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Fran Hauser is passionate about leveling the playing field for women and creating content and products that help us live our best lives. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate, which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran's second book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their careers. Named one of the “6 Most Powerful Women in NYC's Tech Scene” by Refinery29, Fran regularly speaks at conferences and organizations to help women build careers they love while staying true to themselves. Much of her current work is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: FranHauser.com INSTAGRAM: @fran_hauser FACEBOOK: /franhauserofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Comp & Coffee, Ruth Thomas hosts a lively discussion on favorite summer reads that offer both professional insights and personal growth. Joined by Jennifer Ferris, Principal Solutions Consultant at Payscale, and Liz Sheffield, Manager of Content Marketing, they dive into books that range from leadership strategies to pay equity. The books they discuss include: "The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate" by Fran Hauser "Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration" by Keith Ferrazzi and Noel Weyrich "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging" by Eddie Pate and Jonathan Stutz "Fair Pay" by David Buckmaster Tune in for their expert takes on titles that can enrich your understanding of compensation and inclusive leadership. Key Highlights: Ruth, Jen, and Liz share their summer book recommendations—perfect for both professional development and leisure reading. Jen Ferris discusses "The Myth of the Nice Girl" by Fran Hauser and "Leading Without Authority" by Keith Ferrazzi, highlighting the importance of genuine leadership. Liz Sheffield reviews "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders" by Eddie Pate, emphasizing the significance of inclusive leadership in today's workplace. Ruth Thomas recommends "Fair Pay" by David Buckmaster, focusing on practical approaches to achieving pay equity. Quotes: "You can and you really should use your niceness as a strength." – Jen Ferris "This needs to be a company book that we all read because it is incredible." – Jen Ferris on "Leading Without Authority" "Every little thing that you're doing is having a ripple effect." – Liz Sheffield References: "The Myth of the Nice Girl" by Fran Hauser "Leading Without Authority" by Keith Ferrazzi "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders" by Eddie Pate and Jonathan Stutz "Fair Pay" by David Buckmaster  

Fran Hauser is passionate about leveling the playing field for women and creating content and products that help us live our best lives. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate, which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran's second book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their careers. Named one of the “6 Most Powerful Women in NYC's Tech Scene” by Refinery29, Fran regularly speaks at conferences and organizations to help women build careers they love while staying true to themselves. Much of her current work is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: FranHauser.com INSTAGRAM: @fran_hauser FACEBOOK: /franhauserofficial

Fran Hauser is passionate about leveling the playing field for women and creating content and products that help us live our best lives. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate, which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran's second book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their careers. Fran regularly speaks at conferences and organizations to help women build careers they love while staying true to themselves. Fran is also the founder of Book Bound Co., a coaching service where she helps aspiring authors transform their ideas into books. Much of her current work is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. She lives outside of NYC with her husband and two sons.   In this episode of Takin' Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice explores the importance of taking risks and following one's passions when building a career with Fran Hauser, an author, startup investor, and keynote speaker. Fran emphasizes the need to invest in female founders, understand the business behind creative ideas, and find a real problem that needs solving. She also shares the importance of relationships and expanding one's network, as well as the adaptability and feedback of the founders.   Here is what to expect on this week's show: Delve into the pressing issue of the significant gap in venture capital funding for women and groundbreaking efforts to address it. Discover unique criteria for investing in startups, providing a blueprint for budding entrepreneurs. The vision of making angel investing more accessible. Understand the distinctions between being a finder, minder, or grinder in the professional realm and their importance.   Quotes: “I feel like it's such a blessing that I can choose who I want to work with and what projects I want to work on.” – Fran Hauser “You don't have to choose between being kind and being strong.” – Fran Hauser   “Relationships are just as important, if not more important, than the work. Because, again, we just talked about this career, this varied career that I had, and all the pivots, and I couldn't have made those pivots if it weren't for the connections that I had made.” – Fran Hauser This episode is sponsored by Medjet. Medjet is the top-rated air medical transport and crisis response membership for travelers. If you're hospitalized while traveling or your safety is threatened abroad, they get you home. Join Medjet before your next trip at Medjet.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to season 2, episode 45 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week my guest is Fran Hauser, best-selling author and angel investor. Fran is passionate about leveling the playing field for women. She does this through her investing, writing and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media, publishing, and wellness.Fran is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate. The book has been translated into six languages and was named "Best Business Book of the Year 2018" by Audible. Fran's new book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their career. Fran is on a mission to help women build careers they love while staying true to themselves. Before becoming an angel investor and author, Fran worked 15 years in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. People.com was a website that Fran and a few others built up to over 100 people working on. She worked with founders from organizations like Rent the Runway and many more. She talks about how her work at Time Inc. led her to being an angel investor. A friend of Fran's called her out on how many times she said "sorry". We tend to apologize for things we have no control over or as just as a way of making conversation. There is a special program that Fran used called "Just Not Sorry" created by a female engineer to see how many times she was saying "sorry" in her emails. This Google plug-in has been downloaded over half a million times.  Another message Fran shares is, before you say "yes" to something ask yourself if you are saying yes because you feel bad saying no. Is what you are saying yes to aligned with your priorities or does it bring you joy? Being very intentional is important. Take a moment to decide why you are saying "yes". Fran shares that our time and energy is our greatest resource. If you are going to say no, keep it short and sweet. Listen in to hear more of what Fran shares as her messaging about balance, career, how to become an author and more is enlightening. Also, take a listen to the footprint she is creating now that she wants to leave behind.Next week my guest is Jes Ruzic. Jes is a Certified Personal Stylist and Image Consultant. Her commitment to sustainability and passion for textile recycling has led her to partner with organizations such as Dress for Sucess, Soles 4 Souls, and H&M. She has styled Covergirl models at NYFW runway shows, dressed keynote speakers, revitalized wardrobes, and more.  Today Is the DayWebsite: https://todayisthedayliveit.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayistheday/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayisthedayThe Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids FoundationWebsite: www.applaudourkids.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/applaudourkidsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applaudourkidsSign-up for our mailing list, schedule a conversation with Jodi or ask a Changemaker a question: jodi@todayisthedayliveit.comHave a great week everyone!

If you're a working mom looking to write a book one day, just know that there are going to be crazy and messy days. But they don't have to be those kinds of days if you don't allow them. You need to set boundaries to keep that sanity in you and you also have to learn how to leverage your network because that's where you will find those rare gems. In today's episode, author and speaker Fran Hauser will teach us ways to say NO at work and she's going to share some scripts on how to do that, especially if you need more time to write your book. She also shares the benefits of networking outside of your job function even outside of your book genre.  Fran Hauser is passionate about leveling the playing field for women. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate, which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible.  Fran's new book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their careers. Fran regularly speaks at conferences and organizations to help women build careers they love while staying true to themselves. Much of her current work is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. She lives outside of NYC with her husband and two sons. Fun fact: Fran became a mother in her 40s when she adopted her two sons.  Finally, Fran shares that she wrote an interactive book because she wants it to be all beautiful, fun, and light. At the end of the day, it's all about how you want to connect with your audience and touch their souls in a meaningful way. In this episode, you will hear: Why writing an interactive workbook vs. a regular book might be the way to go How to say NO at work i.e. scripts to use so you have time to write a book Finding lower-lift ways that you can still be helpful to other people The benefits to networking outside of your job function, country, book genre How to use the art of storytelling to ensure the work you are doing is visible to the right people Words to use when you are disappointed at work (also useful after agent rejections) Asking for a raise whenever you move up and why it's important (also important if you want to retire faster to become a full-time writer) Supporting Resources: Shop Fran's books today! Embrace The Work, Love Your Career The Myth of the Nice Girl (Paperback) The Myth of the Nice Girl (Kindle Edition) www.franhauser.com  https://www.instagram.com/fran_hauser/  SHARE this episode with a working mom who might also want to write a book someday.  Similar Episodes: Beth Comstock - Former GE Vice Chair of Business Innovation and CMO Beth Comstock On Granting Yourself Permission To Explore A Changing Reality, Episode 65 Suzi Watford of WSJ - How Wall Street Journal CMO Suzi Watford Puts Clarity of Purpose at the Heart of Leadership, Episode 77   Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast for moms who read and want to write a nonfiction book? I'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  I'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast for writer moms.  Grab a Free Chapter of My Personal Development Book for Moms entitled: Mom Needs A Lift: Stop Self-Doubt, Uncover What Lights You Up, And Imagine Yourself Going For It! Go to www.melissallarena.com/waitlist if you would like some answers tackling these questions: So how can you get back to that time when you were free, fun, and energized? What if your kid/s hold the key to this? How can you start your journey from feeling zapped to uncapped in your own level of playfulness? It's time you uncover just how under your nose the answers to these questions are! Grab the chapter here: www.melissallarena.com/waitlist and tonight you can use the ideas presented in this quick read.  Meanwhile, check out what moms like you have to say about this chapter and my upcoming book overall! Get your free chapter today! Don't you want to feel alive again? Do you know who raises happy kids? Happy moms. So here is what other moms have to say… This book is about getting in touch with your creative, playful, imaginative side. The part of yourself that perhaps felt freer before you became a parent before you chose your identity and had a lot of responsibilities weighing you down. In helping you get in touch with your more playful, creative self, it not only helps you on a path toward greater happiness and fulfillment, but it also helps you to feel more fulfilled as a parent. - Mom/Librarian The words: imagination, play, and fun are not the usual things we as mothers think of when wondering how to get a grip back on our career and I believe it provides a really fresh take and lots of food for thought for mothers reading it. I think that the tone is so energetic and fresh that it is why I would pick it up. - Mom/Positive Psychology Coach Go to www.melissallarena.com/waitlist   You are invited to send me a DM. What did you uncover from this episode? 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Welcome to season 2, episode 44 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast.This week my guest is Dr. Andrea Feigl, Founder and CEO of Health Finance Institute. Andrea was born and raised in Austria. In her junior year of high school she was one of only two students in Austria chosen to go to United World College. She came to the U.S. and went on to receive her Ph.D in global health from Harvard University. Dr. Feigl brings extensive leadership experience in academia, the public sector international organizations (WHO, WB, OECD), and the global non-profit sector with her. Andrea's work focuses on health systems financing and governance, universal healthcare, and cost-effectiveness of chronic disease interventions in developing countries. She led the largest worldwide longitudinal analysis of the political, social, and economic determinants of universal healthcare in 196 countries (published in Health Policy). She has further authored several high=level reports, including Development Aid Flows for Chronic Diseases for the Center for Global Development, a background paper on the political economy of universal healthcare for WHO and a leading World Economic Forum/Harvard report on the global economic burden of chronic diseases. This work was featured at the UN High Level Summit on NCD's in 2011. During this interview we talk about manifesting the things you want to happen in your life. We talk about how the pandemic impacted the opening of Health Finance Institute's first office.  Andrea also talks about her passion for dance and what it has given to her personally. This guest has an incredible spirit and truly is working on changemaking in all of the work that she is doing every single day.  Listen in to hear the footprint that Andrea is creating now that she wants to leave behind. Next week my guest is Fran Hauser. Fran is a best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career you Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate and her new book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career. Fran has also invested in over 30 female-founded companies. Full episode launches November 2, 2022.  Today Is the DayWebsite: https://todayisthedayliveit.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayistheday/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayisthedayThe Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids FoundationWebsite: www.applaudourkids.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/applaudourkidsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applaudourkidsSign-up for our mailing list, schedule a conversation with Jodi or ask a Changemaker a question: jodi@todayisthedayliveit.comHave a great week everyone!

