Summary: Sometimes, the path to clarity begins in the chaos—trust yourself to find the order that’s waiting to emerge.We’ve all been navigating so much change recently, especially as women entrepreneurs. It’s clear that more than ever, we need to step up and help women-owned businesses break past barriers, especially when statistics are showing how many don’t even make it past the $100,000 mark.Personally, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about how we approach challenges. As entrepreneurs, we face problems daily, but it’s in those moments of difficulty that we can find opportunities to take action, experiment, and evolve. In my own life right now, I’m sitting in a bit of chaos but I’ve learned over the years that out of this mess, order will emerge. Trusting the process is key.I want to know—what’s your environment like right now? Is it organized or chaotic? And are there things you need to shift to adapt to the changes happening around us?In this holiday season, I encourage you to connect with your loved ones, seek understanding, and be kind to those with different perspectives. Let’s grow together and make the most of this season.Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating in the U.S. And wherever you are, I’d love to hear what’s going on in your world. Show notes: 💸 The majority of women-owned businesses are not passing the 100,000 mark.👀 It is time for action and experimentation: what do you see in your environment? 06:17😍 Women are leaning into their innate leadership capabilities: listening to intuition and heart. 09:32🌺 What is changing around you: embracing changes and thinking about things that matter to you. 12:24  Links- Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com- Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com- Email us at: [email protected]  

Nicole Garrett, a certified hyperbaric technician (CHT), is the CEO of Under Pressure Hyperbarics and a recognized leader in hyperbaric medicine, with extensive experience in commercial diving, dive medicine, and hyperbaric therapy. She began her career at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), treating complex conditions like crush injuries, air gas embolisms, and diabetic wounds, and was part of a Department of Defense study on traumatic brain injuries. With over a decade of experience, Nicole has overseen the development of hospital-based hyperbaric centers nationwide and continues to consult and educate professionals globally.Nicole shares how moving to California to train dolphins as a career choice led her to commercial diving and then to hyperbaric therapy. She discusses her journey into entrepreneurship and the challenges of starting a business, especially issues with income during the COVID pandemic. Hyperbaric treatments are amazing in treating carbon monoxide poisoning, diabetic wounds, radiation injuries, and even traumatic brain injuries. With dissolving oxygen into the body’s fluids, these treatments are stimulating stem cell release, and regenerating blood vessels has been a huge help for these and many more conditions.We can say that hyperbaric provides miraculous healing but also provides anti-aging and cosmetic benefits through the stimulation of collagen on a cellular level and preventing aging on a DNA level. Brain fog and lack of energy can become a thing of the past with these therapies, and they even help with Alzheimer’s. For all with autoimmune issues like arthritis or any kind of pain or inflammation, this is a place to find relief.After this conversation, we know why Nicole is so passionate about spreading the word about this therapy, bringing it to everyone through a franchise model, and changing the mindset about the power of our body to heal itself. Boosting our health with this revolutionary treatment is the groundbreaking future of medicine for fighting the effects of modern living.Notes:🏥 Nicole opened Under Pressure Hyperbarics: the first fully certified Medicare insurance facility that's not located in a hospital. 03:44🐬 From training dolphins and commercial diving to entrepreneurship. 06:49🧠 The mechanism of Hyperbarics: chamber gets the oxygen that you're breathing into all your body fluids. 10:50👩‍⚕️ Treatment of infants and prevention of injuries. 14:35🩻 It's used for cosmetic purposes: reversing aging on a DNA level, a special kind of anti-aging. 18:44🎯 Nicole's goal is to franchise Hyperbarics so it can be accessible everywhere. 21:13🫶 Your body decides what it needs to heal and prioritize: generally, the places with the most inflammation or acute injury. 24:29😍 Hyperbarics also helps women with breast cancer reconstruction and mastectomies. 25:29▶️ It usually starts with 10 treatments: how it works with autoimmune conditions. 28:33🥅 Nicole's next challenges are opening another chamber and secure funding. 32:26Links:Connect with Nicole: www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-garrett-93a37426Instagram: instagram.com/underpressurehyperbaricsWebsite: underpressure.com/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-beverly-hills-Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com>> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

 Having a role as a woman entrepreneur is powerful and can truly make change.Adrienne reflects on the recent U.S. election results and how the changing landscape could impact values, policies, and protections that matter deeply to so many of us. Now when mix of hope and concern is even more elevated, it is clear that women entrepreneurs should act more strongly in achieving economic power and creating positive change Adrienne also takes us behind the scenes of the She Leads Live 10th Anniversary Conference—the highlights, heartfelt moments, and some real challenges of creating an in-person event. She Leads is dedicated to inspiring and empowering women entrepreneurs for years to come; let’s think innovatively and make a lasting difference beyond profit!  Show notes:🗳️ Adrienne's thoughts about US elections and the effects of it. 2:03🎤 Impressions from the She Leads Media conference. 4:29😇 Business and entrepreneurship can help solve some of the world's stickiest problems: profit shouldn't always come first. 8:18🎯 A focus of the She Leads Media conference is helping women who bring a unique and highly valuable perspective. 9:42👩‍💼 Adrienne has spent her life solving problems and figuring things out in many areas. 12:20⚠️ Conferences and events are so valuable; nothing compares to seeing someone face to face. 16:42⭐ Everything that happens at the She Leads Media conference is magical; the only issue is the economic one. 18:02💡 Adrienne has a very clear and definitive vision about the type of content and speakers she wants to bring on stage. 19:35👠 Adrienne won't take her foot off the gas in helping women entrepreneurs achieve profitability and use that profit to help humanity. 22:01 Links:-Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com  >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  << 

 There is incredible power in amplifying women’s voices through speaking on stages and podcasts.Quinn Conyers is a founder of Speaking to Society and she transforms average events into epic experiences. As a professional corporate event emcee as well as a compelling keynote speaker. She shares her journey of discovering her talent for public speaking in college to becoming a professional emcee, keynote speaker, and event strategist. She explains that an emcee isn't just a speaker but an "event experience partner" who is responsible for managing the flow, handling unexpected challenges, and ensuring audience engagement from start to finish. For Quinn successful event marketing should go beyond demographics, connecting with attendees’ deeper motivations and challenges—what she calls their psychographics.Quinn advises recognizing that emceeing and speaking require different skill sets and emphasizes the importance of identifying your specific strengths and energy levels for certain types of events, whether corporate conferences, multi-day engagements, or galas. She shares practical insights on how to sustain energy during long events and recommends that organizers collaborate with the right professionals to enhance the experience.Get ready to spark and show your energy to others. Show notes:🎤 While taking public speaking in college, Quinn discovered that when she talked, people listened. 3:32👧🏾 Quinn always had a voice even before she started speaking: she was sure about what she wanted and liked. 7:05😷 During Covid, speaking took off for her as an emcee in Clubhouse. 9:29🌟 It's just about doing your thing, and then what you're naturally gifted and talented will emerge. 14:22🎯 Importance of starting your marketing and outreach earlier, and focusing on attendee experience. 16:42🤓 Although Quinn calls herself an emcee, she is an event experience partner. 21:21🤔 The difference between an emcee and a speaker. 26:04🤩 As an emcee, it's best to take events in fields of your own background. 28:41⚠️ It's about being proactive, and managing your energy: being an emcee is very demanding. 33:12Links:Connect with Quinn: linkedin.com/in/quinnconyers Website: quinnconyers.com -Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com>> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

We have to build a bigger influence up, down, and across, in all of our relationships.Cate Luzio, the founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform addressing and impacting the systemic challenges faced by women throughout their professional journeys. Luminary now includes a 22,000 sq. ft. space in NYC and a virtual network.The world still operates differently for boys and girls. Women are smart and capable but often don’t fully believe in their abilities. While women are breaking down barriers, many of these barriers are internal. Overcoming imposter syndrome requires an “action-oriented” approach, along with subtle shifts in language and mindset. Using “I deserve” rather than “I need” brings up the confidence and that is crucial for becoming a visible role model who inspires others. Our leadership sets the tone for collective growth and support—finding win-win relationships and moving away from competition with other women is key. Cate’s experience with Tiffany Dufu illustrates how competitive situations can turn into opportunities for mutual growth.It is time to embrace your achievements unapologetically, and find a community where you get the support that you need and where you can also provide support for others. Show notes:👩‍💼 Cate was a panelist at She Leads Live 2018: she left a very successful career in finance to pursue her goal of creating greater impact. 04:33 👠 Luminary has a huge working space in New York and partners 40 women-led partners around the country and abroad. 7:06🎯 The importance is in building confidence, becoming better self-advocates, influence, and relationship building 11:13😇 Men have their insecurities but they don't say it outright: Cate don’t like the term imposter syndrome. 15:06⚠️ Mindset shift: “When I get there,” not “If I get there”; “I deserve something” rather than “I need something.” 19:23🔥 Am I competing with her: how can businesswomen turn from a competition into a collaboration? 25:06🏆 “In life, you've got to make sure people know who you are, how good you are, and that you'll be a team player.” 30:00▶️ Cate wants to keep expanding because the power of the impact is driving her every day. 33:05🤓 A diverse board and a diverse leadership team, creates allies and foster inclusivity. 36:18 LinksLI: linkedin.com/in/cluzio IG instagram.com/CateLuzio Website: weareluminary.com-Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com>> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

You don't have to be a certain brand of woman in order to deliver your message.Mona is the founder of Couture for Cause, a nonprofit organization using fashion to fundraise and raise awareness for girls’ education and empowerment worldwide. She shares her journey from childhood in India to the recent Met Gala, where she turned heads in a stunning Iris van Herpen dress. With a blend of humor and vulnerability, she reflects on her struggles with identity, a tomboy image, and searching for her authentic self.Mona has a strong entrepreneurial mind and a love for freedom mixed with a love for fashion She talks specifically of creativity and aesthetics, which she refers to as "aesthetic intelligence” which she used at Met Gala to showcase her nonprofit work. Multiple businesses she built taught her lessons about flexibility, learning skills, and the power of real estate.Mona knows the power of connection and community along with the extensive education she got helped her to get out of the social pressures women face, especially in India, thanks to her parents’ open-mindedness which was the key to her empowerment. She had a desire to turn a "guilty pleasure" of fashion into something meaningful. Through her organization, she combines her passion for couture with efforts to support grassroots initiatives in India, particularly for young women and girls affected by sex trafficking and other challenges. Mona’s life was marked with resilience, seeking freedom, and breaking the norms in business and life but her mom taught her to balance between ambition and humility and that lesson has been a significant part of her growth. Show notes:👗 Mona made a splash at the Met Gala in a beautiful Iris van Herpen dress. 02:33👧🏽 Mona's story as a child in India: her father's influence and help were significant. 08:12👠 Only as an adult did she realize she didn't have to pretend to be a tomboy to be an empowered woman. 13:47🏰 Her parents have been her fortress: they were very open-minded. 17:02🦅 In the US, she truly felt freedom: she wanted to be known for who she was. 21:32👩🏽‍💼 Mona's journey started with getting a broker's license in Florida in 2004. 24:36🎯 She had an entrepreneurial mindset: "You control your destiny by not working for someone." 25:44🏆 The first step to having a successful mindset is being the highest version of yourself. 27:55🔥 Her mother's lesson: "Don't let the things that you own—own you." 34:05😍 Mona and her husband have highly complementary skill sets: their partnership led them from one business to another. 38:51😇 Couture for a Cause: that's a form of art. 43:09🍀 She wanted to start initiatives that help women leave a legacy or impact. 46:27🤩 During Covid, Mona had a reflective moment: "How can I serve the world?" 49:35🌻 Perfectionism and high standards used to make her procrastinate, but now she has grown beyond that. 55:30LinksMona's website: hautemona.comConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hautemona/Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com>> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  << 

