High Wire Woman with Rosanna Berardi

In this solo episode, Rosanna talks about the importance of taking her own advice by pausing the podcast for a much-needed summer break.  Feel free to reach out with new ideas. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is letting listeners know the tips and tricks to looking good on Zoom. Her guest is Marsha Redmon, a communications expert and CEO of LexTrack Directories Software. Marsha works with lawyers and executives on communication, business development training, and marketing. In this week's episode, Marsha shares her story, and insights for High Wire Women on improving their virtual presence.  You'll hear Rosanna and Marsha talk about: The most important thing about virtual presence and communication is that you need to be good at it, Marsha claims. She firmly believes that the workplace will never go back to being 100% in-person, so it's necessary for people to master their skills in virtual communication going forward. Looking into the camera makes your audience feel like they're having a one-on-one conversation with you, which builds your relationship with them. Overhead lighting is ideal - underhead lighting casts shadows around your face and makes you look old. Furthermore, it's better to have light shining toward your face rather than behind you; the latter shrouds your face in darkness, and your audience will be unable to read your expressions. Sometimes, you don't have a lot of options when it comes to places to have a virtual call in. In these cases, it's best to try to minimize your audience's view of your background as much as possible. You can also try unconventional places like a closet. Virtual backgrounds are, more often than not, more distracting than a messy one. Great lighting and a clean background are the most necessary components for a professional virtual presence.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Marsha Redmon | LinkedIn - Twitter Marsha Redmon | On the Web

This week The High Wire Woman is pleased to offer you a replay of one of our popular episodes from last year: How Much Stuff Do You Truly Need. As many of us are considering the post-winter spring clean, it's the time of year to consider what we want taking up space in our lives. Please enjoy this replay, and we'll be back with a new episode next week Rosanna Berardi is talking about material things versus interpersonal relationships. In this era of consumerism, it's easy to get swept away focusing on the gifting part of Christmas instead of what it's truly about: spending time with your loved ones and sharing experiences together. You'll hear Rosanna talk about: How we remember and cherish experiences more than material things. She talks about the trips her family has been on together, and how fond those memories are. The instant gratification we're familiar with. We no longer have to wait for anything, so the holidays and gift giving aren't as meaningful as they once were. Rosanna emphasizes the importance of gratitude. Rosanna's craving for deep and meaningful relationships over material things. She urges listeners to remember the spirit of the holidays and identify what Christmas means to them. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is exploring healthy and sustainable weight loss. Her guest is Amber Sandberg, a certified weight loss coach. Amber is passionate about helping mothers lose weight - for the last time - by tuning into the body's hunger and fullness without feeling deprived. She is also the host of the Mom Inspired Show podcast, where she creates lasting conversations among moms. In this week's episode, Amber shares the challenges that prevent women from sustaining weight gain, and what High Wire Women can do to overcome them. You'll hear Rosanna and Amber talk about: A major factor that influences someone's ability to sustain weight gain is their mindset, Amber claims. Sometimes, your weight is a symptom of other things that are happening in your life. Women, in general, are prone to eating for comfort - hence the term ‘comfort food' - because it's easily available and an enjoyable way to unwind. Cutting certain foods out of your life completely may not necessarily help, but at the same time, there may be foods you should avoid due to the state of your health. Having a balanced diet is one of the best and safest ways to lose weight.  Amber recommends that listeners drink half their body weight in water each day. If this isn't feasible, then drink 64 ounces. Applying the all-or-nothing mentality to weight loss hinders more than helps - people are so paralyzed by perfection that they would rather do nothing if they can't achieve ‘plus' work on the first try. Allowing yourself to do ‘B minus work' gives you the grace to make mistakes while actually doing what you committed to do. Snacking during meals can sabotage your weight loss.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Amber Sandberg | LinkedIn Amber Sandberg | Mom Inspired Show

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is educating listeners about the importance of sufficient and quality sleep. Her guest is Soda Kuczkowski, a certified sleep coach. Soda is the founder of Start With Sleep, an organization that advocates for sleep health and provides resources for health professionals, school systems, and corporate wellness initiatives. In this week's episode, Soda shares insights about the sleep challenges unique to women and how High Wire Women can push through them. You'll hear Rosanna and Soda talk about: Women have a higher threshold for sleep deprivation due to the numerous roles they play, Soda says. Though they sleep more than their male counterparts, they are twice as likely to have issues like insomnia and sleep-related tiredness.  Exposure to natural light is important when you wake up in the morning. It's the start cue to several physiological processes, including the production of serotonin. To improve the quality of your sleep, limit your exposure to artificial light from things like your phone and the TV after the sun sets. To manage your energy levels, you need to be able to understand your body. Soda recommends that listeners wear blue blocker glasses at night when using digital devices. It helps prevent overstimulation. Taking supplements isn't a bad thing, but if you aren't hydrating enough then you could be depriving your body of magnesium. Sleep affects all areas of your health, from physical to mental. It can be challenging, but there are many ways you can improve both your quality and quantity of sleep. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Soda Kuczkowski on LinkedIn Start With Sleep

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is encouraging listeners to get smart with their finances. Her guest, Caroline Yuki, is an award-winning female entrepreneur; she is also a former chemical engineer who helps women build their money and investment platforms. In this week's episode, Caroline shares money tips all working women need to know, as well as insight on investment and why women should engage in it.    You'll hear Rosanna and Caroline talk about: You should never let anyone else take control of your finances. Invest confidence in your own decisions, and never leave it up to someone else.  It's important to know and understand the basics of finance.  Caroline talks about creating Cash Flow Queen to help educate other women about finance, and help them build confidence in their decisions. Cash Flow Queen is about building a holistic view of wealth building.  Wealth building is not just about being frugal. It's about making more money, spending less than you earn, and investing smartly. All these aspects have to work together.  Caroline talks about the importance of having multiple streams of income.  The goal of making your money work for you is so that you can lessen your hours of work. As working women, you can't ignore your finances. Finance is confusing and a lot to take in at first, but there are tools to help you and those tools can help make your money work for you.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Caroline Yuki | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Cash Flow Queen

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about improving your sex life. Her guest, Dr. Lori Lawrenz, is a sex therapist who counsels women and helps them address issues of trauma, grief, shame, and mental health in regard to their sexuality. In this week's episode, Dr. Lawrenz shares insights on improving your sexual health, increasing connections with your partner, and owning your sexuality.   You'll hear Rosanna and Lori talk about: Sex therapy is a way of engaging people in regard to their sexual health and is different from traditional talk therapy. Desire discrepancy is a frequent issue that comes up among couples. It is when you have desires different from your partner. Many partners feel shame because of this discrepancy. It's also easier for a person to simply cut off sexual interaction with their partner because of this shame.  Sensate focus is a recommended method for couples to engage in mutual non-sexual touch; it builds intimacy between both partners.  Emotionally focused therapy helps couples get down to the why of their reduced sexual desire. "A lot of times it's not about the what of the sexual relationship, it's about the why," Lori says. Talking out your feelings and doing deep introspection with your partner and the therapist can go a long way.  Sex, whether it's with a partner or it's solo, should be something to look forward to and something that's enjoyable. Sex therapy is important for many people, and they welcome the opportunity to talk about and get in touch with their sexuality. It also gives them the opportunity to talk about any past sexual traumas.  It's never too late to seek therapy, and it's never too late to heal from whatever has hurt you in the sexual sphere.  The more you can learn about yourself and your own sexuality, the more you can show up for somebody else. Your sexual health is just as important as your physical health. It's something precious, and something to be nurtured. Take care of it.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Dr. Lori Lawrenz Hawaii Center for Sexual and Relationship Health