About This EpisodeAuthor and keynote speaker Fran Hauser shares her bold journey moving from a media executive to a startup investor with a focus on supporting female founders. Fran talks about how to pivot within your current role or by branching out on your own. Whether or not you have the financial security, there are options to bring more joy into your career. Throughout this process, Fran encourages you to stay curious, open, and willing to reach out to people, especially to those that do things outside of your world. You never know what inspiration their fresh perspective could bring or what connections and future opportunities it could lead to. Fran also speaks on advocating for yourself in the face of risk and uncertainty as well as the importance of negotiating not only for your salary but for options too. Her books, The Myth of the Nice Girl and Embrace the Work, Love Your Career expand on this and guide you towards getting unstuck and taking control of your career in a way that's authentic and kind. Listen in to hear the best way to traverse from stability to the unknown, while prioritizing your emotional well-being and redefining what success means to you.  About Fran HauserFran Hauser is passionate about leveling the playing field for women. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran's new book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their career. Fran regularly speaks at conferences and organizations to help women build careers they love while staying true to themselves. Much of her current work is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. She lives outside of NYC with her husband and two sons. Additional ResourcesWebsite: https://www.franhauser.com/Order Her Latest Book Embrace the Work, Love Your Career: https://bookshop.org/books/embrace-the-work-love-your-career-a-guided-workbook-for-realizing-your-career-goals-with-clarity-intention-and-confidence/9781951412494Linked-In: @FranHauserInstagram: @Fran_HauserBookstagram: @FransBookshelf

This week, Gemma sits down with Fran Hauser to deconstruct stereotypes around “niceness” as a weakness in the business world. Hauser shows us how we can reclaim workplace “niceness” from its negative connotation by operating from a place of decisiveness and empathy, resulting in greater success. Hauser is the best-selling author of two books and has invested in over 30 female-founded companies. She has been featured on TODAY, CNBC, Fortune, TIME, Fast Company, Forbes, Vogue.com, and Oprah.com and was named Business Insider's "30 Women In VC to Watch" and Refinery29's “Six Most Powerful Women in New York City's Tech Scene”. Connect with us: tonenetworks.com Instagram: @tonenetworks LinkedIn: TONE Networks Resources: Learn more: franhauser.com Read: “The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate” and “Embrace the Work, Love Your Career: A Guided Workbook for Realizing Your Career Goals with Clarity, Intention, and Confidence” Instagram: @fran_hauser

Fran Hauser wants you to know that you don't have to choose between being nice and being strong. In her first best-selling book, The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate, Fran teaches that being nice is a superpower. Now she's back with a tactical workbook, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, which is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their careers. Fran has pivoted in her career from accounting to media to start-up investing. Her passion lies in leveling the playing field for women through her roles of investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. Much of her current work is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. In this episode, Fran shares the importance of creating a “smile file,” having workplace champions, and why you need to build out a diverse network. She also warns about not falling prey to “distractors” at work. As an introvert, Fran shares some valuable advice on how to network, why you need to speak up no matter where you are in your career, and so much more.

