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#careerfreedom  #buildyourdreams  #quityourjob  Watch Live Here: Click here Are you stuck in a job you hate but afraid to leave because of money?  What if you could walk away—and actually thrive? In this inspiring episode, host Marcus Norman sits down with Miss Pav, a former corporate professional who left her $300k a year job and launched her own business without the usual financial chaos. She shares how mindset, planning, and smart action helped her create a life and career she actually loves—no rock bottom required. SUBSCRIBE to hear more inspiring stories like this! Whether you're dreaming of entrepreneurship or already running your own brand, this episode gives you a fresh perspective on business, money, and fulfillment—especially for women who want more without sacrificing stability. Marcus Norman is the host of Gentleman Style Podcast, where he interviews bold thinkers, entrepreneurs, and change-makers across finance, relationships, and lifestyle—empowering viewers with honest insights and actionable advice. Miss Pav is a dynamic entrepreneur who left the corporate grind to build a purpose-driven business—without hitting financial rock bottom. Her journey is proof that confidence, clarity, and courage can lead to success on your own terms. https://www.tiktok.com/@pavilla54

In this episode of Girls On Film, Anna Smith takes you out of the studio and straight to the sunny shores of Mallorca! Recorded live at the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, Anna hosts a Girls On Film panel on Women in Leadership, featuring a talented group of women shaping the industry with creativity and vision. Joining Anna on stage are filmmaker Alex Burunova, whose psychological drama SATISFACTION explores the delicate bond between composers Lola and Philip; BAFTA-nominated producer Sarah Brocklehurst, founder of Brock Media and known for THE OUTRUN; and Abi Harris, founder of Altitude Management, who helps artists take their creative projects to new heights. Anna also catches up with acclaimed actor Maria Dragus, known for THE WHITE RIBBON and MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS, who was in the audience at the Girls On Film panel. A huge thank you to Sandra, Maria, Vicka, and the wonderful team at Evolution Mallorca! We are already counting down to see what they have in store for next year. Do keep an eye out for dates. Learn more about Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival here: https://www.evolutionfilmfestival.com/ Sign up to the Girls On Film newsletter below: http://eepurl.com/iEKaM-/ Or email girlsonfilmsocial@gmail.com to be signed up. Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA Agency production. Host: Anna Smith Executive Producer: Hedda Lornie Archbold Producer: Negin Nia Intern: Chloe Fonge Audio Editor: Benjamin Cook Principal Partners: Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer © HLA Agency

Guest Bio: Renee Kylestewa Begay is from the Pueblo of Zuni in Southwest New Mexico. She is a mother to three daughters and married to high school sweetheart Donnie Begay. During her undergrad, she founded the Nations movement—a national ministry...Good morning. It's October 30th, 2025. Can you believe it? So I'm releasing these videos. Today's videos on resilience. Four distinct cultures coming at you. Jenny McGrath. Me, Danielle, my friend Renee Begay from New Mexico and Rebecca Wheeler, Walston. Tune in, listen to the distinctly different places we're coming from and how we're each thinking about resilience. And then find a way that that impacts you and your own community and you can create more resilience, more generosity, more connection to one another. It's what we need in this moment. Oh, and this is The Arise Podcast, and it's online. If you want to download, listen to it. There you can as well.   Renee Begay (00:14):Okay, cool. Okay, so for those watching my introduction, I'll do it in my language. So my name is Renee Bega. I just spoke in my language, which is I'm from the Pueblo of Zuni tribe in Southwest New Mexico, and I shared the way that we relate to one another. So you share the clan system that you're from. So being a matrilineal society, we belong to our, there's lineage and then we are a child of our father's side of the family. And so I belong to the Sandhill Crane clan as my mom is my grandma. And then my daughters are Sandhill Crane, and then I'm a child of the Eagle Clan, which is my dad's side. So if I do introduce myself in Zuni and I say these clans, then people know, oh, okay, you're from this family, or I'm, or if I meet others that are probably Child of Crane, then I know that I have responsibility toward them. We figure out responsibility toward each other in the community and stuff, who's related to all those things. Yeah. And here in New Mexico, there are 19 Pueblo tribes, two to three Apache tribes, and then one Navajo nation tribe. So there's a large population of indigenous tribes here in New Mexico. So grateful and glad to be here.(02:22):Yeah. I guess I can answer your question about what comes to mind with just the word resilience, but even you saying a d Los Muertos, for me that was like, oh, that's self-determination, something that you practice to keep it going, to remember all those things. And then when you mentioned the family, Jenny, I was like, I think I did watch it and I looked on my phone to go look for it, and I was like, oh yeah, I remember watching that. I have a really short-term memory with books or things that I watch. I don't remember exactly details, but I know how I felt. And I know when I was watching that show, I was just like, whoa, this is crazy.(03:12):So yes, I remember watching that docuseries. And then I think Rebecca, when you're talking about, I was thinking through resilience feels like this vacillation between different levels, levels of the individual in relation to the community, how much do we participate in self discovery, self-determination, all those things, but then also connect it to community. How do we continue to do that as a community to stay resilient or keep practicing what we've been taught? But then also generationally too, I think that every generation has to figure out based on their experience in this modern world, what to do with the information and the knowledge that is given to us, and then how to kind of encourage the next generation too. So I was just thinking of all those scenes when I was listening to you guys.Rebecca (04:25):Yeah, when you said the generational thing that each generation has to decide what to do with the information given to them. This past weekend in the last week or so was that second New Kings march, and there's some conversation about the fact that it was overwhelmingly white and in my community that conversation has been, we weren't there. And what does that mean, right? Or the noticing that typically in this country when there are protests around human rights, typically there's a pretty solid black contingency that's part of that conversation. And so I just have been aware internally the conversation has been, we're not coming to this one. We're tired. And when I say I say black women specifically in some instances, the larger black community, we are tired.(05:28):We are tapping out after what happened in the last election. And I have a lot of ambivalence about that tapping out. I'm not sure how I feel about it, but it does make me think about what you said that in this moment my community is taking the information given to them and making a conscious choice to do something different than what we have done historically. So that's what I thought about when you were mentioning the generational sort of space that's there. What do we do with that and what does that mean about what we pass to the next generation?Danielle (06:09):Through this moment. So I think it's interesting to say, I think Rebecca said something about does your resilience, what does it feel grounded in or does it feel solid? I can't remember exactly how she put it. And yeah, she's frozen a bit on my screen, so I'll check in with her when she gets back. And I would say I felt like this week when I was thinking about my ancestors, I felt in having conversations in my family of origin around race and assimilation, just that there was this in-between generation. And I mean like you mentioned the voting, you saw it in our voting block, the Latino voting block pretty clearly represented.(07:09):There was this hard push for assimilation, really hard push and the in-between. And I feel like my generation is saying that didn't work. And so we know the stories of our ancestors, but how did we interpret those stories to mean many of us, I would say in our community to mean that we don't fight for justice? How did we reinterpret those stories to mean the best course was silence or forgetting why people migrated. The reason for migration was not because there was a hate for our land. That's very clear to me. The reason for migration was what we see now happening with Venezuela. It was ongoing oppression of our people through the, well, in my case, through the Mexican government and collaboration with the United States government that exacerbated poverty and hunger, which then led to migration. So do we forget that? It seems like we did. And in some, I wondered to myself, well, how did a guy like Cesar Chavez or I, how did they not forget that? How did they remember that? So I think resilience for me is thinking Los was like, who were my ancestors remembering why they moved and remembering what this moment is asking me to do. Is it asking me to move somewhere and maybe physically move or mentally move or I don't know what the movement means, but it's some kind of movement. So that's kind of what I thinkRenee (09:07):I'm seeing the importance of, even just in this conversation, kind of the idea of the trans narrative across all communities, the importance of storytelling amongst each other, sharing stories with each other of these things. Like even just hearing you Danielle of origins of reasons for migration or things like that, I'm sure very relatable. And we have migration stories too, even within indigenous on this continent and everything. So I think even just the importance of storytelling amongst each other to be able to remember together what these things are. I think even just when we had the opportunity to go to Montgomery and go to the Rosa Parks Museum, it, you hear the macro story of what happened, but when you actually walk through the museum and read every exhibition, every paragraph, you start learning the micro stuff of the story there. Maybe it wasn't everyone was a hundred percent, there was still this wrestling within the community of what to do, how to do it, trying to figure out the best way to do good amongst each other, to do right by each other and stuff like that. So I just think about the importance of that too. I think Danielle, when you mentioned resilience, a lot of times it doesn't feel good to practice resilience.(11:06):For me, there's a lot of confusion. What do I do? How do I do this? Well, a lot of consultation with my elders, and then every elder has a different, well, we did this, and then you go to the next elder, oh, well we did this. And so one of my friends said three people in the room and you get four ideas and all these things. So it's just like a lot of times it doesn't feel good, but then the practice of it, of just like, okay, how do we live in a good way with each other, with ourselves, with what faith you have, the spiritual beliefs that you hold all those, and with the land, all that stuff, it's just, yeah, it's difficult to practice resilience.Rebecca (12:03):I think that that's a good point. This idea, the reminder that it doesn't always feel good. When you said it, it's like, well, duh. But then you sit for a minute and you go like, holy crap, it doesn't feel good. And so that means I have to be mindful of the ways in which I want to step away from it, take a step back from it, and not actually enter that resilience. And it makes me think about, in order to kind of be resilient, there has to be this moment of lament or grief for the fact that something has happened, some type of wounding or injury or threat or danger that is forcing you to be resilient is requiring that of you. And that's a moment I always want to bypass. Who has time to, no, I don't have time to grieve. I got stuff I got to do, right?(13:06):I need to make it to the next moment. I need to finish my task. I need to keep it together. Whatever the things are. There are a thousand reasons for which I don't want to have that moment, even if I can't have it in the moment, but I need to circle back to it. Once the chaos sort of settles a little bit, it's very difficult to actually step into that space, at least for me personally, probably somewhat out of the cultural wider narratives that I inhabit. There's not a lot of invitation to grief element or if I'm very skilled at sidestepping that invitation. So for me, that's what comes to mind when I think about it doesn't feel good. And part of what doesn't feel good for me is that what there is to grieve, what there is to process there to lament. Who wants to do that?(14:10):I think I told you guys outside of the recording that my son had a very scary car incident this week, and several people have asked me in the last 48 hours, are you how? Somebody said to me, how is your mother heart? Nothing in me wants to answer that question. Not yesterday, not today. I'm almost to the point, the next person that asked me that, I might smack you because I don't have time to talk about that. Ask me about my kid. Then we maybe could ask me about myself and I would deflect to my kid really fast.Jenny (14:59):I'm thinking about, for me, resilience feels so connected to resistance. And as you were sharing stories of migration, I was thinking about my great great grandparents who migrated from Poland to the States. And a few years ago we went to Poland and did an ancestry trip and we went to a World War II museum. I really traced World War I through World War ii, but it really actually felt like a museum to resistance and seeing resistance in every tier of society from people who were Nazis soldiers smuggling out letters that were written in urine to people making papers for people to be able to get out.(16:05):And I found myself clinging to those stories right now as ice continues to disappear people every day and trying to stay situated in where and how can I resist and where and how can I trust that there are other people resisting even if I don't know how they are, and where can I lean into the relationships and the connections that are fostering collective resistance? And that's how I'm finding it as I am sitting with the reality of how similar what we are experiencing in the US is to early days of Nazi Germany and how can I learn from the resistance that has already taken place in former atrocities that are now being implemented by the country that I live in.Rebecca (17:41):That makes me think, Jenny of a couple of things. One, it's hard to breathe through this that we are perilously close to Nazi Germany. That feels like there's not a lot of vocabulary that I have for that. But it also makes me think of something that Renee said about going to the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, and stepping really close to the details of that story, because I don't know if you remember this, Renee, but there's one exhibit that talks about this white law firm that was the money behind the Montgomery bus boycott and was the legal underpinning behind that. And I don't think I knew until I went to that museum and saw that it's like one picture on one poster in the middle of this big exhibit. And I don't think I knew that. I know a lot of things about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Busboy.(18:53):I've taught them to my kids. We know about her and the bus and all of that, but the details and to know that there was this group of white people in 1950 something that stepped forward to be resistant in that moment. And it's like, gosh, I didn't know that. And it makes me, Jenny have the question, how many more times has that happened in history? And we don't actually have that information. And so the only larger narrative that I have access to is how white people were the oppressors and the aggressors in that. And that's true. I'm not trying to take anything away from that. But also there was this remnant of people who said, not me, not my house, not my family, not today, not tomorrow, not at any time in my lifetime. Am I going to be on the wrong side of history on this conversation? And I think that that's probably true in many places and spaces that we don't have access to the detail of the stories of resistance and alliance that is there across people groups, and we don't have that information.Jenny (20:21):It makes me think of something that's front of mind just because we were in Detroit last week as we talk about Rosa Parks, she lived the end of her days in Detroit in a home that the CEO of Little Caesar's spot for her,Wow. Where it's like one, it's tragic to me that such a heroine had had to need some financial assistance from some white CEO, and that was what that CEO decided to use his money towards is really beautiful for me. And you can go to her house in Detroit. It's just a house now. But it is, it's like how many of these stories we know that actually are probably for good reason if they're happening right now, because it's not always safe to resist. And we were just having breakfast with a friend today talking about, and or what a brilliant show it is and how resistance probably needs to be underground in a lot of ways in this current moment.Danielle (21:54):Do you know the animal for Los Martos, Renee? Maybe it, it's the Libre. It's the spirit animals from Mexican folklore, and they come out and they have to, traditionally they represent three of the four elements like air, water, earth, and fire. And so they put them on the altars and they're like spiritual protectors or whatever. And they highlighted during this time, and I don't know if any of y'all have seen some of the videos of, there's a couple videos where there's a couple of these more racist folks trying to chase after a person of color, and they just trip and they fall out their face on the pavement and talking with a couple of friends, some Mexican friends, they're like, oh, Libre has got that. They just bam flat, just the idea that the earth tripped them up or something. I love that. Something in the spirit wall brought them to their knees. So yesterday I took Luis is like, what are you doing? I made him go get me all this spray paint. And I put these wood panels together and partly we had at home and I was using his wood. He's like, don't paint all of it, but I was painting this panel of this que and I'm going to put it in downtown, and it's not something I'm doing and I'm thwarting the government. But it did feel resilient to paint it or to think about the spirit world tripping up these guys. It gave me some joyRebecca (23:42):But I actually think, and I've talked to you about this a little bit, Danielle, I think what I love about that is that there's something in the collective story of Mexican people that you can borrow from, that you can pull from to find this moment of resilience, of resistance, of joy, of relief release. And I think we need to do more of that. So often when we step into our collective narratives, it's at the pain points, it is at the wounding points. And I think that I love that there's something of something that you can borrow that is a moment of strength out of our collective narrative. I think that that's actually how you grow resilience. I think it is how you learn to recognize it is you borrow from this collective narrative, this moment of strength so that you can bring it with you in this moment. I think that that's who Rosa Parks has been in my community to me in my family, I think I've told you guys this before, but I have a daughter who's now in college, but when she was in elementary school, we had a whole thing for a semester with a bus driver that just had it out for black and brown kids on her bus route to the point that all the white kids in our little suburban neighborhood were like, what the heck is wrong with a bus driver coming after all the brown people?(25:13):And I remember actually borrowing from the story of Rosa Parks to say to my daughter, this is how we're going to handle this. What does it look like for you with dignity, but really firmly say, you cannot mistreat me. You will not mistreat me on this bus route. And so to me, the story, what you're telling Danielle, is that same sort of, let me borrow from this folklore, from this narrative, something to give to myself, to my family, to my people in this moment. I love that. I'm going to borrow it. I'm going to steal it. So send me a picture of the painting.Renee (26:03):Yeah. Have you guys talked about, I guess expressions or epigenetics, I guess with resilience with epigenetics, when we do experience hardship, there's a certain way of taking that hardship in and either it alters our expression or our reaction, our behavior and how we carry that through across generations. But I was thinking of that word even with Jenny when you were talking about resilience to you, you remember it maybe probably in your body as resistance because of your great grandparents. My question was, or even just with D Los MTOs, the spirits that help that are kind of like protectors, did you guys sense that as information first or did you feel it first kind like that there's this feeling inside, you can't really quite pinpoint it, but you feel it as a practice and then when you do get that information, you're like, ah, that's what it was. Or is it the other way? I need information first. And then you're like, okay, it confirms this. I dunno. I don't know if that's a clear question, but I was just kind of curious about that. Even with the Rosa Parks, this is how we're going to do it, this is how we remember it, that was successful in its ways. Yeah.Jenny (27:54):I think for me personally, the more stories I learn, the more of me makes sense. And the same great grandparents were farmers and from where they lived to the port sold vegetables along the way to pay for their travels. And then when they got to the port, sold their wagon to pay for their ship tickets and then just arrived in the states with practically nothing. And there's so much of a determined hope in that, that I have felt in myself that is willing to just go, I don't know where this is going to lead to, but I'm going to do it. And then when I hear these stories, I'm like, oh yeah, and it's cool to be with my husband as I'm hearing these family stories, and he'll just look at me like, oh, that sounds familiar.Danielle (29:07):I think there's a lot of humor in our family's resistance that I've discovered. So it's not surprising. I felt giddy watching the videos, not just because I enjoyed seeing them fall, but it did feel like the earth was just catching their foot. When I used to run in basketball in college, sometimes people would say, oh, I tripped on the lines. The lines of the basketball court grabbed them and just fell down. And I think for a moment, I don't know, in my faith, like God or the earth has its own way of saying, I'm not today. I've had enough today and you need to stop. And so that's one way. I don't know. I feel it in my body first. Yeah. What about you? Okay.Renee (30:00):Yeah, humor, definitely A lot of one elder that I knew just with crack jokes all the time, but had the most painful story, I think, of boarding school and stuff. And then we had the younger generation kind of just ask him questions, but one of the questions for him to him was, you joke a lot, how did you become so funny? And then he was just like, well, I got to do this, or else I'll like, I'll cry. So there's just the tragic behind it. But then also, yeah, humor really does carry us. I was thinking about that one guy that was heckling the lady that was saying free Palestine, and then he tripped. He tripped backwards. And you're like, oh.(31:00):So just those, I think those captures of those mini stories that we're watching, you're like, okay, that's pretty funny. But I think for us in not speaking for all indigenous, but even just within my community, there's a lot of humor for just answering to some of the things that are just too, it's out of our realm to even just, it's so unbelievable. We don't even know what to do with this pain, but we can find the humor in it and laugh about the absurdity of what's happening and And I think even just our cultural practices, a lot of times my husband Donnie and I talk about just living. I don't necessarily like to say that I live in two worlds. I am part of both. I am. We are very present in both of just this westernized society perspective, but we do see stark differences when we're within our indigenous perspective, our worldview, all those things that it's just very like, whoa, this is really different.(32:27):There's such a huge contrast. We don't know if it's a tangent line that never crosses, but then there are moments where when communities cross that there is this possibility that there's an understanding amongst each other and stuff. But I think even just with our cultural practice, the timeline of things that are happening in current news, it's so crazy. But then you look to, if you turn your head and you look toward the indigenous communities, they're fully into their cultural practices right now, like harvest dances and ceremonies and all those things. And it's just kind of like, okay, that's got grounding us right now. We're continuing on as it feels like the side is burning. So it's just this huge contrast that we're constantly trying to hold together, living in the modern world and in our cultural traditions, we're constantly looking at both and we're like, okay, how do we live and integrate the two?(33:41):But I think even just those cultural practices, seeing my girls dance, seeing them wear their traditional clothing, seeing them learning their language, that just my heart swells, gives me hope that we're continuing on even when it feels like things are falling and coming apart and all those things. But yeah, real quick story. Last week we had our school feast day. So the kids get to kind of showcase their culture, they wear their traditional clothes, and kids are from all different tribes, so everybody dresses differently. We had a family that was dancing their Aztec dances and Pueblo tribes in their Pueblo regalia, Navajo students wearing their Navajo traditional clothes and all those things. So all these different tribes, everyone's showcasing, not just showcasing, but presenting their cultural things that they've been learning. And at the very end, my daughter, her moccasin fell off and we were like, oh, no, what's happening? But thankfully it was the end of the day. So we were like, okay. So I took apart her leggings and then took off her moccasin and stuff. Then so we started walking back to the car, and then my other daughter, her moccasin leggings were unwrapping.(35:17):We were laughing, just walking all the way because everyone, their leggings were coming apart too as they were walking to their car. And everyone's just laughing all like, okay, it's the end of the day. It's okay. We're falling apart here, but it's all right. But it was just good to kind of have that day to just be reminded of who we are, that we remain, we're still here, we're still thriving, and all those things.Rebecca (35:56):Yeah, I think the epigenetics question is interesting for the story arc that belongs to black American people because of the severing of those bloodlines in the transatlantic slave trade. And you may have gotten on the ship as different tribes and different peoples, and by the time you arrive on US soil, what was many has merged into one in response to the trauma that is the trans glamorous slave trade. So that question always throws me for a loop a little bit, because I never really know where to go with the epigenetics piece. And it also makes me understand how it is that Rosa Parks is not my ancestor, at least not that I know of. And yet she is my ancestor because the way that I've been taught out of my Black American experience to understand ancestry is if you look like me in any way, shape or form, if there's any thread, if there is a drop of African blood in, you count as an ancestor.(37:13):And that means I get permission to borrow from Rosa Parks. She was in my bloodline, and I teach that to my kids. She's an elder that you need to respect that. You need to learn all of those things. And so I don't usually think about it until I'm around another culture that doesn't feel permission to do that. And then I want to go, how do you not catch that? This, in my mind, it all collapses. And so I want to say to you, Renee, okay, every native person, but when I hear you talk, it is very clear that for you ancestry means that tracing through the clans and the lines that you can identify from your mother and your father. So again, not just naming and noticing the distinction and the differences about how we even understand the word ancestor from whatever our story arcs are, to listen to Jenny talk about, okay, great grandfather, and to know that you can only go so far in black life before you hit a white slave owner and you lose any connection to bloodline. In terms of the records, I have a friend who describes it as I look into my lineage, black, black, white, nothing. And the owner and the listing there is under his property, not his bloodline. So just noticing and naming the expansiveness that needs to be there, at least for me to enter my ancestry.Rebecca (38:56):Yeah, that's a good, so the question would be how do generations confront disruption in their lineage? How do you confront disruption? And what do you work with when there is that disruption? And how does, even with Rosa Parks, any drop of African-American blood, that's my auntie, that's my uncle. How do I adopt the knowledge and the practices and traditions that have kept us going? Whereas being here where there's very distinct tribes that are very different from one another, there's a way in which we know how to relate through our lineage. But then also across pan-Indian that there's this very familiar practice of respect of one another's traditions, knowing where those boundaries are, even though I am Zuni and if I do visit another tribe, there's a way that I know how to conduct myself and respect so that I'm honoring them and not trying to center myself because it's not the time. So just the appropriateness of relationships and stuff like that. So yeah, that's pretty cool conversation.Danielle (40:40):It was talking from a fisherman from Puerto Vallarta who'd lived there his whole life, and he was talking, he was like, wink, wink. People are moving here and they're taking all the fish. And we were like, wait, is it Americans? Is it Canadians? He is like, well, and it was people from other states in Mexico that were kind of forced migration within Mexico that had moved to the coast. And he's like, they're forgetting when we go out and fish, we don't take the little fish. We put 'em back and we have to put 'em back because if we don't put 'em back, then we won't have fish next year. And he actually told us that he had had conversations. This is how close the world seems with people up in Washington state about how tribal members in Washington state on the coast had restored coastline and fish populations. And I thought, that is so cool. And so his whole thing was, we got to take care of our environment. I'm not radical. He kept telling us, I'm not radical in Spanish. I want my kid to be able to fish. We have so much demand for tourism that I'm worried we're going to run out, so we have to make this. How do we make it sustainable? I don't know. It just came to mind as how stories intersect and how people see the value of the land and how we are much more connected, like you said, Renee, because of even the times we can connect with people across thousands of miles,(42:25):It was really beautiful to hear him talk about how much he loved these little fish. He's like, they're little and they squirm around and you're not supposed to eat. He is like, they need to go back. They need to have their life, and when it's ready, then we'll eat them. And he said that in Spanish, it sounded different, but sounded way better. Yeah. Yeah. In Spanish, it was like emotional. It was connected. The words were like, there's a word in Spanish in Gancho is like a hook, but it also can mean you're deceived. And he is like, we can't deceive ourselves. He used that word. We can't deceive ourselves that the fish will be here next year. We can't hook. And with the play on words, because you use hook to catch fish, right?That's like a play on words to think about how do we preserve for the next generation? And it felt really hopeful to hear his story because we're living in an environment in our government that's high consumer oriented, no matter who's in charge. And his slowing down and thinking about the baby fish, just like you said, Renee is still dancing. We're still fishing, felt good.Renee (43:59):I remember just even going to Juno, Alaska for celebration when all the Alaskan tribes make that journey by canoe to Juneau. And even that, I was just so amazed that all the elders were on the side on the shore, and the people in the canoe did this whole ceremony of asking for permission to come on the land. And I was like, dang, even within, they're on their own land. They can do what they want, but yet they honor and respect the land and the elders to ask for permission first to get out, to step out. So it's just like, man, there's this really cool practice of reciprocity even that I am learning. I was taught that day. I was like, man, that's pretty cool. Where are those places that will help me be a good human being in practicing reciprocity, in relationship with others and with the land? Where do I do that? And of course, I remember those things like, okay, you don't take more than you need. You always are mindful of others. That's kind of the teachings that come from my tribe, constantly being mindful of others, mindful of what you're saying, mindful of the way you treat others, all those things against. So yeah. So I think even just this conversation crossing stories and everything, it's generative. It reminds us of all these ways that we are practicing resilience.(45:38):I was going to tell you, Danielle, about humor in resilience, maybe a little humble bragging, but Randy Woodley and Edith were here last week, and Donnie and I got to hang out with them. And I was telling them about this Facebook group called, it's like a Pueblo Southwest group. And people started noticing that there were these really intimate questions being asked on the page. And then people started realizing that it's ai, it's like a AI generated questions. So with Facebook, it's kind of maybe automatically implemented into, it was already implemented into these groups. And so this ai, it's called, I forget the name, but it will ask really sensitive questions like cultural questions. And people started, why are you asking this question? They thought it was the administrator, but then people were like, oh, they caught on like, oh, this is ai. And then people who kind of knew four steps ahead, what was happening, they were like, don't answer the questions. Some people started answering earnestly these really culturally sensitive questions, but people were like, no, don't answer the questions. Because they're mining for information. They're mining for knowledge from our ways. Don't give it to them.(47:30):So now every time this AI robot or whatever asks a question that's very sensitive, they just answer the craziest. That's a good one of them was one of 'em was like, what did you learn during a ceremonial dance? And no one would ask that question to each other. You don't ask that question. So people were like, oh, every time I hear any man of mine, a country song, they just throw out the crazies. And I'm sitting there laughing, just reading. I'm like, good. Oh man, this is us. Have you ever had that feeling of like, this is us. Yes, we caught on. We know what you're doing. This is so good. And then just thinking of all these answers that are being generated and what AI will spit out based off of these answers. And so I was telling Randy about this, and he just like, well, this is just what used to happen when settlers used to first come and interact with indigenous people. Or even the ethnographers would come and mind for information, and they gather all this knowledge from indigenous communities. And then these communities started catching on and would just give them these wild answers. And then these ethnographers would gather up this information and then take it to the school, and the teachers would teach this information. So maybe that's why the school system has some crazy out there information about indigenous peoples. But that's probably part of what's happened here. But I just thought that was so funny. I was like, oh, I love us.Rebecca (49:19):Yeah, that's going to show up in some fourth graders history report or social studies report something about, right. And I can't wait to see that. Yeah, that's a good idea. So good. That feels like resistance and resilience, Renee.Renee (49:40):Yeah. Yeah. Humorous resistance. It just, yeah. So one of the questions is, have you ever harvested traditional pueblo crops?(49:52):And then some puts, my plastic plants have lasted generations with traditional care.So unserious just very, yeah, it's just so funny. So anytime I want to laugh, I go to, oh, what did this ai, what's this AI question for today? Yeah. People have the funniest, funniest answers. It givesYeah, yeah. Jenny's comment about it kind of has to go underground. Yeah. What's underneath the surface?Danielle (50:36):I have to pause this, but I'd love to have you back. Rebecca knows I'm invited every week. May invited. I have a client coming. But it is been a joy.  Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that.

