Women Who Win

This is truly a laugh out loud episode. With a life time career in construction and design, Becky has always been in the "boy's club". Listen as Becky shares how she took "plain old white bread" and made it everything she wanted. You'll walk away from this podcast realizing that everyone starts as "plain old bread" but everyone can add peanut butter, jam, bananas, etc. Spice up your life and become everything you want to be, in your career and personal relationships. We highly encourage following @Beckyintheboysclub on instagram as well for continuous inspiration, advice, and laughs.

If breaking barriers and blazing trails sounds like something you're doing or WANT to do, this episode is for you. Tiffany Thurmond, from Qualtrics, shares her story on moving to a new city, making an immediate impact in a new company & how everything she does is for who she was, who she is currently, and who she will be.

Join us as we welcome Leyah Valrgardson, Jessica Nava and Robbyn Scribner from Empower Reach Grow as they share their passions for their organization designed to educate, inspire, and mobilize leaders of employee resource groups and other internal company organizations. In this episode they share upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and a few "sneak peak" tips from their upcoming Think Tank.

Ashley Connell, CEO & Founder of Prowess Project, shares powerful story as she unpacks how she solved her "future problem" and the problem so many women in our society are facing today. You wont want to miss this one!

Amelia Wilcox, founder and CEO at Zenovate, shares how she was able to pivot her business during COVID to provide employee mental health resources.

Listen as CEO and founder of The Job Doctor, Tessa White, shares her thoughts on remote work, flexibility, and the gender pay gap.

Get to know the President & CEO of Silicon Slopes, and the CEO of CEO.com, Clint Betts. Hear how a sold out concert in Spanish Fork, Utah, changed Clint's perspective and the way tackles challenges today.

"See it. Own it. Solve it. Do it." Melissa Lane, Senior Sales Director at Divvy, shares the inside scope on proactive accountability, the trust triangle & personal branding.

Listen as our guest, Betsy, shares how she is the coach she needed back when she started her career. Her main focus is to help women in business and sales, reframe their mindset to ensure success. Take a deep breath, you're exactly where you should be!

Listen as our guest, Sharon Costanzo, shares her message on "selling partnerships at home". Sharon, with an engineering background, now has found a passion in life coaching. In this podcast you'll learn all about Sharon's passion to bridge the labor gap at home.

Listen as our guest, Kim DeCoste, author of "Get Real, Ladies: Career Challenges, Changes and Choices", tells you exactly what you likely need to hear. Kim is a Global Recruiter, Career Transition & Communication Expert, Author, Speaker & Career Coach and she will change how you look at change & opportunities within your career.

Listen as we are joined by Sahil Mansuri, CEO of Bravado. For years, Sahil was crushing quotas as a sales rep and VP of Sales- and yet he is on a mission to eliminate the sales quota. Follow along to learn more.

Listen as our guest, Stefhanie Iliff, shares her passion for self discipline and how it impacts every aspect of life. "If you choose what is easy your life will be hard, if you choose what is hard your life will be easy."

Listen as we are joined by our guest, Dr. Jeb S. Hurley, as he unpacks his research on building teams that embrace inclusiveness and how that leads to a culture of extreme trust. In part two, we look at strategies and specific actions that you can take to reduce bias and increase inclusiveness on your teams.

Listen as we are joined by our guest, Dr. Jeb S. Hurley, as he unpacks his research on building teams that embrace inclusiveness and how that leads to a culture of extreme trust. In part one, we learn about Dr. Hurley's journey into understanding the importance of inclusiveness on teams and some of the barriers that come with it.

Listen as we are joined by two more Utah Women in Sales board members- Liz Letak and Connie Zeller. Each of these members come from unique backgrounds in event planning and law, and have found a passion within the UWS community. Follow along to learn why!

The Utah Women in Sales board is made up of several bright, spunky women who collaborate to bring the organization to life. On this episode, you'll meet two of those board members, Andrea Swenson and Amanda Wallman, check out their stories and learn from these ladies!

Listen as we are joined by two of our Utah Women in Sales founders, Rebekah Brewer and Lanette Richardson. The duo discusses how they got started, the "north star" behind the organization, and some of the trials they've faced over the years. If you have an idea, this conversation will give you the nudge you need to go for it!

Join us as our guest, Jocelyn McClellan, from Fit Mission Makeup, shares her story on fighting for happiness. You have two choices. Continue down your current path that is driving you crazy, or you can decide to face optimism & run towards it. The choice is yours.

Has the excitement of working from home rubbed off? If you're in need of additional inspiration and tips for success while working away from the office- our guests have you covered! Listen along as our guests, Hillary Beck & Tara Chapman, unpack personal stories, experiences, & the dos & don'ts to nailing #WFH.

Listen as our guests. Cassandra Freeman and Rosanne Simpson, join us to share their secrets to not only getting to the top- but staying there. Both women were finalists in the "Top Closer" category from the UWS gala earlier this year.

Listen as our guest, Ericka Eller, shares her tips for high achieving female business women to increase business & relationship success by beating burn out & making health a priority. Stress and burnout are so normalized, most of us can't see when we are experiencing those symptoms until it's way too late! Learn from Ericka's past personal experiences to get ahead of this in your own life.

Join us in a unique, "two in one" episode on the topic of employee resource groups. We kick off with Dr. Susan Madsen, an expert in the field, to learn the why behind ERG's.  Dr. Madsen shares key benefits to a well designed Women's Employee Resource Group and how this can directly impact career growth, company success and innovation.   Lastly, Gwen Coleman, Avonlea Roy, and Leyah Valgardson announce a special UWS project- the release of our own Women ERG guide.  Whether your company has an existing ERG, or you're hearing about it for the first time- you can pull tips from this guide to make an impact!

Listen as our guest, Kristin Garrett, talks about the grind of a sales career, and how to understand your buyer on a personal level to get the deal closed. As the overall "Women of the Year" winner from the UWS 2019 Gala, Kristin is top of her class in skillset and resiliency! Learning how to "speak to yourself" in the daily grind can be a true game changer- check out this podcast for tips.

Listen as our guest, Tess Bell, unpacks the topic of unconscious bias, both in your personal life & in the workplace. Every single person has unique experiences and perspectives, creating individual bias. The important step is to be aware, and then take action to mitigate any impact on decision making. Whether you're an individual looking to enrich your life and knowledge, or a business trying to impact your bottom line, this is a topic you need to dive into!

Check out our second special "panel style" podcast with nominees from the Utah Women in Sales Gala. Our guests represent multiple categories, including sales manager, emerging leader, sales support & top closer. On this episode, Kristy Palombo, Avery Walker, and Lauren Gentry, bring our listeners actionable ways to stand out in a competitive environment. Whether you want to outshine your competitors in the sales process, or widen the gap between you & your peers in the office- we have tips for you!

Listen as our guest, Becc Holland, shares her lethal do's and don'ts for success in your sales career. It's not just about what you do, it's also about what not to do! If you want to get right into the nitty gritty & learn a few lethal tactics that will make an immediate impact on your career- this podcast is for you.

Check out this special "panel style" podcast with nominees from the Utah Women in Sales Gala. Our guests represent four categories, sales manager, emerging leader, sales support & top closer. On this episode, Ruby Earl, Megan Prince, Nico Santos, & Trina Lambourne, pull together their wisdom and past experiences to bring our listeners some of their best advice when it comes to taking it to the next level. Whether you're trying to improve your tactical sales skills, or ready to take the next step in your career- this podcast is for you! You can connect with each of our panelists on Linkedin.

Listen as our guest, Bernadette McClelland, tells her incredible journey on how she took a gamble on herself to pull her family out of financial crisis. She shares action items that will help you "eat the elephant one bite at a time."

Listen as our guest, Tiffany Peterson, shares her belief that self care directly translates into closed deals. Tiffany Peterson is a seasoned speaker, international coach, business owner and a true source of light to those around her. Confidence is everything in business, and in life. Follow along as she explains a few small, every day changes that will add up in major ways. Connect with Tiffany on social media, or check out her website linked below. www.tiffanyspeaks.com

Listen as our special cohost, Andrea Swenson, joins Gwen Coleman to bring you Julia Deaver's incredible story. Julia's involved with Silicon Slopes, she is an event coordinator for eBay International Women's Day, and was the liaison for The Younique Foundation Charity at the recent #GetHired Summit. Undergoing immense challenges from a young age, Julia easily could've sat back and waited for someone to heal her. Instead, she asked how she could empower herself and use the light within her to fuel her engine. “It doesn't serve me to ask why, or to dwell on the past. But instead, shifting to your forward momentum and using your experiences to connect with other women.” Learn how every skill you've been perfecting outside of the office for years directly impacts your potential career. Julia can help you build the confidence to understand you do deserve a seat at the table. If you'd like to connect with Julia Deaver further you can find her on LinkedIn. Keep an eye out for her future events!

Follow along with our guest, Leyah Valgardson, as she explains how each of us have both feminine and masculine energy. Her mission is to help guide you to see when to lean in and pivot between the two for the best success. Leyah is the founder of Leader's Voice, an executive leadership coach and a keynote speaker. She will open your eyes to why feminine leadership is more important now than ever, why the voice is so essential in leadership as a whole, and why YOUR voice matters. You can connect with Leyah Valgardson on LinkedIn and at Leadersvoice.co

Listen as our panel discussion guests, Ashley Zagst, Lanette Richardson, and Tabitha Cavanagh discuss the ever changing world of virtual relations in business.  With COVID-19 taking the globe by storm, it's more important than ever to learn how to stand out in a virtual interview, make an impression in a highly competitive job hunt, and nail the perfect way to welcome new hires remotely! Check out this podcast for fun ways to bring life and personality to the virtual business world we live in today- whether you are tasked with hiring or looking to get hired! You can connect with all three of our guests further on LinkedIn.

Listen as our guest, Mamie-Jean Lamely, opens up about her business Empowerment on Fire. She shares her strong testimony of choosing life, facing challenges head on, and pivoting towards the future. Mamie lives and stands for “moving women from invisible to invincible”. In this podcast she shares how we can all use stories to bring others forward on our journey, as she says "we is better than me".

Listen in this week as our guest, Merri-Jo Hillaker, shares some of her candid thoughts on Mindset Mastery, career pivots, and a lot of kick- in-the-pants motivation to get you going! Find more on Merri-Jo here: www.gmma360.com

Listen as our guest, Carolynn Morris, explains the 3 pillars of connection- communication, trust, and leaning in with an eye of curiosity. You'll walk away from this episode with an increased awareness of communication in all of your relationships- both professional and personal. You'll be able to apply her tips, and learn from her role play example!

Listen as our guest, Aimmee Kudachian, speaks on her message- empowering humanity. She is the perfect guest for our International Women's Day episode! Aimmee's personal journey is a true inspiration and has allowed her to help individuals see light in the midst of darkness. Listen as Aimmee empowers you to step into the light, regardless of your obstacles, and become who you're meant to be. You can learn more about her story and message on her website: www.empoweringhumanitytv.com

Listen as our guest, Lauren 
Powers, explains her focus on creating fierce females from the inside out! Originally, Lauren starting out as top firefighter in her hometown. She fought through discrimination and turned her experiences into a major driving force to propel her career forward. Lauren is a bodybuilding champion, a best selling author, & founder of the Fierce Formula.

Listen as our guest, Lori Richardson, shares purposeful techniques and insightful wisdom learned from her sales experience. Lori's career spans across many areas of sales leadership positions and she is a key voice in highlighting women for leadership. Listen today for actionable items you can apply now to strengthen your career!

Welcome to the Utah Women in Sales Podcast Series. We are a group of women who are innovative, ambitious & well connected, in a community where we educate, empower, & support women throughout their careers. Listen to our trailer for an idea of what is to come this season!