Thanks for Waiting with Erin Lowrey

If you've recently started a new job or are actively looking for one, you're probably wondering how you can make the onboarding phase as painless as possible and get from "new guy/gal" to fully contributing member ASAP. In this episode, you'll learn strategies for building trust with your new team and setting yourself up for success from the first 30 days through the first 6 months on a new job. And if you've recently found yourself in a position of looking for a new job and aren't sure where to start, reach out to Erin! Consider this your personal invite to get some personal insight on how and where to look for your next opportunity. Connect on Instagram at @erin.france and don't forget to rate and follow this show, wherever you get your podcasts!

Hello, friend! It's been a while and after a short hiatus, I'm excited to be back to the Thanks for Waiting show in a new season and with a bit of a suprise! Let's chat about how this year has been so far and what I've been up to and what I've learned about myself since our last episode. Come say on Instagram at @erin.france and be sure to subscribe to the show, so you never miss an episode. 

If you want to learn to do something, learn from others who have done it. In this episode, Erin speaks with My Founder Circle's co-founders, Emily McDonald & Ankita Terrell on the mental blocks we create around money - whether we have it or don't, whether we raise it, invest it, spend it, save it, make it, or lose it. They share their own personal journeys in re-defining "success", strengthening their business through integrity, and breaking down the narratives of shame we create in our work.They share the basics of venture funding vs. angel investors & how to determine if you should be seeking funding for your business, how to re-write your version of success, and the questions to ask when you're not sure where to go next.Learn more about My Founder Circle and follow along here!Connect with Emily here.Connect with Ankita here. Follow Erin & the Thanks for Waiting Podcast on IG and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

What does it actually look like to support women in business? As a self-described "girls' girl", Erin loves a good ra-ra moment - she'll be your biggest cheerleader, no matter how big your dreams. But, does "yesss girl! You've got this!" actually move the needle in someone's business & career? If we believe a rising tide lifts all boats, how do we make the tide rise to begin with? In this episode, Erin shares the most sound advice she's received from female executives who've walked the walk and talked the talk on exactly what supporting in business actually looks like and how we can help create measurable success for the women around us.  We're talking tactical, applicable things that YOU can do to better support the hustlers in your life. 

Arch Digest has twice recognized Victoria Sass for her unique work in focusing on small things, while keeping an eye on the greater goals. This is a philosophy she carries both in her work as a designer and into her role as CEO of the award winning studio, Prospect Refuge. Victoria shares her story of building Prospect Refuge into one of the foremost design studios in America and her journey as a leader - finding the balance of her creative brain and the business chops needed to set her firm apart. She shares her strategy for setting big goals, why good things take time, and how operational efficiency help keep her creative juices flowing. Get some serious design inspo & follow along with Prospect Refuge on Instagram!Follow Erin on Instagram @erin.france and be sure to subscribe to the podcast, wherever you're listening, so you never miss an episode!

Fellow goal-setter and big-time-dreamer, Christina Rogers joins Erin to share her tools and wisdom on creating a vision for - AND ACTUALLY CREATING - a life you love. Christina is a serial-entrepreneur and all-star leader, who shares her wisdom and tools for breaking through insecurity and casting a vision for your life. We talk about the impact of "being a middle child", how to create a growth mindset and build belief in yourself, why confidence isn't a "once-and-done" thing, and how therapy has bettered our lives as women, business leaders, dreamers, and people. Christina has spent years growing herself and shares with us super tactical, applicable exercises and tools to gain clarity on what matters to you and how to create habits that help you reach success - in whatever "success" means to you. Connect with Christina on Instagram for more spot-on tools to grow yourself, your discipline, and your vision. Follow Erin on Instagram @erin.france and be sure to subscribe to the podcast, wherever you're listening, so you never miss an episode!

Erin is spilling the tea on exactly what the "It" factor in business is and how to build it yourself.  Emotional Intelligence is one of the single greatest indicators of success in business - in fact, it's responsible for 80%-90% of the most impactful traits that exceptional leaders exhibit. And the good news? YOU CAN BUILD IT. That's right, EQ is not a "you have it or you don't" quality - and in this episode, Erin will teach you exactly how to measure your EQ & the tools to build your Emotional Intelligence. Learn more about EQ here & take the GlobaLeadership Foundation EQ test here!Emotional Intelligence 2.0 book.Heard something you loved? Share it on your IG stories and tag @thanksforwaitingpod & @erin.france!

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We hear the term "managing up" all the time in corporate lingo, but what that means and why it matters is not often as talked about. In this episode, Yahoo!'s Global Director of Leadership & Development, Candice Hawkins, shares her non-linear journey from college drop-out, to a track in Politics, and a winding road that landed her as a global leader of maximizing your growth opportunities & claiming the role of a leader.Connect with Candice on LinkedIn and let her know what resonated with you! Find Erin at @erin.france and be sure to subscribe to the @thanksforwaitingpod wherever you listen to podcasts!

Jasmine Jones, CEO of Cherry Blossom Intimates is an Innovator with a capital "I". After witnessing her grandmother's struggle to find post-masectomy bras and breast forms that fit her body shape & color, Jasmine set out to revolutionize the medical device industry and make the world a better place for Breast Cancer Survivors. Jasmine is a TedX speaker, Miss District of Columbia 2016 & Miss Black District of Columbia USA, a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, Tory Burch Foundation Fellow, & TechStars Award Winner. She is changing the way that women of all walks of life find comfort in their skin. This conversation is loaded with applicable wisdom on how to be paid to learn about what you're excited about, disrupting an industry (one lesson at a time),  how to find your niche, and putting your money to work.  

So...you goofed. You made a mistake at work that has you feeling like the world is ending and you'll maybe get fired or blasted 

Sonia Bercel-Collins is the founder and CEO of Flock. Topics covered include:Using Design Thinking when you feel stuckNavigating anxiety & creating mindfulness in your careerThe importance of "problem clarity" and defining your top priorities AND the strategies to do this effectivelyWhat it means to "prototype" your dreams and how this will impact your efforts

Erin chats with Volley co-founders, Chris Wirth & Camila Soriano, about their journey to building the wildly popular and (and CLEAN) premium hard seltzer brand. We cover the nasty reality of "natural flavors" and why you should be skeptical (think: sketchy ingredients like juice from a beaver's butt...you read that right), the hidden truths in the food & beverage industry, and why it matters that you consume products from brands that are committed to transparency. Chris & Camila share their journey to create a premium, tequila-based hard seltzer with none of the "nasties" and why their primary goal is transparency and integrity. They spill the deets on starting a brand during the pandemic, how they've fine-tuned their customer feedback process, and some fun facts you probably didn't know about real tequila. Follow @drinkvolley on Instagram for a goooood time and learn more about the product and brand at https://drinkvolley.com/.Find Erin at @erin.france and be sure to subscribe to the @thanksforwaitingpod wherever you listen to podcasts!

Therese Huston is a cognitive scientist & author at Seattle University.  Her last book, How Women Decide, was named a summer reading title by Oprah.com and called “required reading on Wall Street” by the New York Times.  Therese has written for many publications including the New York Times, the Guardian, and Harvard Business Review.  Her latest book, Let's Talk:  Make Effective Feedback Your Superpower  is a game-changing model for giving effective feedback to peers, employees, or even your boss - without offending or demotivating.Therese breaks down how to give productive feedback, the way to receive feedback without taking it personally, tools and scripts for creating an environment of trusted feedback, and how you can diagnose and prevent inherent bias in delivering feedback to women vs. men. If you are a manager or an ambitious all-star who is looking to build stronger working relationships and solicit the feedback that will strengthen your teams and get your career to the next level, you do not want to miss this episode!Learn more about Therese Huston hereRead Let's Talk hereFind Erin at @erin.france and be sure to subscribe to the @thanksforwaitingpod wherever you listen to podcasts!

In this episode, Erin gets a bit more personal and shares some of her highlights so far in 2022. She talks about her post-partum journey and the 18 months it took to really feel like herself again, how she views the idea of "bouncing back", and what it's been like to leave NYC for DC. Erin also walks you through her process for checking in on her goals at the Mid-Year mark and why it's important to take the time to revisit and realign on what's important to you. She'll also share her favorite books so far this year, and what resonated most from each!

This is the episode that many of you have been asking for: where do I start if I want to build financial wealth, health, and literacy?! Erin is joined by Valerie Sanchez, Co-founder of Divine Asset Management, to answer your burning questions about the basics of saving, investing, and managing your personal wealth empire. Val is a long-time Wall Street pro turned personal finance entrepreneur, whose mission is to help YOU define and create your legacy of financial stability. Val breaks down the nuts and bolts of personal finance and lays out the exact formula you can use to make sense of how much to save, how much to invest, and how to build wealth at any salary level, even as you work to pay off your debt. Val speaks especially to women, who often feel like they don't know how to "money" - she takes away the intimidating stigmas and helps women to realize that we are major drivers of our economy - we're consumers, we should also be investors in the companies we support!Learn more from Valerie at Divine Asset ManagementConnect with Valerie on Follow along with Erin on Instagram @erin.franceLearn more about Erin at www.erinlowrey.com--------------------------This presentation has been prepared for informational purposes only.  Any references to specific securities or investment options should not be considered an offer to purchase or sell.  Past performance does not guarantee future results.Before making any investment decision, investors should read and consider all the relevant investment product information and speak to a trusted financial advisor and consider if the investment is suitable for them based on their own financial position, investment objectives, and risk profile. 

Have you ever wondered why, even after you reach your goals, you still feel unfulfilled and like you're in constant "striving for more" mode? Rebecca Fleetwood Hession, author of Write Your Own Story, is an expert on this topic - both because she's studied it, and because she's lived it. In this episode, she shares her insight on how to move from a feeling of always striving into a life of thriving. Rebecca is an author, TedX speaker, business executive, mom, and maven of what it means to write your own story. Today, we cover the keys to thriving in work and personal experiences, how to be a better support system for our kids' creativity, what building a life of abundance looks like, and the practice you need in your morning routine. Learn more about Rebecca and her Thrive Experience: www.WEthrive.live Find Rebecca on InstagramRead Write Your Own StoryConnect with Erin on InstagramLearn more about Erin at www.erinlowrey.com

Sarah Aviram is a keynote speaker and author of the book Remotivation, the remote worker's guide to life-changing fulfillment. Sarah shares her expertise on how to find fulfillment in your work, especially while navigating the changing landscape of remote and hybrid work.  Sarah shares the 6 core drivers of our fulfillment - and how to manage and activate each of them for a balanced, impassioned, and fulfilled life in the work we do. Get ready to get tactical and start to workshop the elements of your life that will get you to your happiest, most joyful self.Get to know Sarah here.Read Remotivation here.

Does the idea of public speaking make you feel like you're in an Eminem song - palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy? You're not alone! Most people get a little woozy at the thought of public speaking. In this episode, Erin shares her hottest tips for getting comfortable with public speaking. You probably won't hear this advice from a professional speech coach - it's a little nutso - but it is SO simple and will absolutely improve your relationship with public speaking. We'll talk through the science of what makes public speaking scary - and how to combat it! - and Erin leaves you with 7 tips to up your public speaking confidence and delivery. Whether you speak on big stages, over Zoom, or as a Maid of Honor - add these tools to your toolkit for an Oscar's-worthy performance. Harvard Business School Article on How to Overcome Your Fear of Public SpeakingFollow along on IG @erin.france Learn more about Erin at www.erinlowrey.com

Jenn Willey, CEO of Wet Cement (not a construction company, we assure you) is an expert on unlocking fearlessness and beating imposter syndrome. She's built a company centered on supporting women in business and giving them tools to overcome imposter syndrome and create a life that is fearless aligned with their passions. We talk all about identifying imposter syndrome and tips to combat it, leaning into an identity shift, and what it means to be fearlessly who you are. You don't want to miss this episode - Jenn is an absolute powerhouse and a delight to learn from.  Connect with Jenn Willey at wet-cement.comBook : The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women

Erin is joined by Kathleen Comer-Mozzi, a former advertising technology executive who built the client services team for a $20B ad tech company. She led the team through an explosive period of growth, both pre- and post- IPO and then transitioned her focus toward executive coaching and helping others, through a research-based system of questioning and listening,  to thrive as more agile, empathetic and effective professionals. We talk about navigating a change in your identity, how to ask better questions, and what Kathleen would tell her "early in her career" self. Let's Connect!Find me on Instagram @erin.france or visit my website www.erinlowrey.com and fill out the Contact form. Learn more about Kathleen at kathleencomer.comIf you found this episode helpful,  share it the with someone else who would also benefit. Tell us what you loved on social and tag @erin.france and @thanksforwaitingpod!

Erin shares the single biggest lesson and best advice she has ever learned in her career. It's simple - so simple! - and yet it's never taught in sales programs, it's never talked about , but it will absolutely change your working relationships and level up your effectiveness in your job. Whether you're in sales and client-facing or you're internally focused, this tip will take you from wondering whether you're driving impact to knowing that you are. Let's Connect! Find me on Instagram @erin.france or visit my website www.erinlowrey.com and fill out the Contact form. If you found this episode helpful,  share it the with someone who could also benefit from this simple tip. Tell us what you loved on social and tag @erin.france and @thanksforwaitingpod!

In this week's episode, Erin is joined by the dynamic sister duo Carla Kiley & Emily Belson of the Talks Too Much podcast. They share their experiences moving from corporate 9-5s to building multiple successful businesses as creators in photography, brand work, podcasting, and influencing. They are the breath of fresh air you need if you feel a creative pull, but aren't sure how to take action against it. The energy these two bring is infectious - you'll love them!Check out their show, Talks Too Much, for more awesome sister chemistry and be sure to tune in to their episode hosting Erin, too!Carla Kiley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlaekiley/Emily Belson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emily.belson/Talks Too Much on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkstoomuchpodcast/

Katy Foucar-Szocki is co-Founder of Creative Dynamics Consulting, a long-time business strategist, Professor of Creativity & Change Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is an expert on bringing creative process, problem-solving, and design thinking to her work and I asked her on to the show to share more of her story and how she has designed a life that integrates the unique parts of her into the work she does. She's navigated start-up life, quitting a great job because it wasn't right anymore, and going back to school to pivot toward something that lights you up. She shares her experience learning self-advocacy as a young kid with dyslexia to understanding and leaning into your "soft skills" as your greatest value add. 

Did you know that 57% of interviewers are less likely to interview a candidate they can't find online? Did you know that 97% of consumers say a brand's online presence impacts their likelihood to buy. Whether you're an employee or an entrepreneur - entry level or executive - it's never been more important to build your personal brand and in this episode, Erin will walk you through the exact steps to building your personal brand and creating genuine connections with your ideal audience. Listen if you're curious about how to show up authentically and with intention in all of the integrated elements of your work and personal lives. 

Have you ever wanted to get mentorship but have zero idea where to start? Fear not! Erin is an expert on all things mentorship - both as a mentor to others and as a regular, and grateful, recipient of mentorship from experts. In this episode, you'll learn different ways to receive mentorship, how to engage with a mentor who you really want to work with, and strategies for making the most of the mentorship you receive. https://libbyapp.comNever Split the Difference - Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805

Erin chats through her recent return to long distance running, the race that kicked her butt, and the lessons she learned about getting through tough seasons and building mental strength in every day life. Whether you're a runner or not, this episode is an injection of hope and fortitude to help you navigate feelings of "stuck-ness" and finding the strength to get through the challenges in front of you. 

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Thanks for Waiting Podcast! In this episode, you'll meet your host, Erin Lowrey - serial question-asker, business coach, digital marketer, and podcast lover - and learn about the "why" behind this show and its title and get inspired to set AND ACHIEVE your goals.