In this conversation, Marcylle Combs hosts Dr. Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard, who share their unique journey of reconnection after adoption and how it led to a successful business partnership. They discuss the importance of understanding nature versus nurture, the development of their personality assessment system called Striving Styles, and the lessons learned throughout their 26-year business journey. Their focus on personal growth, leadership development, and the need for ...
Nov 27, 2024•40 min•Season 7Ep. 145
In this conversation, Bridget Weston shares her inspiring journey from her mother's influence to her role as CEO of SCORE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed. She discusses the challenges women face in entrepreneurship, the importance of mentorship, and the keys to small business success. Bridget also highlights the rise of AI in business and reflects on her personal growth and learning from mistakes. SCORE CEO Bridget Weston is available to speak on how SCORE vo...
Nov 20, 2024•28 min•Season 7Ep. 144
Heather Smith, founder of Talent Elevated, is an accomplished and recognized senior talent management leader with expertise in partnering with lower mid-market businesses to intentionally build employee culture that accelerates business goals. She is committed to helping organizations achieve their mission and strategic vision through employees reaching their full potential. When employees reach their full potential, they lead lives with greater impact on all surrounding them -customers, family,...
Nov 13, 2024•44 min•Season 7Ep. 143
In this conversation, Marcylle and Deantha explore a variety of topics ranging from their favorite Tootsie Roll flavors to the importance of leadership in politics. They share personal stories about breast cancer awareness and the younger generations entering the workforce, and the importance of mentorship and learning trades. They emphasize the value of family gatherings during the holidays and the need for young people to embrace change and lifelong learning in their careers. The discussion hi...
Nov 06, 2024•27 min•Season 7Ep. 142
In this conversation, Terri Coutee shares her personal journey through breast cancer, including her diagnosis, treatment, and the decision to undergo the diep flap reconstruction procedure. She discusses the importance of education and support for women facing similar challenges and highlights her work in establishing a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping others navigate their breast cancer journeys. The conversation also touches on the significance of community, genetic testing, and the...
Oct 30, 2024•52 min•Season 6Ep. 141
In this conversation, Diane Gilman shares her remarkable journey from aspiring fashion designer to a successful tele-retail personality, overcoming personal tragedies, including the loss of her husband and her own battle with breast cancer. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, the need for supportive aftercare, and challenges the stigma of aging and ageism. Diane's story is one of empowerment, reinvention, and a commitment to inspire others, particularly women, to embrace their talents a...
Oct 23, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 140
Breast reconstruction is a process that may require multiple surgeries, but with the right team, great outcomes can be achieved. In this episode Dr. Haddock discusses the benefits and drawbacks of different breast reconstruction options, including implants and using a patient's own tissue. He emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and encourages patients to do their research and be their own advocates. Dr. Haddock also highlights the process of breast reconstruction and the need for patien...
Oct 16, 2024•22 min•Season 6Ep. 139
Joelle Kaufman, author of Crushing the Cancer Curveball, shares her journey with breast cancer and how it has shaped her perspective on life. She emphasizes the importance of early detection and proactive measures in dealing with cancer. Joelle highlights the power of positivity and finding moments of happiness during treatment. She also discusses the impact of cancer on relationships and the support she received from her loved ones. Joelle's story serves as an inspiration for others facing simi...
Oct 09, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 138
In this conversation, April shares her personal journey through breast cancer, discussing her diagnosis at a young age, the challenges she faced during treatment, and the importance of community support. She emphasizes the healing power of expressive writing and the need for early detection and awareness among young women. April also addresses the role of healthcare providers, the impact of cancer on career and leadership, and the significance of mentorship in navigating these challenges. The di...
Oct 02, 2024•47 min•Season 6Ep. 137
Liza Buchanan shares her career journey, from working in the restaurant industry to starting an ad agency and now working in marketing for a credit union. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in rural communities and the impact of AI on marketing. Liza emphasizes the importance of human connection and collaboration in driving creativity. She also talks about the challenges and inspirations of being a female executive and shares her favorite books and podcasts. Takeaways Liza Buchanan's...
Sep 25, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 136
Liz Davidson shares her journey growing up with entrepreneurial parents and the lessons she learned from their experiences. She discusses her current business, which provides workplace financial coaching as an employee benefit. Liz emphasizes the importance of financial security and how it can positively impact an individual's overall well-being. She also talks about the value of her company's benefit and how it is appreciated by employees. The coaching helps employees become more financially se...
Sep 18, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 135
Casey Mank shares her journey from being an English major to starting her own company that focuses on workplace writing and communication coaching. She discusses the challenges and opportunities she encountered along the way, including teaching English in Thailand and working with generative AI programs. Casey emphasizes the importance of clear and effective communication in the workplace and offers advice for women entrepreneurs. She also highlights the value of mentors and recommends books on ...
Sep 11, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 134
Dr. Carol Parker Walsh shares her journey from a diverse background to becoming a consultant and advocate for individuals in their careers. She discusses the impact of her parents' contrasting narratives on her upbringing and the lessons she learned from their divorce. Dr. Walsh also highlights the importance of valuing and developing people within organizations and the need for women to be represented in leadership roles. She provides insights on creating opportunities for women's advancement a...
Sep 04, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 133
Stacey Hall, a 5x #1 Global Best-Selling Author, shares her journey from journalism to marketing to sales strategy. She emphasizes the importance of alignment in sales and the building of relationships. Hall believes that true sales can only be done person to person and requires a point of alignment between the buyer and the seller. She also discusses the concept of comfort zones and how they play a role in sales. Hall's selling tactics can be applied to various industries and involve four steps...
Aug 28, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 132
Cathy Derksen shares her journey of reinvention and how she helps midlife women embrace change and create the life they want. She discusses leaving a toxic marriage and job, exploring different career paths, and ultimately starting her own business. Cathy emphasizes the importance of inspiration, courage, and tenacity in making significant life changes. She also highlights the power of storytelling and community in supporting women through their transformations. Cathy offers practical advice for...
Aug 21, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 131
Kate Galli, a health coach and personal trainer in Australia, shares her journey from being a shy teenager to becoming a fitness professional. She emphasizes the importance of transforming both the body and confidence through exercise and healthy living. Kate discusses her transition to a vegetarian and later vegan lifestyle, highlighting the need to connect with personal values and beliefs when making sustainable lifestyle changes. She also talks about the challenges of being a woman in leaders...
Aug 14, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 130
Liz Morris, CEO of Carrot-Top Industries, shares her journey of taking over her father's flag business and her goal of dominating the industry. She discusses the niche market of selling flags and the challenges of competing with imported products. Liz emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and creating a culture of growth, teamwork, accountability, and making a difference. She also talks about the influence of sports and coaches in her life and the power of mindset in achieving goal...
Aug 07, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 129
Mandy Schaniel shares her career journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. She talks about the importance of mentorship, overcoming imposter syndrome, and adopting a success mindset. Mandy also discusses her book, 'Faith Over Fear: How to Adopt a Success Mindset,' and the key takeaways from it. She emphasizes the importance of asking for help, giving yourself grace, and taking care of yourself as a working mother. Mandy Schaniel is the CEO and Founder of Schaniel Consulting Inc and ...
Jul 31, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 129
Lesley Hensell shares her journey of how she got into selling on Amazon and how it helped her support her son's special needs education. She started by homeschooling her son and selling on Amazon to cover the costs. Eventually, she turned her consulting background into a business helping other Amazon sellers. She also wrote a book called 'The Amazon Incubator' to provide a legitimate guide for those interested in selling on Amazon. Lesley discusses the evolution of Amazon and the challenges and ...
Jul 24, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 128
Velera Wilson shares her journey from loving commercials as a child to becoming a marketing leader and speaker on leadership and confidence. She founded Positive Identity to help women develop confidence in leadership. Velera emphasizes the importance of effective communication, asking for what you want, and navigating tough conversations. She encourages women to advocate for themselves, define their own success, build their network, and have something to look forward to outside of work. Velera ...
Jul 17, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 126
Talk More, Tech Less is a digital wellness and safety organization providing tools and resources for families and communities to #TechResponsibly by learning to be healthy and safer on screens. Founder, Dawn Wible is a Waco, TX resident and graduate of Baylor University. She is an online safety advocate and a certified digital wellness educator through the Digital Wellness Institute. She is a member of the Online Harms Prevention Workgroup with Screen Time Action Network advocating for online sa...
Jul 10, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 125
Kaitlyn Albertoli is CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions. Prior to founding Buzz Solutions with her co-founder Vik Chaudhry in 2017, Kaitlyn ran a non-profit focused on sustainable food with 60 people overseeing the needs of 300 people. She was previously a wealth management analyst at JP Morgan Chase. Kaitlyn was named to Forbes 30 under 30 in 2021. She studied international relations and finance at Stanford University, where she received her B.A. Buzz Solutions provides predictive analytics a...
Jul 03, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 37
In this conversation, Tahmina Watson discusses her journey from the UK to the US and her work as an immigration lawyer. She highlights the challenges in the immigration system and the need for reform. Tahmina emphasizes the importance of love and leadership in creating positive change. She also shares her experiences with volunteering and the impact it has had on her life. Tahmina offers advice to her younger self and discusses her future plans, including her passion for bird photography. She re...
Jul 03, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 124
Renee has been told what she does is unique–she helps protective mothers in a custody battle against a narcissistic co-parent to go into family court and get the custody arrangement that's best for their kids. Like her, these women have suffered psychological abuse at the hands of their former partners and are working to ensure their children are protected from further cruelty. Her company, Best Foot Forward, has been around for over 5 years. It’s an example of a number of things: changing caree...
Jun 26, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 123
On this episode, Jessica Janniere shares her journey from growing up in poverty to becoming the CEO of Look Up and Beyond, Inc., a personal development organization. She discusses her early life in Germany and the challenges she faced as an immigrant in New York City. Jessica talks about working at a young age and the impact it had on her work ethic. She shares how she found her purpose and overcame adversity, inspiring others through her personal story. Jessica also emphasizes the importance of...
Jun 19, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 122
In this conversation, Angie Wisdom, a master certified coach, shares her journey from the financial industry to coaching. She discusses her experience in managing an investment firm and explains the concept of alternative investments. Angie also highlights the independence of commodity trading from the economy. She emphasizes the importance of values in defining success and the role of coaching in helping individuals align their values with their goals. Angie distinguishes coaching from counseli...
Jun 12, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 121
In this conversation, Gretchen Villegas shares her personal journey in global development and the changing landscape of the industry. She discusses the role of NGOs and for-profit organizations in creating social impact and the potential of impact investing to disrupt poverty. Gretchen emphasizes the importance of breaking through systems that hinder development and empowering vulnerable populations. She also highlights the need for public-private partnerships and the evolving role of women in g...
Jun 05, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 120
In this episode, Lauren Rosario-Maldonado discusses the importance of cultural intelligence in leadership. She shares her journey from starting up HR departments to founding Cultura Global, a company that develops leadership skills rooted in cultural intelligence. Lauren explains how cultural intelligence can be applied in the workplace and how it can help organizations improve their cultural values and coexist with different cultures. She also emphasizes the role of mentors in her own career an...
May 29, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 119
In this conversation, Kelly Palmiero, the Chief Operating Officer at Sierra Tucson, discusses her journey and diverse career in industries such as fitness, medical aesthetics, and mental health. She highlights the importance of helping people and shares her experiences in leadership positions. Kelly also addresses the rise of mental health issues, the challenges in the mental health industry, and the strategies employed at Sierra Tucson to create a positive culture and prevent burnout. She empha...
May 22, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 118
Sara Madsen Miller shares her journey from pursuing a business degree to working at Pfizer and eventually becoming the COO of 1820 Productions. She highlights the importance of mentorship and the role it played in her early years. Sara also discusses the challenges she faced leading a team of men and the strategies she used to navigate that space. She emphasizes the significance of creating a strong company culture and how it contributes to the success of 1820 Productions. In this conversation, ...
May 15, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 117
