Podcast appearances and mentions of alexandra friedman

At a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, relatives of Israelis who were killed or abducted by Hamas during its October 7 attack in southern Israel urge the federal government to call for the unconditional release of all Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Itay Raviv, Alexandra Friedman, Harel Lapidot, Chen Zeigen, and Aharon Brodutch share their families' experiences and answer questions from reporters.#inspiringstories #inspirationalstory #faith #loveandtrust #podcast #newmedia #audiobookshttps://depictions.media/

Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier; Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; Alexandra Friedman, relative of Hamas hostage; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Kelly Cryderman

Making friends can be scary, especially as an adult. This is why I love Connection Feast, a social wellness company that hosts events to help create community and facilitate meet-ups between people over a shared meal. Connection Feast was founded by today's guest, Alexandra Friedman, who envisioned the company after realizing that meetups weren't working – the connections she made at them weren't deep enough. Finally, she decided to take control of her situation. I attended a Connection Feast event themed on “emotional intelligence.” And I came home like, whoa. I have 10 new things to consider about myself. Whether you meet someone or not, you're going to come home with something. These are deep events.One reason I love talking about friendship so much is because every time I think I know a good amount about friendship, I am utterly humbled by these relationships. There's always new things to learn from and be surprised by. You're going to LOVE this marathon of a conversation between Alex and I (and stay tuned for part 2!)In this episode you'll hear about:How structure can help adults be more playful, and thus, make deeper connections with new acquaintancesThe emotional intimacy and vulnerability it takes to make friends as adults The danger of expecting reciprocity, and how that can set us up to be disappointed, especially if our friends are in different places in their livesWhen people come into our lives for short periods of time, that doesn't make it insignificant – sometimes short friendships can offer valuable giftsThe evolution of “big friendships” – they evolve over time, day-by-day, over sometimes mundane thingsResources & LinksFollow Alexandra on Instagram. Be sure to check out her events if you're local to Seattle, and tune in next time to hear the rest of our marathon of a conversation about friendship!Also, I strongly recommend the book we talked about, Atomic Habits by James Clear.Like what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram! Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!

Dr. Alexandra Friedman is internationally recognized for her distinctive accomplishment of graduating at the top of her medical school class while simultaneously raising ten children, three of whom were born during her medical training. She has won many awards for her medical research, leadership skills and community service projects including the Emily Taylor Outstanding Woman Student in Leadership Award, the Judith Wible National Visionary Woman in Medicine Award, the Touro College of Medicine Dean's Award, and the William H. Baily Memorial Pathology Award. Dr. Friedman has years of experience in medical research including working in neuroscience and molecular biology research labs at the NIH, the University of Kansas Medical Center, and The College of William and Mary. Her primary research interests involve neuro-immune integration and the impact of external stressors on physiologic responses. Dr. Friedman is a member of multiple professional honor societies including the National Pathology Honor Society and the Sigma Sigma Phi Honorary Medical Fraternity. Dr. Friedman is an up-and-coming speaker for a wide range of audiences who share her passion for discovering and nurturing their unique calling in life in order to make the world a better place.

Alexandra Friedman is the co-founder of LOLA, the first lifelong brand for your body. LOLA aims to address women’s reproductive health with a commitment to product transparency and a community built on candid dialogue about all of the things we don’t openly talk about. Before founding LOLA with her co-founder Jordana, Alex led analytics at Flurry Analytics (acquired by Yahoo in August 2014) and was a consultant at Boston Consulting Group in New York. She has an MBA from Wharton Business School and received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College. Over the years, she has been actively involved in the Young Women’s Leadership Network, an education non-profit. https://mylola.com https://instagram.com/lola

What do five high schoolers and two Dartmouth grads have in common? A fierce passion for women's reproductive health, and a love of fun stickers. We sit down with Jordana Kier and Alexandra Friedman, co-founders of LOLA, to chat first periods, cramps, and revolutionizing the feminine care industry.Support the show (https://www.gofundme.com/f/sssh-periods)

