Podcast appearances and mentions of Samantha Ettus

Samantha Ettus is the creator of the Jewsletter and a producer of the new documentary OCTOBER 8 (in U.S. theaters March 14, 2025). She discusses the need to pushback against Jewish "erasure" and biased news. Check out https://jewsletter.substack.com/

Special re-release: In support of authors who have lost their homes in the tragic LA fires, we will be resharing their podcast episodes.Zibby interviews Harvard MBA, best-selling author, and “queen of unsolicited advice” Samantha Ettus about her 2016 self-improvement guide for working women, THE PIE LIFE: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction. Sam talks about the importance of nurturing every part of our lives (each of the “seven slices”), rejecting guilt and embracing messiness in motherhood, the myth of maternal instincts (dads can do everything moms can do!!), and her passion for empowering women and helping them achieve financial independence.Purchase on Bookshop: bit.ly/3tPZ2uvShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s Trending: Dave Reichert made news with some very harsh criticism of Donald Trump. Detlef Schrempf apparently thinks women will die if Donald Trump is elected, but his twitter post backfires. Starbucks is reporting poor numbers despite pumpkin spice season starting up… or is it because it’s pumpkin spice season? // Kamala Harris stumbled over her words in a surprisingly hard-hitting interview on NBC. Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey is claiming to be pro-Trump in his his reelection campaign. // Samantha Ettus on Amazon’s Jewish problem.  

Join Robert Chernin and Ericka Redic as they welcome Israel Appreciation Day 2024 speaker Samantha Ettus. They’ll discuss IAD 2024, her impressive career, and why Israel advocacy is vital for America. Get Your IAD 2024 Tickets Here: https://tix.israelappreciationday.com/israel-appreciation-day-2024-27124819580 Learn more about IAD 2024 and see our full lineup of speakers here: https://www.israelappreciationday.com/ Brash, irreverent, and mostly peaceful! […]

In a world plagued by the resurgence of antisemitism, the fight against hatred and prejudice has become more crucial than ever. From the darkest days of the Holocaust to the recent tragic events in Israel, the Jewish community continues to face a wave of discrimination and violence. The diaspora, scattered across the globe, is witnessing a disturbing surge in antisemitic incidents, from protests and disturbances to bomb threats and isolated hate crimes. Social media platforms are being used to spread propaganda and fuel the flames of hatred. Amidst this chaos, a new initiative has emerged to combat antisemitism and promote unity. Join me as I sit down with Samantha Ettus, a renowned author and public speaker, who has shifted her focus to speak out against antisemitism. Through her initiative, NEWVOICES 2024, celebrities and influencers are encouraged to use their platforms to denounce antisemitism and stand in solidarity with the Jewish community. The message is simple: "I speak out against antisemitism." Despite the challenges and risks involved, Samantha's campaign has gained momentum, inspiring others to raise their voices against hatred and bigotry. By speaking out, individuals can make a difference and create a ripple effect of change. It is not about taking sides in a political conflict, but about taking a stand against injustice and discrimination. As Samantha travels the world, empowering others to unleash their inner activist, the movement continues to grow.Join us as we explore the power of raising your voice, standing up against antisemitism, and creating a more inclusive and compassionate world for all.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://gratefulgoddesses.com/

In the wake of October 7th, Samantha Ettus—5 times best selling author, Harvard MBA, and professional speaker—found herself in the unexpected position of becoming a Jewish activist, or as she calls it, an accidental activist. While previously recognized for her insights on the future of work she refocused all of her endeavors to combat antisemitism and mobilize the Jewish community. We are happy she is in our circle. Listen. Sam's digital signature: W: www.samanthaettus.com IG: @2024newvoices X: @samanthaettus   What allowed the Oct. 7 atrocities to unfold? Why are Jews best defined by their troubles? What could be the solution to antisemitism, anti-zionism, and anti-Jewish sentiment worldwide? what is actually within our control? Is there a science that can explain the laws that govern our development as a society, as a species? What can 2000 years of recorded Jewish history and big data tell us about ourselves? Why is it that despite our technological advancement we're still facing the same issues that have been plaguing our society for millennia? Is it possible that science, Jewish wisdom, and human history are not at odds with each other but are actually different points of view of the same thing? Different points of you? Thejewfunction is the only podcast brave enough to look for the root cause of antisemitism and a real solution to it according to the laws of nature. LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES: https://anchor.fm/thejewfunctionpodcast SETH'S BOOK: https://www.antidotetoantisemitism.com/ FREE AUDIOBOOK (With Audible trial) OF THE JEWISH CHOICE - UNITY OR ANTISEMITISM: https://amzn.to/3u40evC LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @thejewfunction NEW: SUPPORT US ON PATREON patreon.com/thejewfunction

The evil Gazan Government still holds Israeli hostages - both alive in perpetual terror as well as the rotting corpses of murdered Jews - 138 days after their rape, torture and murder spree of October 7th.Samantha has a robust social media following on Instagram, where she is a consistent voice of reason and advocacy for the safety of Jews in hostile world: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaettus/ What everyone needs to bear in mind is that none of the idiots - whether highly educated or dragging knuckles - yapping and screaming about "Israel" and "Palestine" give a gnat's burp in a hurricane about the geopolitical specifics of the Gaza-initiated war. They hate Jews. Period. And they've found a great, "safe" way to march in the streets calling for another Holocaust - they pretend suddenly they care about Israel and the 75+ years it has been beset by evil hatred. The message to the Jew Haters of the world - especially in America - is that whether you're a casual weekend hobbyist only going to the "Free Palestine" rally because the cute girl you're trying to get with asked you to come along, or a committed, rabid, ready-to-attack-the-first-Jew-you-see maniac, you will not be tolerated. Jews will not hide and cower from you. We - and all moral people who know you losers for what you are - will push back against your aggressions and stand proudly on the side of Western Civilization. The evil Islamic death cults - Hamas, Fatah, Hezbollah, the Iranian government - have been lying to their people for 100+ years now. The Jews are not leaving their homeland. There has never in history been a country called "Palestine." These evil morons instead of building a prosperous society alongside their Jewish brothers who had come home after the Romans ran them off their land, chose to worship pointless Hate and claimed they would destroy Israel. All they know how to do is destroy and frankly, they are not very good at that. They've been trying since 1947 - every war Israel has ever fought , including this one, has been a defensive war in reaction to aggression. This is the point of the spear for Western Civilization. There are not "two sides" to this conflict. There is a rational nation defending itself against evil terrorist chaos. If you're a Jew, be loud and proud about it. If you're a rational moral human being of any religion - or none - stand strong and decide your Western culture is worth defending against those who want to destroy it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messytimes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messytimes/support

This week on Extra Credit Fridays we revisit our conversation w/ Samantha Ettus. Do you think work life balance is even possible? What if I told you it was and here's how. Our guest this week is Samantha Ettus Samantha is the founder and CEO of Park Place Payments, a fintech company , best selling author, speaker, and cohost of What's Her Story Podcast. This episode is a MUST LISTEN she brings the

“No is a slower path to Yes.” Persistence is what brought Samantha Ettus five best-selling books. Today, we see her as a successful entrepreneur and an author, but she received many NOs in the past which fuelled her success. Learn more about her story in the full episode where she shared:   Her takeaways as a successful serial entrepreneurFinding a balance of living a full life while pursuing dreamsLeveraging on a story to elevate one's careerConvincing Richard Branson, Barbara Corcoran, and other experts to collaborate with her on her first bookWhy striving for financial independence is a mustAdvice on how to raise exceptional kidsIf you enjoyed today's episode, here's what you can do to support me and help more Dreamers discover the podcast:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. I read every single review. I will select one review to read on the podcast every month.Follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Amazon Music | Listen NotesShare the podcast with your family, friends, and co-workers.Tag the podcast on Instagram @thedreamers.podcast and let me know what you like about it.Would you rather watch this episode? Go to our YouTube channel to enjoy the video version. And while you're at it, click the bell to subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode comes out.Link to the Full EpisodeHow to Be a Successful Serial Entrepreneur and Live a Full Life with Samantha Ettus, CEO of Park Place PaymentsConnect with Anne-Lyse:Website InstagramInstagram (Personal) Get Your Brand In The MediaA Team Dklutr Production

Samantha Ettus, Founder and CEO of Park Place Payments joins Debbie Monterrey giving advice on saving money in your 40s and 50s.

Zibby interviews Harvard MBA, best-selling author, and “queen of unsolicited advice” Samantha Ettus about her 2016 self-improvement guide for working women, The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction. Sam talks about the importance of nurturing every part of our lives (each of the “seven slices”), rejecting guilt and embracing messiness in motherhood, the myth of maternal instincts (dads can do everything moms can do!!), and her passion for empowering women and helping them achieve financial independence.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: bit.ly/3TZKmntBookshop: bit.ly/3tPZ2uvSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I talk with Samantha Ettus, a renowned work-life balance expert, author, radio show host, and media personality. Sam is passionate about helping people, and especially moms, find create a more fulfilled, healthier, and more satisfying life. She writes about her ideas in her new book The Pie Life: A Guilt Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction.I was excited to talk with Sam about her new book and ideas behind what she refers to as “embracing the mess and bumps” that come hand-in-hand with living a truly fulfilled life, since messiness and bumps seem to a part of any parent raising a differently-wired kid's experience. In our conversation, we talk about everything from self-care and intentional parenting to getting our partners up to speed since often moms seem to be the ones holding onto a lot of the information relevant to our kids' day-to-day life.Samantha Ettus is a work-life expert whose goal is to find the spark within each one of us and turn it into a fire. She is a best-selling author, a writer for Forbes, a sought after speaker, a Harvard MBA, and host of a nationally syndicated call-in radio show. Sam has shared her advice on hundreds of television shows and media outlets including The TODAY Show, Access Hollywood, NBC Nightly News, CNN, The Doctors, and Fox and Friends, and in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and USA Today. Things you'll learn from this episodeWhy working moms are, in many ways, set up to failThoughts on being a more intentional parent, embracing empathy, and seeing our kids for who they areWhat's reasonable to expect when designing a healthy, fulfilled life, and how to find work-life balanceHow to get your parenting partner on-board / up-to-speed on important matters related to our childrenWhy self-care is so critical for mothers and how to build self-care practices into daily lifeSam's thoughts on juggling work and the unpredictable nature of raising a differently-wired kid Resources mentioned for work-life balance + parentingSamantha Ettus' websiteThe Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction by Samantha EttusSam's Tedx Talk: The Secret to Unlocking a Child's PotentialWorking Mom's Lifestyle Radio ShowSupport the show

DID YOU KNOW: Women who leave the workforce for more than 2 years have less than a 50% chance of ever getting a full-time position again...for the rest of their life! My conversation with Samantha Ettus on this week's episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast was very inspiring and uplifting because she's focused on ensuring that this stat is a thing of the past! We're heading into the long with an episode that will have you totally rethinking the way you see the world and implementing change to achieve the financial independence you deserve.My guest this week is Samantha Ettus, award-winning author, mother of 3, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Park Place Payments, a women-owned company fundamentally changing the experience businesses have with their payment processor. She's an advocate for women and all underrepresented communities (that's putting it lightly) in the payments and financial industry.Our conversation covered topics you definitely want to learn more about including:

Angela Yee is a serial entrepreneur, co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show "The Breakfast Club," and Radio Hall of Fame Inductee.In this episode, Angela discusses: How she went from Five Figures to Seven FiguresThe importance of your circle when it comes to wealth building and elevationWhy she took a pay cut to earn moreHow making her first $150k to introduce one person to another changed her mindset about moneyBuilding wealth as a womanHer desire to uplift her communityHow much money is enoughIf you enjoyed today's episode, here's what you can do to support me and help more Dreamers discover the podcast:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. I read every single review. I will select one review to read on the podcast every month.Follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Amazon Music | Listen Notes |Share the podcast with your family, friends, and co-workers.Tag the podcast on Instagram @thedreamers.podcast and let me know what you like about it.Other Resources:Fortune Magazine: Is there such thing as the ‘ideal' salary? 6 women weigh in on how much is enough. Angela Yee, Farnoosh Torabi, Samantha Ettus, Ellie Diop, Jatali Bellanton, Atiya Avery.Connect with Anne-Lyse:Website Podcast InstagramInstagram (Personal Page) 

On episode 44 I talk with Samantha Ettus of Park Place Payments. Park Place is a women-owned company fundamentally changing the experience businesses have with their payment processor. Payment processing and the payments industry overall are seeing a lot of innovation and change. Most of the innovations and new technologies are focused on 20 percent of the market, Park Place is different in that they focus on the other 80 percent, Main Street. A lot of founders focus so much on the technology, but in talking with Samantha you can understand Park Place is so much more, especially with customer service. Samantha and I discuss some of the biggest pain points in payments today, why technology is not always the answer for many Main Street businesses, the continued lack of diversity in payments, broader fintech and venture capital, finding time to read, raising capital, and a whole lot more. So without further ado, I present Samantha Ettus of Park Place Payments. I hope you all enjoy the show and be prepared to learn: Samantha's founder story The Monopoly connection to Park Place Payments Main Street matters Scaling while keeping a difference-making customer service team The competitive landscape in payments Where the biggest pain points are in payments and payments infrastructure The importance of partnerships with Payroc and Clover The future of payments technology  Why saying they're women-owned is important The lack of progress made on diversity, especially in Venture Capital What more can be done to advance diversity in fintech Biggest lesson learned about Park Place Payments Best piece of advice received  Advice for fellow founders The trick to read a book a week Recommended books include An Ugly Truth, Empire of Pain, and Beautiful World, Where are You And much more...

Do you think work life balance is even possible? What if I told you it was and here's how. Our guest this week is Samantha Ettus Samantha is the founder and CEO of Park Place Payments, a fintech company , best selling author, speaker, and cohost of What's Her Story Podcast.This episode is a MUST LISTEN she brings the

Episode Overview: To live a successful life, you need to give certain things up is advice we frequently hear. Well, my guest begs to differ. To her, life is like a pie, and you don't need to sacrifice the other slices to save just one. There is no secret blueprint to the perfect life, but there is a recipe to living a happy and fulfilled one. This week I'm joined by seasoned entrepreneur and best-selling author, Samantha Ettus. Instilled with a drive to become financially independent since childhood, she'll share with us how she managed to work towards that goal despite the roadblocks along the way. As a dedicated champion of women, she uses her platform and business to advocate and empower women to pursue their dreams. Additionally, she will discuss her book, The Pie Life, and how women can live successful and fulfilling lives without any guilt. Tune in and figure out how you too can live The Pie Life!   Episode Highlights: Samantha's founder's journey and the people who influenced her Her definition of success Her personal experience with guilt and how she overcame it Advice for those going through cycles of disappointment Her silver lining for 2020 How she tackled her experiences with sexism and bias Her advice for you   About the Guest: Sam has dedicated her career to supporting women in the pursuit of their dreams. When she discovers that spark, she turns it into a fire. In order to assist women achieve financial independence, Sam founded Park Place Payments, a company that is disrupting the payment processing industry with a new type of salesforce. She is the co-founder of The Los Angeles Women's Collective whose mission is to support women running for national office. Earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, Sam has gone on to become a best-selling author of five books, a renowned speaker, and the co-host of What's Her Story With Sam & Amy, a weekly podcast for iHeart featuring leading women ranging from Glennon Doyle to Gloria Steinem. She recently authored the book, The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction. Sam makes regular appearances on shows such as NBC News, The Doctors, Access Hollywood, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, and the TODAY Show. She has been featured and quoted in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Inc, Fast Company, and Success Magazine. She also serves on the advisory board of the Forbes School of Business and Technology. Currently, she lives a fulfilling life in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.   Connect with Samantha: Website: samanthaettus.com   Twitter: @samanthaettus Instagram: @samanthaettus LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samanthaettus   Podcast (Instagram): @whatsherstorypodcast   Did you enjoy today's episode? Please click here to leave a review for The 6%, with NancyMD. Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app to get notified when a new episode comes out!   Do you know someone who might enjoy this episode? Share this episode to inspire and empower!   Let's get social! Instagram: @_nancymd Facebook: @nancymdpdx Twitter: @_nancymd LinkedIn: @nancyyenshipleymd Website: www.nancymd.com   Subscribe to The 6%, with NancyMD ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Google Podcasts

Do you agree that reflection can help lead us to success? This week's podcast is a special episode where you'll hear tips on productivity from some of my incredible 2021 guests.   Learning from successful people is important to me, and I know it is for many of you as well. I started the year by asking my guests their favorite tool or tip for productivity.    In this episode, we hear from top doctors, leaders of companies, and best-selling authors.    Those of you who have listened in from the beginning will know that I left a successful career as an Emmy-winning journalist to pursue my passions on my own. It was a wild schedule -- my days turned into nights, and my nights were sleepless. I felt like I was on a never-ending hamster wheel.   I found myself starting each day with a sense of sadness, and I knew I needed to make a change. Now, I'm helping women find their passion and purpose, through meaningful conversations and expert tips, like you'll hear in this episode.   Listen in for: My best tool for productivity Dr. Sheryl Zeigler on prioritizing yourself Rachel Greenwald on saying “no” Dr. Snyder on quality time with family Samantha Ettus on that good old fashioned notebook Julie Lythcott-Haims on maximizing your Google calendar Amy McCready on task management tools Dave Henry on getting in ‘flow'   Sign Up for Natalie's Newsletter: https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/fd348899af Resources mentioned in this episode Episode 1: The Real Reason Behind Burnout with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler Episode 2: Exercise and Wellbeing Episode 8: A New Approach to Balancing Work, Family and Life Episode 10: How to Get Unstuck and Reach Your Full Potential with Samantha Ettus Episode 12: Setting Your Kids Up for Success Before College with Jill and Dave Henry Episode 18: Over-Parenting is Harming Your Kids with Julie Lythcott-Haims Episode 22: How to Set & Maintain Effective Routines with Amy McCready, Positive Parenting Solutions Amy's McCready's Course   Connect with Natalie Tysdal On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/  On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ2puxB_hWDNn1Qe3UzOMKg  On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/  https://www.natalietysdal.com

Samantha Ettus is the founder of Park Place Payments, a fintech startup backed by Houston-based Curate Capital. launched in 2018, The California-Based company chose Houston as an early test market to find and train account executives who can support local businesses with a payment processing service that's providing the best customer service. Samantha joins the show today to discuss the role Houston has played in her company's growth and what's next for park place.

This episode of The Jake Dunlap Show features Samantha Ettus, Founder and CEO at Park Place Payments. Sam grew up in New York and studied at the Dalton School her entire life. She opens up about her upbringing and how an unhealthy amount of pressure was placed on her to win at competitive tennis. She recalls getting special permissions from Dalton to leave school early everyday to travel to Long Island and play tennis. The pressures of Sam's tennis career revealed to her that life is organized according to 7 slices: family, health, career, hobbies, community, friends, and relationship. Incidentally, it is this same structure that she uses today when she advises women on how to manage their professional and personal lives. Her extraordinary drive to excel at tennis was motivated by the desire to get into the best school for college. As it turns out, she was accepted into Harvard. She remembers a pivotal moment when she actually had to choose between tennis and writing, and decided to quit what had been her lifelong identity as a tennis player.Upon graduation, Samantha pursued a career in Hollywood and shares the colorful personalities she met there working as a Hollywood assistant. Missing the creative side, she moved back to New York to work at Nickelodeon for Blue's Clues.Samantha would move on and go back to school at Harvard Business School, the only entrepreneur in her class, with the world's first personal branding firm. Next, she would go on to start her book series The Expert's Guide and share how a majority of her guests were results of cold calls and the creative ways she got them to say yes. She also talks about writing The Pie Life which is based on her 7 slices structure of work-life balance. Finally, Samantha shares how she founded Park Place Payments with the intention of empowering small businesses with financial freedom and growing it to a billion dollar company.QUOTES:04:50 "I think it's so important that we raise financially independent children so that they have the choices to live the life they want and I've always been passionate about equal rights."11:39 "We all have seven slices which are our family, our health, our careers, our hobbies, our community, our friends, and our relationship. And every single activity you have is organized into one of those slices."22:09 "It was really difficult decision... And honestly, I don't think I was actually ready to quit when I did, because it was mentally which showed me I wasn't ready to quit, is that I couldn't handle having all of this free time."35:55 "I had a lot of experience winning and losing as a child even when the stakes seemed really high... I think you have to go out there and try 20 times before you're going to get your yes." 45:24 "I've tried, as we grow, to place myself where my strengths are and then also to help identify where people in our team are strong and weak and make sure that they're in a position where they can be successful."More about SamanthaSamantha Ettus, Founder and CEO of Park Place Payments, has made it her mission to empower small businesses owners and help them achieve their financial independence. She is a five-time national bestselling author of books including her The Experts Guide book series and her latest hit, The Pie Life.She is also a highly-sought after keynote speaker and TEDx speaker who inspires her listeners to thrive and grow. Samantha also co-hosts her own podcast called ‎What's Her Story With Sam & Amy which celebrates other women who are at the top of their game.  She is a media personality who has appeared on TV more than 400 times and has been featured on Good Morning America, TODAY, NBC Nightly News, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Inc., Success, and Marie Claire. She has worked with some of the biggest names in business such as Google, Target, General Mills, Yahoo, and Twitter, to name just a few.Find out more about Samantha and connect with her in the following links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaettusWebsite - https://parkplacepayments.com/Podcast - https://whatsherstorypodcast.com/Learn more about Jake Dunlap and Skaled by visiting the links below:Jake Dunlap:Personal Site - http://jakedunlap.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakedunlap/Twitter - https://twitter.com/JakeTDunlapInstagram - http://instagram.com/jake_dunlap_Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JakeTDunlap/Skaled:Website - https://skaled.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/skaledYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsw_03rSlbGQkeLGMGiDf4Q

On this week's episode of move. crush. count. Scott talks to entrepreneur, author, speaker, and CEO of Park Place Payments, Samantha Ettus. Samantha is the author of five best-selling books including The Experts Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do and The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction. After earning her MBA from Harvard Business School, Samantha started Ettus Media Management. She has been featured on Good Morning America and the Today Show and has given two Tedx Talks.  Listen to Scott and Samantha go through the seven slices of time management, delegating responsibilities by hiring experts, and how to bring that winning idea to life. 

As a dedicated champion of women, Sam has devoted her career to advocating and supporting women in the pursuit of their dreams. She finds that spark within and turns it into a fire. In Sam's quest to help women achieve financial independence, she launched Park Place Payments, a company disrupting the payment processing industry with a new kind of sales force.Since earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, Sam has become a best-selling author of five books, a renowned speaker and co-host of What's Her Story With Sam & Amy, a weekly podcast for iHeart featuring leading women from Glennon Doyle to Gloria Steinem. Sam's most recent book is The Pie Life: A Guilt Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction. Learn more at https://createeveryopportunity.org/

Sam Ettus, the Founder and CEO of Park Place Payments is our special guest on this the 102nd episode of the Leaders in Payments Podcast. She is our third guest in the Women Leaders in Payments month sponsored by American Express. Sam grew up in New York City and played competitive tennis from childhood through college. She went to Harvard College and then on to Harvard Business School. Sam has devoted her career to advocating and supporting woman, in fact this is what led to her founding Park Place Payments. Her unique sales force is comprised of women with no payments background who are trained on how to sell payments to their doctors, dentists and other small businesses in their local area.Sam co-hosts her own podcast, has written 5 books, is a renowned speaker and makes regular appearances on TV. Given her extensive background and experience helping women succeed she provides some powerful and insightful leadership advice for all women in payments. 

On this week's podcast episode, Natalie chats with Samantha Ettus, who has devoted her career to advocating and supporting women in the pursuit of their dreams.    In Sam's quest to help women achieve financial independence, she launched Park Place Payments, a company disrupting the payment processing industry with a new kind of sales force.   Sam co-founded The Los Angeles Women's Collective, aimed at supporting women to run for office nationally and win. She serves on the advisory board of the Forbes School of Business and Technology. Sam lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.   Listen in as Sam and Natalie talk about: The first steps to take once you acknowledge you're stuck Why it's important for moms to work outside of the home The inspiration behind launching Park Place Payments How to continuously learn and grow, and set goals that are aligned Tips to take back the significance of pivoting and imposter syndrome   Since earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, Sam has become a best-selling author of five books, a renowned speaker and co-host of What's Her Story With Sam & Amy. Sam's most recent book is The Pie Life: A Guilt Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction. She writes a popular weekly work/life newsletter on the same topic.   Sam makes regular national television appearances on shows including NBC News, The Doctors, Access Hollywood, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil and the TODAY Show, among others. She has been featured and quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Inc, Fast Company and Success Magazine. She was the host of leading Internet talk show Obsessed TV, which she created and produced with entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. Connect with Samantha here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://www.samanthaettus.com    Connect with Natalie Tysdal On Instagram On YouTube On Facebook Website

Welcome to another episode of Action and Ambition. Today's guest is Samantha Ettus, author, speaker, founder, and CEO of Park Place Payments, a company that is radically improving the lives of people looking to reenter the workforce while also altering the payment processing business. She’s also the co-founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Collective and their goal is to encourage women to run for office and win. Samantha specializes in supporting people in achieving career and personal success. Join us in this episode and learn more of Samantha’s mission and story!

Harvard MBA, CEO, and bestselling author Samantha Ettus shares with Olivia her secrets to building a thriving personal and professional life, as outlined in her book, “The Pie Life.” She tells Olivia about her strategies for making the most of home life, what shouldn't be talked about at work (from the CEO's perspective), and the true cost for women who step out of the workforce. Samantha is like the best friend you always wanted, ready with supportive, practical advice you'll want to share with friends. Margaret and Olivia talk about other books with life lessons they'd recommend!

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If you leave the workforce for just two years, there's less than a 50% chance you'll ever get a full time position again. Samantha Ettus realized that, when mothers take time away from corporate America to have a baby, it's one of the most financially risky things they can do.   As a speaker, Samantha felt she could motivate a room full of women, but she couldn’t offer them any opportunities. So she founded Park Place Payments: a flexible, work from anywhere credit card business that increases financial independence for populations that historically haven't had the opportunities to access it.   On this episode of Why Not Now?, Samantha tells Amy Jo how Park Place Payments injects more financially independent people into the world while also helping small businesses. Samantha also says she has been very intentional about choosing her investors, saving half of her cap table for women and people of color. She even found her last investor after pitching him on Clubhouse.   Amy Jo and Samantha also talk about work-life balance, intentional parenting, and Samantha’s podcast What’s Her Story which she co hosts with Amy Nelson to amplify women’s stories. Samantha is a strong believer that, the more strong women you surround yourself with, the faster you can all rise.   Learn more about Samantha Follow Samantha on Instagram   Super Coffee is hooking up Why Not Now? listeners with an exclusive 25% discount on all products! Head to DrinkSuperCoffee.com and use code WHYNOTNOW for your 25% discount. DrinkSuperCoffee.com is the ONLY place this offer is available and your discount works for ALL products. No restrictions.   To learn more about Amy Jo’s favorite business tool and project management software, monday dot com, and get your free trial, click here. You can also access the templates Amy Jo has custom created for Why Not Now? listeners.   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, click here. Get Amy Jo’s newsletter.   Follow Amy Jo… Instagram Twitter Facebook Why Not Now? Instagram Buy Amy Jo’s Book

In this episode, entrepreneur Samantha Ettus shares her fantastic insights about the experiences that brought her success! Guide to the Key Takeaways Samantha Ettus’ OG Story. (1.10 – 3.47) How did Samantha’s company, Park Place Payments, come to be? (3.48 – 6.49) Samantha shares her experiences raising money for the first time. (6.50 – 12.55) Who are some of the remarkable names Samantha has interviewed? (12.56 – 14.29) What are some patterns and consistencies, in terms of traits and success, can be found from the people she’s interviewed? (14.30 – 18.44) Samantha shares how she started her own podcast. (18.45 – 22.29) The secret approach to having a work-life balance. (22.30 – 26.09) How do normal average people become entrepreneurs (if they did not have traumas)? (26.10 – 27.57) Where can people find Samantha? (27.58 – 28.40) www.whatsherstorypodcast.com www.parkplacepayments.com www.samanthaettus.com

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan talks with Samantha Ettus about motherhood, career choices, work/life balance, and how to be an empowered woman. Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too! 

The Dreamer joining us on the podcast this week is Samantha Ettus Samanta Ettus is a five-time bestselling author, renowned speaker, and CEO, and founder of Park Place Payments. Park Place is a women-owned payment processing company changing the lives of people looking for opportunities to earn supplemental income or to re-enter the workforce. Samantha is an advocate for the advancement of womenIn this episode, you will learn:What it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur, no matter the fieldThe lessons she learned as a successful serial entrepreneurHow to live a full life while pursuing your dreamsHow to leverage your story to elevate your career when pursuing new experiencesThe method she used to convince Richard Branson, Barbara Corcoran, and other experts to collaborate with her on her first bookWhy everyone should strive for financial independenceMoney lessons Sam has learned along the wayTips for raising exceptional kidsWhy following your gut might not always be the right thing to do in businessIf you enjoyed today's episode, here's what you can do to support me and help more Dreamers discover the podcast:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. I read every single review. I will select one review to read on the podcast every month.Subscribe to the podcast, so you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Amazon Music | Listen Notes |Share the podcast with your family, friends, and co-workers.Tag the podcast on Instagram @thedreamers.podcast and let me know what you like about it. Find the episode show notes and all the links mentioned on the podcast hereLinks Mentioned in this Episode:What's Her Story Podcast, with Sam and Amy Dream of Legacy Book by Anne-Lyse WealthPark Place Payments Jumiino Natural SkincareDid you enjoy the episode?  Let's connect.Instagram: thedreamers.podcastInstagram: annelysewealthFacebook: annelysewealth If you like the content and would like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here.Do you want to sponsor the podcast?Are you a Dreame

Life and Money Lessons from Music Lyrics Bonus EpisodeIn this episode, I discuss 10 money and life lessons from music lyrics. I share the impact each lyrics has had on my life and what can be learned from each lyric.Songs mentioned in the episode.1. Top of the World by Brandy2. The Story of OJ by Jay-Z 3. It's My Life by Bon Jovi 4. Survivor by Destiny's Child5. You Don't Know by Jay Z 6. Live your Life  by TI 7. Boss by The Carters 8. You Gotta Be by Des'ree 9. Victory Lap by Nipsey Hussle 10. Blessed by Jill Scott Check out the full episode here to find out more.If you enjoyed today's episode, here's what you can do to support me and help more Dreamers discover the podcast:1.     Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. I read every single review. I will select one review to read on the podcast every month.2.     Subscribe to the podcast, so you never miss an episode. 3.     Share the podcast with your family, friends, and co-workers. 4.     Tag me on Instagram @thedreamers.podcast and let me know what you liked about it. Find the episode show notes and all the links mentioned on the podcast here.This show tells the story of incredible people who have gone after their dreams to build wealth with purpose. Tune in next week for an interview with Samantha Ettus. Each will end with a round of questions to find out more about their views on money, books that impacted their lives, and the impact they want to have in the world.Watch the trailer here to find out the amazing line up of guests we have this season.Links Mentioned in this Episode:Dream of Legacy BookFinding Purpose BlogJumiino Natural SkincarePark Place PaymentsDid you enjoy the episode?  Let's connect.Website: Dreamoflegacy.comInstagram: thedreamers.podcastInstagram: annelysewealthTwitter: annelysewealth

Samantha Ettus is the true embodiment of an Entrepreneur and Disruptor. She is a Harvard and Harvard Business School Graduate, bestselling author, keynote speaker, on air host and fierce champion of women. So fierce she shook up the male dominated financial processing industry whilst giving women returning to the workplace financial independence, major disruptor! Samantha’s focus on empowerment, achieving goals and living a fulfilling life is more applicable now than ever before as we work from home and try to hit that work life balance. She is everything you need to feel like you can take on the world!

Samantha Ettus is a mom of 3, a Harvard undergrad and MBA graduate, bestselling author including “The Pie Life: A Guilt Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction” and more recently the Founder and CEO of Park Place Payments.  In her spare time, she also co-hosts a podcast with Amy Nelson from the Riveter called “What’s Her Story with Sam and Amy, " where they bring on incredibly accomplished women to learn all about their story. Some of their guests include Melinda Gates, Sallie Krawcheck, Marcia Cross, and Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach (to name drop a few). Samantha is also the guru and expert on how to thrive professionally and personally, and I was excited to dive into what it looks like behind the scenes and how the pie life has shifted for her in 2020. Her new venture Park Place Payments is a women founded and run fintech company that is changing the way financial services are sold to independent businesses. They are on a mission to disrupt the payment and credit card processing industry by bringing it the trust, pricing clarity, and white glove customer service every business deserves.  And to do this, they start with an honest analysis of your business and your current solution and you are given the power to decide if it makes sense to switch. The result is the highest customer retention and satisfaction rate in the industry.  To request a free Payment Checkup, go to ParkPlacePayments.com and tell them you heard about it from Mommy’s On a Call podcast. Follow Samantha at Website: www.samanthaettus.com/ & www.parkplacepayments.com Instagram: @samanthaettus & @parkplacepayments ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall & @StephanieUchima

Samantha Ettus knows how to win, and she has spent her life showing other women how to achieve success and balance in each facet of their lives. After graduating from Harvard and Harvard Business School, Samantha founded Ettus Media Management, a personal branding firm. She soon realized that many executives she worked with didn't know how to optimize their work-life balance, so she became an expert on the subject. Pivoting away from her company, she became a best-selling author and spoke to thousands of women about the challenges they faced reentering the workforce, getting a more lucrative job, or balancing having a family and succeeding in a career. But being an author wasn't enough for her. Recognizing that men dominated the credit card processing industry, she decided she wanted to do more than offer advice and inspiration to women. She wanted to help them to achieve financial independence. In 2018, she launched Park Place Payments, an award-winning company that has revolutionized the credit card processing space. To date, she has helped hundreds of diverse women previously left out of the workforce find new careers despite having no financial experience. In this episode, you will learn the tactics Samantha recommends to live a full life in every slice of your life, why there's no room for guilt, and how to empower anyone to believe that they are unstoppable. This episode of Leave Your Mark is brought to you by WW, Weight Watchers reimagined. I've been a die-hard WW follower for over 20 years. I love food, and for me, happiness is having the flexibility to eat my favorite foods without restriction. WW is a scientifically proven program for personalized weight loss and wellness, and now with the new myWW+, it's the most holistic program ever. For me, total wellness is not just about what you eat, but how you feel. Everyday myWW+ gives me the tools to keep track of my food, water intake, sleep, activity, and mindset. I'm excited to share a special WW offer with you. To get started on your own wellness journey today, go to ww.com/leaveyourmark.

Government subsidized child care. Super flexible work schedules. The current recession has been extra devastating for women workers and we need all the help we can get. Guests Amy Nelson and Samantha Ettus, co-hosts of the new podcast What's Her Story with Sam & Amy, join to discuss some potential solutions to support female professionals in today's economy, as well as their own personal journeys navigating work, life, money and motherhood in 2020 and now. What’s Her Story with Sam & Amy is a podcast for women from two renowned entrepreneurs, Samantha Ettus and Amy Nelson. Each episode features a woman at the top of her field sharing her story - the personal and professional - as she has never told it before. Guests include Abby Wambach, Glennon Doyle, Padmasree Warrior, Arianna Huffington and more! As one review shared: “Listening to What’s Her Story with Sam & Amy is like eavesdropping on smart women having a conversation.” The podcast is powered by Sam’s company, Park Place Payments, and Amy’s company, The Riveter.

Samantha Ettus, founder and CEO of Park Place Payments, has dedicated her entire career to advocating for women. She is also the bestselling author of five books, the latest in particular, is focused on empowering women who work. On this show, she talks about the moment she harnessed her inner-entrepreneur, what her career path has been like, the work she does to advocate for women, and more. "Every relationship I have I feel I have something to learn from that person." - Samantha Ettus.  Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com    

Are you interested in balancing career and family?  Have you been worried about how you’re connecting with your kids?  In this episode we dive into why women CAN actually have that dream life they deserve, and how the moms who are fulfilled in all areas of their lives are actually much better parents and role models. It’s all about fulfillment, and that brings happiness and better family connection! In this episode I talk with Samantha Ettus, champion of women, Bestselling author, Founder & CEO of Park Place Payments, as well as a keynote speaker, Harvard MBA, and Mom of 3. We discuss how she built her philosophy that happiness is not the goal, fulfillment is and with fulfillment comes happiness and greater productivity and better relationships. We dig into how important it is for parents to embrace the messiness of life, and also to take time to prioritize themselves and their fulfillment to be better for their families. This episode is perfect for so many women who are at home, with virtual school and trying to manage their own lives as well.   Questions I asked: Tell us a little about your background, and why you’re a champion of women. What do you do for women? What would you like all women out there to know? Do you see a lot of women caught in comparison? Why shouldn’t the dream die in us once we get married and have kids? Why should we be present with our kids? Why can we have it all? How do you help women when you see them struggling? How do you think women should pick jobs and friends? Can you tell me a success story of a women you’ve worked with? What is a key factor in women having greater confidence? What is your Why behind it all? What is your vision for the future of your company? Where can people find you online?   Topics Discussed: Being financially independent. Writing a book. Having a way to make money as a women. Why multi-level marketing doesn’t work. Focus on improving yourself. Comparison in women. Redefining what having it all means. Being the perfect mom.   Quotes from the show: “The most responsible thing you can do to have a way to earn money.” @samanthaettus @SisterhoodSweat “What if women sold credit card processing to their own local businesses?” @samanthaettus @SisterhoodSweat “We’re building a multi-million dollar business, and we’re helping women be financially stable along the way.” @samanthaettus @SisterhoodSweat “Your power is within you. Your story is rewritten every day.” @samanthaettus @SisterhoodSweat “Don’t live life in the PAST lane.” @samanthaettus @SisterhoodSweat “Everyone’s life is supposed to be messy.” @samanthaettus @SisterhoodSweat   How you can stay in touch with Samantha: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T"   Essential Formulas   My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is! Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!

We, as well as many of our neighbors, are in what we're calling a transition standstill. Whether you are trying to plan your next steps because you've been furloughed from your job, trying to push yourself to stay motivated while working from home, juggling far too much, or simply trying to shake your life up, we know that this “re-write” has not been easy.Enter: one of our new neighborhood heroes - Samantha Ettus. We don’t think it could have come at a better time to have Samantha Ettus come on.Since earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, where she was also a rock star tennis player, Samantha has become the best-selling author of five books, a renowned speaker, and the host of a nationally-syndicated call-in radio show. In 2018, Sam founded Park Place Payments, as a way to create flexible career opportunities and disrupt the $8B payments and credit card processing industry, supporting both women and communities at once. She found a niche that needed solving and has helped women maintain both their careers and personal lives while working there. She is also a mom of 3 and somehow fits in the time to support women running for office as Co-founder of the Los Angeles Women's Collective.In addition to speaking about the business, we wanted y’all to take away something tangible from Samantha- as we’re committed to giving you the tools to learn and grow.In her book, The Pie Life: A Guilt Free Recipe For Success and Satisfaction, she states 7 pieces of the pie that bake a recipe for fulfillment. As a lot of us have been stripped of what we thought would make us happy and lead us to a feeling of success, we ask Samantha to lead us through an actual exercise to help create a life that is truly gratifying, balanced and full.Easier said, than done, but if you’re in need of some inspo, strap in and do this exercise with us. We walked away ready to take on the entire day, month, etc. and not shy away from our fears that might be holding us back. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What’s Her Story with Sam & Amy is a podcast for women from two renowned entrepreneurs, Samantha Ettus and Amy Nelson. Each episode features a woman at the top of her field from Abby Wambach to Gloria Steinem and Glennon Doyle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

On this very special bonus episode of Career Competitor we welcome back to the show highly acclaimed author and champion of women the world over, Samantha Ettus. Having closed our 10-part series on Women changing the World, Sam joins us to add her perspective to some of the key talking points from the series through expert explanations and some additional food for thought as well.   A former collegiate tennis player at Harvard, Sam graduated both undergraduate and business school from there before entering the business world where she has established her self as an author, media expert, and is flourishing today in her role as founder and CEO of Park Place Payments. Sam has been consistently associated with the advancement and celebration of women everywhere while doing all of her work in a relatable manner as she brings so many of her teachings back to her role as a wife and mother.   Within the episode, we firstly catch up with Samantha on how she has been doing through the pandemic within her role as CEO at Park Place (3:50) and some of the interesting experiences she is dealing with at home as a mom to three children (5:15). We then get into some dialogue specific to the past series on “women changing the world” and Sam provides insight on a number of topics including; what examples she had in her life of men being supportive to opportunities for her (6:57); how her “self-starter” mindset began during her time as an athlete and how it has stayed with her over the course of her career (9:28); traits amongst women that have motivated her to want to support them, resulting in the topics she focuses on within her books (13:01). We close out our discussion by learning more about the work Sam has going on now with Park Place Payments (16:58), as well as hearing some final thoughts on how women are doing in their roles as supporters for one another (20:22).

Since earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, Samantha Ettus has become the best-selling author of five books, a renowned speaker, and the host of a nationally-syndicated call-in radio show. She writes a popular work/life newsletter and penned a Washington Post Op-Ed that landed in the top 10 Op-Eds in 2017. Sam is the co-founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Collective, aimed at supporting women to run for office nationally and win and serves on the advisory board of the Forbes School of Business and Technology. Sam founded Park Place Payments in 2018 as a way to create flexible career opportunities and disrupt the $8B payments and credit card processing industry, supporting both women and communities at once.   Sam joins Kristen Hall, COO of Mother Honestly, to discuss how women can take control of their financial independence, especially those women struggling to re-enter the workforce. Sam is a powerhouse speaker and shares her experience launching Park Place Payments and how she is shaking up the payment processing industry. Follow Sam's journey IG @samanthaettus and visiting https://www.parkplacepayments.com/   The Mother Honestly Podcast is proudly sponsored by Motor City Woman Studios. 

As a dedicated champion of women, Sam has devoted her career to advocating and supporting women in the pursuit of their dreams. Thousands of women from C-level leaders to administrative assistants to moms returning to the workforce have benefitted from Sam's unique guidance. She finds that spark within each of them and turns it into a fire. In Sam's quest to help women achieve financial independence, she launched Park Place Payments. Learn more about Sam: https://www.samanthaettus.com/

On Today's episode, we are going to be talking with Samantha Ettus. Samantha and I are going to be talking about women's empowerment, money, work/life balance, and entrepreneurship. As a dedicated champion of women, Sam has devoted her career to advocating and supporting women in the pursuit of their dreams. Thousands of women from C-level leaders to administrative assistants to moms returning to the workforce have benefitted from Sam's unique guidance. She is the best-selling author of five books, an entrepreneur, a renowned speaker and host of a nationally syndicated call-in radio show. In Sam's quest to help women achieve financial independence, she launched Park Place Payments, a revolutionary payment processing company with a direct sales force dominated by women. Sam makes regular national television appearances on shows including NBC News, The Doctors, Access Hollywood, Good Morning America and the TODAY Show, among others. She has been featured and quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Inc, Fast Company and success magazine. She was the host of leading Internet talk show Obsessed TV, which she created and produced with entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. Monster VoIP | Your #1 VoIP Provider Website www.monstervoip.com Address 1730 E Holly Ave #749, El Segundo, CA 90245, United States Phone Phone: +1 877-818-9696 Email hello@monstervoip.com Hours: Open 24 hours

Have you wondered why you can't find your ancestors? Tony Burroughs will explore reasons why you are having problems finding your ancestors. Tony Burroughs is founder and CEO of the Center for Black Genealogy.  He is an internationally known genealogist who taught genealogy at Chicago State University for fifteen years. Burroughs researched Olympic Gold Medal sprint champion Michael Johnson’s family history and consulted on the Smokey Robinson genealogy, the Oprah Winfrey genealogy, Reverend Al Sharpton-Strom Thurmond genealogy,  African American Lives2, Who Do You Think You Are, The Real Family of Jesus and consulted with Chicago Public Schools, New York Public Schools, Chicago City Colleges and Ancestry.com.         Burroughs’ book, Black Roots: A Beginners Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree (Simon & Schuster, 2001) was number one on Essence Magazine's Best Seller List and is now in its fifth printing. His chapter, African American Genealogy is in the Encyclopedia of African American History (Oxford University Press, 2009). His chapter, How to Create a Family Tree, is in The Experts Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do (Samantha Ettus editor, Clarkson Potter Division of Random House Inc., September 2004), along with other experts, Donald Trump, Jennifer Capriati, Debbie Fields, and Larry King. His chapter, African American Genealogy appears in The Source, revised edition (edited by Lou Szucs and Sandra Luebking, Ancestry, 2006) and he was one of three co-authors of the African American Genealogical Sourcebook (Paula Byers, editor, Detroit: Gale Research, 1995).

SEGMENT 1: Most small business owners were never formally taught how to manage their team. They typically learn as they go after they hire their first employee. Few owners start out wanting to become managers, but they soon realize the success of their company is tied to their employees. Here to help them be successful is Peter Economy, the best-selling business author of “Managing For Dummies”.SEGMENT 2: The world is in turmoil with the spread of the coronavirus. It's hard to remember we have been here before with the Swine flu and the Great Recession of 2008. What can small business owners do to prepare for an event like this? Here to help is Samantha Ettus who is best-selling author of five books, a renowned speaker and a radio show host.SEGMENT 3: Clean streets are good for business. Research shows that effective street cleaning increases city revenue and improves safety, and when trash is picked up and does not litter the streets, businesses see an average gain of 7% in revenue (San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development). Here to talk more about this are Elena Guberman and Emin Israfil who are the co-founders of Rubbish.Sponsored by Nextiva

Prentice's TakeawaysSome of the best challenger thinking is when companies steal ideas from other industries. Example: Carvana and now, Park Place PaymentsSometimes it isn't so much about the product being superior - if the experience is superior, that's how you win in a commodity business. Show HighlightsCredit card processing industry Women coming back into the workforce ‘Rolls Royce' of customer service Used car sales ‘Crazy Eddie' mentality Training account executives Flexible work schedules Work-life balance 7 slices of life Marketing/PR for a startup Low attrition COVID-19 and at-home, side hustle opportunities ResourcesSam's FacebookSam's LinkedInSam's InstagramSam's TwitterSam's WebsitePark Place Payments WebsitePark Place Payments LinkedInPark Place Payments FacebookPark Place Payments TwitterPark Place Payments Instagram

On this episode, CEO of Park Place Payments and best-selling author, Sam Ettus, talks about finding the sought-after work-life balance, the definition of confidence, and shares her parenting advice. Sam also gives us an inside look into how she is on a mission to disrupt the financial industry with women at Park Place Payments, as well as addressing hesitations when starting a business. 

On this episode, CEO of Park Place Payments and best-selling author, Sam Ettus, talks about finding the sought-after work-life balance, the definition of confidence, and shares her parenting advice. Sam also gives us an inside look into how she is on a mission to disrupt the financial industry with women at Park Place Payments, as well as addressing hesitations when starting a business. 

We welcome Samantha Ettus to the show today to discuss how the former Tennis player and Harvard Business School Graduate is now implementing her "infectious" mindset and approach to her work across a variety of areas.  Most recently she has become the founder and CEO of Park Place Payments and is working towards providing opportunities to competitive people such as former athletes and parents who have spend time out of the workforce.  We discuss a wide variety of topics but key talking points include; finding fulfillment over happiness each day; embracing the need for daily structure; saying yes before saying no; and having the right people on your team. 

I often compare life to a pie and how many pieces of the pie are dedicated to our various priorities be it our family, relationships, our work life, our homes, and our self-care and personal goals and so on. Samantha Ettus wrote her fifth book on exactly that: The Pie Life: A Guilt Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction where she breaks down this metaphor to a granular level in such a compelling way. She is a bestselling American author, speaker, TV contributor and syndicated radio host, widely known as a work life balance expert and successful businesswoman, Since earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, Sam is a renowned speaker and host of a nationally syndicated call-in radio show and best-selling author of several books: The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do, The Experts' Guide to Life at Home, The Experts' Guide to Doing Things Faster, and The Experts' Guide to the Baby Years. She writes a popular weekly work/life newsletter and penned a Washington Post Op-Ed that landed in the top 10 Op-eds in 2017. As a dedicated champion of women, Sam has devoted her career to advocating and supporting women in the pursuit of their dreams. Thousands of women from C-level leaders to administrative assistants to moms returning to the workforce have benefitted from Sam’s unique guidance. In Sam’s quest to help women achieve financial independence, she launched Park Place Payments. We delve into all of this and more - listen in! Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: SamanthaEttus.com INSTAGRAM: @samanthaettus INSTAGRAM: @parkplacepayments TWITTER: @samanthaettus FACEBOOK: /parkplacepayments Press: SAMANTHAETTUS.COM: Press Articles  Show Notes: 02:00 - Introduction 04:45 - The better your life is, the better you are at being a better person 06:30 - Setting specific goals for yourself 10:00 - Kids and productivity 12:50 - Behind The New Way to Get Happy, Samantha's TEDx talk 17:00 - How to inspire our kids to fulfill their potential 22:30 - Building communities 24:00 - Competitors 27:00 - Client-focused solution 32:30 - Taking pride in your work 33:00 - "Mom built" 38:20 - Growing up 48:00 - Early stages of child development 53:30 - Mom sense moment 55:00 - Quote to live by: "Don't live life in the past lane" 55:45 - Mom Haul: Bandolier phone strap and Travel Esteem Steamer Mom Haul: BANDOLIERSTYLE: Phone Strap AMAZON: ESTEAM Personal Hand Held Steamer PIEDAHO: Homemade Pies Delivered To Your Door

Learn how Park Place Payments is changing the playbook for credit card processing sales. Its sales staff is made up of account executives, not agents, and "we're obsessed with ongoing training," says Founder & CEO Samantha Ettus. Plus, James continues his series on techniques for managing a merchant sales team, with insights on how to activate new sales reps, and Patti reports on prepaid and gift card usage trends.

Summary:In this 94th episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira, award-winning financial planner, university lecturer, writer, and host interviews Samantha Ettus, Founder and CEO of Park Place Payments, a company that markets and distributes payment solutions to small businesses around America. Samantha explains her background in media and as an author, how and why she built Park Place Payments, and the ways she has enabled a work staff that has needed opportunities. Episode Highlights: ● 00:26: – Samantha Ettus explains Park Place Payments. ● 01:35: – What is Samantha’s career history? ● 06:42: – Samantha explains what is involved in payment processing. ● 11:12: – What is involved on the tech side of Park Place Payments? ● 13:08: – How has Samantha established such incredible growth in her business? ● 15:47: – What type of work-life balance has Park Park Payments provided its work staff? ● 19:37: – What has been the feedback from people Park Park Payments has hired? ● 22:18: – If there is one thing she could change about her industry, what would it be? ● 23:00: – What has been the biggest challenge to get where she is at? ● 24:30: – What gets Samantha excited and in a rush to wake up in the morning? 3 Key Points 1. Park Place Payments has a sales force of about 100 account executives that sell to their local communities. This sales force will expand to 1000 by next year. 2. Park Place Payments aims to keep clients for 10-20 years. The industry average is turning over payment processors every three years. 3. Park Place Payments uses Elavon on the backend tech side of their business. Elavon also powers Costco. Tweetable Quotes: ● “I launched a payment process company that offers a rate card, which, hard to believe in this industry is rare. We have one rate card. We don’t negotiate. We offer fair rates, the first time.” – Samantha Ettus ● “One of the things that makes us super unique is our sales force, which is made up of people who typically have not been in the payments industry before. So, I have called them from other industries.” – Samantha Ettus ● “The worst thing in the world when you run a business is to have something that falls apart or goes wrong and there is no one there to fix it.” – Samantha Ettus Resources Mentioned: ● Facebook – Jason Pereira’s ● LinkedIn – Jason Pereira’s ● FintechImpact.co – Website ● samanthaettus.com - Website ● Samantha Ettus: Linkedin Instagram Twitter Facebook ● parkplacepayments.com - Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Samantha Ettus is a renowned speaker, bestselling author of five books and CEO and founder of Park Place Payments. Park Place is a women-owned company fundamentally changing the lives of people seeking opportunities to re-enter the workforce. At the same time, it’s also revolutionizing the payment processing industry. Samantha was on the back show in 2015, just before her most recent book, The Pie Life, was released. She is a champion for women achieving their dreams and she’s a mom with a Harvard MBA. She believes that to do all the things, we need to let go of all of our guilt and our desire for perfection and enjoy the messy, bumpy ride. Samantha and I talk about how she got the idea for Park Place Payments, the need its filling and how she was able to raise money, She has a great story about how when one door shut, several more opened and it ended up helping her raise all the money that she needed to launch the business. Visit ParkPlacePayments to learn more and join to be an account executive. Use the code Farnoosh for a $100 discount for initial training, ongoing weekly training, business cards, a Park Place Payments email address, access to marketing materials, and the creation of all proposals when you are prospecting a business.

Emotional fights include: the weather changes, it gets dark and humans get sick, crying at work and feeling weak, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweets about tears at work and puts emotions into perspective, Samantha Ettus gives work life balance advice, emotional checkout on Jo Koy’s stand up comedy and an emotional takeaway about frogs teaching us out to believe in ourselves.

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The payments industry offers many unique opportunities for professionals from all kinds of backgrounds. On this episode we focus in on how payments is helping one important group… women who have rejoined the workforce after having or raising children. Scott is joined by Samantha Ettus, who has recently launched Park Place Payments, a women-owned company fundamentally changing the lives of people seeking opportunities to reenter the workforce and revolutionizing the payment processing industry at the same time. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

When Park Place Payments founder and CEO Samantha Ettus was just getting started in her career, family vacations were not in the budget. But she found a way to get a luxury vacation for free, with a little creativity, and a sense of adventure. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free and support this show by going to http://bobbirebell.com/blinkist For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/samanthaettus

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Join Stephanie and Samantha Ettus, a renowned work/life balance expert, speaker and author of The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe For Success and Satisfaction, as they discuss the concept of "work/life" balance.

Hello and welcome to this special solocast, a chance for me to reflect on the first full year of living what I call my E.P.I.C. Life, the first year of the podcast, and what feels like the ending of a first chapter of this journey as I get ready to launch Season Three. After a long winter break, one my son Ryan especially encouraged me to take, I’m back and I’m so honored and excited for what’s to come.  Before recording this solocast, I was interviewed on Sage Hobbs’ Naked Conversations Podcast. She asked me right out of the gate what courage means to me. I encourage you to tune into that conversation when it comes out for the full story on my answer, but in essence I said, “Courage to me is standing in my truth and power, even in the face of fear, for love.”  I love the quest I’ve been on. I love those of you who I’ve met along the journey. And I love this vision for Mother’s Quest and all it stands for. So, I’m bravely recording again, with a commitment along the way to do my best to let go of perfection and share what feels true.  Spring is Coming – And Season Three With It I’m recording and bringing this episode to you in early March 2018, as seeds are sprouting and even some flowers have begun blooming and there is this sense of spring coming in the air. In many of my coaching circles that I’ve been facilitating, we’ve been using the metaphor of planting seeds as we’ve all set intentions for what we want to create in our life this spring. And I decided that I wanted to carry this metaphor of seeds and growth forward in this episode.  It seems fitting and full circle because the first episode I ever recorded,episode 00, which was also a solocast, was called Planting Seeds for Mother’s Quest. That episode captured all the moments, experiences and wishes I had as I set forward to build this vision for Mother’s Quest. Since then, there has been so much growth, in myself, in my family, and in the Mother’s Quest Community.  I want to use this episode that I’m calling “Sprouting Seeds for Mother’s Quest,” to reflect on what’s already taken visible form from those intentions I set over a year ago, some of the gifts I’ve taken from the women who have come onto the podcast to share their stories and words of wisdom, and also to share what I’m on a quest for now and therefore what you can expect in Season Three.  This episode dedicated by: Jody Smith, a like-minded mother on a quest who is getting ready to launch her own mission, a children’s book that empowers girls. E.P.I.C. Guideposts In this episode, I explore just a few moments from the podcast across the guideposts that have impacted me most: E –  Ways to be more mindfully engaged. I’ve made space for more “special time,” adventure fridays and lots of reflective conversation in the car with my children. One of the things I’ve continued to appreciate the most is the way in which my children have shared with me and supported me. One that stands out is Jacob’s “focus on our goodness” comment after Trump was elected which became the message on the sign at the first Women’s March which I attended and his advice to me before I did my first live event interview.  Selected Clip: And there was this moment, with my son Ryan, which I share on the podcast episode with Kristina Kuzmic. Ep 11: “Flawed” with Truth Bomb Mom Kristina Kuzmic P – Making a passionate and purposeful impact beyond my family. So much has changed with Mother’s Quest as this vehicle I’ve developed. Since I launched the podcast, the MQ Community has grown to almost 500 members, I’ve launched my first Mother’s Quest Circle, and I’ve taken on a dream client in the organization Emerging Women to facilitate circles for them. My podcast interview with Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin helped me to develop more of what I call an activist muscle, led me to have an opportunity to interview her in person at her live event in the bay area and to be invited as a panelist for her upcoming Gaia Lead Conference.  But the greatest impact I think has been my willingness to share about my experience along the way, bringing back reflections, challenges, and lessons learned with my family and community. Selected Clip: This part of my conversation with Elizabeth summarized well this unique aspect of the heroine’s journey.  Ep 24: Intersectionality and the Age of the New Heroine with Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin I – Investing in myself. My conversation with Lindsay McCarthy about the Miracle Morning, and the 10 day challenge we then did in the facebook group, definitely expanded my morning practice, and an exploration of my own roots through a Jewish practice called Mussar with Edie Raphael Brotman built upon that. Danielle Dutton shined a light on the importance of meditation and taking time to yourself. My conversation with Nicole Lee was instrumental in helping me hold a growth mindset for myself and my children when it comes to courageous conversations about race.  Selected Clip: This reminder about self-care that came forward in my conversation with Women’s March organizer Paola Mendoza, about its importance as an act of political warfare and about building moments of self-care into your daily life, has also stayed with me.  Ep 16: Rising Up with Paola Mendoza C – Connecting to experiences of gratitude with the people in our lives and building relationships. Nancy Netherland’s conversation touched me in so many ways, and has deepened my gratitude practice with my husband and my children. My conversation with Samantha Ettus helped me think about the importance of inviting people into my home and reaching out when I’m feeling the need for connection. As a result, I hosted my first ever Multicultural Yom Kippur Break the Fast and also hosted a tea and did an interview of my friend Chelsea Bonini who was running for City Council.  Selected Clip: Finally, I really appreciated this moment on the podcast with Nicole Lee about building connections across differences and the importance of authentic relationships that are not transactional. I’ve come back to this again and again, and am honored to now count Nicole Lee as a friend.  Ep 27: Courageous Conversations about Race with Nicole Lee What I’m on a quest for now:  Without a doubt, my E.P.I.C. life is still, as it should be, a work in progress. Some challenges I’ve made progress on and even feel a sense of completion about. Others I have taken some steps, but more work is ahead, need to circle back to them, and trust they will resurface or I’ll make movement at just the right time. There are other goals and areas for learning that have come into sharper focus. Here are some things I’m most on a quest for and will be bringing guests on to help light the way for. Tune into the podcast for specifics on some of the guests who are already confirmed or on my wish list: E – To honor my children. I want to continue to engage mindfully with my children and to more deeply understand who they are and how to support them to grow into their fullest expression of themselves.  P –  Moving away from fear and resistance and into more ease and flow, especially in my work and continuing to grow my social justice lens and my activist muscle.  I – Continuing to grow my skills in being mindful and present. I’m on a quest to cook and eat more healthy food for myself and my family, balancing my own use of screen-time, finding help in navigating changing hormones as I get older and improving my time management and organizational skills.  C- Connection with my own ancestors, roots and rituals. Deepening friendships, networks of support during challenging times, and making time to nurture my relationship with my husband.  Along with these intentions and directions for conversation and growth, I’m committed to two  particular things as I move forward into this next two chapter.  1)The first is to remember that it’s the journey and not the destination that is what it’s really all about.  2) The second is a commitment to live MY version of an E.P.I.C. life, not somebody’s else’s, and to continue digging into more and more what that really means for me. And also to support YOU in defining what that means for you.  This Week’s Challenge: Read my post on how my meaning of the ultimate success has changed over the last year.  Grab your journal, think about what you might have defined as your E.P.I.C. life in the past and then identify what feels more real for you now.  Answer these questions… What are you most on a quest for now?  What does YOUR version of an E.P.I.C. life, not someone else’s, mean to YOU?  Announcements: Virtual Mother’s Quest Circle Pilot Applications close this weekend for the first Virtual Mother’s Quest Circle Pilot. If you’re on the threshold of something big in your life and you seek inspiration, coaching and community, this could be just what you need.    Click http://mothersquest.com/virtualcircle/ to learn and apply. The group will start in March, and there are only a handful of spaces left, so apply today if you’re interested. Questions? Email me at julie@mothersquest.com Mother’s Quest E.P.I.C. Life Check-In Would love to have you in our weekly E.P.I.C. Life Check-In on Tuesday, from 12N-1PM pm via Video on Zoom We’ll create connections within the Mother’s Quest community, reflect on how we feel along the E.P.I.C. Guideposts this week, and set an intention for the week. Time for personal introspection, group accountability and community-building all packed into one hour. Are you In? Let me know and I’ll make sure to send you the zoom link. www.mothersquest.com/community  Acknowledgements: A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial and/or in-kind support: Jody Smith Emily Cretella of MotherHustle Collette Flanagan, founder of Mothers Against Police Brutality Titilayo Tinubu Ali of Own Your Expertise Carly Magnus Hurt Lizzy Russinko of This (Un)Scripted Life Suzanne Brown, author of Mompowerment Mara Berns Langer Mallory Schlabach of Marketing Magic for Entrepreneurs Katharine Earhart of Alesco Advisors Jessica Kupferman of She Podcasts Resistance Artist Jen Jenkins Dohner Genese Harris Tonya Rineer, founder of The Profit Party Liane Louie-Badua Cristin Downs of the Notable Woman Podcast Erin Kendall of Fit Mom Go Niko Osoteo of Bear Beat Productions Erik Newton of The Together Show Claire Fry Divya Silbermann Rachel Winter Caren and Debbie Lieberman Cameron Miranda Fran and David Lieberman Debbie and Alan Goore Jenise and Marianne of the Sustainable Living Podcast Support the Podcast If you’d like to make a contribution to Mother’s Quest to support Season Three of the Podcast and/or help provide coaching scholarships for mothers, follow this link to make a contributionhttp://mothersquest.com/be-a-supporter/  If you would like to “dedicate” an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com Mother’s Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersquest/

Life is full of commitments and we often find that we are juggling many balls.  Accomplished and dynamic Speaker, Author, TV Contributor, and Coach Samantha Ettus talks to us about managing those commitments in a guilt free, productive way.

Personal branding expert Samantha Ettus sheds light on her inspiration for her bestselling books, “The Experts’ Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know how to Do” and “The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction,” and gives valuable advice on how to live a happy, successful life while still tasting the goodness of every slice of the pie. From the “flex-time fantasy” eating away at your work time to nonexistent boundaries with clients disintegrating your personal life, Samantha reveals the fool-proof methods that successful women entrepreneurs have used to regain control of their relationships, their health, and their business.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:50 – Samantha’s Inspiration 00:55 – Graduated business school and felt many CEO’s were boring and not intriguing 1:40 – She wondered how CEOs “with a spark beyond their job title” managed their speaking engagements, press, and personal brand? 2:00 – She decided to start a talent agency for personal brands 02:06 – Samantha’s Entrepreneurial Journey 02:10 - She pursued her first client, Strauss Zelnick, former CEO of BMG Music and media mogul, and built her client portfolio from there 02:34 - Thought she could survive only on commissions, but the percentage she got from ancillary projects wasn’t enough to sustain her firm 03:04 – She started taking a retainer because people would pay for PR 03:35 – Came up with a book idea: “The Experts’ Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know how to Do” 03:50 – She asked experts in their field to write a chapter to contribute to the book 04:06 – Book became a bestseller, she was signed for 3 more books with Random House, she closed her firm to focus on her books and babies 04:21 – Soon the books weren’t keeping her busy enough and she was seeking the “next thing” 04:47 – Samantha launched a talk show and Gary Vanderchuyk was her manager and producer 05:00 – Show was called “Obsessed TV,” and she interviewed amazing people 05:20 – Gary became more popular and didn’t want to manage/produce anymore and show was closed 05:30 – She got back into personal branding 05:39 – Learned that you can’t discuss personal branding without discussing the “elephant in the room”: How that person was managing their personal and professional life 05:45: Dedicated last 6 years to the study of this and concluded that we have faulty frameworks for how to think about work and life 06:00 – New model, new book: “The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction” 06:10 – Book consists of 100 interviews of 100 women discussing how they manage their personal and professional lives for success 06:15 – Advice for women entrepreneurs? 06:21 – Entrepreneurship is very different than the work/life of corporate America 06:30 – Entrepreneurship is much more difficult than people think, you are the only one accountable for your own boundaries and business success 07:15 – Beware of the “flex-time fantasy,” where you say yes to everything because of your “flexible” schedule; the attention your business needs will be compromised 07:50 – Don’t always be working/available to clients because your personal life will disappear 08:08 – The most successful entrepreneurs set clear boundaries 08:12 – Example: Writer who set work hours 10am-2pm, made it easier to say “no” 8:28 – Set your work hours 09:00 – Advice on cultivating friendships as an entrepreneur 09:04 – Never say your “friend well is full,” every seven years the average person loses ½ their friends 09:30 – As you go through life phases your needs change 09:50 – Breast cancer study: those with 10 or more friends have a 40% higher survival rate 10:15 – Entrepreneurs sometimes feel guilty hanging out with friends 10:30 –The most successful women don’t have guilt 10:49 – Productivity habits 11:00 – Time is a mindset, you can always have time for what you want to do 11:30 – The busier you are the more you can get done 11:44 – Samantha worked with woman to save her 6 hours a month of commuting 12:15 “Live within the golden triangle/line”: Home/office/(school) – Do all errands within that line or triangle to save time 12:37 – Wake up an hour before the earliest riser in your home 12:56 – Planning as far in advance as possible and using a calendar 13:28 – American Airlines saved $40,000 a year by eliminating one olive from each food tray in first class – Small changes make a big difference 13:45 – Discussing Perfection 13:50 – The best pies aren’t the perfect store-bought ones, they’re the messy, gooey homemade ones 14:02 – Perfection portrayed on social media (it’s the highlight reel) 14:37 – Don’t compare your life to someone else’s highlight reel 14:50 – How can we fit health into our busy entrepreneurial life? 15:00 – Just get it done – things will be messy, undone, put off 15:38 – Woman crying and feeling guilty because she “can’t” work out 16:07 – Finding a way to find a solution while partner watches kids 16:47 – Samantha goes on walks with friends or husband to fit relationship and health time “slices” into her schedule 17:00 – Scheduling doctor’s appointments for herself, not just her kids 17:15 – “Blending your slices” – Incorporating time with kids 17:22 – Share work with kids (logo contest with 6 year old son) 18:40 – Son became so passionate about his involvement as a “national judge” 18:57 – Former CEO of Harper-Collins Jean Friedman example 19:00 – She went to book parties every night and would share the exciting story with her kids 19:35 – Son is so proud of his mom 19:48 – You can live in guilt, apologizing for leaving/going to work/ etc., or you can show your kid that you are doing something exciting/good/that you love 20:00 – Child is more likely to love what they do and lead a life they love 20:30 – How to find out more about Samantha Samantha Ettus on Twitter and Facebook Website 3 Key Points: They key to personal branding is how you manage your personal and professional life – it’ll never be perfect so don’t compare yourself to others. Successful entrepreneurs set clear boundaries so they maximize their productivity. Friends and family are important – “blend your slices” so that you have time to cultivate those relationships while still respecting your health and designated work time. Resources Mentioned: Entrepreneur's Organization – The EO Network Book: The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do Book: The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction

Samantha Ettus is a work/life wellness expert, keynote speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, Forbes contributor, and Founder of SamanthaEttus.com—Whew, that took a minute! This lady is serious about helping people lead more fulfilled lives! When Samantha went Harvard Business School, she was the only entrepreneur in her class—hard to imagine these days. She knew she wanted to do something different with her life but wasn’t sure what. After graduating, Samantha launched Ettus Media Management, a personal branding firm. There she worked with many CEOs and field experts to create healthy boundaries and make meaningful changes that would lead to fulfilled personal and professional lives. Through her hard work and focus, she has become an expert in work/life wellness. Since launching SamanthaEttus.com, Samantha has shifted her focus to women. She supports women who want to work, have a family, be involved in their communities and be fulfilled. For Samantha it is not a “work/life balance” but a “pie for life” that brings happiness. In 2016 this best selling author published her fifth book, The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction, to give women who work a playbook to thrive. Samantha's excitement is infectious! She is generous and honest in sharing stories about her own imperfect life. She challenges us to pursue being fulfilled, not perfect. Samantha truly believes individuals have the power to design their lives. It takes determination, focus and embracing the messy to create the life you want. Hearing her wisdom will have you motivated to evaluate your own work/life situation and identify areas where you may need to create boundaries and simple goals. Please follow Samantha @SamanthaEttus on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You can also go to SamanthaEttus.com purchase her books, The Pie Life Planner and sign up for her newsletter. Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #libertysessions and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

I’m excited to share this Episode #29 of the Mother’s Quest Podcast with renowned work/life wellness expert, intentional mom, bestselling author, and so much more – Samantha Ettus. Sam is the author of The Pie Life and The Pie Life Planner which is a playbook for working moms who want to balance the seven “slices” of a delicious life which includes career, health, relationship, children, community, friends and hobbies. She’s also raising two strong independent girls and a feminist son along with her husband in Los Angeles. Sam specializes in helping people thrive professionally and personally. Since earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, she’s coached thousands of professionals who aim to perform at the highest levels. She’s a bestselling author of five books, the CEO of Work Life Love, an entrepreneur, and Tedx and keynote speaker. She has also hosted a weekly nationally syndicated radio show and has appeared on Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, Access Hollywood, CNN and The TODAY Show among others. She’s given hundreds of keynotes and led workshops at corporations and conferences around the world. Samantha and I delve into the subject of how to sustain a thriving personal and professional life at the same time, the importance of keeping at least one foot in the career world while raising your children, and the power of the financial independence and fulfillment that brings, not only to women’s lives but to our children’s. By showing our children our enthusiasm in our work, and other parts of our lives, we model investing in a life with not one or two but seven meaningful slices. We also talk about the other important values Sam aims to teach her children by her example, the importance of honoring our bodies and seeing ourselves as beautiful in any size, to focus on the people who love you, not the haters or the 10% who will always be critical, and to let go of perfection and realize that the most delicious pies and lives are the ones that are messy, gooey, and real. Finally, Sam shares how she consciously built a community in Los Angeles after relocating from New York, going from not having anyone to put on her children’s emergency card at school, to cultivating meaningful relationships, catalyzed by a Yom Kippur break the fast Samantha threw that has now become an annual tradition for a hundred people. The challenge that emerged from our conversation was to focus on my slice of the pie that relates to building community. As a result of commitments you’ll hear me make on the podcast, I’ve set a date, October 28th, for a podcast listening party of my episode with Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin on the Age of the New Heroine followed by a Q & A with my friend Chelsea Bonini stepping into heroic challenges of her own as she runs for City Council. If you’re local to the Bay Area, I’d love for you to RSVP and join us. I also committed to throw my first break the fast after 20 years of feeling a bit adrift during this Jewish holiday away from my Los Angeles family. I consciously chose to make this a multicultural break the fast and we had children and adults of multiple generations and religions, eating, playing and talking together. It was a messy and delicious evening, and one that will become a new tradition in my E.P.I.C. Pie Life. Topics discussed in this episode: Samantha’s upbringing as a competitive tennis player in New York and the influence her mother had on her to become strong and independent. Sam’s belief that women should be financially independent and have careers so they will always have options. How being fully present in her work helps Samantha to be fully present for her children The benefit of sharing our enthusiasm for our work with our kids and modeling a fulfilling work life The Pie Life metaphor and how the messy gooey pies are the most delicious Sam’s commitment to teach and model to her children a positive body image and the belief that we are beautiful at any size How to plan for our lives, the benefits of a paper planner and a bit about how Samantha created her Pie Life Planner The importance of letting go of guilt How Samantha consciously built community after moving to LA from New York The importance of perspective, how life should be lived in moments, and how enjoying our lives (including making time for things like date nights) set an example for our children for how to live a full life The challenge I accepted to invest in community gatherings to build connections in my own life Resources mentioned in this episode: Mother’s Quest Podcast Ep 14: Breaking the Mold and Finding your Worth with Amanda Steinberg Mother’s Quest Podcast Ep 26: Surrender and Embracing Difference with Debbie Reber of TILT Parenting for “Differently-Wired” Kids Tilt Parenting Podcast Episode 29: What it Takes to Live a Healthy, Fulfilled Life as Mother to a Differently-Wired Kid, with Samantha Ettus Mother’s Quest Podcast Ep 02: Unmasking Motherhood with Katherine Wintsch Sam’s latest book, The Pie Life and The Pie Life Planner Sam’s TEDx Talk – The Secret to Unlocking a Child’s Potential This Week’s Challenge: Commit to meaningful gatherings. I accepted the challenge to say yes to “parties” and had my very first multi-cultural Yom Kippur break the fast celebration at our home. It was an amazing experience filled with friends and family of different generations and religions who came together and helped me deepen my Bay Area roots in new ways. Another challenge Sam gave is to create a community around the Podcast. I’ve decided to combine a listening part of a favorite episode, with Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin on Intersectionality and the Age of the New Heroine along with a Q & A with my friend Chelsea Bonini who is stepping into her own heroine’s journey as she runs for City Council. If you have a podcast or love listening to podcasts, you can create a party in your community, build relationships, and cultivate friendships. Stay tuned for a future opportunity to have Samantha visit the Mother’s Quest Private Facebook Group for a Live Q & A and Check-in on the Challenge. Announcements Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America At the time of this recording in October 2017, we are reeling as a nation from the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas. Like so many other moms, I’ve felt a range of feelings from despair to rage about the state of our country and fear for my childrens’ safety. And I’ve also felt more committed than ever to use my voice and continue to develop what I’ve been calling an “activist muscle” to advocate for critical change like gun law reform. This week I made a donation and have been following calls to action from an organization called Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. If you want to join a group of powerful mothers advocating for gun law reform, take a moment right now and text ACT to 64433 to get started. Mother’s Quest Circle Pilot You’re a mindful mother. And being present for your children in these years when you’re raising them is your highest priority. You’re also committed to making a positive impact in the world, something that feels even more important with all the challenges we currently face. If the description above sounds like you, the Mother’s Quest Circle Pilot, launching this fall may be right for you.  This signature offering provides inspiration, coaching and community to spark your E.P.I.C. life with intimate in-person reflective sessions over 3-4 months. Click www.mothersquest.com/mothers-quest-circle to learn and apply. The group starts in October so don’t delay if you’re interested. Questions? Email me at julie@mothersquest.com Visit the Website If you haven’t yet visited the website, head over to www.mothersquest.comto explore some of the ways you can get more connected. At the site, you can sign up for our email list (to get show notes delivered to your inbox and our new “Mothers on a Quest” features), click the link to join the Facebook group and press record to leave a voice message for me. You can also download the FREE Live Your E.P.I.C. Life Planning and Reflection Sheets. Sign up! – Free 30 minute Discovery Session I’m rolling out my new coaching offerings and having great conversations with women who are ready to live a more E.P.I.C. life and interested in coaching. If you’ve had a spark moment setting you on a new path or are at a crossroads but feel unsure, guilty or overwhelmed, I’d love to talk with you about how working with me could help light the way, get you clear about what you want, shift your mindset from fear to faith, and get you moving into action. I’ve been there, I’m still on the journey myself, and I’d love to bring all I’ve learned from a decade of coaching, 13 years of motherhood and all the lessons from my podcast guests to support you. Send me an email atjulie@mothersquest.com or sign up for a free discovery call by clicking this link if you’re interested in learning more. Women Podcasters in Solidarity After the events that took place in Charlottesville, I’m even more committed to a quest I’ve been on to understand the roots of racism and bigotry, how it still shows up today, and how I can become a better ally and advocate to fight against it. I’m raising awareness for myself, and inviting you to do the same, through this special podcast episode. I’m also pledging to donate to an organization supporting the Movement for Black Lives and to invite you to donate too leading up to Giving Tuesday in November. More on this to come soon. If you are a women podcaster yourself, I’d love for you to make a similar pledge to use the power of your platform for this cause. You can learn more and join the initiative by signing up at mothersquest.com/solidarity. Acknowledgements A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial and/or in-kind support: Suzanne Brown, author of Mompowerment: Insights from Successful Professional Part-Time Working Moms Who Balance Career and Family who provided this week’s dedication Mara Berns Langer Mallory Schlabach of Marketing Magic for Entrepreneurs Katharine Earhart of Alesco Advisors Jessica Kupferman of She Podcasts Resistance Artist Jen Jenkins Dohner Genese Harris Tonya Rineer, founder of The Profit Party Liane Louie-Badua Cristin Downs of the Notable Woman Podcast Erin Kendall of Fit Mom Go Niko Osoteo of Bear Beat Productions Erik Newton of The Together Show Claire Fry Divya Silbermann Rachel Winter Caren and Debbie Lieberman Cameron Miranda Fran and David Lieberman Debbie and Alan Goore Jenise and Marianne of the Sustainable Living Podcast Support the Podcast If you’d like to make a contribution to Mother’s Quest to support Season Two of the Podcast and/or help provide coaching scholarships for mothers, follow this link to make a contribution http://mothersquest.com/be-a-supporter/ If you would like to “dedicate” an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com Mother’s Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersquest/

On this episode of the Support is Sexy Rewind, "The Pie Life" author and media personality Samantha Ettus encourages us as women to be unafraid to divide the pie. (If you're an Erykah Badu fan, know that this doesn't mean what you think it means!) Samantha is talking about living The Pie Life, a technique that allows business women to work, live and manage their lives in a way that's delicious, fulfilling, and best of all, messy! Enjoy!

Samantha Ettus, a work/life expert and best selling author, talks about her book "The Pie Life."  She shares her view that women are happiest when they play in several different slices of life -- their career, their personal life, and even hobbies. She talks strategies for achieving the ever illusive work-life balance and discusses the unrealistic expectations that society places on mothers. For a hopeful view that it is indeed possible to "have it all," check out this episode!

Episode 17: Samantha Ettus shares her tips to maximize your work and life success. Check it out right here!

Samantha Ettus, author of the Pie Life, discusses how to have a have a full and satisfying life – including a career, family, friends, and other things that are important to you.

Jill Simonian is the author of The FAB Mom’s Guide: How to Get Over the Bump & Bounce Back Fast After Baby.      The FAB Mom’s Guide celebrates motherhood while poignantly and candidly exploring the  spectrum of emotions and real-life challenges women face from pregnancy through the first year of baby’s life - beginning with Jill's unexpected first pregnancy within her first year of marriage just as her career was taking off (which originally involved plenty of tears and swear words), to giving birth to two daughters in two years.  Jill offers easy tools, tricks and humor she and other women actually used to help new moms successfully bounce back mentally and physically within a matter of months, ultimately finding the right balance between home, career and family.    Jill is also known for her work as a TV Host & Entertainment Journalist turned Parenting Lifestyle Expert & Contributor.  She is currently on CBS Los Angeles twice a week.  She has also worked with the TODAY Show, HLN, and the Hallmark Channel.     Listen in to hear Jill share:  How she found her self unexpectedly pregnant (twice)  How she tried to hide her first pregnancy (and failed)  Here stance on nursing – and her no guilt approach to formula  Why she believes life only gets better after motherhood  Why you should stop negotiating everything with your kids  How tiny professional steps, taken while being a stay at home mom, built a foundation for her current career    Links Mentioned:  Blog: TheFabMom.com  Book: The FAB Mom’s Guide: How to Get Over the Bump & Bounce Back Fast After Baby by Jill Simonian  Book: The Pie Life by Samantha Ettus       

From the time she was young girl, growing up in New York City and playing competitive tennis, Samantha Ettus always questioned the way things worked – which she now knows is the core driver for most entrepreneurs. One of those moments happened when Samantha was at Harvard getting her MBA, and she noticed just how lackluster the CEOs were who came to speak to her and her classmates. She knew there had to be more to them, some sort of spark that they weren’t tapping into. After working few years in Hollywood on shows like Nickelodeon’s Blues Clues post-graduation, Samantha created the first ever talent agency for personalities and CEOS, with a mission of helping people find (and optimize) their spark. Today, as a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur and career expert, she is still committed to helping people discover that spark, especially women, who Samantha says need to learn how to work it -- literally -- even after having kids and playing a major role in their families. How? By learning how to slice up their pie! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Samantha, who is author of the latest book, The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction, gives advice on how to live "the pie life," how to stay connected to the workforce and network like a pro (even on the playground!), and how to manage (rather than balance) work, life, love and so much more. On the episode, you'll learn:  How to identify your spark.Why it's important for women to have their own money.The importance of fulfillment beyond motherhood.The truth about work-life balance and why the term is problematic.Samantha's advice for work-life management.How to "slice up your life" into a yummy pie.How to create an environment of balance in your business.How to create "the magic hour."The beauty of the "golden triangle."When it's time to put your phone away.Why it's important for stay at home moms to work.How much you lose (by the numbers) when you leave the work force.Smart tips for moms who want to return to the workforce.How to network on the playground like a pro.Why mentioning your mom duties in an interview is NOT a good idea.The importance of having a clear answer for "what do you do?" in any environment.Samantha's top tips for dating as an entrepreneur.And why you need to embrace new friends.  Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio!   Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes!   Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com.   [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ]  

So it’s fitting that Samantha Ettus’ latest book, The Pie Life: A Guilt Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction, is described as “the ultimate self improvement play book for women.” On this Working Moms Mean Business episode, Ettus offers up some practical suggestions for thriving in all the areas of your life— kids, romance, career, community, friends, and hobbies — in order to be a full, dynamic person. The essence of her message is that by honoring and nurturing each of these areas of life, you can be invigorated, healthy, and happy, and create positive energy.  

Do you feel stuck in the corner of your career? Never fear. Morra brings on author and radio host Samantha Ettus to talk about why women should not place a low priority on their careers and how guilt drives bad decisions. Morra also chats with media strategist Wendy Sachs on the best time for women to pivot in their career paths.

Work-life wellness expert Samantha Ettus offers strategies for letting go of guilt, and for releasing your inner badass. In Mailbag, we talk about allowances for kids, how much to start investing, and how to get a raise.

Author and entrepreneur Samantha Ettus is an expert on creating work-life balance. Her most recent publication of “The Pie Life” sparked a lot of conversation around the idea that moms shouldn’t step away from their careers to raise their children. In this episode of Talk to Jess, Sam & Jess dive deeper into some of the work-life balance philosophy expressed in her book and why she feels it’s best to protect her children from the sexism prevailing in this year’s election.

Work/life expert and best-selling author Samantha Ettus (The Pie Life) talks with Debbie about what it takes to live a healthy and fulfilled life while parenting differently-wired kids. To find out more, visit the show notes page at: http://www.tiltparenting.com/session29

We're debunking the whole "Work-Life Balance" myth with best-selling author Samantha Ettus, with solid ways to help you ditch mom guilt, the best kind of multi-tasking, and why Shonda Rhimes is the queen of email management, plsu a whole lot more.  You'll find information about Samantha's new book The Pie Life, plus all the links and cool picks we chat about on our show over on our Cool Mom Picks podcast page. And, please take a moment to say "hello!" We're on Twitter, Facebook, and email: Spawned@coolmompicks.com. Thanks for listening! 

Today we are so excited to speak with Samantha Ettus. Samantha is work-life expert whose goal is to find the spark within each one of us and turn it into a fire. In this episode Samantha talks about: Her book The Experts Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do. One hundred experts each wrote a chapter on their area of expertise. The book became a best seller and she went on to write three more “experts” books. The “elephant in the room” for women which is how to manage personal lives in conjunction with their professional lives. Don’t quit your job until you’re financially stable, especially if you have a family. Even for single women, it’s so critical that you are financially secure and stable before you take a leap. Your personal brand is like an octopus. You are the center of the octopus and then there are all these tentacles like books, speaking, hosting a podcast, hosting a show, whatever it is. Those are tentacles of that main octopus. When you think of it this way, these are distribution channels for your same message and your same mission. Choosing your platform: It has to be something you’re passionate about. It needs to be something you get up every morning excited to do. Live as though you are adhering to a train schedule. You work every day from 9-3 or whatever it is that works for you and your business. You have to watch those hours or you will watch them disappear. Three tips on how to better manage our life versus work-life balance for more success. It’s important to choose a partner who will be your equal at home, instead of someone who expects you to do 90% of the work at home and with the children. Once you have a partner it’s about how you manage that relationship. How are you managing your time? Do all of your errands in the “golden triangle”. These are the three points in between your home, your office and your child’s school. Always make sure that your building your network continuously. Keep up with your industry, always making new contacts and keeping in touch with current ones. Staying relevant is critical. Tips on how to become more productive: If you have kids, it’s essential you have boundaries in terms of the time you’re with them and the time you’re focused on work. A lot of entrepreneurs who are working from home struggle with this. It’s hard when you have kids at home to close the door and focus on your work. It’s pivotal you have some kind of childcare or it’s almost impossible to get a business off the ground. At home with your loved ones turn off your technology for a couple hours a day. You can give your office or colleague your home phone and say use it in an emergency. Contacting Samantha Website: www.samanthaettus.com. You can sign up for her free weekly newsletter where she shares work-life balance tips and her favorite articles and videos about career and lifestyle.  

Samantha Ettus, a work/life expert and best selling author, talks about her new book "The Pie Life."  She shares her view that women are happiest when they play in several different slices of life -- their career, their personal life, and even hobbies. She talks strategies for achieving the ever illusive work-life balance and discusses the unrealistic expectations that society places on mothers. For a hopeful view that it is indeed possible to "have it all," check out this episode!

Samantha Ettus gets a lot done: she's a work/life expert, author, radio host and all around badass. Her passion is to help women realize they can absolutely have thriving personal and professional lives and that there are tools to help her do that. Her new book, The Pie Life: A Guilt‐Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction, is the ultimate playbook for women who want to sustain thriving personal and professional lives at the same time. In this episode Samantha shares strategies for work/life integration, developing your network through social media, and building your personal brand.

Samantha Ettus gets a lot done: she’s a work/life expert, author, radio host and all around badass. Her passion is to help women realize they can absolutely have thriving personal and professional lives and that there are tools to help her do that. Her new book, The Pie Life: A Guilt‐Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction, is the ultimate playbook for women who want to sustain thriving personal and professional lives at the same time. In this episode Samantha shares strategies for work/life integration, developing your network through social media, and building your personal brand.

In this episode, lifestyle and business expert Samantha Ettus shares her strategies and tips for soaring success and how you can make subtle shifts for transformational change.

We all know, that if one aspect of our lives is not in order, it is difficult to be effective and happy in other aspects. We have our working lives, our families and friends, hobbies, civic engagement, or according to Samantha Ettus, 6-7 slices in the Pie of Life. Her up-coming book gives well-rounded advice and practical tips for women to manage their professional lives, their family lives and lifestyles.

As a leading work life balance renegade, Samantha Ettus is passionate about helping women reach their potential. Sam is a bestselling author of four books, a writer for Forbes, and host of a nationally syndicated call-in radio show. Since earning her MBA from Harvard, Sam has worked with thousands of women and companies to create lifestyles that maximize professional and personal success. Sam is a renowned speaker, leads a large social media community and makes frequent TV appearances on shows including Access Hollywood, The TODAY Show, The Security Brief, Home and Family and Fox and Friends. Her fifth book, The Pie Life: A Woman’s Recipe for Love, Success and Satisfaction will be published in September, 2016. In this episode, Samantha and Stacy discuss the struggles women face as business owners. Among other things, they talk about how to give yourself the authority you deserve. Some highlights include: “I was always driven by creating something that hadn’t been done before.” At minute 1:00, Samantha talks what first got her motivated to start her business. If something goes wrong, pick yourself up. At minute 4:00, Samantha dives into the traits needed to be a successful, resilient business owner. At minute 6:00, Samantha talks about how she learned you can’t negotiate with anyone. Stick to your rates! Don’t be afraid to talk about numbers. At minute 7:00, Samantha talks about why you shouldn’t worry about asking for a breakdown of costs. Know your story. At minute 9:00, Samantha talks about why everyone in your business needs to be able to explain your business in the exact same way. “It’s impossible to reach your professional potential if you’re not happy at home.” At minute 11:00, Samantha talks about becoming an hour in work-life balance and what you can do to achieve that balance. Hire attitude over experience. At minute 15:00, Samantha talks about why people with poor attitudes will be a cancer on your business, no matter how talented they are. You have to be practical. At minute 19:00, Samantha talks about why you should keep your family’s needs at the forefront of every major business decision you make. Ways to contact Samantha: Website: www.samanthaettus.com Twitter: @samanthaettus Facebook: facebook.com/SamanthaEttus Book: "The Pie Life"

I've known Samantha Ettus for three or four years now -- long before people had a reason to take my calls or do me favors. And she always took my calls, and supported me with advice and social media shout-outs and brainstorming when I needed it. So, of course, I always loved her. But, that is all very authentic and honest, and has built a wildly successful speaking and writing career, which includes regular network TV appearances, a New York Times bestseller and The Pie Life: The Recipe for Professional and Personal Success, out September. In this episode of Like a Mother with Emma Johnson, Samantha shares her formula for reaching your potential, squashing the negative self-talk that keeps you up at night, and expecting the very most out of life while embracing the fact that life is inherently hard and very, very messy. She laughs at my assessment of her Instagram feed, which a lesser person may dismiss her as too-perfect. After all, Samantha is a drop-dead gorgeous blonde with three adorable pumpkin kids, a handsome successful entrepreneur husband and fabulousness in every images of their Los Angeles life. But like the rest of us, she's gone through, it too, and Samantha generously shares the details of her own trials, which include a divorce, a broken engagement and a childhood coach who turned out to be a pedophile. Sign up for Samantha Ettus's weekly newsletter here. A 5-minute read packed with useful advice, you can't afford to skip it.

Today's guest is a best-selling author of four books, a writer for Forbes, a sought-after speaker and host of a nationally syndicated call-in radio show on Lifestyle Talk Radio.  Samantha Ettus is frequently featured on top news and lifestyle outlets for her career and parenting advice, regularly appearing on Access Hollywood, The Today Show, Fox and Friends among many others.  Samantha is eager to help women reach their potential by creating a work-life balance.  She has worked with thousands of high-profile celebrities, CEOs and professionals.  As mentioned previously, she’s the author of four books and her latest book The Pie Life, will be published in September 2016. For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.  

Samantha Ettus is obsessed with helping women reach their potential. As a leading balance expert, Sam specializes in coaching the busiest professionals on the planet. Sam is a bestselling author of four books, a writer for Forbes, and host of a nationally syndicated call-in radio show. Since earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, Sam has worked with thousands of celebrities, CEOs and professionals who aim to perform at the highest levels in their professional and personal lives.