Podcasts about women presidents' organization

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Jill Osur, Founder & CEO of Teneral Cellars.  A former UC Berkeley softball player, Jill Osur still draws on her athletic background to hone her leadership style and overcome obstacles. Deeply moved to elevate women and inspire meaningful change, her values have guided her career—first as a savvy political fundraiser, then in marketing with Special Olympics Northern California & Nevada, and now, as an entrepreneur. Jill has helped launch numerous consumer product companies and ventures focused on “doing well by doing good.”  Previously the co-founder and director of California-based winery group GL Enterprises, Jill founded a digital winery, Teneral Cellars, in 2020. Teneral Cellars is driven by Jill's belief that wine can be a conduit for change; a force for gender equity and social justice within the wine industry and our culture at large. Jill is a captivating public speaker who helps female executives and entrepreneurs learn how to strengthen their leadership by tapping into the “head, heart, and gut.” As said by one attendee, Jill “puts a firecracker in the room” with her energizing, moving presence. A champion of female power, Jill coaches audiences and clients to embrace their brilliance, leverage full capacity thinking, and show up in alignment with their authentic selves.  Jill is a member of the Governor's Entrepreneurship and Economic Mobility Taskforce, Women Presidents' Organization, C-Sweet, was a founding board member of the John F. Kennedy University Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and is a current advisory board member for Enterprising Women, Women Business Collaborative, and board member of Hilinski's Hope Foundation, which provides integrative mental wellness programs for student athletes.  Awards • 2022 Winner, Leadership California's Legacy of Leadership - Corporate Leader Award • 2022 Winner, of the Athletes' Voices “Turn Up The Mic” Award for Excellence in Collaboration presented by ESPN • 2022 Winner, Stevie Awards For Women in Business - Gold Medal - Best Female Entrepreneur – Consumer Products –10 or Less Employees, Silver Medal - Social Change Maker of the Year – Women and Bronze Medal - Women Helping Women - Social Change 3. • 2021 Winner, Women Presidents' Organization: Adrienne Hall Award for Breaking Down Barriers To learn more about Teneral Cellars, visit https://teneralcellars.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

WANT THE FULL EPISODE? Check out yesterday's episode, or download it directly using this link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/52214150/download.mp3You don't have to change who you are to make great decisions. Operate in your own strengths! Amy Bruske, President of Kolbe Corp., joins Decidedly to discuss conation – how people take action based on their innate instincts. KEY TOPICSRecognizing how you define successCapitalizing on your strengthsKnowing the reasons for your actionsTeaching people how to interact with youCONNECT WITH UShttps://decidedlypodcast.com/Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/decidedlywealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecidedlyWealth/ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEKathy Kolbe's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kathy-Kolbe/author/B01MUH3GG1?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueThe Wonderlic Test: https://www.wonderlictestprep.com/what-is-the-wonderlic-test CONNECT WITH AMY BRUSKEThe Powered by Instinct podcast: https://poweredbyinstinct.com/Website: https://www.kolbe.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KolbeCorpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybruske/ Amy Bruske is a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, associations, and entrepreneurial organizations in a variety of industries, and a Principal and President of Kolbe Corp. Specializing in HR consulting and leadership development, she is one of the company's three Senior Master Consultants and is also in demand for executive coaching and team building for a wide range of businesses around the world. Currently, Amy is publishing a book on successful family owned businesses.Amy was named the Small Business Owner of the year by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter in 2012. Amy is also Chairman of the Board for Kolbe's non-profit arm, The Center for Conative Abilities which focuses on research for health and education initiatives. She is a committee chair for the Board of Directors for NAWBO, and a member of the Women Presidents' Organization, the International Women's Forum (Arizona chapter), and the Strategic Coach Program.Amy has mentored countless business leaders over the years. She is currently focused on formal mentorship programs for women business owners and is a community panel member for the Young Entrepreneurs' Academy.Before coming to Kolbe, Amy was a senior leader at Jenny Craig Inc., where she coached and trained franchise owners. She also was the East Coast Divisional Supervisor of Sales Training and an operations specialist. Her early career included assisting major advertising clients with conducting focus groups.Although born in Argentina, Amy considers herself an Arizona native. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University. She is married to Jim Bruske, a retired professional baseball player now working in real estate, and has two very active children to keep her busy away from the office. Amy is an avid reader and enjoys keeping fit and dedicating time to children's causes.

You don't have to change who you are to make great decisions. Operate in your own strengths! Amy Bruske, President of Kolbe Corp., joins Decidedly to discuss conation – how people take action based on their innate instincts. KEY TOPICSRecognizing how you define successCapitalizing on your strengthsKnowing the reasons for your actionsTeaching people how to interact with youDON'T HAVE TIME FOR THE FULL EPISODE? Check out tomorrow's episode for the 15-minute highlights of this conversation. Or, use this link to download it directly: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/52249114/download.mp3 CONNECT WITH UShttps://decidedlypodcast.com/Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/decidedlywealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecidedlyWealth/ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEKathy Kolbe's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kathy-Kolbe/author/B01MUH3GG1?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueThe Wonderlic Test: https://www.wonderlictestprep.com/what-is-the-wonderlic-test CONNECT WITH AMY BRUSKEThe Powered by Instinct podcast: https://poweredbyinstinct.com/Website: https://www.kolbe.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KolbeCorpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybruske/ Amy Bruske is a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, associations, and entrepreneurial organizations in a variety of industries, and a Principal and President of Kolbe Corp. Specializing in HR consulting and leadership development, she is one of the company's three Senior Master Consultants and is also in demand for executive coaching and team building for a wide range of businesses around the world. Currently, Amy is publishing a book on successful family owned businesses.Amy was named the Small Business Owner of the year by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter in 2012. Amy is also Chairman of the Board for Kolbe's non-profit arm, The Center for Conative Abilities which focuses on research for health and education initiatives. She is a committee chair for the Board of Directors for NAWBO, and a member of the Women Presidents' Organization, the International Women's Forum (Arizona chapter), and the Strategic Coach Program.Amy has mentored countless business leaders over the years. She is currently focused on formal mentorship programs for women business owners and is a community panel member for the Young Entrepreneurs' Academy.Before coming to Kolbe, Amy was a senior leader at Jenny Craig Inc., where she coached and trained franchise owners. She also was the East Coast Divisional Supervisor of Sales Training and an operations specialist. Her early career included assisting major advertising clients with conducting focus groups.Although born in Argentina, Amy considers herself an Arizona native. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University. She is married to Jim Bruske, a retired professional baseball player now working in real estate, and has two very active children to keep her busy away from the office. Amy is an avid reader and enjoys keeping fit and dedicating time to children's causes.

In episode #72 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Christina Seelye joins the show to share her insights from her amazing career in the gaming industry.  Christina is the Founder and CEO of Maximum Games and CEO of Zordix.  Zordix is a global video game development and publishing company.  The group currently consists of five studios and four publishers and leverages each entity's unique capabilities and brand identity to deliver influential and entertaining content to gamers worldwide.  Zordix is developing games for release at retail as well as digital download channels across Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles and PC.  Seelye is a skilled entrepreneur in the video games and technology industries, as well as global products, digital transformation, and advancing startups. Christina is the recipient of numerous awards, including Executive of the Year from the American Business Awards in 2015 and Female Entrepreneur of the Year from the Stevie Awards for Women in Business in 2015 and 2018. In 2020 she was also recognized by the Women Presidents' Organization as part of its Yearly Women 2 Watch list. Hear about career options for women in the gaming industry and what resources and communities are there to help you network and navigate your career.  Christina talked about the lessons learned in starting, growing, and selling her business. How she kept driving forward when challenges came up and how she has fostered an inclusive culture for her company. I loved every minute of it and hoped you will too. Connect with Christina Seelye on LinkedInZordix Women In Games InternationalThe Gamer HersThe 2B Bolder Podcast provides first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.Listen to 2B Bolder for more career insights from women in tech and business.Support the show

***SUBSCRIBE TO THE FASTEST-GROWING NETWORK UP ON GAME PRESENTS PODCAST CHANNEL*** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-on-game-presents/id1596136129 “Sometimes, the support doesn't come from the universe, from our husbands, from whoever, because you didn't ask them.” - Elayne Fluker Welcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Aren't you tired of doing it all by yourself? You've carried the whole team on your back for too long - whether that team is your family, your work, or others' problems - and it's time to put it all down. On this episode, Elayne Fluker host of Support Is Sexy Podcast drops by to share some pointers on letting go of the Superwoman cape. You don't need it because it is wearing you OUT, sis! Take some notes and remember you deserve to be supported. Workshop Facilitator, Speaker and Leadership Development Consultant for corporations, organizations and professional women. Creates engaging workshops that shift the mindsets of professional women around the stigma of asking for support and empower them to effectively make "empowered asks" to achieve for success, fulfillment and work-life harmony. Companies get actionable solutions for creating a more supportive and psychologically safe work culture. ➜ Speaker at the UN, LinkedIn, Columbia, NYU, Spelman College, Howard University, the Women Presidents' Organization, Essence Fest, National Urban League and more ➜ Facilitated 200+ in-person workshops in the U.S., Spain, South Africa and Morocco and virtually online, including leadership development and DEI workshops for global firms and Fortune 50 companies ➜ Interviewed and coached more than 500+ women around the world about challenges they encounter when asking for support. ➜ Featured on "Today" show, "Nightline," "Extra," CNN, VH1, BET, Sirius XM and in Forbes, Essence, and 100+ podcasts ➜ Author of the book, “Get Over ‘I Got It” published by HarperCollins Leadership Specializes in topics related to: Professional women, Women leaders within organizations, Black women. In this episode we cover [00:01 - 05:05] It Is Alright to Take the Cape Off [05:06 - 10:06] Food and Happiness: Building Long Lasting Memories [10:07 - 31:18] “I Got It” Syndrome - Why We Struggle to Ask For Support [31:19 - 41:48] The 5 Rs: How to Make an Empowered Ask [41:49 - 51:06] Crafting the Safe Environment for Vulnerability Warriors [51:07 - 56:13] Closing Segment  Key Quotes “Pause for a second and take a deep breath and say, ‘Am I really creating space for support in my life?' And sometimes, usually, the answer is no. And it might not be something that is deliberate or conscious. It might be just because you're moving so fast.” - Elayne Fluker “Sometimes, ask isn't ‘I need support'. Sometimes the ask is ‘I need space,' or ‘I need time,' or ‘I need rest'.” - Elayne Fluker Connect with Elayne Fluker Book: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Over-Got-Superwoman-Remember/dp/1400213797 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/support-is-sexy-podcast-with-elayne-fluker-interviews/id1129580395 Connect with Me!  You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommiv Visit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTRO Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest counseling and therapy practices across Chicagoland, with 70+ clinicians at 5 locations, plus serving all of Illinois and Indiana with telehealth.   IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT - How our nervous system results in our body reacting into a Fight, Flight, Freeze response. How our previous events, situations, or traumas can trigger one of those reactions. How we are constantly scanning others, or situations to check whether they are safe or not How each of those responses (Fight, Flight, Freeze) shows up in situations. How those responses show up in our relationships and the effect they have How we can change our negative and knee-jerk reactions and take back our power. Dr. Margo Jacquot BIO Dr. Margo Jacquot, PsyD, is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices across Chicagoland, with over 70 clinicians at 5 locations, plus across Illinois and Indiana with Teletherapy. Margo hosts the podcast, Your Mental Health Business Mentor, helping clinicians find the balance between providing compassionate client care and business agility to grow their mental health practice. Crain's Chicago Business 2020 Notable Entrepreneurs and Enterprising Women of the Year Awards are among Dr. Jacquot's awards and recognition. She was honored as a 2019 Women2Watch from the Women Presidents' Organization, was the 2017 Stevie Gold Winner for Women in Business, and was among the 2016 Women of Influence honorees by the Chicago Business Journal. Dr. Jacquot is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Supervisory Addictions Counselor and Board-Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress. She is a local and national lecturer on trauma recovery, substance abuse, LGBTQ issues, and working with couples. Dr. Jacquot has taught graduate and post-graduate courses in treating trauma, substance abuse, couples and families and LGBTQ affirming therapies. She is Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful treatment to help people resolve anxiety, panic, depression, phobias, stress, and trauma. While a traditionally trained psychodynamic therapist, Dr. Jacquot's style is holistic, interactive and she utilizes a variety of approaches to help people achieve their goals. She listens intently, but does not just sit silently. Dr. Jacquot's style is interactive as she works with each client individually to achieve the changes they desire. Dr. Jacquot provides clinical consultation to other therapists regarding treating trauma, behavioral issues, couples therapy and sensitivity to LGBTQ issues in therapy, as well as private practice development and management. Another passion is consultation to businesses and community organizations regarding behavioral health and healthy workplace policies. An active member of several community based organizations, Dr. Jacquot also serves on the board of the Illinois Psychological Association and the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation..   CONTACT DETAILS / LINKS Website:https://www.thejunipercenter.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margo-jacquot/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheJuniperCenter/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/JuniperCenter Instagram :  https://www.instagram.com/thejunipercenter/ . ABOUT WENDY CAPEWELL Wendy is a Psychotherapist, Coach, Public Speaker, and Author. She helps people who are stuck either in their personal, professional or relationships, get to the root of the problem which is holding them back, let go - and move forward into a happier more successful life.   Connect with Wendy Here...... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Copewelltherapies Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendycapewell/ YouTube Channel -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUovcqsmI_c3rQ5oGUbiZtA Website - https://www.wendycapewell.co.uk/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wendycapewell/ Book –‘From Surviving to Thriving in a Romantic Relationship'- Link to Amazon Email – info@wendycapewell.co.uk Sign up for my Newsletter -  http://bit.ly/2RpjY8g If you have enjoyed this show then please leave a review.      

Brad is a lifetime entrepreneur having built multiple domestic and international businesses with distribution across 18 countries. He is currently the Founder &  CEO of Outsource Access, an offshore virtual services firm he has grown to 360 employees in just over two years with a target of 450 staff by the end of this year. He also co-founded a software platform, 1-ON-1 Connections, that drives the value of membership organizations by creating 1 on 1 meeting matchups and introductions at scale. He walks-the-walk with expertise on scaling, automation, outsourcing and high-performance virtual teams.  Brad has also advised business and civic leaders including direct strategic work with Martin Luther King III and for his current philanthropic efforts in launching Virtual Assistants Give Back, a documentary film was made about his firm and he was selected to run a think-tank on Economic Growth at the United Nations headquarters.  He also co-founded a 5-year charitable event to support Breast Cancer awareness.   Brad is a global keynote speaker through his firm BST International  in the USA, Canada, South America, Latin America, Canada, Africa, Middle East, Australia and Asia.  He speaks on agility and scaling with opportunities to share stages alongside thought leaders such as John Maxwell and Deepak Chopra.  He speaks to CEO peer groups, universities, and business organizations including Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), John Maxwell Ambassadors, SCORE, SIOR, Women Presidents' Organization, International Entrepreneur Summit, The Growth Hacking Conference, Life by Design Summit, Vistage, TAB, and the CEO Brain Trust.  Brad is also a published TEDx Speaker on the topic of How Personal Global Economies Are Redefining Entrepreneurship and created the podcast Automate & Delegate - What Should You NOT Be Doing with guests sharing specific tools, resources and strategies to fast track their business and personal growth.  He has been featured in the Wall Street Business Network and Inc Magazine 4 times on multiple business strategy topics including insights on why “hedgehogs” and “flywheels” have been key to the rapid growth of his current firm  on the other side of the globe without being able to physically visit due to Covid.  He has been featured on the cover of Rising Stars of Simply Buckhead Magazine and the cover of Small Business Magazine Brad is also  a 9-year Member of the Global Entrepreneurs' Organization currently serving as the EO US East Regional Director for Member Engagement across 22 chapters and over 1,000 members.  He has also served as President for the EO Atlanta Chapter along with roles as Accelerator and Strategic Alliance Partner Chair.  Brad graduated from the Wharton Business School with Finance and Marketing Concentrations and lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Cindy, a passionate educator for 13 years, and their two children that keep them quite busy, Ella and Brayden.  Connect with Brad on LinkedIn here. Where to Find Brad Stevens Website: http://www.outsourceaccess.com (www.outsourceaccess.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outsourceaccess/ (@outsourceaccess) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bstevens44 (Brad Stevens) | https://www.facebook.com/outsourceaccess/ (@outsourceaccess) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradstevens44/ (Brad Stevens) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtuOEc77xh8HISeBIy2-Jiw (Outsource Access) Brad Stevens Tech Tools http://keap.com/ (keap.com) http://trainual.com/ (trainual.com) http://calendly.com/ (calendly.com) http://screencastomatic.com/ (screencastomatic.com) http://clickup.com/ (clickup.com) http://lark.com/ (lark.com) http://geniusreferrals.com/ (geniusreferrals.com) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by http://www.entireproductions.com/ (Entire Productions)- Creating events (both in-person and virtual)

Mary Jane Pioli is the President of MJ Pioli and Company, a firm that provides executive coaching, business strategy, peer advisory, and facilitation services. As an executive coach, peer group advisory leader, and business development strategist, Mary Jane is passionate about developing conscious leaders who are happier and more effective in their organizational roles and in their lives. She collaborates with leaders to help them become more intentional about their goals and strategies and find the best ways to inspire others and implement programs, products, and services for success. Mary Jane is currently the Co-leader of the Seattle and Bellevue Chapters of the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), a Group Leader for the peer advisory group CEO Connect, and an executive coach to managers, directors, C-suite executives, teams, and professional service firm partners. She has enjoyed running her business for the past several years after earning a coaching certification degree and spending the first 15 plus years of her career in the corporate environment. She left the country and traveled for a year through Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, harnessing her type A personality, which allowed her a successful re-entry into the world of business and motherhood. In this episode… To become a better leader, it is important that you learn how to listen, be present, and speak up. This is what Mary Jane Pioli learned from one of her mentors while working in the corporate world.  You don't always have to solve every problem on your own, and it is important that you learn how to take a break and relax. Creating a space between allows you to stop worrying and know that the most important thing is taking the first step when you don't know what the future holds. It helps you work on yourself, avoid burnout, live a happier life, and become a better leader. It helps you learn how to be!  In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Mary Jane Pioli, the President of MJ Pioli and Company, about executive coaching and helping leaders become happier and more efficient. They also talk about toxic positivity, empowering and serving other leaders, and how Mary Jane leads like a woman. Stay tuned.

“Sometimes, the support doesn't come from the universe, from our husbands, from whoever, because you didn't ask them.” - Elayne FlukerWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Aren't you tired of doing it all by yourself? You've carried the whole team on your back for too long - whether that team is your family, your work, or others' problems - and it's time to put it all down. On this episode, Elayne Fluker host of Support Is Sexy Podcast drops by to share some pointers on letting go of the Superwoman cape. You don't need it because it is wearing you OUT, sis! Take some notes and remember you deserve to be supported.Workshop Facilitator, Speaker and Leadership Development Consultant for corporations, organizations and professional women. Creates engaging workshops that shift the mindsets of professional women around the stigma of asking for support and empower them to effectively make "empowered asks" to achieve for success, fulfillment and work-life harmony. Companies get actionable solutions for creating a more supportive and psychologically safe work culture.➜ Speaker at the UN, LinkedIn, Columbia, NYU, Spelman College, Howard University, the Women Presidents' Organization, Essence Fest, National Urban League and more➜ Facilitated 200+ in-person workshops in the U.S., Spain, South Africa and Morocco and virtually online, including leadership development and DEI workshops for global firms and Fortune 50 companies➜ Interviewed and coached more than 500+ women around the world about challenges they encounter when asking for support.➜ Featured on "Today" show, "Nightline," "Extra," CNN, VH1, BET, Sirius XM and in Forbes, Essence, and 100+ podcasts➜ Author of the book, “Get Over ‘I Got It” published by HarperCollins LeadershipSpecializes in topics related to: Professional women, Women leaders within organizations, Black women.In this episode we cover[00:01 - 05:05] It Is Alright to Take the Cape Off[05:06 - 10:06] Food and Happiness: Building Long Lasting Memories[10:07 - 31:18] “I Got It” Syndrome - Why We Struggle to Ask For Support[31:19 - 41:48] The 5 Rs: How to Make an Empowered Ask[41:49 - 51:06] Crafting the Safe Environment for Vulnerability Warriors[51:07 - 56:13] Closing Segment Key Quotes“Pause for a second and take a deep breath and say, ‘Am I really creating space for support in my life?' And sometimes, usually, the answer is no. And it might not be something that is deliberate or conscious. It might be just because you're moving so fast.” - Elayne Fluker“Sometimes, ask isn't ‘I need support'. Sometimes the ask is ‘I need space,' or ‘I need time,' or ‘I need rest'.” - Elayne FlukerConnect with Elayne FlukerBook: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Over-Got-Superwoman-Remember/dp/1400213797Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/support-is-sexy-podcast-with-elayne-fluker-interviews/id1129580395 Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Elayne Fluker is an expert in asking for support, and she is the author of the new book, Get Over “I Got It” – where she encourages unapologetically ambitious women to learn how to embrace support not only for their success but also their peace of mind. As a speaker at organizations such as LinkedIn, the United Nations, the Women Presidents' Organization, NYU, Columbia, Spelman College and Howard University, she gives women a roadmap for making empowered asks and living a fulfilled life. Elayne is host of the Support is Sexy podcast where she has interviewed more than 500 diverse women entrepreneurs around the world, and she is the founder of SiS.Academy – an online learning platform educating and empowering Black Women entrepreneurs. Most recently Elayne was named a “Founder of Change” for SiS.Academy as part of the American Express “100 for 100” program featuring 100 innovative Black women entrepreneurs. During our conversation on asking for support, Elayne and I discuss: Top areas where “helpers” (aka coaches, consultants, and business leaders) struggle to ask for support and Elayne's suspicion about why that is Native American social worker Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart's model for historical trauma – and why asking for support is both an individual act of self-empowerment AND a way to disrupt systemic oppression Unique ways of asking for support when you know you need support but you aren't clear on what support would actually look like The 5 Rs for making an empowered ask The extra book chapter Elayne would write if she could Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about Elayne Fluker and her new book (and grab book bonuses!) at GetOverIGotIt.com The Harvard Business Review (HBR) article – Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome Sign-up for my free virtual workshop – Amplify Your Voice, Visibility and Influence While Getting Paid to Show Your Clients (or Employees) How to Do the Same Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify so you never miss an episode!

Camille Burns is the CEO of the Women Presidents'​ Organization, an organization with the mission to help second-stage women entrepreneurs around the world take their companies to the next level of success. She helped grow the WPO from a small U.S.-based nonprofit to a global organization with chapters around the world. She is skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships with board members, business owners, corporate sponsors, partner organizations, speakers, and consultants. She speaks and represents the women's business community around the world.  In this episode, Camille talks about how women business owners are handling the pandemic situation to continue thriving their businesses. Listen in to learn the importance of vulnerability and authenticity as a business owner to help your team navigate a crisis. You will also learn the importance of creating connections and relationships in and out of your business. Key Takeaways: Learning how to adapt and innovate in business during a major crisis The importance of staying connected to the internal and external world of your business How to balance between staying positive and authentic as a business owner during a crisis How to accept and acknowledge the pandemic situation to find flexibility Pay attention to the cyber security of your business to prevent any further challenges https://TrailBlazersImpact.com

Camille Burns, CEO of the Women Presidents' Organization, joined us in October 2020 on episode 29 to talk about her story and growth into the role of CEO, as well as her passion for women-owned businesses. For this episode, we caught up with Camille and talked all about the evolution of the organization since the first interview, and the changes with the business owners that take part in it. We host our LIVE show on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, weekly at 2PM EST on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. Tune in to get updates on other entrepreneurs for a tidbit of real time life business and change. 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://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support

Founder of BusinessSuccess.com and Host of the popular Business Success Cafe, Cathy Demers is not a “wanna be” when it comes to proven business success. In fact, she co-founded a company with a tiny $10K investment and turned it into a company worth over 20 million dollars! She's amassed over 25 years in business development, with companies such as Microsoft and IBM, she successfully took her own company public while serving as President and CEO. Cathy is a sought-after expert and has presented keynotes and courses for organizations worldwide including the Women Presidents' Organization, Wired Women, and Novice to Advanced Marketing Systems to name just a few. Known for her direct, but friendly and supportive, style as well as her business savvy and her “let's get ‘er done” approach, Cathy combines the wisdom that comes from her vast business experience with her unique talent for helping business owners get clear…stay focused…take inspired action…and get fantastic results!

For this week's episode I am joined by Elayne Fluker. Elayne Fluker is the author of “Get Over ‘I Got it,' and the host of Support is Sexy Podcast. In our chat Elayne explores reasons that women sometimes find it difficult asking for support. She goes on to share practical ways in which women can learn to embrace support, not just for their success but also for their peace of mind. Elayne's BioElayne Fluker is author of the new book, Get Over "I Got It" (HarperCollins Leadership), where she encourages unapologetically ambitious women to learn how to embrace support not only for their success, but also their peace of mind. As a speaker at organizations such as LinkedIn, the United Nations, the Women Presidents' Organization, NYU, Columbia, Spelman College and Howard University, she gives women a roadmap for making empowered asks and living a fulfilled life. Elayne is also host of the Support is Sexy podcast where she has interviewed more than 500 diverse women entrepreneurs around the world, and she is founder of SiS.Academy -- an online learning platform educating and empowering Black Women entrepreneurs. Most recently Elayne was named a "Founder of Change" for SiS.Academy as part of the American Express "100 for 100" program featuring 100 innovative Black women entrepreneurs. Elayne Fluker Social Media HandlesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/elayneflukerTwitter - https://twitter.com/elayneflukerInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/elaynefluker/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaynefluker/ Get the Elayne'e BookPre-order Get Over I Got It - www.getoverigotit.comSupport is Sexy PodcastSupport is Sexy - http://elaynefluker.com/podcast WebsiteElayne Fluker - www.elaynefluker.com

Women are underrepresented in leadership roles. According to Harvard Business Review, only 3% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women, and just over 5% of executives in Fortune 500 companies are women. The Women Presidents' Organization, or WPO, reports that only 3% of women-owned businesses gross over a million dollars a year, worldwide. Historically, men are looked to lead. There are some great examples of female leadership throughout history – Joan of Arc, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Margaret Thatcher – but we hear about them because they were the exception, not the rule. Today I'm chatting with my good friend Andrea Heuston, CEO of Artitudes Design, and we talk about why women haven't been seen as leaders, challenges they face, and ways they can find success. We also dive into how younger women and girls can now be inspired to become leaders because, as Andrea puts it, "There are no barriers anymore, women aren't seeing the glass ceilings." A great conversation full of stories, tips, and inspiration. I really enjoyed this one, and I'm sure you will too! ~Pia Get all links, resources and show notes at https://makeyourmarketingpodcast.com