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about improving your life. Her guest, Lia Garvin, is an author, a TEDX Speaker, and a leadership coach. Lia is also the Senior Team Operations & Inclusion Leader at Google. In this week's episode, Lia shares insights on how to get out of the cycle of negative thoughts, how to get 'unstuck', and what you need to do to improve your life.   You'll hear Rosanna and Lia talk about: A place women can get stuck is when they're figuring out their next move. "I think a lot of times we feel like, 'Well I've been successful in this one area, and I've invested a lot of time', so it can feel like there's a sunk cost in pursuing another route," Lia says. What Lia suggests to her clients is to look at their passions, their strengths, and what makes them excited to go to work.   Many of your skills are transferable. When you get stuck, you may downplay your potential, but it's quite the opposite. "It's about reframing that story," Lia remarks.  Rosanna asks Lia what compelled her to write Unstuck. It was her way of culminating challenges she and other women were going through, and breaking free of them, she responds.  Feedback is important and needs to be acknowledged. Feedback breeds growth and keeps you from falling into dangerous behavioral traps and patterns.  There is magic in failure. Failure is where you learn. Women often shun failure because of the way society conditioned them, but failure is actually a good thing. "Differentiate between a failure which is something bigger we want to learn from than just a simple mistake," Lia says. Own up to failure, correct it, and it will allow you to self-reflect.  As managers, business owners, and entrepreneurs, you have to build psychological safety for people to share mistakes. You have to make it safe for people to fail, and help one another when they do.  Change your why questions to what questions. This will help you understand why you're feeling stuck and help you address the issue. Feeling stuck often feels like failure, but failure isn't catastrophic. Failure is where you learn and where you self-reflect.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Lia Garvin | LinkedIn | Instagram  Unstuck

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is emphasizing taking charge of your health. Her guest, Dr. Melissa Wenrich, is a women's healthcare practitioner based in Nashville, Tennessee. Melissa is a certified chiropractic neurologist, and she has been a diplomat with the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology since 2016. In this week's episode, Melissa shares insights on the health issues working women encounter, as well as tips on how to improve your health to live a fulfilled life.   You'll hear Rosanna and Melissa talk about: How Melissa started in chiropractic. Patients nowadays want immediate reprieve of their ailments. "We're in this mentality of ‘I don't have time to get to the root cause of this'," Melissa says.  Medical companies fund research on medical issues, and as research increases, treatments for patients improve. Getting to the root cause means healing you, Melissa remarks. She advocated looking at the complete picture of patients' medical history and taking a layered approach to better understand the type of care they need.  Gut health helps combat hormonal issues, so you need to have the proper nutrients to make the hormones in your body. Your hormones are your body signals.  Regulating your blood sugar and improving your gut health is vital.  When all your body systems are functioning in harmony, good health is the result, and you have a higher chance of achieving your goals.  Melissa tells Rosanna where High Wire Women can access her services.  Taking care of your body is taking care of your life. Treat yourself with the same care and love you do your tasks and you will be able to accomplish them better, and you will be healthier for it too.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Dr. Melissa Wenrich | Instagram   Nashville Brain and Body

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about Disney's impact on her family's lives. Disney World has been home to many experiences for many people. It is a place of magic, wonder and excitement. Rosanna shares her experiences with the franchise and theme park through a brief anecdote, and remarks on how much has changed in her life between then and now.  You'll hear Rosanna talk about: The various times she, her husband, and her son traveled to Disney World, and his favorite rides. Rosanna remarks on going back to Disney World two years after COVID and how emotional it was for her. "I looked over at my son, and it became apparent to me that he was no longer a baby," she comments.  The importance of traveling. If you and your family have the opportunity to travel, take advantage of it. "[Travel] puts us in a different space both physically and mentally," Rosanna expresses.  As working women, it is important to go out and do activities with your family. They don't have to be expensive activities. They can be as simple as going for a walk in the park.  Plan a trip, do something fun. Even though you have to work, and make money, plan something with your family. The memories of those experiences are so important and they will stay with you forever.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about finances. Her guest, Eunicia Peret, is a financial mentor, educator, and consultant. She is the CEO of The Empowered Financial Planner and has over 15 years of experience in financial services. Eunicia shares tips on how to become financially literate, investments, and making your money work for you.  You'll hear Rosanna and Eunicia talk about: In business, having financial experts tell you about the markets and your own finances, is not the way to go. You need to understand them for yourself. Eunicia advises having those experts sit with you and help you understand your finances, so you can make better decisions.  Automate your investments, but don't forget about them. What you focus on, especially when it comes to money, is what's going to end up growing in the future.  A 401k plan must be designed to make sense for the client. Eunicia encourages clients to understand that they have other options. "Money in a situation where it's not truly optimized is not going to be the same as money put in a situation where it can truly grow to the benefit of the client," she says.  You can't control the financial industry. However, you do have control over the ability to ask questions and that is something, Eunicia says, that individuals often don't do.  A lot of failed financial planning is due to a lack of education, and a lack of desire to gain that education. Eunicia talks about how and where High Wire Women can access her services. Finance is scary but it's not impossible. Talking with experts, doing your research, and asking questions all can help to ease the anxiety and uncertainty about managing your money, and making it work for you.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Eunicia Peret | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook  The Empowered Financial Planner

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about the reality of parenthood. Her guest, Christy Keating, is a parenting coach, a child sexual abuse prevention expert, and the founder of the Heartful Parent. Over the years she has taught many parents and professionals how to keep children safe, and how to identify problematic behaviors both in-person and online. In this episode, Christy shares insights on becoming balanced parents, especially in the midst of a crisis like a pandemic.  You'll hear Rosanna and Christy talk about: Parenting is not an easy job, and it doesn't come with a manual. Parenting for teenagers especially in the midst of a pandemic, as well as with rising rates of suicidal thoughts, depression and anxiety, is even harder. You have to be willing to show up for them every day, and reinforce that you care and that you're there for them no matter what.  The only person whose feelings, thoughts and actions you can control is yourself. Accepting that as a parent is so important.  Give your kids expectations and responsibilities instead of threats. They will respond better.  Have family meetings that are collaborative instead of lectures. Your kids are more likely to listen if they feel heard.  It's important to set boundaries with your children. However, boundaries won't have any effect if there is no connection, respect or listening between you and your children. Christy talks about the importance of understanding that all social media is public and permanent. She also cautions against giving children smartphones before they're mentally and socially developed for them.  Parenting is a challenge, but it's a challenge that can be undertaken with the right amount of patience, care and love. Achieving the right balance will help you in the long run and build a stronger family foundation for you and your children.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Christy Keating | LinkedIn | Instagram  The Heartful Parent

