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Ann Miura Ko is the Co-Founding Partner @ Floodgate, one of the leading early-stage firms of the last decade with a portfolio including the likes of Twitter, Twitch, Lyft, Okta, Outreach and more. As for Ann, not only did she lead the round for Lyft but in the last 12 months has led rounds for 2 of the hottest companies in the valley; Popparazzi and Popshop Live. Due to her immense investing success, Ann is a multiple Forbes Midas Lister and is also a lecturer in entrepreneurship at Stanford, a co-director of the Mayfield Fellows Program at Stanford, and a member of the Board of Trustees for Yale University. In Today's Episode with Ann Miura Ko You Will Learn: 1.) How Ann made her way from a PhD in Quantitative Modelling at Stanford to co-founding one of the leading early-stage firms in the valley? 2.) What does Ann believe is the secret to successful seed investing? What insight development did Ann believe Lyft had? How had they approached customer development in such a unique way? What are the leading signals to Ann today that founders really understand the customer development process? What questions does she ask to discover this? 3.) Why does Ann not engage in the compression of fundraising timelines today? How does she build relationships of trust and honesty with founders so early? Does Ann worry that founders have such large capital injections too early today? Why should employees examine capital efficiency, not capital raised? How does Ann advise founders on pre-emptive rounds? 4.) How did Ann and the Lyft team approach prioritization in the early days? In what ways did Lyft decide to "play their own game" when it came to the competition? How did Uber and its growth impact the financing strategy for Lyft? In what deliberate ways did John and Logan set the culture for Lyft? What have been Ann's biggest lessons from them on culture building? 5.) Does Ann believe that capital in itself is a competitive moat today? What does Ann believe needs to be proven before capital can be used as a weapon to win? In the case of Lyft, what signals or measurements did Ann define as guiding metrics for success? How did they change over time? How can founders determine their own in their businesses?

Dr. Dave Candy talks with master yoga instructor, Ann Bingham, about how yoga can be helpful for people with "complex, non-yoga bodies", especially people with chronic pain & chronic health conditions.Key Topics:- How yoga can help control chronic pain- How Ann uses yoga as part of her own self-care routine to manage her own migraines- Why you shouldn't be worried about not fitting in or not being able to keep up in a yoga class- What to look for in a yoga instructor if you have chronic pain or a chronic health condition- Options if you don't feel comfortable taking a group class...and MORE!Contact Ann Bingham:Website: kulayogastlouis.comEmail: kulayogastlouis@gmail.comPhone: 636-541-0050Contact Dr. Dave Candy at dave@stlpainexpert.com or visit our podcast page at https://stlpainexpert.comGet a copy of Dr. Candy's book "Chronic Pain: You're Not Just Getting Older, You're Not Crazy, And It's Not All In Your Head"https://stlpainexpert.com/book

I say it all the time...self-care is essential and having an exercise routine is one form of self-care. Taking care of YOU is the foundation for becoming a joyful teacher and effective teacher.   Today's guest is Ann Wiegmann Stafford, aka Fit Teacher Momma, who has a unique [and free] solution she created to help herself and other teachers stay fit, support eachother and connect. She's a science teacher, mom of 2, and wife who is passionate about fitness. Find out: How Ann got started. What her system is and how it works. How simple it is to get started on your fitness journey. Why now is the right time to get started taking care of YOU. Listen in! TEACH JOYFULLY FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theteachinglab INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_j_burns TEACH JOYFULLY PODCAST SHOW NOTES  

The key to success is taking charge. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an employee, you have to take full responsibility for everything you think, say, and do. That is the only way to show up, step up, and live up to this one-and-only life you’ve been given. I'm honored to have my friend Ann Vertel on the show today to talk more about this. Ann is a motivational psychologist, retired Naval Officer, and high-performance speaker, trainer, coach, and consultant. After retiring from a 20-year career in the military and getting a doctorate in psychology, Ann began coaching women leaders in high-performance skills. From there, she fell in love with watching women transform and succeed. In this episode, Ann and I are discussing her transition to her new career. She helps us understand the changes she had to make in both her mindset and skills. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: The mindset changes Ann made when going from the military to the coaching industry. The mindset changes women, in particular, have to make when transitioning out of the corporate world. How Ann explained her value to others when she first started coaching. How her listening skills have developed. The importance of personal leadership. Other skills Ann has developed since starting her business. The people that helped her through her transition. Why community and collaboration are so important and powerful. Why you should only work with those who have the same values as you. How Ann structures her days as an entrepreneur. Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Visit Ann’s website: https://www.annvertel.com/ Listen to Ann’s podcast: https://www.annvertel.com/podcast Check out American Women in Business: https://www.americanwomeninbusiness.com/ Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Leading the Factory Forward is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Leading the Factory Forward. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

If you lost all of your potential clients overnight, would you have a way to make money? Ann and her husband found themselves in this situation. Due to a change in the law, Ann Sieg’s auto glass company sales dropped from $90k per month to $2k per month. Ann doubled down on her side-hustle and decided to make Amazon retail her new focus. Thirteen years later Ann now teaches others how to build a retail empire on Amazon. Listen in on Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 226 as Ann reveals how to tap into the mega buyers on this popular platform and make good money. Be sure to join the conversation in the Amplify Your Authority Group.   Key Takeaways What an e-commerce business is. How Ann and her husband got started in their Amazon business. Understanding the e-commerce marketing continuum and its use in amplifying profits. The three pillars of e-commerce success - cash flow, systems and team - and how these three pillars make an Amazon business successful. How Ann uses a simple system to transform Amazon into an automated cash machine for her clients.   About The Guest Ann Sieg is the author of three widely acclaimed books on how to attract customers online and generated over 4.2 million in sales from her first e-book over 13 years ago. This all as a result of Ann and her husband losing their auto glass business almost overnight due to a new state law. Ann took her little “side-hustle” business and doubled-down…taking her sales from 2K per month to 90K per month in three months’ time. It was more than enough to bring her husband home. She went on to build an online empire… network marketing, info marketing, affiliate marketing, creating and selling her own products… Ann did it all… to the tune of $20 million+ in sales. Ann’s training has impacted hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to achieve online success all while working from home. But nothing has matched the rapid success of her e-commerce students. It’s not uncommon for them to see cash flow in the first few days or weeks of starting their businesses. And others have achieved 6, 7, and even 8 figure incomes – many through her free training alone. Ann is passionate to help 1000 people make $10,000 a month and build their own family economy working from home.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Get Ann’s Free Resource: 5 Steps to Amazon Retail Arbitrage Your Revenue Rush Toolkit  

Many creatives struggle with channeling our energy. We have lots of ideas and find it challenging to focus. But what if we took a vertical stance and poured ALL of our creativity into ONE thing? Ann Bennett is the award-winning graphic designer and marketing expert behind Renegade Branding, a firm that helps conscious entrepreneurs build a head-whipping brand identity that propels their profits to six-figures and beyond. Ann is on a mission to inspire entrepreneurs to honor and unleash their rebel voice, amplify their brilliance and change the world. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Ann joins Anjel to describe her renegade approach to business and explain why she built a brand to reflect her rebellious nature. She offers insight on the relationship between how much fun you have and how much money you make, discussing the forgiveness exercise she takes her clients through to promote cashflow. Listen in for Ann’s advice on uncovering your unique brand voice and learn to go deep and focus your creativity on ONE thing. What You Will Learn How Ann’s childhood informs her renegade approach to business How 9/11 inspired Ann to reevaluate her life and become an entrepreneur Why Ann built her brand around her rebellious nature What Ann does to reframe failure as an opportunity to iterate Ann’s advice on channeling all of your ideas and creativity into ONE thing How Ann defines branding as an emotional expression Ann’s challenge to move in the direction of your fear The relationship between how much fun you have and how much money you make Why Ann takes her clients through a forgiveness exercise to promote cashflow Ann’s insight on fully living your one precious life Connect with Ann Bennett Ann Bennett Marketing Resources Brendon Burchard Neuro-Linguistic Programming Anjel’s Wealthy Life Readiness Quiz Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Ann Miura-Ko is the co-founding partner of Floodgate, one of the world’s most successful venture capital firms, and was named one of the New York Times’ Top 20 Venture Capitalists Worldwide. She is a pioneer investor in many technical companies, and was one of the first investors in top organizations such as Lyft and Refinery 29. She is also a lecturer in entrepreneurship at Stanford, a member of Yale’s Board of Trustees, and founder of All Raise, a non-profit committed to improving diversity in funders and founders. Ann joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss building a world-class career, breaking into venture capital, evaluating ventures, and much more. Three Key Things You'll Learn The possibilities you can unlock by giving world-class effort. How Ann went from having severe stage-fright to becoming a champion debater. How to understand why some entrepreneurial ventures succeed, and others do not.

In financial services, the client base is diverse in economic status, gender, and background, and it’s important to remember that the workforce should represent that as well. In this episode, Christine Shaw spoke with Ann Senne, head of advice and solutions, about her experience with economic and gender diversity in financial services. Ann shares her path to leadership at RBC Wealth Management - U.S. and explains why she is passionate about educating future generations about the importance of female representation in the industry. In this episode, you will learn:How Ann got her start in financial servicesWhy Ann believes male allies are so important for females in the industry—and how her’s was instrumental in a major promotion in her careerAnn’s thoughts on the conception that you need to have wealth in order to advise others on their financial situationHow biases play into hiring processes—and how to combat those biasesAnd more!Tune in to learn from Ann Senne, head of advice and solutions at RBC Wealth Management - U.S. about economic and gender diversity in financial services!Resources: InvestmentNews | Christine Shaw | RBC Wealth Management - U.S. | Ann SenneGuest bio: Ann is an energetic and compassionate leader focused on unlocking the potential of each employee to fuel enterprise growth, innovation and success. As head of the RBC Wealth Management – U.S. Advice & Solutions group, she is responsible for designing the financial planning experience for the firm’s 1,900 financial advisors, delivering comprehensive and competitive solutions and equipping advisors with practice management, training and support to best serve their clients. Given the firm’s focus on digitally enabled, holistic, goals-based advice, the work of Ann’s team is integral to the firm’s overall success.Ann draws from more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, where she has held several leadership roles, including the head of client experience and head of managed solutions for RBC’s Global Wealth Management division. In addition, she was senior vice president, head of product at U.S. Bank and served as chief operating officer at LoCorr Fund Management. Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and an MBA in finance and strategic management from the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. She earned a CPA designation and completed the Securities Industry Institute program at Wharton in 2010.A leader committed to teamwork, mentoring and collaboration, Ann serves on RBC’s Diversity Leadership Council and as executive sponsor of the firm’s newly formed women’s employee resource group. She’s also a mentor in RBC’s Diverse Perspectives Mentoring Program and in Money Management Institute’s (MMI) Gateway to Leadership Program. In her community, Ann currently serves on the board of the Minneapolis nonprofit WithAll, working to increase prevention of eating disorders, support recovery and promote legislative change. She previously served on the board and as treasurer of the Minneapolis nonprofit Tubman, focused on people dealing with relationship violence, substance abuse and other trauma.

In financial services, the client base is diverse in economic status, gender, and background, and it’s important to remember that the workforce should represent that as well. In this episode, Christine Shaw spoke with Ann Senne, head of advice and solutions, about her experience with economic and gender diversity in financial services. Ann shares her path to leadership at RBC Wealth Management - U.S. and explains why she is passionate about educating future generations about the importance of female representation in the industry. In this episode, you will learn:How Ann got her start in financial servicesWhy Ann believes male allies are so important for females in the industry—and how her’s was instrumental in a major promotion in her careerAnn’s thoughts on the conception that you need to have wealth in order to advise others on their financial situationHow biases play into hiring processes—and how to combat those biasesAnd more!Tune in to learn from Ann Senne, head of advice and solutions at RBC Wealth Management - U.S. about economic and gender diversity in financial services!Resources: InvestmentNews | Christine Shaw | RBC Wealth Management - U.S. | Ann SenneGuest bio: Ann is an energetic and compassionate leader focused on unlocking the potential of each employee to fuel enterprise growth, innovation and success. As head of the RBC Wealth Management – U.S. Advice & Solutions group, she is responsible for designing the financial planning experience for the firm’s 1,900 financial advisors, delivering comprehensive and competitive solutions and equipping advisors with practice management, training and support to best serve their clients. Given the firm’s focus on digitally enabled, holistic, goals-based advice, the work of Ann’s team is integral to the firm’s overall success.Ann draws from more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, where she has held several leadership roles, including the head of client experience and head of managed solutions for RBC’s Global Wealth Management division. In addition, she was senior vice president, head of product at U.S. Bank and served as chief operating officer at LoCorr Fund Management. Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and an MBA in finance and strategic management from the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. She earned a CPA designation and completed the Securities Industry Institute program at Wharton in 2010.A leader committed to teamwork, mentoring and collaboration, Ann serves on RBC’s Diversity Leadership Council and as executive sponsor of the firm’s newly formed women’s employee resource group. She’s also a mentor in RBC’s Diverse Perspectives Mentoring Program and in Money Management Institute’s (MMI) Gateway to Leadership Program. In her community, Ann currently serves on the board of the Minneapolis nonprofit WithAll, working to increase prevention of eating disorders, support recovery and promote legislative change. She previously served on the board and as treasurer of the Minneapolis nonprofit Tubman, focused on people dealing with relationship violence, substance abuse and other trauma.

Ann is a lifestyle and productivity blogger, YouTuber, and owner of the Create Inspire workbook planner. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the thought of turning your passion(s) into a business, she's been there! Starting a new venture is absolutely scary, but starting is just as important and knowing why otherwise you're going to burn out. Her youtube channel is all things about creating a personal brand, starting a business in 2020, productivity tips, and lifestyle vlogs. She started blogging in 2018 as a freelancer while working in corporate. She's passionate about investing in one's self and in finances, home decor, interior design, generating passions into income, and creating visual content.Here's what Ann and I chat about in this episode:-How Ann started her own business (and product) while working full time.-How to find mentors in the workplace.-How to balance your business while working full time.Workbook: https://createinspire.co/product/shop/Join the Crush the Rush Community -www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush

One irony of life is that when inopportune times happen, they don't seem to stop until you finally hit rock bottom. When we reach the darkest moment of our lives, we start self-destructing until everyone and everything around us gets affected. However, when you reach an all-time low, there's no other way but up. With the help of the MENO system and the MENO-mates, you'll be able to get back on track and live a life of happiness. In this episode, Ann Martin, a dance and fitness instructor and a MENO-mate shares with us her story of how the MENO system has saved and changed her life and her marriage. We talk about what her life was like before enrolling in the Beta program, how her marriage was saved from the verge of divorce, and how it can positively change your life in a way that has never been just as it did hers. If you feel like you're in a dark place and need that one piece of inspiration to get out of it, then tune in to this episode and learn how you can live life the MENO-mate way. What's Discussed in This Episode: A brief background about Ann [01:42] Why Ann joined the Beta program [02:29] Her life before joining the Beta [03:15] How menopause deeply affected her relationship with her husband [05:19] The MENO system served as her life raft during her darkest times [08:32] What she felt when she found out the Beta was closing [09:29] How Ann's life completely changed after enrolling in the program [13:31] The Beta program is a safe haven for women to talk about menopause and life [16:10] Reigniting her relationship with her husband through the MENO system [17:28] Coming out of the program more confident about herself than ever [20:20] Ann's advice to women who have doubts about enrolling in the Beta program [21:42] Coming back to the right path and going on a journey to self-rediscovery [23:23] There is no deadline when it comes to taking life lessons [25:24] About the Guest: Ann Martin is one of the most special people in The MENO System. She is a friend to most and is always striving towards a better world. A mum to 4, she currently teaches dance and fitness. She is also a spiritualist and a medium with a burning desire to learn. Resources: Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon) Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon) Join in on the next beta group (https://bit.ly/betawait)   Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon) and Instagram (@drmichellegordon). For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess fills us in on her vacation, and we learn all about poo haikus. Then, BFFs Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow join the show! They reveal the inspiration behind their book, Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close. Ann and Aminatou talk about the nuances of being in an interracial friendship and the importance of finding a middle ground in relationships. Stay tuned as we dive deep into our own friendship and how critical it is to connect with family and create a community. Send us your feedback, email feedback@shepodcasts.com! We can’t wait to hear from you! Reach out to Dr. Ginger Campbell! Have her on your show to talk about her new book Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty. Book her on your next episode: brainscience@gmail.com PRODUCE YOUR PODCAST IS AMAZING! Hire them to do all the things that you really dislike doing EPISODE LENGTH 1:27:12 4:47 We’ve never had an interview like this! 5:23 If you want to engage with our guests, they will be inside our Super Squad from now on! 7:20 Elsie asks Jess to fills us in on her vacation  10:29 The poop story 17:34 Super Squad updates! We’re doing our QAs in our awesome new membership 19:56 Elsie’s new awesome headphones! A pure vanity buy 25:24 Our new sponsor Dr. Ginger Campbell - she’s looking to be a guest on other people’s show to talk about her new book 31:46 Elsie and Jess intro their special guests! 33:15 BFFs Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow join the show! 33:46 Why they decided to write a book? 35:09 How Ann and Aminatou are doing  37:31 The meaning behind “Big” Friendship People can meet later in life and form a “Big” Friendship 44:24 The nuisances of being in an interracial friendship  48:28 Talking through the vocabulary in their book Sometimes it took a long time to find the vocabulary  She Detects! 51:38 Friend breakups 54:06 The awesomeness of Produce Your Podcast! 55:18 Elsie and Jess discuss even more about Big Friendship 1:07:01 Elsie’s realization that she needs to treat friendship differently 1:17:39 Starting school in 4th grade 1:21:50 How Jess navigated friendships after the loss of Emily 1:25:14 We would love your feedback! Tweet out to Ann and Aminatou! LINKS! New Headphones: MEE audio Sport-Fi Earphone-M6CL-MEE Noise Isolating In-Ear Headphones with Memory Wire (Clear) KINPS Audio Auxiliary Stereo Extension Audio Cable 3.5mm Stereo Jack Male to Female, Stereo Jack Cord for Phones, Headphones, Speakers, Tablets, PCs, MP3 Players and More (10ft/3m, Gray–2 Pack) “Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty” explores the evidence that the feeling of certainty is generated by unconscious processes in the brain. Email Dr. Ginger: brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com Produce Your Podcast Shine Theory Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close Call Your Girlfriend Podcast Connect with Ann on Twitter or Instagram Connect with Aminatou on Twitter or Instagram She Podcasts thank-you to our Sponsors! → Our editor John from Audio Editing Solutions. He is so good you need to hire him STAT! → Dr. Ginger Campbell! And her book The Unconscious Origins of Certainty → Produce Your Podcast! Help Us Spread The Word! It would be stellar if you shared She Podcasts with your fellow women podcasters on twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode got you all fired up SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts! ONE CLICK! Feedback + Promotion for Women Podcasters You can ask your questions by emailing feedback@shepodcasts.com. We love audio feedback! Let your voice be heard, record your voice via voice memo in your smartphone and send it over! You can also join the She Podcasts Facebook group!

Ann Hiatt (@AnnRHiatt) received her initial business training during 15 years as the Executive Business Partner to Jeff Bezos (CEO of Amazon) and Chief-of-Staff to Eric Schmidt (CEO and Executive Chairman at Google/Alphabet). Ann now consults with executives and companies across the globe to reverse engineer their moonshot goals and get results. Ann is a sought-after international speaker and is on several advisory boards. Ann has recently relocated from Silicon Valley to Europe and brings with her a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in business today. In this episode, we talk to Ann about her amazing career with Amazon and Google. She describes her journey from her early years to becoming a name in leadership and management after working with Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt. Now, she manages her own consulting firm and shares to us her learnings and experiences in leadership and striving to be a better CEO. http://www.annhiatt.co https://www.instagram.com/annhiatt/ https://twitter.com/AnnRHiatt https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-hiatt/ 1:45 Who is Ann Hiatt? 09:06 Ann’s ‘interview’ for Amazon 14:06 Is grit a factor in getting hired? 15:55 How Ann’s father’s military background help shape her 24:36 Working in Amazon 27:12 Ann’s biggest challenge at Amazon 29:55 Women leaders 35:11 Ann’s Book 37:11 What make these great CEOs and Leaders great? 40:41 Being the dumbest person in the room and leadership 46:34 Always being challenged 51:18 What’s Ann Hiatt doing now? 1:01:59 Ann’s experience doing business in Europe 1:05:25 AI needs in companies 1:12:29 Ann’s Moonshot mindset 1:16:28 Smart people with no egos are a recipe to success 1:22:31 Robbie’s take on Ann’s career and journey 1:25:21 Talent is distributed equally, but opportunity is not 1:29:20 Diversity in tech 1:32:11 The value in risk-taking Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO: Visit the DDCEO BLOG: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Follow DDCEO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO Like DDCEO on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO Follow DDCEO on Twitter:https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh03Px5ez_xe_oE_iJMMNIg

Ann Johnson Stewart has been the president of Professional Engineering Services since its inception in October 1995. For over 20 years PES has provided civil engineering services to many large and small clients in the state of Minnesota. Ann's experience and connections in the field of materials testing and civil engineering are what have enabled the firm to consistently grow throughout the years. Ann has been an instructor in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis campus) for 22 years. She was the Faculty Director of the Construction Management program for 15 years, ending her tenure in that position to focus on her role at PES in June of 2015. Ann graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1986, and received her Master's of Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities in 1994. Ann is a member of DBIA Upper Midwest, the WTS, APWA, and the Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society. What you'll learn about in this episode: Ann's life as an entrepreneur in civil engineering Why Ann decided to run for the state senate How Ann is juggling a run for office, managing her business, and taking care of her family at home during the COVID-crisis How Ann manages her time when there are not enough hours in the day to hit her goals The different ways we can take advantage of the time we've been given back due to the global pandemic How the responsibilities to win an election and run a business co-exist Ann's plans for the future Resources: Website: http://www.peservicesmn.com/ Anyone Can Make a Difference I have known Ann Johnson Stewart for a very long time now and she is one of the most extraordinary human beings I have ever met. Ann is an engineer and a teacher, and in spite of the chaotic lifestyle that entrepreneurship brings, she is pursuing a career in politics as well. Every time she sees an opportunity, she answers the call. Coupled with her drive to excel in everything she does, it is no surprise she has decided to run for the state senate. There is a switch she just can't turn off. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast, Ann joins us to share her story. Look for the Next Mountain to Climb Many people who reach the pinnacle of success are content with staying there. But at the height of Ann's success, she began looking for her next peak to summit. After she attended the Women's March post-election in 2017, Ann was inspired by the realization that everyone around her could make a difference. She realized her own power to create change in this world, and since then she has been looking for new ways to harness it. The idea to run for the state senate has been hibernating since then and it has finally come to fruition. Not Enough Hours in a Day In general, women are more hesitant to run for office because they are weighed down by their limiting beliefs and inhibitions. Once we realize that we are all qualified to make an impact and we act from the heart, there is no telling how much we could accomplish. It's not for everyone, but if it is something you have wanted to do, stop hesitating. Ann is pursuing this opportunity amidst a global pandemic while she continues to run a business and take care of her family at home. Anyone can make a difference if they are committed. There are never going to be enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you set your heart to, but Ann has shown that you can still achieve your primary goals either way.

Today, Ann Filemyr is here to talk about her path and twenty years serving as the oshkibewis or helper for the late Keewaydinoquay, an Anishinaabeg mashkikiwe (Ojibwe plant medicine woman). As a special gift, you can get a Plant Ally Guide to go along with this episode by becoming a patron at patreon.com/risecollective. If you enjoy this episode or it inspired you, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @carriej0rdan.  Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-collective-podcast/id1252328415Leaving a review will help the show reach more people. Thank you for supporting in this way!  In the episode you’ll hear about: -The strategic erasure of Native peoples -The importance of reciprocity in our relationships with humans and the natural world -How Ann met Grandmother Kee and worked with her -Vision quest and the responsibility of your purpose  For the full show notes and links, visit therisecollective.org/ep16

What you'll hear in this episode: How the idea for Chair Affair started from her own daughter's wedding The importance of re-investing in your business The biggest mistake Ann made in the early days of chair rental Why customer service is SO important to building a trusted brand How Ann made sure every single person she met knew about Chair Affair How her team decides what inventory to add each year Scaling from a showroom in her home to a multi-bay 2-story warehouse and showroom Creating a rental management software to up-level the rental industry The conversation that changed the way we rent chivari chairs What she wishes she would have known in the beginning Social Handles:  Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest Twitter Show Notes:  http://brandeegaar.com/2020/03/02/not-just-chairs-anymore/ Website: www.shewhodarespodcast.com

“This is a gift to your loved ones…to do it the right way.” “Inheritance is a gift, not a right.”  ~Ann Fowler-Cruz, Attorney In this episode Deirdre and Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz discuss: How to find the courage to create a will How Ann chose her Elder Law career Certified Elder Law Attorney explained Why people resist created a will The reasons you need a will Which age you should create a will? Intestate explained The importance of Title on Asset Ways to inform beneficiaries who gets what Who holds the will? Legal requirements for a will Can you appoint someone to be your executor without them knowing? If you are the executor of a will is this written in stone? Nomination vs appointment The importance of a backup Creditor period, what is it? Do you need just a will or a will and a trust? Living Will vs Healthcare Directive vs Power of Attorney vs Trusts explained The important reason you need a will or a trust if you have children under the age of 18 years. Check your state laws Will contests explained The reason you should engage a Certified Elder Law Attorney What is probate? Delay and cost avoidance. What is a creditor period? Favorite ice cream: Maple Pecan Leisure time activity: Any water activities, Kayaking Song that reminds Ann of her youth and why:  Nothing But A House Party, J Geils Call Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz 203-749-5570 or email afowler-cruz@cohenandwolf.com  "Ann has been a staunch advocate for the elderly and the disabled for more than a decade.  She has the distinction of being a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation* and is accredited to practice before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her extensive knowledge in the area of elder law enables her to assist the elderly and the disabled in realizing the very best quality of life.  Her elder law practice focuses on long-term care planning, asset preservation strategies, Medicaid applications, disability planning, utilizing conservatorships/guardianship and special needs trusts. Her estate planning practice includes the creation of wills, trusts, and advance directives. Ann also handles probate administration." Copied from www.CohenandWolf.com This episode is sponsored by DeClutter By Deirdre, A Senior Move Management and DeCluttering for Aging In Place Company. Helping You and Your Loved Ones DeClutter, Move & Live a Fuller Life. Look at my website and contact me to work together at DeClutterByDeirdre@gmail.com  www.DeClutterByDeirdre.com  **Download~Like~Positive Review Magnificent Aging** Thank you for listening, I appreciate you!

In this episode of the Fashion Photography Podcast we meet Ann Czerny (@annczerny) and we answer the questions: How to find the right contacts of the people you want to work with? How to structure your e-mails, to make sure people will read them? How Ann build her connections in the new city she went to? SHOW NOTES: http://photographypodcast.net/podcast/dig-up-the-right-contacts-with-ann-czerny/

Today we have another installment in our veteran's series on the Homeschool Solutions show. Ann Karako, mom of five, joins us to talk about her experiences homeschooling high school with five kids, graduating four of them, and living to teach others that they can do it too. On today's show we chat: What Ann's kids have to say about their homeschool experience. The things Ann worried about when she first started homeschooling and what she would tell her younger self. Ann's biggest homeschooling mistake and how she would fix it. How Ann is transitioning to life after homeschool now that she is just about ready to graduate her youngest. Ann's best pro tips on homeschooling the high school years -- and she has a ton of them! This is an episode you won't want to miss.

My guest today is Ann, a single-mother-by-choice who was faced with the heart-wrenching decision to not carry triplets. She shares her story and all the reasons she made her difficult choice. We hear the details of her 8-month fertility process and in hindsight what she wishes she would have asked and considered beforehand. Ann was 31 when she realized she was in a relationship just to have a baby. When she learned her partner was sterile, she realized that she only wanted a baby, not the man. So began her path to single-motherhood-by choice. Ann researched her options and found a fertility clinic that had a good track record. However, it was a staunch pro-life clinic, that would become an issue as Ann’s pregnancy continued. She also has a warning about the procedure known as ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection.) A process that sounded like a good idea at the time but had Ann known all the facts about it, she would have said no. Ann discusses the birth of her twins and her early reluctance to ask for help from family and friends. She is very open about her battle with postpartum depression. We discuss her family’s response to her difficult situation and how they pulled together to give her a warm and supportive community. Ann wants women to be proactive in their choice of a fertility clinic. Ask questions, do the research, and know exactly what’s going to happen to your body. She encourages openness and honesty with family and friends. She also has some red flags that women should consider when they find themselves in a relationship just for a baby. Some highlights of today’s conversation: Ann’s “white picket fence” dream. Her time in the military and how it changed her outlook on relationships. The event that opened her eyes to the single-mother-by-choice path. How Ann chose her fertility clinic. How she chose her sperm donor. The painful egg extraction that began the process. Ann’s surprising results and the discovery of triplets. Her struggle with the decision to have twins. The lack of information about her situation. Why Ann would have said no to an ICSI procedure if she knew all the facts. Why she chose to reduce her embryos. The surprising support from her family. Why you need to know if your clinic is pro-life or pro-choice. Ann’s struggle in the newborn stage and how she coped. Ann’s advice to women who want a child and not their current partner. Why single-motherhood-by-choice doesn’t have to be lonely.

Episode 133.4 - NAR Interview With Instagram Ninja Ann Jones The NAR conference continues—and so do our interviews with fresh thinkers and innovators. This time, the Boom Team had to look at their iPhone Maps app to find Tacoma. (Turns out, it's in Washington!) After finding the exact location, Tacoma realtor, Ann Jones (@tacomajones), agreed to sit down and answer some questions. Ann was visiting NAR to speak about “Branding like a Boss”. During her time on the Boom Podcast, she not only elaborates on that topic, but gave us insight into her life. Ann discusses her brokerage, Tacoma, and how she dominates Instagram. Ann is truly a boss—both with video and on the stage! Keep listening for yet another LIVE episode from the National Association of Realtors conference in Boston!   SHOW NOTES We are not interviewing Paul Revere, ok? [2:08] Ann gets a lot of unsolicited text messages [3:00] How to Brand like a Boss [5:30] How Ann uses different social platforms [6:58] The locals cheer for Ann [9:20] Ann breaks down her setup [11:20] Steal her ideas [13:15]   SHOW LINKS Kids lead a tour of Paul Revere's house in Boston—in 1-1/2 minutes:  https://youtu.be/RLQbO6tocQ0 NAR Conference: https://www.conference.realtor/ NAR 2018 Speaker List:  https://www.conference.realtor/speakers/ City of Tacoma: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/   Anne Jones: http://tacomajones.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tacomajones/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/annecrasejones   How to get on our email list: http://boombusinessplan.com/   BOOM LINKS Email:  info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web:  www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart:  http://boom30.com/  

On Episode 48, Nick chats with Ann-Sophie Barwich, Visiting Professor in the Cognitive Science Program at Indiana University Bloomington, about growing up studying literature in East Germany, finding her voice as a researcher, and the importance of thinking about the sense of smell as a model for neuroscience and the senses.FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTTimestamps: 0:15 Hello and welcome / 2:07 Ann on being recruited to the Cog-Sci program at Indiana / 4:41 Growing up in East Germany and being obsessed with literature / 11:26 How Ann found her way into philosophy, and other undergraduate adventures / 17:38 Ann’s introduction to the philosophy of science, and a Monty Python quote / 20:00 How Ann switched dissertation topics mid-course and came to study smell / 32:37 Important moments in Vienna and finding her voice as a researcher / 39:27 How philosophy of science failed her / 48:48 Ann’s Twitter presence as the “smellosopher” and her approach to public engagement as a philosopher of science / 54:15 Ann’s future plans learning EEG and working as a scientific philosopher / 01:05:00 The greatest challenge facing philosophy of science today

Today’s conversation with Ann Masciarotte is so important!! On this podcast, I’ve talked a lot about the fact that in today’s world, with the internet, you can really create a business out of anything you are passionate about. Literally, you can find someone that is making money around a topic that you love. You just have to think outside of the box.   And that is why I love what Ann is doing! Ann is the Chief Curator and President of the Whitney George Collection, an art advisory firm that she established after leaving a decades-long career as a strategy consultant and product manager. The Whitney George Collection was born of Ann's belief that fine art doesn't have to be intimidating, and that it should be a prominent part of every home, office, commercial and public space. Through her work with The Collection, Ann collaborates with home- and business-owners, and residential and commercial interior designers to curate and source artwork that personalizes and elevates their interior spaces. As a lifelong art collector who comes from a family of artists, Ann loves sharing with and educating others on the joys of buying and living with original art.   The Whitney George Collection is primarily focused on promoting standout art and artists who have a unique, dynamic, and intriguing, yet accessible, style and point of view. Ann and the team at The Collection pride themselves on being able to work with nearly any budget, because there is plenty of phenomenal art in the world that doesn't come with a blue chip price tag. The Collection also believes in supporting and promoting living artists, who contribute to a richer social fabric within their local and global communities. Here is what we chat about in this episode: How Ann made the jump from consultant/project manager to business owner How having kids changed her perspective and led her to want to start her own business How she originally went the safe route and tried to start her own consultancy but quickly realized that her heart wasn’t in it How she realized that she might be able to start a business around her passion for art How she structured the business model for her art business Why you just have to start and realize that you’ll just figure it out along the way. Practical advice about how anybody can buy authentic art for their homes Where to find Ann: Website: www.whitneygeorgecollection.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wgfineart Follow along for more: www.lessonsfromaquitter.com https://www.facebook.com/lessonsfromaquitter https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter/ https://twitter.com/quitterpodcast

Ann Miura-Ko (@annimaniac) has been called “the most powerful woman in startups” by Forbes and is a lecturer in entrepreneurship at Stanford. The child of a rocket scientist at NASA, Ann is a Palo Alto native and has been steeped in technology startups from when she was a teenager. Prior to co-founding FLOODGATE, she worked at Charles River Ventures and McKinsey and Company.Some of Ann’s investments include Lyft, Ayasdi, Xamarin, Refinery29, JoyRun, TaskRabbit, and Modcloth. Given the success of her investments she was on the 2017 Midas List of top 100 venture capitalists. You can listen right here on iTunesIn our wide-ranging conversation, we cover many things, including: * How the space race and a NASA dad lead Ann to venture capital * How the venture ecosystem has evolved, especially for women, since 2001 * The importance of living through and experiencing an economic downturn * What Ann believes needs to be changed about our education system to adapt to the coming changes * How AI will impact the job market/economy and why Ann is fundamentally optimism * Why we need more women and diversity in tech * How Ann sees developments in blockchain and cryptocurrency affect our society * Why Ann passed on investing in Airbnb * The little known truth about startup success TranscriptProducing this podcast and transcribing the episode takes tons of time and resources. If you support FringeFM and the work we do, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. If you can’t afford to support us, we completely understand as well, but an iTunes review or share on Twitter can go a long way too! Ann: So, let's take a company like AirBnb when we saw it. It was called Air Bed and Breakfast. They had sold you know tens of thousands of dollars worth of cereal boxes McCain scrunchies and Obama owes to finance their business. They had sold only a small number of air bed space but could show that that was working to some extent but the business was selling air bed space not even a room not a couch and not definitely not a house and especially crowded locations where hotels had sold out. And so it's a very different business from what you see today. And you have to make that dotted line from what do I see today. What's different about this and where will it go. And sometimes you're wildly wrong on where will it go. But you're trying to figure out how this entrepreneur takes this idea there. Can she make it a reality? And what I found was that every time we bad on founders where we say absolutely they can make that a reality it doesn't matter if we were wrong on our hypothesis of where it would go. They would make something interesting happen. Matt: As a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. I'm of the belief that startups and early-stage companies change and define the world. I've seen a world and I believe many of us have corporations and governments have failed to innovate and change things that truly need changing and oftentimes it is a startup or a business incumbent that comes in and creates meaning lasting change in the world. The examples are numerous but I think monetary incentives can be the driving force often to create a better world.Today we've got someone that I and many look up to Ann Miura-ko who has been called the most powerful women in startups by Forbes and is also a lecturer in entrepr...

Naked with Adele CHAT SHOW presents: EPISODE 41 Broke to Millionaire by feeding your self value with money and energy ANN WILSON  Adele Green interviews Ann Wilson, aka The Wealth Cheff. Ann is an engineer gone rogue. She transformed her life from being broke and alone through educating herself about money. She now uplifts women as a finanical activist to create financially free lives with her Financial Freedom University and Books. In this interview we explore: How Ann decided to stop depriving herself What made her change her luck with money Which values she had to change to changer her life How she discovered her formula for financial freedom The Wealthy Cheff's link with self value Making financially leadership decisions How to create financial freedom in eight years What financial freedom means What practical financial concepts are learned What emotional money freedom is The link between self value and a bank balance Understanding why you need the right motivation to be wealthy Why women get stuck with creating financial freedom Making meaningful decsions that increase self value with money to expand your energy The first wealth pie recipe  Interviewed by: Adele Green, Transformation Specialist Coach for women in relationship and Author of www.CanYouSeeMeNaked.com interviews feminine role models to share stories, tools and tips to support and inspire women with daily challenges on their internal journey. TO SEE ANN WILSON’s BOOK    SPECIAL MENTIONED LINKS Free Book Chapter Complimentary Coaching Starter Pack Become a patron    TIP GET THE APP to listen on your smartphone.

If you’re a company with a great product or service, marketing is critical to your business growth – both online and off. In fact, creating great marketing can be the difference between booming sales and flailing sales. But great marketing doesn’t happen in a vacuum or the confines of a boardroom. Great marketing is created when organizations takes risks. When they’re creative. When they’re obsessed with their customers. My guest on today’s episode of the Grow My Revenue Business Cast is marketing and branding expert Ann Handley. Ann is the Chief Content Officer for MarketingProfs, an online education resource for modern marketers, and the author of the Wall Street Journal best-seller Everybody Writes. Today, we cover the common mistakes businesses make when coming up with their marketing strategies, why ‘going viral’ is not recommended, and how developing a 'pathological empathy' for your customers is the number one thing that will move the needle in your marketing. I know you're going to love this talk, and you're going to learn a ton on today's edition of Grow My Revenue! Listen to this episode and discover: · The common mistakes companies make when developing marketing content. · Why innovation and creativity are the foundation of great marketing. · Why ‘going viral’ should never be a company’s aim. · How Ann defines great marketing. · Why developing ‘pathological empathy’ for your customer is vital. · What companies can do to create rich, meaningful marketing messages that resonate. · And so much more! Episode Overview As an expert and self-described marketing geek, Ann Handley understands the value of marketing in a way most business leaders don’t. While most follow cookie-cutter approaches to marketing, Ann champions an approach centered on innovation and creativity. “The willingness to take some risks in your marketing I think is also key,” Ann says. “And inherent in that is really knowing who your audience is, know who you’re selling to as opposed to selling to everybody.” That's why she encourages business owners and marketers to be “obsessed with their customers,” or what she calls ‘pathological empathy.’ “It’s next-level empathy,” she says. “All the companies I talk to that are actually using marketing to drive business are obsessed with their customers.” Today you'll learn: · What marketing really is. · How templates and cookie-cutter approaches fail · Why it’s vital to know your audience. · How to create marketing that resonates. · The company that wowed Ann with its genius marketing message. On this edition of Grow My Revenue, you'll hear Ann’s take on how, in many ways, marketing has changed over the years and how, in many ways, it’s remained the same. Also on today's show, Ann shares an embarrassing moment from MarketingProf’s 2016 B2B Marketing Forum in Boston, now in its 11th year. Tune in for all of that and more on today's Grow My Revenue with Ann Handley. For full show notes and other resources, please visit: http://www.ianaltman.com/podcast/ann-handley/

This week I am joined on another episode of Getting Goosepumps by Ann Zuccardy, and what an episode it is. Ann a former writer who suffered from a brain injury has since become, what she explains to be, an accidental neuroscientist. 4 years following her injury Ann has learned that the majority of new information she was discovering about her brain, is in fact backed up by science, hence the accidental title of a neuroscientist. How Ann’s brain injury made her smarter Since Anne’s injury in 2011 she has since been redefining what makes somebody ‘smart’. Ann enlightens us into less conventional ways of determining how smart somebody is. She explains how she was once measured on things like her school grades, her job, and the amount of money in her check-book. Today she measures her level of smartness on inventing new ways to do old tasks, her ability to be creative and learn through curiosity. The importance of being present in every moment Ann explains due to her injury, she has no other choice, nor physical capacity, but to be present in everything she engages in. Her ability to only focus on one task at a time has taught her that more people should practice this. Listening to people without thinking of an agenda of what to say next is something Ann can’t do, however this is something she would encourage more people anyway to do too. Telling stories with humour makes a more memorable experience Ann talks of her The Safe/Unsafe Ted-ex Talk and how embracing your ‘inner-dork’ is something she preaches and encourages. Stepping out of your comfort zone every day and doing so with a child’s mind like Tom Hanks in BIG is a way of exposing our brains to novelty it needs to grow. Finding levity in a serious moment and creating stories create memories, something Ann encourages and wills us to do more.

Ann Johnston is Executive Director of the Crested Butte Land Trust (CBLT), a conservation organization that protects land in Crested Butte and Gunnison County, Colorado. Given the focused geographic area in which CBLT operates, Ann and her team must be creative and nimble, and they use a variety methods to protect a diverse array of landscapes, from large-acreage rural ranches to small in-town parcels. CBLT must also balance the competing priorities of Gunnison County’s various stakeholders—ranchers, hikers, bikers, skiers, businesses, and tourists, just to name a few. In an area of the West that is becoming more and more popular, CBLT’s work has never been more important. • I’ve long admired Ann’s ability to think outside the box and effectively execute her plans, so I was excited to get a chance to sit down with her in CBLT’s Crested Butte office. We had a fun conversation in which we discussed her personal connection to conservation, the challenges and opportunities of operating in such a tight-knit community, conservation success stories, specific methods for saving land, advice for aspiring conservationists, and much more-- see below for a full list of the topics we discussed. Enjoy! • http://mountainandprairie.com/annjohnston/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 4:15 - How Ann describes her work 5:20 - What makes Crested Butte Land Trust unique 7:25 - CBLT’s approach to conservation on a local level 9:20 - Challenges/Opportunities of working in such a tight-knit community 11:35 - Example of win-win conservation projects 13:30 - Snodgrass Trailhead Project 18:35 - How Ann prioritizes projects 20:55 - What does “conservation” mean to Ann and CBLT 22:55 - The specific definition of “saving" land 24:30 - Why Colorado is the leader in land conservation 25:55 - Colorado conservation tax credit explained 28:20 - Ann’s personal background and connection to conservation 31:50 - Experiences that attracted Ann to conservation 33:30 - Ann’s love of surfing 36:15 - Advice to future conservationists 39:10 - Biggest opportunities in conservation 41:15 - Where conservation is going in the next 20 years 43:30 - One thing Ann would change about conservation 45:10 - Advice for future conservationists, part 2 47:25 - Book recommendations 48:50 - Documentaries 50:00 - Favorite locations in the West 50:35 - Favorite trails in Crested Butte 52:00 - Ann’s craziest outdoor experience 54:00 - Biggest challenge facing Colorado in the future 55:10 - Ann’s request of the listeners 55:50 - Connect with Ann and CBLT online

Ann has dominated long-distance running for nearly two decades. During her career which spanned over 20 years, she’s broken 20 world records in distances ranging from 40 to 100 miles, qualified three times in the marathon for the US Olympic trials, won the Western States 100 14 times, and set a course record at the Leadville 100 that has stood for more than 20 years. Ann now lives a quieter life in the country, in this podcast we get to go back in time to learn more about Ann and how she first got into running, why she’s so passionate about the sport and why she ensures she’s having fun! Show notes Ann introduces herself in her own words How Ann first got her start into running Running her first six minute mile! Going back to high school when girls were not meant to run Dealing with failure at a young age and how it motivated her to perform Why hard work pays off  Why being able to solve problems can make you a better ultra runner 6 weeks to train for her first 50 mile race at 25 years old and getting to meet her running idol  Dealing with self doubt and how it motivates her to try harder  Messing up her training by doing too much and how it took failure at Western States for Ann to learn from all her mistakes A brief history of Western States The Leadville 100 and dealing with pain and tiredness Why you need your own mantras when running  The Ps in ultra running - Positive, Planning, Preparing, Pacing, Problem solving, Progressing Trying to stay in the moment and living in the now Her race strategy and why pacing was key Winning Comrades Marathon by 2 mins! Dealing with the loss of her mum and being a mentor for the runners she coaches Final words of advice for potential ultra runners Links Ann Trason - Website Help the Tough Girl Podcast get to 100,000 downloads by 4th August 2016! - Tell your friends about the Tough Girl Podcast!!! Share these inspirational stories! A massive thank you to everyone who has become a patron! You too can support the Tough Girl Podcast from $2 to $5 per month!  CLICK HERE! Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Ann Miura-Ko has been called "the most powerful woman in startups" by Forbes and is the Co-Founder of Floodgate, one of the valley's leading early stage funds with investments in the likes of Twitter, Twitch and TaskRabbit. Some of Ann's investments at Floodgate include Lyft, Ayasdi, Xamarin, Refinery29, Chloe and Isabel, Maker Media, Wanelo, TaskRabbit, and Modcloth. Ann is also a lecturer in the School of Engineering at Stanford University, where she got her PhD focused on mathematical modeling of computer security. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Ann made her way into the wonderful world of VC? 2.) Ann's 2nd day in VC was 9/11, how does Ann view investing in times of crisis and downturn? How does this effect the macro-economy and her investing cadence? Floodgate state that all venture bankable high growth companies share 4 very common characteristics with regards to power. Here we break them down: Proprietary Power: What is it? What are it's characteristics? Product Power: What does this imply about product market fit? What are the nuances and complexities? Company Power: What does it take to be created and maintained? How have so many unicorns established themselves without credible and sustainable business models? Category Power: Why it is so important to create a new category? How can this be done and who has done it well in the past? Items Mentioned In Today’s Show: Ann’s Fave Book: The Poisonwood Bible Ann's Fave Blog or Newsletter: Benedict Evans Ann’s Most Recent Investment: The Greatist As always you can follow The Twenty Minute VC, Harry and Ann on Twitter here! If you would like to see a more colourful side to Harry with many a mojito session, you can follow him on Snapchat here!   This episode was brought to you by DesignCrowd, the online marketplace for custom graphic, logo and web design that helps startups, entrepreneurs, web developers and agencies outsource design projects to designers from around the world.   How Does It Work? Once you have launched your brief, designers will begin submitting quality designs for you to review. With some constructive feedback, you can quickly generate a large gallery of designs that really do fit your needs. You can have exactly what you need within just three days. Once you have selected your favourite design, you will be sent all the files you require to update your branding. If you don’t like any of the submitted designs, then DesignCrowd offers a money back guarantee. So checkout designcrowd.com/VC and enter the promo code VC100 to get an astonishing $100 off your next project. 

Click here to download this episode In this episode, you'll learn about: How Ann's choice of office space has helped produce cash-based referrals The type of writing and blogging Ann has done to generate new business and how she has developed relationships with publications How Ann has been successful in developing physician referral relationships, even with physicians who own their own PT clinic! The topic of distance consulting and “tele-health” services. The rules and regulations for physical therapists at this point. Cash-based Wellness services for Medicare Beneficiaries and the “gray areas” surrounding this topic. Resources and Links mentioned in this episode: Prana Physical Therapy My first interview with Ann at this site Linda Formichelli's Write for Magazines E-Course Ann's article on Incorporating Wellness Services into your Practice Connect with Ann: On Twitter or Via her Website Ann's Webinar: Thinking Outside the Box – Creating Your Cash Based Practice  --  Make sure to enter “CARTER” as a discount code in the checkout process and get a $10 discount! . Click Here to learn how to start your own Cash-Based Practice Editor's Note:I am in the process of gaining further clarity on the definitions, rules and legalities surrounding “Wellness” vs “Skilled Physical Therapy” for Medicare Beneficiaries and will of course publish what I find here, as soon as I am confident in all the answers I've been given. . Let us know if you enjoyed the show: [Click to Tweet] Thank you @PranaPT for being an awesome guest on the Cash-Based Practice Podcast w/ @DrJarodCarter