Lara Nikola is the Founder and President of Smart Sips Coffee, an exciting brand of unique flavored coffees, decaf, lattes, cappuccinos, and hot chocolate. She is an award-winning entrepreneur who has been featured on Good Morning America, where she swam with the sharks from Shark Tank. She has been interviewed on Fox and Friends, Money Magazine, and iHeartRadio. Lara was featured on the cover of NJBIZ and in ROI-NJ. Her products have been featured in US Weekly and Reader's Digest. Lara left her corporate advertising career eight years ago to start Smart Sips Coffee and has grown the company into a successful national brand. Her diverse marketing expertise helped her level the digital playing field and compete in the highly competitive coffee space. She created a niche building a brand based on creativity, innovation, and products that insert excitement into the daily coffee drinking routine. She is a member of the WPO, Women Presidents' Organization, and a Women's Business Enterprise National Council certified company. Through her exemplary leadership, exceptional community advocacy work, and sustainable competitive edge, Lara has received numerous outstanding accolades and recognition. She is a New Jersey native, wife, and mother of two. In this episode… Building a new business can be very challenging for first-time women entrepreneurs, especially if they don't have a supportive community of fellow business owners. Some people may not understand what the entrepreneur is trying to build and may even try to discourage them from pursuing their dreams. Having gone through this same challenge and learning from experience, Lara Nikola empowers other women and helps provide the resources they need to build successful businesses. She advises and encourages them to keep moving forward despite all the obstacles they face in their entrepreneurial journey. She also encourages them to embrace failure, pivot when things hit a wall, and pay attention to what their customers say. Lara Nikola, the Founder and President of Smart Sips Coffee, joins Andrea Heuston in this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, where she talks about building a flavored coffee brand and empowering women leaders. Lara also explains why she became an entrepreneur and talks about some of the challenges she has faced scaling her business. Stay tuned for more!

Bliss Landon is a longtime Insurance Specialist and the Founder, President, and CEO of U-PIC Insurance Services, Inc., where she provides leadership and direction to her senior management team, and dictates the overall culture of the organization. Since 1989, Bliss has been dedicated to providing low cost shipping insurance to individuals and businesses. She understands the need for peace of mind when it comes to shipping valuable items, as well as getting claims processed quickly if any items are damaged. To her, people aren't just numbers on a spreadsheet. Bliss has more than 30 years of experience leading teams in sales, marketing, and customer support. Her leadership has contributed significantly to the explosive growth of U-PIC in the eCommerce and educational technology sectors. She played a key role in creating partnerships and alliances with organizations like the United States Postal Service, Amazon, DHL eCommerce, and more. Having provided coverage for over 25 years to individual sellers, small businesses, and to some of the largest most well-known companies in the world, Bliss and U-PIC launched School Device Coverage, which provides school districts' and families' at-home devices protection against accidental damage, broken screens, charging failure, electrical failure, loss, theft, vandalism, and more. Bliss knows students study hard and play harder. Considering teens and young people are constantly on the go with their devices, accidents are bound to happen. School Device Coverage offers peace of mind against loss, damage or theft of those devices while they are in possession of students. Additionally, Bliss is a member of the Women Presidents' Organization, and the Parcel Shipping Organization. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University, and lives with her family in Hidden Hills, CA. Universal Parcel insurance Company (U-PIC) 1:1 program means a school is issuing a device to students. Schools using technology so much more Many things that happen with devices don't fall under the warranty. #1 claim is a cracked screen, keys falling off, then liquid damage. How to prevent damage? Age of device, cases, educate kids on how to take care of them! How to get parents involved: parent-buy programs have less claims than school districts. Teacher insurance programs are not implemented in the same way as for students. Bliss Landon's company does not provide support for technical loss (like ransomware, malware, etc.) The most efficient way to help is to have extra on hand. Good rule of thumb is to have 5% extra on hand.

Are you the type of person who values doing everything on your own? Do you avoid asking for help because you believe it makes you appear weak and inexperienced?How's that working for you?Our guest, Elayne Fluker, is author of the new book, Get Over "I Got It" (HarperCollins Leadership), where she encourages unapologetically ambitious women to learn how to embrace support not only for their success, but also their peace of mind. As a speaker at organizations such as LinkedIn, the United Nations, the Women Presidents' Organization, NYU, Columbia, Spelman College and Howard University, Elayne gives women a roadmap for making empowered asks and living a fulfilled life. Elayne is also host of the Support is Sexy podcast where she has interviewed more than 500 diverse women entrepreneurs around the world, and she is founder of SiS.Academy -- an online learning platform educating and empowering Black Women entrepreneurs. Elayne shares her founder journey/startup stories along with outstanding advice to help you embrace asking for support. My favorites: her acronym HELP and Put Fun on Your Calendar - a delicious Stitch That On A Pillow moment!Please purchase your copy of Get Over "I Got It" here: http://www.getoverigotit.com/You can learn more about Elayne here: http://www.elaynefluker.com/Subscribe to the Support is Sexy podcast here: http://elaynefluker.com/podcastShare SiS (Support is Sexy) Academy with all your black female founders - here's the link: https://www.sis.academy/Be sure to follow Elayne everywhere she glows here:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elayneflukerTwitter - https://twitter.com/elayneflukerInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/elaynefluker/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elayneflu...Thank you for carving out time to improve your Founder Game - when you do better, your business will do better - cheers!Ande Lyonshttp://andelyons.comANDELICIOUS RESOURCES:JOIN STARTUP LIFE LIVE MEETUP GROUPGet an alert whenever I post a new show!https://bit.ly/StartupLifeLIVEAGORAPULSEMy favorite digital marketing dashboard is AGORAPULSE – it's the best platform to manage your social media posts and presence! Learn more here: http://www.agorapulse.com?via=ande17STARTUP DOXDo you need attorney reviewed legal documents for your startup?I'm a proud community partner of Startup Dox, a new service provided by Selvarajah Law PC which helps you draw out all the essential paperwork needed to kickstart your business in a super cost-effective way. All the legal you're looking for… only without confusion or frustration. EVERY filing and document comes with an attorney review. You will never do it alone.Visit https://www.thestartupdox.com/ and use my discount code ANDE10 to receive 10% off your order.STREAMYARD OVERLAYS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNNicky Pasquierhttps://www.virtuosoassistant.co.uk/Visit Nicky's CANVA Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...Nicky's Canva Presentation Playlist: http://bit.ly/Canva_Present_PlaylistGET VIDEO/AUDIO TRANSCRIBED WITH OTTER.AIhttps://bit.ly/StartupLifeOtter CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: https://andelyons.com https://twitter.com/AndeLyonshttps://www.facebook.com/StartupLifew... https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ https://www.pinterest.com/andelyons/ https://angel.co/andelyons TikTok: @andelyons

Kristi Piehl launched Media Minefield in 2010 following a 12-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television news reporter. With clients ranging from startups to billion-dollar brands, Media Minefield moves beyond traditional public relations with its innovative NewsabilityⓇ process. It is a one-of-a-kind full-service agency specializing in earned media, crisis communication, and social media (Positive Online PresenceSM). Kristi is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs of all genders and ethnicities. She is a founding board member of The Demon Angels, a diverse group of angel investors who support Chicago-based entrepreneurs. She is also a founding member of DePaul University's Women in Entrepreneurship Institute. Media Minefield is a WBENC-certified Women's Business Enterprise. Kristi is dedicated to creating a unique workplace culture with policies that value families, flexibility, and health. In 2020, Media Minefield took the #1 spot on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's Best Places to Work list in its category. Kristi was named one of Minnesota's 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in 2020. In 2019, she was named a Women in Business honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and a Women 2 Watch nominee by Women Presidents' Organization. Kristi was Bethel University's 2015 Alumna of the Year and is on the Board of Trustees at Bethel University. Kristi is also a founding member of The 25 at Bethel University, a four-year cohort program that aims to empower women to use their strengths, passion and skills to uncover their potential. Kristi launched the Flip Your Script podcast in 2020. She is honored to host the show and interview people who faced a critical turning point in their life and explore how they found the inspiration to move forward and rewrite their own unique story. Where to Find Kristi Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristipiehl/ (@kristipiehl) Twitter https://twitter.com/kristipiehl (@kristipiehl) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KristiPiehlMediaMinefield (Kristi Piehl) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristipiehl/ (Kristi Piehl) http://www.media-minefield.com/ (http://www.media-minefield.com/) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by http://www.entireproductions.com/ (Entire Productions)- Creating events (both in-person and virtual) that don't suck! and http://www.entireproductionsmarketing.com/ (Entire Productions Marketing)- carefully curated premium gifting and branded promo items. Please Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts “I love Natasha and the Fascinating Entrepreneurs Podcast!”

Brenda Abdilla is an Executive Coach who founded Management Momentum in 2004 and has successfully developed a wide portfolio of options for clients who want to navigate career-changes and job promotions, increase productivity, improve leadership skills and remove obstacles in the way of moving forward. Being immensely gratified by her work, she took the reins of her business in a way that suited her very well which allowed her clients to take away prolific tools from her practice. By way of coaching, workshops, programs and assessments, she's able to help clients reach their desired outcomes resulting in more than 90% of them getting promoted, landing the role they desire, or addressing core issues, within 12 months of engagement.Brenda serves as the professional facilitator for two Denver-based Women Presidents' Organization groups and is the part of the executive coaching team for Powers Resource Center in Boulder.Brenda's second book - Outsmarting CrazyTown is a business novel about how derailed professionals can get back on track and is available on all major eBook channels and book stores.You can learn more, connect, and follow Brenda Abdilla on the following links below.Website: https://managementmomentum.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManagementMomentumCoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaabdillaTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendaabdillaIf you know anyone that needs to hear what we talked about today, please subscribe and leave us a review or go to https://heart-hustle-and-humor.simplecast.com/.

