What we're talking about in season 8 of Women on the Rise. Plus, how you can join us in an upcoming episode. New episodes begin June 2! Let’s keep in touch! Join our mailing list . And follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch.
May 27, 2020•5 min
Award-winning travel and food blogger Soleil Roth explains how she created a “slash” career – and why having multiple roles doesn’t mean you’re flaky or not committed. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey . (Respond BY APRIL 30 to be entered in a drawing for signed copies of a books written by our guests!) Let’s keep in touch! Join our mailing list. And follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch ....
Apr 28, 2020•31 min
In 2015, artist Nicole Miyuki began teaching in-person workshops to students who were curious about the hand lettering craze. And in 2018, she wrote and published her two books – a journey that was quite unexpected. We had such a great conversation about mindfulness, creating space, human connection – and how creative pursuits like hand lettering can help you do all three. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey . (Respond BY APRIL 30 to be entered in a...
Apr 21, 2020•42 min
In this week’s spring break episode, we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations from 2018 – with Dr. Marcia Morgan, author of a book called GO! How to Get Going and Achieve your Goals and Dreams at Any Age. Dr. Morgan has a unique perspective on goal-setting, one that combines the best of techniques like mindfulness, visualization, and tenacious planning. Borrowing from the worlds of sports, business, and personal development – and from cultures all over the world – Dr. Morgan is especia...
Apr 14, 2020•32 min
In this week’s Spring Break episode, we revisit my conversation with mind-body wellness and fitness expert Erin Stutland. Erin believes that “movement in your body creates movement in your life.” She’ll make you believe too. (And her online programs will get you moving safely even while social distancing.) Erin shares why she believes that combining words with movement is the key to creating change in your life, and how becoming a mom changed what she does to feel well but not her definition of ...
Apr 07, 2020•36 min
Mikaela Kiner spent 15 years as an HR leader at Seattle heavy-hitters such as Microsoft, Starbucks, and Amazon before venturing out on her own to start Reverb (formerly uniquelyHR) – a consulting company focused on people operations – 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. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute li...
Mar 31, 2020•38 min
Entrepreneur and producer Kristina Krug shares how asking others for support helped her level up in work and life. And why it was so hard. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey. (Respond BY APRIL 15 to be entered in a drawing for a signed copy of a book written by one of our guests!) Let’s keep in touch! Join our mailing list. And follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch . This episode is supported by Armoire [ armoire.style ] with code WOTR100], The Rivet...
Mar 24, 2020•32 min
Marketing expert (and adventurer) Lara Banker shares how she reinvented work and life after being laid off from a job she thought was exactly what she wanted. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey. (Respond BY APRIL 15 to be entered in a drawing for a signed copy of a book written by one of our guests!) Let’s keep in touch! Join our mailing list. And follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch . This episode is supported by Armoire [ armoire.style ] with code...
Mar 17, 2020•33 min
Diversity and inclusion expert and entrepreneur Dr. Cheryl Ingram gets real about being a black woman in a world that shows up differently for her; what it takes to face our past with vulnerability; and why cultivating self-awareness, forgiveness, and self-love is the only path to being who we really are. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey . Let’s keep in touch! Join our mailing list. And follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch . This episode is suppor...
Mar 10, 2020•37 min
Artist Amy Won shares why seeking wonder and enchantment in the real world helps us find our path – and how an unexpected experience helped her connect with her mission as an artist and entrepreneur. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey . Let’s keep in touch! Join our mailing list . And follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch. This episode is supported by Armoire [ armoire.style with code WOTR100], The Riveter [ theriveter.co ], and Vibrant Health Playbo...
Mar 03, 2020•41 min
Freelance journalist (and brand new mama) Jenni Gritters shares her path to “non-linear success,” the questions she asked to figure out what she wanted, and the self-judgments that nearly derailed her along the way. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey . Let’s keep in touch! Join our mailing list. And follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch . This episode is supported by Armoire [ armoire.style with code WOTR100], The Riveter [ theriveter.co ], and Vibra...
Feb 25, 2020•36 min
Kendall Griffin was a successful New York City publicist when love struck and took her across the ocean to build a new life in Germany. Over her 10 years as an expat, Kendall approached the daunting task of reinventing career and life with determination and humor – and learned to embrace the unexpected, even when things felt tough. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey . Follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch . This episode is supported by Armoire [ armo...
Feb 18, 2020•39 min
Rebekah Bastian saw how common it was for women to think they had to know exactly where they were going in career and life. This harmful myth bothered her, so she decided to change the narrative – and to give women permission to follow their own crooked path to success. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey . Follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch . This episode is supported by Armoire [ armoire.style with code WOTR100], The Riveter [ theriveter.co ], an...
Feb 11, 2020•32 min
Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin are the co-founders of Unladylike Media and the co-hosts of the feminist podcast Unladylike. We talk about what feminism is, what feminism is NOT, why “ya’ll” should make a comeback as preferred inclusive language, and why self-care is a critical tool for all feminists and allies. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey . Follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch . This episode is supported by Armoire [ armoire.style with cod...
Feb 04, 2020•44 min
When writer Glynnis MacNicol woke up the day after her 40th birthday without a partner or a child and feeling “fantastic,” she set out to understand why there are so few culturally acceptable life narratives for women. And to write a new one. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey . Follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch . This episode is supported by Armoire [ armoire.style with code WOTR100] and The Riveter [ theriveter.co ]....
Jan 28, 2020•41 min
Professional soccer player Rosie White has played in three World Cups and two Olympic Games. She knows how to navigate the discomfort that comes from reaching for big goals – and how to do it in a field in which women are underrepresented. Share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey . Follow Lara on Instagram @laradalch . This episode is supported by Armoire [ armoire.style with code WOTR100] and The Riveter [ theriveter.co ]....
Jan 21, 2020•33 min
A sneak peek at this season's 10 brand new episodes of Women on the Rise, plus how you can help me make the show even better. Please share your thoughts in our 5-minute listener survey at laradalch.com/podcastsurvey . Thank you!
Jan 14, 2020•2 min
The holiday craziness is about to take over, so I'm popping in for a quick reminder – and a wish for your holiday season.
Dec 17, 2019•1 min
Michaela Ayers loves food. She is also a tireless advocate for inclusive cultures inside organizations. So she brought her two passions together with her social impact company ‘Nourish,’ where she brings people together at the dinner table for brave conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michaela shares her journey as a social justice facilitator, entrepreneur, and woman waking up to the importance of self-care in her work and life.
Nov 12, 2019•34 min
Entrepreneur and educator Christy Johnson shares how both intentionality and serendipity contributed to her success; and why striving for balance can sometimes be a distraction for women leaders.
Nov 05, 2019•33 min
Kristen Bashaw graduated college at the height of the Great Recession, with few job prospects and feeling disillusioned by the “you can do anything you want if you work hard”’ message she received growing up. She shares the mindsets and tools that helped her find her way – and why she thinks curiosity is the key to navigating both work and life.
Oct 29, 2019•32 min
Jo Casey began having panic attacks as a teenager. It wasn’t until her late 20s that a doctor diagnosed her with an anxiety disorder. As a business owner and coach, she struggled with how to successfully manage her business while also managing her anxiety – until she embraced the gifts her illness brought with it.
Oct 22, 2019•34 min
Anna Robinson, CEO and founder of women’s leadership platform Ceresa, discusses her holistic approach to helping women not only lead but thrive as leaders. She also shares how a health scare in her 30s changed her personal relationship to self care.
Oct 15, 2019•36 min
Fran Dunaway, CEO and Co-Founder of TomboyX, shares her experience becoming a first-time entrepreneur at age 50 – and what she’s learned about herself while building a brand based on authentic self-expression.
Oct 08, 2019•27 min
Diversity and inclusion expert Jennifer Brown talks about the importance of sharing your diversity story, using privilege as a superpower, being an inclusive leader, and restoring your energy when the going gets tough.
Oct 01, 2019•39 min
Sage Quiamno and Aparna Rae are on a mission to advance women of color. They share what it means to be a white ally – and what inspires and energizes them to keep moving forward in their work.
Sep 24, 2019•32 min
Leadership coach – and soon-to-be MS in Applied Neuroscience – Mieka Briejer shares tips for harnessing the power of your brain to shift habits and create change.
Sep 17, 2019•34 min
Award-winning travel and food blogger Soleil Roth explains how she created a “slash” career – and why having multiple roles doesn’t mean you’re flaky or not committed.
Sep 10, 2019•33 min
A sneak peek at this fall's 10 brand new episodes of Women on the Rise, plus a little behind the scenes on how I find my guests.
Sep 03, 2019•4 min
It's been a while, podcast listeners! Apologies for being MIA the past couple of months. Here's a quick update about the podcast, plus a special summer opportunity you might be interested in – especially if you're craving a big change (in work or life).
Jun 10, 2019•5 min