Fran Hauser joins to share insights from her new book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career , a go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their career. More about Fran Hauser: She is passionate about leveling the playing field for women. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Fran Hauser was just 6 years old, she would prepare the invoices for her father's landscaping business. Her mother was a seamstress and had a tailoring shop where she spent a lot of time. The oldest of four children, she would provide translation for her parents, both small business owners, as neither of them spoke English. Fran observed the way her parents warmly engaged their customers using nonverbal communication and gives them credit for shaping her own development as a compassionate leader. Fran studied public accounting in college and climbed the corporate ladder in finance roles, eventually moving into leadership roles in the media industry. Today, she is a startup investor, long-time media executive, author, and champion of women and girls. Through her investing, writing, and speaking, Fran works to level the playing field for women. Her list of accomplishments is impressive but as you'll hear, what's most impressive is how she's navigated her career while staying true to herself and inspiring others to do the same.  Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies, written two books to help women realize their full career potential, and delivered over 200 talks. Much of her current work is informed by the 20 years she spent in corporate as both a C-suite executive and a mentor to hundreds of women. Fran's new book, an engaging workbook,  Embrace the Work, Love Your Career is quickly becoming the go-to resource for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their careers. In fact, I found it so compelling that I included it in the resources section of my book. In this week's Work From The Inside Out podcast, learn more about Fran's journey: Fran's first book, The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. She suggests that when you are feeling hesitant to engage in the networking process just think of one person you believe is really interesting and reach out to that individual to get started. Learn more and connect with Fran here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franhauser/ https://twitter.com/fran_hauser www.franhauser.com Discover her new book Embrace the Work, Love Your Career

Julie and Casey chat with author, speaker, and angel investor Fran Hauser (author of Embrace the Work, Love Your Career and Audible's Best Business Book of 2018, The Myth of the Nice Girl) about building relationships, rejecting the idea that being nice makes you weak, how to stand up for yourself, the difference between "nice" and "people pleaser", and why founders need to take care of themselves.   Thank you to our Season 3 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try a new look, Armoire's high-end clothing rental service (full of amazing women-owned brands) will hook you up! For 50% off your first month's rental + a free item, go to http://armoire.style/voiceis and use VOICEIS in the referral box!   TOP TAKEAWAYS: Being successful in business is all about relationships You don't have to choose between being nice and being strong. If you're a founder/entrepreneur, are you jumping ahead to business model, marketing, partnerships, etc. before making sure you have an awesome product that consumers are delighted by?  You're skipping the most important step. Taking a breath, taking the time and energy to care for yourself and others makes the WORK better.  Compassion for ourselves and for other people makes us more productive, not less, and we need to bring more of it into our professional lives. You don't need to be the smartest kid in fifth grade (i.e. have all the answers all by yourself).  Build out your community and your network. Nice is a superpower - its "evil twin" is people-pleasing. Know the difference, and know when to stand up for yourself. Mini-Lesson: How to embrace your "toos". Articles referenced: On the culture of over-work, and how it holds both women and men back - https://hbr.org/2020/03/whats-really-holding-women-back Gender bias in performance reviews - https://hbr.org/2017/04/how-gender-bias-corrupts-performance-reviews-and-what-to-do-about-it Vague vs specific feedback - https://hbr.org/2016/04/research-vague-feedback-is-holding-women-back   Fran Hauser is an author, keynote speaker and startup investor at the intersection of women's empowerment, career fulfillment, and collective wellbeing. As a long-time media executive, Fran has always championed the power of content in shaping culture, educating the public, and driving awareness of important issues.  She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran's new book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their career. Fran regularly speaks at conferences and organizations to help women build careers they love while staying true to themselves Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She also serves as an LP in the Female Founders Fund. Her writing, speaking and investing is informed by 15 years spent in media, from startups where she played an integral role in the $525mm sale of Moviefone to AOL, to ultimately rising the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital where she led innovation, acquisitions and digital expansion for powerhouse media brands People, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, Essence, and People en Espanol. Fran has been the recipient of the Fairy Godmother Award from Girl Be Heard, the W Award from the YWCA of the City of New York and has been included in lists from Business Insider's "30 Women In VC to Watch" to Refinery29's “Six Most Powerful Women in New York City's Tech Scene”. She has been featured on TODAY, CNBC, Fortune, TIME, Fast Company, Forbes, Vogue.com, Ad Age, Oprah.com and more.  In 2020 Fran channeled her lifelong love of books into an Instagram platform @FransBookshelf focused on the joy of reading -- both the escapism and the celebration of diverse ideas that can change the world.  Fran serves on the board of directors of the Foundation for Bedford Central Schools and is an advisor to Helpusadopt.org and LiveGirl. Fran is a summa cum laude graduate of Pace University. She resides just outside of NYC with her husband and two sons.

Fran Hauser is a start-up investor and keynote speaker, as well as the author of Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, a book that's becoming the go-to for women who are seeking more joy and fulfillment in their careers. She is also the author of The Myth of the Nice Girl, which was named “Best Book of the Year” in 2018 by Audible. As an investor, Fran has invested in over 30 women-founded companies across consumer packaged goods, media and publishing, and wellness. Fran is a media executive with over 15 years of experience in the field—including serving as the President of Digital at Time Inc., where she led innovation, acquisitions, and digital expansion for brands such as People, InStyle, and Entertainment Weekly. Fran joins us today to discuss how and why she pivoted from the corporate world and started her own business. She highlights the importance of storytelling and outlines her best practices in pitching to an investor. She reveals the inspiration behind Embrace the Work, Love Your Career. Fran also underscores how to love your career and provides essential tips for a happy and healthy career. “To love your career, it's important to do the work.” - Fran Hauser If you're looking to take your business to the next level, join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Fran's first careers in the corporate and start-up worldsWhy Fran decided to leave the corporate world and how she started investing in start-upsFran's advice on pitching to venture capitalists and angel investors onlineThe power of storytelling and its role in pitchingThe most memorable pitch from a business that Fran invested inFran's most successful investment to date and her biggest investment mistakeWhat inspired Fran to write her new book, Embrace the Work, Love Your CareerHow self-discipline helped Fran juggle writing a book and raising her kids“The Smile File” and figuring out how to love your careerThe inspiration behind The Myth of the Nice GirlFran's advice on being empathetic as a leader and tips on work/life balance and maintaining focus Resources Mentioned: Book: Inside Out: A Memoir by Demi MooreBook: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownBook: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller Our Favorite Quotes: “The most successful pitches are usually very compelling stories that paint a picture of a big pain point, big market, and the founder's unique position or competitive advantage to solve that pain point.” - Fran Hauser“There's this myth that if a woman's too nice, they're not going to get ahead at work. It's always been my leadership style to be nice and strong—you don't have to choose between the two.” - Fran Hauser“Being an Entreprenista means I get to choose the initiatives I work on and the people I work with—and it's such a gift to have that choice.” - Fran Hauser Related Content: Taking Action and Living Well with Soraya DarabiDemystifying Fundraising for Your Dream Business with Annie Evans of Dream Ventures Connect with Fran Hauser: Fran Hauser WebsiteBook: Embrace the Work, Love Your Career: A Guided Workbook for Realizing Your Career Goals with Clarity, Intention, and ConfidenceBook: The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You HateFran Hauser on LinkedInFran Hauser on InstagramFran Hauser on Twitter If you're looking to take your business to the next level:

Fran Hauser is an author, keynote speaker and startup investor at the intersection of women's empowerment, career fulfillment, and collective wellbeing. As a long-time media executive, Fran has always championed the power of content in shaping culture, educating the public, and driving awareness of important issues.  She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate. Fran's new book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their career. Fran regularly speaks at conferences and organizations to help women build careers they love while staying true to themselves. Key takeaways this week:  How Fran pivoted from the corporate world to starting her own business The importance of storytelling and energy  Fran's inspiration behind her guided workbook “Embrace the Work, Love Your Career” Fran's most memorable pitch and biggest investment mistakeEssential tips for a happy and healthy career that will leave you fulfilled  And finally, how Fran values integrity and character when vetting founders Follow Fran on Instagram: @fran_hauser Connect with Fran on LinkedIn: Fran Hauser Check out Fran's newest book!

As a female social entrepreneur, I closely follow Fran Hauser's career and content. Fran has inspirational and practical advice for all of us at any stage in our journey. Her new book is not only full of tips, but you can also do the exercises in real-time! I love it. Fran has been a leader in gender equality and impact investing; she shows us that we can be ourselves AND go where we want to in our careers. Listen to the conversation, follow @Fran_Hauser, get the book, and let me know what you think! thesocialimpact.coinstagram.com/bree_jensen_/Pick up on Amazon: Embrace the Work, Love Your Career: A Guided Workbook for Realizing Your Career Goals with Clarity, Intention, and ConfidenceFran Hauser is an author, keynote speaker and startup investor. She is passionate about helping women build fulfilling careers and successful businesses. Fran has invested in over 25 female-founded companies across CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. Her writing, speaking and investing is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran's second title, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career will be released in March 2022.franhauser.com/

As a female social entrepreneur, I closely follow Fran Hauser's career and content. Fran has inspirational and practical advice for all of us at any stage in our journey. Her new book is not only full of tips, but you can also do the exercises in real-time! I love it. Fran has been a leader in gender equality and impact investing; she shows us that we can be ourselves AND go where we want to in our careers. Listen to the conversation, follow @Fran_Hauser, get the book, and let me know what you think! thesocialimpact.coinstagram.com/bree_jensen_/Pick up on Amazon: Embrace the Work, Love Your Career: A Guided Workbook for Realizing Your Career Goals with Clarity, Intention, and ConfidenceFran Hauser is an author, keynote speaker and startup investor. She is passionate about helping women build fulfilling careers and successful businesses. Fran has invested in over 25 female-founded companies across CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. Her writing, speaking and investing is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran's second title, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career will be released in March 2022.franhauser.com/

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with best-selling author, keynote speaker and startup investor, Fran Hauser.  Fran is passionate about helping women build fulfilling careers and successful businesses. Her writing, speaking and investing is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. She is the best-selling author of TheMyth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Today's episode focuses on a cleanse for your career while focusing on finding happiness in your work. Fran discusses the work it takes to reach the career you want to seek as she explains some of the roads she has taken to arrive at the release of her new book.You can get your copy of Fran's new book here, and you can follow Fran on social media at @fran_hauser. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Fran Hauser is passionate about leveling the playing field for women. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran's second title, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career will be released in March 2022.https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Work-Love-Your-Career/dp/1951412494Embrace the Work, Love Your Career combines accessible advice, time-tested strategies, creative prompts, and thoughtful exercises into one holistic resource.Stemming from years of experience in senior leadership at Time Inc.'s People, InStyle and Entertainment Weekly as well as AOL and Coca-Cola Enterprises, Hauser centers her career guidance around six main actions:Fall in love with your careerDesign your career action planCreate time and spaceKnow your valueBuild your dream teamReflect and resetEach chapter starts with practical advice and includes prompts and exercises to help readers create their own personal career action plans. Palate-cleansing meditations and coloring breaks conclude each chapter, offering chances for calming reflection. Through simple, inspiring, and actionable tools, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career teaches women to be empowered to focus on the things that truly matter, set boundaries and, ultimately, realize their full potential.Fran Bio:Fran Hauser is an author, keynote speaker and startup investor at the intersection of women's empowerment, career fulfillment, and collective wellbeing. As a long-time media executive, Fran has always championed the power of content in shaping culture, educating the public, and driving awareness of important issues. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran's second title, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career will be released in March 2022. Fran regularly speaks at conferences and organizations to pioneer the notion that one does not have to choose between kindness and strength, and that the most effective leaders lead with both.Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She also serves as an LP in the Female Founders Fund. Her writing, speaking and investing is informed by 15 years spent in media, from startups where she played an integral role in the $525mm sale of Moviefone to AOL, to ultimately rising the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital where she led innovation, acquisitions and digital expansion for powerhouse media brands People, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, Essence, and People en Espanol.Fran has been the recipient of the Fairy Godmother Award from Girl Be Heard, the W Award from the YWCA of the City of New York and has been included in lists from Business Insider's "30 Women In VC to Watch" to Refinery29's “Six Most Powerful Women in New York City's Tech Scene”. She has been featured on TODAY, CNBC, Fortune, TIME, Fast Company, Forbes, Vogue.com, Ad Age, Oprah.com and more. In 2020 Fran channeled her lifelong love of books into an Instagram platform @FransBookshelf focused on the joy of reading -- both the escapism and the celebration of diverse ideas that can change the world.  

Fran Hauser - Today I am thrilled to bring you the incredible Fran Hauser. Fran is a long-time media executive, startup investor and keynote speaker. How I came to know Fran is through her best selling book, The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate. In the book she deconstructs the negative perception of "niceness" that many women struggle with in the business world. The book has resonated with thousands of women who are looking to lead authentically and take their career to the next level. Prior to writing The Myth of the Nice GIrl, Fran spent 15 years in the digital media space, holding President and General Manager positions at Time Inc., AOL and Moviefone. She played an integral role in the $525 million dollar sale of Moviefone to AOL and in building PEOPLE.com into one of the most successful women's websites. Fran was named one of Business Insider's "30 Women in Venture Capital to Watch in 2018." Fran and The Myth of the Nice Girl have been featured on a wide range of outlets including NBC’s Today Show, CNBC, PEOPLE, Fortune, TIME, Fast Company, Oprah.com, Business Insider, Elle, and many more. The Myth of the Nice Girl was named Audible's Best Business Book of 2018 and one of Amazon's Best Business and Leadership Books of 2018, among other accolades. Fran is a frequent speaker on women's leadership and writes a regular career advice column for Refinery29. Today we talk about the importance of building relationships, how to move through difficult business decisions, how to confront work situations with grace and strength, and more tips from her best selling book. And at the end of our conversation I'm going to tell you how you and a friend can win a copy of The Myth of the Nice Girl. Let's Figure It Out with Fran Hauser. Website - franhauser.com Instagram - @fran_hauser Twitter - @fran_hauser Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/franhauserofficial/ Newsletter - http://bit.ly/2GrIvV4 Amazon - https://amzn.to/36vaTjG I want to make you aware of a special offer for my podcast listeners. CoWorking spaces are the hottest thing and present an amazing opportunity for cultivating new relationships. As a listener of my podcast you’ve probably heard me mention The CoCo in Summit. It’s been a game changer for me professionally and personally. And it’s where I’ve been recording a lot of my podcasts. It’s beautifully decorated and super convenient to the train to New York.  If you’re looking for a community of smart and interesting women at different life stages to network with, gain inspiration and encouragement or socialize with, check out The CoCo in Summit NJ.  The Co-Co is dedicated to inspiring and supporting you, wherever you are on your journey of life and career. Stop by for an introductory tour and when you mention you heard about the Co-Co from me, you’ll get a free work day*.  Visit them online at www.theco-co.com. The contact information is in the show notes as well. Disclaimer - Some of the links mentioned in my podcast are affiliate links. Meaning, if you click on them and make a purchase, I may receive a commission which I will put toward good causes like reinvesting in this business and bringing you even better resources and services. I only recommend products and services I know or trust to be of high quality, regardless of whether an affiliate relationship is in place.

If you think you have to be tough (and stop being kind) to be respected and succeed in business, this episode is for you. Fran Hauser is a startup investor, the best-selling author The Myth of the Nice Girl - Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate. She's a career advice columnist @Refinery29, a speaker on women's leadership and the former President of Digital @TimeInc. In this episode, you'll hear about the importance (and art) of setting firm boundaries, how to identify your core values, and how to live in alignment with what's important to you. Fran is an inspiration, the model of a life well-lived, while remaining humble and always in service to the greater good. #mythofthenicegirl #boundaries #respectatwork

Happy new year! the new year is a great time to create a solid strategy to help you achieve career success, and we'll be doing just that in today's podcast episode! Fran Hauser is a media executive, startup investor, and advisor. She’s also the best selling author of the book, Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate. Her investment portfolio consists of 20 companies, 18 of which are female-founded and Fran has held senior positions at some of the world’s largest digital media businesses, some of which include PEOPLE, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, and AOL. She’s was named one of Business Insider's "30 Women In Venture Capital to Watch in 2018." Fran and The Myth of the Nice Girl have been featured on a wide range of outlets including NBC’s Today Show, CNBC, PEOPLE, Fortune, TIME, Fast Company, Oprah.com, Business Insider, Elle, and many more. On this episode Fran shares: - Why she wrote her book “The myth of the Nice Girl”, as a resource for women - A personal story of overcoming a difficult situation during her career - The mistakes women make when it comes to proving their value at work and how to do things differently - How to balance being ambitious without being labeled bitchy and so much more How to keep up with Fran: - You can follow Fran’s latest updates on her website at https://www.franhauser.com and on Instagram and Twitter at fran_hauser Get Fran’s book: - The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate - https://amzn.to/2Tx4Jte Do you follow Clever Girl Finance on Instagram yet? You should! https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance Be sure to stop by https://clevergirlfinance.com

"Just by being a strong and kind, ambitious and likeable, empathetic and decisive, confident and flexible woman, you can help turn around the double standards we all face and permanently change the way women at work are perceived." —Fran Hauser, author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate Authenticity is crucial for success, but for some reason, those of us who embody a propensity to be nice (both women and yes, men too) have often been made to believe that nice won't help us reach the success in our careers that could be possible. Especially with the double standards often placed upon women who do dare to step out of the nice box, society would like us to think that being nice won't work, but actually, being gruff (if that is not our natural nature) won't either.  So what is the best approach for building a career you love? Be yourself. Be that nice individual you have always been, but let go of the fickleness, let go of the passive-aggressiveness and become more confident in what you know to be true about your strengths, set clear boundaries, all the while building positive relationships with others, and remembering the research done by FastCompany in 2015, that a positive work environment leads to greater productivity, lower turnover, and even better health outcomes for workers. A win-win. After reading Fran Hauser's new book, I wanted to share 13 takeaways that spoke to me and caught my eye due to emails and comments I have received from readers. While I have boiled them down to their nuts and bolts, if this topic is speaking to you, be sure to take at the book as she offers a multitude of specific examples from her own career and others as well as step by step, specific pointers and tips for navigating remaining nice as well as strong.  1.Understand the difference between Nice and being a People Pleaser "Nice is: Positive, yet honest and straightforward; People Pleaser is: Sweeping things under the rug to avoid making waves." 2. Remember to be strong as well as nice Hauser argues that indeed we can be both, even though the myth is perpetuated that we cannot. How? Hauser suggests speak up, and be humble, be a team player, but still look out for your best interests, and accommodate, but communicate clearly and be assertive.  3. Understand there are enough opportunities for everyone and refrain from competing with others, especially other women. A necessary shift from generations past is moving beyond women competing with other women as though there was only one that could make it to the top. Historically, due to gender biases and stereotypes, this was sadly accepted and perpetuated, but times have and are continuing to change. Women can be collaborative, generous and in so doing, lift everyone who is contributing great work.  When we realize opportunities are in abundance when we shift the work culture and mentality, productivity rises, as does the peace of mind in the work place. How? By having confidence that we have something of value to offer and we can benefit from the talents of others.  4. Claim your niceness and use it intentionally As an authentically nice person, to go against your nature will not only gradually deplete you, but it will also feel unnatural. When we choose to use our niceness intentionally, it can appear in how we build relationships with those we work with, and as a result, clients and colleagues show more loyalty as they appreciate the sincere connection and recognition of them individually.  5. You may have to clarify that your niceness is not to misunderstood for ignornace, lack or knowledge, in other words as a weakness Hauser shares some helpful statements to respond to those who may doubt that being nice is indeed a preferred way to work, but once you make your stance clear, you will have to explain this truth far less often.  6. Be humble, but don't put yourself down Returning to the topic of being nice versus being a people pleaser, when we are humble and don't take ourselves too seriously, we come across as more relatable. This doesn't mean we should diminish our successes or strengths. In other words, never talk about yourself in a way that degrades your competence or paints a negative picture. When you begin to do this, you create potential doubt in clients, colleagues and higher ups who oversee your job.  7. Speak with confidence Refrain from prefaces what you are about to share by casting doubt on what hasn't even been spoken. Instead choose your words carefully. Hauser gives the example of stating we need to speak declaratively rather than interrogatively. In other words, observe how you end your sentences in which you are stating a fact. Do you still end it with a questioning tone? This projects lack of confidence. Instead, state it with confidence what you have found to work, to be true or an idea you would like to share. Give credit to those who deserve it if you came to the idea with the help of others, and if necessary, state your reasons for why you feel your idea would be helpful to more than just yourself. When you frame what you say constructively, speak with confidence and refrain from prefacing with doubtful statements such as "I believe" or "I could be wrong", you are already on your way to gaining the trust from your peers and supervisors.  8. Apply critical thinking skills to tactful disagreement If you disagree with someone's initial statement, instead of stating this opinion forthwith, ask questions, seek outside perspectives and dive deeper into the subject at hand before jumping to conclusions. When we do all of these things, we step away from any initial emotional reaction and give ourselves time to thoughtfully respond and perhaps gain some more understanding and respect due to our process along the way.  9. Set emotional boundaries to weed out the bullies and build stronger relationships "Often, we 'nice girls' carry around a tiny seed of doubt that a conflict is somehow our fault. When a bully spots that doubt, he or she will be very likely to prey on it." When I read this section of the book, I took a big sigh. For some reason, even after many years as an adult, and even in my youth, this was a tremendous aha for me.  This particular section is helpful for navigating situations in which a colleague bullies intentionally or unintentionally, but isn't clear about the boundaries, and how to effectively deal with either situation. From the get-go it begins with setting clear emotional boundaries. Begin by seeking out allies you trust, then remember to not be sucked into the drama created by the bully. As well, confront the behavior head on after you have taken a deep breath, but don't wait too long. Sometimes this is an opportunity to strengthen a relationship based on a misunderstanding, and in other scenarios, it clearly states to the bully, you may be nice, but you are not weak and will not tolerate such behavior. Lastly, document the facts of each incident should you need to talk to a supervisor.  10. Negotiate Effectively, by Playing to Your Strengths When you marry reason and emotion, studies have shown that you are more likely to be successful, as a woman, receiving the wage, the contract, the [fill in the blank item you are seeking].  When it comes to reason, understand your value. In other words, what skills, expertise, etc. do you bring to the table, and how valuable is your time. Also, do your homework, and have the data ready to demonstrate what you want those you are speaking to to recognize. As well understand all of the options for improving your success (not only salary, but stock options, bonuses, schedule, vacation time, other bonuses such as memberships to gyms, etc. and maybe even four day weeks during the slow time of the year).  On the emotional side, being nice has its benefits, and this is one. Most likely you are observant of others and what makes them happy, what makes them upset, the best times during the day to talk to them, etc. I can remember a principal I used to work for, and early on in my career, the vice principal always advised to speak with him in the afternoon as he was not a morning person. This was helpful and it made me realize, that we are all human, and if we want the best outcome, it would be best to talk with the individual or individuals at the time of day they are more inclined to be awake and open-minded.  At the core is to have confidence in ourselves, to know we are worthy of asking for fair and equal pay, and to not feel bad for asking for what we know we are worth. 11. Create filters at work Protect your time. Once you know what your priorities are at work, where you are most needed and valued, and where you can contribute the most, delegate the rest or filter it out completely.  12. Devise a schedule that elevates your productivity Part of being both nice and productive is setting clear boundaries around when you will do certain tasks and communicating this effectively to others. Perhaps it is when you will check your email during the day (this is you communicating to yourself as much as it is others), or maybe it is when you will be scheduling meetings and for how long. Be clear about what is necessary to be productive and then communicate your availablity. 13. Become comfortable with saying no to respect your productivity and schedule Hauser calls it the skill of the "kind No". And again, this is playing to the strengths of someone who is nice, but it is also exhibiting the strength that is necessary to be clear about what you can and cannot do. People will inevitably ask, and that is okay. But what needs to become okay with you is saying no. 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Fran Hauser is someone we should all look up to because she leads with kindness, which she proves both in meeting her and in her book, « The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate, » is very underrated. Garance sits down with Fran in New York to [...]

Are you a nice person? And do you feel this is an asset or a liability when it comes to climbing in your career or business? If you’re too nice, do you run the risk of some people not taking you seriously or thinking that you’re weak? On the other hand, if you’re mean or unkind, how can people really respect you? Today we’re hearing from Fran Hauser who is tackling this issue head on with her new book: The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate. The book is out tomorrow and teaches how women - and everyone - can lead with kindness and strength. Fran, who was the first person in her family to graduate college, has held leadership roles at some of the biggest media companies. Most notably she helped grow People.com from 3 million to 30 million unique monthly visitors. She’s now a venture capitalist who is on a mission to help female founded companies grow and thrive. To learn more about Fran’s upcoming book, please visit www.franhauser.com/nicegirl. You can also follow her @Fran_Hauser on Twitter and on Instagram. For more visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

Fran Hauser, author of the new book "The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate", discusses how ‘nice' can be a superpower and shares that we can be kind and strong; smart and empathetic; ambitious and likable--while achieving careers that we love. Fran inspired the Authentic Leadership Collection on Meditation Studio, with guided meditations that accompany the book.