Betty J. Hines is a Strategic Business Consultant who works primarily with CEOs and their Executive Management Teams in both the public and private sectors. However, many know her as a “Chief Collaborator,” “Business Connector,” “Women Business Advocate”, and Founder of Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.) As a Women Business Strategist, Betty works with women business owners who want to build, scale, and elevate their businesses and professions. She brings these entrepreneurs together to identify their opportunities and resources. From her shared and learned experiences, she knows firsthand how marginalization stifles, but elevating each other sparks growth. For the past 15 years she has facilitated groups of women presidents who run multimillion dollar businesses. Knowing that less than 3% of all women businesses have gross revenues to exceed $1 Million, and if you segregate multicultural women statistics, its less than ½ percent. With a lack of gender and culture balancing in the workplace as a women entrepreneur, Betty has created a platform for women and groups of women with the desire and experience to change the scorecard. The platform was launched in 2018 and she then launched the group or WEW CREW in November 2020. The WEW CREW and the W.E.W. Masterminds embody the words of African American women activist for civil rights and suffrage quote: “Lift as you climb”-Mary Church Terrell. Betty Is often asked to be a speaker or be a panelist on Podcasts and Conferences. In the past year she has done over a dozen Podcasts and has been a speaker/panelist in Nigeria, Canada, and throughout the United States. Most recently Betty was a panelist at the EXCELerate Conference in Canada, with presenting sponsor BMO Financial Group. TELUS. Women's Enterprise Centre, GROYOURBIZ and others. She also serves as a Chair for a Virtual SDG Advisory Board with GroYourBiz. Due to Betty's commitment and understanding of the importance of collaboration, she was awarded the Adrienne Hall Award for Breaking Down Barriers in 2020 by the Women Presidents' Organization. The WPO is a premier global peer advisory organization with over 145 Chapters, connecting top women entrepreneurs who own multimillion-dollar companies across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Peru, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Portugal, Turkey, Malaysia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Betty is a member of the Daily Record Maryland Top 100 Women Circle of Excellence, and a Lifetime Alumni of the University of Michigan. She serves and has served on several nonprofits over the years. Website is www.bettyhines.com to learn more about how you elevate women through peer advisory groups and/or as a Mastermind. Send all email inquiries to admin@bettyhines.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kwallerspeaks/message

Bliss Landon is a longtime Insurance Specialist and the Founder, President, and CEO of U-PIC Insurance Services, Inc., where she provides leadership and direction to her senior management team, and dictates the overall culture of the organization. https://u-pic.com/ Since 1989, Bliss has been dedicated to providing low cost shipping insurance to individuals and businesses. She understands the need for peace of mind when it comes to shipping valuable items, as well as getting claims processed quickly if any items are damaged. To her, people aren't just numbers on a spreadsheet. Bliss has more than 30 years of experience leading teams in sales, marketing, and customer support. Her leadership has contributed significantly to the explosive growth of U-PIC in the eCommerce and educational technology sectors. She played a key role in creating partnerships and alliances with organizations like the United States Postal Service, Amazon, DHL eCommerce, and more. Having provided coverage for over 25 years to individual sellers, small businesses, and to some of the largest most well-known companies in the world, Bliss and U-PIC launched School Device Coverage, which provides school districts' and families' at-home devices protection against accidental damage, broken screens, charging failure, electrical failure, loss, theft, vandalism, and more. Bliss knows students study hard and play harder. Considering teens and young people are constantly on the go with their devices, accidents are bound to happen. School Device Coverage offers peace of mind against loss, damage or theft of those devices while they are in possession of students. https://schooldevicecoverage.com/ Additionally, Bliss is a member of the Women Presidents' Organization, and the Parcel Shipping Organization. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University, and lives with her family in Hidden Hills, CA. www.krisandkristineshow.com Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, rate and review, we love those five star reviews! Thanks for tuning in and until next time…keep moving forward! Twitter:https://twitter.com/k2showsandiego Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thek2showsandiego/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k2showsandiego Support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/thekrisandkristineshow Email us at: krisandkristinepodcast@gmail.com The Kris and Kristine Show Podcast is recorded in Audacity https://www.audacityteam.org/ Post-production editing is completed using Levelator which can be found at: http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator Remote podcasts and interviews are completed using Cleanfeed which can be found at: https://cleanfeed.net/

This week we are joined by Camille Burns, the CEO of the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO). You will feel so connected to Camille and her story and growth into the role of CEO. She also shares her perspective and passion for women-owned businesses. She is kind, smart and wise beyond her years. I simply adore Camille and I know you will gain so much from this espisode. This week I have a special offer for you. When you schedule a breakthrough session with me, you will also, receive a free Core Values Index. This is the assessment I am obsessed with. I use it to grow my team, in my marriage and with my coaching clients. If you are stuck, swirling or simply not feeling it this week, let's carve out some time to chat and give you a pep in your step with some solid direction and focus. Click here to schedule a session with me. https://calendly.com/annette-ievolve/ievolve-20-minute-chat-with-annette I can't wait to chat with you about YOU! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Email YouRock@iEvolveConsulting.com to learn more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support

As Chief Executive Officer of the Women Presidents' Organization, Camille Burns champions the WPO's vision to help second-stage women entrepreneurs around the world take their companies to the next level of success. Camille works to develop and implement innovative programming, supporting the organization's unique approach to advanced business education for founders looking to scale their companies. She oversees all the organization's strategic and operational imperatives and cultivates strong relationships with all organization stakeholders — members, Chapter Chairs, corporate sponsors and strategic partners– fostering a collaborative and positive culture in which creativity can thrive. Owing to the length of her WPO tenure, Camille brings a unique perspective to her role as CEO. Since joining in 2000, she has worked to steer the organization's significant growth trajectory and expand its international footprint. As a global brand ambassador for WPO, Camille is an ardent supporter of women's economic development via entrepreneurship. She is an advisory council member for Enterprising Women Magazine, sits on the Steering Committee of the International Women's Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) and is on the Board of Directors for Go for the Greens — a women entrepreneurs' business development conference. Camille is a graduate of New York University with a BA in sociology and an MBA from Baruch College (CUNY), Zicklin School of Business. What you'll learn about in this episode: Camille's role as the CEO of the Women Presidents' Organization How the WPO is preparing women for a post-pandemic future Camille's experience dealing with the economic downturn as a business leader How the WPO pivoted to thrive amidst the global pandemic What the WPO is doing to help female business leaders adapt How the experiences of WPO members around the globe are differing Different ways members of the WPO are pivoting their businesses New trends and ways of thinking that are here to stay How Camille has dealt with fear, doubt, and uncertainty during these difficult times Resources: Website: https://www.womenpresidentsorg.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-presidents-organization/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilleburns/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWPO/ Twitter: @CamilleBurnsWPO @WomenPresidents A Swift Response to the Global Pandemic Camille Burns is the CEO of the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO). She has spent over twenty years with the organization, and this is her first year leading it. She became the CEO during one of the strongest economies we have ever seen, but as a result of the global pandemic, things took a U-turn only a few short months later. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast, Camille joins us to talk about her role. She shares her experience navigating the economic downturn as a business leader, and she explains how her team was able to adapt in times of rapid change. Opportunity in Crisis A transition into the CEO position was a long time in the making, so Camille was prepared. What she was not prepared for was a once-in-a-century pandemic to sweep the globe. Nevertheless, Camille feels extremely lucky to be leading the Women Presidents' Organization during this time. WPO has been extremely agile, and they redesigned their business model almost overnight. All of their chapters around the globe are running virtually, they launched the first virtual WPO chapter, and the community is thriving in spite of the major changes they had to make. Adapt and Act Since Camille operates out of New York proper, she had to adapt very quickly. But the rapid transformation enabled Camille and her team to make huge changes in a short period of time. The WPO had to prioritize to continue operating at that pace, and business owners in the organization were consumed by an overwhelming sense of urgency. This inspired the WPO team to act swiftly, creating content and new lines of communication to serve their members immediately. How do you need to change based on what industry you're in? What opportunities are you not thinking about? The impact of the pandemic on small businesses has been monumental, but so has the impact of great leaders.

About the guest:     There is no such thing as “business as usual” these days. Now is the time to put plans in place for the time when the world returns to normal. It's a very good time to reflect on your business and how you are serving your customers or clients. Now is also the time to show compassion, reach out to your network and help in any way you can. In this special podcast episode, Nancy shares her perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic and ten tips small businesses can use for communicating during a crisis.     In the episode:     1:04 – Nancy defines a pandemic and shares a story of a paper her mom, known as Oma, wrote on the Bubonic plague. 3:17 – Nancy shares her gratitude and well wishes. 3:46 – As a result of the pandemic, Nancy tells how she is staying clean. 5:53 – Rather than having FOMO, Nancy talks about how she is being productive while working remotely. 8:47 – Nancy shares her ten tips for communicating during a crisis:  (9:08) Show compassion for the victims of the crisis.  (9:57) Make a network map. (12:35) Create a message map. (14:38) Keep your social media current. (16:16) Think about the message your physical plant is sending. (18:18) Make plans to coming back stronger than ever. (19:41) What can you do to help the cause? (20:57) Communicate, Communicate, Communicate. Now is not the time to go dark. (23:06) Is your website up to date? (24:55) Stay calm.   Quote:  “That's really the thing we need to be most concerned about is the health of our family, our friends, our customers, our vendors and the people in our network.” – Nancy Marshall, CEO of Marshall Communications and The PR Maven®   Links:           Calm - https://www.calm.com/ PR Works! - https://www.amazon.com/PR-Works-implement-leverage-relations/dp/1511641614 Women Presidents' Organization - https://www.womenpresidentsorg.com/ Agency Management Institute - https://agencymanagementinstitute.com/ Harbor Fish - https://harborfish.com/ Dog Not Gone - https://www.dognotgone.com/ Tabitha Swanson - https://www.yourmainecpa.com/ Lila East End Yoga - https://livelila.com/   Look forward to: Nancy's online courses starting with Message Mapping Nancy's new book   Learn more about message mapping in Episode 82 Greg Glynn's PR Maven® Podcast Episode   Activate the PR Maven® Flash Briefing on your Alexa Device.   Join the PR Maven® Facebook group page.  

Female Leader | From the Ground Up Peggy McHale is a serial entrepreneur, growth guru, and renown female leader in the consulting industry where she built her business, C2G Partners. Peggy is the co-author of Black and White Strike Gold: Practical Nuggets to Grow Your Business, and she serves on NJIT's Undergraduate Research and Innovation Board and The Women's Center for Entrepreneurship (WCEC) Board. She has a long list of accolades and accomplishments, but the recent sale of her business was one of the most significant milestones in her career. The emotional and logistical challenges of growing and selling a business are greater than most could imagine, but they provided Peggy with invaluable lessons that made her the leader she is today. She joined us to share some of them and explain what it took to achieve success as a woman in the marketing industry. Built to Sell Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Peggy built a successful career as a female leader in corporate America. However, when 9/11 took place, the global economic impact forced Peggy and thousands of others into unemployment. Instead of looking for a new job, Peggy decided to pursue her dormant goal of starting a business, and she entered the consulting industry after discovering a widespread need for interim expertise. She and her partner built a business plan, tapped into their networks, and softened the market so they could hit the ground running when they launched C2G. One-by-one, Peggy built a team of elite experts and grew the company to 150 employees before selling—but it did not come easy. Making Difficult Decisions One of the most challenging parts of being a female leader is making difficult decisions swiftly and effectively. Since her business plan incorporated an exit strategy from the beginning, it meant she had to constantly make difficult decisions to stay on course. The greatest cost for a consulting business is labor, so when the recession hit, Peggy had to cut people based on revenue generation alone. And when she sold, she had to deal with changes in loyalty and attitude after the new owners came into the picture. No matter what your goals are, every decision you make will have consequences; About Peggy McHale Peggy is the co-founder and recently retired Managing Director for C2G Partners (Formerly Consultants 2 Go) a Newark, NJ based consulting firm that provides marketing and analytic solutions to Fortune 500 companies in the Financial Services, Telecom, CPG, Healthcare, and Insurance industries. C2G was acquired by Whitegate Capital Partners, a private equity firm in 2016. C2G was recognized for the second time by Fortune Magazine/ICCC as one of the top 100 Inner City Companies in the US. In addition, C2G was also included on the Inc. 500/5000 list as one of the fastest-growing companies in the US for the last six years. Peggy is the co-author of Black and White Strike Gold: Practical Nuggets to Grow Your Business. She just recently co-wrote Lessons Beyond the Obvious: An Entrepreneurs Handbook. Before she started her company with her partner Sandi Webster, she was a Vice President of Marketing at American Express. She holds an MBA in Finance from St. John's University and a BA from the College of Mount St. Vincent. Peggy currently serves as an independent Board Member for Pariveda Solutions. In addition, Peggy is committed to supporting several nonprofit organizations including NJIT's Undergraduate Research and Innovation Board and The Women's Center for Entrepreneurship (WCEC) Board. Peggy served on the State Board of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners as their Vice President of Marketing and Nominations Chair. She is also a member of the Women Presidents' Organization, New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC), National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and NYPAY. Peggy was a Finalist for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016 & 2017. She was also awarded Leading Women of NJ and Top 50 Women Leaders in NJ by NJ Biz. What You Will Learn: How Peggy started her company and grew it to 150 employees How Peggy leveraged her network to soften the market before launching her company How Peggy and her partner extended their expertise to new team members so they could start delegating and growing the business Practices that helped Peggy make difficult decisions as a female leader How Peggy navigated the internal and external challenges of selling her business Resources: Website: www.pandimedia.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggymchale/ Twitter: @peggymchale

Jennifer Smith is recognized as a ‘culture innovator,' creating workplaces where people love to work and are inspired to make a difference. As the Founder and CEO of Innovative Office Solutions, Jennifer's mission is to inspire people to love what they do and who they do it with while living out the company's core values. Jennifer is proud that her team has helped them become the largest independent office solutions company in the Midwest and one of the largest in the Nation. Their contagious culture has been the secret to the Innovative success story. Employees are guided by a shared vision, set of core values and a brand promise that sets the tone for all interactions; and has helped Innovative, a women-owned company, be named “100 Best Companies to Work For” by the Minnesota Business Journal every year since its inception. Innovative has re-invented how they go to market, offering their clients new categories such as cleaning and facility supplies, educational supplies/furniture, workplace branding, managed print services and technology, along with office products and furniture and design. Jennifer is passionate about her community. She is on the Forum for the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Board, Dealer Advisory Board of Essendant, Minnesota Vikings Women's Advisory Council, and the InSports Foundation, the charitable arm of Innovative Office Solutions. She is honored to have received many accolades, including EY Entrepreneur of the Year for the Upper Midwest, Most Admired CEO by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, The (Real)Power 50 by the Minnesota Business Magazine, 50 Fastest Growing Women Owned/Led Companies in North America, presented by the Women Presidents' Organization, 100 Best Places to work for seven consecutive years, and ranked for ten years on the Inc 5000 fastest growing privately held companies in America. Growing up in the small town, family-owned office supply business, her Mom and Dad taught her at an early age that relationships matter and that guides her today. What You Will Learn: Jennifer Smith's role as CEO of Innovative Office Solutions How IOS grew from $3M to $150M under her leadership The challenges associated with IOS's growth Why intentional culture and strong core values are important Why Jennifer did the opposite of everyone else when the recession hit How Jennifer is facing the decline of her industry and the rise of Amazon High-level problem solving as a team effort The evolution of Innovative Office Solutions Resources: Website: Innovativeos.com Twitter: @jennjsmith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-smithin/ Core Values | Intentional Culture Intentional Culture and Core Values Jennifer Smith is a “culture innovator.” She has a track record of creating workplaces where people are inspired to make a difference. It is one of the many reasons her company, Innovative Office Solutions, has become one of the largest independent office solutions companies in the nation. Her team is guided by a strong vision and shared core values, putting IOS in the Women Presidents' Organization, 100 Best Places to Work for seven consecutive years. From $3M to $150M When I first spoke with Jennifer, Innovative Office Solutions was at $3M. Since then, it has grown to $150M, a size that female leaders rarely see. Inspiration, strong core values, and intentional culture are the main forces behind its success. Relationships matter and you have to treat your customers, your employees, and your vendors how you want to be treated. Every member of IOS understands the role they play in the big picture. It enables them to grow no matter how difficult things get. It might sound easy, but it is extremely difficult when you move past the $100M mark. Strong core values help scale the culture, but Jennifer has taken a lot of calculated risks to see ROL (return on luck). It helps to be in the right place at the right time, but you cannot take advantage of the opportunity if you are not ready for it to come your way. You also need to have the right people in place. Your Business is a Family When you grow your business, each milestone is something you haven't experienced before. Jennifer has experienced a lot of luck attracting talent to fill those gaps, hiring people with skills that she doesn't have. For so many of us, our businesses are like family when we start them. But when the family expands, there is an unwieldy feeling. It becomes difficult to maintain the family spirit. Even when you hire great talent, they have to be so aligned and so invested that it is almost like you're imparting yourself through them. Your culture and core values should be intentional because it will be easier to scale them as you grow. Growing Pains There are a lot of growing pains when you're working to achieve growth and scale, and when Innovative Office Solutions reached $15M, they had the same number of employees. That was a difficult scenario heading into the recession because there was nowhere to cut. With no options left, Jennifer decided to hire. She doubled the company size and increased revenue by 70%. She invested in her brand, her people, and her technology while everyone else was doing the opposite. The only way to preserve your core values and culture is by doubling down when the going gets tough. That is exactly what Jennifer did, and that is the type of leader she will always be.

Nancy Lyons is a CEO, entrepreneur, and all-around good human who speaks about the intersection of leadership, entrepreneurialism, technology, and people. Through her candid writing and speaking, she explores the many facets of life at work and champions human-centered approaches to business. Seeing work and the culture of work as the next economic frontier, she pushes the progressive boundaries of how we as female leaders think about professional and personal lives. Nancy has been locally and nationally recognized for her role as owner and CEO of Clockwork. She is a co-author of “Interactive Project Management: Pixels, People, and Process” (New Riders, 2012) and author of the upcoming book, “How to Win at Business by Being Nice to Humans.” What You Will Learn: Clockwork's mission and Nancy's view on current “diversity initiatives” in the modern-day workplace How to be an ally to marginalized people you encounter in your personal and professional lives The unique insights Nancy has gained as a mother in a transracial family The philosophy that Nancy and her family follow to maintain happiness and stability Why helping the most marginalized among us benefits everyone Nancy's practices for getting through tough days and integrating her work and family Nancy's most important source of inspiration The best lesson Nancy has to pass on to other female leaders Resources: Email: nancy@clockwork.com Medium: https://medium.com/@nylons Website: https://www.nancylyons.com/ Maximizing Success Journal: Text JOURNAL7 to 44222 Female Leaders | Best Practices for Being an Ally, with Nancy Lyons Diversity In Today's Workplace It's no secret that diversity is on the minds of a lot of business owners and entrepreneurs as our society continues to progress toward better workplaces for everyone. However, too many companies believe that hiring a “diversity professional” is enough to make their workplace up to par. As a female leader and mother in a diverse family, my good friend Nancy Lyons recognizes the shortcomings of many businesses and has devoted herself to providing solutions. It's not enough to put in a “diversity initiative” and hire more women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ community. Nancy stresses how imperative it is that companies create an inclusive environment that fosters diversity. This is especially true for the technology industry, where the vast majority of employees are white and male. Something needs to change. An issue Nancy has with HR departments is their desire to keep everyone feeling safe and comfortable. When it comes to making companies more inclusive, comfort is the enemy of progress. Nancy's consulting is centered around having tough conversations with companies. She teaches HR departments about being an ally to all different classes of people, from transgender people to Muslim people to people of all different races. This means knowing how casual conversations and office politics affect diverse populations and what can be done to mitigate those barriers to inclusivity. An Ally in Work and Life Nancy revealed to me a truth that a lot of us probably know, but not a lot of us admit: being an ally isn't about us. We shouldn't pat ourselves on the back when we think we've done a good job of being an ally. The people we're trying to support should get to celebrate and cherish us as allies rather than watch us parade ourselves around as champions of diversity. While female leaders face a steeper fight than their male counterparts, a lot of us are still unaware of the issues that more oppressed groups deal with on a daily basis. Nancy is a member of a diverse family, and her perspective is particularly valuable for all people wondering how they can be allies. Nancy and her wife raise their adopted son, who is African-American, and have been exposed to the dangers in the world that their son will face. They've had to raise him to be especially conscious of everything he does, from how he talks to people to how he acts in public to the fun things he's allowed to do. It's horrible. But our society treats him differently, and it shouldn't be that way. A huge action step Nancy has for all of us is recognizing how little we understand. Even as a member of a transracial family, Nancy was not prepared for the challenges she faces raising an African-American son. Acknowledging our own shortcomings and being available and open to learning more about the struggles of marginalized groups is one of the best things that all of us can do. Keeping Stable Female leaders and entrepreneurs have stressful lives already, but to add in the responsibility of this very special kind of parenting would be enough to burn a lot of us out. Nancy has trod the path for us, luckily. She has plenty of ideas on how to make the journey easier. If you're raising an only child, pay close attention to how stable your marriage or relationship is. Make sure your child knows they are heard and valued. Have the tough conversations and resolve the issues. Don't go to bed angry. When it comes to being a leader, Nancy draws her inspiration from those around her. She surrounds herself with motivational people, people in the Women Presidents' Organization, and people she wants to be like. Above all, she understands that losing is just as much a part of life as winning. And although her productivity switch is always on, she makes time to close her laptop, spend time with her family, and just be. That's the best thing you can do.

Mindy Goodfriend has diverse experience starting and leading businesses within the fields of real estate, patented consumer products and communications. Since 2003, she has also worked as a professional strategic business consultant and coach, assisting with business strategy, organizational development, leadership and communication. She is Chair of two chapters of the Women Presidents' Organization, the premier global peer advisory organization for women business owners with multi-million dollar revenues, and was a member of its Board of Directors for 10 years. The organization includes 2,000 members worldwide with over 140 chapters. A graduate of the Harvard Business School Owners and Presidents Management Program and a champion of women, Mindy has worked for many years to increase the representation of women at the HBS OPM Program and to support women's economic growth and leadership in general. Mindy has fulfilled a variety of other roles, including in positions on the Board of the Hudson Square Connection Business Improvement District, the board of the Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, and in special education. What You Will Learn: Mindy's five commitments that will enable you to show up as your best self in all of life's infinite situations What forgiveness is and why forgiving is one of the most important (and difficult) self-love practices we can integrate into our daily lives How business owners can get used to relinquishing control and how they can establish mutual trust with their employees The increasing relevance of the “grow or die” mentality and how to adapt to the ever-changing professional world Mindy's advice for women in business on how to be bold and confident while avoiding self-limitation in the workplace Using listening and dialogue to combat oversensitivity, build bridges and understand those around you while discussing controversial issues The benefits of peer learning and community-building for business owners, employees, and people from all different backgrounds Mindy's #1 lifehack to keeping a busy life simple, easy, and effective How a tumor taught Mindy to clear trivial annoyances and clutter from her life Resources Mindy's recommended news feeds: Global Citizen: www.globalcitizen.org Women in the World: www.womenintheworld.com CNN Saturday's “Good News” Mindy's Twitter: @MindyGoodfriend Sue's “Maximizing Success” Journal Free Trial: Text JOURNAL7 to 44222 Advice for Women in Business | The Spiritual Journey Toward Happiness and Professional Success, with Mindy Goodfriend Five Commitments for a Better Life Mindy Goodfriend is an expert in real estate and consumer products and a business consultant and coach to powerful leaders across industries. She began her career in special education, which she says is one of the most impactful things she has done. She is also a member of the Women Presidents' Organization and has sage advice for women in business. Mindy lives her life following a philosophy of five commitments: kindness, compassion, tolerance, respect, and forgiveness. Mindy's philosophy, coined by some as “Minduism”, evolved from her journey as a spiritual individual, a journey that found her advised by famed spiritual teacher Ram Dass. Ram's advice to always be kind resonated with Mindy, and she has since resolved to live her life with these five teachings in mind. Mindy believes that her commitment to forgiveness is the most important self-love practice we can use and that not forgiving is the most unloving thing we can do to ourselves. Forgiving, which Mindy defines as “making a commitment to let something go and never bring it up again,” is a spiritual love habit that has helped Mindy repair her marriage and improve her personal and professional life. Overcoming Leadership Barriers Mindy's extensive experience observing and advising leadership across industries has exposed her to patterns that keep professionals from advancing and being successful. According to Mindy, many business owners and leaders have a problem with “getting out of the way” and trusting their employees to do their jobs effectively. She emphasizes the importance of building mutual trust between leaders and employees by shifting from a “my” to an “our” mindset and relinquishing control in favor of cooperation. Channeling Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mindy also delves into advice for women in business to advance in the workplace. She recognizes the “grow or die” reality of the professional world and encourages women to avoid self-limiting behaviors and language, be bold, and speak up to be successful. Mindy cites a conference she attended that brought women together to discuss controversial issues and open dialogue. Through these conferences, Mindy has learned the necessity of listening, building bridges, and combating oversensitivity in the modern world. Other conferences of a similar nature, including ones involving all men, have also taught Mindy how critical it is to build community among professionals and learn from one's peers. By doing so, we can all break down barriers, garner a deeper understanding of others, and function better in the workplace. Clearing Out The BS Throughout her life, Mindy has gained a lot of wisdom and learned to subscribe to a life hack that keeps things simple, easy, and effective: take time to do nothing. By clearing your life of unnecessary BS, Mindy believes you can be happier and healthier while still fulfilling your responsibilities and growing as a professional. Mindy knows this is especially helpful advice for women in business. This revelation came to Mindy when she awoke one morning to find three EMTs standing over her bed. Her husband informed her that she'd had a seizure, and she was transported to the hospital for an examination. Mindy found out she had a benign tumor the size of a potato occupying her skull and pushing on her brain. Her neurologist informed her that upon removal of the tumor, her brain would begin regrowing to occupy the space. After successful surgery and recovery, Mindy realized how quickly life goes by, how drastically it can change, and how important it is to remove clutter and enjoy the things you have. I hope that Mindy's advice can help you along your spiritual and professional journeys to become a better you for yourself and those around you.

Founder & CEO of Media Minefield Kristi Piehl launched Media Minefield in 2010 following a 12-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television news reporter. With clients ranging from startups to billion-dollar brands, Media Minefield is a one-of-a-kind agency specializing in earned media and messaging. Kristi was named a 2019 Women in Business honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. She studied Professional Writing and graduated with honors from Bethel University. In 2015, Bethel named her Alumna of the Year. Kristi is a founding member of DePaul University's Women in Entrepreneurship Institute and a member of Women Presidents' Organization. allison@media-minefield.com www.instagram.com/kristipiehl www.twitter.com/kristipiehl Jenna Redfield is a digital content expert, focused on organizing, planning and creating content for marketing purposes. She runs her YouTube channel Jenna Redfield and works with people to help organize their digital lives!  Home: https://jennaredfield.com YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/jennaredfield Join the Facebook Groups https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdandnotion https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketingandnotion/ Follow me on Social https://www.youtube.com/c/jennaredfield https://www.instagram.com/jennaredfield https://www.tiktok.com/@jennaredfield

Amy Zaroff is the founder and Creative Director of Amy Zaroff Events and Designs. Her mantra is “All you have is your name. Use it wisely.” As an extraordinary event planner with over 20 years of experience in a wide range of industries including television production, restaurant ownership, marketing, hospitality and event production, Amy has refined her skills in design, planning and time management. She has produced events for companies including: Target, HealthPartners, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Major League Baseball, the Minnesota Vikings and the James Beard Foundation as well as many luxury weddings and mitzvahs throughout the country. She is a mother, active Women Presidents' Organization member, and volunteer who is truly engaged in her community. As a woman entrepreneur who is driven to please others, Amy has had to look internally to find clarity and consider her own happiness as an important part of a successful life. What You Will Learn: Amy discusses her mantra, “All you have is your name. Use it wisely.” She shares the meaning behind the mantra and explains the importance of building a trusted reputation and having nonstop enthusiasm for her work. Amy explains how she has worked to put herself first more often, focus on her family more intensely, and reevaluate and redefine her priorities in life. She shares how recent life experiences have brought her a new level of clarity. Amy shares why turning her business's focus from social events like weddings and bar mitzvahs toward corporate and nonprofit events and experiential marketing helped revitalize her and brought her to a new level of passion for her work. Amy shares how she learned to recognize and worry less about the things she can't control, and she explains how this reframed her work as a woman entrepreneur so that the joy comes from the process and not just from the final product. Amy discusses how her business evolved from invitation stationery and gift shop she purchased 15 years ago despite knowing little about retail. She shares how she evolved the business into event-planning and learned to shed what wasn't working to become a more successful woman entrepreneur. Amy shares how her company's big break came when Target hired them to produce a national corporate event with 11,000 attendees, and she shares how this marked the beginning of a new era for the company. Amy discusses how her company delivers an exceptional experience and builds trusted relationships with their clients. Amy explains why its not only important to trust your clients but for them to also gain trust in her and how she creates that culture. Amy talks about the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness, and shares her struggles with anxiety especially surrounding the 9/11 attacks that took place shortly after she had her children. She shares her family's open conversations about mental health and the importance of seeking help when it is needed. Amy discusses the times that she feels most unfu♥

Barry Shore, the Ambassador of JOY, conducts a rare interview with one of the world's most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs: Sharon Lechter. Sharon co-authored the international bestseller, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and has released 14 other books in the Rich Dad series. For over 10 years Sharon was CEO and led the Rich Dad Company and built the brand into an international powerhouse. In 2008 she was asked to re-energize the Napoleon Hill Foundation and is releasing Think and Grow Rich for Women.Sharon is recognized globally as an expert on the topics of financial education and entrepreneurship. As a committed philanthropist Sharon gives back to world communities. She serves on the board of the Women Presidents' Organization and the national board of Childhelp. Sharon currently is the only woman inducted into the Personal Development Hall of Fame. Barry is deeply honored to introduce Sharon to his worldwide audience. Few people have as much to add to YOUR life as Sharon.

Phil Shawe co-founded TransPerfect in 1992. Today, TransPerfect is a global family of companies and the world's largest privately held provider of language and business services. Shawe oversees the day-to-day operations of the company, headquartered in New York City. Under Shawe's leadership, TransPerfect has received numerous awards and distinctions. The company is a three-time honoree of the Inc. 5000 Award, a six-time honoree of the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and has earned multiple Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service. Crain's New York Business has ranked TransPerfect as one of the largest privately held companies, as well as one of the largest women-owned companies, six years in a row. TransPerfect was also three times named one of the fastest-growing women-owned/led businesses in North America by Entrepreneur and the Women Presidents' Organization. In 2008, Shawe was named to the prestigious “40 Under 40 list” by Crain's New York Business. He sits on the Board of Directors for Girls Who Code, an organization with a single mission: to close the gender gap in technology. Shawe has spoken at New York University and Columbia University, and is a member of the Association for a Better New York (ABNY). Prior to his career in the language services industry, Shawe was a Financial Analyst at Chemical Bank and a Global Custody Consultant at Merrill Lynch. Shawe holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from New York University's Stern School of Business, and he received his BS from the University of Florida where he triple majored in Finance, Marketing, and Risk Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurel Delaney is the President of GlobeTrade.com, a management consulting company that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses go global. Based in Chicago, she has over three decades of experience in the area of trade, export and global small business. Laurel has authored numerous articles for international and scholarly publications, as well as several books, including her most recent one entitled Exporting Essentials: Selling Products and Services to the World Successfully. Besides running her consultancy, Laurel divides her time between – among other things – serving as a board member for the World Entrepreneurship Forum, being an active member of the International Council for Small Business, and as the Chicago Chapter Chair for the Women Presidents' Organization. She is also the creator of the Global Small Business Blog – which is ranked No. 1 in the world for entrepreneurs and small businesses interested in going global – and the Global Small Business Forum. In 2008, Laurel launched Women Entrepreneurs GROW Global (WEGG). It's a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, inspire and nurture women business owners and entrepreneurs worldwide on how to go global so they can run healthier businesses and create a new future for themselves, their families and their community. And I'm very honoured to be the speaker for an upcoming WEGGinar, which is one of the free monthly webinars that Laurel organizes for the online WEGG community.   Links: com website The Global Small Business Blog Book: “Exporting: the Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably” Laurel's books: the complete collection Women Entrepreneurs GROW Global (WEGG) website WEGG on Twitter Laurel on LinkedIn Laurel on Twitter Laurel's email address  

Segment 1:Dr. Marsha Firestone is President and Founder of the Women Presidents' Organization, a peer advisory group for women who own and lead multimillion dollar businesses. She is also the co-author of “Women Presidents' Organization 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies Guide to Growth”.Segment 2: Bri Seeley is the author of “Permission to Leap”. She has been featured on NBC's The TODAY Show, Forbes, Inc, Medium, PBS, and Free Enterprise. Segment 3:Krista Morgan started P2Binvestor over 5 years ago with a mission to help growing businesses succeed. In addition to running P2Binvestor, she is the cohost of Women Who Startup Radio.Segment 4:Ron Carucci is co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, working with CEOs and executives pursuing transformational change for their organizations, leaders, and industries. He is the best-selling author of 8 books, including the recent Amazon #1 Rising to Power.   Segment 5: Susie Moore who is the author of “What If It Does Work Out? How A Side Hustle Can Change Your Life”. She is an advisor to high-growth startups in Silicon Valley and NYC.Sponsored by Nextiva.

Segment 1: Dr. Marsha Firestone is President & Founder of the Women Presidents' Organization. As Executive Director of The Women's Economic Summit, she led development of a plan presented to Congress for accelerating growth of women's businesses. She recently co-authored the “50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies Guide to Growth”, sponsored by American Express.Segment 2: Garrett Sutton is a bestselling author and attorney. He is the author of “TOXIC CLIENT:  Knowing and Avoiding Problem Customers”.Segment 3: Mike Glauser is an entrepreneur, business consultant and university professor who has built successful companies in the retail, wholesale, and consulting industries. His passion is helping people create successful businesses, gain financial freedom, and live the life of their dreams. His latest book, Main Street Entrepreneur: Build Your Dream Company Doing What You Love a Where You Live (Entrepreneur Press), is a roadmap for doing exactly that. Segment 4: Barry Moltz shares how to get your business unstuck.Segment 5: Dr. Max McKeown is an author, a behavioral strategist, and a speaker. His new research is all about the power of the #Nowist mindset, outlining personal strategies to live better in the now. Sponsored by Nextiva.

Phyllis Newhouse strives to make the "American Dream" a reality. Her personal story is as uplifting and inspiring as the achievements she has accomplished. Born in North Carolina, one of 11 children, with very modest means, her hard work ethics, determination and self-drive and the love of enhanced technology and desire to make a difference to other, have all led to her recognition as one of the top leaders in the technology industry and one of the most influential Women in Technology. Since founding Xtreme Solutions Inc., in 2002, Phyllis has grown the business into a profitable multi -million dollar company with over 190 highly skilled professionals in more than 20 states supporting several prime contracts with civilian and defense agencies of the Federal government and providing IT end to end solutions in information assurance, cyber security and network support to numerous Fortune 500 companies around the globe.. Phyllis W. Newhouse, entrepreneur from Atlanta, GA was honored by 100 Black Men of America with the Marilyn Johnson Women of Color Achievement Award in 2012 sponsored by IBM and PNC. The inaugural event was hosted in Baltimore in 2010 through a partnership between the Women Presidents' Organization and 100 Black Men of America. She was acknowledged for her commitment to economic empowerment within the community. Phyllis is a Retired Army Non Commissioned Officer and a Service-Disabled Veteran with more than 22 years of Military Service. She has vast experience in Information Technology Planning, Strategic Growth Planning and Professional Services. Dr. Wade is clinical psychologist, author, TV host, and motivational speaker, who inspires thousands of people each month with her dynamic range of events and free teleseminar's.