This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Elisa Silverglade. The two talk about Elisa’s journey from managing law firms to becoming Director of Intelligent Automation at Techromatic, the power of robotic process automation (RPA) to streamline repetitive "grunt work" in legal practices, and how Techromatic partners with law firms to create tailored automation solutions that dramatically boost efficiency, accuracy, and employee satisfaction. In this episode, we discus...
Jul 07, 2025•18 min•Season 2025Ep. 26
This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jennifer Gardella. The two talk about Jennifer’s journey from academia to entrepreneurship, the strategies law firms can use to stand out online by creating client-focused content, and the crucial role that having a coach and a business development plan plays in scaling a successful firm. In this episode, we discuss: The growing pains and surprising lessons of scaling a service-based business What digital marketing solutions...
Jun 30, 2025•28 min•Season 2025Ep. 25
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Daya Naef. The two talk about Daya’s journey from legal practice to founding her own consulting company, her expertise in helping law firms strategically integrate AI into their operations, and the challenges firms face in adopting new technology. In this episode, we discuss: How attorneys and law firms can proactively implement AI to streamline low-level, repetitive tasks, starting with secure, paid tools like ChatGPT. What ...
Jun 23, 2025•23 min•Season 2025Ep. 24
This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Erin Andersen . The two talk about Erin’s journey from financial services to legal recruiting, the unique flat-fee hiring model she has pioneered for small law firms, and the critical importance of culture fit in driving long-term retention. In this episode, we discuss: How Erin transitioned into legal recruiting What makes her recruiting model unique Why planning ahead in hiring is essential When to hire and how timing matt...
Jun 16, 2025•24 min•Season 2025Ep. 23
This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jay Berkowitz. The two talk about Jay’s journey from working for iconic brands like McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to building a leading internet marketing agency for lawyers, how Ten Golden Rules help law firms stand out in a crowded market, and practical ways attorneys (and professionals in any field) can use blogs. In this episode, we discuss: How Jay utilizes AI in business operations beyond marketing to streamline and improve...
Jun 09, 2025•31 min•Season 2025Ep. 22
This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Kathy D'Agostino . The two talk about breaking down fears and misconceptions around AI, practical strategies for integrating AI into everyday workflows, and how Kathy’s approach goes beyond chasing shiny tech to focus on meaningful, role-based impact within organizations. In this episode, we discuss: Kathy D’Agostino shares her journey from executive coaching to AI consulting for professional service firms, especially in the...
Jun 02, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 21
This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Ryan Kimler. The two talk about how law firms and businesses in general can leverage financial data to drive growth, the importance of building the right financial team, and the pitfalls of misaligned pricing and out-of-control payroll costs. In this episode, we discuss: How law firms can evaluate whether they’re priced correctly What consistent financial challenges law firms face When law firm leaders (and all business owne...
May 26, 2025•31 min•Season 2025Ep. 20
This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Erin Fitzgerald. The two talk about the operational strategies that have fueled Lexicon Legal Content’s growth, the importance of balancing technology with a human touch to create compelling legal content, and how Erin’s leadership philosophy, rooted in integrity, adaptability, and building a winning team, has shaped company culture and client success. In this episode, we discuss: How Erin transitioned from law school into l...
May 19, 2025•20 min•Season 2025Ep. 19
In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about a special series focused on essential resources for legal professionals and law firms. Ivy provides a clear synopsis of the episode’s purpose, highlighting her goal to connect listeners with expert insights on topics like marketing, finance, hiring, and AI. In this episode, we discuss: How and why Ivy curated a special series focused on resources for legal and law firms, inspired by her daily work with clients in the legal space What resources are ...
May 12, 2025•5 min•Season 2025Ep. 18
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Erin Wheelock. The two talk about the challenges of building a successful real estate business, the importance of client care and numbers-driven leadership, and Erin’s bold approach to growing a global team. In this episode, we discuss: How Erin transitioned from an acting and bartending background into real estate Failing forward is essential Why 2020 was Erin’s year of growth Why vulnerability = stronger leadership Why goin...
May 05, 2025•22 min•Season 2025Ep. 17
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Lisa Ascolese. The two talk about Lisa’s early days of inventing out of necessity, the challenges and lessons of protecting intellectual property, and the evolution of Inventing A to Z—a company dedicated to guiding aspiring inventors from the spark of an idea all the way to the marketplace. In this episode, we discuss: How Lisa got started as an inventor Her first major product The importance of protecting inventions What ch...
Apr 28, 2025•22 min•Season 2025Ep. 16
This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Anna Villa-Bager. The two talk about the origins of Marble Jam's distinctive name, the strategic steps Anna took to build a robust nonprofit, and the comprehensive programs that Marble Jam offers, including various creative arts therapies and digital arts. In this episode, we discuss: How the idea began with the creation of a children's television show named "Marble Jam," which was creatively inspired by character initials a...
Apr 21, 2025•22 min•Season 2025Ep. 15
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest,Verinoka Sikorski. The two talk about the intricacies of suspended scaffolding, navigating a generational business, and breaking through as a credible leader in a traditionally male-centric industry. In this episode, we discuss: How Veronika got into the scaffolding business. What it means to operate within a male-dominated industry. When Veronika took on leadership roles. Why Veronika decided to join the family business. The ...
Apr 14, 2025•30 min•Season 2025Ep. 14
This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Stacy Francis. The two discuss Stacy's journey from launching a nonprofit at a young age to establishing a successful wealth management firm, the complexities of succession planning, and harnessing technology like AI to boost efficiency and client service. In this episode, we discuss: How Stacy embarked on her journey What sparked her mission and why it was so important to her Why succession planning is crucial What role tec...
Apr 07, 2025•33 min•Season 2025Ep. 13
In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about her insights from a recent live conference. Discover the importance of attending live events to build meaningful connections and drive business growth. Ivy discusses the power of delegation, brand consistency, and effective content strategies, including video and networking. In this episode, we discuss: Ivy emphasizes the unique value of live events for building deeper, in-person connections compared to virtual meetings. Delegate to Elevate A consi...
Mar 31, 2025•12 min•Season 2025Ep. 12
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Susan Ann Davis. The two talk about resilience in the face of challenges, the importance of mentorship and community among women in business, and the strategic choices involved in scaling a company globally. In this episode, we discuss: How Susan’s career path veered from law school ambitions to falling in love with Washington D.C.'s vibrant environment, leading her to strategic communications instead. Why mentorship is vital...
Mar 24, 2025•28 min•Season 2025Ep. 12
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Sonia Kostich. The two talk about Sonia's unique merger of arts and finance, her role in fostering artistic talent at Baryshnikov Arts, and the importance of building relationships and support systems in every career phase. In this episode, we discuss: How Sonia Kostich transitioned from a professional ballet dancer to a career in finance, going to college at 42 and working at Goldman Sachs. What inspired her to reinvent hers...
Mar 17, 2025•30 min•Season 2025Ep. 11
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Sherry Finkel Murphy. The two talk about the innovative subscription model at Madrina Molly, the essentials of financial planning, and the practice of radical flexibility in balancing personal and professional life. In this episode, we discuss: How Sherry Finkel Murphy transitioned from selling her financial planning practice to building a new platform called Madrina Molly, aimed at empowering women with financial and longevi...
Mar 10, 2025•28 min•Season 2025Ep. 10
This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Elizabeth Samara-Rubio. The two discuss the integration of AI into everyday technology, the importance of AI in augmenting human abilities, and the innovative work SiMa.ai is doing to help companies deploy AI applications across various devices. In this episode, we discuss: How Elizabeth's journey in technology began The role of AI and addressing concerns Balancing professional and personal life Navigating a male-dominated i...
Mar 03, 2025•27 min•Season 2025Ep. 9
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Sarah Caminiti. The two talk about the importance of optimizing customer interactions, the challenges of breaking down organizational silos, and the strategic use of data from customer interactions to enhance business practices. In this episode, we discuss: How Sarah Caminiti's career journey evolved, starting from retail and restaurant jobs to becoming a strategic consultant in customer experience and retention strategies. W...
Feb 24, 2025•24 min•Season 2025Ep. 8
In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about how identifying and nurturing what you love about your business can lead to faster and more effective growth. In this episode, we discuss: The importance of strategic planning in business and focusing on what is working to expand faster. What brings joy to your work and business? The importance of hiring ahead of the curve, not when desperate, to avoid adding stress and ensuring a smooth growth trajectory for the business. Why knowing and understan...
Feb 17, 2025•10 min•Season 2025Ep. 7
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Niraj Chhabra . The two talk about the unique financial challenges faced by women and attorneys, the personalized strategies Sidebar Advisors employs to address these challenges, and the innovative ways Niraj leads his team to create a fulfilling work culture. In this episode, we discuss: Niraj Chhabra's unexpected career path The decision to launch Sidebar Advisors Sidebar Advisors unique approach toward women lawyers The im...
Feb 10, 2025•20 min•Season 2025Ep. 6
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Courtney Tarrant. The two talk about the importance of intentionality in business, navigating the intricacies of remote work, and the value of complementary skill sets in their partnership. In this episode, we discuss: How Courtney started her business What lessons Courtney learned from leading operations When Courtney and Jen formed their partnership and The Ad Girls was born Why not believing in the economy was impactful Wh...
Feb 03, 2025•23 min•Season 2025Ep. 5
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Amanda Ramirez. The two talk about the critical role of soft skills in tech, the challenges and rewards of starting her own consulting company while balancing motherhood, and how she now helps other seasoned executives launch their own successful ventures through her innovative consultancy and advisory firm, Garden Labs In this episode, we discuss: How Amanda found her niche in tech without a technical background What strateg...
Jan 27, 2025•27 min•Season 2025Ep. 4
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jessie Gabriel. The two talk about communicating company values, overcoming the fear of using one's voice, and the critical importance of building a supportive team. Jessie shares how her firm evolved from a "by women for women" brand to an inclusive space appealing to clients of all genders. In this episode, we discuss: How authenticity shapes leadership What inspired Jessie to start her own business How managing a team pres...
Jan 20, 2025•31 min•Season 2025Ep. 3
In this episode, Ivy Slater shares her valuable insights on setting a vision for 2030 , creating specific, achievable goals for the coming year, and the importance of consistency and community in achieving success. In this episode, we discuss: How to set and achieve goals What to focus on for 2025 The importance of deadlines Key elements of success Self-care and enjoyment What inspired the podcast Ivy Slater is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, best-selling author and podcast h...
Jan 13, 2025•11 min•Season 2025Ep. 2
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Karen Schub Epstein. The two talk about the transition from corporate to nonprofit work, the innovative volunteer model of PennPAC, strategies for scaling nonprofit operations, and the importance of professional development and networking for nonprofit leaders. In this episode, we discuss: How PennPAC engages volunteers and nonprofits What types of projects PennPAC volunteers are involved in Why infrastructure development is ...
Jan 06, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 1
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Nina Guralnick. The two talk about how NYICFF curates the best films for children globally to foster empathy, understanding, and awareness. They also discuss the organization’s impactful programs, from the annual New York festival to national tours and educational initiatives, and offer insights into the unique challenges of running a nonprofit. In this episode, we discuss: How Nina learned about the NYICFF opportunity and de...
Dec 30, 2024•28 min•Season 2024Ep. 52
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Suzanne Stone. The two talk about the critical role of physical activity in cancer recovery through the Livestrong at the Y program, the importance of scaling nonprofit efforts for greater impact, and the challenges of maintaining an organization's mission amidst public controversies. In this episode, we discuss: How transferable skills from early career experiences can impact nonprofit leadership roles. What the 12 week Live...
Dec 23, 2024•29 min•Season 2024Ep. 51
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Kris Hoellen. The two talk about the historical significance of the B&O Railroad Museum, its transformational impact on the Baltimore community, and the innovative programs they’ve implemented such as workforce development and sensory-friendly initiatives for children on the autism spectrum. In this episode, we discuss: How Kris's career path led to her current role What the B&O Railroad Museum represents When the Mus...
Dec 16, 2024•22 min•Season 2024Ep. 50
