Podcast appearances and mentions of laura webb

In this empowering episode of We Chat Divorce, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan welcome financial powerhouse Laura Webb, founder of Webb Investment Services and an advocate for women's financial empowerment. Together, they dive deep into the emotional and practical barriers that keep women from owning their financial lives — and how to overcome them. From personal money stories to professional lessons learned, this candid conversation is full of aha moments and actionable insights to help you shift from financial uncertainty to unstoppable confidence. Whether you're married, divorced, or starting over, this episode will inspire you to take the next step toward financial autonomy. Laura is a trailblazer in wealth management with over 30 years of experience and a passionate advocate for increasing the presence of women in financial services. Now in her “third act,” she's helping lead the charge to recruit and support more women in the financial advisory profession through her work with the Women's Leadership Alliance. My Divorce Solution – Learn more about the Divorce Financial Portrait™ Women's Leadership Alliance – Explore Laura's advocacy work Divorce Financial Portrait™ – Gain clarity, confidence, and control in your financial future Have a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at WeChat@ck11.net

Summary In this episode, Jon Russell and Mike Gowland are joined by Laura Webb, a well-known figure in the Power Platform community. They discuss Laura's journey into the Power Platform space, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of user interface and design. Laura also shares her experience presenting at conferences, her Tech Trump Cards initiative and the positive response it has received. She also shares what makes her uncomfortable. Key Takeaways Overcoming imposter syndrome is a common challenge in the tech industry, but support from mentors and the community can help. User interface and design are crucial in creating engaging and intuitive experiences for users. Presenting at conferences can be nerve-wracking, but also allows for personal growth and connecting with the community. Balancing sessions and downtime at conferences is important for getting the most out of the experience. AI can enhance UI/UX design by automating certain tasks, but human creativity and insight are still essential. The Tech Trump Cards initiative has been well-received and provides a unique way to showcase individuals in the community. Special Thanks to Laura Webb for joining us for this episode! You can find her socials at: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-w-93762654/ Webb Side Story (Blog) https://laurawebbportfolio.wixsite.com/webbsidestory KenLikeFit for providing music for this episode - Find out more about him and listen to his music here (https://linktr.ee/kenlikefit) Resources mentioned in this episode Jukka Niiranen announces he won't be pursuing MVP https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jukkaniiranen_my-final-microsoft-mvp-award-jukka-niiranen-activity-7133046559587381248-JHMo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

There are a lot of significant real-world problems that the state legislature's cheapskate budgeting practices have caused in recent years, and here's a classic example: Because it receives inadequate funding, the state's court system has been forced to try and fund itself by imposing big fines and fees on people accused of crimes. Of course, […] The post Attorneys Laura Webb and Rochelle Sparko on inequities in the way NC collects court fines and fee appeared first on NC Newsline.

If your charity aims to win and grow corporate partnerships, then one important asset is a proposition or first step that's both easy to understand and genuinely enticing to companies. This isn't easy, so I was really interested to hear how Laura Webb approached it for Leeds Hospitals Charity. In mid-September 2020, she got inspired by the brilliant Snowflake Appeal at Sheffield Children's Hospital charity, and with an incredibly short time, she and her colleagues created their own campaign, inviting businesses to Sponsor the Sparkle in December 2020. In just four weeks, the campaign attracted 20 companies to donate, generating over £35,000. One important part of the story is that more than half of these companies started supporting the charity for the first time. In this episode, Laura explains how they did it, practical tips and various lessons learned. If you want to share this episode with colleagues or on social media because you think it will help other charities – THANK YOU VERY MUCH! - we are both on Linked In and on twitter, I am @woods_rob.

Ep. 20: Interview with music supervisor Laura WebbThis week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Laura Webb.A veteran music supervisor of television and film, a proud member of the Guild of Music Supervisors, and a three Times GMS Award Winner, Laura Webb is known for her work on hit projects like: The Hills, Kung Fu, XO Kitty, To All The Boys, I Still Love You, Teen Wolf, The Purge, Resident Alien and others. Laura peels back the curtain on the art of being a music supervisor and selecting and clearing music for various media. Topics 0:00 Introduction 1:49 How Laura first broke into the business 2:51 Laura's first gig- an agent trainee 4:15 Working for The Firm5:40 UTA job list and landing a job 6:37 Danny Boyle's Trainspotting 8:29 Landing her first gig and working with Laura Wasserman 9:25. Shark Tale, XXX and feature films 9:53 Working at MTV's The Hills10:23 Re-score for The Hills 11:16 Working on Unscripted Shows 11:23 Parental Control- Reality Show12:11 The collaborative side of music supervision 12:42 Teen Wolf and scripted shows13:10 Working with Lindsay Wolfington 14:50 To All The Boys Franchise 15:50 Monster High Sequel 17:15 Kung Fu and using authentic music 19:49 Favorite projects 20:52 Love At First Sight (Netflix Production) 22:45 Bad Bad Hats & To All The Boys 24:38 The use of music libraries26:17 Listening to new music 27:10 Curating playlists & briefs 28:30 Receiving music from clients30:01 Working with showrunners & the creative process 32:38 Working with a trusted agent33:01 The scope of a music supervisor's job35:06 Music supervisors & forming a union43:51 Support for music supervisors 46:41 Advice for artists looking to get into the sync space50:34 The traditional TV season 51:53 What's on Laura's Spotify playlistLaura Webb's website: https://www.webbworldwidemusic.com/aboutFollow Laura on IG: https://www.instagram.com/webb.worldw...

As we conclude Women's History Month, we wanted to honor one of the first women to receive the Certified Financial Planning certification, a pioneer and innovator in the financial advising business, and a Barron's Hall of Famer.  She did not “See It,” but she has helped many of us in this business “Be It.”   Judith McGee,  L.H.D., CFP®, CHFC  is passionate about encouraging other women to join the financial advising industry as a Board Member of the WLA (Women's Leadership Alliance).  Take a listen and share with your friends, colleagues, and daughters who might be interested in joining such a wonderful profession or supporting an organization that is doing just that. To learn more about the WLA - https://lnkd.in/gFbwcaAe To register for the virtual event honoring Judith McGee April 19th from 7:00 pm EDT- https://lnkd.in/gd3dgtC6 Sponsorship opportunities available - https://lnkd.in/gFZD877D  https://lnkd.in/gdWaNFxN Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

Research shows that women performance reviews are most likely higher than men's however their leadership potential is undervalued. Why? Let's talk about it --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

2022 was a rough ride in the stock market, but for the first time in over 30 years, it was also a rough ride in the bond market. Bonds for the last 30 years have provided good income with relatively low risk to a portfolio, they acted to stabilize balanced portfolios against the potential volatility of the stock market. With rising inflation and interest rates, this brought the turbulent waters into the previous safe harbor that was bonds. So, what does this all mean? What exactly happened last year, what does it mean going forward and what does it mean for the savers. Join us as we welcome Sheila King, CFA, Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager at Eagle Asset Management as we discuss everything bonds last year, and what may be on the horizon for savers. To Learn more about Eagle Asset Management visit their website at: https://www.eagleasset.com/retail Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

Are women more vulnerable when it comes to finances? You bet your bottom dollar we are. Women face many challenges that are unique to our sex, we make less, we therefore get paid less for Social Security, we are often caregivers which can interrupt some years of earning, and we live longer. It is a challenge that women face, often alone as we statistically outlive out spouses, but it doesn't have to be that way. What can women do to bolster their economic security? Join us and our guest Kim Mondoñedo, EdD, CFP®, WMS of the Mendall Financial Group as we dive into why women are more vulnerable, behaviors to help us better prepare financially for a long life, and other tips to become a master of your financial destiny. Learn more about Kim at https://www.raymondjames.com/maineretirementcenter/about-us/bio?_=Kimberley.Mondonedo   Read more about Kim's research at: www. https://dune.une.edu/theses/351/   Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

On our forty-second episode, Allen talks to Women's Cycling Team VeloFemme from Cleveland, Ohio member Laura Webb, Emily Lang Miller, & Jilian Beveridge about their team, riding disciplines, dealing with injuries and their team's support, the importance of having women's teams for female cycling to grow, the Cleveland, Ohio cycling scene, and much more!!! The episode shows that their team is more about friendship and support than just bicycle racing! It's an inspiring, passionate, and empowering listen!!! Thanks for joining us for this episode!!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stokedonspokespodcast Facebook: The Stoked On Spokes Podcast | Facebook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stokedonspokespodcast/

Is it just me, or is EVERYTHING more expensive right now? No, it's not just me, it's INFLATION. Join us as we spend some time defining what inflation is, why it's high, and what you can do about it. Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

Side hustles have become more and more popular over the last few years and have created a whole new economy, the "gig economy". With all this extra income you should be able to pay down your debt, meet your goals, or maybe even add to your retirement. If you have a side hustle or thinking about starting one, this episode is for you. Join us and our guest, Michelle Outlaw, owner of Charismata 365. We get into what the gig economy is, why women should consider the gig economy to benefit themselves, how to get started in the gig economy, and more. learn more about Michelle and Charismata 365 at: her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYdl697hyDSlCdKqc3M4JtQ her podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-outlaw https://open.spotify.com/show/0mCjR9e46vLusrIPwS6eqd Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

For many of us in the United States, we are just a diagnosis away from financial insecurity. Having access to health care can help to ensure better health outcomes for many including early detection and preventative measures. But what happens when there are barriers to good healthcare? What are the financial impacts of a lack of access to health care? Unfortunately, women disproportionately are affected. Join us as we discuss the economic impacts of a lack of care, particularly on women. We are joined by Alison Kiser Senior Director of External Affairs for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic to discuss the shortfalls, the financial impacts, and what you can do to increase access to health care for women. To learn more, check out: https://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-doa/divisions/council-women-youth-involvement and see the reports of the outcomes at: https://ncadmin.nc.gov/advocacy/women/status-women-north-carolina Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

There are many things to consider when aging, one of the biggest is your living arrangements. So when do you need to downsize? Where should you go? What will the financial impacts be? You may be approaching this yourself or helping a parent navigate these decisions. Take a listen as we discuss this all important, but rarely discussed topic with our guest, Jill Hart, Certified Senior Advisor Real Estate Agent and founder of Silver Pathways Consulting. Learn more about Jill and the services she offers at www.SilverPathwaysHome.com Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

A DIY Tool that Not Only Rocks but Gets You and Your SO on the Right Track.? I Am In! The 3 biggest relationship stressors are money, sex, and work. But what if there was a fun way to learn about your relationship with money, PLUS give you the tools you need to create your own plan for future success AND reduce the Money relationship stressor? Our guest today designed the Money Date Box® for that reason. Kathy Entwistle, who has been in the financial services industry for over 25 years, saw that women tend to put their own personal finances last and wanted to find an enjoyable way to change that. She is speaking our language! Learn more out the Money Date Box® at https://themoneydatebox.com/ Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

Welcome back to Her Two Cents Podcast. We are so excited to be at the start of our 4th season. This podcast was created to help normalize the conversation around money between women. Thank you for your support through the previous seasons. Please don't forget to like, follow, and share our podcast with your networks. This season has a lot in store and we can't wait to get started. Take a listen to find out what we've got cooking for you. Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

Join us as we review our previous season and look forward to the next, after a short break of course. Thank you for your support and please continue to send us topic ideas and questions at www.hertwocentspodcast.com. See you in season 4! Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

As COVID hung over us all for the last 2 years, many of us reevaluated our lives and values. The pandemic exposed us to a lot more stress than normal and for some this has led to burnout. As people have had to weather the storms of the last 2 years, many are asking if they can retire yet. This has become more and more common in the last couple of years. We wanted to discuss this and how you can go about determining if retirement is an option. Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

As the Great Resignation has settled upon the US, many of us have rethought our lives and for several that included a job change. What things should you consider when you change jobs? Well a fan, Ashley, asked that very question. Join us as we discuss some of the major financial things you may want to consider if you have recently changed jobs. Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

Have you seen the headlines? From time to time there are headlines that make you pause and realize that we are witnessing history being made firsthand. These occurrences usually stir up strong emotions and then you wonder… what is this going to mean for our lives, our country, the economy, the world at large and specifically how will the markets react? As many of these events feel unprecedented, what is interesting to know is that throughout history, even though the circumstances of other geopolitical events are different, the reactions are remarkably similar. Join us as we discuss with Rebecca Felton, Senior Market Strategist from Riverfront Investment Group how these geopolitical events, both present and historical, affect the markets and what is helpful for investors to remember. To find out more about Riverfront and Rebecca Felton visit: www.riverfrontig.com Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

