Have you ever wondered what it takes to rise up to senior leadership roles in global corporations? Research indicates that women leaders who’ve taken the unconventional path gain unexpected opportunities of success. So, are you willing to take on tough challenges to gain valuable experience? Would you risk failure when making decisions and follow through with conviction? And are you committed to always going above and beyond? In this episode, you’ll meet Alyssa Altman who shares why building gre...
Aug 26, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 82
If you are someone who is torn between making a living and making a difference, this episode is for you. We are living in very challenging times. It seems like there are new obstacles every day everywhere. But in the midst of all the crisis, we are also going through a global transformation. Every time there is seismic shift in the world, it leads to something new, and something more profound emerges. And that creates the space and the need for change makers and leaders. That's the opportunity w...
Aug 24, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about the day you quit your job and follow your lifelong passion, and then snap back to reality, let out a big sigh and then tuck that dream away and get back to work? In this episode, you'll hear from our guest, Claudia Rojas how she finally took a courageous leap from daydreaming to doing what she loves and how she leveraged the power of community to get there. Claudia Rojas, a Latina from Columbia, is the Founder and CEO of Books Made Easy. She shares...
Aug 21, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Everyone faces unique pressures, obstacles, and challenges—but it’s how you show up and overcome them that defines your life. Whether you’re a full-time career professional, a business owner, a mom, or simply a woman who wants to enjoy life at a deeper level—it all starts with granting yourself permission. Our guest today is Patty Aubery, #1 NY Times Best-selling Author, Co-Founder & President of The Canfield Training Group who built the publishing industry’s first billion-dollar brand, Chic...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 79
Let discuss a scenario we’ve all experienced–that moment when your inner voice is telling you (sometimes maybe screaming at you) that you need to have a difficult conversation with someone. A conversation that would improve life at work for ourselves and for everyone else around. But fear drowns out that inner voice—and we put the conversation off. Meanwhile, the other individual continues to engage in interpersonal conflicts and exhibit toxic behavior, or remains completely clueless about what’...
Aug 17, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Have you ever heard the saying, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”? It’s such a powerful statement in that it provides both candid advice and inspiration in one sentence. On the one hand, it reminds you to never underestimate hard work even if your super talented and on the other hand, that even with ordinary talent, you can achieve extraordinary results with focus and hard work. But the bottom line, there is no substitute for hard work. In this episode, you’ll meet Gizelle G...
Aug 14, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Thank you for listening to this podcast. We are truly grateful for your comments, feedback and advocacy. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to subscribe and rate the show. We love 5 stars! In this episode, we'll discuss why applying for jobs without a clear strategy and effective tactics is a total waste of time. Don’t click the APPLY button on job postings simply to get rejected and demoralized. Instead, learn how to ignite your career with a dream job that is aligned with your streng...
Aug 12, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Does this sound familiar? It’s 6am and the alarm goes off. You hit the snooze button and try to catch a few more minutes of sleep. Then the alarm goes off again and you hit snooze one more time. On the third try, you finally get out of bed, grab your phone and check your email. You see several messages from your colleagues about something urgent that needs your attention. You’d hoped to workout this morning but instead you’re responding to emails and putting out fires at work. You feel the anxie...
Aug 10, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Have you struggled with advancing your career and don’t know what steps to take? Do you feel stuck and don’t know who to turn to for help? In this episode, you’ll meet 4 extraordinary women who share their stories of transformation and how their peer community helped them go beyond barriers. Each of them overcame fears and limiting beliefs, gained confidence and conviction in their purpose, and are on a mission to create impact in the world. Highlights: [01:06] About Bella Mokua [01:21] About Do...
Aug 03, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 74
When it comes to your finances, are you someone who is diligent, saves wisely, and knows where every penny you’ve earned goes? Or are you more carefree and you plan to get serious about saving for that “rainy day” when you are in a better place and earning more money? Well, what happens if that “rainy day” arrives unexpectedly and you’re caught without a savings umbrella? In this episode, Stephanie Groschup, co-founder and managing partner of women-owned firm, GM Wealth Group debunks common myth...
Jul 31, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Much has been researched and written about the lack of women in the tech sector, whether it’s representation at major tech companies, as start-up founders, or as investors. What can be done to make the tech world a more inclusive space for women? In this episode, we feature Kate Brodock, CEO at Women 2.0 and Founding Partner of W Fund. Kate has played an active leadership role in the women in tech ecosystem for over a decade. She led a global organization focused on women in technology and entre...
Jul 29, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Thank you for listening in. We are truly grateful for your comments, feedback and advocacy. Thanks to you we are a highly rated show and our global community is growing rapidly. If you haven’t subscribed yet, tell us what we can do to earn your support. If you have already, please rate us (we love 5 stars). And, if you’ve already done both, tell a friend about this show. In this episode, we’ll discuss a topic many of us are feeling – burnout. We’ll share how you can detect burnout and what you c...
Jul 27, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 71
How do you define success? Are you accepting someone else’s definition or are you deciding what success is for yourself? In this episode, 5 Times Best Selling Author, Christy Rutherford shares her journey to high levels of success, but also highlights what she gave up along the way. In the last few years of her career, she realized she was digging an early grave and courageously discloses her breaking point and how she left a 6-figure career for freedom. Christy shares insights on the common exp...
Jul 24, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 70
How many times have you purchased a product, only to realize that the whoever created it, didn’t build it with you in mind? How many times have you laughed out loud when seeing a clothing tag that says, “One size fits all”...when it’s clearly obvious it would barely fit a child, needless to say, a grown adult! Well, in this episode, Annie Jean-Baptiste, Google’s Head of Product Inclusion, shares how she helps teams make sure Google products are made for everyone. She spends her days making sure ...
Jul 22, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Thank you for listening in. We are truly grateful for your comments, feedback and advocacy. Thanks to you we are a highly rated show and our global community is growing rapidly. If you haven’t subscribed yet, tell us what we can do to earn your support. If you have already, please rate us (we love 5 stars). And, if you’ve already done both, tell a friend about this show. Where do you invest your time, energy, and money? In this episode, we’ll discuss the best investment you can make in your life...
Jul 20, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 68
When you hear the terms, “Privilege or White Privilege”, what comes to mind for you? Do you immediately think of white people and attach the stigma of racism with it? If you answered yes, or your answer leaned towards yes...then YOU my friend, need to pause and disrupt your thinking. Because, the irony is that you, yourself, just exhibited negative unconscious biased behaviors. But, don’t beat yourself up, we ALL do this to some extent. It’s human nature. The key is to make the choice to CHANGE....
Jul 17, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 67
If I were to go online and review your professional profile, right now, would I be able to understand who you are beyond your “JOB”. Would I know your brand, your values and your story? Well, in this episode, you will meet Yai Vargas – who is the founder of The Latinista, a national network for Latinas and women of color invested in professional development and career mobility. She’s also been called THE LinkedIn Ninja and hosts workshops to help individuals harness the power of the platform. Ya...
Jul 15, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 65
People are feeling overwhelmed with work and family responsibilities, while facing health risks and economic uncertainty. As our world goes through transformative change, organizations are faced with new challenges in creating safe spaces for connection. Employee Resource Groups play a vital role in fostering a sense of belonging, and building an inclusive and innovative culture. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss why ERG communities matters when you’re faced with challenges and how you can get t...
Jul 13, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 65
We're asking for your help. Please subscribe and rate the show (we love 5 stars)! Have you ever been in a situation where you NEEDED help but didn’t feel comfortable asking for it? Well, you are not alone. This is an area that a lot of women struggle with. Even though we may be comfortable asking for help on personal matters, we often don’t like to ask for help when it comes to our career goals. In today’s episode, we’ll share how to get comfortable ASKING and GETTING the help you deserve. Highl...
Jul 10, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Ok, it’s the first week of July and we have 6 more months until the end of the year! Despite all of the chaos we’ve experienced in the first half of the year, let’s make today our new beginning! Over the next few weeks, we are going to address many of the common questions we get regarding, “How to jumpstart, reset, re-energize momentum and get past barriers to career success”. In today’s episode, we’ll share practical tips for you to implement -so you can take action and gain momentum in the sec...
Jul 08, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Can you believe that we are in the month of July!? What a year 2020 has turned out to be (and we are only halfway through it...we still have 6 more months to go)! Did you kick off this year with big dreams and aspirations, only to be faced with unexpected obstacles? In today’s episode, we’ll share practical tips for you to implement - so you can take action and gain momentum in the second half of 2020. Highlights: [01:09] Nikki’s first half of 2020 [03:28] The 5 step framework to momentum [06:16...
Jul 06, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Do you have clarity about who you are outside of your profession? Do you know your core values, what you stand for, and what lights you up? When you are really driven, you can get caught up in a never ending cycle of achievement and lose sight of what truly matters –your connection with your own self, and your connection with others. In this episode, our guest, certified life coach and relationship expert, Irene Abbou shares why meaningful connections are key to a fulfilling life. Irene is the c...
Jul 03, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Have you ever struggled with being the “only one” and remaining silent when you had a different opinion from the status quo because you believed it would limit your career? In this episode, Merary Simeon shares how she confronted her fears and limiting belief and that standing up for her values could negatively impact her career. But when she chose to do it anyway and speak up boldly, embracing her uniqueness, she discovered that it actually accelerated her success. Merary is a wife, mother, co-...
Jul 01, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Do you have a career related question that you’re uncomfortable asking your peers, managers or mentors? We're here to address your questions. The fear of being perceived as inadequate prevents us from asking –but it causes us to pay a high price in every aspect of our lives—in lost income, slower career progress, LIMITED access to leadership roles and potential risk to well-being. So, learn to ask –and start by asking us. Many of our listeners have asked what we wish we had known before taking a...
Jun 29, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 59
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? Did you grow up thinking that you wanted to become an astronaut and then go off in a completely different direction? Well, in this episode, Vanessa Liu shares with us her career journey that took her from dreams of being an astronaut to becoming a Harvard lawyer to becoming a senior executive in digital media and technology innovation. No matter what her role has been, Vanessa has always been at the forefront of innovation. Vanessa...
Jun 26, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 58
If there were a fire, which way would you run? Would your first instinct be to run towards it or away from it? Well, in this episode you will get to know Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri, who credits her success as a leader to always setting fears aside and running towards the fire. Anilu shares her journey from Puerto Rico to Princeton to Wall Street, choosing faith over fear when challenging opportunities presented themselves. She shares her story so other young Latinx can follow in her footsteps and rise...
Jun 24, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Do you have a career related question that you’re uncomfortable asking your peers, managers or mentors? We're here to address your questions. Our fear of being perceived as inadequate prevents us from asking –but it causes us to pay a high price in every aspect of our lives—in lost income, slower career progress, LIMITED access to leadership roles and potential risk to well-being. So, learn to ask –and start by asking us. In this episode, we are going to address a question we get from many of ou...
Jun 22, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 56
If you want to make a difference and not just make a living, then learn how businesses can be a force for good, and partner with nonprofits to create impact together. Meet Danielle Holly, CEO of Common Impact, an organization that designs programs with corporations to empower their people in addressing social challenges. Danielle has helped numerous corporations navigate the new era in corporate social responsibility and skills-based volunteering, including global powerhouses like JP Morgan Chas...
Jun 19, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Did you know that white women are one of the most influential demographics in America? They are the largest voting bloc, with purchasing power that exceeds any other demographic, and when they unify to demand change, they are a force to be reckoned with. Yet, so many sit idly on the sidelines, opting out of raising their hands to do, learn, and engage in ways that could make a difference. Why? Well, in this episode, Jenna Arnold, the national organizer for the historic 2017 Women’s March, and au...
Jun 17, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Do you have a career-related question that you’re uncomfortable asking your peers, managers or mentors? Well that's exactly what we're here to help you with on the Habits & Hacks show – where we will address the questions you pose via email, or on our social media channels. Whether it’s asking for a higher salary, or a much-deserved promotion, or addressing a business or personal challenge – often times, women find it hard to “just ask”. Our fear of being perceived as inadequate prevents us ...
Jun 15, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 53
