Do you have an idea that you want to turn into a business? Are you a solopreneur ready to build a team? Do you need advice for getting funded? Strategic Business Coach and Advisor, Desiree Younge, breaks down the truths for starting and scaling a business on this episode. Desiree is a third generation entrepreneur who has leveraged her experience to help thousands of women scale their companies. In 2015 she was tapped by the Tory Burch Foundation to develop the Fellows Program which connects US ...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 18
Does the thought of buying a car feel intimidating to you? Have you ever wondered if there are secrets to negotiating the best deal? And what about those warranties and maintenance packages - should you buy them? Kelly Lurz has spent that last six and half years in the luxury car business in just about every sales role to be found in a dealership. She joins me on this episode to teach us the steps to buying a car. We cover everything from developing a relationship with the dealer before you buy ...
Oct 01, 2020•54 min•Ep. 17
For this episode of Fierce Lab, Sade Balogun and I dissect risk, rejection and reward through the lens of a corporate career. Sade's career path has been intentional, starting with an early opportunity at Kohl's as a Business Analyst to now as a Senior Brand Manager at Starbucks. Between the two she went to business school at NYU and then worked in the fast-paced start up world at Groupon. With each career move, Sade has honed her skills and evolved as a leader. Here she shares her insights for ...
Aug 05, 2020•50 min•Ep. 16
Dr. Krista Austin is a woman you want on your team. A sport scientist, currently serving as a performance specialist for professional and Olympic sport athletes, Krista has spent her career studying and coaching elite athletes for peak performance. A large part of her body of work is focused on mental health in pro sports, but you don't have to be a professional athlete to benefit from Krista's experience. On this episode, we discuss many of the key areas that impact a woman's mental health incl...
Jul 25, 2020•56 min•Ep. 15
Cate Luzio spent over 15 years in corporate banking and during that time she observed a lot of women's careers stalling - not from a lack of desire to advance but from a lack of knowledge and resources to help them advance. As Cate learned to navigate networking, new skill development and speaking up for opportunities, others - both men and women - took notice and sought out her guidance. Before long Cate realized she had a desire to do more; to share what she knew with more women across many in...
May 29, 2020•45 min•Ep. 14
When Jenna Alessandrini, while gaming with her dad Steve, found out she couldn't make a female character for the video game, Madden NFL 20, she was discouraged. She didn't want her player to be male; she wanted a female player that looked like her. While most would simply let this be a fleeting disappointment, Jenna decided to take action and wrote a letter to the CEO of Electronic Arts (EA), the maker of the video game. Her letter garnered a response from Andrew Wilson who assured Jenna the com...
May 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 13
Andrea Karnes is Senior Curator at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. She describes her role as a steward for all artists and their work. She likens pulling together exhibitions to being a lawyer, selecting an argument and defending her position throughout the run of the exhibition. On this episode we dig in to how Andrea was first exposed to art and how that lead her to a career at The Modern. She discusses her desire to make art accessible to all and how that lead to exhibitions of such prol...
Feb 13, 2020•54 min•Ep. 12
Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno and Aparna Rae are the co-founders of Future For Us, a platform dedicated to advancing womxn of color at work through community, culture, and career development. Last fall, in partnership with The Riveter, they criss-crossed the country on their State of Womxn of Color tour - bringing together data, storytelling and solutions for women of color. I attended their event in Dallas and immediately knew I wanted to invite them to share their story through the podcast. Shortl...
Feb 01, 2020•48 min•Ep. 11
Do you ever feel stuck? Do you have a hard time taking action, especially when that action will propel you rapidly toward your big goals? Amber Dodzweit Riposta, women's circuit training expert, fitness model and all-around truth teller, knows this feeling well. On this episode, she shares her journey from "just another girl" to a "woman with a purpose" and she's quick to explain how you can be too. Amber wants women to stop talking themselves out of opportunities and to step into their true pow...
Dec 06, 2019•39 min•Ep. 10
Ivy Awino knows what it takes to lead the way; she's the first female Team DJ for the Dallas Mavericks and only the second woman DJ in the NBA. In 2018, Ivy was asked to provide music for the NBA All Star game — again, a first. But working hard and smashing goals are not new for Ivy. As a teen, she was a ball kid for the Mavericks and an intern at a radio station, K104. As an adult, she has parlayed both of these experiences into her career. When she’s not on air, in an arena, or behind the turn...
Nov 14, 2019•23 min•Ep. 9
Piersten Gaines doesn't consider herself a risk taker, but when her mother passed away unexpectedly she decide it was time to start embracing life. That unfortunate turn of events led Piersten to explore new ideas and turn them in to action. While at Harvard Business School she realized there wasn't a place that she could get a quality, affordable and fast blowout for her highly textured hair. This was a problem she decided to solve. On this episode Piersten shares how to leverage pop up shops t...
Nov 07, 2019•39 min•Ep. 8
Today Kat Robinson looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink, but that attitude hasn't always come naturally. As a marketing leader with Microsoft, Kat has learned to cultivate a growth mindset and shares how you can too. What's her tried and true process? Embracing discovery in the face of fear is one of the many tips she shares on this episode. We also chat about mentorship, creative curiosity and seeking guidance from those who've gone before you. If you're looking for career developme...
Oct 31, 2019•32 min•Ep. 7
When Kadie Smith decided to quit her job less than 6 months out of college and chase her dream of owning a design business, the only person who thought it was a good idea was Kadie. Today, she has built a thriving business, Drop Cap Design, with a loyal and engaged community. So how did Kadie know she would be successful? She trusted her gut. Based in Montana, by way of Dallas, Drop Cap Design is a branding design studio for independent creatives and small business owners. Kadie also runs a side...
Oct 24, 2019•45 min•Ep. 6
Lindsay Perez, Certified Financial Trainer with The Financial Gym, talks to me about her career path from journalism to financial expert. Her secret sauce? Don’t say no to yourself. In this episode we discuss doing a self audit and advocating for your career advancement. You can connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn at Lindsay-Perez.
Oct 16, 2019•49 min•Ep. 5
Adele Jackson Gibson, fitness model, coach and wellness expert, joins me on this episode to share how setbacks in life have taught her to listen to her inner voice. Adele discusses how a daily meditation practice can help you stay centered and balanced. She says happiness is not a constant but peace can be. You can connect with Adele via Instagram – her handle is @adelejackson26.
Oct 16, 2019•25 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, Janel Truong, District Director with MiniLuxe, talks about what she calls her quarter-life crisis and how she navigated a career change into the beauty and wellness space. Her career advancement is linked back to her willingness to raise her hand for new opportunities. She shares her philosophy of embracing change and challenges. Hint: She says you have the freedom to choose. You can follow Janel on Instagram, @JLILA.
Oct 09, 2019•28 min•Ep. 2
Austin, TX based entrepreneur and Auburn University graduate, Liz Mercer is founder and CEO of Sleek Form. In this episode we chat about everything from her first Burning Man experience to leaving the corporate world to become a solo-founder. Liz shares her experience of going off the grid to focus on building the life she wants to live. And she dishes about her favorite resources for connection and growing as an entrepreneur. You can follow Liz on Instagram, @lizmercer_.
Oct 09, 2019•51 min•Ep. 1
This is Fierce Lab, a podcast series for women, hosted by Tara Wilson.
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