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Most exercise and fitness plans fail the moment real life gets in the way, but training around how the body is built to move creates strength that holds up no matter how busy the gym or unpredictable your schedule becomes.   Better results in training do not come from more complicated programs or chasing the perfect lifting routine. They come from understanding how the body is meant to move and training those patterns with consistency. When squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, carrying, rotating, and absorbing force become the focus, workouts stop feeling fragile and start working in the context of real life.   The perspective here is long-term. Smart lifting and strength work support bone health, muscle mass, energy, and the ability to respond when life demands quick or unexpected movement. What gets lost when those capacities are no longer trained? What quietly fades when movement becomes narrow or cautious?   The takeaway is steady and practical. When plans fall apart, the answer is not starting over or doing more. It is returning to the fundamentals and letting them guide your choices. That shift turns training into something you can sustain across seasons, schedules, and decades.   Quotes “I want to help you not become one of those numbers of the statistics where you start something and you fall off the wagon just a few weeks into the new year.” (01:55 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “Continue to live a healthy, active life, regardless of how old you are and as you age, continue to be that way.”  (02:59 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “Focus on the movement pattern, not on the exact exercise.” (17:16 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “You can easily replace a squat with a leg press, a leg press with a squat. You can do the same movement a different way because exercises are just ways that you accomplish movement patterns, not the other way around.” (17:28 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “We definitely think more about the movement patterns as it relates to the function of our own bodies and being able to continue to move and do things for years and years in the future.” (17:43 | Dr. Andrew Fix)   Links SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20     Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Rural entrepreneurship is not a niche story or a lifestyle choice but a high-stakes engine for job creation, community survival and the future of Colorado's economy.   This episode features a candid conversation with Brittany Romano of Startup Colorado about what entrepreneurship in rural communities actually requires when access to capital mentorship and networks is limited. Drawing from her own experience as a rural founder Brittany explains why many Colorado startups remain in a prolonged startup phase and how rural business growth depends on long-term support rather than quick wins. What happens when strong businesses fall into the missing middle between small business and venture scale? How do founders build momentum when funding and advisors are harder to reach?   The conversation also reframes rural economic development as essential to statewide competitiveness rather than philanthropy. Startup Colorado's work highlights why small business support in rural areas sustains jobs, strengthens communities and makes it possible for people to live and work across the state. For listeners interested in startup funding in Colorado or building companies outside major metros this episode offers a grounded perspective on why rural entrepreneurship deserves serious attention.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why Rural Entrepreneurship Matters for Colorado's Economy 05:40 The Real Challenges Facing Rural Entrepreneurs 10:54 Access to Capital and the Rural Funding Gap 17:00 Building Strong Startup Ecosystems Outside Major Cities 23:40 How Listeners Can Support Rural Founders and Communities Links: Visit Howdy Partners Bridge Entrepreneurs Network Colorado   Connect with Brittany Romano: Connect with Brittany on LinkedIn Visit the Startup Colorado website   Connect with Sarah Lockwood: Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn Visit HiveCast   Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur: Visit The Conscious Entrepreneur website  Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on LinkedIn Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on Instagram  Subscribe to The Conscious Entrepreneur on YouTube   HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Auditions take on a new clarity as John Corella shows how dancers can stay grounded, choose an outfit that supports their presence, rely on their 3 tricks, and move through the journey with steadier confidence.   John talks openly about the pressure dancers feel and the emotional weight parents carry. It raises important questions. What helps someone stay centered in a room full of nerves? How does a dancer build confidence when the result is out of their hands? He explains why courage grows in spaces where dancers can try, fail, and continue without shame. He also breaks down what teachers actually notice, from focus and kindness to an outfit that helps them remember you. His take on improv feels especially helpful. The 3 tricks approach gives dancers something reliable to lean on when the moment feels unpredictable.   Listeners will leave with a clearer sense of the audition journey and the mindset that helps a dancer stay steady through every high and low.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Dance and Auditions 03:03 Navigating the Audition Process 05:52 Preparing for Auditions: Tips and Tricks 08:46 The Importance of Presentation and Focus 12:10 Understanding the Audition Environment 15:10 Improv and Showcasing Your Strengths 18:04 Coping with Rejection and Disappointment 20:57 Post-Audition Reflections and Growth 23:50 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Connect with John Corella: Follow Dance Dad with John Corella on Instagram Follow John on Instagram Join Dance Dad with John Corella on Patreon Visit John Corella's website Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Raising confident girls starts with how moms regulate emotions, make decisions under pressure and talk to themselves when parenting gets hard.   This year-end episode reflects on self-confidence through the lens of motherhood, offering insight for raising self-confident girls who grow into confident teens and confident women. Drawing from conversations with Dr. Lisa Klein, Nina Badzin, Abby Gagerman, Emily Gordon, Heather Redisch, and Simone Knego, these moments stayed with me long after the mic turned off because they speak to what actually shapes confidence in real life, especially during the emotionally charged seasons of raising teens.   Again and again, the conversation returns to the same truth. Kids are still figuring themselves out emotionally and neurologically, which makes the intensity make sense even when it feels overwhelming. Belonging matters, but tying worth to approval creates fragile self-confidence. Painful moments do not need to be erased to be survivable. When we lead with regulation, patience, and repair, we give our kids something far sturdier than quick solutions.   The lens also turns inward. What happens when we release the pressure to make the perfect call every time? How does parenting shift when self-trust replaces second-guessing? The way we speak to ourselves quietly teaches our children how to respond to their own doubt, disappointment, and discomfort.   As the year comes to a close, this episode offers a steadier way to think about self-confidence. Not something to manufacture or guard, but something practiced daily through presence, perspective, and self-respect.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Reflections on 2025: Lessons and Growth 02:26 Understanding Tween and Teen Development 06:38 The Importance of Friendships and Community 13:51 Navigating Social Struggles and Emotional Resilience  19:40 Deciding When to Let Kids Quit  25:59 Building Real-World Skills for Independence 30:14 Practicing Self-Confidence Daily Connect With Leslie: Help Your Teen Cultivate Confidence Website Instagram Facebook Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Waiting for the new year to take your health seriously is a quiet gamble with your future that too many people make without realizing what it costs.   This conversation challenges the way we think about health, resolution culture, and the pressure to set big goals tied to a date on the calendar. Dr. Andrew Fix makes a clear case for starting now rather than postponing meaningful health decisions until January. When resolutions become delays, even the best goals lose their power before they ever begin.   The episode reframes health through the lens of health span rather than longevity alone. What does it mean to stay capable and clear for as many years as possible? How do small choices around sleep, movement, and nutrition shape that outcome? The focus stays practical and realistic without extreme plans or rigid routines.   At its core, this episode links personal health to the people who matter most. Taking care of yourself protects your ability to show up for your family and your life. If your health determines how much time you get to be present, why wait to choose it?   Quotes “We shouldn't wait for the new year or for a date on the calendar to do something that we want to do or to do something that we know we should do or need to do.” ( 00:59 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “Take care of yourself now while you still have the chance.” ( 01:59  | Dr. Andrew Fix) “All of us are going to age. All of us are going to have our health decline. We want to fight that off as long as we can. And that's what we call health span.” ( 03:06 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “You'll either choose to pay for your wellness now, or you'll be forced to pay for your sickness later.” ( 04:28 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “What is a better gift that you could give them than you taking care of yourself so that you can provide for them and gift them more of that time for as many years as you possibly can. That is the gift that they want. That is the gift that's going to keep on giving.” ( 08:03 | Dr. Andrew Fix) Links https://www.netflix.com › Kevin Hart: Acting My Age   SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20     Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Most business plans fail before the first meeting because they use last year's results to decide what is possible next.   Sarah sits down with Debbie King, business strategist, executive coach, and author of Loving Your Business, about future self business planning as a more effective approach to strategic planning for entrepreneurs who want to learn how to stop letting past results limit your future business growth. Debbie questions the habit of treating prior performance as a ceiling and invites a different starting point for planning that begins with identity, belief, and vision. If your current results reflect who you have been, what changes when you plan from who you are becoming?   The discussion turns to the quiet beliefs leaders carry about themselves, their teams, their market, and their offer, and how those beliefs shape decisions long before strategy enters the room. Which assumptions feel true simply because they are familiar? What might open up if you challenged them before pulling your team into the process? Debbie introduces the “How can we?” framework as a way to create forward motion without waiting for certainty, and the episode offers a grounded reset for entrepreneurs who want their 2026 planning to feel clear, focused, and genuinely expansive.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Future Self Business Planning for 2026 03:02 Why Past Results Limit Future Business Growth 09:01 How Beliefs Shape Business Results 17:57 Strategic Planning Begins With Inner Work 26:58 The “How Can We” Framework for Expansion 44:09 Decide, Act, Evaluate, Iterate Connect with Debbie King: Visit the Loving Your Business website Connect with Debbie on LinkedIn   Connect with Sarah Lockwood: Visit HiveCast Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn   Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur: Visit The Conscious Entrepreneur website  Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on LinkedIn Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on Instagram  Subscribe to The Conscious Entrepreneur on YouTube   HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

If you're a woman business owner over 40, join the Dear FoundHer... Forum to find support, advice, resources and mentorship—JUST FOR YOU. It's all inside, without the gatekeeping and without the overwhelm.Building a real business became possible for Dr. Lisa Klein when she stopped trying to do everything alone and chose to grow inside a community of women who understood the work.Lindsay Pinchuk talks with pediatrician and Turning Teen founder Dr. Lisa Klein about how a deeply personal idea grew into a legitimate business with national reach. Turning Teen began as a response to a need Dr. Klein saw in her medical practice, parents who wanted support talking with their kids about puberty, body image, emotions, and sex education but did not know where to start. What began as small workshops in living rooms evolved into structured programming for schools, community groups, and families across multiple cities.Dr. Klein shares how joining the Dear Found Her Forum and participating in Marketing Made Simple helped her move from treating Turning Teen as a side project to running it as a real business. Being surrounded by other women builders gave her clarity, accountability, and confidence as she learned marketing, partnerships, hiring, and systems. How different does growth feel when you are not figuring it out alone?The conversation points out how community relationships turned into real opportunities, from strategic partnerships to new offerings and large scale events. Dr. Klein's story is a reminder that sustainable growth often comes from shared experience, steady action, and the right people in your corner.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Meet Dr. Lisa Klein and the Mission Behind Turning Teen03:18 Why Turning Teen Started and the Real Problem It Solves04:47 From Small Workshops to a Scalable Business Model08:58 When a Passion Project Became a Legitimate Business10:55 How the Dear Found Her Forum and Mentorship Drove Growth17:12 Partnerships Community and the Turning Teen Seal of Approval28:13 Advice for Women Building a Business and What Matters MostConnect with Dr. Lisa Klein:Follow Turning Teen on InstagramFollow Turning Teen on FacebookDearFoundHer… Links:Check out the Dear FoundHer... Female Founded Holiday Gift GuideJoin the Dear FoundHer... Forum Follow Dear FoundHer... on InstagramPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holiday Special: Join the Dear FoundHer… Forum at 30% off our annual rate and lock in pricing forever. After December 19th, we will never offer this rate again. JOIN US HEREYou don't need permission or perfect credentials to build a trusted brand in women's health.Lindsay Pinchuk sits down with Kat Schneider, founder and CEO of Ritual, for a conversation about building a category-defining company without a science background or a perfectly mapped plan. Kat shares how Ritual began during her first pregnancy as a response to unanswered questions about trust and transparency, and how choosing a DTC model early allowed the brand to educate customers, show real proof, and earn credibility instead of asking for it. What changes when you build trust before scale? How do you move forward when you do not feel fully ready?Kat also reflects on how that DTC foundation shaped Ritual's growth and made expansion into retail, including Target, feel intentional rather than reactive. She talks about leadership lessons learned along the way, from hiring mistakes to the pressure many women feel to be experts at everything, and why surrounding yourself with people who are stronger where you are not can change everything. Tune in to understand how intuition and decision-making become the real competitive advantage when you are building something meant to last.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Why This Conversation Matters for Women Founders02:20 How Ritual Started With One Pregnant Founder Asking Better Questions05:52 Quitting a Job While Pregnant and Challenging a “Niche” Industry07:39 Building Ritual Without a Science Background12:58 Launching One Product and Earning Trust Through DTC20:56 How DTC Education Enabled Expansion Into Target and Retail32:30 Leadership Lessons and Early Hiring Mistakes38:14 Three Core Lessons on Intuition, Rejection, and Decision-MakingConnect with Kat Schneider:Follow Kat on InstagramFollow Ritual on InstagramDearFoundHer… Links:Check out the Dear FoundHer... Female Founded Holiday Gift Guide! Join the Dear FoundHer... ForumFollow Dear FoundHer... on InstagramPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A leader who built his career on high-stakes investigations shares how those experiences now shape the culture, standards, and direction of a top litigation firm. Matthew L. Schwartz, Chair of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, joins Chris Batz and Howard Rosenberg to talk about what it takes to lead a litigation-first firm without losing the sharpness that defines its work. He reflects on a decade in the Southern District of New York, where cases tied to General Motors, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the fallout from Bernie Madoff shaped his views on judgment, clarity, and what clients actually want from their lawyers. Matthew explains why the firm gives young lawyers real responsibility early on and why senior lawyers thrive with the autonomy to build their practices without heavy bureaucracy. He also digs into the decisions that matter most right now: where to grow, how to align with client needs, and what pressures like AI, rising litigation costs, and outside capital mean for a disputes-only practice. The conversation circles back to a central question for any leader in high-stakes litigation: how do you build a firm where people think boldly, act with integrity, and stay committed to excellence when the pressure is highest? Matthew makes the case that culture, mentorship, and trust still carry the most weight.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Matthew L. Schwartz's Path From Federal Prosecutor to Firm Chair 06:05 Lessons From High-Profile Cases and Complex Investigations 12:02 How Boies Schiller Flexner LLP Develops and Retains Top Legal Talent 15:01 AI, Technology, and the Future of Litigation 18:03 Private Equity and the Changing Law Firm Model 24:04 Mentorship and Developing the Next Generation of Trial Lawyers 29:45 Personal Insights and Matthew's Outlook on the Future of Law Connect with Matthew L. Schwartz: Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Matt's Web Bio    Connect with Howard Rosenberg: Connect with Howard on LinkedIn Howard's Company Web Profile   Connect with Chris Batz: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Follow Columbus Street on LinkedIn Columbus Street Website  Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Walking can become a cultural force for better health when the Black community is given tools that make prevention visible, shared, and rooted in daily life.   Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Kwame Terra, founder of bEHR Health, for a conversation that reframes health as something you can understand, track, and take ownership of in real time. Kwame shares why bEHR Health was built around a live health score, how health literacy shapes long-term outcomes, and why prevention has to feel relevant to everyday life rather than abstract medical advice. The discussion moves beyond individual behavior to examine how access, stress, and environment quietly shape health over decades, especially within the Black community.   Walking becomes an unexpected centerpiece of the episode, both as a practical entry point to better health and as a catalyst for connection and culture change. Kwame reflects on setting a world record for steps in a month and what surprised him most about the physical and mental impact. How does something so simple shift behavior at scale? Why does community matter more than motivation alone? And what changes when health becomes something people do together rather than something they are told to manage alone?   The conversation challenges the idea that health progress requires extreme solutions. Instead, it points to a more durable path forward, one where walking, shared accountability, and clearer health signals help people reconnect with their bodies, their communities, and a stronger sense of purpose.   Quotes “60 % of black people have low health literacy. Most of us aren't aware of our current health status, or the short and long-term implications of our lifestyles, and the consequences that obviously come with that.”  (08:27 | Kwame Terra) “The cool thing about the score is that as you change, so does your score.” (09:20 | Kwame Terra) “We don't want health to feel like this additional chore that people have to do to be healthy. Like how do we design their life to where it creates health?” (47:46 | Kwame Terra) “Public health is the art and science of prolonging life. That's the definition of public health.I've added a mental health component to my definition of public health, which is now the art and science of prolonging the desire to live.” (01:08:38 | Kwame Terra) “If you aren't all that you can be, You suffer more than you have to. And so does everyone else.” (01:13:14 | Kwame Terra)   Links Connect with Kwame Terra: Visit bEHR Health Systems Instagram Follow Kwame on Instagram   SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20   Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Jason Janz challenges the entire playbook of nonprofit work by showing how long haul commitment and leader backed philanthropy can actually move families out of poverty. His approach sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, business, and wellbeing and offers a real-time look at how a for-purpose business model can fuel meaningful social impact through strong organizational culture and long-term vision.   Jason explains why CrossPurpose prioritizes deep relational work over broad but shallow programming and how that choice shapes everything from team dynamics to fundraising strategy to the overall health of the communities they serve. He reflects on the influence of his own upbringing, the mentors who shifted his understanding of leadership, and the decision to grow a mission-driven organization that thinks like a high-performance company without losing sight of human dignity. The conversation raises essential questions for any founder: What happens when you commit to one person's success with the same rigor you bring to your own enterprise? How do you build trust when donors want evidence and families want genuine care? What does wellbeing look like inside a team tasked with solving hard human problems?   Jason also offers a candid perspective on fundraising through shared vision rather than transactions and explains why transformational partnerships outperform traditional tactics. He invites entrepreneurs to consider the power of leader backed philanthropy and the role they can play in shaping generational change. The episode becomes a thoughtful reflection on leadership, purpose, and the kind of steady commitment that strengthens families, organizations, and entire communities.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Conscious Entrepreneurship 03:14 The Mission and Model Behind CrossPurpose 06:00 Jason's Personal Story and Leadership Philosophy 08:58 Deep vs Wide: A Different Approach to Social Impact 17:59 Transformational Fundraising and Donor Partnership 25:51 Advice for Future Nonprofit Founders Connect with Jason Janz:  Visit CrossPurpose   Connect with Sarah Lockwood: Visit HiveCast Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn   Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur: Visit The Conscious Entrepreneur website  Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on LinkedIn Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on Instagram  Subscribe to The Conscious Entrepreneur on YouTube   HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast.   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