In this episode, host Helen Angus, CEO of AMS Healthcare, speaks with Dr. Laura Desveaux, PhD, CPCC, ACC , a scientist and Director of the Learning Health System Leadership Center at the Institute for Better Health at Trillium Health Partners. She is a Senior Fellow with AMS Healthcare, an Assistant Professor with IHPME at the University of Toronto, and a 2023-24 Leadership Fellow with the International Women's Forum. Dr. Desveaux's program of work focuses on learning health systems, the future of leadership, and how and why things work in healthcare with a focus on identifying how context influences success (and failure). She is also the founder and Executive Director of Women Who Lead, a not-for-profit dedicated to supporting leadership development for women in the health sector. http://amshealthcare.ca/

From flavor to rhythm to history, the impact of Hispanics on our world is unforgettable. This month, I'm thrilled to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with four incredible women in the real estate industry. They share powerful stories of breaking barriers, building community, and redefining what leadership looks like. Meet The Leaders ·         Maggie Matthews is a celebrated broker, mentor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author with over 24 years of real estate experience. She is the driving force behind the Latinas in Real Estate book series, now three volumes strong, amplifying the voices of Latina professionals across the industry.  ·         Jackie Castanera serves as the Assistant Sales Manager at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, overseeing Chicago's West region in Oak Park. Committed to helping agents and clients thrive, Jackie is not only an accomplished real estate leader but also a passionate community advocate who draws from her rich family legacy of business leadership. ·         Ileana Rojas Saldana is the co-founder and president of United Latinas, a respected leadership coach, and a DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) trailblazer. Through United Latinas, she strives to empower Latinas by elevating their leadership, visibility, and voice, offering resources such as book series (Extraordinary Latinas), public speaking programs, and community chapters nationwide.  ·         Ellie Sance is an attorney and the founder of ES Law, where she serves as a trusted bilingual advocate for her clients throughout real estate transactions. As a Latina in the male-dominated field of law, she cites the importance of being comfortable with discomfort, communicating with confidence, and standing her ground while also remaining open and respectful.  Overcoming Barriers and Shaping Legacies ·         Each guest delves into the challenges faced as Latinas in often male-dominated and unwelcoming environments.  ·         They share strategies for overcoming self-doubt, combating stereotypes, and reclaiming their voices.  ·         The power of mentors, community, and staying prepared emerges as recurring themes, with each guest highlighting key individuals who fueled their confidence and ambition. Defining Leadership and Legacy  ·         For Maggie, leadership is about being the mentor she never had. As the daughter of immigrant parents and the oldest of four, she often had to figure things out on her own. Her proudest moments come not only from personal recognition, but also from helping countless women find their confidence and achieve their goals. ·         Jackie views leadership as embodying preparation, confidence, and authenticity. She has learned that respect is earned through consistency and readiness. For her, legacy is about perseverance—proving doubters wrong, uplifting her daughters with her story, and continuing the entrepreneurial spirit passed down from her family. ·         Ellie defines leadership as having the courage to take risks, speak up, and claim space even in male-dominated industries. Her legacy is rooted in the decision to leave big law, establish her own firm, and build a career on her own terms. She believes in leading by example, showing that success comes from self-trust, resilience, and turning discomfort into growth. ·         For Ileana, leadership means reclaiming the voice she once lost in the corporate world and helping other women do the same. She believes legacy is not just about rising individually but about bringing others along—creating communities where Latinas can be seen, heard, and supported.  Favorite Books, Podcasts, and Quotes  ·         Ellie Sance: o    Mantra/Quote: Trust yourself, speak up, and take up space. As she put it, “If you're wrong, the worst that happens is you learn something and you do it gracefully and you own it. And if you're right, then you lead.” ·         Jackie Castanera: o    Mantra/Advice: Take risks, and don't be afraid to step forward even when uncertain. She emphasized the importance of being passionate, giving back to your community, and finding that intersection between your work and your passions. ·         Ileana Rojas Saldana: o    Mantra/Quote: “Believe in the power of your voice.” She's built her life and coaching around this idea, focusing on helping women own and elevate their voices and presence. ·         Maggie Matthews: o    Book: She recommends Mel Robbins' book, “The Let Them Theory,” saying it's incredibly helpful for mindset and personal development. She also mentioned Mel Robbins' other books, “The Five Second Rule” and “The High Five Theory,” as impactful. o    Podcast: She highlighted Mel Robbins' podcast as the number one podcast right now and highly recommended it. o    Quote/Mantra: Maggie reflected on the idea that “our lives are our chapters, and we are the authors of our best-selling books, and everybody's story is very, very important.” When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

