Tara Gentile shares her journey from “I’m not the kind of person who works out” to avid hiker, runner, and climber. We also talk about the critical mindset shift that propelled her to prioritize fitness, and the powerful side effects that committing to her health had on Tara’s business, social life, and relationships. Tara is founder of CoCommercial, a digital small business community for entrepreneurs serious about making money, impacting their communities, and transforming the lives of those t...
May 01, 2018•42 min
Tanya Geisler knows a thing or two about finding your purpose, cultivating joy, and how the imposter complex can screw it all up for high-achieving women. She’s on a mission to help us overcome the imposter complex, so we can step into our big dreams with confidence. In this week’s episode of Women on the Rise , Tanya shares tips for overcoming the imposter complex, how to identify your “brand of joy,” and a simple but powerful question that changed her relationship to self-care. (Original broad...
Apr 24, 2018•41 min
As a registered dietitian, Minh-Hai Alex understood the importance of nutrition to overall health. But as she helped clients regain a sense of calm and joy around food, she realized that well-being was about a lot more than what we eat. Minh-Hai Alex is a registered dietician and founder of Mindful Nutrition in Seattle, WA. Her work has been featured by Self Magazine, CNN, The Seattle Times, and Refinery29. Minh-Hai is also mama to two young boys, a dear friend, and one of my go-to people for in...
Apr 17, 2018•31 min
Marisa Office was a successful corporate litigator on Wall Street when a series of traumatic life events collided with her already stressful career. In this week’s episode of Women on the Rise , Marisa shares how she navigated that difficult period of her life – and came out the other side with more clarity and a deeper connection to herself. We also talk about meditation, fear, creativity… and Tom Brady. (Original broadcast: 2/27/18)
Apr 10, 2018•32 min
Lara reflects on the critical self-care mindset that came up in every Season 2 interview. Plus an update on what to expect for the podcast in April and May. Email Lara at lara at laradalch dot com with YOUR questions for Season 3 guests. And get your free copy of her audio guide, 3 Surprising Ways to Reactivate the Healthy, Confident, & Powerful You .
Apr 03, 2018•4 min
Sisters Alison Goldstein Lebovitz and Amanda Goldstein Marks are hosts of Sis & Tell , one of my favorite podcasts. They also happen to be dedicated moms, accomplished media professionals, and two of the funniest Southern ladies I know. On this week’s episode of Women on the Rise , Alison, Amanda, and I talk finding exercise you love, staying motivated, fried chicken, Southern accents, and what really matters in matters of health.
Mar 27, 2018•46 min
Kailei Carr helps women uncover their most authentic and powerful leadership style. Kailei and I talk about making a powerful first impression, why women sometimes overlook important personal attributes that contribute to their leadership potential, and how taking care of body and mind is a vital part of every successful leader’s day. Kailei Carr is CEO of The Asbury Group, an organization specializing in image presence, branding and leadership development for executive women....
Mar 20, 2018•41 min
Jonna Bell is a fierce advocate for women in business – and a fellow champion of flexibility as the most important ingredient in a woman’s wellness toolkit. Jonna and I talk about women as an untapped economic force, the importance of having strong female role models (and how to be one to girls), what men can do to advocate for women, and self-talk as self-care. Jonna Bell is Head of Marketing at The Riveter, a female-forward workspace designed for community, business acumen, and wellness....
Mar 13, 2018•38 min
Lara shares how the Imposter Complex came up at an International Women's Day event she attended this week – and some resources for moving through it. Click here to get Lara's free guide to reactivating the healthy, confident, and powerful you.
Mar 09, 2018•5 min
Tanya Geisler knows a thing or two about finding your purpose, cultivating joy, and how the imposter complex can screw it all up for high-achieving women. She’s on a mission to help us overcome the imposter complex, so we can step into our big dreams with confidence. In this week’s episode of Women on the Rise, Tanya shares tips for overcoming the imposter complex, how to identify your “brand of joy,” and a simple but powerful question that changed her relationship to self-care.
Mar 06, 2018•41 min
A few thoughts about why you should listen to my chat with Marisa Office (this week's episode of Women on the Rise) + a reminder about my upcoming free virtual workshop. To register for the free virtual workshop, visit https://laradalch.com/unconsciousstories
Mar 02, 2018•2 min
Marisa Office was a successful corporate litigator on Wall Street when a series of traumatic life events collided with her already stressful career. In this week’s episode of Women on the Rise, Marisa shares how she navigated that difficult period of her life – and came out the other side with more clarity and a deeper connection to herself. We also talk about meditation, fear, creativity… and Tom Brady.
Feb 27, 2018•32 min
Lara reflects on this week's interview with Tara Gentile. To register for the free virtual workshop Lara mentions, visit https://laradalch.com/unconsciousstories
Feb 23, 2018•4 min
Tara Gentile shares her journey from “I’m not the kind of person who works out” to avid hiker, runner, and climber. We also talk about the critical mindset shift that propelled her to prioritize fitness, and the powerful side effects that committing to her health had on Tara’s business, social life, and relationships. Tara is founder of CoCommercial, a digital small business community for entrepreneurs serious about making money, impacting their communities, and transforming the lives of those t...
Feb 20, 2018•42 min
Prioritizing self-care is challenging enough on our own; what happens when you add a partner into the mix? Sonya Brewer, MA, is a body-centered psychotherapist and relationship expert in Albany, CA, where she specializes in helping women, couples, and partners of all sorts create extraordinary relationships. Sonya and I talk about the frantic pace of modern life and the toll it takes on relationships; how to navigate differing views about self-care with your partner; and sex. (Yep. We go there.)...
Feb 13, 2018•36 min
Lara's thoughts on food and mindfulness following her interview with Meg Trainer of Bounty Kitchen. Plus, specific tools you can use to begin tuning into your own body – so you always know how and what to eat!
Feb 09, 2018•9 min
Meg Trainer is the founder and co-owner of Bounty Kitchen, a restaurant in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle that celebrates the local bounty of the Pacific Northwest region. While working at restaurants to pay her way through college, Meg discovered a passion for the food and beverage industry. Meg and I talk about her journey as a restauranteur and busy entrepreneur struggling to prioritize her health and wellbeing while growing a thriving business and community.
Feb 06, 2018•31 min
As the Beauty Director of Town & Country magazine, Jamie Rosen is part of a dramatic shift at the 170-year-old title. While the hottest new lipstick and beauty serum are still part of the conversation, the content that Jamie creates and oversees strongly links beauty with health and wellness. Jamie and I talk about why “ingestible beauty” and “anti-aging” are creating buzz in the beauty industry, and how Jamie keeps self-care front and center as a busy working mom in New York City....
Jan 30, 2018•40 min
Whether because she lives in Denmark – where cycling is a way of life – or because she’s an avid cyclist herself, Dr. Vivian Lord shares a powerful analogy between riding a bike and self-care. And riding this particular bike just might change the way you approach your health. Vivian and I also talk about the importance of understanding your body as your hormones shift in midlife, and why addressing stress now has a big payoff later (ie, during menopause).
Jan 23, 2018•40 min
Lara gives listeners a preview of her season 2 guests and discusses what being a 'woman on the rise' means to her.
Jan 16, 2018•6 min
As a go-getter “corporate road warrior,” Kathy Jakielski was “a head on a body” – disconnected from her body’s signals and profoundly exhausted. Disoriented in an airport one day, not knowing what city – or even country – she was in, Kathy took her first step towards connecting with self and finding a more personal and satisfying definition of success. Kathy is the founder of Shift Massage, where she helps go-getters to proactively chill the eff out and create amazing things in their lives....
Jan 09, 2018•30 min
As a new mother, Amy Nelson struggled to find a space to connect with other women juggling career, family, and self-care. So she created one. Amy Nelson co-founded The Riveter – a work and collaborative space built for changemakers – after a 10 year run as a corporate litigator and political fundraiser. She is a graduate of Emory and NYU Law, and mother to daughters Sloane, Reese, and Merritt.
Jan 02, 2018•29 min
Stefanie Ellis is director of marketing and communications for Girl Scouts of Western Washington. She is also a self-described storyteller, idea architect, and word magician through her successful freelance writing career — with articles published in The Seattle Times, Northwest Travel & Life Magazine, and The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We talk Girl Scout cookies, croissants, the importance of strong female mentors, and the freedom that comes from speaking your truth in matters of health, hear...
Dec 26, 2017•40 min
The magic of doing nothing
Dec 19, 2017•5 min
Why you should make friends with your sugar cravings
Dec 12, 2017•7 min
Jessica Williams is on a mission to put more women in positions of power – and she understands that it’s an inside job. Jessica and I talk about her vision for a world in which feminine and masculine power are in balance; her personal struggles with health and weight; and why she believes that self-care is a critical part of the leadership conversation. Jessica Williams is a speaker, coach, facilitator, change agent, author, and founder and CEO of The Superwoman Project.
Dec 05, 2017•40 min
Melissa Dinwiddie is a self-described Happiness Catalyst and Creativity Instigator – her passion for bringing creative play back into your life is infectious! Not only that, but she knows a thing or two about using creativity to amp up productivity & make a real impact in the world. Melissa and I talk about the power of tapping into your inner four-year-old; how practicing “intentional imperfectionism” might just help you achieve more; & the surprising side effect of doing the things you...
Nov 28, 2017•41 min
Nov 22, 2017•2 min
Lisa Wood might be one of the calmest, most centered people I’ve ever met. As a business and life coach for women entrepreneurs, Lisa teaches her clients how to operate their businesses with intention and authenticity – so they can be more productive and reduce overwhelm. Lisa and I talk about how she helps women go from frazzled to focused; why self-care is so important to being successful in business; and how to let go of hustle AND have a thriving business at the same time....
Nov 14, 2017•35 min
Stefanie Ellis is director of marketing and communications for Girl Scouts of Western Washington. She is also a self-described storyteller, idea architect, and word magician through her successful freelance writing career — with articles published in The Seattle Times, Northwest Travel & Life Magazine, and The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We talk Girl Scout cookies, croissants, the importance of strong female mentors, and the freedom that comes from speaking your truth in matters of health, hear...
Nov 07, 2017•40 min