It's 2022 and we STILL aren't paid equally for equal work. The gap exists across the board but is much worse for black and brown women. The past two years the Equal Pay date was in March, since the pandemic it's now in mid-April. Women in the workforce were affected more than men with the closures of childcare centers, remote schools, and caring for aging parents. We have work to do. Join us and learn more about the wage gap, what Equal Pay Day signifies, and how we can move forward. Additionally, with our day jobs, Laura and I are sponsoring an Equal Pay Day Luncheon on April 13, 2022. Please follow the links below for more information and how to purchase tickets. This is a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual options offered. Find out more at: www.ontrackwnc.org or https://ontrackwnc.org/our-supporters/equal-pay-day-event.html Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

Cash is always a good thing to have, but is it risky to have too much? Join us as we dive into the risks associated with and the opportunities lost when too much of your wealth is in cash. This is more important than ever as we are in the highest inflation environment seen in decades and it can be counterproductive to your long-term success. Find out how much is enough and what to do with the rest. Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

Her Two Cents is a proud sponsor of the upcoming TEDx Asheville event. Find out more about the event, the speakers, and how to purchase tickets at www.tedxasheville.com. We were excited to sit down with an speaker in the upcoming event, Hannah Grady Williams in a 2 part podcast feature, join us for part 2 of 2. Hannah is The Gen Z CEO Advisor and owner of OVRTURE Consulting. Hannah brings a new perspective to the show as a Gen Z'er.. We talk about her first memories of money, her generation, and so much more. Join us and be sure to purchase tickets to TEDx Asheville to here her speak more about her passion. Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

Her Two Cents is a proud sponsor of the upcoming TEDx Asheville event. Find out more about the event, the speakers, and how to purchase tickets at www.tedxasheville.com. We were excited to sit down with an speaker in the upcoming event, Hannah Grady Williams in a 2 part podcast feature, join us for part 1 of 2. Hannah is The Gen Z CEO Advisor and owner of OVRTURE Consulting. Hannah brings a new perspective to the show as a Gen Z'er.. We talk about her first memories of money, her generation, and so much more. Join us and be sure to purchase tickets to TEDx Asheville to here her speak more about her passion. Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

Most people groan when the topic of insurance comes up. It can be expensive, and you might not ever need to use it, at least you hope so. So why would we dedicate a podcast to talking about insurance? Because it's a vital part of risk management and running a business, or a home. You need to make sure you have the right coverage and that it is protecting what you need it to. It is more important than ever to have a relationship with your insurance broker and one that understands all the coverages YOU NEED, because General Liability, doesn't mean you are generally covered. In fact, you could be leaving a lot to chance. Join us as we talk insurance shop with our expert guest: Kristi Strum, Vice President and General Manager at Insurance Service of Asheville (ISA). To learn more about Krisit and ISA visit: www.isa-avl.com Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money.

We all go through it, but most of us don't want to think about it or talk about it. We need to normalize talking about our end of life wishes, because we will all pass on one day. Sharing our desires… who we want helping us along the way, how we want our earthly possessions passed on along, what stories we want to share with our loved ones are great places to begin. These discussions can help us feel comfort in knowing we are carrying out our loved ones wishes and that ours are being fulfilled as well. Please listen as we discuss how to talk about your wishes with your loved ones, what you should consider and when. Join us as we have an insightful conversation on how to think about your end of life wishes with our guest, Miriam Whiteley, CFP, RLP, CeFT of LifeCraft Financial Planning. Learn more about Miriam and LifeCraft at www.lifecraftfp.com Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want to know we can retire some day. We want to slow down down and enjoy the fruits of our labor, to enjoy life, and not be a burden to those we love at the end of our lives. Retirement is something that is earned over one's lifetime and has to be saved for early and often. But how do you know what amount you need to get there and if it will be enough? We get asked this question all the time, but the answer is not simple; it's very individual. Take a listen as we address a fan question from Jen, she asks "How much do I need to save for retirement?". In this episode we talk about what we want everyone to know when saving for retirement. Here is a link to determine your Social Security benefit estimate at retirement: www.ssa.gov/myaccount Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone assumes inheriting money is only a good thing, but it comes with all sorts of positive and negative emotions and sometimes unintended consequences. Join us with our Guest, Cathy Seeber, CFP®, a Certified Financial Transitionist and Vice President/Financial Advisor with CAPTRUST as we explore; the first thing a person should do if they inherit Money, the impacts of both the emotional and technical side of money and how your money story and that of who created the wealth can have a big impact on your decision making. Learn more about Cathy at www.captrust.com Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women make great entrepreneurs. We have many strengths that make us great at owning our own business, but we also face some challenges that our male counterparts don't and we could use some support systems. What can we and what can others do to ensure that women have all the opportunities to be as successful as their male peers? Join us and find out as we are joined by Dr Susan Clark Muntean. Susan teaches courses in Management, Organizational Behavior and Theory, Entrepreneurship, and Consulting at UNC-Asheville. She also has co-authored a new book: "Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: A Gender Perspective” published this month by Cambridge University Press To purchase a copy of her book visit: https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/management/entrepreneurship-and-innovation/entrepreneurial-ecosystems-gender-perspective?format=HB Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we answer a fan question about managing debt and saving for retirement simultaneously. This is such an important question, and many are dealing with this very thing. Maybe it's student loans or some other kind of debt, but it is hard to figure out which to tackle first or if you should try to manage both at the same time. Listen as we talk about the first steps to take to make sure you are on the right track financially, setting goals for both, and the minimum you should consider when saving for retirement. Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sales isn't just a Boy's club, in fact Women are great at sales. We are driven, motivated, empathetic multitaskers that can really rock it in a sales role. We talk a lot about women needing to take control of their financial situation, and a large part of this is taking control of your compensation. Sales offers much higher earnings potential than a standard 9-5, often with limitless earning potential. Join us as we welcome Cynthia Barnes, owner and founder of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals (NAWSP) as we discuss her experience as a Top 1% corporate leading sales producer and how she now champions other women in sales, helping motivate them to feel confident, empowered, and brave. Find out more about Cynthia and the NAWSP at www.nawsp.org. Listen to Cynthia on her podcast “Unstoppable” on Apple Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-with-cynthia-barnes/id1575599319  Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Join us as we address a fan question about how one even begins to think about the future when it's all they can do to manage their present, or maybe not even. Ladies. it happens more than you think, and at all levels of wealth. Listen in as we give practical tips on how to understand and adjust your spending, what choices you can make, and how to make savings a priority, even on limited means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Love is Love and Money is money, but how you plan for a successful outcome when it comes to money really depends on your personal situation. The LGBTQ community has unique challenges and needs when it comes to finances, some of these have gotten better as laws have become more inclusive, but there are many things to be aware of when planning for financial success. Find out more about the types of issues that are unique to the LGBTQ community. Is Estate Planning different? What about for their Widows? Is anything else different? Learn all about it as we are joined by Beth Jones, RLP, AIF, CeFT, President and Financial Advisor at Third Eye Associates, Ltd. To find out more about Beth visit: www.thirdeyeassociates.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. August 26, 2021 is Women's Equality Day, but did you know that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has NEVER BEEN PUBLISHED. You read that right, our Rights as women are not guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States, other than our right to vote. Ladies, this has to change! We deserve the same protections under the Constitution as our male peers. We should also be given the same priorities in court for discrimination as Race and Religion. Take a listen to understand the ERA further and what you can do about it. Find out more about Jimmie Cochran Pratt and her work with the ERA at: www.era-nc.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Ladies, do you find yourself challenged to balance your relationship to time, energy, and money? Would it surprise you that you are not alone, many people, especially other women feel the same way you do. What if you were to discover that this balance and your approach to these priorities is deeply rooted in how you were raised to view these areas of your life. It's all about structure and flow and how these work together for you to have power over your life, or not. Listen in as we welcome guest, Sarah Poet of Embodied Breath as she discussed the idea of structure and flow and how understanding how to harness each can lead to financial and energetic sovereignty for women. To find out more about Sarah and her coaching practice, visit her at www.sarahpoet.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trigger warning: discussion of (statutory) rape, sexual harassment, and abuse.   In this week's episode of Return to Beacon Hills, Kate, Kalissa and Will discuss Derek's awful, very bad, no good day and Scott's incredibly awkward dinner with the Argent family, including Allison's red-flag waving aunt, Kate Argent. In our interview with Laura Webb, Teen Wolf's music supervisor, we delve into the process of finding amazing music for a hit TV series. Just a heads up, this entire interview is placed in the Alpha section due to the number of spoilers that come up in the discussion.    If you'd like to support the show, you can find us on Patreon at RTBH Podcast. There, our Wolfy Patrons will gain access to awesome exclusives, like early access to episodes, full-moon AMAs, the Beacon Hills Movie Club, where we watch and provide commentary for movies starring the amazing cast of Teen Wolf and featuring the work of our talented crew, as well as guest video interviews and a monthly watch party. So head on over to Patreon.com/rtbhpodcast and join the pack!    Next week, we have a little surprise planned, so stay tuned!   Follow Will (@willwritesgood) on Twitter and Instagram and Kalissa on Twitter (@kaliforniadawn) and Instagram (@insipidramblings).   TIME CODES: Beta Section: 02:24 Alpha Section: 1:04:58

This week's episode of Return to Beacon Hills sees Scott wrestling with the horrific aftermath of a dream in which he mauled a man to death just as his second date with Allison turns into a “group date” with Lydia and Jackson. And in our interview with Dino Meneghin, Teen Wolf's brilliant composer, we talk about the origins and influences for the sound of the series.    If you'd like to support the show, you can find us on Patreon at RTBH Podcast. There, our Wolfy Patrons will gain access to awesome exclusives, like early access to episodes, full-moon AMAs, the Beacon Hills Movie Club, where we watch and provide commentary for movies starring the amazing cast of Teen Wolf and featuring the work of our talented crew, as well as guest video interviews and a monthly watch party. So head on over to Patreon.com/rtbhpodcast and join the pack!    In next week's episode, we watch and discuss season one episode four “Magic Bullet” where we're introduced to a new and deadly character. Also, we talk to Laura Webb, Teen Wolf's stellar music supervisor, about how she found the iconic songs that populate the series.    Follow Will (@willwritesgood) on Twitter and Instagram and Kalissa on Twitter (@kaliforniadawn) and Instagram (@insipidramblings).   TIME CODES:   Beta Section: 02:11 Alpha Section: 1:49:55

