Grown Woman Life

Nisreen Hasib is the COO at Unbound. With BA in Political Science from Yale and a JD from Northwestern after working on a case that went to the Supreme Court she made a career pivot to align with her need to have a wider impact. In today's episode, Nisreen  shares several examples of the power of using your voice The positive impact of her mom's voice in her formative yearsThe confidence that comes from finding your own voiceThe damage that people of power and privilege can do with their voicesTo quote Nisreen "No matter where you are in the world, you have power." Think of how you use your power as you listen to Nisreen share the multiple dimensions of her diversity and serve as the Voice of a Post 9/11 Muslim American Woman.Our SponsorSmartRecruitersFREE Diversity Hiring ToolkitConnect with UsLinkedInTwitterInstagramRocki Howard

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. This is a special episode of the Grown Woman Life Podcast – this episode part Power Play where teach a career lesson and part interview as we will share excerpts from our previous interviews to bring to life the power of bold, brilliant, badass over 40 women in the workplace. Excerpts come from the following Grown Woman Power Players:Episode 22 with Retired Retail Executive Sandi SnivelyEpisode 6 with CEO, High Impact Coaching and Consulting Paula GoudsmitEpisode 16 with Vice President of Strategy and Development Lydia WilsonEpisode 18 with Conference Creator, Director and Founder Kearn CherryEpisode 20 with President and Chief Cultural Consultant Cheryl Hall-RussellEpisode 2 with Podcaster and Creative Coach Jackie Morgan MacDougallEpisode 13 with CEO, AtWork Personnel, Raven WatsonEpisode 24 with D&I Leader and Strategist Christine RamsayEpisode 15 with Leadership Consultant Lotte SvalgaardResources13 Transferrable Skills That Make Working Moms Great Colleagues and LeadersConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. This is one of our Power Play mini-episode. The Power Play is a mini-lesson. It's purpose is to inspire women over 40 with quick tips and actions to support your bold, brilliant, badass career journey.I will share a quote, tie it to a grown woman life principal, bring the concept to life and close it out with some easy to action tips - your power plays. This week's episode is inspired by the following quote by Criss Jami: “It's not at all hard to understand a person; it's only hard to listen without bias.” ResourcesLesson of the Week: Recognizing Bias - Conscious and UnconsciousResponding to Bias - Conscious and Unconscious Power Pack12 Unconscious Bias Examples and How To Avoid Them In The Workplace Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagram Connect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. This is one of our Power Play mini-episode. The Power Play is a mini-lesson. Its purpose is to inspire women over 40 with quick tips and actions to support your bold, brilliant, badass career journey.I will share a quote, tie it to a grown woman life principal, bring the concept to life, and close it out with some easy to action tips - your power plays. This week's episode is inspired by the following quote by Sarah J. Mass:“We each survive in our own way.”ResourcesLesson of the Week: Surviving COVID - 19 SanelyTen Strategies to Surviving COVID - 19 Power PackConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. This is one of our Power Play mini-episode focusing on a specific lesson. The purpose of these episodes is to inspire women over 40 with quick tips and actions to support your bold, brilliant, badass career journey. I will share a quote, tie it to a grown woman life principal, bring the concept to life and close it out with some easy to action tips - your power plays. This week's episode is inspired by the following quote by Izey Victoria Odiase."Don't aim for perfection. Aim for 'better than yesterday.'"Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. This is one of our Power Play mini-episode. The purpose of these episodes is to inspire you with quick tips and actions to support your grown woman life journey. I will share a quote, tie it to a grown woman life principal, bring the concept to life and close it out with some easy to action tips - your power plays. This week's episode is inspired by the following quote by Izey Victoria Odiase know to the world as Judge Judy. "Don't aim for perfection. Aim for 'better than yesterday.'" ResourcesPerfectionism QuizLesson of the Week: Proud Not Perfect Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagram Connect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. This is one of our Power Play mini-episode. The purpose of these episodes is to inspire you with quick tips and actions to support your grown woman life journey. I will share a quote, tie it to a grown woman life principal, bring the concept to life and close it out with some easy to action tips - your power plays. This week's episode is inspired by the following quote by Judy Sheindlin know to the world as Judge Judy. "Never let anyone or anything define your value or limit your dream."Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Christie Jones Bird is the founder of Jones & Rose. Jones & Rose™, is a boutique line of clean and natural body care products designed to keep skin moisturized, nourished, and pampered and smelling exquisite.Christie spent time in corporate America working for a global product consumer corporation in research and development. With a passion for beauty, a commitment to creating natural products, her experience showed her there was a gap in the market, Christie filled that gap with Jones and Rose. In this episode, Christie shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "Don't be afraid to follow your passions and dreams.""Shatter those stereotypes.""Different levels have different priorities.""Embrace aging.""I am most grateful for my tribe."Contact Christie:Facebook: Christie JonesInstagram: Jones and RoseCompany Facebook Page: Jones and RoseCompany Website: Jones and RoseStore Location: 10281 Mid Town Pkwy UNIT 123, Jacksonville, FL 32246Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Christie Jones Bird is the founder of Jones & Rose. Jones & Rose™, is a boutique line of clean and natural body care products designed to keep skin moisturized, nourished, and pampered and smelling exquisite.Christie spent time in corporate America working for a global product consumer corporation in research and development. With a passion for beauty, a commitment to creating natural products, her experience showed her there was a gap in the market, Christie filled that gap with Jones and Rose. In this episode, Christie shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "The journey is more qualified versus quantified.""If I am following my principal, I am not afraid of the Karma that is going to come back on me." "I had to heal myself first." "It's not about the end goal, it's about enjoying the journey along the way.""Balance - too much of anything can be dangerous."Contact Christie:Facebook: Christie JonesInstagram: Jones and RoseCompany Facebook Page: Jones and RoseCompany Website: Jones and RoseStore Location: 10281 Mid Town Pkwy UNIT 123, Jacksonville, FL 32246Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Christine Ramsay is the Senior Manager of Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement for Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Founder of Ignite Inclusion. She is an energetic, enthusiastic, positive, and global-minded professional who is passionate about promoting a dialogue around inclusive practices and has a special interest in neurodiversity. In this episode, Christine shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "Defining success for me has been to live into my true purpose and having a positive impact"Having the confidence and resilience in yourself to practice the truth of who you really are and be willing to share it." "I know my why, I know my purpose""There is a difference between equality and equity""If you are not fully healthy you can't do anything that you vision for your life""Set boundaries and put the oxygen mask on yourself""Focus on the gifts and talents that each of us brings and own that!"It is okay to let go of some of those expectations of the right way.""I love being my own badass""You are never too old to do anything, it is all about mindset, switch your words around."Contact Christine: LinkedIn: Christine RamsayInstagram: Ignite InclusionCorporate Website: Jazz PharmaceuticalsCompany Website: Ignite InclusionConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Christine Ramsay is the Senior Manager of Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement for Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Founder of Ignite Inclusion. She is an energetic, enthusiastic, positive, and global-minded professional who is passionate about promoting a dialogue around inclusive practices and has a special interest in neurodiversity. In this episode, Christine shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "Every single year brings growth, learning, gratitude, and appreciation""We shouldn't be afraid to grow older, there is so much beauty and learning that comes with age""Live into life""I love every year for what it brings but I don't wish to go back""I had a jungle gym of a career to start""Then my why hit me in my face.""Practice. Practice. Practice""My family has been the cornerstone of my success."Contact Christine: LinkedIn: Christine RamsayInstagram: Ignite InclusionCorporate Website: Jazz PharmaceuticalsCompany Website: Ignite InclusionConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Sandi Snively recently retired from a 22-year career with Macy’s Department Store. Sandi worked her way up from entry-level management roles to Senior Vice President of Merchandise Execution, Customer Experience and Specialized Selling. Sandi has a sassy personality, a keen sense of fashion thrives under pressure and leads with emotional intelligence. In this episode, Sandi shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "You have to choose how to show up when you are showing up.""Maturity helps you see what is possible.""When you are an older woman, dating is different.""You have to be honest with yourself, there are shortcomings we all have.""You will be able to impact more people by continuously growing yourself.""Experience, I think there is a responsibility to share those with others @33:00"As a leader, it is imperative to find the balance.""If you could buy the trust of the people surrounding you, you've got everything.""Success started happening when I didn't necessarily set my eyes on it.""What's changed is what I place value on."Contact Sandi: LinkedIn: Sandi SnivelyFacebook: Sandi SnivelyInstagram: Sandi Snively Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Sandi Snively recently retired from a 22-year career with Macy’s Department Store. Sandi worked her way up from entry-level management roles to Senior Vice President of Merchandise Execution, Customer Experience and Specialized Selling. Sandi has a sassy personality, a keen sense of fashion thrives under pressure and leads with emotional intelligence. In this episode, Sandi shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "Enjoying some time off.""It wasn't fast growth it was painful growth.""I had to share up in a different way.""I was able to achieve more than I believed was possible." "I was risk-averse because I didn't believe in myself.""Lots of notches on my lipstick case.""The rules don't fit me." "At 60 I grew up.""Stay calm in adversity.""Exceeded what I thought I would do when I was a little girl.""Being intentional about how she spends time with the family.""Travels around the world, got a motorcycle license, challenging the norms."Contact Sandi: LinkedIn: Sandi SnivelyFacebook: Sandi SnivelyInstagram: Sandi Snively Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Dr. Cheryl Hall-Russell is President of BW3 and a Chief Cultural Consultant. Cheryl has spent over 20 years in nonprofit leadership. She has Masters Degree in Philanthropic Studies, a Doctorate in Education focused on Leadership and Administration, and a mission to serve organizations who want to genuinely evolve their organizational culture and make Diversity and Inclusion an integrated priority. In this episode, Cheryl shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "How unhealthy is this? This constant internal crushing of ourselves.""I can't adjust my entire being, my soul comes with me and I am not willing to give that up.""The toughest lesson I've learned in my career, forgiving myself.""There are times when I have measured things as failures when they are learnings.""I am much more about wisdom than I am strength.""Do you know what success looks like and can you recognize it when you get there?""You can't impact people if you can't get them close enough to have an impact." "I had to figure out what works for me and the teams I led and it might not be standard.""You have to know your limits, there is no reason to get all the way to red before you get out."Contact Cheryl: LinkedIn: Dr. Cheryl Hall-RussellFacebook: Cheryl Hall-RussellHer company website: BW3Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Dr. Cheryl Hall-Russell is President of BW3 and a Chief Cultural Consultant. Cheryl has spent over 20 years in nonprofit leadership. She has Masters Degree in Philanthropic Studies, a Doctorate in Education focused on Leadership and Administration, and a mission to serve organizations who want to genuinely evolve their organizational culture and make Diversity and Inclusion an integrated priority. In this episode, Cheryl shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "I feel like I am still playing grown-up.""Turning forty was traumatic, I felt like I hadn't done enough.""I had to work my way through.""There is an authenticity I require""It is okay to be okay with who you are"Storytelling is a gift - telling your story and the stories of other""I am angry at older women who sit in places of judgment""I am grateful for perspective" Contact Cheryl: LinkedIn: Dr. Cheryl Hall-RussellFacebook: Cheryl Hall-RussellHer company website: BW3Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability,, and authenticity. This episode features: Kearn Cherry owns PRN Home Care with her husband and serves as VP of Operations. Kearn has an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy and pursued this field because she wanted to find the best way to care for people. Kearn is a gritty and tenacious serial entrepreneur who has also created and co-created multiple conferences such as the Success Women's Conference and the PowerUp summit attracting thousands of people and globally recognized keynotes such as Iyanla Vinzant. Kearn is currently authoring her first book, Trailblazers WHO Lead. In this episode, Kearn shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peak into some of the things you will hear include: "Success has to be taken.""If you apply giving to anything you are doing, you will be successful.""I feel like fear holds a lot of people back.""If you just believe in your dream and walk in it, you will be successful""Be yourself, don't let someone else tell you who you are or direct you to who you should be""It is essential that people don't streamline themselves to one thing.""I had to make changes on what I thought I wanted to do.""If you don't appreciate me, see ya.""Everyone isn't going to like you, everything isn't going to go the way you want it to go."Contact Kearn: LinkedIn: Kearn CherryFacebook: Kearn Crockett CherryInstagram: Kearn CherryHer company website: PRN Home Care ServicesHer personal website: Kearn CherryApply to be a speaker or attend the Success Women's ConferenceApply to be a speaker or attend the PowerUp ConferenceLook for Kearn's upcoming book, Trailblazers WHO LeadConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability,, and authenticity. This episode features: Kearn Cherry owns PRN Home Care with her husband and serves as VP of Operations. Kearn has an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy and pursued this field because she wanted to find the best way to care for people. Kearn is a gritty and tenacious serial entrepreneur who has also created and co-created multiple conferences such as the Success Women's Conference and the PowerUp summit attracting thousands of people and globally recognized keynotes such as Iyanla Vinzant. Kearn is currently authoring her first book, Trailblazers WHO Lead. In this episode, Kearn shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "If one door is closed, then go to another door, if that door is closed, go around the back. If that door is closed create your own.""Caregivers find themselves frustrated.""Don't ever be discouraged by someone who snags your idea""When I have created things it is because I am frustrated.""Don't get mad and quit, get mad and create your own.""You can make plans, but you have to have an alternate plan.""Stay persistent, don't give up."Contact Kearn: LinkedIn: Kearn CherryFacebook: Kearn Crockett CherryInstagram: Kearn CherryHer company website: PRN Home Care ServicesHer personal website: Kearn CherryApply to be a speaker or attend the Success Women's ConferenceApply to be a speaker or attend the PowerUp ConferenceLook for Kearn's upcoming book, Trailblazers WHO LeadConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Lydia Wilson, the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development at Signature Consultants. Having managed billion-dollar portfolios of business, Lydia is a highly regarded leader in the talent management field, Lydia has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as a “Power 100 Woman in Staffing.” Lydia demonstrates a fierce commitment to diversity, the advancement of women in the workforce and a value-based approach to leadership. In this episode, Lydia shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "It's not about the values you have as much as they are how core they are to what you do, how core they are to leading your life""You don't get to tap out because you don't like what you hear.""I gave her all the power and I was angry.""I chose not to be that person.""The one thing I know I can do about it is loud, be proud and speak up."Contact Lydia: LinkedIn: Lydia WilsonHer company website: Signature ConsultantsConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Lydia Wilson, the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development at Signature Consultants. Having managed billion-dollar portfolios of business, Lydia is a highly regarded leader in the talent management field, Lydia has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as a “Power 100 Woman in Staffing.” Lydia demonstrates a fierce commitment to diversity, the advancement of women in the workforce and a value-based approach to leadership. In this episode, Lydia shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "Confidence feels like a superpower.""You know when you know it's right.""You have to put your ego where it belongs.""Build my career with confidence and building skills, experience along the way.""All of our jobs are important, they are just different.""The real scope of influence is the people you impact every day.""I was put in a position to do good and hopefully I did right by people.""I am blessed to love to go to work in the morning and blessed to love to go to home at night.""If you are focused on what you are grateful for your attitude takes a shift."Contact Lydia: LinkedIn: Lydia WilsonHer company website: Signature ConsultantsConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast working the impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. Today's guest is: Lotte Svalgaard is an organizational psychologist who specializes in leadership development and coaching. She is a Senior Partner at the Management Consulting firm, Action Labs. She conducts training at INSEAD, The Business School for the World. Lotte has a PhD in Philosophy, is a published researcher, but most of all she is passionate and dedicated to helping people be at their best. I invited Lotte to join us to help us understand how "growing up" effects our actions as a grown woman. In this episode, Lotte shares some insights into who she is personally and how she has developed as a grown woman. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "Leadership in our personal lives and professional lives are closely connected." "If I wanted my own identity…I needed to move out of my small community.""I needed to create something that is mine.""I was ready to embrace some of the things I wanted to do for me.""Turning 50 has been an existential shift for me.""Life continues.""Would I have the same chance to make the footprints that I am good at?""Is this something I am doing because I really want to do it?""What is important to me is passion and presence."Contact Lotte: LinkedIn: Lotte SvalgaardHer company website: InseadConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast working the impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. Today's guest is: Lotte Svalgaard is an organizational psychologist who specializes in leadership development and coaching. She is a Senior Partner at the Management Consulting firm, Action Labs. She conducts training at INSEAD, The Business School for the World. Lotte has a PhD in Philosophy, is a published researcher, but most of all she is passionate and dedicated to helping people be at their best. In this episode, Lotte uses her expertise as an Organizational Psychologist to think about the experiences we had as a child, formulate how we behave as grown women. Here is a peek into some of the insights you will hear in this episode:"As a child, we learn to behave to be seen""It is one of the cornerstones of parenthood, how do we see our children.""What are the patterns in your life?""Do you have the courage to question yourself?""What did I experience in life that impact who I am as a grown woman.""It is more social acceptable to say what you are not good at versus what you are good at.""We create the image that only females suffer from imposter syndrome and men don't.""Girls are waiting to be authorized from the outside instead of authorizing from the inside.""The first courageous act is to reach out and ask for help." Contact Lotte: LinkedIn: Lotte SvalgaardHer company website: InseadConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitterResources: Brene Brown Ted Talk on Vulnerability

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Raven is the President and CEO of AtWork Personnel based in Houston Texas. She has 15 years of experience in the recruiting industry. Her passion for people extends beyond her seat in the executive suite into the community. She is involved with multiple organizations including the Women Empowering Women Express and she serves as a Sunday School Teacher for Fallbrook Baptist Church. In this episode, Raven shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "I decided to live my life on purpose""I write my goals down every single day""I am so intentional with my goals" "My perspective on life shifted""If I wrote my obituary, would I be proud, happy and leave a legacy"Women are taught to sit down, cross their legs and be quiet where men are taught to grow."Contact Raven:LinkedIn: Raven WatsonTwitter: Raven WatsonFacebook: Raven WatsonCompany Facebook Page: AtWork Personnel HoustonCompany Website: AtWork Personnel Houston Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter Resources: Proverbs 31 Ministries

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Raven is the President and CEO of AtWork Personnel based in Houston Texas. She has 15 years of experience in the recruiting industry. Her passion for people extends beyond her seat in the executive suite into the community. She is involved with multiple organizations including the Women Empowering Women Express and she serves as a Sunday School Teacher for Fallbrook Baptist Church. In this episode, Raven shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "Success is a whole picture spiritual, family, community faith career.""Her attitude has taken her places she wouldn't have otherwise gone.""Me having constant positive self-talk in my head was everything.""It is so easy to allow someone else voices to become your voice, it is important to never let that happen.""When women come together and support each other and foster that type of growth the sky is the limit.""As women, we criticize ourselves so much more than men."Contact Raven:LinkedIn: Raven WatsonTwitter: Raven WatsonFacebook: Raven WatsonCompany Facebook Page: AtWork Personnel HoustonCompany Website: AtWork Personnel Houston Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitterResources: Proverbs 31 Ministries

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Carolyn Kiel is a Learning and Development Design Manager for Verizon, she is also the host and producer of the Beyond 6 Seconds Podcast. With a bachelor's in psychology and a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology, Carolyn is a collaborative consultant who creates strong partnerships with her HR and business leaders by day and demonstrates a collaborative partnership in telling the stories of her guests by night. In this episode, Carolyn shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "Even when I'm stuck and moving in circles I 'm still moving.""A lot of time the worse voices are those in your own head.""I don't always remember those lessons I've learned when I am in the moment.""You need to give yourself permission to quit.""Courage is not the absence of fear, courage is moving forward despite the fear.""I'm dreaming to small.""Work is not a meritocracy.""Goals are challenging because sometimes once you achieve them it's like okay, what's the next thing?""You can only do so much with the time, energy and resource you have."Contact Carolyn:LinkedIn: Carolyn KielInstagram: Beyond 6 Seconds PodcastHer website: Carolyn KielTwitter: Carolyn Kiel & Beyond 6 Seconds PodcastConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Carolyn Kiel is a Learning and Development Design Manager for Verizon, she is also the host and producer of the Beyond 6 Seconds Podcast. With a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology, Carolyn is a collaborative consultant who creates strong partnerships with her HR and business leaders by day and demonstrates a collaborative partnership in telling the stories of her guests by night. In this episode, Carolyn shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "I tend to get frustrated when I'm not at the point in my career that I think I should be.""You won't know until you look back.""I want to do it for fun and the experience of it." "My superpower is deep listening.""I could see where the train tracks were heading and decided to get off the track" Contact Carolyn: LinkedIn: Carolyn KielInstagram: Beyond 6 Seconds PodcastHer website: Carolyn KielTwitter: Carolyn Kiel & Beyond 6 Seconds Podcast Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagram Connect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Sally Martin is the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Resource Solutions. Sally is a tenacious, trusted and passionate leader who combines her education in Communication, Advertising, Marketing and Media with her expert knowledge of recruitment and her curiosity for technology to create best in breed recruiting strategies for global organizations. She does this while creating opportunities for women to thrive and be promoted. In this episode, Sally shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "I'm not going to suffer in silence, prioritizing her health""I never had to ask, my sponsor always promoted her""It was only when I was pushing for it that I was promoted, you always have to ask""I am chasing the mythical creature of work-life balance""I am concerned with patriarch and politics""I grew up with the Petticoat Mafia - strong women role models""I try to have a positive impact on the lives of the young girls in my life"Contact Sally: LinkedIn: Sally MartinHer company website: Resource SolutionsConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Sally Martin is the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Resource Solutions. Sally is a tenacious, trusted and passionate leader who combines her education in Communication, Advertising, Marketing and Media with her expert knowledge of recruitment and her curiosity for technology to create best in breed recruiting strategies for global organizations. She does this while creating opportunities for women to thrive and be promoted. In this episode, Sally shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "It is really important to find friends and partners who have similar values""There is a tougher lesson I've learned and that's been managing my inner voice""I had no idea the impact my energy could have on others""You have to embrace what makes you unique, but sometimes tailor it for your audiences""Focus on my yolk"Contact Sally: LinkedIn: Sally MartinHer company website: Resource SolutionsConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Paula Goudsmit is CEO of High Impact Coaching and consulting. She has a master's degree in Organizational Behavior Studies from Boston University, multiple coaching certifications and has worked with companies like Aramark, Pepperidge Farm, and Campbell Soup company. I am proud to call her my friend and can tell you first hand she is one of the best executive coaches in the business. In this episode, Paula shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "Your definition of success has to constantly be changing""The more clean you can be about your interactions, I believe values allow you to be really clean""It takes courage to be in integrity""They want the life without doing the work""Decision making is a lot simpler when you know what your values are""I cast my net""Perspective is such an incredible tool""To have freedom it takes a lot of bold decisions" "I made a vow I wouldn't take on a coaching client for money" "I was confident and I was bold" Contact Paula:LinkedIn: Paula GoudsmitTwitter: Paula GoudsmitHer company website: High Impact CoachingConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitterReferred to BizChix Podcast

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity.This episode features:Paula Goudsmit is CEO of High Impact Coaching and consulting. She has a master's degree in Organizational Behavior Studies from Boston University, multiple coaching certifications and has worked with companies like Aramark, Pepperidge Farm, and Campbell Soup company. I am proud to call her my friend and can tell you first hand she is one of the best executive coaches in the business. In this episode, Paula shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "It's about how I grew up""It's interesting the moment you put the number (your age) out where some people take that" "You start to take all of who you are and know yourself to be and drop all the noise""I like to squeeze the lemon on my life""I was a late bloomer" "I did what a lot of women do and I minimized those talents""I had to take a step back in my pride to take a step forward""You just have to keep kicking the ball""People put their lenses on you""(My sons) know me as there mother first, but they also know me as a person""I think we over-engineer life and we over-engineer happiness" Contact Paula:LinkedIn: Paula GoudsmitTwitter: Paula GoudsmitHer company website: High Impact CoachingConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Jo Fagbadegun is a Sales Director for a multi-territory organization. Jo has over 15 years of experience designing multi-million dollar recruitment, outsourcing and consulting solutions for global organizations. Her degree in Mathematics and Economics allows her to be proud of her inner geek. Jo's feisty, fun-loving personality and wicked smart intellect makes her a grown woman life power broker.In this episode, Jo shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "There is has been a subtle shift around who makes you feel successful""Its great to be loved from the top but it is so important to have the support of your peers and colleagues""A little bit of self-promotion at the right time is a positive""I can't think of a single time when I thought it was really bad and it was worse""If you aren't exactly their cup of tea, there are other opportunities out there""Laughter is tonic""Life isn't over just because you had one bump in the road""I think if you are scared of doing something that is because what's on the other side of it is worth doing""You've got to take the risk, take the plunge, take the jump""I feel more in control of what will be"Contact Jo: LinkedIn: Jo FagbadegunTwitter: Jo FagbadegunConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Jo Fagbadegun is a Sales Director for a multi-territory organization. Jo has over 15 years of experience designing multi-million dollar recruitment, outsourcing and consulting solutions for global organizations. Her degree in Mathematics and Economics allows her to be proud of her inner geek. Jo's feisty, fun-loving personality and wicked smart intellect makes her a grown woman life power broker.In this episode, Jo shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "I say things as they are""Change happens constantly now""I've mellowed over time""I worked really hard early on""I don't mind being center stage"Contact Jo: LinkedIn: Jo FagbadegunTwitter: Jo FagbadegunConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Jackie Morgan MacDougall is the owner of Morgan MacDougall production company. She supercharged her communications degree into two decades in TV, digital marketing and creating content for women. She has worked with some of the most recognizable names in entertainment like Queen Latifah, Chrissy Teigen, and Sharon Osbourne. She is the host of the FortyThrive podcast, manages the FortyThrive Facebook community with over 200 members and supports grown woman life via her personalized coaching programs. In this episode, Jackie shares about her values, her definition of success and the tough lessons she's learned in her career. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: Jackie's Play Highlights"Now success is how I see myself" "We are all a work in progress""It is easy for me to say no to things that don't offer enough value""I knew there was more for me and you have to be willing to jump" "It is the balance in me not the balance on the clock" "We don't need to reinvent ourselves, we don't need to start from scratch" "If we can encourage each other or acknowledge it in each woman over 40 will be unstoppable""Showing up in a way that we know that we are worthy"Contact Jackie: LinkedIn: Jackie Morgan MacDougallTwitter: FourtyThrive, Jackie MacDougallHer company website: P.S. JackieHer podcast: FortyThriveHer Facebook Group: FortyThriveInstagram: FortyThrive, PS JackieThe FortyThrive episode mentioned: 6 Steps to Finish 2019 with Clarity, Confidence and Joy (Mission Statement)Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter

The Grown Woman Life podcast, hosted by Rocki Howard is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. This episode features: Jackie Morgan MacDougall is the owner of Morgan MacDougall production company. She supercharged her communications degree into two decades in TV, digital marketing and creating content for women. She has worked with some of the most recognizable names in entertainment like Queen Latifah, Chrissy Teigen, and Sharon Osbourne. She is the host of the FortyThrive podcast, manages the FortyThrive Facebook community with over 200 members and supports grown woman life via her personalized coaching programs. In this episode, Jackie shares about her family, career and her experiences. A peek into some of the things you will hear include: "When I hit 40, I felt like it was bonus time""I started to feel this pull of needing more purpose and meaning in my life""This is like THE time"I know the outside opinions of other people, no longer drive my life""I am very, very clear on what my superpower is""We are programmed as women to be confident but not too confidant that you make other people uncomfortable""If we are willing to say wow, I made a mistake and I am sorry, how far would that go?""I've never been more in tuned to what I have to offer"Contact Jackie:LinkedIn: Jackie Morgan MacDougallTwitter: FourtyThrive, Jackie MacDougallHer company website: P.S. JackieHer podcast: FortyThriveHer Facebook Group: FortyThriveInstagram: FortyThrive, PS JackieConnect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagramConnect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter Reference to Executive Coach: LinkedIn: Paula GoudsmitTwitter: Paula GoudsmitHer company website: High Impact CoachingHer Grown Woman Life episodes: Paula's episodes: Squeezing The Lemon on LifePerspective is a Powerful Tool

Welcome to the Grown Woman Life Podcast with your host Rocki Howard. The Grown Woman Life podcast is working to impact the perception of what it means to be a professional woman over 40. We interview Grown Woman Power Players, bold, brilliant, accomplished, professional women over 40 who share their stories with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. Today's mini-episode gives you our story and a glimpse of what you can expect in future episodes. Connect with the Grown Woman Life community: LinkedIn GroupLinkedIn PageFacebook PageFacebook GroupTwitterPinterestInstagram Connect with Rocki:LinkedInFacebookTwitter