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She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 370:When Was the Last Time You Asked Yourself, What Am I Ambitious For? with guest Anne WelshTHIS WEEK'S TOPIC:When was the last time you asked yourself what you're actually ambitious for? Not what you were ambitious for at 25, or what everyone around you assumes you still want?
It's a question host Laura Cox Kaplan has often reflected on since she left her corporate job and found that the definition of ambition she'd carried for three decades no longer fit. This week she's joined by clinical psychologist, executive coach, and repeat guest Anne Welsh, author of the new book Ambitious Mother: From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career and Life, out August 6, 2026.
Anne makes the case that ambition was never a ladder. The ladder limits us to power, title, and money, and why so many folks think motherhood is where ambition goes to die. It doesn't! Anne offers an alternative: move in any direction, be ambitious for impact or connection or peace or play, change course without falling off. Laura shares what Sheryl Sandberg told her when she asked the same question thirteen years after Lean In, an answer that lands squarely inside Anne's framework. And Anne offers a reframe worth the whole episode: what we call mom guilt is often grief. Guilt implies wrongdoing. Grief simply acknowledges you can't be in two places at once.
If you've ever wondered whether you're still ambitious after your life changed shape, this conversation is for you.
ABOUT THIS WEEK'S GUEST:Anne Welsh is a clinical psychologist, executive coach, and mother of four. A former Harvard psychologist, she left to build her own practice and has spent 20 years working with women navigating career, motherhood, and identity. Her new book, Ambitious Mother: From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career and Life, publishes August 6 and includes a chapter written for workplaces on the changes that make careers more sustainable for working parents, and for everyone else. Anne first joined Laura on She Said/She Said in Episode 324.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:AMBITION AS A WEB, NOT A LADDER: Why the ladder model limits ambition to power, title, and money, and how the web lets you change direction without falling off.
MOTHERHOOD AS AN AMBITION CLARIFIER: Anne's central argument, drawn from 20 years of clinical practice: motherhood changes ambition's shape and direction, but it doesn't end it.
MOM GUILT VS. GRIEF: Guilt signals wrongdoing. What we're often feeling is grief about limited time, which carries none of the shame.
THE THREE PS — PERFECTIONISM, PEOPLE PLEASING, AND PRETENDING: How these behaviors are socialized and rewarded in girls, and why they stop working as careers and families grow.
THE CLOSET CLEAN-OUT: Anne's exercise for naming every role you carry and examining what still fits in this season.
LINKS FOR ANNE WELSH:* Book: Ambitious Mother: From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career and Life (available August 6) * LinkedIn: Dr. Anne Welsh * Website: drannewelsh.com
RELATED EPISODES YOU'LL LIKE:
- Episode 360: Sheryl Sandberg on how she defines ambition today
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Episode 369
Guest: Ashley Elston, author "First Lie Wins" and Anatomy of an Alibi"
Author Ashley Elston joins host Laura Cox Kaplan for this episode of the She Said/She Said Podcast Summer Reads Series to discuss the unlikely career journey that led from wedding photography to becoming a New York Times bestselling author twice over.
Before First Lie Wins became a Reese's Book Club pick and a runaway bestseller, Ashley spent years teaching herself how to write, collecting more than 80 rejections from literary agents, and learning to trust a creative path she never imagined for herself.
In this conversation, Ashley and Laura explore the power of reinvention, why success can make the next project even more challenging, and how experiences that may seem unrelated often become the foundation for our greatest work. Ashley also shares the surprising storytelling lessons she learned while photographing weddings, the visual process she uses to build intricate psychological thrillers, and why she believes one simple mindset has shaped her entire career: "Just assume you can."
Whether you're navigating a career pivot, building something new, or looking for the confidence to begin before you feel ready, this conversation offers practical wisdom and an encouraging reminder that meaningful reinvention can happen at any stage of life.
In this episode, Laura and Ashley discuss:* Ashley's journey from wedding photographer to bestselling author * The 85 rejections that never convinced her to quit * Why being self-taught became one of her greatest strengths * The unexpected connection between photography and storytelling * Writing First Lie Wins and Anatomy of an Alibi * Managing self-doubt after major success * Ashley's unique visual process for organizing complex plots * Creativity, curiosity, and learning new skills * Why reinvention is available at every stage of life * The advice Ashley gives anyone considering a big career or life change
Books Mentioned* First Lie Wins * Anatomy of an Alibi
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Episode 368: Dana Perino on her new book Purple State, Creative Vulnerability, Values Alignment & The Power of Listening
Part of our She Said/She Said Podcast Summer Beach Reads Series for 2026
Dana Perino, bestselling author of multiple books including Everything Will Be Okay, host of Fox News's The Five, and author of the debut novel Purple State, joins Laura to discuss her creative leap into fiction—and what that vulnerability unlocks about character, choice, and personal growth.
In this episode:
- Why a veteran journalist and multi-time bestselling nonfiction author chose to write fiction—and what the creative leap teaches you about risk and vulnerability
- The difference between political alignment and values alignment (and why it matters in love and leadership)
- Listening as the most undervalued skill in leadership today
- How non-linear career paths become the raw material for meaningful character work
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Episode 367: Alexandra Andrews on Reinvention, Creativity, and The Fine Art of Lying
What happens when a dream refuses to stay tucked away?
In Episode 367 of She Said/She Said, part of our Summer Beach Read Series, Laura sits down with bestselling novelist Alexandra Andrews, author of “The Fine Art of Lying,” Reese's Book Club's May selection, and the acclaimed, bestselling thriller “Who Is Maud Dixon?”
While this conversation begins with Alexandra's irresistible, twist-filled novel set in the art world, it quickly becomes something more. Together, Laura and Alexandra explore the questions that resonate far beyond the pages of a great beach read: What do we do with ambitions we've postponed or outgrown? How do creativity and identity evolve through motherhood, career pivots, and life's unexpected detours? And what happens when the thing we once dreamed of becoming won't stop calling us back?
Alexandra shares her winding path from journalism and copywriting to becoming a bestselling novelist, the perfectionism she had to overcome, and the practical habits that helped her finally finish the book she'd always wanted to write.
In this conversation, you'll hear:
• Why Alexandra gave herself an ultimatum that ultimately changed her life
• The surprising connection between creativity, identity, and fulfillment
• How motherhood and the pandemic helped shape The Fine Art of Lying
• Practical advice for anyone struggling to make time for a dream they've put on hold
• Why finishing something may matter even more than succeeding at it
The Summer Beach Read Series isn't just about great books. It's about the women behind them: their reinventions, pivots, risks, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're looking for your next page-turner or contemplating a dream of your own, this conversation will leave you inspired to take the next step.
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Episode 366: Graduation Advice That Actually Works at Every Career Stage
Solo episode with host Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
Graduation season is here! Inspired by her own high school senior’s big milestone, Laura Cox Kaplan revisits the most valuable lessons for graduates—but emphasizes that these lessons matter at any life stage. In this solo episode, Laura shares advice on how to approach the unknown next chapter, build what she calls “experience equity,” and cultivate the mindset and habits that create success and meaning, even (and especially) when the road ahead isn’t clear.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
MINDSET MATTERS MOST: Discover why your mindset, and how you respond to setbacks or challenges, is the single most important thing you can control. Laura contrasts the “fixed” versus “growth” mindset and gives examples of how your outlook determines gained value (and skills!) including from tough experiences 03:54.
THE POWER OF INTENTION: Before setting your direction, set your intention. Laura shares a daily habit of deciding how to show up, and why this tiny but powerful practice changes what you notice and how open you are to opportunities 06:20.
ASK YOURSELF THE RIGHT QUESTIONS: Instead of only asking “What should I do with my life?”ask “How do I want to show up?”and why this framing is crucial for new grads and anyone starting a new chapter 08:22.
BUILD EXPERIENCE EQUITY: Learn why the best jobs, especially early in your career, aren’t always the highest-paying ones but can be investments in your experience equity account 10:05.
EVERY CHAPTER COUNTS: From failures to unexpected connections and even detours add “interest” to your personal and professional growth account. No single experience needs to define everything; it’s the accumulation and diversity of experiences that eventually pay dividends 14:24.
THE NON-LINEAR JOURNEY: Drawing from both personal experience and recent podcast interviews with authors, Laura Cox Kaplan explains why careers are not ladders, but accounts that grow as long as you stay curious and lean in 17:49.
Whether you’re fresh out of school or navigating your third career pivot, you’ll walk away with a new way to think about progress, value, and building a meaningful life. We love hearing from you! What resonated most in this episode? Share your thoughts with us!
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Episode 365: Deborah Goodrich Royce on Reinvention, Identity, and the 41-Year Arc to Best Boy
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
This week, as part of our Summer Beach Read Series, host Laura Cox Kaplan welcomes one of her favorite authors, Deborah Goodrich Royce, to explore the layered, twisty world of identity thrillers, a genre uniquely her own. From Deborah’s career pivots (including acting and editorial film work) to her personal stories of pain, growth, and reinvention, Deborah brings real-life inspiration to every page she writes.
This rich and candid conversation covers the themes at the heart of Deborah’s newest novel, Best Boy, and reveals how our personal stories and secrets, big and small, shape who we are, and who we become. Whether you love behind-the-scenes creative stories, are navigating a pivot of your own, or simply crave a great beach read, you’ll find wisdom, encouragement, and plenty of surprises in this episode.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Deborah Goodrich Royce is the best-selling author of four novels, including her latest, Best Boy. Deborah’s own journey, which spans acting (including a role on All My Children), film development, motherhood, and literary success, infuses her writing with authenticity and depth. Her books have captivated readers with the nuanced, evolving stories of women’s identity, secrets, and transformation across the decades.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- GENESIS OF AN “IDENTITY THRILLER”:
- Deborah Goodrich Royce shares the origins of her fascination with female identity and how she developed the genre of identity thrillers. From the influence of classic works like Reviving Ophelia to personal observations of generational change, she unpacks why questions of “who am I?” and the secrets we all carry are central to her fiction.
- CAREER PIVOTS & THE MESSY MIDDLE:
- Deborah’s own nonlinear path, from suburban Detroit to the soap opera world of New York and LA, and later to Paris and Connecticut, is a lesson in resilience, reinvention, and the beauty of not knowing exactly where life might lead next. Her story includes hard-won insights about grieving the end of one chapter, embracing what’s next, and advice for enjoying the journey, even in the “messy middle.”
- NAVIGATING LOSS, CHANGE & RESILIENCE:
- The conversation delves into both chosen and unchosen pivots (including her experience with divorce and single parenting), and how such experiences become both stumbling blocks and story material.
- HOW PERSONAL EXPERIENCE FUELS FICTION:
- Deborah reveals which elements of her life, including family trauma, generational secrets, and even a home burglary, infiltrate her narratives, making them feel lived-in and relatable.
- CREATING & PRESERVING STORIES (AND SPACES):
- Beyond the page, Deborah is devoted to preserving historic spaces and nurturing community. Her stewardship of a beloved cinema, and commitment to supporting fellow writers, speaks to a belief that the stories we choose, about the places we live and the lives we build, matter deeply.
- ADVICE FOR WRITERS & WOMEN AT THE CROSSROADS:
- Insightful advice for anyone facing a crossroads: keep moving forward, find small joys every day, study what fascinates you, and trust that even if the path isn’t clear now, you’re always writing your own story.
There’s so much to love in this thoughtful, wide-ranging episode. What resonates most with you? We’d love your feedback!
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GUEST: Virginia Hume
TITLE: Virginia Hume on Becoming an Author Mid-Career: Identity, Place, and the Stories We Inherit
Episode Summary:
USA Today bestselling author Virginia Hume joins Laura Cox Kaplan on the She Said/She Said Podcast to talk about mid-career reinvention, the nine-year side hustle that transformed her into a novelist, and the powerful difference between what we're trying to do and what we're trying to be. Her debut novel Haven Point, and her brand-new book Liberty Island (St. Martin's Press, May 5, 2026) are sweeping multigenerational stories about identity, place, family, and the women who shape us across generations.
Why You'll Love This Episode:
If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start something new and whether the chapter you're writing in your head will ever make it onto the page, this conversation will stay with you. Virginia is proof that every season of your life is building toward what comes next. Her path from political PR to corporate communications to college essay consultant to bestselling novelist is a real-time illustration of Experience Equity™, the idea that everything you've already lived, learned, and survived is exactly what makes your next chapter possible.
This episode is for you if you're navigating a mid-career pivot, sitting with a creative dream you haven't told anyone about, or simply need a reminder that the work itself (not the title and not the outcome) is where the magic truly lives.
What You'll Take Away:
- Why Virginia kept Haven Point a near-secret for nine years, and the science of "social reward" that explains why talking about your dream can quietly drain it
- The mindset shift that lets you write, build, or create without ego so that you can focus on what you're trying to do instead of who you're trying to be
- How to recognize when one chapter of your career is quietly preparing you for the next
- What Virginia means by "give without counting the time", and why this single phrase may change how you approach any meaningful project
- How writing about misunderstood mothers, inherited silences, and the love of community gave Virginia a deeper understanding of her own story
About Virginia Hume:
Virginia Hume is the USA Today bestselling author of Haven Point (St. Martin's Press, 2021) and Liberty Island (St. Martin's Press, May 5, 2026). A Vanderbilt graduate, she spent more than two decades in political and corporate communications before turning mid-career to fiction. She lives in the Washington, D.C. area.
Books & Links:
- Haven Point by Virginia Hume
- Liberty Island by Virginia Hume, releases May 5, 2026
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SHOW NOTES Title: Beyond the Beach Read: Chassity Evans on Reinvention, Resilience & the Compounding Power of Showing Up
Episode 363 Guest: Chassity Evans
A Special She Said/She Said Beach Reads Episode
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
Welcome to the kickoff of our Summer Beach Reads series! But friend, if you're expecting a light conversation about your next poolside pick, this one is going to surprise you. Because while content creator and professional influencer Chassity Evans did just publish her debut novel, Pink Sand Summer, the real story is how she got there: fifteen-plus years of showing up, building trust, evolving her voice, and quietly accumulating the kind of experience equity that makes a bold creative pivot possible in the first place.
In this conversation, Laura Cox Kaplan sits down with the Charleston-based content creator, entrepreneur, and now novelist to talk about what it really looks like to reinvent (and evolve) in the public eye. You'll hear how Chassity navigated the messy middle of writing a novel with no formal training, how years of vulnerability online prepared her (and didn't) for the exposure of authorship, and why she believes the "off-the-resume" chapters of your life are often the ones that set up your biggest leaps.
This is an episode about creative courage, compounding returns, community over competition, and what happens when you trust your own voice long enough to let it carry you somewhere new.
ABOUT THIS WEEK'S GUEST:
Chassity Evans is a Charleston, South Carolina–based content creator, entrepreneur, and now debut novelist. Previously known to her loyal community through her popular blog Look Linger Love, she now shares her work, her world, and her writing at chassityevans.com and on Instagram.
KEY THEMES & WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY:
FROM BLOGGER TO NOVELIST—THE NON-LINEAR PATH [12:30] How Chassity turned fifteen years as a trusted content creator into the foundation for her first novel—without a writing degree, a publisher, or a plan. A real-time case study in why the long arc of your career is more strategic than it looks.
THE MESSY MIDDLE & THE ROLE OF JOY [14:04, 37:20] Honest wisdom on pushing through self-doubt, uncertainty, and the stretch of any big goal where nothing feels clear yet. Why joy isn't a luxury in the messy middle—it's the fuel.
EXPERIENCE EQUITY IN ACTION [21:14] Laura and Chassity unpack how every chapter of your life—the visible wins and the detours, side projects, and quiet reps—compounds into creative and professional capital you can draw on later. Chassity's pivot is a textbook example.
AUTHENTICITY AS INFRASTRUCTURE [22:10] Fifteen-plus years of sharing publicly built something that turned out to be essential for authorship: earned confidence and a thicker skin. A conversation about why vulnerability, practiced over time, becomes a competency.
HANDLING CRITICISM WITHOUT LOSING YOUR VOICE [24:25] Practical strategies for navigating online negativity—finding your tribe, deciding when (and when not) to engage with trolls, and trusting your own instincts when the noise gets loud.
COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION [08:47] Inside Charleston's unusually collaborative creator community, and why Chassity believes generosity—sharing resources, wins, and introductions—builds stronger businesses than guarding territory ever could.
THE BUSINESS OF SELF-PUBLISHING [29:25] A candid, strategy-packed look at why Chassity chose to self-publish, how she navigated Amazon KDP and IngramSpark, and what she's learned about ownership, royalties, and creative control.
CHARACTER, PLACE & PERSONAL STORYTELLING [38:38] How Chassity built the world of Pink Sand Summer—and why her love of community and place infuses every page.
WHAT'S NEXT [39:30] A look ahead at novel number two, set in the same universe, and the particular challenge of building on a debut success.
Whether you're feeling the pull toward a creative pivot, sitting squarely in your own messy middle, or just looking for a summer read with a story behind it, this conversation will meet you where you are.
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Episode 362: Career Reinvention: The Off-Resume Experience That Sets You Apart
Solo Host episode with Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
It’s tax season in the U.S. While you’ve probably been cataloging expenses, investments, and contributions, Host Laura Cox Kaplan urges you to take inventory of another kind of asset: your experience equity. This week’s solo episode is about understanding, owning, and leveraging the value of your lived experiences at work and at home, through difficult seasons, and especially through the nonlinear, unconventional chapters of your life. Laura introduces the concept of “experience equity”, the sum total of what you’ve learned, survived, achieved, and navigated, why it matters, and how you can begin to recognize, strategize, and deploy it for greater impact. If you struggle to see or articulate the value of those experiences that don’t come with a job title or a paycheck, this episode is for you.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- WHAT IS “EXPERIENCE EQUITY” AND WHY DOES IT MATTER: 02:28.
- FOUR COUNTERINTUITIVE TRUTHS ABOUT EXPERIENCE EQUITY:
- The most valuable work you do may not be your paid work 04:22.
- Your detours are your differentiators—your nonlinear path is an asset, not a liability 06:38.
- The experiences you leave off your resume might be your biggest value add 10:08.
- Reinvention isn’t starting over; it’s cashing in on what you’ve already built 10:52.
- A SIMPLE FRAMEWORK FOR LEVERAGING EXPERIENCE EQUITY:
- Laura shares a three-part structure to help you see and use your accumulated value:
- Awareness: Develop a discipline for looking at your own story and auditing the experiences that shaped you 14:48.
- Intention: Decide how you want to strategically use what you know to build or pivot in new directions 16:13.
- Mindset: Adopt a growth mindset—see setbacks as assets and treat every season as a compounding contributor to your value 17:05.
- WHY “OFF-RESUME” EXPERIENCES MATTER:
- From volunteering and caregiving to navigating messy, resource-strapped situations, Laura explains how these “intangible” experiences generate real-world leadership and resilience that’s increasingly important and nearly impossible to replicate 06:15.
- THE SCIENCE OF FLOURISHING AND EXPERIENCE EQUITY:
- Laura ties the concept to positive psychology research and explains why mindset and meaning are essential for thriving both personally and professionally 19:05.
- PRACTICAL IDEAS TO AUDIT AND LEVERAGE YOUR EXPERIENCE EQUITY:
- Learn how to develop a regular practice of self-auditing, apply your experience equity with intention, and rethink your story for high-stakes conversations and new opportunities 21:41.
If you've ever felt like your career path looks messier on paper than it does in practice, or you've been leaving your most valuable experiences off your résumé because you didn't think they counted, this episode is for you. Laura breaks down four counterintuitive truths about experience equity, including why your detours may be your greatest differentiators and why reinvention isn't starting over; it's cashing in. She also introduces her AIM framework for turning accumulated experience into intentional strategy, and shares how AI can help you surface the value you've been overlooking. [21:20]
As always, please let us know what you thought of the episode and the topic. What’s the chapter of your story you’ve been undervaluing? Reach out through the links below. Your feedback and stories make this community stronger. And please be sure to leave a review.
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Episode 361
Is Your Ambition Pointed in the Wrong Direction?
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
What does ambition look like after you’ve already reached a summit in your career? Or when you’ve outgrown the role you worked so hard to earn? This week, Laura Cox Kaplan explores how our definitions of ambition evolve over time. Inspired by last week’s powerful conversation with Sheryl Sandberg, Laura unpacks why restlessness, burnout, or nagging dissatisfaction may actually be signs that your ambition is evolving, not disappearing. She shares how writing her own “Lean In” story sparked her own pivot, and she offers a 3-part framework for evaluating whether you’re experiencing an ambition gap, burnout, or being pulled to embrace something new.
This topic isn’t regularly discussed. If you’ve ever wondered, “What am I ambitious for, now?” or felt guilty for wanting something different, this episode will help you reframe your ambition in a way that is 100% yours!
HIGHLIGHTS & WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- HOW AMBITION EVOLVES: Laura reflects on her discussion with Sheryl Sandberg, who describes what ambition looks like some 13 years after writing “Lean In”
- OUTGROWING YOUR ROLE: What happens when you’ve reached the top, but the work no longer fits? Laura shares her realization that her own ambition hadn’t disappeared, but it needed a new direction.
- THE AIM FRAMEWORK: Discover Laura's actionable framework for navigating career evolution:
- Awareness: Recognizing the signals (restlessness, discomfort, envy) as valuable data.
- Intention: Actively choosing what you want to build rather than just following the next logical step.
- Mindset: Applying Carol Dweck’s growth mindset to see discomfort and uncertainty as opportunities, not verdicts.
- REDEFINING SUCCESS: Why “What am I ambitious for?” is a more powerful question than “Am I ambitious enough?” and how your daily choices reflect what you truly want.
- RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- “Mindset” by Carol Dweck
- Previous episode with Sheryl Sandberg (Ep. 360)
If you’ve been wrestling with what’s next or struggling to define what ambition means to you, these insights will help you own your story and set your sights on what truly matters.
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EPISODE 360: Lean In and Sheryl Sandberg 13 Years Later
A Special Women's History Month Episode
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
It’s been 13 years since Sheryl Sandberg published “Lean In,” sparking a global conversation about women, leadership, and ambition. The world, and Sheryl herself, has evolved in profound ways since then. In this special Women’s History Month episode, Laura Cox Kaplan sits down with Sheryl Sandberg, her close friend and the pioneer of the Lean In movement, for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation. Together, they explore not just the enduring message of “Lean In,” but also resilience, the power of female friendships, investing generously in others, and navigating the shifting landscape of work, technology, and influence.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Sheryl Sandberg is the author of “Lean In,” co-author of “Option B,” former COO of Meta (formerly Facebook), and founder of Lean In Foundation.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
OWNERSHIP AND INTERNAL VOICES: Sheryl and Laura discuss how “Lean In” shifted the conversation about women, leadership, ambition and power.
THE POWER OF FEMALE FRIENDSHIP AND PEER MENTORSHIP: Learn how Lean In Circles have grown globally, now numbering over 150,000, and why peer mentorship, friendship, and practicing ambition in safe spaces are key for professional and personal growth.
AMBITION REDEFINED: Sheryl shares how ambition has evolved for her across life’s seasons, why it’s still a word she proudly claims.
MENTORSHIP, SPONSORSHIP & THE ‘ME TOO’ EFFECT: The chilling impact of “Me Too” on male mentors, and why women must advocate for equal access to mentorship, sponsorship, and informal opportunities. Practical strategies for navigating the optics and discomfort while still advancing your career.
RESILIENCE AFTER TRAGEDY and POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH: Sheryl recounts her experience of losing her husband Dave Goldberg and writing “Option B”; she shares insight into the three “Ps” of resilience: personalization, pervasiveness, and permanence.
BUILDING AND CELEBRATING CULTURE: Lessons from Marine Corps leadership training at Quantico, including the importance of after-action reviews (celebrating what went right as well as addressing what went wrong).
GIVERS AND TAKERS IN CORPORATE AND PERSONAL LIFE:
Hear Sheryl’s take on Adam Grant’s “Givers and Takers” matrix, and why understanding these dynamics is crucial to fostering a culture of contribution and candor.
AI AND THE FUTURE OF WORK: Why women are being left behind in the adoption of AI, and how Lean In is tackling the skills gap so women and girls can thrive in the technological revolution.
ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE AND INVESTING IN GLOBAL CHANGE: Sheryl talks about her advocacy to end child marriage worldwide, the urgency of the issue, and how listeners can get involved.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS:
- The role of journaling what you did well to build confidence
- How to practice career-defining conversations in Lean In Circles
- The importance of reframing setbacks and celebrating achievements daily
- Why small steps (Sheryl’s “10 Turns”) are the path through overwhelm
Whether you’re navigating your own career pivot, searching for resilience, or striving to amplify your influence and impact, we think you’ll find so much value in this important conversation.
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“Girl's Gotta Eat": Practical Career Moves That Built a $100M Exit and launched an AI startup
Guest: Mariah Chase, co-founder / CEO, Ekyam.ai
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
So many of us approach our careers with the hope that each job or decision leads us closer to some “right” path. But what if your most powerful asset is a blend of every experience: good, bad, logical, or unexpected? This week’s guest, Mariah Chase, exemplifies the idea of “experience equity” and offers a candid, insightful blueprint for embracing career pivots, building entrepreneurial muscle, and thriving through ambiguity and adversity.
This episode is for anyone who’s felt stuck, unsure, burnt out, or just looking at an unfamiliar path and wondering: Am I allowed to make a bet on myself?
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Mariah Chase is the co-founder and CEO of Ekyam.ai, an AI-native inventory data platform helping retailers and brands wield data more accurately and powerfully. Prior to entering the world of tech, Mariah was an entrepreneur, operator, and leader across fashion (think Roger Vivier and Tory Burch), communications, licensing, and e-commerce spaces, including a 9-year stint serving as CEO of Eloquii, a fashion brand for women sizes 14 and up. She’s led companies through successful acquisitions, weathered “miraculous” exits, experienced burnout, and proven that the most valuable leadership skill might just be asking great questions (especially when you have no idea what you’re doing).
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE POWER OF “EXPERIENCE EQUITY”: Laura Cox Kaplan introduces the idea that every job, skill, and even hardship adds to your unique “equity” and Mariah Chase shows how her career pivots, from PR to startup exits to leading in tech, layered together to build her “portfolio” (01:07–02:20).
- JUMPING BEFORE YOU’RE “QUALIFIED”: Mariah describes how she made bold moves without having all the boxes checked, and how ambition, practical necessity, and hunger can be powerful motivators when evaluating new opportunities (07:19–10:19).
- WHEN IT’S TIME TO LEAVE (AND YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT’S NEXT): Real talk about burnout, being honest with yourself, and having the courage to walk away from comfort, security, or a leadership role, even if you have “no clue” what’s next, and why that’s OK (37:22–39:42).
- THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAM & LEARNING FROM OTHERS: How Mariah’s time at Eloquii taught her the value of surrounding yourself with incredible talent and being relentlessly curious (and unafraid to ask questions, no matter how basic) (29:27–32:21).
- CAREER PHILOSOPHY: The difference between making decisions “in the moment” (out of practicality or hunger) and how your story looks “philosophical” only in hindsight. Mariah shares honest reflections on both (14:02–14:52).
- THE POWER OF INTUITION & BEING OPPORTUNISTIC: How evaluating options, listening to your gut instinct (“bad vibes are never wrong”), and mining your own network can lead to the opportunity you never expected (21:28–22:28).
- NAVIGATING “MIRACLE” EXITS & BIG CORPORATE TRANSITIONS: Behind-the-scenes of selling a business, working inside giants like QVC and Walmart, and managing stakeholder expectations, customer loyalty, and internal advocacy (19:00–37:05).
- LEAPING INTO TECH & AI: Why Mariah said “absolutely not” to her own invitation to lead an AI startup, what changed her mind, and what Ekyam.ai is building for the future retail economy (40:01–45:21).
- ADVICE FOR WOMEN FACING THE UNKNOWN: Mariah’s three “OP” words: Open-minded, Optimistic, and Opportunistic, and guidance for anyone wrestling with a career pivot, uncertainty, or a sense of being “stuck.” Plus, why no job is ever 100% bad or perfect (48:01–51:32).
Mariah brings wisdom, humor, and authenticity to every lesson from the value of being “failure rich,” to building (and deploying) experience equity, to finding purpose in surprise pivots. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone ready to embrace the messy, nonlinear, brilliantly valuable journey that is your career.
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358: How Selectivity and Intention Build Standout Brands
Guest: Caroline Turnipseed, Founder of CWT Consulting
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
It’s easy to confuse activity with intention, especially when you’re building a brand. Whether you’re running a company, managing a team, or developing your personal brand, we’re all constantly told to “do more”, and goodness knows there are more than enough platforms to keep us busy! But where you focus and what you choose to do makes all the difference. This week’s episode explores how intention, selectivity, and the willingness to say “no” are the true engines of sustainable and meaningful brand growth (both personal and professional). My guest Caroline Turnipseed draws on her deep experience spanning powerhouse brands like Lilly Pulitzer and Victoria’s Secret, and shares the philosophy that guides her agency and the brands she works with to cut through digital noise and achieve genuine results.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Caroline Turnipseed is the founder of CWT Consulting, a boutique digital marketing agency beloved by founder-led retail brands. With roots at major companies like Lilly Pulitzer and Victoria’s Secret, and an instrumental role in scaling Gal Meets Glam, Caroline brings a unique perspective on what grows a business, what doesn’t, and why digital entrepreneurs have to master the art of selectivity. She’s a sought-after advisor on marketing strategy, customer acquisition, partnerships, email, and navigating the ever-changing tech landscape.
This episode is part of our ongoing She Said/She Said Podcast + The Southern C Collaboration Series for 2026.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE CRITICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “BUSY” AND “INTENTIONAL”: Laura and Caroline discuss why real growth requires focus, deliberate choices, and sometimes the courage to stop doing what isn’t working, especially for women conditioned to “do it all.”
- CAROLINE’S CAREER JOURNEY & ENTREPRENEURIAL PIVOT: Discover what Caroline learned at brands of all sizes — from Lilly Pulitzer (where she honed her customer focus and partnership skills), to Victoria’s Secret (where she realized very large and corporate wasn’t for her), to the scrappy, all-hands creative world of Gal Meets Glam.
- HOW TO MASTER SELECTIVITY: Caroline shares how niching down and finding your “sweet spot” customer and service transformed her effectiveness, helped scale her business, and became the core of her client strategy.
- WHEN TO INVEST (AND WHEN NOT TO): Learn why Caroline tells many founders: “Don’t hire me yet. Fix your product first,” and how to know when your business is ready for agency support, advanced marketing tactics, and paid digital ads.
- THE VALUE OF EMAIL (BEFORE INSTAGRAM!): Why email remains the most overlooked but essential marketing channel for brands of any size. Caroline details how building and using your email list boosts conversion and supports sustainable, owned growth.
- FINDING YOUR BRAND VOICE: Tips to develop a distinctive, authentic message that resonates whether you’re crafting emails or Instagram posts, and why clarity is more important than elaborate brand guidelines.
- USING AI AS A TOOL, NOT A REPLACEMENT: How Caroline and her team use AI for copywriting and idea generation, but why a human touch, especially in branding and imagery, is still irreplaceable.
- HOW TO STAY ON TOP OF WHAT’S NEXT: Practical advice for staying up-to-date in a fast-changing marketing landscape, and why peer conversations and curiosity are just as important as reading the latest trade publication or blog.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone building a brand. You’ll walk away inspired to focus on what actually moves you forward, and equipped with new tools and perspectives for intentional growth.
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Episode 357: “HOW TO DEFINE YOURSELF BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE DOES”
Guest: Emily Lampkin, author "White Lies and Duct Tape"
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
What does it really mean to thrive (not just survive) as a woman leader? In this week’s episode, Laura Cox Kaplan welcomes her longtime friend and public affairs expert Emily Lampkin, author of “Duct Tape and White Lies.” Emily shares the powerful insights she’s gathered over years of observing women in leadership, not just those with impressive titles, but those who are truly thriving in their careers and lives. Together, Laura and Emily dive into the practical, strategic guidance that helps women stop waiting for the “perfect” moment and start moving forward today.
This episode tackles some of the biggest traps women face, from perfectionism to oversharing to “dream slashing” excuses, it offers fresh, actionable advice for defining your own path, building credibility, connecting intentionally, and gaining momentum even on your busiest days.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Emily Lampkin is a veteran public affairs leader, leadership workshop creator, and author. Her work is informed by her own experiences navigating demanding environments, observing patterns of success among women leaders, and her commitment to making professional development accessible for every woman, regardless of industry, role, or work setting. Through her “Women Leaders Series” and now her book, Emily demystifies the steps to branding yourself, networking with intention, and moving past self-imposed obstacles.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE MYTH OF PERFECTIONISM: Emily reveals why “duct tape and white lies” became her guiding mantra for balancing busy lives, and how perfectionism unnecessarily holds us back from achievement and happiness.
- DREAM SLASHERS: Learn about subtle, self-protective excuses that quietly shrink our ambitions (“I’ll do it when the kids are older… when work slows down… when I’m more ready”), and how to recognize and reframe them to propel yourself forward.
- THE COST OF OVERSHARING: Emily challenges the cultural norm of “bringing your whole self to work.” She explains why oversharing can leak power and invite unnecessary judgment of your priorities. Concrete advice for setting boundaries and protecting your credibility.
- RELIABILITY AS A LEADERSHIP QUALITY: Discover why reliability is the single most overlooked leadership trait, and why it underpins all lasting influence, both professionally and personally.
- DEFINING YOURSELF BEFORE OTHERS DO: Emily outlines a “message grid” used in branding and campaigns, offering a step-by-step approach to developing a powerful, memorable story that sets you apart, and counters criticism.
- PRACTICING YOUR STORY WITH “SWIMSUIT FRIENDS”: Learn why practicing your “selling you” pitch with trusted confidantes is the secret to building confidence and mastering compelling storytelling.
- PLANNED SERENDIPITY IN NETWORKING: Emily shares her philosophy of blending intentional planning with openness to unexpected outcomes: from optimizing your LinkedIn presence to showing up at events with a clear (but flexible) goal, and the importance of putting yourself in new, sometimes uncomfortable, situations.
- CONNECTING WITH PURPOSE AND SECRET GREETERS: Uncover how strategic introductions at events, and serving as a “secret greeter,” foster belonging and influence for both yourself and others.
- BUILDING AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN OF ACTION: Emily’s most critical advice: Make a plan for “one woman: you.” Start today, even with just a few minutes of discretionary time, to take your next actionable step.
This episode is packed with wisdom, candor, and practical tools to help you build your influence from the inside out. If you’re ready to ditch perfection, define your own path, and make meaningful progress, this conversation is for you!
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Title 356: The Hardest Part of Growing A Business: From Maker to Founder
Guest: Abbey Glass
Host: Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
When your creative passion becomes a business, the journey is anything but straightforward! This week, Laura Cox Kaplan welcomes Abbey Glass, founder of Abbey Glass, an attainable luxury womenswear brand with a mission to help women feel confident and special for life’s most important moments. From her first stitches on her grandmother’s sewing machine to building a nationally recognized brand, Abby’s path is filled with pivots, purposeful decisions, and plenty of learning along the way.
Whether you’re a product founder, platform builder, personal brand creator, or you’re contemplating a “what’s next?” career move, this episode is for you. Abbey Glass shares her insights on moving from maker to founder, managing the mental load of entrepreneurship, staying connected to customers, and navigating the often-overlooked challenges of scaling a creative venture.
This conversation is part of our She Said/She Said Podcast + The Southern C Collaboration Series for 2026.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Abbey Glass is a classically trained fashion designer (RISD and Central Saint Martins!), whose journey began with custom dresses in Atlanta, grown “the old-fashioned way”: word of mouth, one client at a time. Raised in a family of academics, Abby made intentional choices to embrace creativity, ultimately founding a brand that meets women wherever they are, delivering style and support for those big (and small!) moments.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- FROM MAKER TO FOUNDER: Abbey Glass and host Laura Cox Kaplan dive into the internal shift required when a craft becomes a company: building systems, hiring, and marketing while trying to preserve creativity and customer connection.
- BUILDING EXPERIENCE EQUITY: Every skill and lesson matters, even the failures. Abby discusses how her diverse experiences (including science and business) contributed to her prowess as an entrepreneur.
- DECISION-MAKING & LIFE ADVISORY BOARD: Abby shares her approach to big choices, including creating her own “life advisory board” and trusting her future self to adapt and pivot.
- FINDING PRODUCT-MARKET FIT: Abby talks about the organic evolution of her business, how solving real problems for clients fueled growth, and the importance of thick skin for founders.
- LISTENING TO THE CUSTOMER: The powerful (and sometimes painful!) lessons that come from customer feedback, and why it’s key to business evolution.
- MANAGING BURNOUT & PRIORITIZATION: An honest conversation about burnout, mental load, executive coaching, and Abby’s “Parts Work” framework for drawing on different facets of herself at the right time.
- EVOLVING AUTHENTIC CONNECTION: From custom dresses to Instagram ads to retail stores, Abby shares how she intentionally cultivates trust and connection with her customer as her brand grows and the distance increases.
Whether you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply looking for ways to turn your experiences into new opportunities, there’s so much inspiration and actionable advice packed in this episode.
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Episode 355: How to Listen So Your Brand Actually Grows with guest Emily Dunn, Head of Influencer, Social PR & Brand Partnerships, McKenzie-Childs)
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Storytelling, brand building, and the power of human connection take center stage in this vibrant episode, which continues our She Said/She Said Podcast x The Southern C collaboration series. Whether you’re growing a business, communicating your value, or simply looking to ground your confidence, this conversation will spark actionable insights for you!
Laura's guest, Emily Dunn, brings nearly two decades of marketing experience across agencies, startups, and iconic brands. Currently, she leads awareness marketing at McKenzie-Childs, a beloved heritage brand known especially for its whimsical checkerboard designs (did you catch the gorgeous new lavender collection?). In this episode, we dig deep into the art and science of storytelling, balancing data with intuition, listening closely to your customers (even when feedback isn’t glowing), and practical strategies for protecting your peace and confidence in high-visibility roles.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE BALANCE BETWEEN DATA & INTUITION: Emily shares how data is the “compass, not the map”, and why human insight truly completes storytelling and marketing strategy.
- LISTENING TO YOUR COMMUNITY: Discover how brands can turn customer feedback (positive or negative!) into richer messaging, and why listening for insight is more valuable than seeking validation.
- HANDLING NEGATIVE FEEDBACK & PROTECTING YOUR PEACE: Practical advice for shielding your energy and staying centered, including “blinders on, good vibes only,” and leading with love (even when the comments sting).
- SELECTING INFLUENCERS & BRAND PARTNERS: Emily reveals the criteria for authentic partnerships and actionable advice for influencers seeking meaningful collaboration. Hint: study the brand, align authentically, and reach out!
- THE VALUE OF NETWORKING & GATHERINGS: Insights from Emily’s full-circle experience at The Southern C, why investing in connections and follow-up matters, and how attending conferences can spark personal and professional growth.
- CAUTION & OPPORTUNITY IN AI: Tips for safely leveraging AI in creative and marketing workflows, plus why the human element is still essential.
- BURNOUT AND TIME MANAGEMENT: Emily’s candid take on navigating burnout, mindful self-care, pocket-sized strategies to recharge, and modeling healthy boundaries for your team.
- TRENDS & GOING ANALOG: Thoughts on how overconsumption of media is sparking a return to analog, creative, and in-person experiences.
There’s so much energy, wisdom, and practical advice throughout this conversation! Whether you’re looking to build a brand, find balance, or nurture your confidence, you’ll find inspiration and actionable takeaways.
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Episode 354: Hospitality is a Power Move
Guest: Rebecca Gardner, Founder and Creative Director, Houses and Parties and author of "A Screaming Blast"
Part of our She Said/She Said Podcast + The Southern C Collaboration Series for 2026
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
What does it mean to truly gather? How can parties, beautiful tablescapes, and shared experiences become so much more than surface-level socializing? This week’s episode features a conversation that sits at the heart of creativity, connection, and influence, and it’s just plain fun!
Drawing from her dual Texas roots and powerhouse design experience, this week’s guest, Rebecca Gardner, joins Laura to bring a master class in hospitality that transcends interior styling or event planning. Rebecca explains how parties and moments of gathering aren’t just luxuries; they are vital strategies for connection in our increasingly busy and isolated world.
Rebecca Gardner shares how hosting, whether it’s a lavish event or a cozy dinner for four, becomes an opportunity: to create punctuation and “hot pink” highlights within the monotony of our calendars, to help others feel safe, seen, and energized, and to design environments where stories unfold and true memories are made.
If you want inspiration for more meaningful connections — at home, at work, or within your community — this episode will make you rethink how you host, collaborate, and “show up” in every aspect of your life.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Rebecca Gardner is the founder and creative director of Houses and Parties, a design studio that spans event production, interior design, and one-of-a-kind online retail experiences. With a love for gathering that started in childhood, Rebecca Gardner has built a creative brand devoted to intentional gatherings filled with joy, style, and genuine connection. Her book “A Screaming Blast” (with a foreword by Sofia Coppola) is a visual celebration and resource for hosts everywhere.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- HOW GATHERING IS A STRATEGY, NOT A LUXURY: Rebecca describes how intentional hospitality breaks up our isolating routines and brings vitality to life, regardless of the occasion's size.
- DESIGN WITH ABANDON, BUT START WITH GOOD TASTE: Hear how Rebecca’s background in art history and design influences her “bountiful and wild” approach, and why a beautiful event is always about more than the table.
- THE THREE-RING CIRCUS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Discover how Houses and Parties grew from events to interiors to an e-commerce shop—plus, the lessons Rebecca learned launching an online business during the pandemic.
- HOSPITALITY SECRETS FOR ANY BUDGET OR SPACE: Get practical tips on lighting, flow, seating, menus, and how to create abundance, plus the overlooked importance of guest research and personal touch.
- BUILDING YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM: From florists to lighting teams, learn why lasting collaborative relationships, with a dose of humor, trust, and genuine care, are at the core of successful hosting and entrepreneurship.
- THE MAGIC OF MEMORY-MAKING: Why every gathering is a form of “live theater.”
- STORYTELLING THROUGH EVENTS: Explore the idea of “social architecture,” how to shape influence in a room, and the critical questions you should ask before every gathering.
There’s so much joy, wisdom, and practical advice packed into this conversation: from party-planning rookies to design pros, anyone who wants more connection in their life will find inspiration here!
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Episode 353: How to turn your side hustle into the next multi-million dollar brand?
Guest: Bianca Gates, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Birdies
Host: Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
Have you ever had a side hustle or an idea that you just can’t get out of your head? Maybe you aren’t sure whether it could be “the real thing”? Or is it worth quitting your job to pursue it full-time?
This week’s episode dives deep into that pivotal question through the journey of Birdies shoes co-founder Bianca Gates. From launching Birdies as a side hustle while working at Facebook (now Meta), to co-founding a multimillion-dollar brand, to building community and successfully selling her company, Bianca’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. If you’ve ever wondered when (and how) to take the leap, how to navigate the tough stuff and find support, or how to turn feedback (good and bad) into fuel for business growth, this conversation is for you.
This episode also celebrates the kick-off of our fifth year collaborating with the Southern C, a network built on connecting, collaborating, and creating as creative founders and entrepreneurs.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Bianca Gates is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Birdies, the direct-to-consumer brand best known for its stylish, comfortable slipper-shoes (and the now-iconic moment Meghan Markle wore them, a pivotal game changer for Birdies!). Bianca’s path to entrepreneurship is rich with hard-earned lessons on leadership, founding with partners, finding the right moment to jump in full-time, and, most importantly, building and leveraging deep community. As a daughter of immigrants and a mom herself, Bianca’s story stands as an authentic example of grit, creativity, and purpose.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
IDENTIFYING A “WHITE SPACE” AND ACTING ON IT: Bianca shares how her own pain point around entertaining at home, and not being able to find stylish slippers, turned into a business idea she couldn’t let go of.
THE SIDE HUSTLE JOURNEY: QUITTING A FULL-TIME JOB: Hear how Bianca finally gave her the conviction to step away from her sales job at Facebook and go all-in.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PARTNERING & CHOOSING CO-FOUNDERS: From her “yin and yang” partnership with co-founder Marisa Sharkey to the tough, early conversations about roles, titles, and equity, Bianca offers actionable insight for anyone considering starting a business with a partner.
LISTENING TO CUSTOMER FEEDBACK, BUT SETTING BOUNDARIES: Learn how early prototypes led to surprising (not always kind!) customer reactions, and how Bianca built processes and eventually hired help to filter and act on meaningful feedback, striking a balance between humility and self-protection.
KNOWING WHEN TO CHANGE COURSE
SCALING FROM SCRAPPY TO SUSTAINED: Birdies’ fast growth, fueled in part by Meghan Markle’s princess moment, brought with it growing pains, from brand identity, to buying the “Birdies.com” domain, to navigating investor relationships and rapid hiring.
LEADING THROUGH CHANGE, AND THE CHALLENGES OF PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: Bianca opens up about the struggle to balance likability and accountability, and the hard-won lesson that “it’s not a sorority, it’s a business.”
THE EXTRAORDINARY POWER OF COMMUNITY, AND ‘LEAN IN’ CIRCLES: Discover how Bianca’s involvement with Lean In circles (thanks to her mentor Sheryl Sandberg) became her entrepreneurial safety net, her “cone of safety,” for advice and solidarity.
KNOWING WHEN TO SELL: Walking through the emotional decision to sell her business to private equity, Bianca explores what it feels like to hand over her “baby,” remain involved, and adjust to new realities.
THE ORIGIN OF ‘BIRDIES’: The name’s secret story
There is so much honest, practical advice and perspective in this episode—whether you’re thinking about your own side hustle, at a crossroads in your career, or just looking for a nudge to connect with others who “get it.”
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Episode 352: Science-backed ways to navigate the hardest part of goals with motivation expert Ayelet Fishbach
Guest: Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, award-winning Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of "Get It Done."
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
Are you feeling your motivation start to wane as January rolls along? You’re not alone! This week we dig into strategies for closing the gap between the goals you set…and actually reaching them—especially when the excitement has worn off, and you find yourself slogging through the “messy middle.” Laura’s guest is renowned motivation expert Ayelet Fishbach, whose research and best-selling book, “Get It Done,” offer practical, research-backed actions you can take starting today.
We discuss why the middle phase of goal pursuit feels the hardest, what science says about willpower (hint: it’s not your best strategy), how to build a support system that genuinely works, and how to recover from setbacks without the self-blame spiral. Whether your goal is health, business, family, or anything else, this episode is about designing motivation that works with your busy life (not against it!).
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Ayelet Fishbach is one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of motivation and goal pursuit. As a professor at Chicago Booth, she’s earned numerous awards for her work and carved a reputation for translating academic insights into actionable takeaways for daily life. Her book “Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation” is a practical guide to picking the right goals, making progress visible, and reframing struggles as valuable information—not signs of failure.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- WHY THE “MESSY MIDDLE” IS SO HARD:
- Professor Fishbach explains why enthusiasm fades midway through a goal, and what to do about it.
- STRATEGIES BEYOND WILLPOWER: You actually DON’T need to “try harder”. Find out how designing your environment and finding the “easy way” is more effective than muscling through.
- THE POWER (AND LIMITS) OF ACCOUNTABILITY: How to set up social support that’s encouraging, not controlling, and what makes for feedback that pushes you forward rather than making you want to give up.
- TURNING SETBACKS INTO STEPPING STONES: Why anticipating setbacks (rather than being surprised by them!) is crucial, and how to recover when you inevitably hit an obstacle.
- RETHINKING INCENTIVES & SELF-CONTROL: The surprising downsides of rewards and how to keep your “big why” front and center so incentives support (not sabotage) your purpose.
- TEMPTATIONS AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS: How to outsmart temptation by changing how you frame decisions and the best way to strengthen your “goal muscle.”
- INTRINSIC MOTIVATION: The most important (and overlooked) predictor of whether you’ll stick with your goals, plus actionable ideas to make your resolutions more appealing and achievable in everyday life.
There’s so much wisdom and encouragement in this conversation. As Laura and Ayelet candidly share (even the expert doesn’t always hit her own goals perfectly!), you’ll come away better equipped to navigate your own journey...one intentional, realistic step at a time.
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Episode 351. A Better Way To Measure Success: Setting Goals That Help You Thrive
Guest: Solo episode with host Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever find yourself wondering if your accomplishments should be more impressive, profitable, or visible, even when you love the work you’re doing? This week, Laura Cox Kaplan tackles the often quiet, persistent pressure to prove the worth of our efforts and makes the case for redefining success on our own terms. Drawing on personal experiences, including her transition out of a high-powered corporate role and her journey building She Said/She Said Podcast, Laura explores how goal-setting, identity, and thriving are deeply intertwined, especially during big transitions.
In this thought-provoking solo episode, Laura helps you wrestle with questions such as:
- Are your goals truly serving your well-being…or are they quietly turning into verdicts on your worth?
- How can you tell the difference between a stretch goal that helps you thrive and one that turns your passion into a pressure cooker?
- And what does it mean to design goals that align with your current season of life, not just your resume or past milestones?
Packed with practical reflection prompts, this episode invites you to rethink the rules of goal-setting, evaluate what drives your ambition, and give yourself permission to thrive, not just achieve.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- WHY WE FEEL THE NEED TO JUSTIFY OUR PASSIONS:
- Laura shares her own inner dialogue when asked, “What are you hoping to accomplish with this podcast?” and breaks down why these seemingly innocent questions can feel so loaded.
- GOAL-SETTING THROUGH DIFFERENT LIFE SEASONS: Whether you’re in a survival mode or entering a new chapter, your goals (and your approach to them) should adapt to fit your real life.
- DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STRETCH GOALS AND “STRAIN” GOALS: Discover how to tell if your stretch goal is supporting your growth, or wearing you down.
- IDENTITY & MILESTONES: How attaching your identity to measurable outcomes can blur the lines between achievement and self-worth.
- FRAMEWORK FOR REASSESSING YOUR GOALS:
- Laura shares concrete questions and strategies for examining if your goals bring energy, joy, and meaning or simply drain you.
- REDESIGN GOALS TO SUPPORT YOUR THRIVING: Learn how to pivot and reframe your ambitions for greater alignment and fulfillment.
- THE ROLE OF SEASONAL CONTEXT: Why it’s so important to determine whether your goals match your current life circumstances, not just old scripts or cultural expectations.
There’s so much wisdom, practical advice, and honest reflection in this episode. You’ll come away better equipped to design goals that support your growth, not just your résumé.
A FEW REFLECTION PROMPTS FROM THIS EPISODE (for your journal or next coffee chat!):
- Does this goal bring me energy or drain it?
- Am I doing this out of joy and curiosity, or out of fear and comparison?
- If I didn’t tell anyone, would I still want to pursue this goal?
- Is my definition of success evolving with my life season, or is it stuck in old rules?
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Stop Making Your Setbacks Your Identity
Episode 350
Host: Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
It’s the second week of January, and while you may still be motivated by those fresh New Year goals, life is starting to get busy, and maybe a little messy. Have you ever missed a workout, deviated from your plan, or slipped up at work and immediately thought, “This is who I am. I always fall off”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Laura Cox Kaplan dives into the links between our setbacks and our self-identity. Rather than obsessing about “fixing your goals,” she explores how to change the stories you attach to your slip-ups, so you can reset, recover, and thrive no matter what life throws at you.
This episode unpacks research-backed strategies for reframing setbacks, discusses why the “messy middle” of pursuing any goal is so normal (and necessary!), and delivers powerful, actionable tips to return to your goals without letting one rough week define you. If you’re tough on yourself when you “fall off track,” don’t miss this empowering pep talk.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SETBACK AND AN IDENTITY STORY:
- Discover why experiencing a slip and internalizing that slip are two entirely different things.
- HOW THE MESSY MIDDLE FUELS PROGRESS (NOT FAILURE):
- Learn why feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unsure is often a normal, healthy sign you’re actually doing hard, meaningful work.
- RESEARCH-BACKED FRAMEWORKS TO SUPPORT YOUR GOAL JOURNEY:
- Laura shares insights from psychologists like Daphna Osserman on identity-based motivation, and ideas like “possible selves” from Hazel Markus and Paula Nurius to help you see setbacks as data, not verdicts.
- THE POWER OF LANGUAGE AND SELF-COMPASSION:
- Discover how shifting from negative labels to empowering ones can spark resilience and sustainable growth.
- PRACTICAL TOOLS TO RESET FASTER:
- Implementation intentions (also known as “if-then” plans), growth mindset reframes, and asking “am I backsliding or am I building?” will help you bounce back with less self-criticism.
- WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO PRACTICE (NOT PERFECT) YOUR GOALS:
- Laura explains how practicing your word of the year and celebrating small wins builds true self-influence and the resilience needed to thrive.
THERE’S SO MUCH INSIGHT AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE!
If you struggle with inner criticism after a setback, these ideas will help you reset your narrative, reset your plan, and celebrate who you are becoming, not just what you do. Which part of this episode resonated with you most? We’d love to hear! Contact us using the links below.
RESOURCES & LINKS:
- Previous episode on scaffolding your goals: Episode 349
- Laura’s free downloadable workbook with more than 100 reflection prompts: lauracoxkaplan.com
- Carol Dweck’s book “Mindset”
- Kristin Neff’s research on self-compassion
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Episode 349: New Year Reset: Building Scaffolding for Your Goals
Host: Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
It’s a fresh start—welcome to 2026! Like so many of us, Laura Cox Kaplan is armed with a brand new planner, a stack of favorite notebooks, and big ambitions for the New Year. But after years of goal setting, she’s learned that dreaming big isn’t enough. To reach the finish line, we need more than good intentions; we need the right scaffolding around our goals to make them achievable—even when life gets chaotic.
In this episode, Laura shares her personal beginning-of-year reset process which includes a blend of reflection prompts, traditions, and practical strategies to build the kind of momentum that helps embed your goals deeply into your daily life. Whether you’re excited for a clean slate or overwhelmed by the pressure of starting anew, this episode will help you turn resolutions into results by connecting your intentions to what truly matters.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- The Critical Importance of Goal Scaffolding: Most goals don’t fail simply because you quit. They may lack stable support to anchor your intentions.
- Year-End Review Made Actionable: Laura walks you through her process for reviewing the past year to mine for clues about moments that mattered most, progress, setbacks, and the patterns you want to either keep or leave behind.
- Laura Shares Eight Dimensions for Reflection: Awareness, Intention, Mindset, Relationships, Engagement / Flow, Meaning, Accomplishment / Progress, Wellbeing / Positive Emotion, and how these categories map to scientifically-proven keys for flourishing.
- Three Simple Questions That Change Everything: What do I want to keep? What do I want to release? What do I want or need to create more of?
- Choosing Your Word of the Year: Learn best practices for picking a meaningful “Word of the Year” that guides your practice, not just the outcome. Laura shares her choices for 2026: Alignment and Discernment.
- Practical Anchoring Techniques: How to use your daily habits (like your morning coffee or closing out the day) to anchor your word in your life, and weekly check-ins to realign when you drift.
- Don’t forget to download Laura’s Complimentary Reflection Workbook! It’s filled with 100+ prompts based on last year’s episodes.
You likely don’t need an extreme life overhaul. With a few simple practices, routines, and self-checks, you can start where you are and build momentum for 2026. Don’t forget to share your word of the year, your feedback, and what you discover as you go through this process!
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- What 2025 taught us about flourishing, and how it can help you ring in a happier 2026!
Host: Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
As 2025 comes to a close, Laura invites listeners to pause, reflect, and celebrate another year of great conversation and insight on She Said/She Said Podcast. This special solo episode weaves together favorite moments, insights, and some top lessons from a remarkable lineup of guests, connecting these experiences to the science of human flourishing and the question “What does it truly mean to thrive?”
If you’re seeking inspiration, actionable tools, or simply a sense of connection and hope as you look to 2026, this recap episode is for you. Get ready to reimagine celebration as a leadership practice, learn why “busy” can undermine your influence, and rethink accomplishment and the stories you tell yourself. Plus, hear about special guests like Birdie's founder, Bianca Gates, coming in 2026 and what you’ll take away from She Said/She Said’s ongoing collaboration with The Southern C!
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE SCIENCE OF HUMAN FLOURISHING: Discover the five pillars of wellbeing and how positive psychology tools can transform your choices, relationships, and outlook for 2026.
- CELEBRATION AS STRATEGY: Why savoring small wins is far from frivolous, the essential leadership lesson from celebration expert and former Martha Stewart Weddings’ editor Darcy Miller, and why joy can be a powerful success multiplier.
- REFRAMING YOUR NARRATIVE: How the stories we tell ourselves affect our confidence, creativity, and ability to connect. Plus: tips on building “influence from the inside out.”
- DEEP ENGAGEMENT VS. BUSYNESS: learn why protecting time for “flow” is vital, and how being “busy” can sabotage mastery and impact.
- THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS: Why we never flourish alone and how investing in others helps us grow.
- FINDING MEANING AND PURPOSE: Hear moving stories about transforming personal experience into community impact, like Jim Towey’s reflections from his work as Mother Teresa’s lawyer and friend, and Yael Goodman’s healing work in Israel after October 7, 2023. We also explored Dr. Anne Welsh’s “ambition paradox” and Laura’s concept of “experience equity,” which claims that every part of your journey is valuable.
- ACHIEVEMENT (AND THE IMPORTANCE OF REST): Accomplishment isn’t just about goals, but about aligning action, values, and strategic breaks, with tips from McKinsey’s Lorena Yee, and Laura’s perspective on why rest fuels productivity.
There’s so much wisdom packed into this episode, tied together with Laura’s personal reflections and encouragement. This is the perfect episode to help you get ready to dive into a new year!
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Episode 347: When the Holidays Amplify Loss: How to Support (and Be Supported) Through Grief
Guest: Samina Bari, Author of "Don't Call Me Widow" and Host of "The Afterlife" Podcast
WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS NOW
The holidays are coming. For many of us, that means gratitude lists and celebration. But for someone navigating loss, it means an empty chair at the table, traditions that feel incomplete, and well-meaning friends who don't know what to say.
This week, I'm talking with Samina Bari, who lost her husband in a sudden accident while raising young twins. Samina talks about living through the devastating comments ("At least you're young"), awkward silences, and the lonely work of grief. And she's turned that experience into a mission: helping both those who are grieving and those who desperately want to help but don't know how.
Whether you're supporting someone through loss right now or want to be prepared to show up when it matters most, Samina's insights will change how you think about grief, presence, and what real support looks like.
MEET SAMINA BARI
Samina is a communications professional who never expected to become an expert on grief. After an accident took her husband's life, she found herself not only navigating unbearable pain but also supporting her twins, rebuilding her sense of self, and discovering that nearly everything people said to her missed the mark. Her book "Don't Call Me Widow" and her podcast "The Afterlife" emerged from her determination to create the guidance she wished she'd had—for the grieving and for those who love them.
WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY FROM THIS EPISODE
Words That Wound (And What to Say Instead): Discover why phrases like "they're in a better place" and "everything happens for a reason" can feel like daggers, and learn the simple, powerful alternatives that actually provide comfort.
How to Show Up When You Don't Know What to Do: Presence trumps perfection. Samina shares the small, tangible actions that meant the most to her: from sitting in silence to taking on specific tasks without asking permission. You'll learn how to help without adding to someone's burden.
Understanding the Identity Earthquake of Loss: Losing a spouse isn't just grief, it's a complete identity shift. Samina explains why this is uniquely disorienting and why treating grief like a problem to solve actually makes it worse.
Supporting Children Through Grief (Without Making Them Invisible): Kids process loss differently than adults, but they're often overlooked entirely. Learn meaningful ways to acknowledge and support children who are grieving—without making them carry adult emotions.
Navigating the Minefield of Holiday Gatherings: As we head into the season of celebration, how do we make space for those experiencing painful absences? Samina offers practical guidance for being inclusive and thoughtful during emotionally charged times.
The Financial Reality No One Talks About: In the wake of loss, Samina discovered a crucial truth: women's financial empowerment isn't just practical, it's essential. She shares why this matters and how to start those conversations before crisis hits.
Samina's wisdom is both heart-wrenching and practical. It’s the kind of conversation that stays with you long after it ends.
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Episode 346: Why Your Brain Loves Gratitude (Especially During Stressful Seasons)
Host: Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Why is your brain so wired to respond to gratitude—especially when life gets messy? In this episode, Laura Cox Kaplan digs into the science, strategies, and everyday magic of gratitude, revealing how tiny moments of appreciation can lift your mood, deepen relationships, sharpen your focus, and build real resilience. Whether you’re navigating holiday chaos or everyday stress, you’ll discover practical ways to make gratitude part of how you think, lead, and live.
On the eve of Thanksgiving (and She Said/She Said’s eight-year anniversary!), Laura Cox Kaplan shares the powerful impact a single conversation can have, and how you, too, can use gratitude to spark growth and meaning in your own story.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE SCIENCE OF GRATITUDE: Explore how gratitude instantly boosts your brain’s “feel-good” chemicals—serotonin and dopamine—helping stabilize mood and fuel motivation.
- ATTENTION TO TINY MOMENTS: Discover why it’s not about the size of the moment, but your willingness to notice and appreciate the small things.
- HOLIDAY CHAOS TO MEANING: Get actionable, science-backed practices for using gratitude to find perspective, refocus, and anchor yourself when life feels overwhelming.
- RESILIENCE IN REAL LIFE: Learn how gratitude can shift stress into opportunity, helping you reframe setbacks and lead with intention and flexibility.
- CONNECTION & INFLUENCE: See how specific, intentional gratitude strengthens relationships and amplifies your influence—at home, at work, and everywhere in between.
- BUILDING EXPERIENCE EQUITY: Understand how gratitude helps you “connect the dots” in your life, compounding daily experiences into lasting memories and meaning.
- EASY, EVIDENCE-BACKED PRACTICES: Try
- Laura’s three-step, two-minute gratitude routine to anchor gratitude — no matter how busy you are!
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Episode 344: How Two Women Built a Wellness Business that Fuels the Energy, Focus, and Confidence of their clients
Guests: Katelin Dial, Anne Alfano, co-founders, Clean Life Collective
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
Confused by what to eat, how much protein is right, or how to feed a busy family in a healthy way? This week, Laura Cox Kaplan is joined by the co-founders of Clean Life Collective, Katelin Dial and Anne Alfano for a deep dive into building a purpose-driven wellness business from scratch.
This lively conversation serves up practical, science-based advice to cut through nutrition noise and social media fads. It’s also a celebration of reinvention, collaboration, and the power of partnership—especially when your business partner brings chef skills AND a detective’s investigative curiosity to the table!
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:
Katelin Dial: A certified integrative health coach passionate about using food as true fuel for energy and wellness—without overwhelm or guilt. She’s built a coaching practice and continues to guide clients through life pivots and nutritional challenges.
Anne Alfano: After a career as a private detective, Anne followed her passion for food into the world of professional kitchens, working in culinary hotspots from San Francisco and Napa to New York and New Orleans. Her journey embodies risk-taking and following your purpose.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- ENTREPRENEURIAL REINVENTION: The fascinating paths Katelin and Anne took—pivoting careers, overcoming personal challenges, and merging very different backgrounds into a collaborative health-focused business.
- PROTEIN MYTHS & REAL-LIFE SOLUTIONS: how much protein do you actually need? (hint: you don’t have to count every gram!)
- NAVIGATING NUTRITION OVERWHELM: With fads, supplements, and confusing trends everywhere, the ladies cut through the noise, avoid unnecessary rigidity, and focus on balanced, real-food eating.
- PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION: How Anne and Katelin forged and formalized a strong, values-based business partnership—including advice for picking and prioritizing your “lane,” conflict resolution, and staying true to your mission.
- GROWING A PURPOSEFUL BUSINESS: Behind the scenes of Clean Life Collective: fostering community, evolving your product based on customer feedback, and the importance of connection and service.
- TIPS FOR BUSY FAMILIES & ENTREPRENEURS: From time management hacks (timers, task lists, kitchen timelines) to mindset shifts on balance and personal wellness for business leaders.
There’s plenty of actionable advice whether you’re in a career pivot, looking to eat healthier, or considering launching a business with a friend—or all three!
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Episode 343: Your Pre-Holiday Survival Guide: How to generate more joy and balance amidst the chaos
Host: Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
The holiday season can feel like a marathon of obligations, decisions, and to-do lists that leave us feeling stretched, overwhelmed, and sometimes even a bit resentful. But what if there were a better way? This week, Laura Cox Kaplan explores how you can approach the holidays with greater intention, joy, and, most importantly, equipoise. Drawing on insights from positive psychology and her own journey as a parent and leader, Laura Cox Kaplan shares a framework to help you navigate these busy months with more balance—and less burnout.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE “EQUIPOISE” MINDSET: Discover the concept of equipoise—a state of active, intentional balance—and why it’s essential for thriving (not just surviving) through the holidays.
- POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY MEETS PRACTICAL PLANNING: Laura Cox Kaplan introduces the PERMA framework (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement) and shows how grounding your holiday decisions in these five elements supports true well-being.
- FIVE POWERFUL REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS: Learn the five essential questions to ask yourself before saying yes (or no) to invitations, obligations, and traditions. These are designed to help you align your time and energy with what actually matters to you.
- INFLUENCE & INTENTIONAL CHOICES: Explore why influence isn’t about doing more, but about being centered and present—and how making aligned decisions empowers you to show up with greater impact.
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This episode is your permission slip to pause, reflect, and step into the holiday season with more self-awareness, intention, and grace. Laura Cox Kaplan offers both the inspiration and the practical tools you need to survive—and thrive—during the busiest time of the year.
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Episode 342: The Ghosts That Haunt Your Confidence, and how to let them go!
Guest: (Solo episode with host Laura Cox Kaplan)
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
Happy Halloween! This special edition of She Said/She Said Podcast takes a seasonal spin as host Laura Cox Kaplan explores the “ghosts” that haunt our confidence and our influence — not the spooky supernatural kind, but the psychological saboteurs that keep us stuck and silent. If you’ve ever wrestled with perfectionism, comparison, or the pressure to appear overconfident, this episode is for you. Laura walks us through three of the most common “influence ghosts” that can sabotage our impact and offers practical, evidence-based tools to help you reclaim your voice and grow your confidence, no matter the season.
Forget the Halloween decorations — these ghosts will follow us all year long unless we learn to name, understand, and finally let them go.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE GHOST OF PERFECTIONISM PAST:
- How perfectionism masquerades as a strength but can become a cage, keeping you from taking action and connecting authentically.
- Learn why iteration and progress, not polish, are the real builders of confidence and momentum.
- MICRO TOOL: Capture small “micro wins” each day to shift your focus from perfection to progress.
THE DARK SHADOW OF COMPARISON:
- How comparison can instantly shrink your sense of accomplishment.
- Why comparison isn’t always negative, if you use it as data to get curious about what you truly value.
- MICRO TOOL: Try the “Curiosity Reframe”: replace “I could never” with “What can I learn?” and tap your unique “experience equity.”
THE MASK OF OVERCONFIDENCE:
- Why projecting certainty can be a self-protective strategy that actually stifles trust and collaboration.
- The powerful impact of admitting you don’t have all the answers and modeling strategic vulnerability.
- MICRO TOOL: Reflect on and share moments when things didn’t go perfectly, and what you learned.
“EXORCISE” YOUR INFLUENCE “GHOSTS” FOR GOOD:
- See perfectionism, comparison, and even overconfidence as outdated strategies that you can thank and then release.
- Learn practical ways to use self-awareness to spot these “ghosts” and choose new patterns that build lasting influence.
- How to use your “experience equity” and micro-wins to create a more authentic version of success—one that aligns with your values and season of life.
There’s power in naming what haunts us—and even more in learning to choose courage, connection, and curiosity over outdated scripts. Laura’s practical advice and personal honesty will help you move forward with greater self-awareness and confidence, whatever ghosts you might be facing this season.
Take a moment this Halloween week (or anytime) to reflect: Which “ghost” is haunting your influence lately? Name it, thank it, and let it go. Your boldest, most authentic self is waiting.
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Which “ghost” resonated with you most? Do you have your own story of overcoming perfectionism, comparison, or the need to wear a mask? Laura would love to hear your thoughts! You can reach out using the link in the episode notes at shesaidshesaidpodcast.com or email the She Said team directly at info@shesaid.media.
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Title: Four Tools To Help You Influence The Most Important Person In The Room: YOU
Episode 341
Solo Episode: Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
We often talk about “influence” as something that shapes a room, a community, or a boardroom—but the most essential influence starts with ourselves. In this special solo episode, Laura Cox Kaplan, host of She Said/She Said Podcast, shares four essential tools every leader and aspiring leader needs to develop authentic influence—from the inside out.
Drawing inspiration from a recent workshop for civic coaches and leaders (and practical examples from her own journey), Laura breaks down how to lead yourself first, build resilience, and cultivate a more powerful, evidence-based narrative about who you are and what you offer—before you set out to influence others. You’ll also learn how to use AI as an ally to deepen your self-awareness and fine-tune your growth strategy.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
KNOW YOUR STORY—BUILD EXPERIENCE EQUITY
- Laura introduces the concept of “experience equity”—the unique combination of your skills and lived experiences. Learn a simple two-part inventory exercise to help you see your real value more clearly, silence your inner critic, and identify your unique strengths.
TRACK YOUR MICRO WINS & LEARN TO PRUNE
- Progress is messy! Find out how to stay motivated by tracking “micro wins”—small steps forward that indicate momentum even in the messy middle of a project. Plus, Laura shares how letting go (or counterbalancing) what drains you can sharpen your focus and fuel your growth.
PRACTICE STRATEGIC VULNERABILITY
- Authenticity matters, but not all vulnerability is equally effective. Laura explains “strategic vulnerability”: how to share the lessons learned from setbacks (not just the pain) in a way that models growth and builds trust with others.
USE IF/THEN PLANNING TO BOOST RESILIENCE
- Hope alone doesn’t build resilience—preparation does. Laura provides a simple “if/then” planning strategy to anticipate obstacles before they arise, and to respond with intention and confidence (including how to talk about setbacks transparently with your team or community).
HOW AI CAN HELP YOU REFLECT AND GROW
- Laura offers practical AI prompts to help you analyze your inventory, spot patterns, surface strengths you might overlook, clarify your focus, and extract actionable lessons from challenges.
Authentic influence isn’t about perfection—it’s about intention, awareness, and generosity in sharing what you’ve learned along the way. Which of these four tools do you need to put into practice right now?
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- How to Influence Without Authority: What Nina Frost's Fight for Her Daughter Teaches Us About Leading Change
Guest: Nina Frost, Founder of Rare Hope
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
How far would you go to save your child’s life — or to change the future for countless others facing rare disease? When confronted with her daughter Annabel’s rare neurological diagnosis, this week’s guest, Nina Frost, decided to rewrite the playbook. In a conversation rich with hope, resilience, and ground-breaking science, Nina shares how she turned personal crisis into a movement, rallied top researchers, and co-authored research that’s shaping the future of rare disease treatment. If you’ve ever struggled to find purpose in uncertainty, to build influence without a roadmap, or to keep gratitude close in the toughest moments, this episode is for you.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Nina Frost is the founder of Rare Hope, a trailblazing organization changing what’s possible for thousands affected by rare neurological disorders. Driven by her daughter Annabel’s diagnosis with alternating hemiplegia of childhood, Nina brought together expert researchers and Harvard scientists, and helped pioneer new approaches by leveraging her unique background, relentless tenacity, and deep compassion for the rare disease community.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
BUILDING A MOVEMENT FROM A FAMILY CRISIS: Nina shares her journey from moments of shock and fear after Annabel’s diagnosis, to launching Hope for Annabel (now Rare Hope), and building a scientific and advocacy community.
LEADING WITHOUT A ROADMAP: Learn how Nina applied her management consulting skills to navigate scientific complexity—despite no formal background in medicine or research—and why expertise, curiosity, and connection are critical for influence.
THE PATIENTS-AS-PARTNERS APPROACH: Discover why Nina centers patient experience in research, and how she collects and translates real data from families to guide scientific and clinical priorities.
RALLYING SUPPORT & FUNDING INNOVATION: Nina opens up about building relationships, raising pivotal seed funds, and why simply “having” money can sometimes open more doors than spending it. Plus, hear her advice for fundraisers facing big, uncertain challenges.
THE IMPACT OF COLLABORATION: Explore the extraordinary work with Nobel-worthy scientist Dr. David Liu and how patient organizations like Rare Hope can directly influence ground-breaking gene editing projects.
FAMILY, RESILIENCE & GRATITUDE: Nina discusses the effect of Annabel’s diagnosis on her family — including the challenges facing siblings — and shares hard-won perspective on guilt, grace, and how parents in the rare disease community keep moving forward.
TURNING TRAUMA INTO PURPOSE: Hear Nina’s future vision for genetics and disease research—why rare disease isn’t actually “rare,” and how work in this field can unlock insights for everyone.
There’s inspiration, practical advice, and a new lens for thinking about advocacy and influence in this week’s conversation. I’d love to know what resonated with you. Please connect with us and share your reflections!
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Episode 339: How to Create “Reader-First” Thought Leadership That Connects
A short-form, Toolkit Episode!
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Are you pouring time and energy into sharing your thought leadership on social media, only to feel like your posts are falling flat or not gaining traction? You’re not alone — and there’s a smart, simple way to change that. In this week’s shorter ToolKit Episode, host Laura Cox Kaplan digs into the critical shift from “me first” to “reader first” and provides actionable advice for anyone looking to build truly meaningful influence, whether you’re just starting out or seeking to deepen your impact.
Laura shares her own best practices honed from years of experience, outlining how focusing on what your audience needs can be the difference between being scrolled past and earning lasting trust and attention.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S EPISODE:
KEY TAKEAWAYS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- WHY “READER-FIRST” MATTERS: Discover why starting with your audience’s needs and experiences is the fastest way to build trust, spark engagement, and develop real influence.
- THE “HOOK, HELP, HUMAN” (HHH) FRAMEWORK: Learn how to structure posts so they instantly hook your reader, offer practical help, and create human connection.
- FLIPPING THE SCRIPT: See how to reframe typical “I’m excited to…” posts into compelling, service-oriented content your audience actually wants.
- PRACTICAL EXAMPLES FOR ANY POST: Laura shares examples for belief-sharing, team wins, and major announcements — plus, how to add immediate value in every case.
- KEEPING IT SUSTAINABLE (AND FUN!): Find out how to avoid burnout and maintain creativity by viewing your content calendar as a playlist, mixing practical advice, short stories, reflective questions, and wins.
- THE 20-SECOND “GUT CHECK”: Before you hit send, Laura’s three-question checklist (So what? Now what? Why you?) ensures your post resonates and offers real, actionable value.
These best practices can help you build trust, credibility, and lasting influence with a “reader-first” mindset. You’ll walk away with fresh perspective and a practical checklist (linked in the show notes) to use before your next post.
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Episode 338: When Purpose Finds You: Using What You Have, Where You Are
Guest: Yael Goodman, founder Run JLM
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
This week, we’re exploring what it truly means to take what you have -- your skills, your heart, your story, your energy and passion -- and use it to make a difference, even in the most challenging circumstances. Host Laura Cox Kaplan is joined by Yael Goodman, an Israeli-based tour guide, storyteller, and founder of Run JLM running tours, who has inspired countless people by forging connections across faiths, histories, and trauma.
Yael’s journey was forever changed by the events of October 7th, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel. In the aftermath, Yael channeled her passion for movement, community, and healing into supporting evacuees and survivors in new and powerful ways. This episode is dedicated to the victims and hostages of October 7th, and to all seeking hope and resilience in times of crisis.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Yael Goodman combines her uniquely blended heritage with her work as a tour guide and religious history scholar, focusing on honoring the overlapping traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Born and raised in Israel, Yael is also a passionate runner and founder of Run JLM, an innovative running tour company that invites people to “run through thousands of years of history” while connecting to the land, each other, and themselves. After October 7th, Yael repurposed her skills to nurture healing within communities of evacuees, survivors, and soldiers, founding running and movement groups that offer both physical and emotional recovery.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE POWER OF CONNECTION & STORYTELLING: How Yael’s upbringing at the crossroads of faith shapes her ability to connect with people from all backgrounds, make history come alive, and foster community.
INNOVATION FROM ADVERSITY: Hear how Yael transformed her business after struggling with her weight ten years ago, founded running tours in Jerusalem, and how this experience prepared her to serve others in times of crisis.
RESPONDING TO TRAUMA WITH PURPOSE: Following October 7th, Yael asked: “What can I give that is different?” That question transformed her business and her purpose.
HEALING THROUGH ACTION: Discover how Yael, through her family’s Tani Goodman Foundation, equipped hundreds of survivors and reservists with running gear and built a network of supportive community groups that address trauma by literally and figuratively moving forward.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FACTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Yael offers a historian’s perspective on current events, encouraging education and empathy, especially in the face of misinformation and misunderstanding about the war in Israel.
ADVICE FOR USING WHAT YOU HAVE: Whether it’s movement, connection, or another unique skill, Yael shares wisdom for those seeking to help amid the world’s pain or their own, emphasizing starting from your authentic strengths.
There is so much heart, wisdom, and actionable advice in this episode -- not only about resilience but about the power of showing up for others with the tools you already have.
Please let us know what resonated most with you. We’d love to hear from you!
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337: How words shape us
Guest: Lily Howard Scott, Educator, Social Emotional Learning Coach, and Author
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
Ever stop to consider how much influence you have in your everyday words and language? Our guest this week, educator and social-emotional learning coach Lily Howard Scott, asks us to pause and reflect on the language we choose — not just in classrooms, but in our homes, workplaces, and daily lives. From reframing “mistakes” as “brilliant mistakes,” to the simple act of calling feelings “visitors,” Lily’s approach is as practical as it is profound.
Her book, The Words That Shape Us dives deep into how the ways we speak to children become the templates for their inner dialogue — shaping not only how they see themselves, but also how they learn, grow, and relate to others. Whether you’re a parent, leader, mentor, or friend, the intentional use of language can help you build trust, unlock the potential in others (and yourself!), and foster resilience.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Lily Howard Scott is a renowned educator and social-emotional learning coach who supports teachers and caregivers around the country. Drawing from her decade in the classroom and a wealth of research, Lily’s mission is to empower both children and adults to use language as a tool for emotional intelligence, growth, and kindness. Her book, ”The Words That Shape Us,” has quickly become a must-read for educators, parents, and anyone looking to nurture healthier, more supportive relationships.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE SCIENCE BEHIND WHY WORDS MATTER: Learn how language literally shapes the brain and influences emotional experiences, based on the latest neuroscience and social-emotional research.
RETHINKING MISTAKES AS “BRILLIANT”: Discover the transformative impact of reframing mistakes as moments of learning.
FEELINGS AS “VISITORS”: Borrowing from poetry and psychology, Lily discusses why referring to emotions as “feeling visitors” helps both children and adults remember that our emotions are temporary, not a permanent or defining part of us.
BUILDING RESILIENCE AND PROBLEM-SOLVING: Practical tips on helping children (and grown-ups) face challenges, take risks, and stick with problems — all through the right use of language and self-talk.
WHEN ENCOURAGEMENT BACKFIRES: Sometimes our best-intended praise can have unintended effects. Lily shares how to encourage in a way that supports authentic self-worth and motivation.
GRATITUDE, ATTENTION, AND THE “BIRDER MINDSET”: Explore how simple, intentional language practices can strengthen gratitude, connection, and mindfulness — and how these small shifts can add up to transformative results.
HELPING KIDS DEAL WITH BULLYING & HARDSHIPS: How to support children facing tough interpersonal situations — with language that empowers and protects their sense of self.
There’s so much wisdom, warmth, and actionable insight in this episode. Lily’s guidance will help you become more aware of how you use your words, and the life-changing difference that can make for the people you love and lead.
What are the words or language shifts that have shaped YOU or your loved ones? I’d love to hear your stories and feedback! Connect with me on Instagram or LinkedIn, you’ll find me at Laura Cox Kaplan, or email me and the She Said/She Said team at info@shesaid.media.
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Episode 336: Seven Ways We Can Improve Social Media (and the way we feel when we are online)
Guest: (Solo Episode with Laura Cox Kaplan)
ABOUT THIS EPISODEIf you’re craving a steadier. more constructive, and more uplifting way to participate online (and off), this personal, practical guide is for you!
THIS WEEK’S TOPICA couple of older She Said/She Said episodes kept inexplicably resurfacing in Laura’s feed. After reaching the point of frustration, she finally slowed down and listened. What she discovered delivered exactly what she needed in a heavy moment: a reset on her why. This episode distills those reminders into clear takeaways, including several concrete ways we can help make social platforms (and our communities) healthier, kinder, and more constructive. Was the universe sending a message? Maybe. You be the judge!
KEY TOPICS & WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODESlowing down to hear God and the universe!
Where we started: Insight → Inspiration → Impact (Ep. 142)
Three re-centering questions that form our show’s mantra and compass.
Questions to ask yourself before you post, comment or respond:
Is it true? Did I check the original source and context? If I can’t verify it, I don’t amplify it.
Does what I’m about to post add value to someone else or is it likely to stoke fear and unrest? Am I informing, elevating, or clarifying, or just venting?
Is it aligned with my values and who I aspire to be on and offline? Is it consistent with how I would interact with my neighbor, and how I would want my neighbor to interact with me?
Does it strengthen relationships? Am I speaking to people, not at them? Am I trying to engage in a thoughtful and constructive manner?
Am I willing to engage in good faith? If someone disagrees respectfully, will I stay curious rather than become combative?
Is it critical that I post, comment or react in the moment? Consider the 24-Hour Rule. When emotions run hot, wait a day before posting. Insight often arrives in the pause.
Can I make this post clearer and more succinct? Write it long. Post it short. Draft your full thought privately. Then trim it to the clearest, kindest version.
Can I incorporate something positive into this post? If you’re naming a problem, pair it with something you’re grateful for or a constructive path forward.
Related episode mentioned: She Said/She Said Podcast Ep. 142 — Anniversary reflections on how Insight → Inspiration → Impact form our compass, and She Said/She Said Podcast Ep. 224.
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Title: What to do when the world feels too heavy
Episode: 335
Guest: N/A (Solo Episode with Laura Cox Kaplan)
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
This week's episode pivots from the originally planned content to address the collective weight many are feeling in the world right now. In the aftermath of the murder of Charlie Kirk, just a day before the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, host Laura Cox Kaplan invites listeners into a vulnerable, reflective conversation about how we can each find hope, resilience, and the courage to keep showing up in the face of violence, grief, and uncertainty.
Laura shares a collection of practical tools and mindset shifts that have personally helped her process loss, maintain perspective, and move forward with purpose. You'll walk away with a toolkit of specific practices you can use to support yourself and those around you during heavy times.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
Reframing for Resilience
Tapping into Meaning
Choosing Connection Despite Difference:
Using Gratitude as a Counterweight to Darkness
Hope as a Muscle
Four Actionable Micro-Practices
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This conversation is personal, practical, and real. Laura doesn't offer easy answers, but delivers timely encouragement and a reminder that, even when we don't have it all figured out, small daily choices in how we respond to adversity truly matter-for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Whether you're a longtime listener or new to She Said/She Said, this episode offers a grounding, compassionate guide for anyone navigating uncertainty or seeking ways to be a force for good during challenging times.
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Episode 334: How Social Capital and Strategic Reconnection Supercharge Your Influence
Guest: Laura Cox Kaplan (solo episode)
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
Welcome back! After a little summer break, Laura is back behind the mic and ready to help you tap into your greatest resource: your relationships. This week, we’re talking about “social capital”—what it is, why it matters WAY more than most of us think, and super doable ways to rebuild or refresh your network, especially as you ease back into work or life after some time off (summer break, anyone?). Laura also dishes on the newly revamped She Said/She Said Podcast website, complete with new features, tools, and resources designed just for you!
IN THIS EPISODE, LAURA COVERS:
- What social capital really means. Spoiler: it’s not about money!
- The science behind connection, and why your network is a HUGE factor in your happiness, resilience, and confidence
- How to use the natural transition of coming back from a break as a smooth way to reconnect with people (no awkwardness required)
- Simple, actionable tips to rebuild your network without overwhelm—think small, honest gestures (like a quick text, coffee date, or sharing a helpful article)
- Why giving first (rather than just asking) helps you earn trust and makes networking feel way less transactional
- Easy ways to keep the momentum going so your social capital grows for the future
WHY THIS MATTERS:
Laura dives into why strong relationships are at the core of real influence—not just likes, not just fancy job titles. She shares research from the world of positive psychology that proves human connection isn’t just “nice to have.” It’s essential, and it helps you bounce back faster and feel happier overall. Plus, you'll get specific action steps you can take today!
PLUS:
- Laura gives a sneak peek at the totally redesigned She Said/She Said Podcast website. Please go check it out at shesaidshedsaidpodcast.com or lauracoxkaplan.com and let her know what you think (and what else you’d love to see there)!
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Title: The Strategic Value of Pressing Pause: How Breaks Build Influence & Leadership
Episode 333
Guest: Laura Cox Kaplan (solo episode)
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Ever notice how your best ideas often come when you stop forcing them, maybe while folding laundry or taking a walk? In this week’s solo episode, Laura Cox Kaplan dives into the powerful, science-backed value of taking intentional breaks. With summer approaching, Laura announces a pause for the podcast and shares why stepping back is not only healthy but strategic for long-term growth, clarity, and influence, especially for ambitious, mid-career women navigating change, evolution, and life’s seasons.
Laura recaps a few of the year’s guest insights, from navigating the “ambition paradox” to unlocking money confidence, battling busy, and reflecting on the importance of quality over quantity, personal alignment, and modeling healthy boundaries. With wisdom from elite performers and positive psychology, this episode will inspire you to reframe rest and breaks as essential leadership tools. Plus, Laura shares a few books from her summer reading list, as well as some ways to stay connected during the show’s break.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE UNEXPECTED POWER OF BREAKS: Learn why pressing pause can lead to deeper creativity, better decision-making, and long-lasting influence. Laura shares scientific insights, including how even tiny breaks boost clarity and lower burnout, and why sleep (even if elusive!) is vital for mental pruning and leadership.
- QUALITY OVER QUANTITY: Discover how going deep matters more than doing more, and why the podcast is taking a summer break to create even stronger content for you.
- POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY & PURPOSE: Laura delves into the world of positive psychology and explores how practicing what you preach, including integrating intention and mindset shifts, leads to more meaningful leadership.
- MODEL THE HABITS YOU WANT TO SEE: By pausing and setting boundaries publicly, you give permission for others — whether team members, colleagues, or family — to do the same. Intentional leadership can have a powerful ripple effect.
- RECENT GUEST HIGHLIGHTS: A look back at wisdom from recent guests, including:
- Therapist Ann Welsh on the “Ambition Paradox”
- Dina Powell McCormick on mentorship and her new book “Who Believed In You?”
- Insights on overcoming the “broken rung” with Lareina Yee of McKinsey
- Allison Wood Brooks on mastering the art of conversation
- Reflections from our first male guests who share deeply personal, female-centered stories
- SUMMER READING LIST
- Laura’s top picks for reflection & growth:
- Transitions by William Bridges and Susan Bridges
- Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Poole
- Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee
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Episode 332: “The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift: Building Influence Through Storytelling, Reinvention, and Resilience”
Guest: Kevin Evers, Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review, Author of “There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift”
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: What does it take to go from a teenage singer in a Tennessee mall to building one of the most powerful empires in the music industry, and what can ambitious professionals in any field learn from that journey? This week’s conversation is a surprising and powerful masterclass in strategy, delivered through the lens of Taylor Swift’s career.
Joining Laura is Kevin Evers, Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review and author of the new book that unpacks the business and strategic brilliance behind Taylor Swift’s rise. They break down the bold moves, storytelling strategies, and community-building tactics that turned setbacks into springboards, and created a playbook for influence, resilience, and staying power.
This is not just an episode for Swifties and music fans. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or charting your next career move, Kevin and Laura tease out actionable lessons on storytelling, authenticity, adaptation, reinvention, handling criticism, and more. If you want clarity and confidence to pursue your biggest goals, you’ll find it here.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Kevin Evers is a Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review, where he acquires and edits non-fiction books on a wide array of business topics. With more than a decade of experience shaping big-idea books, Kevin brings an expert’s eye to the intersection of business research and real-world application. In his new book, “There’s Nothing Like the Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift,” he analyzes how Swift’s mindset, risk-taking, and storytelling have redefined success and impact in the modern era.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
– THE FOUNDER’S MENTALITY: How Taylor Swift approached her career with the clarity, persistence, and customer (fan) focus of a true entrepreneur—starting in her teens, breaking the “rules” of Nashville, and carving a space for young women in country music.
– STRATEGIC STORYTELLING: Why world-building and narrative control set Taylor apart from her peers (and what artists and professionals alike can learn about actively shaping—not leaving—your own story to chance).
– AUTHENTICITY (AND ITS LIMITS): Taylor’s model for being genuine while still adapting and growing. Kevin and Laura discuss how vulnerability and ambiguity in her lyrics build deep fan connection, but also how staying “too authentic” can become a “cage.”
– THE ART OF THE SLOW PIVOT: What it means to “surprise but not shock” your audience. Hear how Taylor’s methodical reinvention (from country, to pop, to indie, and beyond) kept her evolving without alienating her core community.
– RESILIENCE & REVERSE NARRATIVE: Taylor’s masterclass in handling criticism: from the infamous Kanye West interruption to public backlash and how she transformed negative moments and personal/professional loss into creative (and commercial) wins.
– COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION, & TEAM LOYALTY: A look at how Taylor builds trust, loyalty, and longevity with close collaborators, team members, and fans—while still making tough pivots.
– PRODUCTIVITY IN THE ATTENTION ECONOMY: How Taylor adapted her creative output for the streaming age—shifting from a “precious” approach to prolific production, and what that means for anyone looking to sustain growth after a career plateau.
There’s so much to take away from this conversation, whether you want to own your narrative, build lasting influence, or flip setbacks into strategic advantages. We would love to hear your take! Reach out and join the conversation!
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SHOW NOTES331. From Calvin Klein to Kaftans: Reinventing Identity and Career Success
Guest: Sue Sartor, designer and fashion brand founder
TOPICS: Entrepreneurship, Reinvention, Authentic Branding
This episode is part of our 2025 She Said/She Said Podcast + The Southern C collaboration series, highlighting stories of intentional growth, entrepreneurship, and brand-building. Sue Sartor’s journey is a compelling example of how personal clarity, authentic branding, and high-touch customer engagement can build lasting influence, especially when fueled by purpose and reinvention.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Sue Sartor is the founder and designer behind the joyful and distinctive fashion brand that bears her name. Known for her handcrafted, small-batch dresses and caftans, Sue has built a brand rooted in authenticity, artistry, and individuality. After launching her fashion career at Calvin Klein, she stepped away to raise her family—and returned in her late 40s to create something entirely her own.
- KEY THEMES IN THIS EPISODE:How Sue reignited her career and creative passion in midlife—and why your timeline doesn’t have to be traditional to be successful.
- Why staying true to your brand identity (and putting on creative blinders) helped her stand out in a crowded marketplace.
- How authenticity and focus became essential brand values, especially when navigating copycats, scaling challenges, and industry uncertainty.
- How working with her daughter added creative fuel to her business—and offered healing and connection through collaboration.
- Why hands-on, high-touch customer service is at the core of her brand, even when it’s not the easiest path.
- How to think about seasons of life, identity, and legacy—and redefine what success looks like at every stage.
- Bonus: Sue’s unexpected but powerful relationship advice on evolving with your partner and honoring creativity in long-term commitment.
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- Instagram: @suesartor
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- How to Celebrate Everything: Lessons in Joy, Creativity & Brand-Building
Guest: Darcy Miller, author, celebration expert, and founding editor of Martha Stewart Weddings
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
When was the last time you truly celebrated—not just the big achievements, but the small wins, the everyday joys, and even the poignant moments of life? This week’s episode digs into the transformative power of celebration as more than just a party—it’s a practice of gratitude, connection, and lasting influence.
