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This week, we chat with Melanie Strong! Mel started her career as a first grade teacher and journalist. A fateful interview with her running hero Joan Benoit Samuelson led to a long-shot interview for an entry level job at Nike. She spent 17 years there, where she led several businesses including Nike Women and Nike Skateboarding, and worked on the launch of the Nike Running and Training Club apps. Mel started angel investing and advising early stage founders in 2017, and left Nike to co-found venture capital firm Next Ventures in 2019. There she's focused on innovative technology investments across health, wellness and sports in companies like Oura ring and Outside. She serves on the boards of Outdoor Afro and USA Cycling, and most weekend you can find her riding her mountain bike on the trails where she lives in Hood River Oregon.Follow Us!Melanie Strong: @girlstrongNext Ventures: @nextventuresErica Wenger: @erica_wengerDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething

Leandro Vieira recebe Dafna Blaschkauer, executiva que já foi diretora de vendas e country manager da Apple no Brasil, diretora de vendas da Nike e até campeã de Tênis, para falar sobre gestão de equipes de alta performance. Conteúdo patrocinado SEO Solicite uma análise gratuita da LabMídia e destrave o potencial das buscas orgâncias para sua empresa https://adm.to/40t4XFH Sobre a entrevistada Dafna Blaschkauer é executiva global formada em Administração de Empresas pela FEA-USP e acumula mais de vinte e cinco anos de experiência em posições de liderança, com passagens pela Nike, Apple e Microsoft. Foi a primeira diretora de vendas e country manager interina na Apple, responsável pelo lançamento do iPad e do iPhone no varejo brasileiro. Liderou a Nike Women no Brasil como general manager durante as Olimpíadas. Morou nos Estados Unidos, onde atuou na sede da Nike como diretora de vendas para Ásia, Pacífico e América Latina e diretora global de produtos digitais. É palestrante de referência nas temáticas de liderança, diversidade, vendas e alta performance, atuando também como mentora e conselheira. Dafna também é tenista profissional e já conquistou três títulos paulistas e um título nacional de Tênis. Recentemente ela fundou o Superjump, empresa que tá transformando a maneira como a gente aprende.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I'm sharing something a little different in the feed.As some of you may know, I recently launched a new podcast called Leading By Example in partnership with iHeartMedia and Ruby Studios. Over there, I've been diving into powerful conversations with changemakers who are redefining leadership in their own unique ways—and today, I wanted to bring one of those episodes to the So Money audience.In this episode, I sit down with Kathleen Griffith, a serial entrepreneur who walked away from an unfulfilling corporate career and went on to build Build Like a Woman—a movement and business that's helping women create the lives and careers they truly want. Through her company Grayce & Co, Kathleen has overseen more than $500 million in marketing strategy for major brands like NIKE Women and Verizon.Kathleen opens up about the bold decisions she made to pivot her life, what she's learned along the way, and how she's empowering other women to build—with intention, courage, and heart.Sign up for Farnoosh's free Investing BlueprintFollow on InstagramJoin the So Money Members Club

Dr. Bridget Munro has always had a love for science and sport. So it's only natural that this path has led her into the role of Women's Research Lead at the Nike Sport Research Laboratory. Growing up in Tasmania, she spent her early years studying in biomechanics in Australia, before her and her family moved to Portland, Oregon to join the Nike team. Here, Bridget has played a major role in the ongoing investment in women-specific innovation. Bridget and the NSRL team test women's product with women's specific science and technology like the Nike “BraBot” which simulates breast movement and Haley, Nike's female-form thermal mannequin that assesses temperature and sweat zones during exercise. This series is presented by Nike who are championing athletes and supporting them throughout their journey with innovative product, meaningful experiences and services. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Find out more: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe

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I am so excited to introduce you today to a woman who will change the world for the better—and already is. Today on the show we have the dynamic Kathleen Griffith, whose book Build Like a Woman: The Blueprint for Creating a Business and Life You Love, came out on June 4 and, I am happy to tell you, is already a bestseller. Kathleen opens the book by writing that “This book is for every woman who is done and ready,” and talks about building a business and a life through the lens and framework of architecture and construction and building—think a demolition, a punchlist, a crew. This book is definitely for founders and entrepreneurs and those starting a business, but it's also for those, like me for example, who may not be starting a business—yet, anyway—but who have ideas and who want to illuminate both their careers and their lives. As Kathleen puts it, “It will be painful, but it will be every bit worth it” as we construct the careers and lives of our dreams. The book champions the concept of a “total life” and in it we learn about an integrated life layout, where we can make a difference both at work and at home, and, though work/life balance will never be achieved, we can find a work/life integration that works for us. In addition to Kathleen's own powerful words, the book is punctuated by the voices of boldfaced entrepreneurs like Jessica Alba, Arianna Huffington, and so many more—their voices are the icing on an already rich cake. In the book we learn about the three Cs of culture, category, and customer; what the difference is between a big B and a little b breakdown; what building like a woman means, and why doing so is a force to be reckoned with; and the book features questions to get our brains going to build the life we want. Kathleen says more than once in the book that the goal is to build a life that is “so perfectly imperfect, imperfectly yours.” And that's just it—it's your life. If you are living your life for anyone but you, a life that doesn't fit anymore or maybe never did, a life that doesn't feel right—then right now is the time to change that and start living the life of your dreams. Kathleen and her book have a roadmap on how to do that. Kathleen is a founder herself and CEO of Grayce & Co., a strategy agency for women. She specializes in the female consumer and is a forefront and outspoken champion and advocate for women. This book is a tool for success that will teach you skills like life design, wellness practices, money management, brand strategy, sales pitches, and so much more; you'll leave with both a mindset and a skillset after reading. Kathleen is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, business strategist, TV producer, speaker, and now, author that has directed more than $500 million in marketing dollars and generated over a billion dollars in profit for clients ranging from Nike Women to Verizon. Let's dig into our conversation with her.   Build Like a Woman: The Blueprint for Creating a Business and Life You Love by Kathleen Griffith

Ella es Chief Creative Officer de 180 Global Amsterdam, después de haber sido la CCO de Dentsu Creative Amsterdam y creativa en agencias icónicas como David, AKQA y Sra. Rushmore. En su carrera ha ganado premios en los festivales más importantes del mundo después de haber dirigido la creatividad de Nike Women y de haber creado casos como Abobe x Bowie y Kids for Privacy.Esa noche hablamos de su fascinante trayectoria y de los temas que más le apasionan. Desde sus orígenes en Galicia hasta su trabajo en la reconocida agencia 180 Amsterdam, pude conocer a una profesional comprometida con el uso responsable y positivo de la tecnología.También charlamos sobre su preocupación por el impacto de la tecnología en los más jóvenes. Kika compartió conmigo su sueño de crear un espacio en la naturaleza donde los adolescentes puedan reconectar con su imaginación, alejados de las pantallas. Este anhelo se ve reflejado también en proyectos innovadores como "Snelweg Sprookjes", una app que transforma los viajes en coche de los niños en aventuras interactivas.Además, abordamos el poder del deporte en el desarrollo de las niñas. Kika me habló de un proyecto en el que está trabajando con la UNESCO para garantizar el acceso de las niñas a actividades deportivas, fundamentales para forjar habilidades de liderazgo. También me sorprendió con la transformación de un concierto en una experiencia inmersiva de videojuego.Por último, Kika se sinceró sobre su decisión de abandonar las redes sociales. Consciente de su impacto negativo en la concentración y el estado de ánimo, ha optado por cultivar su mente a través de la lectura pausada. Su ejemplo me inspiró a reflexionar sobre cómo priorizar el bienestar en un mundo hiperconectado.Visítanos en https://www.elmartinez.net/ y suscríbete en Spotify, Apple Podcasts o donde lo estés oyendo ahora. Síguenos en FB o IG @elmartinezpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 Episode 6 Its AIR MAX DAY 2024 and we talk about the newest air max day drop the Air Max DN and then we finish off our bracket Challenge with out last two brackets of top 16 air maxes and top 16 Nike Women's Icons set by our friend Sarah Spain. Lots of debates ensue and its a great listen we hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

