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Jovanka Ciares is a former entertainment executive turned Integrative Herbalist, Wellness expert; detox specialist, nutrition educator and author. She is the creator of Reclaiming Wellness, an online wellness & learning community for healthy living and founder of Solana Wellness, an herbal supplement line to be released in the Summer of 2023. Jovanka studied nutrition with best-selling author Dr. T. Colin Campbell at Cornell University and herbalism with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog. She offers lectures, workshops and wellness coaching in both English and Spanish. In her social media channels, she shows viewers easy natural cures, home remedies and how to use common herbs and spices to address various health complaints. After years of suffering from IBS, ulcers and fibroids, Jovanka embraced alternative therapies like Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Herbalism. Her journey towards self-healing, peace and happiness became her motivation to inspire and support hundreds of others to do the same. Jovanka is a featured expert at People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, Whole Foods, Veria Living, Fox News LA, NPR and CBS Radio. She's also a regular contributor in Spanish-language media outlets like Telemundo and a contributing guest expert at The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, BlogHer and PositivelyPositive. Jovanka gave her first TEDx talk on “Rethinking Failure” in November 2013. Find out more at: www.JovankaCiares.com
Jovanka Ciares is a former entertainment executive turned Integrative Herbalist, Wellness expert; detox specialist, nutrition educator and author. She is the creator of Reclaiming Wellness, an online wellness & learning community for healthy living and founder of Solana Wellness, an herbal supplement line to be released in the Summer of 2023. Jovanka studied nutrition with best-selling author Dr. T. Colin Campbell at Cornell University and herbalism with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog. She offers lectures, workshops and wellness coaching in both English and Spanish. In her social media channels, she shows viewers easy natural cures, home remedies and how to use common herbs and spices to address various health complaints. After years of suffering from IBS, ulcers and fibroids, Jovanka embraced alternative therapies like Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Herbalism. Her journey towards self-healing, peace and happiness became her motivation to inspire and support hundreds of others to do the same. Jovanka is a featured expert at People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, Whole Foods, Veria Living, Fox News LA, NPR and CBS Radio. She's also a regular contributor in Spanish-language media outlets like Telemundo and a contributing guest expert at The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, BlogHer and PositivelyPositive. Jovanka gave her first TEDx talk on “Rethinking Failure” in November 2013.Find out more at: www.JovankaCiares.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With nearly 90,000 followers on Instagram, over 100 million original comedy video views and multiple featured content platforms such as Huffington Post, LAD Bible, PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Yahoo, Fox News and being invited as a guest on the Today Show, Whitney Allen Cicero, also known as The New Stepford, is a comedic genius like none other. Hailed as a social media consultant, digital content creator, mentor for women influencers across the globe, writer, and viral video creator extraordinaire, whose social campaigns have been turned into national TV campaigns, it's no wonder Whitney has been chosen as a guest on multiple national podcasts and has earned the coveted “Voices of the Year Winner of Best Video” award by BlogHer and Best New Female Comic at The Comedy Chateau. When she's not drawing every last drop of laughter from across the nation, Whitney is navigating motherhood of two teens, wifehood and an incontinent rescue dog. You can find her at @TheNewStepford Good Things Are Happening is sponsored by Surfshark! Get a deal at https://get.surfshark.net/SH3q3 Listen to the conversation, get some good news, and get some inspiration with the guys on Good Things Are Happening. Visit us on the web at https://www.goodthingspod.com/
In this insightful episode, we are joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a practitioner of both functional and traditional medicine. Dr. Shepherd shares her personal journey and what led her to pursue a career in medicine. We break down the core principles of functional medicine, explore how it differs from conventional medicine, and discuss its transformative role in addressing chronic conditions like PCOS, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Dr. Shepherd dives deep into the topic of women's hormonal health, highlighting how functional medicine approaches conditions like PCOS and perimenopause. We also explore the often-overlooked role of inflammation in hormonal imbalance and other chronic health issues, providing actionable insights for anyone struggling with these conditions. This episode offers a wealth of knowledge that can help you better understand how to take control of your health holistically. Dr. Shepherd's New Book, Generation M (official release 10/01/2024 - available for pre-order): https://amzn.to/3TEhjIs View Our Most Up-to-Date Links Here: https://stan.store/cookiemiller SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgpkEyCasGBSqs8RGRqXYjU6GvHy-tk9z FOLLOW US! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/worththeweightpodcast/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/worththeweightpodcast/ LISTEN to #worththeweightpodcast HERE: APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/worth-the-weight/id1466077246 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MdgvNXxYDT22eZbhpvlUV STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/worth-the-weight GOOGLE: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iODEzNzAwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz About Dr. Shepherd: Dr. Jessica Shepherd is a board certified gynecologist and women's health expert that specializes in menopausal health and is also the founder of Modern Meno Health. Her holistic practice Sanctum Med + Wellness in Dallas, has created a place for patients to explore their holistic journey in optimizing health and has been featured in Self Magazine and Women's Health Magazine. Her release of her book "Generation M" this year will also create more buzz in the menopause world. Dr. Shepherd is an engaging and well known media personality that is seen regularly as an expert on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, MSNBC and CBS News. She is on the Advisory Board for Women's Health Magazine, Women's Health.org. and the Society for Women's Research. Dr. Shepherd's passion for women's health—from minority health disparities to reproductive justice issues—has led her to speaking engagements at events ranging from hosting a More Black Doctors Panel with Dr. Oz, participating as a panelist on the Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Country,” with Congresswoman Clarke and the Focus on Fibroids Coalition to discuss the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021, to the 2020 Women's March in New York City. As a healthcare expert, Dr. Shepherd strives to educate people how to address their physical, sexual, and emotional health. Her passion for holistic health to optimize aging and longevity is from her years of seeing women and creating an environment founded in prevention, wellness, and scientific advancement Her expertise in women's health has put her on the main stages at Blog Her, Well Summit and Chronicon.She has also worked on women's health issues with celebrities including Sheryl Crow, Halle Berry, Ciara, Brooke Burke, Erin Andrews, Catt Sadler and Laila Ali. She is very active with her local community as a board member of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, WiNGS Foundation and Texas Women Foundation. She lives with her husband Marvin and her two sons Chance and Miles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookiemiller/support
Marina DelVecchio, PhD, launched her memoir, Unsexed: Memoirs of a Prostitute's Daughter after ten years of being unsexed in her marriage and getting divorced, because of trauma and mixed messages she received about sex for women. In this episode, Marina talks about writing her book to understand why she was so touch-averse, patriarchal effects on sexuality, and how trauma trickles into how we parent our children. "I clear tables when I talk about women's issues," Marina says, of her frankness on such subjects. Unsexed examines the role that sex plays in the life of one woman with two mothers who introduce her to polarized frameworks of female sexuality. Born in Greece to a violent prostitute and then adopted at age 8 by a cold and unloving virgin from New York, Marina inherits a sexual identity steeped in fear and shame—one that, as she grows older and becomes a wife and mother, trickles into her marriage and the parenting of her children. Without the tools needed to understand her complex mothers or to unpack the lessons they taught her, Marina relies on self-erasure to survive relationships that silence and define her—until she finally becomes fed up with those old patterns and begins to stand in her own power. A memoir that unearths the layered emotional and sexual lives of women and exemplifies the satisfaction that comes when they assert their voices and power, Unsexed speaks to millions of women who have different narratives but face similar struggles in reclaiming their voices, bodies and sexuality. Marina is a former high school English teacher with 20 years' teaching experience in literature, creative and academic writing and research. She has acquired an MS in English and Secondary Education from Queens College in New York, thirty credits towards her Doctorate at St. John's University in New York, specializing in Gender Studies, 19th and 20th Century American Literature, and Feminist Criticism, and an MFA in Creative Writing from the Queens University in Charlotte. She has also completed a Certificate in Women's Studies from the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth and teaches writing, women's studies, and literature as a full-time Professor at a community college in North Carolina. She has received several awards for her writing from The Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition (2011-2015), and her work has been published by The Huffington Post, The New Agenda, WE Magazine for Women and BlogHer. She has worked as a contributing book reviewer of women's literature for Her Circle Ezine and as Assistant Editor of Poetry and Non-Fiction for QU Literary Magazine (2014-15). In print, her work has been published by Cengage Learning's anthology on Media and Violence Against Women (2013) and She Writes' collection of essays titled Three Minus One (2014). She was a finalist in the 2015 Tiferet Writing Contest, and her craft essay on writing immersion memoirs was published by The Tishman Review in June 2016. Her other book publications include Dear Jane (2019), The Professor's Wife (2021) and The Virgin Chronicles (2022). Currently represented by the Keller Media Literary Agency for a nonfiction project related to music and female sexuality, Marina has established a strong online presence via her writing on empowering girls and women through education, positive female role models and writing as an act of resistance. Marina teaches college students women's studies and literature through the lens of bibliotherapy, guiding her students to connect with literary heroes who write for power and self-assertion. She lives in North Carolina with her children and three feral cats. Learn more about Marina and follow her: https://marinadelvecchio.com https://www.facebook.com/marinadelvecchio727 https://www.instagram.com/marina.delvecchio/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support
Join us today in this conversation with Stephanie Regalado as we talk about slowing down the pace so you can capture connections, showing up as your most real self, getting to the heart of things and so much more. Stephanie Regalado, principal at SheSays Media, has worked as an award-winning writer, publisher, editor, and media and communications pro for brands, publications, and online platforms across the US for 20 years. With a raw and honest approach, her award-winning editorials are a source of inspiration, fostering a strong sense of community and genuine connection, and have been featured on platforms like Blogher, Her View From Home, Love What Matters, and TODAY Parents. Stephanie's first book, If They Only Knew, evolved from her popular regional magazine column into a collection of 60 anonymous stories celebrating the strength and perseverance of women. When not writing, she enjoys time with her family and exploring her beautiful home region of the Pacific Northwest. If you would like to connect or work with Stephanie you can check out her website at https://Stephanieregalado.com and you can find her on LinkedIn and Facebook by her name. You can also purchase her book, "If They Only Knew" on Amazon among other places. If you are local to the Spokane region and would like to attend the event on July 20th that Stephanie referred to in this episode you can find that information HERE. Are you interested in attending our heart-led and transformative Cast Your Vision, women's retreat this October in beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho or joining the 2025 Mastermind? I invite you to book a complimentary 30 minute call with me HERE so we can connect and talk about what you want for your life and business. Do you find yourself unsure or stuck? Connect with Debbie at www.thelituplife.com and schedule a 30 minute clarity call. She can help you become crystal clear about what you do want in your life and help provide tools so you can show up as your best self. Debbie helps entrepreneurs make a lot of money, doing what they love without sacrificing what's important to them, so they can live the life they desire. She is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs lead their businesses instead of the business running their lives, so they can have their hopes, wishes and dreams come true. She also is an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University.
Danielle is widely recognized as an industry leader in content marketing, influencer marketing and social media strategy. Prior to founding Sway, Danielle ran social strategy for Edelman's Chicago-based digital group. Recognizing a need to professionalize and streamline the process for connecting influencers with brands, she founded Sway Group in June of 2011. Danielle has been featured in AdWeek, AdAge, TechCrunch, Digiday, VentureBeat, MediaPost, Marketing Land and PR Daily. She has also spoken at numerous industry conferences including BlogHer, iMedia, SXSW, CES and the SMX Search Marketing Expo.
On this episode of Punk Rock HR, discover the secrets to aligning your career with your personal values as Laurie chats with BlogHer co-founder Elisa Camahort Page. We walk down memory lane, reminiscing about the early internet days that revolutionized communication and fostered female empowerment through blogging. Elisa and Laurie's conversation is a goldmine for understanding the delicate balance between nurturing a company's growth and adhering to your original mission—even when boardroom battles and investor pressures loom large. Plus, we get the inside scoop on Optionality, Elisa's latest venture with Jory Des Jardines, which reimagines professional communities for those who want to weave their values seamlessly into their work lives. Prepare to explore the evolution of workplace culture, where the gig economy and the Great Resignation have reshaped our expectations for flexibility and meaningful work. Through the lens of Elisa's extensive experience, we discuss the transformation from online arenas full of bots and trolls to intimate sanctuaries crafted within platforms like Substack and Slack. Learn how these digital spaces nurture a new breed of online communities—private, controlled, and rich with engagement. Whether you're a corporate veteran, an HR aficionado, or a solopreneur, this episode is your gateway to understanding and shaping the digital workplace of tomorrow. In this episode, you will hear: Elisa Camahort Page's reflections on the early internet's role in female empowerment and community building through blogging The balance between company growth and staying true to original missions, even under investor pressures An introduction to Optionality, a venture aimed at redefining work-life integration and aligning careers with personal values Evolving workplace culture and the impact of the gig economy and the Great Resignation on expectations for work flexibility. The transition from public online platforms to private, controlled digital spaces like Substack and Slack The shift towards intimate, engagement-rich communities Elisa's path from corporate tech to media and her desire to build a product with intrinsic value Optionality and its aim to be a community-driven platform that fosters collaboration between workers seeking flexibility and companies adapting to the future of work Resources from this Episode Visit the Optionality website: optionality.life Elisa Camahort Page's website: elisacp.com Connect with Elisa on LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/elisacamahortpage Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
Yo Quiero Dinero: A Personal Finance Podcast For the Modern Latina
Episode 251 features Vanessa Mota of My Dominican Kitchen®. We talk bout how to become a full-time blogger. Listen now!Vanessa Mota is an award-winning food photographer and content creator. Her love for food led her to create My Dominican Kitchen®, a bilingual blog sharing traditional Dominican recipes and Latin-inspired meals for home cooks.She was born in Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic, and grew up in a matriarchal household surrounded by amazing cooks. Her interest in food began as a child visiting the farmer's market with her mom and watching her grandmother and aunts cook delicious traditional Dominican meals. But it wasn't until adulthood that Vanessa learned how to cook, while pregnant with her first child living in New York City and missing her family's home cooking.She started her blog as a way to preserve her family's recipes and share with the world the flavors of la comida criolla. She has been recognized as a top Food Photographer and Creator by Hispanicize, BlogHer, and Mom 2.0, and is a member of the 2021 fall class of Cafe Media's Remarkable Voices.For full episode show notes, visit here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/YoQuieroDinero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Katie as she talks with podcaster, author, and strategic consultant Elisa Camahort Page about building an authentic user community, lessons from her time as the co-founder and COO of BlogHer, aligning your organization with its values, advocacy, activism and the now of work.