Host Laura Cox Kaplan welcomes the extraordinarily talented Darcy Miller: artist, entrepreneur, longtime creative force at Martha Stewart Weddings, and famed “memory keeper.” Darcy is renowned for her joyful approach to helping others honor life’s most meaningful moments, whether through keepsakes, heartfelt illustrations, or imaginative celebrations.
Episode 330 is part of our The Southern C + She Said/She Said Podcast Collaboration Series!
Darcy shares how she built her brand and career, tracing her journey from uncertain creative college grad to becoming a driving force in the domestic lifestyle world, and then going out on her own. From risk-taking at the start of her career by not picking the “safe bet,” to embracing her creative instincts, to building soulful celebrations both personally and professionally, Darcy’s story will inspire you to bring more intentional joy to your own life and those around you.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Darcy Miller is an artist, author of “Celebrate Everything!”, founder of the creative brand Darcy Miller Designs, and former founding editor of Martha Stewart Weddings. Known for her signature illustrations, creative keepsakes, and focus on memory-keeping, Darcy brings artistry and heart to every project—whether it’s a bestselling book, high-profile events, or personal family traditions. Her business, Celebration Expert, helps clients transform milestones into memorable, soulful celebrations.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE SCIENCE OF CELEBRATION: Why marking small wins and celebrating others can boost resilience, well-being, and build real community and trust!
- BUILDING A CREATIVE CAREER AND TAKING RISKS: Darcy recounts her fateful choice between Vogue and the then-startup Martha Stewart Living. Learn how following your creative curiosity (and sometimes taking the road less traveled) can pay off in unexpected ways.
- CREATING (AND REDEFINING) YOUR OWN ROLE: How Darcy forged her path at Martha Stewart Living and created an influential niche in the world of celebrations and memory keeping.
- WHY CELEBRATION IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST THROWING A PARTY: Darcy shares her philosophy on celebrating all moments, and how to infuse soul into celebrations to create connection.
- THE ART OF MEMORY-KEEPING: Practical advice and inspiration for making meaning from everyday life and special items.
- THE PIVOT FROM CORPORATE TO SOLO ENTREPRENEURSHIP: How Darcy knew it was the right moment to step away from Martha Stewart full-time and launch her own venture.
Find out why celebrating thoughtfully can change your mindset, your relationships, and your influence.
There is so much joy, wisdom, and practical advice in this episode, you won’t want to miss it! If this episode inspires you to celebrate a little more, let us know how—we’d love to hear!
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- How Motherhood and a Passion for Cross-Stitch Fueled a Media Legacy
Guest: Brian Hart Hoffman, Hoffman Media, President & Chief Creative Officer
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
How does motherhood inspire entrepreneurship, and what happens when maternal values fuel business growth for generations? In this special Mother’s Day episode—part of our collaboration series with The Southern C—host Laura Cox Kaplan sits down with Brian Hart Hoffman to explore how his mother Phyllis transformed a cross-stitch passion and meager investment into a thriving media empire while keeping family at the center of every decision.
Brian joins the conversation from Capri, Italy, where he’s leading one of Hoffman Media‘s international baking retreats. It’s just one example of how Brian has expanded his mother’s legacy through his own passions.
Together, Laura and Brian examine how motherhood can provide powerful experience capital for entrepreneurs, why niche audiences create sustainable business opportunities, and how putting family first can lead to greater long-term success.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Brian Hart Hoffman leads Hoffman Media alongside his twin brother, Eric, carrying forward their mother’s trailblazing legacy. With brands spanning beloved magazines (including Bake from Scratch, TeaTime, and Southern Lady), cookbooks, podcasts, e-learning classes, and international baking retreats, Brian continues to grow the company his mother started in their Birmingham, Alabama home in 1983. Originally a flight attendant who pursued his own career path before joining the family business, Brian now applies his creative vision and travel experience to expanding Hoffman Media’s reach while honoring its founding principles.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why focusing on passionate niche audiences creates a unique connection and community
- How Phyllis’ family-first decisions ultimately strengthened the business’s foundation
- Why Phyllis encouraged her sons to pursue their own careers before considering joining the family business
- Brian’s journey launching Bake from Scratch as a passion project within the family company
- Phyllis’ and Brian’s advice for entrepreneurs
This episode offers heartfelt inspiration and practical wisdom for anyone balancing family priorities with entrepreneurial ambitions. It’s a powerful reminder that motherhood can provide the greatest experience capital for building businesses that align with your deepest values.
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Title: Innovation Through Collaboration with Alexandra Dillard Lucie
Episode 328
Guest: Alexandra Dillard Lucie, Vice President and General Merchandise Manager at Dillard’s, Inc.
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
How do you breathe new life into a beloved legacy brand without losing sight of its roots? This week on She Said/She Said Podcast, we’re diving into the world of retail reinvention with Alexandra Dillard Lucie—third-generation leader at Dillard’s Inc.—as part of our She Said/She Said + The Southern C Collaboration Series.
Alexandra is helping reshape the department store experience for a new generation by weaving together innovation, strategic designer partnerships, and the unique sensibility that has defined Dillard’s since 1938. What does it really take to drive meaningful change in an established business, especially one that’s family-run? And how do you balance honoring tradition with charting a bold new course?
If you’re in the midst of transforming an organization (or even your own career), considering a collaborative venture, or simply curious about the evolution of retail, this episode is full of actionable insights and inspiration.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Alexandra Dillard Lucie is the Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Dillard’s Inc. As the granddaughter of the company’s founder, she grew up steeped in the world of retail and fashion. Today, Alexandra is driving innovation at Dillard’s, launching new brands and influencer collaborations, building a “shop-within-the-shop” concept to nurture emerging designers, and embracing both the challenges and the strengths of leading within a family enterprise.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
– FAMILY BUSINESS DYNAMICS: Alexandra shares the unique opportunities (and challenges!) of working at the intersection of family and business, and how generational leadership can anchor long-term thinking.
– BALANCING TRADITION & INNOVATION: Discover how Dillard’s is blending its Southern roots and decades-long reputation with unexpected collaborations, strategic risk-taking, and keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s next in retail.
– THE POWER OF COLLABORATION: Learn about Dillard’s Coterie Shop and how nurturing rising designers and forming authentic influencer partnerships has become a major driver of growth—and why authenticity is the No. 1 ingredient for success.
– MEASURING SUCCESS BEYOND SALES: Sometimes the biggest win is taking a bold risk, even if the immediate payoff isn’t monetary.
– BLENDING BRICKS AND CLICKS: Alexandra explains how Dillard’s approaches the balance of in-store and digital experiences in a fast-evolving retail landscape, plus why personal connection and community-building remain central.
– WHY SOUTHERN STYLE MATTERS: How Dillard’s Southern heritage is a strategic advantage—and why the explosion of “new South” creativity is shaping the future of fashion and retail.
– LEADERSHIP LESSONS & GROWTH: Insights on what it takes to stay inspired, creative, and forward-moving in an ever-changing industry.
There’s so much wisdom here for anyone navigating change—inside a business, a family, or your own career. We can’t wait to hear what resonates with you!
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Episode 327. Unlocking Workplace Influence By Learning to Manage Up
Guest: Melody Wilding, Professor, author, and career coach
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever wonder why managing up feels more confusing—or downright daunting—than any other professional skill? This week, we’re diving into what managing up truly means with Melody Wilding, executive coach, licensed social worker, and bestselling author of “Trust Yourself” and “Managing Up”.
Managing up is not about “sucking up” or politics, but about taking charge of your own success, building alignment, and setting boundaries for sustainable, productive relationships—including with colleagues, clients, and even your board. Melody shares the essential, learnable skillsets that can help you move from overthinking and self-doubt into clarity, confidence, and influence at work—especially in our hybrid, matrixed workplaces.
We unpack her pivotal career moment (a surprise job termination!), discuss navigating imposter syndrome, the nuances of power dynamics, and practical scripts for feedback and visibility. Whether you have a boss or answer to a host of stakeholders, this episode will change how you think about influence and self-advocacy in your career journey.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Melody Wilding is an executive coach, Licensed Social Worker (LMSW), speaker, author of Trust Yourself and Managing Up, and host of the “Psychology at Work” podcast. Melody specializes in helping sensitive high-achievers conquer self-doubt to become influential leaders. Her work is a blend of psychological insight and practical career strategies, and her mission is to help you harness your inner power in complex, people-driven environments.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: THE TRUE DEFINITION OF MANAGING UP: Melody reframes managing up as an internal shift—focusing less on the boss, and more on self-advocacy, boundary setting, and creating your own conditions for success.
IMPOSTER SYNDROME & INTERNALIZING SUCCESS: Melody gives a new perspective on “imposter feelings,” sharing why high achievers struggle to internalize their accomplishments and how you can create your own “brag book” to counteract negativity bias.
NAVIGATING POWER DYNAMICS: Learn how to assess your “pushback power” and why self-awareness and situational savvy are key to setting boundaries at every level—from junior staff to seasoned executives.
THE ART OF ALIGNMENT: Discover the essential questions to reset and clarify alignment with your manager—what does success look like, what’s keeping your boss up at night, and how can you connect project work to the bigger picture?
COMMUNICATION & FEEDBACK SCRIPTS: Melody shares frameworks like “Problem, Action, Solution” and “We, then Me” that enable you to shine the spotlight strategically—promoting both team and personal wins without tipping into self-promotion overload.
VISIBILITY WITHOUT OVERDOING IT: Master ways to increase your internal and external visibility (even in hybrid and remote settings) through storytelling, results-based updates, and strategic networking. Bonus: learn Melody’s favorite hack for expanding your influence beyond the org chart.
This episode is packed with actionable advice, mindset shifts, and the inside track on navigating relationships at work— and in life — with more confidence and less second-guessing.
I can’t wait to hear from you! What’s your biggest managing up challenge or breakthrough? Reach out and let us know!
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SHOW NOTESTitle: “Are You Building the Right Kind of Currency for Career Success?” Episode 326Guest: Lareina YeeTHIS WEEK’S TOPIC:What if the way you’re collecting professional experiences is more valuable than the titles on your resume? In this eye-opening episode, Lareina Yee, Executive Partner at McKinsey and co-author of “The Broken Rung,” introduces us to the game-changing concept of “experience capital” – the true currency that propels careers forward. Discover how strategically curating your professional experiences can exponentially increase your career value and why understanding this concept is crucial for women navigating the corporate ladder. This conversation reveals why the “broken rung” on the career ladder affects women long before they ever encounter the glass ceiling, and offers practical strategies to build the right kind of capital for sustainable success.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Lareina Yee is an executive partner at McKinsey who co-founded the Women in the Workplace research initiative, capturing more than a decade of data-driven insights on gender in the workplace. With her co-authors in “The Broken Rung,” Lareina examines the overlooked barriers women face early in their careers and provides strategic approaches to overcoming these challenges.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:EXPERIENCE CAPITAL EXPLAINED: Understand how the professional experiences you collect become your career currency – with Lareina explaining that 50% of your lifetime earnings comes from what you gain on the job. Learn how to strategically select roles, responsibilities, and projects that build your portfolio of skills and demonstrate your readiness for advancement.
BOLD CAREER MOVES THAT PAY OFF: Discover why stepping into roles where 20% of the requirements terrify you might be exactly what your career needs. Lareina shares why periodic job changes and stretching beyond your comfort zone accelerates your experience capital growth.
CHOOSING COMPANIES, NOT JUST JOBS: Learn why “picking a company, not a job” is critical early in your career, and how to evaluate which organizations will truly invest in your development.
P&L RESPONSIBILITY AS A CAREER ACCELERATOR: Find out why having profit and loss responsibility, even temporarily, dramatically increases your experience capital and future opportunities.
TRANSFORMING MOTHERHOOD INTO A CAPITAL BUILDER: Challenge conventional thinking about career breaks with strategies for creating a “round trip ticket” that turns parenthood into an experience capital advantage.
LEVERAGING YOUR NETWORK STRATEGICALLY: Understand the crucial difference between mentors who guide and sponsors who open doors, and how to cultivate both types of relationships.
This episode provides actionable insights on building your professional currency in ways you might never have considered. I’m eager to hear how the concept of experience capital might reshape your approach to career development! Connect with me and share how you’re thinking about your own experience capital – is this concept new to you? Something that might shift how you’re thinking about your professional journey? Let me know!
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The Broken Rung by Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee, and Maria Del Mar Martinez
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Episode 325: Who Believed in You? The Transformative Power of Mentorship
Guest: Dina Powell McCormick
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Ever consider how a simple word of encouragement or a nudge could alter the course of your life? This week’s episode delves into the power of mentorship with Dina Powell McCormick. In this conversation, we discuss how mentorship can transcend beyond career growth, fostering trust and unity in a divided world. Whether you are seeking a mentor or aspiring to become one, Dina’s insights are invaluable.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Dina Powell McCormick is a remarkable leader whose career spans public service and finance. She served two U.S. Presidents, held a senior partner role at Goldman Sachs, and is now Vice Chair at BDT and MSD Partners. Alongside her husband, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick, she has co-authored “Who Believed in You?”, a compelling new book about the life-changing role of mentors. Find inspiration in Dina’s journey from her early days as an Egyptian immigrant in Texas to becoming a global leader and advocate for mentorship.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE IMPACT OF MENTORSHIP: Discover how a mentor’s belief can transform lives and why mentors are pivotal in seeing potential in us that we may not see in ourselves.
BUILDING TRUST: Dina shares how mentorship can rebuild trust in a world where institutional trust is waning, emphasizing that meaningful connections start with one person at a time.
DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN TRANSACTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL MENTORING: Learn why it’s vital to engage in deep, value-based mentoring relationships that transcend mere transactional exchanges.
THE ROLE OF FEEDBACK AND TOUGH LOVE: Dina and Laura discuss the importance of receiving and being open to constructive criticism, and how it contributes to personal and professional growth.
THE GENDER DIMENSION IN MENTORSHIP: Addressing how post-MeToo gender dynamics in mentorship have evolved, and why cross gender mentorship is important.
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BEING A GREAT MENTEE: Dina provides actionable advice on how to maximize the mentoring relationship through preparation and engagement.
This episode has a wealth of wisdom to guide your mentorship journey. We’re eager to hear which stories and insights resonate with you. And, most importantly we would love to hear who believed in YOU?
Links:
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Episode 324: Redefining Ambition
Guest: Dr. Anne Welsh
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:Does it feel impossible to succeed both as a mother and in your career? This week we dive into “The Ambition Paradox” with Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Anne Welsh. She challenges the outdated notion that career success is only about climbing higher, explaining instead how motherhood often expands a woman’s ambition—wider and deeper—rather than diminishing it. Dr. Welsh shares her personal journey of redefining success after leaving her “dream job” at Harvard to open her own practice, and offers transformative insights on how the leadership skills developed through motherhood translate directly to professional settings. We explore breaking free from perfectionism, the value of one-degree shifts in our thinking, and how to view ambition as a web rather than a ladder. This conversation is a must-listen for any woman struggling to reconcile her professional goals with family life.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Dr. Anne Welsh is a former Harvard psychologist, executive coach, and mother of four who specializes in helping working mothers navigate the unique challenges they face. Drawing from clinical expertise, academic research, and personal experience, Dr. Welsh offers practical insights into how motherhood equips women with exceptional leadership skills. She’s currently working on a book about The Ambition Paradox, exploring how women can break free from society’s limiting expectations without shrinking their ambitions.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:THE AMBITION PARADOX: Dr. Welsh explains this concept—the painful situation where wanting to excel both as a mother and in your career seems impossible—and offers practical ways to break free from this limiting mindset.
MOTHERHOOD AS LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Discover the “five Ps” of leadership skills developed during motherhood: people skills, processing skills, productivity, perspective-taking, and playfulness—all transferable assets in professional settings.
FROM LINEAR TO MULTIDIMENSIONAL AMBITION: Learn why traditional “ladder climbing” is an outdated model and how to embrace ambition as a web that includes seeking growth in multiple directions: time, connection, creativity, and autonomy.
LIFE SEASONS AND CAREER SHIFTS: Dr. Welsh shares her personal journey of scaling back her career when her children were young and how she’s leaning back in as they grow older, offering permission and perspective for women in similar transitions.
PRACTICAL IDENTITY WORK: Get actionable advice on how to separate external expectations from your authentic desires, using the “closet clean-out” method to identify what truly fits for you in this stage.
Dr. Welsh’s insights about expanding our definition of ambition beyond power, title, and money offer a profoundly liberating perspective for working mothers. I’m eager to hear how her concepts resonate with your own experiences. You can share your thoughts through the contact links below.
LINKS FOR DR. ANNE WELSH:* LinkedIn: Dr. Anne Welsh * Website: drannewelsh.com
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SHOW NOTES: 323: Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Genius of Mother Teresa Guest: Jim Towey, author, friend, and counselor to the late Mother TeresaHow did a woman with no business training, no fundraising strategy, and no venture capital build a global organization spanning 120 countries with over 600 locations?In this eye-opening Women’s History Month episode, we are breaking with tradition by welcoming the podcast’s first-ever male guest, Jim Towey – the personal lawyer and confidant to one of history’s most admired but perhaps least understood leadership geniuses: Mother Teresa.
Most of us know Mother Teresa as a humanitarian and Saint, but Jim reveals her incredible business acumen that allowed her to scale from one woman with a mission to nearly 4,000 women serving worldwide. All without ever conducting a single fundraiser! As Mother Teresa herself put it: “I prefer the insecurity of divine providence” over traditional funding models.
This conversation will challenge your understanding of what makes an extraordinary leader and entrepreneur. It’s packed with insights on building influence, navigating challenges, and creating global impact with limited resources – lessons any modern leader can apply.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Jim Towey served as Mother Teresa’s personal legal advisor and confidant for more than a decade. What began as a congressional staffer’s attempt to make himself “more interesting at cocktail parties” (by meeting Mother Teresa), transformed into a life-altering relationship that redirected his entire future. Jim is the author of “To Love and Be Loved” and founder of Aging with Dignity, where he continues Mother Teresa’s legacy of compassionate care.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: THE ACCIDENTAL ENTREPRENEUR: Discover how Mother Teresa built her “startup” one person at a time (or as she would say in Bengali: “ek, ek, ek” – 1, 1, 1) and the unconventional governance structure she created to manage global expansion * FEARLESS LEADERSHIP: Learn how Mother Teresa inspired women to work in the world’s most dangerous regions – including present-day conflict zones — without salaries, health insurance, or pensions * BUILDING WITHOUT FUNDRAISING: Understand the counterintuitive financial philosophy that allowed her organization to thrive while refusing multiple six-figure donation offers * THE HUMAN BEHIND THE ICON: Jim reveals Mother Teresa’s fierce determination, remarkable sense of humor, stubborn streak, and how she maintained balance despite her grueling schedule, age, and health challenges * TRANSFORMATIONAL SERVICE: Hear how Jim’s reluctant first experience caring for patients in Mother Teresa’s home for the dying changed his perspective forever and eventually led him to meet his wife. * OPERATIONAL GENIUS:* Explore how Mother Teresa managed complex global logistics, cultural differences, and organizational challenges while staying true to her mission
This rare insider’s view of Mother Teresa’s leadership style offers lessons that apply whether you’re running a startup, managing a team, or seeking to make positive change in your community.
We would love to hear what surprised you most about Mother Teresa’s entrepreneurial approach! Share your thoughts and any great stories you’re reading about trailblazing women during Women’s History Month.
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- Get beyond busy and transform your relationship with timeGuest: Shunta Grant, Executive Coach
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:Ever wonder if your busy schedule is steering you away from your true priorities? This week, we delve into the art of purposeful pruning with executive coach Shunta Grant. Formerly a successful attorney, Shunta found her calling by shifting away from a path that no longer aligned with her values and season in life. She shares her compelling journey from lawyer to entrepreneur and coach, and reveals how pruning away what doesn’t matter focuses our energy on what truly does. An important conversation packed with practical advice and insights into embracing different seasons of life, Shunta’s story is an important reminder of the power that comes from aligning our time with our deepest values.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Shunta Grant is an executive coach based in Greenville, South Carolina, helping individuals and corporate clients better steward their time. After practicing as a litigation attorney, Shunta founded a creative venture which led her to personal coaching. Her unique perspective on purposeful pruning and time management helps clients prioritize what matters most across all life seasons.
This conversation is part of our She Said / She Said Podcast + The Southern C Collaboration Series for 2025!
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
PURPOSEFUL PRUNING: Shunta introduces this concept, which involves letting go of tasks that don’t align with our core values. This approach not only affects how we manage time but also impacts our overall fulfillment.
FROM LAW TO CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR: Shunta discusses her pivot from being a lawyer to starting a hair bow business, leading to her current successful coaching career.
HONESTY ABOUT OUR IDENTITIES: Shunta emphasizes the importance of understanding our true identity beyond professional labels and how that realization helps in personal growth.
SEASONS OF LIFE AND TIME MANAGEMENT: Understanding the different phases of life helps us prioritize our commitments and manage our time with purpose and intention.
PRACTICAL STEPS TO BE MORE PRESENT: Shunta offers actionable strategies for ensuring that we are fully present and engaged in whatever we do.
There is tremendous wisdom in Shunta’s approach to life and business that I believe will resonate with you. I’m eager to hear how you relate to her concepts of purposeful pruning in your own life. You can let me know your thoughts through the contact links below.
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- How to boost your money confidence with Personal Finance Expert Emilie Dayan Hill
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Does financial peace of mind and money confidence come from more than just numbers? This week on the She Said/She Said Podcast, Laura Cox Kaplan invites personal finance expert Emilie Dayan Hill to discuss her innovative approach to personal finance. With a successful career managing significant portfolios, Emilie discovered that true financial empowerment goes beyond spreadsheets. It’s about understanding our attitudes and emotional connections to money. Together, they explore how these early money memories shape our financial decisions and what it truly means to have “enough.”
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Emilie Dayan Hill is a chartered financial analyst based in Atlanta and the founder of Finance that Feels. Despite her extensive training, Emilie realized that the technical side of finance wasn’t enough, so she considered the emotional aspects—a journey that informs her work with clients today. This conversation is part of our 2025 She Said/She Said Podcast + The Southern C Collaboration series!
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
A DIFFERENT FINANCIAL PATH: Emilie shares her nonlinear journey into the finance world, stemming from a love of economics discovered almost accidentally.
EMOTIONAL SIDE OF MONEY: Learn why traditional financial strategies often miss the mark when it comes to the emotional complexities of managing money.
WOMEN AND FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE: Emilie discusses why women often prioritize peace of mind and confidence over sheer profit and what this means for their financial success.
RISK-TAKING: Explore how women approach financial risk and why measured risk often leads to better returns.
DEFINED SUCCESS AND ‘ENOUGH’: A deep dive into what ‘enough’ means at different life stages and how to align financial goals with personal values.
Emilie Hill’s insights in this episode will challenge your thinking about money, offering a richer understanding of how emotional and psychological factors play into financial decision-making. Please be sure to share your reflections and engage with us!
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- Using Modern Etiquette to Build Confidence, Connection & Career Success
Guest: Mariah Grumet Humbert
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Have you ever wondered about the secret sauce some people seem to have in fostering meaningful connections effortlessly? Today’s episode is part of our She Said/She Said podcast + The Southern C Collaboration Series, and it features Mariah Grumet Humbert, a dynamic force in modern etiquette. With her expansive following of 178,000+ on Instagram and a flourishing business, Mariah is on a mission to redefine the essence of etiquette for today’s fast-paced world. Tune in to discover how you can harness the power of etiquette not only as a set of rules but as tools of empowerment for more genuine and empowering social interactions.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Mariah Grumet Humbert founded Old Soul Etiquette, proving that etiquette is far from an archaic practice. Her journey from a career in fashion to a successful etiquette business illuminates her passion for human connection in modern times. Featured by the Today Show and Forbes, she’s the author of “What Do I Do?,” a contemporary take on wedding etiquette with another book on the horizon, “The Essential Wedding Planner.” Mariah is breaking barriers by teaching people of all generations how social awareness and confidence can transform their personal and professional relationships.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- UNLOCKING AUTHENTIC CONNECTION: Mariah discusses the hallmark of turning simple interactions into meaningful connections and how this can be achieved through practice and preparation.
- ETIQUETTE AS EMPOWERMENT: Learn how Mariah reframes etiquette from a set of dusty rules to a powerful toolkit that helps build confidence and self-assurance in social settings.
- NAVIGATING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: Gain insights into handling backhanded compliments or steering clear of unwanted topics with Mariah’s expertly curated strategies and advice.
- MODERN ETIQUETTE FOR A DIGITAL WORLD: Mariah shares tips on managing communication gaps across generations and adapting etiquette to fit today’s virtual and text-dominated communication styles.
- THE ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY: Discover how Mariah transitioned from fashion to entrepreneurship and leveraged social media as a powerful marketing tool to support her growing business.
- THE POWER OF PREPARATION: Dive into Mariah’s perspective on preparation as a catalyst for confidence and effective communication in any setting.
This episode contains so much valuable content for anyone looking to enrich their connections and strengthen their executive presence. I’d love to hear what resonates with you! Feel free to reach out via any of the links below!
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- How to navigate life’s curveballs with wedding planner and restaurateur Sara Fay Egan
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Curveballs are part of life. Surviving and learning to thrive through the ups and downs requires not only resilience but a healthy dose of humor, intentional connection, backup plans, and often a willingness to redefine success!
This week’s episode is part of our She Said/She Said Podcast + The Southern C Collaboration Series for 2025!
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Sara Fay Egan is a former wedding and event planner turned restaurateur and author. Her journey through the complexities of handling unexpected life events provides unique insights. Sara shares stories from designing elite weddings to managing a restaurant empire following her father’s sudden passing to navigating the difficult path of her daughter’s life-threatening illness. Her new book, “The Through Line: Finding Happiness through the Curveballs of Life, Family, and Business,” combines personal anecdotes with practical advice to inspire others to find joy and resilience.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE VALUE OF CONNECTION: Sara Fay emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with trusted individuals and cultivating meaningful relationships, even sharing the unexpected ways connections have impacted her career.
- EMBRACING THE PIVOT: Learn how Sara Fay transitioned from event planning to the restaurant business and the mindset shifts required to embrace such a significant change.
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR THROUGH LINE: Discover the concept of a personal through line and how your experiences, no matter how diverse, can inform and enrich each other to guide you to happiness.
- LESSONS FROM WEDDING PLANNING: Fascinating and oftentimes hilarious tales from her wedding planning days reveal universal lessons about preparation, adaptation, and meticulous planning.
- DEFINING SUCCESS ON YOUR TERMS: Sara Fay shares her insights on effectively redefining success for your current life season and gaining clarity in what truly matters.
Sara Fay Egan’s stories and practical wisdom challenge us to redefine and embrace what success and happiness mean at every turn in life. We hope you find this conversation as engaging and enlightening as we did!
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- Inside Hello Sunshine: How Data and Purpose Drive Brand Growth with EVP Crystal Surrency
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever wondered how a company like Hello Sunshine decides which brands and personalities to bring under its umbrella? Or how they ensure sustained growth while fostering creativity and managing lean teams?
This week’s episode marks the beginning of our 2025 collaboration series with The Southern C. Laura Cox Kaplan dives deep with Crystal Surrency, the Executive Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Insights at Hello Sunshine, the media company founded by Reese Witherspoon. This episode is packed with valuable insights on how Hello Sunshine strategizes its growth, supports female entrepreneurs, and leverages data to drive its mission. We also get an inside look at how communities like The Southern C contribute to the success of brands and individual voices.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Crystal Surrency brings a wealth of expertise to Hello Sunshine with a strong strategy, data analytics, and marketing background. Her career journey from working in digital transformation at Razorfish to the fast-paced startup world at Fullscreen and WarnerMedia has equipped her with the skills to lead high-impact growth initiatives at Hello Sunshine.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE EVOLUTION OF HELLO SUNSHINE: Crystal talks about the transition from a straightforward entertainment production company to a multifaceted organization that puts women at the center of every story, with a portfolio that includes community, content, and commerce.
- IDENTIFYING INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS: How Hello Sunshine selects partners and potential acquisitions like the Home Edit. Crystal explains the criteria and data-driven approach they use to find and elevate unique voices and brands.
- THE IMPORTANCE OF AUTHENTICITY AND COMMUNITY: Crystal dives into how the authenticity of the narrative and community engagement play a critical role in the success of Hello Sunshine’s brands, using the Home Edit as a prime example.
- MANAGING GROWTH AND INNOVATION: Crystal shares how she leads rapid growth initiatives, handles multiple launches, and ensures her team stays creative and motivated amidst significant workloads.
- CELEBRATING WINS AND INNOVATIVE THINKING: Insights on managing burnout and maintaining a joyous, creative work environment. Crystal discusses the value of celebrating successes and being flexible to pivot when needed.
- HELLO SUNSHINE COLLECTIVE: Details about the Hello Sunshine Collective, an exclusive group of online voices and entrepreneurs, and how they support members in building their brands and growing strategically.
There’s an incredible amount of wisdom in this conversation for anyone interested in understanding how to build and scale purpose-driven brands while staying true to a mission. You’re going to love this episode!
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- How not to quit on your goals with Dr. Katy Milkman
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:Ever set a New Year’s resolution only to see your motivation fizzle out before February? You’re not alone! Did you know that by the end of January, almost half of us have already given up on our goals? This week, we’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes featuring behavioral scientist and best-selling author Dr. Katy Milkman. Join us as we tackle the science behind habit formation and discover practical strategies to make lasting changes and make those New Year’s goals stickier! Consider this episode your personal pep talk and action plan, all rolled into one!
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Dr. Katy Milkman is a behavioral scientist and the author of “How to Change.” With an academic background intersecting engineering and psychology, Katy brings a unique perspective to the study of decision-making and behavior. She is passionate about understanding and aiding behavior change, overcoming biases, and fostering a growth mindset.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:THE OBSTACLES TO CHANGE: Katy breaks down the common barriers to change, including ‘present bias’, habits, and lack of confidence. She dives deep into how these obstacles can obstruct personal growth and goal achievement.
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENCE: One of Katy’s favorite chapters from “How to Change” focuses on building confidence and boosting self-belief.
OVERCOMING PRESENT BIAS: Discover strategies like temptation bundling and prioritizing fun in goal-setting to counteract present bias. Katy shares practical ways to make pursuing long-term objectives more enjoyable.
RESILIENCE AFTER FAILURE: Failure can be a significant setback, but it doesn’t have to be the end. Learn how to use fresh starts and emergency reserves to maintain momentum and bounce back after minor pitfalls.
THE POWER OF SOCIAL INFLUENCE: The company we keep has a massive influence on our behavior. Find out how social norms and peer support can help drive positive change.
MENTORSHIP AND ADVISING OTHERS: Giving advice not only helps the recipient but also builds the advisor’s confidence and skills. Katy explains how this reciprocal benefit can help both mentors and mentees achieve their goals.
NAVIGATING PARENTING AND INFLUENCE: Learn effective strategies for motivating kids and managing the delicate balance of parental influence without causing backlash.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 317:* Dr. Katy Milkman’s Book: “How to Change” * Episode 315: Laura’s Goal Setting Tools
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316: Unlocking the Secrets to Better Conversations
Guest: Alison Wood Brooks, author and Harvard Business School Professor
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Communication is a complex and essential skill, often marred by self-doubt and missteps. Despite feeling proficient in many areas of life, people commonly perceive themselves as less effective conversationalists. This concern inspired this week’s guest — Professor Alison Wood Brooks — who dives into the nuances of effective communication. Her insights are invaluable if you’re looking to prepare better for conversations, improve your listening skills, or easily navigate tricky dialogues.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Alison Wood Brooks, a renowned professor at Harvard Business School, focuses on behavioral science and real-life conversation. Her journey as an identical twin and an academic has given her unique insights into interpersonal communication. In her latest book, “TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves,” Brooks offers a practical framework for enhancing conversations, making her guidance accessible and relatable.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
WHY WE THINK WE’RE BELOW AVERAGE AT CONVERSATION: Professor Brooks explains why people often undervalue their conversational skills and how rumination over past interactions plays a role.
THE T.A.L.K. FRAMEWORK: Learn about this memorable acronym designed by Brooks to improve your conversational abilities:
- T: Topics – choosing engaging subjects.
- A: Asking – prioritizing asking more and better questions.
- L: Levity – keeping conversations enjoyable with humor and warmth.
- K: Kindness – focusing on actions and thoughts that convey kindness.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ASKING QUESTIONS: Brooks emphasizes the critical role of asking questions, viewing those who rarely ask any as “ZQs” or zero question askers. She shares research from various contexts, like speed dating and sales, illustrating that more questions generally lead to better outcomes.
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS AS CONVERSATIONAL SUPERHEROES: Discover why follow-up questions demonstrate genuine interest and encourage deeper sharing, enhancing the overall quality of interactions.
PREPARATION FOR CONVERSATIONS: Unveil the benefits of preparing for conversations, ranging from reducing anxiety to ensuring smoother exchanges, even in challenging discussions.
TACKLING DIGITAL COMMUNICATION: With many interactions shifting to digital platforms, Brooks offers tips on improving online conversations by incorporating elements from face-to-face interactions, such as richer information exchange and quick, meaningful responses.
NEGOTIATION CONVERSATIONS: Brooks shares her insights on the best practices for negotiation, stressing the importance of asking questions, active listening, and staying open to opposing viewpoints.
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315. Picking A Word of the Year & Other Practices to Kick Off a New Year
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Want to kick off the New Year with intention and purpose? This episode is your guide!
Host Laura Cox Kaplan shares her personal productivity toolkit for a new year of growth and success. Laura dives into her annual practice of selecting a “Word of the Year,” revealing her own word for 2025, and how it shapes her goals. Plus, she shares insightful exercises and actionable advice.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- THE POWER OF RETROSPECTIVE REFLECTION: Laura guides you through her “personal year in review” exercise, providing a step-by-step process for reflecting on the past year and setting the stage for a successful new year.
- ALIGNING GOALS WITH VALUES: Discover why connecting your goals to your core values is essential for long-term success and how to ensure your goals are truly aligned with what matters most to you.
- WORD OF THE YEAR: Laura reveals her “Word of the Year” for 2025 and explains how this powerful practice can help you focus your intentions and achieve greater clarity and purpose.
Share your thoughts and your Word of the Year for 2025 with us! info@shesaid.media.
Follow Laura on social media and share your thoughts with her on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 315:
- FREE Printable “Word of the Year” Worksheet
- Joanna Penn’s Podcast “The Creative Penn”
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Episode 314: Don’t Wait for January: 5 easy ways to preload your goal setting
Guest: Laura is solo this week
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:As we wrap up the year 2024, it’s crucial to carve out some time for goal planning, even amidst the holiday hustle. Our host, Laura Cox Kaplan, delves into practical tips and mindset shifts that can help you stride confidently into 2025. From prepping your productivity tools to selecting an overarching theme for the year, Laura shares tried-and-true strategies for ending the year on a high note and starting the new one with clarity and purpose.
Laura reflects on the past year, shares her own experiences juggling various responsibilities, and offers guidance on setting yourself up for success in 2025. Perfect for listeners looking to reduce stress, gain focus, and find meaningful ways to celebrate their achievements, this episode touches on the essence of holiday preparation and New Year’s planning.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:GATHER YOUR TOOLS: Laura highlights the importance of gathering all your go-to tools now to hit the ground running in the new year.
CONSIDER AN OVERARCHING THEME: Learn how selecting a ‘word of the year’ can guide your decisions and actions, acting as a North Star throughout the year. Laura shares her own process for choosing this guiding word and the impact it has on setting goals.
REVIEW THE PAST YEAR TO UNCOVER AREAS FOR GROWTH: Discover Laura’s method of reviewing the past year, celebrating wins, learning from challenges, and using these insights to inform future goals.
CLEARING THE DECKS: Understand the significance of decluttering both physical and mental spaces to create a blank slate for new opportunities and clearer thinking.
FOUND MOMENTS FOR PLANNING: Laura suggests utilizing small, often overlooked moments—like sitting in the car or enjoying morning coffee—for quiet reflection and preliminary goal-setting.
There’s so much practical advice packed into this episode, and whether you’re a long-time listener or new to the podcast, you’ll find Laura’s tips and insights motivating as you think about the year ahead.
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE 314:Reflection Questions Laura recommends:
- What could I use more of in my life? (Joy, connection, creativity, peace, adventure, laughter, love?) Think about those areas of your life that feel a little lackluster, where you crave more fulfillment.
- What could I use less of in my life? (Stress, clutter, negativity, distractions, self-doubt, comparison, overwhelm?) Identify the things holding you back, draining your energy, and preventing you from living your best life.
- What characteristics would I like to cultivate? (Patience, resilience, confidence, generosity, courage, kindness, authenticity?)
- What qualities do you admire in others?
- What traits would you like to embody more fully in your own life?
- How do I want to feel by the end of each day? (Fulfilled, content, energized, grateful, peaceful, joyful, inspired?) Imagine yourself at the end of a perfect day. What emotions are you experiencing? What kind of energy are you radiating for yourself and others?
Laura’s favorite tools:
- Uniball Vision Elite Micropoint Pens
- Red n’ Black 8×10 spiral notebook
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313. Building a Brand for the Sober Curious Movement Guest: Andrea Wightwick
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:We explore the burgeoning “sober curious” movement with Andrea Wightwick, founder of Hapsy, a non-alcoholic beverage company. Andrea’s journey is a testament to the power of listening to consumer needs and adapting to market trends, especially health and wellness-related ones. Join us as we delve into how Hapsy emerged from a CBD-focused company to an innovator in the non-alcoholic beverage space, catering to those seeking enjoyable, functional drinks without compromising their health and social experiences.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Andrea Wightwick is the founder of Hapsy, a company dedicated to providing non-alcoholic beverages that offer the social engagement of cocktails without the intoxicating effects. With an extensive background in consumer goods, including high-profile roles working with PepsiCo, Nielsen, and Coca-Cola, Andrea has a keen eye for identifying market gaps and developing solutions that resonate with today’s health-conscious consumers. Her journey and commitment to helping women lead more intentional lives make her insights particularly invaluable.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
EVOLVING WITH CONSUMER DEMANDS: Andrea discusses Hapsy’s transformation from a CBD product company to a non-alcoholic beverage brand, driven by the growing demand for sober alternatives.
MARKETING STRATEGIES: Learn how Andrea leverages consumer feedback and market data to create products that fulfill the needs of the “sober curious” community.
PRIVACY AND INTENTIONAL LIVING: Andrea and host Laura Cox Kaplan discuss the challenges of balancing an authentic online brand v. privacy, especially concerning children.
BUILDING A BALANCED LIFE: Andrea shares her approach to intentional living, balancing professional success with personal well-being, and offering practical life skills drawn from her own experiences.
USING AI: The conversation also touches on leveraging AI as a powerful tool, particularly in areas like marketing and job descriptions, while emphasizing the necessity of human oversight.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Andrea provides a special promo code “SheSaid” for 20% off plus free shipping on orders from BeHapsy.com.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 313:
- Visit Hapsy:
behapsy.com - Connect with Andrea Wightwick: Instagram
- Andrea’s Running Life Like a Business
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- Why gratitude? How to make the best part of the holiday last beyond the leftovers
Guest: Solo episode with Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
As Thanksgiving approaches, we think more about gratitude. It’s a great time to reflect on what we are most thankful for. But, the power of gratitude goes well beyond the holidays. This week, Laura shares how gratitude can be a tool for personal and professional growth, not just during the holidays but all year long!
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S EPISODE:
In this week’s solo Thanksgiving episode, host Laura Cox Kaplan reflects on seven years of hosting She Said/She Said Podcast, and how her conversations with 100s of influential women have deepened her understanding of the power and influence that comes with gratitude.
Laura shares five practical gratitude tools — backed by science — that have helped her shift her perspective, enrich relationships, boost resilience, and manage stress.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE SCIENCE BEHIND GRATITUDE
PRACTICES FOR CULTIVATING GRATITUDE
- Gratitude Journaling
- Expressing Specific Gratitude to Others
- Finding Gratitude in Challenges
- Focusing Gratitude on What You Don’t Have
HOW TO BALANCE HOLIDAY STRESS WITH GRATITUDE
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- Build a Brand That Repels the wrong clients and makes more money! Insights from Pia Silva, cofounder, Worstofall Design
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Ever wish for an easier way to attract your ideal client or customer and repel those who aren’t the right fit? This week, we’re diving deep into the world of bold, authentic branding with Pia Silva, co-founder of “Worstofall Design.” Pia shares how she went from debt-ridden to wildly profitable by niching down, owning her pricing, and embracing the power of “banked confidence.” Her advice applies whether you are building your business or your personal brand.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Pia Silva is the co-founder of Worstofall Design, a branding agency that helps small-scale service businesses tap into what makes them unique and that helps them attract their ideal customer. With a focus on bold authenticity and streamlined service offerings, Pia’s has helped countless entrepreneurs elevate their brands and attract their ideal clients. She’s also a TEDx speaker and the author of “Badass Your Brand.”
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- Focusing on a Niche: Understand how narrowing your focus to cater to a smaller, highly profitable segment can lead to greater success, in contrast to the struggles of serving a broader client base.
- Pricing Strategy: Pia introduces the “sell, sell, raise” method, explaining how gradually increasing prices builds confidence and validates market demand without making abrupt jumps that could unsettle both the business and clients.
- Client Perception and Value: Discover how aligning the inherent value of your service with the perceived value from your clients’ perspective can enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Handling Rejection: Learn how facing client rejections can serve as a valuable indicator of whether the client fits your ideal profile rather than reflecting issues with your pricing strategy.
- Branding Insights: Pia discusses her “four angles” concept for building a standout brand, providing advice on how to define your unique brand personality and target market.
- Boundary Setting with Clients: Pia emphasizes the importance of clear communication and setting boundaries to manage client expectations effectively.
This episode is packed with great advice, from practical pricing strategies to thoughtful insights on client engagement. I am confident that you will find Pia’s experiences and tips both inspiring and actionable.
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH! I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this conversation! Please be sure to share your favorite takeaways with me:
Or email me at: info@shesaid.media!
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 311:
- Pia’s FREE Gift for She Said/She Said Podcast Listeners: nobsagencies.com/SheSaid
- FREE blueprint on how to scale your branding agency to $30k+ months without employees
- Pia’s FREE calculator to discover the price you must charge to achieve freedom in your branding business
- Pia’s best-selling book Badass Your Brand
- Pia’s podcast “No BS Agency Podcast”
- Website
- Pia on Instagram
- No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook Group
- Free audio copy of Pia’s book “Badass Your Brand”
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Episode 310. Celebrating 7 Years and 7 Important Lessons: She Said/She Said Anniversary Special
Guest: Solo episode featuring host Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
This week, we’re celebrating a milestone – the 7th anniversary of the She Said/She Said Podcast! Host Laura Cox Kaplan reflects on the journey of amplifying women’s voices, sharing invaluable insights on influence, and nurturing a thriving community of resilient and inspiring women. Drawing from personal experiences and listener feedback, Laura delves into seven pivotal lessons and timeless wisdom garnered over the past seven years.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S EPISODE:
For more than seven years, Laura Cox Kaplan has been exploring the stories and strategies of inspiring women from various walks of life. This special episode highlights the show’s journey, Laura’s reflections, and the incredible community built around shared experiences, triumphs, and challenges. It’s a heartfelt celebration of growth, resilience, and continuous learning.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
SEVEN YEARS AND SEVEN KEY LESSONS:
- EMBRACE THE MESSY MIDDLE: Laura emphasizes that progress isn’t always a straight line. Growth is messy, unpredictable, and filled with detours, and it’s this messy middle where we often learn the most.
- VULNERABILITY CAN BE A SUPERPOWER: But balance is essential.
- BEING OPEN TO POSSIBILITY: Laura discusses the importance of questioning our assumptions and embracing different viewpoints.
- FAILING FORWARD: Mistakes and setbacks are inevitable, but they are also our greatest teachers. Laura talks about reframing failure as an opportunity to learn, adapt, and grow.
- SILENCING THE INNER CRITIC: Comparing ourselves to others can steal our joy and creativity. Laura shares strategies for making peace with our inner critic and practicing self-compassion.
- THE POWER OF SAYING NO: Sometimes, the most empowering thing we can do is say no. Setting boundaries and prioritizing creates space for the most important things in life.
- SHARING YOUR SUCCESS: Fulfillment comes from sharing success and using it to make a positive impact. Whether it’s mentoring, supporting a cause, or offering help, making our achievements meaningful is key.
LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Share your biggest takeaways with Laura!
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309: Want a secret weapon to build your influence? Connect with your adversary
Guest: Dr. Deb Mashek, social psychologist, and author of “CollaborHATE: How to Build Incredible Collaborative Relationships at Work (Even if you would rather work alone)
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
What if the key to solving our biggest problems lies in working with the people who drive us crazy? It sounds counterintuitive, even uncomfortable, but that’s the provocative idea we’re exploring this week. This episode isn’t about simply tolerating different perspectives; it’s about actively seeking them out and recognizing their potential to spark innovation and drive progress. Host Laura Cox Kaplan is joined by social psychologist Dr. Deb Mashek who reveals why those uncomfortable, politically charged conversations are often the ones we need to be having most. She offers practical strategies for navigating them with curiosity and humility.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Dr. Deborah Mashek is the author of “CollaborHATE,” a book that explores the necessity of creating collaborative relationships, even for those who prefer to work independently. Her intellectual journey—from noticing early gaps in viewpoint diversity in academia to becoming the first executive director of Heterodox Academy—reflects a lifelong commitment to fostering open dialogue and viewpoint diversity. Deb’s background in social psychology uniquely positions her to provide practical and theoretical perspectives on effective collaboration in professional and educational settings.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
COLLABORATION IN THE WORKPLACE:
Ditch the “toxic positivity” around collaboration! Dr. Mashek exposes the common misconceptions and challenges of working together, offering practical tips for creating environments where diverse ideas clash (respectfully, of course!) and constructive debates lead to breakthrough solutions.
THE SURPRISING POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS:
Strong relationships aren’t just nice to have; they’re the foundation for influence and innovation. Deb shares compelling stories that reveal how genuine connection can unlock collaboration and drive success.
WHY VIEWPOINT DIVERSITY MATTERS:
Discover why embracing different perspectives is crucial in education, the workplace, and beyond. Learn how to cultivate intellectual humility and create spaces where diverse ideas can thrive.
OVERCOMING COLLABORATION HURDLES:
Trust violations, competitive behaviors, misaligned reward systems—collaboration comes with its challenges. Learn practical strategies for navigating these hurdles and building a truly collaborative culture.
THE UNEXPECTED MAGIC OF CONFLICT:
Conflict isn’t the enemy of collaboration; it’s often the catalyst for growth. Discover how productive tension and healthy debate can lead to better solutions and deeper engagement.
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CollaborHATE by Dr. Deb Mashek
Heterodox Academy
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- How to Master Prioritization with Elisabeth Leamy
Guest: Elisabeth Leamy, Emmy Award Winning Journalist and creator of the TRIfecta Technique
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
In today’s fast-paced world, finding the balance between quality and quantity can be challenging. We often feel overwhelmed with to-do lists that seemingly have no end, leaving us questioning how to maximize our efforts for greater impact. To help unravel this complexity, we welcome Elisabeth Leamy, an Emmy award-winning consumer affairs journalist turned motivational and informational speaker, to share her insights on prioritization. This episode dives into Elisabeth’s “TRIfecta technique” and explores her career transition and reinvention.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Elisabeth Leamy is a 13-time Emmy winner best known for her decade as a consumer and investigative journalist at Good Morning America. To survive at GMA, she developed a counterintuitive system for conquering competing priorities that allowed her to do award-winning on-air work while also writing two critically acclaimed books and a Washington Post column on the side. She calls it The TRIfecta Technique, and it is this framework that Elisabeth shares with audiences as a keynote speaker today.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE TRIFECTA TECHNIQUE: Discover how Elisabeth developed this technique to combat perfectionism and counter burnout. She categorizes tasks into “good,” “better,” and “best,” ensuring that her most critical work gets the attention it deserves.
BALANCING REWARD AND IMPACT: Learn how Elisabeth applies the “Trifecta Technique” by assessing tasks based on their alignment with talent, reward, and impact. This prioritization helps in focusing energy on fewer, more strategic projects.
CAREER TRANSITION AND IDENTITY: Elisabeth shares her struggle with pivoting from a coveted career in broadcast journalism to a multifaceted portfolio career as a motivational speaker and consultant.
PRIORITIZING IMPACTFUL WORK: Drawing from her book “Save Big,” Elisabeth advocates for finding significant savings in big areas, contrasting with the common approach of cutting minor expenses — i.e. think car insurance v. your daily cappuccino!
This episode is packed with actionable advice on so many topics! I can’t wait to hear what hits home for you.
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– elizabethleamy.com
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Episode 307: How to Elevate Your Professional Brand Using AI
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Have you ever considered how AI might help boost your personal brand? In this week’s episode, we dive into how AI can help you stand out. Plus, we share practical strategies and easy ways to use AI to create an impressive personal narrative to help you achieve your career goals.
ABOUT THE HOST:
Laura Cox Kaplan brings you three decades of experience in communications, advocacy, and now entrepreneurship, and motherhood. Through “She Said/She Said,” she aims to inspire listeners to define success on their own terms, build confidence, and achieve their biggest goals. Each episode features advice from an array of accomplished women, as well as lessons and productivity tips from Laura.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
THE MAGIC OF AI FOR PERSONAL BRANDING:
Find out how AI can transform your professional brand. Laura suggests thinking of AI as your personal collaborator, amplifying your skills and experiences.
USING AI TO BOOST YOUR CAREER:
- Crafting Perfect Prompts: Learn how asking the right questions can get you tailored, actionable advice from AI.
- The Art of Refining: Find out why it’s crucial to tweak your AI prompts for the best results.
CHOOSING THE BEST AI TOOLS:
Discover Laura’s favorite AI platforms for their versatility in enhancing resumes and personal narratives.
BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL NARRATIVE:
- Look Beyond Job Titles: See why concentrating on ideal work environments and problems you want to solve matters more than just listing job titles.
- Align With Your Values: Use AI to unearth career paths that match your personal values and aspirations.
- Experiment Freely: Try different prompts and questions to explore a range of career possibilities.
TACTICS FOR USING AI:
- Upgrade Your Resume & Cover Letters: Get actionable tips on using AI to polish your resume and cover letters so they align perfectly with your career ambitions.
- Optimize Your LinkedIn Profiles: Leverage AI to enhance your LinkedIn profile with relevant keywords for better visibility and impact.
- Boost Your Thought Leadership: Learn how AI can help generate compelling bios and content ideas for blogs and articles, positioning you as a thought leader in your field.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
- Iterate, Iterate, Iterate….Edit…Edit…Edit: Always refine AI-generated content to ensure it maintains your authentic voice.
- Verify Information: Double-check information provided by AI for accuracy.
This episode, with loads of useful advice, will transform how you approach your professional branding strategy and change the ways you are currently using AI. We’re excited to hear what you think and what resonated with you!
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 307:
- Google Gemini
- ChatGPT
- Google Notebook
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306. Leveraging your skills to create new opportunities with guest Erin Wade, author of The Mac and Cheese Millionaire
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Are you contemplating a career shift? Or perhaps seeking to create a more positive and impactful workplace culture? This week’s episode is tailor-made for you! Our guest, Erin Wade, transitioned from a labor and employment lawyer to a mac and cheese entrepreneur, and she has fascinating insights to share on her journey. At the core of our conversation is how to leverage transferable skills and the pivotal moments that can help you open up new career paths.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Erin Wade founded Homeroom, a mac and cheese restaurant in Oakland, CA, renowned for its innovative and positive work culture. Erin’s journey from the legal profession to the food industry is a compelling story of personal values, creativity, and redefining success. She saw a gap in the market for mac and cheese and took the leap, applying her legal insights and experiences to cultivate a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- REFLECTIONS ON LAW CAREER Erin discusses how the adversarial nature of practicing law led her to seek a more collaborative and creative career path.
- REDEFINING SUCCESS Discover how Erin shifted her success metrics from traditional compensation measures to ones that put more value on creating meaningful connections and collective achievements.
- COLOR CODE OF CONDUCT Learn about the color-coded system Erin developed at Homeroom to address workplace harassment. The EEOC and businesses worldwide have adopted her approach as a best practice.
- COLLABORATIVE / CREATIVE LEADERSHIP Erin shares her unique “stoke out rule” at Homeroom, which encourages servers to provide exceptional guest experiences and promote creativity and individuality.
- RESTORATIVE JUSTICE From her legal background, Erin incorporated restorative justice principles into her business to promote accountability and dialogue over traditional punitive measures.
- WORKPLACE CULTURE Erin provides insights into creating a strong workplace culture that significantly enhances employee tenure and satisfaction, contributing to Homeroom’s outstanding performance.
- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Erin discusses how shifting mindsets and applying skills from one career can bring value to another, encouraging flexibility and innovation.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 306:
- Erin’s book, “The Mac and Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box,” details her career journey and offers insights into building a successful business.
- Follow Erin Wade on Instagram: @TheerinWade
- Visit Erin Wade’s website for more information:
erinwade.co
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305: Could a multi-hyphenate career help you create more balance and flexibility?
Guest: Fran Hauser, author and Bookbound Founder
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
In today’s rapidly evolving career landscape, “She Said/She Said” host Laura Cox Kaplan explores the concept of multi-hyphenate or portfolio careers. As traditional career paths become less common, more women blend diverse roles and leverage digital platforms to create fulfilling and flexible professional lives. This week’s episode focuses on the how and why of creating a multi-hyphenate career, featuring insights from the fabulous Fran Hauser, who successfully transitioned from a high-powered corporate role at Time Inc. to a rich and varied portfolio career. Fran’s experiences offer invaluable lessons on navigating multiple professional avenues, building influence, managing relationships, and staying authentic.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Fran Hauser is a former media executive turned bestselling author, speaker, startup investor, and book coach. After an illustrious career in corporate roles, most notably at Time Inc, Fran pivoted to create a career that better suited her interests and desired flexibility. As the founder of Bookbound, she also helps women develop and launch their nonfiction books, combining her extensive experience and passion for leveling the playing field for women in various industries.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE PORTFOLIO CAREER PATHWAY: Fran discusses her journey from a corporate role to a multifaceted career, illustrating her steps to blend roles in startup investing, advising, authorship, and public speaking.
BENEFITS OF A MULTI-HYPHENATE CAREER: Fran shares the flexibility and fulfillment that come with a multi-hyphenate career, including the ability to explore various interests and opportunities.
SHIFTING YOUR MINDSET: How to develop the mindset needed for pursuing multiple career paths and why it’s essential to remain open to new opportunities and organic growth rather than adhering to a rigid plan.
DIGITAL PLATFORMS AS ENABLERS: The role of digital media in facilitating portfolio careers and the resources Fran uses and offers to navigate this evolving landscape.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS: Practical advice on assessing your financial situation and balancing risk before transitioning to a multi-hyphenate career.
EFFECTIVE BRAND MANAGEMENT/ELEVATOR PITCH FOR YOUR MULTIHYPHENTATE CAREER: Fran’s tips on presenting the varied aspects of a multi-hyphenate career to different audiences and managing your brand cohesively.
ESTABLISHING A ‘THROUGH LINE’: The importance of a unifying theme in your professional identity and how Fran focuses on her mission of leveling the playing field for women across her various roles.
FRAN’S FOUR-SQUARE MODEL FOR PRIORITIZATION: Her prioritization method ensures everything in her life is aligned with her core values.
SUCCESS IN WRITING AND COACHING: How Fran helps individuals, especially women, refine their book ideas, navigate the publishing process, and create supportive writing communities through her platform Bookbound.
CHALLENGES AND JOYS OF MULTI-HYPHENATE LIFE: Laura and Fran discuss the joys and potential complexities of maintaining multiple roles and interests simultaneously, offering real-life examples and practical advice.
This episode is packed with enriching insights on creating a multi-hyphenate career. We hope you find Fran Hauser’s journey and advice as inspiring as we do. Please share your thoughts and experiences with us.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 305:
– Fran Hauser Official Website: https://franhauser.com
– Bookbound Company: https://bookboundco.com
– Fran’s book: The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate” by Fran Hauser
– Fran’s workbook: Embrace the Work, Love Your Career by Fran Hauser
– Fran Hauser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fran_hauser
– Fran Hauser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franhauser
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- How to Use Emotion Strategically to Enhance Influence and Credibility
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Navigating emotionally charged conversations can be tricky, whether in the workplace, during high-stakes meetings, or in casual social settings. In a polarized, politically-heated season, it can be especially challenging to keep emotions in check, while advocating for what we believe in. This week’s episode addresses some ways to handle these delicate situations gracefully and effectively. Laura Cox Kaplan shares her expertise on how planning to be triggered can help you manage your emotions and reactions to maintain credibility and build greater influence.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Laura Cox Kaplan, our host, brings a wealth of experience, with over three decades in communications, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Balancing these roles with motherhood, Laura understands firsthand the challenges of making an impact and building influence. In this episode, she draws from her corporate lobbyist and communications expert background to provide invaluable insights into leveraging emotion without compromising professionalism.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
EMOTION AS A TOOL: Laura explains how emotion, like table salt, needs to be used in moderation to enhance rather than overwhelm. Learn how to effectively incorporate emotion into your interactions to add depth and resonance to your arguments.
UNDERSTANDING AMYGDALA HIJACK: Dive into the science behind why we react emotionally under stress. Laura discusses the concept of amygdala hijack and how it can derail our rational thinking, leading to impulsive reactions.
STRATEGIES FOR EMOTIONAL CONTROL: Gain practical tips on maintaining composure during provocative situations, including self-awareness, preparing in advance, and the power of pausing. These strategies can help transform your emotional responses into constructive dialogue.
REDEFINING CHALLENGES: Laura emphasizes reframing confrontations by focusing on solutions and interpreting challenges as constructive feedback. This approach not only defuses tension but also enhances credibility and influence.
IMPORTANCE OF PREPARATION: Whether it’s a speech or impromptu presentation, understanding your material and anticipating counterarguments is crucial. Learn how to get a read of the room and adjust your delivery for maximum impact.
AUTHENTICITY AND STRATEGY: Laura shares her perspective on balancing authenticity with strategic emotional expression. Discover how to align your emotional responses with long-term goals and overall influence.
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR IMPROVING PRESENTATIONS: From knowing your audience to practicing potential vulnerabilities, these tips can help you navigate high-pressure scenarios effectively.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 304:
– She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 303 on the power of affirmations
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Episode 303: How Affirmations Work Their Magic on Your Mind
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Affirmations might seem simple, but their impact on our outlook and confidence can be profound — almost like magic! In this week’s episode of She Said/She Said Podcast, host Laura Cox Kaplan dives into the transformative power of affirmations and why they work. She shares tips on ways to craft effective affirmations.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Laura Cox Kaplan explores how affirmations can help silence or quiet our inner critic, boost confidence, and unlock our potential. Though affirmations are not magic, they are backed by science. Our brains are adaptable and capable of forming new neural connections, which means even deeply ingrained negative thoughts can be challenged and replaced with empowering ones. Laura shares how practicing affirmations can help build a more growth-oriented mindset and improve resilience. She also offers tips for crafting effective affirmations that can make a lasting impact on your mindset and outlook.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE POWER OF AFFIRMATIONS: Laura explains how affirmations work, breaking down the science behind this simple yet effective practice.
CRAFTING EFFECTIVE AFFIRMATIONS: Learn how to create specific, relevant affirmations that address and challenge limiting beliefs.
BUILDING A GROWTH MINDSET: Discover how affirmations can help you approach challenges with a focus on learning, growth, and improvement.
TIPS FOR IMPLEMENTATION: Get practical advice on incorporating affirmations into your daily routine, including visual reminders and ensuring affirmations are realistic and believable.
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: Laura shares her own experience with affirmations and how they have helped her shift her thinking.
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Title: Crowdfunding Your Dreams with AngeLink founder Gerry (pronounced Gary) Poirier
Episode: 302
Guest: Gerry Poirier, Founder of AngeLink
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Starting a business or pursuing a big idea can be daunting. One of the biggest hurdles: getting the funding you need to bring your dream to life.
Traditional funding routes like loans or even venture capital aren’t always an option. That’s where crowdfunding comes in. One often unrealized benefit of crowdfunding: connecting directly with your potential customer, and getting her involved to help you bring your dream to life.
So, if you’re thinking about taking the leap, or just interested in floating a project to see how potential investors or customers might respond, this week’s episode is packed with great insights, and an inspiring entrepreneur who has put her passion for finance and for women to use building her company.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Gerry Poirier is the powerhouse behind Angelink, a women-centric, social impact and crowdfunding platform. Her path began in Washington, DC, and later the male-dominated landscape of Wall Street, before broadening her horizons globally to Hong Kong. Inspired by her father’s struggle with cancer and motivated by the economic challenges faced by women, Gerry left a lucrative financial career to create a platform that connects hearts and extends lifelines. Angelink works to magnify small acts of kindness to generate substantial positive change, including by helping women start, build, and fund businesses. Gerry is also a member of Goldman Sachs 10k Women, the Forbes Technology Council, and is the winner of the Mindshare Award.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
HOW PERSONAL KINDNESS INSPIRED GERRY’S JOURNEY: Gerry early childhood memories underscore how small, personal gestures can foster immense gratitude and societal change.
THE TRANSITION FROM WALL STREET TO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: You’ll hear how Gerry shifted from a high-powered financial career to establishing a purpose-driven company motivated by personal loss and a desire to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH CROWDFUNDING: Gerry discusses the significant economic challenges women face, and how Angelink provides a unique platform to support women.
CROWDFUNDING AS A SOLUTION FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: With women receiving a meager 2-3% of venture capital, Gerry advocates for crowdfunding as a critical resource, providing funding, building a customer base, and raising brand awareness.
SETTING UP A SUCCESSFUL CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN: Learn the steps to create an engaging crowdfunding campaign on AngeLink, including how to use AI to craft a compelling pitch.
NEW INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS: Gerry talks about exciting upcoming projects, including partnerships with the SBA, US Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Business Centers, and the “Angels of Hope” pitch competition.
There is so much incredible insight and practical advice in this episode. Please don’t forget to let me know your thoughts and favorite takeaways.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 302:
- AngeLink, Inc.
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301: What it means to lead from the inside out with McKinsey & Company’s Dana Maor
Guest: Dana Maor
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
How often do you think about and analyze your triggers? We might not always show it, but being triggered can create a cadence of emotion inside us. Those emotions can short-circuit our best thinking and most effective leadership abilities. But learning to understand those triggers and maybe — as this week’s guest suggests — even sharing those triggers with colleagues is just one of the insightful takeaways from today’s conversation on how to lead yourself to increase your effectiveness in leading others.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
I’m joined by Dana Maor, a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and the co-author of an insightful new book — out just this week — called “The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Learn to Lead from the Inside Out.” With an initial background in tech and computer science engineering, Dana shifted her path to focus on the human aspects of leadership.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE IMPORTANCE OF PEOPLE-CENTERED LEADERSHIP
Why people-centered leadership matters now more than ever.
UNDERSTANDING TRIGGERS:
Dana delves into the importance of recognizing personal triggers, understanding the emotional reactions they cause, and suggests sharing these with colleagues to foster trust and effective teamwork.
NAVIGATING COMPLEXITIES:
Modern leadership entails balancing conflicting traits. Dana explains how to manage being decisive yet inclusive, professional while authentic, and tough yet kind.
FEAR AND LOSS OF CONTROL:
Exploring the patterns that emerge when leaders experience fear and loss of control, Dana provides strategies to manage these feelings and maintain effective leadership.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP:
Dana emphasizes the critical role of servant leadership, focusing on empowering and developing team members to achieve organizational goals.
INSIDE-OUT LEADERSHIP:
Borrowing concepts from her book, Dana talks about leading from the inside out—emphasizing personal reflection and understanding both personal and organizational dynamics.
LIFELONG LEARNING:
Using the analogy of yoga, Dana advocates for continuous learning and skill acquisition to stay relevant and maintain a balanced perspective.
GENDER DYNAMICS:
Touching on the unique challenges women face in leadership, Dana discusses the role of vulnerability, belonging, and balancing authenticity with authority.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 301:
– Dana Maor’s book: “The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Learn to Lead from the Inside Out.”
– Centered Leadership by Joanna Barsh
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Title: How to Combat Brain Fog and Boost Confidence
Episode 300
Guest: solo /Host: Laura Cox Kaplan
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
We’re celebrating a milestone this week with our 300th episode!
We deep into the neuroscience that underpins confidence, stress and that the reasons why so many of us suffer brain fog. With the transition period of fall bringing more hectic schedules and related stress, Laura examines how these elements affect our mental clarity and confidence. From understanding the impact of cortisol on the brain to implementing practical strategies, this episode provides insights and tools to help you regain your confidence and navigate brain fog.
ABOUT THE HOST:
Laura Cox Kaplan has spent three decades in communications, advocacy, and now juggles motherhood and entrepreneurship. With her vast experience and a community-driven approach, she has cultivated a space for women to learn, grow, and thrive. Celebrating the 300th episode, Laura reflects on her journey and the importance of sharing knowledge to build influence, maintain relationships, and stay true to oneself.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
UNDERSTANDING BRAIN FOG: Laura discusses how chronic stress and hormonal fluctuations can lead to brain fog, affecting memory, learning, and overall cognitive function.
BECOME AWARE: Instead of fighting brain fog, accepting it as a temporary visitor can help us navigate it more gracefully and enable us to identify the stressors causing it.
IMPLEMENT A ‘WORRY AUDIT’: Set aside time to think about and audit worrying thoughts can create personal agency and help manage stress.
TAKE MENTAL BREAKS: Engaging in low-effort activities like walking, reading, or doodling can quiet mental chatter and enhance mental clarity.
REFRAME NEGATIVE SELF-TALK: Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, reframing negative thoughts to maintain confidence and reduce stress.
CELEBRATE SMALL WINS: Acknowledge even the smallest victories which can build resilience and counter stress, boosting confidence and mental well-being.
BREAK THE RUMINATION CYCLE: Learning effective tools to break free from rumination can prevent the cycle of stress-induced brain fog and confidence loss.
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Episode 299: How to live more fully and with fewer regrets! with Jodi Wellman author and psychologist**
Guest: Jodi Wellman
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Our days are filled with routines, tasks, and obligations that can overshadow our dreams and aspirations, not to mention overwhelm us entirely! This week’s episode dives into the insights of Jodi Wellman, who shares her unique approach to living a fuller life by starting from the end. Jodi’s journey, inspired by her mother’s early death at 58, taught her the importance of confronting mortality and not allowing life’s dreams to remain unfulfilled. This conversation offers a powerful perspective on how death anxiety can affect our daily lives and the importance of living ‘astonishingly alive.’
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Jodi Wellman is a motivational speaker, creator of 4000 Mondays, and author of “You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets.” Her work is deeply influenced by her personal experiences and academic background in positive psychology. She uses her platform to encourage people to live with intention and to embark on their dreams before time runs out. Jodi’s journey from corporate exec to motivational speaker is a testament to the power of taking risks and pursuing passion.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
LIVING FULLER BY STARTING WITH THE END: Jodi shares her philosophy of using mortality to drive a fuller, more intentional life. Discover how reflecting on death can bring deeper meaning to everyday activities.
MANAGING DEATH ANXIETY: Explore how unconscious fears about death can dictate our life choices and learn strategies to live more vividly despite these anxieties.
DECLUTTERING YOUR LIFE TO FOCUS ON DREAMS: Learn practical tips from Jodi on identifying what’s truly important and making time for your dreams, whether through small daily actions or larger life changes.
VITALITY AND MEANING: THE TWO PILLARS OF AN ‘ASTONISHINGLY ALIVE’ LIFE: Jodi introduces a model that helps balance vitality and meaning to create a fulfilling life. Find out how to diagnose and address areas where you lack direction or pleasure.
EXERCISES IN INTENTIONAL LIVING: Discover introspective tools like the “premortem” exercise and count the remaining Mondays to prioritize what matters most. Jodi also shares the impactful “deathbed regret exercise” to help you make proactive choices.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 299:
– “You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets” by Jodi Wellman
– Episode 298 Create a To BE list and give your To Do list a major boost!
– Jodi Wellman’s website: 4000 Mondays
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Title: 298. Create a TO BE list and give your to do list a major boost
Guest: N/A (solo episode with Laura Cox Kaplan)
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list, especially as we transition into the fall? Laura Cox Kaplan shares an insightful concept to ease the burden and bring more intentionality into your life—merging your to-do list with a to-be list. This episode is packed with practical tips on aligning daily tasks with your core values and aspirations so each item on your to-do list serves a greater purpose.
ABOUT THE HOST:
Laura Cox Kaplan is the founder and voice behind She Said/She Said Podcast—a show dedicated to empowering women through thoughtful conversation, connection, and influence building. She draws lessons from her prior life as a corporate lobbyist and communication strategist in Washington, DC, and from her current work as an entrepreneur focused on developing unique women-focused content and collaborations.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE POWER OF INTENTIONAL LIVING:
Laura introduces the concept of a “to-be” list and how it complements your to-do list by ensuring your daily tasks align with your values and aspirations.
CORE VALUES AND ASPIRATIONS:
She walks you through identifying your core values and how to shortlist qualities you want to embody, offering her examples like calmness, grace, thoughtfulness, and hospitality.
ALIGNING TASKS WITH VALUES:
Learn how to assess your to-do list, prioritize tasks that align with your to-be aspirations, and even let go of or delegate tasks that don’t serve your deeper values.
THE NEUROSCIENCE BEHIND PRODUCTIVITY:
Discover why checking off tasks that align with your personal values releases dopamine, boosting your motivation and productivity.
SMALL WINS AND REFLECTION:
Laura emphasizes the importance of daily reflection on whether your actions align with who you want to be, helping you cultivate a mindset of appreciation and continuous growth.
APPLYING THE CONCEPT IN REAL LIFE:
Laura illustrates how she applies this concept through real-life examples like decluttering her home to create a more calming environment for her family. She emphasizes, “It doesn’t need to be perfect to be a goal!”
We’re excited to hear your thoughts about the episode. Will you be creating a to-be list? If so, let us know how it’s been helpful! You can share your thoughts by emailing us at info@shesaid.media.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 298:
– Episode 260 for tips on organizing your to-do list: (link)
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Title: How to create a more civil society: Encore Episode with author Alexandra Hudson
Episode: 297 ENCORE BONUS EPISODE
Guest: Alexandra Hudson
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
In a world increasingly plagued by social and personal alienation, where loneliness manifests in widespread division and public life fragmentation, how do we heal? This week’s conversation with thought leader and author Alexandra Hudson offers profound insights into how we can mend our divided society.
Hudson passionately argues that fixing these deep-seated issues requires more than just robust democratic institutions. She emphasizes the power of individual and voluntary acts in promoting social healing, stressing the paramount importance of hospitality and civil society.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Alexandra Hudson is an author, entrepreneur, and the force behind Civic Renaissance, a publication dedicated to reviving time-tested wisdom for contemporary living. Raised by an exceptionally hospitable and kind mother and an introverted, multicultural father, Hudson’s upbringing instilled in her a deep appreciation for civility, other-orientedness, and lifelong learning. Her work, including her books, seek to bridge divides by fostering conversations that highlight common human values across various religious and philosophical traditions.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE VALUE OF CIVILITY OVER POLITENESS:
Hudson distinguishes civility from mere politeness, advocating for robust truth-telling and respectful dialogue as essential tools for a healthy democracy.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN SOCIAL HEALING:
The episode underscores the importance of individual actions in fostering a more connected society. Simple acts of hospitality, open-minded dialogues, and role-modeling respectful behavior can have profound impacts.
COMMON HUMAN STRUGGLES ACROSS CULTURES:
Hudson shares captivating observations on how different religious and philosophical traditions, despite diverse practices, recognize and advocate overcoming inherent human selfishness for a good life.
REVIVING PAST WISDOM FOR MODERN LIFE:
Hudson’s work with Civic Renaissance and her forthcoming book highlights the importance of lifelong learning and the application of historical wisdom to address today’s challenges.
IMPACT OF PERSONAL UPBRINGING:
Hudson’s reflections on her upbringing provide valuable insights into how familial examples of hospitality, kindness, and a culture of learning can shape one’s approach to civility and societal contribution.
This episode is packed with thought-provoking ideas and personal reflections that prompt us to consider our own roles in creating a more civil and connected society. Be sure to listen and share your thoughts with me.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 297:
Lexi’s book:
hardcover: Alexandra Hudson’s Book: “The Soul of Civility: timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves”
audible: https://amzn.to/4bOU9pd
kindle: https://amzn.to/4dbugkB
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TOPICS BY TIMECODE:
00:00 Building influence through civility and self-love.
03:37 Navigating self-interest, balancing goals, and personal identity.
08:13 Expressing differing views difficult due to cancel culture.
12:25 Extreme hostility and extreme politeness are similar.
14:37 Individuals have power to be part of change.
17:59 Social, personal alienation, and Hannah Arendt’s insights.
21:04 Mother is kind, gracious, and caring. Enjoys hosting.
24:31 Choosing selflessness creates a virtuous ripple.
28:55 Ancient texts emphasize restraining self for happiness.
31:51 Questioning societal norms and human flourishing exploration.
34:50 Various traditions reinforce similar ethical and philosophical truths.
39:48 Seeking knowledge, engaging wonder, and understanding others.
41:26 Enjoy Lexi Hudson’s book, episode 297 feedback.
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Title: Five ways to supercharge your goals at mid-year! Join Laura for a mid-year goal review!
Episode 296
Guest: Laura Cox Kaplan (Host)
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
In this mini episode of She Said/She Said Podcast, host Laura Cox Kaplan dives into the often overlooked yet crucial practice of midyear goal recalibration. While many of us enthusiastically set goals and resolutions at the beginning of the year, it’s equally important to revisit and recalibrate those goals to ensure they remain meaningful and aligned with our core values. Laura shares practical tips and techniques to achieve greater success and impact as we embark on the second half of the year.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S EPISODE:
Laura Cox Kaplan is the creator and host of She Said/She Said Podcast. In this episode, she offers valuable insights gleaned from her personal experiences in goal setting and recalibration. As someone constantly exploring new ways to add value and impact through her podcast, Laura emphasizes the essential nature of aligning goals with personal core values and beliefs to achieve meaningful and sustainable success.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF MIDYEAR GOAL REVIEW:
Laura discusses why midyear is the perfect time to review and recalibrate your goals. Revisiting them keeps you on track and helps ensure they continue to align with your broader aspirations and core values.
CONNECTING GOALS TO CORE VALUES:
A significant reason many goals fail is the lack of a clear connection to one’s core values and beliefs. Laura emphasizes the importance of establishing a strong ‘why’ behind each goal, making them more meaningful, doable, and transformative.
CELEBRATE MICRO WINS:
Laura speaks about the importance of celebrating small progress and micro wins. Reflecting on any progress, no matter how small, helps boost motivation and provides insight into what helped or hindered that progress.
ADAPTING AND RESETTING GOALS:
Life happens, and priorities can shift. Laura encourages listeners to evaluate the relevance of their goals and adjust them if necessary. Changing goals is not a sign of failure but an act of growth and self-awareness.
SHARING GOALS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY:
Laura highlights the importance of sharing your goals and progress with trusted friends, family, and mentors for outside perspective and accountability. This practice not only provides valuable insights but also fosters mutual support and validation.
LETTING GO WHEN NECESSARY:
Sometimes a goal is no longer relevant or serves its purpose. Laura advises letting go of such goals and replacing them with ones that better reflect your current priorities, boosting your motivation for the remainder of the year.
LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
– Episode 277: For deeper insights into Laura’s goal-setting technique with actionable tips.
– Book – Live Your Gift by Dana Adams: A recommended resource for understanding the value of connecting goals to core beliefs.
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Title: 295. How to create a playbook for no-regrets living
Guest: Bonnie Wan, advertising exec and author of “The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living”
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Our lives can easily get swallowed by the noise and demands of daily tasks and responsibilities, leaving us detached from what truly matters. This week’s guest, Bonnie Wan, shares her profound journey of realizing the misalignment in her life and priorities, and the innovative steps she took to steer back towards intentional living.
In this episode, you will discover how Bonnie developed the “life brief” to reclaim meaningful time, and how her practical steps can help you craft (or rather re-craft) a life that resonates more deeply with your core values.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Bonnie Wan is a 25+ year advertising exec and strategist. Her creation, the “life brief,” draws from the business concept of a creative brief and distills significant aspects of life into a potent roadmap for intentional action. Bonnie’s insightful methods have not only enhanced her personal life but have also been widely adopted in her workshops and talks with companies and community groups to aid leaders in clarifying their next steps.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE LIFE BRIEF CONCEPT: Understand how the life brief serves as a one-page inspirational document that gathers and distills critical life data, inspiring actionable clarity.
THE THREE-PART PROCESS: Bonnie explains the steps of “get messy” (inner reflection), “get clear” (focus on important values), and “get active” (taking action) and how practicing these steps daily can make meaningful changes manageable.
THE IMPACT OF STORIES: Learn about the power of personal narratives and how reframing past stories can foster positivity and growth.
EMBRACING CHANGE: Bonnie offers guidance on how small shifts in mindset and behavior can lead to significant impacts in personal and professional life.
THE NECESSITY OF REVISITING THE LIFE BRIEF: Bonnie emphasizes the importance of adapting the life brief to changing circumstances to ensure ongoing relevance and alignment with personal growth.
PRACTICAL EXAMPLES: Hear real-life experiences from Bonnie on how declaring what she truly wants has materialized in her life and the transformative power of rewriting her life brief.
ENGAGING IN RELATIONSHIPS: Discover how the life brief can deepen relationships, fostering meaningful connections with others by revealing deeper parts of oneself.
FEEDBACK:
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. Please be sure to let me know what struck you in this conversation. You can reach me via the link BELOW OR or email me and the She Said team directly at: info@shesaid.media.
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LINKS MENTIONED:
Bonnie Wan
Bonnie’s book: The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living”
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 197 with Fran Hauser
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Episode 294: How to turn a culinary passion into business profit
Guest: Marcia Smart
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Ever wondered how to turn your culinary passion into a thriving business? Or maybe more specifically how to value your time and your expertise?
This week, we’re diving deep into the topic with Marcia Smart, a culinary expert who successfully transitioned her in-person cooking classes to a flourishing online platform. Marcia’s story is an inspiring blend of adaptability, creativity, and business acumen that will leave you motivated to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams, even in the face of adversity.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Marcia Smart is a seasoned culinary expert and the driving force behind Smart in the Kitchen School. Having built a successful in-person cooking class business, Marcia had to reinvent herself and her offerings when COVID-19 hit. She pivoted to online classes and has since been passionately sharing her love for meal planning, creating original content across multiple platforms, and empowering others to find value in their culinary skills.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN EPISODE 294:
– Adapting to Change: How Marcia transitioned from in-person to online cooking classes and the challenges she faced.
– Content Creation: Insights into creating diverse content for newsletters, blogs, and social media, and why valuing one’s work is crucial.
– Business Strategies: Tips on pricing services, building a content-based business, and creating a pay-for model.
– Meal Planning: The difference between meal prep and meal planning, with a focus on using fresh ingredients for seasonal meals.
– Cooking Tips: Essential advice for cooking gluten-free pasta and timing meals for guests.
– Upcoming Classes: Information on Marcia’s free cooking class in July and a six-week basics course in the fall.
– Influence and Impact: The importance of expanding brand influence across platforms like Instagram and Substack.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
Download Marcia’s FREE meal planning workbook!
Cookbook: https://www.smartinthekitchenschool.com/dinner-is-done
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartinthekitchen/
Smart in the Kitchen School: https://www.smartinthekitchenschool.com/
Freebies: https://www.smartinthekitchenschool.com/freebies
Meal Planning Workbook: https://www.smartinthekitchenschool.com/smart-meal-plan-formula
Blog: https://smartinthekitchen.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@smartinthekitchen
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Episode 293: What to Do When Your Dream Job Stops Being Your Dream Job
Guest: Shelley Paxton, Former CMO of Harley-Davidson and Author of “Soulbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life”.
This Week’s Topic:
Have you ever found yourself questioning if the job you once loved is still a great fit? Maybe just considering this question makes you feel guilty, thinking “a million other people would kill for this job”. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
This common professional and personal evolution often hits unexpectedly. For this week’s guest, Shelley Paxton, a pivotal wake-up call led her to reevaluate and recalibrate her journey, reigniting her passion and soul. Now, she focuses on helping others benefit from the lessons she learned. Her empowering message emphasizes choosing values over validation, setting boundaries to prevent burnout, and finding your authentic path. Whether or not you are contemplating a career change or pivot, the advice in this episode provides practical steps to live a life aligned with your values, or to quickly recalibrate when you deviate from them.
This Week’s Guest:
Shelley Paxton, a seasoned marketing and branding executive, is the author of “Soulbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life”. With 26 years of experience, including as Chief Marketing Officer for Harley-Davidson, Shelley provides a unique perspective. As she reveals, the view from the top was amazing but not all it seemed or all she had hoped for. According to Shelley, her high-profile career was “sucking the joy out of my life—and the life out of me. I had been playing by someone else’s rules for so long that I didn’t even realize what I had lost amidst the shimmering ‘success’… a connection to my own soul.”
What You Will Learn from This Episode:
– How to align your core values and why it’s a continuous process.
– The importance of understanding your true self and maintaining that connection.
– Strategies to prevent burnout by setting effective boundaries.
– Practical steps to live a life that aligns with your authentic values.
– Guidance on recalibrating when you go off course.
Listen to this episode to gain insights and inspiration on living a life true to your values, whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Shelley’s Website: here
Shelley’s book: here
Brené Brown “Dare to Lead List of Values:” here
Follow Shelley: LInkedIn and IG
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Episode 292: How to build financial confidence for Super Woman Wealth
Guest: Regina McCann Hess
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Have you ever felt intimidated or overwhelmed by the topic of money, but were too embarrassed to get the answers?
You are not alone and it’s a big reason why this week’s guest launched her own firm and wrote a terrific new book to break down some of those barriers related to women and wealth and the questions we tend not to ask but should.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Regina McCann Hess is a financial planner with more than 25 years of experience. A particular area of her expertise is helping women take control of their financial futures.
Regina has written a new book on the topic. Its called : “Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.”
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS CONVERSATION:
- The Power of Kitchen Table Conversations: How open discussions about money can strengthen your relationships and transform your family’s financial well-being.
- Breaking Down Barriers: Regina shares strategies for overcoming the fear and taboos surrounding money, especially for women.
- Taking Charge of Your Financial Health: Regina’s “one-third rule” and other practical tips for saving, investing, and building confidence in your financial decisions.
Whether you’re just starting your financial journey, looking for a fresh perspective, or maybe navigating the financial challenges and uncertainty around a potential career or life pivot, Regina’s wisdom and real-world advice is useful and empowering. And I think you’ll love it!
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 292:
Regina’s book: “Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero”
My conversation with Regina on her podcast “Women and Wealth”
FEEDBACK: I’m always excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 290: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Or, email me: info@shesaid.media
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Episode 291: Why you don’t need all the answers to take the first step with Lilley Line founder Stephanie Lilley
Guest: Stephanie Lilley, Founder & CEO, The Lilley Line
This Week’s Topic:
Feel the fear and do it anyway! Let Stephanie Lilley’s story inspire you to stop overthinking and start taking action, even if you don’t have all the answers (because who does?).
From lawyer to education advocate to farmer’s market vendor to Oprah’s Favorite Things List, Stephanie’s journey is proof that passion, guts, and a willingness to learn (and to ask for help) can be your best business plan.
Key Takeaways:
- Just start: Why “perfect” is the enemy of “progress,” and why that very first step is the most important.
- Don’t let perfect planning paralyze you: Success requires making mistakes, embracing them as lessons, and moving forward stronger.
- Problem-solving with impact: How focusing on a real need (and not a business plan) can lead to surprising opportunities.
- Reach out, build community: The importance of mentorship, asking for help, and connecting with others on similar entrepreneurial paths.
- The beauty behind the bag: Learn the story of how The Lilly Line empowers artisans while offering beautiful, practical, hand-woven products.
Links:
- The Lilley Line
- Find The Lilly Line on social media: [Instagram, Facebook]
- Follow Laura Cox Kaplan: [she said/she said podcast, Instagram Laura Cox Kaplan , Linked In Laura Cox Kaplan , Facebook Laura Cox Kaplan ]
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Feedback:
- Inspired by Stephanie’s story? Share your thoughts, and let’s dive deeper into taking bold action! Contact me via email (info@shesaid.media), social media, or a review on your favorite podcast app.
About She Said, She Said:
She Said, She Said is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice to help you harness your influence and have the life and impact you want to have. Hosted by She Said / She Said Media founder Laura Cox Kaplan.
Want more inspiration? You’ll find all our episodes here: She Said/She Said Podcast
Thank you for listening!
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- How to manage your energy to maximize your productivity
Guest: Laura Mae Martin, Google’s productivity expert and author of “Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing”
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
How many times have you said to yourself, “My email inbox is out of control, but to deal with it would take an endless amount of time!” I’ve certainly said that. In fact, my email problem has been building for well over a decade. The more those unopened, unread, un-responded to emails pile up the more overwhelmed it makes us feel. That overwhelmed feeling can distract us and shift our focus from what matters, while also causing us to miss all sorts of great opportunities.
This problem has only grown worse as most of us are also now monitoring messaging functions in other apps.
For the purposes of today’s conversation, email is only one small part. The bigger theme is how learning to manage all of those pesky to dos — like email — in ways that leverage our natural energy flows, can help us create a more productive and happy existence as well as give us more time for our highest priorities.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Laura Mae Martin is Google’s productivity expert and the author of “Uptime: A practical guide to personal productivity and wellbeing.”
Laura has spent the past 13 years building strategies and tools to help Google execs be their most productive and she’s sharing these thoughtful, down-to-earth approaches with us. Laura is also the mother of three young children under age 5.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS CONVERSATION:
This isn’t just a conversation about email — we also talk about:
- How Laura ended up Google’s productivity guru when she started out in sales.
- How to use zero-based calendaring.
- Why you should consider grouping your to dos together.
- Why weekly and daily themes can be helpful for structuring your days and weeks.
- How you can rethink “urgent” and build “urgent” time into your day.
- Why managing your energy flow is key to your most productive self.
- And, of course, email tips!
LINKS:
Laura’s book: “Uptime: A practical guide to personal productivity and wellbeing.”
Laura’s website where you’ll find helpful downloadables
FEEDBACK: I’m always excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 290: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Or, email me: info@shesaid.media
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
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Episode 289: Learning to Listen to the voice who knows you best
Guest: Kendra Bracken-Ferguson
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Have you ever found yourself navigating a difficult project, or situation in your business that leaves you to question whether you should stay the course or just pivot? I feel confident this is something you’ve faced. The real question is, how did you decide? What was the process you used to determine whether difficult and hard were actually “too difficult and too hard” and not worth the continued sacrifice and struggle.
Not all challenges are created equal. Determining which ones are worth fighting for requires particular tools that can help you determine how the particular struggle aligns with other core values and goals. This is one of my favorite parts of this week’s conversation. I think you’ll love it, and this week’s guest too!
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Kendra Bracken Ferguson is an internationally acclaimed thought leader, founder, venture capitalist, and CEO of the BrainTrust. She is also the author of a terric book called “The Beauty of Success: Start, Grow and Accelerate Your Brand.” Kendra is also the host of the “Business of the Beat” podcast, and she is one of the first Black women to raise more than $1 million in investment for her debut company.
While her career started in public relations, she found her way to investing and to offering her high profile client base (think Halle Barry, Drew Barrymore, Gabrielle Union, L’Oreal, and Under Armour) a unique set of brand defining offerings and investment opportunities.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN EPISODE 289:
- How Kendra learned to lean in to opportunity.
- How her early career experiences informed the investment and brand work she does today.
- How Faith informs Kendra’s pivots and priorities.
- Kendra shares her 5 core pillars for alignment and decision making.
- She also uses her core pillars as journal prompts! Love that!!
- Why Kendra advises that we have to be careful that “research” isn’t actually an act of comparison (researching the competition is important, but losing sight of our own unique value proposition isn’t).
- How to know when difficult is actually too difficult and means it’s time to pivot.
- Learning to reframe “difficult”
This conversation is part of our third collaboration series with the creative entrepreneur network The Southern C.
FEEDBACK: I’m always excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 289: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Or, email me: info@shesaid.media
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson
Kendra’s book: “The Beauty of Success: Start, Grow and Accelerate Your Brand”
The Southern Coterie
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 281 with Lydia Fenet
Until next week, you take care and I’ll talk to you soon.
She Said/She Said Podcast is produced weekly by She Said/She Said Media, LLC
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Episode 288: How to craft your personal brand narrative with Aliza Licht
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Building and sustaining influence in your career requires a number of important investments. One of the most significant investments is crafting a brand narrative that supports what you do, and how you want people to think about your work. In the words of this week’s guest, “when we don’t do this effectively and reinforce that message over, and over, and over, others will fill in the blanks.” But, they may not fill in the blanks accurately or in the way we would hope.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Aliza Licht is an award-winning marketing executive, 2x best-selling author (“Leave Your Mark” and “On Brand”), and the original fashion influencer DKNY PR Girl. When most people were just beginning to understand the power and impact of social media, Aliza under her pseudonym had already racked up almost 400k followers on Twitter.
Today, Aliza is the founder of Leave Your Mark, a multimedia brand and consultancy. She advises businesses and individuals on brand building by leveraging more than two decades of expertise in marketing, communications, and digital strategy in the fashion industry.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- How Aliza became DKNY PR Girl.
- Why leveraging your company’s brand or boss’ brand only takes you so far.
- Why building your own brand equity matters.
- How to navigate a side-hustle so that it can lay the groundwork for your career pivot.
- How Aliza’s public “failure” helped her recalibrate the public persona of her brand.
- The first step to navigating your brand pivot.
- How to prioritize which platforms to use to build your brand.
- Ways to sustain your brand once you’ve built it.
- The power of Karma when promoting yourself.
This conversation is part of our third collaboration series with the creative entrepreneur network The Southern C.
FEEDBACK: I’m always excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 288: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Or, email me: info@shesaid.media
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
Aliza Licht
Order Aliza’s latest book: “On Brand” — just released in paperback this week!
Order Aliza’s first book: “Leave Your Mark” by Aliza Licht
Aliza’s “Leave Your Mark” podcast https://link.chtbl.com/xo5hfVtv
The Southern Coterie
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Episode 287: How being open to possibility paved the way for an unexpected brand pivot and great success
Guest: Amy Voloshin, cofounder, Printfresh
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Ever find yourself headed down one path only to find that all your experiences and training have led you somewhere very different and even better than you might have imagined?
That’s one of my favorite parts of Printfresh founder Amy Voloshin’s story. Her experience and training in textile design ultimately paved the way for her business Printfresh, and the vibrant, playful sleepwear aesthetic for which she and her brand are known. But, that’s not exactly where she started!
Would Amy’s evolution into sleepwear, and now apparel have been as successful without those early career experiences she talks about in this episode? Probably not. The key here is how she was willing to remain open to possibilities that she hadn’t originally considered.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Amy Voloshin, along with her cofounder and husband Leo, created Printfresh in 2017 and launched into sleepwear. While they have continued to grow and evolve the business, their bread and butter continues to be the colorful loungewear aesthetic that leaves one wanting to stay in their pjs well after breakfast!
Printfresh has twice received the Inner City 100 Business Growth Award, and Amy was part of Goldman Sachs’s 10k Small Businesses Program.
Amy studied textile design at the Rhode Island School of Design. She, Leo and their two children live in Philadelphia, where Printfresh is headquartered.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- How Amy and her cofounder created the brand we now know as Printfresh.
- Why she evolved Printfresh from a B2B to a B2C business.
- How the pandemic ultimately provided a major boost to the business.
- The importance of leaning into core values even when they are an investment, specifically size inclusivity and sustainability.
- Amy’s thoughts on collaborations and picking the right partners.
- Amy’s perspective on prioritization and balancing the need for creativity against brand consistency.
This conversation is part of our third collaboration series with the creative entrepreneur network The Southern C.
AMY HAS SHARED A SPECIAL SURPRISE FOR YOU! Be sure to use PROMO CODE: SHESAID to receive 20 percent off your Printfresh order from April 12-May 31, 2024. This generous, limited time offer is the perfect opportunity to do your Mother’s Day shopping, and to pick up something nice for YOU!
FEEDBACK: I’m always excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 283: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Or, email me: info@shesaid.media
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
Printfresh
The Southern Coterie
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Episode 286: How intention and a “Travel Joy List” can help you maximize vacation memories
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Ever feel overwhelmed by the mix of emotion at the end of a vacation or family trip? Or, maybe you find that all those incredible memories you made begin to fade much too quickly?
Making lasting memories is an important part of recharging, but getting the most from these experiences can require setting some intentions.
This week, as I sort through the physical (and emotional) baggage at the end of our family Spring Break trip to Europe, I wanted to share a few strategies that I’ve found valuable that might work well for you.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
Why it’s valuable to be intentional about your vacation downtime during the trip.
The value of organizing your photos, notes, and thoughts each day v. waiting until the end of your trip.
How to organize your photos on your phone.
Tips on making sure you capture a range of photo images.
How a “Travel Joy List” can help you build core memories, and why it’s a wonderful souvenir to give yourself after a trip.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this or any of my episodes. And, if you have other great travel tips, I’d love to hear those too! Please share! You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 286: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Or, email me: info@shesaid.media
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
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LINKS MENTIONED:
She Said/She Said Podcast + The Southern C Collaboration Series 2022, 2023, 2024: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IR7mcn0cV7Vle8v5EoxJ4?si=5WMKtw94QjevJzRkRMVOugπ=u-0DGod7WkQbOx
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SHOW NOTES Episode 285: Building a community that connects, collaborates and creates together!
Guests: The Southern C Founders Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Ever find that when someone in your network says “You would be so great at that,” or maybe when they suggest an opportunity for you, their vote of support can supercharge your confidence?
I’ve benefited from that type of encouragement more times than I can count. It’s a powerful gift for both the giver and the receiver!
That is one of many reasons why it can be so critical to build a strong support network and community.
This week, we dig into why building and being part of a community can create significant momentum for your business, why it can be a vital component for problem solving and shared learning, and of course how it can result in mutually beneficial collaborations. The benefits don’t stop there. The connections we create through shared community are a vital part of the human experience. We’re likely to live longer and experience much deeper levels of happiness, gratitude and ultimately success — however we define it — when we are intentional about community.
THIS WEEK’S GUESTS: I’m joined by my two wonderful friends Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long. Cheri and Whitney are the co-founders of The Southern C, a network for creative entrepreneurs and a collaboration partner of mine for the past three years!
These two amazing women saw a need they and other entrepreneurs were experiencing, and sprang into action to fill it. Today, the Southern C provides support, education, connection, and endless opportunities to collaborate for creative entrepreneurs.
If you’ve been listening to She Said/She Said Podcast for a while, you’ve heard from some of the women who are part of The Southern C network. Their stories, advice, and perspective are a big part of what makes The Southern C such a special organization. Today, you’ll hear directly from the group’s founders!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THE CONVERSATION:
- How Cheri and Whitney built The Southern C
- What makes this particular network so unique
- What they have learned over the past 11 years
- How they have deployed their own transferable skills into creating and building The Southern C
- Some great examples of The Southern C at work!
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 285: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Or, email me: info@shesaid.media
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
The Southern C
Libba Osborn
Jackie Thompson
Shop Buru
Gaines Jewelers
LCB Style
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I’ll be taking a short break, but will return in April with more she said/she said podcast and a few more episodes in our The Southern C + she said/she said podcast collaboration series! Until then, take care!
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Episode 284. From graphic artist to fashion designer: how to use joy as a transferable skill! With Emily McCarthy
TOPIC: Building a joyful aesthetic into your brand or business is easier said than done. It takes more than just vibrant colors to spark a feeling and create a connection with your customer. Even more challenging is to take an aesthetic that’s working and continue to innovate and evolve it while staying true to your original vision.
Episode 284 is part of our third collaboration series with the creative entrepreneur network The Southern C.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Emily McCarthy is the founder and CEO of her namesake brand Emily McCarthy, a joyful, color-infused brand Emily started as a small graphic design business and has grown into a thriving fashion design brand. She’s earned a repeated spot on Savannah’s must visit list of unique shopping destinations! Joy is at the heart of all that Emily creates, and how she engages her customer.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THE CONVERSATION:
- How Emily took risks to build and grow her business
- How she made a joyful aesthetic a transferable skill
- Emily’s advice for how to deal with copycats and those who attempt to steal your designs and intellectual property
- Emily’s advice for weeding through confusing input to make the decisions that are best for your business
- How Emily thinks about and fuels her creativity
- Her advice for balancing work and family as an entrepreneur
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 283: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Or, email me: info@shesaid.media
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
About Emily McCarthy
The Southern C
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Episode 283: How to create a uniquely special customer experience with The Colony Hotel’s Sarah Wetenhall
Guest: Sarah Wetenhall, CEO + Co-owner The Colony Hotel Palm Beach
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Creating a unique experience for your customer or client is often what separates the most successful brands from their competition. That’s also true as it relates to our personal brands. What are those unique aspects of your story, your values, your experiences that come together to create your own one of a kind brand? And, what is the discipline required to make sure your potential customer understands who you are and what you stand for?
As part of our third collaboration series with the creative entrepreneur network The Southern C, we’re diving into the most important elements of building a strong and unique brand, and how doing so can be an important element in creating and building our influence.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Sarah Wetenhall is the award-winning, CEO + Co-owner of The Colony Hotel Palm Beach, and the visionary behind Palm Beach’s historic Pink Paradise. A former public relations and marketing exec at major fashion houses including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, and Hugo Boss, Sarah’s pivot to hotelier came following an almost decade-long break to raise her three children. Guided by decades of time spent in Palm Beach and an acute attention to detail, she created a stylish, multi-generational pink oasis that preserved the property’s storied history and engages visitors with a vibrant and refreshed luxury experience. She was recently named one of Hotel Magazine’s Top Ten Independent Hoteliers.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THE CONVERSATION:
- How Sarah found her way to The Colony.
- How she took what she learned from major fashion houses about building a unique brand and deployed that knowledge in revitalizing The Colony.
- How Sarah tackled aspects of revitalizing The Colony that were entirely new to her.
- Sarah’s advice for developing a mission statement to guide your brand and all the decisions that will follow.
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 283: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Or, email me: info@shesaid.media
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
About Sarah Wetenhall
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach
The Southern Coterie
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- How following your creative passions can lead to incredible success! with interior designer Paloma Contreras
TOPIC:
Have you ever talked yourself out of taking a leap or trying something new because you convinced yourself that you needed another degree, an additional certification, more experience, a better network, more followers, more downloads, or just MORE?
Qualifications and experience are incredibly important to be sure, but sometimes we let what we think is required of a job or new pursuit stand in the way of our even taking the first step toward learning important new skills.
This part of my conversation with award-winning interior designer and best-selling author Paloma Contreras is one of my favorites.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Paloma Contreras honed her distinct eye for style over more than a decade in the design industry, and developed a reputation for designing beautiful interiors in her signature modern-meets-traditional aesthetic resulting in spaces that feel polished, refined, and effortless.
Paloma has repeatedly been named to the prestigious ELLE Decor “A-List” of the top interior designers in the world. She has also been recognized as a “Next Wave” interior designer by House Beautiful and has been named to LUXE Magazine’s “Gold List”. Paloma has been named one of the Top Social Media Influencers in the Home category by Forbes and has one of the Top 10 Instagram accounts to follow for interior design, according to ELLE Decor. Her work has been featured extensively in countless publications including ELLE Decor, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Vogue, Domino, Luxe, Traditional Home, Southern Living, among others.
Paloma designs a lighting collection for Visual Comfort & Co., and has written two best-selling design books: “Dream Design Live,” and “The New Classic Home.” Her curated retail shop, Paloma & Co, opened in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood in January 2019, and has expanded to include an online platform.
Paloma’s pivot from high school Spanish teacher to design blogger, to marketing exec, to interior designer and author, have one critically important thing in common: Paloma wasn’t afraid to try to do something she would have to learn on the job. She also wasn’t afraid of the setbacks and even failures that would come with trial and error, and she certainly wasn’t afraid of hard work.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- How Paloma made the career pivot from high school Spanish teacher to award-winning interior designer;
- How Paloma thinks about the creative process and where she finds inspiration;
- How she built her multi-faceted design business;
- How she learned how much to charge for her work;
- How she turned a blogging hobby into a multi dimensional design business with fabulous collaborations;
- Paloma also shares some very tactical advice on accessorizing and adding those very personal layers that turn a house into a home that reflects its occupants.
I’m excited to hear your feedback on this episode! Click here: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com , or email me: info@shesaid.media to send me your thoughts.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
About Paloma Contreras
Paloma & Co.
Paloma’s books: “Dream Design Live,” and “The New Classic Home.”
The Southern Coterie
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She Said/She Said Podcast is produced weekly by She Said/She Said Media, LLC This week’s conversation is part of our 3rd She Said/She Said Podcast + The Southern Coterie collaboration.
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Episode 281: How to the build confidence needed for big career pivots featuring benefit auctioneer Lydia Fenet
Guest: Lydia Fenet, benefit auctioneer and best selling author
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Ever feel like others are better equipped to take those big, bold career leaps? Or maybe you wonder, where does their confidence come from?
This week’s guest emphasizes that confidence isn’t something you are born with: It’s a skill and one that you can develop with practice, hard work, and persistence.
In the second episode of our third collaboration series with the creative entrepreneur network The Southern Coterie, we’re diving into the most important elements of confidence and how they can fuel our big career and business leaps, as well as our most audacious goals.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Lydia Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, which represents best in class charity auctioneers. Over her two-decade long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie’s and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world’s leading charity auctioneer. She has raised more than $1 billion for more than 800 organizations. The author of two best selling books, “The Most Powerful Women in the Room is You” and “Claim Your Confidence,” Lydia has helped break down barriers for women both in the auction world and beyond. She’s also the host of the Claim Your Confidence podcast.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THE CONVERSATION:
- Why Lydia left her prime post at Christie’s at the top of her career.
- How building your confidence is a skill.
- What every single person needs to understand about sales.
- How you can build the muscle needed to lean into your most authentic self and your boldest dreams.
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 281: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Or, email me: info@shesaid.media
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
About Lydia Fenet
About the Lydia Fenet Agency
The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You
Claim Your Confidence
The Southern Coterie
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She Said/She Said Podcast is produced weekly by She Said/She Said Media, LLC and this episode is produced in collaboration with The Southern Coterie.
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Episode 280: How to weave the power of collaboration into your brand
Guest: Sophia Demirtas, founder of fashion design house Fanm Mon
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
When we allow ourselves to think broadly, and to ignore tendencies toward comparison, it can enhance our ability to create, and can help us do so in bigger and bolder ways.
As we kick off our third collaboration series with the creative entrepreneur network The Southern Coterie, it’s fitting that we kick off the series with an entrepreneur whose approach to collaboration is deeply embedded in her past career as a social worker, as well as in her rich Haitian heritage.
When collaborations don’t work, it may be because they simply aren’t a good fit. But, it’s also possible that one side –or both — may be missing an other-oriented approach that is rooted in empathy.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Sophia Demirtas is the founder of Turkish-based fashion house Fanm Mon. Fanm Mon is known for its gorgeous embroidery, made-to-order designs, and attention to special details that are a nod to Sophia’s Haitian heritage. But Sophia’s career didn’t begin in fashion. It’s that interesting detail that informs how she approaches the many collaborations she and her company are engaged in, and also how she manages her team.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THE CONVERSATION:
- How Sophia built Fanm Mon.
- Sophia’s philosophy behind the brand.
- Her path to becoming a fashion entrepreneur.
- Why she embraced a made-to-order model.
- How she approaches collaborations with other brands.
- The challenges of building a brand in a country that is new to you.
- Scaling the brand.
- Different approaches to collaborations with other brands and with influencers.
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 280: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Or, email me: info@shesaid.media
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
About Fanm Mon
About our collaboration partner The Southern Coterie
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Episode 279: What can we do to create more civility in society?
Guest: Alexandra “Lexi” Hudson
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Ever feel like the world has turned into an ill mannered, totally uncivilized place? A place where civility and politeness in our daily lives often feels like a thing of the past?
I recently read Alexandra “Lexi” Hudson’s new book “The Soul Of Civility: Timeless Principles To Heal Society And Ourselves.” I was blown away by the thoughtful, deep dive this book takes into this topic of civility. The book goes well beyond how we treat each other, and discusses how individual actions impact democracies. Lexi also talks about how our actions can serve as the antidote to both loneliness and to a longing for identity that too often has become intertwined with political affiliation. Perhaps most importantly and most relevant for a podcast that focuses on building and using our personal influence, we talk about the specific actions we can take to create a more civil society.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
In addition to being an author and thought leader, Lexi is also the founder of Civic Renaissance — a publication and community dedicated to “beauty, goodness and truth.”
Her book — which took almost 10 years to write –is a timely, relevant, and thought provoking read as it addresses so many of the feelings, thoughts, and emotions that can be difficult to work through when the stakes feel so high during a contentious election cycle.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS CONVERSATION:
- The distinction between civility and politeness and why that distinction matters.
- How our our personal identities in many ways have become captive to our politics, and why that’s pushing us further apart.
- How we each can take responsibility for shifting our mindsets about this problem, and begin to think in terms of oriented-ness.
- Some ways we can achieve a better balance between other oriented-ness, self care, and personal boundaries.
What did you think about this conversion? Message me on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook , or, send me an email: info@shesaid.media.
And, if you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to leave a review!
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 279:
Lexi’s book: “The Soul Of Civility: Timeless Principles To Heal Society And Ourselves.”
Civic Renaissance
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Episode 278: Can understanding the enneagram help you crush your 2024 goals, or at least help increase your awareness of beahviors that might stand in your way? Enneagram Coach Beth McCord
Topic: Ever heard of enneagram?
After taking the FREE enneagram quiz offered by this week’s guest (see link below where you can take the quiz), I was curious about how the 9 types relate to each other, and how it would match up against other personality tests.
Finding ourselves in the midst of transitions or pivots can often be one of the most important times to dial into our core tendencies and understand how they may be motivating our behaviors — for better, and for worse. It can also offer a powerful tool for goal setting by helping us get more clear on our inherent motivations and emotional drivers.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Enneagram coach and author Beth McCord has been teaching and coaching others on the use of enneagram for more than two decades. She co-founded her business “Your Enneagram Coach” with her husband Jeff. Her passion comes from helping people better understand their personal stories and how those stories motivate their behavior.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN EPISODE 278:
What is the enneagram?
How enneagram can act as your “rumble strip.”
What makes your own enneagram type unique to you and your story.
How the enneagram can be useful alongside other personality assessments.
Why it’s less effective to try to assign others a “type.”
How to think about enneagram, parenting, and your kids.
LINKS:
Get your FREE enneagram assessment from Beth at Your Enneagram Coach
Learn more about Beth’s work
Pre-Order Beth’s latest book “Enneagram for Moms” coming out in July 2024!
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Episode 277: Goal setting, life mapping, and why it’s helpful to have a word of the year!
TOPIC: Ever have trouble zeroing in on which goals will help you have the biggest impact? Maybe you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed thinking about so many different competing priorities? It can be challenging to sort through and figure out what’s truly most important. Even though it can seem like the answer to that question is “everything is a priority,” when we focus on “everything,” we often have a much harder time accomplishing anything truly meaningful.
One of the best ways to navigate this challenge is to get to the heart of what’s truly most valuable and important to you, and what aligns with your core values.
This week’s episode will help!
As you and I kick off 2024 together — happy New Year! I’m sharing my word of the year (an annual practice that I find helpful), as well as a new goal setting strategy called Life Mapping that I’m finding especially beneficial. If you’ve picked a word to guide you this year, I’d love to hear which one and why!
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why my “leading” word of the year is “lighter,” followed closely by “collaboration” and “connecting.”
- Why “Life Mapping” can be a valuable tool for helping you better align your goals with your core values.
- How the life mapping process can be helpful if you are troubled (like I am) by the state of the world and struggling to find ways to have an impact.
- What you can expect over the next few weeks from me and She Said/She Said Podcast including a deep dive into the enneagram with enneagram author and coach Beth McCord.
- Plus, we’re launching our third annual collaboration series with The Southern C (you’ll find the complete line up from last year’s TSC in the link below!)
LINKS MENTIONED in Episode 277:
BOOK: “Live your gift” by Dana V. Adams
WORKBOOK: “Live your gift companion guide” by Dana V. Adams
BOOK: “Life Mapping” by Bill Cohen
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 177 “Utilizing the vision board to create your roadmap for the future”
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 180 “Why picking a word of the year will get you laser focused on goals”
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 179 “Why your most impactful goal may be what you delete or delegate” with Inspiro Tequila founder Mara Smith
She Said/She Said Podcast 245 “How to use behavioral science to make your goals stick” with Behavioral scientist Dr. Katy Milkman
The Southern C x She Said/She Said Podcast Collaboration on Spotify
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276: How to be more fearless as you set goals for the New Year
Guest: Jean Case, Chair, National Geographic Society and CEO, The Case Foundation and Case Impact Network
Topic: With the New Year almost here, it’s the perfect time to begin thinking about some of those big investments you want to make in yourself in 2024. If fear stands in the way of you aiming for your most audacious goals, this week’s guest gives you great perspective for how to set goals that help you become more fearless, and that will help you build the confidence needed to tackle the challenges you don’t even know are headed your way!
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Jean Case is the CEO of the Case Foundation and Case Impact Network and the Chair of the National Geographic Society. She is a businesswoman, investor, philanthropist and impact investing pioneer who believes in the power of business to do good in the world. Her career in the private sector has spanned two decades including as a senior executive at AOL and before that GE. She cofounded the Case Foundation — along with her husband Steve Case —in 1997. Her book “Be Fearless: 5 principles for a life of breakthroughs and Purpose” is based on her work and research conducted at the Case Foundation as well as drawn from Jean’s own experiences and career.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How Jean, who doesn’t consider herself a natural born risk taker, learned to take risks.
- The 5 key areas for building fearlessness — these criteria were present in practically every major innovation and breakthrough (great criteria for thinking about particularly bold goals in 2024!)
- How you can rethink and better utilize your failures
- How to stop “overthinking” and most importantly how to prevent overthinking from derailing your biggest goals
- Learning to chunk big goals down into bite size pieces
- The power of impact investing and how it differs from ESG
- How Jean thinks about influence and the role of humility
YOUR FEEDBACK MEANS THE WORLD TO ME!
As I wrap this year’s content, I’m thinking about how much our time together means to me. I’m also looking forward to bringing you more great conversations and ways to super charge your own influence, as well as more opportunities where we can engage, connect and hopefully collaborate together to bring our big ideas into the world and to have even more impact!
Until then, I’m taking a couple of weeks off, but will see you right back here in early January 2024!
If you’ve enjoyed She Said/She Said Podcast this year, I’d love to hear!
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Wishing you a wonderful holiday and a beautiful start to your New Year!
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- How to leverage your network to create a unique and sparkling product! Une Femme sparkling wine founder Jen Pelka
Guest: Jen Pelka, founder Une Femme
Topic:
Creating and investing in a network that supports and encourages your grandest dreams is not only an essential element needed to take your business idea to the next level, it’s also the key to helping you recharge yourself both emotionally and creativity. But, there’s also something particularly unique about the bond, the connection, and the collaboration that happens between women when we gather.
This is one of the powerful underlying values behind the brand and creation of Une Femme sparkling wine.
This week’s conversation will give you lots of inspiration as you think about hosting your next gathering of your gal pals, and it will give you lots of inspiration about leveraging that group to help you bring your visions and dreams to life.
And, don’t miss the Une Femme promo code included below!
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Jen Pelka is the cofounder and CEO of Une Femme, a company she created to meet a particular market need: sparkling wines for women, made by women winemakers, that gives back to women-centered charities.
Jen’s journey has taken her from PR founder, to wine bar founder (she founded The Riddler in NYC and San Francisco), to creator of Une Femme.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How Jen’s wine bars provided the perfect testing ground for the product and for her vision.
- Jen’s unique approach to understanding and communicating with investors.
- How loss helped Jen fine tune the way she thinks about communicating the value of the business.
- The “Gather Guide” which Jen created with my wonderfully talented friend Whitney Wright.
- How Jen thinks about influence and why she says influence starts with the investment we make in ourselves.
A HOLIDAY GIFT FROM JEN:
Jen has generously shared a PROMO CODE so that you can get 20% off of your order of Une Femme. Just include: SHESAIDWINE for 20% off of your order!
Note: I’m particularly fond of Jen’s “Project Gather Box” which includes 3 bottles, the Gather Guide, and the adorable coasters we talk about in the episode!
LINKS MENTIONED:
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 233 with Dana Cowin
The Policy Circle
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Title: 275. Creating festive events that build strong connection
Have you ever struggled to find a group or network that supports your business goals? It can be very tricky, especially if you are looking for a group that also provides encouragement, inspiration, and tactical advice from those who are also working alongside you in the entrepreneurial trenches.
While podcasts like this one can be a great resource, nothing takes the place of direct personal connection for brainstorming ideas and getting perspective from others.
This week, as part of our continued holiday series, we’re going beyond the special touches that can make a celebration unique to focus on how to create real connection with guests (and with potential collaborators). And, how one extraordinary party planner created a place where fellow creative entrepreneurs could collaborate, support and inspire each other while also engaging in fun, festive events to showcase each other’s businesses.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Lydia Menzies built Lydia Menzies Celebrates and her membership group The Super Club based on concepts that are also essential to creating real influence: connection, collaboration, creativity, kindness, and a sincere interest in helping other entrepreneurs identify their unique gifts and super powers.
You could easily refer to Lydia as “party planner extraordinaire,” but that label actually misses much of the depth and understanding of how to develop and cultivate talent that Lydia puts into the experiences and parties she creates.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How understanding the influence we have on others can be key to building a truly collaborative culture;
- How to navigate a common intellectual property challenge (especially important for creative entrepreneurs);
- Why aligning your values with potential partners and collaborators is essential for success;
- How helping others to discover their unique talents can help create true and lasting connection;
- Why Lydia believes we all benefit and learn more when we collaborate with our competitors.
LINKS MENTIONED:
To join the Party Week workshop and get a sneak peek inside Lydia’s Party Prep School: https://lydiamenzies.com/party-week-christmas-tree-tea/
If you missed Party Week but still want to know more about joining the Party Prep School: https://lydiamenzies.com/supper-club-prep-school/
If you are interested in The Supper Club: https://lydiamenzies.com/supper-club/
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Title: 273. LIVE She Said/She Said Podcast conversation: career pivots, transferable skills, identity, side hustles, and building your brand
Guests:
Ashley Davis, cofounder Westfront Strategies
Joyce Meyer, EVP, for government relations at the American Council of Life Insurers
Tamara Edwards, event co-host, founder Broad Shoulders & TE&Co.
Kaitlyn Kline, event MC, director at RubiconMD
TOPIC: Ever find that some of the best career advice comes when you gather incredibly smart, thoughtful, accomplished women from your network together and really dig into the topics together?
That’s what we did a few weeks ago at a LIVE event I co-hosted with my friend and personal branding expert Tamara Edwards. This is the first in what we hope will become a series of conversations. More on that later! But this week, I’m sharing some great audio from that event with you. Here’s why:
- You’ll get several unique takes and perspectives on career pivots.
- The conversation reinforces the power and importance of our networks for gaining perspective and for problem solving.
- This conversation illustrates the incredible power of collaboration, and of the importance of women supporting and encouraging each other.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:
Tamara Edwards, my co-host for the event, is a personal branding expert and founder of Broad Shoulders, as well as her company TE&Co. She’s also the creator of an innovative approach to personal branding, which is called Personal Brand in a Box.
Ashley Davis, is a lead principal at West Front Strategies, a multimillion dollar lobbying firm that she co-founded in 2015, after a successful career in government, including helping to create what is now the Office of Homeland Security. Ashley holds an MBA from Georgetown, and she sits on several corporate nonprofit boards, including the Kennedy Center’s National Symphony Orchestra.
Joyce Meyer is the executive Vice President for government relations at the American Council of Life Insurers. Her work is focused on financial and retirement security for her member companies and the families that they serve. Now, prior to ACLI, Joyce spent almost three decades across government, including as chief of staff to her hometown, Wisconsin Congressman, who also happened to be the US Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan. Joyce holds an MBA also from Georgetown and has been recognized for her strategic leadership as a top lobbyist, and she also serves on several nonprofit boards.
Kaitlyn Kline is a director at Rubicon md, who served as our mc for the event.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
- Four different perspectives on career pivots, especially related to pivoting from government to private sector and/or entrepreneurial ventures.
- How to think about transferrable skills, especially when you are seeking a position in an industry that might be new to you.
- Ways to develop your own brand identity.
- Why it can be difficult to develop and share your own point of view when you go out on your own.
EDITORIAL NOTE: Because of the live nature of the event, the audio quality for this episode is not what you have become accustomed to if you are a regular listener to this podcast. I apologize for that, but ultimately I decided that the content was both important enough and useful enough to share with you. I have also included a very helpful transcript that you can download which can be helpful as you listen along.
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Episode 272: “Creating jobs and impact through tradition and influence”
Guest: Kate Stewart, founder/CEO, Bauble Stockings
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
As we kick off the holiday season, I’ll be sharing some episodes that not only include great career and business advice, but that emphasize the power of investing in others. If you’ve been following She Said/She Said for a while, you already know how much I love showcasing women entrepreneurs, especially those who have created companies that give back and create economic opportunities for others.
When we think about influence, we often see it in the way someone builds and runs her business or her office, the way she manages her team, and the way she collaborates and shares with others. Often our success is directly tied to the power of our connections and our investments in others. This week’s guest shares great perspective on this topic.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Kate Stewart created a business out of a unique family tradition — the “bauble stocking.” Her company, which she named “Bauble Stockings,” partners with a Haitian company to make hand-stitched needlepoint holiday and special celebration stockings. With more than half of Haiti’s population living below the poverty line, the jobs Bauble Stockings creates helps to fuel the local economy, and creates economic opportunity for its stitchers and their families.
While the social impact part of Kate’s story is inspiring, so is her approach to collaborations, and to the consistent approach she takes to give back in other ways.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- How and why Kate built Bauble Stockings;
- Kate’s approach to giving back;
- What Kate learned about entrepreneurship from her Dad;
- How Kate approaches collaborations.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU:
Kate has generously gifted FREE SHIPPING to YOU until November 30, 2023 on orders of Bauble Stockings. Just mention COUPON CODE: LAURA. Don’t delay! These stockings are a lovely and thoughtful gift, and they tend to sell fast!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Bauble Stockings
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 271 with master organizer Carrie Peeples, Neat Smart
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Episode 271: Your closet, your pantry and your emotional attachments! Decluttering tips just in time for the holidays!
Guest: Carrie Peeples, master home organizer, founder Neat Smart
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Getting your closet, pantry, business and life organized can help create a greater sense of calm. That’s true at any time, but especially with the holiday quickly approaching.
You might ask yourself, what does home organizing have to do with influence?
When we think about influence, one part of building and sustaining influence requires that we make investments in ourselves, in ways that help us create the conditions where we can thrive and succeed — in this case, investing the time to get more organized.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Carrie Peeples is passionate about helping people make their lives easier by getting their homes organized. After years of advising family and friends, she started Marietta, Georgia-based Neat Smart in 2012, because she saw first-hand how much happier, relaxed, peaceful and in control people were after she helped them create systems to get them organized. But the real key, was making sure that the systems she created for them were easy for THEM to maintain. Carrie shares helpful organizing tips and products on Instagram @NeatSmart .
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How the stories we tell ourselves impact how we think about our stuff.
- The role of shame in home organization.
- Carrie’s home organizing philosophy.
- A few pre holiday organizing tips to get your holidays kicked off on the best footing — so you can spend more time enjoying yourself and less time looking for missing stuff!
- A life-changing spice organization trick! (at least life -changing for me!)
- We also hear about Carrie’s big career pivot that led to the creation of Neat Smart.
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LINKS MENTIONED:
Neat Smart Holiday Check List
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Episode 270: Building the luxury fashion brand Frances Valentine while navigating change and loss
GUEST: Elyce Arons, CEO and co-founder Frances Valentine
We’ve been talking a lot about change this season: How to think about change, how to navigate it, and how best to plan for change that you can’t possibly know is coming.
This week, we’ll tackle another important dimension related to change — a topic that will especially resonate with entrepreneurs: What if your business partner, who also happens to be your best friend, passes away suddenly?
This week’s guest faced that double loss, but her story illustrates the importance of perspective, and of continuing to build on a dream in ways that honor the memory and shared dream.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Elyce Arons is the CEO and co-founder of luxury fashion and accessory brand Frances Valentine. Elyce co-founded that company along with her best friend, the late Kate Spade and Kate’s husband, Andy Spade. They created FV after the group had a very successful run in co-creating and ultimately selling the Kate Spade Company to Neiman Marcus back in 2006.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
How Elyce, and her best friend and co-founder Kate Spade, envisioned and created the unique Frances Valentine brand.
How Elyce navigated the very difficult transition of losing Kate.
How Elyce hit the pause button at the top of her career to spend time investing in her family and other interests (such great perspective for anyone contemplating a career break!)
How Elyce thinks about sustainability, catalogs, retail stores, and lots more!
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- Title: Designing your work space (and your life) to combat stress
Guest: Dr. Esther Sternberg
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Who doesn’t struggle with stress? While stress is a normal part of our daily existence, the way we design our work spaces can be a big contributor to our stress level, and I’m not just talking about managing the clutter!
When unaddressed, constant stress takes a toll on our overall health, and on our resilience which we need to help us bounce back, especially when our immunity is challenged. Stress also impacts our focus. Lack of focus can prevent us from accomplishing goals, or creating the impact and the influence we hope to have on the world.
This week’s incredibly accomplished guest gives us some cutting-edge insights that will change the way you think about your workspace — home or office, and how it fits an integrated approach to your health and wellness.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Dr. Esther Sternberg is a pioneer in the field of mind, body, stress, and wellness and how your environment and surroundings impact those aspects of your life. A scholar and professor of medicine, psychology, architecture, landscape architecture and planning at the University of Arizona, has published several popular books including her latest: “Well At Work: Creating Wellbeing In Any Workspace.”
Starting her career as a rheumatologist, Dr. Sternberg spent 26 years at the National Institutes of Health, before finding her way to the field of integrated medicine. Her work has been transformative in many areas including how the American Institute of Architects considers office design today. You’ll find her full, impressive bio below.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
The best ways to destress your work space beyond decluttering.
What resilience really means in the context of our health and disease prevention.
Why all sound is not created equal, even when set at the same decibel.
Why environmental stress — even when experienced early in the day — can still impact your sleep.
How you can incorporate the seven components of integrated health into your life.
Cactus or orchid? Which plants provide the greatest de-stressing benefits.
Why tapping into “meaning” is key to stress management and resilience.
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LINKS MENTIONED:
Dr. Ester Sternberg
Dr. Sternberg’s latest book: “Well At Work: Creating Wellbeing In Any Workspace.”
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Title: Is your profile photo and visual brand undermining your influence?
Episode 268
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
How much thought do you give to the visual elements of your personal brand? Is your profile photo — the one you use for social media and specifically Linked In — sending a message that is consistent with the other aspects of your brand? What are potential customers, clients or future employers thinking when they see your profile photo? Does it transmit, “I’m the person for the job”, or “I couldn’t care less about personal brand”?
“Branding,” even when it’s unintentional or haphazard, is an important part of an overall influence strategy. When the message is visual, it can seem subtle, but can communicate an unmistakably powerful message — good, or not good. Failing to pay attention to this element of branding signals missed opportunity, and maybe lack of attention to details that can matter to future opportunities.
This week, in the latest episode in our mini series focused on ways to make your career more recession proof (or “bulletproof”), I’m talking about the importance of the profile photo and some cost effective ways to create the image that best supports who you are, and positions you for opportunities.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
Is the message you are sending through your profile image the one you intend?
How to find a photographer at a reasonable price.
Other cost cutting measures to create powerful brand images.
Tips on creating and using Iphone photo headshots.
Bargain tips for hair and makeup.
How one stop shopping for brand images can save you money (by saving you time) in the long run.
Why you should regularly audit your social media profiles.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
Personal Brand in a Box by Tamara Edwards
Live Event with Tamara Edwards & Laura Cox Kaplan, November 9, 2023
Upwork
Glam Squad
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267. How to weave diverse job experience into a compelling professional narrative
GUEST: Jodi Glickman, founder and author “Great on the Job”
Episode 267 BONUS
As part of our special mini series focused on helping you “bulletproof” your career, I’m sharing a BONUS Episode from our archives this week. This conversation with executive coach and author Jodi Glickman is the perfect build onto last week’s Episode 266, when we talked about the importance of using our skills and experiences to dial into our unique purpose.
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Have you ever struggled to make your particular skills and experiences fit a neatly packaged job description? Maybe you’ve found a position or a board seat or maybe a client who you think you’d be perfect for, but you’re not sure how to turn your existing skills into a compelling pitch that differentiates you from the competition?
Learning to take your unique skills and experiences and deploy them to fit opportunities is itself a skill. The key is taking what you can already do and figure out how you can add value whether it fits a stated job description or not. That also means you have to tackle — or at least reframe — any lingering self-doubt about putting yourself forward.
Doing this well can be an important key for building and sustaining influence because it requires that you understand your value, your story, and how to deploy it in ways that add value.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Jodi Glickman is an executive coach and author whose passion is developing leaders, making her clients look great on the job, and helping people figure out the best ways to position themselves for their next move. Jodi is the CEO and founder of a company called Great on the Job, and she’s the author of a book of the same name. Her clients have included: Linked In, JP Morgan, Abbott, and Harvard Business School. Her TEDx talk: “Why You Should Stop Looking for Work You Love” is a don’t miss!
KEY TOPICS:
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: how to think about what you know and what you can do and to deploy those things for opportunities you might not otherwise have considered.
“G.I.F.T.”: How generosity, initiative, forward momentum, and transparency are Jodi’s keys to making you “Great on The Job” and for making people want to work with you.
RESUME GAPS: If you’ve taken some time off, how you can explain that to a potential future employer and why Jodi says “transparency” is important.
CONFIDENCE: How to develop some key confidence hacks.
WHY JODI SAYS YOU SHOULD STOP SEARCHING FOR WORK YOU LOVE
HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR PERFECT PITCH: and remembering to start with the “right now.”
HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR CREDIBILITY WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO PIVOT INTO A NEW CAREER OR OPPORTUNITY.
YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS! I’d love to know what you thought of the episode. If you loved it, I’d really love a REVIEW! Use the contact link at SheSaid.SheSaidPodcast.com or message me @lauraCoxKaplan on Instagram, Linked In, or Facebook. I’d love to hear from you! And, be sure to pick up a copy of Jodi’s terrific book “Great on the Job.”
TO LEARN MORE
About Jodi Glickman
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Title: Episode 266: Want to bulletproof your career? Start with purpose.
Topic: Ever heard the saying “your best defense is a good offense”? That’s certainly true as it relates to bulletproofing your career.
Episode 266 is the first in our “bulletproof your career” series: a collection of shorter episodes designed to help you navigate and get in front of career change BEFORE it happens! I’ll be sharing these shorter-form, quick coffee break episodes (interspersed with some fantastic guest interviews) over the next few weeks and months, so please be sure to let me know if you find the series and topics helpful.
This week, I’m sharing a strategy for how you can use your skills and experiences to create a purpose-fueled roadmap —one that will give you the first step to help you answer the question “what should I do next?” And “what am I really meant to do?”
When we dig into our experiences and the core elements of what makes us who we are, we’re tapping into important elements of our story. Understanding those unique elements of our personal story and what makes us who we are is a key building block for influence.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
Why it’s helpful to start with “purpose” when trying to answer the question: “what do I really want to do next in my career and life?”
How to build your experience / skills worksheet.
What to include on your worksheet.
Don’t forget about your “at a girl file.” and be sure to look back over your calendar, journals, and past evaluations as resources for your list.
Be sure to include volunteer and pro bono work.
As you capture each item, ask yourself: “How did I feel about this experience?” and “What did I learn?”
FOR REFERENCE: I’ve modified a version of questions created by workplace expert and author Michelle Gibbings to use as you reflect on your experience/skills list:
- What has mattered and matters to me?
- What and who has/have inspired or inspires me?
- When have I been the most motivated? And why?
- What difference have I made / still want to make through my work?
- When have I been most proud of who I am as a person?
LINKS + RESOURCES MENTIONED:
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 184 “At a girl file”
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 177 on visualization and creating a vision board
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Episode 265: What’s the most important thing to understand about change in your life and career?
Topic: There are very few things that are absolutely guaranteed in life — change is one of them! Despite that guarantee, we are often ill prepared to deal with and utilize change as we navigate it, especially in our careers.
This topic has been a consistent theme since I launched She Said/She Said Podcast. Often, the career pivot stories that have resonated most deeply with you are those where guests share compelling and thoughtful perspective around how she navigated and thought about change.
This week, I’m sharing a few thoughts on the topic, and how we’ll be diving in even more deeply over the next few months. The goal — to give you more of what you’ve told me you are looking for! Please be sure to send me your thoughts, especially related to those particular aspects of change you — or those around you — are navigating.
OTHER TOPICS COVERED:
- New Show Open!
- COMING SOON — “Bulletproof Your Career” Mini Episodes!
- Recap of our new Season!
Links Mentioned:
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 264 with Meghan Jarvis
See Episode 264 Show Notes to pre-order Meghan’s book: End of the Hour
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 263 with Manisha Thankor
See Episode Show Notes to Order Manisha’s book: Money Zen
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 262 with Shanna Hocking
See Episode Show Notes to Order Shanna’s book: One Bold Move A Day
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 261 with Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson
See Episode Show Notes to Order Amy’s book: The Right Kind of Wrong
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Title: Understanding and navigating grief and change in your life & career
Episode 264
Guest: Meghan Riordan Jarvis, psychotherapist specializing in trauma and grief
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Are we allowed to grieve when a boss leaves? What about when a project ends? Is it wrong to feel grief in a context other than when someone passes?
We typically think about grief only in the context of death. But many other types of change can trigger symptoms associated with loss. While the loss of someone close to us is uniquely and extraordinarily painful, we can experience similar responses in the context of other changes in life, especially when those changes are significant and dramatic.
This week’s fabulous guest is helping us better understand the broader dimensions of grief and its less well understood impact on us. When we have a better understanding of the impact, we’re better prepared and can develop strategies that offer a more positive response to an inevitable part of life.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Meghan Riordan Jarvis specializes in trauma, grief and loss. After experiencing PTSD following the deaths of both of her parents within two years of each other, Meghan launched a fantastic podcast called “Grief is My Side Hustle,” and began speaking more widely on the topic in order to help companies and individuals address grief in the workplace.
Meghan is also the author of a soon to be released new book and memoir called “End of the Hour.” The book, published by Zibby Media, is available for pre-order here.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- How layers of grief can lay dormant and sneak up on us, often when we least expect it.
- Just because you have grief does not mean you are “bad at self care.”
- How grief can impact all aspects of our lives and work and can cause a dizzying array of physical symptoms: brain fog, anger, reduced productivity, strained relationships, and difficulty with decision making, among others.
- What to do when we notice the signs in ourselves and in others.
- Some important tools to use to begin to work through grief and trauma
Please be sure to let me know what you thought of the conversation, or anything else you might like to share. I love hearing from you! You can reach me via the link below: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . or email me and the she said team directly: info@shesaid.media
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook and Threads.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 264:
Pre-order Meghan’s book “End of the Hour”
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TITLE: “Is never enough thinking keeping you stuck?”
EPISODE: 263
GUEST: Manisha Thakor
TOPIC: Ever find yourself in a job that you once loved but that doesn’t serve you as well anymore? Or maybe, you’d really love to do something else, but the financial incentives of the job you have make it difficult to give it up? Could there be another reason — beyond just the comp — for why you stay put?
Sometimes the stories we tell ourselves about our career decisions might be masking a deeper story and narrative. As this week’s guest shares, the story that fueled her “never enough” approach to work ultimately put her health at risk, not to mention the relationships she lost along the way.
Learning to listen for those deeper messages, and to ask ourselves some tough questions is key to maintaining a healthier balance between work and life. It’s also key to achieving something she calls “Money Zen.”
THIS WEEK’S GUEST: A former investment banker, Manisha Thakor is a financial wellness expert and the author of “Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your ‘Enough’”.
She wrote the book for anyone who has ever felt that “they can never measure up.” In our conversation, Manisha shares how she overcame this mindset related to work and money.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How childhood experiences (including sometimes even minor ones) may be impacting your mindset related to money and your own definition of what’s “enough.”
- Why “busy badges” might have more to do with avoidance than with “busy.”
- How you can create a regular practice for sparking creativity and innovation, and why doing so can help you create additional career prospects and opportunities for yourself.
FEEDBACK: I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Have you ever felt the crush that Manisha describes of not being enough? Has it fueled your work in ways that are less than healthy? I’d love to hear about it. You can message me on Instagram, Linked In, Facebook or Threads. You’ll find me @ laura cox kaplan .
LINKS MENTIONED:
Manisha’s book: “Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough”
About Manisha Thakor
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TITLE: Why defining “bold” for yourself is key to achieving your goals
Episode 262
GUEST: Shanna Hocking, leadership coach and author “One Bold Move A Day”
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
When I hear the word “bold,” I think of major career risks and actions that often represent major pivots, or maybe something far outside the norm. But this week’s guest makes a strong case for the fact that the most valuable thing she’s learned about living “boldly,” is that it’s essential for YOU to define what bold means in your own life versus looking to someone else’s definition. (Note: also a great way to avoid unhelpful comparisons!)
For Shanna, bold is synonymous with forward movement — both grand actions, as well as much less grand ones. The point is forward momentum based on how YOU define it.
If you are looking for some additional powerful tools to add to your personal toolkit as we jump into the fall and back-to-school/life, this episode offers up some fantastic additions!
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Shanna Hocking is a leadership coach, development expert, and author, whose approach to taking one bold move each day that you define as bold for yourself is also the title of her book “One Bold Move A Day.”
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Why it’s more beneficial to define your own version of “bold.”
How letters to yourself can be useful for goal setting. Shanna shares writing prompts she uses to make her letters most useful for herself and for her clients.
Why it’s beneficial to create a “User Manual” for yourself, and for your team. (Note: I also think this is a great tip for families!)
How Shanna’s Pivot Story illustrates the power of a consistent purpose even when roles, jobs or careers shift and evolve.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Shanna’s book “One Bold Move A Day”
About Shanna Hocking
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 260: Feeling the post summer vacation overwhelm? Eight tips to help YOU!
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SHOW NOTES Title: Failure happens! How can we get more value from our failures and setbacks? Episode 261 Guest: Amy Edmondson, PhD, professor of management and leadership at Harvard Business School THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Rationally, we know that failure is an unavoidable part of life. Often, it’s our failures and setbacks that represent progress […]
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SHOW NOTES Episode 260 Title: Eight tips to help YOU tackle post vacation overwhelm THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Is there anything better than getting away? Unplugging is key for recharging your body, mind and spirit, and often for giving us more space to reconnect with those we love. It can also do wonders to boost our […]
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Title: How to navigate a major career or life disruption ENCORE Episode 259 Guest: Executive Coach and author Maggie Craddock THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Have you ever had your career or life dramatically upended? As you think back on the experience, you likely can recall the feelings of fear, uncertainty, and lost control, and how […]
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SHOW NOTES Title: How to use your pocketbook to create more influence! Encore Episode Episode 258 Guest: Carrie Colbert, founder Curate Capital This week’s topic: Every decision we make and action we take gives us an opportunity to build or leverage our influence. That’s true in how we engage with others, but it’s also […]
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SHOW NOTES Title: Two expert tips for building your strongest personal and professional brand Encore Episode 257 Guest: Lele Sadoughi THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: One of the secrets of building a strong brand either for your company or for yourself means tapping into the power of your unique story and those elements that make you and […]
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SHOW NOTES EPISODE 256 Title: Tips to help Barbie (and YOU) navigate self-doubt and imposter syndrome! EPISODE 256 TOPIC: Ever find yourself questioning your value especially on the heels of a big setback or life change? Watching Barbie’s existential crisis in the new Barbie movie last week, I was reminded of a few key […]
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SHOW NOTES: Title: How understanding influence and the power of story can help you navigate career pivots BONUS Episode 255 SPECIAL GUEST HOST: This week’s guest host is Communications coach Dr. Laura Camacho, host of the “Speak Up With Laura” podcast. Laura turns the mic on me for a special podcast exchange conversation THIS WEEK’S […]
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SHOW NOTES: Title: How to communicate your value at work. ENCORE Episode 254 Guest: Dr. Laura Camacho, communications coach, author, and host of “Speak Up with Laura” podcast THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Tell me if this sounds anything like you: You put your head down and work, work, work. But, all that work, work, work hasn’t […]
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SHOW NOTES Title: How to create more meaning, more time, and more tranquility in your life (Part 2) ENCORE Episode 253 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel like your to-do list is running your life? Maybe you’re frustrated that you don’t have time for the types of experiences that make life more meaningful? Maybe you feel […]
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SHOW NOTES Title: “How to create more meaning, more time, and more tranquility in your life” ENCORE Episode 252 Part 1 of 2 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel like your to-do list is running your life? Maybe you’re frustrated that you don’t have time for the types of experiences that make life more meaningful? Maybe […]
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SHOW NOTES TITLE: How to write a book that helps you build your influence EPISODE: 251 ENCORE TOPIC: Have you ever considered writing a book to showcase your expertise, build your brand, and help others benefit from what you know how to do? Or maybe, you’ve seen colleagues and friends have success with such […]
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SHOW NOTES TITLE: How to level-set priorities in your life and career! EPISODE 250 GUEST: FRAN HAUSER TOPIC: Ever have trouble carving out time to strategize about your life, career, or a pivot you’re contemplating? Or maybe, once you do carve out the time, you aren’t sure how to structure that time so that you […]
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SHOW NOTES Title: What to pack in your tote bag to boost your career and your creativity this summer Episode 249 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: As we head into Summer, it’s the perfect time to recharge. And, it can also be a great time to supercharge your career. When we make time and space to think […]
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Title: How to navigate career quicksand and get promoted
Episode 248
Guest: Reagan Cannon, executive coach/author/speaker
TOPIC:
Ever feel like you are sinking deeper and deeper into career quicksand? You’re doing everything you know how to do, but it’s not working and in the process you feel like you are moving backwards all the while growing more and more frustrated.