Hello desk deterers, cubicle closers, open space offenders, corner office combatants, home den defenders and coffee shop conquerors. My name is Brock Armstrong and I am… not the Workplace Hero. You see, the goal of this podcast is to make you and me and anyone else we can hooked into a Workplace Hero. You can think of me as your dealer… of helpful ideas. I don’t know who actually said it first but I first heard it from Derek Sivers (the guy who started CD Baby and then later sold it for like a bazzilion dollars). He wrote in Aug 2009: There is no “yes.” It’s either “HELL YEAH!” or “no.” Use this rule if you’re often over-committed or too scattered. If you’re not saying “HELL YEAH!” about something, say “no”. When deciding whether to do something, if you feel anything less than “Wow! That would be amazing! Absolutely! Hell yeah!” — then say “no.” When you say no to most things, you leave room in your life to really throw yourself completely into that rare thing that makes you say “HELL YEAH!” Every event you get invited to. Every request to start a new project. If you’re not saying “HELL YEAH!” about it, say “no.” We’re all busy. We’ve all taken on too much. Saying yes to less is the way out. I love that. And I try to use it in my life as often as possible but what about at work? Can we apply the same rule there? Aren’t we required to say YES when we are getting paid to basically do what we are told? Turns out, the answer is much more complicated than that. If you feel weird saying no at work, you are seriously not alone. You may think people will dislike you, think you are entitled or question whether you are a team player but as paradoxical as it may seem, saying no at the right time and place can help your career. Elana Lyn over at Forbes.com spoke to successful women to find out when to say no at work (and why it’s crucial). “If you aren't getting paid to do something and the task will take away time from accomplishing what you are paid to do, saying no demonstrates your commitment to your role and the value of your time.” — Eileen Carey, CEO of Glassbreakers “My best tip for saying no is to be straightforward and not dance around the subject. Explain that the task, project or activity doesn’t align with your current priorities and, if the situation changes, you will revisit the topic. Also, sometimes you can suggest an alternative solution. Remember, everyone has to say no at some point, so the person will respect your candor.” — Johanna Lanus, CEO and founder of Work With Balance “Asking why is a good substitute for saying no because it forces the opposite side to explain and justify her point of view. Asking why allows you to present your side too. While you might not agree with the justification, you will better understand where your boss is coming from.” — Liz Wessel, CEO and cofounder of WayUp “Part of doing any role well is hearing out any and all opportunities that come your way, such as proposed partnerships, co-marketing or cross-functional projects. At the end of the day, however, you have a limited amount of time and resources, and it's your job to make sure you're spending these resources on the highest-impact endeavors.” — Alexandra Friedman and Jordana Kier, cofounders of LOLA “You should say no when it is going to set a precedent that you aren't comfortable with or that might be harmful moving forward. It is also important to say no when you know that you won't be able to deliver.” — Amanda Greenberg, CEO and cofounder of Baloonr Saying no will provide you with the time and energy to focus on the work that will move your career forward. Remember, as Elana Lyn over at Forbes.com says: No is a complete sentence. As pithy as that thought is, I think it is extremely important to not be flippant or careless with your no. As some of the quotations I just read highlighted, the manner in which you say no is as important as the reason you say it. So, here are some tips to say no with style and respect. It can be a little intimidating to push back when your boss asks you to do something. So, skip the flat, “ no ” or an awkward, passive aggressive, “Well, umm, see I would, it’s just you’ve assigned me so much work in the past two weeks that I’m busy working on everything else you asked, so I, uhh, don’t think I can.” Instead, try, “Thank you so much for thinking of me for this, but I was planning to spend this week working on X,Y and Z projects.” This approach works for a couple of reasons. First, it’s flattering that your manager thought of you (after all, you want to be top of mind when new, exciting projects come along!). Second, if your boss knows this new task is more important, it invites her to say, “Let’s push those other projects to the backburner,” and make sure you’re on the same page as far as priorities go. When saying no to your employees or the people you manage, you want to encourage brainstorming and love when your employees come to you with new ideas. However, sometimes you already have a clear plan in mind, and what you’d really like is for your employees to execute and follow it. Of course, “No, we’ll be doing it my way,” never put anyone in the running for the Best Boss in the world award. Instead, you want your message to be that while you appreciate employee input in general, this is a project where it is really important that everyone follow the plan exactly. Remember: You always want to offer a “why” in addition to your “no” so that it doesn’t just sound like you are being an A-hole. Try this: “Thanks for sharing those suggestions, buddy. For this particular project, we need to follow the directions exactly as they’re outlined if we want to meet our deadline. We’ve gotten approval on this plan, and any changes might send us back to the drawing board. As always, please let me know if something is unclear or if you have any questions.” When you are saying no to a client you don’t want to come off as patronizing to someone who is by definition your patron. Yes, they hired you because you know what you’re doing but they’re also paying you, unfortunately That means they get a say in the direction of your work. The first thing you should do is let the client share their thoughts—fully. You may be tempted to cut them off as soon as they start into an idea that you know would be unpopular or infeasible, but if you stop them there, they’ll think you might not get it. As they speak, listen for key concerns they’re mentioning or key issues they think the new approach is solving. Then, when you respond with your plan, emphasize how you’re addressing the same issues (as opposed to how you’re shutting down their plan). It should go like this, “I hear your concern that you aren’t sold on the proposed new hoojamawhatzit. However, I worry the one you suggested is very similar to the competition, and I know one of your main goals is to stand out in the field of hoojamawhatzits. May I walk you through how we came to this one and a few other hoojamawhatzits variations you may want to consider?” In general, before you even consider saying no, you need to first affirm for yourself that this is an appropriate time to say it. Your inner voice of doubt will make you feel guilty or wrong but if you access your inner voice of reason, what would it say? Would taking on more work jeopardize the quality of your performance, the goals of the team, or most importantly your well being? To that end, here are some ideas on how to say ‘no’ from a Globe and Mali article by Eileen Chadnick called “Five ways to say 'no' without jeopardizing your work reputation”: 1. Speak from a voice of responsibility: It is your responsibility to ensure others are aware of the assignments you are already committed to – especially since you get assigned work from different people. Such as, “I’d normally be able to do this but you may not realize I’ve been engaged on project X and it wouldn’t be responsible of me to take this on as well as I’d be unable to invest the attention required…” 2. Engage your boss in prioritizing. Given she is unaware of what is on your plate, engage her in a conversation about prioritizing. For example: “I’m currently working on project X and Y, however, if you feel this new project is more important, are you comfortable with me prioritizing this over the others or prefer we consider other alternatives such as assigning this work to someone else?” 3. If appropriate make another feasible offer. Saying ‘no’ doesn’t necessarily have to be a flat-out ‘no.’ If there’s a part that you can contribute then make that part of your dialogue. “While I can’t take on the whole assignment given the other work you asked me to do by end of week, I’d be happy to offer some ideas or do part of it or help you find someone else who can help. How does that sound to you?” 4. Acknowledge and show empathy. Before rushing to the ‘no’ part, acknowledge the request appropriately. Such as, “I recognize this is an important assignment and you need it done well. I’d like to take it on but I recognize that given other deadlines I’m dealing with, I am concerned I would not be able to….” 5. Buy time to respond versus reacting: Sometimes we say ‘yes’ because we are put on the spot and we react negatively to the prospect of saying ‘no.’ To avoid agreeing to something on the spot, try to buy a little time to gather your focus and to respond more appropriately. For example, “I would like to talk to you about this but I am on deadline with something this morning. Can I talk to you just a bit later?” Then later, “I’ve thought about this and…” (see the above strategies.) You might find after some practice, saying ‘no’ is not as unpalatable as you first thought. It may even earn you more respect and trust as others will appreciate your responsible and honest responses. Let’s see if we can create a shift for you because learning to say ‘no’ is an important skill – both for work and life. So for your homework this week, I want you to practice saying no to a random something at work to help take the sting out of it when you really need it. Remember that scene in the movie Fight Club when Tyler tells all the Space Monkeys to go pick a fight with a total stranger? Well, I feel like this is similar but less painful. Perhaps you can say no to a weekly meeting that you can easily miss without falling behind. Maybe it is going for lunch with the same group of people you always go out with. Or maybe it is something that has been nagging at you for a while. This is the week to finally do it! Say NO and be proud. If you can find more than one thing to say no to, you get to skip next week’s homework. Can you do that? Wait? Did you just say NO to me?! Why I oughta! Sometimes saying ‘no’ can help manage expectations and your work load, improve your work performance and even relationships. While the consequences of saying ‘yes’ when you are over capacity and really unable to perform at the necessary standard of work can be worse than had you initially been honest and said ‘no.’ We often only think of ourselves when we say ‘no’ and forget that every time we over extend ourselves we rob our friends and family of not only our time but our energy, devotion and our sunny disposition. Remember that next time you feel selfish for wanting to say “no” because you truly don’t feel a “Hell YEAH”. ** Workplace Hero is researched, written, narrated, and recorded by me Brock Armstrong in Vancouver Canada. Logo by Ken Cunningham. Music is courtesy my old band, The Irregular Heartbeats. Now go out there and make this week a Hell YEAH kind of week.

