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I met Aaron Phillips, The Voice, at a networking group about a decade ago. We've remained friends ever since. He has hosted hundreds of shows and events in the time that I've known him, from local events to national-level. The best part about our friendship is watching how much we have both grown and changed in the last few years. He had a life-changing wake-up call that caused him to dramatically change his weight and his attitudes. He wrote a book about his journey and on this podcast episode, he shares a bit of his journey with us, like getting off his medications and learning to jump rope at age 52. Learn more about shows: https://aaronshour.vegas/ Learn more about fundraiser on August 27th nonprofit - Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournamenthttps://www.heroesandhearts.org/

Lemon is my conference bestie. We've met up at tech conferences around the world. He has one of the most creative brains I have had the pleasure of meeting, as evidenced by his side projects: dumb websites. His efforts have also raised tens of thousands of dollars for charities supporting the rights of ALL womxn. For all these reasons and more, Lemon is one of my favorite people. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I interview my super cool friend, Lemon. Learn more: https://ahoylemon.xyz No More Billionaires SANE

Courtney Huntzinger is pure sunshine. Cheery and upbeat, she is FULL of creative ideas for marketing products. E-commerce is her sweet spot and especially for artists and clothing designers wanting to expand their brand. Plus, she is super smart. When she started using words like "narrowing customer acquisition costs" I knew we were going to be new besties. She loves helping her clients convert sales. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I speak to my sister-from-another-mister, Courtney Huntzinger of Panoptic Media Solutions. Learn more: www.panopticmediasolutions.com 215.839.9799

Ulf Dalgaard is a product manager at Cornerstone consulting in Stockholm, Sweden. He is also the organizer for DevSum, a 6-track conference for developers. I asked Ulf if he could be any emoji, which emoji would he be and he chose: winky face with the tongue sticking out. Which is just perfect for his personality. A leader in the tech community, Ulf has been a conference organizer since 2007, so I sat down to ask him about his organization style, his process for selecting speakers, the difference between conferences in the before times, and after COVID. I hope you enjoy this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I interview my good friend, Ulf Dalgaard. https://devsum.se https://cornerstone.se https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulfdalgaard/

I met Belinda Clemmensen through an email introduction from someone who turned me on to her recently-launched book entitled: "Women Leadership and Saving the World: Why everything gets better when women lead." A certified professional coach with over 25 years of experience, her approach to changing the corporate landscape is to guide leaders as they make social, economic, and policy decisions are a reflection of all people within our communities. What I like about her method is that she starts by examining core values and purpose and then teaches women how to use their voices. Belinda offers a free video series, an online leadership training program, AND even a 1-year intensive to empower women to create the changes they want to see in their work from a more informed perspective. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" as I interview change-maker Belinda Clemmensen, founder of the Women's Leadership Intensive. LinkedIn Profile The Women's Leadership Intensive

Peak Potential Expert, Becca Powers teaches people about "The Art of Rethinking." As a 20-year corporate executive, she originated a framework for career success. Today, she is coaching people on how to reach their peak potential, using techniques that she has firsthand experience with. She offered 4 great tips for shifting our mindset during this interview. I hope you enjoy this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" as I talk to leadership coach, Becca Powers. Learn more: https://www.beccapowers.com/ https://www.beccapowers.com/theempoweredhalfhour https://www.beccapowers.com/the-high-achievers-club

I met Ant Blair through LinkedIn. We connected for about 2 months, brainstorming speaking ideas, until I hired him to be my speaker coach. He has a way about him that evokes inspiration and problem-solving. Whenever I get stuck feeling like I don't want to promote myself, Ant's strategies get me unstuck by marketing myself with authenticity and building community. And he should know, he is the founder of the first beer fundraiser of its kind called Beer For Good in Columbus, Indiana. As well, Ant is a fellow TEDx speaker. He delivered his talk: The Access Code at TEDx Bloomington and you should check it out. Tune-in to this episode of "1 luckygirliegirl" where I record the first of many podcast interviews with TEDx speaker, speaker coach, and community leader, Mr. Ant Blair. learn more: http://AntBlair.com http://BeerForGood.org The Access Code          