I'm talking with one of my favorite people today, Elisa Camahort Page, the co-founder of BlogHer and prolific podcaster, speaker, writer, and consultant. Elisa tells it like it is - she said “I'm here to be helpful, not argue with strangers on the internet.” And, that my friends, is Elisa!We talk about our nuanced experiences in midlife, the challenges of aging parents, career pivots, navigating menopause, defining success, creating communities, the importance of boundaries, and so much more!Elisa Camahort is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and consultant best known as the co-founder and COO of global women's media company BlogHer and co-author of Road Map for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Activism, and Advocacy for All. She hosts The Op Ed Page podcast and newsletter on Substack.We also dig into one of her favorite TV shows, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and how we can learn some midlife lessons from Buffy herself. You've got to trust us here - Buffy has many lessons! Elisa delivers an entire keynote about Buffy's life lessons to companies so she knows of what she speaks! Elisa and I discuss:The distinction between networks and communities when looking for connection.Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a cultural phenomenon and personal inspiration. The importance of acknowledging both the "lows" and "highs" of midlife.Balancing content consumption & surrounding oneself with positive influences.Understanding the societal pressure to strive for big goals and success constantly.Flexibility, optionality, and living authentically.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me on Instagram @jenmarples! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Keep the conversation going with us by joining The Midlife Conversation on Facebook HERE!Learn more about Jen Marples at https://www.jenmarples.com/ Unedited AI Transcript HereCONNECT WITH ELISA CAMAHORT PAGE:LinkedInWebsiteInstagramSubstackCONNECT WITH JEN MARPLES:Subscribe to my NewsletterInstagramLinkedInTikTok Work with Jen! Website I'm here to support you in these ways:1x1 Business Coaching: Get personalized guidance to accelerate your success.1x1 Life Coaching: Navigate midlife changes with my 12-step program for clarity and action.VIP Days: Gain clarity in one focused session.I'm a 25+ year PR/marketing expert and 20+ year entrepreneur, ready to support you. Book a call HERE today!
CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Abuse, Descriptions of Violence & MurderToday Jan is joined by Amy B. Chesler, author, podcaster, speaker, survivor, and victim advocate from Los Angeles, California. Her training in the arts and public speaking began in childhood, but it wasn't until losing her mother to domestic violence in 2007 that she found her true calling: trauma-informing the public, and inspiring legal and social change. Her advocacy-related work has been seen on IDtv's Evil Lives Here and in Chicken Soup for the Soul (several times over), The New York Post, Scary Mommy, Something Was Wrong podcast, and many more major platforms. Amy was even gifted the BlogHer honor of Voice of the Year in 2017, and became M.C. of the popular Moms Meet conference in 2018 & 2019. In April of 2021 she celebrated the release of her true crime memoir, Working for Justice, and in 2023 she launched the chart-topping true crime/self-help podcast, What Came Next with Tiffany Reese of Something Was Wrong. Utilizing her experience in the education and the criminal justice systems, as well as her degree in Psychology, Amy often speaks about parenthood, grief, domestic violence, the nature of abuse, trauma healing, and ethics in the genre of true crime. Amy is here to tell her harrowing story of growing up with a violent sibling who eventually snapped. Through her trauma and grief she became an advocate for others who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and familial violence. Keep up with Amy Chesler on all of her platforms:Amy's Website: amybchesler.comAmy's Twitter: @amybcheslerAmy's Insta: @amybcheslerAmy's FacebookAmy's LinkedInAmy's Podcast: What Came Next?Buy Amy's Book: Working for Justice: One Family's Tale of Murder, Betrayal, and Healing With Amy CheslerThis episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/janSubscribe / Support / Contact:
Nisha Vora was raised in a traditional vegetarian Indian household, went to undergrad at Berkeley, Harvard Law School, and then worked as a corporate lawyer for a few years in New York City.It didn't take long for her to realize that this was NOT what she wanted to do because, even as a young girl, Nisha loved food and cooking. She was the girl who would watch cooking shows on TV and take cooking classes for fun. And, as a corporate lawyer, she definitely didn't have time for cooking and she wasn't having any fun.So, in 2016, after binge-watching food documentaries all weekend long, Nisha became fully plant-based and started a food blog side hustle – rainbowplantlfe.com. That “side” hustle has now become a full-time career as she teaches her one million YouTube subscribers how to be better cooks and consume fewer animals. In 2019, she released her first book, The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook: Wholesome Indulgent Plant-Based Recipes and that's what we dive into today. People are so intimidated by this wildly popular kitchen tool and she breaks it down, teaches us how to start simple, and then shows us the magic you can create with the Instant Pot. Rip and Nisha discuss:Her parent's reaction when she told them she was leaving her law career to become a food bloggerTransitioning from Instagram to her own food blogHer personal journey from vegetarianism to veganismExploring the versatility of the Instant Pot and why she wanted to write this bookHow to start with the basics of Instant Pot cookingHer unique approach to cookingA sample of delicious recipes from the book including breakfasts, veggies, soups/curries, and comfort foodsVisit PLANTSTRONG Foods and stock up on all of our latest products:https://plantstrongfoods.com/ Follow PLANTSTRONG on Facebook for tips, recipes, and the chance to see Rip live each weekhttps://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong PLANTSTRONG Instagram - Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don't forget to tag us using #goplantstrong
Make sales while remaining authentic to yourself and your business. Host Michelle Thames and Candace Junée discuss the importance of authenticity in digital marketing, how to show up as an authority, and getting the courage to put yourself out there. Named top social media expert by Later Media, Candace Junée is an award-winning digital marketing & automation strategist who has helped over 2,500 business owners increase their visibility, attract paying clients, and make consistent sales through social media via her Learn, Market, Grow Digital Academy. She is also the founder of Epic Fab Girl, a community that has helped over 15,000 Black Christian Women entrepreneurs build profitable brands through the Go-Getter Conferences, membership & podcast. Her features and clients include Glamour Magazine, Essence Magazine, Smartwater, Coca-Cola, xoNecole, Rolling Out Magazine, BlogHer, the Obama Foundation, Black Enterprise, ManyChat, the NAACP, Thinkific, Industrious, SamCart, Fabletics, Marriott, and more. Candace Junée is a proud graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA with a focus on Marketing & Accounting. WATCH INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Af_o1hBXBhk--Catch up on other podcast episodes on Apple and SpotifyFollow Michelle on InstagramJoin Michelle's Cashflow Queens Facebook groupStart your own Stan StoreCheck out Michelle's YouTubeLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the show
I wanted to offer you the advice and very creative teachings today of Becky Blades – she founded and sold an award-winning communications firm, she's basically run from the board room to the home room, she's an artist herself, and she's an inspiring and highly creative author of two books; Her first book, Do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone, Advice Your Mom Would Give if She Thought You Were Listening, which she wrote and illustrated, was named a Best Books of 2014 and one of the Top 100 Indie Releases by Kirkus Reviews. It received the prestigious Kirkus Starred Review and was an Amazon best seller for six consecutive years. Now she's written another wonderfully illustrated book (her own drawings and illustrations) entitled Start More Than You Can Finish. And I wanted it to be a real fresh-er-up-er for those of you wilting in the heat of the summer or fending off one more winter storm – dependent on your hemisphere. And the Next Big Idea Club has selected it as one of “the most essential nonfiction books of the year." She calls herself a bad cook, a hopeful gardener, a passionate tree hugger and a licensed private pilot – and I'm delighted not only to have her on SelfWork... but to call her a friend. Advertisers Link: Have you been putting off getting help? BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now! Vital Links: My TEDx talk that today has earned 72,000 views! You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, The Selfwork Podcast. Subscribe to my website and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression is available here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! And there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you! Episode Transcript This is SelfWork. And I'm Dr. Margaret Rutherford At SelfWork. We'll discuss psychological and emotional issues common in today's world and what to do about them. I'm Dr. Margaret and SelfWork is a podcast dedicated to you, taking just a few minutes today for your own selfwork. Speaker 2: Hello and welcome or welcome back to SelfWork. I'm Dr. Margaret Rutherford, and I'm so excited about bringing you a friend of mine and someone that I truly, truly admire. Becky Blades. I wanted to offer you the advice and very creative teachings of Becky today. Not only has she founded and sold an award-winning communications firm, she's basically run from the boardroom to the homeroom. She's an artist herself, and she's an inspiring and highly creative author of two books. Now, the first one was, do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone, subtitle being Advice Your Mom Would Give If She Thought You Were Listing. She not only wrote and illustrated that book, it was named a Best book of 2014 and one of the Top 100 Indie Releases by Kirkus Reviews. And it received the prestigious Kirkus starred Review and was an Amazon bestseller for six consecutive years. Speaker 2: That is a long time. Now, she's written another wonderfully illustrated book. Again, her own drawings and illustrations entitled Start More Than You Can Finish. And I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wanted it to be a real fresher upper for those of you who are wilting in this heat of the summer, or if you're in another hemisphere, fending off one more winter storm. Her point in this book is that we can get so afraid of failing, we don't start and starting is so important. In fact, she advocates being a startist. And this book also has high praise. It's been named a Must Read by the Next Big Idea Club, which by the way, the members of that club are Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Kane, and Daniel Pink, not bad company. And they call it one of the most essential non-fiction books of the year. It is truly inspiring. Speaker 2: She calls herself a bad cook, a hopeful gardener, a passionate tree hugger, and a licensed private pilot. And I'm delighted not only to have her on SelfWork, but I'm lucky enough, like I said, to call her a friend. Before we hear Becky's interview, let's hear from BetterHelp. So many people start or go back to therapy when their kids are starting school. And that's not too long from now. So everyone's starting something new. I'd recommend calling very early for a therapist in your locale, but with better help. You don't have to worry about that. They're ready to see you when you are ready to be seen. Speaker 2: I recently heard a fascinating reframe for the idea of asking for help. Maybe you view asking for help as something someone does who's falling apart or who isn't strong. So consider this. What if asking for help means that you won't let anything get in your way of solving an issue, finding out an answer or discovering a better direction? Asking for help is much more about your determination to recognize what needs your attention or what is getting in your way of having the life you want better help. The number one online therapy provider makes reaching out about as easy as it can get. Within 48 hours, you'll have a professional licensed therapist with whom you can text, email, or talk with to guide you. And you're not having to comb through therapist websites or drive to appointments. It's convenient, inexpensive, and readily available. Now you can find a therapist that fits your needs with better help. And if you use the code or link Betterhelp.com/self work, you get 10% off your first month of sessions. So just do it. You'll be glad you did. That. Link again is better help.com/selfwork to get 10% off your first month of surfaces. Speaker 2: And now I'm delighted, absolutely delighted to introduce you if you don't already know her. To Becky Blades. I was trying to remember when you and I met, was it at a midlife bloggers Speaker 3: Associated? It was at, it was at BlogHer that in San Jose. Speaker 2: That's right. Yeah, that's right. Speaker 3: And it was my first one. Do did you go to a lot of those? No, Speaker 2: I think I went to two. I went to the one there. I went to one in Chicago, I think, and then I went to that one I didn't go to anymore. Speaker 3: And who invited me were Mary Speaker 2: Mary Dell Harrington, and Mary Speaker 3: Darrell Harrington and Lisa Heffernan. And I had just put out that first book. And I, you know, gosh, I am, I'm, you know, everybody I met there was so nice. And I just have still loved maintaining those relationships. Speaker 2: Listen, I was so glad that I took the time to read all of your book because I just laughed and I smiled and I teared up a couple of times and you had me from the very beginning. Your artwork is just incredible. A line is a dot that wasn't, this is what you say, a line is a dot that wasn't afraid to get started. I mean, that's like, Speaker 3: I loved that. Yeah. And a dot can be a splatter. I mean, dots don't need to be neat, perfect little dots. They can be little cuddles. Speaker 2: I didn't remember that until it, then I refreshed my memory and I wrote it that you are also, you're an author, but you're an an artist and you're, you're, you really love combining those things. And can you, why don't you tell SelfWork listeners a little bit about you? Speaker 3: Okay. Yeah. I had a career in public relations, which came out of a degree in journalism. And so I've always liked writing. I didn't like being poor. So journalism wasn't, you know, the job that I wanted out out of school. I grew up poor. So I, I chose to find a way to make money in an, the agency business, the journalism public relations agency business. There were a lot of opportunities for creativity. So I started my own firm in when I was 30. Wow. And ran that for 13 years. And then when I, kind of parenting was at a, at a pitch that I wanted to be home and in, in my creative space at home more too, sold the business and started building what what we now call a portfolio lifestyle. So I had the business oh, I like Speaker 2: That name. I've never heard this Speaker 3: . Yeah. And, and, and then I had the, I had an art studio and I remember - to kind of jump over to this book - when I one time my soon after I sold the business, my daughters were talking, they came home from school and they wanted it an identity for me. 'Cause you know, kids talk what your mother do, you know, what does your mom do? So my youngest said, "Mom, what are you, are you an artist? Are you a business person?" And I said, "Honey, why do those labels matter?" And her sister from the other room said, "She's a startist" . 'cause I was starting some other businesses and you know, they got confused by how I dress different days. So, so during that time, I, I went through my first and second midlife crisis. First that empty nest crisis that, you know, and have been such a great expert on my first book was do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone. Speaker 3: And that was the subject line of the email I sent my daughter of all these journal entries with advice that I was kind of afraid to give her in person. So after she left for college, I sent it all to her. And, and then, you know, after that, I'm, I, I don't mind saying I'm 64 now. And those, these past 10 years of being kind of all, you know, almost the entire time empty, nested has given me the chance to really see how what I love and what I, who I love spending time with. And I've realized it's, it's people like you who when they think they wanna do a podcast, they'll just haul off and start it, or people have ideas and act on them. So Speaker 2: No, and the, the name of this book is Start More Than You Can Finish. And, and I so agreed with it. I, one of the things that I say to patients all the time is, it doesn't matter where you go, it's that you go Exactly. Just go, just make a choice. Just go. And I, I was just humming along with your book Thinking , I agree. . Speaker 3: And it's been fun to think about the mental health aspects, of course, you know, to, to make the case for something that seems as contrarian as this notion of start more than you can finish, you know, kind of in defiance of what our parents may have said. But the mental health aspects of creativity, we're learning more and more as you know about how creativity makes us flourish and thrive and, and the and then we have other things we can talk about, anxiety, depression as I studied the neuroscience of it, I, I decided, you know, I discovered hidden benefits that I didn't know I had been partaking in. Speaker 2: Wow. What are those? Speaker 3: Well, starting with self-discovery, self-esteem, getting out of anxiety and depression. I'll, I'll tell you a story that I haven't, it didn't make it in the book and I haven't told many people because it seems like kind of a downer, and we wanted the book to be upbeat. But part of my catalyst for writing the book was I was taking art lessons to domestic violence shelters. I did this for a few years. I, I didn't call it art therapy. Now they did because mm-hmm. All art is therapy, but I'm not a, I'm not a licensed therapist. Mm-Hmm. or an art therapist. But what I discovered in my time with those amazing women is that the thing that, that spectrum of creativity, I used to think it was started with, oh, oh, I'm not creative, and ended with, oh, I can start anything on a dime. Speaker 3: Well, the spectrum really starts way over in a place where we feel totally powerless. Totally. devoid of even knowing what we like. Right. What gives us joy, what our idea of beauty is, and our inability to make a decision. So this book is about starting, it's taking that first step, like you said, it's not where you go, it's that you go. And the example is, in the very first class, these women, all of them could not even make that first initial decision. I, I would kind of lay out a little project, very simple. I had all these enticing art supplies, but they literally needed my permission to choose a color. Like, what should I start with purple? Yes. Purple would be a great place to start. They had lost, I mean, they had literally had mm-hmm. the creativity beaten out of them because creativity is, it's trusting our own ideas and owning them, and then also having the, the courage to experiment and say, okay, you know, what? If purple doesn't work well, when we're terrified, when we're traumatized, when we're stuck, I don't think we have the courage to know that the stakes aren't that high. You know, if I choose color, if I choose purple and I don't like it, I can paint over it. Sure, of course. Or as I said, I'll give you another piece of paper . Speaker 2: That's a great point. It's that shutting down of, of risk of any, even, even how what, even no matter how tiny the risk, or seemingly tiny, it's not seemingly, it's not tiny to them. It's like, oh, right. I'm gonna make a choice and it's gonna be out here for other people to see. And yeah, it's right. But, you know, I, and you may Speaker 3: Not know, you know, I think when we're beaten down, we don't know what the risks are. There's this free floating sense of, I'm taking a chance, I'm doing something I haven't didn't do yesterday. So what might happen, because, you know, life doesn't treat us rationally. And for those women who had been, you know, abused, they, they had been abused for much less things than making a wrong color decision. Right. So the healing so to, you know, get back to your first big question was the, the ancillary benefits of acting on our ideas and following that creative process are things we don't even know we need, I think. And, and yet I could really see it dramatically with those, those women who, and this was another really fun thing, is that they came out of that so fast, so joyfully really, that just a few weeks, you know, just, you just give that affirmation that Yeah, purple would be great, and that looks great, and you know what, this other color might work too. And then they start with the self, with their own self-talk. And I mean, they just, those, those stays and those shelters aren't that long. So I only got to see 'em for a short period of time, but it was, it was fast and miraculous. Speaker 2: That's incredible. You know, I got my start in this business by volunteering at a domestic shelter. Oh. Speaker 3: So you get it. Speaker 2: Love so much so, so, so much. Anyway. Mm-hmm. , you know, I, I'm gonna quote you again. It's not that finishing isn't vital and great, but not finishing is not failure. And I, I love that because you know, how many times have I heard the phrase, well, that didn't work out like, that says something bad about me. I mean, you asked in the book to, to make a list of, you know, the things we've started and didn't finish. And to make, I mean, my first two marriages came to mind immediately, Speaker 3: , Speaker 2: I finished them, but Speaker 2: Not in, not in the way that I thought I was going to. And, and I mean, I carried those around with such shame for so long mm-hmm. that that wasn't okay. And and it's not ideal, perhaps, but it, you know, I learned something along the way. And then, but I, I love the fact that in the book, you also take time to say, all right, stop reading or, you know, whatever. And, and let's apply this. Let's, what can you do? Mm-Hmm. , what can you do with, with your, and you have four stages, you imagine, think, decide, and act. Which, you know, I, I think when people, a lot of people hear the word well, just imagine, just imagine mm-hmm. mm-hmm. , that feels like real shaky ground to just imagine. Mm. Speaker 3: Mm-Hmm. Mm-Hmm. mm-hmm. . And if we imagine and some people are really good at that part mm-hmm. , but some people, that is the toughest part because they imagine very small. They only imagine with the reality that they can touch and hold Right. Then. some people are great imagining and they imagine backwards, you know, they only pull from what they've already been able to do. So what, what I do with those four steps was research and find out how to do them better to, to start better and start more. So imagining it really comes down to imagining more and bigger the, the more we noodle and think about how things might be a future reality, which we're all gonna have, you know, we're gonna have a future anyway. Yeah. Speaker 2: Speaker 3: . So why not imagine it in all the, and it's all, its glorious colors and possibilities. Speaker 2: You know, I'm, I'm thinking about your work on Dreams with Start. I love that book. That, that's a great word. You, you, you should thank your daughter , because it says to write down your dreams, but then you very quickly said, but I don't have enough something. I don't have enough. Mm-Hmm. time. I don't have enough money, I don't have enough talent. I don't how whatever it is that you convince yourself to, to stop dreaming. Speaker 3: Exactly. It's, it's the, the answer to the question. The answer to the question. Why haven't you started that thing? And I asked actual people, art students of mine create very creative people after they told me something they wanted to do, I asked them why they hadn't started. And the answer was always, I don't have enough blank. They, they would word the answer many different ways. Sure. It could be confidence, like, I don't think I can do it. You don't have enough confidence. Right. enough permission, enough validation, you know, space and permission could be just from your family to think that you could take the time away for yourself. Mm-Hmm. to do that. I call that enough permission. You know, and, and obviously money and time are the big ones. Sure. Speaker 3: But we do have enough to start those things. That was the big learning. I think the big aha in the research was if you've started anything, like you probably didn't know that you'd be doing a podcast for this long pss I can, I've decided I can never do a podcast. I . So respect the ability to all the skills that come into this. But when you started your first one a start only thinks, thinks mostly about how I will start it, how I will do the first step. Yeah. And that is the healthy way. If you think your finish, if your finish was to get it produced and get it picked up by a big syndicate, you would not think you had enough of whatever to do that. And Speaker 2: I was determined to do at least eight podcasts because I was told in my class that that was the average number of podcasts that people do before they finish before they start Speaker 3: Really? Eight. Eight. Wow. Speaker 2: Eight. And so when I got to nine, I thought, oh, why ? Speaker 3: See, there you go. And what if you hadn't known those numbers? That's fascinating. Yeah. Speaker 2: Yeah. So I I just, the support you give in the book and the humor and the asking people to look at themselves, I you know, you, you sort of break down these four parts, the imagine, think, decide, and act, and you you said, thinking brings ideas to life, not overthinking. What do you mean by that? Speaker 3: Not overthinking? Well, you may be familiar with, you know, all the research that mm-hmm. says that when we, that we are programmed, how would you state it? That we are, we are engineered for security as, as species, we're engineered for survival. So there's an, a natural avoidance to risk, which is healthy. Mm-Hmm. . So if we let ourselves to think, think too long, so we go to that imagining place and we're very successful and imagine something wonderful, then the next step is we think about it. We think about how that future state looks into reality. How would we do it? Where would we start? How long will it take? Who do I need to, you know, kinda warn about this? Sure. In that it is that process where we talk ourselves out of it, and we really do a number on ourselves be, and the more perfectionist a person is, the better or worse they, they do that part. So I, you know, I say imagine more, think less. Because the truth is that even if you plan, if you're thinking involves this elaborate detailed plan, the minute you start something, that plan changes. I, Speaker 2: I wrote that reality, Speaker 3: Circled it. Reality is a big old truth pill. And we cannot, we cannot predict it. Speaker 2: Mm-Hmm. No, we cannot. So like I have that in red, circled in red plans change as soon as you start. And you also talked, there was a section that I, I maybe 'cause of my theater experience, but you talked about how they're tenets of improv improvisation that are really important for start. Mm-Hmm. and I, I've done a little bit of improvisation, and it is, it's not easy . 'cause One of these things that you brought up, you, you know, you have to just say yes and yes. And it's a rule of agreement. And then you Oh, don't tell. There are no mistakes. And you stay in the moment, like you said it, it's like somebody can just start, an audience member will say, okay, we're gonna talk about diaries and cowboys. Speaker 3: Yeah. Speaker 2: Somebody has to start something about a diary and a cowboy. And it may not make any sense. It is like, you have no idea where they're going, but you, you, you say something and you bring along. And then, oh, and then there was a, there was another cowboy, but he had a black horse, but he wanted a white. I mean, it's just, it's, it's, yeah. Then the story evolves. And so it's, I I loved that. Maybe, I don't know, is it an analogy, a metaphor that this Speaker 3: Yeah. Speaker 2: Creation is like improv. Speaker 3: And you know, the best quote I heard in my interviews with those people is it's about what we do, but mostly it's about what we do with what we did. So that first step, again, the stakes are reduced. You just gotta do something. It's throwing the mud on the wall. It's on an improv stage. There are like five actors, somebody has to say the first thing mm-hmm. , that takes courage. But really the hardest job is the person that says the second thing. Sure. . Or maybe it's easiest because then you have something to respond to. So we need to give ourselves something to respond to, to really flesh out our ideas. And I mean, I also learned that all kind of comedy really works like that because, you know, finding out what makes other people laugh is an exploration. You think, oh, this might make me laugh, but you don't know. 'cause You're hearing it on your, in your own head. So Exactly. My husband's taken to doing open mic nights. And Speaker 2: That's brave. That, Speaker 3: That is brave. It's also brave to be in the audience of those because it's, it's usually young men who who have, have lost their mothers laughing at them. So they're, you know, they don't know what's funny, but they're willing to, at, at late night climb on a stage and tell jokes and for taste. But what happens is that's how, that's how comedy's worked out. And even the, even the best joke writers, you know, go on stage over and over again before they will go lifetime Yeah. And tweak this and try that and shorten this. And, and that's, you know, that is the creative process. It's iterative, it's exploratory, it's curiosity. And I mean, I think mental health wise, I too believe when you, when you, when I am mentally healthy, I am my most curious Exactly. When we're shut down, we're, we're not curious. Speaker 2: But it's also an external energy. It's, it's going energy from internal traveling externally. When you're curious because you are either, whether it's how you make a good glass of iced tea. I'm sitting here looking at my i d or whether it's gosh, I, you know, I'm interested in what those green books are behind her. You know, it's, it's, you are, you're engaging with something. Maybe it's an idea or a person or a thing that's not, but you are, you, your focus is outward. Speaker 3: Yeah. I never thought of that, that way. That's, that makes sense. Which is a Speaker 2: Antidote to depression for sure. Hmm. And in many ways, anxiety, because you have to be in the moment. You have to be, whereas anxiety puts you into the future. Hmm. So what, tell me what you learned about yourself in, in writing this book. Speaker 3: Oh gosh. I learned that the very beginning of the research was learning that all of my unfinished business, and I'm doing air quotes visually here was were treasures. And that when I, you know, we rarely let ourselves dig back into the things that didn't go forward. You know, even things I didn't consider failures or unfinished, I just forgot about them. Mm-Hmm. . I just saw the link to how they made me who I am. And the big finishes in my life, the big finishes always had some roots and some unfinished business from, I found my college art supplies. As when you're, when you write and make art, you have all these records back there. Now, you may not have, in other types of curiosity, in other types of creativity like gardening or cooking, you may forget those things you tried. And so I think what I learned is I need to memorialize and celebrate my starts more. Speaker 3: And I do now. The, the rationale for this book was to to help other people that don't act on their ideas and make those people more fun companions, in a way. . And I had, and one of the things I found is after I sold my business, people were saying to me like, what are you, what have you, what are you doing now? What have you finished lately? They didn't use those words, but I could hear that people thought I had a lot of plates spinning. I do have a lot of plates spinning. That's something I'm good at. I'm good at starting things and, you know, maybe I could be the world expert because I have all the failures, and now they're documented. I do probably have a d d there are maybe not the, I Speaker 2: Was just about to ask you about that. Mm-Hmm. Speaker 3: . Yeah. but I no longer, I do not let people shame me about things that I started that are in a pause button. Mm-Hmm. , you know, because when we, like, the, the big lovely lesson or gift I hope this book gives people is that there is every benefit and very low price to, to trying something and setting it aside for another day for trying it and finding out, Hey, I don't really like that. I have a couple of big things I could have totally not what Speaker 2: I thought it would be, or would've Speaker 3: , or I scratch that itch and I'm good. And oh, what a, just a, it's just a glorious way to live. And that's how I wanna live the rest of my life. And I wanna do it with people who feel the same way and are not, and, and, you know, that feed off of me and I feed off of them. So after my first book, you, you may have experienced this too. People will come to you who have the same kind of dreams. Maybe they wanna start a practice, start a podcast, start a book, and they'll say, you know, I have, "I saw your book. I, I, you know, I think I could write a book like that." And so I would say, "Oh gosh, you should1" You know, advice is personal. Everybody could write an advice book and about one in 10, and, and this bears out in other research, about one in 10 people will actually act on an idea that's even fully formulated. Speaker 3: And, and I would try to help them. And, and you could just see that they ditch the others that were not gonna act on it. They had taken it as far as they wanted to go, and there was not a whole lot you could do for them. So that's what I wanna change. They had, they had, you know, is that mindset that says I can't start it unless I have made room in my life mm-hmm. to be an author. I can't start a book unless I've made room in my life to add a writing practice, find a publisher, whatever they think writing a book is. Yeah. And, you know, so Speaker 2: And it's funny, I, I had lunch with someone that was interested in the TEDx process and was asking me about it. And she's starting to write a book and, and, or she wants to. And she was asking me all about that. And this is a very I, I feel like I'm having the same conversation twice this morning or this afternoon, Uhhuh because she is kind of at that place of, well, I don't know how I'm gonna make room for it. I wanna do it. And I have had this idea for a long time, but, and I looked at her and I said, "you know, start this afternoon." You know, make, did you Speaker 3: Good for you. I Speaker 2: Said, if you've got 10 minutes, just take 10 minutes. Speaker 3: Exactly. Speaker 2: Just start jotting down some ideas and you don't have to what's the word I'm looking for? You know, you, you don't have to corral the time or say, okay, I'm gonna have gonna do this in on it. It's like, if you just put some consistent energy into it, it, it's gonna grow. It's just a, it's just exactly watering the idea every now and then so that it, it has, it can sustain you with time away from it. But you also, when you get back to it, you go, oh, oh, I hadn't thought about that. And Speaker 3: Exactly. Speaker 2: It, it's, it's, it's kind of refreshing. It's, it's like having a, starting a conversation and realizing the more you have it, the more you really value it. Mm-Hmm. . Mm-Hmm. And that's adding something. So Speaker 3: It's like such sort the Nik effect which I wrote about a little. Speaker 2: Yes. I had never heard of that. Speaker 3: I mean, it's just that, it's just what you said. Once you make it real, once you tell your brain, we're gonna do this, or I have a problem if, if we accept it and don't say like, those nine out of 10 people said, I'm probably not gonna do this. If you're one of the ones that said, "Okay, I'm writing a book" - whatever you declare as starting maybe that's writing your first two sentences, our brain tells us, our brain gets the message that they're on the job. Yeah. And subconsciously we are homing devices to pieces of information, to problem solving help, to meeting people. You know, you meet somebody and you think, oh, like, did they just say something about a book? Are they an author? You know, we are, we're, we wonder, we think there's new information coming out, we're just zeroed into it. Sure. And that we, you know, that happens all the time in our lives. And that effect it's also responsible for the thing that happens after we're done with something. Like we're done studying for tests. We take the test, it's over, and all that information just dumps out more . Yes. Speaker 2: It just goes away. Speaker 3: Well consider the opposite of that true for something that we've started and we haven't finished. So if you, if you take that fall smallest first step, declare it started, the world gives us a bling bag full of gifts. And that's, that's really why I say that the more we start the better and the, even if we start things that are very short term and finish 'em, start a limerick, start a, a soup , things that we, but declare that muscle in ourselves that says, you know, just like it was your instinct to say, start this afternoon. Very few people would say that, but it's that instinct that gets our ideas out and flowing. Mm-Hmm. , Speaker 2: I, I just, I, I really felt very supported. And I, I think if, if you're interested in this and you, you wanna get Becky's book, it is, it is, it is an, it's not, it's not a hard read at all. What is, what is compelling about it to me is that it does go against so much of what many of us are taught that mm-hmm. You know, you don't wanna start something and not finish it because, you know, that means that you're wasting time or you're wasting energy. Mm-Hmm. shame yourself for that. And, and rather than saying, well, what did I learn when I started that I learned this. And so when I start the next thing, I may start it a little differently, or I may, I don't know. I mean, it just gives you information. One of the things that I, I have people say to me all the time when they're trying to make changes, they'll say, well, this isn't really a big deal, but I go, wait, wait, wait. Yes. It's, it's a big deal. . Speaker 3: Yeah. What you're just Speaker 2: About to say is a big deal. Yeah. Speaker 3: And, and you know, a clarification on the finish start more than you can finish. What, and you, because you brought up di divorces in that example of something that wasn't finished or could have been called failure mm-hmm. , because what's the finish? What, what I'd like to say, it doesn't make a very pithy title, but start more than you can finish just exactly as you plan to everything has its finish. But great Speaker 2: Point. What Speaker 3: We don't start because we don't think we can finish as planned. If somebody said, "You're gonna have eight years with a person who you love for six of them, and you learn all these things for each other from each other" you know, maybe you can make that decision to not start because you didn't like that finish. But that's not how things work. And relationships are very creative undertaking. So in many ways, a relationship is a very good example. Yeah. a courageous creative start. So anyway, it's not, it's not don't finish. Finishing is always the end game. We wouldn't, you know, you don't start something you don't want to finish, but it, it's just a, it's just trying to trick that. Because I think when our parents said, "Don't start more than you can finish, don't bite off more than you could chew," they did not make us finish more. They only made us start less. Speaker 2: Right. Speaker 3: They just didn't wanna mess left out . Speaker 2: Right, right. Wow. I wonder how you think this affects the newer, the younger generations. This don't start because they, you know, one of the things that I read a lot about, and then I have a 28 year old, so I'm somewhat in touch with what's hopefully in touch with what's in his world, is that they have not, there's been so much comparison with what other people have started around the world where I knew maybe somebody in Little Rock, you know, in Arkansas, and I was in Pine Bluff and oh, well, you know, I, I didn't know what somebody was doing in Bangkok or, or Toronto or California. I knew my little group of friends and that was it. And, and yet, so maybe some of this don't start anxiety is also about, well, what am I spo, you know, how do I compare what I'm starting to, what somebody else is starting or mm-hmm. , whatever Speaker 3: The biggest learning I had about that and this generation, and remember this was, this book was pretty much done when Covid hit. And the data then on business starts, particularly by young people, was on a 25 year decline. Really. And the research showed that that really came from how we're raising our kids. We no longer say, "Yes, Joey, you can have a lemonade stand. I don't have time to help you, but go for it". No, now we are, we are over parenting. We are trying to get kids in the, in the right schools. So my kids didn't do a lemonade stand after they were four because they were on club soccer teams because, or the debate team, because maybe they could get a scholarship. It was we have very structured instead of free range childhoods. Right. So how do you, you know, it just, it's a subliminal message that there's not time for your ideas. 'cause You have to follow society's schedule. Mm-Hmm. Speaker 2: mm-hmm. . Speaker 3: That's my hunch. And I think it's tragic. So, but then now there have to, and, and then Covid necessitated this boom in business starts because a business start is also, you know, your son starting a freelance business because he has to in Covid. Now, you know, it, it remains to be seen whether those starts will be sustained or whether they were just out of necessity. But that is a good, that is a reason for this rally cry, is that our kids are gonna need to start whole careers for themselves. Mm-Hmm. , I mean, we know things aren't going back the way they were. So that statistic, energy and confidence needs to be nurtured. And they've, they've gotta reduce their risks of trying something, not liking it and then trying something else. It's Speaker 2: Pulling on your face. I mean, you know, it's just, oh, well this didn't work out quite as way, I thought. Yeah, Speaker 2: Yeah, exactly. And then again, start something else. , so mm-hmm. . Yeah. Well, I I love your book again. It's called Start More Than You Can Finish. I created Permission Slip to unleash your Best Ideas. The art is absolutely delightful in it. Oh, I'm so glad. I'm as to the enjoyment and pleasure of the book. You know, I told you that I couldn't, I I didn't want to interview you ne last week because I had not had a chance to actually read all of it. And I was so glad that I took the time. I'm too, I just had this real excitement about it. And I, and I hope self work listeners will check it out and and see what it holds for you. And Becky, I couldn't thank you more for being on self work. Thank you so very much. Speaker 3: It was so fun to reconnect. Thank you, Dr. Margaret. Speaker 2: You betcha. Speaker 2: I know you enjoyed that interview. Isn't Becky absolutely fantastic?. I wanna remind you that we now have episode transcripts at the end of every episode of Self Work. I don't know why I haven't done that in the past. It's really been far easier to do do it than I imagined. 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In this special episode, I deconstruct Ted Lasso's cultural impact and golden lessons on leadership and empathy with one of my favorite people, Elisa Camahort Page.You may recall her from a past episode - she is a leadership and business expert, as well as a devoted empathy and pop culture fan, like myself - and we both enjoy finding lessons to apply to leadership and life in our favorite stories and characters. We discuss why the Apple TV+ show hit such a nerve with viewers (and us, as fan girls) and created a cultural phenomenon. We explore the leadership and teamwork lessons the show gracefully imparted, as well as how it expertly tackled themes of female friendships, toxic masculinity, mentorship, fatherhood, and mental health. We also dive into the brilliant storytelling construction and character arcs that kept viewers wanting more - and what we think might be next for the Lasso universe. To access the episode transcript, please click on the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:Good ideas can come from anywhere. Stay curious, keep listening, and give others an opportunity to fill in where your skills don't cover. The little moments matter. They are what lead you to and away from the big moments and are equally as important. There is freedom in allowing yourself to feel vulnerable and embrace the challenges that come your way. 'On the surface, there was the super warm fuzzy and so much to love, but underneath, they were tackling the complexity of human nature, how nothing is what it seems, and we don't know what's behind everybody's behavior." — Elisa Camahort Page MARIA'S COURSELearn more about Maria's new Brand Story Breakthrough course, starting September 8. Spots are limited so grab yours before it's gone to start attracting more of your ideal customers and boosting revenue and growth: https://bit.ly/BSBcourseEpisode References: The Empathy Edge podcast: Elisa Camahort Page: The Art of Empathy in Politics, Activism, and Media BSTed LassoScrubsAbout Elisa Camahort Page: Elisa Camahort Page is a fractional executive and strategic consultant who works with organizations to launch and scale authentic community and/or user-based initiatives, harnessing the power of people -- community members, employees, and partners. Elisa was at the vanguard of the social web as co-founder and COO of BlogHer, Inc. In that role, she represented the face of the company to the user community and drove the transformation of a movement into a market. Elisa had oversight of the practices, policies, and procedures that modeled how organizations can build community, grow a business, support inclusion in words and action, and defend transparency and civility. Since BlogHer was acquired, and after instilling BlogHer's community ethos into the acquiring company's practices, Elisa has consulted with organizations that want to create compelling products and content, foster passionate community, and bring constituencies together in alignment with their brand values. A frequent public speaker and freelance writer, Elisa is also the host of The Op-Ed Page podcast and the This Week-ish newsletter, as well as the co-author of Road Map for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Activism, and Advocacy for All.Connect with Elisa Camahort Page: Website: elisacp.comFind all Elisa's Links at https://bio.site/elisacp Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathyConnect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice
In this special episode, I deconstruct Ted Lasso's cultural impact and golden lessons on leadership and empathy with one of my favorite people, Elisa Camahort Page.You may recall her from a past episode - she is a leadership and business expert, as well as a devoted empathy and pop culture fan, like myself - and we both enjoy finding lessons to apply to leadership and life in our favorite stories and characters. We discuss why the Apple TV+ show hit such a nerve with viewers (and us, as fan girls) and created a cultural phenomenon. We explore the leadership and teamwork lessons the show gracefully imparted, as well as how it expertly tackled themes of female friendships, toxic masculinity, mentorship, fatherhood, and mental health. We also dive into the brilliant storytelling construction and character arcs that kept viewers wanting more - and what we think might be next for the Lasso universe. To access the episode transcript, please click on the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:Good ideas can come from anywhere. Stay curious, keep listening, and give others an opportunity to fill in where your skills don't cover. The little moments matter. They are what lead you to and away from the big moments and are equally as important. There is freedom in allowing yourself to feel vulnerable and embrace the challenges that come your way. 'On the surface, there was the super warm fuzzy and so much to love, but underneath, they were tackling the complexity of human nature, how nothing is what it seems, and we don't know what's behind everybody's behavior." — Elisa Camahort Page MARIA'S COURSELearn more about Maria's new Brand Story Breakthrough course, starting September 8. Spots are limited so grab yours before it's gone to start attracting more of your ideal customers and boosting revenue and growth: https://bit.ly/BSBcourseEpisode References: The Empathy Edge podcast: Elisa Camahort Page: The Art of Empathy in Politics, Activism, and Media BSTed LassoScrubsAbout Elisa Camahort Page: Elisa Camahort Page is a fractional executive and strategic consultant who works with organizations to launch and scale authentic community and/or user-based initiatives, harnessing the power of people -- community members, employees, and partners. Elisa was at the vanguard of the social web as co-founder and COO of BlogHer, Inc. In that role, she represented the face of the company to the user community and drove the transformation of a movement into a market. Elisa had oversight of the practices, policies, and procedures that modeled how organizations can build community, grow a business, support inclusion in words and action, and defend transparency and civility. Since BlogHer was acquired, and after instilling BlogHer's community ethos into the acquiring company's practices, Elisa has consulted with organizations that want to create compelling products and content, foster passionate community, and bring constituencies together in alignment with their brand values. A frequent public speaker and freelance writer, Elisa is also the host of The Op-Ed Page podcast and the This Week-ish newsletter, as well as the co-author of Road Map for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Activism, and Advocacy for All.Connect with Elisa Camahort Page: Website: elisacp.comFind all Elisa's Links at https://bio.site/elisacp Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathyConnect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice
Try Kajabi for 30 days completely FREE: https://ellenyin.com/kajabiWhat is it actually like to build a company that gets acquired? Sharing her first-hand experience today is tech founder Teri Yu, who sold her community-based software, Vibely, to the $2 billion online business platform Kajabi, where her product became Kajabi Communities. After raising $2.5 million in funding, Teri eventually scaled Vibely to a $6 million annual run rate and hundreds of thousands users served through the communities creators hosted on Vibely. Recognized by BlogHer as the Innovator of The Year, Teri's path from cubicle to CEO and then back to employee as Kajabi's now Director of Product is anything but conventional. Teri spills the beans on the key factors that made her company an attractive buy to interested parties like Google, Patreon, and of course Kajabi, the pivotal moments that shaped her decision to sell and why she chose Kajabi, and how she navigated the rollercoaster of post-exit emotions as a founder.View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/meYw2hYJ3GQvoXh_lDYxX7jexqE?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors:Calling all creative entrepreneurs! Use code 'CEO' at checkout to join Tiffany Napper's coaching membership, Upleveler Society, for only $49/month when you go to https://www.tiffanynapper.com/upleveler-societyTry the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at shopify.com/cubicle Connect with Teri:@teriyakichickenIconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please:Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceoSign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo
On this episode of Hey, We Should Connect, special guest, Nekpen Osuan Wilson shares her experience as CEO of WomenWerk, an NYC-based nonprofit, and how her passion for women's empowerment propelled her to become a certified executive coach.Nekpen provides valuable advice for navigating disruption and getting to a place of clarity. Connect with Nekpen on LinkedIn and on Instagram @nekpenwerks @WomenwerksConnect with Funmi on Instagram @upswingwomenGuest BioNekpen Osuan Wilson is the Head of Customer Experience Strategy at Gusto (valued in January 2022 at $10Billion) and a certified executive coach with a decade of experience in business development strategy, mentorship, and non-profit board service. As a UN Global Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goal 5 and CEO of the NYC-based nonprofit @WomenWerk, Nekpen leverages her passion for women's empowerment to advise leaders on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Nekpen serves as a talent and career strategy coach for The Muse, WIN Summit and an Advisor with 81Cents, leveraging her expertise in professional development training, career placement, and workplace culture. Her work with WomenWerk has led to brand ambassador roles with The Council of Urban Professionals, Walkers Legacy Foundation, and Forbes Women's Council.Nekpen was recently named a 2021 Vital Voices Fellow, a 2019 NYC Five Borough Future Fellow by The Arena, a BlogHer 2018 Voice of the Year, the 2017 Baylor University Young Alumna of the Year, a 2018 92Y Woman in Power Fellow, a 2018 Walkers Legacy Women in Leadership Honoree, and a 2017 Council of Urban Professionals Fellow. Nekpen serves on the DNC's Young Professionals Committee and Women's Leadership Forum and volunteers on professional non-profits including Vote Run Lead, The Council of Urban Professionals, The New Leaders Council, and the famed Apollo Theatre.Nekpen enjoys public speaking and her most notable speaking engagements have been at The White House, Harvard University, SXSW, The Wharton Business School, Columbia University, The United States Military Academy at West Point, The Female Quotient, and UNA Women. Nekpen earned her Bachelors from Baylor University and her Masters from Columbia University. She is a mother, STEM inclusion advocate, and enjoys running, traveling and supporting non-profits in her spare time.Connect with Funmi on Instagram @upswingwomen
Join me as I interview the brutally honest, funny, and talented Aliza Worthington. Her first name is pronounced Uh-lee-zuh, which rhymes with the leaning tower of Pisa. Don't you forget it, either...like I did. We discuss mansplainers, old school blogging, BlogHer, New York and more! "Accountability journalism, advocacy for marginalized folks, harm reduction in all ways possible." Aliza Worthington's current writing home is Baltimore Fishbowl, winner of 21 MDDC Press Association Awards, including Best in Show for its category. She also still calls Crooks and Liars dot com her home and journalistic family; she was a writer and editor there for the last 5 years and fills in when she can. Aliza co-hosts the Momocrats weekly podcast with powerhouses Karoli Kuns and Donna Schwartz Mills. One day, if the Flying Spaghetti Monster smiles upon her, she shall get back to her sad, neglected blog, The Worthington Post. Her writing has been sourced by Lawrence O'Donnell, applauded by the Creative Director of the Oscars, and blocked by mansplainers and white saviors who chafe at being challenged on their privilege. She moderates complex discussions on white privilege, sexism, anti-Semitism, abortion rights, and politics with strength and finesse. As a volunteer clinic escort, Aliza absorbs protesters' harassment while protecting patients' personal space and dignity. All-around BAMF. And she always roots for the Mets and the Orioles. Non-negotiable. https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/author/aliza-worthington/
WE LOVE KIRSTA!!!!This episode is so expansive. Krista walks us through how to consciously edit your life so that you live your life by design--not default. Krista Williams is the co-founder of Almost 30, a top 50 podcast, global brand, and community. With a background in digital marketing, sales, and strategy at Fortune 100 companies, Krista left the corporate world behind to build Almost 30 from the ground up alongside her best friend and co-host Lindsey Simcik. Since its inception in 2016, Almost 30 has grown to more than 50 million downloads, has been nominated for “Best Wellness Podcast” and “Best Spirituality Podcast” by iHeartRadio, and has been recognized by Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Hollywood Reporter, Girlboss, Shondaland, and more. Krista leads worldwide events, digital programs including The Law of One Book Club and her upcoming Life Edit course, and a Membership platform to fuel her community's conscious evolution. As the co-founder of PodcastPro, Krista guides others to build their dream podcast and career. Krista is also the creator of It's Krista, which provides an honest take on health, wellness, spirituality, and style. She is a leading speaker on the topics of entrepreneurship, personal development, modern spirituality, and body acceptance. She has been a featured speaker at POPSUGAR Play/Ground, Create & Cultivate, Podcast Movement, Good Wellness Festival, #BlogHer, and more. Most recently, she released her first Tarot deck, Making Tarot Modern! Follow Kirsta Here Modern Tarot Link The Life Edit Link. Join The Being PortalFollow The Being MethodIf you love this episode please leave us a rating! Love, MJ
In today's episode, I spoke with a business leader who showed me that my own entrepreneurial abilities as a business owner can be used in so many aspects of my life. Our guest today is Samantha Skey, the CEO of SHE Media, a top five lifestyle media company which reaches 88 million women each month.Samantha has been an innovator and pathbreaker in the digital media landscape providing avenues and opportunities for women empowerment and voices through the brand.By launching SHE Media's social initiatives and expanding on the company's brands like SheKnows, STYLECASTER and BlogHer, Samantha strives to make content representative, inspirational and empowering for all women.In the episode, she guides us through her journey in the media world. And while she wasn't the founder of the media company, she explains the importance of being the #2 in any project or business.We chatted about the importance of thinking critically, amplifying entrepreneurs to reach a goal and the value of balancing gratefulness with ambition. Take a listen now!Learn more about Samantha Skey here. --Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode, I spoke with a business leader who showed me that my own entrepreneurial abilities as a business owner can be used in so many aspects of my life. Our guest today is Samantha Skey, the CEO of SHE Media, a top five lifestyle media company which reaches 88 million women each month.Samantha has been an innovator and pathbreaker in the digital media landscape providing avenues and opportunities for women empowerment and voices through the brand.By launching SHE Media's social initiatives and expanding on the company's brands like SheKnows, STYLECASTER and BlogHer, Samantha strives to make content representative, inspirational and empowering for all women.In the episode, she guides us through her journey in the media world. And while she wasn't the founder of the media company, she explains the importance of being the #2 in any project or business.We chatted about the importance of thinking critically, amplifying entrepreneurs to reach a goal and the value of balancing gratefulness with ambition. Take a listen now!Learn more about Samantha Skey here. --Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tes Silverman was born in Manila, Philippines and has been a New Yorker for over 40 years. Moving from the Philippines to New York opened the doors to the possibility of a life of writing and travel. Before starting a family, she traveled to Iceland, Portugal, Belgium, and France, all the while writing about the people she met through her adventures. After starting a family, she became a freelance writer for publications such as Newsday's Parents & Children and various local newspapers. In 2014, she created her blog, The Pinay Perspective. PinayPerspective.com was designed to provide women of all ages and nationalities the space to discuss the similarities and differences on how we view life and the world around us. As a result of her blog, she has written for BlogHer.com and has been invited to attend and blog about the Social Good Summit and Mom+Social Good. In addition, she was the Managing Editor of a newsletter for a local grassroots activism group, ATLI(Action Together Long Island). Currently residing in Virginia Beach, VA, she is the host and producer of r(E)volutionary Woman podcast and the World Voice Editor for World Moms Network, continuing to write stories of women and children who make an impact in their communities and provide them a place to vocalize their passions. Social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REvolutionary-Woman-104957361706166 IG: @pinay_view LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tes-silverman-38388956/
Chef Elle Simone is a well-known American chef, culinary producer, test cook, and food stylist. In 2013, after realizing that women and persons of color were underrepresented among chefs, she founded SheChef, a mentoring and networking organization for women of color in the culinary field. She can be seen on PBS on America's Test Kitchen and is the first African American woman to appear as a regular host on that show. Chef Elle is also a survivor of ovarian cancer and shows up as an activist and representative in that space. Chef Elle is interviewed by S. Rae Peoples, Associate Director of Diversity & Inclusion Education at Tufts University. She has over 25 years of experience serving in leadership roles that revolve around social justice in the arts, education, political, and nonprofit sectors. She advises organizations on how best to create internal conditions that allow equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice to flourish. Her opinions and writings have been featured in The Washington Post, Oakland Post, BlogHer, and YFS Magazine. S. Rae is currently rooted in motherhood, love, and community in Somerville, MA.
As we grow older, it can be harder to find and maintain quality friendships to grow our sisterhood circles. I sit down with Krista Williams from Almost 30 to chat: + how to get clear on needs for your relationships + why communication is necessary for all friendships + how to implement boundaries in existing relationships + outgrowing connections + establishing new connections + dealing with friendship breakups I'm so excited to bring this highly requested episode to your ears and can't wait to hear your thoughts on it! ABOUT KRISTA — podcast, global brand, and community. With a background in digital marketing, sales, and strategy at Fortune 100 companies, Krista left the corporate world behind to build Almost 30 from the ground up alongside her best friend and co-host Lindsey Simcik. Since its inception in 2016, Almost 30 has grown to more than 35 million downloads, has been nominated for Best Health Podcast and Best Spirituality Podcast by iHeartRadio, and has been recognized by Entrepreneur, GirlBoss, Buzzfeed, Coveteur, and more. Kristaand Lindsey lead worldwide events, digital workshops, and a membership program to support their community's conscious evolution. Krista is the co-founder of PodcastPro, a comprehensive program to help others create their dream podcast. Krista is also the creator of It's Krista, which provides an honest take on health, wellness, spirituality, and style. She is a leading speaker on the topics of entrepreneurship, personal development, modern spirituality, and body acceptance. She has been a featured speaker at POPSUGAR Play/Ground, Create & Cultivate, Podcast Movement, Good Wellness Festival, #BlogHer, and more. -- CONNECT WITH US www.instagram.com/allypintucci www.instagram.com/unfilteredwithally www.instagram.com/itskrista www.instagram.com/almost30podcast
Tim McKee is publisher at North Atlantic Books, an educational non-profit publishing house that collaborates with partners to develop cross-cultural perspectives; nurture holistic views of art, science, the humanities, and healing; and seed personal and global transformation by publishing work on the relationship of body, spirit, and nature. Tim is interviewed today by S. Rae Peoples, Associate Director of Diversity & Inclusion Education at Tufts University. She has over 25 years of experience serving in leadership roles that revolve around social justice in the arts, education, political, and nonprofit sectors. Her expertise lies in advising organizations on how best to create internal conditions that allow equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice to flourish. Her opinions and writings have been featured in The Washington Post, Oakland Post, BlogHer, and YFS Magazine. A native of California with a Midwest upbringing, S. Rae is currently rooted in motherhood, love, and community in Somerville, MA. To ground this interview, S. Rae People's writes: “The conversation with Tim McKee, publisher for North Atlantic Books, is of unique importance particularly for white men who want to engage in the collective work toward racial justice. Both candid and coming from a seat of compassion, the conversation explores the distinct role and responsibilities white men have in moving the needle forward on racial justice – given their location within a racialized society where they are beneficiaries given the fact that they are both white and male."
Elisa Camahort, is the co-founder of BlogHer, a leading content and events platform with a mission to provide economic empowerment for all women. Here's what you're going to learn from Elisa Camahort: How to model operational costs at scale How to not only project revenues but also project expenses How to diversify revenue streams How to productise based on customer feedback Join the tribe: https://www.shegetsshitdone.com/join
In this episode, Charreah K. Jackson shares how she left her dream job as senior editor of Essence Magazine to create her dream business by using what she learned over the years in corporate. She breaks down how you can flip media into money and how to be both seen and paid by leveraging press to get more sales! If you've ever wondered how to use media opportunities to finally move the needle, then you'll love this episode. Charreah is an international speaker, CEO of Shine Army and an award-winning journalist that has been featured on CNN, The CW, ABC News, Fortune and TIME. As a certified coach, Charreah speaks on tapping into our personal power for success including SXSW, BlogHer, BookCon and other events. Want to keep up with Charreah? Find details here: ► Website: www.seenandpaid.com ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Charreah ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charreah/?hl=en ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/charreah?lang=en Want to keep up with Traffic Sales and Profit? Find details here: ► Podcast: https://trafficsalesandprofit.com/podcast ► Get your FREE Traffic Sales and Profit Book here https://freetspbook.com/tsp-book ► Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/trafficsalesandprofit ► Upcoming Live Events: https://trafficsalesandprofit.com/events/ ► Join our FREE Traffic, Sales & Profit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TrafficSalesProfit/ ► Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trafficsalesandprofit/ ► Follow Lamar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamartyler/ SHOW NOTES [00:00:00] Episode teaser [00:34:00] Traffic Sales and Profit Intro [01:12:00] Introduction of Charreah Jackson [02:00:00] Black and Married with Kids [02:39:00] Charreah Jackson and Shine Army [04:45:00] The struggle to grow during entrepreneurship [06:00:00] You don't have to be the smartest to build a successful business [07:54:00] Advice from DeVon Franklin of Sony [09:32:00] Getting laid off from Essence [13:41:00] What is my zone of genius [15:10:00] Charreah mindset when she came back to Essence after being laid off [17:38:00] Traffic Sales and Profit Mastermind [18:20:00] Being intentional on keeping relationships [24:00:00] Transition into full time entrepreneurship [26:32:00] What surprised you the most about entrepreneurship [29:32:00] Charreah Jackson new platform announcement [35:00:00] Tips on how to get media exposure and get paid
Nelly is on a mission to help entrepreneurs minimize technology mistakes. She teaches the roadmap to successfully manage technology teams and projects like a CTO...WITHOUT being technical or learning how to code. She's a speaker and presenter for many organizations and major industries events including: Women's Enterprise Center, NY Entrepreneurs Business Network, Small Business Summit, BlogHer, Social Media Jungle, Women 2.0, BlogWorld, and has been featured in INC Magazine, NBC Today Show, Fast Company Magazine, NewsDay.com, O'Reilly, SmartMoney, SmallBiz, TechRepublic, Women's Radio.
Gesche Haas is an entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and advisor who is the CEO and Founder of Dreamers & Doers, an award-winning community and agile PR team amplifying extraordinary entrepreneurial women. Dreamers & Doers has built a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem of over 34,000 women globally. Gesche's views on the tech space and beyond have been featured on Bloomberg TV, CNNMoney, The New York Times, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Forbes, Fortune Magazine, Refinery29, Broadly/Vice, and other major media outlets, as well as at the United Nations, where she spoke during the sixtieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women. She is a regular content contributor to Nasdaq, Brit + Co, and 500 Startups. Gesche was also awarded 'Forbes Next 1000', 'VOTY 100 Community Builder' by BlogHer, 'Empowered Woman of the Year' by WWD/Variety/Ciroc, 'The Buildies Profitability Award' by Calm Company Fund, 'Best Remote CEO' by RemoteRated, 'New York Talent Cultivators' by Techweek, and 'Best of Tech' on Twitter by CB Insights. Gesche is currently a Venture Partner at Republic supporting diverse founders seeking funding. Prior to founding Dreamers & Doers, Gesche held senior positions at several venture-backed startups in roles covering growth, strategy, finance, operations and business development. She also spent five years as an investor at a healthcare-focused hedge fund (~$3bn AUM, SAC spin-off). Where to find Gesche Haas Website: https://www.dreamersdoers.com/ (www.dreamersdoers.com) Twitter: https://twitter.com/geschehaas (@geschehaas) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geschehaas/ (@geschehaas) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geschehaas (Gesche Haas) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gesche/ (Gesche Haas) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by http://www.entireproductions.com/ (Entire Productions)- Creating events (both in-person and virtual) that don't suck! and http://www.entireproductionsmarketing.com/ (Entire Productions Marketing)- carefully curated premium gifting and branded promo items. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE on APPLE PODCASTS “I love Natasha and the Fascinating Entrepreneurs Podcast!”
Elena Sonnino is a life coach, speaker, and yoga teacher who shares how her unexpected pregnancy taught her to nurture her joy. She also talks about her cancer and how it changed her money mindset. Listen in and learn simple and free ways to navigate change, find joy, and feel more alive regardless of all the uncertainties in life. "When I feel I'm a little bit off track, what brings me back is to get rooted in my body." - Elena "To stay in intensity sometimes helps us then release it." - Elena What You Will Learn From This Episode How to cultivate joy and gratitude when things don't go as planned The mindset changes or practices that Elena has now after battling cancer How to heal when you see yourself as broken and you feel like your body is betraying you - how belly dancing may help How the pregnancy and cancer affected Elena's financial life - seeing the concept of ‘being self-sufficient' and ‘receiving support' in a different light Tips to navigating change and finding joy in life - get rooted, be curious Three simple, small, and free practices to feel more alive About Elena: Elena is a life coach, speaker, and yoga teacher. Her writing has appeared on Tiny Buddha, Chopra.com, and Elephant Journal. Her debut book, Inhabit Your Joy: A Book of Nudges, was published in January. She has spoken to groups at Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC, Athleta, Lululemon, CorePower Yoga, AECOM, BlogHer, Mom 2.0 Summit, Sterling Women, and was one of the top travel bloggers invited to attend the White House Travel Blogger Summit. Elena has also been featured at Rancho La Puerta Fitness and Spa Retreat, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, Safe States Alliance, and United Wellness Center & Sports Rehab in Reston, Virginia. On her podcast - Sunrise in Your Pocket - she offers playful, easy-to-implement guidance on how to explore moving beyond mindset and into embodiment, up-leveling your self-care practice, and replacing survival mode with thriving. Resources: Sunrise in Your Pocket Podcast Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez Inhabit Your Joy: A Book of Nudges by Elena Sonnino Connect with Elena elenasonnino.com Instagram Connect with Melanie mentalhealthandwealth.com melanielockert.com Instagram Support the podcast through Ko-Fi Buy Melanie's book “Dear Debt” Contact: mentalhealthandwealthshow@gmail.com Want more content and support? Sign up for the Mental Hump Newsletter and get our free Mental Health and Money inventory worksheet. You can sign up at MentalHealthandWealth.com. Also, we host a Mental Health and Wealth Hangout every other Thursday over Zoom at 5 pm PT to chat about all things money and mental health. Join here! Follow us on Apple Podcast or Libsyn! Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes!
Ellen Yin is the founder of Cubicle to CEO, an online membership helping coaches & service providers make their first $10K month. The name reflects her own journey of profitably bootstrapping her business from a $300 project to 7 figures in revenue in just 3 years, as a first generation Asian American entrepreneur.Through her online marketing programs & services, Ellen has mentored over 10,000 entrepreneurs. She has been featured in Forbes and on the TODAY show with Hoda & Jenna, in addition to publications like Forbes, RealSimple, Yahoo! Finance, MSN, Thrive Global, HerMoney, and BlogHer. Ellen is also the host of the award-winning Cubicle to CEO Podcast, a weekly business show that has been downloaded in over 150 countries worldwide.Connect with Ellen!Instagram: https://instagram.com/cubicletoceohttps://instagram.com/missellenyinMemorable Moments:5:53 “My first time making that leap of faith, it was out of a desire of, I feel like there's something more for me out there, I don't feel like this is the right fit, I don't find joy and purpose in what I'm doing.”7:03 “ Sometimes we feel guilty, quitting things that we are actually good at”10:47 “What's so cool is, so many people out there have the signature method of goldmines, just sitting in their head, they've just never actually been presented in that way. So they don't know how to communicate or translate what's in their brain out into the world.”14:01 “Your network and the people you surround yourself with truly are the most transformative piece of your life.”14:39 “Your reality shifts and expands when you're able to be around people who you strive to be more like and so I really truly believe that in business your relationships are your greatest asset. People are your greatest asset and I think people often get that wrong.”Connect with Allison:⭐ Connect on Instagram @allisonwalsh⭐ JOIN THE SOCIETY: www.shebelievedsociety.com (use code 2022 to access the Society for $22/month)⭐ Check out recommendations from the show here⭐ Learn how to go from Overcommitted to Unstoppable here
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Ellen Yin is the founder of Cubicle to CEO®️, a media company elevating the financial footprint of women entrepreneurs through their podcast of the same name, digital programs, live events and global community of 50,000+. Cubicle to CEO's mission is to make mentorship more accessible to the masses so all women, everywhere, can pursue what's possible. Ellen is an accidental entrepreneur who bootstrapped a $300 freelance project into over $1.5 million in revenue by age 27. She has been featured in Forbes, the TODAY Show with Hoda & Jenna, Yahoo! Finance, Thrive Global, HerMoney, the Statesman Journal, BlogHer, and more. Website: ellenyin.com/getclients Instagram: missellenyin , cubicletoceo Pinterest: missellenyin Facebook: cubicletoceocommunity Youtube: EllenYin
Liz Mair has one of the more unusual career arcs in politics. Raised in both Seattle and London, she got her start working in conservative politics for David Cameron in the UK before moving to the US to work for the RNC and GOP candidates including Rand Paul, Carly Fiorina, Rick Perry, Scott Walker, and more. In this conversation, she talks her unconventional path to working in politics, her ascent in the digital political space, her time working around some of the leading Republican figures of the era, her work to try to beat back Donald Trump in the '16 primaries, and lessons and insights from one of the most creative thinkers in politics.IN THIS EPISODE…Liz's unusual childhood bouncing between Seattle and London…The school project that exposed Liz to campaign politics…Liz's first professional role in politics working for David Cameron and the UK Tory Party…Liz talks similarities and differences between the UK Conservative Party and American Republicans…How Liz transitioned from UK to US politics, working for the RNC in the '08 cycle…Liz's experience with the McCain campaign, plus her memories of the Sarah Palin experience…Liz's take on GOP pols she's worked with including Rand Paul, Carly Fiorina, Rick Perry, and Scott Walker…The unsuccessful 2016 Republican presidential candidate Liz thinks will be president in her lifetime…Liz talks lessons learned from her anti-Trump efforts in the 2016 GOP primaries…The ad Liz thinks could've taken down Trump in '16…Rumors about the failed Rubio / Cruz alliance to stop Trump in 2016…The mistakes that Liz sees campaign make…Liz's career advice to campaign operatives…Liz's strangest work habit…AND Marc Ambinder, annoying bloggers, Joe Biden, billboards in Iowa, billing 110 hours a week, BlogHer, Cameronites, Ken Clarke, Kellyanne Conway, cranberry juice, Ted Cruz, Howard Dean, debt finance, deepest darkest Surrey, Danny Diaz, Elizabeth Dole, Mike Duncan, Euro skeptics, David Gauke, Rudy Giuliani, Maggie Haberman, Hewlett-Packard, the Hunt for the Red October, Amy Klobuchar, Cyrus Krohn, Medieval History majors, modern guys, NDAs, naps, National Review, Mike Nelson, Barack Obama, the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Tim Pawlenty, Tina Podlodowski, Hercule Poirot, policy wonks at AEI, post-partum depression, RedState, the Republican Main Street Partnership, Tony Rezko, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Greg Sargent, Steve Schmidt, Allyson Schwartz, Sam Stein, stockbrokers and housewives, the stupidest person in the room, the Tea Party, Margaret Thatcher, Fred Thompson, token volunteering, Trump copycats, Elizabeth Warren, webcasts, the welfare state, Meg Whitman, Rick Wilson & more!