What if you had to create your market? If your product would only sell if you spread awareness to a neglected topic? For Jordana Kier and Alexandra Friedman, founders of LOLA, the hardest part was making their product a segway to a lifestyle change. LOLA is a 100% organic cotton feminine product brand, and started when Jordana and Alex were struck with the question, 'What's in our tampon?'. Upon further research, they found that big tampon brands didn't have to answer that question because the FDA didn't require it.  This notion angered them, because they felt women had the right to know the contents of what they were putting into a fundamental part of their anatomy on frequent basis. Upon intense market research, they found that other women felt the same. They also found that, like them, the question never crossed their mind about what their tampons and most feminine products were made of.  Alex and Jordana then knew that by raising the question, they had sparked concern about a broader topic, and wanted to be the ones to fulfill that void.  So they started with selling organic cotton tampons and have since spread to panty liners, pads, and non-applicator tampons. Also, LOLA has customizable packaging that allows you to choose how many of each tampon you need (11 regulars, 9 supers, etc.) and they have a subscription service that has them delivered to you! Speaking of which, She Did It Her Way listeners receive 60% OFF their 1st order by using HERWAY at checkout! I've already claimed mine and I am obsessed with their product! Head on over to LOLA! Tune into hear more about how Jordana and Alex revolutionize the feminine health industry! In this episode you will... Know how to build a business out of your curiosity Learn to create a product and market based off of a neglected topic Figure out how to turn a product into a lifestyle Understand how to represent your brand as an individual Know how to grow your business by using an efficient business strategy Learn how to find people who will give you honest feedback and how to grow off of it INSIGHTS "We don't want pink boxes with flowers on them, and ads with women dressed in all white during their period. We want a modern sophisticated brand that speak to us...and a box that looks beautiful in our bathroom." -Alex Friedman "Not only were women validating the idea it was clear that this was an emotional topic...both humor and feeling appalled that you had no idea what was in this product before...we realized that is what we wanted to build this business on." - Jordana Kier "Really getting out there and speaking on behalf of the brand and articulating our vision, and what we're building is really important both internally for team building, [and] also to make sure that we attract the partners and the opportunities that we need to be successful." - Alex Friedman "A problem is never really solved...there's always an opportunity to dig deeper...you're never really done solving for something." -Jordana Kier RESOURCES LOLA Website LOLA Facebook LOLA Instagram LOLA Twitter One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr The Hard Thing about Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

Alexandra Friedman has been awarded $10,000 as the recipient of the 2017 Judith Wible, M.D., Scholarship for Visionary Women in Medicine. She just may be the first Chassidic woman physician in the US.

This week our hosts are chatting about the tragic irony of a tech-savvy vampire, debate the merits of patterned leather pants, and welcome a new slayer to Sunnydale in episode 303 "Faith, Hope, and Trick" For more Hot Chicks With[out] Superpowers check out: Hannah has been enjoying her all-natural Lola tampons created by Alexandra Friedman and Jordana Kier, because you should probably care about something that sits in your body for eight hours. Emily is once-again plugging "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" created by Rachel Bloom. It's beginning its second season and needs all the viewer love. Haley got a chance to read "Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman" by Lindy West and recommends you all put a copy on hold! Finally, we really hope that all our eligible U.S. listeners get out and VOTE today! And if we're not enough to convince you just check out our buddy @joss

Year one success story of female entrepreneurs as Maria Reitan speaks with Alexandra Friedman, the Co-founder of LOLA. LOLA is a subscription based company that sends 100% organic cotton tampons all around the USA – even your door stop. Learn why Alex and her business partner Jordana Kier decided to launch this particular company and how they did it – all within the last year!

It’s the story of two young women entrepreneurs that have created one of the most buzzed about startups in New York City.  Jordan Kier and Alexandra Friedman, the founders of Lola, a subscription service for feminine hygiene products.  Not only did these two Dartmouth grads see an opportunity for a tampon delivery service, they saw a need to give women a better product as well.  This long awaited service to women is getting lots of backing, including male investors liked famed NYC Venture Capitalist Kenny Lerer.  From the outside, they make it look so easy, but as founders Alexandra and Jordana explain, it takes a lot of grit and hard work. 

This week the girls discuss periods with the founders of Lola, a 100% cotton based tampon line

A new episode of 'How I Make It Work' - a podcast for Working Women Worldwide. Real women, real voices. Hosted by Phoebe Lovatt, founder of The WW Club. Featuring the New York-based co-founders of modern feminine care start-up LOLA, Jordana Kier and Alexandra Friedman. thewwclub.com

Kier was having a casual back-and-forth with her then-boyfriend-now-husband about what frustrated them as consumers, respectively, and her emphatic response was tampons.“You’re thinking to yourself, ‘I’m on top of most of my sh*t, but this always catches me by surprise’ and why? It’s the one predictable thing that I know is going to happen to me every month.” Nobody was talking about tampons two years ago, which is when Kier came up with the idea for 100% cotton tampons with complete ingredient transparency emerged. She was going to business school at Columbia when she came up with the idea for Lola, and from there, took “this weird detour in a passion that [she] didn’t even know she had.” As it is, there’s so little transparency in the general feminine care industry, so Kier chose 100% cotton as the material because cotton is a natural fiber that is easy to understand. Having casually mentioned the idea of a subscription-based tampon company at school, she was basically laughed out of class. So for her, taking tampons to a more transparent level was enough of a change, retaining what is already a familiar part of a woman’s life: the ubiquitous tampon. “Starting, building, and growing a company, managing people” is not something Kier could do alone. “Honestly, having a co-founder is like having a spouse,” which is why Kier recommends “dating” your co-founders before marrying them. In other words, she suggests having a trial period like she did with her co-founder. The two spent a few non-committal months during their market research phase to learn about each other’s working styles and figure out whether they’d be compatible business partners. Once they realized they could trust each other, both emotionally and professionally, they got started.  Kier and her co-founder, Alexandra Friedman, raised over $1M in funding, which was more of a surprise to them than expected. Listen to find out how they were able to raise so much money so quickly and how they became the increasing success they are today.