You have just a couple more weeks to join THE networking community for women business owners over forty: The Dear FoundHer... Forum. Save 30% off your annual membership and lock in your rate before it goes in next year!A longtime HR leader sees how unprepared many young adults feel after college and turns that insight into a small business built to guide them through the realities of adulthood.Heather Redisch sits down with Lindsay Pinchuk to share how Adulting 101 Masterclass began, the early uncertainty that came with creating something in a wide-open space, and the small shifts that helped her clarify her offer. She talks about the moments that shaped her growth, the experiments that revealed what students and parents truly needed, and the point where things finally gained momentum once she focused on her core strengths.Heather also reflects on the role community played in her progress. The women in the Dear FoundHer Forum helped her push past discomfort, stay visible, and build confidence as she refined her idea. Their support reshaped how she approaches her work and the young adults she serves. Her story leaves listeners with a simple question: what becomes possible for your small business when you stay curious, keep learning, and surround yourself with a community that moves with you?Episode Breakdown:00:00 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone for Small Business Growth02:20 From HR Expert to Founder of Adulting 101 Masterclass03:32 The Workforce Gap and Why Graduates Aren't Prepared05:39 How Adulting 101 Shifted to a One-on-One Coaching Model09:42 The Breakthrough Moment After Narrowing Her Offer13:31 Community Support and Networking That Fueled Growth18:53 What's Next for Adulting 101 Masterclass22:05 Heather's Essential Advice for New FoundersLinks:Follow Heather Redisch on InstagramSubscribe to The FoundHer Files and check out our female founded holiday gift guide!Follow Dear FoundHer... on InstagramPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yvette Walts opens up about the pressure tied to Dance Moms fame, the panic attacks that surfaced once episodes aired, and the steady purpose that guides her work as a studio owner.   John Corella invites her to revisit the intense reality-TV environment that shaped so much of her early public life, and the conversation turns into an honest look at what happens when you see a version of yourself on screen that doesn't match who you believe you are. How do you process that kind of shock? What helps you find your footing again? Yvette shares the role her community played as she worked through anxiety and self-forgiveness and she reflects on the difference between reacting in the moment and living with those reactions once millions of people have seen them.   Yvette also brings forward two decades of insight from owning a dance studio and explains how structure, clarity, and genuine care built a space where more than a thousand students feel supported. What does it take to create a place that feels safe for growth? How do you lead with both expectation and compassion? Through stories from AUDC and Dance Moms and through reflections on panic attacks and leadership, this episode shows the resilience required to stay centered in a world that rarely gives you time to catch your breath.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Yvette Walts Joins John Corella 03:08 Behind the Scenes of AUDC 05:48 Reacting Under Stress on Reality TV 07:30 Regret, Self-Forgiveness, and Online Judgment 08:58 Panic Attacks After Seeing Herself on TV 19:47 From Gymnastics to Owning a Dance Studio 25:08 How Dance Moms Impacted Her Business 32:18 How Her Teaching Style Evolved Over Time 48:12 The Systems Behind a 1,100-Student Studio 49:53 Creating a Full Studio Experience 53:25 Advice for Studio Owners on Brand and Culture 01:00:06 Creative Influences and Final Reflections Connect with Yvette Walts: Follow Yvette on Instagram Connect with John Corella: Follow Dance Dad with John Corella on Instagram Follow John on Instagram Join Dance Dad with John Corella on Patreon Visit John Corella's website Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

What if the loudest voice shaping your confidence has never belonged to “them” at all but to the stories you've been telling yourself about their opinions?   This throwback episode takes a fresh look at validation and why so many of us treat other people's opinions as the final verdict on our worth. Leslie Randolph breaks down how this instinct forms, why it feels so compelling, and how it quietly chips away at self-confidence when we rely on external cues to decide who we can be. She invites you to question the idea of “everyone” watching or judging and to notice how often those fears come from your own inner dialogue rather than real people with real thoughts. What shifts if you stop assuming the worst? What new moves become possible when your own approval matters more than imagined commentary from the sidelines?   This episode offers a practical path back to self-confidence through stronger self-trust. Confidence expands when you give yourself the validation you keep seeking elsewhere and take action anyway—whether that means pitching the idea, wearing the loud dress, trying something new, or choosing a path that feels true to you. It's a reminder that the most powerful relationship you build is the one you build with yourself.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The  Core Idea of Self-Confidence 06:09 How Others' Opinions Shape Confidence 09:06 Why We're Wired to Seek Validation 15:09 Caring About Opinions Without Losing Yourself 17:52 Identifying Who “They” Really Are 20:46 How to Challenge Assumed Judgments 23:56 Strengthening Self-Trust and Personal Confidence   Connect With Leslie: Help Your Teen Cultivate Confidence Website Instagram Facebook Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Holiday Special: Join THE networking community for women business owners over forty, The Dear FoundHer... Forum. From now until the end of the year, save 30% on your annual membership and lock in the rate forever. Jackie Kim shares how a personal obsession with sensitive skin turned into Maelove, a science led skincare brand whose viral vitamin C serum built loyalty before it made headlines. Joining Lindsay Pinchuk in this episode, Jackie traces the shift from New York attorney and startup investor to founder, driven by years of dry, reactive skin and frustration with clinical products that either caused irritation or came with a painful price tag. What do you build when every “solution” stings your face or empties your wallet? Jackie answers that question with Maelove's approach to extra strength yet gentle formulas, a fully bootstrapped business, deep investment in R&D and long form educational content that customers and dermatologists now treat as a trusted guide. Along the way, she shares advice on knowing your strengths, hiring for your gaps and staying clear on who your skincare brand really serves, and she shows how viral growth can follow when you let the product, the science and your customers do the talking.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Why Building A Business Is A Marathon And Why Founder Community Matters02:23 Dear FoundHer Host Intro And Setting Up The Maelove Skincare Story04:35 Meet Jackie Kim And The Origins Of Maelove Skincare08:11 Solving Sensitive Skin Problems And Defining The Maelove Mission10:24 Bootstrapping Maelove And Building A Customer Obsessed Science Led Skincare Team14:25 Creating Glowmaker And How A Vitamin C Serum Became A Viral Skincare Hero20:15 How Glowmaker Went Viral Through Editors Influencers And Dermatologists24:27 Keeping Skincare Affordable With A Lean Direct To Consumer Business Model26:05 Becoming A Customer Obsessed Brand Through Deep Skincare Education And Content32:16 Staying Competitive Without Funding And Growing Maelove Through Word Of Mouth36:08 Jackie Kim's Three Actionable Steps For Female Founders In Skincare And BeyondConnect with Jackie Kim:Follow Maelove on InstagramLinks:Follow Dear FoundHer on InstagramCheck out the Dear FoundHer... Female Founded Gift Guide!Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legal industry is racing toward new business models, and Trisha Rich offers a grounded view of what that shift actually requires.  As a partner at Holland & Knight and a professor at New York University School of Law, she works at the center of the conversations driving MSO growth, ABS experimentation, and rising interest from Private Equity. Firms want support, investors want a foothold, and everyone wants clarity on where the ethical lines sit. Trisha argues that the answers are far less mysterious than people think. Independence, fee structures, and client protection still define the boundaries, and decades of opinions already show how to navigate them. She also speaks to the momentum behind this moment. AI pressure, shifting talent expectations, and a clear push for stronger business models have created an environment where MSO and ABS structures feel less experimental and more inevitable. Her perspective invites firms to ask sharper questions: what kind of growth makes sense, which investments matter most, and how do you protect the heart of the profession while modernizing it? The conversation offers a clear read on a fast-evolving space and a thoughtful look at how regulation and innovation shape each other inside modern legal practice.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The MSO and ABS Shift in the Legal Industry 04:26 How Rule 5.4 Shapes Modern Law Firm Models 11:19 Historical Precedent That Explains Today's MSO Boom 21:27 Law Firms, Business Strategy, and the Push for Scale 26:19 Why Private Equity Now Targets Legal Services Connect with Trisha Rich: Connect with Trisha on LinkedIn Trisha's Law Firm bio    Connect with Howard Rosenberg: Connect with Howard on LinkedIn Howard's Company Web Profile   Connect with Chris Batz: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Follow Columbus Street on LinkedIn Columbus Street Website Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Training only moves forward when you know how to pivot on the days your body feels off, and smart adjustments matter more than any single heavy lift.   Dr. Andrew Fix uses a real morning in the gym to unpack a familiar question for anyone who follows a training plan: what do you do when back pain or tightness shows up right as you're trying to stay consistent with your fitness goals? He talks through judgment calls that keep progress intact without forcing painful reps or drifting into avoidance.   The message lands on a simple truth. Consistency wins. One perfect session never matches the value of showing up again tomorrow. So how do you decide when to scale or swap movements or shift the intention of the work you planned? How do you stay honest about discomfort without letting it take over the whole day?   Andrew brings a grounded mindset that supports long-term training and everyday life. The reminder sits at the core of his story. Movement still matters on the days that feel inconvenient, and the athletes who grow are the ones who adjust with purpose rather than force.   Quotes "I'm not going to avoid the movement, but I'm going to modify how I'm implementing it, and how I'm performing the workout." (04:34 | Dr. Andrew Fix) "If you're just haphazardly doing random workouts at random times on random days of the week, you're likely going to get random results.” (06:30| Dr. Andrew Fix) "The most important lever we can pull when it comes to making progress is consistency." (07:38 | Dr. Andrew Fix) "If something's bothering you, don't skip it, modify it. Listen to what your body's telling you to do and adjust accordingly." (07:58 | Dr. Andrew Fix) "Doing something is always better than doing nothing." (10:24 | Dr. Andrew Fix) Links SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20   Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Few moments expose a leader's true confidence faster than the stare of a camera lens.   Karin Reed, founder of Speaker Dynamics, brings forward a clear view of why virtual communication rattles even seasoned leaders and what presence actually requires when the usual cues disappear. She points to a familiar pattern: people become smaller, flatter, or overly polished once the lens becomes the audience, and those shifts quietly shape how trustworthy or grounded they appear. The conversation asks an important question for anyone leading through a screen: what builds credibility when connection feels harder to access?   Karin's insight centers on the qualities that make leaders feel real on camera. Authentic expression carries farther than perfect delivery. Natural movement brings energy back into the voice. Audio quality influences how intelligent and credible someone seems. Early interaction sets the tone for participation. These elements are less about technique and more about the leader's willingness to show up with a steady, human presence that invites others in.   The conversation ultimately challenges leaders to rethink executive presence for a virtual world. Confidence becomes easier to project when leaders stop performing and start communicating with the same clarity and ease they rely on in person. The screen changes the environment, but it doesn't change what people want from a leader: someone they can hear, follow, and trust.