Podcasts about enterprising women

With Julie Lilliston, Founder & President of Julie Lilliston Communications, a nationally certified woman-owned public relations firm based in Nashville. With a background in corporate communications from Weber Shandwick in Chicago, she has led award-winning campaigns, including the PRSA Silver Anvil and PRWeek Award-winning GoDirect campaign for the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Banks. Her firm is recognized as a “Top 15 Public Relations Agency in Nashville” by UpCity.Julie is an active leader in the PR and business communities, serving on PRSA's Counselors Academy and as a past board member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Nashville Chapter. She is a recipient of the Nashville Business Journal's Women of Influence Award, an ATHENA Award nominee, and a 2022 Enterprising Women of the Year Champions Award honoree. She also serves on the Women's Enterprise Forum with WBENC and the board of Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company, the oldest continuously operating African American-owned bank in the U.S.Join us in our conversation as Julie shares her insights on how businesses can leverage PR to build credibility, increase visibility, and drive growth. She breaks down the common mistakes companies make when approaching media and provides actionable strategies for crafting compelling pitches that get noticed. Tune in to learn how you can elevate your brand and establish thought leadership through the power of storytelling and strategic PR efforts.To listen to the podcast and access the show notes and any other resources mentioned in this episode, visit us at www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.

Katie Schibler Conn is the Founder of KSA Marketing, an integrated advertising agency specializing in workforce development, recruitment, and advertising for talent acquisitions. A classically trained marketer, she unexpectedly transitioned from her corporate role at Sony and PlayStation to international yak farming, eventually leading to her starting her agency. At KSA, Katie leverages her diverse experiences to help clients navigate "oh shit" moments and achieve their "hell yeah" through impactful marketing strategies. An alumna of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, her leadership has been acknowledged by Inc. 5000, Enterprising Women, and Providence Business News. In this episode… Have you ever faced an "oh shit" moment in your business or career? Imagine scaling mountains, staying in hostels, and even farming yaks in Mongolia, bringing back stories that redefine the trajectory of your professional life. What could a retired yak farmer possibly teach us about marketing, workforce development, and creating an agency culture that kicks ass? Marketing expert Katie Schibler Conn dives into how turning high-pressure moments into compelling stories propelled the foundation and growth of her marketing agency. She discusses the importance of aligning a company's culture with its values to aid in talent acquisition and retention effectively. She also reflects on her previous career leaps, from overseeing high-profile accounts like PlayStation to farming yaks, and how these experiences shaped her approach to risk-taking and marketing. Katie reveals the practices that make her agency's culture irresistible to her team and the vital tools and resources that have helped her manage and scale KSA Marketing. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Katie Schibler Conn, Founder of KSA Marketing, about building a successful agency and cultivating a positive workplace culture. Katie discusses how KSA Marketing helps clients overcome their "oh shit" moments and succeed, the importance of workforce development in connecting people with career opportunities, and how culture and shared values impact talent acquisition and retention.

Ever wondered how a farm girl from New Hampshire ends up leading a sustainability revolution in sunny California? Or how surplus furniture can change lives across the globe? In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose, and Impact, I sit down with Megan Draper, President and CEO of Furniture Reuse Solutions (FRS), to uncover her incredible journey and the impactful mission of her company.Megan shares her fascinating transition from managing logistics in New England to spearheading environmental consulting in San Diego. We dive into her early inspirations from her father's trucking company, her pivotal role at the Recycling Network, and the bold decision to start FRS amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Discover how FRS bridges the gap between excess furniture and charitable needs, ensuring that every chair, desk, and table finds a new home rather than a landfill. Megan's life-changing trip to Nicaragua and her commitment to sustainability will tug at your heartstrings and inspire you to think differently about the furniture around you.We also explore the logistics, economic factors, and vetting processes involved in decommissioning furniture, and how FRS operates both nationally and internationally. Plus, get a glimpse into Megan's active lifestyle in Southern California, including her love for travel, motorcycles, and camping.Tune in to hear how Megan and FRS are making a tangible difference, one piece of furniture at a time. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!Megan Draper's Bio:My name is Megan Draper, and I am President and Chief Operating Officer for Furniture Reuse Solutions, Incorporated, headquartered in Carlsbad, California. My specialty is logistics management, and our consulting firm specializes in designing custom operations for our client's furniture decommission projects. My passions stem from wanting to make a difference in the lives of others.I am originally from New England but moved to California in 2016 and now relocating to San Diego in 2019.My interests include traveling, motorcycle riding, dressage, fly fishing, camping, writing, and hiking. I am up for being spontaneous and trying new things, especially when they present an opportunity to step outside my comfort zone and learn. I advocate for all animals, big and small, and the joy they bring, even ensuring our office space is dog-friendly for our staff.Megan's achievements have significantly contributed to our company's reputation. I am a winner of the 2024 Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 award, Female Furniture Sustainability CEO of the Year 2023, 2024 Enterprising Women of the Year, Acquisitions International Most Influential Furniture Circular Economy Businesswoman 2023, and our corporation was just awarded Furniture Circular Economy Organization of the Year 2023/24.Contact Information:- Furniture Reuse Solutions Website: http://www.furniture-rs.com- Facebook Page- LinkedIn Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting

Interview with Monica Smiley Join us in this inspiring interview with Monica Smiley, the powerhouse behind Enterprising Women magazine. Discover how Monica's vision and dedication have transformed the landscape for women entrepreneurs around the globe.

I just had the most incredible chat with Julie Lilliston, a PR powerhouse who's been kicking ass and taking names for 10 years in her own communications firm. We dove deep into the world of publicity, storytelling, and the head-trash that keeps us from shouting our awesomeness from the rooftops. Julie dropped some serious knowledge bombs about building relationships, finding your niche, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is just ask for help. Trust me, you're gonna want to grab a notebook for this one.Can't-miss moments:The "ick factor" that'll make potential clients run for the hills. Are you guilty of this?So you finally worked up the courage to submit a pitch and *crickets*? Julie's got some mic-drop advice on handling media silence... The unexpected way Julie found her niche (and where to look if you've been struggling to find yours)...Collaborators vs competitors: Julie and I share some STRONG opinions on where to focus your energy for faster growth...The two magic words Julie swears will make your pitch irresistible to any media outlet...Julie's bio:Julie Lilliston is Founder & President, Julie Lilliston Communications, an award-winning nationally certified woman-owned public relations firm in Nashville that helps businesses enhance their reputation, build their brand and grow market share. Julie Lilliston Communications ranks as a “Top 15 Public Relations Agencies in Nashville” by Up City. She is a member of PRSA's Counselors Academy and served on the board NAWBO, Nashville Chapter as Past President. Julie is a recipient of the Nashville Business Journal's Women of Influence Awards and an ATHENA Award nominee. She serves on the Women's Enterprise Forum with WBENC as a member of the Forum Leadership Team and 1st Vice Chair of the Marketing Team. Julie is an alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. She serves on the board of directors of Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company, the nation's oldest continuously operating African American owned bank. She received the Enterprising Women of the Year Champions Award in 2022. She was nominated as 2023 Supplier of the Year Class I by WBEC South. Julie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from The College of Wooster in Ohio.Resources and links:Julie's website Julie's Reputation Builder  Julie on InstaJulie on LinkedIn Support the Show.Let's collab: Book a chat Work with Angie Get the PTKA book Let's connect: Angie's FB Page Angie on IG Angie on YT If you dig the show and want to help bring more episodes to the world, consider buying a coffee for the production team!

I am upping the ante on REAL conversations as I sit down with my close friends, Jill Osur and Lisa Orrell.  Jill and Lisa's not-so-random meeting led to a partnership that's as dynamic as it is loving. Their relationship teaches and challenges me and our open-hearted talks underscore the power of honest friendships - the kind in which we can show up authentically while paving the way to a more equitable world.We unpack my once narrow, and sadly, homophobic perspective and how it has expanded in large part due to conversations with LGBTQ+ friends and loved ones. This conversation offers further proof that our lived experience and personal story can change minds when we share our truest selves with others. I also love our discussion on the gift of Gen Z - the next wave of  humans who are pretty perplexed by older generations' use of societal labels and our tendency toward categorizing human souls. Guests Bios:Jill's Bio:A former UC Berkeley softball player, Jill Osur still draws on her athletic background to hone her leadership style and overcome obstacles. Deeply moved to elevate women and inspire meaningful change, her values have guided her career—first as a savvy political fundraiser, then in marketing with Special Olympics Northern California & Nevada, and now, as an entrepreneur. Jill has helped launch numerous consumer product companies and ventures focused on “doing well by doing good.” Previously the co-founder and director of California-based winery group, and in the wine industry since 2014, Jill founded a digital winery, Teneral Cellars, in 2020. Teneral Cellars is driven by Jill's belief that wine can be a conduit for change; a force for gender equity and social justice within the wine industry and our culture at large.  Teneral Cellars was named “Hot Brands of 2022” by Wine Business Monthly.Jill is a captivating public speaker who helps female executives and entrepreneurs learn how to strengthen their leadership by tapping into the “head, heart, and gut.” As said by one attendee, Jill “puts a firecracker in the room” with her energizing, moving presence. A champion of female power, Jill coaches audiences and clients to embrace their brilliance, leverage full capacity thinking, and show up in alignment with their authentic selves. She recently took the stage with her 2024 TEDxFolsom talk entitled, "How Impactful Leaders Use Three Brains"Jill is a member of the Governor's Entrepreneurship and Economic Mobility Taskforce, Women Presidents' Organization, 2023 Tory Burch Foundation Fellow, was a founding board member of the John F. Kennedy University Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and is a current advisory board member for Enterprising Women, Women Business Collaborative, and board member of Hilinski's Hope Foundation, which provides integrative mental wellness programs for student athletes.Awards• 2023 Honoree, 100 Women to KNOW in America• 2023 Winner, NAWBO Sacramento OWL Awards – Woman Innovator• 2022 Winner, Leadership California's Legacy of Leadership - Corporate Leader Award• 2022 Winner, of the Athletes' Voices “Turn Up The Mic” Award for Excellence in Collaboration presented by ESPN• 2022 Winner, Stevie Awards For Women in Business - Gold Medal - Best Female Entrepreneur – Consumer Products –10 or Less Employees, Silver Medal - Social Change Maker of the Year – Women and Bronze Medal - Women Helping Women - Social Change 3.• 2021 Winner, Women Presidents' Organization: Adrienne Hall Award for Breaking Down BarriersWebsite: https://www.teneralcellars.comInstagram link: https://www.instagram.com/jillosur/Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/teneralcellarsLinkedin link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillosur/ Lisa's Bio:Lisa Orrell, CPC, is known globally as “The Chief of Change”, and she was recently named to the 2024 “World's Top 30 Leadership Speakers & Experts” list published by the international research organization, Global Gurus.As a renowned expert, she's passionate about empowering, educating, and inspiring all members of today's workforce to be exceptional Leaders…often through the unique lens of Personal Branding and a focus on Mental Health.But her charter isn't just about helping them make positive changes within themselves! It's also about making a positive impact on workplace culture…because when you have more effective Leaders, you have happier employees.Lisa has been booked for Keynotes and Training Programs by countless well-known organizations, such as: Pfizer, Salesforce, Wyndham Worldwide Resorts, eBay, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, Pepsi, PayPal, USC, Blue Cross/BlueShield, Paul Mitchell, State University of New York, SHRM, and the National Diversity Council. Lisa was even hired by the Government of Brunei to be the Keynote Speaker (IN Brunei) at their first-ever Women in Leadership Conference!In addition to being a Speaker, Trainer, and Award-winning Author, Lisa is also a Certified Leadership & Success Coach who works with individuals and employee groups. She received her certification through an intensive one-year training program accredited by the International Coach Federation.Her four popular business books on Amazon include: “Your Employee Brand is in Your Hands”; “Millennials into Leadership”; “Millennials Incorporated”; and “Boomers into Business”. Each of Lisa's books are filled with useful tactics, tips, and strategies, so they are often ordered in bulk by organizations for their Learning & Development Programs.And, based on her expertise and notoriety, Lisa has been interviewed by, or written articles for, many media outlets and research firms, including (partial list): ABC, NPR, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, The NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Human Resource Executive, Diversity Business, Essence, HR.com, Monster.com, Recruiter.com, CollegeRecruiter.com, and CareerBuilder.com.Website: https://www.theorrellgroup.comInstagram link: https://www.instagram.com/thelisaorrell/Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.orrellLinkedin link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaorrell/  About Jen Oliver:I pursue and create environments where we converse on the REAL stuff that changes us. I'm designed to bring others on my personal journey with honest admissions to help us all transform - that's my sweetspot and I speak, lead, and write from that space.REAL conversations stir deeper connection and community - to explore ways that you can work with me, go to:email: jen@REALjenoliver.compodcast website: ListenForREAL.comwebsite: REALJenOliver.comLinkedIn:@realjenoliverInstagram: @realjenoliverFacebook: @realjenoliverIf you believe conversations like these belong in the world, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast - and even better, share it with someone else as a REAL conversation starter. Subscribe to all things Jen at REALJenOliver.