Melanie Strong is a founding partner of Next Ventures, a VC firm she co-founded with Lance Armstrong that focuses on building the next generation of sports, health and wellness brands. Melanie has spent her entire life in the sports industry. She's a lifelong runner and started her career as a journalist at Runner's World magazine. She then applied for a position at Nike despite not having the “right” pedigree, college background, and experience. Good thing she did because she ended up having an incredibly successful career at Nike, spending most of her time at Nike building high-performing teams all over the world and holding positions from the VP of Global Brand Marketing for Nike Women to the GM of Nike Skateboarding. After 18 years at Nike, Melanie had the opportunity to break into the world of venture capital. She left her very stable career to start from scratch and become a first-time investor AND fund founder. In our conversation, Melanie opens up about how she faced her fears when reinventing herself later in her career and overcoming the imposter syndrome she felt when breaking into a male-dominated industry.✨ You'll also hear some honest reflections on the founder-investor relationship and who is the right fit for VC funding, along with some empowering advice for founders seeking funding. We also discuss the importance of authentic relationships in life & business, how to build a unique brand in the environment we're in today, and so much more!In this episode, we'll talk to Melanie about:* Learning from others' success and embracing self-confidence. [3:18] * Melanie's upbringing and her positive mindset. [7:33]* Melanie's diverse jobs before Nike. [9:26]* Inspiration and starting at Nike. [12:02]* Networking and mentorship's impact. [16:30] * The power of people and true relationships. [17:45]* What she looks for in a founder. [19:08]* Melanie reflects on being an angel investor and why it took her so long to do. [23:23]* Taking the leap to leave Nike and steps to overcome imposter syndrome. [27:18]* Changes in feedback processes and trusted companies. [31:37]* Some top advice for thinking about your company as a brand. [36:15]* Melanie and Yasmin each share the hacks that keep them anchored into their purpose. [41:50]* Diving into greater detail on traits she looks for in a founder and what a founder-investor relationship needs. [45:02]* Impact of exit-focused founders. [47:30]* Suitability for VC funding and fundraising insights. [50:50]* Melanie's comments on due diligence plus some great advice to founders. [54:45]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Melanie: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniestrong/* Website: https://nextventures.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome the VP of Nike Women's Sports Apparel, the incredible Jordie Katcher. Jordie has spent the last 20 years with Nike working across the brand in many differing functions - including retail, digital, and apparel for running and women's fitness. Jordie led the team that developed 13 of the kits for the recent global football event and is on the pod to speak about that incredible process, as well as her passion for driving change for women in sport.Follow Femmi on IG - @femmi.coHead to our website femmi.co

"Am I still an athlete even if I'm not on a team anymore?" In this week's episode, Victoria dishes on her journey to embrace working out and movement after college sports. After a post-grad workout hiatus, Victoria's spent the last four years totally revamping her relationship with fitness! From redefining what counts as a workout to her clever "3-a-week" consistency strategy, Victoria opens up about shifting her mindset on movement. Now, she focuses on enhancing her life, rather than changing her looks—kicking the toxic societal pressures to the curb. BIG thanks to Nike Women for sponsoring this episode. So head on over to Nike.com today to discover all the ways that Nike helps you feel your all. Whether you're fresh out of college athletics or just ditching society's unrealistic fitness standards, this value-packed episode is a must-listen! Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

Kat and Phoebe discuss a recent series of branding controversies, how protoinfluencer Julia Allison walked so Dylan Mulvaney could run, and whether we can get a toilet sponsorship for Phoebe's yard raccoon. Links:Dylan Mulvaney on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dylanmulvaneyDylan Mulvaney's tampon content:Caroline McCarthy on Mulvaney's brand relationships: https://twitter.com/caro/status/1645795995303956480Julia Allison, explained: https://www.wired.com/2008/07/howto-allison/The Nike Women and Bud Light brouhahas, explained:https://nypost.com/2023/04/12/burn-bra-challenge-on-tiktok-over-dylan-mulvaney-nike-ads/https://nypost.com/2023/04/11/bud-light-boycott-has-legs-as-sales-outlook-thrown-into-doubt/https://www.vox.com/money/2023/4/12/23680135/bud-light-boycott-dylan-mulvaney-travis-tritt-transSnopes on Mulvaney and Tampax: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/tampax-hires-trans-star-dylan-mulvaney/Feminine Chaos on Tampax's previous branding imbroglio: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit femchaospod.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to this week's Weekly Sceptic podcast – episode 32!  Nike Women's wear and Bud Light chose to commit financial suicide this week by hiring Dylan Mulvaney to be the face of both brands; Nick and Toby discuss how the Corporate Equality Index may be behind these decisions and how it's becoming increasingly hard to distinguish between the latest woke nonsense and satirical memes.  Trans rights activists have assaulted another person with whom they disagree – this time it was the turn of swimmer, Riley Gaines, at a speech she gave at San Francisco State University. Toby and Nick discuss this as well as how Gaines was held hostage and how the incident was reported as a ‘peaceful protest' by the mainstream media.  Still on the trans subject – Toby discusses the possible inflation of numbers of trans people in the last census.  Nick discusses Channel 4's descent into newer depths of depravity – with the release of their new show ‘Naked Education' – and Toby wonders whether flashers and perverts have simply moved from Hampstead Heath to Channel 4 in the past 30 years.  Toby and Nick discuss the Dalai Lama asking a young boy to suck his tongue and debate whether the whole thing was so unbelievably weird it wasn't in fact predatory behaviour… The boys also discuss Joe Biden sniffing the hair of young girls.  Toby talks about The Workers Protection Bill, explains what a terrible law it would be and his good work to stop it.  Nick talks about the Labour attack adverts against Rishi Sunak – and their rank hypocrisy.  In Birdwatch – Toby and Nick discuss Elon labelling NPR and BBC as ‘government funded media' and taking The New York Times blue checkmark away!  Nick and Dr Will Jones discuss this week's most interesting recent stories from the Daily Sceptic.  And finally, Toby and Nick compete for this week's Peak Woke title. If you would like to attend a live recording of the Weekly Sceptic and meet the gang at the Emmanuel Centre on 20 May, go to the Daily Sceptic website and click on the banner at the top of the page to buy a ticket (but turn your ad-blockers off).  To advertise on one of the fastest growing podcasts in the world – or if you have a question for Dr Peterson – drop Nick or Toby a line on thedailysceptic@gmail.com.  Please go to https://dailysceptic.org/ and make a donation so we can continue to bring you all this high quality content.  Subscribe to Nick's substack at https://nickdixon.substack.com/.  Listen to Nick's podcast – The Current Thing – by going here https://currentthingpod.podbean.com.  Produced by Jason Clift.  Music by Tinderella. 

Yesterday, Elon Musk's Twitter slapped a State Affiliated Media Label on NPR's account. Dylan Mulvaney shared new photos on his Instagram, and he is a new brand ambassador for Nike WOMEN. Also, CashApp founder Bob Lee got stabbed to death in San Francisco. Is the dollar going to crash? Tune in to find out. Guest: Bryan Callen!Join MugClub to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/mugclubWatch the FREE show on MugClub NOW: https://mugclub.rumble.com/post/3805313/dylan-mulvaneys-nike-ad-is-part-of-a-much-bigger-schemeGET TODAY'S SHOW NOTES with SOURCES: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources/ NEW MERCH! https://crowdershop.com/ Subscribe to my podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/louder-with-crowder/FOLLOW ME:Website: https://louderwithcrowder.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/scrowderInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficialMusic by @Pogo

Claudes and Olan are joined by Kat 2.0, as football content creator Kat Sasso (@katsasso) joins the couch to discuss a wild week of Premier League sackings, the team rate the newly dropped Nike Women's World Cup Kits, discuss the controversy brewing in the Womens NPL, anger in Paris spills into the stands as things get Messi, and is there a secret connection between Ronaldo Jr and Pablo Escobar? Find out all this and more on this week's Born Offside! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sascha Mayer is the Co-founder of Mamava, the creator of freestanding lactation spaces for breastfeeding on the go. Mamava pods are designed, engineered, and assembled at Mamava Manufacturing, their production facility in Springfield Vermont; and their mission is to create a healthier society through infrastructure and support for breastfeeding. Sascha is a recognized expert on lactation space design, family-friendly workplace policies, and social entrepreneurial leadership. Her career in design started at JDK (now Solidarity of Unbridled Labour) where she helped develop the Living Brand®, Solidarity's philosophy on brands and brand creation. As Strategy Director, Sascha designed and facilitated multidisciplinary creative-collaborative sessions with brands including HP, Levi's, Lululemon, Merrell Apparel, Nike Women, and Seventh Generation. Prior to joining Solidarity, Sascha served as assistant press secretary for former Congressman (now Senator) Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). She has a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Vermont and has been a Board Member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility since 2019. In this episode, Sascha and I discuss: Her journey as a mother and entrepreneur looking to solve a problem through thoughtful, human centered design. How Sascha and her co-founder Christine used branding and design to influence change, and create momentum for Mamava. How parents can be advocates in their workplaces. Where moms can find the lactation (feeding) pods and how they work.  The importance of breastfeeding advocacy.  All of the resources Mamava provides for employers, organizations, and mothers who are pumping and nursing. Connect with Mamava on Facebook and Instagram Resources mentioned in this article: No Rules Rules - by Reed Hastings & Erin Meyer Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/  Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/ Liked this episode? Leave a review and rating at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-village-podcast/id1487274178  Have a topic or guest you'd like to see on The Motherhood Village podcast? Send recommendations to: themotherhoodvillage1@gmail.com 

Tom Suharto leads global strategy at Forsman & Bodenfors where his clients include Volvo, Crocs, Baileys, and H&M. Prior to that, he was at Wieden+Kennedy working on iconic brands like Nike and Disney. We discussed all of this and more, this week on the On Brand podcast. About Tom Suharto Tom Suharto leads global strategy at Forsman & Bodenfors, one of the most creatively awarded agencies of the past decade. His clients at Forsman include Volvo, Polestar, Crocs, Goldman Sachs, Baileys, and H&M, to name a few. Before joining Forsman, Tom spent a decade at Wieden+Kennedy, starting in their Shanghai office where he helped to launch Shanghai Disneyland and led strategy on Nike China. Then in Portland, Oregon, where he worked on Nike Women and Just Do It campaigns, helped launch Samsung flagship phones, and led strategy on Facebook Groups. Episode Highlights The Crocs brand is certainly having a moment … Following a recent trip to New York where my daughter was most excited about visiting the Crocs store (!), I had to talk to Tom about his work with Crocs. “With the pandemic, people started prioritizing comfort and Crocs leaned into that. And being unapologetic about being who you are.” The power of polarization. “We talk a lot with Crocs about polarization—how you want people to (ideally) love you or (not-so-ideally) hate you.” But you want that strong emotional response. The staying power of Just Do It. This work is cited so often, I wanted to dig deeper with someone who worked with this campaign while at Wieden+Kennedy. “For something like this to work, you need context. There needs to be a moment to meet. You also have to know your audience.” For Nike, this has always been the voice of the athlete. “That's why Just Do It works.” “Strategy in turbulent times is about prioritizing,” Tom shared of the uncertainty around a pending recession. “But brands adding value to people isn't going out of style—even in a recession.” What brand has made Tom smile recently? “I'm going to share a brand that made my kids smile, which, in turn, made me smile.” Just like my Crocs story! Tom told the story of the IRL “MrBeast Burger” that he and his kids love at the American Dream mall in New Jersey. To learn more, check out the Forsman & Bodenfors website and connect with Tom on LinkedIn. As We Wrap … Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this brand new capítulo, Mala and Diosa recap their recent trip to Utah, where the binge watch Real Housewives and Diosa runs a half-marathon. For the second half,  Jenn Torres, aka Jen4romtheblock, joins las Locatoras to discuss leaving her job in sex education to pursue being a full-time multitalented creator. About Jen4romtheblock: She not only models but also styles, directs, and produces her own passion projects as well as for your favorite brands like Footlocker Women, Nike Women, and Footlocker LA. Her passion is deeply rooted in her love for her city by showcasing the beauty that the hood holds. Not only is she a creative but she is an educator having a vast experience in teaching comprehensive sexual health education to young people around LA. Get your tickets for Locatora Live here! SUBSCRIBE to BESITOS SUBSCRIBE to Locatora Productions on Patreon SUBSCRIBE to Locatora Productions on Youtube FOLLOW @locatora_radio and Las Mamis of Myth & Bullshit @diosafemme and @mala_munoz everywhere   AFFILIATE CODE > LOCATORARADIO15 at https://vivecosmetics.com/ AFFILIATE CODE > MARIJUANERAP4P at https://mota-glass.com/ AFFILIATE CODE > MALA for free Shipping at https://xicaliproducts.com/

Melanie Strong is a founding partner of Next Ventures, a VC firm she co-founded with Lance Armstrong that focuses on building the next generation of sports, health and wellness brands. Melanie has spent her entire life in the sports industry. She's a lifelong runner and started her career as a journalist at Runner's World magazine. She then applied for a position at Nike despite not having the “right” pedigree, college background, and experience. Good thing she did because she ended up having an incredibly successful career at Nike, spending most of her time at Nike building high-performing teams all over the world and holding positions from the VP of Global Brand Marketing for Nike Women to the GM of Nike Skateboarding. After 18 years at Nike, Melanie had the opportunity to break into the world of venture capital. She left her very stable career to start from scratch and become a first-time investor AND fund founder. In our conversation, Melanie opens up about how she faced her fears when reinventing herself later in her career and overcoming the imposter syndrome she felt when breaking into a male-dominated industry.✨ You'll also hear some honest reflections on the founder-investor relationship and who is the right fit for VC funding, along with some empowering advice for founders seeking funding. We also discuss the importance of authentic relationships in life & business, how to build a unique brand in the environment we're in today, and so much more!In this episode, we'll talk to Melanie about:* Modeling other people's versions of success, and tips for being more comfortable in your own skin. [3:09] * Melanie shares about how her upbringing created her positive mindset. [7:10]* Hear about her various interesting jobs leading up to Nike. [9:10]* The story of who inspired her and how she got her starting role at Nike. [11:42]* Speaking about the power of networking and mentorship. [18:23] * The power of people and true relationships. [19:34]* What she looks for in a founder. [20:53]* The importance of the right advisors and some of her mentors. [22:46]* Melanie reflects on being an angel investor and why it took her so long to do. [25:15]* Taking the leap to leave Nike and steps to overcome imposter syndrome. [29:11]* How the feedback processes have changed and some companies that she feels confident in. [33:40]* Some top advice for thinking about your company as a brand. [0:38:14]* Melanie and Yasmin each share the hacks that keep them anchored into their purpose. [44:27]* Diving into greater detail on traits she looks for in a founder and what a founder-investor relationship needs. [47:02]* Talking about founders who are focussed on the exit and the impact of that. [49:30]* Who she thinks is and isn't the right fit for VC funding, and comments on fundraising [52:51]* Melanie's comments on due diligence plus some great advice to founders. [56:45]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIREFollow Melanie: * Melanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniestrong/* Website: https://nextventures.com/Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Melanie Strong is a founding partner at Next Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on empowering passionate founders to set a new pace in human optimization. Prior to becoming a full-time VC and advisor, Mel spent her career building high-performing teams at Nike, where she held titles like VP of Global Brand Marketing for Nike Women and GM of Nike Skateboarding. In 2019, Mel co-founded NEXT VENTŪRES with Lance Armstrong with the intention of helping founders innovate quickly in the health and wellness space. In this episode, Mel discusses the importance of investing in disruptive technologies and FOUNDERS who will have a broad and positive impact on the future of human health and wellness. She shares that only 3% of venture capitalists in the US are women… a bleak statistic… and why it is important for women to embrace the conversation around growing their personal wealth. We share a few laughs about her propensity for WORK… and finally, Mel shares that, while leading your life with gratitude is not easy, it is the ONLY way to be truly fulfilled.This interview was produced by WINS, a PR agency on a mission to influence gender equality in the C-suite across sports, entertainment and the greater media. WINS services are designed exclusively for woman-owned and led businesses. To learn more about WINS, visit https://www.wins.media.

Darcy Winslow is the co-founder and President (2010-2020) of the Academy for Systems Change, an organization focused on advancing the field of awareness-based systemic change in order to achieve economic, social, and ecological well being. The Academy designs, develops and delivers a range of programs to support, coach and build community among emerging and existing leaders who are at the pioneering edge of systems change work. Unlike conventional leadership training organizations, the Academy’s approach fosters deep understandingof the powerful connection between change within the individual and changing the systemsin which they work. The Academy was in part founded to create a network of networks to contribute to the growth of the emerging field of ‘awareness based systems change’, thus accelerating our impact on the critical global ecosystems we rely on to thrive.Darcy also founded the recently launched Magnolia Moonshot 2030 (MM2030), a project within the Academy, which is a new narrative for women’s leadership, creating the conditions to activate our collective power to address the greatest challenges we face today. By convening networks of women leaders who are urgently addressing the climate crisis, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, deep equity, conscious leadership and the divine feminine, MM2030 amplifies our collective ability for positive impact.Darcy also worked at Nike, Inc. for 21 years. She led large scale systems change efforts within Nike, and held several senior management positions, most notably starting the Sustainable Business Strategies in 1999, Global Director for Research Design and Development, General Manager/VP for Nike’s Global Women’s Footwear, Apparel and Equipment division, and Senior Advisor to the Nike Foundation.Darcy participates as a Board Member for The Carbon Underground, The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education, and Advisory Board for Regenerative Earth. She is an avid athlete and draws inspiration from her time in nature.Resources:Academy for Systems ChangeMagnolia Moonshot 2030Generative CouncilOregon Coast TrailClubhouse app- drop-in audio chatSwimply app- to rent a local pool by the hourWay of Nature | Sacred PassageDarcy’s recommended books:Presence: Human Purpose and the the Field of the Future (Senge, Scharmer, Jaworski, Flowers)The Residence (Brower)A Promised Land (Obama)Morning Altars (Schildkret)The Great Disruption (Gilding)

Mistie Boyd (Bass) Nike Women's Lifestyle & Apparel Product Manager Released the Nike Swoosh Fly product line 2014 WNBA Champion - Phoenix Mercury Duke University Women's Basketball Stand out Wisconsin Miss Basketball 3x Wisconsin High School State Champion 2x Played in inaugural McDonald's All-American Game Billy Kegler Basketball Billykeglerbasketball@gmail Twitter: @BillyKeglerBall Instagram: @BillyKeglerBasketball Competitive Mindset Social Media Twitter Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-kegler/support

Nous entrons dans la danse avec mon invitée : Adèle Belem, danseuse classique à l'opéra de Paris.. Quelle petite fille n'a pas rêvé de devenir un jour...petit rat de l'opéra? Je suis très heureuse de partager cet épisode aujourd'hui grâce aux confidences d'Adèle, une jeune femme prometteuse aux multiples talents! Également ambassadrice de plusieurs mouvements engagés, tel que Nike Women qui participe à mettre en lumière des femmes marquant le sport et l'inclusivité dans la société, Adèle se livre avec passion et douceur. Elle nous emmène dans son quotidien et nous partage ses projets artistiques... Vous allez l'entendre, Adèle est d'une maturité déroutante qui nous invite vers une danse poétique, moderne et engagée vers plus de diversité.. Bonne écoute! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retrouvez l'univers d'Adèle sur son compte instagram : https://www.instagram.com/adelebelem Merci pour vos précieuses cinq étoiles sur Apple podcast ou Itunes. Pour suivre les coulisses du podcast sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sillage.podcast/

Kayla Treanor is the face of Nike Women's Lacrosse. She played collegiately at Syracuse University from 2013-2016 and now is a professional lacrosse player, a member of the US National Team, and an assistant coach for Boston College Women's Lacrosse. Kayla talks about growing up in Niskayuna, New York, how she got into lacrosse, being a 3 sport athlete along with her older sister Alyssa, and her great career at Niskayuna High School. She discusses the recruiting process, why she chose Syracuse, and the highlights of her tremendous career where she was an All-American, a Tewaaraton Finalist, went to 4 Final Fours, and holds the Syracuse record for goals. Kayla then describes her professional career, the new league being formed with Athletes Unlimited, playing for Team USA, and her coaching career with Boston College.

Katie is currently the Senior Director, Global Brand Concept at Nike Women, It is her 7th job at Nike in her 7 years at the company. In the episode, we talk about a lot of things from her unconventional route into strategy, to the changing consumer landscape and the importance of opening yourself up to new experiences.Katie is unique in the fact she has worked at 180 and Wieden and Kennedy and both of their icon clients Nike and Adidas. She has also got out of the country and has had stints in Holland, Australia and Japan. Did I mention that she also worked for Droga 5?She believes the secret to success is getting the money/business end of the strategy right, once you have that down, you will have permission to be rebellious and creative.

#010 - It's an honor to welcome Verity Breen to the podcast. Verity has been racing competitively for over 30 years - and has won many prestigious races. We’re talking about big events like the being Australian Marathon Champ, Australian 50k road race champ, being selected to the Australian Prime Ministers 5, and events like the Nike Women’s marathon, Maui Marathon, and US Half Marathon.After transitioning from triathlons to running - Verity has won events at nearly every distance from cross country to 50ks. And she continues to set the bar by winning races in her 50s. We’re not talking about age group champ - she’s outright crushing competitors 30 years her junior.On top of that, she’s fun and spunky - and will give you her trademark “beep beep” - if she’s about to zoom by you on the trail. This is just a fun - all-encompassing conversation - and honestly, we could have just kept going. In fact - we have some bonus conversation and material that we'll likely include in the future. If you want exclusive access to it - just sign up for our email list

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo The Next Superstar Signature Sneaker Line From Nike? The recent release Giannis’s Nike Zoom Freak 2 is a promising continuation in the signature sneaker world. This year’s model is a “jump to instant offense” inspired by Bucks Milwaukee Bucks star signature on-court Eurostep. While the shoe has evolved to be a dream performance sneaker on-court the question arises about the future of the Nike Zoom Freak line. Today we will discuss what Giannis needs to move into the tier of stardom holding the likes of LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Michael Jordan. Giannis Antetokounmpo Nike Zoom Freak 2 Official Release Announcement: https://news.nike.com/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-nike-zoom-freak-2-official-images-and-release-date Hands-On: Nike Zoom Freak 2 By Jacques Slade (Kustoo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV0vHBboLuM Further, we take a look into the NBA Bubble in Orlando. During the first week, there have been many mixed reports on the environment for the NBA teams and the player reactions. In addition, Zion Willamson has temporarily left the bubble along with Michael Beasly missing his opportunity with the Nets. This Week We Take A Look At Upcoming Sneaker Releases Such As Grateful Dead Nike SB Dunk Lows, Air Jordan 12 “University Gold”, Off-White x Nike Women’s Sail Air Jordan 4, Yeezys, And More In The Last Portion Of This Sneaker Podcast. Keeping Stock Is A Weekly Sneaker Podcast Providing You With New Episodes And Content Every Sunday! Connect On Social: linktr.ee/KeepingStock Business Inquiries: JustKeepingStock@gmail.com Keeping Stock Sneaker Podcast Website: https://keepingstocksneakerpodcast.com/ Support The Cast: bit.ly/KeepingStock-ListenerSupport --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sneaker-podcast/message

In today's episode, we cover: Lance is leaving town for two days and everyone is happy about it Welcome to Abby Lannan to the Pedal Note Media team! Doc's various names JustNix is yummy! Rage Medley viral video hit over 120M views New Pedal Note Media podcast, "Doc Nix Talks To..." Air Bud and Beethoven Listening and learning Black Lives Matter Driveway chats w/Doc Nix while Andrew's kid made minivan inventions Recent Doc FB post Continually Winded Miscommunication The pain of people missing the point Can you shore me up Being assaulted by a skinhead in Altenberg, Germany Three Kings movie, Michael Jackson story Being on the train in NYC encountering the skinhead's doppelganger Realizing he wasn't powerless The influence Slick Rick and Doug E Fresh Trying to unlock the power of the composer Don't just walk in their footsteps, seek what they sought Rapping in his recital at U of M Black Music Matters, Ed Sarath Performing on stage with Nas and the National Symphony Dave Porter's encouragement Founding a fife and drum corps at George Mason University Green Machine as an umbrella for a great array of music-making groups at GMU Getting away from "sameness" in the university music curriculum Music school recruiting event in NYC Producer=Composer story Drum corps story GMU basketball player story His time at Yale as a legacy Just keep doing work Lance on Tuba and Turntables FB tuba-euph groups Deciphering systems Why his tubas smell like burgers and beer Crediting Michael Parker for the turntable idea Embracing the true meaning of Black Lives Matter Commissioning project featuring black composers writing solo pieces for each of the brass instruments Working with the Association for the Transformation of Musical Academe Yale document on music in inner-city schools LINKS: Doc's George Mason page Green Machine site Black Music Matters Lance on Tuba and Turntables NOTE: Weston Sprott also generously shared some resources for everyone hoping to learn more. Thank you, Weston! His own articles Advancing Inclusion Finding A New Path Forward Recommended Books (note: we do not receive a % of any Amazon purchases) Alexander, Michelle. The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Color Blindness Catlin, Karen. Better Allies. Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces Coates, Ta-Nehisi. Between the World and Me DeAngelo, Robyn. White Fragility: Why It’s so Hard for White People to Talk About Race Kendi, Ibram. How to be an Antiracist Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a Patreon patron. Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Buy Pray for Jens and The Brass Junkies merch at The Brass Junkies online store! Tell your friends! Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm. Doc's bio: Serving as Director of Campus Life Ensembles and Collaborative Arts, and as an Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Michael W. Nickens (a.k.a. Doc Nix) is most recognized as the leader of the “Green Machine”, which in 2015 was named the #1 pep band in college basketball by the NCAA and commended by the Senate and House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, Dr. Nickens launched Mason’s fife and drum corps and WGI world-champion drumline, and oversees Mason’s winterguard. This collection of performing units, known as the “Green Machine Ensembles”, are internationally known for their thrilling, high-energy performances at Mason ceremonies and basketball games, professional sports games and events (Capitals, Nationals, Wizards, and Redskins), community events (Celebrate Fairfax, and the Nike Women's’ Half Marathon), and marching competitions, as well as their popular internet videos that have over 100 million views collectively. Dr. Nickens was named the 2016 Faculty Member of the Year by the George Mason University Alumni Association. He served as a Faculty Representative to the Board of Visitors, Chair of the Faculty of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, Chair of the CVPA  Diversity Committee, and as a member of the School of Music’s Graduate Committee. Having joined the faculty of Mason’s School of Music in fall 2006, he has taught courses in sight-singing/ear training, popular music in America, improvisatory music, brass methods, applied tuba, composition, chamber music, and jazz improvisation, as well as collaborations with Mason’s School of Dance. In addition, he was a co-founder and co-conductor of the Colonial Athletic Association’s “Breakfast with the Bands” intercollegiate pep band showcase.   During summers, he has taught tuba and euphonium, conducting, jazz performance, composition, improvisation, chamber music, large ensemble performance, and theory at the Performing Arts Institute at Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, Pennsylvania, the Music, Art, and Theatre (MAT) Camp in Evanston, Wyoming, and the Northern Arizona University Music Camp in Flagstaff, Arizona, and at Mason’s Potomac Arts Academy.  He has also coached a professional marching ensemble, “Mix It Up”, at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia.   Dr. Nickens was born in Washington DC and grew up in the Fairfax County Public Schools in Alexandria, Virginia. He completed his academic degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, Yale University, and the University of Michigan.

LA-based stylist/creative director, Beth Jones, has one of the most distinctive and recognisable visual brand identities in the market. Today, Sarah talks to Beth about the importance of a brand identity, how it helps clients and audiences connect with you and how to create one for your styling business. From photographic styles to posing ideas, her most popular branded content and the gradual process of forming her own style guidelines, you'll get a masterclass in the art of brand identity with one of the best. Check out Beth's website https://bjonesstyle.com/ In 2009, Beth launched B. Jones Style, a fashion blog that peered into her daily outfits, home interiors and a fit & fab lifestyle. Beth has worked as a brand ambassador for Paul Mitchell, Timex, DKNY, Modcloth, Banana Republic and LOFT, Nike Women, MVMT, Sephora at JCPENNEY, Goodwill International, and Crossroads Trading Co and is a part of Vogue's Influencer Network. In 2016, Beth launched her YOUTUBE CHANNEL and became the champion for “always playing dress up”. She brings her community into her magical world of styling up vintage finds from local thrift and vintage shops and documents her daily outfits on Instagram. With 12 years of experience under her belt, Beth currently works as a stylist, social media consultant, creative director, Youtube creator and fashion influencer.

We're excited to introduce our first guest on the How Ladies Roll podcast! The ladies of How Ladies Roll get candid with Ms. Nathalia Allen (Amillionminds). We talk about everything from love, self-confidence and cannabis. Nathalia Allen is a multi-disciplinary creative director located in Toronto, Canada. She best recognized for her photography and art direction with retail brands in her city. She has had numerous high profile editorials, such as Nike Women, Seventeen Magazine, Make-up Forever, Adidas', to name a few. Nathallia is a colourful, enigmatic trail blazer, within this generation and is well known for her 'thinking outside the box' She practices and lives humility, preserving hard work, sustenance, providing service excellence in the art of being kind to one another. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howladiesroll/message

Maryam Ajayi is a healer and an advocate for inclusivity in the Wellness space. With a background in political lobbying, in the midst of her career she felt the calling to support humanity in a very different way - by returning to the roots of healing. Her work is honorable, her voice strong, her presence empowering, making her a true leader for us all. And how does one suddenly feel the need to change careers - or pivot as they say - so unexpectedly? Having been in that position myself I can tell you, once you know - you know. I used to believe (even though I fought it every day) that I had to “choose” who I wanted to be and that I was to stick with that for the rest of my days… It all began in childhood… “so what do you want to be when you grow up?” I remember having at least 10 desires at a time: I wanted to be a chef, a ballerina, an astronaut, a teacher, a painter, and sometimes a mom. “Well no but which one?' They'd ask.. “you have to choose ONE”.  By the time I was headed to college nothing entertained me, I didn't know what I wanted to be, but I sure knew what I didn't want. Lucky for me I discovered Art - a field of study where at least I felt I could be free. Throughout life I navigated this path in many of it's iterations: as an illustrator, a retoucher, a graphic designer and finally as a fashion creative. As I got better and better I climbed that ladder, never feeling completely fulfilled, and one day the universe kicked back. As I hit a wall and picked myself up, piece by piece I had to put myself together and in doing so - as Maryam did - set off to help others as well. If and when you feel your calling, pay attention, that time means NOW. Always trust your intuition, listen to that voice within, the one you could clearly hear as a child… It's still the same, and it was always right. ABOUT MARYAM Maryam Ajayi is an energy healer, who practices both Reiki and Breathwork and entrepreneur with +10 years of experience across a multitude of industries ranging from politics to tech. She is passionate about de-stigmatizing the wellness industry, advocating for inclusive spaces for marginalized communities, and using her voice to empower and uplift others around the world. Recently, she founded Indagba, a company that helps socially conscious people and companies grow into their full potential through mindful business strategy, as well as Diversity in Wellness (DIW),  a community of diverse and inclusive leaders within the industry that gathers for an open dialogue and discussion in order to create a plan of action for bringing more diversity to the wellness industry. Maryam and her work have been featured in Goop, The Sunday Times, The Cut, Holisticism, Thirlby, and The Nod and she has worked with brands such as Nike Women, The Wing, General Assembly, Lululemon, The Girl Mob, and Sad Girls Club. A FAVORITE RITUAL Write a love letter to the future you. Perhaps start with you 3 months from now. Thank the future you for everything they did to get you to where you are at in the future and tell them everything you love about them and the life they have created and dreams they made come true. Date it and tuck it away in a special place for you to read. NON-NEGOTIABLES Dating myself. Spending a night in alone making myself dinner and watching a movie, going out to a movie or out to dinner, taking a book to special place, getting a massage. It's not only important to take time for myself, but to also treat myself like the Queen than I am because if I don't treat me like a Queen—who will? YOU CAN FIND MARYAM… maryamajayi.com ; @maryamajayi indagba.com; @in.dagba AND A TREAT FOR OUR LISTERNERS! 20% off a healing session or Indagba growth strategy session with the code: livejournalcrew

Lauren Gallo is a marketing creative who worked in some of the most iconic global brands in the world such as Soho House, Nike, Apple and most recently Snapchat. Born and raised in New York, Lauren’s passion for storytelling started at a young age. She lived in eight different cities over the past twelve years and held various brand marketing & content strategy roles. Due to her recent accomplishments, Lauren has been named to Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2017. During our conversation with Lauren, we talked about how to standout in recruitment process to join your dream company, the work culture of global brands and going with the instincts when it comes to career planning. For Lauren, passion is the most important ingredient for success, she believes that once you’re truly passionate, everything else will follow. Lauren gave tips on top skills to build in order to become an irreplaceable marketing creative in any innovative organization. Towards the end of our conversation with Lauren, we deep dived into the future of storytelling for our truly creative listeners.We hope you enjoy this episode! For visuals from each episode, don't forget to follow us on Instagram @came.a.long.way and our YouTube channel CameaLongWayTV. For any questions, feedback and comments you can email us at e@camealongway.com

Are you continuing to grow and expand in life, or have you gotten comfortable? Keep stretching. See how far you can go. ㅤ ... ㅤ Edited by: @benlionelscott Spoken by: Les Brown Footage by: Her, Revolutions Per Minute, Nike Women, Hector and the Search for Happiness, Limitless, Nike Running, Pursuit of Happyness, Fight Club, Up In the Air Music: Audiomachine - The Unmasked ㅤ ... ㅤ Where have you been? Why are you here? And where are you going? You look at your life, you look at what you produced, is it giving you what you want? Are you living on purpose? Are you living your dream? Are you acting on your ideas? Are you doing all that you can do? Have you gotten comfortable? Are you procrastinating? Are you a evading your own greatness? Are you surrounding yourself with people who can nourish you? Are you challenging yourself? Are you experimenting? Are you learning something different? Is your life an adventure or is it boring? When you're set in your mind and you refuse to grow, and you're not open to new ideas, new methods, new ways of doing things, if your mind is already fixed, you become stagnant. You can't grow, you can't have a sense of fulfillment. You become extremely cynical and negative about everything. So you want to keep learning, keep growing. See, most people want it easy. But easy come, easy go. Embrace whatever comes to you, don't run from it, step toward it. But how do you hang in there during the hard, difficult times? You must have faith. You've got to believe in yourself. You've got to believe in your abilities, your ideas, unquestionably. You've got to have faith, and that faith, drives you into action. You've got to keep moving and keep plugging away. You gotta love it, it's gotta be what you are supposed to do. And say, "I've got to do this. This is my stuff, this is why I showed up." It's not going to be easy. When you want to change, it's not easy, if it were in fact easy everybody would do it. But if you're serious you'll go all out. Say "Yes. I'm going to do something about this situation." You do what it is you're supposed to, you're supposed to build something, you're supposed to create something, "I don't know how to do it." Learn. Do whatever is required. Just go out there. It's possible you can get what you want. It's necessary if you want it, you gotta go into action, you gotta be willing to experiment. You gotta be willing to fail and to succeed. It's you, it's on you, you gotta make that happen, nobody's gonna bring it to you on a silver platter and say, "Here's your dream manifested." "No, it's hard" Yes, it's hard. "It's difficult." Yes, right, and it's worth it.

Working mothers are a huge part of the workplace and the global economy, yet millions of mothers go back to work after having a baby with little or no resources available to ensure the continuity of breastfeeding or continuity of breast milk for their newborn. Mamava is a business dedicated ti transforming the culture of breastfeeding. With a freestanding lactation suite available in airports, conference centers, and an app that locates lactation rooms globally, Mamava provides privacy, cleanliness and all you need tp pump or nurse an infant.    On this episode Blessing and Sascha dive into the realities and logistics involved when a mother is away from her babies and needs a safe, clean and private location to pump. We also chat about the work Mamava is doing to connect mothers across the country through its app.    About The Guest - Sascha Mayer, CEO And Co-Founder of Mamava Sascha started with Solidarity of Unbridled Labour (Mamava’s birthplace) in 1995. She helped to develop the Living Brand®, Solidarity’s philosophy on brands and brand creation. As Strategy Director, Sascha participated in the creation of many brands, has provided account planning services and has designed and facilitated multidisciplinary creative-collaborative sessions with numerous brands, including HP, Levi’s, Lululemon, Merrell Apparel, Nike Women, and Red Door Salons. Before joining Solidarity, Sascha worked for the office of Congressman (now Senator) Bernard Sanders (I-Vt.), where she served as staff assistant and then assistant press secretary. Sascha is a founding board member of Mobius, a mentoring nonprofit, and has a BA in sociology with a minor in Women’s Studies from the University of Vermont. She lives in Williston, VT with her husband, and two children where she gardens, cooks, and tends to her five chickens. About The Host - Blessing Adesiyan, CEO and Founder of Mother Honestly Blessing is a career professional, thought-leader and entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in consulting, manufacturing and operational excellence for Fortune 100 companies such as HP, Microsoft, Cargill, DuPont and BASF. She is Founder & CEO of Mother Honestly, a platform and complete ecosystem for the modern woman to thrive in and beyond motherhood. She is also the host of award-winning Mother Honestly Podcast where she interviews thought-leaders, career professionals, CEOs, investors, policy-makers and more on how women can align their goals and ambition in motherhood. Blessing earned her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida, M.Sc. in Energy Management from New York Institute of Technology, and her MBA in Marketing and Finance at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.    Blessing is no stranger to big ideas and even bigger to-do lists, but her passion for solving challenges that millennial women face in the workforce and the cultivation of their ambitions is what led her to launch Mother Honestly as a response to a “gaping hole” in culture. Blessing is able to bring a deep knowledge and understanding on issues that affect women in the workplace, working mothers, entrepreneurial mothers and more. She is particularly excited about topics such as work-life integration and balance, career advancement for women, modern motherhood, parenting, and more.   Want to appear on The Mother Honestly podcast? Please send us an email at hello@motherhonestly.com and please follow along on our social media at www.instagram.com/motherhonestly    

Join me in this podcast while I chat with Zoe Krislock, CEO of MiniLuxe, while getting my nails done! Zoe tells us how her previous career at Nike led her to where she is now while sharing some amazing insight into scaling your own business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-girl-gang-podcast/message

In the intro, Sarah goes co-host-free in favor of a catch-up conversation with prolific Portland runner Paula Harkin, who just passed the 10-year mark of her running streak. (Yowza!) Paula details what constitutes a running streak—and how to make it official. (Who knew?!) She also confesses her daily run is “a challenge every single day.” Paula shares all sorts of Portland race news, including the scoop on the new Portland Marathon, plus her reclaiming two popular half-marathons. Loads of laughs are shared between these two mother runners (who ran the 2007 Nike Women’s Marathon together, when Paula coached SBS!). Then, at the 22:22 mark, is the 2017 conversation with Sarah,  Amanda Loudin, and Paula: The trio share ways to stay safe while running in the dark. They debate street v. sidewalk running. A long-time group-run leader, race director, and co-owner of Portland Running Company, Paula explains her street-smart practice of Defensive Running; she also talks about the importance of using all of one’s skills and senses to get through a run. Amanda tells of two of her running buddies, Disco Runner and Safety Ellie. Find out the gals’ favorite reflective gear, lights, and headphones. For a chance to win an entry to one of Paula’s races (Helvetia or Hippie Chick) + her (and Sarah’s) favorite light-bright vest, check out our Instagram feed on Friday, February 8. To find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase, go to thirdlove.com/amr now Make over your beauty routine with Wander Beauty! Save 20% at wanderbeauty.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition Chessie King is body-confidence campaigner, presenter and fitness blogger whose no-nonsense social media has become a viral inspiration. Her honest attitude has seen her work with the United Nations, Team GB and Nike Women. Championing an international community of body positivity and raising awareness for silent disabilities, Chessie is a household name when it comes to Instagram influencers.

For more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition Chessie King is body-confidence campaigner, presenter and fitness blogger whose no-nonsense social media has become a viral inspiration. Her honest attitude has seen her work with the United Nations, Team GB and Nike Women. Championing an international community of body positivity and raising awareness for silent disabilities, Chessie is a household name when it comes to Instagram influencers.

For more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition Chessie King is body-confidence campaigner, presenter and fitness blogger whose no-nonsense social media has become a viral inspiration. Her honest attitude has seen her work with the United Nations, Team GB and Nike Women. Championing an international community of body positivity and raising awareness for silent disabilities, Chessie is a household name when it comes to Instagram influencers.

This episode is with Sarah Peddicord who just recently completed the Chicago Marathon as part of the Nike Women Marathon Project. We talk about the process of being selected to participate in the Nike Project and then training & preparing for the marathon, and we hear the stories from the week leading up to and then running the Chicago Marathon. Really an awesome story and an amazing experience to be a part of. Thank you Sarah for coming on the show!!! Excited for you to keep your running journey going!!! --- SARAH - @sarahPeddicord, JT - @jtbarnett, CONRAD - @conradcarr

The athletics brand is facing a gender discrimination lawsuit at a time when culture is becoming closely intertwined with branding.

On today's podcast, we tackle the news about the revolt of women at Nike, debate the divisive issue of brunch and discuss Julie's brewing war with a new neighbor. Lian rounds-up some tips and trends from magazines: O, The Oprah Magazine, Real Simple and Health. Julie recommends a new book The Kites and two TV shows: Being Serena and Dancing With The Stars. Liz reports on her night with the cast of The Crown and her day with Ronan Farrow. We also announce the winners of our "You're The Best" photo contest on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your hundreds of photo entries. We just love seeing all your Satellite Sisters and Satellite Misters. Winners should email us at info@satellitesisters.com with your shipping details for prizes. And thanks to sponsors Salsa Basket, Nectar and Cool Jams. You're the best!Today's podcast sponsors are: AwaySalsa Basket Use Coupon Code SISTERSModCloth Use Promo Code SISTERSZip RecruiterFor great Satellite Sisters gifts, visit our online shop, go here. Click here to buy our Satellite Sisters book "You're The Best: A Celebration of Friendship" To subscribe to Satellite Sisters on Apple Podcasts, click here. To subscribe to Satellite Sisters on Stitcher, click here.To find Satellite Sisters on Spotify, click here. The complete Satellite Sisters podcast audio archive is here. Don't forget to subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV if you want to listen to Lian and Julie's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldark recap Pol,Dark and Handsome. Check out Liz's workplace advice podcast Safe For Work. Lian is a featured guest on this week's episode! Go here to listen: wondery.fm/sister

Introducing the incredibly talented illustrator, and surface pattern designer Leah Goren. Leah's clients include Anthropologie, Nike Women, the New York Times, Ban.do, Revlon, Penguin Random House, and Urban Outfitters to name a few and Leah is the author of the incredible book Besties and co-author of Ladies Drawing Night.In this episode, Leah is opening up about what it's been like to find success in her art at such a young age (at only 29, Leah started working with Anthropologie before she graduated from art school), what the role of the internet and social media played in the development of her career, how she negotiates her partnerships and the business end of her art, what it was like to see huge brands ripping off a print she created for Anthropologie, and we talk about what advice Leah has for aspiring artists and creatives.For more information about the incredibly talented Leah Reena Goren, you can find her via her website LeahGoren.com or on Instagram @LeahReenaGoren and Tumblr.  

Alexis Andra is the creative genius behind The Shift Creative. The Shift Creative is a custom installation, event design, and styling business based in Southern California. Her goal is to create original art pieces that have not been executed before. Alexis has worked with brands like Crate and Barrel, Nike Women, 100 Layer Cake, Gwyneth Paltrow, Yellow Conference and many more. Her artistic process is rooted in letting creativity happen without trying to force it. In this episode, you will learn how to create a business and life with intention, creating partnerships with authority instead of desperation, and why it's important to not put your worth in social media.

Stephanie Carls, digital lifestyle enthusiast, and video marketer joins host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Named a "Twitter Powerhouse" by The Huffington Post, Stephanie shares her passion for technology and social media focusing on the ways both are changing how you live and share information. Through engaging video content, she enjoys showing how to make sense of technology so you can tap and swipe your way to a simpler and more savvy life. On the show, Stephanie shares many interesting insights on social media and technology. She lets you in on some important video marketing strategy tips and what it truly means to be a digital lifestyle enthusiast. When it comes to being "on camera" Stephanie states, “You really have to want to do and practice makes perfect.” She recommends recording yourself and asking your closest confidants to critique your performance. Her biggest question to her inner circle, “Is the Stephanie you get on camera the same as the Stephanie who sits in a room with you?” The underlying message: You always have to be the most authentic version of yourself. Stephanie also offers advice to Millennials on how to navigate social media. Just because you think it “disappears” doesn’t really mean that post / comment / video really goes away. A little more about Stephanie Carls … Stephanie is frequently asked to participate as a spokesperson / digital correspondent. She has enjoyed working with Cottonelle, Chevrolet (as video host for 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival), Marketwired, Nike Women, Hallmark, GoPro, Nexersys (appearing on CBS "The Doctors") and more. As a digital lifestyle enthusiast, Stephanie shares her favorite products, helps navigate new apps, and offers tech tips. With her creativity in her videos, she has even landed features in The New York Times and NBC News. You can learn more about Stephanie at her website and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter @stephelisecarls    

Angela Tortorice, Marathon Maniac Hall of Famer (2014), who has run over 500 marathons or longer, joins Kari to chat about how to select races, how to travel to races, how to run multiple races in one weekend, and much more. Kari and Serena share their race suggestions, and Serena answers a Periscope question about when to ideally eat carbs. Jabra Love Jabra's line of wireless sport earbuds, which include the Sport Coach and the Sport Pulse, are a must-have for any runner. The Sport Pulse has a built-in heart rate monitor, and the Sport Coach offers intelligent audio coaching. Win a free pair of Jabra wireless earbuds by registering at Jabra.com/TRL and signing up for the TRLS e-mail list at therunninglifestyle.com/join. Jabra will pick a winner at the end of January! Angela Tortorice Wonder Woman, Angela Tortorice joins TRLS to rave about her favorite seasonal races. Kari gives a huge thank you to “Saint Zen” Liz Whitteberry for recommending that Angela appear on TRLS! Angela is crowned Runner of the Week for this episode. Angela religiously trains on the busy streets of downtown Dallas during her lunch break no matter what the weather has in store for her—talk about commitment! Angela has completed 50 marathons in 50 states three Check out the Texas Threesome™, the Texas Quad™, and the Texas Double™, for which Angela is the Race Director. Fun fact about Angela: She is the Guinness World Record Holder for the Most Marathons in a Calendar Year (2013) when she did 129 marathons from 9/1/12 through 8/31/13! She entered the Marathon Maniacs Hall of Fame in 2014. Angela offers some recovery advice (shower, put your feet up, eat, sleep, repeat) for runners who travel and run multiple marathons. She offers some sage race advice and tells Kari some must-run races that you won't want to miss: Pick a warm(er) destination race location during the winter months. Choose a race where you can hang out with your running “family,” like Angela's in Waco, TX. Check out the Marathon Maniacs and 50 States Marathon Club sites for race resources. Stay active, do the walk-run method, and stay connected to fellow runners. Check out Angela's site at running-the-distance.com. The following races are mentioned during this episode: Winter Race Recommendations The Miracle Match Marathon in Waco, TX, is held on January 31, 2016. The Race Director is Nancy Goodnight, and the website is http://miraclematchmarathon.net/. The Texas Marathon in Humboldt, TX, has a New Year's Day race that has a three-and-a-half-pound medal (everything is bigger in Texas!), which involves charity running and children's events. Angela's favorite warm-weather race is the Surf City USA race in Huntington Beach, CA, on February 7, 2016, which attracts 10,000 runners and includes a flat out-and-back course, where you run along over passes and along the ocean. The Yuma Territorial Marathon in Yuma, AZ offers runners a chance to run two states in one weekend. Tackle the Savage Seven Marathons in Ocala, FL, where runners can run seven marathons on seven consecutive days (oh my!). The Race Director is Chuck Savage. The Chevron Houston Marathon on January 16, 2016, started back in 1972. The Austin Marathon offers lovers a chance to run on Valentine's Day 2016. Spring Race Recommendations The Irving Marathon in Irving, TX, on April 16, 2016, expects more than 2,500 runners. The Race Director is Ronnie Chesko. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is beautiful and passes by a reflection pond. The Delaware Marathon Running Festival, on May 8, 2016, is amazing thanks to Race Directors Joel and Stacey Schiller, and Angela likes the early start for runners who need it. She loves the gorgeous stone railways, the flowers in blooms, and thinks the spectators are amazing. Head over to org. When registering for a race, use The Running Lifestyle Show (TRLS) as a team and receive $20 off the marathon ($90 by February 29th with the TRLS discount; $10 off the half marathon ($75 with the TRLS discount by February 29th; $10 off a four-person relay team ($150 with the TRLS discount by February 29th) and $20 off an eight-person relay team ($300 with the TRLS discount by February 29th) Summer Race Recommendations The Turtle Marathon in Roswell, NM, supports Multiple Sclerosis and is held on September 3, 2016 at the very end of the summer. The Pocatello Marathon in Pocatello, ID includes a nine-mile decline, where Angela got her world record. The El Scorcho Run at midnight in Fort Worth, TX, in July is quite the endurance challenge. The Park City Marathon is beautiful. The ET Full Moon Marathon in Las Vegas, NV is a middle-of-the-night race that includes almost two and a half hours' worth of moon shine during the race on August 20–21, 2016. Fall Race Recommendations The Hancock Shaker Village race in Pittsfield, MA, took Angela 10 hours and 48 minutes. because it's all uphill and on rocks! The Eversource Hartford Marathon in Hartford, CT, on October 8, 2016, which benefits the Foodshare of Greater Hartford. The Green Mountain Marathon in Green Mountain, VT on October 9, 2016, offers a flat out-and-back course along apple orchards. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 9, 2016, is where she PRed. The Fort Worth Marathon promotes exercise and health in the community and is on November 13, 2016. The Race Director is Steve Looney. The 72-hour UltraCentric race is an endurance run on November 17–20, 2016 in Grapevine, TX. The Williams Route 66 Marathon on November 19, 2016 is a well-organized race. The Cowtown Marathon includes both the full and half marathons, runs past a golf course and a stock yard, and is on February 28, 2016. Recommendations by State In Wisconsin, Angela likes the Lake Geneva Marathon. In Virginia, she likes the Shamrock Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon. In New Jersey, Angela likes the Jersey Shore Half Marathon. Sports Suds Sport Suds is a runner's dream that launders your clothes gently and scent-free. Make sure to take care of your family's laundry too, by using this amazing laundry detergent, which is perfect for newborns too! As TRLS listener, get 25% off your order when you sprint over to www.sportsuds.com and enter code RUNLIFE at checkout. Serena Marie, RD: Carbs Serena Marie, RD answers a Periscope viewer question, “When is the ideal time to eat carbs?” Keep in mind that every body is different. Carbs get a bad rap at times, so remember that Serena defers that we get carbs from non-starchy foods. Carbs create a spike in insulin that acts as the “annoying neighbor” to get your cells to open up and let sugar in. Carbs are best utilized before your workout. Post-workout (40+ minutes of cardio), you can eat carbs to replenish sugar for your muscles. For people who have trouble sleeping, having a serving of carbs an hour before bed might be helpful (like milk or fruit). Sometimes diabetics find that their blood sugar is elevated in the morning, so they might benefit from a lower-carb breakfast. Mike Clarke Mike Clarke joins the show to chat with Kari about the half marathon option for the Big Beach Marathon. Out of total registrants so far, approximately two-thirds (65–70 percent) have registered for the half marathon versus the full marathon. Next week, Mike chats about the course and what to expect along the course (fuel, pit stops, and so on). Remember that as a TRLS listener, you can get a 15 percent discount when you go to com and enter code RUNLIFE during the registration process! Serena Marie, RD: Injury Update and Races Serena Marie, RD (lovingly called “SMRD”) joins Kari again to update listeners on her injury and to give some stellar race tips. Serena gives listeners an update on her injury. She talks about the important lessons she has learned from physical therapy. Learn what race SMRD really, really wants to run in the spring. Kari gives some exciting news regarding the Delaware Marathon Festival on May 8, 2016! Serena and Kari provide some race tips, like packing, not starting out too fast at the beginning of a race, bringing comfortable shoes to wear post-race, keeping tabs on the weather report about 18–36 hours before race day, and more! Also, check out the Nike Women's Half Marathon review from Episode #9 HERE and the Delaware Marathon Running Festival from Episode #12 HERE. Next week, Kari interviews Jae Grunke, who is a running form expert. Also, don't miss Kari's guest appearance on Jeff Sanders' The 5 AM Miracle Podcast HERE. Kari chats about how she formed her own personal dream team to help her accomplish her personal and professional goals. Namaste TRLS brothers and sisters! Contact: Angela Tortorice: Facebook: /angela.w.tortorice   Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD Kari Gormley: Facebook: The Running Lifestyle Show Twitter: @KariGormley Instagram: @KariGormley

We talk a bit about our lovely day out at the seaside for the Brighton Knit and Make Social, which was a rousing success! There was a bit of stash enhancement, but it wasn't too bad... We also made it through the Nike Women's 10km run with unscathed and with pretty decent times! What's going on: 26-27th June - Woolfest, Cockermouth, Cumbria 1st July - Tickets go on sale for the 2015 Great London Yarn Crawl and the Pop Up Marketplace. 4-5th July: Fabrications 15th Birthday Celebration 19th July: Introduction to Lace Knitting with Jemima Bicknell at Loop. 25-26th July: Fibre-East, Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Rachel will be flying solo at the Porpoise Fur booth that weekend, so come by and say hello! What we're working on: Allison has finished her Mind the Gap socks, featuring the amazing Mind the Gap self striping sock yarn from Trailing Clouds. She's working on the Pebble Beach Shawlette by Helen Stewart of Curious Handmade, and is swatching for her version of Karie Westermann's Byatt Shawl in Viola baby alpaca/cashmere/silk. She's finished up her Rocky Mountain Dyeworks BFL/silk fibre in True Turquoise, and is getting a bit panicked about all the projects she needs to finish before she shoots off on holiday this summer. Rachel has finished spinning up some truly amazing wool/flax blend in "Lobster" from Spunky Eclectic. She's making great progress on her Byatt for the GLYC 2015 KAL, and slower progress on her lined mittens for the Not-A-KAL KAL (now finished). All the announcements (squee!): 1. GLYC ROUTES We've got the 2015 GLYC Routes up and ready to go! This year we've put together 12 routes, with 10 slots on each route, so we look forward to having 120 Yarn Crawlers join us this year! Tickets will go on sale at 10:00 am on 1 July, and will be £18 each - this includes admission to the Yarn in the City Pop-Up Marketplace for the special GLYC Kick Off Party, and after your route is finished. 2. VOLUNTEERS We put a call out for Volunteers for both GLYC Yarn Guides and for the Pop-Up Marketplace - please get in touch if you are interested in volunteering for either event! 3. NEW WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED We are thrilled to also be able to announce that we will be extending the yarny fun throughout the entire GLYC weekend, with the addition of two workshops on Sunday, 6th September, taught by the fabulous Kate Atherley. More details on the workshops can be found here. Tickets for the 2015 Great London Yarn Crawl, the Yarn in the City Pop-Up Marketplace and the Kate Atherley workshops will all go on sale at 10:00 on Wednesday, 1 July 2015 (Happy Canada Day!). You can find us on Ravelry, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Please don't hesitate to share your thoughts and feedback with us, and please come say hi at any of the events we're attending if you get a chance! Everyone is also more then welcome to come join our Wednesday night knit group from 7-9 pm (or longer) at The Goat on the Rise, Clapham SW11 1EQ. Music credits (all available on NoiseTrade)Loneliness & Alcohol - Jars of ClayEverything You've Done Wrong - SloanFierce Flawless - Ani DifrancoCrazy Life - Toad the Wet Sprocket

Three opinions of the Delaware Marathon Festival and comparing the race to the Caesar Rodney Half, Nike Women's Half in DC, Rock 'n' Roll Philly, and Rehoboth Beach Seashore Half Marathon.Races discussed in addition to the Delaware Marathon Festival half marathon:Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington, DENike Women's Half in DCRock n Roll Philly Rehoboth Beach Seashore Half Marathon

Three opinions of the Nike Women's Half Marathon in DC April 27, 2014 and comparing the race to Disney Princess Half, Disney Wine and Dine Half, Rock n Roll DC Half, Caesar Rodney Half, and Delaware Half. We also introduce the food of this week: tomatoes. Listen in to learn about some new recipies.Races discussed in addition to the Nike Women's Half Marathon:- Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington, DE- Delaware Half Marathon, Wilmington, DE- Disney Princess Half Marathon, Orlando, FL- Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon, Orlando, FL- Rock 'n Roll DC Half Marathon- Cherry Blossom 10 Miler - Washington, DC

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Recorded days before heading to the Twin Cities to run the marathon (Sarah) and 10-miler (Dimity), the gals reminisce about memorable race day mornings—including such beauties as when SBS kept gagging while brushing her teeth before the Nike Women’s Marathon. Then the mother runners read the final chapter of Train Like a Mother, which counts […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices