Adrienne Rabena is founder of Seattle’s Bohemian Studios for yoga and barre, and creator of the Barre Bohemian barre method and The Craft of Teaching Yoga. As a a yogi-entrepreneur and wellness industry innovator, Adrienne must have this whole self-care thing figured out, right? Wrong. Like most of us in the business of helping others be well (including me!), Adrienne also struggles sometimes with prioritizing herself. We talked about... How being “just naive enough” helped Adrienne make the lea...
Oct 09, 2018•41 min
Kathy is co-founder of Badassery Magazine and the co-host of the Badassery Podcast – where she helps women entrepreneurs step into the spotlight and embrace their rising badassery. Kathy and I met earlier this year, when we were in a business mastermind group together. When she mentioned that she’d had a sea change in the way she takes care of her body, I had to know more! We talked about… How Kathy defines “badassery” – and why women in particular are badassery experts Why feeling successful wi...
Oct 02, 2018•40 min
Keita Williams, Founder and Chief Strategist of Success Bully – an elite accountability practice for visionaries who need a professional butt-kicking to create momentum in their personal and professional lives – is my guest on this week’s episode of Women on the Rise. Keita graciously agreed to get real about a recent – and major – health scare that forced her to recalibrate what really matters in business and life. We also talked about… What Keita views as her biggest professional failure – and...
Sep 25, 2018•40 min
Katherine Switz is founder and CEO of The Stability Network, a global coalition of people working together to change the narrative around mental health. She also serves as an advisor to local, national, and international mental health efforts. Prior to her work in mental health, Katherine gained business experience at McKinsey & Company and General Electric, held a variety of executive roles in the non-profit sector, and led economic development programs across Russia, India, and Africa for ...
Sep 18, 2018•33 min
Mikaela Kiner spent 15 years as an HR leader at Seattle heavy-hitters such as Microsoft, Starbuck, and Amazon before venturing out on her own to start uniquelyHR – providing flexible HR for fast growing companies – in 2015. As an HR professional, Mikaela has unique insight into the way companies support employees in integrating work and life. As an entrepreneur, she has practical tips for aligning your work with your personal priorities. We talked about... The surprising statistic about how much...
Sep 11, 2018•38 min
Katie Bennett is a Co-Founder and Certified Coach at Ama La Vida, an innovative coaching company which helps people to find and design a career that brings them both deep fulfillment and phenomenal success. Katie and I talked about… Why looking outside yourself for solutions – in career, life, or health – isn’t a sustainable or effective way to reach your goals Why millennial and younger leaders prioritize mind/body health as a key part of corporate culture Katie’s tips for getting the real scoo...
Sep 04, 2018•32 min
Brand new episodes of Women on the Rise begin tomorrow, Tuesday, September 4! Lara introduces some of the inspiring women of season 4 in this sneak peek. If you love this podcast, please take a few minutes to support the show by leaving a rating and review. It really helps!
Sep 03, 2018•2 min
Woohoo! You made it to day 5 of the ‘5 Day End of Summer Reset.’ Nicely done. :) (Here's that link to Buddha Board I mentioned.) The next step is to create your own personalized health playbook with me in my 10-week Vibrant Health Playbook™ program for women. Get all the details and schedule a no-commitment discovery call to find out if Vibrant Health Playbook is for you at https://laradalch.com/vibranthealthplaybook...
Aug 31, 2018•5 min
You know how – by the end of summer – you feel like you might explode from all the hot dogs, ice cream, beer, and barbecue? Like the summer heat – along with summer travel delays and keeping the kids busy – is literally WEIGHING YOU DOWN? I hear you. Summer is great… AND kind of exhausting! ;) But I've got you covered with my ‘5 Day End of Summer Reset,’ happening August 27-31. Because when you make a few small tweaks to your daily food and self-care habits – things that you can easily fit into ...
Aug 30, 2018•2 min
You know how – by the end of summer – you feel like you might explode from all the hot dogs, ice cream, beer, and barbecue? Like the summer heat – along with summer travel delays and keeping the kids busy – is literally WEIGHING YOU DOWN? I hear you. Summer is great… AND kind of exhausting! ;) But I've got you covered with my ‘5 Day End of Summer Reset,’ happening August 27-31. Because when you make a few small tweaks to your daily food and self-care habits – things that you can easily fit into ...
Aug 29, 2018•2 min
You know how – by the end of summer – you feel like you might explode from all the hot dogs, ice cream, beer, and barbecue? Like the summer heat – along with summer travel delays and keeping the kids busy – is literally WEIGHING YOU DOWN? I hear you. Summer is great… AND kind of exhausting! ;) But I've got you covered with my ‘5 Day End of Summer Reset,’ happening August 27-31. Because when you make a few small tweaks to your daily food and self-care habits – things that you can easily fit into ...
Aug 28, 2018•2 min
You know how – by the end of summer – you feel like you might explode from all the hot dogs, ice cream, beer, and barbecue? Like the summer heat – along with summer travel delays and keeping the kids busy – is literally WEIGHING YOU DOWN? I hear you. Summer is great… AND kind of exhausting! ;) But I've got you covered with my ‘5 Day End of Summer Reset,’ happening August 27-31. Because when you make a few small tweaks to your daily food and self-care habits – things that you can easily fit into ...
Aug 27, 2018•2 min
You know how – by the end of summer – you feel like you might explode from all the hot dogs, ice cream, beer, and barbecue? Like the summer heat – along with summer travel delays and keeping the kids busy – is literally WEIGHING YOU DOWN? I hear you. Summer is great… AND kind of exhausting! ;) But I've got you covered. I’m cuing up my FREE ‘5 Day End of Summer Reset.’ Because when you make a few small tweaks to your daily food and self-care habits – things that you can easily fit into your alrea...
Aug 24, 2018•2 min
Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP, Developmental Psychologist, is an expert in Positive Psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck. Dr. Heinz has leveraged her academic expertise as a former faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program to give her clients the tools to change their lives for good. Sasha and I nerd out over positive psychology research – and uncover simple tools you can use to feel freer, live more in alignm...
Aug 21, 2018•46 min
Jill Angelo realized that there were few resources for women in midlife to learn about the changes happening in their bodies. So she set out to create one as co-founder and CEO of genneve, a digital health solution to help women in midlife feel fabulous in their bodies. Jill shares how her personal journey and health challenges changed her perspective on wellness, what she’s learned about balance and success as an entrepreneur, and how easing up on your health goals can actually get you there fa...
Aug 14, 2018•38 min
Megan Gordon is a writer, cookbook author, recipe developer, and small business and brand consultant. With entrepreneurial roots, Megan founded the food brand Marge Granola in 2010 and was at the helm of the growing company until 2017, when she sold it to focus on other ventures. She is a regular contributor to Better Homes and Gardens, Edible Seattle, The Kitchn, Recipe.com, Simply Recipes, Mom.me; and blogs weekly on her food blog, A Sweet Spoonful. Megan shares some hard-earned wisdom from he...
Aug 07, 2018•41 min
Laura Sullivan began her career in social work. But in 2015, she and her husband Tim made a complete life-pivot to launch Sullivan & Sullivan Photography, a wedding and small-business branding studio based in Seattle and Chicago. They're also the co-founders of Moveable Feast Retreats, intimate international adventures focusing on food, well-being, and whatever The Good Life looks like in any given country. When they aren't hopping on flights to projects or exploring new countries, they're a...
Jul 31, 2018•37 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. (Original Broadcast Date...
Jul 24, 2018•40 min
As a successful marketing executive and ‘woman to watch’ in Silicon Valley, Lisa Abramson knew how to hustle. But when she found herself burned out, stuck, and feeling lost at the top of the corporate ladder she’d been climbing for so many years, Lisa began searching for a new definition of success. Thus began Lisa’s exploration of meditation, mindfulness, and the scientifically-backed claims of reduced stress that came with them. Her journey led to the creation of her business, where she ‘inspi...
Jul 17, 2018•30 min
Sally Helgesen’s most recent book, How Women Rise , co-authored with legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women. As an author, speaker and consultant, Sally has been identified by Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership and was named by Leadership Excellence magazine as one of the top 50 authorities on leadership. Since the publication of her classic book, The Female Advantage , in 1990, Sally’s primar...
Jul 10, 2018•42 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. (Original broadcas...
Jul 03, 2018•35 min
Aparna Khanolkar is a mother, entrepreneur, and Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor. In the past, Aparna served as the head chef – and later a menu consultant - for the Chopra Center for Well-Being in Carlsbad, CA. In addition, she developed curriculum for the Ayurveda program at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts in Austin, TX. I invited Aparna to be on the podcast because I and many of the women I speak with are intrigued by the idea of Ayurveda – an ancient system of living from India –...
Jun 26, 2018•37 min
Rachel Belle is host of the James Beard Award nominated podcast, 'Your Last Meal,' which has been featured as an iTunes #1 food podcast several times. She hosts the popular segment 'Ring My Belle' on Seattle’s KIRO Radio afternoon drive show, The Ron & Don Show, and is the station's feature reporter. Seattle Weekly voted Belle Seattle’s Best FM Radio Personality. Not only that, but Rachel is a freelance food writer and commercial voiceover talent. Bottom line: Rachel Belle is a busy lady! Sh...
Jun 19, 2018•42 min
Jessica Eggert will inspire, energize, and ground you – all at the same time. As Head of Culture & Innovation at The Riveter (and a sponsor of this podcast), Jessica develops member programs to support both business and personal growth. Jessica and I talk about self-care as a statement of personal values; why women should embrace being called powerful, ambitious, and confident; defining success on your own terms; and The Riveter’s mission to provide access and opportunity to women across the...
Jun 12, 2018•38 min
Megan Gordon is a writer, cookbook author, recipe developer, and small business and brand consultant. With entrepreneurial roots, Megan founded the food brand Marge Granola in 2010 and was at the helm of the growing company until 2017, when she sold it to focus on other ventures. She is a regular contributor to Better Homes and Gardens, Edible Seattle, The Kitchn, Recipe.com, Simply Recipes, Mom.me; and blogs weekly on her food blog, A Sweet Spoonful. Megan shares some hard-earned wisdom from he...
Jun 05, 2018•41 min
Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP, Developmental Psychologist, is an expert in Positive Psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck. Dr. Heinz has leveraged her academic expertise as a former faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program to give her clients the tools to change their lives for good. Sasha and I nerd out over positive psychology research – and uncover simple tools you can use to feel freer, live more in alignm...
May 29, 2018•45 min
Alicia Dara is a Seattle-based musician, activist, and voice teacher. Through private coaching, corporate workshops, and her “Public Speaking Bootcamp for Women,” Alicia supports her clients with singing, public speaking, and using their voice more powerfully in the world. She also happens to be a truly wise and beautiful soul, with much to share about more deeply connecting to your body and to the world around you. Alicia and I talked about the importance of connecting to your breath to support...
May 22, 2018•44 min
Nancy Jensen and Sarah Duenwald are co-founders of The Swing Shift, the destination for women in career transition. Sarah spent the last decade focused on business development and sales operations in the software and high-tech consulting industry. Nancy is also a tech industry veteran, including many years overseeing operating system, server and early SaaS products for Microsoft. They both believe that women should not be penalized for taking care of their families, and that they should be able ...
May 15, 2018•41 min
Laura Sullivan began her career in social work. But in 2015, she and her husband Tim made a complete life-pivot to launch Sullivan & Sullivan Photography, a wedding and small-business branding studio based in Seattle and Chicago. (They took most of the photos on my website. I now refer to them as “my photographers for life.” I couldn’t adore Laura and Tim more.) They're also the co-founders of Moveable Feast Retreats, intimate international adventures focusing on food, well-being, and whatev...
May 08, 2018•37 min
A sneak peek of Women on the Rise Season 3.
May 04, 2018•3 min