This episode of Fringe, features the Lead the People podcast with host Matt Poepsel. Guest Keisha A Rivers harnessed the lessons learned while leading during a harrowing Hurricane Katrina experience to become an award-winning international speaker, change agent and learning leader. As Chief Change Officer and President of The KARS Group LTD, she focuses on equipping organizations and leaders to navigate The People Side of Change. She is a TEDx speaker, host of the Equipped for Change podcast and author who has been recognized for her leadership and influence through such designations as "2022 Enterprising Women of The Year" by Enterprising Women Magazine; "50 Most Influential Women of 2021" by the Mecklenburg Times for her leadership in the Charlotte area; and "10 Most Influential Black Women in Business to Follow in 2021.” Keisha holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.Ed. from University of New Orleans, and a Certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. She is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), Certified Talent Optimization Consultant, HRCI and SHRM Recertification Provider Additional Resources Connect with Matt Poepsel on LinkedIn More on PeopleForward Network   Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Website: http://www.karsgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karivers I nstagram: https://instagram.com/karsgroupltd Original Episode 

Today, I'm joined by Lucie Voves, and we're discussing Building an Iconic Business. Lucie is the CEO and Founder of Church Hill Classics, a certified woman-owned business known online as diplomaframe.com. For more than 30 years, Church Hill Classics has handcrafted officially licensed diploma frames, certificate frames, photo frames, and awards for thousands of colleges and universities, honor societies, professional associations, corporate clients, and the U.S. Military. Lucie is a 12-time recipient of the Inc. 5000 Award and is also the exclusive awards vendor for the Inc. 5000, Female Founders, Fast Company, and Enterprising Women of the Year. I'm excited to have her on the show to talk about leading a successful manufacturing business in the U.S. and Building an Iconic Business. Show resources: Diplomaframe.com Lucie Voves on LinkedIn Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength  ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Glenn and Joe Lynch discuss optimizing cold chain while reducing environmental impact. Nicole is the Founder and CEO of Candor Expedite, a transportation leader known for making its customers heroes by delivering creative, fast, effective, and sustainable solutions for time-sensitive and white glove shipments backed by a trusted carrier network. Summary: Optimizing Cold Chain while Reducing Environmental Impact In this podcast, Nicole Glenn, CEO and Founder of Candor Companies, shares her insights and experiences from her 24-year journey in the transportation industry. She discusses her company's innovative and sustainable cold chain packaging solutions that maintain frozen or refrigerated temperatures for up to nine days, allowing for more efficient and environmentally friendly shipping. Glenn also delves into the challenges faced by the cold chain industry and how her company's flexible, customizable solutions can help businesses reduce waste, protect their brand, and optimize their supply chain. Additionally, she shares her strategies for growing her business, the importance of educating people and driving change within the community, and her podcast, LLC Ladies Leadership Coalition, which brings together women in the transportation and logistics industry.  #SustainableColdChain #InnovativeShippingSolutions #WomenInLogistics About Nicole Glenn Nicole Glenn is the Founder and CEO of Candor Expedite, a transportation leader known for making its customers heroes by delivering creative, fast, effective, and sustainable solutions for time-sensitive and white glove shipments backed by a trusted carrier network. Today, Candor is recognized as a leading certified women-owned business headquartered in Texas – with offices in Illinois and Kansas. Nicole navigated through a series of pivotal operational roles within major transportation brokerage companies, immersing herself in the intricate nuances of freight logistics—the essence of moving cargo. Steeped in the daily challenges that shippers and carriers face, she gained invaluable insights to the major obstacles that define the industry landscape. Nicole embraced and transcended these challenges, swiftly rising through the ranks by mastering the art of sales and her ability to collaborate with external and internal teams. She advanced to senior leadership roles including president — solidifying her status as a driving force in the industry. Nicole built her own team to address the lack of transparency in the industry. With her strong network and excellent industry reputation, it wasn't long before Candor became a top transportation company. She credits her success with an amazing team who consistently provide superior customer service, real-time updates, and open communication. Always looking for new solutions for her customers, Nicole is excited to launch “Candor Cool Chain”, a new division featuring a unique solution for shipping smaller, refrigerated and frozen packages across the U.S. — all while protecting product quality and safety, reducing wasted capacity, keeping costs under control, and minimizing environmental impact. Nicole is a certified member of The Women's Business Enterprise National Council, a member of The Expedite Association of North America, Women in Trucking, Women in Manufacturing, and the Transportation Intermediaries Association. She won numerous awards: Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro's to Know: Overall Winner; Women in Trucking's Distinguished Women in Logistics; and Enterprising Women of the Year Champion, a tribute to the world's top female entrepreneurs. Nicole enjoys giving back to the community and industry. She launched The Ladies Leadership Coalition, a popular podcast designed to empower and celebrate female leaders. Nicole and her hosts amplify the voices of trailblazing women in supply chain and logistics. Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwood University and was recently inducted into their Class of Distinguished Women. She frequently presents at industry conferences; and is a regular contributor to trade and business media, including Forbes Small Business Council. About Candor Expedite Candor Expedite is a transportation leader known for making its customers heroes by delivering creative, fast, effective, and sustainable solutions for time-sensitive and white glove shipments. Founded in 2017 by industry veteran Nicole Glenn, Candor Expedite is a proud, certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBENC), privately-held and operated with headquarters in Plano, Texas, and offices in Joliet, Illinois and Kansas City, Kansas. Visit Candor at www.candorexp.com. Key Takeaways: Optimizing Cold Chain while Reducing Environmental Impact Learn about an innovative reusable cold packaging solution that maintains frozen or refrigerated temperatures for up to nine days  Discover the growth and expansion of Candor Companies since its inception in 2017  Hear about Nicole Glenn's 24-year journey in the transportation industry, servicing various sectors  Understand the challenges faced by the cold chain industry in efficiently transporting small quantities of temperature-sensitive goods  Explore sustainable cold chain packaging solutions that maintain temperatures, provide real-time monitoring, and manage chain of custody  Learn how makeshift bulkheads and improper freight placement can lead to spoilage and impact a company's entire business  Discover a flexible, sustainable cold chain logistics solution using patented temperature-controlled panels for customized delivery options  Timestamps (00:00:00) Optimizing Cold Chain with Reusable Packaging (00:01:48) Expanding and Innovating in Transportation (00:03:16) Expedited Shipping in Various Industries (00:07:05) Building a Synergistic Business Portfolio (00:07:53) Sustainable Cold Chain Solutions (00:16:30) Revolutionizing Cold Chain with Innovative Packaging (00:23:23) Revolutionizing Cold Chain Logistics (00:29:56) Balancing Effectiveness and Efficiency in Cold Chain (00:30:36) Pioneering Efficient Temperature-Controlled Shipping Solutions (00:37:34) Educating on Options and Solving Problems (00:38:24) Optimizing Cold Chain Logistics (00:40:38) Inspiring Growth Through Ladies Leadership Coalition (00:43:05) Growing Your Business with Nicole Glenn (00:45:43) Nicole's Insights on Logistics and Supply Chain Learn More About Optimizing Cold Chain while Reducing Environmental Impact Nicole Glenn | Linkedin Candor Expedite | Linkedin Food Chain - Candor Expedite Episode Sponsor: TMSA TMSA - Transportation Marketing & Sales Association TMSA ELEVATE - Transportation Marketing & Sales Summit Building a Freight Sales & Marketing Community | The Logistics of Logistics The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. 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Join us for an insightful conversation with Wendy Lieber, the CEO of ContentBacon, as we delve into the art of crafting irresistible content that leaves a lasting impression. Learn from Wendy's vast experience in content marketing and entrepreneurship as she shares her secrets to creating content that not only engages but also delights your audience. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to help you elevate your content game. Don't miss it! Guest Short Bio- Wendy Lieber is the visionary co-founder and CEO of ContentBacon, pioneering the art of storytelling to elevate brands. With a rich background in marketing, including a notable tenure as President of Athena Marketing, Wendy's expertise has earned her prestigious awards such as Enterprising Women of the Year. She shares her insights through her "Side of Bacon" newsletter and is a sought-after podcast guest, covering topics from content creation to AI's role in marketing. As an active member of the Entrepreneur's Organization and a trustee for Women in Distress, Wendy's passion for empowering others shines through, solidifying her as a leading voice in both entrepreneurship and marketing. *** Guest's Website & Social Profiles *** Wendy's Website- https://www.contentbacon.com/ Wendy's LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendylieber/ Wendy's Personal IG- https://www.instagram.com/wlieber/ Wendy's Professional IG- https://www.instagram.com/contentbacon/ ***Whether you're a seasoned marketer looking to refine your content strategy or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking to make your brand stand out, this podcast episode is tailor-made for you. Join us as we dive into the world of content creation with Wendy Lieber, CEO of ContentBacon, and uncover invaluable insights that will elevate your marketing game.*** Buy Our Merch @ Check out our Latest Merch: https://iamj-merch-store.printify.me/products Special Thanks to Today's Speakers & Contributors: Phyllis, Thomas, and Angelica Host Details: Say Hello to Jaison @ https://iamjdesigns.co/ Brand Identity Designer & Podcaster Jaison's LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaison-thomas/ Jaison's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iamjdesigns/ Ready to Elevate Your Podcast Brand with Jaison's Podcast Visual Identity Packages, inquire now @ https://iamjdesigns.co/podbrand #LinkedInAudioEvent #Podcasting #ContentCreation #MarketingStrategy #BrandStorytelling #DigitalMarketing #ContentMarketing #BrandBuilding #ContentBacon © 2022-2024 IamJ Designs Co. All rights reserved. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedarksideofentrepreneur/message

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Monica Smiley. Monica Smiley is the founder, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women, a print and digital magazine reaching a million women entrepreneurs across the globe. She is also the founder and president of the Enterprising Women Foundation, a sister nonprofit that has an initiative to mentor and inspire the next generation through a program called Young Enterprising Women Mentoring Forums hosted at under-served high schools across the U.S. and Canada. An award winning journalist, she is considered a global leader in the women's business community.   To learn more about Enterprising Women, visit https://www.enterprisingwomen.com/   We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more.  Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE.  Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-walter/support

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Britt Reber, Founder & CEO of Growing Your Traffic and Enterprising Women's 2023 Innovator of the Year Award Honoree. She has 10+ years of digital marketing experience and she's been a successful blogger since 2013. Now she helps business owners earn more money by getting discovered online through the power of beautiful websites and search engine optimization (SEO). She has proven strategies & frameworks for growing website traffic with SEO, including using powerful backlink strategies and optimized content to rank her clients' websites on the first page of Google. For the business owners that would rather learn how to do their own marketing, Britt also provides trainings on digital marketing as well as private 1-on-1 mentorship. Whether she's leading the team or training her incredible community, Britt absolutely loves helping entrepreneurs create thriving online businesses! To learn more about Growing Your Traffic, visit https://growingyourtraffic.com/   We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more.  Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE.  Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you!   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-walter/support

Raja Marhaba Raja Marhaba's journey in special education may be compared to David and Goliath as she fought the second largest school district in the nation to obtain badly needed services and placements for both her sons.   The district took a middle-class mom to 9th Circuit Federal Court in an effort to intimidate and drain all financial resources so that she would give up. Yet, Raja Marhaba, stood tall exhausting all resources available to her and sacrificing her marriage, lifestyle and business in order to provide both her sons the Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).   This was their right according to the Individual Disability Education Act (IDEA).  The district hired high priced attorneys in an effort to prevent her sons from receiving services and proper educational placement. These services played a significant role in aiding both sons to access grade level curriculum and obtain success in the school environment. The book “Unstoppable” will not only tell Raja Marhaba's story, but be a resource something  like a “living document” parents can continuously refer to when advocating for their own special  needs children. 2021 Diane Lipton Award for Outstanding Advocate 2021 Daily Point of Light Honoree 2021 The San Fernando Valley Business Journal Sixth Annual Valley 200 2020 Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry 2020 Lady in Red Diamond Rose Award 2019 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree 2016 Enterprising Women of the Year Award 2009 University of California, Los Angeles, an American Bar Association Certificate Program 2004 Special Education Advocate Training (SEAT) Connect with Raja Maharba: http://thejonathanfoundation.org/ UNSTOPPABLE ADVOCACY https://unstoppableadvocacy.com/ Connect with Rev. Wendy Silvers Book Rev. Wendy Website: www.wendysilvers.com Email: hello@wendysilvers.com Join the Million Mamas Movement community at www.millionmamasmovement.org Follow Rev. Wendy Silvers on socials: IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/revwendysil... and ⁠https://www.instagram.com/millionmama... Fb: ⁠https://Facebook.com/wendysilvers Rumble: https://rumble.com/account/content?type=all⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendysilvers/message

Welcome to The Profit Talk! In this show, we're going to help you explore strategies to help you maximize profits in your business while scaling and creating the lifestyle that you want as an entrepreneur. I am your host, Susanne Mariga! I'm a CPA, a Fractional CFO, and a Certified Profit First Professional Mastery Level providing tax strategies to 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs. Let's dive into strategies to maximize profits in your business!  In this episode, I interview Nicole Martin. She is Chief Empowerment Officer and Founder of HRBoost, LLC, a HR Shared Services consulting firm based in Chicago, Illinois. In recognition of her professional excellence as well as her community, Nicole has been honored by multiple organizations including the Mirror Review's 10 Game Changing Women in 2019, Awardee for Business Excellence by the Chicago Daily Herald, and a 2016 Enterprising Women of the Year Champion by Enterprising Women Magazine. She has authored, International Literary Award and Amazon Best Seller, The Talent Emergency, the accompanying Talent Emergency Guidebook, The Human Side of Profitability, The Power of Joy & Purpose, and her newly released co-authored book No Fear Negotiation for Women.  In this episode, you'll learn:  -Should you outsource your HR functions?  -Helpful HR strategies  -HR shared services vs PEO and their advantages and disadvantages.  -What Goes into an Employee Handbook?  -How to deliver negative feedback and termination?  To learn more about Nicole and the services she provides, visit her website at  https://www.hrboost.com/   Visit my FREE Facebook Group, The Profit First Masterclass, where I'll be sharing additional exclusive trainings to members of the community.   If you're excited about what's next for your business and upcoming episodes, please head to our itunes page and give us a review! Your support will help me to bring in other amazing expert interviews to share their best tips on how to powerfully grow in your business!  DISCLAIMER: The information contained within these videos is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute, an accountant-client relationship. While we use reasonable efforts to furnish accurate and up-to-date information, we assume no liability or responsibility for any errors, omissions, or regulatory updates in the content of this video. Any U.S. federal tax advice contained within is not intended to be used for the purpose of avoiding penalties under U.S. federal tax law. 

In this episode of the Women Physicians Lead podcast, Dr. Lisa Herbert interviews Dr. Ariana Schulz Douglas, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, and founder and medical director of Tula Wellness and Aesthetics, a medical practice in Tucson, Arizona focusing on women's integrative health and wellness. Dr. Ariana shares her story of transitioning from corporate medicine to starting her own practice and how going through menopause was instrumental in that decision. They discuss the challenges and difficulties of this period of transition and how it ultimately led to Dr. Ariana's holistic approach to patient care. The episode provides valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of transitioning to a new career path and the importance of a holistic approach to patient care. Arianna Sholes-Douglas, MD, FACOG is the author of the best-selling book, The Menopause Myth: What your mother, doctor, and friends haven't shared about life after 35. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and African American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Arianna then earned her Doctor of Medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her residency and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at Martin Luther King Medical Center and UCLA School of Medicine, respectively. She later graduated from the Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. She has served as clinical faculty at UCLA, the University of Maryland, and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a diplomate of the American Board of OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. As a visionary and innovator in the women's health community, Dr. Arianna has received multiple awards, including Outstanding Women's Health Provider by Inside Tucson Business, Women of Influence: Business Woman of the Year award, the Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona's: Woman of Impact award and the Enterprising Women of the Year award. You can get Dr. Arianna's book here: "The Menopause Myth" book by Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas: https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Myth-Mother-Doctor-Friends/dp/1599328941 Learn more about her here: Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas' website: https://www.drarianna.com You can join our community of like-minded women physician leaders at www.facebook.com/leadingladiesincharge for support and resources. Join our masterclass and gain the skills and competencies needed for healthcare leadership success! Learn more and sign up here.

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Jill Osur, Founder & CEO of Teneral Cellars.  A former UC Berkeley softball player, Jill Osur still draws on her athletic background to hone her leadership style and overcome obstacles. Deeply moved to elevate women and inspire meaningful change, her values have guided her career—first as a savvy political fundraiser, then in marketing with Special Olympics Northern California & Nevada, and now, as an entrepreneur. Jill has helped launch numerous consumer product companies and ventures focused on “doing well by doing good.”  Previously the co-founder and director of California-based winery group GL Enterprises, Jill founded a digital winery, Teneral Cellars, in 2020. Teneral Cellars is driven by Jill's belief that wine can be a conduit for change; a force for gender equity and social justice within the wine industry and our culture at large. Jill is a captivating public speaker who helps female executives and entrepreneurs learn how to strengthen their leadership by tapping into the “head, heart, and gut.” As said by one attendee, Jill “puts a firecracker in the room” with her energizing, moving presence. A champion of female power, Jill coaches audiences and clients to embrace their brilliance, leverage full capacity thinking, and show up in alignment with their authentic selves.  Jill is a member of the Governor's Entrepreneurship and Economic Mobility Taskforce, Women Presidents' Organization, C-Sweet, was a founding board member of the John F. Kennedy University Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and is a current advisory board member for Enterprising Women, Women Business Collaborative, and board member of Hilinski's Hope Foundation, which provides integrative mental wellness programs for student athletes.  Awards • 2022 Winner, Leadership California's Legacy of Leadership - Corporate Leader Award • 2022 Winner, of the Athletes' Voices “Turn Up The Mic” Award for Excellence in Collaboration presented by ESPN • 2022 Winner, Stevie Awards For Women in Business - Gold Medal - Best Female Entrepreneur – Consumer Products –10 or Less Employees, Silver Medal - Social Change Maker of the Year – Women and Bronze Medal - Women Helping Women - Social Change 3. • 2021 Winner, Women Presidents' Organization: Adrienne Hall Award for Breaking Down Barriers To learn more about Teneral Cellars, visit https://teneralcellars.com/   We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more.  Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE.  Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-walter/support

Marsha Ralls is the Founder and CEO of The Phoenix Wellness Retreat, which fosters personal inspiration, growth, and life transformation. She has been a servant leader and member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) for nearly 25 years where she founded MyEO Women (formerly Women of EO). Marsha has been recognized by multiple organizations for entrepreneurship and community service. She was named “National Woman of the Year” by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, and “Enterprising Woman of the Year” by Enterprising Women. In this episode… As a female entrepreneur, do you feel discouraged by the lack of available opportunities and support? Women in business and other nontraditional roles are often unrecognized for their accomplishments. Where can you gain empowerment to realize your potential? Wellness and leadership advocate Marsha Ralls believes that women possess diverse skills and perspectives vital to business, leadership boards, and communities. Accordingly, she has created a space to foster female entrepreneurship and leadership through authenticity, transformation, and communal support. There's no shame in asking for help, so Marsha suggests seeking an experienced mentor to help you overcome doubts and gain respect. In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, the Founder and CEO of The Phoenix Wellness Retreat, Marsha Ralls, joins Andrea Heuston to discuss how she encourages and advocates for women leaders. Marsha talks about her involvement in the arts and health and wellness spaces, the impetus for MyEO Women, and her business retreat programs.

Season 4: Turning Pain Into Purpose continues with our next guest, Dr. Angela Marshall, a board-certified Internist and the President and CEO of Comprehensive Women's Health, Inc. Throughout her medical career, Dr. Marshall has impacted the lives of thousands of women and their families.  Dr. Marshall has been repeatedly named ‘Top Doctor' by the Washingtonian Magazine and Consumer Research Council of America. She was also recently awarded the 2020 Top 100 Women Award in the state of Maryland and was recently featured on the cover of Enterprising Women magazine. As a contributing health expert, Dr. Marshall has appeared on several news programs including CNN, Fox News, and PBS NewsHour, and currently chairs the Board of Directors for the Black Women's Health Imperative.   She shares with us the devastating loss of her son and how she felt dismissed and overlooked by the healthcare system that she took a sacred oath to uphold and do no harm. She is on a mission to recognize and reduce bias by bringing awareness to patients and communities. She states, ".You cannot really listen to, respect, show empathy for, and believe people if you are operating with an attitude of bias, mistrust, dismissal, or fear. That attitude clouds communication, distorts diagnosis, misdirects treatment, and lessens patient compliance.” She is the author of a new book Dismissed: Tackling The Biases That Undermine our Healthcare. She provides a unique perspective of being one of America's top doctors, a woman, and African American, who candidly addresses the issue of bias in healthcare, sharing personal and patient stories and pragmatic solutions. You can purchase a copy of her book here https://www.amazon.com/Dismissed-Tackling-Biases-Undermine-Health-ebook/dp/B0B6D8PCCV You can follow Dr. Marshall on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook Her practice website is https://angelamarshallmd.com/ You can join our community of like-minded women physician leaders at www.facebook.com/leadingladiesincharge for support and resources as you move through your career journey.

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Julie Gordon White, Founder & CEO of Bossa Bars. Julie Gordon White is the founder and CEO of Bossa Bars Menopause Energy Bars, and advocates for women in all stages of "The Pause". Julie is also an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling business author, and TEDx speaker. In 2020, Julie launched Bossa Bars after personally struggling with the "Menopause Middle" and watching her friends suffer in silence as their symptoms and increasing weight gain were robbing their confidence. Bossa Bars, named an Oprah Daily Best Menopause Product, are delicious plant-based, nutrient-dense, and low-calorie energy bars with all the goodness a menopausal body needs, along with a MenoLounge community to help women #menolikeaboss! Bossa Bars are available on Amazon and at www.bossabars.com. Prior to starting Bossa Bars, in 2004, Julie founded BlueKey Business Brokerage Mergers & Acquisitions, a boutique multi-million dollar firm, and authored a bestselling book, "EXIT! 12 Steps to Sell Your Business for the Price You Deserve". In 2012, Julie began living her next passion as the founder of The WELL for Women Entrepreneurs, teaching thousands of women how to crack the code of growing to a million and someday selling for a million through step-by-step training and coaching programs, media, speaking, and signature events.Julie has been a featured small business expert for Google Small Business and Intuit QuickBooks; and has been quoted in Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg Businessweek.com, New York Times, Enterprising Women, Black Enterprise, and San Francisco Business Times, Haute SF, Nextdoor, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine and others. To learn more about Bossa Bars, visit http://www.bossabars.com/     We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more.  Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE.  Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-walter/support

Her Many Voices Foundation is delighted to present our March livestream with Jodi Fischer, Development Director of the Adelante Foundation.Adelante Foundation has been supporting enterprising women in Honduras for over 20 years. Their work is based on the assumption that Hondurans living in poverty have the talent, the ingenuity, and the strength to transform their lives and their nation — all that many of them need is a little capital to be able to get started.Jodi is an international & community development specialist with experience both domestically and abroad supporting foundations, nonprofits, and government contractors. Specializing in education and economic development, she also possesses experience in clean energy, global health, food security, and youth livelihood issues.This conversation will be facilitated by Myrna James. James is a publisher, journalist, and interpreter of high tech. Her publication Apogeo Spatial illuminates how data from space is used to study the earth for the sake of humanity.Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodifischer/www.instagram.com/adelantefndnHonduras impact tours - bit.ly/adelantetourshttp://www.AdelanteFoundation.orgProduced by Aicila Lewis, BiCurean.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Glenn and Joe Lynch discuss building a company a network. Nicole is the Founder & CEO at Candor Expedite, a critical expedite service provider as well as a white-glove B2B company. About Nicole Glenn Nicole Glenn founded Candor Expedite in 2017 after more than two decades in the transportation brokerage business, with a vision to build the smartest and most efficient freight business that delivers on its client's promises. Today Candor is recognized as a leading certified women-owned business headquartered in Texas – with offices in Illinois and Kansas. Logistics is in Nicole's DNA having held several operational positions for a variety of transportation brokerage companies over the years. Through these roles she learned the nuts and bolts of moving freight along with the biggest challenges both shippers and carriers face each day. In 2008 Nicole moved to the sales side of the business, working her way up to president of K & L Freight Management, Inc., and in 2016 became head of Cherry Logistics Corporation. After 20+ years of working for others, Nicole wanted to build her own team. With her strong network and excellent industry reputation, it wasn't long before Candor became one of the top transportation companies in the business - known for its hot shot ground, high touch, time sensitive shipments and white glove delivery services. Nicole credits her success with an amazing team that consistently provides superior customer service, real-time updates, precision, and open communication. Nicole is a certified member of The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). She is a member of The Expedite Association of North America, Women in Trucking, and the Transportation Intermediaries Association. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in management and marketing from Northwood University. Nicole is a sought-after speaker and frequent editorial contributor to Modern Shipper at FreightWaves and Inbound Logistics. She has received numerous accolades including: 2022 Top Women-Owned Business by Women in Trucking; a 2022 Enterprising Women of the Year Champion, an annual tribute to the world's top female entrepreneurs; and 2022 Top Women in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Nicole is one of the founders of The Ladies Leadership Coalition (LLC), a popular podcast featuring in-depth interviews with transformative female leaders. About Candor Expedite Candor Expedite is a woman-owned and operated hotshot ground and white-glove service provider with offices in Illinois and Texas. Candor specializes in hotshot ground, time-sensitive, and white glove delivery services. Because Candor manages so many high-touch, time-sensitive shipments, they have developed a culture of customer service, precision, special handling, and open communication – after all, Candor is the company name. Because shipment and truck visibility is so important on critical shipments, Candor utilizes Trucker Tools to track shipments and provide real-time updates. While no two clients or urgent shipments are the same, Candor has significant experience with customers in manufacturing, trade shows, hotels and hospitality, air-freight, and facility services. Key Takeaways: Building a Company and a Network Nicole Glenn, Owner and President of Candor Expedite, a critical expedite service provider as well as a white-glove B2B company. In the podcast interview, Nicole and Joe discussed the continued growth of Candor Expedite and Nicole's network, which has been an integral part of her and Candor's success. Candor Expedite has 3 areas of expertise: White Glove Time-Sensitive Truckload Hotshot Ground Services Nicole is a big believer in networking, and she is active in the following organizations: The Ladies Leadership Coalition (LLC) is a podcast for women in business by women business owners. Comprised of 6 women, each comes from a different walk of life and has encountered obstacles of their own. This podcast is to share those stories and to give listeners advice on being a successful boss lady in business. Vistage is the world's largest and most comprehensive executive coaching organization for small and midsize businesses. Members meet with their peers in confidential group meetings facilitated by accomplished executive-level coaches to help solve their most complex issues. Nicole also has 10 networking calls per month to expand her reach and build solid business relationships. Learn More About Building a Company and a Network Nicole on LinkedIn Candor Expedite on LinkedIn Candor Expedite Nicole Glenn and the Candor Expedite Story The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

We are excited to welcome Jeana Goosmann to the show! She is the Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner of the Goosmann Law Firm with four office locations in Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. In 2021, Jeana won the Enterprising Women of the Year Award for her leadership of the largest Women Owned Law Firm in the Midwest. She is the author of the 2019 Amazon Bestseller Worth It: Business Leaders Ready Execute Deliver and a contributing author to the recently released 2022 Amazon Bestseller, The Science of Getting Rich for Women which aims to create a global economic rise for women around the world.  Join PJS & Co. CPAs' Co-Founder and Partner, Katina Peters, as she and Jeana discuss how to build a successful business while integrating your life as well, in this episode: Building Your Business Without Sacrificing Family.

Seeing Abundance, Supporting Women, and Shifting the Narrative.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Nic Cober, Esq., Principal Managing Partner of CJR and founder of The BOW Collective. Nic describes her journey to and through serial entrepreneurship, from her unexpected first small business venture as owner of a hair salon and day spa to her current role as cofounder of a multi-million dollar legal and consulting firm based in Washington, DC. She talks about the joy she finds in working directly with small businesses and consulting with banks, municipalities, and others to support small-business owners. She shares how her new nonprofit venture, the Black Owner and Women's Collective, came to be and how she got to ring the bell at the NYSE. Nic encourages women to support women-owned businesses and to realize that partnerships are power, and she has ideas for what to read even when you're tired of reading. QUOTES  “What I realized and what I think has been my forever light bulb moment is whatever you had you can have again. Because I had the intellectual property to do it the first time. And so: OK, you've lost that, well, what did you do right? What relationships did you make? How can you repurpose your gifts in order to get it again?” - Nic Cober [13:35]  “I don't see a lot of married CEO women that are able to have tremendous success personally and professionally without a truly supportive person. And when you own a business together, it stands to reason that it works because you both want it to work. You are both aligned. [. . .] We are both alpha personalities, but we do the beta. We do the beta dance.” - Nic Cober [35:16]  “Partnerships are the best key to success. It's people. [. . .] If you don't have a collaborative nature on how you can make your business a win-win and triangulate that, you won't be successful. But if you do, you will always have advocates and allies out there that will come to your aid when you need it the most.” - Nic Cober [46:07]   TIMESTAMPS  [00:04] Intro [01:55] Meet Nic Cober [03:25] From Practicing Law to Owning a Small Business [11:50] From Running a Small Business to Advising Small Business Owners [14:22] Dealing with Adversity, Getting Past Fears [19:25] Consulting with Small Businesses [24:52] Narrowing vs. Broadening Your Business's Appeal [26:40] On Partnerships, Relationships, and Inspiring Parents [33:40] Spouses Who Work Together and Marriages That Work [38:38] The BOW (Black Owner & Women's) Collective [46:07] Partnerships Are the Secret to Success [51:31] On What to Read Even When You're Too Tired to Read [53:40] Women Supporting Women and Women-Owned Businesses [56:04] Outro     RESOURCES https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/504-loans (Small Business Administration 504 Loan Program) https://thecjrgroup.com/ (Cober Johnson Romney (CJR)) https://cjrbuilds.com/ (CJR Development) https://www.wbcollaborative.org/ (Women Business Collaborativ)https://www.thebowcollective.org/ (e) https://enterprisingwomen.com/ (Enterprising Women) https://www.thebowcollective.org/ (The BOW Collective) https://www.wbenc.org/ (WBENC (Women's Business Enterprise National Council)) https://www.ted.com/talks (TED Talks) https://www.linkedin.com/in/harold-w-johnson-ii-b746215 (Harold W. Johnson II), cofounder of CJR, on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/eason-pamela-prince-eason-3bb2258 (Pamela Prince-Eason), President and CEO of WBENC, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-smiley-5660075 (Monica Smiley), Editor and Publisher of Enterprising Women, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/edie-fraser-38b4466 (Edie Fraser), CEO of Women Business Collective, on LinkedIn https://eckharttolle.com/ (Eckhart Tolle)     RELEVANT LINKS https://niccoberesquire.com/ (Nic Cober, Esquire) https://www.linkedin.com/in/niccoberesquire (Nic Cober, Esquire) on...

Meghan Lynch shares on Branding the Family Business About:Meghan Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that focuses on helping family-owned companies break through growth plateaus and double their revenue without selling their souls. As part of her mission to help family businesses amplify their impact, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to a wide range of clients, from fast-casual restaurant chains to industrial manufacturers. Meghan developed Six-Point's Solve for Y Brand Accelerator System, which guides family-owned businesses through the steps needed build a focused, scalable brand positioned for sustainable growth. In addition to her brand strategy work with Six-Point, Meghan has served as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship and is a sought-after speaker. She was named Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019, and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner. sixpointcreative.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/melynch/

Effective listening is challenging. Have you ever been introduced to someone at work only to forget their name 10 seconds later? Join the club.   Also join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes listening expert and author of https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1490723234/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1490723234&linkCode=as2&tag=businconfinow-20&linkId=c087fd7606e5e729ec061570b23fd721 (LISTEN UP SECOND EDITION) https://www.linkedin.com/in/kittiewatson (Dr. Kittie Watson) who says the same thing happens with all kinds of other business information and it's costing your company more than you know.   WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT EFFECTIVE LISTENING: · How listeners control the conversation. ● 4 types of listener preferences and how they differ. ● The best way to keep someone's attention. ● How gender impacts effective listening. ● How generational differences impact effective listening. ● 3 ways to compensate for distractions in business meetings. ● The bottom-line impact of ineffective listening. ● An easy way to test your own listening comprehension. ● And MUCH more.   GUEST: Dr. Kittie Watson is an internationally known listening expert. She's listed as one of the top twenty-five most prolific women writers on the subject of communications and she's also the President and founder of http://innolectinc.com/ (Innolect Inc.), a global leadership firm.   Her work focuses on creating more inclusive cultures inside organizations. She has the remarkable ability to size up difficult situations and provide leaders with powerful solutions to build more collaborative teams that are more productive and agile. Her various assessment tools are used around the world to help zero in on where individual or team performance needs a boost and have been used in organizations ranging from the Fortune 500 to educational institutions, government agencies and nonprofits. Her amazing work has been featured in the media, on ABC's 20/20 and print media such as Money, Enterprising Women, and Chief Learning Officer, among others.    Kittie also is a nationally recognized business leader, having won multiple awards, including being named a 2015 Women's Business Enterprise Star by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).   Her book, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1490723234/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1490723234&linkCode=as2&tag=businconfinow-20&linkId=c087fd7606e5e729ec061570b23fd721 (LISTEN UP SECOND EDITION), has been translated into 8 languages so we can now ‘listen up' around the world.   RELATED RESOURCES:Contact Kittie at http://innolectinc.com/ (Innolect Inc.) and connect with her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/kittiewatson (LinkedIn). Also connect with Innolect Inc.'s https://www.facebook.com/Innolectinc/ (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/innolect-inc (LinkedIn) pages.    SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW:Subscribing is easy and lets you have instant access to the latest tactics, strategies and tips.  Become a https://businessconfidentialradio.com/preferred-listener-signup (Preferred Listener) or https://businessconfidentialradio.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ (subscribe) to the show through your favorite podcast feed.  Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the information you need to succeed from our high-powered guests. Download ♥ Subscribe ♥ Listen ♥ Learn ♥ Share ♥ Review ♥ Enjoy