In our last episode with Christie Buchele, we learned the mechanics of comedy and received a crash course in how to construct a joke. We're going to continue to celebrate Humor Appreciation Month with our next guest, Maria Ross, marketing maven. Our focus today is not so much on how to be funny, but how to appreciate the humorous aspects of what's going on in your life right now, no matter what is going on in your life right now. In this episode, Heather and Maria discuss:* Does humor in advertising really work?* Importance of understanding the humor of your ideal audience* How humor can be the secret weapon* What is Humor in the workplace?* Importance of using authentic humorThis is the third time that Maria has appeared on the Lead with Levity podcast. If you like this episode, you'll love the others too:Episode 24: Why employees need storytelling and marketing tooEpisode 61: Will customers still like you?About The GuestHello! I'm Maria Ross, the founder of RED SLICE.As a brand strategist, author, speaker, podcast host, and actress (when I have time!) I believe cash flow, creativity, and compassion are not mutually exclusive. My infatuation with the power of storytelling started young. From dominating my kindergarten classroom to delighting theatre patrons to directing brand strategies, I've been entertaining and educating audiences from the moment I could walk.I've authored multiple books, including my most recent, The Empathy Edge (named by Forbes as a Top 11 book redefining leadership) and I'm host of The Empathy Edge podcast.See, empathy is at the root of all successful brands, movements, and stories. It's a key competitive advantage. And I understand the power of empathy on both the brand and personal levels: In 2008, shortly after launching my business, I suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm that almost killed me and inspired my best-selling memoir, Rebooting My Brain. It tells the story of my brain aneurysm and near-miraculous recovery—with tongue-in-cheek humor and levity (yes, really).As a brand and empathy expert, my insights have been featured in many media outlets such as MSNBC, NPR, Entrepreneur, and Forbes.com – and a slew of podcasts and video shows. As a keynote and workshop speaker, I've delighted live and virtual audiences ranging from TEDx to Women in Tech Regatta to BlogHer to The New York Times to Salesforce – and livened up many conferences and company events. My writing has appeared in media such as Entrepreneur.com, Newsweek, MarketingProfs, Life By Me, and The Huffington Post. I'm based in the San Francisco area with my husband, young son and the memory of my first Chief Morale officer, Eddie the Wonder Dog, but I work with clients all over the world. (Email, phone, and Zoom make everything possible).https://red-slice.com/ Support the show (https://paypal.me/leadwithlevity)
Jovanka Ciares is a former entertainment executive turned Integrative Herbalist, Wellness expert; detox specialist, nutrition educator and author. She is the creator of the Wellness Smackdown™, an online wellness & learning community for healthy living, which was featured on the first season of ABC's “My Diet Is Better Than Yours”. Jovanka studied nutrition with best-selling author Dr. T. Colin Campbell at Cornell University and herbalism with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog. She offers lectures, workshops and wellness coaching in both English and Spanish. In her social media channels, she shows viewers easy natural cures, home remedies and how to use common herbs and spices to address various health complaints. After years of suffering from IBS, ulcers and fibroids, Jovanka embraced alternative therapies like Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Herbalism. Her journey towards self-healing, peace and happiness became her motivation to inspire and support hundreds of others to do the same. Jovanka is a featured expert at People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, Whole Foods, Veria Living, Fox News LA, NPR and CBS Radio. She's also a regular contributor in Spanish-language media outlets like Telemundo and a contributing guest expert at The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, BlogHer and PositivelyPositive. Jovanka gave her first TEDx talk on “Rethinking Failure” in November 2013.
Sooo excited to share this beautiful amiga and author, Jovanka Ciares! We've known each other almost a decade and at some point created Latina only event wellness- Las Chicas Connect in NYC! I am so proud to know this lady and to witness her bringing forth the next phase of her sacred purpose with this book! I already started reading- and I LOVE it! Jovanka's journey growing up in Puerto Rico She climbed the corporate ladder and then began to struggle with health issues Being an educator and wellness coach and making a difference in our communities Jovanka shares why the time is now to reclaim ancestral practices as our birthright Reasons why some folks are still struggling with reclaiming their wellness Why we need a balance of ancient practices and Western medicine Why it's critical to be your own health advocate You can buy her book: Reclaiming Wellness: Ancient Wisdom for your healthy, happy and beautiful life on Barnes & Noble, Amazon and Indie Bound Find Jovanka at her website: JovankaCiares.com Instagram: @JovankaCiares OFFICIAL BIO Jovanka Ciares is a former entertainment executive turned Integrative Herbalist, Wellness expert; detox specialist, nutrition educator and author. She is the creator of the Wellness Smackdown™, an online wellness & learning community for healthy living, which was featured on the first season of ABC's “My Diet Is Better Than Yours”. Jovanka studied nutrition with best-selling author Dr. T. Colin Campbell at Cornell University and herbalism with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog. She offers lectures, workshops and wellness coaching in both English and Spanish. In her social media channels, she shows viewers easy natural cures, home remedies and how to use common herbs and spices to address various health complaints. After years of suffering from IBS, ulcers and fibroids, Jovanka embraced alternative therapies like Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Herbalism. Her journey towards self-healing, peace and happiness became her motivation to inspire and support hundreds of others to do the same. Jovanka is a featured expert at People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, Whole Foods, Veria Living, Fox News LA, NPR and CBS Radio. She's also a regular contributor in Spanish-language media outlets like Telemundo and a contributing guest expert at The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, BlogHer and PositivelyPositive. Jovanka gave her first TEDx talk on “Rethinking Failure” in November 2013.
For some real, non-sugarcoated advice on the messiness of motherhood, we chat with Aleen Dreksler, co-founder and CEO of Betches Media!Betches is a multi-platform media and entertainment company for millennial women. Aleen hosts the popular Betches podcast, Diet Starts Tomorrow. She was named to the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list; facilitated the growing dating app Ship in partnership with Match Group; has spoken at events such as Create & Cultivate and BlogHer has interviewed notable figures such as Mindy Kaling, Gary Vaynerchuck, Daymond John, and Olivia Wilde. She holds a degree in Biology from Cornell University in 2011, where Betches Media was created. She currently resides in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with her husband, Rusty and their dog Lady Sansa. In her free time Aleen enjoys cooking, working out, and discussing the shows Sopranos and Succession at length. Connect with Aleen IG: @Aleenhttps://www.instagram.com/aleenBetches Momshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/betches-moms/id1556129919They're expensive, sometimes annoying and the best thing that's ever happened to us. But there's so much more to being a mom that no one really talks about. Betches Moms is a podcast that deals with all the real sh*t that happens.Diet Starts Tomorrowhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diet-starts-tomorrow/id1374942074Featuring all things wellness, body image, mental health, nutrition and fitness from the no-bullsh*t perspective of people who totally understand the struggle. In a world where “wellness” looks perfect on Instagram but feels anything but in real life, this podcast explores the psychological and emotional side of health and wellbeing as a whole. Check out their new cocktail, Faux Pas! https://www.instagram.com/drinkfauxpashttps://www.fauxpascocktails.comDonate to the International Rescue Committee to help Ukraine: https://help.rescue.org/donate/ukraine-web?initialms=ws_ftr_fy22_ukraine&ms=ws_ftr_fy22_ukraineLINKS N' THINGS: Thanks to our friends at ADT for making it possible for us to share these stories in a safe and secure place, At Home. https://www.adt.com/AtHomeText 310-496-8667 with your questions for #AtHomePodcast !If you've enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, rate and share with a friend! Thank you for being a part of the At Home community! Connect with Linda & Drew: instagram.com/athomeinstagram.com/imlindorkinstagram.com/mrdrewscott#AtHomePodcastTHEME SONG BY: Victoria Shawwww.instagram.com/VictoriaShawMusic Chad Carlsonwww.instagram.com/ChadCarlsonMusic MUSIC COMPOSED AND PRODUCED BY:Rick Russohttps://www.instagram.com/rickrussomusicSpecial thanks to all our At Home homies: PRODUCERS:Brandon AngelenoHanna PhanPOST AUDIO ENGINEER:Chris CobainNicole SchacterWEBSITE:Wesley FriendSERIES PHOTOGRAPHER: Dennys Ilicwww.instagram.com/dennydennSponsored by:ADT: It's important to have not just a beautiful home -- but a smart and safer home.https://www.adt.com/AtHomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After learning that her father was gay, Lisa Lucca spent her early teen years in a deep rebellion as she struggled to understand the dynamics of her new found LGBTQ family. Dropping out of high school to manage her boyfriend's band, Lisa set out on a journey looking for love that resulted in deep lessons about her family, love, sexuality and her own greatness. Lisa is author of Ashes To Ink, A memoir, and co-author of the memoir, You are Loved, with her partner Mark Matthias. She was a Blog Her 17 Voice of the Year Honoree and her essays have been published across many mediums. Lisa's weekly public radio show, Live True, has streamed globally since 2019. Her 15 year career in the entertainment industry included positions at Lucas Film and in production management on a world tour with Janet Jackson. She has been a life coach and speaker since 2004 with a focus on empowering women to live true to who they are, especially in midlife and beyond. She and Mark live in the high desert mountains of Southern New Mexico. What You Will Hear in This Episode: Lisa's personal story. The struggle to understand her father's life and sexuality. Disappointment and rejection. Learning the power of having a best friend in your partner. Learning what it was like to be in an LGBTQ family. Writing her book Ashes to Ink. Role modeling. How kids learn about love and sexuality. How Lisa's story informs her work as a coach. Learning self validation. Mindfulness and creation. Quotes “My whole life was a search for someone to love me.” “I watched my parents model beautiful love and friendship.” “I'm trying to expose as important, sharing with adolescent children, especially your own, what love and sexuality is all about.” “I made a point to not totally turn myself over to motherhood or marriage or career.” “Learning self validation is really important.” “I believe the one single thing that is synonymous with living true is creation.” “We all have a responsibility for our own greatness.” Mentioned: https://livetruecoach.com/ Ashes to Ink Live True with Lisa Lucca https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Done-Yet-Confidence-Workplace/dp/1989603785 ***If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.
Elisa Camahort Page is an entrepreneur, speaker and author. She is also co-founder of BlogHer, an online community for women bloggers. On the episode, Elisa shares how to align your personal values with your financial mission and create profit and progress. How to make a social impact when your income is inconsistent? How to use social capital and time to move the financial needle for yourself and your community? [Random: We also dive in being a vegan and the cost of following that diet!] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Op-Ed Page with Elisa Camahort Page: Available anywhere you listen to podcasts, so please share, subscribe, rate and review!! 1. Should pay be based on “cost of living” 2. Time travel The Adam Project on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81309354 The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780765392121/thefutureofanothertimeline Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250236593/oonaoutoforder Star Trek: Picard on Paramount Plus 3. Quick takes: My most recent newsletter, “More Helping”: https://elisacp.substack.com/p/more-helping?s=w Links mentioned: Discord policy updates: https://discord.com/blog/important-policy-updates Substack: The Internet needs better rules, not stricter referees: https://on.substack.com/p/new-rules BlogHer in he NYT on codes of conduct for the Internet: https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/09/technology/09blog.html Liz Planck newsletter: Pre-nups. but for domestic work https://lizplank.substack.com/p/pre-nups-but-for-domestic-work The Reddit post it's about: https://www.rareddit.com/r/relationships/comments/t5n70s Katelyn Jetalina, Your Local Epidemiologist Long COVID mini-series: The Heart: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/long-covid-mini-series-the-heart Long COVID mini-series: Burden: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/long-covid-mini-series-burden Charlie Jane Anders newsletter, A Few Ways of Thinking About “Cancel Culture”: https://buttondown.email/charliejane/archive/a-few-ways-of-thinking-about-cancel-culture/ Ijeoma Oluo newsletter, Healthcare…can't live with it, can't live without it: https://ijeomaoluo.substack.com/p/healthcarecant-live-with-itcant-live?s=r San Jose Spotlight: Homelessness stems from a lack of affordable housing: https://sanjosespotlight.com/heffner-homelessness-stems-from-a-lack-of-affordable-housing/ Books: Know My Name by Chanel Miller All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr The Windsor Knot and All the Queen's Men by SJ Bennett The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong Where to find me: My website: https://elisacp.com Sign up for my new newsletter, This Week-ish with Elisa Camahort Page: https://elisacp.substack.com New Calendly: schedule a session with me!: https://calendly.com/elisacp Thanks to Ryan Cristopher for my podcast music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ryan-cristopher/1479898729 Road Map for Revolutionaries by me, Carolyn Gerin and Jamia Wilson: https://roadmapforrevolutionaries.com Social media handles: Twitter: @ElisaC @OpEdPagePodcast Insta: @ElisaCP TikTok: @ElisaCP Please share, subscribe, rate and review!
It's Women's History Month, and our guest is the perfect shining light for women. Today's episode is a “Spark in our lives” guest episode where we interview someone who is a spark in our lives. She puts so many good vibes out into the world, but she does so much for women, lifting them up. Our guest this week is mental health advocate, self-care queen, and lifestyle blogger, LaToi Storr, also known as Toi. Let us tell you about LaToi Storr: Toi is a lifestyle blogger, podcaster, and content creator. Her other responsibilities include being a wife and mother of three. As a content creator her stance has always been to talk about mental health, which resonates with us, of course. When she first started her blog 7 years ago, it was after her therapist encouraged her to tell her story and write– as this was her passion. Since then, she has gone on to speak at conferences. She is SheMedia partner- through SheMedia and the BlogHer conferences is how we connected, and we are so thankful we did. Her goals will remain to uplift, encourage, and help other women with her storytelling. She is dedicated to telling the stories even when things don't look glamorous. In her spare time you can find her walking the aisles of Target (with no shame) or at a coffee shop making sure she is getting her self-care time. We are so thankful she took some of her self-care time to chat with us on our podcast. In this episode we chat about: How she got started as a blogger, and opening herself up in a vulnerable way. Her experience with post-partum depression and writing about it to help others. True authenticity and not hiding anything on social media, aka, "the internet streets". The "Self-Care Queen's" recommended easy self-care routine. What motivates Toi to lift others up! Toi's podcast, Conversations with Toi. Toi answers our 10 rapid fire questions, and the most important question, "What does a life well lived mean to you?" Episode resources: You can find Toi Storr here and her podcast here. Toi being authentic on the internet streets ;) Sign-up to be “in the know” with our upcoming podcast guest list, and be able to submit questions before we record each episode. You can always find us on our blog or Instagram Please let us know your thoughts on this episode, or others. Your feedback means the world to us, so please send us a message and tell us what you think. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Burning out bright is what women do best. We are the people in this world who carry everything on our shoulders and do everything for everyone all the time. Everyone except for ourselves. Self-care is some thing I'm terrible at and some thing that I know a lot of other women are terrible at. And one of the things I've resolved in the last two years to get better at. But it doesn't stop me from burning out. I always take on too much. And trying to figure out how to rewire my brain in order to take on less is more of a challenge than I ever thought.Challenging my burnout is especially difficult when I see other moms and other women online doing better than me and taking on more than me and not burning out. But that's not the truth, is it? The truth is that women everywhere are burning out. It's just a fact. Why is it that women are so burnt out? It's not just because we're doing too much, it's because we're doing too much and trying to fight that burn out at the same time.We're going about this Burnout thing totally wrong. That's why this week I'm talking with Sarah Lacey. She's the expert on Burnout.Sarah Lacy is the founder and CEO of Chairman Me. She also founded Pando.com on maternity leave in 2011 and built it into a profitable investigative journalism company. She's been a journalist for nearly 20 years, known for her fearless, outspoken reporting. Basically she's a badass and has a brand new course coming out about fighting burnout taught by Nataly Kogan, another bad ass woman with features in the New York Times, TedX events, and more. Nataly Kogan is the co-founder and CEO of Happier, a leading wellness company on a mission to make millions of people happier by helping them find, create, and celebrate more small awesome moments in their daily lives. More than 500,000 people have used Happier's mobile apps and courses to improve the quality of their lives.Nataly has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, New York Magazine, Time, and on Bloomberg TV and “One World” with Deepak Chopra.She is a sought-out speaker and expert on happiness, appearing at TEDxBoston, Fortune's Tech Brainstorm, Blogher, SXSW, The 92nd St. Y, Harvard Women's Leadership Conference and many others.You can check out the course at https://learn.chairmanme.com/courses/burn-out-opt-out Follow ChairmanMe & Sarah Lacy OnlineInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chairmanmehq/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheChairmanMe https://twitter.com/sarahcuda Website - www.Chairmanme.com
Nataly Kogan shares how to become the boss of your own brain and beat the negativity bias. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why struggle is optional 2) The two questions to boost your emotional fitness 3) How to combat your brain's negativity bias Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep741 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NATALY — Nataly Kogan is a former VC and the founder of Happier, a global technology and learning platform helping individuals and organizations to realize full potential by adopting scientifically-proven practices that improve their well-being. Since launching Happier, Nataly has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, New York Magazine and Time Magazine, and has appeared as an expert on Dr. Oz, Bloomberg TV, and "One World" with Deepak Chopra. She is a sought-out keynote speaker, having appeared at events that include at Million Dollar Roundtable, Fortune's Tech Brainstorm, Blogher, SXSW, the 92nd St. Y, Harvard Women's Leadership Conference, TEDxBoston, and many more. • Book: Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments (Even the Difficult Ones) • Book: The Awesome Human Project: Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More in Work and Life • Company: Happier • Program: Elevating Women Leaders • Website: NatalyKogan.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Todoist • Book: The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael Singer • Podcast: Huberman Lab — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Athletic Greens. Support your health with my favorite greens supplement. Free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs when you purchase from athleticgreens.com/awesome. • University of California Irvine. Chart your course to career success at ce.uci.edu/learnnowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Break The Matrix: Wake up to your Dream Life with Tiffany Paul
Today we talk about loving your life as an act of rebellion with the ladies from Almost30 podcast! We talk about how the media and world can drag us into despair and how living in joy and loving your life can be a radical act with everything going on around us. As part of the movement to self liberate, let's all have the audacity to fall in love with our life. More about the Almost 30 Podcast:With more than 30 million downloads, the Almost 30 Podcast has been hailed as “The Best Wellness Podcast to Listen To Right Now” by Covetuer and nominated for “Best Wellness Podcast” and “Best Spirituality Podcast” by iHeart Radio. Hosts Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik are your virtual best friends, impactful female founders and seasoned event speakers as seen on the stages of Create & Cultivate, BlogHer and POPSUGAR Play/Ground to name a few. Almost 30 is the go-to place for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and real, raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. Listen to the Almost podcast here.Join the waitlist for the Almost 30 membership hereLearn more about the Almost30 podcast accelerator hereFollow Krista and Lindsey after the show @itskrista and @lindseysimcikIf you loved this episode, please write a review or share it with a friend!GIVEAWAY WINNERS:1st Place: marymcason2nd & 3rd: aligned.designs + squanchie11
Dear Sis, I know a lot of us identify as being the strong woman. I would like for you to consider if you have been doing that in a healthy way. Is being a strong woman doing YOU a disservice? Answer these questions: Are your boundaries in check? Are you making time for you? Do you have the relationships that you desire? If you answered 'NO' to any of these questions, I encourage you to go back to determine what needs to take place to get to your YES. TeNita's Bio Blogger Coach Motivational Speaker Diversity & Inclusion Leader Humble Servant TeNita Ballard is a multitalented leader that wears many hats on any different day. The common thread is SERVICE. She is a follower of Christ and allows Him to direct her path. During the day, she's a Diversity and Inclusion Leader, where she advocates and leads strategy for diverse segments at a Global Technology Company. She's been in the diversity field for over eight years and corporate America over 18 years. In the midst of the Global Pandemic, she started a meal prep business, Seasoned to a Tee LLC. The company was birthed from the need of elderly people in her community, so the foundation is providing meals to her community and paying homage to her grandmothers. In March of last year, her business expanded to a Blog – Her tag line is that she brings comfort to the strong friend by feeding them spiritually and physically. The blog is the spiritual side of the company where she likes to motivate her audience by combining her everyday experiences with Divine direction from the Lord. She also services in her church Crossing Ministries in Compton, CA, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. TeNita received her B.A. in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach and her Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management. TeNita also held a full-time HR position at Coca-Cola Bottling Company Los Angeles while pursuing her BA and a full-time job at DIRECTV while pursuing her MBA. One thing that stuck out: Everyone is not my assignment. Everything is not my assignment. Topics Covered: Where did the idea of strong woman come from? Events that made TeNita realize that something had to change Steps to recover the strong woman Boundaries The healing journey TeNita, what's one piece of advice you would want to give your sisters about the recovering strong friend? Stop investing in everyone else… Choose you and love you. Where To Find TeNita: Website: www.seasonedtoatee.com Instagram: @seasonedtoatee Follow me! Instagram: Taccarra_Renee Facebook Page: Taccarra Renee E-mail: hello@lettertomysister.com
Lauren Marie Fleming started coaching her peers on storytelling when she was 8 years old and giving speeches in 4H. Spoiler alert: she says snacks and asking ‘why' were her secret key to success. As she grew up, she learned the power of the stories we tell ourselves and others as she was deeply shamed and dangerously medicated for being fat. Finding proudly fat people to create community with allowed her to actively change her own narrative and started her journey of amplifying other voices that have been silenced and pushed to the sidelines. Lauren helps aspiring authors ditch the starving artist cliche and thrive. She has written for prominent publications like Vice and Huffington post and spoken at prestigious conferences such as Blog Her and at colleges including Yale. For over two decades Lauren has coached writers and other storytellers to write books that honor their creativity and humanity while making more money and telling better stories. She's worked with some of the world's most distinguished authors and speakers including Tony Robbins. She is a graduate of both film school and law school. Lauren's goal in life is to encourage entrepreneurs to be more creative and to teach artists to think more like entrepreneurs.Follow Lauren on Instagram here: @laurenmariefleming@schoolforwritersGrab Lauren's Free Guide to Journaling Through Difficult Times here: schoolforwriters.com/journalingListen to the School for Writers Podcast here:On Apple PodcastsOn Spotify Write Your Friggin' Book Already, Lauren's program mentioned on the show is opening in February 2022. You can hop on the waitlist to get more info here: writeyourfrigginbookalready.com
Tune into this episode if you're interested in: The evolution from a podcast on the side to a full-fledged, multichannel businessHow Lindsey and Krista continue to let their intuitions lead them on this six-year journeyThe balance between the push and flow in building their businessTheir biggest lessons that Almost 30 has taught themAbout Almost 30With 400+ episodes and more than 30 million downloads, the Almost 30 Podcast has been hailed as “The Best Wellness Podcast to Listen To Right Now” by Covetuer and nominated for “Best Wellness Podcast” and “Best Spirituality Podcast” by iHeart Radio. Hosts Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik are your virtual best friends, impactful female founders and seasoned event speakers as seen on the stages of Create & Cultivate, BlogHer and POPSUGAR Play/Ground to name a few. Almost 30 is the go-to place for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and real, raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. In each episode, Krista and Lindsey dive deep into everything from modern spirituality to health and wellness, aliens to entrepreneurship, and mental health to self development. Almost 30 also hosts life changing events and retreats, as well as provides courses, workbooks and programs to assist in your spiritual and emotional evolution.Connect with Katie: Schedule your free consultation Join the EntrepreneurShift Podcast Facebook groupInstagram: @Digitally.Enhanced.MarketingConnect with Krista & Lindsey: Website: www.almost30.comAlmost 30 Instagram: @almost30podcastKrista's Instagram: @itskristaLindsey's Instagram: @lindseysimcik
Choosing yourself isn't always easy. But after eight years leading digitalundivided -- an organization that she founded to help Black and Latinx women tech entrepreneurs get the mentorship and support they desperately needed -- Kathryn had to do just that. She chose herself, and her sanity, and decided to walk away from the business. Innovation and the goal of disrupting the industry isn't just about the work, it also requires a significant emotional lift that many don't anticipate. In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn openly shares the financial challenges of building DID, why the first cohort was -- in her words, a “hot mess” -- how they “blew things up” to make things better and how initial support from a city or community doesn't always guarantee ongoing support. She also reveals the impact of building her business while starting her new journey as a mom -- a reality many women entrepreneurs have to face. The lessons in the episode will help you understand how to take a step back, honestly evaluate where things are in your business (and your life), and when it might be time to courageously let go and make a fresh start. Insights from the Podcast: - You have to take an honest look at your business and what's working and what's not working. - Accepting responsibility - How to learn from your missteps - Surround yourself with people who will tell you about yourself. - Go where you're wanted - Your sanity is priceless - You're the prize Quotes from the show: “What struck me about the no's is that they felt weak… You had to wonder if the space was really ready for the work that [DigitalUndivided] was doing and for the work that Kathryn was doing." -- Danielle Robinson Bell, Build the Damn Thing, Episode #6 “It was really about supporting other Black women who were building things, but there was no money.” — Darlene Gillard Jones, Guest Speaker, Build the Damn Thing, Episode #6 “People often want to believe the worst of Black women.” --Kathryn Finney, Build the Damn Thing, Episode #6 “Something my mom always taught me was go where you wanted.”--Kathryn Finney, Build the Damn Thing, Episode #6 “I could leave feeling empowered because I knew I could build something else.” --Kathryn Finney, Build the Damn Thing, Episode #6 “Sometimes we're so afraid to leave things, like: “What if I don't have the next thing...?” But realize that you're the prize. It's not the thing; you're the thing. You're the one who created it, you're the one who built it, you're the one who grew it. So you are, in fact, that prize.” --Kathryn Finney, Build the Damn Thing, Episode #6 Stay Connected: Kathryn Finney Website: https://www.kathrynfinney.com/ Twitter: @KathrynFinney Instagram: @hiiamkathryn Facebook: Kathryn Finney Genius Guild Website: Genius Guild Twitter: @GeniusGuild Instagram: @geniusguild LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genius-guild Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. _________ Credits: Produced by Genius Guild Content Studios Executive Producers: Kathryn Finney and Darlene Gillard Jones Post-Production Company: Prosper Digital TV Post-Production Manager: Joanes Prosper Post-Production Supervisor: Jason Pierre Post-Production Sound Editor: Evan Joseph Co-Music Supervisors: Jason Pierre and Darlene Gillard Jones Show Music: provided by Prosper Digital TV Main Show Theme Music: "Self Motivated" Written & Performed by Tamara Bubble
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