I met Christian Frazier through my coach, Ant Blair, who is a super awesome, super effective speaker-marketer-coach-person. Anyway, Christian and I instantly geeked out over emotional intelligence and Mental Health First Aid, as he is a fellow Mental Health First Aider. Tune-in to this week's episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I interview the incredibly intelligent and gifted Christian Frazier about life coaching, the science of trauma, and healthy transitions.   Learn more: https://www.christianfrazier.com/ https://www.s4kf.org/services/ https://changingmindsnow.org/

Are you a hugger? Do you easily say "I love you?" Tune-in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where Dane and I discuss what it means and what it looks like to be vulnerable. This isn't the first time you've heard Dane on my podcast. A long-time friend and colleague, he's back on the podcast and we are talking about an important topic in emotional intelligence: vulnerability.

I met Brian Bailey through a mutual friend. We all have experience in leadership training and our friend thought we'd get along well. I learned right away that Brian loves traveling just like I do. Brian has lived and worked all over the world in places like Hong Kong and Chile. On this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" we chat about one of my favorite subjects: emotions. The eMotion CodeTM is a way to release trapped emotions that are holding you back and Brian is THE person to guide you through the process. Through working together, I experienced what it's like to clear heartwalls. I hope you enjoy the discussion this week on "1 Luckygirliegirl."

I met Janie Howell at Longhorn PHP, a tech conference hosted in Austin, TX. She is a tech recruiter for PMG and she shares my excitement for working with startups who are in their growth phase. Janie is one of those people who loves going to the gym. She is currently training for a half marathon in Chicago in the dead of winter. Tune-in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where we discuss workforce culture in a COVID world, trends in tech recruiting, and more. Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiehowellpmg/ General email to recruiting for those with questions/interest in jobs at PMG: recruiting@pmg.com In this episode: Alli microsite & tech jobs: https://alli.pmg.com/ General PMG site & all of our open roles across client services, strategy, etc.: https://www.pmg.com/ https://www.pmg.com/careers/job-openings#find-your-dream-job

I met Chris Anderson at a virtual roundtable event. He's a new dad, with a baby on the way, who launched his business during the pandemic. So it goes without saying that he's got a lot on his plate. What I love about Chris is his approach to marketing podcasts. He prioritizes video and content marketing to help clients reach the Top 5% of podcast listeners globally. At Elevate Media Group, they understand that building trust with your clients turns into sales, so their focus is creating a brand strategy that will elevate your podcast to the top 5%. Tune-in to this episode of 1Luckygirliegirl where we talk about best practices for podcasts and video marketing in 2023. Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elevate-media-group/ https://elevate-media-group.com/

Leslie Martinich has 20 years of international corporate training experience. Before that, she held various software engineering roles from developer to project manager... all the way up to Director of Engineering. She has a long track record of giving leaders the tools they need to join the C-Suite ranks because she understands the career path of a software engineer. Basing her trainings on innovation and communication, Leslie uses improv to help leaders develop the skills they need to maximize outputs. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation on "1 Luckygirliegirl" as we discuss uncertainty, the cost of employee turnover, and leadership improv. Learn more: https://www.competitivefocus.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martinich

I met Dan Shinder when I popped into a networking event while I was speaking in Scottsdale, Arizona. His enthusiasm is infectious and he has a unique talent for storytelling and marketing that gets results. Dan has been a professional drummer since he was 15 years old. Today he is the host of multiple internet tv shows and an accidental marketer. That is, he created a marketing company unintentionally. Tune in to this episode of 1luckygirliegirl, where I speak with Dan Shinder, the CEO and founder of Advanced Social Marketing and Drum Talk TV. Learn more: advancedsocialmarketing.com

I know Cheri Hickman because we attend a couple of different networking groups together in Las Vegas. In this episode, we talk about alternative health and wellness methods as she shares her knowledge of CBD dosing, the power of the mind, and even a little bit of "woowoo" stuff. Learn more: https://www.queenbeebiz.com  Also in this episode: Download the Tapping Solutions app in the app store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-tapping-solution/id1419815487  The Kylego Exercise can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1cPxokgGrs 

I'm excited to chat with Dana of TaDā Wellness. She is a lifestyle mentor who helps people create a healthy lifestyle by meeting their fitness and nutrition goals. She's helped me for nearly a year with managing my mindset and sticking to my workout goals. Today she shares her healing journey about vaginismus with us. So if talking about sex makes you uncomfortable, you might want to sit this one out. Today, on "1 Luckygirliegirl." https://tadawellness.life  https://linkedin.com/danaperich  https://www.instagram.com/tada.wellness  In this episode: Get the Passion Playbook on Amazon - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/157322698X/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_VRKZT38Z1VT178QQ96FJ 

I met Todd Gardner on the tech speaker circuit. He is a really smart, jovial guy who has originated some really cool ideas such as Pubconf, a tech conference afterparty that encourages geeks to unleash their creativity. I have spent several late nights hanging out with him and sometimes his awesome wife, Erin, at bars around the world. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" as I see what Todd Gardner has been up to these past few years. As it turns out, he's been really busy! Learn more: https://trackjs.com  https://requestmetrics.com  https://twitter.com/toddhgardner  https://pubconf.io  building request metrics on youtube - https://requestmetrics.com/building/using-the-beacon-api 

I met Kevin Dunlap in Las Vegas while networking. A few years have passed with a lot of changes in our lives. We had a chance to catch up today and you get to be a fly on the wall. Kevin is an entrepreneur, an author, a trainer, and a business coach. He also hosts a webinar for entrepreneurs every Friday at 1p Eastern. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I have a chat with Kevin Dunlap. And he shares with us his philosophy on creating a business roadmap, as well as a personal roadmap, as his most recent journey has him traveling around to leisurely explore the United States.

I met Chris Kent through a mutual friend on Facebook when I did a callout for podcast guests. Turns out we have a lot of synergy in the way we approach health and wellness from a neuroscience perspective. He has been diagnosed with ADHD and after a breakdown a few years ago, Chris learned how to transform his lifestyle to change his results. From breakdown to breakthrough, listen to Chris's journey on this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where we talk about bridging the gap between what's important FOR you vs. what's important to you, as well as interoception, and how eye tracking exercises improve cerebellum function. Learn more: https://facebook.com/chriskentcoaching  https://instagram.com/emeraldarcana  https://chriskent.net 

Lynn Swayze and I met while working with a mutual client. She has created a unique 11-step process called "Offer TherapyTM" which helps companies with their perfect product positioning. If you're having trouble keeping the ad Gods happy, you won't want to miss this episode of "1 luckygirliegirl" where I discuss SEO, creative content, and smart ad spending. Learn more at https://LynnSwayze.com In this episode: https://Hubspot.com  https://Buffer.com  https://Bubble.io 

Gert Mellak is the Founder of SEO Leverage, a search engine optimization company based in Madrid, Spain. Starting out as a freelancer over 20 years ago, he has grown his company to 26 people where they help small to medium-sized companies with 3 goals in mind: generate traffic, get new leads, or convert sales. I'd like to think my SEO game is fairly on-point, after all that's how Gert found me online to inquire about being a podcast guest. In fact, he is my first podcast guest who is a stranger --although he instantly became familiar as we started talking. You won't want to miss this podcast episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where we talk about SEO tips and strategies in 2022. Learn More: https://seoleverage.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gertmellak/  Click here to Download The ERICA Framework book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DJCBHKG/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0   

I was today-years-old when I learned that Marisol Serrano is not only a health and wellness expert, but she has also owned her own construction management consulting business the entire time I've known her?! She opened a brand new business last year at a convenient location by the Las Vegas airport that serves up low-sugar, high-protein snacks and drinks, while also raising a toddler. Breaking down walls in the construction industry and breaking down walls remodeling her business when her toddler accidentally tossed her keys through a tiny hole of her new building... Marisol is a force to be reckoned with. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation on "1 Luckygirliegirl" today as I catch up with my friend, Marisol Serrano. https://celebratelasvegas.square.site/  https://www.instagram.com/celebratelasvegas  Also in this episode: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-should-all-be-millionaires-rachel-rodgers/1138334791 

I was lucky enough to have met Vegan Chef Stacey when I used to spend time in Downtown Las Vegas. Whenever I've hosted workshops or events, she is my go-to person for food catering. Her vegan nachos are divine. Tune in to this episode of "1 luckygirliegirl" where I catch up with my friend Stacey Dougan and we talk about managing your mindset as an entrepreneur, raising two babies at the same time, closing her restaurant then pivoting during lockdown. https://chefstaceydougan.com/  https://simplypurelv.com/  Also mentioned: https://downtowncontainerpark.com/  https://kristawhitley.com/ 

Dane Wilson aka "Dane-o the Insane-o" has been an important part of my success as a speaker, a business owner, a content creator. Living in West Hollywood he has led a weekly writers' group for nearly 14 years. He's written narratives, and scripts for short and full-length films, as well as directed several short films. Tune in to this episode of "1luckygirliegirl" with my friend and colleague, Dane Wilson. The topic is collaboration and all the important elements and challenges that go along with it.  

Khalid Machchate is an entrepreneur, Royal Policy advisor, Digital Transformation Consultant, and tech expert. He has been awarded the Forbes Top 30 Under 30. I met Khalid at Devoxx Morocco about 7 years ago in 2015. We've stayed in touch throughout the years and every time we catch up he's got a bunch of new projects he's operating and initiatives that he is supporting. Something I recently learned is that he has a full performance studio in his home and is a talented vocalist and plays multiple instruments professionally. His passion for bringing more innovation to Africa shows through his actions as well as in his work in the tech industry. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" as I have a chat with Khalid Machchate and we talk about the current landscape in Morocco from the King's innovation policies all the way down to the student hackathons and everything in between. https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalidmachchate 

David O'Regan helps professionals get what they want through better communication. We have collaborated together on a fundraiser for a global COVID fund and also at a VoxxedDays tech conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. Witty, charming, and an authentic empath He is easily one of my favorite humans. I caught up with David on “1 Luckygirliegirl” and you get to be a fly-on-the-wall for our conversation. I hope you like this episode of “1 Luckygirliegirl” with David O'Regan where we discuss the 3 types of empathy, a tragic story of skiing, and becoming a qualified pirate on the Aegean Sea. --- Learn more: https://fygaso.com  https://www.facebook.com/Fygaso/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-o-regan-207881b7/  In this episode: https://voxxeddays.com/thessaloniki/ 

Tibi Covaci is an Azure Developer Audience Lead and Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft. Born in Romania, he now lives in Sweden by way of Denmark, the Bahamas and ... well, you get the picture... he's seen quite a bit of our planet. Our paths crossed speaking at tech conferences. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I catch up with my friend, Tibi, and we discuss life in communist Romania, playing tour guide to guests, and planning conferences during a global pandemic. Learn more: https://tibi.me/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tcovaci/  https://twitter.com/tibor19  In this episode: https://devsum.se  https://kcdc.info 

Ted Neward has been a friend of mine for several years. We have explored the streets of Athens, Greece together, hung out in the Netherlands, and we've spoken at numerous domestic tech conferences together. His background in stoicism, history, and philosophy means I can always count on him for sage advice in times when I've contemplated the trajectory of my career or struggled with depression. Recently I caught up with Ted to talk about his current job hunt, board games, and organizational design. I hope you enjoy this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" with my good friend, Ted Neward. Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedneward/  https://twitter.com/tedneward  http://www.newardassociates.com/  In this episode: Conway's Law - https://www.melconway.com/Home/Conways_Law.html  Patrick Lencioni Books - https://www.tablegroup.com/books/  Taylor Dessyn Podcast interview - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/taylordesseyn_guidance-counselor-20-a-tale-of-hiring-activity-6884916126694932480-dTAl  Lorelink - https://lorelink.com/ 

Jeffrey T. Fritz is a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft. He is a Leader in Live Video Technical Community Engagement, a conference organizer, and founder of The Live Coders stream team. He's been broadcasting consistently on Twitch for 4 years. When I invited him on my podcast, he suggested we do it live onstream, so that's what we did. Recently, during his regular Twitch streaming schedule, he became a guest on his own show, "Fritz and Friends," while I interviewed him. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" while I chat with @csharpfritz to talk about remote work before and during a pandemic, brain performance, and organizing conferences in a post-pandemic world. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreytfritz/  https://www.twitch.tv/csharpfritz  https://KlipTok.com 

I met Jodie Sacco at a networking event that her business was hosting. She is a Business Growth Strategist powered by ActionCoach and the owner of 4 franchise properties. Her unique background growing up in South Africa during apartheid and witnessing the subsequent dismantling of that system allows her to draw from a level of empathy and emotional intelligence that gives her an advantage in helping businesses grow. I also learned that she's a total car buff. Tune in to be a fly-on-the-wall as I talk with Jodie Sacco about being impeccable with time management, emotional intelligence, and growth strategies for business. Join her upcoming workshop: HTTPS://JODIESACCO.COM/EVENT/GROWTHCLUB-90-DAY-BUSINESS-PLANNING-SESSION-AT-PLANET-HOLLYWOOD/ Learn more: HTTPS://WWW.JODIESACCO.COM/

Taylor Desseyn is a Senior Recruiter Advocate at VACO. He's been in the industry for over a decade and has been helping those in technical fields improve their careers in ways they never imagined. He has a holistic approach to hiring which looks at the unique traits and features that make up an individual as well as the needs of the company. He does not see people as mere resources. In this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" Taylor gives his candid view of mental health and depression, ways you can build your brand even if you are an introvert, and becoming a parent 9 months after lockdown began. Learn more: https://TaylorDesseyn.com

Nancy Gabriel was one of the first close friends that I made when I moved to Las Vegas over 14 years ago. I had already been in town for a couple of years but hadn't really connected with any new friends. Enter Nancy. Working at the front desk of a spa to pass the time, she recognized that I was overqualified for the position. We would chat while she awaited her appointments and we eventually became close friends. She has taught me communication skills that help me in my professional and in my personal life. Her optimistic approach to life has been integral in the success of her mediation practice. She serves on the Nevada Mediation Group, Inc. as well as the State Bar of Nevada's Fee Dispute Panel. She also volunteers her time at a local grief center for children. I have personally benefitted from her counsel as I've searched for ways to navigate my own grief. Listen to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I have a chat with my friend, Nancy Gabriel, and we discuss how to generate business leads without networking, consistency in business, and chronic optimism. Learn more: https://MediationAroundTheTable.com 

Meet my awesome friend and personal trainer, Peter Pinto. Originally from the East Coast, coffee shops are forever spelling his name wrong on his cup because of his Bostonian accent, "Petah." He has helped me unlearn everything I thought I knew about health and fitness in order to repair my metabolism and nourish my brain. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" to hear how he helped me repair my nervous system by having me wear an eye patch, how he studied in the traditional art of Muay Thai and getting his start training superstars like Dana White.

TaDā Wellness is a new business based in Las Vegas helping people meet their wellness goals. Tamara and Dana are lifestyle mentors with over a decade of experience teaching and motivating others to be successful. Together, they utilize their degrees in science, education, and fitness, as well as yoga certifications to customize programs that suit the needs of their mentees. Tune in to this episode of 1 luckygirliiegirl as we discuss the mind-body connection, wormy woo-woo stuff, and celebrating the launch of their new company.

Dane Wilson has facilitated a writer's group for nearly 14 years in W Hollywood. He's read a lot of screenplays and manuscripts, so he knows what to look for when writing a book. He's helped me tremendously as I wrap up the first draft of my memoir and send it off for the first round of revisions. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" as I chat with one of my best friends from and we have a conversation about what it looks like to mentor writers in a group setting and getting vulnerable in sharing our insecurities.

I met Lalena Luna at a mutual friend's birthday party when I was visiting New York City. She is one of the most optimistic people I've ever met, and probably THE most extroverted person who has ever existed on the planet. A woman of many talents, her upbeat attitude has her leading a very connected and inspired life. Tune in to this episode of "1 luckygirliegirl" and listen to my conversation with "Lala" as we discuss lockdown in The Big Apple, prioritizing self-care, and extroverting during a global pandemic. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laluna/ Operation Impact https://operationimpact.co/   

I met Ieva Trejia when I was speaking at a conference and marketing lab in Latvia. Bright, practical, and ambitious, I admire her drive to improve her community. She is the host of the Baltic Startup Mafia podcast, editor of Labs of Latvia, and serves clients as a content marketing strategist. She is also a Certified Facilitator in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method, which is totally awesome. I hope you enjoy this chat with my friend, Ieva Trejia, as we talk about staying active during lockdown in Latvia, startups, and marketing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ievatreija/ https://marketingfans.lv https://balticmafia.eu/

I met Reggie Burton of RB Group when I was working at the Las Vegas Urban League. We had received a grant for installing public computer centers all around the Las Vegas valley, along with trainers and scheduled programming. Reggie worked on public relations for the project and I did the marketing. We've stayed in touch now for over a decade. I've always admired his integrity and communication skills. I never expected that we would be doing mental health awareness together. July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. If you are feeling vulnerable right now you may want to skip over this episode of "1luckygirliegirl" as Reggie and I discuss depression, the warning sign of suicide, and the importance of culturally competent professional help. https://averyburtonfoundation.org/ https://abfresiliencyproject.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggie-burton-6028b4b/ https://thisisdepressionthebook.com  

This is my longest podcast yet on "1 Luckygirliegirl." I have leaned hard on Dane Wilson for creative projects, for content creation, and for managing projects in business for YEARS. Not only is he a hiLARious comedian, he probably has one of the kindest hearts you will ever encounter. He's been leading a writer's group in LA for nearly 13 years. He has directed and produced films and has written acceptance speeches and narrations for some of Hollywood's most talented actors. Listen to this episode of my podcast where we discuss Imposter Syndrome, collaboration, and the emotional attachments that hold us back. Connect with Dane at aranasoftware.com

I know Deborah Porter from community events around Las Vegas. She's a marketing professional who always has some exciting new company or project or event that she is promoting. I caught up with her on a call earlier this month and we chatted about her newest business: Noir Culinary Experience, which brings together black-owned restaurants and patrons for special events like their sold-out Father's Day celebration. Tune in to "1 Luckygirliegirl" and learn how she launched a startup in the middle of a global pandemic. Check out noirculinaryexperience.com - And get on "The Black List"

Hanae El Bayousfi is head of Engagement and Marketing at xHUB, a global IT company and she is also co-founder of DevoxxMA, the largest tech conference in the middle east and Africa region. I actually met Hanae's husband, Badr, FIRST while keynoting their tech conference. At the time of that first meeting, we were all enjoying a delicious lunch of fish and vegetable tagines just outside the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It has the second tallest minaret in the world and quite a sight to see. I haven't been able to see Hanae in person for a couple of years now, so I wanted to catch up with her to see what's going on in her corner of the world. I hope you enjoy this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" as I chat with the very smart, creative, and ambitious Hanae el Bayousfi. Listen as she shares vulnerable moments about her pregnancy, having the most successful year in business they've ever had, and how she accidentally discovered that she has quite a talent as an artist. Learn more: https://xhub.io https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanae-el-bouyousfi-36766a1b/ https://xhub.io https://linkedin.com/hanaeelbouyousfi