INTRO Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest counseling and therapy practices across Chicagoland, with 70+ clinicians at 5 locations, plus serving all of Illinois and Indiana with telehealth.   IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT - How our nervous system results in our body reacting into a Fight, Flight, Freeze response. How our previous events, situations, or traumas can trigger one of those reactions. How we are constantly scanning others, or situations to check whether they are safe or not How each of those responses (Fight, Flight, Freeze) shows up in situations. How those responses show up in our relationships and the effect they have How we can change our negative and knee-jerk reactions and take back our power. Dr. Margo Jacquot BIO Dr. Margo Jacquot, PsyD, is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices across Chicagoland, with over 70 clinicians at 5 locations, plus across Illinois and Indiana with Teletherapy. Margo hosts the podcast, Your Mental Health Business Mentor, helping clinicians find the balance between providing compassionate client care and business agility to grow their mental health practice. Crain's Chicago Business 2020 Notable Entrepreneurs and Enterprising Women of the Year Awards are among Dr. Jacquot's awards and recognition. She was honored as a 2019 Women2Watch from the Women Presidents' Organization, was the 2017 Stevie Gold Winner for Women in Business, and was among the 2016 Women of Influence honorees by the Chicago Business Journal. Dr. Jacquot is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Supervisory Addictions Counselor and Board-Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress. She is a local and national lecturer on trauma recovery, substance abuse, LGBTQ issues, and working with couples. Dr. Jacquot has taught graduate and post-graduate courses in treating trauma, substance abuse, couples and families and LGBTQ affirming therapies. She is Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful treatment to help people resolve anxiety, panic, depression, phobias, stress, and trauma. While a traditionally trained psychodynamic therapist, Dr. Jacquot's style is holistic, interactive and she utilizes a variety of approaches to help people achieve their goals. She listens intently, but does not just sit silently. Dr. Jacquot's style is interactive as she works with each client individually to achieve the changes they desire. Dr. Jacquot provides clinical consultation to other therapists regarding treating trauma, behavioral issues, couples therapy and sensitivity to LGBTQ issues in therapy, as well as private practice development and management. Another passion is consultation to businesses and community organizations regarding behavioral health and healthy workplace policies. An active member of several community based organizations, Dr. Jacquot also serves on the board of the Illinois Psychological Association and the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation..   CONTACT DETAILS / LINKS Website:https://www.thejunipercenter.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margo-jacquot/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheJuniperCenter/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/JuniperCenter Instagram :  https://www.instagram.com/thejunipercenter/ . ABOUT WENDY CAPEWELL Wendy is a Psychotherapist, Coach, Public Speaker, and Author. She helps people who are stuck either in their personal, professional or relationships, get to the root of the problem which is holding them back, let go - and move forward into a happier more successful life.   Connect with Wendy Here...... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Copewelltherapies Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendycapewell/ YouTube Channel -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUovcqsmI_c3rQ5oGUbiZtA Website - https://www.wendycapewell.co.uk/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wendycapewell/ Book –‘From Surviving to Thriving in a Romantic Relationship'- Link to Amazon Email – info@wendycapewell.co.uk Sign up for my Newsletter -  http://bit.ly/2RpjY8g If you have enjoyed this show then please leave a review.      

Guest, Mila Golovine Graduate of the first class of the University of Houston (UH) Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship (WCE) at Bauer College of Business, Ludmila (Mila) Rusakova Golovine, years later, runs the global language solutions company she presented in her class business plan and then started in 1993.  She has grown MasterWord into a world-ranked Top 50 multi-million-dollar company that delivers language access and enables success of international organizations, projects, and initiatives in over 400+ languages. Golovine, who speaks Russian, French and English, is the driving force behind MasterWord's mission to Connect People Across Language and Culture.  She is respected nationally and internationally for her innovative management processes and industry-leading client solutions.  As a professional translator, interpreter and business leader, she has guided MasterWord's scope and capabilities, understanding the complexities of the global marketplace and providing her teams the tools to hone razor-sharp plans of action that generate successful results. She excels at providing clients innovative solutions based on creative thinking, strategic planning, the latest in technology and doing business with heart. After graduating with a double major in Finance and Marketing from UH Bauer College, Golovine completed her Masters coursework in Entrepreneurship at the UH Wolff Center, where she continues to participate as a mentor and guest lecturer. She was recognized with the Outstanding Young Alumni of UH Award in 1997 and decades later featured as a most prominent alumnus of the UH Bauer College in the Bloomberg Business Week profile. In 2014 she was the first WCE alum to endow a scholarship at her alma mater and in 2014 and 2015 achieved the Houston Business Journal (HBJ) “Cougar 100” for Top 100 UH Alumni businesses. Her work has been recognized by the following awards and rankings: HBJ Outstanding CEO of a Medium-Sized Company (2017); EY Entrepreneur of the Year Gulf Coast Area Finalist (2017); Enterprising Women magazine “Enterprising Women of the Year” (2016), Certificate of Congressional Recognition G7 “Excellence in International Service award (2015), Houston Woman magazine “Savvy Sister Award” (2013), “Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2017” Houston Woman Magazine, “Top 100 Women Owned Businesses” in Texas and “Top 500 Women-Owned Businesses” in the U.S. (DiversityBusiness.com), one of “15 Largest Language Services Providers in North America” and one of “50 Largest Language Services Providers Worldwide” (Common Sense Advisory). Throughout her career Golovine has prioritized community service by heading initiatives and generating support for Friends of Integrative Medicine at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Greater Houston Partnership, Jung Center – Houston, Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research and Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators (founding member). She serves on the Board of the Rothko Chapel, Advisory Board for the Mind, Body, Spirit Institute of the Jung Center, chairs the Advisory Subcommittee for the Translation and Interpretation Program at the Houston Community College, is the Chapter Manager for the Texas Chapter of Women in Localization and a member of the International Women's Forum, Charter 100, and Women's Business Enterprise Alliance. Golovine contributes to the arts and fields of mindful leadership, multicultural workplaces, entrepreneurship and social justice/human trafficking as a patron, speaker and writer for UH Bauer College, The Entrepreneurship Institute Presidents' Forum, national and local professional interpreter & translator associations, among others, and as a member of the National Speakers Associatio

Caryn Kopp explains during the SaasHoles Revops podcast what characteristics to look for in the best business development reps, BDR's, Cold Callers, lead generation and Door Openers Caryn also details the best way for Business Development Reps to handle objections, as well as her thoughts on using sales scripts for b2b marketing in revops Caryn is the Chief Door Opener® at Kopp Consulting whose Door Opener® Service has helped thousands secure initial meetings at the Executive Level in almost every major company. Caryn Kopp has been dubbed the Chief Door Opener® because she gets her clients “in the door” with their prospects. Caryn's senior business developers known as Kopp Door Openers® find the right opportunities and secure initial meetings for their clients. How helpful it would be if someone else did the high-level prospecting for you? A best-selling author, internationally recognized speaker, and an expert in Business Development, Caryn can be seen in Inc., Fortune Magazine, Forbes and Newsweek. She is a faculty member of Verne Harnish's Gazelle's Growth Institute and is the Sales Messaging Coach for Scaling Up coaches worldwide. She co-authored Biz Dev Done Right and wrote The Path To The Cash! The Words You NEED To Bypass Those Darned Prospect Objections. Caryn received her MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business and her undergraduate degree from Babson College. She has held board positions for the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), National Speakers' Association (NSA) and Enterprising Women Magazine. Caryn is also a member of the Women's Presidents Organization (WPO). Kopp Consulting has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for two consecutive years, was named one of NJ's 50 Fastest Growing Companies, received the Stevie Award for Sales Outsourcing Provider of the Year and named one of the 50 Leading Companies by Silicon Review. Caryn is the recipient of the SmartCEO Future 50, the Brava Award, the NJ BIZ 50 Best Women in Business award and was an NJ BIZ Business of the Year Finalist. Caryn also received leadership awards including the Top 25 NJ Leading Women Entrepreneurs, Enterprising Women of the Year and the Stevie Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year. https://www.linkedin.com/in/carynkopp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/kopp-consulting-llc/ https://www.youtube.com/user/koppdooropener/featured https://twitter.com/ChiefDoorOpener https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Business/Kopp-Consulting-LLC-268708983335277 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saasholes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saasholes/support

Kathy Anderson of Empowerhouse and Gretchen Rusden with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce talk about an upcoming Fashion show benefitting Empowerhouse.  The Chamber's Network of Enterprising Women is holding a fashion show June 9th.  

In this episode, we have Sheri Johnson joining us to talk about live streaming, different revenue streams, and the importance of representation in video, online, and in life. Sheri Johnson is a media entrepreneur and social advocate, founding Strong Voices Television (SVTV Network), the Over-the-Top (OTT) SVOD streaming platform that champions the underrepresented and underestimated in the entire LGBTQ+ community in television, film, sports, and advocacy. Tagg Magazine recently named Sheri as one of its 2022 Enterprising Women, an annual recognition of ambitious LGBTQ+ leaders on a quest to make a difference. She was a firefighter, semi-pro basketball player, and now teaches middle school and coaches basketball and volleyball teams. Check out SVTV Network Learn what Uscreen can do for you Try a Uscreen Free Trial Request a Uscreen Demo

Jon talks with Meghan Lynch, Founder, and CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps “second-stage” companies breakthrough growth plateaus. As part of her mission to help small businesses challenge the goliaths, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to second-stage clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers. Meghan and the team at Six-Point provide clients with the experience and expertise to make smarter, faster, better positioning decisions that drive growth. Their flagship program is Solve for Y, which combines branding and marketing best practices with the guidance, education, and change management that second-stage companies need. Six-Point further supports their clients with CMO-level strategic oversight, budget management, and marketing plan execution to help companies punch above their weight. In addition to her brand strategy work with Six-Point, Meghan is a sought-after speaker. She was named an Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019 and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Meghan Lynch: Website: https://sixpointcreative.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/meghanlynch Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sixpointcreative/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melynch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SixPointCreative/

Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with one of Tagg Magazine's 2022 Enterprising Women, Sheri Johnson (@the_sheri_johnson). Sheri is the founder and CEO of the streaming network Strong Voices Television (@SVTVNetwork). We talk about how she took a comment from a friend and turned it into a series and then created an entire network. We examine the idea of what it means to be labeled a stud and why Sheri doesn't identify as one. We also talk about Sheri's new children's book “Black Girl Magic”. Sheri's web series was born out of a comment that her life should be a tv show. She took that idea and ran with it and created Studville TV, a web series about four black lesbians. Studville TV was on Youtube for 3 seasons before it was demonetized by the platform. This lead Sheri to create her own streaming network with the purpose of championing the LGBTQ+ community in television, film, sports, and advocacy. The network gained 15,000 subscribers within the first 30 days from launch and has been growing ever since. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow along on Instagram (@lezhangoutpod).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lezhangoutpod. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meghan Lynch is the CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps family businesses double their business without losing their existing customers or values. As part of her mission to help family businesses breakthrough growth plateaus, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers. Meghan was named an Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019 and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner.  In this episode, we discuss: - Combining your values with the purpose of your business - How to efficiently initiate a growth plan for your business - Moving past the fears that hold you back from growth - Placing your brand and story front and center  - Focusing on the frequent touch points of your business - Talking to those that your business serves to learn how to create more growth I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Meghan was so generous to share her better business practices regarding aligning your values with your brand. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Meghan Lynch:  Website: https://sixpointcreative.com Connect with Steve Eschbach Websites: https://www.tworld.com/locations/naperville/  https://eschbachassoc.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqgICqaSI8xE2GRYY1HWJA  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speschbach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveeschbach/  Twitter: @ SteveEschbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At nine-years-old, Nicole Martin was sexually assaulted, and yet, she chose NOT to be a victim for the rest of her life. Listen to her inspiring story about the paths she took after her childhood trauma, and the lessons she learned that led her to joy and success as a business owner, wife and mother. In this episode you'll hear: How to untangle the emotional residue of sexual assault. The red flags to look for in any romantic relationship. How self-worth defines your relationships. How to allow your children to discover their own joy. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/debbiegisonni/ (@debbiegisonni) and Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/DebbieGisonniPage/ (@debbiegisonnipage) About Nicole Martin: Nicole Martin is Chief Empowerment Officer and Founder of HRBoost, LLC, a HR Shared Services consulting firm based in Chicago, Illinois. In recognition of her professional excellence as well as her community, Nicole has been honored by multiple organizations including most recently as one of Mirror Review's 10 Game Changing Women in 2019. Best Speaker Award 2021 Star Conferences and C Suite Leadership Award 2021 by the Business Ledger. Awardee for Business Excellence by the Chicago Daily Herald, and a 2016 Enterprising Women of the Year Champion by Enterprising Women Magazine.  Nicole is the online host of HR in the Fast Lane and contributing writer for the Chicago Business Journal. Nicole has authored, International Literary Award and Amazon Best Seller, The Talent Emergency, Talent Emergency Guidebook, The Human Side of Profitability, The Power of Joy & Purpose, and her newly released co-authored book No Fear Negotiation for Women.  Connect with Nicole: Website: http://www.hrboost.com (www.hrboost.com) Nicole's site: http://www.nicolemartin.live (www.nicolemartin.live) Connect with Debbie: Website – Books, Online Courses, Podcasts: https://www.selfpowernow.com/ (https://www.selfpowernow.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebbieGisonniPage/ (https://www.facebook.com/DebbieGisonniPage/) IG: https://www.instagram.com/debbiegisonni/ (https://www.instagram.com/debbiegisonni/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgisonni/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgisonni/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DebbieGisonni (https://www.youtube.com/user/DebbieGisonni)

Lara Hodgson, President & CEO NOW Corp NOWaccount is the first payment solution for businesses that sell to other businesses and governments. Guest BIO: Lara serves as President & CEO of NOW Corp, a company she co-founded to free small businesses from the burden of funding trade credit and to enable small business growth. The concept for NOW Corps NOWaccount stems from the challenges Lara faced when growing her manufacturing business, Nourish. Lara experienced the challenge of managing cash flow in a growing business and having to fund the trade credit required to support growth. Not finding a solution that worked, she partnered with John Hayes and launched NOW Corp and NOWaccount, the first payment solution for B2B. NOWaccount enables businesses to get paid immediately in a way that is not a loan, feels like but costs less than taking a credit card for payment and is largely invisible to their customer. NOWaccount will change the way small businesses manage cash flow, has done over $130M in transactions and aims to turn a portion of the $1.2T of trade credit that small businesses hold into cash. NOWaccounts innovative structure is the subject of a Harvard Business School case study. Lara spent 5 years at Dewberry Capital Corporation, an Atlanta-based commercial real estate development and investment firm, where she served as the companys Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing development, sales & leasing, property management and marketing. Lara was the Executive Vice President of Dunk, a performance footwear and apparel manufacturing/retail company built on the concept of mass customization and founded with Shaquille ONeal & Mike Piazza. She built the operations, IT and sales & marketing groups.. Lara is an internationally recognized speaker, leading seminars on creativity, innovation and access to capital. Internationally, Lara has worked in Koriyama, Japan with the U.S. Defense Departments EAGLE Japan Program and served as the Ambassador to Lebanon for the 1996 Olympic Games. Lara received an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a BS in Aerospace Engineering with highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She was featured in USA Today as one of the top 20 students in the US and was the ODK National Leader of the Year. Lara was a scholarship member of the varsity Track & Field team at Georgia Tech. Lara has served on several Boards including: Georgia Tech Alumni Association Board of Trustees, Georgia Techs Scheller College of Business, the Georgia Tech College of Engineering, ACE Loans, Atlanta Heights Charter School, Flag Bank, Georgia Techs Alexander Tharpe Fund, and Society of International Business Fellows. Lara is a member of the Leadership Georgia Class of 2005 and the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2004. Lara taught finance as an adjunct instructor in Georgia Techs MBA Program for 10 years. Lara was appointed by the Governor of Georgia to serve on the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) Board. Lara was recently honored by the Georgia Tech Athletic Association with the Total Person Alumnus Award and by the Georgia Tech Women in Engineering as the Alumnus of the Year. She is a member of the Georgia Tech Young Alumni Hall of Fame, was a recipient of a Womenetics 2013 POW! Award honoring Purposeful Women and was named to the 2016 Enterprising Women of the Year. Topics/Questions: The challenges of a startup versus a scaleup How a small business should use the right capital at the right time for the right use or the business becomes a hobby Work-Life Balance Why more businesses grow out of business than go out of business Web Site and Social Media: www.NowCorp.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/now-corp- https://www.facebook.com/NOWaccountNetwork/ https://twitter.com/NOWaccount   Brian Preston, Founder Lamon Luther Custom furniture builder employing homeless individuals in Atlanta. Topics/Questions: What is Lamon Luther?

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Vicki Vasques, Owner & Chairwoman of Tribal Tech and Cowan & Associates Inc. Vicki was recently included in WPO's “Women 2 Watch” list, which features the fastest-growing WPO members from around the world who are experiencing significant revenue growth as they reach new levels of success. As a management and technical services company, Tribal Tech collaborates with federal agencies and tribes to improve health, education, energy, and environmental services. For more than 30 years, Ms. Vasques has been an advocate for American Indians, leading education reform, health care and advancing energy initiatives. Her career in public service includes serving as the Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Office of Indian Education, U.S. Department of Education, where she was the principal point of contact within the federal government for Indian education across the nation.  Prior to that, she served as the Director of Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy.  She also served as executive director of the White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities, as an education program specialist in the Office of Indian Education, on the President's Commission on Indian Reservation Economics, and on the President's Commission on the HIV Epidemic. Her experience with Indian issues outside the federal government includes serving as a technical assistant specialist at the National Congress of American Indians and as tribal liaison at The Committee for the 50th Presidential Inaugural. Vicki and Tribal Tech have received various awards the past few years, most recently from the Washington Business Journal, the Keystone Policy Center, Enterprising Women magazine, the Financial Times, Native Business magazine and Inc. magazine.  Tribal Tech, LLC is named on the Inc. 5000 Hall of Fame list for receiving the fastest growing private companies in America award for seven years in a row. We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more. Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE. Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Sharon Reynolds. Sharon is a successful serial entrepreneur. Her first entrepreneurial role model was her grandfather, who had to hide money in the walls of his home to protect his earnings from the Klan. She had the same perseverance as she launched her first start-up in high school as a seamstress and bespoke neighborhood designer. Today, she's in the process of raising $70 million in series A round for one of her latest ventures. Sharon, President and CEO of DevMar Products, LLC, began her company with the idea to develop and distribute environmentally friendly, innovative products that eradicate pathogens while creating healthy spaces and sustaining the environment. DevMar Products, LLC was launched in December of 2007, right on the cusp of the financial crisis. By 2011, DevMar was recognized as a “Green Hero” of Nashville by the “Nashville Post” and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2012, DevMar was selected as the recipient of the Women Impacting Public Policy Business Leadership “External Communications” award. Afterwards, the company was named one of the NEXT 50 Companies to Watch by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. In February 2013, DevMar was featured by the Office Depot Office of Diversity and Inclusion's Top customer profile. The company is proud to be featured in publications such as Essence Magazine, WE South, WE USA, Diversity Professional, CleanLink, Beyond Exclamation, Enterprising Women, the Her Story of Success Podcast, MBE Magazine, The Tennessee Tribune, Black EOE Journal, Nashville Post and Business Williamson. Most recently, Sharon was honored as a 2021 Women to Watch in the Nashville Medical News. 2020, for all its challenges, also brought a few opportunities. Enterprising Women selected Sharon as one of the Top 20 in 2020 Award Recipients. Sharon was selected to participate in the prestigious Million Women Mentors Program sponsored by Wells Fargo; DevMar Products was awarded Beyonce's #BeyGood for Black Businesses Grant in collaboration with the NAACP; and DevMar continues to develop products that Clean, Disinfect, and Protect. Sharon received the 100 Black Men/Women President's Organization Women of Color Achievement Award and was honored with the Power Moves Award as Best Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018. She was one of the 100 Leading Women in 2018 and in the same year, received MBE Magazine's WBEs Who Rock Award – an honor established to provide special recognition for women business owners who exemplify passion, courage, and leadership in their pursuit of business success. In September 2017, DevMar was named the WBEC South Tier I Supplier of the Year. In 2015, the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce named DevMar as the Small Business of the Year recipient and Sharon successfully graduated the SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative for Entrepreneurs. June of 2014, DevMar Products was selected by WBEC South as the WBE Spotlight company and was recognized a 2014 Small Business Awards recipient. In October of 2013, Sharon was selected as a WBENC scholarship recipient and attended the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, WBENC Executive Program at IBM in Palisades, New York. She was a Nashville Business Journal 2013 Women of Influence award recipient and was featured in the People Issue of the Nashville Scene for her contributions to sustainability through her line of specialty green products. Before earning her Executive MBA from Tennessee State University and graduating with distinction, Sharon earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a focus on Green & Sustainable Enterprise. She was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society at TSU and the Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society at Belmont University. Sharon continues to promote parity and equity for women through her position on the Board of Directors of the Women Business Collaborative and her ...

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Sharon Reynolds. Sharon is a successful serial entrepreneur. Her first entrepreneurial role model was her grandfather, who had to hide money in the walls of his home to protect his earnings from the Klan. She had the same perseverance as she launched her first start-up in high school as a seamstress and bespoke neighborhood designer. Today, she's in the process of raising $70 million in series A round for one of her latest ventures. Sharon, President and CEO of DevMar Products, LLC, began her company with the idea to develop and distribute environmentally friendly, innovative products that eradicate pathogens while creating healthy spaces and sustaining the environment. DevMar Products, LLC was launched in December of 2007, right on the cusp of the financial crisis. By 2011, DevMar was recognized as a “Green Hero” of Nashville by the “Nashville Post” and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2012, DevMar was selected as the recipient of the Women Impacting Public Policy Business Leadership “External Communications” award. Afterwards, the company was named one of the NEXT 50 Companies to Watch by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. In February 2013, DevMar was featured by the Office Depot Office of Diversity and Inclusion's Top customer profile. The company is proud to be featured in publications such as Essence Magazine, WE South, WE USA, Diversity Professional, CleanLink, Beyond Exclamation, Enterprising Women, the Her Story of Success Podcast, MBE Magazine, The Tennessee Tribune, Black EOE Journal, Nashville Post and Business Williamson. Most recently, Sharon was honored as a 2021 Women to Watch in the Nashville Medical News. 2020, for all its challenges, also brought a few opportunities. Enterprising Women selected Sharon as one of the Top 20 in 2020 Award Recipients. Sharon was selected to participate in the prestigious Million Women Mentors Program sponsored by Wells Fargo; DevMar Products was awarded Beyonce's #BeyGood for Black Businesses Grant in collaboration with the NAACP; and DevMar continues to develop products that Clean, Disinfect, and Protect. Sharon received the 100 Black Men/Women President's Organization Women of Color Achievement Award and was honored with the Power Moves Award as Best Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018. She was one of the 100 Leading Women in 2018 and in the same year, received MBE Magazine's WBEs Who Rock Award – an honor established to provide special recognition for women business owners who exemplify passion, courage, and leadership in their pursuit of business success. In September 2017, DevMar was named the WBEC South Tier I Supplier of the Year. In 2015, the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce named DevMar as the Small Business of the Year recipient and Sharon successfully graduated the SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative for Entrepreneurs. June of 2014, DevMar Products was selected by WBEC South as the WBE Spotlight company and was recognized a 2014 Small Business Awards recipient. In October of 2013, Sharon was selected as a WBENC scholarship recipient and attended the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, WBENC Executive Program at IBM in Palisades, New York. She was a Nashville Business Journal 2013 Women of Influence award recipient and was featured in the People Issue of the Nashville Scene for her contributions to sustainability through her line of specialty green products. Before earning her Executive MBA from Tennessee State University and graduating with distinction, Sharon earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a focus on Green & Sustainable Enterprise. She was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society at TSU and the Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society at Belmont University. Sharon continues to promote parity and equity for women through her position on the Board of Directors of the Women Business Collaborative and her ...

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Merrilee Kick, CEO and Founder of BuzzBallz/Southern Champion, the only woman-owned Distillery/Winery/Brewery combination in the United States. Merrilee was also recently featured on The Women Presidents' Organization (WPO) 2021 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned and -Led Companies. The Carrollton, TX, based company led by Merrilee makes ready-to-drink cocktails called BuzzBallz, as well as spirits like rum, vodka, gin, bourbon, and some private label brands. The products are sold in 50 states and 21 countries. The company is family owned/operated and home to over 250 employees in the Dallas area. She is a winner of the Dallas Business Journal's 2019 Most Admired CEO Award, the 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Southwest, EY's Winning Women Award 2016, Winner of the Enterprising Women's Award 2017 and 2020's Top 20 Award, Winner of the WPO's 50 Fastest companies, Ranked in the Top 50 DFW Businesses by D CEO Magazine in 2021, Winner of the Top Women in Grocery in 2020, Winner of the 2020 Nielsen Brand Growth Award for Product of the Year Award-Spiked Beverage (BuzzTallz), and Winner of the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas Woman's University. Merrilee has a BS/BA from the University of Montana, an MBA from Texas Woman's University, and she is currently attending the OPM Program at Harvard Business School. Merrilee's 2 sons, husband of 33 years, and 2 daughters-in-law all work for the family business. To learn more about BuzzBallz/Southern Chamption, visit https://www.buzzballz.com/ We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more. Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE. Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for two years now.  This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession.  Today's special guest is Margery Kraus, Founder & Executive Chairman, APCO Worldwide. Ms. Kraus has deep expertise in providing strategic counsel on issue based communication, crisis management, market entry, and corporate  reputation across diverse industry groups. The range of her experience is  reflected in APCO's industry practice groups. In addition, she pioneered  one of the industry's earliest practices in corporate responsibility and the  development of public/private partnerships.  Ms. Kraus is a true PR master and business pioneer.   About Our Guest Margery Kraus is founder and executive chairman of APCO Worldwide, a  global advisory and advocacy communications consultancy headquartered  in Washington, D.C. She specializes in public affairs, communication, and  business consulting for major multinationals. Ms. Kraus founded APCO in  1984 and transformed it from a company with one small Washington  office to a multinational consulting firm in major cities throughout the  Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.  In September 2004, Ms. Kraus led a management buyout of her firm,  making APCO one of the largest privately owned consulting firms in its  field in the world and the largest that is majority women owned. APCO  was built almost entirely through organic growth. Throughout the years,  Ms. Kraus achieved this by fusing the best local talent and experience with  a global perspective and best practices, resulting in an international firm  with a unique culture based on seamless teamwork and common values.  Ms. Kraus's achievements have been recognized over the years through a  number of prestigious awards, including the 2021 IWEC Foundation  Award, PRWeek U.S. Power List (2021, 2020); Enterprising Women of the  Year Award (2019); PRWeek Top 20 Most Influential Communicator  (2018) award, recognizing leaders who have shaped the PR industry over  the past two decades; PRWeek Hall of Femme (2017); PR News PR  People Hall of Fame (2015); C200 Foundation Entrepreneurial Champion  Award (2015); PRWeek Hall of Fame (2014); U.S. Association of Former  Members of Congress Corporate Statesmanship Award (2013);  Volunteers of America (Greater New York) Spirit of the Founders (2012);  the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations Agency Mentorship  (2012); Global Thinkers Forum Excellence in Leadership (2012); Arthur W.  Page Society Hall of Fame (2011); Institute for Public Relations Alexander  Hamilton Medal for lifetime contributions to professional public relations  (2010); Washington Business Hall of Fame (2009); Enterprising Women  Hall of Fame (2009); Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in the  services category in Greater Washington (2006); Washington PR Woman  of the Year (2006); and PR News Lifetime Achievement (2005).  Ms. Kraus has deep expertise in providing strategic counsel on issue based communication, crisis management, market entry, and corporate  reputation across diverse industry groups. The range of her experience is  reflected in APCO's industry practice groups. In addition, she pioneered  one of the industry's earliest practices in corporate responsibility and the  development of public/private partnerships. Prior to starting APCO, Ms.  Kraus assisted in the creation and development of the Close Up  Foundation, a multimillion-dollar educational foundation sponsored in part  by the United States Congress. Ms. Kraus continues to be involved with  the foundation by serving on its board of directors.  Ms. Kraus is active on other institutional and corporate boards and  committees. She is chairman of the board of the Women Presidents'  Organization;...

Welcome loyal listeners to another episode of The Loyalty Minute, I'm your host Rob Gallo and today I am excited to chat with Meghan Lynch. Meghan is the CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps family businesses double their business without losing their existing customers or values. As part of her mission to help family businesses breakthrough growth plateaus, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to a wide range of food and beverage clients, from fast-casual restaurants to artisan cheese manufacturers. Meghan was named an Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019 and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner. Welcome to the show Meghan, thanks for joining me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rob-gallo/message

Leslie Vickrey is an enterprising Chicagoan with a keen entrepreneurial spirit, and is focused on making a difference in the tech and business community. Seeing a need for business-minded marketing solutions that were as agile as the industries they served, she founded ClearEdge in 2006. ClearEdge has helped technology software, professional services and staffing clients differentiate themselves from competitors through services like Branding, Messaging, PR and Digital Marketing. The result? A portfolio of happy clients who have seen their businesses grow, attracted top talent and emerged as thought leaders. Leslie is also passionate about attracting, retaining and advancing women in technology and business, and is a proud co-founder of ARA. What began as a quarterly dinner among friends has grown into a national organization 6,000 people strong focused on supporting women in technology. In addition to working with business leaders through ClearEdge and ARA, she serves on the Board of Advisors for Chicago Innovation and also as the Senior Executives Subcommittees Chair for the American Staffing Association's Women in Leadership Council. Leslie is also a judge for the Chicago Innovation Awards, which recognizes the most innovative companies in the region. In October of 2015, she was named to the UIC Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, an honor that recognizes social and commercial contributions to Chicago's diverse economy, and in 2016, was named to the Enterprising Women of the Year list by Enterprise Women Magazine. Leslie enjoys public speaking and covers everything from marketing to business to diversity initiatives. She recently joined companies such as Kenshoo, Allegis Global Solutions, Upwork, Apex, and Shiftgig to keynote company kick-off meetings, speak during supplier summits, or address their leadership, client, and consultant teams. Show Topics Include:  Parent-Friendly Work Cultures, Women in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Virtual Offices, Building Trust In Your Team, Business Relationships, Supporting Pregnant Team Members, Women's Networking Groups, Women in Tech. FOLLOW LESLIE:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lvickrey/ FOLLOW DIANA:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianamitchell716/ FOLLOW SSI People:  Website:  www.ssipeople.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SSIpeople Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssipeople/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/56833/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ssipeople Podcast: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/momswholead

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Kathleen Quinn Votaw, Founder and CEO of TalenTrust on how businesses need to be rethinking their people strategies as we get back to the "new normal". Kathleen is the Founder and CEO of TalenTrust, a strategic recruiting and human capital consulting firm that has helped companies nationwide address immediate needs and drive long-term growth since 2003. She is the author of Solve the People Puzzle and a regularly published columnist and popular speaker on topics related to HR strategies and workplace culture. Kathleen has overcome a multitude of personal and business challenges in becoming a strong leader who was able to exceed TalenTrust's growth goals throughout the Great Recession and become one of less than 2% of women business owners to break the million-dollar mark. Along this journey, she has formed the core belief that people-centric, relationship-based workplaces are the key to attracting and retaining the talent to take businesses to the next level. Based on her knowledge and experience, she is a key disrupter in her industry, with a mission to help HR professionals attain the skills needed to provide strategic value to their companies. She has helped more than 1,000 companies across multiple industries navigate uncertainty and continuous change to develop purpose-based, inclusive cultures; targeted recruitment strategies; and, most importantly, inspired employees who want to come to work each day. From proactive hiring processes to human-centric leadership, Quinn Votaw's practical insights and actionable recommendations have impacted diverse organizations, including: John Hancock, Kaiser Permanente, the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs, Renaissance Executive Forum, EO, the Association of Corporate Growth, and Vistage International. Kathleen recently completed a Stanford Graduate School of Business program focused on strategy, innovation, and organizational design. She has received many awards, including the coveted Inc. 5000 for two consecutive years; 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year from Enterprising Women Magazine for her work to fuel lasting change in companies across the nation; and multiple achievement awards from Colorado Women's Chamber, ColoradoBiz Magazine, and Denver Business Journal. Recorded 06/11/2021.

What You Will Learn: How Molly started D2DInc and became involved with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) shortly after to seek support and education What pain points D2DInc experienced at the seven-figure mark, and how they made a wildly successful business pivot out of consulting and into government contracts How the business pivot from consulting to contracts took time to implement but made a dramatic difference in the company's growth How the organization prioritized roles when they needed to recruit and hire new team members, and how they have worked to unify their team and its diverse roles What suggestions Molly has for any organization interested in making a business pivot into government purchasing contracts How Molly learned to delegate and begin working on the business rather than in it as the team grew from 8-10 people to over 80 How D2DInc's period of rapid growth caused the company's leadership to be stuck in a reactive mode, and how stabilizing the team allowed them to become more strategic How Molly and her team have developed a strategic meeting cadence that has helped them look ahead and be more intentional How NAWBO has launched a group called the NAWBO Circle specifically for the 3% of women-owned businesses that make more than $1 million in revenue About Molly Gimmel Molly K. Gimmel is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Design To Delivery Inc (D2DInc), an award-winning firm that provides program and acquisition management support services to Federal government agencies. Molly has been working in the field of government contract and acquisition management since 1991. Before co-founding D2DInc in 2001, she spent eight years working in the government practices of three of the “Big Five” accounting/consulting firms. D2DInc appeared four times on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing privately held companies in the US, from 2014 thru 2017. D2DInc was ranked #32 on the Women Presidents Organization's list of Fastest Growing Women Owned Companies in 2016. Molly has been a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) since 2002. She served on the NAWBO National Board of Directors for six years, including one year as Chair (2018-2019), is a past president of the NAWBO Greater DC Chapter, and has served in several other leadership roles within the organization. She currently serves as a delegate on the US delegation to the W20 – the G20 working group focused on women's issues. She also currently serves on the Board of the Women in Business Initiative for George Mason University. Molly was named an Enterprising Woman of the Year in 2014 by Enterprising Women magazine and serves on the Enterprising Women Advisory Board. She received a Brava Award from Smart CEO magazine in 2015 recognizing outstanding female CEOs in the DC Metropolitan Area. In addition to NAWBO, she is a member of Women Impacting Public Policy, Women in Defense, the National Defense Industrial Association, and the National Contract Management Association. Molly holds a Masters of Science in Contract & Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology, and a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing from the College of William & Mary. She has a Graduate Certificate in Leadership from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. Resources: Website: https://d2dinc.com/ National Association of Women Business Owners website: www.NAWBO.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mollygimmel/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/d2dinc Facebook: www.facebook.com/D2DInc/ Additional Resources: Elite Business Health Assessment: https://growwithelite.com/health Email: info@GrowWithElite.com Website: https://growwithelite.com/

Nicole Martin is Chief Empowerment Officer and Founder of HRBoost, LLC, a HR Shared Services consulting firm based in Chicago, Illinois. In recognition of her professional excellence as well as her community, Nicole has been honored by multiple organizations including most recently as one of Mirror Review's 10 Game Changing Women in 2019. Awardee for Business Excellence by the Chicago Daily Herald, and a 2016 Enterprising Women of the Year Champion by Enterprising Women Magazine. A sought-after expert, her knowledge and advice have been featured in newspapers and magazines throughout the country. In addition, Nicole is the host online of HR in the Fast Lane and contributing writer for the Chicago Business Journal. Nicole has authored, International Literary Award and Amazon Best Seller, The Talent Emergency, the accompanying Talent Emergency Guidebook, The Human Side of Profitability, The Power of Joy & Purpose, and her newly released co-authored book No Fear Negotiation for Women. Nicole serves on a number of Boards dedicated to Human Capital, Culture and HR Excellence of which include Best & Brightest® Companies to Work For, Social Service in the community and Women in Business. To learn more about Nicole, go to www.hrboost.com or www.nicolemartin.live HERE'S HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Go to www.theredtulip.com for more information. MY INSTAGRAM: @theredtulip_ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tasha-baird-miller/support

Merrilee Kick is the CEO/Founder of BuzzBallz/Southern Champion, the only woman-owned Distillery/Winery/Brewery combination in the United States. The company is in Carrollton, Texas, and makes ready-to-drink cocktails called BuzzBallz, as well as spirits like rum, vodka, gin, bourbon, and some private label brands. The products are sold in 49 states and 21 countries. The company is family owned/operated and home to over 150 employees in the Dallas area. The company supports education-based causes. She is a winner of the Dallas Business Journal's 2019 Most Admired CEO Award; the 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Southwest; EY's Winning Women Award 2016; Winner of the Enterprising Women's Award 2017 and 2020's Top 20 Award; Winner of the WPO's 50 Fastest companies, Ranked in the Top 50 DFW Businesses by D CEO Magazine in 2020; Winner of the Top Women in Grocery in 2020; and Winner of the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas Woman's University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grayson-mask/support

You'll Learn: What does it mean to say that “families are emotional systems”?   What is the practical impact for family business owners and their families of understanding their families as emotional systems? How is it relevant to navigating issues such as ownership of the business, entry into and exit from the business, family employment policies, leadership transitions, and conflicts?  How can family business owners use the awareness of families as emotional systems to strengthen their leadership both within their businesses and within their families?  KATHLEEN (KATHY) K. WISEMAN Founder & Principal, Working Systems, Inc.*  Co-Founder & Principal, Navigating Systems*  Kathy's interest and expertise are in assisting family members, family executives, and legal and financial professionals in applying family systems theory to the challenges in their professional and personal lives. Her focus is on making available the groundbreaking research of Dr. Murray Bowen to the professionals who serve business families and organizations. She works with motivated leaders to think systems and increase their capacity to manage themselves in times of change.  Kathy holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from George Washington University. She is a board member of the Woman's Growth Capital Fund, Canada Alamosa Institute, and the Jewish Council for the Aging. She speaks and writes for a national audience. Kathy has also co-authored three books, Understanding Organizations,  The Emotional Side of Organizations, and Trustworthy:  New Angles on Trusts from Beneficiaries and Trustees.  Kathy is a faculty member at The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. She is a Co-Founder of Navigating Systems, a learning forum dedicated to improving one's functioning through application of the principles that define Bowen Family Systems Theory.  Kathy is also an adjunct faculty at the George Washington University School of Business, where she heads the Institute for Succession. She has served as a Dean of the Family Office Exchange Learning Academy, and as the President of the Family Firm Institute Education and Research Foundation.   Kathy can be reached at:  202.812.1449; Kathy@WorkingSystemsInc.net.      THOMASINA H. WILLIAMS  Founder & Principal, Sankofa Legacy Advisors, Inc.*  Thomasina serves as a Strategic Thought Partner, Consultant and Executive Coach to enterprising families throughout the nation, helping them have conversations about sensitive subjects, resolve challenging conflicts and make difficult decisions, so that family members blossom, families flourish, and their businesses thrive.  Thomasina was the first in-house consultant hired by Wells Fargo Private Bank to play a leadership role in developing its offering to help ultra-high net worth families navigate generational wealth transitions. She also has served as a consultant with a leading family enterprise consulting firm, published articles, presented to international audiences, and conducted trainings for professional advisors to families.   Prior to her work with business-owning families, Thomasina practiced law for more than 20 years, rising in three years to become a partner in a major full-service law firm headquartered in Miami, FL. She went on to co-found the first Black-owned law firm in Miami with a primarily corporate clientele. The South Florida Legal Guide recognized Thomasina as one of the “Top 250 Lawyers in South Florida,” and the Miami-Dade County Commission acknowledged her extensive pro bono legal work on high-profile public interest cases by naming a day in her honor.    She also worked in institutional philanthropy in New York City where she was a program officer with the second largest private foundation in the country and invested more than $42 million strengthening non-profit organizations.   Thomasina earned a BA from Mount Holyoke College, and a JD from the University of Michigan Law School.  She holds certificates in Advanced Family Business Advising and Family Wealth Advising from the Family Firm Institute.  She is also a member of the Purposeful Planning Institute, where she serves on its Advisory Board; the Galliard Family Business Advisor Institute, a non-profit on whose Board she also serves; the Independent Trustee Alliance; and The Florida Bar.  Additionally, Thomasina serves on the Advisory Board of Enterprising Women magazine.    Thomasina can be reached at:  786.473.6145; THWilliams@SankofaLegacyAdvisors.com.  ----- Family Wealth and Legacy is a marketing name for registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies.  CRN- 3436846-020321  *Not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.  

What you'll learn:  How fear and ego stop family businesses from evolving Opportunity can actually keep you from building value in your company   How to evolve a brand and culture without abandoning the past The transforming power of internal alignment  Clarity and consistency can lead to exponential growth    This week's guests:  Meghan Lynch Bio  CEO, Six-Point Creative*  For over 15 years, Meghan has served as expert advisor to global and national brands, from fast-casual restaurant chains to industrial manufacturers. Honors include induction into the Women Business Leaders Hall of Fame at Bay Path University, and the 2019 Enterprising Women of the Year Award. Meghan is also currently an adjunct professor in the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Elms College.  Ruth Lund  President, the LEGACY Center*  Ruth Lund is the President of The LEGACY Center, a firm that considers themselves practitioners as well as consultants in the area of values-based cultural and executive development.  Ruth was part of the founding team that developed a body of work designed to assist the Legacy companies improve, grow, and protect their values-based culture as they grew and evolved over her 7-year engagement as Vice President of Organizational Development.  During her tenure, the organization successfully navigated multiple acquisitions, with each one retaining talent, clients, and productivity as they focused heavily on the cultural integration first.  The LEGACY Center was born in order to take the learnings and processes created in the internal organization to other businesses, non-profits, and the public sector. The response to this offering has been strong. Ruth now leads the initiative to partner with executive leaders who desire to foster sustainable, values-based organizations.  Ruth has over 25 years of experience in leadership, team, and cultural development in both the private and non-profit sectors and brings a passion to help executives lead with authenticity and intention.  She is a certified practitioner with the Barrett Values Centre, Giving Voice to Values (GVV), and Marshall Goldsmiths Stakeholder Centered Coaching.  A graduate from the University of Maine with a degree in Education, Ruth has channeled her background in teaching, presenting, facilitating, and coaching into powerful experiences that support the process of developing strong values-based leadership and intentional cultural development focused on Impacting Lives and Developing Leaders.  *Not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.   CRN-3405758-011421  The content presented is for informational and educational purposes.  The information covered and posted are views and opinions of the guests and not necessarily those of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.    Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances. 

Ali Brown is one of the world's most recognized entrepreneurial coaches. Named the “Entrepreneurial Guru for Women” by Business News Daily, she provides business coaching and advice to over 250,000 followers via AliBrown.com, her social media channels, and her Glambition® Radio show. – Profit-ology™ Podcast Episode 005 with Kelly O'Neil Insert Social Media Sharing Ali and I originally met at a Mark Victor Hansen event, and have known each other for 15 years. This year, I joined her premier mentorship program, which is exclusively for iconic women and thought leaders who are shaking up their industries, and changing the status quo. Ali has been ranked on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies, named one of the Enterprising Women of the Year by Enterprising Women Magazine, named “The Entrepreneurial Guru for Women” by Business News Daily, dubbed one of Forbes' Women to Watch, and Ali has been featured on the season finale of ABC's Secret Millionaire show. She has been named by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the Top 10 Twitter Accounts Every Entrepreneur Should Be Following, and her Glambition Radio show was recently named by Inc. Magazine as one of the “9 Podcasts Every Female Entrepreneur Should Listen To” Listen to this inspirational Profit-ology Podcast episode with Ali Brown about cultivating the courage to be iconic in your industry, and discover: ● How being one of the first women in a high-end business mastermind group inspired her to take her business to the next level. ● What she learned by being on the ABC television show The Secret Millionaire ● The three factors to developing the courage to be iconic. ● Why you should do the opposite of what everyone else is doing. Links Mentioned Mark Victor Hansen - http://markvictorhansen.com/ Dan Kennedy - https://nobsinnercircle.com/ Connect with Ali Website alibrown.com Facebook facebook.com/alibrownfan Twitter twitter.com/alibrown Instagram instagram.com/alibrownofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zhena Muzyka is an author, motivational speaker, women's business & life coach, social entrepreneur, activist and the founder of Zhena's Gypsy Tea. Celebrated for her work in fair trade business practices, Zhena was named a Country Living Women Entrepreneur Honoree, a Top Woman in Business by Pacific Business Times, 20 most inspiring women in Coco Eco Magazine, and has received the Enterprising Women of the Year award and the Socially Responsible Business award, among others. She has been featured in Marie Claire, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, and countless others for her unique view of business and meditation, work and family life with empire building.  She is the publisher of Enliven Books, a new Mind-Body-Spirit imprint from Atria/Simon and Schuster. Her new book entitled, “Life by the Cup: Inspiration for a Purpose-Filled Life,” chronicles her experience of growing a multimillion-dollar fair trade tea company, Zhena's Gypsy Tea, as a single mom with $6 to her name in hopes to inspire others to achieve their most audacious dreams. Visit www.Zhena.TV. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.