in The New York Daily News “Top 50 Most Powerful Women in New York,” she is a an inaugural TEDx Times Square speaker and she has been profiled by The New York Times in “PR Girl Revealed as PR Executive.” Aliza was also recently featured on the cover of The New York Times style section in an article, “Who Will Be America’s Next Top Mentor?"
You can learn more about Aliza on her website
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Aliza Licht. Aliza is the SVP of Global Communications at Donna Karan International and DKNY PR GIRL (@dkny on Twitter), the company?s award-winning social media personality. She is also the author of a new book called, Leave Your Mark: Land Your Dream Job. Kill It in Your Career. Rock Social Media.
On the show, Aliza discusses how to find your career niche. She uses her own personal journey to impart advice, transitioning her career from premed and plastic surgery to becoming a well-known fashion maven. She also shares her thoughts on people and politics in the office, the importance of social media and tips on how to break into any profession with or without experience.
A little more about Aliza Licht ? Aliza was listed as #30 in The New York Daily News ?Top 50 Most Powerful Women in New York,? she is a an inaugural TEDx Times Square speaker and she has been profiled by The New York Times in ?PR Girl Revealed as PR Executive.? Aliza was also recently featured on the cover of The New York Times style section in an article, ?Who Will Be America?s Next Top Mentor??
You can learn more about Aliza on her website and connect with her on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students. Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Terri Lundberg. Terri is the Founder and Managing Director of Hometown Tourist, where travelers can go to get recommendations on restaurants and great places around the world to visit. She is also a travel blogger at Black Chick on Tour. Terri resides in Saudi Arabia, Seattle, and San Diego, but Seattle is the place she calls home.
On the show, Terri discusses her shift from a career at Boeing as a staff analyst assembling data to becoming an entrepreneur and making travel her life. She shares what it?s like to live in different parts of the world including Saudi Arabia and living abroad. Terri openly discusses the challenges of building a start up business and the benefits of making her travel addiction a full-time career.
A little more about Terri Lundberg ? Terry has visited over 26 countries and 100 cities. She?s traveled the world connecting with the locals to learn their favorite restaurants, great places for an early morning stroll, and the tourist spots that are really worth visiting. Wanting to share this knowledge with other travel enthusiasts, Terri launched Hometown Tourist so that visitors could browse the website and get recommendations from longtime residents in different regions who know everything from the best food and the hottest local bands to the places you can spend a quiet evening.
You can connect with Terri on Twitter and Facebook
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students. Connect with Deirdre by following@dbreakenridgeon Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Terri Lundberg. Terri is the Founder and Managing Director of Hometown Tourist, where travelers can go to get recommendations on restaurants and great places around the world to visit. She is also a travel blogger at Black Chick on Tour. Terri resides in Saudi Arabia, Seattle, and San Diego, but Seattle is the place she calls home.
On the show, Terri discusses her shift from a career at Boeing as a staff analyst assembling data to becoming an entrepreneur and making travel her life. She shares what it's like to live in different parts of the world including Saudi Arabia and living abroad. Terri openly discusses the challenges of building a start up business and the benefits of making her travel addiction a full-time career.
A little more about Terri Lundberg … Terry has visited over 26 countries and 100 cities. She's traveled the world connecting with the locals to learn their favorite restaurants, great places for an early morning stroll, and the tourist spots that are really worth visiting. Wanting to share this knowledge with other travel enthusiasts, Terri launched Hometown Tourist so that visitors could browse the website and get recommendations from longtime residents in different regions who know everything from the best food and the hottest local bands to the places you can spend a quiet evening.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following@dbreakenridgeon Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Patrice Tanaka. After co-founding several award winning PR/Marketing agencies, Patrice reclaimed her life at age 50, when she took up ballroom dancing. Her book, Becoming Ginger Rogers: How Ballroom Dancing Made Me a Happier Woman, Better Partner and Smarter CEO, tells this story, sharing how Patrice found her way to purpose and unimaginable joy!
On the show, Patrice discusses how to take the first steps to reclaim your life by rethinking your purpose and discovering what truly gives you joy. She focuses on the importance of being fully present in mind, body and soul and the difference between her life today as a CEO vs. years past. Patrice also offers listeners her top tips on how unimaginable joy not only changes your life but also helps to make the world a better place.
A little more about Patrice Tanaka ?Patrice is the Chief Joy Maker at Joyful Planet, LLC. Her mission at Joyful Planet is to help others unleash their joy and express it through their work. Patrice?s vision is 7+ billion joy-generating people because that is how she believes together we can create a healthy and sustainable planet.
You can connect with Patrice on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students. Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeirdreBreakenridge.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Patrice Tanaka. After co-founding several award winning PR/Marketing agencies, Patrice reclaimed her life at age 50, when she took up ballroom dancing. Her book, Becoming Ginger Rogers: How Ballroom Dancing Made Me a Happier Woman, Better Partner and Smarter CEO, tells this story, sharing how Patrice found her way to purpose and unimaginable joy!
On the show, Patrice discusses how to take the first steps to reclaim your life by rethinking your purpose and discovering what truly gives you joy. She focuses on the importance of being fully present in mind, body and soul and the difference between her life today as a CEO vs. years past. Patrice also offers listeners her top tips on how unimaginable joy not only changes your life but also helps to make the world a better place.
A little more about Patrice Tanaka …Patrice is the Chief Joy Maker at Joyful Planet, LLC. Her mission at Joyful Planet is to help others unleash their joy and express it through their work. Patrice’s vision is 7+ billion joy-generating people because that is how she believes together we can create a healthy and sustainable planet.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Charlene Li. Charlene is the founder and CEO of Altimeter Group a leading analyst firm, which helps companies understand and act on technology disruption. She is also the author of several best selling books including Groundswell, Open Leadership and her latest book The Engaged Leader, which helps executives to embrace a digital transformation. On the show, Charlene discusses the importance of leaders being digitally connected with their customers, and also setting an example within their organizations by engaging on social media. Charlene also shares her thoughts on how business professionals can overcome challenges and offers her advice on what to do when the going gets tough!
A little more about Charlene Li ? Charlene is a thought leader on social and emerging technologies, with a specific focus on social technologies, Web 2.0, and interactive media, and marketing. At Altimeter, Charlene helps leaders to thrive with disruption, especially the new technologies that impact their strategies and organizations. Prior to Altimeter she was a Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research. Charlene is frequently quoted by leading media channels such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, and The Associated Press. She has also appeared on 60 Minutes.
You can learn more about Charlene on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeirdreBreakenridge.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Charlene Li. Charlene is the founder and CEO of Altimeter Group a leading analyst firm, which helps companies understand and act on technology disruption. She is also the author of several best selling books including Groundswell, Open Leadership and her latest book The Engaged Leader, which helps executives to embrace a digital transformation.
On the show, Charlene discusses the importance of leaders being digitally connected with their customers, and also setting an example within their organizations by engaging on social media. Charlene also shares her thoughts on how business professionals can overcome challenges and offers her advice on what to do when the going gets tough! A little more about Charlene Li … Charlene is a thought leader on social and emerging technologies, with a specific focus on social technologies, Web 2.0, and interactive media, and marketing. At Altimeter, Charlene helps leaders to thrive with disruption, especially the new technologies that impact their strategies and organizations. Prior to Altimeter she was a Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research. Charlene is frequently quoted by leading media channels such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, and The Associated Press. She has also appeared on 60 Minutes. You can learn more about Charlene on her website A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students. Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeirdreBreakenridge.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Dr. Frida Polli. Frida is an award-winning neuroscientist and the co-founder of pymetrics, a New York City tech start-up. Pymetrics uses cognitive neuroscience to create analytics-informed decision-making and performance enhancement software to help people find their optimal career path. The business is a hybrid between LinkedIn and OkayCupid, which uses interactive games to match personal traits to best career choices.
On the show, Frida shares how certain inherent traits can guide your career decision and how technology can help us to uncover cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Their use of games makes the process more fun and engaging vs. the more traditional forms of testing, used in the past. Frida also discusses how she left neuroscience in the lab to touch more lives outside of academia, finding her optimal fit as an entrepreneur.
A little more about Dr. Frida Polli ? As a neuroscientist, she has won numerous awards including the 2010 Life Sciences Track in MIT 100K Entrepreneurship Competition and she was among the top 1% of postdoctoral fellows at MIT winning the NIH National Research Service Award and the HST Catalyst Award. Frida has also been instrumentally involved in the MIT neuroimaging studies and she has led the MIT arm of first international industry collaboration to develop treatment biomarkers for depression.
You can connect with Dr. Polli on LinkedIn
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
You can connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter, and you can also find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeirdreBreakenridge.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Dr. Frida Polli. Frida is an award-winning neuroscientist and the co-founder of pymetrics, a New York City tech start-up. Pymetrics uses cognitive neuroscience to create analytics-informed decision-making and performance enhancement software to help people find their optimal career path. The business is a hybrid between LinkedIn and OkayCupid, which uses interactive games to match personal traits to best career choices.
On the show, Frida shares how certain inherent traits can guide your career decision and how technology can help us to uncover cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Their use of games makes the process more fun and engaging vs. the more traditional forms of testing, used in the past. Frida also discusses how she left neuroscience in the lab to touch more lives outside of academia, finding her optimal fit as an entrepreneur.
A little more about Dr. Frida Polli … As a neuroscientist, she has won numerous awards including the 2010 Life Sciences Track in MIT 100K Entrepreneurship Competition and she was among the top 1% of postdoctoral fellows at MIT winning the NIH National Research Service Award and the HST Catalyst Award. Frida has also been instrumentally involved in the MIT neuroimaging studies and she has led the MIT arm of first international industry collaboration to develop treatment biomarkers for depression.
You can connect with Dr. Polli on LinkedIn
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
You can connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter, and you can also find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeirdreBreakenridge.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Jenny Mojo. Jenny is the founder of Paper Dolls, which is a dedicated network of female entrepreneurs committed to embracing and enhancing the way professional women work, individually and together.
On the show, Jenny discusses how women together can go farther and the many lessons she?s learned from the women around her, both professionally and personally. She also shares how she tackled challenges early on in her career and offers her best advice for other entrepreneurs who are hungry to learn and grow, but may not have a lot of resources readily available to them.
A little more about Jenny Mojo ? Jenny is a 20+ year multi-discipline marketing leader with a passion for creating emotional consumer connections and experiences. She is successful at establishing the vision & strategy necessary for driving marketing innovation, converting insights and delivering audience. She has worked directly or in partnership with some of the world?s leading brands including Microsoft, Disney, Samsung, Pepsi, Farmers Insurance, XBOX, Major League Baseball and CBS delivering award winning digital, retail, product launch and experiential marketing programs.
You can connect with Jenny on LinkedIn and Twitter A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Jenny Mojo. Jenny is the founder of Paper Dolls, which is a dedicated network of female entrepreneurs committed to embracing and enhancing the way professional women work, individually and together.
On the show, Jenny discusses how women together can go farther and the many lessons she’s learned from the women around her, both professionally and personally. She also shares how she tackled challenges early on in her career and offers her best advice for other entrepreneurs who are hungry to learn and grow, but may not have a lot of resources readily available to them.
A little more about Jenny Mojo … Jenny is a 20+ year multi-discipline marketing leader with a passion for creating emotional consumer connections and experiences. She is successful at establishing the vision & strategy necessary for driving marketing innovation, converting insights and delivering audience. She has worked directly or in partnership with some of the world’s leading brands including Microsoft, Disney, Samsung, Pepsi, Farmers Insurance, XBOX, Major League Baseball and CBS delivering award winning digital, retail, product launch and experiential marketing programs.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, AdaPia d?Errico. AdaPia is the Chief Marketing Officer at Patch of Land, a Peer-to-Real-Estate (?P2RE?) lending marketplace. Patch of Land matches accredited and institutional investors with borrowers seeking timely and consistent sources of funding for rehabbing properties across America. At Patch of Land, AdaPia drives brand, marketing and sales strategies, including PR, product marketing, marcomms and lead generation.
On the show, AdaPia discusses how she made the huge leap from banking, insurance and hedge funds in the early part of her career into brand development and strategic marketing in the new media, arts and entertainment industries. She also shares her thoughts on the challenges when working with start ups as well as larger more established brands, and what it takes for a brand to survive today.
A little more about AdaPia d?Errico ? AdaPia has co-founded two businesses with women partners, coached entrepreneurs and start-ups, taught and mentored business students, and is a regular member of groups and organizations that encourage women in business and matching women led businesses with investors.
Learn more about AdaPia on her website, and connect with her on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, AdaPia d'Errico. AdaPia is the Chief Marketing Officer at Patch of Land, a Peer-to-Real-Estate ("P2RE") lending marketplace. Patch of Land matches accredited and institutional investors with borrowers seeking timely and consistent sources of funding for rehabbing properties across America. At Patch of Land, AdaPia drives brand, marketing and sales strategies, including PR, product marketing, marcomms and lead generation.
On the show, AdaPia discusses how she made the huge leap from banking, insurance and hedge funds in the early part of her career into brand development and strategic marketing in the new media, arts and entertainment industries. She also shares her thoughts on the challenges when working with start ups as well as larger more established brands, and what it takes for a brand to survive today.
A little more about AdaPia d’Errico … AdaPia has co-founded two businesses with women partners, coached entrepreneurs and start-ups, taught and mentored business students, and is a regular member of groups and organizations that encourage women in business and matching women led businesses with investors.
Learn more about AdaPia on her website
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Juls Bindi, the CEO and Founder of ZuGoPet. ZuGoPet is a brand of innovative and fashionable pet products, which includes a signature, multifunctional pet carrier. With a passion for animals and her entrepreneurial spirit guiding her, Juls designed a way to help pets that suffer from separation and travel anxiety.
On the show, Juls discusses her inspiration behind ZuGoPet, what she learned from her research about animals and travel, and how social media is a great way to raise awareness about pet safety.
Just a little more about Juls ? Prior to founding ZuGoPet, she answered a true calling to be a mental and physical healing life force. Juls studied at the Monterey Institute of Touch in Carmel Valley and earned a massage degree. Soon after, Juls founded Awake and Living, a website dedicated to educating readers on health, wellness and self-awareness.
You can learn more about ZuGoPet on the website and connect with ZuGoPet on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter. You can connect with Juls on LinkedIn. A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Juls Bindi, the CEO and Founder of ZuGoPet. ZuGoPet is a brand of innovative and fashionable pet products, which includes a signature, multifunctional pet carrier. With a passion for animals and her entrepreneurial spirit guiding her, Juls designed a way to help pets that suffer from separation and travel anxiety.
On the show, Juls discusses her inspiration behind ZuGoPet, what she learned from her research about animals and travel, and how social media is a great way to raise awareness about pet safety.
Just a little more about Juls … Prior to founding ZuGoPet, she answered a true calling to be a mental and physical healing life force. Juls studied at the Monterey Institute of Touch in Carmel Valley and earned a massage degree. Soon after, Juls founded Awake and Living, a website dedicated to educating readers on health, wellness and self-awareness.
You can learn more about ZuGoPet on the website
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Dr. Nina Ansary, the author of the book, Jewels of Allah: The Untold Story of Women in Iran (Revela Press, June 25, 2015), which was inspired by her scholarly journey. The book seeks to illuminate the stereotypical assumptions and the often misunderstood story of women in Iran today.
In 1996, Nina moved to Los Angeles and began to pursue her passion for humanitarian causes. On the show, she openly discusses the stereotypes that western societies have about Iranian women, the characteristics of a strong woman and what she hopes to achieve through her research, book and life?s work.
A little more about Dr. Nina Ansary ? Nina is an avid philanthropist, she serves on the Middle East Institute Advisory Board at Columbia University, on Columbia University?s Global Leadership Council and on the Board of Trustees of the IAWF (Iranian American Women?s Foundation. She?s is a regular contributor to the Daily Beast, the Huffington Post and Women?s eNews, an award-winning news website which recently honored her as one of the 21 Leaders of the 21st Century. She is one of the Top Influencers on Iran on Twitter.
Learn more about Dr. Ansary on her website, and connect with her on Twitter and Facebook A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and the CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Dr. Nina Ansary, the author of the book, Jewels of Allah: The Untold Story of Women in Iran (Revela Press, June 25, 2015), which was inspired by her scholarly journey. The book seeks to illuminate the stereotypical assumptions and the often misunderstood story of women in Iran today.
In 1996, Nina moved to Los Angeles and began to pursue her passion for humanitarian causes. On the show, she openly discusses the stereotypes that western societies have about Iranian women, the characteristics of a strong woman and what she hopes to achieve through her research, book and life's work.
A little more about Dr. Nina Ansary … Nina is an avid philanthropist, she serves on the Middle East Institute Advisory Board at Columbia University, on Columbia University’s Global Leadership Council and on the Board of Trustees of the IAWF (Iranian American Women’s Foundation. She's is a regular contributor to the Daily Beast, the Huffington Post and Women’s eNews, an award-winning news website which recently honored her as one of the 21 Leaders of the 21st Century. She is one of the Top Influencers on Iran on Twitter.
Learn more about Dr. Ansary on her website.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and the CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Tarlika Navarro, an attorney and partner at Haddad & Navarro, one of the nation?s premier criminal defense law firms in Florida. Her firm has successfully defended clients in state and federal white collar and non-white collar criminal cases throughout the United States. Tarlika discusses on the show some of her biggest challenges as a criminal defense attorney, often dealing with youth today and decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. She also openly shares her thoughts on what it takes to be a good lawyer and her career advice, as well as how maintain the right balance in life with a career that has become her greatest passion.
A little more about Tarlika Navarro?Prior to joining Haddad & Navarro, Tarlika worked as an Assistant State Attorney for Broward County, prosecuting crimes from simple misdemeanors to first degree felonies. While working on her Juris Doctor, Tarlika clerked for Judge Amy Karan in the 11th Circuit Court in Miami, Florida.
Learn more about Tarlika on her website and connect with Tarlika on LinkedIn. A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest to the show, Tarlika Navarro, an attorney and partner at Haddad & Navarro, one of the nation's premier criminal defense law firms in Florida. Her firm has successfully defended clients in state and federal white collar and non-white collar criminal cases throughout the United States. Tarlika discusses on the show some of her biggest challenges as a criminal defense attorney, often dealing with youth today and decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. She also openly shares her thoughts on what it takes to be a good lawyer and her career advice, as well as how maintain the right balance in life with a career that has become her greatest passion.
A little more about Tarlika Navarro...Prior to joining Haddad & Navarro, Tarlika worked as an Assistant State Attorney for Broward County, prosecuting crimes from simple misdemeanors to first degree felonies. While working on her Juris Doctor, Tarlika clerked for Judge Amy Karan in the 11th Circuit Court in Miami, Florida.
Learn more about Tarlika on her website.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Victoria Shtainer to the show. Victoria is an Associate Broker at Douglas Elliman and a leader in Manhattan Real Estate. She?s a former litigator who has entered the business with a driving force to succeed, paying great attention to detail for her clients in a highly competitive marketplace.
Victoria discusses her passion for real estate and the challenges that come along with her career. She shares her thoughts on why it?s so important to network and what it takes to build long term relationships. Victoria prides herself on being connected, committed to her clients and always on the cutting edge of real estate trends.
A little more about Victoria Shtainer ? Victoria is diverse broker, selling both residential and commercial properties. She speaks three languages fluently, including Russian, which allows her to market her listings worldwide. Victoria is considered a ?super broker? who loves what she does and considers real estate to be more than just a day job. You can learn more about Victoria and connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Victoria Shtainer to the show. Victoria is an Associate Broker at Douglas Elliman and a leader in Manhattan Real Estate. She’s a former litigator, who has entered the business with a driving force to succeed, paying great attention to detail for her clients in a highly competitive marketplace. Victoria discusses her passion for real estate and the challenges that come along with her career. She shares her thoughts on why it’s so important to network and what it takes to build long term relationships. Victoria prides herself on being connected, committed to her clients and always on the cutting edge of real estate trends.
A little more about Victoria Shtainer … Victoria is diverse broker, selling both residential and commercial properties. She speaks three languages, including Russian fluently, which allows her to market her listings worldwide. Victoria is considered a “super broker” who loves what she does and considers real estate to be more than just a day job.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Sara Capra, former senior associate of global partnerships at the United Nations Foundation. Sara left non-profit life to pursue her entrepreneurial adventures. She launched her start up company, Orate, which is an online marketplace for conference organizers to find public speakers.
On the show, Sara discusses how she teamed up with a friend and co-founder, Veronica Eklund, who specialized in marketing for content-focused speaker events. Together they took their business idea to Startup Weekend in Washington, DC in April 2014. Throughout an intense weekend of learning and networking, the concept changed, evolved and eventually became what the company is today. Orate took home the 1st place prize. A little more about Sara Capra?When Sara was at the UN Foundation, she cultivated and built partnerships with corporations, other foundations and individuals to further the goals of funding and marketing. She managed and supported many strategic partnerships taking an interest in technology and women.
You can connect with Sara on LinkedIn and Twitter.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Sara Capra, former senior associate of global partnerships at the United Nations Foundation. Sara left non-profit life to pursue her entrepreneurial adventures. She launched her start up company, Orate, which is an online marketplace for conference organizers to find public speakers.
On the show, Sara discusses how she teamed up with a friend and co-founder, Veronica Eklund, who specialized in marketing for content-focused speaker events. Together they took their business idea to Startup Weekend in Washington, DC in April 2014. Throughout an intense weekend of learning and networking, the concept changed, evolved and eventually became what the company is today. Orate took home the 1st place prize.
A little more about Sara Capra...When Sara was at the UN Foundation, she cultivated and built partnerships with corporations, other foundations and individuals to further the goals of funding and marketing. She managed and supported many strategic partnerships taking an interest in technology and women.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Yvonne Lacey, Media Director at TwoNil, to her show. Yvonne works in performance platform marketing with B2B clients and dot com ventures for strong ROI, utilizing high-level analytics for optimal outcomes. She shares her deep knowledge of the media, focusing on the new trend of podcasting.
Before TwoNil, Yvonne spent many years at Fox Broadcasting Company, as the National Media Director developing, planning and executing strategic marketing and promotional campaigns via traditional and new media vehicles to promote the FOX television network.
A little more about Yvonne Lacey ? Throughout her career, Yvonne has experienced the vast changes in the media landscape. She?s embraced the changes both professionally, as a media director, and also personally, as a podcaster, launching her show, Dr. Xmas. The Dr. Xmas show is a part of the #50Shows Empowering Women movement. Through Dr. Xmas, Yvonne discusses her passion for Christmas, and offers tips to listeners on how to bring back the spirit of the holidays. Learn more about Yvonne at TwoNil and connect with her on LinkedIn
You can read, follow and comment on Yvonne?s Dr. Xmas blog at http://xmaskid.blogspot.com and on Facebook. A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at , and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Yvonne Lacey, Media Director at TwoNil, to her show. Yvonne works in performance platform marketing with B2B clients and dot com ventures for strong ROI, utilizing high-level analytics for optimal outcomes. She shares her deep knowledge of the media, focusing on the new trend of podcasting.
Before TwoNil, Yvonne spent many years at Fox Broadcasting Company, as the National Media Director developing, planning and executing strategic marketing and promotional campaigns via traditional and new media vehicles to promote the FOX television network.
A little more about Yvonne Lacey … Throughout her career, Yvonne has experienced the vast changes in the media landscape. She's embraced the changes both professionally, as a media director, and also personally, as a podcaster, launching her show, Dr. Xmas. The Dr. Xmas show is a part of the #50Shows Empowering Women movement. Through Dr. Xmas, Yvonne discusses her passion for Christmas, and offers tips to listeners on how to bring back the spirit of the holidays.
Learn more about Yvonne at TwoNil and connect with her on LinkedIn You can read, follow and comment on Yvonne's Dr. Xmas blog at http://xmaskid.blogspot.com and on Facebook.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at , and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Jan Bruce to the show. Jan is the co-founder and CEO at meQuilibrium.com, a website and app that helps consumers DESTRESS. Jan is recognized as a wellness entrepreneur, and a consumer health and wellness trailblazer.
Jan shares her journey from Sr. VP, Managing Director of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to launching your new start up, meQuilibrium, and the interesting transition to entrepreneur. With an online site focused on Destressing consumers, Jan gives her best tips on how she personally manages stress, and how you can thrive in your career and life.
A little more about Jan Bruce ? Jan has been a trailblazing media entrepreneur in health and wellness for nearly 20 years. She has repeatedly gravitated toward businesses that offer compelling, relevant and useful products that help people feel better and live healthier. And, she has reliably anticipated the trends that have shaped the field of consumer health and wellness.
You can connect with Jan on Twitter and LinkedIn and learn more about Jan and her book, meQuilibrium: 14 Days to Cooler, Calmer and Happier at her website, meQuilibrium.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and the CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Jan Bruce to the show. Jan is the co-founder and CEO at meQuilibrium.com, a website and app that helps consumers DESTRESS. Jan is recognized as a wellness entrepreneur, and a consumer health and wellness trailblazer. Jan shares her journey from Sr. VP, Managing Director of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to launching your new start up, meQuilibrium, and the interesting transition to entrepreneur. With an online site focused on Destressing consumers, Jan gives her best tips on how she personally manages stress, and how you can thrive in your career and life. A little more about Jan Bruce … Jan has been a trailblazing media entrepreneur in health and wellness for nearly 20 years. She has repeatedly gravitated toward businesses that offer compelling, relevant and useful products that help people feel better and live healthier. And, she has reliably anticipated the trends that have shaped the field of consumer health and wellness. You can connect with Jan on Twitter and LinkedIn and learn more about Jan and her book, meQuilibrium: 14 Days to Cooler, Calmer and Happier at her website, meQuilibrium. A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and the CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Aliza Freud, the founder and CEO of SheSpeaks to her show. SheSpeaks is an online, proprietary marketing platform that builds and operates influencer communities on behalf of Fortune 500 brands.
Aliza shares how the SheSpeaks platform enables over 250,000 women influencers to discover, share and try new products and services in many different categories, from hair care to food products. In addition, Aliza discusses how her company does extensive research studies with brands to uncover the shopping habits of women influencers and the extent of their buying power.
A little more about Aliza Freud ? Since leaving corporate America, Aliza has helped clients like P&G, Pepsi, American Express, Citibank, Heinz, L?Oreal and others build powerful user content and mass scale awareness for their products, services and campaigns. Aliza, early on, realized the power of women consumers and the important role that the Internet and online community is playing in the corporate world.
You can connect with Aliza on Twitter, and LinkedIn.
A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Aliza Freud, the founder and CEO of SheSpeaks to her show. SheSpeaks is an online, proprietary marketing platform that builds and operates influencer communities on behalf of Fortune 500 brands. Aliza shares how the SheSpeaks platform enables over 250,000 women influencers to discover, share and try new products and services in many different categories, from hair care to food products. In addition, Aliza discusses how her company does extensive research studies with brands to uncover the shopping habits of women influencers and the extent of their buying power. A little more about Aliza Freud … Since leaving corporate America, Aliza has helped clients like P&G, Pepsi, American Express, Citibank, Heinz, L’Oreal and others build powerful user content and mass scale awareness for their products, services and campaigns. Aliza, early on, realized the power of women consumers and the important role that the Internet and online community is playing in the corporate world. You can connect with Aliza on Twitter, and LinkedIn. A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Marnie Rustemeyer, the founder and CEO of Billow, the first premium sleep enhancement product for women who have trouble sleeping due to discomfort resulting from surgery, nursing, or breast size.
Listen to find out how Marnie conceived, designed and created the Billow Pillow, following her diagnosis with the BRCA breast cancer gene, a mastectomy and subsequent reconstructive surgeries.
A little more about Marnie Rustemeyer ? Marnie left a 15-year career on Wall Street to become an entrepreneur and to bring the Billow Pillow to market. The Billow was developed as a sleep aid after more than a year of research and development and exhaustive testing. Her company also recently launched Billow Nail Polish created for women who wish to remove harmful chemical from their lives. The Billow Nail Polish is 5-Free and Cruelty Free.
You can connect with Marnie on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
A little more about your host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO o f Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Marnie Rustemeyer, the founder and CEO of Billow, the first premium sleep enhancement product for women who have trouble sleeping due to discomfort resulting from surgery, nursing, or breast size. Listen to find out how Marnie conceived, designed and created the Billow Pillow, following her diagnosis with the BRCA breast cancer gene, a mastectomy and subsequent reconstructive surgeries. A little more about Marnie Rustemeyer … Marnie left a 15-year career on Wall Street to become an entrepreneur and to bring the Billow Pillow to market. The Billow was developed as a sleep aid after more than a year of research and development and exhaustive testing. Her company also recently launched Billow Nail Polish created for women who wish to remove harmful chemical from their lives. The Billow Nail Polish is 5-Free and Cruelty Free. You can connect with Marnie on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
A little more about your host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO o f Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Nicole Rodrigues, founder and CEO of NRPR Group in Beverly Hills.
Listen to find out what it takes to break barriers and stereotypes as a women in business. Nicole shares her thoughts on the challenges she faced, moving from the football field as an NFL Oakland Raiders Cheerleader to the boardroom. Her journey includes tackling obstacles and reaching her proudest moments by embracing her inner cheerleader.
A little more about Nicole Rodrigues? Nicole is an entrepreneur and very tech savvy entertainment publicist. Her extensive knowledge in bridging the gap between the technology and entertainment industries has allowed her to work with clients including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Dolby, Yahoo!, Sony Playstation, Hulu, and Hallmark.
Prior to launching her business, NRPR, Nicole?s career also included managing an international PR team at MobiTV, which is one of the pioneer solutions for digital & mobile entertainment delivery in the U.S. Before becoming an NFL Cheerleader, she spent a few years with the Oakland Raiders, managing player development campaigns and publicity projects.
You can connect with Nicole on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. A little more about Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Nicole Rodrigues, founder and CEO of NRPR Group in Beverly Hills.
Listen to find out what it takes to break barriers and stereotypes as a women in business. Nicole shares her thoughts on the challenges she faced, moving from the football field as an NFL Oakland Raiders Cheerleader to the boardroom. Her journey includes tackling obstacles and reaching her proudest moments by embracing her inner cheerleader.
A little more about Nicole Rodrigues… Nicole is an entrepreneur and very tech savvy entertainment publicist. Her extensive knowledge in bridging the gap between the technology and entertainment industries has allowed her to work with clients including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Dolby, Yahoo!, Sony Playstation, Hulu, and Hallmark.
Prior to launching her business, NRPR, Nicole's career also included managing an international PR team at MobiTV, which is one of the pioneer solutions for digital & mobile entertainment delivery in the U.S. Before becoming an NFL Cheerleader, she spent a few years with the Oakland Raiders, managing player development campaigns and publicity projects.
You can connect with Nicole on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
A little more about Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Jude Miller Burke, PhD, who is the author of The Millionaire Mystique: How Working Women Become Wealthy ? And How You Can, Too!, a speaker and an executive coach. Listen to find out what it takes to become a millionaire, from the personality traits and overcoming obstacles to the leadership styles, all based on a three year study of over 200 millionaires. Jude discusses the experiences of women and men millionaires and how you can become successful, by tapping into the qualities that are important for growth and minimizing those that can hold you back in your career.
A little more about Jude?Jude Miller Burke has been helping high-earning women and men in the business world since she began her own career in corporate America, joining Honeywell as an employee assistance psychologist in 1982. Her intense curiosity about the factors separating women who reach the top of the career ladder from those who do not led to conceiving the Millionaire Mystique Study on which her book is based.
Currently, Jude is a leadership coach and consultant for individual executives and management teams. She has provided executive coaching for the past 10 years through the University of St. Thomas Business Center in Minneapolis as well as through her own business, JAMB consulting in Phoenix.
You can learn more about the book at The Millionaire Mystique website, buy the book on Amazon, learn more about Jude on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter. A little more about Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Jude Miller Burke, PhD, who is the author of The Millionaire Mystique: How Working Women Become Wealthy - And How You Can, Too!, a speaker and an executive coach.
Listen to find out what it takes to become a millionaire, from the personality traits and overcoming obstacles to the leadership styles, all based on a three year study of over 200 millionaires. Jude discusses the experiences of women and men millionaires and how you can become successful, by tapping into the qualities that are important for growth and minimizing those that can hold you back in your career. A little more about Jude...Jude Miller Burke has been helping high-earning women and men in the business world since she began her own career in corporate America, joining Honeywell as an employee assistance psychologist in 1982. Her intense curiosity about the factors separating women who reach the top of the career ladder from those who do not led to conceiving the Millionaire Mystique Study on which her book is based.
Currently, Jude is a leadership coach and consultant for individual executives and management teams. She has provided executive coaching for the past 10 years through the University of St. Thomas Business Center in Minneapolis as well as through her own business, JAMB consulting in Phoenix.
You can learn more about the book at The Millionaire Mystique website, buy the book on Amazon, learn more about Jude on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter.
A little more about Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Libby DeLana, founding partner of Mechanica.
Listen to find out how Libby went from a graphic designer by trade to award winning creative director and founding partner of a next generation marketing and advertising firm. Libby discusses creativity and innovation and how only a small percentage of women have lead creative roles in firms today. Libby?s work helps to empower women in their creative careers, imparting advice on raising the bar and the numbers.
A little more about Libby ? Libby honed her skills at the Boston Architecture Center and the Harvard School of Design, as well as under Milton Glaser at the Haystack Mountain School of Craft. She has designed print ads for Saucony, web pages for Communispace, sleeper bags for Brahmin handbags, illuminated maps for Forest City Enterprises, a fragrance for a boutique hotel, packaging for Swiss Army and Tribe Hummus, shoeboxes for StrideRite, catalogs for L.L.Bean, a dictionary for Houghton Mifflin, logos and materials for many more. Libby has recently taken her creativity to Instagram with her #morningwalk. A day that starts early with a ritual morning walk through her hometown of Newburyport, Massachusetts. An hour that always provides fresh inspiration, and at least one image, shared via her Instragram feed @parkhere.
Libby?s work has won many industry awards and has been featured in such noted publications PRINT Design Annual, Graphis Design, Graphis Logo and Communication Arts. You can connect with Libby on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
A little more about Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Libby DeLana, founding partner of Mechanica.
Listen to find out how Libby went from a graphic designer by trade to award winning creative director and founding partner of a next generation marketing and advertising firm. Libby discusses creativity and innovation and how only a small percentage of women have lead creative roles in firms today. Libby’s work helps to empower women in their creative careers, imparting advice on raising the bar and the numbers.
A little more about Libby … Libby honed her skills at the Boston Architecture Center and the Harvard School of Design, as well as under Milton Glaser at the Haystack Mountain School of Craft. She has designed print ads for Saucony, web pages for Communispace, sleeper bags for Brahmin handbags, illuminated maps for Forest City Enterprises, a fragrance for a boutique hotel, packaging for Swiss Army and Tribe Hummus, shoeboxes for StrideRite, catalogs for L.L.Bean, a dictionary for Houghton Mifflin, logos and materials for many more.
Libby has recently taken her creativity to Instagram with her #morningwalk. A day that starts early with a ritual morning walk through her hometown of Newburyport, Massachusetts. An hour that always provides fresh inspiration, and at least one image, shared via her Instragram feed @parkhere.
Libby's work has won many industry awards and has been featured in such noted publications PRINT Design Annual, Graphis Design, Graphis Logo and Communication Arts.
You can connect with Libby on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
A little more about Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Sarah Evans, Digital Correspondent and founder of Sevans Strategy.
Listen to find out how Sarah built a career that is a ?mash up? of all of her favorite things. She discusses what it means to be a digital correspondent and her love / hate relationship with social media technologies. She also shares advice on how to prioritize responsibilities, so you can achieve a career / life balance, while soaring to great personal and professional heights.
A little more about Sarah Evans ? Sarah?s work includes helping companies with their social and digital strategy, talent, editing and publishing. She works with organizations, like PayPal and Cox Communications, as a digital correspondent and also runs popular digital lifestyle publication FAVES + CO.
Sarah?s work has been recognized by Vanity Fair, naming her as one of America?s Tweethearts, Forbes listed her on the 14 Power Women to Follow on Twitter and Entrepreneur recognized Sarah among the Top 10 Hot Startups of 2010.
You can connect with Sarah on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+
A little more about Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Sarah Evans, Digital Correspondent and founder of Sevans Strategy.
Listen to find out how Sarah built a career that is a "mash up" of all of her favorite things. She discusses what it means to be a digital correspondent and her love / hate relationship with social media technologies. She also shares advice on how to prioritize responsibilities, so you can achieve a career / life balance, while soaring to great personal and professional heights.
A little more about Sarah Evans … Sarah’s work includes helping companies with their social and digital strategy, talent, editing and publishing. She works with organizations, like PayPal and Cox Communications, as a digital correspondent and also runs popular digital lifestyle publication FAVES + CO.
Sarah’s work has been recognized by Vanity Fair, naming her as one of America's Tweethearts, Forbes listed her on the 14 Power Women to Follow on Twitter and Entrepreneur recognized Sarah among the Top 10 Hot Startups of 2010.
You can connect with Sarah on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+
A little more about Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Gabrielle Laine-Peters, Social Media (Digital) Consultant and Keynote Speaker.
Listen to find out how 9/11 and the power of community changes Gabrielle?s life. As a 9/11 survivor, she discusses her story; from what happened on September 11th to moving forward with a new focus and future. Gabrielle imparts advice and offers insights on how you can overcome tough challenges to find happiness, friendship and success.
A little more about Gabrielle ? Gabrielle is a transatlantic speaker and social media consultant advising companies on the best way to use Social Media for Business. She uses her knowledge of tools and techniques in this area to utilize new technology and digital media for the creation and building of engaged communities, both internally and externally. She has more than 15 years experience in marketing, PR and advertising, and since 2009 has been actively involved in all areas of Social Media marketing.
London-based Gabrielle Laine-Peters is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to new business development and strategic planning. In addition to working on social media projects for NASA, the UK government and various news agencies.
Gabrielle is also a 9/11 survivor who speaks publicly about her experiences and how she overcame adversity and PTSD with the power of community.
Check out her website and connect with Gabrielle on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
A little more about your host, Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25 year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and an online instructor at UMASS, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Gabrielle Laine-Peters, Social Media (Digital) Consultant and Keynote Speaker.
Listen to find out how 9/11 and the power of community changes Gabrielle's life. As a 9/11 survivor, she discusses her story; from what happened on September 11th to moving forward with a new focus and future. Gabrielle imparts advice and offers insights on how you can overcome tough challenges to find happiness, friendship and success.
A little more about Gabrielle … Gabrielle is a transatlantic speaker and social media consultant advising companies on the best way to use Social Media for Business. She uses her knowledge of tools and techniques in this area to utilize new technology and digital media for the creation and building of engaged communities, both internally and externally. She has more than 15 years experience in marketing, PR and advertising, and since 2009 has been actively involved in all areas of Social Media marketing.
London-based Gabrielle Laine-Peters is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to new business development and strategic planning. In addition to working on social media projects for NASA, the UK government and various news agencies.
Gabrielle is also a 9/11 survivor who speaks publicly about her experiences and how she overcame adversity and PTSD with the power of community.
Check out her website and connect with Gabrielle on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
A little more about your host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25 year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and an online instructor at UMASS, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Willa Shalit, co-founder of Road To Market and President of Maiden Nation.
Listen to find out how Willa got started in her career as an artist, theater producer, social entrepreneur and philanthropist. Working with retail partners, including Macy?s, Willa discusses how she helps women around the globe bring their artisan products to market. Willa imparts advice and offers insights on how you can find your entrepreneurial spirit and overcome business challenges.
A little more about Willa ? Willa Shalit is the co-founder of Road to Market and President of Maiden Nation.She has brought women?s economic opportunity into post-conflict zones and communities devastated by natural disasters. Willa has worked with women on-the-ground in Israeli, Rwanda, Haiti and regions of the world. She is also extremely well known as an original producer of Eve Ensler?s ?The Vagina Monologues? and she co-founded V-Day, which to-date has raised and distributed more than $85M (U.S.) to help stop violence against women and girls.
Willa?s work has been the subject of a PBS television special and has been reported by global media including The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, Marie Claire magazine, and O, The Oprah Magazine. You can connect with Willa on Twitter and LinkedIn.
A little more about Deirdre Breakenridge ? Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, ?Social Media and Public Relations,? and ?Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.? Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She?s an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students. Connect with Deirdre on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and check out her books on Amazon.
The host of Women Worldwide, Deirdre Breakenridge, welcomes her guest, Willa Shalit, co-founder of Road To Market and President of Maiden Nation. Listen to find out how Willa got started in her career as an artist, theater producer, social entrepreneur and philanthropist. Working with retail partners, including Macy’s, Willa discusses how she helps women around the globe bring their artisan products to market. Willa imparts advice and offers insights on how you can find your entrepreneurial spirit and overcome business challenges. A little more about Willa … Willa Shalit is the co-founder of Road to Market and President of Maiden Nation.She has brought women’s economic opportunity into post-conflict zones and communities devastated by natural disasters. Willa has worked with women on-the-ground in Israeli, Rwanda, Haiti and regions of the world. She is also extremely well known as an original producer of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” and she co-founded V-Day, which to-date has raised and distributed more than $85M (U.S.) to help stop violence against women and girls. Willa’s work has been the subject of a PBS television special and has been reported by global media including The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, Marie Claire magazine, and O, The Oprah Magazine.
You can connect with Willa on Twitter and LinkedIn.
A little more about Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.
Connect with Deirdre on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and check out her books on Amazon.