It’s a terrible feeling, and it can do a number on your confidence and on the way you show up both for yourself and for others. And, guess what? It can also impact your ability to build and to lead with influence. In this week’s episode, you’ll get some great perspective and specific tools to help you pull yourself out of the muck!
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Executive coach, author, speaker and reformed corporate executive Reagan Cannon helps me navigate this topic. Reagan shares incredible perspective, and some tips for how to recognize and address behaviors and mindsets that might be contributing to the problem.
Reagan spent more than two decades in executive level jobs at both AT&T and Amazon. When she pivoted into leading global leadership and executive training and development, something clicked, putting Reagan on a path to building the executive coaching practice she leads today.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
A few specific things you’ll learn in this episode:
- What is career quicksand?
- What are some of the most overlooked reasons why we may find ourselves in career quicksand?
- Why rethinking the way we show up in our relationships can make a big difference in our careers and in building our influence.
- How learning to offer a point of view is essential.
- The importance of understanding the power of “identity” as you shift careers.
- What it means to “take the mess out of the message.”
- How to manage the “competence complex” and learn to build more opportunities for collaboration.
Reagan also shares what she learned through the independent research she conducted on the cure for career quicksand.
I’d love to hear your thoughts about this episode or anything else that’s on your mind. You can message me on social media: Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook. Or, email me and the she said/she said podcast team directly: info@shesaid.media .
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LINKS REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE:
About Reagan Cannon
Reagan’s TEDx Talk
“Your Brain At Work” by David Rock
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Title: How can you get more value from a break from work? Or a sabbatical?
Episode 247
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Have you ever found yourself less recharged and renewed after a planned break than you had hoped? Or, maybe you take an actual sabbatical only to find that you aren’t feeling more rejuvenated and inspired at the end of it, and haven’t accomplished what you had hoped?
Taking a break can allow us to reflect on our progress, challenges, and goals. It’s an important investment we can make in ourselves. It is also an important dimension needed to build and sustain influence. In order to get the most value from breaks there are a few specific things we can do to maximize that investment.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST: I’m solo this week! As we jump into summer, I wanted to share a few pieces of my best advice for how to get even more value from a work break or sabbatical. These are some of my tested (and retested) strategies, as well as some great crowdsourced advice from a few previous pod guests. Please share any additional tips you have that I can put to use and share with others!
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
Here are some of the best ways to get the most value from your work break, recharge or sabbatical:
- Be intentional and create a plan.
- A “recharge” is not the same thing as a family vacation or trip, but there are a few ways you can also maximize your recharge during family trips.
- Set some boundaries (this is by far the most difficult).
- Guilt and self doubt might join you on your break.
- Ease into and back out of a recharge or break.
- Build in some additional time for reflection and make sure to capture those “lightening bolt ideas”.
- Life happens even with the best of plans! Don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t accomplish all that you set out to do.
I’d love to hear any tips you have for maximizing and getting the most value from a recharge. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 247: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . or email me and the she said team directly: @ info@shesaid.media
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Title: What’s the best advice you ever received?
Episode 246
Guest: solo
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever think back to the advice you got when you graduated? What are some of those nuggets of wisdom that have withstood the test of time for you? And what made some advice stand out?
This week, I found myself focused on two key areas. Both are key to building and sustaining influence in our lives, and it’s advice I keep coming back to again and again.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
Why so much of influence sage Dale Carnegie’s advice has withstood the test of time.
The most important things to remember when you let yourself and others down.
Why connection and network matter so much, especially when you hit a rough patch.
How we can use our mishaps to learn and to positively influence those around us.
If you are graduating or launching a graduate into the world, congratulations!
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received that you continue to refer back to over and over again? I’d love to hear. Message me on Instagram @LauraCoxKaplan or send me a message via the contact link. Reviews are always welcome as well! If you’re enjoying the show, please give us 5 stars and share your feedback for other topics you’d like to hear about!
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Title: How to use behavioral science to break bad habits and make your goals stick
Encore Episode 245
GUEST: Dr. Katy Milkman, award-winning Wharton professor and author “How to Change”
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever find that the goals you set for yourself back in January have become a distant memory?
Turns out, there are some significant scientific reasons why goals we set and habits we are attempting to break can be undermined by the way we attempt to tackle them.
Learning the best ways to create positive change for ourselves and to create better habits is an important investment in ourselves, and can be important for building influence in your life and career.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
In this week’s ENCORE Episode, I’m joined by Dr. Katherine “Katy” Milkman, an award-winning professor of behavioral science at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and the co-director (along with Professor Angela Duckworth (author of “Grit”) of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative, a research center with the mission of advancing the science of lasting behavior change whose work is being chronicled by Freakonomics Radio.
Katy is an expert on how to spur positive and lasting change, and she’s the author of the bestselling book: How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You are to Where You Want to Be.” She hosts the popular Charles Schwab behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and is the former president of the international Society for Judgment and Decision Making.
Over the course of her career, Katy has worked with or advised dozens of organizations on how to spur positive change.
KEY TOPICS:
THE SCIENCE BEHIND WHY WE HAVE TROUBLE BREAKING BAD HABITS AND ACHIEVING OUR GOALS: Unlike many self-help authors, Katy’s approach is based in behavioral science
THE ROLE OF MINDSET: why the way you think about and approach goals can make a tremendous difference in their outcome.
THE ROLE OF CONFIDENCE & SELF-DOUBT: A lack of self-efficacy can prevent us from setting goals in the first place. When we don’t “believe” we have the capacity to change it makes taking that first step incredibly difficult.
WHY YEAR END “RESETS” ARE NOT FOR EVERYONE!
WHY “Temptation Bundling” is KATY’S FAVORITE GOAL SETTING HACK
HOW TO COMBAT THE “WHAT THE HELL EFFECT” that often occurs when you’ve already slipped
Why THE COMPANY YOU KEEP matters: Your mother was right! Katy says don’t underestimate the impact the people around us have on our goals and habits.
KATY’S ADVISORS: originally called “The NO Club,” is a great example of the power of connection and of creating a network that supports particular goals and objectives.
Understanding human nature and using natural tendencies to not only better manage ourselves, but also to understand others is an important key to INFLUENCE.
Let me know what you thought of the episode! You can reach me on Instagram @LauraCoxKaplan or via the website. I’d love to hear from you! And, if you’d like to share your thoughts to help others find us, please be sure to leave a review on iTunes.
ABOUT DR. KATY MILKMAN
“How to Change: the science behind getting where you are to where you want to be”
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Title: Ever Have Trouble Hearing Constructive Or Negative Feedback? A Skills Checklist Can Help!
Episode 244
Guest: I’m solo for this week’s quick tip episode!
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Ever find receiving constructive or negative feedback really difficult? Intellectually, you already know how valuable feedback — especially constructive feedback — can be for improving your performance, but that doesn’t mean that it’s always easy to navigate the emotion around receiving it.
In this week’s QUICK TIP / CAREER TOOL KIT Episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite tools that works for navigating challenging feedback. This tip has the added benefit of providing a confidence boost as well!
Finding tools that help us navigate the tricky areas of life and career is an important investment we can make in ourselves, and it can be an important key toward building our personal influence.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
What a skills checklist is and how to create one for yourself.
Four steps to make the skills checklist work for you:
- Brainstorm
- Categorize
- Prioritize
- Update
How the skills checklist can help you navigate constructive feedback.
Do you keep a running skills checklist or inventory for yourself? If so, let me know any additional tips you have for making the process work well for you. I’d love to hear! You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 244: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . or email me and the she said team directly: @ info@shesaid.media
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
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Title: “How to untangle your identity from your organization, and tell your best story”
Episode 243
Guest: Laura Fravel, executive communication coach
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Have you ever found yourself so tangled up in your organization’s identity and brand that you aren’t sure where you begin and end?
This can be particularly problematic when you decide it’s time to leave the organization, or if you decide to pivot into something entirely different.
Crafting a personal brand and narrative that best reflects your value and experience can be tricky, but is essential to building your most influential brand.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST
Executive communication coach and expert storyteller Laura Fravel helps me break this down. Laura has crisscrossed the globe telling stories for a wide range of organizations and executives including Netflix, Amazon, and the New York Times, among many others. She spent 20 years in television and documentary film production before pivoting into directly advising individuals in their storytelling and brand journeys.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
How to unwind your identity from your organization’s.
Why everyone loving your work might be a sign you’re not differentiating yourself enough.
How you can balance authenticity and vulnerability to create the most impact when sharing your story.
How to identify and deal with aspects of perfection.
How to avoid a common trap when crafting your most compelling story.
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Title: “How to shift your mindset, boost your mood, and build your influence”
Episode 242
Guest: Meaghan B Murphy, editor-in-chief, Woman’s Day Magazine
Have you ever heard the advice to dress for the job you want versus the job you already have? Or maybe, a slightly different take on that concept: dress for the mood you want versus the one you might currently be in?
Engaging in micro strategies that become habits — like wearing clothing you feel good in or surrounding yourself with color that appeals to you — is scientifically shown to have mood boosting power for many people. The same can be said of other micro habits that when practiced consistently can help us shift the way we react to setbacks.
Mindset is also a key building block for influence, which is why I’m excited to share this ENCORE BONUS Episode with you this week.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Meaghan B Murphy is the Editor-in-Chief of Woman’s Day Magazine, which reaches some 18 million readers each month. She is also the author of “Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically simple approach to having endless energy and filling every day with yay.”
Meaghan and I recorded this conversation back in 2021, but it’s one of my favorites for illustrating the impact of positive microhabits on mindset and ultimately influence.
Meaghan’s journey to becoming the positive, “lightning bolt” we see today was not without hardship, nor was it where her family necessarily thought she would end up. She shares why, and how she began to shift her habits and ultimately her thinking to create a much more joyful and happier existence. Ultimately those practices inspired Meaghan to develop the methodology behind “Your Fully Charged Life” which we discuss in this conversation.
Meaghan is also a regular on morning shows, dispensing home and life hacks to audiences on: Today, GMA, and Live with Kelly & Ryan.
You can also find Meaghan as a co-host of “Off the Gram” podcast, as well as with her husband Pat and three young children in Westfield, NJ.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
How mindset relates to influence.
The science behind how we can shift and alter our mindset.
How Meaghan shifted her perspective and entire existence in ways that have enabled her to achieve and maintain a higher level of overall happiness.
The role gratitude plays in helping us create a positive mindset.
How to create more fun and more joy on a daily basis, and the impact that has on your overall outlook, including giving you better resilience when things don’t work out.
Why there is great power in micro habits practiced consistently over time.
Meaghan also shares a great tip on “job crafting,” which is especially valuable for anyone contemplating a potential career pivot, or who has become less challenged at work.
Perhaps most importantly, Meaghan illustrates what I believe is the most important element of a positive mindset: working at it, and creating a toolkit of practices that help keep you on track, or recover and regroup when you stumble.
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? AND WHAT CAREER CHALLENGES ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH? Send me your thoughts on other topics that would be helpful to you, and be sure to share your feedback on this episode. I’d love to hear from you!
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Title: “Are you underestimating your influence?”
Episode 241
Guest: solo
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Every person we meet or interact with provides us with an opportunity for influence — positive or negative. That includes of course those with whom we spend most of our time, but it can also include complete strangers.
Social psychology professor Vanessa Bohns says we often underestimate, or fail to consider, our potential for influence. These can be powerful interactions and can have more of a lasting impact than realize.
I often talk about influence related to our careers. While this episode certainly contains some valuable career advice, it holds important value closer to home as well.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: I’m solo this week
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
EVEN WHEN WE ALREADY HAVE THE TOOLS FOR INFLUENCE we can still benefit from being reminded to use them.
WE HAVE MORE INFLUENCE THAN WE REALIZE: how are you using yours?
THE “COMPLIMENT STUDY” BY PROF. VANESSA BOHNS may cause you to reconsider that seemingly awkward compliment shared with someone else.
You compliment has more impact than you may realize!
HOW ASKING FOR HELP does more than just benefit the asker.
Please be sure to let me know what you thought of this episode and topic, and be sure to send me other suggested topics you would find valuable. You can reach me directly @ info@shesaid.media or via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 230: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com .
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
“You Have More Influence Than You Think” by Vanessa Bohns
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Title: “How to build a values-based brand and avoid the comparison trap”
Episode 240
Guest: MiMi Striplin, founder, The Tiny Tassel
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Have you ever fallen into the comparison trap? You know the one where you look around — especially on Instagram or Facebook — and see what others are doing, and start comparing where you are — personally and professionally? And, before you know it, you’ve fallen into a rabbit hole of self doubt that can obliterate your confidence.
Sound familiar?
Social media often gets much of the blame for this, but in reality that tendency would probably be there whether instagram existed or not. It’s just that we have more of a lens and more options to see what others want us to see — up close — than we used to.
It’s important to distinguish between competition and comparison.
Competition is a good thing especiall when it challenges, motivates and inspires us.
And, Keeping tabs on the compeition is important and gives us some great data. But when we let competition drift and become an exercise of COMPARISION that’s when we enter the danger zone. And it can be very difficult and even painful to navigate our way out. Comparison doesn’t just steal joy, as the saying goes, it also steals your ability to create real influence!
This week’s guest shares such great wisdom on this topic, including how to know who to listen to. I know you’re going to love this converation and love her.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Mimi Striplin is the founder of Charleston, SC based The Tiny Tassle. This joyful jewlery accessory and apparel brand is located on Spring Street in the heart of that beautiful city. If you are headed that direction be sure to stop by and check it out, and tell her team that you heard MiMi’s story on She Said/She Said Podcast!
In addition to showcasing her own unique designs that started with tassel earrings and have grown to so much more, MiMi is dedicated to using her influence and success to showcase and support others founders and artists.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
How you can align your values with your brand, and why that matters;
How to learn which voices to listen to as you get feedback;
How MiMi got her start and the advice she shares for early stage entrepreneurs;
How she tapped into her brand’s core values and how those values drive every part of her business, and help her navigate the competitive landscape.
Why you might want to consider hiring a business coach.
How to think about working smarter v. working harder.
COLLABORATION WITH THE SOUTHERN COTERIE:
My conversation with Mimi is a continuation of our collaboration series with The Southern Coterie. Over the past few weeks we’ve been talking with women who are part of that network of female founders and entrepreneurs and I’ve been sharing these conversations and their great advice for building their business and careers and doing so in a way that creates real influence for themselves, but also influence that they can and do then share with others.
We’ve talked brand building with the queen of embellished accessories and specifically the embellished headband Lisa “Lele” Sadoughi, career sustainability with Franklyn West founder Ashley Miles, creativity and innovation with former Food and Wine editor in chief Dana Cowin, impact investing with Curate Capital founder Carrie Colbert, and mindset with author and caterer to the uber elite Mary Giuliani.
You’ll find all of those episodes wherever you are listening to podcasts.
Please be sure to share your feedback on this or any of our episodes. I love hearing from you and am grateful anytime you share thoughtful perspective and ideas that help me make the content better for YOU! You can reach me via the link below or you can email me and the she said team directly: info@shesaid.media
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 240:
Episode 238 with Lele Sadoughi
Episode 237 with Mary Giuliani
Episode 236 with Carrie Colbert
Episode 234 with Ashley Miles
Episode 233 with Dana Cowin
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Title: “How your influence can support your entrepreneurial dreams”
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BONUS ENCORE Episode 239
Guest: A’Lelia Bundles, journalist, author and great-great granddaughter of Madam C. J. Walker
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Building influence in your life and career can also help you create and leverage entrepreneurial opportunities— opportunities that don’t just serve your personal purposes, but that can help address an important need or fill a void that exists. When we get that right, it can make a tremendous difference in our ability to connect with our potential client or customer and in ways that help move them to become “raving fans!” It becomes a relationship, and something that’s much more powerful than a simple transaction.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing a special collaboration series featuring women founders and entrepreneurs who are part of The Southern Coterie network. Like she said/she said podcast, The Southern C’s mission is to encourage and empower women personally and professionally and to do so by sharing stories, best practices, and advice. That sharing often leads to some powerful collaborations and some incredible opportunities!
As I’ve been reflecting on entrepreneurship and collaboration, and the connection to influence, I’ve also been thinking about one of my favorite stories about one of the first women business founders who grew her company to become one of the first women millionaires, and the first woman of color to do so. Her story is one of not only entrepreneurship, but also connection, empowering others, and pure chutzpah. It’s a great compliment to our TSC series and also a great way to celebrate Women’s History Month!
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
A’Lelia Bundles is the great, great granddaughter of Madam C. J. Walker, one of the first women millionaires who built her company in the early 1900s to create products for African American women when few such products were available. With tremendous hard work and the support of her community of women, she propelled herself from laundress to entrepreneur and she did it using so many of the levers of influence that we talk about on this podcast.
In this weeks BONUS ENCORE Episode to celebrate Women’s History Month, I’m sharing my conversation with A’Lelia which we recorded in 2021.
A’Lelia is an award-winning journalist and historian who is the official keeper of her family’s history. Her book “On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker” was adapted into a Netflix series that fictionalizes aspects of Walker’s story.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
How Madam Walker’s service mindset helped her build a strong customer base.
How Madam Walker used direct marketing to create a connection with her customer.
How Madam Walker drew confidence from her close network of women.
How she turned the investment she made in herself into investments in others in a myriad of ways.
How A’Lelia perspective and commitment to Madam Walker’s story is the reason why we have a better understanding of her incredible accomplishments.
How are you celebrating Women’s History Month? And which women are inspiring you? Please be sure to let me know. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . or email me and the she said team directly: @ info@shesaid.media
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 239:
The Southern Coterie
A’Lelia’s book: “On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker”
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Title: “How to harness your creative gifts and build your unique brand”
Episode 238
Guest: Lisa “Lele” Sadoughi
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
One of the secrets to building a strong brand — for your company or for yourself — means tapping into the power of your unique story and those elements that make you and your business special. This can be a challenging, but when you’re clear on your core values and you’re aligning them with the things that you are passionate about, and using those things to help you create a product or a service that can then contribute to someone else, it can make all the difference. It can also help you differentiate yourself and your product in a powerful way!
Tapping into what makes us unique and living in that uniqueness is also key to building influence. In this week’s conversation, I’m talking to the “queen of the headband” — an embellishment artist who has taken “dopamine dressing,” but more specifically “dopamine accessorizing” to a new, colorful, and sparkly level!
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Lisa — also known as “Lele” — Sadoughi is the founder and creative genius behind her bejeweled, namesake brand Lele Sadoughi.
My conversation with Lele is part of our collaboration series with The Southern Coterie. Over the past few weeks, I have been talking with incredible entrepreneurs and founders who are part of The Southern C network and who are sharing their expertise to help others. Whether you are already in the throes of running your business, just launching one, or maybe just thinking about what might be next, I think you’ll find great value in all of these conversations.
Lele Sadoughi started her celebrated, colorful jewelry and accessory brand after working with an impressive roster of well-known brands — think Rebecca Taylor, Ippolita, and Tory Burch. She also launched the first ever J.Crew costume jewelry collection before deciding to launch her own brand in 2012.
What started with jewelry and accessories — most notably the bejeweled headband– has now expanded to include a range of other accessories including wallpapers. Each has a fun, colorful aesthetic that is very uniquely Lele Sadoughi.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
How Lele got her start.
Why leaning into your passion (v. what others may be telling you) can be key to creating your business and your unique brand.
How Lele manages her creative energy and her tips on finding inspiration.
How to leverage the power of collaboration and Lele’s tips for picking the right partners (and walking away when it’s not working).
Lele’s advice for knowing when to pivot or expand, and why she advises brands to grow at their own pace.
LELE’S TOP ADVICE:
“Realize that you don’t know how to do everything. Surround yourself with good, smart, trustworthy people who can make you a success and don’t try to do all the things that you don’t know how to do.”
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode. I know you’re going to love it, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. Please be sure to let me know what struck you in this conversation? I’d love to hear. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 238: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . or email me and the she said team directly: @ info@shesaid.media
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
Lele Sadoughi
The Southern Coterie
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Title: “How mindset can help you manage chaos, career pivots, and dramatically increase your chances of success”
Episode 237
Guest: Mary Giuliani
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
There is something to be said for the power that comes with how we think about and approach challenges — The challenges we see coming, and know about in advance, and the ones that knock us over the head and surprise us.
If you are normal, and if your life is anything like mine, you have a healthy serving of both types — and probably on a near daily basis.
Our ability to navigate these challenges in a way that is positive — even when the outcome in the moment isn’t —- is often an important indicator of future success, because it helps us build resilience needed to plow ahead when things get rocky. All of this underscores an important element needed for building and sustaining influence: mindset.
Mindset is one of the themes in this week’s episode — the fourth in our collaboration series with The Southern Coterie, but specifically how it’s helped this week’s guest not only build an incredibly successful catering company, but also helped her realize a few other dreams as well.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Mary Giuliani is an author, party and lifestyle expert and the CEO of Mary Giuliani Catering and Events. She launched her company almost two decades ago, and since that time has created incredible events for some of the biggest names in business, media and entertainment. She’s also appeared regularly on shows like: The Today Show, Rachael Ray, Good Morning America, and the Barefoot Contessa among others.
Mary is the author of three books, with her third book: “How To Win Friends And Influence No One.”– which we talk about in this episode — due to be published in May and available for pre-sale HERE.
This conversation is part of our collaboration series with The Southern C!
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
MINDSET: Mary talks about the power of “delusional optimism” and how it’s impacted her journey.
MAKING THE PIVOT FROM ASPIRING ACTOR TO CATERING STORYTELLER: Mary talks about how she knew when to pivot, and what made her approach unique.
MARY’S SECRET TO CREATING MEMORABLE EVENTS: tapping into the power of story!
MARY’S TIPS FOR RECHARGING HER CREATIVITY
WHY MARY GIVES HERSELF A REPORT CARD: and how you can adopt a similar strategy for yourself.
THE POWER OF INTENTION: when combined with mindset.
Friend, Mary is charming and funny and delightful which is why it damned near broke my heart that I screwed up my end of the audio in our conversation. My fabulous editor Somnath dramatically improved the quality – so a big shout out to him! But I found this week’s episode –and my mistake — a good teaching moment opportunity for myself, and maybe for you if you need to hear this advice which I explain in the episode.
Mary talks about managing the chaos in her own business, and I took some much needed comfort from our conversation and I think you will too.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
I’m excited to hear your feedback. Please be sure to let me know what struck you in this conversation, and which of Mary’s tips and advice might you put to use in your own life. I’d love to hear! You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 237: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . or email me and the She Said Team directly: info@shesaid.media
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
Mary Giuliani’s new book: “How to Win Friends and Influence No One”
Dana Cowin, Episode 233
Ashley Miles, Episode 234
Carrie Colbert, Episode 236
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TITLE: “How to have a bigger impact and increase your influence by rethinking your investment strategy” with venture capital investor Carrie Colbert, Curate Capital
EPISODE: 236
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
You’ve no doubt heard or received the advice to make sure your personal financial investment portfolio is diversified. But what about making sure that you are thinking about both influence and impact as you think about ways to diversify your financial strategy?
As we build our careers and our businesses, it can be incredibly easy to put things like our investment strategies on the back burner. But in reality, a thoughtful and diversified approach to your financial investments can help give you additional options if/when you do decide to pivot from a job or try something completely new, including the possibility of turning your side hustle into your full time business.
NOTE: Today’s conversation should not take the place of more personalized advice and review of your investment strategy, but it will give you lots to think about as you consider how your portfolio can help you build influence and impact in the process of saving for your future.
If you find discussion of personal investing a bit too esoteric or frankly worry about putting your hard earned dollars at risk, this week’s guest will give you a different way of thinking about your investment strategy. And, she’ll make a hard sell on why women like you and me are actually the answer to increasing badly needed funding for women owned companies.
HOW DOES THIS TOPIC RELATE TO HELPING YOU BUILD INFLUENCE? Quite simply, financial independence gives us freedom and autonomy. It also can enable us to invest in areas that are personally as well as financially rewarding.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
This week’s conversation continues our collaboration series with The Southern Coterie, my guest this week is Carrie Colbert. Carrie is the founder and CEO of Houston-based Curate Capital, a venture capital fund that Carrie created to invest in women owned companies to help accelerate their growth.
Her results continually speak for themselves, as her fund has consistently seen solid returns on its investments in many of her carefully selected portfolio companies.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
- Carrie’s path to entrepreneurship and to running her own investment fund is a great example of continually leveraging what you’ve learned to build something new.
- Because Carrie didn’t limit herself to staying within a particular industry sector, it gave her a new platform for influence and ultimately impact, as well as an incredibly novel way of expanding support for women owned companies in need of outside funding.
- How Carrie took what she learned from the world of oil and gas investment and traded it in for an Instagram influencer side hustle, and how that influencer hobby became part of her education and grew her passion for investing in women owned companies.
- What you should know about becoming an “accredited investor,” and why it’s a lot less complicated than it sounds!
- How you can follow Carrie’s path and invest your own money in women-owned companies.
- What you need to know when putting a pitch together that’s headed to Carrie’s desk.
- How Carrie talks about her big career pivots and the process she used for figuring out what was next for her.
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. Are you rethinking your own investment strategy? Or maybe some additional ways that you can increase your impact? Please be sure to let me know. I’d love to hear! You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find at shesaidshesaidpodcast.com (click on Episode 236), or email me directly: info@shesaid.media
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 236:
Curate Capital
The Southern Coterie: Be sure to check out all the episodes in this year’s collaboration with The Southern C!
Other episodes in our 2023 TSC Collaboration Series:
Episode 233 with Dana Cowin
Episode 234 with Ashley Miles
And lots more to come!
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BONUS/Encore Episode
Title: “Understanding the influence of the first ‘podcaster’ at the White House”
Episode 235
Guest: Julia Sweig, author & historian on Lady Bird Johnson
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Sometimes influence is something that happens behind the scenes. In some cases, we might not fully understand the impact until years later, as is the case with the story I’m sharing with you this week in honor of Women’s History Month.
THIS WEEK’S BONUS EPISODE:
I’ve pulled from the She Said/She Said Podcast archives to find a couple of episodes that showcase unique stories about influence, chutzpah, innovation, and impact. The first, which I’m sharing with you in Episode 235, is a conversation about a former First Lady who was not only a key adviser to the President, but who had her own seat in important meetings in the Oval Office.
Known largely for her beautification and conservation efforts, what wasn’t well understood about this particular First Lady was how her efforts contributed to important policy making – including the passage of the Civil Rights Act. A personal historian in her own right, she could also rightly claim the mantle “first White House podcaster,” well before the medium existed. I’m talking of course about Lady Bird Johnson.
When historian Julia Sweig ran across more than 123 hours of largely ignored audio tapes recorded by Mrs. Johnson herself during her time as first lady, she knew she found a treasure trove! The recordings begin with Mrs. Johnson’s first hand account of the tragic events that led to her husband becoming president.
KEY TOPICS:
In this encore episode, Julia joins me for a deep dive into:
- how Julia stumbled across Mrs. Johnson’s audio tapes;
- what we now know about Mrs. Johnson’s influence with her husband and on key policy initatives including the Civil Right Act;
- Mrs. Johnson’s unique impact on history;
- insights and observations about Mrs. Johnson’s own admitted self doubt and insecurities, based on Mrs. Johnson’s own recorded words.
- the relationship between Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Kennedy and how their connection ultimately evolved;
- How Julia used this material to write “Hiding in Plain Sight” and then produced a terrific 8-part podcast series which includes clips from some of those original audio recordings made by Mrs. Johnson. I highly recommend this!
Women’s history month is a perfect opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come and to celebrate some of those lesser known stories about incredible women in our history. It’s also a great time to think about how our ability to influence — both publicly and privately– can hold incredible value and power.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
“Hiding in Plain Sight” by Julia Sweig
In Plain Sight podcast
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Title: “How to fight burnout and create real sustainability in your career and business”
Episode 234
Guest: Ashley Miles, founder of Franklyn West
When you burn the candle at both ends, eventually you end up depleting yourself. Your tank runs dry and you have no energy left to refuel. It feels terrible. It can also directly impact your ability to build and sustain the influence you need to accomplish your bigger goals.
This week’s guest provides an interesting take on the topic which she approaches from the standpoint of sustainability!
COLLABORATION SERIES WITH THE SOUTHERN COTERIE: This conversation is part of my second official collaboration series with The Southern C! Be sure to follow me and The Southern C on Instagram for more about the series and the amazing network of talented entrepreneurs and founders who make up The Southern C!
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Self-described former workaholic Ashley Miles is the founder of Franklyn West, an on demand consulting firm she created during covid in response to a dramatically changing work environment. Seeing an opportunity, she developed what she refers to as “a Swiss Army Knife” approach to quickly addressing business challenges by leveraging her network as outside talent who can help employees and senior leaders navigate change.
The principles she uses to help business create a sustainable, adaptable existence, also apply as we think about the best ways to manage ourselves— specifically our energy and our time.
Prior to creating Franklyn West, Ashley served as the Global Chief Business Officer at Thrive Global, reporting directly to Founder and CEO Arianna Huffington, leading worldwide sales, marketing and business operations. Before that, she spent more than six years building and scaling Refinery29, a leading digital media and entertainment company for women.
KEY TOPICS:
How and why Ashley created Franklyn West, and the problem she set out to solve.
How Ashley thinks about influence as she’s built a network that ultimately provides on demand talent to Franklyn West clients.
Why Ashley looks at the dramatically shifting nature of work as an opportunity for businesses and individuals alike.
How to manage your internal staff when you bring in outside help.
Ashley explains why a “pivotal power agenda growth plan” matters.
How Ashely’s approach to identifying business “superpowers” also applies to helping individuals find their own.
Ashley’s advice for building and expanding your network, and why it’s important to have a plan in mind.
How giving back fits into a personal sustainability strategy.
Ashley’s Five Filters for creating a sustainable life that prioritizes balance and alignment.
Ashley’s advice for how you can create a “Hot List” to control your checklist.
QUOTE: “You are who you surround yourself with. When you surround yourself with people who inspire you, who show up with not only great skills and success, but with values and integrity, that’s who you become.” — Ashley Miles
ADDITIONAL LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 234:
About Ashley
Franklyn West
Forbes Article
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SHOW NOTES
Title: “How embracing creativity can help you navigate change in career and life!”
Episode 233
What should I do next? Ever reach that point in your career and thought to yourself, “I need to make a big change, but I have no idea what’s next?” Maybe you’re apprehensive or afraid of making a big pivot and wonder, “what if this doesn’t work out? What then?” Or maybe, you already have a passion or side hustle that you are thinking about turning into a business, but you’re not sure about how to go about taking that risk?
These questions are the ones I receive most often from women who are navigating pivots (and often rethinking or re-envisioning) life and career. It’s one of my favorite topics because the answer lies entirely in the person asking. But the path to figuring out what makes sense for her, of finding her “through line” and connecting the dots in ways that are unique to her, is an act of creativity itself.
This week’s guest could reasonably be referred to as a queen of all things creative. Her voracious curiosity for life and everything in it fuels that curiosity! It’s how she thinks about and has used creativity to approach her own career juncture points — including those that she’s tackled most recently. She makes a strong case for why embracing creativity for problem solving is so vital and important. It’s also a key to how she’s differentiated herself and built tremendous influence in the process.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Dana Cowin is a highly respective, accomplished and influential voice in the food, beverage, and lifestyle space. Her 20 years at the helm of Food and Wine Magazine shaped the way we think about food and wine today.
During Dana’s tenure at F&W, she elevated the role of chefs and food personalities, changing the public’s understanding and appreciation for the work that happens behind the scenes in some of the most renowned and delicious dining establishments. She literally helped to create the notion of celebrity chef.
She also expanded F&W’s coverage beyond more traditional French and Italian fare by introducing readers to a more diverse range of cuisines from Africa, Asia and Latin America. She also has helped to create more awareness around sustainability and ethical sourcing, as well as more awareness about food waste.
Dana and I talk about her journey, and specifically how someone without culinary expertise landed in the top job at Food and Wine in the first place!
More recently, she has reimagined her influence and platform through “Speaking Broadly” which takes both zine and podcast forms.
COLLABORATION SERIES WITH THE SOUTHERN COTERIE:
This conversation kicks off my second official collaboration series with The Southern C! Be sure to follow me and The Southern C on Instagram for more about the series and the amazing network of talented entrepreneurs and founders who make up The Southern C!
KEY TOPICS EPISODE 233:
How Dana became the editor-in-chief of Food & Wine, when culinary expertise was not her top skill!
How Dana approached figuring out what was next after two decades at food and wine.
The power of creativity and how we can spark it in our own lives and careers.
Why Dana launched “Speaking Broadly” in both podcast and zine formats, and her advice for you if you’re thinking about starting a podcast or zine of your own.
How Dana thinks about influence, and how she’s using the tremendous influence she’s built over her career.
How Dana thinks about mentorship and why it’s been a lifelong passion of hers, and her advice for the best ways to pursue the mentor who is right for you.
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your reaction and feedback. How do you incorporate creativity into your life? What are your favorite practices? I’d love to hear! Send me an email: info@shesaid.media or you can reach via the contact link below. Please sure to reference Episode 233.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 233:
The Southern Coterie – our She Said/She Said Podcast collaboration series launches with this episode!
Dana Cowin
Speaking Broadly Zine
Speaking Broadly Podcast on Heritage Radio Network
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Title: “How to leverage professional conferences to build your network and increase your influence” — Episode: 232
Ever attend a professional conference or networking event and feel like you haven’t gotten your money’s worth? Or maybe you’re skeptical of the value in the first place?
Building your network and investing in different types of relationships is critical for building and sustaining your influence, and certainly for growing your business and professional credibility. Professional conferences and networking events can be incredibly valuable tools to help you achieve this, but there are a few best practices that can help you maximize your investment of time and money.
This week, I’m doing a deep dive into the topic and sharing some great tips and advice — some crowdsourced and some of my own. These tips align with the three key areas — story, investment, and intention — that we need to build and sustain influence in our lives and careers.
KEY TOPICS:
- How can “story” impact the way you approach a professional conference or networking event?
- Why investments of time and money in professional conferences can help you grow your network and make it more sustainable
- What it means to engage with “intentional persistence”
- Two types of networks: “bonding capital” and “bridging capital” and why they both matter
- The types of planning should you do before the conference or event
- Why reach out to potential new contacts in advance?
- How to make sure attending with a buddy or colleague increases your connection potential v. discouraging it
- Using social media before, during and after the event
- Carve out time to reflect, review and recalibrate
- Follow up!
I’d love to hear some of the other ways you use professional conferences and networking events to create connections and to build relationships. Send me an email: info@shesaid.media or you can reach via the contact link below. Be sure to reference Episode 232.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 232:
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Episode 231:
TITLE: “How changing your perception can change your reality!”
GUEST: CHRISTINA EANES
Have you ever totally misread a situation? Maybe it was one where you were so convinced that what you thought was happening was happening, but in fact your perception was completely off? Maybe you missed some critical element in a conversation or perhaps your focus was geared too internally on your own emotion causing you to miss some critical clues?
We’ve all been there. Some of us more times than we might like to admit!
But perception, when it’s faulty, can also impact our ability to build influence. Here’s why: you might mistakenly misinterpret the motives of others which can lead to misunderstanding and can impact your ability to build a rapport; or you might not fully appreciate your own value which can impact your confidence and ultimately undermine your ability to build influence. Additionally, faulty perceptions can also result in bias which can drive the wrong outcomes and can impact the quality of relationships.
Why does this happen? And, how can we train ourselves to get better at learning to read and decipher those important clues?
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Christina Eanes is a former FBI violent crime analyst turned author, career coach, professional speaker, and podcast host. Her fascinating career has helped her develop a deeper understanding of how we can train ourselves to be more perceptive. Christina shares what she has learned about building the skills needed to help decipher clues that can be tricky and difficult to read.
I actually joined Christina on an episode of her podcast which is called “Quit Bleeping Around” and we talked about what I’ve learned about influence and how we can build it. You can find that conversation in the links below. It’s a good one because it compliments what we talk about here.
KEY TOPICS EPISODE 231:
How our perceptions create our reality.
The role of mindset related to our perceptions.
The value of setting intentions before you are called to the stage or asked to comment.
Why Christina has found escape rooms to be a particularly useful teaching tool and what we can learn about ourselves and others from using them.
Why Christina uses an accountability approach and how she developed that approach.
The impact of managing energy v. managing time.
Why questioning and reflecting on your thinking, especially in conflict situations, can be a helpful exercise to test your perceptions especially about others’ motives, as well as our own.
One of Christina’s tips for how to weather a setback, ask yourself, “What gift is this (setback, failure, or obstacle) bringing me?”
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. Have you ever misread a situation only to find out later — maybe after a bridge has been burned, that you misread it? I’d love to hear about what you learned, and how this week’s episode relates to what you experienced. Send me an email: info@shesaid.media or you can reach via the contact link below. Please be sure to reference Episode 231.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 231:
Christina Eanes
Quit Bleeping Around Podcast Episode 394 “Using influence to get what you want”
Book Rec: “Hard Goals”: the secret from getting where you are to where you want to be.
The Southern Coterie – our She Said/She Said Podcast collaboration series with TSC launches February 24, 2023!
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Title: “How to create more productive, collaborative relationships at work and at home”
Episode 230
Guest: Dr. Deb Mashek, author “Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work, even if you’d rather work alone”
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Collaboration is a good thing, right? So why is it so difficult to collaborate, especially with those who have a different point of view, or just rub us the wrong way? If we’re honest, it can be very hard to navigate those differences, and to do so in a way that yields the most constructive and potentially innovative results, while at the same time maintaining some semblance of a personal relationship. This challenge lies at the heart of what it often means to build and sustain influence in our lives and careers. So what can you do when you’re forced to collaborate with someone you simply cannot stand? What then? That’s the topic of this week’s conversation.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Dr. Deb Mashek joins me to discuss her work and her newly released book ““Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work, even if you’d rather work alone.” Named one of the top 35 women in Higher Education by Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Deb’s is an experienced business advisor, professor, higher education administrator and national nonprofit executive, having served as the first Executive Director of the Heterodox Academy.
She is also the founder of Myco Consulting, LLC where she “helps businesses navigate the relationship headwinds that tank timelines, bottom lines, and well-being.” Deb applies “relationship theory to understand and improve how individuals relate to others and to help people achieve together that which cannot be achieved alone.”
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
Why we need collaboration and the value it brings to projects and teams.
Why we aren’t better at collaborating, why the problem is getting worse, and what we can do to develop these skills.
Why avoiding conflict is actually one of the worst things we can do.
How to rebuild a relationship where trust and credibility have been lost.
How Deb’s childhood informed her passion for collaboration and her career journey.
Whether you are collaborating in the workplace, in your own business, at home, at school or maybe all of the above, Deb’s tips and perspective can help make these interactions less painful and ultimately much more productive.
Deb gives us so much to think about related to how we approach collaboration, and she shares some important ways we can draw out the most creative, innovative thinking from diverse groups.
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. Are there any adjustments you might make in tackling your own challenging collaborations? Please be sure to let me know. I’d love to hear! You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find at shesaidshesaidpodcast.com (click on Episode 230), or email us directly: info@shesaid.media
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 230:
Deb’s book: “Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work, even if you’d rather work alone”
About Deb
Heterodox Academy
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Title: Is perfection holding you back? Understanding the link between fear and perfection (and what to do about it!)
Episode 229
Guest: solo
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
The past few weeks on She Said/She Said Podcast we’ve talked about making our goals stickier, building our digital brands, and communicating our value. All of these things can be very important to building our credibility and also our influence.
But there is often a roadblock we haven’t discussed that can sit in our path when we consider doing these things. It can also be an obstacle to our telling our most authentic and powerful stories, and taking the risk to do so.
It’s perfection, and the fear and self-doubt that often underpin it.
This week, I’m tackling this topic, along with how to recognize the signs and some ways to stop perfectionistic tendencies from fueling self-doubt.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
I’m solo this week, which gives me a chance to share my own perspective and experience with perfection, and some of the ways I work to manage it. For me, perfectionism never fully leaves me. I think that can be true for many people who struggle with perfectionism. But, learning to understanding that, and learning to do a better job of recognizing the signs can be the key to truly managing it. Just because you experience perfectionism doesn’t mean it has to hold you back!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
How perfectionism can impact our ability to build our strongest brand and tell our most impactful and authentic stories
Why I don’t think perfection ever completely leaves you
Two often overlooked signs of perfection: fear and procrastination
The dangers of over-preparation
How “doing” builds confidence, and can help counteract perfectionism
5 specific tips for keeping perfectionism in check:
- Be proactive and create opportunities to challenge yourself.
- Create a pre-game strategy by making a list of what you think you will learn in advance of taking on a risk or trying something new and difficult.
- Create a post game analysis by keeping track of how those challenges turned out and what you learned in the process.
- Review your story and your mindset. How were you thinking about the challenge or risk going into it?
- Get some external feedback.
- Give yourself a grade on how well you handled the feedback (HT: Adam Grant — I loved this suggestion!)
I’d love to hear if perfectionism, or the challenges I talked about in this episode, resonate with you, and also what strategies you use that help. You can message me at the contact link on shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Click on Episode 229, or you can find me on social media: Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 229:
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 226: How Story Can Make Your Goals And Resolutions Stickier In The New Year And Beyond! (Episode 226)
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 227: How To Stop Missing Out On Career Opportunities By Creating A Strong Digital Brand! (Episode 227)
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 228: Why Doing Great Work Just Isn’t Enough! You Need To Speak Up!
10 Percent Happier Podcast Episode 547 with Adam Grant on perfectionism
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Title: Why doing great work just isn’t enough! You need to speak up!
Episode 228
Guest: Dr. Laura Camacho, communications coach, author, and host of “Speak Up with Laura” podcast
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Tell me if this sounds anything like you: You put your head down and work, work, work. Folks often tell you, “you are the hardest worker we have on this team!” But, all that work, work, work hasn’t necessarily led to big promotions for you. What gives? Or, maybe that big idea that the team decided to pursue was actually yours, but you find you aren’t getting any credit for it. What could you have done differently? Or, maybe you were laid off, and your boss explained that it was because the company wasn’t clear what you actually do all day and how you add value.
All of these problems may boil down to how effectively you are communicating not just the work itself, but the value you are providing, and how you are able to think about and communicate your value not only to the team, but more broadly.
If you are a regular listener to She Said/She Said Podcast, you know that a particularly important dimension needed to build and sustain influence is story. The power of story applies in how we think about our value and how we communicate it, and how it helps us create more visibility for the value we are already providing.
Today’s conversation dives into this topic and will give you lots to think about and some great tools for communicating your value so that you can build more visibility, and ultimately more influence! This Episode is also a great build on last week’s Episode 227 where we focused on building a digital brand with Be The Brand Founder Madeline Fetterly.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Dr. Laura Camacho is a communications coach, the author of “The Practical Guide to Effective Communications,” and the host of “Speak Up with Laura” podcast. One of Laura’s particular specialties is helping those who might identify as introverts to more effectively communicate their contribution, and the value of their work.
There is so much synergy between Laura’s area of focus and my own that we decided to do a podcast exchange! Laura joins me here in this week’s Episode 228, and I’ll be joining her on “Speak Up with Laura” in a few weeks!
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
The link between effective communications and influence
Increasing your visibility: how to do that effectively, and why it matters
Visibility as a differentiator
The impact of using the right (or wrong) language
Introverts and extroverts and how each processes information differently
Laura’s origin story
Why the advice to “just speak up more” isn’t particularly good advice for building credibility and influence.
Beware “overthinking” when someone asks for your view
How to avoid “Self-sabotaging language”
The role of emotion and creating intention around it
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode. I know you’re going to love it, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. Please be sure to let me know what struck you in this conversation? I’d love to hear. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 228: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com .
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 228:
How to stop missing out on career opportunities by creating a strong digital brand! She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 227 With Madeline Fetterly
“The Practical Guide to Effective Communications” by Dr. Laura Camacho
Speak Up With Laura Camacho Podcast
The Southern Coterie
The Lydia Menzies Supper Club
“Quiet” by Susan Cain
Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck
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Title: How to stop missing out on career opportunities by creating a strong digital brand!
Episode 227
Guest: Madeline Fetterly, Founder/CEO, Be The Brand Collective
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Building a personal brand and getting noticed for your work takes more than just “doing the work and doing it well.” While that’s important, one way to supercharge awareness of your potential is to invest in a digital strategy, and not just use social media to post photos of your dog (even though I’m sure she or he is very cute).
As you think about the best ways to use the array of social media tools available, it can be confusing and overwhelming! How is the best way to get started tweaking your digital brand? Which platforms work best for which purposes? How often (and where) should you post for maximum impact? What if it all feels just too much, and like you are bragging?
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
We’re tackling all those questions and lots more with digital branding strategy pro Madeline Fetterly, the founder and CEO of Washington, DC-based Be The Brand Collective.
Madeline’s advice in this episode will help you demystify the array of possibilities, while also helping you avoid some common pitfalls as you think about what to post, when and where, and also how to set some helpful goals to determine how your posting and sharing is going.
Madeline’s original inspiration for Be The Brand grew from seeing incredibly accomplished, high-profile women missing out on opportunities because they failed to invest in their digital brands, or weren’t comfortable using and leveraging social media to promote their work.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
Who needs a digital strategy and why?
What are some initial considerations when trying to decide where to invest in your digital brand?
How to demystify the different platforms and tools
Who are you trying to reach or influence?
How can you make your strategy sustainable?
How you can align your digital strategy with other goals
How to ensure that you are creating an authentic, multidimensional digital brand that truly reflects you
How to get the best results when working with a third party or consultant to developing your brand
What’s the best balance between creating original content v. sharing others’ content?
How you can use social media “prompts” to inspire your content
The biggest mistake Madeline sees people make
Why your story and how you craft it for your digital brand matters
Best practice: Someone visiting your website or landing page should get a good sense of who you are in 3-4 scrolls.
Key Quote: “Nobody will start talking about you unless you start talking about you. So you have to be an anchor to position your work.” — Madeline Fetterly
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode. I know you’re going to love it, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. Please be sure to let me know what struck you in this conversation? I’d love to hear. You can reach via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 227: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com .
You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 227:
Madeline Fetterly
Be The Brand Collective
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Title: How ‘story’ can make goals and resolutions stickier in the New Year! Episode 226
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Story is a powerful element needed to build and sustain influence, but it may also provide the key to helping you stay on track with your goals.
In this week’s New Year/new season episode 226, we dive into how story can provide an essential tool for goal setting, and more importantly “goal sticking” in the New Year and beyond.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
I’m solo this week! Which gives me a chance to talk about why I created she said/she said podcast podcast, and what you can expect in the weeks and months ahead.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
What makes She Said/She Said Podcast unique?
Why “influence”?
What to expect from the season of She Said/She Said Podcast
Today’s Episode:
Why do most people fail with resolutions and goals?
The power of story
How story can help you align intention, and why that matters
Why you should consider “planning to fail”
When you think about YOUR story, does it reflect who you really are, and who you aspire to become? Is it focused on growth and learning? Are you giving yourself credit for progress made?
QUESTION FOR YOU:
Do you set goals and resolutions for the New Year? I’d love to hear about your process and what works for you! You can message me at the contact link on shesaidshesaidpodcast.com . Click on Episode 226, or you can find me on social media: Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.
Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 226:
The Southern Coterie – Summit Feb. 1-3, 2023
“Collabor-hate” by Dr. Deb Mashek
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 202 With Guest Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
Sukhinder’s book: “Choose Possibility”
She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 169 With Guest Wharton Professor Katy Milkman
Katy’s book: “How to Change”
More about Laura’s Personal Year In Review process — She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 133
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TITLE: “How to create more trust with your customer or client, and turn that trust into influence! ” (Episode 225)
BONUS EPISODE: 225
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
One of the most important components for building a real connection and relationship with your customer or client requires that you establish credibility and trust — something that is also important for building and sustaining influence. That means: doing what we say we’ll do, being honest, being who we really are, standing by our products, and doing our best to do the right thing where others — especially those we want to build some type of relationship with — are concerned. When we allow these pillars to guide us, we also increase –exponentially– the opportunity for building both trust and real influence with our intended client or customer, our employees, our partner or spouse, our children, and our neighbors.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
This week’s conversation is a little holiday bonus — I’ve repackaged a conversation from earlier this year with BURU Founder Morgan Hutchinson. Morgan and I recorded this conversation as part of She Said/She Said Podcast’s collaboration with The Southern Coterie in 2022.
She Said/She Said Podcast will be the official podcast sponsor again in 2023, and I’m so excited about the incredible content that we’re working on for you as part of that!
As I work on those plans, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to share one of my favorite conversations from last year’s Summit.
Morgan is the founder and chief designer of Shop BURU. You’ll find her on Instagram @ShopBuru, and if you are looking for great fashion inspiration and incredible items, look no further!
BURU is a women’s clothing line made primarily in Morgan’s factory in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Together with Brett Hutchinson — Morgan’s cofounder, business partner, and husband — Morgan has built a unique and innovative brand with a very clear view of: who her customer is, what she’s concerned about, and how she’ll help her customer solve a problem.
As a mother of three young kids, Morgan’s journey into motherhood provided the initial inspiration for the BURU brand. In fact, breastfeeding — specifically — inspired the initial designs, but she’s continued to evolve the brand as her life and motherhood journey have evolved.
I had a great time hosting Morgan for a BURU pop up for a few friends just before Thanksgiving — something I hope will become a regular tradition because it was the perfect way to pick up a few great holiday items to complete holiday outfits!
Morgan focuses on establishing a high level of trust with her customer. You see that in her marketing efforts, especially on Instagram and on her blog, and you’ll feel that in today’s conversation. There’s also a level of vulnerability she shares with her customer and that she shares with me and ultimately with you as you listen.
KEY TOPICS IN THE CONVERSATION:
TRUST: Morgan and I talk about what creating trust with your customer (or potential client) looks like.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP JOURNEY: How her earlier experience starting her previous company “Passport Panties” informed how she and her husband Brett created BURU.
PARTNERSHIP: We talk about why Morgan and Brett make good partners and what each brings to the table.
FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS: We talk about why the choice she and Brett made to bootstrap BURU has been an important factor for balancing family, work and life. This is a really fascinating part of the conversation, and if you are trying to build a product-based business you won’t want to miss this!
MENTAL HEALTH: Morgan is incredibly candid in our conversation and talks with me about her struggle with bipolar disorder. I was particularly struck by this part of the conversation and think you will be too because it further underscores the importance of showing vulnerability in building trust with her customer. As she tells us, she shares her story to give others who are struggling hope, while also helping to change the stigma associated with mental illness. If you or someone you love or care about is struggling, I’ve included some helpful links below.
MORGAN’S BEST MOM TIPS: Morgan shares a couple of her favorite tips for both prioritizing and for traveling with little people!
COLLABORATION SERIES WITH THE SOUTHERN COTERIE: I recorded this conversation as part of our She Said/She Said Podcast / The Southern Coterie Collaboration in 2022. If you missed any part of this collaboration, I hope you’ll go back and listen. We’ve featured some amazing women (including Morgan) who are part of the Southern C network. They’ve included: fashion designer Lela Rose, business coach Sallie Holder, designer Mignonne Gavigan, Red Clay hot sauce CEO Molly Fienning, Partake Food CEO Denise Woodard, and Sandra Campos . We’re gearing up for another amazing lineup in 2023!
If you are interested in learning more about The Southern Coterie and The Southern C Summit 2023 – Feb. 1-3, 2023, click here.
I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Friend, I hope you found this episode a great investment of YOUR time! I’d love to know what you thought of this or any of our she said/she said podcast episodes! DM me @lauraCoxKaplan on Instagram, or reach me via the contact link on my website. I’d love to hear from you! And, if you are feeling generous, please be sure to leave a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.
MORGAN HUTCHINSON:
Shop BURU
About Morgan
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS RESOURCES & LINKS:
https://www.dbsalliance.org
https://www.nami.org/home
https://ibpf.org
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Title: “How to Battle Overwhelm and Regain Focus” – EPISODE 224
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Feeling a bit overwhelmed and losing focus especially around the holidays? This week I’m sharing my two favorite, incredibly easy self-management tips that can help you pull up and get back on track.
How does this relate to influence?
How we invest in ourselves is a key component for building influence. That also includes investing in those strategies that help us stay focused, but that also help us get back on track when things simply get to be too much. Even when we plan carefully, this still happens. It can be helpful to have some quick fix strategies we can use until we have a chance to develop longer term ones.
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
TACKLING “OPEN LOOPS”: Open loops can leave you overwhelmed and can work against your ability to focus. In the same way that your brain gets stuck on a particular refrain in a song or when you feel compelled to finish a Netflix series (even one that you don’t love because you just have to get to the end), your open tasks, to do’s, and projects can create the same type of mental loop. Without some process for corralling all of those things, your brain will operate in an often exhausting mental spiral that causes it to use more energy “looping” than actually solving the problem or dealing with the item on your list.
HOW TO QUICKLY AND EASILY CLOSE OPEN LOOPS! This is so easy you will not believe how well it works!
BOOK: “Getting Things Done” by David Allen [Check out all my book recs on this Amazon List]
SCHEDULE A DATE WITH YOURSELF: Ideally after you have captured your “open loops.” Ideally, this is scheduled and something that will help your brain reset and regain focus.
BOOK: “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron [Check out all my book recs on this Amazon List]
Friend, these are quick fixes, but if you are anything like me, sometimes it’s the quick and easy things that you need to hit the reset button and get youself back on track. If you try these, let me know how they work for you. And, if you have other tips, please share. I’d love to hear what works for you! You can reach via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 224: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com .
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MORE LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 224:
she said/she said podcast Episode 223: How to pitch yourself for podcasts and actually get booked!
AMAZON READING LISTS:
2022 She Said/She Said Podcast Authors
Laura’s Bookshelf Favs
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Title: Five ways to get yourself booked on a podcast, and how doing so can help build your brand and your influence! (Episode 223)
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Developing your expertise — and your credibility around it — is an important part of building influence. But equally important is finding opportunities where you can share that perspective in ways that help others and contribute to the broader discussion in some way. The incredible growth in podcasts presents endless opportunities for you to showcase your knowledge and expertise on this growing medium, but getting booked on top-rated podcasts requires that you do a few things first.
This week, I’m sharing five tips for getting yourself booked on a podcast, and how doing so can help build your band and your influence.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: I’m solo this week!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
In this week’s episode, I’m drawing from countless examples of pitches — the good and the less good, and sharing what will get your pitch moved to the top of the stack! I’m also sharing some perspective that will make you both a desirable guest, while also helping you build a connection with the host.
- Do your homework: think about specific topics you want to talk about and why and how those topics can be helpful to the show’s audience.
- Listen to a few episodes and make note of particular show structure.
- Share examples of the advice you might give if asked to appear on the show: the more detail the better!
- Tell the host what you are willing to do to promote the show when it posts.
- When using a PR team for pitching, manage them! It’s the only way you’ll be sure you’re receiving the best ROI!
Ultimately, all of these tips boil down to one key theme: aligning what you want to accomplish with the goals of a podcast, but always doing so with an eye toward using what you know to add value to someone else. When your pitch is oriented to help the host’s audience v. just focusing on how amazing your own story is (even when that is the case, as I’m sure it is), it will differentiate you and your pitch. Your personal story and your ability to use it to add value are not mutually exclusive!
If you have questions or want to be considered as a guest on She Said/She Said Podcast in 2023, I’d love to hear from you! You can reach me via the link below or here: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 223:
Lisa Gable Stand and Deliver Blog
Next Steps Forward with Chris Meek: Living your life with intention with guest Laura Cox Kaplan
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Title: “How to build grit & entrepreneurial muscle with “failure rich” jobs! Episode 222
Guest: Julie Schechter
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Connection is an important and powerful component needed to build influence, but our lives are incredibly busy. We feel stretched — especially during the holidays. We can have the best of intentions about sending a gift or card, but can’t seem to find the time. Many of us are drifting apart from those who are important to us. It was that problem — and concern about a broader loneliness epidemic — that inspired this week’s guest — ballet dancer and lawyer turned entrepreneur Julie Schechter. This week’s episode is about Julie’s journey and her repeated career pivots. Her advice is incredibly valuable whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking to challenge yourself in a new way.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Julie Schechter is the founder of Small Packages, and — soon to launch — Present App. Her entrepreneurial journey was inspired by a challenge she felt personally, and that she also saw others struggling with. But, the path she took to arrive at starting Small Packages was a less than linear one. From mastering in dance in college to pursuing a professional ballet career to AmeriCorps to Harvard Law School, to entrepreneurship — Julie’s story is fascinating!
KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
THE POWER OF DIFFERENTATION: Julie talks about how her unique path actually created differentation for her in applying to Harvard Law School. Think — Elle Woods from “Legally Blonde” but without without the scented resume.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR STORY AND CONNECTIVE THREADS: Julie talks about the connective thread that ties her experience and resume and the particular skill that has proven most valuable to her in all of her career junctures including her more recent experiences as a founder and entrepreneur.
HOW TO PULL THE PLUG ON SOMETHING YOU LOVE THAT ISN’T WORKING: This is an incredibly difficult thing to do as an entrepreneur, and Julie shares her thoughts.
PICKING PARTNERS & CO-FOUNDERS: Julie shares her process, but also a particularly important piece of advice for having a “what if it doesn’t work out plan.”
THE VALUE OF ‘FAILURE RICH’ JOBS: and how they can help you build grit that is essential for entrepreneurship.
THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES ABOUT FAILURE: Julie talks about how this particular skill — which is so critical for building influence — is also especially critical for entrepreneurs in a way that is different from other jobs. Find out why!
There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode. I know you’re going to love it, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. Please be sure to let me know what struck you in this conversation? I’d love to hear. You can reach via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 222: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com .
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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 222:
Julie’s companies: Small Packages and Present APP
My conversation with author and investor Fran Hauser, who introduced me to Julie. Fran’s terrific work book “Embrace the Work, Love your Career”. It’s a great tool to use especially as you think about the new year ahead.
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SHOW NOTES BONUS Ep 221 with author Kari Kampakis TITLE: BONUS! Why your investment in self-care is about more than YOU! Episode 221 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: We get so many mixed messages about self-care. For many of us, even doing the minimum amount can leave us feeling guilty. I often find the topic seems […]
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Title: How to boost your holiday mood using gratitude and the power of story! Episode 220
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
We often put so much pressure on ourselves to create the perfect holiday experiences. That added stress can leave us depleted, overstretched, and — if we aren’t careful — it can put our mental health at risk. We can’t fully eliminate stress (nor would we want to), but we can engage in a few strategies that I find particularly helpful. These things also tie into a couple of the most important dimensions needed for building and sustaining influence that I talked about back in Episode 215. Please be sure to check out that episode if you missed it!
I’m releasing this week’s episode a few days before Thanksgiving. If you are anything like me, you are already on overdrive! All the more reason to make sure you have some additional tools and perspective in mind as you manage through holiday stress. This episode is short and a good one to listen to while you are running your errands, or taking a few minutes for yourself.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
I’m solo this week!
KEY TOPICS:
THE INFLUENCE / MENTAL HEALTH CONNECTION
REFRAMING OUR STORIES: Why we can’t overlook the more difficult ones, and why they matter so much.
HOW THE FIRST THANKSGIVING was actually a celebration of survival.
GRATITUDE LISTS ARE GREAT, but “other praising” may yield more value!
GRATITUDE, “OTHER PRAISING,” AND CONNECTION
GETTING TACTICAL WITH “OTHER PRAISING”
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
she said/she said podcast – Three ways we can create influence that can help us to thrive – Episode 215
she said/she said podcast Episode 205 with Dr. Samantha Boardman
“Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress Into Strength” by Samantha Boardman
Lydia Menzies Holiday Market and Supper Club
The Southern Bungalow Candle Company
The Southern Coterie
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Episode 219 (part 2 of 2)
Title: Perfect? Or happy? Why perfection can suck the life and happiness right out of you
Guest: Karith Foster
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Shifting our mindset, and reframing the stories we tell ourselves is critical for building and sustaining influence. When we shift how we think about our circumstances, or maybe how we evaluate whether to take risks, the outcome — win or lose — can look very different.
When we hold ourselves to a standard of perfection, we are likely to: shy away from risks that are more likely to lead to setback before they lead to achievement; second guess our gut instincts because we are worried of how we might be perceived (and that we will fail); and we will always feel “less than” because we are holding ourselves to a standard that isn’t ever achievable.
Even when we understand how devastating perfectionism can be, it can be a beast to wrestle with!
This week’s guest shares her story and her perspective on how to tame the beast of perfection. She knows, because she too has been there!
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
This is Part 2 of my 2 part conversation with comedian, author and entrepreneur Karith Foster.
We jump right in where we left off in Part 1, Episode 218. If you missed part 1, please click here.
KEY TOPICS in PART 2:
Karith’s book: “You can be Perfect or You can be Happy: How to Let Go, Worry Less, and Enjoy Life!”
How Karith’s infant daughter almost died, and how that story led to Karith’s book title
Why you need to ask for what you want (and why specificity counts!)
The power of story — There are so many lessons and take aways from this two part conversation with Karith, including so many ways that her stories reflect aspects of how she has (and how we can) build and sustain influence in our lives. I’ll also be sharing a few more on social media over the course of this week — so please be sure to follow me on Instagram, Linked In , Facebook or find all of our She Said/She Said products and content here!
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Show Notes Episode 218 Part 1 of 2 Guest: Karith Foster Title: How to say “yes,” use humor, and keep perfection in check THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever have self-doubt and perfectionist tendencies keep you from saying yes? Yes to the big assignment, yes to the new, “stretch” job, or yes to the new client because […]
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Title: “Seven ways to harness your fear using the power of story,” Episode 217 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Fear can be crippling when we don’t understand it, or haven’t learned the best ways to manage it. While your particular fears may differ from mine, there is one important dimension that aligns us. It also happens to […]
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Episode 216: “How a problem solving framework for lawyers can help YOU build more influence!” THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: There is tremendous value in developing and fine tuning problem solving skills. What might surprise you is how a problem solving framework developed for law school students can help you build stronger connections with others, while also […]
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SHOW NOTES Episode 215: “Three ways to build influence needed to THRIVE” THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: This week’s topic was inspired by a thought-provoking conference I attended last week that was hosted by The Policy Circle. The theme of the conference was building thriving communities. As I reflected on the topic, I thought about how clearly […]
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Title: “How to design your life for more meaning and more tranquility” Episode 214 Part 2 of 2 GUEST: Laura Vanderkam, time management and productivity expert THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel like your to-do list is running your life? Maybe you’re frustrated that you don’t have time for the types of experiences that make life […]
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Title: “How to design your life for more meaning and more tranquility” Episode 213 Part 1 of 2 GUEST: Laura Vanderkam, time management and productivity expert THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel like your to-do list is running your life? Maybe you’re frustrated that you don’t have time for the types of experiences that make life […]
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SHOW Notes Episode 212
Title: “Quiet quitting” might sound good, but is it all it’s cracked up to be?
TOPIC: “Quiet quitting” might sound good, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Might it actually represent a missed opportunity to invest in YOU?
Hey friend! This week, we take a look at the concept of ‘quiet quitting’ through the lense of influence, and what it means to fully invest in work in a way that doubles as an investment in YOU. Whether you give work your “all” or not, the time you spend there is an investment and not just in the organization.
THE INFLUENCE CONNECTION:
An important part of building and sustaining influence means understanding your investments — where you spend your time, your money, and your effort and whether those “investments” are increasing your knowledge, your network, and/or your skills. It’s about “influence capital” and building it in ways that are valuable and potentially transferable.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST: I’m solo this week!
KEY INSIGHTS / QUESTIONS WE’LL DISCUSS:
- What is ‘quiet quitting?’
- Why life’s unexpected ups and downs make ‘quiet quitting’ a big risk.
- What’s the impact of ‘quiet quitting’ on YOUR confidence?
- What if that side hustle you’re building needs support or a recommendation from your boss or colleagues — you know the one(s) you are ‘quiet quitting’?
- Check out my FIVE potential alternatives to ‘quiet quitting’ that might help you better leverage your time at work, and create more value both for YOU and for the organization.
What are your views on ‘quiet quitting’? If you are engaged in it or struggling to manage those who are, I’d love to hear!
And, please be sure to let me know what you thought of the episode. DM me @lauraCoxKaplan on Instagram, Linked In, Facebook or Twitter — I’d love to hear from you! You can also contact me here: Laura Cox Kaplan
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SHOW NOTES: Episode 211, Part 2 with Andrea Koppel EPISODE TITLE: “How ‘getting fired’ can motivate you to pursue your dream!” Episode 211 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Have you ever been miserable in a job, but are too afraid to quit? Maybe it’s a job you once loved, but outgrew? Maybe you think you can’t afford […]
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SHOW NOTES EPISODE 210: “How to find your passion, and a career you’ll love!” GUEST: Andrea Koppel (Part 1 of 2) TOPIC: Has anyone ever told you, “just follow your passion”? But what if you aren’t sure you know what your “passion” is? Or, maybe, as was true for me, what you were passionate about […]
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SHOW NOTES Episode 209: TITLE: “How to be less busy, but accomplish more (while also building more influence!)” – Episode 209 TOPIC: Ever find that you are busy beyond belief, but you don’t have much to show for it? Or maybe, you are working incredibly hard, but you aren’t actually making progress on those bigger and […]
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TITLE: How to increase your problem solving skills in ways that help you build influence and credibility! BONUS EPISODE 208
GUEST: Lisa Gable, author and problem-solving expert
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Seemingly intractable problems just come with the territory, especially at a time of such incredible uncertainty and change! Every one of us — at one point or another — has found herself in a job where the problem we were hired to solve seems impossible, or as part of a team that just doesn’t quite gel, or in a business where you just can’t figure out why customers aren’t clamoring for your product or service. Figuring out what can at first seem “un-figure-out-able” is the key to recalibrating and finding a way to move forward. Doing this effectively and in ways that enable you to build stronger relationships and add more value as a problem solver will without a doubt help you build greater influence.
NOTE: This week’s BONUS CONVERSATION in Episode 208 is a repackaged conversation. You can find the complete, earlier conversation in Episode 164.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Lisa Gable, recognized worldwide as a “turnaround mastermind,” has the résumé to prove it. She’s not only served four U.S. presidents and two governors, but she’s been a U.S. Ambassador, an advisor to numerous Fortune 500 companies and, most recently, served as the CEO of FARE, the world’s premiere organization fighting food allergies. Bi-partisan in nature, she has brought together political parties, corporate competitors and disparate nations to foster quality leadership, diplomacy and results that better society and create sustainable partnerships and profitable business models. By doing so, she’s orchestrated the successful turnarounds of private and public organizations in all industries. Named one of the Most Innovative Businesswomen in 2020 by The Business Berg, she is the author of a new, already best-selling book, Turnaround.
KEY TOPICS:
SPEAK WITH FACTS: how not just speaking up, but speaking up after arming yourself with facts helps you build greater credibility and influence.
HOW TO FIRE SOMEONE: and why transparency and objectivity are important tools for preserving the relationship.
LEARN THE SECRETS TO DEVELOPING GOOD PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS: Lisa outlines her methodology which is rooted in manufacturing principles.
PICKING, UTILIZING AND BECOMING A GOOD MENTOR: How having the right mentor can spur your career path, and why being a mentor is an indispensable societal deliverable.
GROUP DYNAMICS: How knowing the difference between “bad apples” and “bad bananas” can change — and improve — challenging group dynamics.
REFRAME STUMBLING BLOCKS AND FAILURE: How more often than not your biggest stumbling blocks can turn out to be your greatest stepping stones.
SETTING PRIORITIES FOR PROBLEM SOLVING: Why the “one bite at a time” strategy is so hard — but so necessary.
HOW TO FIGURE OUT YOUR CORE COMPETENCIES….and why it matters.
Let me know what you thought of the episode! You can reach me via the contact form below, or DM me @lauraCoxKaplan on Instagram, Linked In, Facebook or Twitter. I’d love to hear from you! And, if you found value in this or any of our episodes, please be sure to leave a review on iTunes. Your input helps me continue to create content that meets you right where you are! And your reviews help others who are looking for content like this to find it. Most of all, I hope you found the time you spent with me a valuable investment in YOU!
You can also find a full transcript of Episode 208 embedded in the show notes at she said/she said podcast.com.
MORE ABOUT LISA GABLE
Lisa’s book: Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South”
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SHOW NOTES BONUS EPISODE 207
GUEST: CLAIRE SHIPMAN, AUTHOR THE CONFIDENCE CODE
TITLE: How to build your confidence, even when you are not feeling it!
Topic:
What does it mean to be confident? We know confidence when we see it, but what does it really mean? What makes one person seem more confident than another? And can one’s confidence waiver from day to day? Is a person who is confident one day “always” confident?
I don’t know anyone who can honestly say they don’t struggle with confidence — at least some of the time. Some of us struggle with it more often than we might like to admit. But after hundreds of conversations on this podcast in which the topic of confidence inevitably comes up, what I’ve found is that confidence is something you build and maintain — frankly much like influence. For most people, it is not static. We often have to adjust what we’re doing — and how we’re thinking — and the stories we tell ourselves — to maintain or boost our confidence at those times when we need it most.
Confidence is also key to building and sustaining influence. Understanding it can make a big difference in our ability to make choices that help us continue to build this capacity.
This week’s Guest:
In this week’s BONUS EPISODE 207, I pulled from the way back she said/she said podcast archives a conversation with journalist and author Claire Shipman. Claire, together with her co-author and fellow journalist Katy Kay, wrote The Confidence Code, and later the Confidence Code for Girls. I love the Confidence Code because it does a great job of explaining the science behind confidence, but also puts everyday scenarios into context. That’s what Claire and I do in this conversation.
KEY THEMES:
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Why confidence is as important as competence in the workplace.
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Confidence should not be viewed as a trait, but rather a SKILL that can be learned.
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How confidence impacts risk taking and why.
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The role of genetics related to confidence.
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The role of brain plasticity related to building confidence.
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How “doing” and taking risks — even small ones — creates more confidence.
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The confidence shift that often occurs in girls starting around age 12.
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Write down FIVE risks you can take to build your confidence.
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Why “doing it afraid” is important for building confidence.
Episode Links and Books:
The Confidence Code
The Confidence Code for Girls
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EPISODE TITLE: How to make your experience & skills transferable, even when you have a resume gap (BONUS EPISODE 206)
GUEST: Jodi Glickman – founder/author “Great on the Job” [originally recorded in 2021]
Episode 206
Have you ever struggled to make your particular skills and experiences fit a neatly packaged job description? Maybe you’ve found a position or a board seat or maybe a client who you think you’d be perfect for, but you’re not sure how to turn your existing skills into a compelling pitch that differentiates you from the competition? Or maybe, you decide you won’t even try for the position because your experiences don’t directly align with the stated requirements?
Learning to take your unique skills and experiences and deploy them to fit opportunities is itself a skill. The key is learning to take what you can already do and figure out how you can add value whether it fits a stated job description or not. That also means you have to tackle — or at least reframe — any lingering self-doubt about putting yourself forward.
Doing this well can be an important key for building and sustaining influence because it requires that you understand your value, and how to deploy it in ways that add value to others.
That’s the topic for this Bonus Episode 206 of She Said/She Said Podcast.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Jodi Glickman is passionate about developing leaders, and making her clients look great on the job. She’s a master at helping people think through how to best position themselves for their next move – inside their current company, getting that first job, or making a major career pivot. She’s the CEO and founder of a company called Great on the Job, and she’s the author of a book by the same name. Her client roster has included: Linked In (where she teaches career development courses), JP Morgan, Abbott, and Harvard Business School. She’s also appeared on the TEDx stage with a talk entitled “Why You Should Stop Looking for Work You Love.”
KEY TOPICS:
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: how to think about what you know and what you can do and to deploy those things for opportunities you might not otherwise have considered.
“G.I.F.T.”: How generosity, initiative, forward momentum, and transparency are Jodi’s keys to making you “Great on The Job” and for making people want to work with you.
RESUME GAPS: If you’ve taken some time off, how you can explain that to a potential future employer and why Jodi says “transparency” is important.
CONFIDENCE: How to develop some key confidence hacks.
WHY JODI SAYS YOU SHOULD STOP SEARCHING FOR WORK YOU LOVE
HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR PERFECT PITCH: and remembering to start with the “right now.”
HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR CREDIBILITY WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO PIVOT INTO A NEW CAREER OR OPPORTUNITY.
JODI’S PROMPTS FOR FIGURING OUT WHAT TO DO NEXT: What comes naturally/easily to you? What do you do where you don’t notice the time passing? What do you enjoy doing? In what areas do people ask you for advice?
WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE EPISODE? Let me know! Use the contact link at SheSaid.SheSaidPodcast.com or message me @lauraCoxKaplan on Instagram, Linked In, or Facebook. I’d love to hear from you! And, be sure to pick up a copy of Jodi’s terrific book “Great on the Job.”
I’d also be grateful if you shared a review on Itunes. Reviews help others who are looking for content like this to find it. By leaving a review you don’t just help me, you help others as well. Have a great week!
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About Jodi Glickman
Jodi’s Book “Great on the Job”
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SHOW Notes EPISODE TITLE: How to manage stress in ways that boost YOUR vitality! BONUS EPISODE 205 GUEST: Dr. Samantha Boardman – author “Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress Into Strength” Episode 205 [repackaged from Episode 167] We can’t be as influential, or have the impact we hope to have when we allow stress to overwhelm us. […]
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EPISODE TITLE: How to manage stress in ways that boost YOUR vitality!
BONUS EPISODE 205
GUEST: Dr. Samantha Boardman – author “Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress Into Strength”
Episode 205 [repackaged from Episode 167]
We can’t be as influential, or have the impact we hope to have when we allow stress to overwhelm us. When not managed, it mushrooms and interferes with how we feel, how we relate to others, our problem-solving abilities, our creativity, and ultimately how INFLUENTIAL we can be. Yet, stress is all around us and is constant, especially these days.
So what can we do?
Vitality isn’t a word we often think about when we think of how we manage or cope with stress, but learning to build vitality holds important benefits to living happier and healthier. Turns out, the secret to tackling stress and building vitality may be less about looking inward, and more about looking outward and beyond ourselves.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Dr. Samantha Boardman is a clinical psychiatrist with a master’s degree in applied positive psychology. Her practice combines her medical training in psychiatry with her studies in the field of positive psychology. She helps clients and patients “find strength within stress,” and “wellness within illness.” She shares her straight-forward, practical, scientifically-backed philosophy and approach as the founder of PositivePerscription.com and in her terrific new book “Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress Into Strength.” She provides an empowering approach for understanding and managing stress, and living a happier, healthier life.
KEY TOPICS:
CAREER PIVOT: Samantha recognized that what she learned in medical school wasn’t enough to effectively treat her patients. By embracing a field of study that is often discounted by traditional medicine, she broadened her perspective in a way that enables her to add more value to her patients and to see their problems differently.
VITALITY: We talk about the connection between vitality and stress, and how to use the building blocks of vitality to combat stress.
BE THE “UN YOU:” You may be thinking, “Wait, what?!” Everywhere I turn, I’m reminded to “be my authentic self.” Dr. Boardman cautions don’t let “being yourself” stand in the way of your personal growth. #GrowthMindset
CONNECTION, CHALLENGING YOURSELF & CONTRIBUTING: These are the 3 C’s needed to build vitality, but they are also critical levers needed to building INFLUENCE.
FOCUS YOUR GRATITUDE OUTWARD: Dr. Boardman suggests just being grateful, making gratitude lists, and posting #blessed #Grateful on social media is fine, but isn’t actually enough to build vitality. She suggests sharing more of your gratitude outwardly and directly with others. If you are grateful for someone, tell them, and tell them why. Don’t assume they already know how grateful you are. Even if they know, it’s always nice to hear.
SET MENTAL CONTRAST or “WOOP” GOALS: Dr. Boardman describes a great exercise to close the “intention/action gap” through “mental contrasting.” One way to do this is by making a list of the words you would hope your child or colleague would use to describe you. Next, make a list of the actual words they would use. Finally, make a list of the actions or steps you can take to close that gap between what you WISH FOR and WHAT IS.
BEWARE “PRODUCTIVITY PORN” & “UPLIFT IMPOSTERS”: Dr. Boardman and I talk about “uplift imposters” and why too much focus on doing more, more, more might not be better, and how taking productivity taken to its extreme actually depletes us of vitality.
STRESS IS PART OF LIFE: By finding ways that help us manage stress — and the emotion that often accompanies it, rather than avoiding the things that can cause it, we can better prepare ourselves to reframe, shift gears, move forward, and build more INFLUENCE.
WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE EPISODE? Let me know! Use the contact link below or at SheSaid.SheSaidPodcast.com or message me @lauraCoxKaplan on Instagram, Linked In, or Facebook. I’d love to hear from you! And, be sure to pick up a copy of Dr. Boardman’s fabulous book “Everyday Vitality!” It’s a must for your reading list!
I’d also be grateful if you shared a review on Itunes. Reviews help others who are looking for content like this to find it. By leaving a review you don’t just help me, you help others as well. Have a great week!
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About Dr. Samantha Boardman
PositivePerscription.com
Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress Into Strength
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TITLE: How a simple organizing technique can give you more TIME BONUS EPISODE 204 — This week’s BONUS Episode is repackaged from Episode 176. Studies show that “getting organized” sits in the top three of New Year’s resolutions right behind “losing weight” and “getting in shape.” Notwithstanding our collective commitment, it’s a difficult thing for many […]
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Title: How to use story to build your brand, shape your influence, and improve your mindset! BONUS EPISODE 203 [THIS WEEK’S BONUS EPISODE IS REPACKAGED FROM EPISODE 166. ] THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Harnessing the power of storytelling can help you establish trust and connection with others, and, when done especially well, storytelling can also help […]
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SHOW NOTES – EPISODE 202 [Bonus Episode] TITLE: How to overcome fear and build risk tolerance needed for growth, Episode 202 [Bonus Episode] GUEST: SUKHINDER SINGH CASSIDY TOPIC: Risk taking is important for securing new opportunities, growing our confidence, learning new skills, and for overcoming fear, but how can we grow risk tolerance and overcome […]
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EPISODE TITLE: How to harness your creative potential, and why it matters! Episode 201 GUEST: Aimee Mayo, songwriter/author TOPIC: There is incredible value in learning how to tap into creativity no matter what your career goals or aspirations. In fact, creativity often provides that “secret sauce” that helps you differentiate yourself or your brand. It […]
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TITLE: Should your passion drive your pocketbook, or pocketbook drive your passion? Episode 200 Guest: Bobbi Rebell [part 2 of 2] TOPIC: You’ve no doubt heard or even received the advice “just follow your passion.” While finding and understanding what you’re good at, and leaning into areas that ignite your creative passions is undeniably good […]
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SHOW NOTES EPISODE 199 EPISODE TITLE: How investing in your kids’ financial literacy supports your own financial future & career options [Part 1 of 2] GUEST: Bobbi Rebell TOPIC: There’s a lot more to making a career shift or pivot than just figuring out what you want to do next. For most of us, one […]
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SHOW NOTES EPISODE 198 TITLE: How to level-set priorities in your life and career! GUEST: FRAN HAUSER [part 2 of 2] TOPIC: Ever have trouble carving out time to strategize about your life, career, or a pivot you’re contemplating? Or maybe, once you do carve out the time, you aren’t sure how to structure that […]
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Title: How “nice” can be a differentiating skill for career success! SHOW NOTES EPISODE 197 [part 1 of 2] GUEST: FRAN HAUSER, author, startup investor and adviser TOPIC: Have you ever had someone tell you “you’re just too nice,” and they didn’t mean it as a compliment? Or maybe you worry that you’ve tried to […]
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TITLE: Looking to reinvent or pivot? Beware these common traps! Part 2 of 2 Episode 196 Episode Topic: It’s difficult to reinvent yourself even when you know you need to make a pivot or change. Change, afterall, is incredibly difficult. That’s why there are shelves and shelves and shelves of books on the topic, […]
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TITLE: Want to reinvent or pivot, but not sure where to begin? [Part 1 of 2] Episode 195 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: It’s difficult to reinvent yourself even when you know you need to make a pivot or change. Change, afterall, is incredibly difficult. That’s why there are shelves and shelves and shelves of books on […]
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TITLE: How to build learning agility, and why it matters, Episode 194 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Developing a capacity for lifelong learning can lead to increased opportunities, not to mention can help you build and sustain greater influence! This week, I break down what lifelong learning looks like, the brain science behind it, and why it […]
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EPISODE: 193 TITLE: Why TRUST is essential for building connection with your customer, and the impact it has on your INFLUENCE! TO POST: SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2022 GUEST: Morgan Hutchinson, founder, Shop BURU THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: This week’s conversation gives us another great dimension related to both INFLUENCE AND BRAND, and specifically the importance […]
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TITLE: The key component needed to build a strong, authentic brand can also help you build more INFLUENCE! Fashion exec/entrepreneur Sandra Campos, Episode 192
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
Have you ever thought about the link between your brand (both personal and professional), and your ability to directly influence others, or to get buy-in for your idea or product?
While the term “authenticity” is often overused, at its core the concept is a critical component needed to build a strong brand.
The more authentically you are able to reflect your brand, and how well you understand how it (or YOU) adds value to others, the better chance you have of connecting with your potential audience, customer or client. Really owning that value is where your INFLUENCE will grow, and where you can truly flourish.
Today’s guest helps us think about the power of understanding and tapping into our authentic brand. While she comes from the world of fashion, I can’t think of an instance in which her advice isn’t applicable— including as it relates to building a strong personal brand.
THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Sandra Campos has spent three decades working in the fashion industry, and has pivoted repeatedly from corporate executive to entrepreneur and back again.
In today’s conversation, Sandra talks not only about her incredible career, but how she’s advised and helped to fine tune or build some of the biggest brands in the fashion world — think DVF, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Selina Gomez, among others.
You’ll hear how Sandra went from the daughter of tortilla factory owners in Texas (her first exposure to entrepreneurship) to her first job in New York, how and why she’s embraced so many pivots in her life and career, and why she’s so focused on investing in others.
Sandra has had an incredible array of career experiences in and around the fashion business. But the part of this conversation that really jumped out at me and that I think will especially resonate with you is how Sandra thinks about building a powerful brand.
KEY TOPICS:
BEING AN OUTSIDER and using that to your advantage. Back in Episode 190, I talk about being underestimated and how you can reframe that experience. I think Sandra’s advice in this episode is a great build on Episode 190. If you missed it, be sure to go back and check it out as well.
PLAN OR NO PLAN? Sometimes the lack of a plan or a backup plan can create more momentum to push forward. That was certainly true in Sandra’s case!
BEING A STUDENT OF THE CONSUMER: Sandra talks about the importance of really understanding your market and your customer whatever business you are in, and how she has done that for the brands she’s worked with and/or created.
EMBRACING CAREER AND LIFE PIVOTS: Sandra uses her own advice for really tapping into and understanding her value proposition as she has embraced or reacted to opportunities to pivot — both the ones she’s chosen and the ones that she was forced to react to.
ON BUILDING THE FIRST TEEN CELEBRITY BRAND with Selena Gomez and why that was one of the most impactful chapters in Sandra’s career thus far.
WHAT SANDRA LEARNED WORKING AS CEO FOR DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS SANDRA SAYS YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF ABOUT YOUR OWN BRAND: What are you here for? What is the point of whatever it is that you are creating? Why do you feel it’s needed? What makes it different, special or unique?
SANDRA ALSO TALKS ABOUT THE VALUE OF “WHITE SPACE OPPORTUNITIES” and why they can make a big difference in your brand’s potential for success.
ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING THE FACE OF YOUR BRAND and how Sandra thinks about this question as a brand evolves over time.
ON USING HER INFLUENCE TO MAKE AND CREATE CHANGE IN THE INDUSTRY
ON CREATING FASHION LAUNCHPAD and the importance of giving back in a way that helps create more opportunities.
THE ADVICE SANDRA WOULD GIVE HER 22 YEAR OLD SELF? “Networking is everything.”
Friend, there is so much great advice in this conversation with Sandra. I made a list of a few questions that jumped out at me that you might want to consider as you listen: think about your own story — the story you craft to reflect your personal brand. Is it a truly accurate reflection of you, your values, and the way you want to connect with your audience? And, as you think about your brand, is it reflective of the problem(s) that you are particularly well-suited to help your potential customer, potential client or potential connection solve? Are you a consistent spokesperson for the value that you can and are trying to provide?
I’d love to hear what you think about these questions as you think about your own journey and how it’s evolved or evolving!
SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST / THE SOUTHERN COTERIE COLLABORATION SERIES:
This conversation with Sandra continues our collaboration series with The Southern Coterie. The Southern C is a network of creative founders and entrepreneurs who are connecting and collaborating in unique ways to achieve business and personal success. I’m honored to be hosting this series and to be part of The Southern C community.
It’s sometimes hard to quantify the ROI of an investment like this, but I can honestly tell you that in my case it’s at least quadrupled and continues to do so. To learn more about The Southern C, be sure to check out all of the conversations in this series — I’ve included links below, but you can find them wherever you listen to podcasts as well.
Lela Rose, Episode 181
How to grow your network as YOU bloom, grow & evolve in your life & career, Episode 182
Sallie Holder, Episode 183
Mignonne Gavigan, Episode 185
Molly Fienning, Episode 187
Denise Woodard, Episode 189
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Sandra Campos
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TITLE: The key component needed to build a strong, authentic brand can also help you build more INFLUENCE! Fashion exec/entrepreneur Sandra Campos, Episode 192 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Have you ever thought about the link between your brand (both personal and professional), and your ability to directly influence others, or to get buy-in for your […]
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Episode Title: Turn connections into relationships, and relationships into INFLUENCE! Author/Entrepreneur Susan McPherson Episode 191
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the power of effective connection — and specifically how to create smart, thoughtful strategies to help us build influence, achieve personal and professional objectives, and to live a happier, more engaged existence.
Now you may be saying, “wait, I already connect with people all the time.” While I’m sure that’s true, do you connect with the objective aimed at actually forging and deeping a relationship? And is connecting with people something that you benchmark along with other areas in your life that you measure.
For most of us, it’s not.
TODAY’S GUEST: My guest today is Susan McPherson. Susan is the author of a terrific book called “The Lost Art of Connecting: the Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships.”
I loved this conversation with Susan — as well as her terrific book — and I think you will too. One reason is because she talks about the power of connecting as part of personal and professional growth objectives, and ones that we can measure and manage toward just like other benchmarks. And of course, things we measure tend to be the things that get done, because it’s what we’re paying attention to.
Susan talks about how making a genuine connection sparks learning, reduces burnout, spurs innovation, and creates a sense of purpose and well-being — it also combats loneliness. For many people that’s been especially present the past couple of years.
I would add that connection is also an essential component needed to build and sustain influence.
In addition to being an author, Susan is also the founder of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy that focuses on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is also a prominent public speaker, and a regular contributor to the Harvard Business REview, Fast Company Magazine and Forbes, among many others. She’s been described as a “super connector!” by friends and colleagues — including author and organizational psychology expert and Wharton Professor Adam Grant.
KEY TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:
THE POWER OF CONNECTION and why it really matters for your life and career
SUSAN’S 3-PART APPROACH: “Gather, Ask, Do”
NETWORKING is not necessarily the same as CONNECTING, but connection in the way that Susan discusses will no doubt make your networking efforts more successful.
HOW SUSAN’S APPROACH TO CONNECTING HELPED HER BUILD HER BUSINESS and created almost 90 percent of its business from inbound clients — meaning folks coming to her.
HOW YOU CAN INCREASE THE POWER OF YOUR CONNECTIONS with PREPARATION
THE MAGIC OF A SINGLE, SIMPLE QUESTION: “What can I do to help?”
“ATOMIC HABITS” applied to connecting
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Until next week, take care.