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about fair play. Her guest, Elise Buie, is an author and a practicing family lawyer. In this episode, Elise shares insights on what people can do to prevent divorce and strengthen their marriage, as well as how to reclaim your time and prioritize your mental health.  You'll hear Rosanna and Elise talk about: The three main concepts from the book Fair Play: conceptualizing, planning, and executing.  Resentment and desire cannot coexist in your heart, whilst you're in a relationship. "While one is holding resentment, one really cannot feel desire for their spouse," Elise says. So many women are living in inequitable relationships to the point where there's no emotional connection with their spouse anymore. Rosanna comments on how resentment can turn to numbness, and that it makes for many toxic situations, eventually leading to divorce.  If your partner does not respect you enough to listen to any suggestions on how you can improve your relationship, ask yourself if it's a relationship worth keeping. Find your unicorn space. Don't get lost in your role as a parent, a partner, or in your profession.  Take time for yourself and don't feel apologetic about it.  Don't get lost in your role as a parent, a partner, or in your profession. Reclaim your time and be unapologetic about it.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Elise Buie | LinkedIn | Facebook Fair Play Find Your Unicorn Space

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about entrepreneurship and management. Her guest, Christine E.B. Howard, is the founder and owner of EB Howard Consulting, a firm that helps clients find funding, prepare proposals, and submit high-quality applications. In this episode, Christine shares her tips for managing a business in the midst of a health crisis. You'll hear Rosanna and Christine talk about: Rosanna's and Christine's previous diagnoses of breast cancer, as well as the importance of women getting both mammograms and ultrasounds done often.  Prioritize your health and don't overwork yourself. When Christine found out about her diagnosis, she stepped back from the grueling day-to-day and started taking it slow. It's important to know how to delegate and not take everything on by yourself.  Doing the important jobs and tasks as entrepreneurs, even when you don't feel like it.  Christine talks about the new project her company started: StartupFundHub.  Don't wait for the right time to start your business. If there is an opportunity now to do so, seize it and capitalize on it.  Seize the opportunity now. Don't wait for the right time to start your entrepreneurial journey because there's never a perfect time.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Christine E.B. Howard | LinkedIn | Twitter EB Howard Consulting StartupFundHub

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about taking control. Her guest, Heather Steinker, is an efficiency expert, and the founder of Chaos 'N Cookies. Heather shares her menu for survival, tips on how High Wire Women can take control of the chaos around them, and how to take charge of their time. You'll hear Rosanna and Heather talk about: Heather created Chaos 'N Cookies to help working moms find time for themselves to do the things they wanted to do. The Chaos Control System is the family playbook. It has all the detailed information about its owner and their family so that if one member of the household is unavailable, the running of the household doesn't fall by the wayside.  The Chaos Control System has helped Heather's clients become more organized and aware of the tasks that they need to do.  You need to be prepared for anything. Writing down the operations of your household, such as finances or how to repair items, gives you the information you need to leave bad situations such as abusive households. You can be self-sufficient with the knowledge you possess.  You don't have to be organized all at once, you can do little things one at a time during the week. By doing this, you are buying yourself peace of mind.  When you start off reactive as opposed to proactive, it sets the tone for the rest of your day. Be proactive.  Be proactive instead of reactive. If you can get all of the pieces you can control in place, it makes for a much better life. Control your chaos and take charge of your life and your time.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Heather Steinker | Instagram | Facebook Chaos 'N Cookies

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about image. Many women think they need to look perfect all the time; they compare themselves to others, and build up insecurities. Rosanna shares some brief advice on how to overcome this tendency. You'll hear Rosanna talk about: Everyone you think looks perfect wishes they could change something about themselves.  If you can't love all of yourself yet, love part of yourself first.  You are perfect, even if you don't believe you are. Outsiders are admiring you. Give yourself grace. You are doing the best you can, and even though you may think that you aren't, someone on the outside is admiring you.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about getting things done. Her guest, Agnese Rudzate, is a productivity specialist and time management expert based in Switzerland. Agnese shares tips on how High Wire Women can maximize productivity in order to get the most important stuff  done. You'll hear Rosanna and Agnese talk about: Good time management comes from your mindset and inner world.  Distraction comes from a need to avoid discomfort. Analyzing yourself, and digging deeper to understand what discomfort or pain is under a particular task, can help you understand how to overcome it and no longer seek distraction. If an important task is not in your calendar or planner, you won't find time to do it because you don't respect the task enough to find time to do it.  Putting too many tasks on your to-do lists can overwhelm you. Remove some of the tasks and put them in your schedule so you can find time to do them, and ease some of your stress.  Plan ahead, so you can be focused on your tasks the next day. Limit your social media intake and spend that time doing things that are actually important.  You are in control of time. Time is not in control of you. Take charge, organize, strategize. Own your time and make it work for you. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Agnese Rudzate | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about being comfortable in your own skin. Her guest, Katie Crenshaw, is a blogger and the author of Her Body Can. Katie talks about body positivity and learning to embrace your authentic self, and rejecting the beauty standards society has set out for you. You'll hear Rosanna and Katie talk about: How Katie started her blog.  Seeing the variety of 'mom' bodies be portrayed authentically through social media has had a positive impact on the mental health of new moms. It has allowed them to know that nothing is wrong with the way they look, and that there is nothing to feel ashamed of.  The importance of representation of different body types in children's media.  The positive feedback that Katie's book received from moms and the mass media.  Your body can do anything. It's meant to protect and take care of you and will do so no matter how it looks. Love yourself and embrace who you are. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Katie Crenshaw | Twitter | Instagram Her Body Can

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about the importance of telling stories. Her guest, Parul Agrawal, is an expert at this. Parul is a Business Growth Strategist, engineer, TEDx Speaker, and bestselling author. She joins Rosanna to help High Wire Women tell the stories of their lives, and take up space without feeling guilty for doing so. You'll hear Rosanna and Parul talk about: What made Parul diverge from her career in engineering. It's ingrained in women to be humble when talking about their achievements. This is due to societal expectations and media. Women have power and need to start embracing that power and empowering each other.  Just by telling your story, you can impact someone else in ways you won't even realize. Your story can be the motivation and empowerment someone else needs.  Parul talks about the mind map and the book map when writing your story. Start with the central idea then 'branch out' from there with subsections and sub-stories. Another way to get your story out is to record it, then transcribe it.  Writing is powerful, therapeutic, and can change your life. Your story is inspirational even if you never share it with anyone.  Parul talks about her book, The Growth Hacking Book.  Everyone has a story burning inside of them. A story that is worth sharing and that can change lives. You can share that fire with the world and impact so many. Tell your story! Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Parul Agrawal | LinkedIn | Twitter The Growth Hacking Book

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is getting happy. Her guest, Kim Strobel, is a happiness expert and coach. Kim has spent her career helping business leaders prioritize their health and well-being so they can reach new heights in both their personal and professional lives. Kim joins Rosanna to share her insight on happiness and what it means, and what High Wire Women can do to ensure their own well-being.  You'll hear Rosanna and Kim talk about: Women tend to end up in 'the gutter' because they want to function in a space of high energy, but also feel guilty about doing so because of their other responsibilities.  Pass off the things in your life that allow you the time to do the things you actually want to do.  Break the cycle of trying to fit into the box society expects you to fit into.  Take time every day to do something that makes you happy.  Everyone has a set happiness baseline and level, and they are different for everyone. Happiness levels can change by percentages due to circumstances but eventually revert to the baseline. "Every human being has the ability to increase their happiness levels by up to 40% and that has to do with your actions, your thoughts, and your behaviors," Kim says. Kim talks about what she has upcoming for 2022. Happiness isn't determined by what you have or who you are. Happiness is determined by your thoughts, actions, and behaviors.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Kim Strobel | LinkedIn | Twitter Strobel Education

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about community. Her guest, Jill Salzman, is an author and the founder of The Founding Moms. She is also the host of the Why Are We Shouting Podcast. Jill joins Rosanna to share the importance of having a community, and how it helps working High Wire Women in entrepreneurship. You'll hear Rosanna and Jill talk about: Jill started her community by gathering mompreneurs. "I was looking for answers to 'How do you do your marketing when you have a screaming baby? How do you do drop-offs when you're trying to figure out your sales?'" Jill says. Now that meeting has transformed into an online community where members can access a plethora of video courses on entrepreneurship. The typical founding mom faces loneliness and needs a community to bounce ideas off of. She needs people to help her and give her advice. Having other people around who understand what you're going through, and what you're carrying is extremely helpful. It also helps you grow as an entrepreneur. Jill talks about the upcoming events she has for 2022, and the new activities for members that will happen as well.  Rosanna and Jill talk about Jill's webinar in January, and where High Wire Women can go to learn more.  There is no such thing as failure in entrepreneurship. Learn from your mistakes then do better.  As a mompreneur, community is important. You need people around to encourage and support you and that's what Jill Salzman can help you with.   Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Jill Salzman | LinkedIn | Twitter Why Are We Shouting Podcast Found It: A Field Guide For Mom Entrepreneurs  The Founding Moms

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is being introspective. It's the last episode of 2021, and she is sending High Wire Women off with a positive note, as she shares the quotes and sayings that are her compass for life.  You'll hear Rosanna talk about: The harder you work, the luckier you get. Rosanna gives an account of her life story.  Do good and forget about it. Be kind for kindness' sake.  How you do one thing, is how you do everything. Show up and be consistent. If you work hard, and you do good and you forget about it, and you're consistent with everything you do in life, your walk on your High Wire will be simple and easy.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is getting assertive. Her guest, Karen Laos, is the founder and CEO of Karen Laos Consulting. Karen has spent her career helping women eradicate self doubt so that they can take up space. She joins Rosanna to teach High Wire Women how to communicate better, and how to ask for what they want.  You'll hear Rosanna and Karen talk about: People often refuse to ask for help because they are attached to the notion of self sufficiency, and because asking for help makes them feel vulnerable.  Assert your own value, and make sure you're not selling your value over price.  You need to have a mindset of growth to become better at communication. Karen talks about her coaching program Speak With Confidence.  With the right mindset, you can assert your value, take up space, communicate your wants and needs better and ultimately develop better relationships.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Karen Laos | LinkedIn | Twitter Karen Laos Consulting

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is getting organized. Her guest, Mridu Parikh, is the founder of Life is Organized. Mridu is also a productivity expert, author, and the host of the Productivity on Purpose Podcast. She joins Rosanna to share tips on how High Wire Women can get organized, despite their busy schedules. You'll hear Rosanna and Mridu talk about: How Mridu started Life is Organized. The same strategy you use to organize your clothing is the same strategy you can use to organize your life.  In your everyday tasks and errands, identify the goal and purpose of those tasks and act accordingly. When you start there, you can reverse engineer.  Work with the time and space you have.  Declutter and take out tasks that don't fit, or delegate where you can. Get rid of what doesn't make you happy, and what you don't enjoy doing.  Create a system that makes work easier for yourself, and establish and uphold boundaries around that system.  Mridu talks about the services she provides to her clients. With the right roadmap, guidelines and the right hands holding them, even the most chaotically organized people can go to a more in control, and more organized lifestyle.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Mridu Parikh | LinkedIn | Twitter Life Is Organized Accomplish It: Seven Simple Actions To Get The Right Things Done and Achieve Your Goals Productivity on Purpose Podcast

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is sharing tips about gift-giving. This holiday season, she tells listeners to give experiences instead of stuff. You'll hear Rosanna talk about: Taking advantage of Airbnb's Online Experiences; you can have over ten different online experiences with people around the world. This is a great gift to give to someone as it's something different and exciting, and it's not costly. Doing low-key activities such as hikes, walks, and going out to eat at places you've never been to before with people you love.  Sending meals as gifts. It's easy and thoughtful, and you can put a smile on someone's face.  Renting a house not far away from your own and just doing relaxing activities with family and friends.  One of the best experiential gifts is the gift of a spa day. Plan a spa day with a loved one and just enjoy the relaxation. You don't have to spend thousands of dollars trying to get your loved ones the perfect Christmas gifts. Giving them the gift of experiences is cheaper, easier, and they'll appreciate it so much more.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about intermittent fasting. Her guest, Laurie Lewis, has studied fasting principles from some of the greatest doctors in the world and has helped many individuals through her coaching program. Laurie and Rosanna walk through a typical coaching session and discuss practical tips on how to feel good while staying healthy. You'll hear Rosanna and Laurie talk about: How Laurie started in the field of diet health, and her struggles with perimenopause. Intermittent fasting is not a program, it's an eating schedule that matches the design of a human being. This is because throughout history people have never had 24/7 access to food. The calorie theory is flawed as the body actually has no calorie receptors. The idea that taking in less calories means less weight gain does not work because weight loss is hormonal. If the body perceives less nutrients than it receives, it slows the metabolism. Many people have to be coached in permanently balancing their hormones, lowering their insulin, and accessing the body's stored fat.  You get to decide how long your fasting period is and the factors that you need to consider are: your goals, your lifestyle, what meals you like to eat, your social life and your work schedule.  Tiny meals a day to rev up your metabolism is a flawed concept. You can't tap into your body's fat storage when insulin is high, and insulin is high when you're eating all the time. The two-step process of intermittent fasting is deciding when your eating window closes and discovering the foods that love you back. You should take in no flavors or nutrients while fasting, so the body can be in a full state of rest. Even a simple flavor like mint or lemon sends signals to the brain that food is incoming, and it makes fasting harder. One important aspect of a diet is choosing to eat real food. "If we can be enthusiastically, deliberately pausing from eating every day and feeling so well in those fasting hours and then looking forward to eating delicious food later...we get to relish in the experiment of what we're eating and notice what makes us feel well and what makes us feel poorly," Laurie tells Rosanna. When opening your eating window, try to eat as much protein and fat as possible and save the refined carbohydrates such as grains for your dinner. Also start paying attention to how different foods make you feel.  Where High Wire Women can go to get more information on Laurie's program. You don't have to resort to elaborate diets, or vigorous exercise regimen to lose weight. All you have to do is simply take charge of when you eat and when you don't.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Laurie Lewis | LinkedIn | Facebook   Fast Forward Wellness