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Leadership Communication in a Virtual World 01:55 Karin Reed's Path to On-Camera Expertise 09:59 Eye Contact and Connection in Virtual Meetings 15:35 Body Language That Builds Executive Presence 24:10 The MVP Framework for Strong Virtual Communication 29:46 Why Production Quality Shapes Credibility 35:20 Authenticity and Executive Presence Connect with Karin Reed: Visit Speaker Dynamics  Connect with Karin on LinkedIn   Connect with Sarah Lockwood: Visit HiveCast Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn   Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur: Visit The Conscious Entrepreneur website  Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on LinkedIn Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on Instagram  Subscribe to The Conscious Entrepreneur on YouTube   HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Join us for the Dear FoundHer... Forum Virtual Open House + Networking Event on December 9th. Meet other women business owners, connect, and experience the support you've been missing. Sign up through the link in the show notes—it's free to join us. Pearl and Rose began as Lisa Schneider's search for honest conversation about menopause, aging parents, and shifting identity, and has since grown into a small business rooted in real community for women in midlife. Inspired by young moms' groups and encouraged by Lindsay Pinchuk and the Dear FoundHer Forum, Lisa took her idea from “I wish this existed” to a branded platform with in-person events, resources, and support for women in their forties, fifties, and sixties.In this episode, Lisa shares how she built Pearl and Rose by listening first, starting with a simple dinner party that doubled as a focus group and evolving into ongoing programs on wellness, menopause, fitness, and the sandwich generation. She talks about learning to collaborate, ask for help, and show up face to camera to tell her own breast cancer story, which sparked powerful engagement and gave women language to advocate for themselves. Lisa shows how the Dear FoundHer community and her cohort have become a daily support system that fuels the growth of her small business and proves that when women build community with intention, everyone involved grows stronger.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Normalizing Midlife Conversations on Menopause Aging Parents and Identity01:30 From Burned Out Designer to Pearl and Rose Midlife Community Founder04:54 Validating the Idea with Instagram and a Midlife Focus Group Dinner08:29 Listening to the Community Wellness Menopause and the Sandwich Generation12:08 Growing Pearl and Rose Through Collaboration Events and Membership18:22 Vulnerability Breast Cancer and Showing Up on Social Media21:31 How Dear FoundHer Community Fuels Lisa's Journey and Her Advice to New FoundersConnect with Lisa Schneider:Follow Pearl and Rose on InstagramLinks:Subscribe to The FoundHer Files and check out our female founded holiday gift guide! Follow Dear FoundHer... on InstagramPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holiday Special: Join us for the Dear FoundHer... Forum Virtual Open House + Networking Event on December 9th. Meet other women business owners, connect, and experience the support you've been missing. Sign up through the link in the show notes—it's free to join us. Two fashion insiders walk through how a single white tee became the core of a cult basics brand that now lives in both retail and direct to consumer channels. Lindsay Pinchuk talks with perfectwhitetee co-founders Jen Menchaca and Lisa Hickey about the years they spent in showrooms and retail stores, the gap they saw for reliable year round basics and the way a partnership with a fabric expert let them obsess over fit, fabric and how their pieces actually feel on real women. They describe fit tests on bodies of different ages and sizes and they show how feedback from boutiques and customers turns each tee and sweatshirt into a staple women reorder in multiple colors.When COVID hit, their independent retail partners served as a lifeline as supply chains stalled and boutiques turned to perfectwhitetee for product they could still put in customers' hands. From there the direct to consumer side grew as shoppers sent DMs that asked for more colors and styles, which pushed Jen and Lisa to build a Shopify site and to treat lifestyle driven ads and email as key tools for connection and loyalty. Again and again they come back to a simple idea. Strong basics and strong businesses start with a clear customer, a clear edge and a community that trusts you in both retail and direct to consumer spaces.Episode Breakdown:00:00 How Listening To Customers Built A Cult Basics Brand03:12 Meet perfectwhitetee Founders Jen Menchaca And Lisa Hickey04:22 From Showroom And Retail Stores To The Perfect White Tee Idea06:50 Spotting A Gap In Basics And Building A Fabric First Fashion Brand08:24 What Makes A Perfect White Tee Fit Fabric Community And Confidence12:44 Launching Right Before COVID And Leaning On Retail Relationships18:25 Relationships Community And A “No Asshole” Policy For Business Growth24:23 From Wholesale To Direct To Consumer How Ads And UGC Fueled Demand33:43 Black Friday Inventory Fail Owning Mistakes And Fixing Operations41:37 What Is Next For perfectwhitetee Wovens Mens And Deeper Community43:07 Three Actionable Steps For Women Starting A Product BusinessConnect with Jen Menchaca and Lisa Hickey:Follow perfectwhitetee on InstagramLinks:Subscribe to The FoundHer Files and check out our female founded holiday gift guide! Follow Dear FoundHer... on InstagramPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a 300-year-old law firm builds its future on client-led growth, global collaboration, and a culture that actually holds up across 29 offices?   Laura Cameron, Global Managing Partner of Pinsent Masons, shares how she won a contested election with a vision rooted in people, purpose, and progress. She explains why growth only works when clients lead the way, how culture becomes a selection tool, and why she tests every new hire for "chemistry" before skill. The conversation cuts through leadership theory to reveal what it really means to run a global firm, balancing expansion with consistency, and ambition with care.   Can a firm that old still move with agility? And how does a leader stay grounded while steering across continents and time zones? Laura answers both with candor, humor, and the kind of insight that makes longevity look anything but traditional.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Global Leadership at Pinsent Masons 02:47 Laura Cameron's Journey from Litigator to Managing Partner 10:14 Building a Unified Culture Across 29 Offices 14:02 The Future of Law: AI, Technology, and Private Capital 17:06 Leadership Advice for Aspiring Law Firm Partners 18:36 Geopolitical Risks and Global Operations 25:43 Why Pinsent Masons Is Expanding in China 27:13 The Future of the Legal Sector   Connect with Laura Cameron: Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Laura's Web Bio   Connect with Howard Rosenberg: Connect with Howard on LinkedIn Howard's Company Web Profile   Connect with Chris Batz: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Follow Columbus Street on LinkedIn Columbus Street Website  Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

That first jolt of pain can throw anyone off, and knowing where to start can be the difference between a quick fix and a lingering problem.   Dr. Andrew Fix takes a closer look at what really happens in that early moment of pain and how a thoughtful approach to injury can shift everything. He explains why your own observations often hold the first clues and how simple steps can help you understand whether the issue needs light attention or a more structured plan. What can the timing of the discomfort tell you? How often do we focus on the sore spot when the real problem sits somewhere else entirely?   Andrew also talks about the value of asking the people who see you move every week since they often notice patterns you miss. And when discomfort refuses to fade, he makes a strong case for getting help from someone who understands true management of movement and load rather than relying on quick fixes that never reach the root. The episode centers on one idea: pay attention early and seek guidance that actually supports how your body is designed to work.   Quotes “How do you know where to start? When you have all these options, there's so much information out there. You could watch YouTube videos, you could go on the internet, you could go to your physical therapist, physician's office, chiropractic office, I mean, you name it, the list is endless, but it's extremely long, right? There's a lot of options of things you could do. But what should you do? (03:38 | Dr. Andrew Fix) "Sometimes we have symptoms in an area where that area is not the actual root cause of the problem.” (05:30 | Dr. Andrew Fix) "That doesn't do anything. That does not fix your musculoskeletal problem that you're dealing with. And we're in the business of trying to help people fix issues, not mask symptoms." (07:38 | Dr. Andrew Fix) "This is the time where you need to get that extra set of eyes from somebody that really knows what they're doing and knows how to help you rectify this, not tell you to go RICE it (rest, ice, compress, elevate).” (09:22 | Dr. Andrew Fix) "We do not wanna get to the point where pain starts to become more irritating, more debilitating, causing you to modify your function, causing you to compensate, causing you to avoid things, causing you to skip the activities that you love to do with the people that you love to do them because something hurts." (12:30 | Dr. Andrew Fix)   Links SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20   Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Breast cancer often surfaces in the moments people don't talk about—appointments pushed months out, mixed messages from providers, and the quiet fear that something serious might be brushed aside.In this episode, Michael Desrosiers sits down with flight attendants Kimberly Burckhalter and Derrian Aversa, whose diagnoses are decades apart yet shaped by the same need to push for answers. Kim recalls finding a lump in her early thirties and refusing to accept reassurances that didn't feel right. Derrian explains how today's advanced treatments still sit behind layers of scheduling delays, limited staffing, and constant follow-up calls.Their conversation asks the harder questions. Why do some patients move quickly through care while others face roadblocks at every step? How much do geography, staffing shortages, and insurance policies determine the path long before treatment begins? And what kind of support truly helps when fear takes over and details become hard to process?Together, they offer a clear, compassionate reminder: trust what your body is telling you, speak up early, and keep people close who help you stay steady when the system makes everything harder than it should be.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Breast Cancer Awareness01:00 Early Detection and Kim's Diagnosis04:16 Derrian's Delayed Care and HER2-Positive Results09:48 Why Support Systems Matter10:37 Flight Attendant Risk Factors15:16 Healthcare Delays and Systemic Barriers20:36 Insurance Challenges and Access to Treatment30:32 Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment35:00 Self-Advocacy and Early ActionLinksVisit the Cuckoo4Politics websiteFollow Cuckoo4Politics on InstagramFollow Cuckoo4Politics on FacebookFollow Cuckoo4Politics on TikTokFollow Cuckoo4Politics on BlueskyPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

If you are wondering if you should work with your husband or wife, or for tips and tricks to stay married when you work together, you are in the right place today!  When married partners work together, the business is never “just business.”  Working in a #familybusiness is a dynamic that impacts the partners at home and at work, and it impacts everyone in the company, too. Kaley Warner Klemp, co-author of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership and The 80/80 Marriage, discusses actionable tips to help partnerships thrive.  She shares suggestions for aiming for generosity rather than fairness, why clear roles protect both the relationship and the business, and how spouses can repair after conflict when you are doing it in front of the whole company.  They discuss the quieter questions leaders rarely ask out loud. How do power dynamics shift when work and home blend so closely? What do employees notice before the couple does? What helps a team feel steady when conflict between partners surfaces in real time? Kaley offers tools for conversations, visible repair, and the kind of leadership that supports long-term wellbeing for the couple and the company. It's a grounded look at working with your partner in a way that strengthens both the business and the relationship behind it.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Marriage and Business Dynamics 03:00 Conscious Leadership in Action 06:12 The 80/80 Marriage Framework 12:10 How Couples Affect Team Culture 17:59 Power Dynamics at Work and at Home 29:52 Repairing Conflict in Front of Your Team   Connect with Kaley Warner Klemp: Visit Kaley's Website Connect with Sarah Lockwood: Visit HiveCast Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur: Visit The Conscious Entrepreneur website  Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on LinkedIn Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on Instagram  Subscribe to The Conscious Entrepreneur on YouTube   HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Holiday Special: Join the Dear FoundHer… Forum and lock in special member pricing + exclusive bonuses for 2026 available for a limited time. If you're ready for connection, clarity, and support in your business, now is the time to get inside. JOIN US HERE Ronna Belinky reveals how genuine community and intentional networking can transform a small personal system into a meaningful business that helps women create clarity, structure, and ease in their lives.Lindsay Pinchuk and Ronna take a closer look at how a simple planning method Ronna created for her own family eventually grew into a workshop and consulting practice that now supports women who want more structure in their days. Along the way, Ronna discovered that her greatest growth came from in-person connection. She built her business by showing up at events, leading workshops, and forming real relationships inside the Dear FoundHer Forum. Those experiences offered encouragement, referrals, and a sense of belonging that helped her move through self-doubt and step into visibility with more confidence.This episode encourages listeners to think about how community shapes their own work. What happens when you surround yourself with people who understand your goals? How does meaningful networking create opportunities that don't appear through social media alone? Ronna's story offers a reminder that business grows through connection, consistency, and the courage to keep showing up.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Introducing Ronna Belinky And The Mission Behind Workflows By Ronna01:40 How Ronna Helps Women With Personal And Professional Time Management07:15 Creating The Notebooks With Ronna System And Validating It Through Focus Groups10:40 Why In Person Networking Drives Ronna's Business Growth16:10 Using Presentations To Explain A Unique Service And Attract Clients20:05 Marketing Strategies That Actually Work For Service Based Businesses22:09 Building Confidence And Overcoming Imposter Syndrome As A New Founder26:43 Ronna's Top Advice For Women Starting A BusinessConnect with Ronna Belinky:Visit Workflows by RonnaFollow Ronna on InstagramLinks:Join the Dear Foundher... Forum Follow Dear FoundHer... on InstagramPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fifteen years in Wicked collide with grief, queer joy and the quiet rituals that keep a performer brave eight shows a week.   With part two of the Wicked movie now in theaters, John Corella celebrates the moment by revisiting his conversation with Justin Wirick, a longtime dancer with the Broadway National Tour of Wicked. What begins as a lighthearted holiday replay opens into a layered, intimate look at creativity, identity, resilience and the emotional depth woven into performing the same show thousands of times.   Justin shares how ritual, presence and community have sustained him through the demands of touring life, the pressure of staying fresh onstage and the grief of losing his mother. He reflects on the ways Wicked mirrors the lived experiences of queer performers who spend years learning to celebrate the parts of themselves they once hid. This episode is a reminder that the courage to keep showing up for your art and for your truth is its own form of defying gravity.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome and Wicked Movie Celebration 02:00 Justin Wirick on Nerves and Finding His Voice 05:30 Fifteen Years in Wicked and Touring Life 12:44 How Justin Finally Joined Wicked After Three Offers 17:41 Wicked Choreography: Stage vs Film 23:54 Justin's Rituals for Calming Nerves Before Every Show 37:04 Choosing Joy and Staying Fresh After Thousands of Performances 41:08 Performing Through Grief After Losing His Mom 41:25 Why Wicked Resonates With LGBTQ+ Audiences 54:32 Staying Kind and Grounded in a Tough Industry 01:04:15 Dance Lightning Round and Where to Follow Justin   Connect with Justin Wirick: Follow Justin on Instagram   Connect with John Corella: Follow Dance Dad with John Corella on Instagram Follow John on Instagram Join Dance Dad with John Corella on Patreon Visit John Corella's website Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Positivity turns out to be less of a lucky personality trait and more of a skill you can shape with intention.   At the center of this conversation is a simple idea: confidence grows when you learn to guide your attention instead of letting your brain run on autopilot. Leslie Randolph explains why teens often slip into negative thinking and why women who want stronger self-confidence feel the same pull. The mind naturally scans for what feels hard, yet the ability to shift toward positivity is always available once you understand that this habit can be trained.   From there, Leslie highlights the practices that make optimism feel real rather than forced. Catching yourself in a spiral, pausing long enough to ask a better question, and using gratitude as a grounding tool help confident teens and confident women build a steadier inner voice. Even small changes in daily conversation, like naming what went well, create a mindset that notices good moments with more clarity. The heart of her message is simple: positivity becomes a powerful part of your life when you choose it with intention, and that choice strengthens self-confidence in ways that last.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Quest for Positivity 03:45 Genetics vs. Choice: Understanding Positivity 09:29 Shifting Perspectives Through Mindfulness 15:13 Building a Daily Habit of Positivity 19:11 Positivity and Reality: Finding the Balance Connect with Leslie Randolph: Help your teen cultivate confidence! Visit Leslie's website Follow Leslie on Instagram Follow Leslie on Facebook Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

See what happens when women founders build together. RSVP and join us for the Dear FoundHer Forum Virtual Open House + Networking Session on December 9th!Natalie Holloway reveals how a simple idea sparked during a frustrating yoga class grew into a fitness brand that reshaped an entire category.Joining Lindsay Pinchuk, Natalie traces Bala's beginnings from a gut-level insight to a Kickstarter launch and then to the turning point that came with Shark Tank. She talks openly about rapid growth, the reality of running out of inventory, and the tough moment when she realized their team had grown faster than the business itself. Natalie explains how scaling back helped Bala regain clarity and why a lean structure now drives their strongest year yet. She also offers practical direction for early founders who want a business that can last. How do you know when to trust an idea that feels small? What protects a young company when momentum hits faster than expected? Natalie's answers land with experience and honesty, and this episode will leave you with a clearer sense of what sustainable growth really looks like.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Why Community And Support Matter For Women Founders Over 4005:17 Who Is Natalie Holloway And What Is Bala Fitness06:11 Leaving Advertising Burnout, Traveling Asia And Discovering The Bala Bangles Idea11:34 From Side Hustle To Kickstarter Funding Bala's First $40K Production Run14:19 Grassroots Marketing On Shopify, Social Media And In Studios To Prove Product Market Fit17:43 Shark Tank Appearance, Pandemic Fitness Boom And Bala's Explosive Growth21:47 Building Then Shrinking The Team: Lessons In Hiring Fast And Scaling Smarter26:44 Expanding Beyond Bangles: Volifying Dumbbells, Power Rings And The Fitness Category27:50 Best Year Yet: How Bala Became A Lean Profitable Business With Trusted Agency Partners30:51 Natalie's Top Three Lessons For Female Founders On Profit, Hiring And Passion35:33 Three Immediate Action Steps For New Entrepreneurs: Research, P&L And Documenting On SocialConnect with Natalie Holloway:Follow Natalie on InstagramFollow Bala on InstagramLinks:Check out our gift guide!Join us for our virtual networking and Forum Open HousePodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midlife health takes on a whole new meaning as Dr. Mona Fahoum breaks down what really happens to women's hormones and how to stay strong, clear headed and resilient through every shift.   Dr. Mona joins Dr. Andrew Fix for a grounded conversation on Menopause and the years leading up to it, shedding light on symptoms that often feel confusing or disconnected. She explains how Naturopathic Medicine gives women a fuller view of hormone health, linking estrogen, progesterone and testosterone to the energy dips, sleep changes and joint issues so many women struggle to name. The question that sits underneath much of the episode: how do you stay rooted in your life when your body keeps shifting the rules?   They talk through her “three legged stool” of nutrition, movement and hormone support as a steady framework for long term strength. Mona also breaks down Hormone Replacement Therapy in a clear, non-sensational way so women can understand where bioidentical hormones fit and when other approaches make more sense. The result is a practical, reassuring look at midlife health that encourages women to ask what this stage could feel like with the right tools, the right conversations and the right care.   Quotes “We are going to live a long time. We don't want chronic disease…So we have to shift that focus into how we are going to live well in these older years postmenopause? Because we're probably going to spend 40 % of our lives in postmenopause now.” (19:36 | Dr. Mona Fahoum) “Our hormones are helping us with our fertility…Menstrual cycle, fertility, that's what they're there for. But estrogen and testosterone both also support the immune system. They support energy production in the cell. They support tissue recovery. They support collagen production.” (26:46 | Dr. Mona Fahoum) "I love to say there's kind of a three legged stool and you got to have all of it: the nutrition, the exercise, and the hormone optimization." (29:40 | Dr. Mona Fahoum) “Our bodies are healthy. Their baseline is healthy and they know how to fix themselves. They are resilient if we give them the right tools.” (56:09 | Dr. Mona Fahoum) “There is nothing wrong with us in menopause and in our forties. It is a normal process…I love that we're all talking about this more, but there's this push to pathologize it too. And I don't want any gal thinking that there's something wrong with her. Your hormones are doing what they're supposed to do.” (56:17 | Dr. Mona Fahoum)   Connect with Dr. Mona Fahoum: Visit Dr. Mona Fahoum's Website Links SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20     Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Work–Life Integration, Conscious Leadership, and Values-Aligned Staffing are at the heart of this conversation with entrepreneur, Scott Britton. Scott shares how he went from Princeton, Forbes 30 Under 30, and a startup sold to Salesforce to realizing that no amount of achievement could fix the feeling of being reactive, stressed, and out of sync inside his own life. He talks about the moment he began treating his reactions as data instead of flaws, and how that simple shift helped him see the patterns driving his stress and decision-making. Scott walks through his “freedom log” practice that any conscious leader can start using immediately, the difference between emotions and long-running patterns, and how everyday triggers at work can become practical entry points for awareness instead of something to hide or power through. Work stops being separate from inner growth and starts to become one of the most honest places to see what is actually going on inside you. Scott also shares how this path led to his book Conscious Accomplishment and to Conscious Talent, a staffing company that connects talent with companies committed to both professional excellence and inner work. For founders and leaders who feel like they have “outgrown” the company they built, his story offers a grounded look at what it means to bring more of your inner life into how you hire, lead, and shape culture. In this conversation, you'll hear about: The point where external success stopped working for Scott and what he noticed next How he uses the “freedom log” to track triggers and unpack the stories underneath them Why work can be one of the most powerful places for real inner growth Practical ways to bring more authenticity into leadership without blowing up your culture overnight How Conscious Talent supports values-aligned staffing for leaders who care about both results and inner development   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 05:09 Scott Britton's Turning Point and Inner Shift 07:55 How Business Becomes a Spiritual Dojo 17:51 Emotional Awareness Tools for Leaders 18:45 Why Scott Created Conscious Talent 31:30 Values-Aligned Hiring and Modern Leadership   Links Connect with Scott Britton: Scott's book: Conscious Accomplishment Learn more about Scott's Projects: ConsciousTalent.com  https://linktr.ee/scottbritton    Connect with Sarah Lockwood: Visit HiveCast Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn   Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur: Visit The Conscious Entrepreneur website  Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on LinkedIn Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on Instagram  Subscribe to The Conscious Entrepreneur on YouTube HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm.  