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Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Inga Sebata, founder of Stitched by Inga, discussing how the brand is redefining fashion by creating clothing that celebrates women of all sizes, designed to fit, flatter, and empower their unique stories. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have a very special crossover episode with journalist and host/producer of The Con: Katilyn's Baby, Sarah Treleaven. Sarah and Andrea recount how they met many years ago and the similarities in their work with Munchausen and Munchausen adjacent stories. Sarah reveals a personal story about how she got into this line of work. Kaitlyn's Baby, is about a woman that had been serially fabricating pregnancies, contacting doulas, and once they had agreed to help, taking them through a series of escalating crises. Andrea and Sarah dive into the depth of emotional betrayal experienced by the victims in this case and the thrill of deception experienced by these perpetrators. Sarah talks about the lack of framework in the criminal justice system for someone who has not been physically harmed or cheated out of their money or property, as well as the complicated questions that arise for her as she investigates these cases. *** Listen to The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/the-con-kaitlyns-baby/id1663956121 Order Andrea's book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy.  Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you're listening and helps us keep making the show!   Subscribe on YouTube where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content.  Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreadunlop Buy Andrea's books here.  For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit MunchausenSupport.com The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children's MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's something powerful about a woman who's been shot—and chooses to keep her heart light.On this episode of Groove with Portia, I sit down with Janine Powell Reid, a survivor, leader, and founder of Jones House of Refuge. Janine opens up about surviving a traumatic shooting that changed her life forever, her long road to recovery, and what it meant to fight for her independence again. But her story doesn't stop there.She shares how she moved through failed marriages, stigma around mental health, and the deep need to rediscover herself. Through her faith and a commitment to personal growth, Janine transformed her pain into purpose—creating a transitional home that helps single mothers rebuild their lives.We explore what healing looks like when no one is watching, how community support becomes a lifeline, and why financial literacy and entrepreneurship matter deeply to her mission. Janine also shares her plans to expand Jones House of Refuge to support more families and children with long-term resources.This episode is for anyone who needs a reminder that their story is still unfolding. Janine's strength is a testament that your past doesn't define your future—and every scar holds a lesson that can be passed on.Connect with Janine: https://www.joanshousedc.com/

Perfection is not the goal; wholeness is. In this empowering Topic Talk, Dr. Angela Chester sits down with Heather Sells, Author and Child Trauma Advocate, to discuss Mental Health: Whole, Not Perfect. Together, they explore the pressures many face to appear “fine” after experiencing hardship or trauma, and why healing means embracing authenticity rather than striving for an impossible standard.Heather shares insights on breaking free from the myth of perfection, while Dr. Angela offers faith-fueled wisdom for walking in strength, resilience, and self-acceptance. This conversation is for anyone navigating recovery, rebuilding confidence, or learning to honor their whole story.

Real estate agents are often the face of the industry, but they wouldn't get far without the brilliant minds working behind the scenes. These are the leaders who keep the entire operation running smoothly with their exceptional administrative and operational skills. Today, I'm joined by three incredible women who have mastered this crucial space: Sherrie Porter, Melissa Ryan, and Stephanie Wolf. They'll share their insights and expertise on what it takes to lead in the real estate industry, from the front office to the back end. Grab your cafecito and join us as we explore how a blend of operational excellence and strategic vision creates a foundation for success. Meet The Leaders Sherrie Porter, Chief Operating Officer,  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty, sherrie@ewm.com. Melissa Ryan, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of Long & Foster Real Estate, MelissaRyan@hsoa.homeservices.com. Stephanie Wolf, General Manager, Pickford Escrow, swolf@pickfordescrow.com. Breaking the Mold: Three Different Journeys into Real Estate Sherry shares her 38-year journey from an entry-level role to COO, highlighting the relationship-driven nature of real estate and her experience in both residential and operational leadership. Melissa discusses her transition from real estate law to a multifaceted executive role, overseeing property management, legal, and operational functions for thousands of agents. Stephanie recounts her unique entry into escrow, emphasizing California's apprenticeship model and her path from entry-level to managing multiple branches. Defining Leadership Styles Each of the ladies describes their views on a people-centered approach: Stephanie focuses on pragmatism, advocacy, and making sure “people matter.” Sherry emphasizes servant leadership, strategic thinking, and leading by example. Melissa prioritizes a “people first” mindset, ensuring culture and operational efficiency go hand in hand. Building a Culture of Belonging and Support Melissa emphasizes the powerful impact of putting people where their passions and strengths align. Her strategy is less about implementing a single system and more about intentionally understanding what excites each team member. Stephanie underscores the importance of teamwork and an inclusive, collaborative culture across her organization. She credits much of their success to intentionally breaking down silos between departments and operational “core services” (such as escrow and sales). Sherry Porter focuses on maximizing each person's unique strengths and maintaining a mindset of continuous growth and adaptability. She uses insights from books like Marcus Buckingham's Now, Discover Your Strengths to intentionally place people in positions where they naturally excel. Supporting & Elevating Women Stephanie shares how in Southern California, that 87% of escrow branch leaders are women. Her company actively promotes and uplifts women as they grow in their careers by offering training classes, advisory committees, and brainstorming sessions.There's a culture of supporting women at all career stages, so they have opportunities to participate, learn, and advance. Sherry is intentional about seeking out and building a bench of future leaders, especially as her organization experiences changes among top leadership. She empowers women by challenging them, giving them opportunities, and offering her support—focusing on questions that get to the heart of what might help women move forward or get “unstuck.” Melissa believes women in leadership must take responsibility for building a bench of future women leaders. She directly supports women in her organization—though not through a formal mentorship program, she actively identifies talent and provides growth and learning opportunities so women can step into bigger roles. Recommended Resources & Inspiration Stephanie mentioned her admiration for Simon Sinek, quoting, "We have the luxury of looking after ourselves, but we have the honor of looking after each other," which reflects her value of team and collective success. She also follows Mel Robbins for motivation and recommended Mary Claire Haver, a Texas-based doctor who leads a revolution for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.  Melissa highlighted the book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success," emphasizing the importance of having a growth mindset, especially in times of industry change. Sherry Porter recommended the book "Now, Discover Your Strengths" by Marcus Buckingham. She also talked about "The Power of Moments" by Chip and Dan Heath. When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

You've heard the advice: “Just go live. Just hit record. Just do it messy.” But if you're an accomplished woman who's spent years building a reputation for excellence, that advice probably makes your skin crawl...and rightfully so.In this episode, I'm calling out the online culture that glorifies “messy” as the only path to authenticity. Spoiler alert: it's not. You don't need to lower your standards —> you need a strategy that matches them.In this episode, I cover:Why “messy” content advice often backfires for accomplished womenThe real reason you're avoiding the camera (hint: it's not laziness or fear)The difference between being real and being recklessHow to show up with polish and presence without waiting for perfectWhat to focus on instead if you want to look confident, camera-ready, and in controlIf you've been putting off visibility because you refuse to look unprepared or unprofessional, this one's for you.Grab the Confident and Camera-Ready FREE GUIDE here:https://christinebraneli.kit.com/guideI love hearing from you! Send me a msg here.Support the show

FREESTYLE FRIDAY IS BACK!Join us this Friday, August 8th from 11 AM - 12 PM EST on The Kim Jacobs Show for an empowering and uplifting hour of real talk and expert insight!We're featuring 3 of our dynamic Freestyle Friday Experts:Sharon D. Brown – Our Self-carepreneur ExpertDr. Lotus Richè – Our Ignite Your Life ExpertAthena Robertson – Our Sunshine ExpertThis week's focus: TRANSITIONS – because life changes are inevitable, but how you move through them makes all the difference!PLUS, we're opening the floor to ANY TOPICS that matter to YOU!Want to launch your own show? Email Kimjacobsshow@gmail.com or call 704-944-3534 to grab your seat in the next training. We take the first 5 students to confirm.Support The Kim Jacobs Show and let us know in the comment section during our live broadcast and we will acknowledge your support!PayPal: paypal.me/Kimjacobsinc�Venmo: @ThekimjacobsshowZelle or Apple Cash: 704-962-7161Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/c/Kimjacobsshow and turn on notifications so you don't miss a moment!#TheKimJacobsShow #FreestyleFriday #Transitions #SelfCare #LifeCoach #SunshineVibes #LiveTalkShow #Empowerment #FaithAndFocus #WomenWhoLead #YourVoiceMattersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kim-jacobs-show--2878190/support.

With thousands of submissions to be a part of the NAHREP's Top list, only 250 can make it. I'm proud to say that I have three lovely estrellas who made this list: Iris Lobo, Sandra Juliano, and Jennifer Price, who are chatting with me in this episode. Grab your cafecitos and join us in this conversation to hear their stories of resilience, reinvention, and purpose-driven leadership in real estate to empower you to shine in your own lane.  Meet the Leaders Iris Lobo, REALTOR® and Team Leader, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate, iris.lobo@bhhsamb.com. Sandra Juliano – REALTOR®, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties, SandraJuliano@bhhsne.com. Jennifer Price – REALTOR®, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty, in Florida, jennifer@jenniferpricegroup.com. Estrellas' Backgrounds & Markets Each of my guests discussed what made them choose real estate as their profession. Sandra started within the New York City market through a mix of professional and personal transitions. The median home price in her market is around $1.2 million. Sandra's clientele often includes professionals with connections to NYC and corporations in the area. Iris Lobo leads the Spanish-speaking team in Omaha, Nebraska, and also serves the Council Bluffs, Iowa, area. She and her team focus on empowering Latino families, with typical home values ranging from $250,000 to $350,000. Jennifer Price serves Miami and South Florida, specializing in multicultural and multilingual clients. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, she particularly serves the Brazilian and South American communities. Achievements & Honors Each estrella reflects on the immense honor and significance of being named among NAHREP's Top 250 Latino real estate agents. The accolade is highly competitive and acknowledges excellence and impact in service to the community. They also explore how their heritage and upbringing have shaped their drive and ambitions, ultimately leading them to where they are today.  Bold Moves & Defining Moments After losing her corporate job, Jennifer chose not to succumb to fear and decided to reinvent herself. She trusted her instincts and pursued what truly made her happy. She believed in herself, didn't let fear get in the way, and attributes her success to that defining moment of self-belief and action. Sandra's difficult moment came when she was at a local park and someone assumed that she was her son's nanny due to her looks and told her something unsettling. Rather than letting this discourage her, Sandra used it as fuel to prove them wrong and succeed in real estate. That experience solidified her determination and drive. Early in Iris's career, she felt unsupported even by those closest to her. This made her doubt her potential for success. However, real, meaningful connections with clients and discovering her true passion for helping others through homeownership helped her push past the urge to quit. Adapting to Industry Change With the rise of AI technology, each of my guests shares how they're adapting to its use in real estate. Jennifer shares how she utilizes ChatGPT as a powerful ally and emphasizes the importance of authenticity on social media.  Sandra discusses how she understands that it's best for her to turn her social media channels over to a trusted specialist. Doing so allows her to extend her reach in more meaningful ways and make her brand more connected to the community. Iris mentions feeding her values and information into AI tools to make sure her content maintains her authentic voice. For her team, tech solutions are customized to match their unique blend of faith, culture, and strategy. Podcasts, Life Lessons, & Quotes Jennifer: Shared Maya Angelou's wisdom, “People will never forget how you made them feel,” emphasizing the lasting value of showing care and positivity. Iris: Quoted Luke 1:37, “Faith doesn't make things easy; it makes them possible,” highlighting the sustaining power of faith in hard times. Sandra: Recommended the podcast “You're Dead To Me,” for its engaging, comedic takes on history—especially stories of women's strength and resilience. When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, we welcome Liza Graves, founder of StyleBlueprint and a beloved leader in the lifestyle space, for a rich conversation about how travel has quietly and powerfully shaped her life. From the traditions she's built with family, to the friendships that have deepened over shared adventures, and even the very fabric of her professional journey, travel has been a guiding force for Liza both outwardly and inwardly.A true storyteller at heart and a curious soul by nature, Liza has built a career around connection, beauty, and discovery. Her passion for travel isn't about collecting stamps in a passport but rather about the people you meet, the moments that stay with you, and the perspective you carry home. Whether she's wandering the streets of a new city or finding wonder in the familiar rhythms of her own backyard, Liza shows us how curiosity, gratitude, and intention can turn every journey, whether near or far, into something transformative.This episode is more than a conversation. Think of it as an invitation to reflect on how we move through the world, and how travel, when approached with heart, can create a life filled with purpose, connection, and joy.A must listen! Only on Speaking of Travel.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Angela reminds us that transformation is not a crisis, it's confirmation. When God shifts something in your life in your mindset, your relationships, or your assignment, it's not always meant to be comfortable, but it is always meaningful. Whether you're in the middle of reinvention or rediscovery, this message speaks to the woman who knows she's being called higher, even if the path looks unfamiliar.Embrace your evolution without fear. What's changing in you is not breaking you, it's building you.

In this episode of Mad Rush, Trisha welcomes Janet Ward, founder of QUADS Designs – QUADSis® Footwear, a trailblazing brand on a mission to help women and girls step forward with confidence—literally and figuratively. With sizes 5–11 (including half sizes) and designs as functional as they are fashionable, Janet is solving a problem that most brands overlook. Janet opens up about the spark that led her to create footwear with intention, style, and solutions for real women on the go. She discusses the challenges of disrupting the footwear industry, the importance of inclusive sizing, and what it means to build a brand rooted in empowerment and innovation. Whether you're a shoe lover or a founder in the making, this conversation will inspire you to take the next bold step in your journey. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Why Janet designed QUADSis® for “girls in women's sizes” How she combined style, comfort, and purpose in one brand Her entrepreneurial path—from idea to innovative execution The vision behind helping women walk into their power Learn More & Shop QUADSis®:

Women Who Lead 048: Betsy Cameron, Jeana Sander, Talia Tiffany | Bold Catalysts   Welcome back to this monthly series of Women Who Lead. In this episode, I'm sitting down with three lovely ladies in the real estate industry: Betsy Cameron, President of Ebby Holiday Companies; Gina Sander, Vice President and Regional Manager at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties; and Tallie Tiffany, Director of Legal Operations at HomeServices of America. We dive into the importance of legacy, bold decision-making, and the mindset shifts required to lead effectively during transformative times.   Meet the Leaders Betsy Cameron, President, Ebby Halliday Companies, betsycameron@ebby.com Jeana Sander, Vice President & Vice President & Regional Manager, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, JeanaSander@bhhscal.com Talia Tiffany, Director of Legal Operations, HomeServices of America, TaliaTiffany@homeservices.com    Humble Beginnings in Real Estate Betsy Cameron: Raised in a real estate family, Betsy's journey led her from teaching special education to becoming an executive in the real estate industry. She credits her mother's influence, a foundation in service, and embracing both legacy and innovation as key leadership drivers. Gina Sander: Transitioning from commercial to residential real estate, Gina found a passion for guiding clients through major decisions. Her career saw acceleration through multiple leadership invites, leading to her overseeing 700 California agents with a focus on values, integrity, and authentic connection. Tallie Tiffany: With a strong background in law and real estate from a young age, Tallie blends legal expertise with practical business insights. She shares the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and “lifting as you climb,” especially through peer collaboration.   Navigating Courageous Decisions Each leader shares their moments that required boldness—whether it was Betsy making the leap after 16 years at another brokerage, Gina uprooting her life to take a career leap, or Tallie leaving a secure legal job for the uncertainties of a commission-based role.  At the heart: integrity, compassion, and staying true to core values, even when change is uncomfortable.   Building Legacy and Fostering Inclusion We delve into how these women honor the legacies of their predecessors while innovating for the future.  All three emphasize creating space at the table for women, elevating colleagues, and developing skills through both mentorship and sponsorship.  They also discuss the importance of inclusivity and support networks within and beyond their organizations.   Real Estate and Tech: Meeting Today's Challenges Facing market challenges like affordability, inventory shortages, and shifting client expectations, the ladies highlight the critical role of education, data, and new technology tools, including AI and automated marketing solutions.  They stress adaptability and continuous learning as essential leadership qualities.   Favorite Quotes, Podcasts, and Books Tallie shares that her two favorite podcasts are "Women at Work" by Harvard Business Review and "Good Hang" by Amy Poehler.  Betsy shares that she enjoys listening to Simon Sinek the most.  Gina loved the book “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz and is subscribed to the Daily Stoic. She just recently finished reading “The Obstacle Is the Way” by Ryan Holiday. Also, her favorite quote is by Winston Churchill, “You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.”   When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found.   This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

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Learning about the banking and mortgage industry can help you reach your dreams of becoming a homeowner. In this month's episode, I'm sitting down with three lovely ladies who are striving to make positive changes in gaining access to homeownership, financial education, and inclusive leadership. Grab your cafecito and join us in this lovely conversation.   Meet The Leaders Latonia Donaldson, SVP National Director of Multicultural Lending, PrimeLending Dr. Vanessa Montañez, SVP, Head of Community Lending, CityNational Bank Rosario Lawrence, Area Sales Manager, Newrez Home Loan Division Humble Beginnings in the Lending Industry and Leadership Latonia started as a processor to gain an understanding of the banking industry, then switched over to becoming a loan officer. An unexpected change happened that helped her realize the impact she was making on families achieving their homeownership dreams. This led her to transition into leadership roles with Wells Fargo, which brought her to her role now. Just like Latonia, Rosario started her banking career in 1994. Even though her first position was supposed to just help her get through college, she ended up falling in love with the industry. She decided to go down the leadership path, thanks to someone pulling her aside and showing her how it was a lucrative career that helped children. Dr. Vanessa's father accidentally guided her into business after telling her that the art major she was going for wasn't a good fit for the lifestyle she was accustomed to. After entering the banking industry, she saw how it was a powerful fuel for creating generational wealth. Seeing how transformative homeownership is for people, she joined leadership roles to ensure that the underrepresented population can continue to reach their dreams.   Challenges in Financial Leadership Roles as Minority Women Rosario shares how when there are shifts in the financial space, it impacts minorities in gaining homeownership. She becomes the voice of this demographic to ensure market shifts don't keep them from owning a home. Dr. Vanessa dives into how there have been many times she was sitting at a table and certain people would talk over her. She realized if she was going through this in her position, then how many other women of color were facing the same issue as her. Not wanting to keep being quiet about the issue, she decided she needed to be on the opposite side of the table to make positive changes for equality in homeownership. Latonia also faced the same difficulties as Dr. Vanessa. She shares how most women, no matter their backgrounds, often struggle with imposter syndrome. We're sitting at tables and when sharing our ideas, they often get ignored. But when someone else says the same thing, it becomes a great idea. This is why Latonia and the other two ladies are in the positions they are today: to stand up for rights and be a voice for those who are often underrepresented.   Mentors, Quotes, and Books Dr. Vanessa is passionate about reading and admires women who embody strength, vulnerability, and can lead with grace under pressure. She recommends Michelle Obama's book, "Becoming," and enjoys the quote, "Becoming is not about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain need, it's about the journey of continuous growth." Dr. Vanessa shares how the quote reflects that the process of growth is ongoing and contributes to one's identity. Latonia shares how she admires the CEO of TIAA, Thasunda Brown Duckett. She believes that Thasunda simplifies what it means to be a leader in the financial space while maintaining her authentic self. She's not afraid to share her journey with others and to help lift them up. Latonia's favorite quote from Thasunda is, "I rock my title, I own my character. My title belongs to my employer, my character is Thasunda Brown Duckett's ownable asset." Her favorite book is by Don Miguel Ruiz, "The Four Agreements," because it deeply resonates with her leadership style. Rosario doesn't have one person of admiration; instead, she celebrates every single person who is fighting and achieving their goals.   When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found.   This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

Influencing up is a critical skill to moving up in our careers. We need to be intentional and strategic if we want to be more visible for a new role, promotion or to attract any new opportunity. These six tips will help you get there faster.Build credibility with consistent excellenceDeliver exceptional results consistently to establish yourself as reliable and valuable. When leaders trust your work quality and judgment, they're more likely to consider your ideas and recommendations. Recognize that you have specialized knowledge or frontline insights that leadership lacks. Share these perspectives confidently.Understand your leader's priorities and pressuresTake time to learn what matters most to decision-makers above you - their goals, challenges, and what they're evaluated on. Frame your proposals in terms of these priorities to show alignment with their objectives.Present solutions, not just problemsWhen raising issues, come prepared with thoughtful recommendations and implementation plans. Leaders appreciate team members who think proactively and take initiative rather than simply escalating issues.Communicate strategicallyFrame your ideas in terms of organizational goals and leadership priorities. Tailor your message to your audience's communication style.  Some leaders prefer data-driven presentations while others respond to storytelling. Be concise, focus on impact, and anticipate potential questions or concerns.Build genuine relationships before you need themDevelop trust through reliability, thoughtful interactions, and demonstrating value in everyday work. Identify and nurture relationships with influential stakeholders who can champion your ideas. When multiple respected voices support your position, it creates momentum that's difficult for leaders to ignore. Connect with leaders on a personal level while maintaining professionalism. Demonstrate emotional intelligenceRead the organizational climate and timing carefully. Understand when to press forward with an idea and when to temporarily step back. Show empathy for the pressures leaders face while maintaining conviction in your valuable contributions.Some resources for you:Want to see how you score as a confident communicator? Take The Confidence Cocktail Assessment: https://karenlaos.com/confidence-cocktail-fb/Project more confidence and credibility with my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: https://karenlaos.lpages.co/words-to-avoid/My book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/Episodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosAbout me:Many years ago I found myself tongue-tied in a boardroom, my colleagues and executives staring at me. My stomach in my throat, I was unable to get the words out (in spite of being in a senior leadership role). Then, I heard my boss shut down the meeting. My heart sank. I was mortified. She pulled me aside and said, "You didn't trust your gut. You could've tabled the meeting like I did."Why didn't that option occur to me in the moment? Why did I feel like I needed permission?That was the day I set out to change. I began a journey of personal growth to discover the root of the problem. Once I did, I wanted every woman to experience that same freedom.I'm now on a mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women in 10 years by giving them simple strategies to speak up and ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond, resulting in more clients, job promotions, and negotiation wins.Companies like NASA, Netflix, Google, and Sephora have been propelled toward more effective communication skills through my signature framework, The Confidence Cocktail™.This is your invitation to step into your most confident self so you can catapult your career! Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world's most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Powerful Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator. Want to see how you score as a confident communicator? Take The Confidence Cocktail Assessment: https://karenlaos.com/confidence-cocktail-fb/ Get my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: https://karenlaos.lpages.co/words-to-avoid/ Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Episodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/

Are you a female leader or wanting to expand and move into more of a leadership role?Then the best way that you can do that is by learning from other female leaders. Today you're going to listen to this episode where our host, Diane Rolston, interviews three amazing women who are not only leaders, but leadership authors - Gigi, Carol and Karen. Here are the questions our guests answer:Can you share a pivotal moment in your leadership journey that shaped your perspective on leadership?Have you faced any resistance or biases in your leadership roles, and how did you navigate those challenges?How has collaboration with other women leaders influenced your perspective on leadership?What's one trait or skill that has been key to your success as a leader?Listen to learn these key takeaways:How to lead without a title and overcome imposter syndrome “Teeter Totter Leadership" and the exhaustion that comes from constantly switching between being in the field and leading othersThe importance of staying aligned with your values when working with difficult leaders and how to influence through behaviourWhy delegation and trusting your team is crucial to avoid burnout, especially for women who often fall into the "it's easier to do it myself" trapHow to navigate resistance and bias The power of collaboration with other women leaders and how they provide language for experiences you might struggle to articulateThe concept of "winning deep" versus "winning shallow" Why structured, facilitated peer groups are the "secret sauce" for leadership development and combating the loneliness of leadershipThe importance of staying curious to simplify and improve your leadership approachHow to stay engaged in places of discomfort as a key leadership skillThe upcoming book "Dynamic Women Leadership Secrets" featuring these three authors among 35 total contributorsGuest Bios: Gigi BlairGigi Blair has worked as an Executive Coach for fifteen years. She teaches those who carry lots of stress and anxiety how to think clearly and communicate confidently, while living and leading with peaceful productivity. Her clients include executives and emerging leaders, business owners, and those wanting to learn how to excel in professional interviews. Originally from Texas, she is based in Alexandria, VA, and works with clients across the USA and Canada.Karen TaKaren Ta is passionate about helping those who feel invisible become visible so they can break through doors and ceilings. While she is best known for her role in leading a Women in Leadership program at PwC Canada, she is looking to expand her reach and coach people of colour who face similar workplace challenges. She brings a unique skillset with her active listening skills as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), critical thinking skills as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and creative problem-solving skills as a Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP).Carol SurbeyCarol Surbey, founder of Carol Surbey...

In a world grappling with constant change and unprecedented challenges, the need for effective leadership has never been more critical. Whether it's navigating turbulent times in the workplace, steering through personal storms, or fostering resilience in our communities, strong leadership is the compass that guides us forward. Join us for a vital conversation on "We Need Another Leader," where we delve into the essential qualities and actionable strategies for leading with impact during difficult times. This week, we're honoured to welcome Dr. Laura Desveaux, a seasoned leadership expert, to share her invaluable insights. Laura brings a wealth of experience in empowering individuals and organizations to thrive amidst complexity. We'll explore how to cultivate crucial leadership skills such as clear communication, decisive action, empathetic support, and the ability to inspire hope when the path ahead seems uncertain. Discover practical tools and perspectives to help you step into your leadership potential, no matter your role, and make a positive difference in your workplace, your life, and your community. Are you ready to become the leader we need? Guest Bio: Dr. Laura Desveaux is a highly respected leadership coach, consultant, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations unlock their leadership potential. Holding a PhD and the prestigious CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach) and ACC (Associate Certified Coach) credentials from the International Coaching Federation, Laura brings a deep understanding of human behavior and effective leadership principles. Her work focuses on fostering authentic leadership, building high-performing teams, and navigating change with resilience and clarity. Laura is passionate about empowering others to lead with courage, empathy, and a commitment to creating positive impact in the world. Laura is a senior leader in the healthcare sector. Her career focuses on closing the gap between current performance and what science and experience tell us is possible. She realizes this passion through her current role at Trillium Health Partners, where she helps scientists, clinicians, and professionals identify and unlock their potential. As a Scientist, her work tackles healthcare's most persistent problems. Her team works to understand what makes initiatives successful and how to scale them. This includes examining the drivers behind what people do, how and why things work, and the conditions that lead to success (and failure). This approach provides insights into what works best, for whom, and in what circumstances and helps inform how to effect change at both individual and system levels. She holds cross-appointments at the University of Toronto and Women's College Hospital. In 2018 Laura founded Women Who Lead- a non-profit network that provides programming to support career advancement and leadership development for emerging and established women leaders. It equips women with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed. Most importantly, it is a platform for partnership and inspiration that elevates and amplifies the contributions of women and the broader community. Visit the Women Who Lead website here. Laura is an award-winning Scientist with focused post-graduate training in behavioural science. She obtained both her PhD and her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto.  https://lauradesveaux.com Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/ https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ X: https://x.com/GrittyNurse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  

In this episode of The extra-Ordinary Leader, I'm joined by the incredible Cathy O'Dowd – the first woman to climb Mount Everest from both the north and south sides. But this conversation isn't just about physical mountains; it's about the emotional and professional peaks we all face.Cathy's story is one of grit, humility and mindset, and I couldn't have been more inspired by the way she talks about doing extra-Ordinary things by simply taking the next right step. Whether it's writing a book, leading a business, or learning to kitesurf at 42 (yes, I really did that), this conversation is a reminder that success is not about fairy dust – it's about steady, consistent, powerful choices.We spoke about what happens when life feels like a cul-de-sac, when perfectionism gets in the way of progress, and how sometimes saying yes to uncomfortable opportunities is the very thing that takes you to the next level. Cathy shares how she navigated being parachuted onto the first South African Everest team – as the only woman – and how she's learned to let go of the “token” label and find confidence through action.We also dove into the power of physical challenge – why sports like climbing or kitesurfing can be an antidote to rumination, stress, and even imposter syndrome. Cathy had so much wisdom to share about how we lead ourselves and others, how we perform under pressure, and why empathy isn't a gift – it's a tool.This one will stick with me for a long time, and I hope it stays with you too.Inside this episode:What extra-Ordinary leadership really meansWhy we need to let go of perfectionismHow to reframe tokenism and self-doubtThe difference between stress responses – and how to manage themWhy physical adventure can transform your mindsetHow to use empathy as a tool – especially in high-stakes leadershipThe 'STOP' technique Cathy uses in moments of pressureThe surprising link between coffee, presence, and performanceMentions & Links:Learn more about Cathy: https://www.cathyodowd.comBook Cathy to speak: https://www.cathyodowd.com/keynote-speaking/My book The extra-Ordinary Leader: https://www.dollywaddell.com/store/p/the-extra-ordinary-leader

Ready to learn how to turn past hardships into your biggest superpower? In this video, @KaylaLivingBoldly reveals her journey from being a young mom and ballerina to founding a successful sales training company. Discover how to overcome limiting beliefs, step into your confidence, and master the art of selling—no matter what obstacles come your way. Follow Kayla Hodges: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KaylaLivingBoldly ► Podcast: “Closing Deals and Heels” ► Website: www.elitesaleswomen.com Don't forget to subscribe and drop a comment below with your biggest takeaway!

Three members of the DEI Committee attended Catalyst on March 13th and they share their highlights, takeaways and inspirations from the day.   Speakers: Priti Saraswat Ravan Roddy Anna Corbett   The keynote speaker referred to is Alison Fragale, author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve

Virginia Summey, historian, writer, and expert on North Carolina's political landscape, joins us to discuss her research on Judge Elreta Melton Alexander, as well as her own advocacy.The Triad Podcast Network is proudly sponsored by The Ginther Group Real Estate, Dewey's Bakery, and Three Magnolias Financial Advisors.

Join Shannon and Katana as they discuss:How to embrace change as an opportunity.How to recognize transferable skills for your next act.How to design a roadmap from here to there.Shannon Russell is a Television Producer turned Entrepreneur and Career Transition/Business Coach. She is also an Exit Strategy Expert, YouMap® Coach, Author, Speaker, and Host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast and the How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business Podcast. Shannon supports women who are unhappy with their 9-5 jobs as they pivot towards a "second act," building a business and being their own boss. She provides exit strategy guidance and helps her clients transition from employees to entrepreneurs.Shannon began her career by spending over 16 years as a television producer in New York City and Los Angeles, working for MTV, E!, Yahoo!, Pop Sugar, A&E, TLC, VH1, etc. She then pivoted to open her own business, running a Snapology franchise that teaches children STEM education so that she could be more present for her children.As a certified Career/Business Coach, Shannon supports women as they change careers, start businesses, and follow their passions to the fullest. Shannon's motto is "produce your best life!" Her company, Second Act Success®, allows her to share her journey and experience as a television executive turned business owner and mom with others.Shannon's mission is to motivate more women to make big life moves. She does so through her coaching practice, podcast, speaking engagements, and forthcoming book, Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life. To learn more about Shannon, visit www.secondactsuccess.co.

As the world marks another International Women's Day, we're still asking the same question: why aren't there more women in politics? In 2024, nearly half the world's population held elections, yet we saw the slowest rate of growth in female representation in two decades. What's holding us back? In this episode of Change Makers, Edie Lush speaks to two powerhouse politicians from opposite sides of the Atlantic: U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan, a Democrat and the first woman to represent Pennsylvania's 6th District in Congress, and Baroness Sandip Verma, a Conservative peer in the UK House of Lords and former chair of the UN Women's national committee for UK.  From breaking barriers in male-dominated spaces to tackling issues like gender bias, childcare, and online harassment, these two leaders share their insights on what it takes for women to rise in politics - and how we can create more opportunities for the next generation. It's a conversation about leadership, resilience, and why progress for women is progress for everyone.

Virginia Summey, historian, writer, and expert on North Carolina's political landscape, joins us to discuss her research on Judge Elreta Melton Alexander, as well as her own advocacy. The post Women Who Lead: Virginia Summey on history, justice, and speaking truth to power appeared first on Algenon Cash.

Hear from three past attendees of Catalyst on what to expect when attending this year on March 13th in NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas or virtually. Find out their insider tips! You can register to attend here. You can find the agenda for the day here. Speakers: Kelley Kage Mary Nehring  Christine Becker

With all the changes going on in the real estate industry, how can you embrace them and become an effective leader? In this episode, I chat with three leading ladies, Jaynie Atanasoff, Jan Hayse, and Katie Stephans, as they share their stories and how they are embracing these changes. Grab your cafecito and join us to get a fresh perspective on what it means to lead at the highest level. Meet The Leaders Jaynie Atanasoff, Vice President, Shared Success Center, HomeServices of America,  jaynieatanasoff@homeservices.com Jan Hayse, President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, jan@bpfla.com Katie Stephans, Vice President, Enterprise Applications, HomeServices of America, KatieStephans@homeservices.com Becoming Real Estate Leaders Katie joined the real estate world during one of the worst years, which was in 2008. But thanks to her technology background, she was able to bring fresh ideas into the industry to help businesses grow during that time. Jaynie comes from an HR background, which helped her transition into the real estate industry effectively with a customer service mindset. Also, realizing how important feedback is during change helped her excel in her transition into her new role. Jan joined the real estate industry in 2011 after leaving the banking industry and wanting a professional career that would work around her kids' schedule at that time. Always up for a challenge and networking with others, she was able to get outside her comfort zone to become a real estate agent. Embracing Adversity Jaynie shares her experience of when her mother developed dementia and how it helped her embrace a new perspective of change. Things happened unexpectedly, and there's nothing you can do about it besides adapting and keeping going. Reflecting on this experience allowed her to learn how to handle tough situations professionally and get through them. Katie shares another personal experience of her struggles with infertility. You expect it would be easy to enter motherhood, but for her, it was a ten-year struggle. This showed her you always have to put one foot forward and never give up, no matter how challenging the situation is. Embracing AI technology has not always been easy for Jan, and it was even harder having to help train her team. However, by surrounding herself with other leaders, she was able to embrace the change and help her team out. Creating Space for Life One of the hardest challenges every woman faces, no matter what industry they're in, is balancing work and personal life, especially when working from home. If you're a Type A person, like Katie, she shares how important it is to have boundaries when it comes to spending time with family and friends. Jan shares why a morning routine can help create that “me time” that every woman needs before starting her day. It helps put you in the right mindset to tackle the work tasks at hand. Jaynie likes to be mindful of what is going on at the moment. Also, when work is done, she completely turns the computer off to enjoy fun activities like golf, being with friends, and bowling. Favorite Quotes and Book Recommendations Jan: Favorite Podcast is Feel Better Live More hosted by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee. Her favorite books are Outwitting the Devil and The Wealth Blueprint by Napoleon Hill. Favorite quote “Wherever you go, there you are.”  Janie: Favorite audiobooks are Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins and The Women by Kristin Hannah. Her favorite quote is “She believed she could, so she did.”  Katie: Favorite quote “just progress over perfection.” She shares how by showing up means you're moving forward toward your goals no matter what is going on in your life. When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

Join Bev Seche, Andrea Webster, Julia Montgomery and Christine Becker as they look forward to Women Who Lead's Catalyst event coming up on March 13th. Hear about highlights from the agenda, the amazing keynote speaker Alison Fragale and what you can look forward to by attending. You can register to attend Catalyst here. It will be held in-person in NYC, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta along with a virtual option. See you there!

Why Your Business Still Runs Through You (And How to Change That) You've hired managers. You've built a successful business. And yet—you're still the one catching every mistake, handling every issue, and working way too many hours just to keep things running. Why? Because most entrepreneurs get stuck in a work culture instead of building a leadership ecosystem. And if you ever want your business to run without you—whether that's so you can finally take time off, pursue a new vision, or even sell—it's time to make the shift. In this episode, I'm breaking down the three phases of leadership every founder goes through—and why so many get trapped in phase two. Plus, I'm sharing the subtle but massive mindset shift that will change the way you lead (and get you out of the weeds for good). If you're ready to stop being the go-to fixer and start building a team that actually leads, this is the episode for you.

From the vault, in this episode we celebrate these powerful women—Tye Barnett, Daisy Danao, and Ashley Levin—who are driving innovation and inclusivity in the real estate industry. Grab your cafecito and join me as I dive deep into how they embody diversity, equity, and inclusion in their real estate businesses and communities. Meet The Leaders Tye Barnett: School Director & Event Planner, Harry Norman REALTORS®, Tye.Barnett@harrynorman.com Daisy Danao: Communications Manager, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,  ddanao@bhhschicago.com Ashley Levin: Regional Manager, Marketing Services, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS, ashley.levin@foxroach.com What Fuels Their Passion for DEI   Each of my guests shares their thoughts on how real estate intersects with social equity and housing opportunities.   Daisy's vision for inclusivity in real estate is for every buyer to feel as though they can live anywhere they want. She believes it is the agent's responsibility to make clients feel welcome and empowered throughout the home buying process, regardless of their challenges.   Ashley emphasizes that everyone deserves a fair shot at homeownership and financial stability. She shares how real estate influences how people experience the world, grow, and evolve. Acknowledging existing housing inequalities, Ashley advocates for implementing best practices in real estate to help transform individuals' lives and build stronger communities.   Ty highlights the importance of addressing systemic inequalities and educating real estate professionals on unconscious biases. She explains how fostering inclusivity ensures that everyone has equal access to housing opportunities, which contributes to social equity, economic stability, and community well-being.  DEI Initiatives That Inspire The guests highlight impactful programs: Ty champions initiatives like back-to-school drives and partnerships with Ronald McDonald House. Ashley celebrates programs like autism awareness collaborations, which brought education and free housing resources to families. Daisy shares the success of neighborhood tours and cultural education to connect agents with diverse communities. Favorite Quotes and Book Recommendations   Ty shares that her favorite quote is by the late, great Maya Angelou: “When you know better, you do better.” She truly believes that when we know better and do better, we can teach others to do better. Daisy recommends the book The Indian Card by Carrie Lowery Schutpelts. The author conducts interviews and tells the story of how people from a certain Native American tribe face difficulty enrolling in their community due to government processes put in place years ago. Daisy's favorite quote is from her mom, who recites a poem called Sin of Omission: "It's not the things you do, dear. It's the things you leave undone that leave a little bit of heartache at the setting of the sun." Ashley's favorite book is The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. Ashley finds that the book isn't just a read but a tool that shapes how she sees the world. She also shares her favorite quote from the Vice President of Inclusion at Netflix, Verna Myers: “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

In this monthly series, we're celebrating these powerful women—Tye Barnett, Daisy Danao, and Ashley Levin—who are driving innovation and inclusivity in the real estate industry. Grab your cafecito and join me as I dive deep into how they embody diversity, equity, and inclusion in their real estate businesses and communities. Meet The Leaders Tye Barnett: School Director & Event Planner, Harry Norman REALTORS®, Tye.Barnett@harrynorman.com Daisy Danao: Communications Manager, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,  ddanao@bhhschicago.com Ashley Levin: Regional Manager, Marketing Services, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS, ashley.levin@foxroach.com What Fuels Their Passion for DEI   Each of my guests shares their thoughts on how real estate intersects with social equity and housing opportunities.   Daisy's vision for inclusivity in real estate is for every buyer to feel as though they can live anywhere they want. She believes it is the agent's responsibility to make clients feel welcome and empowered throughout the home buying process, regardless of their challenges.   Ashley emphasizes that everyone deserves a fair shot at homeownership and financial stability. She shares how real estate influences how people experience the world, grow, and evolve. Acknowledging existing housing inequalities, Ashley advocates for implementing best practices in real estate to help transform individuals' lives and build stronger communities.   Ty highlights the importance of addressing systemic inequalities and educating real estate professionals on unconscious biases. She explains how fostering inclusivity ensures that everyone has equal access to housing opportunities, which contributes to social equity, economic stability, and community well-being.  DEI Initiatives That Inspire The guests highlight impactful programs: Ty champions initiatives like back-to-school drives and partnerships with Ronald McDonald House. Ashley celebrates programs like autism awareness collaborations, which brought education and free housing resources to families. Daisy shares the success of neighborhood tours and cultural education to connect agents with diverse communities. Favorite Quotes and Book Recommendations Ty shares that her favorite quote is by the late, great Maya Angelou: “When you know better, you do better.” She truly believes that when we know better and do better, we can teach others to do better. Daisy recommends the book The Indian Card by Carrie Lowery Schutpelts. The author conducts interviews and tells the story of how people from a certain Native American tribe face difficulty enrolling in their community due to government processes put in place years ago. Daisy's favorite quote is from her mom, who recites a poem called Sin of Omission: "It's not the things you do, dear. It's the things you leave undone that leave a little bit of heartache at the setting of the sun." Ashley's favorite book is The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. Ashley finds that the book isn't just a read but a tool that shapes how she sees the world. She also shares her favorite quote from the Vice President of Inclusion at Netflix, Verna Myers: “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

Have you ever felt unsure about your leadership instincts? Do you question your decisions because they don't align with traditional expectations? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy dives into the challenges women face when self-doubt creeps in and disrupts their confidence as leaders. She examines why so many women, despite their success, find it difficult to trust their intuition, especially when navigating the complexities of leading a team. Kris highlights a powerful truth: “The common theme of the women that I work with has nothing to do with skill or ability, but has everything to do with what I would call learned self-doubt.” Through this lens, she explores how conditioning erodes confidence and teaches women to second-guess their instincts, even when they have proven their capabilities time and time again. Kris emphasizes the importance of breaking these cycles by embracing self-belief and standing firm in your vision—even when it feels isolating or unconventional. She redefines leadership as an act of nurturing accountability, showing that feminine leadership is not about pleasing others but about setting clear boundaries and holding people—including yourself—accountable to their commitments. If you've ever questioned whether you're “doing it wrong” simply because you're doing it differently, this episode offers validation, empowerment, and actionable insights to reclaim your confidence as a leader. Join Kris to discover how embracing your instincts and breaking old cycles can not only transform your leadership but inspire others to do the same. Key Takeaways From This Episode Challenges for Women in Leadership: Societal conditioning leading to self-doubt in adult women. Self-Doubt Arising When Scaling and Needing a Team The Impact of External Opinions: Exposure to differing opinions leads to women questioning their mission and leadership ability. Encouraging Women to Trust Their Personal Intuition and Decisions Misconceptions Around Accountability in Leadership Encouragement for Breaking Cycles of Self-Doubt and Setting an Example of Self-Belief Contact Information and Recommended Resources Get Access to LEAD LESSONS Have questions? Want more details about the ways we support women Visionary Founders? Visit www.thevisionary.ceo. Linkedin Instagram Facebook Pinterest

What does it take to lead with purpose in a globalized world? Join me in this episode as I chat with three extraordinary real estate entrepreneurs as we explore the answer to this question and more. Together, they share their journeys, leadership philosophies, and insights on navigating the complexities of international markets.   Meet The Leaders Vivian Gallego-Mendez: Vice President and Managing Broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty in Key Biscayne, Florida.   Laura Obagi: Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.   Marina Rizzotto: CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Palazzo Estate in Italy.   Redefining Leadership Across Cultures What does leadership mean to you? These ladies redefine it by focusing on mentorship, cultural adaptability, and inclusivity.  Vivian talks about the value of innovation and integrity, while Marina highlights how building trust is key in Italy's unique market. You'll walk away with new ideas for your leadership journey. Overcoming Challenges as Women Leaders Have you faced hurdles in your career? My lovely guests open up about their struggles in male-dominated fields and share how they persevered with resilience, community support, and mentorship. Their experiences will remind you that challenges are stepping stones to growth. The Role of Technology in Real Estate Are you making the most of today's tech tools? The panel dives into how AI, WhatsApp, and global marketing strategies are transforming real estate.  You'll gain insights into how these tools can help you communicate better and connect globally. Favorite Podcasts and Books Marina & Laura: ”Women at Work”  , “How I Built This”  Vivian: Attitude 101 by John Maxwell When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

In this powerful episode of The Great Girlfriends Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Lani Phillips, a dynamic leader and executive whose career and life experiences have paved the way for transformative insights in leadership, resilience, and authenticity. Lani's impressive journey includes breaking barriers in corporate America, championing diversity and inclusion, and mastering the art of leading with heart. Today, she opens up about the lessons she's learned on her path to becoming a trailblazer and how resilience has been her secret weapon in navigating both professional and personal challenges. Get ready for a conversation that will leave you inspired to elevate your leadership skills, stand strong in adversity, and show up as your authentic self—every single time.Key Takeaways:Redefining Leadership: Lani shares her unique perspective on what it means to be a true leader, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, empathy, and leading by example.Building Resilience: Discover the personal stories and pivotal moments that shaped Lani's resilient mindset. She reveals how she cultivated inner strength through setbacks and how you can too.The Power of Authenticity: Lani discusses the role of authenticity in her leadership journey and how embracing her true self allowed her to connect deeply with her teams and drive impactful change.Championing Diversity and Inclusion: As a diversity advocate, Lani talks about the importance of inclusive leadership and offers practical tips on creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.Actionable Leadership Tips: Lani provides a toolkit of leadership strategies you can apply immediately, from effective decision-making to building a resilient mindset that thrives in tough times.Action Steps:Reflect on Your Leadership Style: Take a moment to assess how you show up as a leader and identify areas where you can lead with more empathy and authenticity.Build Your Resilience Muscle: Embrace the mindset shifts Lani shares to bounce back from setbacks and grow stronger through challenges.Champion Diversity: Make it a point to foster an inclusive environment in your own sphere of influence, and challenge yourself to be a voice for those who need it.Show Up as Your True Self: Take off the mask and lean into the power of authenticity in both your personal and professional life.Listen Now: If you're ready to level up your leadership game and learn from one of the best, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready for powerful insights, practical strategies, and a dose of inspiration that will propel you forward.

In Episode 77 Su Sarvis, a licensed real estate professional for over 15 years and the president of Realty Associates in Texas, discusses her career transition from teaching to real estate and the unique challenges and opportunities in the industry. She highlights the flexibility and profitability of real estate, especially for women, and emphasizes the importance of structured team management and effective leadership n the field. Su shares insights on building successful real estate teams, the significance of income-producing activities (IPAs), and the value of knowledge-based and social events for team engagement. She also announces her new coaching business, a podcast called "She Leads Real Estate," and an upcoming book titled "Women Who Lead." Su Sarvis is a dynamic real estate leader, coach, and industry innovator based in Houston, Texas. As the President of Realty Associates, overseeing six offices and 1,200 agents, Su's journey from teacher and principal to a top real estate executive exemplifies her tenacity and passion for empowering others. With expertise in training, coaching, and launching successful programs, she has authored team courses for TREC and is co-authoring "Women Who Lead", due out at the end of 2024. Known for her strategic vision and ability to inspire high-achieving women, Su continues to redefine real estate leadership through mentorship, education, and a commitment to elevating the next generation of female leaders. The She Leads Real Estate Podcast is where we shine a spotlight on the incredible women making waves in real estate leadership. This podcast is all about celebrating the achievements, challenges, and insights of women who are driving the industry forward—from team leaders and brokerage owners to managers and trailblazing individual entrepreneurs. Each episode features candid conversations with inspiring women leaders who share their journeys, strategies, and advice for thriving in a competitive market with host, Su Sarvis. Resources from the Interview 1. Website: SuSarviscoaching.com 2. Social Media: @sheleadsrealestate *Su shares some free resources for us on her website. Check it out today.

When starting a business, especially in the real estate industry, it's helpful to hear stories and learn from others who have already done it. In this episode, I chat with three Latina leaders in real estate who share their experiences and insights into the industry. Grab your cafecito and get inspired by these remarkable ladies. Meet the Leaders Rebecca Gallardo - 2008 NAHREP National President, rgallardo@interorealestate.com Nuria Rivera - 2023 NAHREP President and 2024 NAHREP CBOG Co-Chair, nuria@novationtitle.com Oralia Herrera - NAHREP President-Elect 2025, ohc21tk@gmail.com  Leadership and Volunteerism Leadership and a willingness to empower others go hand in hand in the real estate industry. Networking for support can help you overcome challenges you may face as an agent. If you're struggling to find support, consider joining organizations like NAHREP. Rebecca emphasizes that having genuine intentions and supporting your community lead to reciprocal benefits, while Nuria highlights the importance of consistent commitment without expecting anything in return. Inspiring Stories and Influences Oralia: Credited her mother's resilience and work ethic for shaping her leadership qualities. She emphasizes empathy, strength, and optimism. Rebecca: Drew influence from her Latina mother and political interests from her father. She also acknowledges mentorship from Blanca Alvarado, San Jose's first Latina city councilwoman. Nuria: Inspired by her family's kindness and entrepreneurial spirit, Nuria shares how she transitioned from an employee to starting her own title company with support from NARA and programs like Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (LBAN). Book Recommendations Oralia: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell Nuria: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, Built to Last by Jim Collins Rebecca: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

Get ready for Part 2 of WOMEN WHO LEAD!Join us on The Kim Jacobs Show at 11:00 AM EST on Wednesday, October 30th as visionary author Dr. Paulette Harper and contributing authors Elizabeth Meigs and Kristina Shauntee discuss chapters in the soon to be released book, "Women Who Lead."This powerful anthology brings together the stories of trailblazing women who have broken barriers, overcome challenges, and paved the way for others to rise. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to community advocates and ministry leaders, each chapter is a journey of resilience, vision, and triumph.Donate to The Kim Jacobs Show: Cash App: $Kimjacobsinc or PayPal.me/Kimjacobsinc or Venmo @Thekimjacobsshow.Subscribe & turn on notifications on our YouTube channel (HTTPS://YouTube.com/c/kimjacobsshow) to get alerted when we go live!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kim-jacobs-show--2878190/support.

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, WAHN is thrilled to feature the incredible Cat Vielma, a trailblazer in the affordable housing industry, and member of our Advisory Board. With over 20 years of experience spanning public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Cat has dedicated her career to ensuring that hardworking families have access to safe, affordable housing.  Born in Chile and raised in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, Cat brings a unique and deeply personal perspective to her work as the Director of Acquisitions at Red Stone Equity Partners LLC, where she leverages tax credit investments to tackle the housing crisis across the Pacific Northwest, the Rockies, and the Midwest.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating by highlighting the inspiring stories of strong Latinas. In this episode, I sit down with three incredible women to discuss their journeys in real estate and mortgage, along with their dedicated service to the Latino community. Grab your cafecito and listen to this special edition of Women Who Lead! Meet The Leaders Patricia Boezio - Former Honorary Consul of Ecuador; Georgia, Branch Manager, American Pacific Mortgage. Susan Mendez - Special Projects and Events Manager, Long Realty. Laura Vazquez - REALTOR®, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty & Perrie Mundy Realty Group. Navigating Challenges as Minorities Being a latina brings more challenges for a minority in a male-dominated industry. Patricia shares her journey as a double minority and highlights the skepticism she faced.  Those whose first language isn't English knows the struggles of trying to communicate with others in this country. Laura discusses her language challenges despite being a second-generation American and how she overcame them.  Susan recalls the initial undervaluation of women's contributions but underscores the value of bilingual communication in gaining trust within the Latino community. Importance of Mentorship and Community Mentorship provides a safe space to help you grow and learn without being harshly judged. Each of my guests share how mentorship has helped them within the profession.  Patricia, Susan, and Laura share how mentorship has played pivotal roles in their careers, providing support and encouragement during challenging times. Patricia Boezio appreciates multi-generational panel discussions for the wealth of wisdom they bring. Favorite Quotes & Words of Wisdom Patricia - "Love has no borders or barriers. It is the feeling that unites hearts" Laura's advice is for listeners to set clear goals for themselves and make a vision for yourselves. When you do this  Susan shares that her favorite podcast is this one (Women Who Lead), another reason why you should tune in. She enjoys listening to these sessions because they offer valuable lessons from others that can be applied to both your personal and professional life. When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

In Part 3 of the NextGen Leaders series, I'm sitting down with Sarah Rothstein, Julie Colin, Chelsea Link, and Sena Taylor. We dive into their roles in shaping the real estate industry and their efforts in empowering the next generation of agents. So, grab your cappuccino and join us as we wrap up this inspiring series with these four dynamic women. Meet the Leaders Sarah Rothstein - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Julie Colin - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Chelsea Link - Chelsea Link Real Estate, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Midwest Realty Sena Taylor - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty Adapting to the Recent Real Estate Industry Changes Julie discusses how her company's educational initiatives and ongoing conversations have helped their agents navigate industry changes. She emphasizes the importance of clear communication with clients, ensuring they understand the new processes and feel more confident in their decisions. Sarah echoes this approach, highlighting her company's commitment to educating everyone about these changes. By sharing diverse perspectives and problem-solving strategies, they're helping agents adapt more effectively. Key Moment in Leadership Passion With a background in teaching, Sena has always been passionate about helping others. This drive to support agents propelled her into leadership roles within the industry. In 2021, when a close friend joined Berkshire, Sena made sure she received top-notch training to succeed as a real estate agent. This experience inspired Sena to build her own real estate team, marking a defining moment in her leadership journey. The Importance of Networking Chelsea adds that real estate can often feel isolating, but finding opportunities to collaborate and teach can make a significant difference in how everyone adapts to changes within the agency. When it's challenging to find collaborators within your marketplace, networking at industry events can provide valuable knowledge and connections. Julie explains how these resources help build agents' confidence, enabling them to navigate market changes with resilience. Sena reflects on how 2023 wasn't her best year and how hearing that others faced similar challenges helped her navigate her own difficulties. She also mentions how learning about others' successes has motivated her to elevate her own performance Book and Podcast Recommendations Sarah Rothstein: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Julie Colin: The EntreLeadership Podcast Chelsea Link: The Power of Moments by Chip Heath Sena Taylor: Hustle Humbly Podcast  When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

On this week's episode, we are excited to feature Sandy To, an advocate for women's empowerment, especially in making better partner choices. With a PhD from Cambridge University, Sandy has been highlighted in Time, CNN, BBC, and the Financial Times for her impactful research. She shares her insights on relationship guidance for the career-driven woman, drawing from her extensive research and personal experiences. We'll explore the societal expectations that influence professional women's relationship choices, the importance of having foundational conversations with potential partners, and practical advice for balancing professional and personal life.More about Sandy!Sandy To is a women's empowerment advocate with a PhD from Cambridge University. Her research focuses on highly educated single women and their partner choices, particularly in the context of the "leftover women" phenomenon in China. Sandy has written extensively on the topic and is known for her book "China's Leftover Women," which offers vivid stories and strategies for women navigating societal expectations and personal aspirations. Through her work, Sandy empowers women to make informed and fulfilling relationship choices, advocating for equality and balance in both professional and personal spheres.Connect with Sandy!Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/sandy-to-phd/Connect with Brianna!Instagram: @mombossinaustinLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademikeFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @badassbasicbitchLove the podcast? We would love if you would leave a review!Thank you to this week's sponsors!Air Doctor: Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code BBB, you'll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! 

Are you interested in leadership? Join host Jason Gore and guest Natalie Pulley as we hear stories of resilience, learning, and influence. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this episode is packed with advice and inspiration to help you navigate and excel in your leadership journey.  #leadership #resilience #womenleaders  2:05 What is leadership? 4:30 Adding Value 9:00 We need to be resilient 12:20 Investing in women leaders --Looking for practical next steps after listening to this episode? We've made a list for you below!