Foster Your Passion

In this episode, Hayley Foster and Dr. Anita Sadaty, board certified OBGYN turned Integrative Medicine Practioner, discuss the fear and misconception behind Hormone Replacement Therapy(HRT), the NIH (National Institute of Health) Women's Health Initiative study and what you can do to combat the early symptoms of menopause. The discussion included topics such as the critical window of time to begin taking hormones, short term and long term consequences of hormone deficiency and the process for prescribing HRT.  ABOUT: Hayley Foster is a business coach for women with wellness businesses. Her passion for wellness and longevity drives her to bring meaningful and informative information to her audience to support the lifestyle of 'living longer feeling better'.  Dr. Sadaty provides individualized, personalized medical care that focuses on discovering the underlying factors that cause illness and uncomfortable symptoms.  Disclosure - the information in this episode is for educational purposes only - it is not medical advice. 

There are a lot of questions and misconceptions around menopause. If you are not too careful, you could find yourself in big trouble health-wise. Hayley Foster sits down with Sue May, who is running a menopause business. In this episode, she discusses everything there is to learn about menopause. She delves into dismissing crazy misconceptions regarding hormones, the biggest questions when it comes to HRT, and the effects of getting DUTCH tests. Sue also sheds light on perimenopause, the dangers of synthetic drugs, and why women between the ages 40 and 50 should devote themselves to keeping their bodies healthy and strong.

There has been a social stigma on mental health in the past few years, particularly with anxiety and depression. But as we move forward in this modern age, people are now more open about it. We have seen an increasing number of cases due to the pandemic as well. Our guest in today's episode, Dr. Shelby Harris, specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety and depression. She is also certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) which is associated with the said illnesses. Listen as she shares the importance of sleeping to understand further how this affects our lives.

There is so much power in our brain that we aren't using on a daily basis and our brain holds the keys to peak performance in our careers and in our lives. Harnessing the power of the brain is Dr. Hayley Nelson's expertise. She is passionate about making neuroscience approachable for everyone. She loves working with wellness professionals, coaches, teachers, and counselors who are ready to stand apart and show up as true leaders in their field. In this episode, she joins Hayley Foster to discuss her learnings through the years and how she started putting her practices to play in her everyday life. How do you shape your habits? Stay tuned to gain valuable insights.

While social media can be a boon, many business owners just don't want anything to do with it. Entrepreneurs often leave community building to other experts, who leverage social media and relationships to create communities. In this episode, Hayley Foster sits down and talks to entrepreneur, social media expert and podcaster Britney Crosson. Britney discusses creating communities, having fun with your extra income stream, and having the right people on your team. Tune in and learn more from Britney!

The main cause of unintentional death of infants under the age of 1 is choking. This is why CPR classes with choking relief should be mandatory for new parents. Join your host Hayley Foster as she sits down with CPR and Safety Lady, Gail Gould. Gail is the owner of FITCORE, where they teach lifesaving skills like CPR and basic first aid. Learn the importance of CPR and choking relief methods especially when you're with an infant or a child. Stay tuned as Gail presents a short demo of how to do CPR for infants, children, and adults. Get educated and save lives today!

While stress is a fact of life, it doesn't mean we just need to live with its effects on our mental health. There are a lot of tools we can use to improve our mental state, including hypnosis, which this episode's guest discusses. Hayley Foster brings in wellness entrepreneur and coach, Jennifer Thoma, CEO of Neuroredeem, to tell us more. Jennifer discusses how she pivoted away from corporate America and her decision to start a business that aims to help others improve their mental health. Hungry for more? Tune in and learn from Jennifer's story.

Aging is a topic many avoid altogether with “anti-aging” being promoted so much in media. But there is so much to life in the second act! That's why Jack Perez is passionate about normalizing the conversation of aging for women. Jack, or Jacqueline, is the CEO and founder of Kuel Life, an online community and curated shopping experience for women 45+. Her mission is to make Kuel Life synonymous to normalizing aging and become the one stop shop for women who need answers and support. Join in as she chats with Hayley Foster about embracing her age and empowering others to do the same.

Do you want to succeed in social media? Consistency is key. In this episode, Hayley Foster's guest is Monica Van Landingham the founder of VIER Media/Reunion Stay. Monica talks with Hayley about how social media content can be batched out far in advance. For example, if you plan on posting twice a week, make sure to do so every week after that. So when people land on your profile, they'll know you're active, present, and reachable. If you want more practical tips on succeeding in social media, you wouldn't want to miss this episode. Tune in!

Some people say email marketing is dead but Kelly Hackney would literally fight you tooth-and-nail over that notion. To her, email drives not only sales, but also a better conversion rate. It also makes repurposing your content and staying on top of mind a whole lot easier. Kelly does email marketing independently as a solopreneur, but it hasn't always been like that. She spent more than 10 years in a corporate marketing job before finally deciding to start her own business in the middle of the pandemic. Deeply resonating with the personal brand she has built for herself over the years, she resurrected her old blog to become her new business' hub. Now, CaffeineWithKelly is quickly building a reputation for helping entrepreneurs caffeinate their marketing and put themselves in a position where they can serve the greatest number of people. Tune in as Kelly shares her journey of fostering her passion for marketing, entrepreneurship, and authenticity. And yes... coffee.

Each brand has PR goals, whether they know it or not. Everything you do related to your brand is PR. So, how do you best tackle that and create a story that will represent you and lead to sales? Joining host Hayley Foster is Jaime Maser. Jaime is the woman behind Maser Communications. She is a powerhouse publicist with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Today, she shares the importance of PR for any business and why you should be investing more into it. Tune in as Jaime shares tips to help you make the most of your PR strategies.   

Everyone can achieve joy. You just need to make the decision to go for it. For many, this is easier said than done. Allow today's guest to help you find that knowing and fill your cup with joy. Hayley Foster sits down with Nina Obier. the Founder of Success Simplified, an educational consulting firm that provides action-oriented tools and strategies so that her audiences and clients gain the ability to remove doubt, discouragement, and distraction to replace it with clarity, confidence, and commitment. Together, they discuss how you can fill your life with joy. Learn how Nina's journey began by leaving her unsatisfying job. Find out how she was able to truly enjoy the journey of life. Learn some of those tools and wisdom by tuning in to this conversation.

With so many businesses and individuals out there, how can you make your message stand out? Hayler Foster's guest, Tollisha Joseph, says, by making your message stick! Tollisha is a keynote speaker and networking strategist who teaches small and midsize corporations effective networking strategies to increase their audience and revenue. In this episode, they talk about sticky messaging, the idea of making your message so compelling that they stick to other people and those that they will talk to. Tollisha shares why you need to clearly understand your goals, customers, and blueprint and then dives deep into presenting yourself in networking opportunities. Join this conversation and discover some strategies to make your message stick and boost your company's growth.

Do things on your terms. Live your big life. If you're not happy with what you're doing, find something else to do that you enjoy. So many people are just going through the motions. Learn how to listen to your emotions and break away from what people expect you to do. This is what Bethany Clemenson did before finding Big Life Resources. Learn why she stepped away from corporate life and into coaching. Find out how to work on yourself so that you can do anything in life. Feel good today by listening to this episode!

Caring for pets, especially dogs, is a big commitment, but the rewards are immense. With the pandemic slowly winding down and with people going back to work, dogs and other pets will start to experience back-to-work anxiety. In this episode, Hayley Foster sits down for a conversation with Leslie Stern, the owner of Leslie's Leashes, to talk about pet care during these times of transitions. Leslie and Hayley discuss the ins and outs of becoming a pet family and what to expect with your dog. Tune in and learn more tips in caring for your dog.

No matter where we go in life, healing and wellness matter. How could we discover the inspiring parts of entrepreneurship while taking care of ourselves? Meg O'Neil discusses powerful insights with Hayley Foster about intuitive coaching and energy healing and how we could train our minds to take the steps to success. As entrepreneurs, we open ourselves up constantly to educating ourselves, learning every day, and striving to grow personally and professionally. In this episode, Meg shares incredible experiences throughout her journey and the importance of empowering women to embrace life's uncertainties and changes to succeed. We have what it takes to unleash our skills and develop an entrepreneurial mindset to drive change in this world. Tune into this episode to learn more and be the best you could be!

Your website is probably the first thing your customers will see from your business. You want it to represent your brand and have your vision. What better way to do that than going DIY and building it yourself? Ruthann Bowen, CEO of WIX DesignHer, is here to tell you that building your dream website doesn't have to be painful. Ruthann joins Hayley Foster to share why it's important to build a beautiful website and just how to do that with WIX. She also shares tips and tricks on making your website stand out not only from a design perspective but in terms of searchability as well. Tune in as she breaks down some topics from her book, The Female Entrepreneurs Guide to Creating your Website in a Weekend and get valuable website design and marketing advice you can use for your business!

If you love what you do, you don't feel like you're working. What joy it must be to be passionate about running family businesses and sharing your parents' legacy with the world. Hayley Foster's guest today is Ada Polla, CEO of Alchimie Forever. Alchimie Forever is Ada's family-owned skincare business from Switzerland. After graduating from Georgetown business school, she brought the business to the United States. Join in the conversation as Hayley and Ada bond over what it feels like to run a family business and to be an entrepreneur who marries an entrepreneur. Tune in and enjoy this episode! 

When you get older, it gets more difficult to take risks and believe in yourself. As a woman, you start having self-doubt, you're transitioning through menopause, or you just want a new start. Michelle Jacobs thought about this point in her life really hard. So hard, that she left her high-paying corporate job to become an entrepreneur. She then founded Womaness, where she celebrates women who are going through menopause and lets them remind themselves of their successes. She helps them feel better, sexier, and more able to embrace their age with more confidence.  Hayley Foster brings Michelle on the show to help you find your inner Womaness. Join in in this conversation and let it inspire you to celebrate your womanhood now!

Some people say intuition and spirituality, like the sixth sense, is something hereditary or passed on from generations. Spiritual teacher, Tina Conroy believes otherwise. She believes that everyone has some sort of spiritual intuition and they just need to awaken it. Like basketball, anyone can play it, but you have to really practice if you want to be the next Jordan. Join your host, Hayley Foster and her guest, Tina Conroy on how to trust your intuition. Tina is the lead wellness instructor, Reiki Master, and intuitive yoga teacher of Northwell Health. Open your mind and your senses for today's episode and learn how to trust your intuition.

Social media is great, but one change in a platform's algorithm can unpredictably affect your visibility to the audience you have worked so hard to nurture. Not so with email. Once you get people to open up their inboxes for what you have to offer, the options are limitless. Let content marketing coach Rob Fortier show you just how easy it can be done. In this conversation with Hayley Foster, he shares how to create an email sequence strategy that helps you build genuine relationships with the people on your email list. There is so much you can get from this episode, from the art of repurposing content to nailing down an engaging subject line. Join in and you may find it hard to look at email the same way again.

After nannying for 12 years with an educational focus on Early Childhood Education and Human Development, the pandemic hit. A go-getter and a doer, Cassie Nadaner decided that there had to be something she could do to help the small businesses that were affected by COVID while sitting home waiting to be able to return to work. After moving to Port Washington in June 2020 with her fiancé, Cassie was blown away by all the closed storefronts on Main Street and surrounding areas. She took it upon herself to start a neighborhood station “Port Washington TV” to keep the families who were stuck inside see their children's performances, or keep up to date with information on school closures and remote learning, while also creating commercials and helping to market the small businesses in the neighborhood. Listen in and find out more about what Cassie did to turn Main Street into so much more.

Health is wealth, and for many women, that should include your vagina. The vagina is host to an active microbiome that, when not taken care of, can affect your overall health. Hayley Foster has a satisfying conversation with The Vagina Doctor herself, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf. In this episode, they cover all things vagina, longevity, supporting women in business, and so much more. Dr. Greenleaf talks about why she went into urogynecology and her interest in helping other women. She then discusses the importance of the vaginal microbiome as it relates to gut health and vaginal health. If you're on your way to stepping up your overall health and wellness but missing something, then maybe you're overlooking the importance of your vagina. Vaginas need love too. Allow this conversation to remind you. 

In this episode, Hayley speaks with the founder of 87th Street Creative, Sherene Strausberg. Sherene recently completed a 100-day challenge to draw something new each day and post the picture to social media. following along on her journey on Instagram, the transformation that took place along the way was amazing. Seeing her creative growth through this challenge was incredible. Sherene shares her tips and tools that got her through it and tune in to hear what she plans to do next.

It's been a while but Foster Your Passion is back with a new episode with Maura Walters.  Maura talks about how the pandemic encouraged her to follow her passion, take a leap of faith and make a pivot in her career.  Maura felt pulled to begin helping women entrepreneurs and business owners to create content that would take their businesses to the next level with the power of storytelling.  If you've been considering making a pivot, find some inspiration in this episode with Maura as she talks about making 2021 her year of YES!

Odellia Fischer, a Foster University alum and founder of Take Off Travel, is an expert planner and avid traveler who combined her passion and expertise to start her own travel planning business. With a focus on creating custom itineraries for families, Odellia combines her experience as an event planner with her fond memories of family vacations to eliminate the common travel stressors for her clients. From Washington DC and Miami to Israel and Turks & Caicos, Odellia has planned trips all over the world and booked countless hotel, restaurants and excursions to memorable and worthwhile results. In today’s episode, Odellia puts her business and experiences in the context of our current quarantined world. From virtual sightseeing opportunities to travel-themed book and movie suggestions, she discusses the ways in which families can find that feeling of exploration while stuck at home together. Despite the current travel restrictions, Odellia remains hopeful and looks forward to summer vacation planning and crafting many more itineraries for families. LinkedIn Instagram

With her background in advertising and knack for witty personal branding, Danielle Hughes has cultivated a career helping people and businesses strategize quality content. After years of working as a copywriter in the corporate world, Danielle took the leap into freelancing and, eventually, started her own marketing company. In today’s episode, Danielle discusses her transition from “order-taker” to “business owner,” and shares her insight on the ways in which people can blend their business persona and their personal persona. As a freelancer and entrepreneur, Danielle emphasizes the importance of networking. Patience and maintenance of those relationships over time will result in a solid support group of people that can help and benefit from each other.   More about Danielle Hughes: Danielle studied Advertising Design in college hoping to become an art director, but quickly discovered her strength in her writing. From there, she began her career in copywriting, primarily working in ad sales marketing for television networks. Years later, she pivoted into writing copy for consumer-facing campaigns. Danielle now brings her corporate expertise to her own business, More Than Words Marketing, which focuses on strategic personality branding appropriate for our current digital age.   Instagram LinkedIn  

In Season 3 of Foster Your Passion, Hayley reflects with some women in her life that have been positively impacted by their relationships with their dads.  The women in Season 3 will share stories about their dads, the best advice their dads ever gave them and other valuable nuggets of wisdom.  

When this young entrepreneur saw a need for using her best asset, her 'little hands', she put together a business card offering her services and began networking at her local pool.  Brooke Ellish, founder of Little Hands, can help you get little things that are stuck in small spaces.  Brooke is the classic example of how you can never be too old or too young to start Fostering Your Passion. If you're in need of Brooke's services, you can reach her at: brooke.ellish@icloud.com  

Being agile and constantly iterating on your business isn't always easy but Jessica Garmise, Owner of Out of the Box Creations, has continued to do this over the years and has seen incredible success.  She listens to and trusts her gut when making hard business decisions.  Jessica took a small product gift business and has turned it into a creative enterprise, designing and creating event decor for all types and all different size events.  With any successful business comes the pressure of balancing work and life, something Jessica has had to deal with as an entrepreneur as well as in her former life as a practicing lawyer.   We chat about how important it is to empower our girls but to also educate them on the sacrifices they will have to make as women, wives and moms.   More about Jessica: Since 2011, Jessica has grown Out of the Box from a small creative gift business into a highly successful event and graphic design company recognized for its innovation, attention to detail and excellence in customer service.  Jessica knows that planning a special event or launching a new business can be a stressful time.  Her goal is to take the stress out of such experiences and to make them inspiring and fun.  Jessica's enthusiasm for what she does is contagious which is part of the reason that Out of the Box Creation's reputation has grown quickly as a reliable creative resource for many small businesses on Long Island and as a sought after vendor in the New York Bar/Bat Mitzvah decor market.  Although Out of the Box continues to adapt to its client's creative needs, Jessica is confident the company's primary mission will always remain the same: "to inspire people with creative products and ideas." You can find Jessica's website at:  https://www.outoftheboxshop.com/ Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn Instagram  

It's all about the angle when staring down the barrel of a camera.  When Alyssa Peek got laid off from her job in the fashion industry, she picked up her camera and immediately fell in love with the idea of taking photos of women over 40.  She shares her journey, her lessons from both of her amazing parents and some great tips on how to look and feel your best in front of the camera.   More about Alyssa: After leaving the Fashion Industry, Alyssa opened Peek Photography, LLC. where she is a self-taught Portrait and Fine Art Photographer. Introduced to art and photography as a young child by her father, Alyssa was greatly influenced by him and continues to honor him in her work by living her passion. Alyssa's portrait work focuses on photographing women over 40, bringing out and capturing her subject’s natural beauty and true essence. Her Fine Art Photography reflects her love of abstract expressionism and modern art by reflecting her surroundings from an abstract point of view. Her work has been exhibited and sold in at Ashawagh Hall and Guild Hall both in East Hampton, NY and sold in various design retail locations in NYC, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Southampton and Delray Beach, Florida. She also works directly with Interior Designers. http://peekphotography.nyc/ http://peekphotoart.com FacebookInstagram LinkedIn

With a vibrant and engaging presentation style and an undeniable love of new culinary ideas, food media personality Nicole Meyer has achieved success across multiple platforms. As a published cookbook author, business owner, and featured onscreen segment presenter, Nicole displays a passion for helping busy women find confidence in the kitchen through enticing menu ideas and easy-to-follow techniques. To date, she has been a guest on The Steve Harvey Show, Rachael Ray, Dr. Oz, The Chew, News Pix11, Long Island News 12 and Eyewitness News This Morning, bringing viewers great food, made fun and simple. Nicole is also the founder of Nibbles By Nic, hosting private culinary events and corporate demonstrations and offering kitchen tricks. The owner of her own business, Nicole is a proven collaborator and motivational team leader, with a talent for digital promotion and marketing and for bringing fresh ideas to new audiences. Her credentials also include developing a "Dinner Menu Planning Board" and years of experience in food writing and presenting. She is the author of the cookbook, Cups Sticks & Nibbles. Nicole Meyer continues to distinguish herself as a food personality to watch, building a strong brand identity and bringing a unique voice to the Long Island food scene.  Follow her on Social Media: Twitter Instagram Facebook You Tube

Fran Hauser and Hayley recorded this episode back in April, before both of their book launches.  They discuss Fran's book, The Myth of the Nice Girl, and how NICE is Fran's superpower.  Once Fran accepted her authentic 'nice' self, she gained more confidence and freed up her time because she was no longer focused on trying to be something she's not.  Fran shares great insights from her time in Time Inc's corner office as the President of Digital to her side hustle turned new business of investing in start ups and supporting women in business.    More About Fran: Fran Hauser is a long-time media executive, startup investor, celebrated champion of women and girls, and author of the THE MYTH OF THE NICE GIRL (April 2018). She's held senior positions at some of the world’s largest digital media businesses, including Time Inc.'s PEOPLE, InStyle and Entertainment Weekly as well as AOL and Moviefone. Now an angel investor who largely invests in female founders, Fran was named one of Refinery29’s “6 Most Powerful Women in NYC’s Tech Scene” and one of Business Insider's "30 Women In Venture Capital to Watch in 2018." She has been featured by CNBC, Forbes, Vogue.com, Ad Age, and more. https://twitter.com/fran_hauser  https://www.linkedin.com/in/franhauser/  https://www.instagram.com/fran_hauser/  https://www.facebook.com/franhauserofficial/ http://www.franhauser.com/  

The entrepreneur life is full of up ups and downward dogs, especially for this Yogi.  Founder and former owner of Om Sweet Om Yoga in Port Washington, NY, Gail Grossman has seen a lot in her 14 years of running her Yoga studio but in the end she was able to look back with a smile and a full heart knowing that nobody is indispensable, including her.  Gail has helped thousands of people throughout her yoga journey from her kids yoga, to teacher trainings, her committed students and those that have read her book, Restorative Yoga for Life.  Sharing her knowledge of yoga’s life-changing potential truly feeds her soul. Ultimately, Gail’s work is informed by her intuitive inner voice, which has guided her at every step on her path. You can still find Gail at the studio a few days a week but she now lives in NYC with her husband, her pooches and is busy with private clients, teacher trainings and yoga retreats.  More about Gail: Gail Grossman, E-RYT 500, founded Om Sweet Om Yoga in Port Washington in 2004. She has been teaching yoga since 2001. Her students describe her as a very nurturing teacher who can quietly touch every muscle in their physical and emotional body, which leaves them feeling relaxed, grounded and happy. Gail’s book Restorative Yoga for Life has been very well received, ranking in the top 1% of Amazon.com book sales. Her audience extends far beyond the established yoga community, reaching many who have never had a yoga practice. Gail’s offerings include trainings, workshops and retreats for all levels of fitness. She also teaches at a local college. She is grateful to all the students she has met on this journey and is equally grateful for all the teachers present and past who have helped to shape her into the teacher she has become.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailgrossman/ https://twitter.com/yogamom?lang=en http://www.gailgrossmanyoga.com/

Katie Fogarty, founder of Reboot, is a professional communicator and storyteller but when she asked her tribe to describe her, she got a different answer.  They told her how great of a listener she is.  Are you perceived by others differently than you want to be perceived?  Katie shares an exercise to find out how you can find your 'words' in order to tell your story and write your headline.  Reach out to 20 people you know - friends, family, colleagues - and ask them to share three words they would use to describe you and what you do. Katie and Hayley also talk about how they look forward to and love doing what they do but also discuss the challenges of being an entrepreneur and having to wear way too many hats on a daily basis. Katie is passionate about creating content that catapults professional development, grows brands and delivers engaged fans.  As an entrepreneur and communications strategist with years in the political and entertainment worlds, she will transforms your professional identity with custom content, killer headlines, and powerful optimization on LinkedIn and beyond. ​Everyone -- and every business -- has a story to tell. Yet translating vision and information into compelling messaging often requires a helping hand.  Katie is an entrepreneur and communications strategist who runs Reboot, a personal branding and business consultancy. She is the creator of LinkedIn Reboot™ and Reboot for Business™, which transform professional identities with custom content, killer headlines, and powerful optimization on LinkedIn and beyond. In her past life, she wrote for morning TV news, global PR firm clientele and for a U.S. Senator. Now she is passionate about creating content that catapults professional development, grows brands and delivers engaged fans.  Learn more about Reboot:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiefogartymedia/ http://www.katiefogartyreboot.com/ https://twitter.com/katiecfogarty https://www.instagram.com/reboot_katiefogarty/ https://www.facebook.com/RebootbyKatieFogarty/

Jane Abrahams is the owner and founder of Jane’s Addiction. Jane has always been an organized person and it all started with her kids.  Running a household with three little ones, friends would come over and ask her where all of her 'stuff' was.  She began to share her secrets and so became Jane's Addiction.  ​Jane talks about how to create “your space” and make sure you have a domain. No matter how big or small someones house is, it is all about making a commitment to yourself; and she believes that it all starts with organization.  Jane gives expert tips on spring cleaning and the must haves for anyone that is starting to get organized… but her best advice is: Just Do It. ​Hayley and Jane talk about business, making sure you have a support system and how "you are your own brands ambassador" and how women just have a knack for 'getting $hit done'.    More About Jane: After hearing time and time again from friends and relatives how impeccably organized her house was with three young children at home, Jane realized she had a unique gift that she wanted to share with others.  Opening your home, and your mess to a stranger is not an easy thing to do. Jane and her staff make you feel comfortable and at ease from the minute they walk in. Jane's warm and caring personality carries through to her carefully selected and trained team of professionals. No job is too big or small for Jane's Addiction Organization.   You can find more about Jane and her 'Organization' on: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website    

Dawn always knew where she wanted to be, and what she wanted to be doing. She was always willing to make sacrifices for her business; and looking back on the day that she decided to turn away from corporate, she does not regret a single thing. Listen to this podcasts to hear it from the motivator herself. She spreads confidence to young-girls in pre-school through middle school, with her energy and wisdom. As Dawn likes to say: If you have passion, follow It. Prior to GAALS, Dawn worked in various capacities with cable companies throughout the world, from writing, producing and directing, to marketing and branding. A 20-year veteran of the television industry, she has garnered dozens of prestigious industry awards.   More About Dawn:As the head of on-air creative for History Channel’s international division, Dawn successfully launched more than a dozen international channels and oversaw their local on-air creative teams. Following her five years at History, Dawn produced the rebranding of Bravo and Oxygen, and worked alongside executives at USA, A&E and Scifi on large-scale projects. After living in Manhattan for 17 years, Dawn moved with her family to Port Washington, Long Island. She has finally acclimated to life in the burbs and attributes the great outdoors to her ability to begin practicing mindfulness.  ​Learn more about Gaals at www.gaalsusa.com  https://twitter.com/GAALSusa https://www.facebook.com/GAALSusa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-berkowitz-ader/ https://www.instagram.com/gaalsusa/

In this episode, Carrie normalizes and makes sense of the “mom juggle.” She elaborates and emphasizes on how we must subscribe to the philosophy that we CAN have It all, but you cannot have it all AND do It at the same time. We must have self acceptance, be focused, deliberate, and again, accept and face the fact that we really are juggling things. Once you have self acceptance, you will be a happier person. And of course, we are human, so it is okay to let somethings fall. Listen to hear more on that “Do It” attitude that Carrie has, the one that we all crave. She teaches us how to pick ourselves up at the times that truly seem to be the lowest. More about Carrie:Carrie is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur.  In her own words, "I'm what you might call an “accidental” entrepreneur. Despite having a rather loud inner self-critic, I built a multimillion-dollar social media agency at a time when there was no one to teach you about social media marketing. Together, my husband and I did it without any formal education on how to start or run a business. In fact, before I started our company, I didn’t have a single day of agency experience."  Dave and Carrie now own multiple businesses and she currently serves as the CEO of Likeable Media.  Her new book, WORK IT: Secrets For Success From The Boldest Women In Business, tells the truth about the “secret” to success for women today. (Hint: there’s no ONE secret for anyone!) ​Learn more about Carrie at www.likeablemedia.com or www.carriekerpen.com https://twitter.com/carriekerpen https://www.facebook.com/LikeableMedia/?ref=br_rs https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriekerpen/ https://www.instagram.com/carriekerpen/

Chugging along on her side hustle and riding the wave of passion, Hayley hits a wall when things come to light that throw a major wrench into the new business idea.  Should she make a 180 or go 360.  Hayley consults her business coach, John O'Connor for some guidance and direction and then follows up with a conversation with her hubby/business partner, Brian Valenza. Find out if they decide to go for it or kill it before it kills them. More about John: Meet John, my mentor and my inspiration for all things Foster Inc.  John helped me craft my ideas into what is now a growing and thriving business by imparting his wisdom, sharing his own coaching education and guiding me through the process.  John has clocked more than 5k hours helping Entrepreneurs and people on a mission to create meaningful change in their lives.  John takes a special approach when coaching clients, whether 1-on-1 or in group sessions, where he places focus on activating potential, creating clarity that generates velocity and transmuting blockages to success, fulfillment, and Freedom.  Visit John's Website: https://www.johnoconnor.com/ https://twitter.com/guidingtheshift https://www.facebook.com/MeetJohnOConnor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnoconnor74/ More about Brian: Meet Brian (aka My Hubby), my support, my guide, my inspiration, my better half and the love of my life.  When I say support, this man is the epitome of what it means to support someone you love.  He backs me up and stands by me through just about everything I do.  This 'side hustle' we've been working on together has brought our relationship to a whole new level when it comes to loving and supporting one another.  Brian's support, I believe, comes from his years of service as a Navy SEAL and his life-long mission, to live a life of meaning and purpose.  He's as much a serial entrepreneur as I am with an energy level, work ethic and dedication unlike anything I've ever seen.   Visit Brian's Companies - CSI and Virsig, LLC https://www.csi-security.us/ https://www.virsig.com/ https://twitter.com/iambvalenza https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-valenza-06a974b/

In Episode6, we hear the outcome of how Hayley's meeting went with the Investors. Following that, she jumps on a call with her friend and fellow Entrepreneur and TEDx Speaker Elisabeth Cardiello. Hayley and Elisabeth catch up about how important it is to have strong Father figures in our lives and share stories about how much their own fathers have molded them into the business women they are today. More about Elisabeth: Meet Elisabeth, your new mentor.  This infinitely curious, coffee loving, Brooklyn native had her first business cards at six and first product on shelves at 13. She graduated college with highest honors, did business school, a stint in finance, dealt with loss, found herself, dove into her passion, more loss, learned the meaning of post traumatic growth, started a coffee company, gave two TEDx talks and started speaking in the US and abroad (we're still wondering where that shy 9 year old went). Now, she is on a mission to help young women deepen their sense of confidence and prepare for the twists and turns of life by starting in the most unlikely of places, the end. She's the Co-Founder and CEO of Legacy Out Loud and Caffe Unimatic Inc. Visit Elisabeth's Website: http://www.legacyoutloud.com/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/257831147395466833/ https://www.instagram.com/caffeunimatic/ https://twitter.com/lizcardiello?lang=en Facebook  LinkedIn  

It's not everyday that there is more than one Entrepreneur in a family but Hayley and her brother Brad Foster are clearly cut from the same cloth.  For the past 17 years, Bradley Foster has been the co-Owner of Elum Designs, a design and manufacturer of custom letterpress wedding invitations and announcements, social stationery, journals, designer gift wrap, gift totes and paper products.  Hear more about his journey, some of his other business ideas that he's conjured up over the years and enjoy listening to the fun, loving and silly dynamic between these two siblings. More about Brad: Brad is the perfect combination of skills that make for a successful Entrepreneur - he's got a killer work ethic, he's resourceful, driven and he's got GRIT.  Brad will do what it takes to figure it out and make shit happen.   Over 17 years ago, when Brad realized that his wife Melissa's custom designed invitations were starting to gain traction, he saw an opportunity to jump in, manage the business and scale it for future growth.  With multiple Heidelberg printing presses on site, Elum has grown into full service, multi-million dollar business with custom lines for major chains such as TJX, Container Store, Papyrus and Anthropologie. https://twitter.com/elumdesigns https://www.pinterest.com/elumdesigns/ https://www.facebook.com/elumdesigns https://www.instagram.com/elumdesigns/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyfoster http://blog.elumdesigns.com/  

Starting a new business isn't easy, especially one in a new industry. Surrounding yourself with a team of people that are smarter than you is possibly one of the smartest things you can do. In this weeks episode, Hayley speaks with Michael Stern, product developer and former Founder of Tinychat, and gets challenged by Michael on all aspects of this new business she wants to start. More about Michael: Michael has nearly 20 years of cutting edge software product experience and a proven product leader with a record of identifying opportunities, designing leading-edge applications, managing talented teams and executing large scale production while creating tremendous value.   Michael is multi-skilled in roles ranging from team management, product strategy, agile development, coding, recruiting, growth, fundraising and public relations.  Michaels most recent startup, award-winning Tinychat Co, acquired by AVM Software in 2014.  

Welcome to Episode 2. How the hell does one actually start a Podcast? In a conversation with her good friend Lou Diamond, Hayley learns what she will need to start her Podcast. Later in the episode, Hayley gets schooled on the legal in's and out's of starting a business by her lawyer, also a young female entrepreneur, Agatha Kluk of Kluk Pianco Law firm in NYC. If you'd like the notes from her entire conversation with Lou Diamond and/or Agatha Kluk, just subscribe to this podcast and you'll receive them via email, as well as the details from each weeks episodes. More about Lou: When it comes to putting great people in touch with other great people, Lou Diamond is a master connector. He has over a quarter century of experience in sales, relationship management, business development and executive coaching. Lou’s authenticity, energy and enthusiasm, along with his unwavering passion and desire for helping people achieve their business and personal goals, is unmatched. Lou is a Coach, Consultant, Bestselling Author, Speaker & Motivator.  He was a top producer for firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, Omnicom, Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, leading teams to achieve record revenues year after year.  Lou founded THRIVE, a leading consulting and coaching company focused on making the most incredible leaders and top performers even more amazing.  Most recently, he launched ThriveLOUD, a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring people to reach their peak potential in every facet of their life. A Cornell University graduate, Lou is a passionate sports fan, avid golfer, loving husband and extremely proud dad. ​https://thrivepartners.net/thrive-loud/​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thriveloud/ http://www.facebook.com/thriveloud https://twitter.com/@ThriveLouD https://www.instagram.com/thriveloud/ http://thriveloud.libsyn.com/rss More about Agatha: Agatha started her own law firm in 2015 and represents entrepreneurs, companies, investors and creatives in a variety of industries — digital and social media, software, retail, healthcare, creative agencies, venture capital, and boutique studios, restaurants and liquor companies. She works on company formations, mergers and acquisitions, employee equity incentives and executive hiring, intellectual property and licensing matters, contract review and general compliance issues. Agatha also acts as a part-time general counsel to many of her clients and advises on day to day legal issues that arise during the life cycle of their business. http://klukfarber.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/agatha-kluk-9bb7477/ https://www.instagram.com/ladylawfirm/  

Welcome to a day in the life of Hayley Foster - mom, wife, entrepreneur, workout fanatic, and THE FOSTER Woman.  Always the consummate worker, Hayley used to do the daily commute from Long Island to NYC while juggling the life of a working mom, along with a side hustle or two. One day she realized she had a TERRIFIC business idea and began to 'foster' her side hustle.  Foster Your Passion invites you to join Hayley on this journey, and share in her education on what it takes to launch a business. Through conversations with lawyers, advisors, technologists, family, friends, her husband and even her kids, there's a master class in this for everyone.  We hope you enjoy the ride!   Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you never miss a little bit of Fostering.