See what happens when women founders build together. RSVP and join us for the Dear FoundHer Forum Virtual Open House + Networking Session on December 9th Growth takes on a new shape when a social media manager realizes her own brand no longer reflects the business she wants to run and chooses to rebuild it with the clarity of a small business owner who is ready to move forward with intention.Shane Shaps sits down with Lindsay Pinchuk to reflect on the turning points that reshaped her work as both a social media manager and a small business owner. She talks about the moment she noticed her brand no longer felt like hers and how rebuilding it helped her reconnect with her voice and her values. She also shares how her role evolved from handling every task herself to offering strategy and coaching in a way that supports clients without stretching her thin. Their conversation explores the reality of building a small team, the relief that comes with delegation, and the steady sense of direction that grows when you surround yourself with a community that understands the challenges of running a business.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Introduction to Shane Shaps and Big Voice Social03:09 The Turning Point That Sparked a Rebrand06:48 How Big Voice Social Evolved Its Services08:47 Building a Flexible Team as a Small Business Owner12:01 Marketing Strategies That Actually Supported Growth14:54 Launching a Podcast as a Brand-Building Tool21:06 Shane's Advice for Small Business OwnersConnect with Shane Shaps:Follow Shane on InstagramLinks:Subscribe to The FoundHer FilesFollow Dear FoundHer on InstagramPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

See what happens when women founders build together. RSVP and join us for the Dear FoundHer Forum Virtual Open House + Networking Session on December 9th.Brynn Putnam talks through what it really feels like to build a company, sell it to lululemon, and start again with a completely new idea. Joining Lindsay Pinchuk in this episode, she reflects on the investor dynamics that shaped her path, including a moment when she walked away from a term sheet because the relationship didn't feel right, and she explains why the partners you choose influence every decision that follows. Brynn also shares how simple observations inside her gym sparked the idea for MIRROR and why true innovation comes from understanding your customer more than from technical expertise. Her shift toward building Board highlights a deeper desire for connection and family, and the conversation leaves you asking a few grounding questions: Who do you trust to build with? What signals are you ignoring? How can your own life stage point you toward the work you're meant to do next?Episode Breakdown:00:00 Building a Community for Women Entrepreneurs02:50 Brynn Putnam's Journey: From Ballerina to Tech Founder05:47 The Sale of MIRROR: Insights from a Successful Acquisition09:04 Raising Venture Capital: Challenges and Experiences11:48 Lessons Learned: The Importance of Partnering with the Right Investors14:57 The Launch of Bored: A New Era of Family Gaming17:59 Marketing Strategies for a New Product20:58 The Story Behind Bored: Reimagining Family Game Night24:05 Building Relationships with Investors27:06 Key Takeaways for Aspiring Female FoundersConnect with Board and Brynn:Follow Board on InstagramLinks:Be the first to know about our Forum opportunity this holiday season!Subscribe to The FoundHer FilesFollow Dear FoundHer on InstagramJoin us on Tour with Sunny + Jenn!FoundHer Faves: Parallel Travel BagMerit Eye ShadowTree of Life CenterDagne Dover Roma Packing CubesSamantha Fine DigitalPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elliot Moss didn't join a law firm to keep things the same. As Partner and Chief Brand Officer at Mishcon de Reya LLP, he brought a deep understanding of branding into a profession that often dismisses it, and changed how one of the UK's top firms thinks about growth and perception. He shares how clarity, consistency, and emotional intelligence turned Mishcon from a £45 million practice into a £380 million brand defined by truth and differentiation, not slogans. Clients, he says, may buy expertise, but they stay because of trust and how a firm makes them feel.   He talks candidly about leading change in a culture that prizes logic over emotion, showing how small wins and patience can reshape perception from within. The conversation moves beyond marketing into the psychology of leadership, exploring why authentic differentiation matters more than polish and how strong branding can become a firm's greatest competitive advantage. For Elliot, the future of law will belong to those who understand that perception drives performance—and that real brand power is earned, not advertised.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Building a Brand Inside a Law Firm 04:35 From Advertising to Legal Branding 06:30 Why Differentiation Matters in Professional Services 09:08 Changing Client Perception Through Authentic Branding 15:33 Strategy and Growth at Mishcon de Reya LLP 24:32 Leading Change in a Traditional Industry 31:16 AI, Private Capital, and the Future of Law Firms 36:59 Elliot Moss on Leadership and Opportunity Connect with Elliot Moss Connect with Elliot on LinkedIn Elliot's Web Bio   Connect with Howard Rosenberg: Connect with Howard on LinkedIn Howard's Company Web Profile   Connect with Chris Batz: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Follow Columbus Street on LinkedIn Columbus Street Website  Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Growing pains shape every meaningful goal and this episode challenges you to step toward the discomfort that signals real progress.   Andrew takes a simple moment with his toddler and turns it into a clear look at growth in everyday life. He highlights how personal development rarely moves forward without challenges and how each stage of improvement asks for new habits, new choices, and a willingness to face discomfort. What do you do when you feel that tension that shows up right before a breakthrough?   He invites listeners to look closely at one area where progress feels slow and ask whether the resistance there is actually a signal to keep going. Growth often appears at the edge of uncertainty, yet many people mistake that edge for a warning instead of an opening. What shifts if you approach that moment with curiosity rather than avoidance?   This episode encourages you to name the challenge in front of you, recognize it as part of your personal development, and choose the next small step toward the version of yourself you want to build.   Quotes “If you want to achieve anything great, whether that is from a physical fitness standpoint, whether that's from a career standpoint, whether that is from a relationship standpoint... you're going to have to go through some growth phases in that realm.” (03:12 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “You're going to have to put in some hard work. It's not going to come easy to just continue to improve something from a physical fitness standpoint.” (03:54 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “It's going to be uncomfortable when you start because you're having to make this big change.” (05:09 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “You have to go through some discomfort in order to get to these places. Growth is not comfortable.” (06:02 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “How can you continue to lean into that discomfort that you're feeling? Don't shy away from it.” (07:05 | Dr. Andrew Fix) Links SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20   Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Appreciation can lift a team or quietly erode it, and Sarah Lockwood breaks down why the difference often comes down to whether people feel genuinely seen.   In this solo episode, she explains why the usual holiday scramble for company gifts rarely creates the connection leaders intend and why Thanksgiving offers a clearer moment for gratitude that feels personal instead of performative. Sarah shares how a simple note or a small, thoughtful gesture can shift how someone experiences their work, and she challenges leaders to consider what their gifts say about their culture. A day of rest signals care, a learning budget signals curiosity, and a mismatched gift signals a gap between stated values and lived values. She also covers the practical side of appreciation with tools like Goody that let teams choose their own gift while still giving leaders room to add a personal message.   Sarah closes by reminding listeners that recognition works best as a steady habit. Even one specific thank you can strengthen trust, and she encourages leaders to pause, notice one meaningful contribution, and send a message that proves someone's effort didn't go unseen.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Art of Meaningful Employee Appreciation 01:25 Why Thanksgiving Is the Perfect Moment for Team Appreciation 04:05 The Power of Specific and Authentic Gratitude 06:10 Choose Gifts That Reflect Your Company Values 07:02 A Practical Tool for Personalized Corporate Gifting (Goody) 08:09 Make Recognition a Habit, Not a Holiday Task   Links: Goody   Connect with Sarah Lockwood: Visit HiveCast Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn   Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur: The Conscious Entrepreneur  Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on LinkedIn Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on Instagram  Subscribe to The Conscious Entrepreneur on YouTube   HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Charm Spencer opens up about tour life - the late nights, the travel, and the mindset that keeps him grounded while performing on The Boy Is Mine Tour with Brandy and Monica. In this episode, he joins John Corella to talk about learning to move between masculine and feminine energy onstage and how that balance shapes both his artistry and his identity.   He reflects on rejection, growth, and humility with a kind of honesty that pulls you in. How do you stay true to yourself when every role asks for something different? How do you keep your confidence in an industry built on constant change?   Charm's story connects discipline with self-acceptance and reminds dancers that authenticity is its own kind of power. And for anyone who grew up watching Dance Moms, he shows how those early lessons in adaptability and storytelling still echo through every performance today.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Behind the Scenes of The Boy Is Mine Tour 06:00 Charm Spencer's Journey to Becoming a Professional Dancer 09:03 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy in Dance 11:57 Breakthrough Auditions and Career Lessons 15:05 A Real Look at Tour Life 47:59 Handling Criticism and Protecting Your Energy 49:47 What Touring Dancers Teach Each Other 54:08 Dance Moms and Early Influences Connect with Charm Spencer: Follow Charm on Instagram    Connect with John Corella: Follow Dance Dad with John Corella on Instagram Follow John on Instagram Join Dance Dad with John Corella on Patreon Visit John Corella's website Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Mindfulness stops being a buzzword when kids learn to use it in real time to calm their bodies, name their feelings, and stay connected to their breath when life gets loud.   Leslie sits down with Julie Freeman, Executive Director of KNOWTICE, to talk about how mindfulness for kids can shape the kind of self-awareness that leads to genuine self-confidence. Julie shares how small, repeatable moments, like pausing to notice a feeling or grounding the body before reacting, help children manage stress, stay present, and access their best thinking. When mindfulness starts early, kids learn they have control over their reactions, which builds emotional strength that grows with them through adolescence and adulthood.   The conversation goes beyond quiet moments and breathing exercises to reveal how these early lessons create confident teens who trust themselves and understand their emotions. Leslie and Julie also reflect on how this work ripples forward into adulthood, showing up in the way confident women lead, parent, and care for themselves. By teaching kids mindfulness now, we give them tools to feel steady in uncertainty and connected to who they are - a foundation every confident person stands on.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why Mindfulness Matters Now 05:28 KNOWTICE Origin Story and Julie Freeman's Path 11:32 Why Start Early Mindfulness for Kids and Brain Development 16:54 Classroom Basics Mindful Body Stillness and Calming Techniques 22:23 Mindful Parenting and Raising Confident Teens 31:24 The 90-Second Rule and Managing Anxiety in Real Time 43:17 From Mindful Kids to Confident Women 45:42 How to Bring KNOWTICE to Your School Connect with Julie Freeman: Learn More About KNOWTICE Connect with Leslie Randolph: Help your teen cultivate confidence! Visit Leslie's website Follow Leslie on Instagram Follow Leslie on Facebook Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Subscribe to The FoundHer Files. Practical advice for your small business. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works...because we're better together. SUBSCRIBE HEREFear of being seen keeps many entrepreneurs from stepping into their potential, and imposter syndrome often has less to do with confidence than with how the nervous system reacts to visibility. In this episode, Lindsay Pinchuk talks with therapist and visibility coach Anna Holtzman about what's really happening beneath the surface when we hesitate to show up. Why does sharing your work online or talking about your business feel so uncomfortable? And how can you train your body to see visibility as safe instead of threatening?Anna shares how the fear of being seen is often a protective response, not a personal flaw, and how learning to recognize that can shift the way you approach your work. She explains her method of “graded exposure” (taking small, consistent steps toward being visible) as a way to build trust in yourself and lessen the grip of imposter syndrome over time.This conversation feels like a gentle permission slip for anyone who's tired of pretending to be confident. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of what it means to show up authentically and a few ways to make visibility feel less like a performance and more like self-trust in action.Episode Breakdown:00:00 The Fear of Visibility12:03 Navigating Career Transitions24:07 Overcoming Visibility Challenges26:52 Building Comfort in Visibility30:46 The Power of One-on-One Coaching31:52 Authenticity in Consistency35:01 Navigating Negative Feedback39:05 Personalized Coaching Experiences45:35 Actionable Steps to Increase VisibilityLinks:Follow Anna on InstagramRegister for Anna's FREE Let Yourself Be Seen WorkshopCheck Lindsay out on Anna's Podcast!Subscribe to The FoundHer FilesGet Tickets for Dear FoundHer.. on TourThis Week's FoundHer Faves:Pistola Cassie PantsDudley StephensParenting on MarsAviva AppThe Law Office of Erin M. Wilson, LLCPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Therapy stops being mysterious when you realize it's less about fixing your thoughts and more about learning to feel safe in your own body.   Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with psychotherapist Lauren Goldberg, LCSW, for an honest look at psychotherapy and what actually helps people feel better. They talk about mental health beyond labels, how the body plays a crucial role in healing, and why anxiety isn't a flaw to eliminate but a signal to understand.   What if success at work has been your safest place to hide? What if your body already knows what your mind keeps avoiding? Lauren shares how curiosity, consistency, and a grounded therapeutic relationship can turn those questions into real progress.   This conversation reframes therapy as practice, not performance—a clear, human reminder that growth comes through presence, honesty, and small moments of awareness that build lasting change.   Quotes “As therapists, our personal work is very congruent with our work with clients. So, I use my own self-exploration to become a better tool for my clients” (10:53 | Lauren Goldberg) “We expect there to be this beginning, middle and resolution to what we are going through. And there isn't always. What it often is, is we're dealing with something and then the resolution is actually how to be with it in a different way.”(23:40 |  Lauren Goldberg) “What I don't do is tell people what they should do. I don't give advice. It's a very open-ended dialogue. I do a lot of educating, particularly about the nervous system. But I think for any good therapist, you're doing a lot of educating about why one is now doing things the way that they're doing based on their history.” (29:05 |  Lauren Goldberg) “The coming up and coming down is what builds resiliency. And that's what we want to build in therapy. That's what we want to build in PT.” (48:11 |  Lauren Goldberg) “If you've tried therapy before and it did not feel like a good fit, please try again. It truly is like dating. You have to figure out who's a good fit for you.” (49:51 | Lauren Goldberg) Connect with Lauren Goldberg: Visit The Secure Base Mental Health, LLC  Follow Lauren on Instagram Follow Lauren on Facebook Links SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20     Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

The story you tell yourself as a leader becomes the culture your team lives in, and Nataly Kogan shows how to rewrite that story with agency, awareness, and action.   Sarah sits down with Nataly Kogan for a grounded conversation about entrepreneurship, business, and wellbeing—how the way we think shapes the way we lead. Nataly shares how to “talk back to your brain,” a practice that helps quiet fear, interrupt unhelpful patterns, and create space for better choices. They discuss how mindset ripples through an organization, shaping how teams respond to uncertainty and whether they lean toward anxiety or possibility.   Nataly offers simple tools to help leaders edit their thoughts and reframe challenges as creative prompts. What story are you telling your team right now—and is it one that invites courage, clarity, and connection? This episode is a reminder that leadership starts in the mind, but it comes to life through the stories we choose to share.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Nataly Kogan on Entrepreneurship and Wellbeing 04:15 Why Confidence Follows Action 07:06 The Power of Agency in Times of Change 09:07 How to Talk Back to Your Brain 14:24 Reframing Negativity and Building Constructive Beliefs 18:04 From Obstacles to Possibilities 26:01 The Edit Your Thoughts Practice 34:01 Creating a Culture of Possibility in Business 42:56 Leading with Clarity, Courage, and Humanity Connect with Nataly Kogan: Visit Nataly Kogan's Website Connect with Nataly on LinkedIn   Connect with Sarah Lockwood: Visit HiveCast Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn   Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur: Visit The Conscious Entrepreneur website  Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on LinkedIn Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on Instagram  Subscribe to The Conscious Entrepreneur on YouTube HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Many firms say they have a Law Firm Strategy, but few actually do. In this episode, Chris Batz breaks down what true strategy looks like inside corporate law firms and why clarity must come before growth. He introduces his framework for effective law firm strategy, the "three P's": positioning, perception, and competition. He explains how each reveals the gap between where a firm stands today and where it aims to be. From understanding client perception to benchmarking against competitors, he outlines how to replace internal optimism with market reality and strategic focus.   Chris also tackles the forces reshaping the legal marketplace—AI, private equity, and shifting client expectations—and how they demand a more agile, evidence-based approach to law firm strategy. Rather than chasing growth for its own sake, Chris argues that firms must make disciplined trade-offs, align behavior with purpose, and revisit their strategy regularly to stay relevant.   This episode challenges leaders to ask: when was the last time your law firm strategy reflected the market you're actually competing in?   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 What Law Firm Strategy Really Means 01:00 The Three P's: Positioning, Perception, and Competition 03:00 How to Define Your Market Position 06:20 Why Client Perception Shapes Reality 11:10 Building Credibility and Market Visibility 14:00 Adapting Strategy to Client Needs and Market Change 17:30 Common Pitfalls and the Strategy Gap 20:50 Growth Decisions: Lateral Hires vs. Mergers 23:25 On Law Firm Strategy Connect with Chris Batz: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Follow Columbus Street on LinkedIn Columbus Street Website  Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

The secret to your life is hidden in your daily routine.   In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix unpacks how habits create the foundation for who you become and where you end up. Success rarely comes from one big breakthrough; it's the result of small, consistent actions that compound over time. Every decision—what you eat, how you move, how you spend your time—quietly shapes your future self long before you realize it.   He reframes goal setting as the starting line, not the finish. Setting intentions gives direction, but it's your habits that move you forward. The real question is whether your daily routine reflects the goals you claim to care about. If your actions don't match your ambitions, something needs to shift.   Your priorities are revealed in two places: your calendar and your bank account. Where you invest your time and money tells the truth about what matters most. This episode challenges you to look closer, make adjustments, and build a routine that actually leads you toward the future you want.   Quotes “The secret to your life is hidden in your daily routine.” (01:04 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “Daily habits stacked on top of one another, whether for the good or for the bad, ultimately dictate where your future self is going to be.” (01:37 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “The goal is not how you get there. It's the small micro habits every single day.” (03:32 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “If you show me your calendar, I'll show you where your priorities are.” (04:02 | Dr. Andrew Fix) "What is the future self that you are looking or hoping to become? And how can you set up your daily tasks and your daily habits to help you get there in the most efficient way possible?" (06:53 | Dr. Andrew Fix)   Links SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20   Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

When your business becomes your identity, resentment follows. Entrepreneur and author Debbie King shares how she rebuilt her company, and herself, by separating self-worth from success metrics. Her framework, “the model,” links circumstance, thought, feeling, action, and result, revealing how the stories we tell ourselves drive outcomes. Facts are neutral; meaning is optional. Which thoughts support the kind of results and wellbeing you actually want in your business?   She explains how founders can interrupt unhelpful thinking through quick “thought downloads,” turning frustration into clarity instead of self-criticism. When results are viewed as data, not verdicts, entrepreneurship becomes a practice of learning and refinement.   Debbie also connects mindset to enterprise value. Every recurring pain point signals a risk: “no time” often means founder dependence; “too many mistakes” signals missing systems; low pricing power points to weak differentiation. Simplifying offers and building repeatable structures creates freedom, for both the owner and the company.   Her “future self” exercise ties mindset to strategy: put your goal in the result line, then ask what your future self believes and does to make it happen. Growth follows identity. When wellbeing and business align, entrepreneurship becomes sustainable, and success starts to feel like something worth keeping.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Identity Trap: When Business Becomes You 03:35 Rebuilding an Unsellable Business 05:38 The Model: Thoughts Create Results 17:46 Founder Mindset Shifts 25:27 Future Self Framework 32:06 Hidden Risks in Your Business 34:51 Systems That Scale 39:44 Data Over Drama Connect with Debbie King: Visit the Loving Your Business website Connect with Debbie on LinkedIn   Connect with Sarah Lockwood: Visit HiveCast Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn   Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur: Visit The Conscious Entrepreneur website  Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on LinkedIn Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on Instagram  Subscribe to The Conscious Entrepreneur on YouTube HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

When former Olympian Melissa Marlowe talks about the 1988 Olympic controversy and the bronze medal being taken away, she doesn't just revisit a headline; she relives what it felt like to stand on the edge of history and have it quietly rewritten overnight. How does someone keep competing after that? What carries an athlete through when the spotlight fades but the memory doesn't?    As she joins John Corella in this episode, Melissa reflects on the discipline, artistry, and strength that defined her career, from the power in her legs and feet to the mindset that helped her face pressure and perfectionism. She shares how her coaches' mix of kindness and toughness shaped her longevity in a sport built on precision and risk, and how she's come to measure success in ways that last longer than medals.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome to Dance Dad and Guest Intro 01:47 Early Ballet Roots and Natural Flexibility 05:05 Signature Lines: The Power of Legs and Feet 06:35 Beating Nerves with Sports Psychology 21:39 The Reality of Olympic Pressure: Was It Worth It 23:40 1988 Olympic Controversy: Bronze Medal Being Taken Away 45:22 Competing in the Cold War: USA vs USSR 51:09 Hard but Kind Coaching and Athlete Longevity 59:12 Scholarships, Overtraining, and Choosing Longevity 01:00:42 Life After the Olympics: Movement, Motherhood, Meaning   Connect with Melissa Marlowe: Connect with Melissa on Instagram   Connect with John Corella: Follow Dance Dad with John Corella on Instagram Follow John on Instagram Join Dance Dad with John Corella on Patreon Visit John Corella's website Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Subscribe to The FoundHer Files. Practical advice for your small business. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works...because we're better together. SUBSCRIBE HEREWhat does it take to turn a small idea into a brand that ends up on the racks at Bergdorf Goodman? For Ramy Brook Sharp, it started with a few silk tops, a gap in her own wardrobe, and a belief that women deserved fashion that felt both beautiful and effortless. Lindsay Pinchuk sits down with Ramy to unpack how those early living room trunk shows, personal fabric runs through New York's Garment District, and countless lessons learned through trial and error shaped what would become the Ramy Brook brand.Ramy talks about what listening to her customers taught her, like how a simple request for bra-friendly tops completely changed her design philosophy, and how one connection with a personal shopper at Bergdorf Goodman turned into a career-defining moment. She reflects on what it means to start a business later in life and why experience and curiosity can be powerful advantages when building something new.This episode invites you to think differently about growth, resilience, and what it really means to create something that lasts.Episode Breakdown:00:00 How Ramy Brook Built a Fashion Brand from Scratch01:39 The Closet Problem That Sparked an Idea04:41 Launching Through Trunk Shows and Word-of-Mouth Marketing06:52 Listening to Customers and Designing for Real Women09:23 The Bergdorf Goodman Breakthrough16:55 Starting a Business at 42 and Leveraging Life Experience24:44 How AI and Innovation Shape the Future of Ramy Brook32:59 Three Lessons Every Aspiring Founder Should HearConnect with Ramy Brook Sharp:Follow Ramy Brook on InstagramFollow Ramy on InstagramFollow Lindsay @dearfoundher on InstagramInterested in leveling up your marketing? Get on the waitlist for Marketing Made Simple for Small Business.Join the Dear FoundHer... Forum Networking CommunityFoundHer Faves:Inspiro Tequila Juliet Wine:Sav Blanc Pinot Noir Maelove Laura Geller Beauty Thirdlove Devotion Nutrition Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us don't procrastinate because we're lazy, we hesitate because of fear. Fear of failing, of being judged, of not knowing how things will turn out.   In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix unpacks how procrastination quietly stalls progress, and why waiting for certainty keeps us from building momentum. He shares a story about his son standing at the top of a playground slide—hesitant at first, then overjoyed once he finally let go—as a reminder that confidence comes from action, not overthinking. Drawing from Harvard research showing that people who start early outperform those who wait by 40%, Andrew reframes progress as something created through movement, not mastery.   This episode is a call to stop overplanning and start doing. Because when fear drives hesitation, the real cost isn't failure, it's the progress you never make.   Quotes “There is gonna be fear that most of us have associated with doing something new, associated with doing something that we've been putting off, but we're never gonna reap the benefits of what could happen.” (03:30 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “Even if they're less talented, the person that starts sooner and gets going and does what we call learning by doing, the person that starts first is going to outperform the other individual, even if they're more talented by 40%.” (05: 13 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “We are going to learn by doing much more than by preparing and planning. You're going to receive and find much more clarity by doing something than by planning ever will.” (07:17 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “Action is going to teach us more than planning ever can. Action is going to provide us with more clarity than planning and preparation ever can.” (09:03| Dr. Andrew Fix) “It doesn't need to be perfect. You're going to learn from your failures and you're going to wind up way farther ahead by just getting started and taking that first step. than if you continue to wait.” (13:35 | Dr. Andrew Fix)   Links How to Stop Procrastinating | Harvard Business Review   Stop Procrastinating and Tackle That Big Project | Harvard Business Review   SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20   Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

“It can be difficult for people to know who they can speak to about it,” says Amy Lewin, of entrepreneurs who are unhappy in their own companies.  Amy is the Editor at Sifted, a media platform focused on Europe's startup ecosystem and she joins The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast to discuss a survey Sifted recently posed to a number of entrepreneurs, the vast majority of whom reported experiencing poor mental health, high stress and even a strong desire to leave their businesses within the coming year. Though these figures may seem alarming, they merely shed light on common struggles and pressures felt by entrepreneurs which are so often swept under the rug for fear of looking weak or needing to maintain an ultra positive mindset in order to see their businesses succeed. On today's episode Amy will reveal more of the survey's findings as well as what venture capitalists (VCs) can do to support entrepreneurs, in whom they, after all, have a vested interest.    The survey highlights the importance of a community in an entrepreneur's life. Family and friends share the entrepreneur's burden, while simultaneously being unable to relate. Professional networks of like-minded contemporaries can go a long way toward making isolated individuals feel heard and connected, as well as ease the mental health stigma.    Today, Amy shares the common regret shared among most entrepreneurs and why quitting might be the best thing they could do for their careers.    Quotes “It was just a real sign of the personal toll—and not just even on the founders, but on their family, on their friends, on their colleagues—just another reminder that building startups is really tough.”  (4:48 | Amy Lewin)  “Whenever we publish stories about that personal side of company building at Sifted, we get the most amazing response. People love knowing that they're not the only ones. And I think sometimes, startup culture is so much that you've got to be optimistic. You've got to believe that your company can be the one in 100 that's going to really make it. You hear from so many people that your idea is never going to work and you have to believe in it yourself and I think when times are really hard it can be difficult for people to know who they can speak to about it.” (6:27 | Amy Lewin)  “That attitude that's going to be out there from some corners that if you are struggling in any way then you are weak and that you're not in it for the long term, which I obviously don't believe, but is obviously what some people still think.”  (13:04 | Amy Lewin) “Encourage founders to go on holiday. Encourage them to have a personal life. These things are important. We all need to recharge our batteries and ‘visionaries do,' too. There's that famous saying that comes from the VC world: “I've never seen a company go bust because the founder took a week off, but I have seen plenty of companies go bust because the founder didn't.'”  (18:26 | Amy Lewin and Alex Raymond)   Links Connect with Amy Lewin: https://sifted.eu/articles/founder-mental-health-2024   Connect with Alex Raymond: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afraymond/ Website: https://consciousentrepreneur.us/ HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Peta Murgatroyd shares how the discipline she built on Dancing With the Stars became the foundation for her second act as a beauty founder. Joining Lindsay Pinchuk in this episode, she opens up about what it really takes to move from the stage to the boardroom and why she refused to stay in one lane. What happens when passion collides with persistence? For Peta, it meant turning years of frustration with self-tanning products into Peta Jane Beauty, a brand known for clean formulas and professional results. She talks about early missteps, rebuilding from scratch, and figuring out how to run a company while raising three kids. How do you keep going when self-doubt creeps in? What does it take to lead with both grit and grace? Peta's journey is an honest look at the growing pains behind real success and a reminder that starting over can be one of the most powerful moves you make.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Peta Murgatroyd's Founder Story03:12 From Dancer to Entrepreneur07:05 The Frustration That Sparked Peta Jane Beauty09:46 Launching and Rebranding the Business12:09 Research, Development, and Lessons Learned17:43 Bringing Peta Jane Beauty to Market22:12 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship29:10 Preparing for Life After Dancing With the Stars33:33 The Biggest Business Lesson: Inventory and Growth36:52 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Finding Confidence40:15 Peta Murgatroyd's Advice for New EntrepreneursConnect with Peta Murgatroyd:Follow Peta on Instagram Follow Peta on TikTok Follow Peta Jane Beauty on InstagramFollow Peta Jane Beauty on TikTok Here are the links to this week's FoundHer Faves: Snooze Fest by Jayne HavensFabFitFunJill Lawlor CreativeThirdLove Unlined Minimizer BraEmily Schneider, Visual StorytellerFollow Lindsay @dearfoundher on InstagramInterested in leveling up your marketing? Get on the waitlist for Marketing Made Simple for Small Business.Join the Dear FoundHer... Forum Networking CommunityPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Law firms everywhere are debating private equity. Sir Nigel Knowles has already lived the full arc, from global expansion to IPO to take-private. Joining hosts Chris Batz and Howard Rosenberg, the former global managing partner of DLA Piper and former CEO of DWF unpacks a career built on bold growth and tough calls. He shares how a 90-person practice in Sheffield became DLA Piper through disciplined strategy, relentless execution, and a shift from territorial “country barons” to one global firm. He walks through the three-way merger that hit at exactly the right moment, the lessons he carried from mentors like Senator George Mitchell, and why real leadership means setting direction and sustaining momentum long after the headlines fade. Sir Nigel also pulls back the curtain on DWF's public listing and why the market ultimately couldn't support a professional services model. Taking the firm private with Inflexion unlocked capital, agility, and focus — a path he believes more firms will follow as technology, talent costs, and scale demands collide. His message to law firm leaders: build a coalition, define where you're going, and act. Consensus can come later. The firms that act with clarity and conviction will own the future of the profession.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 From Sheffield Practice to Global Expansion at DLA Piper   05:01 Taking DWF Public: Why the IPO Model Fell Short   08:07 Private Equity vs. Public Markets in Law Firms   15:17 Leadership Lessons from Senator George Mitchell and Other Mentors   15:10 Strategy, Culture, and Conviction in Firm Growth   22:08 The Future of Law Firm Consolidation and Capital Models   28:30 Sir Nigel's Advice to Managing Partners, Act Before Consensus   Connect with Sir Nigel Knowles: Connect with Sir Nigel on LinkedIn Sir Nigel's Website Bio Connect with Howard Rosenberg: Connect with Howard on LinkedIn Howard's Company Web Profile   Connect with Chris Batz: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Follow Columbus Street on LinkedIn Columbus Street Website  Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Treat your fork like a prescription and your plate the front line of care as produce, protein, and mindset turn everyday eating into real medicine. Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Tamar Samuels, registered dietitian and co-founder of Culina Health, to examine why nutritional therapy often fails in practice despite being so logical on paper. If most people already know the basics—eat more plants, cut the processed stuff—why doesn't that knowledge automatically lead to action?   Tamar lays out the real barriers: limited access to guidance, confusing nutrition narratives, and perfection-based rules that collapse under stress. Prevention and longevity don't require an overhaul, they require patterns you can live with.   Tamar's approach is refreshingly practical. Build meals around produce and protein. Choose progress over precision. Bring in support before willpower burns out. Food as medicine doesn't have to feel clinical, it can be familiar, forgiving, and built one ordinary meal at a time.   Quotes “Most people don't think about a dietician as part of that general team. And yet we eat all day long. And the food that we eat really informs all of these other conditions that we see our doctors regularly for.” (08:14 | Tamar Samuels) There's a huge gap here in why people aren't seeing registered dietitians. And there's a lot of reasons behind it, mostly because people don't even know what dietitians are or many dietitians are cost prohibitive.” (08:32 | Tamar Samuels) “The problem isn't the lack of access to nutrition information. It's too much access to nutrition information.” (18:25 | Tamar Samuels) “It doesn't have to be perfect.  We're not aiming for perfection. You're never going to hit your goals every single time, every day, right? It's just about paying attention. You're much more likely to get there if you pay attention and monitor and track and get this community support than if you wouldn't have done that.” (35:10 | Tamar Samuels) "It's okay to emotionally eat. The problem is when we rely exclusively on emotionally eating as our major or as our main tool to manage stress and to, you know, help manage a variety of different emotions." (41:32  | Tamar Samuels)   Connect with Tamar Samuels: Visit the Culina Health website Follow Culina Health on Instagram Tamar Samuels is a registered dietitian, co-founder, and Head of Clinical Partnerships at Culina Health, where she leads collaborations with healthcare providers to bridge nutrition care and traditional medicine. With over a decade of experience, she champions Food as Medicine and patient-centered care. Integrating lifestyle medicine, behavioral science, and evidence-based nutrition, Tamar helps people build healthier relationships with food. A graduate of NYU with clinical training at Mount Sinai Hospital, she has been recognized by Well+Good as one of NYC's top holistic dietitians. Her expertise has been featured in outlets such as The Huffington Post, Women's Health, Shape, and The Tamron Hall Show. SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20     Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm