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Ever wondered what it truly takes to shatter glass ceilings and secure a seat at the corporate boardroom table? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the journey of Kimberley Goode, Senior Advisor at BMO Financial Group as she unravels the strategies, challenges, and triumphs of women navigating the path to board leadership. This conversation offers invaluable insights and actionable steps for anyone aspiring to make a significant impact in the world of corporate governance and beyond. This week's episode 170 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about preparing women for corporate boards! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Kimberley Goode shares the importance of networking before you're ready to be on a board and actionable steps you can take right now to prepare yourself for your search for a board seat. Kimberley Goode is Senior Advisor at BMO Financial Group and a board director at Providence Health Plan. She is a leader with passion for stakeholder engagement strategies, integrated communication, reputation management, brand building, corporate social responsibility, culture, diversity and inclusion. Kimberley has been recognized on the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business list by the San Francisco Business Times, as one of the Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America by Savoy magazine, and many others.Some of the talking points Julie and Kimberley go over in this episode include:Utilizing board readiness classes and opportunities to prepare you for board service when the time is right.The importance of relationships and accountability in board service.Prioritizing board service based on stage and season of life.The need for diverse perspectives on boards to avoid recreating institutional biases in the changing world.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH KIMBERLEY GOODE:LinkedInCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

On this episode, we are joined by Mike Martinez -- VP of Business Management at Rossi Builders.Mike's success story began working in the media industry, rising up the ranks over the years with companies like San Diego Business Journal, San Francisco Business Times, and Bisnow. After wrapping up his media career, he decided to make the jump into the construction industry. Throughout his career, he's maintained a growth mindset and built relationships with impactful construction leaders, which has allowed him to make an immediate impact on the construction teams he's been a part of, while also taking massive action to learn as much construction knowledge as possible when he officially entered the industry.In this episode, we discuss:• What the transition was like moving from the media industry to construction• Recent shifts Mike has noticed in the San Francisco Bay Area construction market• What allows Mike and the team at Rossi to perform at such a high level and consistently win multi-million dollar bids throughout the San Francisco area• His personal experience as a client partner of our construction headhunting firm, Big League TalentAnd much more…If you're considering a career move into construction from another industry, you want to level up your ability to recruit and retain rockstar construction professionals, or you simply want to hear the perspective of a successful construction leader who represents a roughly $100M ARR Bay Area construction team -- you're in for a treat with this episode!

On today's podcast, Founder and CEO of af&co., Andrew Freeman shares Expert Tips and Trends in Travel, Luxury Hotels and Fine Dining, and Strategies to stay relevant, resourceful, and respected in your industry   BACK STORY Named as one of the Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, and was named a PRNEWS CEO of the Year Honoree for 2023, Andrew brings a combination of deep industry experience, passion and creativity to every endeavor. With 40 years in the hospitality industry and af&co. celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, Andrew has built a legacy of innovation while staying at the forefront of industry trends. With over 200 restaurant and hotel launches, Andrew and his team have provided branding, marketing, PR, and operations consulting for hundreds more, including spirits, wine brands, and destinations. af&co. has also produced culinary events ranging from intimate dinners to festivals drawing over 10,000 guests. From 2016 to present, af&co. has been named by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Top 50 LGBTQ-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area, consecutively moving up the ranks to its current position at number 34.  Andrew got his start in the restaurant business by working his way up through the ranks at several legendary New York City establishments. At the Russian Tea Room, Andrew opened the Cabaret, which became the toast of the town after only six months and he spent six years as VP of PR at The Rainbow Room, working alongside Joe Baum. He then moved onto the famed Windows on the World, Andrew was the VP of Public Relations and Marketing and oversaw the re-launch after the Trade Center bombing in 1992.  Before founding af&co., Andrew spent a decade as VP of Public Relations and Strategic Partnerships at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, launching over 40 properties and expanding the brand globally. He also spearheaded Kimpton's award-winning LGBTQ+ travel program, helping it become the first hospitality company to earn a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index—a distinction it has maintained since 2002. In addition to af&co., Andrew co-founded Carbonate in 2020, an independent branding and creative agency specializing in storytelling, identity, and positioning for the hospitality industry. Under Andrew's leadership, af&co. and Carbonate have become highly respected consulting firms with headquarters in San Francisco and Cincinnati, serving clients nationwide. The af&co. + Carbonate Annual Trends Report, now in its 17th year, continues to be one of the most influential industry resources, providing insights into emerging hospitality trends. When Andrew is not consulting with his growing list of notable clients, he dedicates any extra time he has to philanthropic efforts sitting on the boards of SF Travel, The Golden Gate Restaurant Association, Foodwise, and The Richmond Ermet AID Foundation. He's an honorary board member of Meals on Wheels San Francisco and a co-founder for Dress for Success San Francisco.  Andrew has been a driving force in initiatives that amplify and support hospitality businesses in the Bay Area. He is a co-founder of the Oakland Restaurant Collective and Savor Oakland and collaborates with Visit Oakland, Eat Drink SF, and The James Beard Foundation on yearly culinary events. He continues to advocate for hospitality businesses, ensuring they remain integral to the cultural and economic landscape. A regular contributor to industry publications, Andrew is a sought-after speaker at hospitality conferences worldwide. When not working – you can find Andrew at Barry's Bootcamp, catching the latest Broadway show (obsessed), exploring the wonders of San Francisco with his pooch Dolly and of course celebrating life's everyday moments at his favorite restaurants and hotels. Website: https://www.afandco.com/ Instagram: afandco SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.

This episode of Veteran On the Move features Dr. Karwanna D. Irving, a business coach who helps six-figure entrepreneurs scale to seven figures by securing government contracts. Dr. Irving shares her entrepreneurial journey, from early ventures in video and photography to successfully selling to the U.S. government. She outlines the crucial steps for businesses to become government-contract ready and how to find relevant opportunities. Now dedicated to helping others, Dr. Irving offers a roadmap, including a 5-day course, to unlock multi-million-dollar potential in the government sector. Tune in for actionable insights on tapping into the world's largest buyer. Episode Resources:  Don't Duck the Government Book "Scale Your 6-Figure Business with Government Contracts"  5-Day Challenge  She's Got Goals    About Our Guest Dr. Karwanna D Irving is a transformational speaker, author, and business coach who helps six-figure entrepreneurs scale to seven figures through government contracts. With over two decades of experience, she has empowered more than 6,000 business owners to position themselves to sell to the worlds largest buyerthe U.S. government. A recipient of the 2024 Stevie Awards in Business and the 2025 Enterprising Woman Award, Dr. Irvings impact has been recognized in Success Magazine and by the San Francisco Business Times, which named her firm among the Top 100 Fastest Growing Bay Area Private Companies. As a visionary leader, she is dedicated to bridging the wealth gap by helping 6 Figure Business Owners unlock multi-million-dollar opportunities.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union has made it their mission to help people in the military community. Navy Federal Credit Union is open to all branches of the military, Veterans and their families. They have lots of flexible savings and investing options to help their members reach their financial goals. Don't miss out. The sooner you start building your finances with savings and investing options, the better off they could be in the long run.  At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

How do you make the best decisions, maintain company culture as your business grows, and attract and retain incredible talent? Serial entrepreneur, business founder, and bestselling author Darius Mirshahzadeh believes the answer lies in core values. By properly leveraging and implementing core values within your company, your teams will speak the same language, make better decisions, build a thriving culture, and scale to incredible success. In this episode, Hala and Darius discuss his unique journey into entrepreneurship, how to build a core value-driven organization, Darius's six core values, the difference between good and bad core values, and the Scale M.A.P. Method for business growth. In this episode, Hala and Darius will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:12) Meet Darius: Entrepreneurial Beginnings (02:48) Lessons from a Hardworking Father (04:49) A Life-Changing Loss (08:01) Interning at the White House (17:48) The Birth of Twin Capital Brokerage (21:39) Struggles and Resilience in Business (25:01) Building The Money Source (29:41) Stepping Down as CEO (35:09) Travel Plans Disrupted by COVID-19 (35:50) The Accidental Personal Brand (36:05) Introduction to Core Values (38:16) The Importance of Core Values in Business (41:52) Personal Core Values (45:30) Creating a Core Value Driven Organization (50:11) Developing Core Values for Startups (52:12 The Scale Map Method (01:01:09 Bootcamp and Mastermind Programs Darius Mirshahzadeh is a high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, and culture-building mad scientist who was ranked #9 on Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US. He is the author of the bestselling book, The Core Value Equation, and the host of The Greatness Machine podcast. Darius has led organizations that have won numerous Stevie awards, been named “#3 Best Place to Work” by the San Francisco Business Times, and have landed at #40 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies.  Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify OpenPhone: Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at openphone.com/profiting Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/profiting    RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Factor - Get 50% off your first box plus free shipping at factormeals.com/factorpodcast   Rakuten - Save while shopping at rakuten.com Microsoft Teams - Stop paying for tools. Get everything you need, for free, at aka.ms/profiting LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/profiting  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals       Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap  Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/  Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/  Social + Podcast Services - yapmedia.com   Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Entrepreneurs, side hustle, Startup, Starting a business, Passive income, Online business, Solopreneur, Founder, Networking, Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset.

This is the Women of Influence Podcast Series, delivering next level insights and expertise live from GlobeSt's Multifamily Fall 2024 Event.The Women of Influence Podcast Series is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider's look at all things commercial real estate, produced in collaboration with GlobeSt. The Crexi team visited GlobeSt.'s Multifamily Fall Event in Los Angeles, CA, and recorded interviews from the floor of the conference, highlighting movers and shakers in commercial real estate. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. The podcast includes interviews with Kitty Wallace, Vice Chair at Colliers, Claire Johnston, CEO of LendLease Americas, Natalie Greenberg, COO of MJW Investments, and Laurie Morphin, Senior Managing Director at NewPoint Real Estate Capital. Each guest shares their journey into commercial real estate, discusses current market trends, the impact of legislation, the influence of technology on the industry, and their predictions for the future. Knowledge, preparation, and adaptability are emphasized as keys to success in the ever-evolving multifamily and commercial real estate sectors. 00:00 Introduction to The Crexi Podcast00:30 Meet Kitty Wallace: Multifamily Real Estate Expert01:22 Kitty Wallace's Career Journey06:37 Insights on Multifamily Market Trends11:21 Advice for Investors and Brokers13:25 Contact Information and Closing Remarks14:08 Introduction to Claire Johnston16:55 Claire Johnston's Background and Career18:29 Future of Multifamily Real Estate20:29 Emerging Trends in Multifamily Investments20:59 Building Sustainable Communities21:28 Connecting with Claire Johnston22:14 Introducing Natalie Greenberg24:19 Natalie's Journey in Real Estate25:33 Current Trends in Multifamily Real Estate28:17 Advancements in Technology in Real Estate30:29 Predictions for the Future32:48 Mentorship and Networking34:09 Introducing Laurie Morfin35:21 Laurie's Career Path37:36 Current Market Insights40:51 How Tech Will Shift the Multifamily Sector42:33 Closing Remarks and Contact Information About the Speakers:Kitty Wallace is Colliers' #1 internationally ranked multifamily broker, with over 800 transactions totaling $3 billion across the Western U.S., particularly in Southern California. Recognized as an industry leader, she has earned multiple accolades, including the Colliers Everest Award every year since 2010 and several other honors. A sought-after expert, Kitty frequently contributes to top publications and speaks at major real estate conferences while actively mentoring and serving on industry boards like USC Lusk Center and the National Multifamily Housing Council.Claire Johnston, CEO of Lendlease Americas, brings over 26 years of experience in real estate and investment management, overseeing all aspects of the company's regional operations. Previously, she led major projects, including Google Development Ventures' master plans in the Bay Area and Lendlease's military housing portfolio of 40,000+ units. A strong advocate for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Claire was named to Globe St. Real Estate Forum's Women of Influence list and recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of its Most Influential Women.Natalie Greenberg, Chief Operating Officer at MJW Investments, oversees strategy execution and key business functions, including acquisitions, asset management, and capital markets. Previously, she helped nearly triple Entrada Partners' portfolio as Senior Vice President and held leadership roles at Rexford Industrial, Colony Capital, and Wells Fargo. Active in the industry, she serves as President of the UCLA Real Estate Alumni Group and is a member of ULI's Multifamily Council.Laurie Morfin, Senior Managing Director at NewPoint, specializes in financing solutions for multifamily and commercial real estate investors, leveraging capital from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA/HUD, and other sources. With over 25 years in commercial real estate finance, she has originated more than $3 billion and previously held leadership roles at Bellwether Enterprise, PGIM Real Estate, Wells Fargo, and Nationwide Insurance. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.About GlobeSt. Women of Influence: The Women of Influence Conference is an exclusive two-day event that celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward. These influential leaders will discuss the critical issues facing CRE now and in the future, what it means to be a woman in business today and how women CRE leaders can uplift and support each other on their journey to the top.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? 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Minette Norman, keynote speaker, leadership consultant, advisor, and award-winning author joins me on this episode. Minette spent 30 years in the software industry in Silicon Valley working for companies such as Adobe, Symantec, and AutoDesk. She was named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards. Her list of clients includes Pepsico, Uber, KraftHeinz, Salesforce, and many others. We talk about inclusive leadership, creating psychological safety, empathy in business, and more. Get connected with Minette: Website: https://www.minettenorman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minettenorman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/ Purchase a copy of The Boldly Inclusive Leader: https://www.amazon.com/dp/195607211X  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Judy Chou, PhD, CEO, President and Board member of AltruBio, a company developing first-in-class immunomodulators to target diseases of the immune system. AltruBio's pipeline includes compounds being investigated for indications such as ulcerative colitis, psoriatic arthritis and acute graft vs. host disease. Prior to joining AltruBio, Dr. Chou headed the global Biotech organization at Bayer Pharmaceuticals overseeing the development, manufacturing and distribution of Bayer's biotechnology pipeline, product portfolio & more than 2,000 employees. Before Bayer, Dr. Chou held various leadership roles at biopharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer/Medivation, Tanvex Biopharma, Genentech, Pfizer (Wyeth) and AbbVie (Abbott). Dr. Chou has extensive experience in biologics development with multiple filings of BLAs, NDAs and INDs of novel products. She is well recognized by the biomedical industry for her leadership and received the Most Influential Women in Business Award in 2018 by San Francisco Business Times. Currently, Dr. Chou also serves as the Board of Directors of Akero Therapeutics, the California Institute of Regenerative Medicines (CIRM); and the Advisory Board members of UC Berkeley Engineering School and Silicon Valley Women in Engineering. Before joining the industry, Dr. Chou was a research faculty member at Harvard University Medical School. Dr. Chou obtained her PhD from Yale University and completed her post-doctoral training at Max-Planck Institute in Germany. Tune into the episode to learn about AltruBio's innovative solutions targeting diseases of inflammation. For more life science and medical device content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage. https://xtalks.com/vitals/ Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Xtalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtalks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured

SummaryIn this conversation, Minette Norman, a seasoned leader and author, explores psychological safety, leadership myths, and managers' real impact on employee wellbeing. Minette shares her journey from technical writer to leading an enormous team of 3,500 engineers at Autodesk without learning any code. Minette has a genius way of simplifying the complex. She shares insight from her two books, The Boldly Inclusive Leadership and The Psychological Safety Playbook, giving you tangible how-to's. Minette successfully navigated resistance to collaboration in her long-held position in Silicon Valley. From book recommendations to actionable insights for creating safe and productive work environments, this episode is packed with wisdom for aspiring leaders and curious minds alike.TakeawaysDebunking leadership myths and offering a model of vulnerability.Psychological safety fosters an environment where team members can openly ask questions, make mistakes, and share ideas without fear.Career pathway options for leaders and individual contributors.Building an inclusive workplace with the tipping point percentage.Offering the How-To guidance leaders are seeking.The importance of having an open mind in business.Chapters (00:00) Collaborating Ideas With An Open Mind With Minette Norman.(03:08) Minette's Journey From Technical Writer To Leader.(04:59) Transforming Workspace Culture and Unify Teams.(06:54) Overcoming Resistance To Collaborative Coding and Internal Competition.(10:57) Importance of Yearly Summit In-Person Gathering.(12:01) Adapting Meetings to Equalise Space & Include Quieter Individuals' Insights.(14:52) Reasons Behind The Boldly Inclusive Leader.(17:36) Conceit of Leadership.(21:47) Psychological Safety, Inclusion & Interpersonal Risk Taking.(24:28) Co-Authoring Focused on How To Increase Psychological Safety.(26:27) Asking For Other Points of View With An Open Mind.(28:16) Learning From Mistakes.(31:59) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Conference.(35:17) Overcoming Affinity Bias To Embrace Diverse Groups.(38:49) Loneliness in the Workplace.(41:39) Quickfire Q&A with Minette Monkhouse.(47:02) Book Recommendations.About Minette Norman Minette Norman is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry.Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates. Before starting her consultancy, her most recent position was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Responsible for influencing more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture.​Minette is a keynote speaker on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, collaborative teams, and empathy. Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognised leader with a unique perspective.​Minette is the author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader and the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook.Minette holds degrees in Drama and French from Tufts University and studied at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris.Follow Minette NormanWebsite: https://www.minettenorman.com/LinkedIn:

My guest for Episode #284 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Minette Norman, an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry.  EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates.  Her most recent position before starting her consultancy was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Minette is a keynote speaker on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, collaborative teams, and empathy. She was named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the?San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards.  In this episode, the conversation covers the critical importance of psychological safety and inclusive leadership in the workplace. Minette shares stories from her tech career, highlighting the challenges of navigating power dynamics, cultural differences, and the role of empathy in leadership. She emphasizes the need for leaders to create environments where individuals feel safe to speak up, make mistakes, and share diverse perspectives without fear of retribution. Minette is the author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader and co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook. The discussion also touches on the common misunderstandings about psychological safety, such as confusing it with comfort, and explores practical ways leaders can foster a culture of openness and accountability while maintaining high performance and innovation. Questions and Topics: What is your favorite mistake, and what did you learn from it? How did your mentee's situation change your perspective on leadership? Did you consider legal action when you faced bullying and had to leave tech? How do you define psychological safety, and why is it so important? Can you have too much psychological safety? How can leaders assess and improve psychological safety within their teams? What role do leaders play in fostering a culture where it's safe to admit mistakes? How do demographic differences impact experiences of psychological safety? How universal are the concepts of psychological safety and inclusion across cultures? What advice do you have for leaders hesitant to admit their own mistakes?

As a pioneer in impact investing, Nancy has demonstrated the potential of venture capital to drive social change and environmental improvements. She is an active voice in the field, frequently writing and speaking on impact investing topics. Nancy serves on the boards of several companies, including Zola Electric, Bellwether Coffee, and Farmers Business Network, and has previously worked with Tesla Motors, SolarCity, and Pandora before their public offerings. Before founding DBL, she was a Managing Director in Venture Capital at JPMorgan and began her investment career at Hambrecht & Quist in 1984. Her diverse experience also includes roles at Intel Corporation, the State of California, Stanford University, and the Sierra Club. In 2024, Nancy received the Impact Leadership Award from Impact Capital Managers and was recognized in 2023 by Forbes and the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Bay Area's most influential business leaders. Her accolades include the 2022 Financial Woman of the Year and appearances on Fast Company's 2016 Most Creative People in Business list. A frequent lecturer at prestigious institutions such as Harvard and Stanford, she has held numerous leadership roles in organizations focused on clean energy and social impact. DBL Partners was formed with a “Double Bottom Line” investment strategy to invest in companies that can deliver top-tier venture capital returns (First Bottom Line), while working with our companies to enable social, environmental and economic improvement in the regions in which they operate (Second Bottom Line). DBL Partners uses venture capital to accelerate innovation in a way that positively affects an organization's social impact, as well as its financial success. We strongly believe these two drivers –positive social change and a healthy financial performance– are inherently connected. DBL invests in and helps nurture outstanding entrepreneurs and companies in Cleantech, Information Technology, Sustainable Products and Services, and Healthcare. Show Notes: [2:47] - Nancy shares a bit about her incredible career, and what she would title a book about her journey. [4:40] - Blending impact with finance can enhance both outcomes. [7:02] - Before founding DBL, Nancy was a Managing Director at JPMorgan. She shares the experience of breaking off with DBL during a time of uncertainty. [11:10] - Nancy describes her experience with Tesla and how the investment in strong talent benefits an entire organization. [13:12] - Start-ups are all about resilience and perseverance, especially during times of economic challenges. [14:32] - In this environment, it is difficult to stay positive and survive in the short term. [16:35] - A first-time fund investor is slightly different because of the risk involved. [18:01] - Nancy describes and explains venture capital and impact investing. [22:52] - Sustainability is a key interest of Nancy's and her colleagues. [26:29] - Nancy describes some of the challenges faced at Tesla in the beginning of her work there. [30:08] - Whatever the block is, you can make a difference. [31:57] - Initially, the car industry was not designed to support the development of electric vehicles. [34:42] - What is the difference between Founder mode and CEO mode? [38:07] - There are habits, including drinking coffee, that are “carbon habits”. [39:39] - The good news is that the list of talented and visionary entrepreneurs is getting longer, increasing impact. [42:18] - What are the soft skills that are valued at DBL and the VC world? [44:09] - At the founder level, there has to be an insatiable drive to change the world. [46:19] - Create several scenarios in your analysis and do some stress testing. [51:53] - There is a lot of uncertainty right now, especially when it comes to policies. [54:24] - Even with uncertainty, there are many things to like and be positive about with policy transitions. Links and Resources: DBL Partners

Send us a textDr. Benjamin L. Oakes, Ph.D., is Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Scribe Therapeutics ( https://www.scribetx.com/ ), a molecular engineering company focused on creating best-in-class CRISPR-based therapies that permanently treat the underlying cause of disease. Previously, as an Innovative Genomics Institute Entrepreneurial Fellow, Dr. Oakes focused on the holistic engineering of genome editing technologies to build novel genome editing molecules.Dr. Oakes has contributed to over 35 publications and patent applications across synthetic biology, molecular engineering, CRISPR, and zinc finger-based genetic modification. Dr. Oakes has been named to the MIT Technology Review 35 Innovators Under 35, San Francisco Business Times 40 Under 40, Endpoints 20 Under 40 in Biopharma, Business Insider 30 Under 40 Transforming Healthcare, and the Biocom Life Sciences Catalyst Awards. He received a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2017, where he worked in the Doudna Lab and Savage Lab developing CRISPR-Cas9 molecules with enhanced characteristics. Two such projects resulted in distinct versions of synthetic sensing systems that can modify nucleic acids only when triggered by external stimuli, and have found use in both research and pragmatically applied technologies.Prior to his Ph.D., Dr. Oakes received his B.A. in the fields of Philosophy and Neurobiology and worked as a researcher applying unbiased, combinatorial evolution methods to build tens of thousands of “version one” genome editing tools, providing an open source framework for scientists and medical professionals to modify the genome before the discovery of CRISPR technology.#BenjaminOakes #ScribeTherapeutics #MolecularEngineering #CRISPR #InnovativeGenomicsInstitute #JenniferDoudna #MolecularBiology #UniversityOfCalifornia #Berkeley #SyntheticBiology #ZincFingerNucleases #Optogenetics #EmmanuelleCharpentier  #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

The complex consisting of the Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 hotels has seen its value drop by $1 billion, the San Francisco Business Times reported Monday, citing a note from real estate data firm Trepp. Additionally, a Moody's Ratings report obtained by Hotel Dive was not kind, downgrading the complex's bond classes “as a result of the properties' continued underperformance.” Originally class A, the bonds have since fallen five levels to Baa1. It's the latest hit for a market that's already generated negative headlines in recent months. The bond class downgrades stem not only from the hotels' underperformance, but also “continued weak fundamentals of the San Francisco downtown hotel market.”

Fiat Ventures General Partner and co-founder Drew Glover fits the textbook definition of an emerging investor, but we had so much to talk about, the term itself never came up during our interview. Founded in 2022, Fiat Ventures is nearing the end of its $25M Fund One, which has focused on seed-stage fintech startups. “Seed is really the space that's optimized to our process, which is to work with them prior to investment,” said Drew. In addition to Fiat Ventures, he also co-founded full-stack consultancy Fiat Growth, along with Fiat Advisory, a business marketplace that connects founders with experienced operators. Working separately, Fiat's three arms strategically support early-stage founders from talent spotting to market entry in a capital-efficient manner. In our interview, Drew unpacked the firm's philosophy of assembling a consortium of experts tailored to each stage of a startup's growth, rather than relying solely on an in-house marketing team. We covered a lot of ground: Drew talked about his journey from football at UC Berkeley to venture capital. Because he's a person of color who navigated unconventional paths into the industry, he emphasized his commitment to accessibility and mentorship for underrepresented founders and fund managers. He also explained how and why Fiat Ventures actively seeks talent beyond Silicon Valley. “As a Black VC that had to find a backdoor into the VC space, I understand how few folks that look like myself are out there both as a fund manager, as a venture capitalist, as well as a founder of color,” said Drew. “I'm typically looking for ways to make myself as available as possible.” Episode breakdown Founding Fiat Growth, and how it evolved into Fiat Ventures Drew: “We believed we had a strategy around cost-efficient growth.” How Fiat Ventures is adapting to recent shifts in fintech? “Reverse-engineering venture” = working with companies prior to investment “Do not hire a growth team. Bring a team like us in who can build your entire growth foundation.” Common pitfalls in early-stage startup hiring and implementing growth strategy The criteria and process Fiat Ventures uses to select and support startups Fiat Advisors supports early-stage startups that aren't yet ready for direct investment “There is a relationship foundation in the VC space that needs to be honored.” Fiat's criteria for choosing investments and the importance of founder dynamics Drew reflects on navigating the VC world as a person of color Fiat Ventures' plans for expanding services and the long-term vision for Fiat's ecosystem Links Drew Glover, GP, Fiat Ventures 40 Under 40: Drew Glover, Fiat Ventures, San Francisco Business Times, 4/21/23 Alex Harris, GP, Fiat Ventures Marcos Fernandez, co-founder/managing partner, Fiat Ventures Fiat Growth Fiat Ventures Fiat Ventures, with $25M for first fund, brings ‘insider' approach to investing in early-stage fintechs, TechCrunch, 11/16/22 Steady App Chime Oakland Citizens Committee for Urban Renewal (OCCUR) David E. Glover Emerging Technology Center Fintech Meetup Money 2020

I believe humanity is undergoing a profound transformation in consciousness. What the world needs most is for each of us to shine our light, love and genius into the realms we inhabit...and to share stories, examples, discovery and practices that will support humanity in taking its next evolutionary step. -- Stacey Lawson Sitting in a corporate board meeting and planning quarterly targets nearly 20 years ago, Stacey Lawson recalls a strange vision: "We were talking about the next quarter of -- 300 million or 500 million or a billion, and all of a sudden I had this vision of this cascading series of quarter ends, that just never ended. And I thought -- that's the exact illusion, the sort of matrix that we're living in right now and this can't be the true reality." She quit her job, "stopped everything" and planned a trip to India. On the eve of the trip, she serendipitously attended a talk by a visiting spiritual teacher from India. When meditating under his guidance, she had a sensation of "I've done this many times before." As she recounts, "All of a sudden, even though my eyes were closed, I could see all of the people in the room and I saw them not as bodies, but this absolutely gorgeous, luminous light. I could literally see each light in the room where everyone was sitting -- the bodies of pure essence, pure source, pure love. In an instant, my body and the bodies in that room, the fullness of that light collapsed into one. This little grain of sand that was Stacey kind of just melted into the distance." She then visited the teacher's ashram while on her planned trip to India -- serendipitously on the date of a great gathering there -- and by the end, realized that she had studied with this teacher before, perhaps in a prior life. A lifelong student of the world's wisdom and mystical traditions, Stacey is crafting deep bridges between her inner practice and her outer work. As an entrepreneur and agent of change, she is also building bridges between heart intelligence and the corporate business world. Her belief that humanity is facing an unprecedented time of transformation (accelerating AI innovation, climate disruption, and social/political conflict) has led to her most recent passion project -- The Human Evolution Project (THE Project). Drawing from 20+ years as a speaker and teacher of meditation, inner transformation, and self-realization practices, THE Project aims to bridge ancient science with modern technology to foster a transformative community dedicated to the upliftment of humanity. As part of this effort, Stacey recently co-created the Benevolent AI Future coalition with leading developers and voices in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The coalition focuses on Wisdom + AI, bringing together builders and funders of AI solutions that incorporate deeper levels of wisdom in service to the public good -- solutions that may not be naturally addressed by commercial markets but are crucial and necessary for a positive future. Stacey grew up in a rural logging town in Washington state. Unsure what she wanted to do in life, she earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, and began working in Silicon Valley. A "big picture" thinker, Stacey quickly realized engineering was not her calling. Her father, a truck-driver-turned-entrepreneur, may be credited for her "entrepreneurial inklings." Stacey made her way to Harvard Business School where she earned an MBA and then spent 15 years as a senior executive in the high-tech industry. To balance the dominant paradigms of efficiency and scale found in the corporate world, Stacey has taken several sabbaticals for meditation and spiritual exploration. From 2004 and 2011, she spent about six months of the year with her spiritual community in India -- a balance that allowed her to dedicate time to deep inner work while continuing her journey as a leading California businesswoman and conscious leader. In 2012, Stacey ran for the U.S. Congress in California's 2nd congressional district where she advocated for critical economic, environmental, and social justice initiatives. Then, in 2018, shortly before her 48th birthday, Stacey learned she had breast cancer. While moving through the emotions of fear and dread, she also felt it was "a wake-up call from the universe." Stacey decided against conventional treatment, instead opting to work with her care team to design a personalized plan that ultimately healed her from cancer. A deep interest in energy healing and biofield research has led to advisory positions with Agastiya Biotech and Siddha Bioscience. She has won multiple awards including being named "one of the most influential women in business" by San Francisco Business Times and recognized as a "California Visionary Leader" by the California Endowment and California Vision 2020. Today, Stacey continues to work at the intersection of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and conscious leadership, most recently as co-founder, Vice Chairman and CEO of Ygrene Energy Fund, a clean energy finance company which has deployed over $1B in financing for 120,000+ renewable energy and climate resiliency projects. She also currently holds advisory roles with SDG Impact Fund, Second Time Founders, SRM University (India), and Pillai Center for Mind Science. She is an active board member of The Shift Network, Institute for Noetic Sciences (IONS), and Tripura Foundation. "At heart, I'm a change agent and believe every one of us can make positive change. A change agent is someone who can see others as whole and perfect and powerful. I believe those who recognize and call forth the greatness in others will be the architects of our future," said Stacey. Join us in conversation with this heart-centered pioneer of change on June 8, in conversation with Kimberly Daniel.

Anna Marie Presutti is Vice President and General Manager of Hotel Nikko San Francisco. She has been recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the hospitality industry and has been on the San Francisco Business Times' "The Most Influential Women in the Bay Area" for nine consecutive times - among other accolades. We will be learning a lot about leadership, culture, and hospitality from Anna Marie this week, but in this episode, I want you to hear her story of how she got started in hospitality and the lessons she learned working at Disney.Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

There is no better time to prepare for your search for a board position than in the seasons of life leading up to it. And with 30% of those on public company boards now being women, there are more resources than ever to prepare you and stories from other women who have already made the journey to learn from. Join us for a replay of our recent Linkedin Live with Kimberley Goode where she shares  the blend of industry expertise, strategic networking, and impactful initiatives that paved the way for her recent board appointment. This week's episode 113 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about preparing for the boardroom and strategies for success as a board member! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Kimberley Goode shares the importance of networking before you're ready to be on a board and actionable steps you can take right now to prepare yourself for your search for a board seat. Kimberley Goode is the Chief Communications and Social Impact Officer of BMO Financial Group and a board director at Providence Health Plan. She is a leader with passion for stakeholder engagement strategies, integrated communication, reputation management, brand building, corporate social responsibility, culture, diversity and inclusion. Kimberley has been recognized on the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business list by the San Francisco Business Times, as one of the Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America by Savoy magazine, and many others.Some of the talking points Julie and Kimberley go over in this episode include:Living by the How Women Lead credo.The importance of relationships and accountability in board service.Prioritizing board service based on stage and season of life.The need for diverse perspectives on boards to avoid recreating institutional biases in the changing world.You can head to the How Women Lead Linkedin page to catch the original conversation!Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH KIMBERLEY GOODE:LinkedInCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWLJoin us for Get On Board Week from October 16-20, 2023. Registration is now open at https://www.howwomenlead.com/getonboard

Feeding your wedding vendors isn't just courtesy—it's a must, especially for those who dedicate hours to make your day special. In this episode, I chat with my dear friend and seasoned wedding pro, Duncan Reyes. Dive into our lively discussion on the ins and outs of vendor meals, filled with insights, laughter, and Duncan's unmatched charm. Don't miss out! Topics We Covered Understanding the necessity of providing vendor meals Clarification on which vendors require meals  Insights into the cost of vendor meals Optimal timing for serving vendor meals during the event Whether vendors should receive the same meal as guests Options for sourcing vendor meals: caterer vs. external options  Timing for finalizing vendor meal counts alongside guest counts Inquiring about food allergies among vendor staff About The Guest Duncan Reyes began his illustrious career as a Corporate Event Planner before moving into luxury hotel management and event planning with roles at The Portman Hotel, The Pan Pacific Hotel San Francisco, The Fairmont Hotel in both San Francisco & Chicago, The Julia Morgan Ballroom, and The Westin St. Francis Hotel San Francisco. With over 30 years of experience in wedding, corporate, and social event planning, Duncan's passion and exceptional skills led him to found F. Duncan Reyes Events By Design, making him a premiere figure in the event industry. Honored by the San Francisco Business Times in 2009 and a recipient of multiple WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards, Duncan is celebrated for his ability to create sophisticated, unique events that reflect his clients' styles, drawing on a vast network of resources to turn dreams into lasting memories. Links We Referenced Duncan on Instagram Duncan's Website The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeding your wedding vendors isn't just courtesy—it's a must, especially for those who dedicate hours to make your day special. In this episode, I chat with my dear friend and seasoned wedding pro, Duncan Reyes. Dive into our lively discussion on the ins and outs of vendor meals, filled with insights, laughter, and Duncan's unmatched charm. Don't miss out! Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full episodes TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center Monthly Wedding Planning Happy Hours via Zoom with Michelle Bonus Episodes Extra tools and gifts get sprinkled in every so often! Topics We Covered Understanding the necessity of providing vendor meals Clarification on which vendors require meals  Insights into the cost of vendor meals Optimal timing for serving vendor meals during the event Whether vendors should receive the same meal as guests Options for sourcing vendor meals: caterer vs. external options  Timing for finalizing vendor meal counts alongside guest counts Inquiring about food allergies among vendor staff About The Guest Duncan Reyes began his illustrious career as a Corporate Event Planner before moving into luxury hotel management and event planning with roles at The Portman Hotel, The Pan Pacific Hotel San Francisco, The Fairmont Hotel in both San Francisco & Chicago, The Julia Morgan Ballroom, and The Westin St. Francis Hotel San Francisco. With over 30 years of experience in wedding, corporate, and social event planning, Duncan's passion and exceptional skills led him to found F. Duncan Reyes Events By Design, making him a premiere figure in the event industry. Honored by the San Francisco Business Times in 2009 and a recipient of multiple WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards, Duncan is celebrated for his ability to create sophisticated, unique events that reflect his clients' styles, drawing on a vast network of resources to turn dreams into lasting memories. Links We Referenced Duncan on Instagram Duncan's Website The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lori Augustine is the Vice President of the San Francisco International Airport Hub for United Airlines — the first woman to hold this position. She is responsible for the safety and execution of all operations at United's premier international gateway to the Asia-Pacific region. Recently, Lori served as United's Vice President of airport operations domestic line stations, in which she was responsible for overseeing all of United's non-hub domestic airports. Lori was recognized in 2023 by the San Francisco Business Times as the Bay Area's most respected and successful LGBTQ+ leader with the Business of Pride Outstanding Voices Award. She is also a founding member of the Western chapter of uIMPACT, United's business resource for women. Upon meeting Lori, one instantly recognizes a leader: strong in presence, yet kind, patient, and sincere. We were honored to meet her at SFO to learn about her meteoric rise and the legacy that she continues to create for those who follow. Meet Lori Augustine!

Many of us have experienced the office "bloviating BSer," an overconfident coworker who takes up more than their fair share of airtime in a meeting, even though they are often not the most informed person in the room. In this episode, Kim and Wesley discuss this behavior with Minette Norman, who shares how a bloviating BSer drove her to leave the software industry and become an advocate for the inclusive leader.Minette Norman is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry.Minette knows that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates. Her most recent position before starting her own consultancy was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Responsible for influencing more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture. Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective. As the author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader and the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human, Minette is committed to helping leaders unleash the full potential of the people in their organizations.Minette holds degrees in Drama and French from Tufts University and studied at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris.

Episode 137: MASS Design Group Business Evolution Why do we need a non-profit architecture business model?A Model of Architecture for Society (MASS) Design Group was founded in 2008 as a non-profit organization with the mission to research, design, build, and advocate for architecture that promotes justice and human dignity. On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Patricia Gruits, AIA, Co-Executive Director and Ashley Marsh, Senior Director to learn about how MASS has experienced and moved towards growth in recent years. Patricia and Ashley share why MASS is a nonprofit architecture firm and how their specific business model challenges others to think differently. “Being a nonprofit allows us to challenge policymakers, challenge developers, challenge communities to think more radically, more equitably, more sustainably, about what the potential of the built environment is. That space for failure and learning is something nonprofits are very, very interested in.” - Ashley Marsh To wrap up the episode, Patricia notes the ways the MASS continues to evolve and adapt through challenges. Plus, Patricia and Ashley share their perspective about the reality and reward of the profession — including the significant impact relationships have on each individual's experience at work. Tune in next week for an episode on a new report titled “New Realities: Employee Wellness and Organizational Culture in Design Firms.”Guests:Patricia Gruits, AIA, the Co-Executive Director of MASS Design Group believes that design is a tool to envision a better world — one that is just and beautiful for all people and our shared planet. Patricia also supports the strategy, development, operations and design practice across the North America studios. She works in concert with studio principals, lab leaders and designers, to navigate how architecture can address critical issues of Public Memory, Disability Justice, Food Systems, Native Communities, Climate Resilience, and Restorative Justice. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to architecture, Patricia received the 2020 Flansburgh Young Designer Award by the Boston Society for Architecture. Patricia also frequently speaks at national and local AIA events, including the AIA 2022 National Convention where MASS received the Architecture Firm Award. Ashley Marsh, RA, is a Senior Director of MASS Design Group and is responsible for securing strategically-aligned partners, supports, and funding to advance the mission and secure the long-term health of the organization. She guides the stewardship of existing relationships as well as the identification, qualification and cultivation of new ones. Ashley serves the North American studios by developing and driving earned income strategy and tactics, and has been with MASS Design Group since 2018. Ashley's early career specialized in consulting on the upstream stages of project and owner readiness, advising a spectrum of education, technology, creative and nonprofit organizations in design, strategy and change management capacities. She helped a public school in Oakland, California win a $10 million XQ Super School grant, was named ‘40 under 40' by the San Francisco Business Times, and was part of the team that wrote The Third Teacher–one of Fast Company's best design books of 2010. Ashley is a recipient of the Design Futures Council Emerging Leader award and serves on the Advisory Board of the Boston Architectural College.

In this episode, Nathan and Mark discuss: The landscape of residential real estate and the ever-increasing demand for homes despite low inventory and high interest rates. Recent lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors and what it means for real estate professionals and homebuyers. Building businesses and taking risks, particularly in situations where your back is against the wall. Key Takeaways: The real estate business is constantly changing, now more than ever we are seeing low inventory, shifting brokerage practices and constant market fluctuation trying to catch up with increasing demand. Entrepreneurial ventures take time, patience and risk taking. The best lessons in life aren't through education, but in living through experiences and learning from them. Investing in yourself can be the most powerful way to impact your life. Avoiding lifestyle creeps and reinvesting in things that can pay you back in the long run is of great value. “One of lessons that I learned from the guy that recruited me into the business… when you close a deal, take 25% of your commission and somehow get it into the real estate business.”  —  Mark McLaughlin.    About Mark McLaughlin: A visionary leader in the real estate industry for more than 20 years, Mark McLaughlin's success is founded in collaboration, early adoption of technology applications, open communication and a keen emphasis on fact-based decisions. He has been highly effective in building dynamic organizations and developing successful business partnerships by establishing clear, measurable objectives for his team and clients. McLaughlin personally directs key strategic initiatives with intense passion and draws on various experiences to achieve elite performance. By the time Compass had acquired Pacific Union in 2018, McLaughlin had grown the San Francisco-based brokerage's sales volume from $2.2 billion in 2009 to more than $14 billion, ranking as the 5th-largest residential real estate brokerage in the US. At mid-year 2020 the business was on pace for $20 billion in sales volume in 2021. McLaughlin has been at the forefront of industry innovations by enabling his real estate professionals to have a voice in which marketing and educational programs allow them to best serve their clients and grow their businesses. These initiatives have shaped his companies' service offerings and put cutting edge tools in the hands of every team member to better serve their clientele. McLaughlin was named San Francisco Business Times top CEO in 2017, was honored as RISMedia CEO of the year in 2013 and has been consistently recognized by Inman News and the T3 Swanepoel rankings as one of the top 10 most influential industry executives. Under his leadership, Pacific Union International was named Christie's International Real Estate Affiliate of the Year, in 2013, and Top Real Estate firm in the world by the International Properties Awards in London in 2018. Connect with Mark McLaughlin:  LinkedIn: Mark A McLaughlin | LinkedIn Website: McLaughlin Ventures | Mark McLaughlin (mclaughlin-ventures.com) Connect with Nathan Mersereau:  Phone: 248-645-1520 Website: www.dayinacanoe.com Email: nathan.mersereau@planningalt.com Twitter: @NathanMersereau LinkedIn: Nathan Mersereau Address: 255 S Old Woodward, Suite 310 Birmingham, MI 48009    

Heather Kernahan is a global business leader who has been featured in Fast Company, Fortune, Thrive Global, Biz Women, and Ad Week. She currently serves as the CEO of Hotwire Global, an award-winning global tech communications and marketing consultancy who have worked with companies such as Meta, Adobe, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Honeywell. She was named one of the San Francisco Business Times 100 Most Influential Women and North America Innovator of the Year by Provoke Media. She serves on the board of ICCO, is a Trustee of IPR, and is past Board Chair of the PR Council. Kernahan is a sought-after speaker on business-leadership topics and has taken the stage at Fortune Global Forum discussing Innovation on the Fast Track, at the NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center as a keynote and workshop facilitator on unlocking authentic leadership, and at Chief discussing High Stakes Leadership. She is a strategic adviser and has been a mentor to leaders, entrepreneurs, and start-ups through work with NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center, Company VenturesNYCs foremost venture community, Scotians Global Advisors, Cleantech Open, Womens Startup Lab and the LAGRANT Foundation. She is a venture capitalist and LP with Women Who Invest and Portfolia. Taking action in the areas of inclusion, belonging, and education is important to her. She has been part of the launch team of the Say Gap, a program developed by the PRCouncil to train women and other underrepresented leaders to speak on stage and be interviewed by the press. She co-founded The 10, a group of women in leadership who are working to have more women leaders write and publish their first business books, as well, she serves on the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee for the College of Marin. Heather grew up in Canada and has since held senior marketing and leadership roles at start-up, mid-size, and global tech companies in Canada and the US, where she has been part of teams building the future. She received her masters in Business Administration in Sustainable Enterprise from Dominican University of California. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband and children. What you will learn in this episode: What inspired Heather to write her book, Unstuckable Why it is vital for women to write more business books How becoming an author can give you credibility and access to the media Why you will get nothing in business if you can't communicate How Heather and “The Ten” can help women who want to become authors learn the ropes Resources: Website: https://www.hotwireglobal.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherkernahan/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwireglobal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hkernahan Unstuckable

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Christina Bui. As Christina tells us, losing everything was good for her. The fall of Saigon happened in 1975. Leaving everything they had behind, Christina's mom paid a stranger with gold to get a flight out of Vietnam. The plane took off on what happened to be the day before the Saigon airport was bombed. This harrowing escape was a pivotal moment that created more opportunities for Christina and her mother than they ever would have imagined. This is a story you won't want to miss. Christina is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Kylan Ventures, a venture studio focused on championing the global talent and innovation of Vietnamese entrepreneurs. She serves as an operating partner, strategic advisor, and board advisor with various companies: Chief Business Development Officer at OnSky Health, a remote patient monitoring health tech company; Chief Growth Officer at Top Care Medical Group; a healthcare practice group; Board Advisor at Omni Bev, a Vietnamese Cold Brew Coffee Company; Board Advisor at Son Foods, a seafood company; Board Advisor at Wynn's Kitchen, Asian food spices and condiments; Strategic Advisor at Enterprise Purchasing Group, a supply chain management company; Strategic Advisor at Networked, a community networking platform; and Fund Advisor and Limited Partner at How Women Invest Fund. A refugee of Vietnam's Fall of Saigon, Christina believes in giving back to the community. She serves on the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Advisory Board; Fulbright University Vietnam Global Advisory Board, Executive Board of How Women Lead, and Board Member of the Association for Corporate Growth. Christina holds a bachelor's degree in International Relations and French from the University of Virginia and a master's degree in corporate finance from Johns Hopkins University. She was awarded “Most Influential Women in Business” in 2016 and 2017 by the San Francisco Business Times. Christina has Co-Chaired the Association for Corporate Growth's M&A West Coast Conference eleven years in a row from 2012-2023.

In the In Conversation With series, a part of the free DDW podcast, DDW speaks with members of the drug discovery industry about their work and how it helps turn science into business.    In this episode, Megan Thomas is in conversation with Shelley Ackerman, a biological engineer turned immunologist with a passion for drug discovery and development. She has been honoured as one of MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35 (2021), STAT Wunderkind (2021), and San Francisco Business Times' Women Who Lead in Life Sciences, The Next Generation of Life Sciences Researchers (2022), and today she speaks about the work being carried out at Bolt BioTherapeutics, where she is the Director & Program Team Lead.

Minette Norman is the author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader and the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human. Minette is also a speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry. Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates. Her most recent position before starting her own consultancy was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Responsible for influencing more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture. Minette is a keynote speaker on topics of inclusive leadership, psychological safety, collaborative teams, and empathy. Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective. Minette holds degrees in Drama and French from Tufts University and studied at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris. In this episode we discussed: how Minette is helping leaders embrace a more modern, human, and inclusive model of leadership. the importance of collaboration and valuing everyone's contributions the evolving relationship between work and purpose being who you are and living to your full potential   Connect with Minette Norman: Website https://www.minettenorman.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/   Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode! You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at:  Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com Go to: https://www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course" If you would like to find out more about turning your book into a course, direct message Dr. Robin on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: https://www.robinlowens.com/ Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

To unleash the potential of all employees in your organization, you need to create an environment where they feel safe enough to offer new ideas, speak up about risks, and bring their unique perspectives. If your culture lacks psychological safety, you could be missing out on opportunities or running headfirst into costly and avoidable risks. Today,Minette Norman, speaker, consultant, and co-author of the Psychological Safety Playbook, defines psychological safety and how it's intertwined with inclusivity and trust, and what role empathy plays in creating such a culture. We discuss clear markers of a psychologically safe culture, and what organizations miss out on when they punish dissent, failure, or authenticity. Finally, Minette shares fabulous and actionable ways you can work toward a more psychologically safe culture where your people do their best work. Today's episode is full of so many gems, take a listen. To access the episode transcript, please click on the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:If people do not feel psychologically safe, they will not feel like they can speak up. Their amazing ideas will go unheard. Their points of view will go unseen. Disagreement without personal attack is a sign of psychological safety. It is important that leaders are more equipped and trained to have these conversations, with the correct vocabulary and understanding to talk about psychological safety.  "You don't come into a room and say 'This is a safe environment.' It happens over time when people see repeatedly that there will be no ramifications from speaking up. It takes time, consistency, and practice." —  Minette Norman Episode References: The Empathy Edge Podcast - Kathy Klotz-Guest - Trust, Improve, & Humor for a More Innovative CultureAmy Edmondson - The Fearless OrganizationJennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas - Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and LifeAbout Minette Norman:With decades od experience in the software industry, Minette Norman now focuses on developing transformational leaders who create inclusive working environments rooted in psychological safety. Minette has extensive experience leading globally distributed teams and believes that when groups leverage diversity, breakthroughs happen. Before starting her own consultancy she was VP of Engineering Practice at Autodesk, where she transformed how Autodesk developed software. Responsible for more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture.Minette is a keynote speaker on inclusive leadership, psychological safety in the workplace, and embracing empathy. Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective.Minette has co-authored he Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human and her second book, The Boldly Inclusive Leader, publishes August 2023.Connect with Minette Norman:  Website: https://www.minettenorman.com/Book: Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human https://thepsychologicalsafetyplaybook.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/minettenormanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minettenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/minettenorman/ Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

To unleash the potential of all employees in your organization, you need to create an environment where they feel safe enough to offer new ideas, speak up about risks, and bring their unique perspectives. If your culture lacks psychological safety, you could be missing out on opportunities or running headfirst into costly and avoidable risks. Today,Minette Norman, speaker, consultant, and co-author of the Psychological Safety Playbook, defines psychological safety and how it's intertwined with inclusivity and trust, and what role empathy plays in creating such a culture. We discuss clear markers of a psychologically safe culture, and what organizations miss out on when they punish dissent, failure, or authenticity. Finally, Minette shares fabulous and actionable ways you can work toward a more psychologically safe culture where your people do their best work. Today's episode is full of so many gems, take a listen. To access the episode transcript, please click on the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:If people do not feel psychologically safe, they will not feel like they can speak up. Their amazing ideas will go unheard. Their points of view will go unseen. Disagreement without personal attack is a sign of psychological safety. It is important that leaders are more equipped and trained to have these conversations, with the correct vocabulary and understanding to talk about psychological safety.  "You don't come into a room and say 'This is a safe environment.' It happens over time when people see repeatedly that there will be no ramifications from speaking up. It takes time, consistency, and practice." —  Minette Norman Episode References: The Empathy Edge Podcast - Kathy Klotz-Guest - Trust, Improve, & Humor for a More Innovative CultureAmy Edmondson - The Fearless OrganizationJennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas - Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and LifeAbout Minette Norman:With decades od experience in the software industry, Minette Norman now focuses on developing transformational leaders who create inclusive working environments rooted in psychological safety. Minette has extensive experience leading globally distributed teams and believes that when groups leverage diversity, breakthroughs happen. Before starting her own consultancy she was VP of Engineering Practice at Autodesk, where she transformed how Autodesk developed software. Responsible for more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture.Minette is a keynote speaker on inclusive leadership, psychological safety in the workplace, and embracing empathy. Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective.Minette has co-authored he Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human and her second book, The Boldly Inclusive Leader, publishes August 2023.Connect with Minette Norman:  Website: https://www.minettenorman.com/Book: Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human https://thepsychologicalsafetyplaybook.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/minettenormanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minettenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/minettenorman/ Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

Minette Norman is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry. Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates. Her most recent position before starting her own consultancy was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Responsible for influencing more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture. Minette is a keynote speaker on topics of inclusive leadership, psychological safety, collaborative teams, and empathy. Named in 2017 as one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business by the San Francisco Business Times and as Business Role Model of the Year in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective. Minette is the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human. Her second book, The Boldly Inclusive Leader, will be published in August 2023. Minette holds degrees in Drama and French from Tufts University and studied at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris. What you will learn in this episode: How communications fosters a psychologically safe work environment The 5 big plays of psychological safety How to manage your reactions to create a workplace that encourages feedback and dissenting viewpoints How embracing risk and failure will actually lead to better outcomes long term Why every leader should admit fallibility to allow their employees space to speak up How to utilize pre and post-mortem blamelessness to identify problems and solve them without creating a hostile environment What you can expect from Minette's newest book, Boldly Inclusive Leader Resources: Website: https://www.minettenorman.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minette-norman-consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minetten/ Twitter: twitter.com/minettenorman The Psychological Safety Playbook

Welcome to the "Secrets of #Fail," a new pod storm series hosted by Matt Brown. In this series of 2023, Matt dives deep into the world of failures and lessons learned along the way from high-net-worth individuals.  Join Matt as he dives into the world of failures and lessons.Series: Secret of #FailAndy Kurtzig is the founder and CEO of JustAnswer. Kurtzig is an established entrepreneur with two successful acquisitions before founding JustAnswer. Kurtzig has been recognized as “One of the Bay Area's Most Admired CEOs” by the San Francisco Business Times and one of Goldman Sachs “Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.” Prior to JustAnswer, Kurtzig founded and later sold eBenefits, a cloud-based Human Resources application. eBenefits received funding from established venture capital firms NEA, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and WR Hambrecht. Before that, Kurtzig developed and sold ANSER, a software program for the newspaper industry, while still in college. Kurtzig is also an angel investor, with successful investments including StubHub (acquired by eBay) and iLike (acquired by MySpace), and an active philanthropist, with a passion for finding a cure for juvenile diabetes. Kurtzig holds a B.S. in Business Administration from UC Berkeley. When he's not working, Kurtzig's interests include spending time with his wife and his three children.Get an interview on the Matt Brown Show: www.mattbrownshow.comSupport the show

This week's guest on Cleaning Up is Emily Kirsch, Founder and CEO of Powerhouse and Managing Partner of Powerhouse Ventures. Powerhouse, based out of Oakland, California, is an innovation firm that pairs startups in clean energy, mobility, and climate with some of the world's largest corporations and investors. Emily is also managing partner of Powerhouse Ventures, directly backing seed-stage start-ups innovating on decarbonization. Michael and Emily spoke about building Powerhouse and adding value to its huge startup database, some of the hits from Powerhouse Ventures' first funding round, and ended with a wider discussion about the role of VCs - and pioneering women - on the path to net-zero. Make sure you like, subscribe, and share Cleaning Up. We're growing fast on LinkedIn, and we'd love for you tell your professional network about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cleaning-up-with-michael-liebreich/ You can find everything you need to keep up with Cleaning Up here: https://linktr.ee/mlcleaningup Links and Related Episodes Learn more about Powerhouse here: https://www.powerhouse.fund/ Michael appeared on Emily's podcast, Watt It Takes, back in 2021: https://www.powerhouse.fund/liebreich Watch Episode 9 with Jigar Shah here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJhhinSeh9I Watch Episode 18 with Nancy Pfund here: https://www.cleaningup.live/episode-18-nancy-pfund/ Watch Episode 47 with Gina Domanig here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlZvy2c92SsGuest Bio Emily is Founder & Managing Partner of Powerhouse Ventures, and Founder & CEO of Powerhouse. Prior to launching Powerhouse in 2013, Kirsch worked with Van Jones to launch the Green Jobs Corps, Oakland's first ‘green jobs' training program. She is the founding convener of the Oakland Climate Action Coalition, which drafted and secured passage of what was at the time the most ambitious climate action plan of any U.S. city. Emily is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader Fellow, served on the Executive Committee for Clean Energy for President Biden, and appeared on the San Francisco Business Times' 2020 list of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business.” Emily hosts the podcast Watt It Takes, which has over 1 million downloads and has featured founders of some of the energy and automotive industries' most iconic companies like Nest, Sunrun, and Tesla. Emily studied Sustainable Urban Development at San Francisco State University.

T-Mobile joined a growing list of companies that have moved out of San Francisco's downtown area in recent months. T-Mobile's two-story flagship location in San Francisco's Union Square neighborhood was permanently shuttered, with a note now directing customers to instead visit two other locations in the city, according to the San Francisco Business Times. The building broke price records for the area back when it was sold in 2013 at $50 million, according to the outlet, but now the building joins other properties sitting vacant in the city. The 17,000-square-foot space was previously occupied for decades by an Apple flagship location until it moved to a large location in 2016. T-Mobile told Fox News Digital when asked about the closure that the company "recently reshaped our nationwide retail strategy to better take care of customers."Support the show

Another big box retailer is closing its downtown San Francisco location. Office Depot's 33 Third Street store is permanently closing, according to signs recently posted at the building, and first reported by the San Francisco Business Times. It's unclear when the store will close, and management declined SFGATE's request for comment. The store is located on the ground floor of an eight-story parking garage owned by the Hearst Corporation (SFGATE is also owned by Hearst). The building also contains a California Pizza Kitchen. Developer JMA Ventures submitted plans in 2020 to turn the parking garage where Office Depot is housed into a mixed-use high-rise, but the project appears to have lost momentum, according to the Business Times. Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople

The developer behind a stalled effort to build a 40-story housing high-rise in Downtown San Francisco has given the property up to its lender in a sign of growing distress in the city's real estate market. Developer Build Inc. has filed a deed in lieu of foreclosure for its One Oak development at 1500 Market St. on the corner of Market and Oak streets, according to city property records. Property owners may sometimes choose to give up their properties through this process as an alternative to foreclosure when they default on their mortgages. The news about One Oak was first reported by the San Francisco Business Times. According to city records, Build Inc. owed more than $44 million in debt to lender Washington Capital Management Inc. and gave up the property for a nominal $100 fee. Build Inc. and Washington Capital Management did not respond to a request for comment. Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Julie Gordon White, Founder & CEO of Bossa Bars. Julie Gordon White is the founder and CEO of Bossa Bars Menopause Energy Bars, and advocates for women in all stages of "The Pause". Julie is also an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling business author, and TEDx speaker. In 2020, Julie launched Bossa Bars after personally struggling with the "Menopause Middle" and watching her friends suffer in silence as their symptoms and increasing weight gain were robbing their confidence. Bossa Bars, named an Oprah Daily Best Menopause Product, are delicious plant-based, nutrient-dense, and low-calorie energy bars with all the goodness a menopausal body needs, along with a MenoLounge community to help women #menolikeaboss! Bossa Bars are available on Amazon and at www.bossabars.com. Prior to starting Bossa Bars, in 2004, Julie founded BlueKey Business Brokerage Mergers & Acquisitions, a boutique multi-million dollar firm, and authored a bestselling book, "EXIT! 12 Steps to Sell Your Business for the Price You Deserve". In 2012, Julie began living her next passion as the founder of The WELL for Women Entrepreneurs, teaching thousands of women how to crack the code of growing to a million and someday selling for a million through step-by-step training and coaching programs, media, speaking, and signature events.Julie has been a featured small business expert for Google Small Business and Intuit QuickBooks; and has been quoted in Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg Businessweek.com, New York Times, Enterprising Women, Black Enterprise, and San Francisco Business Times, Haute SF, Nextdoor, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine and others. To learn more about Bossa Bars, visit http://www.bossabars.com/     We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more.  Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE.  Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-walter/support

Brought to you by Miro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life: https://miro.com/lenny | Coda—Meet the evolution of docs: https://coda.io/lenny | Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security: https://vanta.com/lenny—Annie Pearl is the Chief Product Officer at Calendly. Previously, she was Chief Product Officer at Glassdoor, as well as Director of Product Management at Box. She was named one of the most influential women in Bay Area business by the San Francisco Business Times. In today's episode, Annie shares three paths into product management and advice on how to get your foot in the door. She also gives us an inside look at how Calendly's product teams are structured, how they transitioned from solely PLG to adding a sales team and unlocking new growth levers, how they do planning, and much more.Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.Where to find Annie Pearl:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniepearl/• Email: Annie.Pearl@calendly.comWhere to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/Referenced:• How to send a calendar invite with Calendly: https://calendly.com/blog/how-to-send-a-calendar-invite• Google's APM program: https://careers.google.com/programs/apm/• The 15 Best Associate and Rotational Product Manager Programs: https://medium.com/agileinsider/product-management-digest-apm-3c2631683139• Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Win-Strategy-Really-Works/dp/142218739X/• Confluence: https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence• Aha: https://www.aha.io/• Airtable: https://www.airtable.com/• Loom: https://www.loom.com/• Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira• Pendo: https://go.pendo.io/• Tope Awotona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bawotona/• The Skip podcast: https://www.skip.community/• Skip Community on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skip-community-for-cpos/• Nikhyl Singhal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhyl/• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996• Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products: https://www.amazon.com/Hooked-How-Build-Habit-Forming-Products/dp/0241184835/• 20VC podcast: https://www.thetwentyminutevc.com/• Sing 2 on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81475311• Miro: https://miro.com/In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Annie's background(03:50) How to send a Calendly invite without feeling awkward(06:04) How to transition to product work from a non-technical career(09:53) APM programs(10:52) The characteristics of internal-transfer PMs(13:26) How Calendly structures product teams (14:57) Why Annie hired a Head of Design(16:58) How Calendly structures product teams(19:07) OKRs at Calendly(21:02) Changes made at Calendly to improve execution and shipping(22:45) The challenges with narrowing Calendly's customer base and adding sales (25:21) Where 70% of new Calendly users come from(26:17) The transition from PLG to sales(29:23) How to build a great relationship with your sales team(31:52) Planning and prioritization at Calendly(38:14) Strategy documents at Calendly(39:39) Calendly's product stack(40:21) How Calendly got their first 1,000 users (43:36) The surprising new growth levers at Calendly(46:05) Fun traditions(48:43) “Focus wisely” and other aspects of Calendly's culture(52:07) Learnings from Box and Glassdoor(54:57) The Skip Community(58:10) Lightning roundProduction and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

We partnered with Fiftyfaces Productions for a special series on "Women in Tech." As usual, you don't need to be in tech or a woman to gain so much from this new series of conversations. Our first guest, Jessica Kosmowski kicks the series off, sharing the next big thing in tech AND how she made it to the top in her career with a family, a rich personal life and balance. Jessica is a principal in Deloitte Consulting LLP and lead for Consulting's Ecosystems & Alliances practice, with a constant focus on the next big thing- which she shares with us today as our first guest on the Women in Tech Series. Jessica also shares her insights from attending the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In her more than 25 years at Deloitte, Jessica has helped clients navigate large-scale, strategic transformations that enable market growth and build dynamic brands. Jessica oversees strategic collaborations with companies that innovate and shape the world, including top tech companies, academic institutions, and organizations dedicated to equity and inclusion. With a constant focus on the next big thing, Jessica specializes in strategic transformation, growth strategy, and global mergers & acquisitions. Jessica is also a member of the US Consulting Management Committee. Prior to her current role, Jessica led and oversaw major transformations in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) industry as the national consulting leader for Deloitte's TMT practice. Jessica is Recognized as one of the Top 25 Consultants by Consulting Magazine and as one of the Bay Area's Most Influential Women in Business by San Francisco Business Times. Jessica's deep experience in relationship-building and a passion for connecting people is key to her success, and she explains how her pioneering attitude and always being curious has been her strength in growing her career. You can follow our series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find all of our content on the Fiftyfaces Hub - fiftyfaceshub.com. This series is hosted by Liana Slater and featured on the Monumental Me website at www.monumentalme.com/podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindshare/support

Scaling a company requires planning, funding, systems, and plenty of grit. Ajay Vashee gained the latter when he became one of the youngest CFOs of a publicly listed company at Dropbox. With the help of his team, Ajay helped scale Dropbox from $45M to nearly $2B in revenue and grow the employee base 30-fold. Ajay later leveraged his experience as an operator to become a general partner at IVP, where he has helped lead investments in companies like DeepL, Jasper, and TaxBit, among others. By focusing on delivering impact and building relationships, Ajay is able to help companies scale at impressive rates, even amid today's challenging economy.In today's episode, host Catherine Jhung talks with Ajay about his advice for operators, how to change the trajectory of a company, and the importance of team collaboration. We'll also hear about mapping ROI, scaling in the current economy, spending thoughtfully without sacrificing growth, and much more. Topics include:Ajay's advice for operators moving up the ranksUsing business to deliver impactChanging the trajectory of a companyWhy you should map ROIThe importance of collaboration and strong teamsHow to scale in the current economySpending thoughtfully without sacrificing growthThe most dangerous decision a company can makeAnd other topics…Ajay Vashee is the former CFO of Dropbox and a current general partner of IVP. When he joined Dropbox, it was just a five-year-old company with 100 employees. During his tenure, Ajay helped scale Dropbox from $45M to nearly $2B in revenue and grow the employee base 30-fold. As one of the youngest CFOs of a publicly listed company, Ajay helped lead Dropbox through its milestone IPO. He was also named the Bay Area CFO of the Year by the San Francisco Business Times.Ajay is now a general partner at IVP, a leading growth-stage venture firm in San Francisco with over $9 billion in committed capital. IVP is one of the top-performing firms in the industry and has backed innovative companies like Coinbase, DeepL, Grammarly, Jasper, Slack, and Twitter. 

Join your host Debbie de Grote as she speaks with superstar agent Caroline Dinsmore. Listen as Caroine talks about how she overcame devastating health issues by always having hope and never giving up. Caroline took that focus and has built an amazing business through diversity and is not looking back. Caroline is the founder of The Dinsmore Group. Caroline and her team consistently rank as one of the leading real estate teams on the San Francisco Peninsula as well as nationally every year since 2013 per RealTrends. Most recently, Caroline was honored to have been recognized as one of the Top 25 Realtors in the Bay Area per The San Francisco Business Times based on 2021 sales volume, as well as The Leading 100 Realtors per Luxe SF which encompasses all agents from the Carmel Valley through the Wine Country.   Connect with Caroline at https://www.carolinedinsmore.com/ ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event.   Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Welcome back to part 2 of the Core Value Equation episode with Core Value Evangelist, Darius Mirshahzadeh. In this episode, he talks about his realization after publishing his book, the new project that he's been working on, Scale M.A.P., and how he can help entrepreneurs scale their business through it.   Darius Mirshahzadeh is a high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, and culture-building mad scientist ranked #9 on Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US. He's led organizations that have won numerous Stevie awards, been named “#3 Best Place to Work” by San Francisco Business Times, and have landed at #40 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies. Darius has been recognized in the New York Times and Inc. Magazine for innovation in corporate culture. His business insights and thought leadership have been published in Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company, and Forbes.   Grab a copy of his book, The Core Value Equation: https://therealdarius.com/book-3/    Reach out to Darius at: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm    YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/dmirshahzadeh Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingdarius   Listen to his podcast, Greatness Machine: https://therealdarius.com/podcast/   Show notes: [0:24] His last name — a quick history [3:08] The biggest surprises that came to him after publishing his book [5:58] His new project [17:29] Anticipating and tackling the problems of scaling a business [21:14] Seeing exponential growth through people speaking up about the business [26:20] Who should come to Darius for Scale M.A.P? [28:20] How to find Darius for Scale M.A.P   Connect with Bill Bloom  Web: https://www.bloomfinancialco.com/ https://bloomfinancialco.kartra.com/page/bNJ87 Email: bill@bloomfinancial.us  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bloomfinancial/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/retireasyoudesirepodcast     Securities and investment advisory services offered through Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (WFS) member FINRA/SIPC. WFS. is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of WFS.     Views expressed in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide or be a substitute for specific professional financial, tax or legal advice or recommendations for any individuals. Information is based on sources believed to be reliable; however, their accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.

Core values are the fundamental beliefs of a person or organization. And today, we're going to talk all about that with Core Value Evangelist, Entrepreneur, fellow Podcaster, and Best-Selling Author Darius Mirshahzadeh. He shares his core values in life and business and his book, The Core Value Equation, from which entrepreneurs and CEOs can get pointers about building the right company culture.   Darius Mirshahzadeh is a high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, and culture-building mad scientist ranked #9 on Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US. He's led organizations that have won numerous Stevie awards, been named “#3 Best Place to Work” by San Francisco Business Times, and have landed at #40 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies. Darius has been recognized in the New York Times and Inc. Magazine for innovation in corporate culture. His business insights and thought leadership have been published in Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company, and Forbes.   Grab a copy of his book, The Core Value Equation: https://therealdarius.com/book-3/   Reach out to Darius at: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm  YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/dmirshahzadeh Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingdarius   Listen to his podcast, Greatness Machine: https://therealdarius.com/podcast/   Show notes: [0:50] How did Darius come up with the core value evangelist? [7:12] Putting family first, business second [13:57] Do people not plan out their core values because it's hard to tell yourself the truth? [23:36] On his love for words [26:52] The eye of the tiger [33:20] Where to find Darius Connect with Bill Bloom  Web: https://www.bloomfinancialco.com/ https://bloomfinancialco.kartra.com/page/bNJ87 Email: bill@bloomfinancial.us  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bloomfinancial/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/retireasyoudesirepodcast     Securities and investment advisory services offered through Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (WFS) member FINRA/SIPC. WFS. is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of WFS.     Views expressed in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide or be a substitute for specific professional financial, tax or legal advice or recommendations for any individuals. Information is based on sources believed to be reliable; however, their accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.

Hey CX Nation,In this week's episode of The CXChronicles Podcast #189  we welcomed Joel Passen, Co-Founder at Sturdy based in Portland, OR.  Before co-founding Sturdy, a next-gen customer intelligence solution that detects and captures critical signals from everyday customer feedback, Joel served as the Head of Global Sales at Beamery leading enterprise go-to-market teams in the US and UK. In 2009, Joel co-founded Newton Software, a B2B SaaS company headquartered in San Francisco that was acquired by Paycor (2016). Prior, Joel co-founded Gravity Technologies, Inc., a company that owned and operated businesses in the talent acquisition industry. He led this bootstrapped company to be named to San Francisco Business Times' Fastest Growing Companies list in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. In this episode, Joel and Adrian chat through how he has tackled The Four CX Pillars: Team,  Tools, Process & Feedback throughout his career + shares some of the tips & tricks that have worked for him across his own customer focused business leader journey.**Episode #189 Highlight Reel:**1. Why accidents typically happen at intersections & how to build traffic signals 2. Digesting & leveraging your customer data to build actionable insights 3. Focusing on net-dollar retention (NDR) rates as you scale your business 4. Why revenue & customer success operations is kindling for fire 5. Building signals that drive your customers towards up-sell, cross-sell & retention   Huge thanks to Joel for coming on The CXChronicles Podcast and featuring his work and efforts in pushing the customer experience and customer success space into the future.Click here to learn more about Joel PassenClick here to learn more about Sturdy AIIf you enjoy The CXChronicles Podcast, please stop by your favorite podcast player and leave us a review today. This is the easiest way that we can find new listeners, guests and future business leaders to join our customer focused community!And be sure to grab a copy of our book "The Four CX Pillars To Grow Your Business Now" available on Amazon +  check out the CXChronicles Youtube channel to see all of our customer focused business leader video content + our past podcast episodes!Reach out to CXC at INFO@cxchronicles.com for more information about how we can help your business make customer happiness a habit!Support the show

It's the most wonderful time of the year! There'll be scary ghost stories, and tales of the glories of war criminals from long, long ago! This week's Gaslit Nation tells two stories. One is about the imprisoned Russian mercenary arms trader who enabled the most brutal people in the world for decades only to be freed in a trade for an American basketball player and released to his homeland to likely help carry out logistics in an imperial war. The other story is about a hammer-wielding maniac and his girlfriend – a “nudist activist” imprisoned for child abuse who roamed the US drugging people while her siblings immersed themselves in sex cults, artificial intelligence and the occult, with one of them single-handedly reviving the Freemasons of San Francisco before going on to work for the Trump and Biden administrations.  This is because life in America is fine and normal, and everything is normal and going to plan, and we should not be at all alarmed because clearly our institutions have got it under control! Anyway, this episode of Gaslit Nation – a deep dive into war criminal Viktor Bout and then into Paul Pelosi attacker Dennis DePape and his girlfriend, Gypsy Taub, and her family – is a series of strange tales to share around the fire this holiday season. That's because we are living in a real-life scifi dystopia. Might as well record it before Elon Musk inserts a chip in our brains and replaces it with his own! For our weekly bonus episode, available to Gaslit Nation subscribers at the Truth-Teller level or higher, we discuss crypto and attacks on democracy, book banning, Jack Smith's backstory, the Hunter Biden laptop fiasco, the MeToo backlash, and more. If you are a subscriber at the Democracy Defender level or higher, stay tuned because you are invited to a special live taping of Gaslit Nation on January 24! Details to come. Thank you to everyone who subscribes to our podcast and keeps it going. We know economic times are tough and we very much appreciate your support – we could not make this show without you! Show Notes Galore!  Arms dealer Bout seeks new U.S. trial, hires Ashcroft law firm (yahoo.com) See Every Stock Trade Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Husband Has Made Since 2021 (businessinsider.com) Lawmakers Unlikely to Be Banned From Trading Stocks, at Least for Now (businessinsider.com) RELIGION AND SEX / The Immoral Majority / Finding sexual ethics in the godless masses (sfgate.com) Jerry Garcia Family Clinic MASONIC PAPERS by W.Bro. Dennis V. Chornenky - President, Masonic Restoration Foundation. (freemasons-freemasonry.com) Women's Temple LLC :: Minnesota (US) :: OpenCorporates Fundraiser by Diana Soline : Please help my Ukranian family! (gofundme.com) Freemasons charter new San Francisco lodge - San Francisco Business Times (bizjournals.com) Initiation, Mystery and Salvation: The Way of Rebirth by Bro.Dennis Chornenky 32° (freemasons-freemasonry.com) Dennis Chornenky | Presidential Innovation Fellows Optum's Chief AI Officer: AI is Driving Value-Based Care Improvements | HealthLeaders Media Victor Ivan Chornenky, PhD - Marquis Who's Who Milestones (marquiswhoswho.com) taub.pdf (squarespace.com) Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer swapped for Griner? Blacklisted Russian Tied to Iraq Deals

Zach begins by discussing his company and founding story before discussing how he has seen his company grow in recent years. He then talks about what is an integrated platform, the challenges he's seen in the industry, and advice for companies looking to adopt IoT. Zach Supalla built an IoT product from scratch and delivered it to thousands of customers in 6 months. Did it again four or five times. Helped enterprise customers like Jacuzzi, Keurig, and Watsco do the same. He built a global team of 100+ and a company serving hundreds of enterprises and thousands of IoT engineers, and raised $80M in venture capital from Spark Capital, Root Ventures, OATV, and others. San Francisco Business Times 40 Under 40. IDC listed the particle as a Major Player in Worldwide IoT Platforms. It was one of Fast Company's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in the Internet of Things in 2015, Business Insider's Enterprise Start-ups to Bet Your Career On in 2017, and Forbes' Top 25 IoT Startups to Watch in 2019.Particle is an all-in-one (hardware+software+connectivity) platform for IoT products and connected devices. Zach and his team help manufacturers bring their physical products online. The main verticals the company operates in include light electric vehicles, smart energy, HVAC, emissions monitoring, and industrial equipment monitoring.

Darius Mirshahzadeh is a serial bootstrapper, podcaster, bestselling author, and the Founder of The Real Darius. While he has started, scaled, and sold multiple 7 and 8-figure businesses, his largest company to date, was as CEO and Co-Founder of The Money Source—a mortgage lending business that he grew from 30 to 1,000 employees and $209M in annual revenue. He exited the company in 2020. Throughout his years as an entrepreneur, Darius has ranked #9 on Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US, was named "#3 Best Place to Work" by San Francisco Business Times, and landed #40 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies. He's the host of The Greatness Machine podcast and author of The Core Value Equation: A Framework to Drive Results, Create Limitless Scale and Win the War for Talent. In today's episode, Darius shares stories, strategies, and insights from building companies and hiring 5,000+ people over his lifetime as an entrepreneur. You'll learn how he filters for top talent when hiring, the systems he uses at different stages of company growth, and how he leverages core values to increase ROI and scale 7, 8, and 9-figure businesses. Key Takeaways from Darius Mirshahzadeh Growing from 30 to 1,000 employees and $209M in annual revenue in 3 years. Managing the ups and downs of the super volatile mortgage industry and why Darius sees himself as the Lebron James of scale. How to build the scaffolding to support different levels of company growth. Designing an environment to scale and using systems to measure and manage performance. 3 important responsibilities of a high-performing CEO. Intentionally filtering for core values when hiring. Why "good" is not good enough when hiring for higher level roles. Hiring and grooming from within versus hiring externally. At what point in your business do you need to build core values? Darius's 3-step framework for designing core values that people actually follow. Who needs to be part of the process of designing a company's core values? Can the core values change over time? Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM!

Lee Richter is a multipreneur who has built and runs 9 successful businesses. Best known these days for her NFT expertise at NFTsWithLee.com and her entrepreneur mentoring business GoAskLee.com, Lee is a business visionary, dynamic innovator, powerful connector, investor, and a recognized award-winning influencer by the San Francisco Business Times as one of their Top 100 Women Business Leaders in 2017. For over 25 years, Lee has launched a dozen successful businesses in the financial, education and lifestyle sectors. She's the CEO of Richter Communications and Design Group, a marketing and PR agency whose clients range from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to the Pet Concierge, and CEO of Holistic Veterinary Care in Oakland CA. Today we dig deep into NFTs and the power of the “smart contract” on the blockchain, plus the magic of authenticity, why building and empowering your team is the key to success, and how women must lift each other up in business to realize our dreams. Download Podopolo to get the video of this podcast, live streamed from Napa at Feast it Forward during the BottleRock music festival, follow Wings of Inspired Business to keep the conversation going in the episode comments section, and invite your friends to connect around podcasts recommended to you by what interests and inspires you.

Today I had the opportunity to appear on the Young and Profiting Podcast hosted by Hala Taha, where I talked about the entrepreneurial lessons I learned from my father, my experience working at the White House, how I built and grew my businesses through partnerships, my reason for stepping down as CEO of Money Source, and the importance of running a core value-driven organization. After realizing I was unemployable during my internship at the White House, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming my own boss and built my first business, Twin Capital Mortgage, with my twin brother. Things, however, did not come easy as I spent years and years pivoting, learning, and figuring out how to build a business through partnerships. I ranked #9 on Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US running The Money Source and have led organizations that have won numerous Stevie awards, been named “#3 Best Place to Work” by San Francisco Business Times, and have landed at #40 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies.  But despite achieving all these recognitions, I decided to step down as the CEO of TMS. That move allowed me to reassess what I truly wanted to do, resulting in the release of my first book, The Core Value Equation, and the launch of the Greatness Machine Podcast. And just recently, I launched a product called Scale MAP Method, where I help CEOs grow their companies. In this episode, you will learn about my entrepreneurial journey, the epiphany that made me step down as the CEO of my previous company, how I learned about the importance of core values, and my inspiration for launching my book and podcast. Here are some of the things Hala and I get into: The entrepreneurial lessons I learned at an early age. The reason why I was almost fired from my work at the White House. How my first business, Twin Capital Mortgage, turned out to be. Why I stepped down as the CEO of the Money Source. Launching The Core Value Equation, The Greatness Machine Podcast, and Scale MAP Method. You can also stream it on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatness-machine/id1555334180 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatness-machine/id1555334180)  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Vbu3kqMBgfGnu3vMyW5pd?si=f46b738ce5fb4217 (https://open.spotify.com/show/0Vbu3kqMBgfGnu3vMyW5pd?si=f46b738ce5fb4217)  Grab a copy of The Core Value Equation book here: https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (https://therealdarius.com/book-order/)  Learn how to leverage my proprietary and simple ScaleMAP Method Frameworks here: https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video)  Enjoy the show, and don't forget to spread greatness to the world! Peace, Darius This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fran Maier is CEO and Founder of BabyQuip, the leading baby gear rental service, serving families traveling to over 650 locations in the United States, Canada, and beyond.
She is a "Super Founder" and brand builder with over 25 years of experience building B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is best known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trust mark and compliance provider, and as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com.
Fran speaks widely on several topics relating to women in business, including opportunities for women in the collaborative economy, addressing the lucrative family travel segment, women in entrepreneurship and on boards. She serves as an advisor to many start-ups including Portfolia, Women's Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com, Kango, and Dabbl.
Fran is featured as an expert in the documentary film about entrepreneurship entitled “She Started It.” With Emmy Award winning journalist Kym McNicholas, she hosted a radio show/podcast called "Female Seeking Start-up" which featured interviews with female entrepreneurs.
In 2016, Fran was honored by the Stanford Graduate School of Business with the Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award. In 2015, she was named one of “100 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Hot Topics. In 2011, San Francisco Business Times named Fran among the 150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and in 2010, AlwaysOn named her among the Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley. She and her son Joe Maier, BabyQuip's CTO, appeared on Shark Tank in March 2020.

Episode Summary -The golden rule for building a successful business is to ensure that you're aligning your business with your customer's requirements.Most entrepreneurs build their products or services based on their self-requirements and experiences, which can be one of the major reasons they struggle in business.It is never about you; it is always about your customers.
It is imperative to know your customer's needs and wants well so that you can create the products and services that can help solve their problems and make their lives easier.In this episode, Fran Maier talks about how her in-depth understanding of customer requirements has been one of the secrets to her successful journey as an entrepreneur and an important pillar in building five successful start-up brands."Whenever there is change, there's an opportunity for entrepreneurs."
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:42] Fran talks about why she started BabyQuip.[07:51] The importance of understanding your customer's needs and aligning your products and services based on the solution to their problem.[09:59] Fran talks about her background story and how she became an entrepreneur.[14:43] What are the skillsets of Fran that have helped her succeed?[15:51] What are some of the mistakes most entrepreneurs make that affect their business growth?[20:38] Fran talks about her most significant accomplishments and challenges she has faced in business.[26:03] What does working from your happy place mean to Fran?[27:54] Fran shares what she learned as a start-up owner and how you can build a strong company culture that will help you make your employees more efficient & effective.[30:48] Fran's advice on how to build successful start-up companies.

How to Connect with Fran Maier:Website - https://www.babyquip.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaierTwitter - https://twitter.com/franmaierInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/franmaier
Offer - Use the code “Happy Place” to get $30 off on any order above $150 from babyquip.com About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccessLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

How do you make the best decisions, maintain company culture as your business grows, and attract and retain incredible talent? Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author, Darius Mirshahzadeh believes the answer lies in core values. By properly leveraging and implementing core values at your company, your teams will be speaking the same language, making good decisions, building an awesome culture, and scaling to incredible success. In this episode, Hala and Darius talk about Darius's unique come-up story, how to build a core value-driven organization, Darius's six core values, good core values vs bad core values, and the Scale M.A.P. Method. Topics Include: - Darius's come-up story  - The entrepreneurial lessons he learned from his father  - How his dad's passing shaped his purpose  - Experience working at the White House  - What triggered him to want to work for himself  - Launching Twin Capital Brokerage - Overcoming failure and pivoting - Building and growing business through partnerships  - Why he decided to step down as CEO of Money Source - On starting his brand, writing his book, and hosting a podcast  - Core values and what they mean  - How to build a core value-driven organization - Darius's six core values  - Why use viral, sticky language? - A core value-driven organization vs one that has no core values  - Good vs bad core values  - Advice to begin to develop core values - The Scale M.A.P. Method - The Scale M.A.P Bootcamp  - Darius's actionable advice  - Darius's secret to profiting in life  - And other topics… Darius Mirshahzadeh is a high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, and culture-building mad scientist who was ranked #9 on Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Core Value Equation, and the host of The Greatness Machine Podcast.  Darius has led organizations that have won numerous Stevie awards, been named “#3 Best Place to Work” by San Francisco Business Times, and have landed at #40 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies.  Sponsored By: Open Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more! Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features Zapier - Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/YAP First Person - Go to getfirstperson.com and use code YAP to get 15% off your first order Resources Mentioned: Darius's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Darius-Mirshahzadeh/e/B08BX5N3TD/  Darius's Podcast, The Greatness Machine: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatness-machine/id1555334180   Darius's Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Darius's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Darius's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingdarius Darius's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ Connect with Young and Profiting: Hala's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/     Hala's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/     Hala's Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala  Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha   Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/  Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices