Episode Description: This week, DEI Expert, speaker, educator, consultant, and entrepreneur Brandyn Campbell joins Beth for a critical conversation about her decades-long journey in this industry, her personal experiences, and her tips for beginning, continuing, and sustaining your support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in your homes, communities and workplaces. For Type A people, anti-racism work can feel especially daunting. As perfectionists, we can be even more scared to make a ‘...
Jun 18, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 10
There are times in life where we all feel stuck. Whether we’re solving a problem at work, coming to the aid of a family member in crisis, or taking on a brand new challenge in our business, there are times when it seems like a fix for the issue at hand is so far away. This week’s guest, Kristine Fisher, takes us through her vast and impressive career, balancing time in both the Private and Public Sectors with her roles as a mom, wife, daughter, adventurer, artist, and community supporter. She sh...
May 16, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 9
How do you know if your audience is actually learning? Did you know that less than 7% of online courses purchased are completed, and that a successful coach can expect 30% of their students to actually implement the teachings? In this episode of The Type A+ Podcast, host Beth Lawrence learns from Parchelle Tashi, Founder & Executive Producer at The Author’s Leverage, about how to utilize existing content to create exciting, dynamic courses that—and here’s the catch—actually lead to learning ...
May 02, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this dynamic episode of The Type A+ Podcast, host Beth Lawrence sits down with Kerry Barrett, an Emmy award-winning Broadcast Journalist and Public Speaking coach, to delve into the art (and science) of public speaking. Kerry shares her secrets to conquering stage fright, navigating career transitions fearlessly, and leveraging your unique journey to navigate through the change. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a working mother, or a seasoned professional contemplating a pivot, Kerry'...
Apr 04, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this captivating episode, Nick Outlaw, Area Event Sales Manager for Richard Sandoval Hospitality, shares his expertise in sales and event management, offering valuable advice for aspiring professional. Tune in to gain insights into maintaining a successful sales career while balancing personal passions and mentorship endeavors. Nick also shares his tips for thriving in an environment with non-traditional income streams, like commission or tips. Key Themes and Topics: Nick's journey in the hos...
Mar 21, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Episode Description: After her corporate position was eliminated during the pandemic, Chelsea Smith started Elevation Comforts. LLC, a catering and culinary experience company based in Philadelphia, PA. Fast forward to four years later, she is balancing a 9-to-5 corporate job, her clients at Elevation Comforts, an inspiring travel schedule and being a mom to a very adventurous four year old son. On this episode, Chelsea shares her experience with identifying burnout, and coming up with a strateg...
Mar 07, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Episode Description: Type A+ Entrepreneurship seems like a natural fit, but it can be a daunting journey—especially when it comes to marketing, and figuring out the balance between ‘shouting into the void and building an authentic brand. Today, Fractional CMO and marketing strategist Mallory Musante joins Beth to discuss her go-to marketing funnel strategy, the post-burnout road trip that helped her rediscover her passion, the ways that being Type A has fueled her career pursuits and the gut rea...
Feb 22, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Episode Description: On today’s episode, Beth is joined by Kaela Blanks, M.S., SHRM-SCP, a DEI & HR consultant and Type A+ person who specializes in empowering organizations to build strong, supportive, equitable workplace cultures. Kaela discusses the ways that being an overachiever, and her experiences with anxiety and ADHD, led her to career success and, eventually, burnout—and the ways that HR and leadership teams can encourage individuals to bring their full selves to the workplace. Plu...
Feb 08, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On today’s episode, Beth interviews her first and longest-lasting mentor in the hospitality industry, Jim Cohn. Jim is the owner of Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine, a trusted industry expert, kind resource, avid connector, and relationshio builder who has personally introduced countless event professionals to their next opportunity. Learn about calculating ROI vs ROR, and why the return on your relationships should be the focus of your networking journey. About Jim Cohn, the man behind Mid-Atlantic...
Jan 25, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 52
The beginning of the year comes with a special kind of overwhelm: From the "New Year, New You!" rhetoric featured in the media to the pressure to set big goals, we most often lose the relationship with ourselves first. In this episode, Kimberly Sauceda shares her strategies for creating high-performing, happy teams; writing that bestseller you've been creating an outline for; having tough conversations and building lasting relationships, brick by brick. Kimberly Sauceda's Bio: With over 20 years...
Jan 11, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Happy 420 to all who celebrate! This episode, Beth has the pleasure of chatting with Clare Sausen, freelance writer in the cannabis industry and fellow Type A+ person. Topics include Clare's career path & the industry as a whole, how cannabis interacts with Clare's Type A personality, and people who inspire us in the Cannabis industry. Special Shoutout to Lauren Yoshiko and Broccoli Mag's Lonely Hearts Board for this introduction! If you haven't listened to the cannabis episode in our first ...
Oct 20, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this re-release of our *15th* Episode, Beth welcomes fellow Type A+ person Brooke Forry, creator of the Balance Bound Planner, co-host of Good Enough-ish, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Curious & Company Creative, and all-around incredible human. Learn more about the behind-the-scenes story of creating Balance Bound, how Brooke strives every day for balance, AND what she's doing right now to, as they say on her podcast, "do her future self a favor!" Links and Show Notes Can Be Found ...
Oct 12, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week, you're in for a special treat as Beth welcomes a longtime friend and fellow Type A+ person, Amanda Jefferson, to show you exactly how to get out from under that overwhelmed inbox. It's a tip that has changed Beth's approach to e-mail, and we think it'll change yours too. Links and Show Notes Can Be Found Here Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! And don't forget to subscribe and give a 5-star rating if you love the show!
Oct 05, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Beth is joined this week by Dr. Aly Goldstein, COO and Co-Founder of On the Goga and Organizational Psychologist, who shares her experience coaching leaders of all different styles, how Type A leaders can be a benefit—and a detriment—to organizational cultures, and why taking time off can be so difficult. About Dr. Aly: Dr. Aly Goldstein, PsyD, MBA is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder at On The Goga. As a licensed Organizational Psychologist trained in business management, she leads On ...
Sep 21, 2023•24 min•Ep. 50
Doug McConnell of McCo Media joins Beth in the virtual studio, discussing the Type A+ traits that help us take chances and make connections as entrepreneurs, and his number one tip for content creators everywhere. About Doug & McCo Media: McCo Media is a commercial photography, video, and podcast production company. Our business is to help you feel cool about your business. Whether it be capturing your team portraits, products, brand message, or giving your voice a professional platform to k...
Sep 14, 2023•21 min•Ep. 49
This week, Beth chats with Project Manager Kerry Anne Hoffman about Type A+ project management, personal branding and how to make the ordinary extraordinary with Rent the Runway! Bonus: Kerry lets us in on her secret rating system for, quite literally, everything in her life. For an episode transcript and links mentioned in the episode, including Kerry's Rent the Runway offer, click here ....
Aug 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 48
As a Type A person, financial planning can be an extremely daunting task. Some of us anxiously avoid talking about or evaluating our finances, and some of us over-monitor ourselves to the point of exhaustion. If you're anything like Beth, you may end up between the two depending on your current situation. This week's guest will help change that. As the CEO of UNSTUCKKD, host of the UNSTUCKKD Podcast, CPO at Her First $100K and Senior Product Advisor to 1AND1, Kahlil Dumas wears many hats. KD's m...
Aug 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 47
This week, Beth and new friend and fellow Type A+ person Karen Lemke discuss the 'seesaw' of perfectionism, and the ways we rob ourselves of joy in the pursuit of 'success.' Beth and Karen met on LinkedIn when Karen shared this personal message: I recently turned 60 and, for the vast majority of my life (work and school), I have tried to be perfect at everything. It was like living on a see-saw; either I was perfect or I was chopped liver. Over time, I was quite successful in many endeavors, and...
Aug 10, 2023•33 min•Ep. 46
Are your Type A qualities the reason for your success, or are they holding you back? In this special long-form episode, Beth and friend and fellow fierce freelancer and podcaster Sara Ann Kelly dive deep into the duality of being a Type A+ person, how structure & systems can lay the foundation for creativity, the biggest mistakes they've made in their careers and lessons learned from them, and how to confidently negotiate your worth in client meetings. Content warning: This episode discusses...
Aug 03, 2023•49 min•Ep. 45
On this week's episode, Beth chats with Marissa Taffer, PMP, longtime friend and project management professional, about how being type A can allow you to take on Invisible work (and do it to a high level of perfection) that can lead to burnout, job scope creep or your work being undervalued. Plus, Marissa shares her tips for Type A+ Gluten Free baking and the ways her winding career path led her to find success--and satisfaction--in freelancing. About Marissa Marissa Taffer, PMP, CSM, is the fou...
Jul 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 44
Beth does not typically plan weddings, but when she does, she hopes that Brooke Weidenfeld is her partner in the endeavor! A Type A+ person in her own right and one of Beth's favorite co-working buddies, Brooke is the owner of Sunbursts & Stardust where she produces weddings and creative social events "for the bold, unique, stylish and starry-eyed." In this episode, Brooke shares her Type A+ tips for planning your wedding, ensuring you won't have FOMO on your next vacation, and the ways havi...
Jul 20, 2023•13 min
This week, Beth interviews Shila Scarlet Griffith, NCIDQ, LEED AP, Founder + Principal Designer of SG23 Design, LLC. Beth and Shila met through the local women-owned small business community in 2018 and have been co-creators, friends, and collaborators ever since. Shila Griffith, NCIDQ, LEED AP started SG23 Design to seamlessly combine thoughtful interior design and stellar project management. Shila and her team work on both residential and commercial projects in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. In ...
Jul 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 42
Amber Elise Jones is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and all-around incredibly talented human being who connected with Beth via the Broccoli Mag Lonely Hearts Board, and whose do-it-all attitude inspired this episode. Learn a little more about Amber, including the many titles she holds and how she keeps it all 'balanced.' Mentioned in the episode: Follow Amber Follow Oloro World Follow The Hussle Lab Brooklyn Raw Cones Vienero Cones
Jul 06, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Of all the things that Beth is Type A+ about, her nighttime routine (between skincare and falling asleep) is the most thorough and hilariously extensive of all. Tips include before-bed moisturizing, accommodating different spousal sleeping styles and the best shows to wind down to after a long day. We'll be on vacation for the next few weeks, and we're accepting Type A+ guests! Reach out to us at thetypeapluspodcast@bethlawrence.co or send us a DM. Transcript and Episode Links Here!...
Jun 15, 2023•8 min
From a young age, Beth struggled with her skin, which led her to trying everything from Clearasil and Proactiv to RetinA and Accutane by the time she was in high school. A Type A+, magazine-obsessed marketer's dream, Beth became obsessed with skincare. On today's episode, she'll share her daily 3 and 5 step routines, and the All-Star products she rotates throughout the week. Transcript and Links Mentioned in the Episode Here Want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out to us via DM or at thetype...
Jun 09, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Who doesn't love a good morning routine? This week, Beth shares how she maximizes her new 'early bird' existence to spend time focusing on herself, before the start of each hectic work day. From the way she gives back to her community to her favorite smoothie recipes, you won't want to miss it :) Are you a Type A(+) Person with a tip or story to share? Contact us on Instagram or send us an email at thetypeapluspodcast@bethlawrence.co!
Jun 01, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This week, Beth shares how she overcame the fear of saying "No," and why setting small, consistent boundaries has helped her build success and find fulfillment in her business. Mentioned In the Episode: Harvard Business Review Study Sydney Morning Herald Study
May 25, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Anyone else feel the chaos this week? For Beth, when life gets hectic, it means it's time to get away from the electronics for a little while. On today's episode, Beth shares her tips for ridding yourself of attachments to your phone and other screens, including tips for "mini-detoxes" and more long-term measures (should you get a house phone?) The show will be taking a break next week, but we'll be back with brand new themes, brand new guests, and brand new content soon.
Apr 28, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In last week's episode, we talked about the ways that being a Type A+ person may affect your health. This week, Beth is sharing a little bit about her personal health journey as she answers the question "Are wellness trackers healthy for Type A people?" A warning that this episode includes discussions of weight loss, including specific numbers, calorie counting and eating disorders. If this topic is going to be challenging for you, please feel free to skip this episode. If you do decide to liste...
Apr 13, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Welcome to April, Spring and Health Month! This month, we'll dive in to a range of topics on health. On today's episode, Beth answers the question: Is it unhealthy to be a Type A person? Featuring research, debates, and tips to help you live your best and healthiest Type A+ life. Mentioned in the show: Psychology Today article LA Times article Medical News Today article Medical Journal summary National Library of Medicine
Apr 06, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 13