EPISODE LINKS:
Susan’s book: “The Lost Art of Connecting: the Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships”
About Susan McPherson
“Atomic Habits” by James Clear
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Episode Title: Turn connections into relationships, and relationships into INFLUENCE! Author/Entrepreneur Susan McPherson Episode 191 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the power of effective connection — and specifically how to create smart, thoughtful strategies to help us build influence, achieve personal and professional objectives, and to live a happier, more […]
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Title: Why being underestimated and getting negative feedback can be a good thing! Here are 5 things you can do (Episode 190) TOPIC: Being underestimated and receiving negative (or downright mean) feedback, can feel terrible. We’ve all been there at one point or another, and it can do a real number on our confidence—- if […]
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Title: How to use rejection (coupled with a clear WHY) to supercharge your next big career or life move: Denise Woodard, founder/CEO, Partake Foods (Episode 189) THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Reframing and staying curious is a big part of building influence in your life. But that can be difficult when your big idea keeps getting […]
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TITLE: How to prioritize self-care, and why doing so can help you build INFLUENCE and increase your positive impact: Author & blogger Kari Kampakis (Episode 188) THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: We get so many mixed messages about self-care. For many of us, even doing the minimum amount of self-care can, at times, leave us feeling guilty. […]
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TITLE: Career growth doesn’t have to be a straight line — Babiators co-founder turned Red Clay Hot Sauce CEO Molly Fienning shows us why (Episode 187) THIS WEEK’S TOPIC & GUEST: Ever consider a big career shift? Maybe you are looking to pivot from one sector to another, but have no idea how to do […]
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Title: Can you create more luck for yourself? You bet! Here are five ways to boost your luck and your influence. (Episode 186) Topic: We’ve all heard stories about someone being in the right place at the right time, and what happened as a result. But, here’s the thing — under those exact same circumstances, […]
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TITLE: How diversified experience (and hard work) helped jewelry designer Mignonne Gavigan create her lucky break! (Episode 185) TOPIC: We often think of “luck” as something that just happens. But there’s a different way to think about luck that’s illustrated so beautifully in today’s conversation with jewelry designer and founder Mignonne “Maggie” Gavigan. Maggie’s story […]
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Title: “Seven ways to tackle self-doubt, break the “comparison trap,” and boost your confidence (Episode 184) Have you ever found yourself falling deeper and deeper into the trap of self-doubt, only to have that self-doubt fueled further by unhealthy comparisons to others? Who hasn’t?! And, it can be miserable! Learning to redirect those emotions is […]
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TITLE: Get “un-stuck” and out of “rock middle” with lawyer turned author and career coach Sallie Holder (Episode 183) THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel stuck? Maybe the job or career you worked so hard for has failed to live up to your expectations? Often a healthy dose of guilt can accompany that stuck feeling. Maybe […]
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TITLE: How to grow your network as YOU evolve and grow! Episode 182 TOPIC: As we grow in our lives and careers, it’s important for our personal and professional networks to keep pace. That means taking a proactive, strategic approach to expanding our connections. This week, I’m sharing a few thoughts on the topic as […]
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TITLE: Want to know a “super skill” used by iconic fashion designer Lela Rose? Hint: It’s also essential for building and sustaining INFLUENCE! (Episode 181) TOPIC: Lately it feels like the power of nice is taking a backseat to other attributes — many of them not necessarily positive. And yet “nice” is often the […]
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Episode 180: Why picking a “word of the year” can help you get laser focused on priorities (and why my own word for 2022 will give YOU more time for the things and people who matter most to YOU) TOPIC: This week, I’m sharing why having a word of the year can be important for […]
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TITLE: Your most impactful goal or resolution may be what you delete (or delegate)! Episode 179 with Special Guest: Mara Smith, founder/CEO, Inspiro TOPIC: Building and sustaining influence requires that we prioritize where and on what we spend our time. It’s about effectively managing ourselves, and our time. Sometimes, that means that our most impactful […]
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Episode Title: How to build influence by finding, living, and evolving your purpose – Akola CEO Sheeba Philip (Episode 178) THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Purpose! No doubt at some point, you’ve been given the advice to find and live your purpose, or to find your calling and lean into it. But have you ever struggled […]
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Visualize what you want! But, what if you’re not sure WHAT THAT IS? Episode 177 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: With so many people rethinking their lives, their jobs, and careers and setting goals for the new year, it’s a great time to dive into a creative tool that experts say can really help open our […]
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Get organized, gain time, and build the life (and INFLUENCE) YOU want! EPISODE 176 Studies show that “getting organized” sits in the top three new year’s resolutions right behind “losing weight” and “getting in shape.” Notwithstanding our collective commitment, it’s a difficult thing for many of us to conquer, and the mess and clutter is […]
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2022 Preview: Invest in INFLUENCE, invest in YOU! This week, I’m sharing a little preview of a few topics we’ll tackle early in 2022, as well as some perspective on the importance of thinking more broadly than money when you think about your personal “investment strategy.” Money strategies are important, but as we kick off […]
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Why taking a BREAK for REFLECTION helps build INFLUENCE THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: As we prepare to close the book on 2021 with this last She Said/She Said podcast of the year, like so many of you, I’m taking a break to recharge. But before I take off, I wanted to share a few thoughts on […]
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Episode 173: Woodley+Lowe co-founders Rachel Thebault & Neda Funk are building INFLUENCE through innovation and trust THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: How the levers that drive INFLUENCE can help you solve problems and reshape entire industries and markets! Today’s creative co-founders saw a problem, combined forces, created a community — really listened to that community– and […]
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EPISODE 172: How VISUALIZATION can help you “see” success, rebound faster when you fail! singer/author Emm Gryner THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Rewriting our stories can be a critical element for personal growth, and it can require that we “redefine” success for ourselves as well. But there’s another important dimension that we dive into today: it’s the […]
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Title: Why CURIOSITY is key for building INFLUENCE, and how SmartHER News founder Jenna Lee is leveraging her curiosity to deliver better journalism (Episode 171) THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever get so frustrated with the news that you throw up your hands unable to find sources that you feel are objective and committing good journalism? […]
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Title: Can understanding & boosting sources of GRATITUDE help us build INFLUENCE? (Episode 170) THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Like so many of you, my thoughts are on GRATITUDE this week. As I reflected on the topic and dug into the science behind gratitude and why and how it can impact our lives, I found an undeniable […]
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Build INFLUENCE with science-based goal setting strategies! (Episode 169) GUEST: Dr. Katy Milkman, author “How to Change” THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: We dive into the science behind making our goals stickier, kicking bad habits, what to do when we slip up, and how best to motivate others! As we cruise into the holidays and get […]
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THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Why editing our personal stories — especially the narratives that don’t serve us well — is important for building INFLUENCE. There is so much emphasis on being who we are and bringing our authentic selves to whatever you do. While that is important, we don’t often hear as much about the […]
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THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: How to manage stress while building INFLUENCE We can’t be as influential, or have the impact we hope to have when we allow stress to overwhelm us. When not managed, it mushrooms and interferes with how we feel, how we relate to others, our problem-solving abilities, our creativity, and ultimately how INFLUENTIAL […]
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THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Why mastering storytelling is key to building your INFLUENCE, and selling your ideas! (Episode 166) Harnessing the power of storytelling can help you establish trust and connection with others, and — when done well — storytelling can help you attract (and retain) your target audience, build support for a cause, win deals, […]
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THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: The POWER OF PURPOSE and STORY to fuel your INFLUENCE! This week, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’m sharing a refreshed, encore episode that I recorded in 2019 with Ambassador Nancy Brinker, the undisputed leader in the global fight against breast cancer. With a vow to her dying sister, Susan […]
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THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Becoming a better problem solver doesn’t just enable us to address an immediate need or challenge, it also helps us build capacity for both innovation, and — when done the right way — can help us build INFLUENCE! True problem solving starts with identifying the underlying cause of a problem, recognizing […]
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THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Self-promotion! Many of us were raised to put our head down, work hard, and grind it out without much thought to how we might articulate and share what we were doing, and why doing so would actually add value to the organization or project. We might assume others will […]
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THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: We are digging into the importance of role models and mentors — seeking them, being them, and WHY taking a BROADER VIEW of the concept “ROLE MODEL” can help us BUILD GREATER INFLUENCE! Wherever we sit, we have an opportunity to impact others — positively or negatively. Social media — for better […]
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THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Learning how to advocate for ourselves and the people and issues we care about is not only key to achieving our goals, but is also important for developing INFLUENCE. While we most often think of ADVOCACY in terms of what we can do for others, it takes on a whole new meaning […]
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She Said/She Said Podcast is back! I took a few weeks off over the summer to reflect on your feedback — what’s resonating most, and topics that you’ve said you hope we’ll add to the line up or continue to tackle. I’m enormously gratified that even during our break, so many of you took She […]
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Taking risks— both large and small — is part of life. From the day-to-day choices we make, to the biggies like changing jobs, changing careers, taking a break, getting married, having children, and moving across the country— all involve some degree of risk. Do we take the safe and steady route, stick where we are, […]
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This week, we’re talking about one of the most important, but often overlooked components of leadership: the power of generosity, and by extension, the importance of investing in others. The late Jack Welch, legendary former CEO of GE referred to generosity as “the most important attribute of leadership.” Being generous, shows that you are a […]
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Ever struggle to stay positive? Even for the most upbeat and optimistic, the past year has put our positivity to the test! Today’s guest lives her YAY every day and has literally written a book to help us do the same. Meaghan B Murphy is the editor-in-chief at Woman’s Day — a magazine that even […]
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Potential is an amazing concept! With so many graduates launching into the world these past couple of weeks, I wanted to share five important lessons (and some tools) that work not only for new graduates, but for anyone! These are some of my tried and true favorites— fine-tuned through life experience, and from perspective shared […]
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For this week’s guest, growing up in a military service family had a huge impact on how she learned to tackle challenges in her life and career. From the value of preparation to building your “special forces unit,” six time Emmy Award Winner, author, and anchor of not one, but two daytime news programs on […]
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This week’s guest is Jennifer Blecher. She is a lawyer and former assistant district attorney turned children’s book author. Her latest book, her second published by Harper Collins is called “Stick With Me,” a novel for middle-grade readers with themes that resonate with girls. Two powerful themes are bullying and fitting in, and we talk […]
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This week’s guest set out to understand how some of the most successful and creative entrepreneurs were raised. She interviewed a diverse mix of innovative founders and executives (as well as some of their parents) including: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki; TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie; Under Armour founder Kevin Plank; Supermodel Karolina Kurkova; movie director Jon […]
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This week’s guest is passionate about developing leaders, and making her clients look good on the job. She is a master at helping people think through how best to position themselves for that next move — inside their current companies and organizations, getting that first job, or making a major career pivot. With so many […]
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Hey friend! This week on She Said/She Said Podcast we’re talking about change. It can be so challenging! In many ways we’re not wired for it. That’s odd, especially since change is inevitable. It’s also critical for building risk tolerance, and for building the confidence you need in order to take those risks in the […]
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Megan Bushell is the CEO of Defy, a sports and performance drink and product brand she co-founded with former NFL hall of famer Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos. Defiance and perseverance are something Megan knows a bit about because her story and her path to the c-suite isn’t necessarily typical. It’s one of many […]
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Julia Sweig is a scholar and author whose latest book reveals important and often surprising details about one of the most powerful (but often overlooked) people in the Johnson Administration — the President’s wife Lady Bird Johnson. Julia’s book is entitled: “Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight.” Plowing through more than 123 hours of […]
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Growth in podcasting has exploded over the past few years. According to Edison Research, 51% of Americans over age 12 have listened to a podcast. While those numbers continue to climb worldwide, only about 22 percent of podcasts are hosted by women– a number strikingly similar to what we find with c-suite-level jobs, corporate boards, […]
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This week, we’re tackling Spring Cleaning! But I’m not talking about your closet. I’m talking about your goals and your network. Check out Episode 147 for some thoughts and advice on why it’s important to reevaluate your yearly goals at each quarter, and why Spring is the perfect time to refresh your personal network. I’d […]
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Ever wish for a hugely successful big sister or mentor — someone a few years ahead of you who had actually “been there/done that” — who could boil down practical, relevant life lessons and advice into smart, actionable chunks? The type of advice you could actually put to use! My friend Dana Perino is just […]
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Gayle Tzemach Lemmon is a best-selling author (three times over) whose work and talent as a storyteller and journalist has given us a first-hand understanding of women facing incredible odds in both male dominated societies in the Middle East, and on the battlefield. What’s more Gayle has told the stories that might not otherwise have […]
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One of the most compelling and inspiring American entrepreneurship stories is that of Madam C. J. Walker. The first Black woman millionaire in America, she was the first person in her family to be born free in 1867 just after Emancipation Proclamation. She rose from washerwoman to international entrepreneur before any woman even had the […]
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Today, we’re talking entrepreneurship, career pivots, and business inspiration. For my guest Stephanie Summerson Hall, her inspiration came from a rich family history, so perfect for Women’s History Month. It’s a great reminder of how the women in our own families have inspired our passions and our interests and who have had such a great […]
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It’s She Said/She Said Podcast’s 3rd Anniversary this week! To celebrate — and to kick off Women’s History Month in March — I’m sharing a bit about our start, including how the words “Insight, Inspiration and Impact” in our tagline combine to reinforce three key areas important for personal and professional growth. I also talk […]
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This week’s guests are the power duo behind The Southern Coterie (otherwise known as The Southern C). Cheri Leavy and Whitney Wise Long have created “a virtual front porch for southern creatives and entrepreneurs.” The community they have built is largely made up of women and includes an exciting mix of artists, consultants, publicists, authors, […]
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Most of us won’t experience what it’s like to have people we love, members of our family, criticized and ripped apart in the name of political theater. As daughter and sister to two U.S. Presidents (41 and 43 respectively), Doro Bush Koch knows that experience well, and the tremendous stress that goes with it. She […]
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This week’s short-form podcast is a special Valentine gift for all my “Galentines!” If you are anything like me and have trouble pausing to be kind to yourself, this one is for YOU! Here’s a hint, self-compassion isn’t just about YOU, but it starts there! Give it a listen, and then let me know what […]
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Dr. Stefanie Stahl is an international best-selling author and psychologist. Her critically acclaimed book “The Child In You” has sold more than a million copies and has been the #1 bestselling nonfiction book in her native Germany for the past three years. The book is now available in the US, as well as globally. I’m […]
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This week … I’m joined by mother-daughter duo Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk, the stylish, visionary founders behind a next generation women’s media and fashion company “The Style That Binds Us.” In Episode 137, I talk to the Birmingham, Alabama natives about their unique partnership and business model, and what makes it work. Because The […]
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No matter which side of the political fence you sit, there is broad agreement that something is very wrong in our society. This week’s guest believes a big part of the problem stems from how we treat each other. A veteran of the Reagan White House and CEO of Practical Protocol, LLC, Shelby Scarborough is […]
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The 80 year old American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is one of the oldest Ballet companies in the country. In a typical year, it draws some 300k people to in-person venues around the world. Audiences experience the magic of the company’s incredible dancers, the costumes, the choreography…and they are transported. But, these are far from normal […]
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The start of a new year provides not only a great opportunity to evaluate where you are and to set new goals (as we talked about in Episode 133), but it’s also a great chance to learn and refresh some key life skills. Today’s guest is just the person to help us do that. Erin […]
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Happy New Year! Setting goals and good intentions for the New Year works best when you take some time to reflect on the previous year and progress you’ve made. The year 2020 presented some obvious challenges, but that doesn’t mean you should toss it out as a lost cause. Check out Episode 133 for some […]
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The year 2020 has reminded us of the need to try to make the best of things. For many people, the year has meant tremendous loss and setback, not to mention tremendous stress. As I reflected on the year and on some incredible conversations we’ve had on the podcast, one of the themes that jumped […]
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This week, I’m thinking a lot about time. How to finish all the last minute holiday planning and gift buying/giving, while also trying to make sure that gatherings — even if they are virtual — are special and memorable. Every year, including this one, I struggle with a to do list that seems to stretch […]
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In this week’s short form pod, I share some thoughts on the value of making time for creativity, and how it can broaden perspective and build greater problem solving capacity. As you think about 2021 goals, it’s a good one to consider! Additional resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 60 – Beth Comstock “Imagine It […]
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Ever feel like the success or accomplishment you’ve worked for and achieved might be due to nothing more than luck? You are not alone. That feeling is called “imposter syndrome,” and some of the most successful women on the planet admit they struggle with the tendency. In today’s short form episode, I share my top […]
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For many families, the holidays will look and feel very different this year. The added stress of coping with a pandemic that will either prevent us from seeing relatives, or will present difficult social situations. Not to mention the added challenges some families face navigating political divisions following a contentious election year. All of this […]
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Corporate CEO turned political innovator Katherine Gehl tells me how growing her family cheese business — $250 million Wisconsin-based Gehl Foods — turned into a passion for political innovation. It’s an incredibly interesting story! “Democracies have to deliver results. You can’t sustain generations of freedom without results…..when they don’t, people will reach for something else,” […]
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It’s often the simplest ideas that have the most inspiring impact! Adriana Carrig, the founder and CEO of The Little Word Project, took an idea she had for inspiring kindness and created a pay-it-forward jewelry company one kind, thoughtful word at a time. In this episode, Adriana and I talk about how being the target […]
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Happy November and Happy Election Week (finally!) Rather than dive into the Election fray, today I’m talking about a different and often overlooked component of confidence and leadership building, especially for women! Give this short-form episode a listen and let me know what you think. You can send me an email through the website, or […]
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This week, I’m launching an additional feature to She Said/She Said Podcast — a short-form podcast published a few times a month with additional perspective on a topic that’s come up in recent conversation my guests. Today, we’re tackling mentorship. Specifically, how do you know whether the advice you receive is the advice you should […]
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A legend in the world of business news for more than three decades, Maria Bartiromo has covered every major story since the early 1990s. She’s won two Emmys, a Gracie, and countless other awards for her work. Currently, she is anchor and Global Markets Editor at FOX Business. A true trailblazer, she was the very […]
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Hi friends, In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’m re-releasing a conversation I had with the amazing Nancy Brinker, a woman who is the undeniable leader in the global war to eradicate breast cancer. In a single generation the organization she founded in the name of her sister Susan G. Komen has changed […]
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Bonnie Glick is the Deputy Administrator of USAID, a U.S. Government agency primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. With a budget of more than $27 billion and 11,000 people on staff worldwide, USAID is one of the largest government aid agencies in the world. It accounts for about half of all […]
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Genevive “Gen” LaGreca has built a successful career as an independent author who uses the power of story to portray and dramatize thought-provoking ideas and ideals especially related to freedom and independence. Her latest book — her fourth — is entitled “Just the Truth.” It casts fictionalized media maven and heroine Laura Taninger in a […]
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Two particularly powerful themes come through in Episode 119: how setback can be a transformational force even when it may not seem like it at first; and the power and value of providing work and an opportunity to those in need. Both of these themes have been life changing for my guest Francine LeFrak. Francine […]
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This week, Episode 118 is all about passion, purpose, and overcoming significant odds to accomplish a life-long dream! I’m talking with Dr. Praise Matemavi, the first Zimbabwean abdominal transplant surgeon. “Passion and Purpose” is also the name of her new book. The book is a collection of stories and interviews with some 75 Black women […]
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Maggie Craddock is President and Founder of Workplace Relationships. She is a former Wall Street financial analyst turned executive coach who has worked with clients at all levels — from Fortune 500 CEOs and executives to those just starting out in their careers. Maggie’s work has been featured nationally on CNBC, the Harvard Business Review, […]
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Kari Kampakis is a Birmingham, Alabama-based author (three times over) who got her start as a blogger writing for girls about common challenges faced in girlhood. When one of Kari’s blogs went viral and was shared some 74k times she, and a publisher, realized she had struck a chord and her personal calling and mission […]
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“The act of writing a book makes you a better authority. It makes you better at what you do,” writing coach, author, and entrepreneur Robin Colucci tells me in Episode 115. But, she’s quick to say that doesn’t mean everyone should write a full length book, or is ready to write a book right now. […]
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When Marisa Porges realized that her physiology wouldn’t allow her to continue as a naval fighter pilot — something she had dreamed of and worked toward her entire young life, she was devastated. What she couldn’t have known then was that the experience and what she learned about setback would form the basis of her […]
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Author Mary Morgan Blackburn Ketchel had a ringside seat to see the first female U.S. Senator, and the first female U.S. Representative elected from her home state of Tennessee. To make the experience all the more inspiring, those trailblazing accomplishments were made by her mom: U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn. Seeing women in positions of power […]
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Gay Gaddis is the trailblazing founder of Austin, Texas-based T3, an advertising and marketing firm which she grew to be one of the largest independent agencies in the country–and one of only a few owned by women. It might surprise you to know that this small town girl from Liberty, Texas went to college on […]
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Amy Flurry is a features writer and former editor for some of the biggest names in the magazine publishing world: Lucky, Country Living, Conde Nast Traveler, and House Beautiful to name a few. She’s also an expert at reinvention. Particularly important for our conversation today, Amy is an expert at helping others understand and fine […]
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The most basic act of civic engagement is voting. With few exceptions, it’s available to all citizens. Yet, the vast majority of eligible voters — women and men — in the U.S. don’t take advantage of this privilege. In Episode 110, I’m joined by Kim Wehle who has made voting and civic literacy her calling. […]
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Emily Ramshaw is an innovator in media today. As the co-founder and CEO of The 19th*, she is creating the nation’s first non-profit, nonpartisan newsroom that is situated squarely at the intersection of gender, politics and policy. Emily and her team are working to create a platform that more inclusively covers issues as they pertain […]
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Lesley Jane Seymore sat at the helm of the women’s magazine world for three decades serving as editor-in-chief of some of the most beloved and best known publications including: Marie Claire, Redbook, YM, and More. Moving around the publishing industry required Lesley to learn some important reinvention skills, but not necessarily the types of skills […]
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Dr. Annie Fenn is the founder of The Brain Health Kitchen, the only cooking school of its kind focused exclusively on brain health and helping people prevent cognitive decline through food and lifestyle. In Episode 107, Annie joins me from her home in Jackson, Wyoming to talk brain health, and what you can do right […]
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Kate Boyer is the CEO of luxury activewear company Anatomie. Recognized as one of the most disruptive brands in 2020 (just behind All Bird Shoes) Kate, together with her husband Shawn who runs the design side of the business, had to even more fully embrace this notion of disruption. Using her passion for the brand […]
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Powerhouse political journalist Martha MacCallum has always had a love for story, and for the story behind the story. And, while her life’s goal may not always have been television journalism, the fundamentals of what she does and why she does it so well, have always been there along with a voracious curiosity and need […]
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For Episode 104, I’ve moved into the kitchen with Washington Post Food Video Editor and Host of The Quarantine Cooking Show — my pal Mary Beth Albright. Mary Beth — a food lawyer by training, is an amazing talent with significant expertise in food policy, public health, and food safety. Her passion for food and […]
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Caroline Carter is the creator of The Home Transition Process and the author of “Smart Moves,” a terrific book she wrote to help people avoid common pitfalls (and save money) when selling their home or apartment. As the CEO of Done in a Day, a company she founded in 2005, she’s the guardian angel you […]
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Guiding Light actress Tina Sloan was crushed when the show she put heart and soul into for more than two decades was abruptly cancelled. Lillian Raines had been Tina’s alter ego for 26 years. While the two women — the actress and the character — couldn’t have been more different, Tina was lost without Lillian, […]
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In Episode 101, we continue our series with women owners of small businesses and how they are impacted and adapting during COVID. My guest is my friend Laura Hayes Morgan who is the CEO of Creative Event Strategies based in Raleigh, NC. Like so many businesses, Laura’s entire line up of major national events were […]
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Celebrating victories and milestones is always more fun with friends! For our 100th She Said/She Said Episode, my friend — the fabulous Dana Perino– joined me! Dana is host of Fox News Channel’s “The Daily Briefing,” co-host of “The Five,” and co-host of the “I’ll tell you what” podcast with Chris Stirewalt. Dana was the […]
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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, journalist Mary Katherine Ham found herself reminded of some of the feelings she felt while grieving her husband, and what it was like parenting her two young daughters in crisis. Mary Katharine’s husband was killed in a tragic cycling accident when she was seven months pregnant with the couple’s second […]
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When Sarah Ford joined the Marine Corp in June 2001 after a post-college trip to visit the beaches at Normandy, she couldn’t have known what would lie ahead. When the 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred, she found herself quickly shipped off to Iraq and Afghanistan even before she was fully trained to be there. After two […]
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Almost overnight, we lost the ability to connect with each other and our teams face-to-face and in person. The shift to an entirely virtual world is challenging, often complex, but not impossible if you have the right tools. Allison Shapira is the CEO of Global Public Speaking, the author of “Speak with Impact” and a […]
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In this episode, we launch the first in a series of conversations with small business leaders about the unique leadership challenges associated with COVID-19. We look at what leaders are learning, how they are leading differently, and in what ways their approach may have changed or evolved forever. No matter where you sit, the perspective […]
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COVID-19 is devastating. So much suffering and loss. While each of us will cope in her own way, it’s helpful to hear from amazing women who have overcome adversity and significant setbacks only to find deeper meaning and opportunity for impact going forward. My guest this week is an inspiring example. Janine Turner is an […]
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[WATCH EPISODE HERE] I don’t know about you, but one of the challenges I’ve faced during this period of COVID-19 is how much to continue with business operations. What’s the right flow of information publicly, and what ways can I use my platform to support others’ efforts? It hasn’t been easy, and I suspect many […]
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[Watch Episode 93 here!] It’s easy to feel overwhelmed right now. Uncertainty about COVID-19 and how long we may be engaged in protective social distancing measures, not to mention heart-breaking stories of those who have lost loved ones, means our collective anxiety level is at an all time high. While everyone’s circumstances are different, one […]
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My guest today is my friend and my personal physician — the brilliant Dr. Lucy McBride. Dr. McBride is a Harvard and Johns Hopkins University trained doctor of internal medicine whose practice focuses on the treatment of the whole person — Something she refers to as the four corners of health. Dr. McBride joined […]
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I recorded Episode 91 with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao just before social distancing recommendations went into effect to halt the spread of coronavirus. My prayers go out to everyone impacted by this terrible virus. I hope you are safely at home in an effort to support health care workers on the frontlines of […]
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Lee Carter has loved language for as long as she can remember. When she realized there was a career in language strategy, it changed her life. In Episode 90, Lee, who is the president of language strategy firm Maslansky and Partners and a weekly panelist on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria [Bartiromo], says your message […]
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Ever think about how your body language may impact how others see you? Or how body language, our emotions, and our reactions can be telltale signs of past trauma and pain? This week, I’m talking to Janine Driver, a former federal law enforcement investigator who spent 16 years at the Department of Justice training agents […]
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After almost 20 years as the foreign affairs correspondent at CNN, Elise Labott decided to leave the cable network. The decision wasn’t easy and in many ways is still something she is coming to terms with. Even when we know what we must do — or when we recognize that we have evolved past a […]
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Lynn Mento is the first woman to lead the 60-year old Friends of the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Each year, she and her team welcome some 2 million visitors through the zoo’s gates. While most come to be wowed and delighted by amazing creatures, Lynn’s primary goal is to educate while also entertaining, something […]
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Ginny Flynn Brzenski is the co-author of a terrific book called “Comeback Careers: Rethink, Refresh, Reinvent Your Success at 40, 50, and beyond.” Like so many women, Ginny took a career break and detour to be more present for her kids after having worked in politics on Capitol Hill. But when she got ready to […]
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What inspires us to make a difference is deeply personal and often directly linked to our experiences. Something resonates within and drives us to use what we’ve learned to help others. Siobhan Howard Davenport embodies this mindset and spirit. She is the Executive Director of Crittenton Services where she helps create opportunities for vulnerable girls […]
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Joy Bauer will tell you “Every failure is the beginning of a wonderful success.” It’s a lesson she learned from her father, but it applies whether we’re talking recipes, life goals, or Joy’s own career. For the past 14 years, Joy has appeared weekly on NBC’s Today Show sharing her tremendous knowledge of nutrition and […]
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One thing we know about confidence is it grows when we do hard things. In Nancy Mace’s case, really hard things against very difficult odds. Nancy is the first woman to graduate from the historic Citadel military college in South Carolina. Her story — including the backlash she received for being one of the first […]
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The American Dream and the freedom it represents resonates so deeply with Americans. None more so than Kerry Healey who has not only lived the American Dream, but has devoted her life to reducing barriers to enable others to achieve it. An internationally recognized leader in higher education, public policy, and politics, Kerry has served […]
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We’re kicking off the New Year with terrific advice, inspiration, and perspective from Cathy Merrill, CEO and President of Washingtonian Media, a company that has been in Cathy’s family since before she was born. Cathy’s ascension to the top of the company came under sad circumstances when she took over after her father passed away […]
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Without question Nancy Brinker is the leader of the global movement to end breast cancer. In a single generation the organization she founded in the name of her sister, Susan G. Komen, has changed the world and the way we talk about not only breast cancer, but all types of disease. In addition, since 1982, […]
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Hillary Sawchuk is the creator and CEO of “A Drink With” — a digital content company that emphasizes the power of conversation and connection over a drink. Hillary and I met for coffee at this year’s The Policy Circle Leadership Summit in Chicago and recorded this conversation on location. Hillary shares what inspired her to […]
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In episode 78, you meet a real, honest-to-goodness dragon slayer — Katherine Wintsch, CEO of The Mom Complex and author of “Slay Like A Mother.” Like so many of us, Katherine has spent much of her life struggling with a cripplingly cruel voice inside of her own head, a voice whose negativity made every obstacle […]
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This is a special LIVE episode of She Said/She Said. I’m joined by my friend Jamie Brown Hantman, author of a new book called “Heels in the Arena: Living Purple in a Red/Blue Town.” Jamie’s book is a memoir, but not the type that often comes out of Washington. It’s not a self-congratulatory, score settling, […]
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Necessity — coupled with frustration — is often the mother of invention. That was true for Birmingham’s Margot Shaw. She went looking for a magazine dedicated to all things floral but couldn’t find one. So, she created it. It’s called Flower Magazine and it is the only lifestyle floral publication in the US. Margot is […]
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Ever thought of starting your own small business? Dreamed of forgoing a job in favor of being your own boss, or jumping off the corporate track to pursue a passion project, or to spend more time with your kids? Heather Harris is the creator and co-owner of Meanwhile Back On The Farm— a Lynchburg, VA-based […]
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Vijayar is a democracy advocate in Burma. She joined me on She Said/She Said while participating in the Liberty and Leadership Program at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas. Democracy in Burma, also known as Myanmar, remains precarious. The 2012 election of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and author Aung San Sus Kyi represented great […]
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I sat down with Rebecca Jarvis— Emmy award winning journalist and chief business, economics and technology correspondent for ABC News — to talk career, motherhood, advice from the newsroom, and so much more. There is so much to glean from Rebecca’s story — how her big break on reality TV show The Apprentice launched her […]
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A stunning one in five Americans struggle with illiteracy. While some might find addressing that challenge daunting, for British Robinson, who is the President and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, it’s a mission and her calling. British talks with me about her work at the Foundation, and how she learned to […]
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What makes the dynamic duo behind size inclusive shoe company Margaux so remarkable? Practically everything. Co-founders Alexa Buckley and Sarah Pierson are brilliant, articulate, passionate, thoughtful, laser-focused on their customers, and still a few years away from their 30th birthdays. Their creation is disrupting the way we think about women’s shoes, and changing expectations about […]
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Lydia Fenet is the lead benefit auctioneer in the country, having raised more than half a billion dollars for 400 non-profits worldwide from her perch at Christie’s auction house in NYC. Lydia takes between 70-100 auctions per year in front of crowds of 100s and often 1,000s of people. That is in addition to the […]
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I traveled to Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas to meet with Leslie Ruyle, a professor of international affairs at The Bush School of Government and Public Service. Leslie is working to break down academic barriers that often stand in the way of solving some of the world’s most challenging problems. And, she’s drawing […]
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Psychologist and anxiety expert Dr. Alicia Clark has spent the better part of 25 years working to understand anxiety and how to manage it. Her approach, which she details in “Hack Your Anxiety: How to make anxiety work for you in life, love, and all that you do” will make you think differently about those […]
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What would you do if your life and dreams were suddenly smashed by overwhelming loss and grief? Heidi Ganahl faced a series of life shattering challenges, but found the courage and the will to regain her life — albeit a different one than she had imagined. She has achieve tremendous success as an entrepreneur, and […]
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“Wanderlust” often defines true sailors. And in the case of Louisa Gould it also inspired a significant tolerance for risk taking that helped her find her true passion and calling. Louisa is the owner of the award-winning Louisa Gould Gallery in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, which has just celebrated its 16th anniversary. She is also the […]
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. Theresa Girard is an artist and teacher who produces workshops for creative people, and for those hoping to spark their creativity. She’s an exhibiting member of the Providence Art Club, maintains studios in Rhode Island and Bonita Springs, Florida, and is the founder and former Art Director of Access to Art, a community based […]
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Lisa Nelson has held senior-most positions in government, politics and the private sector (including at Visa and AOL Time Warner) over the course of her accomplished career. But, it’s her current post as the CEO of the American Legislative Council Exchange (the oldest and largest non-partisan think tank supporting state legislators) that reflects the culmination […]
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Brittany Underwood is the CEO of global impact jewelry company The Akola Project. Her life trajectory was altered forever when, in college, she met a Ugandan woman named Sarah. The power of that meeting inspired Brittany’s passion for not only helping women in Uganda, but led her on a journey to create a social impact […]
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Nancie McDonnell Ruder, CEO of marketing firm Noetic Consultants, set out to write a book to help marketers learn from those who were thriving in an increasingly complex and ever changing marketing landscape. In the process, she discovered several important takeaways critical to success in any field, and, most importantly to a happy and fulfilled […]
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Jan Langbein is the fiercely passionate, powerhouse CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support in Dallas, Texas. She has grown Genesis from a seven-bed emergency facility to a multi-faceted treatment center and program for victims of domestic abuse and their children. Jan’s journey is an inspiring one. She went from stay-at-home-mom to trailblazing domestic violence […]
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Change can be difficult. But in a world that continues to grow more and more complex our ability to embrace change and to think more creatively has never been more important. Beth Comstock is the former Vice Chair of Business and Innovation at GE. She was the first woman to hold that role in GE’s […]
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We don’t know how life will challenge us, or how those challenges will shape our journey. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers is a terrific example of taking what life throws at you – including doors that open for you — and making the most of them, even in spite of some fear and trepidation along the […]
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“There is a war being fought and we are losing,” Farah Pandith tells me in our conversation about what drives hate and radical extremism. Farah, who is often described as a “diplomatic entrepreneur,” has worked across political lines for three presidential administrations, has covered the globe meeting with young people and community leaders, and has […]
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Carly Fiorina is the former CEO of Hewlett Packard, and the first woman to lead a Fortune 20 company. She also oversaw the largest technology sector merger in history. Her passion for problem solving led her to run for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. She’s a trailblazer who has often found herself the […]
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A.B. Stoddard has covered politics and Capitol Hill for more than two decades. Currently, she is the associate editor of Real Clear Politics. A.B. joins me for Part 3 of our three-part series on women in politics and power. As a backdrop for our conversation, we discuss the political thriller “An Acceptable Loss,” starring Jamie Lee […]
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Former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock. joins me for Part 2 (Episode #55) of our three-part series on women, power and politics and the political thriller “An Acceptable Loss,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Tika Sumpter. Barbara talks about her own journey — including being “accidentally” pushed into her first House race, as well as the benefits […]
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The political thriller “An Acceptable Loss,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Tika Sumpter, challenges our assumptions about women in powerful political roles. We’re delighted to share a three-part series about not only the film, but more broadly about women in politics and power. Our guest for Part 1 (Episode #54) is Colleen Griffen, the […]
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Janice Dean is the perpetually sunny face of weather on Fox New Channel’s highly rated morning show Fox & Friends. In her new memoir aptly entitled “Mostly Sunny,” Janice reminds us of the incredible power of optimism in the face of adversity. From dealing with bullies, body shaming, sexual harassment, and muscular sclerosis […]
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For 30 years, Julie Kent delighted and inspired audiences as the longest serving principal dancer in New York City’s legendary American Ballet Theater Company. She retired from performing on the stage at age 45. Today, she is tackling the role of Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet, a position she assumed in 2016, where she […]
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For more than three decades, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos (the 11th Secretary and third woman to hold this post) has worked to level the playing field and make educational opportunities available for all students regardless of financial means. As the mother of four grown children and grandmother of five, she’s a firm believer […]
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Jean Chatzky is a legend in the personal finance world having worked for almost three decades to change the way people — especially women — think about their relationship with money. She has reached literally millions of people from her post as financial editor of the Today Show where she provides practical advice and thoughtful […]
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Sarah Friar is passionate about community and the impact it can have on our lives. She’s the CEO of tech company Nextdoor, which is working to not only forge stronger community ties, but to address isolation and loneliness through a hyper-localized digital platform. Sarah brings tremendous knowledge and experience to Nextdoor, having held senior positions […]
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Betsy Fischer Martin is an Emmy-winning television executive and producer, having spent some 23 years at NBC News’ top-rated Sunday public affairs show “Meet the Press.” Currently, she is the Executive Director of the Women and Politics Institute at American University. She also coaches and advises corporate executives on interview preparation and media interaction at […]
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When we think of good manners, we often think of table manners. While that’s important, perhaps even more so are the underlying concepts of kindness and self-respect, so say mother daughter duo and co-authors Catherine Wallace and Jessica Wallace Marventano. Their wise counsel on these topics has never been more needed. Their book “The Marvelous […]
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Rebecca Schuller is the Executive Director of Winning for Women. She is working — along with an all female, all star team — to close the gender gap in Republican politics and expand the political playing field. Winning for Women focuses not only on candidate recruitment, but, as importantly, on creating a grassroots network of supporters […]
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Kristen Coffield is an author, entrepreneur, self-described “culinary disruptor,” and the creator of The Culinary Cure. Her passion for health and wellness came after her otherwise happy, successful life hit bottom. She tells us how she not only picked up the pieces, but took her life back “one bite at a time” while learning incredibly […]
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Far from a “problem that needs fixing,” Kelsey Harkness is a bright, shining star in conservative journalism. She’s a role model who doesn’t back away from overlooked stories, and who isn’t afraid to own her values and ideology. Kelsey talks candidly about her career, how she thinks about the evolution of journalism, and her special […]
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Lauren Leader is the founder and CEO of nonpartisan, nonprofit, All In Together. She’s also an expert on diversity in the work-place, and is the author of “Crossing the Thinnest Line:How Embracing Diversity from the Office to the Oscars Makes America Stronger,” a book she wrote in 2016. Lauren joined me on the podcast and talked about […]
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When Karin Lips was in college, she couldn’t find an organization for women that was committed to intellectual debate, but that wasn’t afraid to include a woman with a conservative viewpoint. To fill the void, she created the Network of Enlightened Women (NeW) in 2004. NeW now has chapters on college campuses and in cities […]
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For more than two decades, Vital Voices has worked with thousands of women from more than 184 countries and territories to help them develop as leaders and entrepreneurs. Perhaps most interesting, these women make up a significant network of individuals who are at the forefront of global progress and innovation around the world. Our guest […]
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It’s one thing to complain about voter and citizen apathy, it’s another to roll up one’s sleeves and do something about it. That’s just what Cathy Gillespie is doing. Along with Constituting America co-president, actress Janine Turner who founded the organization, the duo is tackling one of the most serious threats to U.S. democracy — […]
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Shelley Potter is the national president of Chi Omega Fraternity. She has spent her life inspiring young women to find their potential as leaders. Her message, and approach to leadership, has never been more important. I talked with Shelley about the evolution of the Greek system, and why single gender women’s organizations continue to be […]
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She Said/She Said went LIVE at the 2018 FABTECH trade show at a breakfast for women in manufacturing. Our special guest is Veronica Braker, who is Vice President for Operations at BASF Corporation’s Performance Materials Division in North America. She’s a Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt and someone who has been breaking […]
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At 28, Audrey Henson is young by CEO standards. Don’t let that fool you! Her grit, determination, thoughtful approach, and passion for the mission of the non-profit she founded — College to Congress — will inspire you. Our conversation covers a broad range of topics: picking partners who share your values; mentorship; getting feedback; and […]
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If you knew then what you know now, what impact would that have had on your life? That’s the premise behind a wonderful new book called “WOWsdom! A girl’s guide to the positive and the possible.” It’s the latest creation of mega-talented former PGA and WNBA executive, turned non-profit executive Donna Orender. Donna, who created […]
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Regardless of which side of the fence you sit, politics feels toxic, increasingly vicious, and often unproductive. We don’t need to debate the whys, but we do need to find ways to engage and exist alongside those with political views different from our own. Political science professor Allison Stanger is setting a noteworthy example, even […]
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Doro Bush Koch is an entrepreneur, author, health and wellness advocate and of course the daughter and sister to two former U.S. Presidents. She is also one of the kindest, most interesting, warm, and lovely people you will ever meet. She shares her passion for helping people live happier, healthier lives through her company BB&R […]
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Lisa Gable has been a change agent for consumer brands, health and wellness, government, and non-profits for many years. Her latest venture takes all those experiences and deploys them to tackle the growing epidemic of life-threatening food allergies. Currently more than 15 million Americans — including 6 million children — have food allergies. Every three minutes, […]
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Susan Feldman is the genius founder of One Kings Lane. She broke new ground by challenging and redefining conventional wisdom about how we shop for home decor. She’s expanded her horizons once again with the launch of “In The Groove” a new concept for “age defying women” — a category in which Susan is most […]
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Serial entrepreneur (and self-described “radical optimist’) Magatte Wade became inspired to tackle poverty by reverse engineering a profound curiosity of consumer brand power. Her passion and understanding of free market principles has led to the creation of three companies including her latest — Skin Is Skin — which is also tackling unconscious bias. Magatte’s thoughtful […]
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This week we’re delighted to bring you a special broadcast of She Said/She Said podcast recorded LIVE at the 2018 Professional Women in Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference brings together women advocates working in all aspects of government relations and public affairs including political engagement, lobbying, communications, fundraising, law and campaigns. Consistent with […]
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Life happened to Caroline Carter leaving her without the means to support her family. She took what she knew which was how to create order out of chaos, monetized it, and turned her life around. At the same time, she discovered a way to positively impact and empower others going through a typical — but […]
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There are lots of ways to define confidence. The one that best describes the talented and thoughtful Julianna Zobrist is “a belief in who you are, and the courage to BE that person.” Julianna exudes authentic, self-assured confidence. Her love of life and commitment to self improvement (and helping others to do the same) has led […]
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Several adjectives come to mind when I think of Jennifer Griffin……smart, accomplished, thoughtful, tenacious, kind, but perhaps the ones that describe her best are resilient, fearless, and brave. Most people know her from her work covering the Pentagon and National Security issues for Fox News, but her story and her experiences in journalism are a […]
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Carole Hyatt has been in the business of helping build (and rebuild) careers for almost five decades. She is a serial entrepreneur, an accomplished author and speaker, and someone who isn’t afraid to tell you the truth — especially when you need to hear it. She’s also putting her tremendous knowledge to use in helping […]
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We’re talking health care and self-care with Washington, DC-based doctor of internal medicine Lucy McBride. We discuss what you should know about everything from alternative medicine to menopause and DNA testing, and how you should think about your next doctor’s visit before you even make the appointment. Dr. Lucy has a unique approach to her […]
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Purple Patriot co-founder Christine Templin is one-half of the sister duo who is using deep experience with technology to challenge the status quo related to political engagement. Having spent time with younger women, she and her sister were inspired to create a product designed especially to meet a female demographic, even though Purple Patriot also […]
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Self-described “reformed opera singer” turned public speaking coach and CEO of her own firm – Global Public Speaking, Allison Shapira is an expert on public speaking and teaches the topic at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. She tells us why improving our public speaking skills and performance can impact women to a greater degree than […]
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As we celebrate our nation’s independence and remember those who have worked tirelessly to serve and protect the freedom that comes with democracy, one often overlooked role is that of First Lady. This unpaid, unsanctioned role is defined largely by the person who holds the title. It conveys significant power and often sets a complementary […]
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Women are not well represented in senior positions in many career fields and sectors. While that fact is well known, what isn’t is that the same is true in the field of art. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only museum of its kind exclusively dedicated to showcasing and celebrating women […]
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Jay Newton-Small is an accomplished journalist, author, and now, entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and CEO of startup MemoryWell where she is using her fine-tuned skills as an experienced storyteller while drawing on very personal experience to contribute in a new and meaningful way. You’ll be inspired by her story, her passion and her thoughtful […]
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Christie Hefner is the longest serving female CEO of any public company ever. She also happens to be the daughter of the legendary Hugh Hefner, and of course, the company she ran for all those many years was Playboy Enterprises. You don’t have to be a regular reader or consumer of the Playboy brand to […]
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Kathryn Kaufman (Katie) leads the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) 2x Global Women’s Initiative. She talked with She Said/She Said Podcast about the importance of facilitating and encouraging private sector growth in emerging markets that are transitioning from aid recipient to stronger more stable contributors. But it’s Katie’s leadership of the agency’s new 2x women’s […]
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Poppy MacDonald sits at the epicenter of where the evolving news business works to meet targeted customer needs and interests at Politico. As President and COO of Politico US, she’s well-suited for this role having run the National Journal’s subscriber business as its president and publisher from 2014-2016, and as chief revenue officer before that. […]
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There are many things to admire about Claire Shipman: accomplished journalist; best-selling author (three times over); mom of two; smart; classy; and sophisticated. Most of all, however, you instantly like Claire because she’s one of the most down-to-earth, authentic people you’ll ever meet. To talk with her about where confidence comes from is an enlightening […]
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The founder of not one, but two successful public affairs firms, Gloria Story Dittus is a trusted counselor to Members of Congress, Cabinet Secretaries, and business leaders. She is an entrepreneur whose hard work, dedication to her clients, and tireless work ethic sets her apart. And, while all those traits no doubt contributed to her […]
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Andrea Cecile Cohen, is the Founder, CEO and creative genius behind UK-based clothing label No.35. She is also a collaborator with costume designer Daniel Lawson (CBS’ The Good Wife and The Good Fight) and created many of the amazing ensembles worn by strong female characters on both of those television shows. Together, Andrea and Daniel […]
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Professor Jennifer Lawless is one of the best known and most widely published academic experts on the topic of gender and politics. While that’s impressive, she also has personal experience on the topic. As a young professor at Brown University, Jennifer challenged an incumbent Congressman and ran a competitive race for Congress. She lost the […]
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She Said/She Said tackles technology, data privacy, and what you need to know to be a tech savvy consumer. Our guest, Nuala O’Connor, is an expert in the field, and role model. Nuala is the CEO of the Center for Democracy and Data. She comes to this position following a distinguished career in both government […]
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When Gwen K. Young was recruited to lead the Women in Public Service Project she immediately saw an opportunity to tackle women’s representation in government in a different way. Rather than recreating the wheel or using limited resources to duplicate existing efforts, she instead turned her focus to the lack of available data needed to […]
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For Miami native Neri Martinez recruiting women and minorities to run for office is a life’s mission. She laments a common theme that she still hears from women: “I’m just not qualified,” or “maybe someone else would be better.” While sometimes it is true that a candidate isn’t ready to run, in most cases, the […]
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When Gail McGovern became CEO of the American Red Cross in 2008, the organization was reeling from repeated turnover in leadership, a $209 million operation deficit coupled with significant debt, outdated IT systems, an unworkable organizational structure, challenges in the Red Cross Blood Services operation, and a dated fundraising strategy. Even for a seasoned corporate […]
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There are many factors that impact a woman’s decision to seek elected office. One may simply be that she hasn’t been introduced to the possibility or told, “You can and should do this.” If you talk to Susannah Wellford, the CEO and founder of a non-partisan, non-profit called “Running Start,” she will tell you that […]
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It’s not difficult to understand why Valerie Hudson is beloved by her students. As the George H.W. Bush Chair of The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, Valerie is a unique, spirited, and inspiring voice who is looking at peace and national security from a different perspective. Her data-driven approach, […]
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Nina Easton has spent decades interviewing the world’s most powerful women and men. She’s an accomplished journalist, best-selling author, and now an entrepreneur who is using her personal “superpower” as a storyteller to help others bring unique, personal stories to life. We talked with Nina about her latest project where she traveled to Saudi Arabia […]
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Her ground-breaking election in 2014 as the youngest women ever elected to congress (from either political party) positioned Republican Elise Stefanik as a fresh face and unique voice in an institution not typically known for such things. Congresswoman Stefanik readily embraces opportunities to work across the political aisle to achieve results for her constituents in […]
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Sitting in the beautiful living room of Lea Berman’s elegant, historic home (one of the oldest in Washington, DC), we talked with Lea about her new book “Treating People Well” and heard wonderful stories from her days as the White House Social Secretary. One would imagine someone with Lea’s professional background to be gracious. She […]
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“Don’t ever work for someone who won’t allow you to shine,” was just some of the wonderful advice we received in our interview with Mary Beth Albright, food lawyer turned food anchor at The Washington Post. We sat down for an engaging conversation with Mary Beth at the Post’s newly designed offices in Washington, DC. […]
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Best selling author of The Selfie Vote, nationally-recognized GOP pollster, podcast creator and co-host, and regular guest commentator, Kristen Soltis Anderson combines her passion for data with great storytelling in ways that have consistent impact, especially as she explains the preferences of Millennial voters. But it’s her authenticity, savvy, and accessibility that differentiate her from […]
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