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. What a wild ride this last year and 3 months has been. In the midst of all the continued uncertainty we were able to successfully release season 2. It's certainly been a labor of love, but also full of wonderful and useful insights. We hope you will join us for this season finale as we take some time to look back on all the gems from season 2 season and we give you some teasers about upcoming episodes in season 3. We will take a short break and come back with the launch of our third season. Please continue to like, follow, and share our podcast to help us normalize the conversation around money between women. Also, don't forget that we want to hear from you about topics you would like for us to cover. Send us your thoughts at www.hertwocentspodcast.com. As always, thanks for your ongoing support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. When it comes to managing your money, sometimes the only thing you need to do to set yourself up for success is to find a system that works for you. One that works with your lifestyle and you own quirks and peculiarities. Faith and Laura dig into the different ways they focus on managing their own money with the hope that is will inspire you to find the right systems for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. We are all our own people, being an individual is great and empowering, but does when you were born influence how you look at finances? Without a doubt. Yes, we have our own experiences, feelings, and ideas but the generation we grew up in informs how we look at the world. We went through events in our lives growing up that only our peers can even attempt to understand how that shaped us. These feelings and timing of events has a great impression on how we deal with major areas of our lives; including how we view money and how we manage money. Please join us for a conversation between an early Baby Boomer, a late Baby Boomer, and a cusp Gen X/Millennial (yep, that’s an interesting one, ha-ha). We are joined by Jan Holman, Director of Advisor Education at Thornburg Investment Management in this riveting and informative episode discussing how the different generations view finances. This is one you don’t want to miss. To find out more about Jan and Thornburg please visit: www.thornburg.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. When is the last time you looked at your credit score? Does your credit report look good? How can you fix it if it’s not, or how do you maintain it if it is? What if you never established credit, where do you start? Join us as we welcome guest Ronnie Trotta, Sr. Director of Strategic Analytics & Business Process Improvement at the State Department Federal Credit Union. We dig into to all things credit. To find out more about Ronnie and the State Department Federal Credit Union visit www.sdfcu.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. When was the last time you negotiated your salary? Do you even know how much you are worth to your current company or the one you are about to join? Do you know where to start? As women we aren’t so good with first understanding our worth, and second how to ask for what we are worth. Let’s change that, it’s the first step to actively addressing pay inequity. Take a listen as we are joined by Jan Huskey, Work Smart Coordinator for Asheville AAUW Branch American Assoc. of University Women. We will dive into how to determine your worth, compared to your peers(all your peers male and female) and how to ask for what you are worth. For more on AAUW check out www.aauw.org. To find out more on salary negotiation courses visit www.aauw.org.salay. To review nationwide statistics on pay in your field check out www.payscale.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. In this episode we welcome guest Elizabeth Brazas, President of the Community Foundation of WNC to help us to dispel the myth that philanthropy is just for the wealthy; spoiler alert: it's not! There are so many ways to give and Community Foundations all around the country are great resources that help facilitate giving in a variety of different ways. Take a listen to find out the many ways to give as well as benefits for both the community's nonprofits and the giver. We encourage you to learn more about your local community foundation and ways to give back. To learn more about the Community Foundation of WNC and all the wonderful work they do for the community of WNC please visit their website at: www.cfwnc.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your charity works wants to win and grow corporate partnerships, then one really valuable asset is a proposition or first step that is both easy to understand and enticing to those companies. This is by no means easy, so I was fascinated to hear the way Laura Webb approached it for Leeds Hospitals Charity. In mid-September 2020, she got inspired by the brilliant Snowflake Appeal at Sheffield Children’s Hospital charity, and in hardly any time, she and her colleagues created their own campaign, inviting businesses to Sponsor the Sparkle in December 2020. In just four weeks, the campaign attracted 20 companies to donate, generating over £35,000. One invaluable element is that more than half these companies were supporting the charity for the first time. In this episode, Laura explains how they did it and various they lessons learned. If you want to share this episode with colleagues or on social media because you think it will help other charities – THANK YOU VERY MUCH! - we are both on Linked In and on twitter, I am @woods_rob.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. If it’s all about the Benjamins, then how do you make them grow? A great place to start is: learning about your different investment options, what types of risk and opportunities you have with those choices, and how to match them up to your time horizon and specific goals. Our conversation on investment basics breaks down two of the essential categories of investments: stocks and bonds; to give you a better understanding of what those terms mean. Then we focus on the potential risk and rewards of each. Plus, we share why the adage of: "not putting all your eggs in one basket" is a good one when it comes to investing. Finally, Laura and Faith divulge why leaving your money in cash for long-term goals might be a bad idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Savings is savings is savings, right? Well, not exactly. You can save for a rainy day fund, a down payment on a home, kids college, retirement, or even to start a business. How you save for these varies, as well as the amount you need to save especially since the amount of time may vary before you need the funds. Savings is directly tied to your goals and you need to get clear with what your goals are and the amount of money it will take to make them achievable. You must consider many things when saving, like the fact that you could be working on more than one goal at once, in fact most people are. Take a listen to this episode as Laura and Faith break down the different types savings, options for types of accounts, and finally some strategy as to how to get to saving so that you can MEET YOUR GOALS!! The content of this podcast is not intended to give tax advice and when making tax-related decisions, everyone should consult their own tax professional. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Breaking up is hard to do, especially financially. Due to the high rate of divorce, this is a topic women need to be talking about. The dissolution of a marriage under any circumstance is difficult but what is the number one thing you need to do according divorce expert Kathleen Miller? First pause, and then GET EDUCATED! Know that knowledge is power. Kathleen says frequently: “no one tells you what to expect, especially since emotions are involved.” She helps us understand the process and breaks down what you need to do to work toward a fair and equitable settlement, keeping in mind, equal is not always equitable. Kathleen Miller CFP®, MBA is President of Miller Advisors and author of Fair Share Divorce for Women. Learn more about Kathleen at www.MillerAdvisors.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Ever feel like debt is a necessary evil that never truly goes away, or that you have so much debt that you could never possibly get out? Well, you aren’t alone, this is a reality for so many Americans. In fact, 80% of Americans have consumer debt, and a total of $14 Trillion in total debt. But what if there were a way out? Take a listen as we talk to our guest, Bernadette Joy, of CRUSH You Money goals, as she shares how she found a way at the age of 34 to pay off over $300,000 in debt in three years and eventually turned it into a business to teach others how to do the same. Ladies it’s time to cut the cord on that debt and take charge of your financial future. Join us for a provocative conversation on how to view debt and your finances differently. To learn more about Bernadette and her work check her out at www.crushyourmoneygoals.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. When it comes to our money, many times we have such good intentions; but what makes it so hard to follow through, persist, or even stay on the right path? Join us as we have an enlightening discussion with Dr. Moira Somers, a clinical neuropsychologist, author, and professor based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She consults with financial advisors and the clients they serve around the personal side of money – that is, about issues pertaining to values, legacy, and financial decision making. Our conversation explores how intimately financial wellbeing and mental health are related, why it is important to get clear on what we are doing this for, and thoughts on how to navigate with a limited supply of mental energy. She also shares how important it is to have productive, but tender conversations about money with those that we love. You can find out more about Dr. Moira Somers and all of her work at www.moneymindandmeaning.com/ links: www.coursera.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Did you know that the AVERAGE age for a woman to be widowed is 59 years old? Yes, widowhood is one of the fastest growing demographics for women. Losing your spouse or partner changes EVERY aspect of your life: financial, sexual, and societal. Our guest, Donna Marie Todd, is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and the author of a new book: "Navigating Loss: A Survival Guide for the Newly Widowed" and she is the founder of "A Widows Tale." She reveals her own personal journey, discloses what happens to our brains when we have experienced this type of trauma, and lets us know how financial decisions could impact our emotional recovery. This is worth a listen in case it happens to you or so you can share with a widow in your life. You can find Donna Marie Todd’s programs, podcast and blogs at http://awidowstale.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. There are few things in this world that are gender neutral, meaning that people are treated the same without regard to their gender; Social Security is one of those things. But if this system is truly gender agnostic, then why are we dedicating an episode to Social Security and how it relates to women? Because Social Security is a system that pays eligible workers benefits based on their lifetime earnings. So, even though this system pays individuals (regardless of gender) with identical earnings through their working lives the same in terms of benefits; we all know women aren’t paid the same from their employers for the same work, still in 2021. This is why we are doing an episode related to women and Social Security. Join us for part two of our series on Social Security as we are joined again by guest Leah Ryan of AIG. We will focus on: how making less effects women's benefits; how it’s different for married, divorced, and widowed women; how longevity effects strategy; and consider the tax implications. To learn more about Leah Ryan and AIG visit www.AIG.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Social Security, why should we care, especially if you are not old enough to take advantage of it. It could be a dry and complex topic but not for HerTwoCents. We think it is such an important topic that we have dedicated two shows to help you understand why and learn about what you might need to think about , especially as women. Join us and our guest, Leah Ryan, Divisional Vice President and Certified Retirement Plan Consultant at AIG to discuss the basics of Social Security. In this episode we will explore: What exactly is Social Security and why is it important? Who qualifies and how? What are the options and which one is best for your unique situation? In the next episode we will focus on how this important program specifically affects women. For more information on the basics of Social Security, check out the blog: “5 Questions for The Magic 8-Ball About Social Security Planning Through the Eyes of a Financial Advisor” at https://webbinvestmentservices.com/5-questions-for-the-magic-8-ball-about-social-security-planning-through-the-eyes-of-a-financial-advisor/. To learn more about Leah Ryan and AIG visit www.AIG.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. As women we are so many things: daughters, sisters, wives, mothers, business owners, and caregivers. The costs associated with caregiving for a loved one can be high. But what are the impacts of not putting yourself first? It’s not just the actual cost of caregiving that is so tough to navigate; it’s the opportunity costs, the emotional and psychological costs, and the costs of your time and energy. Now women aren’t the only caregivers, but this duty tends to fall more on women than men. We want to make sure that our parents, and even aunts and uncles, are well cared for in the winter of their lives. How can we love ourselves and set healthy boundaries so that our giving doesn’t erode our finances and lives? Join us and our guest, Cindy Hounsell of Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) as we discuss the cost of Caregiving and how you can protect yourself both financially and emotionally as you navigate this journey with your loved one. To learn more about Cindy and WISER please visit their website at www.wiserwomen.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Why is it that Women are still such a minority in the world of Financial Advising? Women represent over 50% of the US population but today, we women only account for 17% of the financial advisors. This is true even though women control $14 Trillion in the US, as much as the combined GDP of China and India - that is not a small amount of money. It is expected that women could control $72 trillion of global wealth next year (32% of all wealth globally). A large percentage of women currently need financial advice and a large percentage of new wealth management clients will be female, yet many firms won’t be prepared for them because they don’t have any female financial advisors. Many people like to work with people that are like them, women are no exception, we like to work with other women. So why aren’t women flocking to become advisors? There are many misconnections as to what it takes to become a financial advisor, what they do on a weekly basis, and what skills they need.. But we are here to tell you that Women make great advisors. Listen as we talk with Kalita Blessing, CFP®, CAP®, AEP® Principal at Quest Capital Management in Dallas, TX and President of the Women’s Leadership Alliance, about what makes women successful in this industry and find out what it takes to be a financial advisor. Girl, you’ve got what it takes. To find out more about Kalita and the work she has done with WLA (Women’s Leadership Alliance), check out their website www.womensleadalliance.org and www.myadvisorpath.com to take the quiz to see if being a financial advisor is right for you. For reading suggestions check out: The Confidence Code -Katty Kay and Claire Shipman and Brave Not Perfect -Reshma Saujani See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Estate Planning not only determines how your legacy is dispersed once you have passed; but it also determines how your affairs are handled should you lack the mental competence to make appropriate decisions during your lifetime. The challenge of determining who will manage your affairs when you experience a lapse in capacity to do so for yourself is easier for married couples or parents of adult children. But what happens if it’s just you? What do single people do? Who do they name to manage their most personal affairs? This presents a challenge as these are some of the most important decisions one makes in their lifetime. We posed these questions to Kathleen Rodberg, an attorney with McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm in Asheville, NC. Kathleen was our guest last season where we discussed the importance of having an estate plan in episode 13: “Developing your Brain Trust Part 1, the Value of an Estate Plan”. We brought her back to discuss how a single person can plan for their estate and achieve their goals in their lifetime and beyond. Join us in this engaging conversation outlining options for those that either don’t know who to name, or feel like they don’t have anyone to name to manage their affairs when they can no longer do it themselves. For more information about Kathleen and The McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm please visit their website at www.mwblawyers.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. What could be more stressful than suddenly becoming a single parent when you may never have planned on being a parent in the first place? It’s just you, no one else, but getting over the fear of not having a safety net is your first order of business. Next, is figuring out how you provide a life for this unexpected gift and how to navigate all the financial impacts of raising a child ALL on your own. Terri King, President/CEO of Coldwell Banker King, shares with us her journey on how she handled this unexpected surprise. She details the inspiration and tools she used to traverse the challenges, burdens, and emotions of going at it alone. She delivers helpful and heart-felt insights on how to move forward and succeed, not only for your child, but for yourself. To find out more about Terri King and Caldwell Banker King visit their website at https://www.cbasheville.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. We hear a lot about motivation and people’s why these days, but how do you determine your why? How do you move forward with it and eventually change not only your life, but the lives of those around you? This ideal can be applied to several aspects of your life and your finances are NO EXCEPTION. Join us in this episode as we talk about your why and the power of “purposeful alignment” with the amazing Tracey Greene Washington, President of Indigo Innovation Group. Tracey’s new book “Choosing Purposeful Alignment: The Messy Middle of Transformation” is a wonderful guide to identifying your why through “purposeful alignment”, “leaning into” the transformation with the “power of permission”, to transforming into the “Game Changer” that we all have inside of us. To find out more about Tracey and Indigo Innovation Group visit their website at www.indigoinnovationgroup.com. To obtain a signed copy of Tracey’s book “Purposeful Alignment: The Messy Middle of Transformation” please visit https://www.indigoinnovationgroup.com/product-page/choosing-purposeful-alignment-signed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Talking about money is hard enough, but talking to your family about money is even harder. Discussing money with family members is the # 1 source of stress for families and brings up many emotions. It is not surprising that 50% of us are reluctant to discuss money matters with our partners or family members. Our family dynamics influence how we save, invest and plan for our financial futures. This is related to our own Money Story* and the assumptions we make about others beliefs. Listen as expert Jean Dunn, CFP® Vice President and Insights Leader at T. Rowe Price shares with us her research into shifts in intergenerational wealth and family dynamics and what you can do to be more comfortable dealing with your family and money. For more information on Jean Dunn and T. Rowe Price visit their website at www.troweprice.com/familydynamics. Also, be sure to check out the website that Jean refers to www.moneyconfidentkids.com in the show. *For more on You Money Story, check out Season 1 Episode 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Melissa Joy, CFP® is joined by Laura Webb, CFP®, and President of Webb Investment Services, to discuss the ins and outs of networking.  We are so pleased to have the networking expertise Laura brings with 36 years in the financial services industry and as the creator of WomanUp, an initiative supporting women in business.We will discuss:·       Why networking is a financial discussion.·       Why you need a career network and a resource network.·       How to lead with the intention of getting to know other people. ·       Why you need to have a ‘giver mentality' and be a connector for others. Additional Resources:Listen to Laura's podcast Her two Cents.Find out more about Laura Webb HERE.Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members.

There is something to be said about just beginning. You might not know how to start, but you do and then the magic begins. Our “beginning” started with a dream of helping motivate women to have conversations about money. Our goal was that would in turn help women feel confident and empowered to influence their own financial destiny. Our journey launching HerTwoCents has been a blast and we are just getting started. In this episode that ends our first season, we reflect on our original vision, the lessons learned and the power of resilience, plus remembering that It is never too late to begin. We will be back soon. Weigh in with your two cents on topics for Season 2 by emailing us at laura@hertwocentspodcast.com orfaith@hertwodentspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an episode we recorded in July as an accompaniment to the article on WNC Podcasters that Shawndra wrote for the August edition of Capital at Play magazine. We speak with Anne Fitten Glenn a writer who has written two excellent books on the local beer industry.  One called Western North Carolina Beer and one called Asheville Beer.  She is also the host of the radio show and podcast Imbibe Asheville, which we also had the opportunity to be on.   We also speak with Jeff Altman who is the host of the No B.S. Job Search Advice Podcast.  Jeff has been podcasting for many years and has an avid listenership.  Jeff Altman has helped companies hire talent and people find work. He has more than 40 years of recruiting experience assisting individuals improve their careers via his work as a career coach and executive search professional. Lastly, we speak with Laura Webb and Faith Doyle who are the hosts of the Her Two Cents podcast which has these experienced “money mavens” offering a multigenerational perspective on all  things financial.  Laura Webb is the President and founder of an Asheville, NC wealth management and investment consulting practice that has been providing support to successful individuals, particularly women, in Western North Carolina since 1995.  Faith Doyle is a Financial Advisor at an Asheville, NC wealth management and investment  consulting practice that has been serving Western North Carolina since 1995. Fun conversations with other podcasters from here in WNC.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. We have all been told that having good credit opens many doors, but do we really understand what goes into our credit and how it impacts our access to capital? Do we understand that our credit score can make or break our lives both personally and professionally? What goes into determining your credit score anyway, and how can you fix it if it's not ideal? Join us in this episode with our guest Michelle Outlaw, BSACS, MAFM, MDiv, Vice President of Programs at the African American Credit Union Coalition. Listen as we address the topic of credit, how bad credit and even no credit can make life much harder. Learn ways to address your credit or share these tips with other women to make a difference in their lives. To find out more about Michelle and the African American Credit Union Coalition visit their website at www.aacuc.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Wolfington & Laura Webb are music supervisors. They have worked on the Netflix rom-com trilogy To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before & won Best Music Supervision in a Television Limited Series or Movie at the Guild of Music Supervisors Awards. Lindsay is known for her work on One Tree Hill where she featured over 1700 songs from breaking artists. Laura has worked on Siren, Teen Wolf, Sacred Lies, Resident Alien & The Purge. Check out Warrior Nun on Netflix, Linsday was the music supervisor & features music from Lykke Li & Billie Eilish. This conversation was so insightful for artists who want to get their music placed & for people who want to be music supervisors. Check it out!

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. These times are difficult indeed. It’s hard to find your footing and rising like a Phoenix from the ashes is no easy accomplishment. Meridith Elliott Powell, a Business Growth Strategist & Keynote Speaker, shares a three-phase process that can help. Having the gumption and know-how to just keep moving forward is empowering and necessary for survival. As with most of life’s most difficult lessons, these steps can be applied to every aspect of life, and finances are no exception. Join us as we welcome Meridith Elliott Powell, from MotionFirst to discuss how to not only survive, but thrive. We hope this episode provides a road map on how to move through some of today’s most formidable challenges. To find out more about Meridith and MotionFirst visit her website at www.valuespeaker.com for Free Tools & Resources for Your Business in Times of Crisis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. For most women, money seems a taboo subject. Our daughters and the younger women in our lives take their cues from us. What if we changed that? What if we gave our daughters and nieces a healthy relationship with money so they grew up feeling empowered? In this episode, we are joined by Emily Breedlove. Emily is the Founder & Director of Camp Girl Boss, a nonprofit leadership and entrepreneurship summer camp for middle school girls whose goal is to serve 100,000 middle school aged girls across the US to inspire them to build their own business as a product of attending the camp. To find out more about Emily Breedlove and Camp Girl Boss, check out their website at www.campgirlboss.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. What if we told you that you could have an impact on the world by the way you choose to invest? Well, in this episode we explore how to invest with your values. Jenifer Cannon, VP, PAX Elevate Impax Asset Management helps us understand the terms sustainable, ESG, and Impact investing. We also dive into the evolution of these investments and dispel the myths surrounding them. Take a listen to find out how socially responsibility can be achieved through your investments. To find out more about Jenifer Cannon and Impax Asset Management visit their website at www.impaxam.com Pax World Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. Jenifer Cannon is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors. Inc. Investments in the Funds involve risk, including loss of principal. You should consider a Fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. For this and other information, visit impaxam.com for a fund prospectus and read it carefully before investing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. In this episode, we welcome powerhouse Aisha Adams; Entrepreneur and Founder of Aisha Adams Media Group, Equity Over Everything and The Entrepreneurial Accelerator. As women and as entrepreneurs we have come a long way, but there is still a lot more work to do. Aisha shares some of the societal narratives we tell ourselves and others tell us about the worth of a woman’s work. We focus on the triumphs and challenges women face when opening and running their own businesses plus explore resources available to have your business thrive and know it is OK to compete. We also recognize the diversity among women, and how not all women face the same challenges. For more information about Aisha and Equity Over Everything please visit her website at www.aishaadamsmedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. In this episode, we continue to explore the value of developing a "brain trust", or your own financial "dream team”. We’ve all heard the saying “you get what you pay for”, but sometimes a thrifty attitude may cause us to spend a lot more in the long run. In part two of our series, we explore the advantages of employing a CPA as a member of your team. Our guest is Karen Praytor, a CPA and partner at Hunter Praytor, P.A. in Asheville, NC. Many times, paying a professional could save thousands of dollars and help you be more efficient with your money allowing you to accumulate more in your lifetime and beyond. For more information about Karen and Hunter Praytor, P.A. please visit their website at www.hpcpas.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. In this episode, (part 1 of a 2 part series), we dive into the value of developing a "brain trust", a financial "dream team" to ensure your wishes both in life and after you pass are considered and planned for. As women, we usually want to look after those we love, but procrastination may cause some unintended consequences. In part one we explore why an estate attorney should be part of your team and welcome Kathleen Rodberg, an attorney with McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm in Asheville, NC. Spoiler alert, no matter what age or stage you are in, learn why developing an estate plan now is a GREAT idea for almost EVERYONE. For more information about Kathleen and The McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm please visit their website at www.mwblawyers.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. We were thrilled to welcome Gigi Hyland, Executive Director of the National Credit Union Foundation on to the show. In this episode we discuss the topic of financial wellness. Everyone knows the importance of taking care of their physical health, but what if we told you that your financial health can have major consequences on your physical health. Tune in to find out just how interconnected they are and listen for ways to address your financial wellness. For more information about Gigi and The National Credit Union Foundation visit their website at www.ncuf.coop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. In this episode we welcome Rebekah Lowe of Fizzy Work Executive Coaching to discuss the importance of goal setting. Whether we like it or not, goals can be the anchor for establishing some sense of control and focus not only now but in the future. To learn more about Fizzy Works Executive Coaching and Rebekah Lowe please visit her website at www.fizzywork.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. In this episode Laura and Faith address the dreaded "B" word, BUDGET, and how it is both a vulnerable process, but a very necessary and financially liberating one. We discuss the importance of understanding your budget or spending plan, and give you practical tips to address potential deficits. Our goal is to show you that having a good grasp of your income versus expenditures is a crucial step toward financial well-being and ultimately, overall well-being. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. In this episode we welcome Melissa Joy of Pearl Planning. Our discussion centers around the recent CARES Act that was created to address financial injury due to the COVID-19 crisis and how there is something for almost everyone included in the Act. To find out more about Melissa and Pearl Planning, check out their website at www.pearlplan.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Join us as we discuss absorbing the shock of change through life’s transitions. In this episode we welcome Susan Bradley, founder of Sudden Money Institute, and talk about what happens to the brain during life’s transitions, explore tools to help and focus on how change can be transformative as well as build resiliency. To find out more about Susan and The Sudden Money Institute, check out their website at www.suddenmoney.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Join us as we discuss emergency cash flow and prioritizing expenses during times of economic uncertainty and beyond. In this episode we welcome Celeste Collins, Executive Director of OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling of WNC for a discussion on things you can do before and when you are in a financial emergency. To find out more about OnTrack and their 47 years of service to WNC check out their website at www.ontrackwnc.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. Join us as we discuss the stimulus package along with current resources for small businesses in the COVID shutdown. In this episode we welcome Jane Hatley, WNC Director, Self-Help Ventures Fund at the Self-Help Credit Union for a discussion on available resources and some helpful tips. To find out more about Self-Help Credit and their rich history in WNC and beyond check out their website at www.self-help.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. During this episode we will continue our discussion of the three biggest mistakes women make when it comes to managing their financial futures. The focus of this episode? Part 2 of mistake number 3, not investing enough! This will complete our focus on the 3 biggest mistakes that women make surrounding their finances. We will talk about the fact that not only is there a pay gap, but there is a gender gap in investing as well. We will explore the reasons some women lag behind and a few things you can do about it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. In this episode we will be exploring part 1 of the 3rd biggest mistake women make when it comes to managing their financial futures; not saving enough. We will also focus on the reality of what women accumulate financially versus what their male counterparts amass! Finally, we will talk about required expenses versus desired expenses and discuss how managing expenses now can build a solid foundation for the future! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. In this episode, we will focus on the 2nd biggest mistake women make concerning their finances, explore the long-term consequences of not taking control of your money and why you need to act now! We will also share some powerful statistics that will make you think! Finally, we will leave you with a few critical things women can do to take the first step towards managing their financial futures...today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. In this episode, we will explore the first of 3 mistakes women make when it comes to managing their money, not understanding their “Money Story”. We will discuss how your earliest memories of money may have become your internal financial narrative and how these stories influence your “Money Mindset”. And then, we will give you the secrets to owning, even changing, your “Money Story” in order to become empowered and take control of your financial life! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Her Two Cents Podcast where your hosts Laura Webb and Faith Doyle come together as two female financial advisors with over 40 years of collective experience to provide a multigenerational perspective on all things money. Our goal is that through these conversations, we can normalize the way women talk about and view money. In our inaugural episode we will explore some of the challenges women face regarding money and how you can take control of your finances. We will introduce you to the three biggest mistakes that women make when it comes to managing their finances and how to easily overcome them. Join us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Money have to do with modern women waking up to the truth of who they are? So much. It's time to take our power back with money, bring money to the conversations we have with our women friends, stop allowing the old money story to hijack our momentum, and to see that to become empowered with money leads to women investing in a better world. Modern women - it's time to bring money to the sacred conversation. Today's guest, Laura Webb, is leading us there.

Victims - Employees:Victoria Buzzo, 54, also worked at the salonRandy Lee Fannin, 62, co-owner of the salon. According to The Orange County Register, eyewitnesses reported he was the first to be shot and reportedly pleaded with the gunman, quote, ”Please don’t do this. There’s another way. Let’s go outside and talk.”Laura Webb, 46, was also a stylist at the salon and at the time of the incident was working on her mother’s hair.Christy Lynn Wilson, 47, who also worked at the salon. She had testified in court for a custody hearing  on behalf of Fournier the day before the shooting.Customers:Michele Daschbach Fast, 47Lucia bernice Kondas, 65Hattie Stretz, 73 - was critically injured but survived. She was the mother of  Laura Webb.Additional Victim:David Caouette, 64, was killed while sitting in his vehicle that was parked outside of the salon. He had been at the restaurant located next to the salon and was shot through his front windshield and passenger side window. He was the last victim shot. References:https://www.latimes.com/local/la-xpm-2011-oct-15-la-me-seal-beach-shooting-20111015-story.htmlhttps://www.ocregister.com/2011/10/18/seal-beach-salon-owner-to-gunman-please-dont-do-this/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/scott-dekraai-death-penalty_n_5995d163e4b0a2608a6a83adhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/scott-dekraai-pleads-not-_n_1118920https://patch.com/california/losalamitos/salon-shooter-pleads-not-guilty#photo-8097601https://www.presstelegram.com/2014/05/02/scott-dekraai-pleads-guilty-to-salon-meritage-massacre-prosecutors-plan-to-seek-death-penalty/

Episode fifty-eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Mr. Lee” by the Bobbettes, and at the lbirth of the girl group sound. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Little Bitty Pretty One”, by Thurston Harris.  —-more—-   Resources As always, I’ve created a Mixcloud streaming playlist with full versions of all the songs in the episode.   I’ve used multiple sources to piece together the information here. Marv Goldberg’s page is always the go-to for fifties R&B groups. Girl Groups: Fabulous Females Who Rocked the World by John Clemente has an article about the group with some interview material. American Singing Groups by Jay Warner also has an article on the group.  Most of the Bobbettes’ material is out of print, but handily this CD is coming out next Friday, with most of their important singles on it. I have no idea of its quality, as it’s not yet out, but it seems like it should be the CD to get if you want to hear more of their music.  Patreon This podcast is brought to you by the generosity of my backers on Patreon. Why not join them? Transcript Over the last few months we’ve seen the introduction to rock and roll music of almost all the elements that would characterise the music in the 1960s — we have the music slowly standardising on a lineup of guitar, bass, and drums, with electric guitar lead. We have the blues-based melodies, the backbeat, the country-inspired guitar lines. All of them are there. They just need putting together in precisely the right proportions for the familiar sound of the early-sixties beat groups to come out. But there’s one element, as important as all of these, which has not yet turned up, and which we’re about to see for the first time. And that element is the girl group. Girl groups played a vital part in the development of rock and roll music, and are never given the credit they deserve. But you just have to look at the first Beatles album to see how important they were. Of the six cover versions on “Please Please Me”, three are of songs originally recorded by girl groups — two by the Shirelles, and one by the Cookies. And the thing about the girl groups is that they were marketed as collectives, not as individuals — occasionally the lead singer would be marketed as a star in her own right, but more normally it would be the group, not the members, who were known. So it’s quite surprising that the first R&B girl group to hit the charts was one that, with the exception of one member, managed to keep their original members until they died. and where two of those members were still in the group into the middle of the current decade. So today, we’re going to have a look at the group that introduced the girl group sound to rock and roll, and how the world of music was irrevocably changed because of how a few young kids felt about their fifth-grade teacher. [Excerpt: The Bobettes, “Mister Lee”] Now, we have to make a distinction here when we’re talking about girl groups. There had, after all, been many vocal groups in the pre-rock era that consisted entirely of women — the Andrews Sisters, for example, had been hugely popular, as had the Boswell Sisters, who sang the theme song to this show. But those groups were mostly what was then called “modern harmony” — they were singing block harmonies, often with jazz chords, and singing them on songs that came straight from Tin Pan Alley. There was no R&B influence in them whatsoever. When we talk about girl groups in rock and roll, we’re talking about something that quickly became a standard lineup — you’d have one woman out front singing the lead vocal, and two or three others behind her singing answering phrases and providing “ooh” vocals. The songs they performed would be, almost without exception, in the R&B mould, but would usually have much less gospel influence than the male vocal groups or the R&B solo singers who were coming up at the same time. While doo-wop groups and solo singers were all about showing off individual virtuosity, the girl groups were about the group as a collective — with very rare exceptions, the lead singers of the girl groups would use very little melisma or ornamentation, and would just sing the melody straight. And when it comes to that kind of girl group, the Bobbettes were the first one to have any real impact. They started out as a group of children who sang after school, at church and at the glee club. The same gang of seven kids, aged between eleven and fifteen, would get together and sing, usually pop songs. After a little while, though, Reather Dixon and Emma Pought, the two girls who’d started this up, decided that they wanted to take things a bit more seriously. They decided that seven girls was too many, and so they whittled the numbers down to the five best singers — Reather and Emma, plus Helen Gathers, Laura Webb, and Emma’s sister Jannie. The girls originally named themselves the Harlem Queens, and started performing at talent shows around New York. We’ve talked before about how important amateur nights were for black entertainment in the forties and fifties, but it’s been a while, so to refresh your memories — at this point in time, black live entertainment was dominated by what was known as the Chitlin Circuit, an informal network of clubs and theatres around the US which put on largely black acts for almost exclusively black customers. Those venues would often have shows that lasted all day — a ticket for the Harlem Apollo, for example, would allow you to come and go all day, and see the same performers half a dozen times. To fill out these long bills, as well as getting the acts to perform multiple times a day, several of the chitlin circuit venues would put on talent nights, where young performers could get up on stage and have a chance to win over the audiences, who were notoriously unforgiving. Despite the image we might have in our heads now of amateur talent nights, these talent contests would often produce some of the greatest performers in the music business, and people like Johnny Otis would look to them to discover new talent. They were a way for untried performers to get themselves noticed, and while few did, some of those who managed would go on to have great success. And so in late 1956, the five Harlem Queens, two of them aged only eleven, went on stage at the Harlem Apollo, home of the most notoriously tough audiences in America. But they went down well enough that James Dailey, the manager of a minor bird group called the Ospreys, decided to take them on as well. The Ospreys were a popular group around New York who would eventually get signed to Atlantic, and release records like “Do You Wanna Jump Children”: [Excerpt: The Ospreys, “Do You Wanna Jump Children?”] Dailey thought that the Harlem Queens had the potential to be much bigger than the Ospreys, and he decided to try to get them signed to Atlantic Records. But one thing would need to change — the Harlem Queens sounded more like a motorcycle gang than the name of a vocal group. Laura’s sister had just had a baby, who she’d named Chanel Bobbette. They decided to name the group after the baby, but the Chanels sounded too much like the Chantels, a group from the Bronx who had already started performing. So they became the Bobbettes. They signed to Atlantic, where Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler encouraged them to perform their own material. The girls had been writing songs together, and they had one — essentially a playground chant — that they’d been singing together for a while, about their fifth-grade teacher Mr. Lee. Depending on who you believe — the girls gave different accounts over the years — the song was either attacking him, or merely affectionately mocking his appearance. It called him “four-eyed” and said he was “the ugliest teacher you ever did see”. Atlantic liked the feel of the song, but they didn’t want the girls singing a song that was just attacking a teacher, and so they insisted on them changing the lyrics. With the help of Reggie Obrecht, the bandleader for the session, who got a co-writing credit on the song largely for transcribing the girls’ melody and turning it into something that musicians could play, the song became, instead, a song about “the handsomest sweetie you ever did see”: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “Mister Lee”] Incidentally, there seems to be some disagreement about who the musicians were on the track. Jacqueline Warwick, in “Girl Groups, Girl Culture”, claims that the saxophone solo on “Mr. Lee” was played by King Curtis, who did play on many sessions for Atlantic at the time. It’s possible — and Curtis was an extremely versatile player, but he generally played with a very thick tone. Compare his playing on “Dynamite at Midnight”, a solo track he released in 1957: [Excerpt: King Curtis, “Dynamite at Midnight”] With the solo on “Mr Lee”: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “Mister Lee”] I think it more likely that the credit I’ve seen in other places, such as Atlantic sessionographies, is correct, and that the sax solo is played by the less-well-known player Jesse Powell, who played on, for example, “Fools Fall in Love” by the Drifters: [Excerpt: The Drifters, “Fools Fall In Love”] If that’s correct — and my ears tell me it is — then presumably the other credits in those sources are also correct, and the backing for “Mister Lee” was mostly provided by B-team session players, the people who Atlantic would get in for less important sessions, rather than the first-call people they would use on their major artists — so the musicians were Jesse Powell on tenor sax; Ray Ellis on piano; Alan Hanlon and Al Caiola on guitar; Milt Hinton on bass; and Joe Marshall on drums. “Mr. Lee” became a massive hit, going to number one on the R&B charts and making the top ten on the pop charts, and making the girls the first all-girl R&B vocal group to have a hit record, though they would soon be followed by others — the Chantels, whose name they had tried not to copy, charted a few weeks later. “Mr. Lee” also inspired several answer records, most notably the instrumental “Walking with Mr. Lee” by Lee Allen, which was a minor hit in 1958, thanks largely to it being regularly featured on American Bandstand: [Excerpt: Lee Allen, “Walking With Mr. Lee”] The song also came to the notice of their teacher — who seemed to have already known about the girls’ song mocking him. He called a couple of the girls out of their class at school, and checked with them that they knew the song had been made into a record. He’d recognised it as the song the girls had sung about him, and he was concerned that perhaps someone had heard the girls singing their song and stolen it from them. They explained that the record was actually them, and he was, according to Reather Dixon, “ecstatic” that the song had been made into a record — which suggests that whatever the girls’ intention with the song, their teacher took it as an affectionate one. However, they didn’t stay at that school long after the record became a hit. The girls were sent off on package tours of the Chitlin’ circuit, touring with other Atlantic artists like Clyde McPhatter and Ruth Brown, and so they were pulled out of their normal school and started attending The Professional School For Children, a school in New York that was also attended by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers and the Chantels, among others, which would allow them to do their work while on tour and post it back to the school. On the tours, the girls were very much taken under the wing of the adult performers. Men like Sam Cooke, Clyde McPhatter, and Jackie Wilson would take on somewhat paternal roles, trying to ensure that nothing bad would happen to these little girls away from home, while women like Ruth Brown and LaVern Baker would teach them how to dress, how to behave on stage, and what makeup to wear — something they had been unable to learn from their male manager. Indeed, their manager, James Dailey, had started as a tailor, and for a long time sewed the girls’ dresses himself — which resulted in the group getting a reputation as the worst-dressed group on the circuit, one of the reasons they eventually dumped him. With “Mr. Lee” a massive success, Atlantic wanted the group to produce more of the same — catchy upbeat novelty numbers that they wrote themselves. The next single, “Speedy”, was very much in the “Mr. Lee” style, but was also a more generic song, without “Mr. Lee”‘s exuberance: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “Speedy”] One interesting thing here is that as well as touring the US, the Bobbettes made several trips to the West Indies, where R&B was hugely popular. The Bobbettes were, along with Gene and Eunice and Fats Domino, one of the US acts who made an outsized impression, particularly in Jamaica, and listening to the rhythms on their early records you can clearly see the influence they would later have on reggae. We’ll talk more about reggae and ska in future episodes, but to simplify hugely, the biggest influences on those genres as they were starting in the fifties were calypso, the New Orleans R&B records made in Cosimo Matassa’s studio, and the R&B music Atlantic was putting out, and the Bobbettes were a prime part of that influence. “Mr. Lee”, in particular, was later recorded by a number of Jamaican reggae artists, including Laurel Aitken: [Excerpt: Laurel Aitken, “Mr. Lee”] And the Harmonians: [Excerpt: the Harmonians, “Music Street”] But while “Mr Lee” was having a massive impact, and the group was a huge live act, they were becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the way their recording career was going. Atlantic was insisting that they keep writing songs in the style of “Mr. Lee”, but they were so busy they were having to slap the songs together in a hurry rather than spend time working on them, and they wanted to move on to making other kinds of records, especially since all the “Mr. Lee” soundalikes weren’t actually hitting the charts. They were also trying to expand by working with other artists — they would often act as the backing vocalists for other acts on the package shows they were on, and I’ve read in several sources that they performed uncredited backing vocals on some records for Clyde McPhatter and Ivory Joe Hunter, although nobody ever says which songs they sang on. I can’t find an Ivory Joe Hunter song that fits the bill during the Bobbettes’ time on Atlantic, but I think “You’ll Be There” is a plausible candidate for a Clyde McPhatter song they could have sung on — it’s one of the few records McPhatter made around this time with obviously female vocals on it, it was arranged and conducted by Ray Ellis, who did the same job on the Bobbettes’ records, and it was recorded only a few days after a Bobbettes session. I can’t identify the voices on the record well enough to be convinced it’s them, but it could well be: [Excerpt: Clyde McPhatter, “You’ll Be There”] Eventually, after a couple of years of frustration at their being required to rework their one hit, they recorded a track which let us know how they really felt: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “I Shot Mr. Lee”, Atlantic version] I think that expresses their feelings pretty well. They submitted that to Atlantic, who refused to release it, and dropped the girls from their label. This started a period where they would sign with different labels for one or two singles, and would often cut the same song for different labels. One label they signed to, in 1960, was Triple-X Records, one of the many labels run by George Goldner, the associate of Morris Levy we talked about in the episode on “Why Do Fools Fall In Love”, who was known for having the musical taste of a fourteen-year-old girl. There they started what would be a long-term working relationship with the songwriter and producer Teddy Vann. Vann is best known for writing “Love Power” for the Sand Pebbles: [Excerpt: The Sand Pebbles, “Love Power”] And for his later minor novelty hit, “Santa Claus is a Black Man”: [Excerpt: Akim and Teddy Vann, “Santa Claus is a Black Man”] But in 1960 he was just starting out, and he was enthusiastic about working with the Bobbettes. One of the first things he did with them was to remake the song that Atlantic had rejected, “I Shot Mr. Lee”: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “I Shot Mr. Lee”, Triple-X version] That became their biggest hit since the original “Mr. Lee”, reaching number fifty-two on the Billboard Hot One Hundred, and prompting Atlantic to finally issue the original version of “I Shot Mr. Lee” to compete with it. There were a few follow-ups, which also charted in the lower regions of the charts, most of them, like “I Shot Mr. Lee”, answer records, though answers to other people’s records. They charted with a remake of Billy Ward and the Dominos’ “Have Mercy Baby”, with “I Don’t Like It Like That”, an answer to Chris Kenner’s “I Like It Like That”, and finally with “Dance With Me Georgie”, a reworking of “The Wallflower” that referenced the then-popular twist craze. [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “Dance With Me Georgie”] The Bobbettes kept switching labels, although usually working with Teddy Vann, for several years, with little chart success. Helen Gathers decided to quit — she stopped touring with the group in 1960, because she didn’t like to travel, and while she continued to record with them for a little while, eventually she left the group altogether, though they remained friendly. The remaining members continued as a quartet for the next twenty years. While the Bobbettes didn’t have much success on their own after 1961, they did score one big hit as the backing group for another singer, when in 1964 they reached number four in the charts backing Johnny Thunder on “Loop De Loop”: [Excerpt: Johnny Thunder, “Loop De Loop”] The rest of the sixties saw them taking part in all sorts of side projects, none of them hugely commercially successful, but many of them interesting in their own right. Probably the oddest was a record released in 1964 to tie in with the film Dr Strangelove, under the name Dr Strangelove and the Fallouts: [Excerpt: Dr Strangelove and the Fallouts, “Love That Bomb”] Reather and Emma, the group’s two strongest singers, also recorded one single as the Soul Angels, featuring another singer, Mattie LaVette: [Excerpt: The Soul Angels, “It’s All In Your Mind”] The Bobbettes continued working together throughout the seventies, though they appear to have split up, at least for a time, around 1974. But by 1977, they’d decided that twenty years on from “Mister Lee”, their reputation from that song was holding them back, and so they attempted a comeback in a disco style, under a new name — the Sophisticated Ladies. [Excerpt: Sophisticated Ladies, “Check it Out”] That got something of a cult following among disco lovers, but it didn’t do anything commercially, and they reverted to the Bobbettes name for their final single, “Love Rhythm”: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “Love Rhythm”] But then, tragedy struck — Jannie Pought was stabbed to death in the street, in a random attack by a stranger, in September 1980. She was just thirty-four. The other group members struggled on as a trio. Throughout the eighties and nineties, the group continued performing, still with three original members, though their performances got fewer and fewer. For much of that time they still held out hope that they could revive their recording career, and you see them talking in interviews from the eighties about how they were determined eventually to get a second gold record to go with “Mr. Lee”. They never did, and they never recorded again — although they did eventually get a *platinum* record, as “Mr. Lee” was used in the platinum-selling soundtrack to the film Stand By Me. Laura Webb Childress died in 2001, at which point the two remaining members, the two lead singers of the group, got in a couple of other backing vocalists, and carried on for another thirteen years, playing on bills with other fifties groups like the Flamingos, until Reather Dixon Turner died in 2014, leaving Emma Pought Patron as the only surviving member. Emma appears to have given up touring at that point and retired. The Bobbettes may have only had one major hit under their own name, but they made several very fine records, had a career that let them work together for the rest of their lives, and not only paved the way for every girl group to follow, but also managed to help inspire a whole new genre with the influence they had over reggae. Not bad at all for a bunch of schoolgirls singing a song to make fun of their teacher…

Episode fifty-eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Mr. Lee" by the Bobbettes, and at the lbirth of the girl group sound. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on "Little Bitty Pretty One", by Thurston Harris.  ----more----   Resources As always, I've created a Mixcloud streaming playlist with full versions of all the songs in the episode.   I've used multiple sources to piece together the information here. Marv Goldberg's page is always the go-to for fifties R&B groups. Girl Groups: Fabulous Females Who Rocked the World by John Clemente has an article about the group with some interview material. American Singing Groups by Jay Warner also has an article on the group.  Most of the Bobbettes' material is out of print, but handily this CD is coming out next Friday, with most of their important singles on it. I have no idea of its quality, as it's not yet out, but it seems like it should be the CD to get if you want to hear more of their music.  Patreon This podcast is brought to you by the generosity of my backers on Patreon. Why not join them? Transcript Over the last few months we've seen the introduction to rock and roll music of almost all the elements that would characterise the music in the 1960s -- we have the music slowly standardising on a lineup of guitar, bass, and drums, with electric guitar lead. We have the blues-based melodies, the backbeat, the country-inspired guitar lines. All of them are there. They just need putting together in precisely the right proportions for the familiar sound of the early-sixties beat groups to come out. But there's one element, as important as all of these, which has not yet turned up, and which we're about to see for the first time. And that element is the girl group. Girl groups played a vital part in the development of rock and roll music, and are never given the credit they deserve. But you just have to look at the first Beatles album to see how important they were. Of the six cover versions on "Please Please Me", three are of songs originally recorded by girl groups -- two by the Shirelles, and one by the Cookies. And the thing about the girl groups is that they were marketed as collectives, not as individuals -- occasionally the lead singer would be marketed as a star in her own right, but more normally it would be the group, not the members, who were known. So it's quite surprising that the first R&B girl group to hit the charts was one that, with the exception of one member, managed to keep their original members until they died. and where two of those members were still in the group into the middle of the current decade. So today, we're going to have a look at the group that introduced the girl group sound to rock and roll, and how the world of music was irrevocably changed because of how a few young kids felt about their fifth-grade teacher. [Excerpt: The Bobettes, "Mister Lee"] Now, we have to make a distinction here when we're talking about girl groups. There had, after all, been many vocal groups in the pre-rock era that consisted entirely of women -- the Andrews Sisters, for example, had been hugely popular, as had the Boswell Sisters, who sang the theme song to this show. But those groups were mostly what was then called "modern harmony" -- they were singing block harmonies, often with jazz chords, and singing them on songs that came straight from Tin Pan Alley. There was no R&B influence in them whatsoever. When we talk about girl groups in rock and roll, we're talking about something that quickly became a standard lineup -- you'd have one woman out front singing the lead vocal, and two or three others behind her singing answering phrases and providing "ooh" vocals. The songs they performed would be, almost without exception, in the R&B mould, but would usually have much less gospel influence than the male vocal groups or the R&B solo singers who were coming up at the same time. While doo-wop groups and solo singers were all about showing off individual virtuosity, the girl groups were about the group as a collective -- with very rare exceptions, the lead singers of the girl groups would use very little melisma or ornamentation, and would just sing the melody straight. And when it comes to that kind of girl group, the Bobbettes were the first one to have any real impact. They started out as a group of children who sang after school, at church and at the glee club. The same gang of seven kids, aged between eleven and fifteen, would get together and sing, usually pop songs. After a little while, though, Reather Dixon and Emma Pought, the two girls who'd started this up, decided that they wanted to take things a bit more seriously. They decided that seven girls was too many, and so they whittled the numbers down to the five best singers -- Reather and Emma, plus Helen Gathers, Laura Webb, and Emma's sister Jannie. The girls originally named themselves the Harlem Queens, and started performing at talent shows around New York. We've talked before about how important amateur nights were for black entertainment in the forties and fifties, but it's been a while, so to refresh your memories -- at this point in time, black live entertainment was dominated by what was known as the Chitlin Circuit, an informal network of clubs and theatres around the US which put on largely black acts for almost exclusively black customers. Those venues would often have shows that lasted all day -- a ticket for the Harlem Apollo, for example, would allow you to come and go all day, and see the same performers half a dozen times. To fill out these long bills, as well as getting the acts to perform multiple times a day, several of the chitlin circuit venues would put on talent nights, where young performers could get up on stage and have a chance to win over the audiences, who were notoriously unforgiving. Despite the image we might have in our heads now of amateur talent nights, these talent contests would often produce some of the greatest performers in the music business, and people like Johnny Otis would look to them to discover new talent. They were a way for untried performers to get themselves noticed, and while few did, some of those who managed would go on to have great success. And so in late 1956, the five Harlem Queens, two of them aged only eleven, went on stage at the Harlem Apollo, home of the most notoriously tough audiences in America. But they went down well enough that James Dailey, the manager of a minor bird group called the Ospreys, decided to take them on as well. The Ospreys were a popular group around New York who would eventually get signed to Atlantic, and release records like "Do You Wanna Jump Children": [Excerpt: The Ospreys, "Do You Wanna Jump Children?"] Dailey thought that the Harlem Queens had the potential to be much bigger than the Ospreys, and he decided to try to get them signed to Atlantic Records. But one thing would need to change -- the Harlem Queens sounded more like a motorcycle gang than the name of a vocal group. Laura's sister had just had a baby, who she'd named Chanel Bobbette. They decided to name the group after the baby, but the Chanels sounded too much like the Chantels, a group from the Bronx who had already started performing. So they became the Bobbettes. They signed to Atlantic, where Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler encouraged them to perform their own material. The girls had been writing songs together, and they had one -- essentially a playground chant -- that they'd been singing together for a while, about their fifth-grade teacher Mr. Lee. Depending on who you believe -- the girls gave different accounts over the years -- the song was either attacking him, or merely affectionately mocking his appearance. It called him "four-eyed" and said he was "the ugliest teacher you ever did see". Atlantic liked the feel of the song, but they didn't want the girls singing a song that was just attacking a teacher, and so they insisted on them changing the lyrics. With the help of Reggie Obrecht, the bandleader for the session, who got a co-writing credit on the song largely for transcribing the girls' melody and turning it into something that musicians could play, the song became, instead, a song about "the handsomest sweetie you ever did see": [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, "Mister Lee"] Incidentally, there seems to be some disagreement about who the musicians were on the track. Jacqueline Warwick, in "Girl Groups, Girl Culture", claims that the saxophone solo on "Mr. Lee" was played by King Curtis, who did play on many sessions for Atlantic at the time. It's possible -- and Curtis was an extremely versatile player, but he generally played with a very thick tone. Compare his playing on "Dynamite at Midnight", a solo track he released in 1957: [Excerpt: King Curtis, "Dynamite at Midnight"] With the solo on "Mr Lee": [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, "Mister Lee"] I think it more likely that the credit I've seen in other places, such as Atlantic sessionographies, is correct, and that the sax solo is played by the less-well-known player Jesse Powell, who played on, for example, "Fools Fall in Love" by the Drifters: [Excerpt: The Drifters, "Fools Fall In Love"] If that's correct -- and my ears tell me it is -- then presumably the other credits in those sources are also correct, and the backing for "Mister Lee" was mostly provided by B-team session players, the people who Atlantic would get in for less important sessions, rather than the first-call people they would use on their major artists -- so the musicians were Jesse Powell on tenor sax; Ray Ellis on piano; Alan Hanlon and Al Caiola on guitar; Milt Hinton on bass; and Joe Marshall on drums. "Mr. Lee" became a massive hit, going to number one on the R&B charts and making the top ten on the pop charts, and making the girls the first all-girl R&B vocal group to have a hit record, though they would soon be followed by others -- the Chantels, whose name they had tried not to copy, charted a few weeks later. "Mr. Lee" also inspired several answer records, most notably the instrumental "Walking with Mr. Lee" by Lee Allen, which was a minor hit in 1958, thanks largely to it being regularly featured on American Bandstand: [Excerpt: Lee Allen, "Walking With Mr. Lee"] The song also came to the notice of their teacher -- who seemed to have already known about the girls' song mocking him. He called a couple of the girls out of their class at school, and checked with them that they knew the song had been made into a record. He'd recognised it as the song the girls had sung about him, and he was concerned that perhaps someone had heard the girls singing their song and stolen it from them. They explained that the record was actually them, and he was, according to Reather Dixon, "ecstatic" that the song had been made into a record -- which suggests that whatever the girls' intention with the song, their teacher took it as an affectionate one. However, they didn't stay at that school long after the record became a hit. The girls were sent off on package tours of the Chitlin' circuit, touring with other Atlantic artists like Clyde McPhatter and Ruth Brown, and so they were pulled out of their normal school and started attending The Professional School For Children, a school in New York that was also attended by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers and the Chantels, among others, which would allow them to do their work while on tour and post it back to the school. On the tours, the girls were very much taken under the wing of the adult performers. Men like Sam Cooke, Clyde McPhatter, and Jackie Wilson would take on somewhat paternal roles, trying to ensure that nothing bad would happen to these little girls away from home, while women like Ruth Brown and LaVern Baker would teach them how to dress, how to behave on stage, and what makeup to wear -- something they had been unable to learn from their male manager. Indeed, their manager, James Dailey, had started as a tailor, and for a long time sewed the girls' dresses himself -- which resulted in the group getting a reputation as the worst-dressed group on the circuit, one of the reasons they eventually dumped him. With "Mr. Lee" a massive success, Atlantic wanted the group to produce more of the same -- catchy upbeat novelty numbers that they wrote themselves. The next single, "Speedy", was very much in the "Mr. Lee" style, but was also a more generic song, without "Mr. Lee"'s exuberance: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, "Speedy"] One interesting thing here is that as well as touring the US, the Bobbettes made several trips to the West Indies, where R&B was hugely popular. The Bobbettes were, along with Gene and Eunice and Fats Domino, one of the US acts who made an outsized impression, particularly in Jamaica, and listening to the rhythms on their early records you can clearly see the influence they would later have on reggae. We'll talk more about reggae and ska in future episodes, but to simplify hugely, the biggest influences on those genres as they were starting in the fifties were calypso, the New Orleans R&B records made in Cosimo Matassa's studio, and the R&B music Atlantic was putting out, and the Bobbettes were a prime part of that influence. "Mr. Lee", in particular, was later recorded by a number of Jamaican reggae artists, including Laurel Aitken: [Excerpt: Laurel Aitken, "Mr. Lee"] And the Harmonians: [Excerpt: the Harmonians, "Music Street"] But while "Mr Lee" was having a massive impact, and the group was a huge live act, they were becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the way their recording career was going. Atlantic was insisting that they keep writing songs in the style of "Mr. Lee", but they were so busy they were having to slap the songs together in a hurry rather than spend time working on them, and they wanted to move on to making other kinds of records, especially since all the "Mr. Lee" soundalikes weren't actually hitting the charts. They were also trying to expand by working with other artists -- they would often act as the backing vocalists for other acts on the package shows they were on, and I've read in several sources that they performed uncredited backing vocals on some records for Clyde McPhatter and Ivory Joe Hunter, although nobody ever says which songs they sang on. I can't find an Ivory Joe Hunter song that fits the bill during the Bobbettes' time on Atlantic, but I think "You'll Be There" is a plausible candidate for a Clyde McPhatter song they could have sung on -- it's one of the few records McPhatter made around this time with obviously female vocals on it, it was arranged and conducted by Ray Ellis, who did the same job on the Bobbettes' records, and it was recorded only a few days after a Bobbettes session. I can't identify the voices on the record well enough to be convinced it's them, but it could well be: [Excerpt: Clyde McPhatter, "You'll Be There"] Eventually, after a couple of years of frustration at their being required to rework their one hit, they recorded a track which let us know how they really felt: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, "I Shot Mr. Lee", Atlantic version] I think that expresses their feelings pretty well. They submitted that to Atlantic, who refused to release it, and dropped the girls from their label. This started a period where they would sign with different labels for one or two singles, and would often cut the same song for different labels. One label they signed to, in 1960, was Triple-X Records, one of the many labels run by George Goldner, the associate of Morris Levy we talked about in the episode on "Why Do Fools Fall In Love", who was known for having the musical taste of a fourteen-year-old girl. There they started what would be a long-term working relationship with the songwriter and producer Teddy Vann. Vann is best known for writing "Love Power" for the Sand Pebbles: [Excerpt: The Sand Pebbles, "Love Power"] And for his later minor novelty hit, "Santa Claus is a Black Man": [Excerpt: Akim and Teddy Vann, "Santa Claus is a Black Man"] But in 1960 he was just starting out, and he was enthusiastic about working with the Bobbettes. One of the first things he did with them was to remake the song that Atlantic had rejected, "I Shot Mr. Lee": [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, "I Shot Mr. Lee", Triple-X version] That became their biggest hit since the original "Mr. Lee", reaching number fifty-two on the Billboard Hot One Hundred, and prompting Atlantic to finally issue the original version of “I Shot Mr. Lee” to compete with it. There were a few follow-ups, which also charted in the lower regions of the charts, most of them, like "I Shot Mr. Lee", answer records, though answers to other people's records. They charted with a remake of Billy Ward and the Dominos' "Have Mercy Baby", with "I Don't Like It Like That", an answer to Chris Kenner's "I Like It Like That", and finally with "Dance With Me Georgie", a reworking of "The Wallflower" that referenced the then-popular twist craze. [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, "Dance With Me Georgie"] The Bobbettes kept switching labels, although usually working with Teddy Vann, for several years, with little chart success. Helen Gathers decided to quit -- she stopped touring with the group in 1960, because she didn't like to travel, and while she continued to record with them for a little while, eventually she left the group altogether, though they remained friendly. The remaining members continued as a quartet for the next twenty years. While the Bobbettes didn't have much success on their own after 1961, they did score one big hit as the backing group for another singer, when in 1964 they reached number four in the charts backing Johnny Thunder on "Loop De Loop": [Excerpt: Johnny Thunder, "Loop De Loop"] The rest of the sixties saw them taking part in all sorts of side projects, none of them hugely commercially successful, but many of them interesting in their own right. Probably the oddest was a record released in 1964 to tie in with the film Dr Strangelove, under the name Dr Strangelove and the Fallouts: [Excerpt: Dr Strangelove and the Fallouts, "Love That Bomb"] Reather and Emma, the group's two strongest singers, also recorded one single as the Soul Angels, featuring another singer, Mattie LaVette: [Excerpt: The Soul Angels, "It's All In Your Mind"] The Bobbettes continued working together throughout the seventies, though they appear to have split up, at least for a time, around 1974. But by 1977, they'd decided that twenty years on from "Mister Lee", their reputation from that song was holding them back, and so they attempted a comeback in a disco style, under a new name -- the Sophisticated Ladies. [Excerpt: Sophisticated Ladies, "Check it Out"] That got something of a cult following among disco lovers, but it didn't do anything commercially, and they reverted to the Bobbettes name for their final single, "Love Rhythm": [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, "Love Rhythm"] But then, tragedy struck -- Jannie Pought was stabbed to death in the street, in a random attack by a stranger, in September 1980. She was just thirty-four. The other group members struggled on as a trio. Throughout the eighties and nineties, the group continued performing, still with three original members, though their performances got fewer and fewer. For much of that time they still held out hope that they could revive their recording career, and you see them talking in interviews from the eighties about how they were determined eventually to get a second gold record to go with "Mr. Lee". They never did, and they never recorded again -- although they did eventually get a *platinum* record, as "Mr. Lee" was used in the platinum-selling soundtrack to the film Stand By Me. Laura Webb Childress died in 2001, at which point the two remaining members, the two lead singers of the group, got in a couple of other backing vocalists, and carried on for another thirteen years, playing on bills with other fifties groups like the Flamingos, until Reather Dixon Turner died in 2014, leaving Emma Pought Patron as the only surviving member. Emma appears to have given up touring at that point and retired. The Bobbettes may have only had one major hit under their own name, but they made several very fine records, had a career that let them work together for the rest of their lives, and not only paved the way for every girl group to follow, but also managed to help inspire a whole new genre with the influence they had over reggae. Not bad at all for a bunch of schoolgirls singing a song to make fun of their teacher...

Episode fifty-eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Mr. Lee” by the Bobbettes, and at the lbirth of the girl group sound. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Little Bitty Pretty One”, by Thurston Harris.  —-more—-   Resources As always, I’ve created a Mixcloud streaming playlist with full versions of all the songs in the episode.   I’ve used multiple sources to piece together the information here. Marv Goldberg’s page is always the go-to for fifties R&B groups. Girl Groups: Fabulous Females Who Rocked the World by John Clemente has an article about the group with some interview material. American Singing Groups by Jay Warner also has an article on the group.  Most of the Bobbettes’ material is out of print, but handily this CD is coming out next Friday, with most of their important singles on it. I have no idea of its quality, as it’s not yet out, but it seems like it should be the CD to get if you want to hear more of their music.  Patreon This podcast is brought to you by the generosity of my backers on Patreon. Why not join them? Transcript Over the last few months we’ve seen the introduction to rock and roll music of almost all the elements that would characterise the music in the 1960s — we have the music slowly standardising on a lineup of guitar, bass, and drums, with electric guitar lead. We have the blues-based melodies, the backbeat, the country-inspired guitar lines. All of them are there. They just need putting together in precisely the right proportions for the familiar sound of the early-sixties beat groups to come out. But there’s one element, as important as all of these, which has not yet turned up, and which we’re about to see for the first time. And that element is the girl group. Girl groups played a vital part in the development of rock and roll music, and are never given the credit they deserve. But you just have to look at the first Beatles album to see how important they were. Of the six cover versions on “Please Please Me”, three are of songs originally recorded by girl groups — two by the Shirelles, and one by the Cookies. And the thing about the girl groups is that they were marketed as collectives, not as individuals — occasionally the lead singer would be marketed as a star in her own right, but more normally it would be the group, not the members, who were known. So it’s quite surprising that the first R&B girl group to hit the charts was one that, with the exception of one member, managed to keep their original members until they died. and where two of those members were still in the group into the middle of the current decade. So today, we’re going to have a look at the group that introduced the girl group sound to rock and roll, and how the world of music was irrevocably changed because of how a few young kids felt about their fifth-grade teacher. [Excerpt: The Bobettes, “Mister Lee”] Now, we have to make a distinction here when we’re talking about girl groups. There had, after all, been many vocal groups in the pre-rock era that consisted entirely of women — the Andrews Sisters, for example, had been hugely popular, as had the Boswell Sisters, who sang the theme song to this show. But those groups were mostly what was then called “modern harmony” — they were singing block harmonies, often with jazz chords, and singing them on songs that came straight from Tin Pan Alley. There was no R&B influence in them whatsoever. When we talk about girl groups in rock and roll, we’re talking about something that quickly became a standard lineup — you’d have one woman out front singing the lead vocal, and two or three others behind her singing answering phrases and providing “ooh” vocals. The songs they performed would be, almost without exception, in the R&B mould, but would usually have much less gospel influence than the male vocal groups or the R&B solo singers who were coming up at the same time. While doo-wop groups and solo singers were all about showing off individual virtuosity, the girl groups were about the group as a collective — with very rare exceptions, the lead singers of the girl groups would use very little melisma or ornamentation, and would just sing the melody straight. And when it comes to that kind of girl group, the Bobbettes were the first one to have any real impact. They started out as a group of children who sang after school, at church and at the glee club. The same gang of seven kids, aged between eleven and fifteen, would get together and sing, usually pop songs. After a little while, though, Reather Dixon and Emma Pought, the two girls who’d started this up, decided that they wanted to take things a bit more seriously. They decided that seven girls was too many, and so they whittled the numbers down to the five best singers — Reather and Emma, plus Helen Gathers, Laura Webb, and Emma’s sister Jannie. The girls originally named themselves the Harlem Queens, and started performing at talent shows around New York. We’ve talked before about how important amateur nights were for black entertainment in the forties and fifties, but it’s been a while, so to refresh your memories — at this point in time, black live entertainment was dominated by what was known as the Chitlin Circuit, an informal network of clubs and theatres around the US which put on largely black acts for almost exclusively black customers. Those venues would often have shows that lasted all day — a ticket for the Harlem Apollo, for example, would allow you to come and go all day, and see the same performers half a dozen times. To fill out these long bills, as well as getting the acts to perform multiple times a day, several of the chitlin circuit venues would put on talent nights, where young performers could get up on stage and have a chance to win over the audiences, who were notoriously unforgiving. Despite the image we might have in our heads now of amateur talent nights, these talent contests would often produce some of the greatest performers in the music business, and people like Johnny Otis would look to them to discover new talent. They were a way for untried performers to get themselves noticed, and while few did, some of those who managed would go on to have great success. And so in late 1956, the five Harlem Queens, two of them aged only eleven, went on stage at the Harlem Apollo, home of the most notoriously tough audiences in America. But they went down well enough that James Dailey, the manager of a minor bird group called the Ospreys, decided to take them on as well. The Ospreys were a popular group around New York who would eventually get signed to Atlantic, and release records like “Do You Wanna Jump Children”: [Excerpt: The Ospreys, “Do You Wanna Jump Children?”] Dailey thought that the Harlem Queens had the potential to be much bigger than the Ospreys, and he decided to try to get them signed to Atlantic Records. But one thing would need to change — the Harlem Queens sounded more like a motorcycle gang than the name of a vocal group. Laura’s sister had just had a baby, who she’d named Chanel Bobbette. They decided to name the group after the baby, but the Chanels sounded too much like the Chantels, a group from the Bronx who had already started performing. So they became the Bobbettes. They signed to Atlantic, where Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler encouraged them to perform their own material. The girls had been writing songs together, and they had one — essentially a playground chant — that they’d been singing together for a while, about their fifth-grade teacher Mr. Lee. Depending on who you believe — the girls gave different accounts over the years — the song was either attacking him, or merely affectionately mocking his appearance. It called him “four-eyed” and said he was “the ugliest teacher you ever did see”. Atlantic liked the feel of the song, but they didn’t want the girls singing a song that was just attacking a teacher, and so they insisted on them changing the lyrics. With the help of Reggie Obrecht, the bandleader for the session, who got a co-writing credit on the song largely for transcribing the girls’ melody and turning it into something that musicians could play, the song became, instead, a song about “the handsomest sweetie you ever did see”: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “Mister Lee”] Incidentally, there seems to be some disagreement about who the musicians were on the track. Jacqueline Warwick, in “Girl Groups, Girl Culture”, claims that the saxophone solo on “Mr. Lee” was played by King Curtis, who did play on many sessions for Atlantic at the time. It’s possible — and Curtis was an extremely versatile player, but he generally played with a very thick tone. Compare his playing on “Dynamite at Midnight”, a solo track he released in 1957: [Excerpt: King Curtis, “Dynamite at Midnight”] With the solo on “Mr Lee”: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “Mister Lee”] I think it more likely that the credit I’ve seen in other places, such as Atlantic sessionographies, is correct, and that the sax solo is played by the less-well-known player Jesse Powell, who played on, for example, “Fools Fall in Love” by the Drifters: [Excerpt: The Drifters, “Fools Fall In Love”] If that’s correct — and my ears tell me it is — then presumably the other credits in those sources are also correct, and the backing for “Mister Lee” was mostly provided by B-team session players, the people who Atlantic would get in for less important sessions, rather than the first-call people they would use on their major artists — so the musicians were Jesse Powell on tenor sax; Ray Ellis on piano; Alan Hanlon and Al Caiola on guitar; Milt Hinton on bass; and Joe Marshall on drums. “Mr. Lee” became a massive hit, going to number one on the R&B charts and making the top ten on the pop charts, and making the girls the first all-girl R&B vocal group to have a hit record, though they would soon be followed by others — the Chantels, whose name they had tried not to copy, charted a few weeks later. “Mr. Lee” also inspired several answer records, most notably the instrumental “Walking with Mr. Lee” by Lee Allen, which was a minor hit in 1958, thanks largely to it being regularly featured on American Bandstand: [Excerpt: Lee Allen, “Walking With Mr. Lee”] The song also came to the notice of their teacher — who seemed to have already known about the girls’ song mocking him. He called a couple of the girls out of their class at school, and checked with them that they knew the song had been made into a record. He’d recognised it as the song the girls had sung about him, and he was concerned that perhaps someone had heard the girls singing their song and stolen it from them. They explained that the record was actually them, and he was, according to Reather Dixon, “ecstatic” that the song had been made into a record — which suggests that whatever the girls’ intention with the song, their teacher took it as an affectionate one. However, they didn’t stay at that school long after the record became a hit. The girls were sent off on package tours of the Chitlin’ circuit, touring with other Atlantic artists like Clyde McPhatter and Ruth Brown, and so they were pulled out of their normal school and started attending The Professional School For Children, a school in New York that was also attended by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers and the Chantels, among others, which would allow them to do their work while on tour and post it back to the school. On the tours, the girls were very much taken under the wing of the adult performers. Men like Sam Cooke, Clyde McPhatter, and Jackie Wilson would take on somewhat paternal roles, trying to ensure that nothing bad would happen to these little girls away from home, while women like Ruth Brown and LaVern Baker would teach them how to dress, how to behave on stage, and what makeup to wear — something they had been unable to learn from their male manager. Indeed, their manager, James Dailey, had started as a tailor, and for a long time sewed the girls’ dresses himself — which resulted in the group getting a reputation as the worst-dressed group on the circuit, one of the reasons they eventually dumped him. With “Mr. Lee” a massive success, Atlantic wanted the group to produce more of the same — catchy upbeat novelty numbers that they wrote themselves. The next single, “Speedy”, was very much in the “Mr. Lee” style, but was also a more generic song, without “Mr. Lee”‘s exuberance: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “Speedy”] One interesting thing here is that as well as touring the US, the Bobbettes made several trips to the West Indies, where R&B was hugely popular. The Bobbettes were, along with Gene and Eunice and Fats Domino, one of the US acts who made an outsized impression, particularly in Jamaica, and listening to the rhythms on their early records you can clearly see the influence they would later have on reggae. We’ll talk more about reggae and ska in future episodes, but to simplify hugely, the biggest influences on those genres as they were starting in the fifties were calypso, the New Orleans R&B records made in Cosimo Matassa’s studio, and the R&B music Atlantic was putting out, and the Bobbettes were a prime part of that influence. “Mr. Lee”, in particular, was later recorded by a number of Jamaican reggae artists, including Laurel Aitken: [Excerpt: Laurel Aitken, “Mr. Lee”] And the Harmonians: [Excerpt: the Harmonians, “Music Street”] But while “Mr Lee” was having a massive impact, and the group was a huge live act, they were becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the way their recording career was going. Atlantic was insisting that they keep writing songs in the style of “Mr. Lee”, but they were so busy they were having to slap the songs together in a hurry rather than spend time working on them, and they wanted to move on to making other kinds of records, especially since all the “Mr. Lee” soundalikes weren’t actually hitting the charts. They were also trying to expand by working with other artists — they would often act as the backing vocalists for other acts on the package shows they were on, and I’ve read in several sources that they performed uncredited backing vocals on some records for Clyde McPhatter and Ivory Joe Hunter, although nobody ever says which songs they sang on. I can’t find an Ivory Joe Hunter song that fits the bill during the Bobbettes’ time on Atlantic, but I think “You’ll Be There” is a plausible candidate for a Clyde McPhatter song they could have sung on — it’s one of the few records McPhatter made around this time with obviously female vocals on it, it was arranged and conducted by Ray Ellis, who did the same job on the Bobbettes’ records, and it was recorded only a few days after a Bobbettes session. I can’t identify the voices on the record well enough to be convinced it’s them, but it could well be: [Excerpt: Clyde McPhatter, “You’ll Be There”] Eventually, after a couple of years of frustration at their being required to rework their one hit, they recorded a track which let us know how they really felt: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “I Shot Mr. Lee”, Atlantic version] I think that expresses their feelings pretty well. They submitted that to Atlantic, who refused to release it, and dropped the girls from their label. This started a period where they would sign with different labels for one or two singles, and would often cut the same song for different labels. One label they signed to, in 1960, was Triple-X Records, one of the many labels run by George Goldner, the associate of Morris Levy we talked about in the episode on “Why Do Fools Fall In Love”, who was known for having the musical taste of a fourteen-year-old girl. There they started what would be a long-term working relationship with the songwriter and producer Teddy Vann. Vann is best known for writing “Love Power” for the Sand Pebbles: [Excerpt: The Sand Pebbles, “Love Power”] And for his later minor novelty hit, “Santa Claus is a Black Man”: [Excerpt: Akim and Teddy Vann, “Santa Claus is a Black Man”] But in 1960 he was just starting out, and he was enthusiastic about working with the Bobbettes. One of the first things he did with them was to remake the song that Atlantic had rejected, “I Shot Mr. Lee”: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “I Shot Mr. Lee”, Triple-X version] That became their biggest hit since the original “Mr. Lee”, reaching number fifty-two on the Billboard Hot One Hundred, and prompting Atlantic to finally issue the original version of “I Shot Mr. Lee” to compete with it. There were a few follow-ups, which also charted in the lower regions of the charts, most of them, like “I Shot Mr. Lee”, answer records, though answers to other people’s records. They charted with a remake of Billy Ward and the Dominos’ “Have Mercy Baby”, with “I Don’t Like It Like That”, an answer to Chris Kenner’s “I Like It Like That”, and finally with “Dance With Me Georgie”, a reworking of “The Wallflower” that referenced the then-popular twist craze. [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “Dance With Me Georgie”] The Bobbettes kept switching labels, although usually working with Teddy Vann, for several years, with little chart success. Helen Gathers decided to quit — she stopped touring with the group in 1960, because she didn’t like to travel, and while she continued to record with them for a little while, eventually she left the group altogether, though they remained friendly. The remaining members continued as a quartet for the next twenty years. While the Bobbettes didn’t have much success on their own after 1961, they did score one big hit as the backing group for another singer, when in 1964 they reached number four in the charts backing Johnny Thunder on “Loop De Loop”: [Excerpt: Johnny Thunder, “Loop De Loop”] The rest of the sixties saw them taking part in all sorts of side projects, none of them hugely commercially successful, but many of them interesting in their own right. Probably the oddest was a record released in 1964 to tie in with the film Dr Strangelove, under the name Dr Strangelove and the Fallouts: [Excerpt: Dr Strangelove and the Fallouts, “Love That Bomb”] Reather and Emma, the group’s two strongest singers, also recorded one single as the Soul Angels, featuring another singer, Mattie LaVette: [Excerpt: The Soul Angels, “It’s All In Your Mind”] The Bobbettes continued working together throughout the seventies, though they appear to have split up, at least for a time, around 1974. But by 1977, they’d decided that twenty years on from “Mister Lee”, their reputation from that song was holding them back, and so they attempted a comeback in a disco style, under a new name — the Sophisticated Ladies. [Excerpt: Sophisticated Ladies, “Check it Out”] That got something of a cult following among disco lovers, but it didn’t do anything commercially, and they reverted to the Bobbettes name for their final single, “Love Rhythm”: [Excerpt: The Bobbettes, “Love Rhythm”] But then, tragedy struck — Jannie Pought was stabbed to death in the street, in a random attack by a stranger, in September 1980. She was just thirty-four. The other group members struggled on as a trio. Throughout the eighties and nineties, the group continued performing, still with three original members, though their performances got fewer and fewer. For much of that time they still held out hope that they could revive their recording career, and you see them talking in interviews from the eighties about how they were determined eventually to get a second gold record to go with “Mr. Lee”. They never did, and they never recorded again — although they did eventually get a *platinum* record, as “Mr. Lee” was used in the platinum-selling soundtrack to the film Stand By Me. Laura Webb Childress died in 2001, at which point the two remaining members, the two lead singers of the group, got in a couple of other backing vocalists, and carried on for another thirteen years, playing on bills with other fifties groups like the Flamingos, until Reather Dixon Turner died in 2014, leaving Emma Pought Patron as the only surviving member. Emma appears to have given up touring at that point and retired. The Bobbettes may have only had one major hit under their own name, but they made several very fine records, had a career that let them work together for the rest of their lives, and not only paved the way for every girl group to follow, but also managed to help inspire a whole new genre with the influence they had over reggae. Not bad at all for a bunch of schoolgirls singing a song to make fun of their teacher…

Journaling has always been extremely important to me, but in the past year, as I've gotten super busy with the podcast, I have neglected this hobby that gives me joy and peace. I purposely chose this episode to air as an "encore" because I need the reminder of how important it is to reflect on and record the experiences we are having as mothers. I am recommitting to journaling, even in my busiest seasons! The guest is my little sister, Laura Webb--a mother of two young children (with another due any day!) and a Chemistry and Math teacher. She does not consider herself a writer, but she is a diligent journal keeper, and in this episode, she shares her ideas for easy ways that we can fit record-keeping into our busy lives as moms. Listen in as Laura details ideas for how to… Use technology to help us capture memories Find routine times or triggers to remind us to journal Remember that something is better than nothing when it comes to documenting our lives What are your best ideas for keeping records of your motherhood experience? Please share them in the comments or on Instagram @3in30podcast. We want to learn from you! Show Notes Chatbooks Qeepsake: The Text Message Baby Journal One-Sentence Journals on Amazon How to Journal as a Busy Mom (Rachel’s article for Power of Moms)

Owen Hylton interviews Jeremy and Laura Webb who tell how God met with them and changed them in their ministry in South Africa. They tell of how their struggles led them to a deeper and richer understanding of their walk with God and how essential it was to have worship at the heart of all they did and to allow the prophetic to operate. If anything in the sermon stood out to you and you'd like to speak with someone, please contact us at office@beacon-church.org. Find us at: www.beacon-church.org www.facebook.com/beaconchurchldn

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This week my little sister Laura Webb, a mother of two young children and a Chemistry and Math teacher--"not a writer!" she is quick to point out--will share her ideas for easy ways that we can fit record-keeping into our busy lives as moms. For full show notes, along with the three takeaways, please visit 3in30podcast.com/journaling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week my little sister Laura Webb, a mother of two young children and a Chemistry and Math teacher--"not a writer!" she is quick to point out--will share her ideas for easy ways that we can fit record-keeping into our busy lives as moms.Listen in as Laura details ideas for how to...Use technology to help us capture memories Find routine times or triggers to remind us to journal Remember that something is better than nothing when it comes to documenting our lives What are your best ideas for keeping records of your motherhood experience? Please share them in the comments or on Instagram @3in30podcast. We want to learn from you!Show NotesChatbooksQeepsake: The Text Message Baby JournalOne-Sentence Journals on AmazonHow to Journal as a Busy Mom (Rachel's article for Power of Moms)PhotographyFeature Image: Alexis Johnson Photography (Eagle River, Alaska)Webb Family Photo: Brynmarae Photography (Denver, Colorado) 

Laura Webb is the President of Webb Insurance Group: an independent insurance agency providing home, auto, general liability, and worker's comp insurance. Laura is the President of EO in Tampa Bay and is the Board Member, 2nd Vice President, and Fund Development Chair for the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. She received both her B.S. and M.S. in Special Education at Florida State University. In this episode Laura discusses how to be candid and sincere.

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