I met Amy Kapernick through speaking at tech conferences. As a front-end developer, she's been her own boss since January 2014. She is a co-organizer for DDD Perth as well as a volunteer at many other tech organizations in Australia. She's also a Twilio Champion, Microsoft MVP in the category of Developer Technologies, and apparently, a purveyor of cows. I really miss these in-person conversations with friends, but I'm glad we can still catch up despite COVID travel restrictions. Tune in to this episode of 1 Luckygirliegirl and be a fly-on-the-wall for my conversation with Amy about lockdown Down Under, awkward socializing, and spending time doing not-work. Twitter @amy_kapers Website https://www.amyskapers.dev/ David Neal - @reverentgeek DeScript - https://www.descript.com/ Headliner - https://www.headliner.app/ AssemblyAI API - https://assemblyai.com

Martine Dowden is a UX designer born in Thionville, in the Northeast of France. Creative, grounded, and apparently handy around the house, I first became friends with Martine through the tech community while speaking at conferences. She's super talented (you should ask her about the time she replaced their downstairs toilet and remodeled the entire bathroom on a random afternoon). Her success in business and her drive for making technology accessible to all people is an inspiration to any programmer who is in product development. Tune in to this episode of 1 luckygirliegirl as Martine and I talk about the use of a well-placed "fuck," working with your partner, and future tech topics. Find Martine on Twitter @Martine_Dowden and on her websites: https://andromedagalactic.com https://martine.dev  

I spoke at BuildStuff in Lithuania and Ukraine in the "before times" about emotional intelligence. BuildStuff organizer, Neringa Young, was the quintessential conference host. She runs a beautiful conference, from branding, to the vendors, to the VALUE delivered. I've spoken on all 7 continents and never have I attended a tech conference where 50% of the attendees were female. In this podcast episode, hear how the coronavirus has effected life in Lithuania and learn the strategy for her operating a tech conference for 10 successful years. Be sure to stay tuned for her upcoming book which will share her secret sauce. Contact Links Neringa Young on Linkedin https://www.buildstuff.events/cfp neringa@buildstuff.events

I met Tania Kampana a few years ago while delivering a keynote and a training workshop at VoxxedDays in Thessaloniki, Greece. Since then, we've stayed in touch while she moved up the career ladder, negotiating a pay increase, and then landing a DevOps position at a new company. She understands the value of how maintaining your physical health also improves your mental health. This is especially important while COVID pressures add mental strain to our lives. Tune in to this conversation with Tania Kampana as we discuss what COVID has been like in Greece, relocating cities for a new job during a global pandemic, and honoring your health. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-kampana-005b3b42/

I met Ceciley through a mutual friend about 3 or 4 years ago. Since she works in the casino industry, it's convenient for us to meet in Downtown Las Vegas after work for food, drinks, or other events. We always have a blast together. Her quick-witted and candid way of telling stories just cracks me up. These are the everyday moments with friends that I have missed since the novel coronavirus interrupted our lives. I look forward to having in-person conversations again, but until then, you can be a fly-on-the wall for my recent Zoom call with Ceciley. Everyone, please enjoy this conversation we had when Ceciley and I took the time to catch up last month. She's the first person to "play hooky" on my show.

If there was a conversation where you want to be a fly on the wall, this is it. Leisa and I have been friends for ...wooooo! 8 years? 9 years? I tell her that I measure the timeline of our friendship by the age of her kids. I think I was mentoring her daughter, Kyndl, when she was just becoming a teenager. And then her other wonderful daughter, Kevyn. And now they both have blossomed into smart, helpful, headstrong young women. I enjoy hanging out with ALL of Leisa's kids and I think that really says a lot about her approach to parenting and to life, in general. She has been an active organizer in our Las Vegas community ever since I've known her, and she has managed many political campaigns for numerous local women. Tune-in to this episode, where I talk to Leisa Moseley about guilt, raising 4 wonderful children, and having the best year of her life.. https://eatmydessertfirst.com

Dr. Venkat Subramaniam is an award-winning author, founder of Agile Developer, Inc, and creator of agilelearner.com. He's trained tens of thousands of software developers worldwide. He's also among my most humble and generous friends. Plus, he's a pretty funny guy. I sat down to chat with my friend, Venkat, at the end of last year, about not-technology this may be a side of him you've never seen before. I hope you enjoy this podcast episode of 1 Luckygirliegirl.   Connect with Dr. Subramaniam at http://agiledeveloper.com.   p.s. Sorry apologies Acropolis, I had just been researching The Colosseum earlier and my brain just grabbed onto the first monument that came to mind. I blame the brain fog. Lol.   Check out Robb Selander for more tips at: https://redonx.com/

I wasn't sure about putting out any content lately. I was supposed to put out this interview last month, but the political climate in the United States has just been tumultuous, what with that armed milita storming the US Capitol. It's been quite chaotic. Regardless, it seems like governments are beginning to distribute the COVID vaccines and the United States is moving forward from the failed coup, so I decided to put out this podcast episode that I recorded in November with one of my favorite people on the planet. Jeff Strauss is one of those people who helps you feel at ease within moments of meeting him. He's got a sharp mind built to solve problems through connecting people. I always enjoy our conversations. I've missed our conversations during conferences. Betchya didn't know he solves Rubik's cubes in a flash! What else don't you know about Strauss? Tune-in to this podcast episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" to learn more about my friend, Jeff Strauss. We cover a lot of topics like having young kids in school, naming our cars, book-writing, self-care, and the importance of moving your whole body ESPECIALLY when you sit in front of a computer doing repetitive movements every day for work. And. So. Here it is: The episode of the first person to ever be censored from my podcast... before the coup tried to stop our democratic process, before the vaccines started being administered... recorded in a slightly happier, but-still-uncertain time: Episode 3 of "1 Luckygirligirl." https://www.linkedin.com/in/straussjeffrey/

"We need to be humans at the end of the day." ~Debbie O'brien   Buy Denise Jacobs book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Banish-Your-Inner-Critic-Self-Doubt/dp/1633534715   I met Debbie O'brien in 2019 at the BuildStuff tech conference in Vilnius, Lithuania... then again in Kyiv, during BuildStuff Ukraine. She's got this optimism that is infectious. Plus, she exhibits leadership that is encouraging and inspiring for any woman who wants to start advance in a career in technology. I caught up with Debbie last month to talk about bullying in the workplace, burnout, advancing your career, and tips for speaking to an online audience. Watch her live stream on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrNvYFsT1L3WczE8AizDQ6g https://twitter.com/debs_obrien https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-o-brien-1a199975/ https://github.com/debs-obrien ____________   Freshen up your website - Tips from Robb Selander of RedOnyx Don't go crazy on filling up the page with lots of text Check your website links Keep file sizes small Learn more in his book, found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Marketingplan-Today-Questions-Reach-Entrepreneurship/dp/9463425691  

I met Shawn Wildermuth and his wife, Reza when we attended AntarctiConf in January 2020. It was the first-ever Tech Mastermind Conference in Coastal Antarctic Waters. Shawn is a really sensitive and empathetic person. I enjoyed dinner conversations or singing karaoke with him and Reza on the cruise ship to Antarctica. Listen to this interview as we discuss overcoming poverty, bullying, and his new documentary "Hello World" which will be released on December 15th to encourage diversity and inclusion in technology. You can contact Shawn via: Twitter @ShawnWildermuth His Website https://wildermuth.com/ Christina Aldan can be found on most social media using @luckygirliegirl Music: "cdk - Sunday" by cdk 2016 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)