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about finding out what you truly want to do. Her guest, Gina Geis, is a practicing neonatologist, and an Associate Professor of bioethics and pediatrics. Gina and Rosanna talk about burnout and why it happens, and share tips on how to deal with it.  You'll hear Rosanna and Ginatalk about: How Gina got started in medicine. The intersection of burnout and moral distress is something that needs to be discussed as it speaks to a deeper problem within society. What Gina discovered in medical literature about coaching as an evidence-based approach to help treat burnout. She tried out the method on herself, then sought training in the field so she could offer service to clients. The three core elements of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of personal and professional accomplishment. When work takes a toll on you to the point where your body is not functioning well, when you are approaching work and people at a distance and not being present, and when the things that previously motivated you, don't anymore, you are burnt out. High functioning people with burnout still need help. You need a holistic look at how your work and life integrate before you reach a tipping point because that's when it becomes dangerous. Gina talks about how she maintains her own personal work-life balance, and where High Wire Women can go for more information about her services. Depending on where you are in your journey, there may be a goal that you're trying to work on. Gina Geis can help you achieve it without putting yourself at risk. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Gina Geis | LinkedIn | Twitter

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about material things versus interpersonal relationships. In this era of consumerism, it's easy to get swept away focusing on the gifting part of Christmas instead of what it's truly about: spending time with your loved ones and sharing experiences together. You'll hear Rosanna talk about: How we remember and cherish experiences more than material things. She talks about the trips her family has been on together, and how fond those memories are. The instant gratification we're familiar with. We no longer have to wait for anything, so the holidays and gift giving aren't as meaningful as they once were. Rosanna emphasizes the importance of gratitude. Rosanna's craving for deep and meaningful relationships over material things. She urges listeners to remember the spirit of the holidays and identify what Christmas means to them. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is sharing her experience with weight loss. She has been trying for more than a decade without results. For Rosanna and many others like her, losing weight is a difficult task that goes beyond just exercising and drinking water. In a show of vulnerability, Rosanna reminds listeners in similar circumstances to be kind to themselves, and do the best they can. You'll hear Rosanna talk about: Her visceral grief from losing her mother to a plethora of health problems. She bares it all, telling listeners how she struggled after her mother's death and her subsequent breast cancer diagnosis. The numerous methods she has tried to lose weight. From personal trainers to coaches to exercise programs, Rosanna's done them all, but still has yet to see the fruits of her labor. Rosanna's eating disorder and how it links to why she hasn't lost weight. Her hope for the future. Despite the challenges and obstacles she has overcome and the successes she has gained, there are still times when Rosanna feels inadequate for being unable to lose weight even after 10 years. However, she holds onto her mother's words in her heart as a reminder that her weight doesn't define her. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law “Not all that glitters is gold; there are sometimes really hard things going on in the background.”

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi's guest is Hillary Bennett, founder and CEO of Hillary Bennett Consulting. As a passionate business growth coach, Hillary helps moms find authentic productivity, foster faith-based business growth, and take the overwhelm out of email marketing. Hillary also moonlights as a mental health coach with Lyra Health, applying science-backed coaching methods to help clients create desired change in their life and improve their well being.  You'll hear Rosanna and Hillary talk about: Hillary's switch from corporate to coaching. She talks about her journey from cinematography - something she had always dreamed of doing - to finding a passion in helping others actualize their potential. Debunking the myth of the one-size-fits-all morning routine. People, especially women, are frequently bombarded with numerous versions of the ‘right' way to do things. This causes them to draw comparisons to their own lives, and often leads to self-deprecating inner dialogue.  Layering habits. When we burden ourselves with doing too much at one time, we can become overwhelmed, and subsequently, demotivated. Hillary teaches listeners how to layer habits so that they can maintain consistency while avoiding biting off more than they can chew. The power of gratitude. Gratitude is overlooked as a cliche, but there is a reason the cliche exists in the first place. It is a powerful, transformative force, according to Hillary. The true essence of a morning routine. Despite the name, Hillary says your routine does not necessarily have to be in the morning, though she recommends it as a great way to start your day. “Even in the darkest days, finding something to be grateful for helped me put one foot in front of the other.” Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law Hillary Bennett | LinkedIn | Instagram Mompreneur Digest Hillary Bennett | Podcast

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about changing your life. Her guest, Jill McAbe, is a bestselling author, business coach, and the founder of Boom-U, which helps creatives and entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses. Jill shares tips on building a business, and how High Wire Women can find fulfillment in business and entrepreneurship.  You'll hear Rosanna and Jill talk about: People want to do meaningful work and feel valued in their environments.  The importance of vision and knowing what you want. You have to articulate your goals. Find something meaningful and market it so it's valuable. If you want to start a business, you have to want to do it for free because it requires time and investment. The importance of introspection and why entrepreneurs need this skill. To succeed in business you can't be the one who does everything. You have to accept help. Why Jill wrote her book. You need to stop complaining and start doing! Transform your life and become the best version of yourself. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Jill McAbe | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook It's Go Time: Build the Business and Life You Really Want

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi looks back on her journey as she celebrates the 50th episode milestone of the High Wire Woman podcast. You'll hear Rosanna talk about: The exacerbated challenges working women are facing due to the pandemic. How to devote time to what you love: “Life is way too short to [spend it] doing things you hate.” The Pomodoro technique. The value of consistency. “It's that consistency that builds good habits,” she says. “You'll get hooked because you're going to look forward to it, and you'll be so much happier.” Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about making changes. Her guest, Lauren Kennedy, is the founder and Chief Marketing Nerd at Coastal Consulting, a company that helps its clients find scalable solutions for marketing automation management. She is also a blogger, an author, and a strategic marketer. Lauren joins Rosanna to share tips on how High Wire Women can go against the tide, make changes, and strike out on their own.  You'll hear Rosanna and Lauren talk about: Lauren's career journey. Make sure you are passionate about what you are doing. Lauren talks about her career in the marketing industry and building her own company. The growth pace that's set out for employees in the corporate world is too slow. What Lauren has done differently for her employees is map out a growth plan for what they would like to achieve. She's setting them up for success so that they can manage their own systems. Giving people the independence to manage their own workload without micromanaging, allows them to have the creative and strategic freedom to make decisions and act on directions. Bring your teams into the loop whenever you're making changes, and paint a full picture of why you're making those changes. Lauren talks about Hubspot. You have the capacity to strike out on your own and achieve success. Be passionate, and stay true to your values and take that leap of faith! Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Lauren Kennedy | LinkedIn  Coastal Consulting

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about doing it all, and her guest, Katie Chonacas, is someone who has done it all. Katie is an actress, an author, a podcast host, and a voice actress. She joins Rosanna to share her insights on how she does all that she does and to encourage High Wire Woman how to do the same.  You'll hear Rosanna and Katie talk about: Katie's acting career. Taking one step at a time. Stop and take a breath every once in a while. Be in tune with yourself and appreciate the gifts you have. The importance of being your authentic self and ‘shedding the old skin' so that you can get back in alignment with your goals, intentions, and what makes you happy. “When you want to set your intention to do something...the things that you don't know, start messy,” Katie stresses. Doing things for the love of doing them.  Why it's important to disconnect from the world for a little while and recenter yourself. Resetting is important so that you can just be in the moment and catch up with yourself.  Intuition is the energy of the life force of what we have around. Turning your phone off, so that you can focus on the task at hand. Trust your intuition; make it into a game or curiosity and interpersonal challenge with yourself. Katie narrows in on the importance of hacks, and applying limiters to your everyday routines. Cutting back on your media consumption, even if it's just a few minutes less, removing toxic people from your lives or people who drain your energy, and simply doing what's best to protect your own mental health is so vital. Katie talks about her book and what's next for her. You have the power to do it all. Tap into that power by showing up for yourself; remove the barriers to unlocking that power and stay focused on your goals. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Katie Chonacas | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram She's All Over The Place

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about entrepreneurship. Her guest, Diane Strand, is CEO and owner of JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. She joins Rosanna to share insights on how to become a great entrepreneur.  You'll hear Rosanna and Diane talk about: As an entrepreneur you need to do a mind shift on a daily basis. This reduces stress, and keeps you from worrying where the next dollar is coming from. Knowing that it will come, and that money comes and goes will make things easier for you as an entrepreneur. Diane talks about her studio, JDS Video and Media Productions. Being an entrepreneur is about providing hope and making dreams come true, and putting that into practice into your organizations. The book Diane is writing and what it's about. Entrepreneurship is about providing hope and impacting lives in any way that you can. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Diane Strand | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram JDS Video & Media Productions

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about integrity. Her guest, Cheryl Gray Hines, is an executive coach and the author of In Support of Myself: A Woman's Guide To Asking For and Receiving Help From Others. Cheryl is also a mentor and has been coaching women on how to live their best authentic lives. She and Rosanna dive deep into what true integrity is, and how women leaders can overcome the fear of asking for help. You'll hear Rosanna and Cheryl talk about: How Cheryl transitioned from academia into entrepreneurship. People view integrity as something that is egregious and don't look at it from a personal standpoint. They don't look at how their actions align with their words and so end up violating integrity because of self-esteem.  When you have clarity about your core values, you distance yourself from environments, actions, and people that do not align with those values. If you don't understand the why of what you're doing, you will always revert to your former behaviors.  Understanding the progress you've made instead of criticizing yourself constantly, will do so much for you in achieving your goals. Cheryl talks about her book.  Integrity is being in support of yourself because the first line of integrity is with yourself not others. What you do with yourself will determine how you show up with others and your organization. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Cheryl Gray Hines | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram In Support of Myself: A Woman's Guide To Asking For and Receiving Help From Others

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about energy drain. Her guest, Kristen Bowen, is the founder of Living The Good Life Naturally and has spent the last two decades helping women become comfortable with their power to obtain optimal health.  Kristen joins Rosanna on this episode to share the power of magnesium, and how to replace your energy with things that are positive.  You'll hear Rosanna and Kristen talk about: How Kristen got started in her career in health. Your energy saps because your adrenals are lacking potassium, magnesium, and salt. Having a consistent diet of potassium rich foods, especially foods that are also rich in other minerals and potassium, can help you build up endurance and strength and re-energize you. Without magnesium, you can't get proper levels of Vitamin D.  How our skin absorbs magnesium. Taking charge of how you react to your emotions can keep your stress levels down, and help stop the drain of magnesium in the body. How Living The Good Life Naturally works, and what they offer customers.  Your body is so powerful and so you need to do the best to take care of it. Every small step you take to keep yourself upbeat and positive will do wonders to keep you from falling into a slump. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Kristen Bowen | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about striving for perfection. Her guest, Melissa Russiano, is a licensed clinical social worker who has been offering both online and private practice since 2010. Melissa joins Rosanna on this episode to share insights and give tips on how to break the cycle of negative self-talk, and how to be gentle with yourself amidst the anxiety and stress of the pandemic.  You'll hear Rosanna and Melissa talk about: How Melissa is passionate about partnering with women in high pressure situations. Perfection doesn't exist. It's okay to be good enough where you are at and embrace the amazing things you have around you. The work Melissa does with Brené Brown. Shame doesn't hold you back. There is nothing wrong with being perfectly imperfect, and you can find a way to live authentically. You can make your life better even with circumstances that are out of your control. Focus on what you can control and live in that bubble. Be who you are at the core, and if you don't know who that is, take some time to figure it out. It is scary to figure out but also very freeing because then you can proudly say who you are and what your core values are. Make decisions that are in line with your core values. Melissa talks about how High Wire Woman can work with her. Perfection doesn't exist and striving for it - striving to maintain an image that isn't real - is only going to hold you back. Be who you are and live your authentic life. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Melissa Russiano | LinkedIn | Website 

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about our bodies' relationship with food. Her guest, Monica Lopera Nassar, is a nutrition health expert and the founder of Calibrate Your Wellness. Monica has spent twelve years developing strategic messaging around food and has been advocating for healthier food options. She joins Rosanna on this episode to teach us about our brain and biology, that we aren't designed to fail, and educate us about food struggles. You'll hear Rosanna and Monica talk about: Companies are more concerned with making profits than with producing healthy foods. They don't take our health or biological reactions to ingredients into account. Don't fall for their advertising tricks, Monica warns.  Keeping it simple when it comes to our health takes just 2 steps: creating a baseline, and tracking your water intake. Creating a baseline involves understanding the percentage of products, as opposed to whole ingredients, that are in the foods you consume. When you track your water intake you can gauge just how much water you are consuming daily and make the necessary modifications. Understanding how ingredients work together, or don't work together, for your own specific needs is very important for your personal health. You should focus on the quality of your ingredients instead of counting your calories. How Monica's approach differs from popular diet plans. Where High Wire Women can get more information on Monica and the work she does. Your bodies are made to heal. Your brains know what is best, and so you just need to tune into those key parts of yourselves in order to develop a healthy food plan that is specific to your own needs. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Monica Lopera Nassar | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook  Calibrate Your Wellness

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about writing. Her guest, Javacia Harris Bowser, is a blogger, freelance writer and a writing coach. Javacia is the Founder of See Jane Write, a company that helps women become ‘the authors of their lives' through writing, blogging, and entrepreneurship. She joins Rosanna on this episode to talk about how High Wire Women can use blogging to improve their writing skills. You'll hear Rosanna and Javacia talk about: How Javacia first started writing. See Jane Write was started in a Mexican restaurant and has since grown due to the many meetups and workshops Javacia has hosted. The ways High Wire Women can get connected to See Jane Write. Blogging is important for writers in two ways: marketing, and practice. It's a great way for writers to get their name out there, and it also helps them get in the habit of writing every day. A good way to find something to blog about, Javacia advises, is finding the intersection between something you're passionate about, and something people consider you an expert in. There will be many blogs passionate about the same thing you're passionate about but your own perspective and story is what's going to set you apart. To stay focused on writing in this noisy world, remind yourself of why you're writing. Telling another person that you are writing will keep you motivated.  Where High Wire Women can go to find more information about writing, and writing tips. Writing is a great way to stay in the moment in our busy lives. It slows things down and helps us to appreciate every moment as it happens and improving those skills can help us not only in the business world, but in our personal lives too. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Javacia Harris Bowser | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook  See Jane Write

