Get Louder

A huge thank you to our loyal listeners. We appreciate the time you spent with us. We offer your our final take-aways as we wrap up this podcast.

The pandemic just won't surrender quite yet.  Listen to the domino effect COVID has had on Cristina's family.  As it turns out, Get Louder has been impacted too.  Some silver linings appear amidst the stress, but we do want to let you know that this is the first of our two farewell episodes. 

Betsy O’Reilly is a socially conscious innovator who is not only wicked smart but also endlessly likable.  Betsy shares about her roots in the finance industry, and how she flourished yet again after joining forces with other like-minded women to found QuadJobs.

You're already a public speaker.  That’s right - you!  And if you want to improve your skills, start with your very next conversation.  Demetra and Cristina break down one of life’s most nerve-wracking tasks from one of fear to one of opportunity.

Some women know exactly how to build other women up. Today’s guest, Hagar Hajjar Chemali, does just that - with an endearing dose of energy and confidence. A Washington insider, television commentator, and huge proponent of her hometown in Connecticut, Hagar shares candidly about success, family, and compassion.

In-law relationships are notoriously complicated.  Often, we get tangled up in the the weight of expectations and the damage done by assumptions.  Let’s start the healing through honest conversation; first with our partner, and then with our in-laws.

As we usher in 2021, it’s only natural to take stock of where we are in our lives.  Let’s get motivated together to finally do what’s lingering on our to-do lists, from cleaning up the clutter to finding the information we need to make good decisions.  No more excuses!

Sometimes, our internal mess ends up spilling all over those we love the most. Not a good look, right? Today we hash out strategies for catching ourselves - becoming truly self-aware - so we do and say exactly what we intend. It’s a lifelong practice that begins with a first step.

Eve Rodsky is a cultural warrior determined to change the dynamic in our marriages.  We are thrilled to talk with this New York Times best-selling author of Fair Play about her strategy for a fair division of labor in our homes.  

We’ve created your must-have holiday checklist for less dread and more delight!  We guide you through a dozen strategies to help you replace stress with joy, awareness, and gratitude. Fair warning to Moms: earmuffs on little ones who still believe in Santa!

Do you remember getting your ears pierced? For many of us, that memory includes some anxious moments inside a dingy mall. Our guest, Louisa Schneider, is on a mission to reimagine this coming-of-age milestone so it becomes a celebration - with safety first. Her company, Rowan, is bursting onto a national stage and taking on a giant in the industry.

Our guest today is the picture of courage. Her uplifting, funny, positive outlook as a Syrian refugee adjusting to life in America will inspire you. We admire you, Maha Karahamad, and you define what it means to Get Louder! 

When Chrissy Teigen publicly shared her pain after pregnancy loss, we all had a reaction - including us.  Did she do the “right” thing?  We weigh in… and Demetra shares her own personal story.

Hey, Moms… are your children the center of your universe? Should they be?  Today, we tackle this controversial question.  Spoiler Alert:  there is no right answer.

We’re thrilled to welcome our first guest, Layla Lisiewski, founder of the Local Mom’s Network.  She reveals the habits and personality traits that build success both in her business and in her home, as a mom of four.

Cristina opens up about her experience testing positive for COVID back in March. We discuss it all: symptoms, stigma, antibodies, and mom-shaming.  We conclude that open communication and solid boundary-setting will prove essential in how we navigate this pandemic, especially as we approach the holidays. 

If you've ever let fear or doubt creep in while chasing a dream, this episode is for you!  We wrestled with all of that uncertainty when we launched this podcast.  We fought the dreaded Imposter Syndrome, vowing to stop questioning if our credentials are “good enough” to try.  We’ll help you shed your fear of being a fake, too.  And, perhaps surprisingly, we encourage you to “think like a man,” that is, worry less about every detail and just wing it!

Many of us got a huge helping hand from our partners during quarantine!  Which of these new, precious habits will “stick” as we transition to our fall routine?  This question is especially critical for women who make most household decisions. This stress takes a toll on our health.  Perhaps the biggest factor in securing the success from Before Quarantine (BQ) to After Quarantine (AQ) is recognizing and celebrating the small victories. 

When those we love fail to meet our expectations, it's hurtful.  So how do we learn to accept the disappointment? A critical step is realizing we each have limits to our capacity for certain actions or emotions.  Simply put, sometimes our loved ones can't show up for us because of the way they are wired. Join us for specific tips and mantras to prop you up as you tackle this relationship dilemma. We'll help you break down the steps to acceptance and moving forward, which might allow for a more peaceful relationship.

Happy New Year!  Back-to-school time offers everyone a reset button. It's time to focus on the new, improved you who is, most likely, quite different than the person you were when the world shut down in mid-March.  We give you permission to shed the snakeskin and reveal a more discerning persona.  Start this new chapter with clarity and intention by setting appropriate boundaries in all the relationships that matter. We'll give you the script on how to do so successfully.

Come “Get Louder” with hosts Cristina Young and Demetra Ganias! We help women find their voice, work through messy feelings, and take steps to feel grounded again. No philosophizing here… we’re about real talk and tangible steps toward progress. Today we’re tackling all of the anxiety that comes with a new school year during a pandemic - we can’t wait for you to try our strategies!