If Brene Brown and Tony Robbins had a baby, it would be this week's guest on the High Wire Woman Podcast, Tracy Litt. Tracy is a leadership expert, mindset coach, and spiritual advisor who helps people break the patterns that bind them, so they can become the highest versions of themselves. Tracy works with businesses and groups, as well as individuals, and uses experiences from her own life to inform the transformative work she does with others. You'll hear Rosanna and Tracy talk about: “The Path” that so many of us end up on – school, to college, to the corporate ladder that leaves us unfulfilled, and what that is so often the case How we can pivot away from the “should” and get in touch with who we really want to be. Tracy shares the critical first step. Once you understand where the “should's” in your life comes from, you can choose how you want to act, instead of acting on autopilot according to what other people think you should do. Why it's important to celebrate your successes and your good works – even if it feels uncomfortable at first. The unique power of a group of women working together, supporting each other, and celebrating themselves and one another.  Resources: Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman   Tracy Litt | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn TheLittFactor.com Ted Talk

On this week's episode of High Wire Woman, it's getting intimate. Or rather, Rosanna Berardi and her guest, intimacy expert, and host of The Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell are talking about making room for the important things. The world and our experiences of it are often intense, and when we're so busy, many of us need to get to know ourselves and our partners again. Having an intimate relationship is a learnable skill, and Dr. Stockwell is devoted to helping people do just that, through her podcast, programs, and coaching. You'll hear Rosanna and Dr. Stockwell talk about: How someone becomes an intimacy expert. - it wasn't in the plan but came about when all of the markers of success didn't result in the contentment and satisfaction Dr. Stockwell expected. She decided to start making huge changes. The beauty in allowing ourselves to give up expectations of intense experiences, and allowing ourselves to enjoy being in nature and being ourselves. The struggles and opportunities in relationships caused by the pandemic. The shifts we can make to improve communication in our relationships.  How to be vulnerable and make requests for change in a way that is likely to be heard and responded to.  Resources: Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Alexandra Stockwell: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn The Marriage Podcast  Uncompromising Intimacy

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about sponsorship. Her guest, Jessica Chinyelu, is a Corporate Sponsorship Strategist and Consultant. Jessica is an enthusiastic leader who helps foster collaborative work environments. She joins Rosanna on this episode to talk about acquiring a sponsorship, and how High Wire Women can find the best corporate sponsorships. You'll hear Rosanna and Jessica talk about: How Jessica started teaching people to land corporate sponsorships. In the corporate world, it's important to surround yourself with people who see the best in you and can help you reach your potential. Getting a corporate sponsorship is not about the amount of followers that you have. It's about the value that you can provide to your potential partner.  You should customize your experiences for your clients, and that requires research and really knowing your clients. If you do the research, and can demonstrate how your ideas will benefit your customer, they will want to work with you.  When you first call your potential sponsor, make sure to ask the right questions, and brainstorm with them how to make the partnership successful. The three best options for High Wire Women to get started with Jessica. Relationships are the true backbone of sponsorships; if we can foster relationships, it will be easier for us to land great collaborations and sponsorships. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Jessica Chinyelu | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram The Sponsorship Lady

Hello HWW - Enjoy this replay of a favorite episode reminding us to remove our busy badge and start living life fully. It's the first week of December, and we've officially entered the “busy” season. I'm not talking about tax season for accountants. I'm talking about the holidays, which is the crazy, busy, madness season for all working women. Think of the last time you asked a friend or colleague “how are you doing?” I guarantee all of them responded “busy” or “busy, busy” or “crazy busy.” We wear this badge like a medal of honor. It protects us from all of the things we don't want to do in life.  But I challenge you to think about what wearing your “busy badge” really does to your life? I'll go first. When I say I'm “busy,” that's a signal to leave me alone because I'm disorganized and don't have a grasp on what needs to be done in my personal and professional life. I go from one thing to the next, putting out the hottest fire, responding to the client who is screaming loudest. I don't have a plan on my “busy” days. I'm a hot mess. Sound familiar? Us “busy” ladies go through our lives this way. We teach our kids that their lives will be like this too. Wait—what? Do you want your kid to live your life? Especially on your worst days, when you have too much to do and not enough hours? I certainly don't. In 2021, I am throwing my “busy badge” away. Flushing it down the toilet, where it belongs. I've been researching time efficiency methods over the last few months and think they are my ticket to freedom. Here's a few I like: 1. OHIO—this stands for “Only Handle it Once.” This nifty acronym can apply to your personal life (your mail or laundry) or your in-box. Stop reading the same emails over and over. Instead, block 20 minutes on your calendar to read and RESPOND to emails. Read and respond…ONCE. If you do this cumulatively, you will get back a lot of time and feel way more in control of your life. 2. Pomodoro technique—this is an oldy, but goody. The concept is we can only effectively focus for 25 minutes at a time. The Pomodoro technique encourages us to set a timer for 25 minutes and devote our attention to a project. It then recommends taking a five-minute break. Depending on the task at hand, you can get an alarm for a series of focus times and breaks. There are plenty of apps that mimic this concept. Try it—it really works. 3. Time blocking—this one is HUGE! As lawyers, we have a lot of responsibilities each week. Meetings, conf calls, emails, drafting, marketing. It's tough stuff to get accomplished. However, I recommend two ways to time block: a. Weekly: on Sunday night, spend 10-15 minutes and look at your week ahead. Enter all of your “musts” in your calendar as appointments. Please include time for getting your nails and hair done! Block out your client appointments, calls, etc. b. Daily: look for gaps in each day. Or pick a day or two that you will only work on drafting or client correspondence. If you have the flexibility, make every Monday or Wednesday am your drafting days. Block 25 minutes each day for emails. These ideas aren't brain surgery. They are simple and basic techniques. However, they work. Just like we know that if we want to lose weight, we need to eat less and move more. Not that complex. But few of us ever accomplish our weight goals because we don't have a plan. Spend a few minutes every day and time block. Time block as if your life depends on it. Being “busy” wasn't your life or career goal. Rather, you were put on this earth to do meaningful work. Try some of my recommendations and let me know when your “busy badge” start to collect dust. RB

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about becoming an alpha-level woman. Her guest, Robin Rotenberg, is an award-winning author, and the founder of Rotenberg Consulting (Alpha Women Rock). Robin is a keynote speaker and mentor and has shared her journey of reinvention as a corporate woman with many audiences over the years. She joins Rosanna on this episode to talk about finding your voice and having the courage to assert yourself, to release the Alpha woman inside you. You'll hear Rosanna and Robin talk about: Women in the corporate world are very reluctant to say what they want and assert themselves. Robin says we have to find our voice and be confident in ourselves and in the value of our work.  What is an alpha woman? There are phases of being an alpha woman, and not every alpha woman is the same. We have different characteristics and motivations which drive us. Robin describes those characteristics in her upcoming book ‘From The Glass Slipper to The Glass Ceiling.' When you go back to the workplace, have confidence in knowing what will work for you in the new working environment. Our work and home lives are going to blur so we need to be flexible. We will be able to manage that flexibility properly with courage and defined boundaries.  We can't be everything to everyone or try to dedicate our time to everything at once. We should give time to the important things in our lives but we must also remember our dreams and who we want to be. To become alpha women we need to have courage, confidence, boundaries, and be able to assert ourselves and say what we want.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law High Wire Woman Robin Rotenberg | LinkedIn  Rotenberg Consulting (Alpha Women Rock) From The Glass Slipper To The Glass Ceiling

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about effective communication with guest Jen Mueller. Jen is a keynote speaker and a sports journalist. Her on-camera and business communication expertise is even more relevant during this era of remote work. She joins Rosanna on this episode to talk about the importance of connecting and how to communicate authentically. You'll hear Rosanna and Jen talk about: It's important that we are connected when we communicate. It's hard to build relationships by text messaging alone. “We need to get to a point where we are ... showing up in a way that allows others to see who we are and make that connection as easy and organic as possible,” Jen says. The types of conversation starters that Jen recommends. If we make it easy for people to talk to us, chances are that they will. This is the differentiator in business and in business relationships. The five steps to asking better questions. When asking focus questions, walk people through the conversation with you, and set them up to give you the perfect answer. That builds trust and rapport even if you're only going to ask them three questions. The way we communicate is not going to go back to the way it was pre-pandemic. We need to know how to communicate in a hybrid space, otherwise we're going to miss substantial and organic conversations. A walkthrough of Jen's Talk Sporty To Me website and how High Wire Women can get started.  We should think through the conversation, and not just simply our parts of the conversation and the message. We need to communicate. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law Jen Mueller | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Talk Sporty To Me 

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about conscious living with guest Nika Lawrie. Nika is a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, Conscious Living Advocate, and Founder and CEO of Health + Hustle, LLC and the Avapothecary. Nika counsels her clients on conscious living, maintaining a healthier lifestyle, and doing their part to keep the world healthy. She joins Rosanna on this episode to give tips on how High Wire Women can live healthily in the modern hustle world. You'll hear Rosanna and Nika talk about: Conscious living is looking at how we can change our daily activities or behaviors to maintain a healthy lifestyle while also doing our part to keep the world healthy and combat climate change. Research shows that counting calories doesn't work. What works is eating nutritious food and trying to lower your stress and anxiety. It is this research and evidence that contributed to the changes in the diet industry. We need to stop the negative self-talk when we're going through difficult times. All this does is hold us back. We need to rework our mindsets to a more positive one. Traditions and community connections are important, and they contribute to a longer and healthier lifespan. It's exhausting and overwhelming to think about having to make a healthy meal, or going to the gym, or getting up and exercising. We view it as one more thing we have to do. Nika implores us to change our priorities and to make the conscious decision to put our health first. How we only need to take 15-30 minutes out of our busy schedules to exercise and that will go a long way. Becoming a digital minimalist means putting our phones down and turning off all social media. Once we start removing these distractions we will realize how much more free time we'll have to pay attention to the more important things in our lives, like our families and friends. What a consultation with Nika entails. Our health is our wealth and we should make it our first priority. We need to remove the distractions and devote the time needed to take care of ourselves. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law Nika Lawrie | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook  Health + Hustle Avapothecary The Health + Hustle Podcast

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about getting in front of the camera with guest Rebecca Ryan. Rebecca is the founder of Serving Up Social, an organization helping women entrepreneurs develop their visual brand. Rebecca helps her clients feel less overwhelmed and gain confidence in front of a camera. She joins Rosanna on this episode to give tips on how High Wire Women can shine in front of the camera. You'll hear Rosanna and Rebecca  talk about: How Rebecca got into filming. The biggest obstacle to women getting in front of the camera is that we hold ourselves to unattainable standards. How to do the virtual vision board activity on Rebecca's platform. Going beyond headshots and backgrounds, and how to be seen as approachable. The services Rebecca offers via Serving Up Social. We need to work past our insecurities and fear so that we can really shine and market our brands the way we need to. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law Rebecca Ryan | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Serving Up Social

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about making more money with guest Kathryn Eriksen. Kathryn is a feminine wealth empowerment and mindset coach. She has published many inspirational books on money coaching, most notably The Money Tree: Transform Scarcity Thinking to Empowered Wealth Consciousness. She and Rosanna talk about using our feminine energy to generate more wealth. You'll hear Rosanna and Kathryn talk about: The financial structure in the West is linear, goal-oriented, task-oriented, and has an outward focus. Kathryn explains that this is a masculine way of looking at money. The obstacles that women face that hinder us from having a healthy relationship with money and wealth. The feminine way of looking at money is first internalizing our wants, then allowing those wants to inform our decisions. It's doing first, then having. The importance of taking a step back and releasing stress so we can respond instead of react.  What Kathryn's book is about. Start noticing when you're allowing your mind to tell you when you're doing and then having. When it comes down to it, money is just energy. It's the type of energy that mirrors our own so High Wire Women should focus on generating the right energy to generate the right type of wealth. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law Kathryn Eriksen | LinkedIn | Twitter Empowered Way The Money Tree

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with stylist Bridgette Raes about how the pandemic has transformed our wardrobes. Bridgette is one of the most seasoned personal stylists and image consultants in the country. With more than 25 years of experience in the world of fashion, Bridgette has built a career helping top-level executives and women in leadership. She joins Rosanna in this episode to talk about ‘the work from home uniform', how the pandemic has helped us embrace a new type of wardrobe as working women, and the evolution of fashion. You'll hear Rosanna and Bridgette talk about: What Bridgette's clients are looking for regarding fashion. Women need to spend more time developing our mid-casual attire. Tips on how to prepare quickly for virtual meetings. How fashion is evolving. Retailers will have to learn how to navigate and thrive in the new landscape, or they are going to go out of business. Online shopping is going to make big box retailers less necessary. The different services Bridgette offers and how High Wire Women can get started with her. Style is an investment in time, and it's about knowing that you're not only looking good, but feeling good and comfortable in what you're wearing. Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law Bridgette Raes | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest

This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with guest Cailen Ascher about getting the best out of our lives while spending less time working. Cailen is a business and lifestyle coach who works closely with women entrepreneurs. She has spent her professional life helping working women who value their time and want to enjoy life achieve a full-time income doing part-time hours. She joins Rosanna in this episode to give tips on how High Wire Women can do the same. You'll hear Rosanna and Cailen talk about: What is the three-day workweek concept? Outsourcing frees up your time and allows you to focus on the more important aspects of your life.  It's important that working women find a schedule that honors their energy and their time. Tracking your time daily so that you can see what bad habits you need to break. We should also schedule the non-business stuff in our lives. It's important to remember that even as working women, our lives are happening right now at this moment, and so we need to be intentional with every minute.  Resources Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law Cailen Ascher | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest CailenAscher.com