When you start living in alignment with your design, everything feels lighter—opportunities come more naturally, and there's no longer a need to push or force things.Mel McSherry is a CEO, author, podcaster, business and life coach who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs align their lives and businesses by integrating human design with traditional business development. Mel predominantly works with women business owners who are exhausted and overwhelmed by combining spiritual gifts, as well as their 14+ years of business-building experience.Women entrepreneurs are disadvantaged when trying to mold themselves into systems designed for men. Mel shares how Human Design provides a way to design businesses that align with women’s natural strengths and energy patterns. Human Design can lead to more authentic business strategies and healthier work-life balance which are needed for women to thrive. Even though there are five overarching types, as Mel explains, nothing is a cookie-cutter solution because Human Design reflects deeper, unchanging truths and explains why certain behaviors don’t work for everyone.Mel shares that from 2027 we will be witnessing a huge change in the energetic shift from hierarchical systems to more fluid ones, based on communities. Mel advocates for authenticity and finding your own purpose while leveraging Human Design as a compass for success.Success isn't just about what you achieve—it’s about how authentically you’re living while you do it.Show Notes:🤸🏻‍♀️ Mel started in the fitness industry back in 2010; becoming a certified personal trainer. 4:11🤓 The importance of prioritizing time and energy management is what drew people to Mel. 8:03⏰ Mel’s mental and emotional profitability was slowly but surely losing itself: then Human Design arrived. 11:21🎯 In business, we are very familiar with our why, but we are less confident in our how. 14:13😇 Human design is the science of differentiation: it shows you who you are, energetically. 18:255️⃣ The five types of Human Design: there is no quick fix. 20:12🍄 Toxic positivity one-liners don't apply to most of us: Human design is the iceberg underneath this. 25:54🧠 Only 7% of the population is meant to initiate: how we should spend our time. 31:16🌺 What are my most profitable practices, to continue to be myself and to create in my own way? 36:01Connect: www.linkedin.com/in/melmcsherryWeb: www.melmcsherry.com/home She Profits book: https://tinyurl.com/ynnp5jp4 -Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com-🎟️  She Leads LIVE is on October 18 & 19th - Get your tickets NOW! https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024 >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

"It's not about what you make, it's about what you keep. You can be a $2 million company and broke, or a $650,000 company and rolling in the money."Pam, the CEO of Pivot Business Group, is a no-nonsense financial expert and speaker who specializes in analyzing and streamlining the back end of fast-growing companies, while efficiently creating more profit and strategic growth. Pam decided to create Pivot Business Group to ensure that no small business owner would face bankruptcy simply because they didn’t understand their numbers.Pam shares her valuable experience and insights, noting that many entrepreneurs, especially women, undercharge for their services, undervalue their worth, and fail to set prices correctly. They also often neglect to pay themselves properly, have the wrong legal and tax structure for their company, and don’t track their numbers correctly.For women, it is crucial to understand these financial aspects and stop undervaluing themselves. We aren’t always educated about the financial tools and strategies available, but there are professionals who can help avoid these pitfalls. Investing in their expertise from day one is worth the cost and saves you from future pain and financial mess.Understand what your costs are, track your money in real time, and make sure you're setting money aside for yourself, delegate and enjoy your journey to success.Notes:📉 Pam is a CFO who has a broad-based financial background & experience: understanding your numbers is the key. 03:48👠 Women entrepreneurs devalue themselves in the marketplace: STOP apologizing & raise your rates. 07:12💰 What is cost accounting and how it is working: understanding the value you are bringing to the client. 09:34📊 You might be fixing the wrong problem: entrepreneurs must look to their numbers to tell them the story 16:33🎯 Don’t do bookkeeping if you are not a bookkeeper: fixing the mess is always more expensive than having a professional in from the start. 20:25📈 Taking mom-guilt mentality into our businesses: how to get to the $1 million mark with your business. 22:43🤓 How to think about delegating: getting from six figures to seven figures in your business. 25:36⚠️ It's not about what you make. It's about what you keep: what to check about numbers - practical tips. 27:56🥇 Profit First and meeting Mike Michalowicz. 32:01💸 Why women don’t pay themselves salary: the usual mistake for business owners is being in the wrong legal and tax setup. 34:00🎤 Pam will be a speaker on She Leads Live 2024 conference where she will share more tips about money management. 36:30Links:Website: www.pamjordan.com Pivot Business Group: www.pivotbusinessgroup.com -Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com-🎟️  Buy tickets to She Leads LIVE 2024 here:https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024 >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

"As women, we're always making excuses for why we can't do things for ourselves. But if you don't make the time, it won't ever happen."Michelle Charpentier brings over 15 years of diverse experience, from startups to luxury brands. She founded Charp Consulting with a mission to empower all brands to reach their full potential. She is a leadership coach at Braven, a board member of the Columbia College Chicago National Alumni Board, where she contributes to mentorship and dynamic programming. Her focus is on supporting nonprofits, women-owned businesses, and fellow mom-preneurs through innovative consulting services and community-building initiatives. She's also a mom of three and an author.Michelle’s journey to entrepreneurship started after spending nine years in the corporate world. Firstly in the fashion industry before leaping into entrepreneurship during the pandemic. Her love for mentoring and community building led her to found Charp Consulting.Her upcoming book is a labor of love and will guide people through self-discovery, helping them unlock their potential at every stage of life. Michelle believes that by doing inner work, understanding your personal beliefs, and aligning them with your career, you can find your true calling, whether you're an entrepreneur or working for someone else.The real fulfillment in your career doesn’t come from finding a job but from finding one that resonates with who you are. If you're unhappy, it’s not always about the company; it’s about being misaligned with your purpose.Show notes:⭐ Mentorship space: Michelle's focus on supporting nonprofits, women-owned businesses, and fellow mom-preneurs. 04:42😇 Blessing in disguise: Being laid off gave her enough time to work on her business. 06:50🤑 The biggest challenge was pricing and monetizing her services: 10:32⚡ Power of partnerships and collaborations: Believing in some projects and working pro bono. 15:00🧠 Utilizing both sides of the brain: Just try it and see if it works for you. 18:07💪🏻 General rules for marketing and communications: collaboration to utilize strengths. 19:56🤓 The importance of having a good strategy. 22:07📙 Inspired by young professionals and inner development: The work on her book was a labor of love. 24:32🏆 Having your own business is not working 24/7: working from love and inspiration. 28:34👨‍👩‍👧 Leaving a legacy of peace and balance to her daughters: ‘Make the time to work on your dreams.’ 32:28Links:Connect : instagram.com/brooklyn_pioneerWebsite: charpconsulting.com-Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com-🎟️  Buy tickets to She Leads LIVE 2024 here:https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024 >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

As your company's founder, you are Beyoncé, and your slides in the pitch deck are your backup singers.Heather Lawver, the founder and CEO of Ceemo.ai, has helped underrepresented founders raise over $172 million in venture capital. Heather shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting from graduating high school at 12, launching her first startup at 13, and creating a platform designed to automate brand marketing and pitch deck creation, which helps founders look polished and market-ready.She says that pitch decks are like children's books for grown-ups who love money, while underrepresented founders often face a lack of early funding and expertise in branding and marketing. Heather decided to help fix this gap with Ceemo.ai. The approach to pitch decks is usually totally wrong because the founder, not the slides, should be the focus, as well as the emotional core that grabs an investor’s attention. Founders should rethink stories by viewing them from various angles, incorporating classic storytelling methods, and avoiding getting lost in the weeds, which is the first mistake entrepreneurs make.Unfortunately, research shows there is a difference in how messages are received. Male founders often receive more positive, promotional questions, while women are asked defensive, preventative questions, even when delivering the same pitch. Women bring knowledge, kindness, and empathy, and we don’t need to adopt toxic traits commonly attributed to male leaders. However, we often struggle with self-doubt and hesitation.It's time for women to reclaim their confidence and speak with the certainty and power we deserve. Language matters – saying "WHEN I reach my goals" instead of "IF I reach my goals" changes everything. Let’s shed doubt and take up space! Notes:⭐ Ceemo is preparing founders for pitch decks: underrepresented founders start ‘one day behind’ even if they have the funds. 03:37👔 If you don’t pitch to investors, you need strategic brand material for banks, family investors, and non-profits. 08:27🤯 Elements of a good pitch deck: you are the star, not the slides - you have one minute to show it all in the first two slides. 11:59⚠️ Founders usually get lost; these are the most important questions founders should ask to get a perfect pitch deck. 13:57🆚 Being aware of the problem vs the solution: emotional feeling is the key. 17:29😇 When the person is the base: you have that ‘specialness’ when you address friends and family, angels, pre-seed, and seed ventures. 19:34🤓 Ceemo will create an AI pitch generator: framing and creating unique stories while challenging the narrative owners created. 22:19🤷‍♀️ Differences in pitches between women and men: declarative, confident language vs. cautious and doubting. 30:19🏆 Stella Foundation is an amazing organization and Heather is their finalist this year. 37:09Links:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/heatherlawver Website: ceemo.ai-Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com-🎟️ Buy tickets to She Leads LIVE 2024 here:https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024  >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

When you invest in women, you invest in all of humanity and the economy.Melissa Wallace is the CEO of Fierce Foundry and co-founder of Fivefoottwo Marketing. Melissa has more than 25 years of marketing experience across many different areas - B2B, consumer, and the creative agency world, with a focus on pioneering technologies and entertainment. In 2023 Melissa launched Fierce Foundry - the first-ever FemTech Venture studio designed to reduce and equalize the deficit and funding for female founders. Unlike traditional accelerators or incubators, a venture studio builds companies from idea to exit, offering full lifecycle support to founders. Melissa explained how Fierce Foundry provides both entrepreneurial and business expertise to help women founders launch and scale their companies, with the goal of driving these companies to exit and reinvest in other female-led ventures, creating a "flywheel" effect.Male-focused startup model doesn't work as well for women entrepreneurs. Women face different challenges and need a tailored approach to success, one that better reflects our experiences and mindsets that don’t have drinking bourbon and smoking cigars mindset.Women also have more phases in their lives, need reinventing, and as Melissa stated even middle of the life retirement. Reality is just different and career paths and models should be different as well. For Melissa resilience is a key trait for women in business but self-care is a critical component of success in entrepreneurship.We are all equal, but we are different and that is why women should support other women in business, from investing in female-founded businesses to simply creating space for women to thrive without burning out. Show notes: 👩‍💼 Melissa has been a huge proponent for women for decades: traction on the prototype was not possible, so she started bridging the gap through her venture studio. (3:59)⭐ What is a venture studio: building products with creators to de-risk the investment, while incubators and accelerators only offer partial support. (08:15)🤩 How the venture studio is funded: crowdfunding, donations, family offices, VCs, and angel investors. (13:07)🆚 Female vs. male model of doing business: women need a model with flexibility. (16:48)👠 Two phases of women’s lives: saving, reinventing, and being resilient. (20:49)🗝️ Learning about yourself through entrepreneurship: mindset, self-care, and time management are key pillars. (24:58)⚡Positive stress is energy that pushes and motivates you: learn your capabilities and work within boundaries that keep you happy and healthy. (27:24)🌷 Learning from being laid off: take the opportunity to rethink your direction and focus on your happiness. (29:43)🎤 Melissa will be a panelist at She Leads LIVE 2024: her membership includes a community for female founders. (31:55)Links:Connect: www.linkedin.com/in/melissahudsonwallaceWebsite: www.thefiercefoundry.com/about-us -Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com-🎟️  Buy tickets to She Leads LIVE 2024 here:https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024  >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

The transformation happens with small and constant changes.Consistency is the key to success, and it is the backbone of this podcast, where we have hosted amazing women entrepreneurs every week for over a year without pause. It’s Adrienne’s labor of love, connecting women entrepreneurs and leaders, and helping listeners grow their businesses, mindset, and even their lives.But it’s not all work and no play—there’s a special 2-for-1 ticket offer for the She Leads Live Conference 2024, designed to make it easier for you and a friend to attend this transformative event. Expect over 300 women, 20 powerful speakers, and tons of networking, learning, and growth opportunities in NYC this October.We are here to support all women entrepreneurs, and we’d love your support too. Take a moment to leave a review for the podcast, not just to elevate the show, but to help uplift the incredible women featured throughout the series. Let’s make this world a better place for all.Notes:🥳 Prepping for She Leads LIVE 2024: we will be having 20 speakers and 300 guests. 01:58🤸‍♀️ Training at the gym regularly since January: working out with a trainer and regaining her strength. 03:08 🤩 She Leads LIVE 2024 Conference and proudly showcases various experts and leaders for a decade. 05:49🎙️ Consistency is the key: She Leads Podcast is a place for inspiration and empowerment for all women. 05:49🎁 Special offer for all listeners: buy one ticket, get one free – DM Adrienne on Instagram for this great offer. 08:53⭐ Power of community support to accelerating your business: learn from others and take tools from your community of successful women entrepreneurs. 12:15👠 Join us in NY at She Leads Conference on October 18th and 19th: listen to the podcast, get in touch with us on Instagram, and review the show. 15:25Links:Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com🎫 Buy tickets to She Leads LIVE 2024 here:https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024  >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Join me for an exciting preview of the She Leads Live 2024 conference, celebrating our 10th anniversary! This two-day event in New York City is designed to inspire and connect high-level women entrepreneurs. Key highlights include:Dates: October 18-19, 2024Location: Civic Hall, Union Square, NYCFeatures: Celebrity keynote speakerInteractive workshopsPitch the Media panel Women's health panel sponsored by WinonaVIP networking eventsFinancial and business growth sessionsSpeakers include Alycia Huston, Diane Forster, Suzanne Evans, Pam Jordan, Alexis Caldicott, Dr. Paula Fellingham, and more industry experts. This conference is specifically designed for women entrepreneurs who are serious about breaking through the $1 million mark in their business.  The 2 days will offer super-practical advice, networking opportunities, and expert strategies for business growth and funding.Early bird tickets end August 31st. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with driven, high-vibe women entrepreneurs from around the world!For tickets and more information, visit www.SheLeadsMedia.com or search "She Leads Live 2024 New York City" on Eventbrite.  Can't wait to see you all there!! Show Notes: 🌟 I am looking forward to seeing all the incredible women entrepreneurs at She Leads LIVE. 02:10✨ Two full days of the conference in Civic Hall: VIP celebration and 10th-year anniversary in the heart of NY. 04:40🗓️ Conference agenda and our amazing speakers: expo, registration, breakfast, and a secret celebrity speaker at the opening. 06:39🤝 Workshop sessions: Miranda von Frickin, Francine Parnham, and Tina Brinkley Potts from Keep. 07:34 ⚕️ Winona sponsored the healthcare panel:  Angela Stubbs, Dr Kathleen Brown, Jessica Shepard, Vanessa Rossetto, and Heidi Diamilio. 08:56🎯 Diane Foster will help us focus on our goals: a committed network of women who help other women grow their businesses. 11:39🥂 A more intimate gathering for platinum ticket holders: early bids will expire today. 13:34🗞️ Pitch the Media Panel: how to access the media - learn and test from the media experts.  14:28📺 Jen Oliva, producer at NBC, and Dr. Paula Noble Fellingham with tips from TV media. 15:46💰 Suzanne Evans will teach us how we can leverage our voices to create wealth. 18:04💲 Know your numbers and finances with Pam Jordan. 18:40💃 VIP party and surprise speaker at the end of the beautiful evening. 19:44🩷 She Leads LIVE stories and moving connections are beautiful. 20:502️⃣ Day II: Alexis Caldicott, will teach us to be a master of messaging and Alicia Hudson will explain practical advice for culture creators for businesses. 21:46⏰ NOW is the TIME: what we need to do to reach the $1M mark on the financial panel. 24:00👩‍💻 Nellie Yousapova will teach us how to leverage tech to grow our businesses. 25:00😍 Sponsors and vendors for She Leads LIVE: 26:19🧘‍♀️ A relaxation lounge, great food, amazing speakers, and tons of fun: welcome to She Leads LIVE. 27:41👠 Offers for podcast packages, help with publishing a book: find your platform and be heard. 29:38🎧 Go binge the She Leads Media podcasts: we are the network for women created by women. 31:45 Links:-Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com-🎟️  Buy tickets to She Leads LIVE 2024 here:https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024  >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO-Adrienne  << 

Podcasting is a powerful tool for women business owners to share their stories and reach a targeted audience.Michelle Glogovac, a former corporate aviation executive, is a passionate podcaster, CEO and founder of the MLG Collective, a podcast PR agency, and the award-winning author of “How to Get on Podcasts."Michelle explains how she discovered her passion in podcasts as a space for changing the world and helping others genuinely share their stories. In 2018, she started to leverage the power of podcasting as a tool for entrepreneurs, especially women, to connect with their audience on a deeper level.What does it mean to be a guest on a podcast? It isn’t just about self-promotion; it’s about sharing valuable knowledge and building trust with listeners. It can have a ripple effect, amplifying your message far beyond the initial interview. Michelle offers practical tips for podcast guests on how to make the most of their appearances, from creating shareable content to repurposing interviews for maximum impact and thanking the host for creating the space for all that to happen. Michelle walks the walk when it comes to the strategies she teaches! Thanks to Michelle for sharing so many gems of knowledge with us!Women entrepreneurs who leverage the power of podcasting can more widely share their stories and amplify their voices to grow their businesses. Share your story to be told in your own words! Notes▶️ Launching a podcast, being a guest on podcasts, writing books, and getting media coverage: Michelle walks the talk! 03:08✨ Michelle’s journey in the corporate world and the gift of being laid off: a blessing in disguise. 04:10🎙️ Discovering the power of podcasts: changing the world one voice at a time. 05:54🌟 The Podfluencer: being a podcast host or being a guest on podcasts provides trust and a special connection with the people. 09:26🏆 How to be the perfect guest on podcasts: podcasts explained using a dinner party analogy. 15:00🚀 Tips from Michelle on how to share your podcast interviews: repurpose your content. 17:37🕵️‍♀️ Stalking tip: what are good guests and are people really promoting being on the podcasts? 20:26🎯 The secret to success and longevity are process and templates: consistency is important.  23:03😍 Podcasting creates relationships and opens doors that otherwise would remain closed. 28:03👠 Getting to know people you've always wanted to connect with: being yourself on all platforms. 30:46💯 Feedback from TV and journalists on pitches on the She Leads Media LIVE: how to pitch yourself to podcasts. 34:27⚠️ Receiving a pitch from a PR agency is usually not worth paying for: questions to ask a PR agency. 38:45Links: Connect with Michelle: www.michelleglogovac.comWebsite: www.themlgcollective.comConnect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com Buy tickets to She Leads LIVE 2024 here:https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024  >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Be inspired to take action at She Leads LIVE 2024 Conference for Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders!Women are programmed from the beginning about their societal roles, and many of these outdated notions need to stop so we can make bigger progress in our businesses and our lives as female founders. Don’t let these outdated messages and second guesses hold you back.  Invest in yourself -and your business!  It is time. Learn, connect, and join driven, serious women entrepreneurs at the She Leads LIVE 2024 conference and take a big step forward to grow your business so you can make a positive impact in the world! Adrienne discusses what to expect from the She Leads LIVE 2024 conference in New York City. The conference will cover content on mindset, finances, who you need to be to grow and scale your business, how to grow and scale your business, why finances are important, what you need to do to get your financial business house in order, how to make a profit, and how to pay yourself.Among these questions every entrepreneur has, there will be practical workshops on how to show up on different social media platforms and how to build your platform of credibility with branding, podcasts, and books.Entrepreneurship is the answer for women to get to wealth and make this planet a better place!! Show notes:👠 The 10th anniversary of the She Leads LIVE conference: happening on October 18 and 19th in New York City. 01:56🌟 Create your platform of credibility to showcase your business: social media, podcasts, and books are essential tools for growing businesses. 03:30🍎 New York is full of magical moments happening all the time: visiting or traveling to NY is a must. 05:57🎤 She Leads LIVE was born out of frustration with corporate America: starting a business on your own is not easy. 10:11🚀 The way we operate in the USA is going to change soon: it’s time to break through the $1M barrier. 15:35💲 Women and wealth: it is important to have more access to wealth and generate revenue. 18:00▶️ Be inspired to action: come to the conference, connect, learn, and change your business. 19:35💰 Entrepreneurship is the answer for women to achieve wealth: get your ticket at a discount by the end of the month. 24:00Links: Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com🎫 Buy tickets to She Leads LIVE 2024 here:https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024  > "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Women are improving their communities and humanity.Adrienne Garland CEO of She Leads Media is introducing the upcoming She Leads Live 2024 conference, which will take place on October 18-19 in New York City at Civic Hall. The event is dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs build strategic relationships, and gain practical life and business advice to push their businesses beyond the million-dollar mark. The speakers at the conference are not just inspirational figures but are fully accessible mentors who are committed to the success of women’s communities. They are going to be diving into the mindset that will help in growing companies to that next level. And how to keep mind, body, and spirit healthy.She Leads LIVE is for women entrepreneurs. She Leads LIVE is for women leaders. She Leads LIVE is for women who are serious about taking their businesses past the seven-eight-figure mark, because it's so important to get to profitability, to get to wealth. Why? Because when women have wealth, we solve society and humanities problemsAdrienne is very passionate about helping women’s voices be heard and taken seriously and She Leads LIVE this year celebrates its 10th anniversary. Come, learn, and celebrate women’s entrepreneurship with us! Notes:👠 The She Leads LIVE 2024 conference will occur on October 18-19 at Civic Hall.🥳 We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary: a decade of empowering women entrepreneurs through networking and advice from experts.  03:18👩‍🦰 Attendees of She Leads LIVE are women who want practical life and business tips and encouragement from other women entrepreneurs and experts. 07:00🚀 Speakers at She Leads LIVE conferences have and will propel you to the right place so you can have your best year ever. 10:49🌟 Covering themes every business owner struggles with: organization, health, mindset, and relationships.13:40🤓 The She Leads community will expand: the conference will grow to other cities throughout the USA and internationally. 15:04 🌞 Women face incredible obstacles and challenges from a very young age; Adrienne is very passionate about showing the world women's value. 17:16⚖️ The mission behind She Leads is, and always has been, about equality. 21:09🩷 Join us at She Leads LIVE:  22:43Links:Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.comJoin Us at She Leads LIVE 2024 in NYC - Oct. 18& 19th. https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Women are natural multitaskers and can benefit from monetizing their downtime if needed.Christine Schaub is the author of the book Queen of the Side Hustle: Unleashing Your Potential for Extra Income. She makes her living with six side gigs, including hosting the award-winning web series Come On Over. She co-authored the number one Amazon Best Selling memoir, and was a former press secretary for a US congressman. Christine also has a background in corporate communications within healthcare, pharmaceutical, real estate, and entertainment companies. Women are master multitaskers. Christine explains all the options and skills women accumulate throughout life, often not recognizing these skills as opportunities for side gig income. She shares how to learn more skills without financial risks and how to strategize for success in the side gig economy.The side gig economy offers freedom and flexibility but lacks benefits like healthcare so keeping corporate jobs with side hustling is a win-win combination. However, just like any job, side hustling can lead to burnout, so balancing multiple side jobs and learning when to say no is crucial.The key is to experiment with side hustles to ensure financial stability. Be flexible and open to all avenues to maximize your potential. Notes👑 Christine is great at everything except sports: putting together many side hustles.  03:34🧁 How to find your market and niche:  know your limitations and volunteer to try it first. 07:50⏰ Christine has six side gigs, and she sometimes stacks them all in one week: the power of time management skills. 11:08🤹‍♀️ The best multi-taskers are stay-at-home moms: women are multi-taskers by nature, and this is a money-making opportunity. 15:24💲 Reading and getting paid: all options for side gig jobs. 18:37🤓 Choosing your work zone will determine your side hustles: skills in marketing yourself or finding help, also make a difference. 24:24🏥 Health insurance and freelancing: don’t leave corporate for side hustling but experiment with monetizing your downtime. 28:31🔥 Don’t burn out yourself by being an overachiever: quitting is not a bad thing if it maintains your sanity. 36:08🌸 Learn skills in corporate environments, which can lead to career growth: free classes in your company or volunteering in other companies are great learning opportunities. 44:22📘 Christine has QR codes with lots of working sheets and webinars. 49:36LINKS: Come On Over website: www.comeonovershow.comQueen of the Side Hustle: Unleashing Your Potential for Extra Incomehttps://amzn.to/3LKVOS5 Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.comJoin Us at She Leads LIVE 2024 in NYC - Oct. 18& 19th. https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Understanding how to build a sellable business is a game changer. Carrie Kerpen is the founder of The Whisper Group, an exit-readiness advisory firm dedicated exclusively to women-owned businesses.Carrie has built and sold one of the world's first social media agencies and has continued helping female founders build and sell their businesses and live their lives fully. She is on a mission to get as much money in the hands of women as possible. Carrie has been a great friend and supporter of Adrienne and the She Leads LIVE conferences from the early days and has contributed her wisdom consistently.Carrie says that women often start businesses driven by passion but rarely think about how they will exit. It's imperative to consider an exit strategy from day one. Creating sellable businesses rather than focusing on immediate monetization is a key point Carrie is very passionate about.She says that so much about exiting is not just about the business but about us personally and being honest and relatable rather than projecting an overly polished image.Many business owners face regret post-exit due to lack of financial planning. Women must realize that small businesses can exit with six times more value and we need to embrace the idea of extracting wealth from our businesses in order to provide the security and power for ourselves and our families that we so rightly deserve.Notes:🌸 The visualization exercise at the first She Leads LIVE event changed many lives: the power of women circles.  03:37🤯 Getting married in front of 5000 people on the Minor League New York Mets field: sponsorships and charity funds raised and the birth of Carrie’s SM agency. 06:30⏰ Timing is crucial: people who are prepared to capitalize on starting movements are the people who truly succeed. 10:45🌟 The growth of Carrie’s company Likable Media was fast: switching gears to a side project and finding her passion and life purpose. 11:51🔑 In The Whisper Group, women are sharing real experiences on business exits: providing women with the freedom to make choices is the key. 16:07🙃 Do you think about how your business will end? The education-then-monetization approach was mind-shifting for Carrie. 19:33⚠️ Challenges of exit strategies: plan your exit properly to avoid regret for selling the business.  23:52✌️ We should normalize seeing exits for 6-7 figures for smaller businesses. 26:497️⃣ Seven tenets are required to build a healthy, scalable and saleable business. 29:50😇 Anticipatory anxiety is so much worse than actual reality. 31:42👩‍💼 Being a businesswoman, leader, and mom: the trick is having all the family participate in the work and family life. 33:19🛑 Prioritizing business brings guilt in women: we put things on ourselves and that is just too much. 35:46Links: Connect with Carrie: www.linkedin.com/in/carriekerpenWebsite: www.wearethewhispergroup.comPersonal website: www.carriekerpen.comGap reports: www.closetheexitgap.com Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.comJoin Us at She Leads LIVE 2024 in NYC - Oct. 17 - 19th. Get Your Early Bird Tickets TODAY!https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Don’t be afraid to take control of your financial life. Stephanie Xenos - Money Muse is a retired rocket scientist turned women's personal finance expert obsessed with helping women reach financial independence. She seeks to empower women of all ages and diverse backgrounds to jumpstart their journey toward financial freedom. Stephanie shares her life story and how she chose to study physics in college, thinking it would lead to high earnings. During her work at SpaceX, she invested significantly in her future Stephanie retired at 32 and decided to help other women achieve financial independence.There is a different perspective on retirement or taking breaks or sabbaticals instead of following a traditional work-retirement path. Leveraging your career to gain financial freedom is not hard. According to Stephanie, there is no need for having a financial advisor but with a bit of learning and time, building portfolios is not hard at all. Stephanie invested for 14 years so she could fully ‘retire’. While she focused intently on living a super-frugal lifestyle in order to heavily invest, she advises against sacrificing pleasures for the sake of investing. Rather, she promotes a mindful and more balanced approach to spending and investing in order to enjoy life both today and tomorrow. It would be wonderful for young women to get educated on investing early in life so that they can gain financial independence. When women have extra funds, they are more likely to invest in their families and their communities. With economic power, women will help humanity. Stephanie’s life and her commitment to women and their financial empowerment shows us that the sky is the limit - so let's go for it!Show notes:🚀 Stephanie is a retired rocket scientist who chose one of the hardest majors in college. 04:14🆚 Fear vs. desire: fear is an incredible motivator, but not a good place to stay. 06:01👱‍♀️ Starting investing at 18: Stephanie was able to retire early and discovered her passion for helping women.  07:47🔥 F.I.R.E. stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early: investments don’t have to be perfect.  09:10🤓 Take your finances in your hands now: beware of fees - they can eat away at your returns.13:01😇 You can manage your portfolio on your own; there’s no need for a financial advisor. 15:22⚠️ Not having proper information on what to do with money and who to trust are the primary reasons women don’t invest. 18:54💲 Increasing the number of women millionaires is important: It took 14 years for Stephanie to retire. 19:59⏰ Having the help of coaches can be a game-changer for your business: the best time for investing is now. 26:36⚖️ Stephanie sacrificed a lot to achieve financial independence quickly, but now she recommends balancing saving with enjoying life. 31:36🧠 Finding the balance between happiness and consumerism: how to spend your money wisely. 36:13😍 Seeing investing as fun: Stephanie prepares group courses to help women more. 36:55Links: Website:        themoneymuse.co/speaking Social media handles: @money__muse Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.comJoin Us at She Leads LIVE 2024 in NYC - Oct. 17 - 19th. Get Your Early Bird Tickets TODAY!https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024> > "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Therapy is for everyone, including entrepreneurs, and not something to be ashamed of.Dr. Nathilee Caldeirais a licensed psychologist and the founder and CEO of Let's Talk Psychological Wellness. Dr. Caldeirashares her journey from emigrating from Guyana at 19 to becoming a successful psychologist in New York. She started studying business, but she switched to psychology after a beautiful class experience and working at a camp for children who experienced trauma.Bringing together the two disciplines of business and therapy, she created her hugely successful NYC private practice to gain more flexibility and positively impact more lives directly.  However, Dr. Caldeira soon faced overwhelming demand, leading her to expand and hire additional therapists - which was very challenging.Nathilee now seeks a more balanced approach to business as she is focused on optimally serving both clients and her employees. For her, there is great importance in defining personal success, valuing time over constant growth, and honoring the different seasons of life when making business decisions. Nathilee’s experience with the importance of self-reflection, adaptability, and prioritizing well-being is a great lesson for all entrepreneurs. As women, we're often conditioned to keep pushing forward without considering how our goals and circumstances evolve. We have the freedom to redefine success and shape our businesses in a way that aligns with our personal values and life stages. Let’s use our inner power and command of our choices to create the life we desire! Show notes:👧🏽 Nathilee emigrated from Guyana at 19 years old: how her grandmother helped her take that journey.  04:09🎓 She changed her major to psychology because of her experience of working with children who have been impacted by trauma. 06:11👩🏽‍⚕️ After 10 years, she moved from research to clinical practice and soon started hiring other therapists in a group practice to impact more people. 09:32⚡ Hiring one person at a time helped in managing other therapists. 14:34😷 The impact of Covid: Nathilee’s staff quickly doubled. 19:22🌸 We have the privilege to ask ourselves: what do I want my business to look like? 24:11⚠️ Time is probably the most valuable asset for a business person. 26:59😍 Our needs are changing as we go: it's freeing to be able to change your trajectory. 28:58🤓 People want to talk to someone who looks like them, but only 15% of psychologists are people of color. 36:49Links:Talking For Wellness: www.talkingforwellness.comConnect: www.instagram.com/talkingforwellness Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.comJoin Us at She Leads LIVE 2024 in NYC - Oct. 17 - 19th. Get Your Early Bird Tickets TODAY!https://bit.ly/SheLeadsLIVE2024> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

 Your personality is in your business.Kai Fuentes is the President and Founder of Ebony Marketing Systems, Inc., a multicultural market research firm. With her experience in researching a broad perspective on African American consumer issues, from music, and health, to automobiles, she has specific cultural insights into the research arena, which facilitates ethnic-bound perceptions and attitudes of multicultural communities. She also conducts multicultural market research in various languages, giving a voice to underserved communities and helping them get better living conditions. Kai’s sparkling personality empowers those around her, but she was not always kind to herself until she discovered the transformative power of self-awareness and positive self-talk. Replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is crucial, especially for women. Inner work and healing significantly can help in the growth of one’s business. Women must discover their own leadership styles, support their teams, give and receive compliments, and most importantly, value servant leadership by listening to their teams and intuition. Business leaders are like conductors creating a symphony, and that requires the efforts of many people.So let's connect by building each other up, not by self-deprecation. Show Notes:👧🏽 Kai is a second-generation market researcher: Kai’s mom is a black Latina who opened her own market research company back in the 80s. 04:43👀 When Kai’s trajectory changed: a car accident and subsequent biofeedback therapy positively changed her life. 09:07 🌸 The more we know about ourselves, the more we can help our business: your business will thrive when you beat the challenges in front of you. 13:26⚠️ Women are queens of beating themselves up: Kai’s 3:1 cure for this is very powerful. 17:39😍 Power of complimenting others and accepting compliments from others. 23:50😇 Kai’s conversations with people in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Haitian, Creole, and Korean: some people are not heard and no one is advocating for them. 28:30👩‍💼 Adrienne’s dream of showcasing amazing leaders through a book or a documentary: we are only as good as our team is. 31:41🎶 As leaders, we are conductors - we are creating a symphony: be confident in your intuition’s calm voice.  34:29💎 Tips for all entrepreneurs for growing: the power of listening to 3–5 clients and putting your ego aside. 40:43Links:www.linkedin.com/in/kai-k-fuentes-b80b2929 www.ebonysystems.comGet Your Tickets to She Leads LIVE 2024 | NYC: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/she-leads-live-2024-conference-for-women-entrepreneurs-and-leaders-nyc-tickets-804287103377?aff=oddtdtcreator >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Shira Yevin, founder of Gritty in Pink, shares her journey as an entrepreneur, musician, and activist. In this latest She Leads Podcast episode, Shira discusses her mission to achieve gender equality in the music industry and the creation of an online marketplace - INPINK - which connects women working in all aspects of the music business with industry pros who are committed to hiring a diverse talent pool of women.Shira's tenacity, boldness, and belief in her cause have led to significant accomplishments, including investment from Live Nation in her company, Gritty in Pink, as well as the support of influential figures like Melissa Etheridge who is now a strategic advisor. In her conversation with Adrienne, Shira emphasizes the importance of being bold, asking for what you want, and not taking no for an answer. This exciting conversation spans several topics including networking, confidence, and asking for what you want. Adrienne & Shira delve into the challenges faced by women in the business world and the importance of being bold and relentless. Shira shares personal stories and insights that will inspire and encourage listeners to step out of their comfort zones and advocate for themselves.Adrienne and Shira’s challenge to listeners of The She Leads Podcast - Go out and ask for something you want — even if it feels out of reach!Show notes👧 Shira has been a performer since she was three years old: she loves to lead and she was always happy on the stage. 05:22👩‍🎤 Shiragirl is her all-girl punk rock band: they are in the studio, recording a new album. 06:51🦄 Shira’s band crashed the Vans Warped Tour in a pink RV to open the stage for women-led bands: crusades for carving a space for women in music and other industries.  08:36👩‍💼 Girls in the Hood, beverage business, launching startups, fundraising: Shira loves marketing, sales, and branding. 09:49🎤 Gritty in Pink community pivoted during COVID: fundraising, Instagram events, webinars, support for musicians, and jamming. 10:43💼 Creating a marketplace for women: InPink is a place to find and hire female professionals with specialized talents.12:41⚠️ Ask and you shall receive: Shira is bold & relentless, and she advises women not to take no for an answer. 16:20🌺 Shira’s friend challenged and supported her: women tend to give up too soon. 26:17💪 Today’s challenge is to flex your confidence-muscle: ask for something you want. 30:14💲 NY Tech Week - Shira is the host of event Investor Roundtables: Women Who Wire. 33:12  Links:Gritty in Pink: www.grittyinpink.co INPINK: www.inpink.com Get Your Tickets to She Leads LIVE 2024 | NYC: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/she-leads-live-2024-conference-for-women-entrepreneurs-and-leaders-nyc-tickets-804287103377?aff=oddtdtcreator > >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

To have a successful business, the first person we need to learn to lead is ourselves.Victoria is the CEO of Ugli Ventures, a marketing consultancy for 6-figure female founders, and a podcaster. Victoria focuses on female entrepreneurs and optimizing sales and marketing strategies, team building and leadership development to establish sustainable, profitable 7-figure enterprises. She has cultivated global brands across various sectors and countries including the US, the UK, China, Sri Lanka, the UAE and Mexico. Over the course of her career, Victoria has observed that men typically possess a mindset wherein they’re less likely to feel the need to perfect every aspect themselves before delegating tasks. Contrastingly - and generally, women entrepreneurs often feel the need to ‘do it all’ and end up focused on lower level tasks that hinder their businesses momentum. To move more efficiently towards success, it is essential to understand your business from a higher strategic level, envision what success looks like, and rise above the weeds. This high-level perspective allows one to more easily build a scalable marketing machine.Victoria believes women must do all they can to learn to delegate more effectively and focus on team building to drive business growth. The commitment mindset is something every business owner needs: create the goal, write real numbers down on paper, and check in on them every single week so you can adjust and keep the eye on the prize!Let’s all commit to delegation for success!Notes:👩‍💼 Victoria is on a mission to help women entrepreneurs to success by focusing on a more feminine approach to running businesses rather than adopting the male way of working. 04:13🤷‍♀️ How to create a successful marketing department: don’t do things alone - nurture your team.  09:38🗝️ Delegation is the key to growth. 16:27🧐 Hiring a team when you don’t have enough funds: who do you need in the team?  21:07🧠 Setting your mindset up for success. Adopt the founder mindset and hit targets: the line of questioning that gets us to our goals. 29:54⚡ Power of design thinking, setting goals, setting targets, and checking in with them periodically. 34:35🪞 Interact with women that have achieved great things. Find your accountability partner. 36:38⚠️ The process for everyone is the same: no one has all the answers. 41:56Links:Website and free guide: www.ugliventures.com/overwhelm Connect with Victoria: www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-hajjarConnect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.comGet your tickets for the 10th Annual She Leads LIVE conference - NYC October 17-19 https://www.sheleadsmedia.com/she-leads-live-2024Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Understanding the uniqueness of people around you is a key to success.Shani Bocian - the CEO of Allermi - started her career as an art historian, curator, and educator, but discovered that her passion lived in helping people feel well! The spark came by observing the incredible relief and improvement in lifestyle that her father- Dr. Bocian’s - custom allergy formulations brought to so many people in her local area. Shani knew that she could help even more people across the US and set about the business of scaling this into a profitable business.  Her innovative approach to personalized prescribed nasal sprays captured the attention of patients and investors, but the road was not without its bumps. After many rejections and tough meetings, Shani absorbed the feedback and after some internal searching, came to understand how to effectively pitch her business. This shift in focus and being growth minded is the key point of every successful conversation with VCs, and Shani shares her recipe. Shani’s passion for her father's popular and effective treatments ultimately led her to the telemedicine field - which provides the ultimate convenience for patients with minor issues. Getting approval to operate Allermi in 45 states was certainly challenging, but Shani is exceptionally passionate about her mission to help people get relief!It just goes to show that the power of mission and determination can help to break barriers! Notes:🤧 Allergy season is in full swing, and Shani also had allergies. 02:45👨‍⚕️ Shani’s physician father developed “Bocian’s Potions” for nasal sprays: Shani combined her dad’s work and the convenience of internet selling. 03:25😍 When she realized she was not a teacher but an entrepreneur: she became excited about the idea of entrepreneurship and startup and fundraising.   06:27💦 Allermi customized nasal sprays and benefits of having customized products: reinventing the nasal spray industry. 09:05👃 The nose is the most inflammatory-prone area of our body. 11:10📺 Telehealth is revolutionary: getting evaluated by a physician online for minor issues.14:47💲 Funding for Allermi started with friends and family but grew to institutional and angel funding: the shift women need to make when talking to investors.  18:47💰 Rejections and feedback from VCs helped Shani modify her pitch: investors require data and financial projections. 23:26🫂 The demoralizing and hurt feelings that come when investors don’t understand your mission: having good support from people around you is crucial. 27:31📱 Old Girl’s Club on Slack: professional women support group for $12 /month. 30:02Links:Connect with Shani: linkedin.com/in/shani-bocian-steinberg Allermi Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/allermi Instagram: instagram.com/getallermi Website:        allermi.com Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.comGet your tickets for the 10th Annual She Leads LIVE conference - NYC October 17-19 https://www.sheleadsmedia.com/she-leads-live-2024Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Don’t be ashamed of your authenticity. Jana N. Nagase is a film critic, columnist, and podcaster originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil. She is a member of the Critics Choice Association & Film Independent, and Brazilian International Press Association.Since 2012 she has supported the community with the columns she writes for Gazeta News, the biggest Brazilian newspaper in the US based in Florida. This year, her YouTube channel “Jana on Camera” celebrates its 10th anniversary. Jana on Camera provides behind-the-scenes interviews with artists from big studios, independent studios, and Latino newcomers in the entertainment industry.Jana shares her success and how she overcame many of the hardships that immigrant women face in trying to navigate the entertainment industry. She reveals her process of securing red carpet interviews from celebrities and addresses the level of preparation that’s required. Jana created a business from what she loves doing the most, despite many people telling her she didn’t have the right ‘look’ for this field of work. Naysayers can say what they want, but this tough lady proves that love, authenticity, and following the principles of good journalism can truly make miracles happen. The most important thing is to trust yourself and not let anybody else tell you who you are! Jana’s advice is to hold on to who you are in your heart and don’t change your essence or your accent - for anyone!!Notes🇧🇷 Jana is a Brazilian immigrant: a broadcast communication graduate who transferred to the movie, entertainment, and TV. 03:06⭐ Independent productions have more creative solutions. 04:56🗞️ The Gazeta News is the biggest Brazilian newspaper in the USA: the Brazilian community is big and Jana is supporting it by writing columns for the last 12 years. 06:14📺 Jana’s YouTube channel is about supporting and interviewing industry professionals like actors, directors, and producers from streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+.  08:33🎤 How to get interviews from celebrities: talking with movie and theater professionals has some rules. 12:14🤓 Preparing for the interview for series and movies. 14:33😇 YouTube channel as business and all its challenges: Jana is proud of herself and her accomplishments, even though she never dreamed this life could happen to her. 18:06💎 Jane’s advice to immigrants: do what you love, believe in yourself, and nurture your authenticity. 24:21Link:YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@janaoncamera Website: janaoncamera.com Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Our inside wholeness is what creates prosperity.Ruchi Pinniger is a former Wall Street executive and founder at Watch Her Prosper.  Her company provides financial mentorship, support, and services to women-led service-based businesses. After personal and family struggles, Ruchi shared a story about how one Prada bag taught her that true prosperity is in inner wholeness rather than material possessions.Even women would rather talk about their death than money, Ruchi explains that financial support and help are crucial to all businesses of all sizes. The numbers are data and when used properly can show a path one business should take, but creating a safe, non-judgmental space for women to discuss money is crucial for practical financial planning and support.Not only the financial support matters for business success but also our internal beliefs and self-care. Ruchi’s RIR concept (Recognize, Interrupt, Reframe) helps women shift from disempowering to empowering thoughts about money and success. This involves recognizing negative self-talk, interrupting it, and reframing it with positive affirmations.Both personal and societal conditioning are tough for women, and there is a need for a holistic approach that will include work but also balance it with well-being and self-compassion. Having more spaciousness and ease in our lives will lead to greater success. Reframing our habits and beliefs is the key and anything is possible for us after that. Notes:👧 Growing up without parents after 15: learning from an immigrant mom reinventing herself. 03:34🌺 What is prosperity and how to get it: well-being, our spirituality, and then our relationship with people and with money. 07:00⚠️ Asking for support is crucial for business owners: numbers are data that provide info for the next steps.10:19😇 Planning and projecting in business: self-care is the first step in working things out. 13:58⭐ Making yourself a priority impacts your business: let’s find time for ourselves. 17:17⚡ Paying attention to the language you use with yourself: reframing it with the RIR concept. 18:41🧠 Subconscious thoughts are the root of our deeds and actions: everything starts in your mind. 24:30👀 Reframing the shame about loans: look at things from a different perspective. 33:30💎 The power of gratitude and trust: getting through the hard situations in higher vibration. 34:32 LinksConnect with Ruchi: linkedin.com/in/ruchipinniger Website: watchherprosper.comConnect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Saying Yes to opportunities in front of you is the key.Dina Sherman is a voice-over actress and the official announcer for the Annie Awards. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling, authenticity and the constant learning she gained through her extensive experience in animation, anime, commercials, radio, TV, and film.Her creative career started in elementary school with prank phone calls with impressions and continued with National awards for speaking. The transition from TV and stage to voice-overs was pivotal for her career. Her work in charity and helping underprivileged groups is a way to get back to the community and world for having a great and interesting job she adores. Dina’s focus is on literacy so her charity work in reading to kids and adults transformed towards digital format during COVID through her YouTube channel for kids.Women are usually pressured with all kinds of ‘shoulds’ and Dina shares how she is balancing this pressure from outside but also created within. As women go through different stages of life, exploring and enjoying all stages of wisdom and experience gained, is the road to happiness and a fulfilled life.Notes:👧 In times when Rolodex was in your brain: Dina’s prank phone calls with all sorts of impressions. 03:49🎭 Humorous and dramatic interpretation in high school: UCLA and first work on voiceovers.  05:11😍 Charity work, donations, working with kids and adults: reading and literacy is important for all groups. 10:14😇 COVID shut down the world but created creatives blossom: Dina’s readings for kids and teachers on YouTube channel. 14:27🤓 Being criticized and ashamed: don’t shoot yourself but appreciate your windows of opportunity. 22:00🌺 Women have stages in their lives and we are growing differently in each: adolescence and middle-essence discoveries. 26:45👂 Constant learning and the right approach to connection: hearing people and proper introduction. 31:49Links:YouTube: youtube.com/dinashermanstoriesandmore Website: dinasherman.comConnect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com>> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Women are real rock stars.A woman of many talents and passions, Amanda Samoyloff, is an actor, writer, producer, poet, and the founder of SamoyloffPR, specializing in branding and PR. Amanda started her creative journey from acting as a kid, then continued in her college days through speech and debate, but working with musicians in Hollywood, gave her a specific view towards PR.Combining her experience with rock stars, Amanda wanted to inject that Rock ‘n’ Roll vibe into clients’ branding while establishing women in the media landscape. As women are not being represented enough in the media, especially in male-dominated fields, women need to ensure diverse voices are heard out there. Women have the common issue of imposter syndrome, but we need to believe in ourselves and as soon as we pull from the backend into the spotlight it will significantly boost our businesses.Today, Amanda shares strategies about personal branding, the best time to hire a PR, how to leverage your story, and how to prepare before a product launch. Women need to be recognized, but to achieve that, it's important to ditch perfectionism, find time for ourselves, and believe in our strength. Establishing a healthy reward system and finding time for creative activities is crucial for preventing burnout.We need to shine our light, so let's just keep beating that drum and let’s get out there to rock!Notes:🧑‍🎤 National speech and debate award: after college, Amanda started doing PR for rock musicians in LA. 03:50👩‍💼 In 2020, she applied this experience to female founders and startups. 06:32🎭 Amanda has been acting since childhood, but her writing and poetry came in college. 09:47⚡Steps for starts is getting to know your impact, and problems you are trying to solve: get to the podcast and then reverse engineer that to get a PR headline. 11:54⚠️ Getting PR too late: get your PR campaign going at least 9 months before the product launch. 18:15▶️ We have to claim our expertise: believe in yourself and stand in front of your company. 23:13✍️ Poetry comes to Amanda usually when she's physically in motion: stories about relationships and growth. 28:17🔥 If your reward system is only linked to work, you will become burnout. 32:30🛑 If you don't work on yourself, your business isn't going to go anywhere: find time for yourself too. 34:14Links:Website: www.samoyloffpr.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-samoyloff-690448b5Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com> >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

You must listen to this transformational, impactful, and thought-provoking episode with futurist and my new friend who I wish I could hang out with every single day, Latia Vaughan! Latia helps us to see that if you embrace who you are, and own your power, it will make the world turn!Futurist, thought leader, strategist, and best-selling author, Latia Vaughan works with people and businesses, helping them evolve and own their power. She represents ~1% of African American Woman Futurists in North America, and her data-driven insight, and future foresight, have not only illuminated industries but have also ignited a transformative spark in individuals and organizations alike!Latia left the corporate world to serve humanity in a more impactful way. She began coaching women and helping them build their businesses, as well as helping organizations with transformational consulting work. She emphasizes that evolution is not always pretty, but rather filled with messy parts and growth, as well as learning to collaborate together. She now leads a life dedicated to launching people and businesses into Evolution!If it’s not a loss, it’s a lesson - let’s turn those lessons into even bigger wins!Notes:👩🏾‍💼 Latia started in corporate America, but now she helps people and businesses evolve. 3:59🏫 The school system was built in the industrial age: think factories, you don't need to be creative, just comply. 8:24👉🏽 The difference between marketing and branding. 11:45🤯 Women are far behind in the business race: in the US, women couldn't own a business until 1988. 16:13🫱🏻‍🫲🏾 Ways for collaboration: setting what the mutual intention is for us to come together. 20:17💊 Latia's working with companies: the higher you go, there's less diversity. 24:07🤓 Run your business, like a jungle, not a garden. 27:33▶️ Setting the confines and the climate and then allowing people to live within that realm. 29:34😇 We need our intuitive side when we are leading our businesses. 32:56⚡ Latia is a futurist: she studies science, data, and politics to see what's coming next. 36:27🧠 Older people have the mental fortitude necessary to lead. 40:04💎 Unraveling who you are and owning your power is going to make the world turn. 42:13🌺 The beauty is in the jungle: we can grow when we appreciate what each of us brings to this experience. 46:54Links:IG- @latiavaughan; LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/latia-vaughan-4a08a921 Website: latiavaughan.com Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com>> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

If you don’t believe in what you’re doing, how can you expect anyone else to?Jane Hanson is an Emmy award-winning television journalist, a coach, and a media trainer, working on helping people to communicate better. Jane believes in putting ourselves in someone else’s shoes, being respectful, and remembering there is no magic formula to good communication and relationship building.Statistics tell us that most of the people who are becoming entrepreneurs now are women. Jane encourages women to look around and see how many opportunities there are to help each other on our journey. We are surrounded by community, there are many ways in which we can help each other spread the word about our businesses, and the things we are passionate about.Never forget to have fun and not take anything too seriously!Notes:👠 Most of the people who are becoming entrepreneurs these days are women. 4:01😇 Being your own self-advocate: if you don't believe in what you're doing, how can you expect anybody else to? 7:40🤩 Jane never lets an opportunity slip by: don't say no, just hack it out! 11:38⚠️ F.E.A.R. equals False Excuses to Avoid Risk. 15:35🤓 Different ways and platforms for pitching. 16:40👞 Putting yourself in someone else's shoes. 24:01👩‍💼 Jane does media training: managing available time and preparing yourself. 28:23🏆 Bridging - acknowledging what you can for the question, then, transition back to your message.  32:08🎥 Video yourself and see what is good and what needs improvement. 35:56🙃 Have fun with what you're doing: allow your passion to show because that's intriguing to people. 38:22Links:Website: https://www.janehanson.com/Course: https://courses.genconnectu.com/courses/jane-hansonConnect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Experts get in the way of their own discoveries!Carol Sanford is a positive contrarian who believes that no matter the outcome, it can be a meaningful one. As a professor, Carol ensures never to use the same idea twice, which provides a space for creating useful and valuable evolution in her thinking. Being an expert blocks people’s learning, as she emphasizes and Carol does not class herself as one. Carol believes that discovering who you are, takes a lifetime - the secret is not in deciding who you are, but rather discovering it. We all have work to do, we show up for our businesses, whether we like it or not, and we will discover new things every year. We do not necessarily need to strive for new content, but rather an extension and evolution of something useful to the world.You cannot do this alone - grow your capacity in a developmental community!Notes:👠 Carol doesn't view herself as an expert: experts get in the way of their own discovery. 3:36😇 She's a positive contrarian: for Carol, no matter what the outcome is, she makes it a meaningful outcome. 8:56👩‍💻 She has a School (with a capital S) where she works with business leaders. 10:53🤓 Carol always disrupts certainty: in every book, workshop, or podcast, she disagrees immediately. 17:21💡 As a professor, she never repeats the same idea she used before. 20:40🧠 A mental artist: creating useful, valuable evolution in her thinking. 23:16💎 Don't think about building something for you as a woman but for all humans. 28:22💲 You make more money, because you make more of a difference without trying to make money. 33:23😇 You can't do it alone: in a developmental community, you can grow your capacity.  34:53Links:https://carolsanford.com/https://seedcom.org/https://carolsanford.substack.com/Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Take that chance - go down a different path!Nasrin Yafari is a Japanese-Iranian-American, designer, and entrepreneur who began her career in education, straight out of NYU, where she worked with people, and learned and grew into marketing.  Nasrin shares her experiences in building a successful Brooklyn-based fashion brand, with a focus on taking risks and being true to herself. Taking a chance, Nasrin started her own business, going from manufacturing face masks during the pandemic to colorful jumpsuits.Nasrin believes strongly that it is good to go down a different path while trusting your gut. Following one dream does not mean other passions don’t exist, but rather that they can be executed over a long period of time. Many people end up jumping ship when things are difficult, but Nasrin teaches the power of pushing through dips and slumps.We must remember that entrepreneurship is a marathon - don’t give up when things are hard!Notes:🗽 Nasrin went to NYU and chose education: she loved learning and growing and working with people. 3:39😷 “Mixed” started with producing face masks during the pandemic: later it scaled into textiles, physical products, and manufacturing. 5:45⚠️ The way education is set up, Nasrin couldn't execute her ideas: need for a shift in education. 7:11🧥 A product journey from masks to jumpsuits: how Nasrin designs. 10:07📩 Nasrin has a newsletter, which includes personal notes related to selling and empowerment. 15:52👠 Her story just happens to resonate with women, not men: it wasn't a conscious decision. 20:09🎯 In entrepreneurship, a lot of people jump ship, faced with difficulties: you just have to push through it. 23:37🍃 The peak season for Mixed comes in the spring and summer, but they are a year-round brand. 26:23Links:Website: mixedbynasrin.com Social Media Handles: @mixed_bynasrin @nasrinharumiConnect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com>> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

Your business is not your baby; it is there to help and support you - not the other way around!With a degree in marketing, Lucy Vincent began her career in corporate sales and marketing where she worked for several top brands. Not wanting to build someone else’s dream, she quit without a backup plan. She knew she had the persistence it takes to succeed and launched The Agency Accelerator to equip women with strategy and support to build, grow, and scale their marketing businesses to six and multi-six figures online. Lucy helps freelancer social media managers make more than they ever thought possible without being glued to their phone 24/7 to build sustainable and profitable businesses. Her focus? Women entrepreneurs - which is why we love Lucy so much!Lucy believes that creating inner trust is crucial, especially as women entrepreneurs, and this trust allows us to step up to the next level. Keeping promises and commitments to ourselves is what allows us to build confidence, trust, and belief in ourselves. This is not only life-changing for us, but also for those around us - our friends and family.It is proven that when women have money to spare, they make the world a better place.  So now it is time for us to both learn and unlearn what we need in order to reach that point! 📈 Lucy's lessons learned from mistakes allowed her to scale her business to seven figures. 03:35😇 She let go of perfectionism: her advice? make as many mistakes as you can as fast as possible to scale efficiently.  07:22👩‍💼 Transitioning from a freelancer role to running an agency: stepping into the CEO role. 11:09🎯 Setting solid boundaries: you need to know what value you offer, and charge premium prices for expertise. 15:57🤓 Sometimes you must clear the decks to go tothe next level. 19:39🌸 Women entrepreneurship: creating an inner trust with ourselves is critical to step into your next level. 23:15👉 The most important thing for women is keeping promises to themselves. 27:38🤓 Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're correct! 30:38💚 Community support is crucial for Lucy: Her Facebook group has 34,000 members.  34:52LinksSocial media handles: instagram.com/thelucyvincentWebsite: thelucyvincent.com >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne  <<

 Knowledge is power - and we can never have too much! A native of Pennsylvania, Dr. Cathleen Brown, is a board-certified OB/GYN, trained in Hawaii. She went on to serve on Army bases across the country, and is now the medical director at Winona. Dr. Cat has dedicated her career to women’s health and improving access to care and achieving positive health outcomes.Winona is a tele-health company that aims to empower, educate, and treat women throughout the entirety of their menopause journey. Now available in 30+ states, Winona allows women to access healthcare without having to physically visit a clinic or hospital and get access to a physician at any hour of the day. Dr. Cat works collaboratively with patients. Together, the shared decision process empowers patients. While every woman is different, there are core things for which Dr. Cat believes women need to focus. Two of these are nutrition and physical activity. As women, we need to take care of ourselves, slow down, and not allow ourselves to be spread so thin.The more you learn about yourself, the more you will be able to recognize changes in yourself and the more you will be able to make the changes you need to in your own life! Notes:👩‍⚕️ Being a doctor is all Dr. Cat ever wanted to be: initially, she thought about being a pediatrician. 4:06🩺 She gravitated to OB/GYN: her mission was to change all the negative experiences women have with it. 5:44🤰 In 2021 she moved to Pennsylvania to work at Winona where she provides knowledge to patients. 8:28👂Winona is an asynchronous telemedicine platform that constantly communicates with patients. 11:54🧠 Going through hormonal issues and brain fog: all things that can affect your business. 15:56👠 The basic things every woman needs to focus on are nutrition and body movement. 21:56🛑 In our 40s and 50s, we need to slow down our lives and optimize our sleep. 26:01⚠️ As women, we are conditioned to help everybody else: it disconnects us from ourselves. 28:35🏋️‍♀️ Adrienne shares her experience of getting stronger by working with weights. 31:01🌸 With Winona, the more you learn, the better you'll be able to recognize changes in yourself. 35:38Links: Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/drcatobgyn Website: bywinona.com Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com > "I love Adrienne and The She Leads Podcast!”> Please Show Our Podcast Some Love.  If you enjoyed today’s episode of The She Leads Podcast, Please Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify> Here’s a simply way to show us some support. Please consider rating and reviewing! This helps me and my team to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! Also, if you haven’t done so already, please follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!

It is important to give ourselves credit for what we have accomplished.Hayley Foster, Founder & CFO of Foster Inc., began her career in advertising before the Internet became popular. Moving onto digital advertising, Hayley partnered with a friend to start her first business, a promotional marketing company with offices in New York, LA, and China. Hayley refers to her time building and running her business as attending the school of hard knocks for entrepreneurs, acknowledging the lessons she learned and what she had to offer to other women. Haley's resilience and ability to pivot through many challenges in work and private life, but also honoring her desires, spurred her personal evolution. Crucial moments allowed her to find her passion. Hayley shares tips on reading books, building awareness, thinking about our intentions, and guiding women entrepreneurs through fast-changing circumstances.  Hayley believes that it is vital to engage and connect with people, and her Foster Women community is a specially vetted space for women to get stronger and better in business and life without feeling like we always need to control everything.The way to experience life fully is only possible if we don’t control it constantly. Notes:🤩 How Hayley engaged and reconnected following the She Leads conference. 3:02👩🏻‍💼 Hayley has always been into technology: running her promotional marketing company for 12 years. 8:28👠 Many women come to her privately for advice on entrepreneurship: thus, the creation of Foster Inc. 10:11🌸 Hayley realized she wanted to niche into technology and systems coaching for women in wellness. 12:46😇 Life is continuously changing and if you're always trying to control it, you'll never be able to fully live it. 19:52🥰 Everyone in Foster Women is vetted by Hayley: emotional connection is very important. 24:41😊 Foster Women community members are all connected with the trust they have in Hayley. 28:49😎 Foster Women is all about engaging and quality, not quantity. 30:51Links:Social Media Handles: instagram.com/iamhayleyfoster Website: fostering101.com  fosterwomen.comConnect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com"I love Adrienne and The She Leads Podcast!”  Please Show Our Podcast Some Love.  If you enjoyed today’s episode of The She Leads Podcast, Please Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify - it's a simple way to show us some support.  Your support helps me and my team to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! Also, if you haven’t done so already, please follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!

When you do your marketing right, clients will come ready to buy.With a background in psychology, Alexis Caldicott is known to many as the queen of event marketing. As an international speaker, messaging consultant and marketing strategist, Alexis supports entrepreneurs and business owners in creating six figures in three days from their events and marketing.Not everyone who is successful is passionate about everything that they do each day, many people are passionate about what their business allows them to do and about the results clients will get. Good business decisions are not made on passion but rather based on data and numbers.Remember to be passionate about the impact that you have and do not doubt the experience that you have!👸 Alexis is a media guru, often called the queen of event marketing. 2:31💲 Working with a business coach: Alexis was earning 120k for 3-day events. 6:09👉 Successful people are not passionate about what they do each day, but they're just really good at their jobs. 8:22🤓 People make decisions from intuition, from passion, and that can play tricks with us: we need data and numbers 10:51🧪 Some people should not do events: if you can’t sell one-to-one, you can’t sell one-to-many 15:28🤩 Alexis is now focused on marketing: when you do your marketing right, they come ready to buy. 18:35😎 When you provide high-level content, whether people buy or not, they're happy. 23:44🙃 A mindset shift regarding sales is essential: you'll make my life better and easier by selling me something. 27:22🎯 Everyone is the best in the things we are most gifted with: “I get paid the most for what comes easiest to me”. 30:27🎭 Difference between women and men: men align better with their masks. 33:16Links:Connect with Alexis: www.linkedin.com/in/ateameventsfacebook.com/alexiscaldicottConnect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com "I love Adrienne and The She Leads Podcast!”Please Show Our Podcast Some Love.  If you enjoyed today’s episode of The She Leads Podcast, Please Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyHere’s a simply way to show us some support. Please consider rating and reviewing! This helps me and my team to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! Also, if you haven’t done so already, please follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!

Being a part of family business means being a part of long-lasting values and reputation.Guillermo Salazar, a renowned family business consultant and global speaker, brings invaluable insights into effective family business governance and communication, empowering enterprises for success.Guillermo dives deep into the world of family business governance, communication, and legacy-building. Whether you're an entrepreneur or involved in a family business. He seriously takes into account the blood, sweat, and tears that the entrepreneur put into the business and describes owners as heroes who influenced and helped the whole family around them with the business. Guillermo is opening our minds to other aspects of the entrepreneurial journey that we don't often think about, and educating us on all the different considerations that we need to be thinking about when we're either, involved in a family business or we've created our own family business.Notes:💼 Finances from a slightly different angle: family business finances. 02:30🤓 Guillermo comes from a family construction business: all the situations you can have related to the family business. 03:41😇 Helping people to make decisions regarding their family business: few options to move on. 08:113️⃣ Three steps in keeping family business: communication, purpose, and legacy as foundations. 12:10⏰ Time matters the most: quality of values and reputation takes time not size. 13:55🦸‍♂️ Retirement is the hardest part of being a founder: giving recognition to a family hero and receiving a legacy. 18:08🤩 Training to be an owner or understand the responsibilities and emotional connection with the ownership is essential for good leading. 22:35❓ Questions family business owners ask: differences between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation of owners and the motivations they have. 26:39🏆 “A Road to Triumph in Family Business”:  to reach the goal, there is a path that we have to work on together. 30:46Links:Connect with Guillermo:  www.linkedin.com/in/guillermosalazarWebsite:        guillermosalazar.com Get his book here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HL9B5T4Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com "I love Adrienne and The She Leads Podcast!”Please Show Our Podcast Some Love.  If you enjoyed today’s episode of The She Leads Podcast, Please Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyHere’s a simply way to show us some support. Please consider rating and reviewing! This helps me and my team to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! Also, if you haven’t done so already, please follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!

If you believe in yourself, others will too!A dear friend of the She Leads Media, Cheryl Eisen, is know as 'the celebrity interior designer', and she is a huge supporter of the female founder community and women entrepreneurs everywhere. Cheryl believes strongly in a solid work ethic, resilience, and learning as much as you can as you create your routine and build your business. To become the person you want to become, you have to dig deep and become passionate as well as tough. The reality is that only 2.1% of the total capital invested in venture-backed startups go to women.  Therefore, if feasible, self-funding is the way to set yourself up well for the future; a future without debt. Having begun her journey on a limited budget, without fancy degrees, Cheryl deeply understands the scrutiny that women can face.  She knows the strength and creativity all women possess and encourages women to go for it, as there is power in knowing that you can do it yourself!  Please enjoy the conversation between Tanya Klitch, accomplished editor and journalist, and Cheryl Eisen. Notes👠 She Leads Live 2023: Cheryl is a long time friend, supporter and advocate for She Leads Media, and the work we do to help bring visibility to women entrepreneurs everywhere.  Cheryl has tremendously supported the conference for multiple years, as well as been a great friend to Adrienne Garland, CEO of She Leads Media. 01:48🌟 Cheryl has designed interiors for Bezos, Kardashians, and many more celebrities and high net worth individuals.  She is renowned both in her industry and within the female founder community. 05:10✨ Luxury interior design and highest level of real estate properties: IMG is a unique company that takes care of everything needed to sell multi-million dollar properties. . 06:05👱🏻‍♀️ Cheryl founded her first company at only 24 years old.  07:22🏡 The challenges faced by being unemployed and broke for years: the move to real estate staging and the triumph of her first successful sale. 08:04💸 Design on a dime: purchasing items on Craigslist from her own pocket to make properties look great and to get them ready for sale. 09:30👉🏻 Lesson in organic marketing: boldly reaching out to brokers and offering staging services.  Then, Fredrik Eklund hired Cheryl to solve a problem. 11:40🚨 Fredrik’s listing remained empty and didn’t sell for years: Showcasing the James Bond vibe of Daniel Craigs’ duplex. 13:43📩 What email marketing was like ‘back in the day’: Cheryl’s pivotal moment that launched her to the stars. 14:59💣 Cheryl’s Advice: Dig deep to find your story and sell the person that you want to become: if you believe in yourself, others will too. 17:12📈 Key hires and how to scale: rules of hiring and firing.  18:19😷 The far and away most difficult time in her business journey: COVID. 21:46👩🏻‍🏭🪛 New opportunities: When she could not find items she needed for staging, she decided to make them: an additional revenue stream for her company. 26:02🎯 More great business advice: Figure out your unique selling proposition and strategy: how you market your business or product is the key. 29:25👩🏻‍💼 While Cheryl has a gentle voice, she is direct and and employs a raw approach to business: When you both make things clear and set high expectations with employees, it may not always be comfortable, but greatness ensues. 30:40🙃 How to create a company and hire people that match the culture: what happens when things aren’t all rosy with employees?. 31:38⚠️ Reality check - VCs, the bank, and other lenders may not take your women-owned business seriously: Fact: only 2% of women entrepreneurs get VC funding. The answer: Self-Fund whenever possible. 33:373️⃣ Work ethic, passion, and toughness are the three hallmarks of Cheryl’s incredible success.35:52⬅️ Ladies - Have An Exit Strategy! Selling your business, going public or having a liquidity event is important to operating as a successful entrepreneur. 38:15🫂 Cheryl allows all of the conflict, the resolution, and the emotions to have space: after all, we are all humans doing business with one another. 39:37💎 CEO with hands in the creative process: the necessary change in roles when businesses scale. 42:10We would like to extend a very special thank you to Tanya Klitch, accomplished editor and journalist, and strategic content creation partner of She Leads Media, for her time, thoughtfulness and expert interviewing skills.Links: Interior Marketing Group: www.imgnyc.comConnect with Cheryl: www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-eisen-1a41bb3Connect with Tanya Klitch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-klich-1950842aa/Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com  ----"I love Adrienne and The She Leads Podcast!”Please Show Our Podcast Some Love.  If you enjoyed today’s episode of The She Leads Podcast, Please Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyHere’s a simply way to show us some support. Please consider rating and reviewing! This helps me and my team to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! Also, if you haven’t done so already, please follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!

Real estate is a really just a simple math equation.Lindsey Lovell, CEO and founder of the Millionaire's March is also a speaker, entrepreneur, and expert real estate investor who helps women learn how to reach financial independence.Growing up, Lindsey believed that if you put your head down and worked hard, success will follow.  However, she, like many women, was never taught to make money work for her in quite the same way that it is taught to men.  Her aha moment happened during COVID when she decided to learn the secrets of real estate investing. Lindsey shares practical tips, advice, opportunities, and challenges in real estate investing that have helped her achieve huge success in a short amount of time. She explains what real estate syndication is and how group investment can be used to gain income without any deep knowledge of real estate. Lindsey explains why real estate is I.D.E.A.L. (Income, Depreciation, Equity, Appreciation, Leverage) for investing and how women can be either passive or active investors on the road to achieving financial stability and independence. She is incredibly passionate about making real estate investing accessible to a broader range of individuals, including single mothers and those with limited capital. Despite the sometimes intimidating real estate jargon, which pervades every industry, the world of real estate is really not that intimidating at all.  Lindsey will help you to explore investment opportunities, check resources, set your goals and make our communities and lives better because – as the tide rises, all boats rise together.Notes:👧 Growing up believing in the American Dream: being a woman often means not being on ‘the deal side’. 02:35🤩 The aha moment during COVID: getting into the real estate business and learning from podcasts with a huge, fast success. 04:26🧲 Why real estate is the I.D.E.A.L way of investing: understanding simple math and variables around it. 08:14🏘️ Find a market that works for your budget and KPIs: buying residential vs buying investment. 10:43🤯 Hiring a contractor to uplift property value, and he disappeared: the power of milestones payments and contracts. 12:46😎 Buying properties without seeing them: partnering with trustful agent and landlord. 14:38🚪 What does the term “I have 100 doors” mean? 15:40🤓 Real estate syndicates are great for certain investments: owning a piece of property but not doing the work as a general partner does. 17:56🤓 Being an accredited or uncredited investor: some syndicates have lower entry points for uncredited investors. 19:35✌️ Take your 401K from a previous employer, roll it into a self-directed IRA, and use that to invest. 22:27🤗 The real estate community is very helpful: have at least part of your portfolio tied to real estate investments. 25:01🎙️ Bigger Pockets Rookie is great show for learning and absorbing: tools and websites to use and learn from. 27:16😇 The Millionaires March: Lindsay’s 1-on-1 coaching: focuses on women but also men. 29:18🎯 Create your action date, find an accountability partner and real estate agent, and map your investment. 32:27Links:Instagram: www.instagram.com/lindsayzanelovellWebsite: www.themillionairesmarch.comBigger Pockets website and podcast: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/real-estate"I love Adrienne and The She Leads Podcast!”Please Show Our Podcast Some Love.  If you enjoyed today’s episode of The She Leads Podcast, Please Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyHere’s a simply way to show us some support. Please consider rating and reviewing! This helps me and my team to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! Also, if you haven’t done so already, please follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!

Life finds you while you're chasing it.Sunaina Sinha Haldea is a Global Head of private capital advisory for Raymond James. She's a regular guest on CNBC and has written Five Habits to Build Mental Strength for Fast Company. She had been a senior meditator for over 15 years when she started her entrepreneurial journey. Parallel with her entrepreneurial journey she started with meditation and that became a secret of her success in business and balancing her life - as she explained - she could not make it without it. The superpower of meditation is in allowing us to control our thoughts and emotions, not to let our thoughts and emotions control us. Sunania felt incredible liberation and huge empowerment when she started controlling her mind and making decisions without her mind running her but learning and focusing clearly on all challenges in front of her.  Sunaina also enhances the role of meditation in managing the demands of entrepreneurship and maintaining mental strength. In the world where we started talking about mental issues but solutions for those should be proactive, and she advocates for integrating meditation into early education as a tool for building resilience and preventing mental health issues.She discussed the importance of setting boundaries and staying true to our values, especially in the face of pressures and temptations, and how meditation helped her with mindfulness and balance. Even her children are practicing it.  We control how we live our days, how we experience each day, so take control over your life! Show notes🎓 Sunaina’s journey from Stanford to Harvard to entrepreneurship: the toil that goes on behind the scenes while creating anything. 03:05🧘🏽‍♀️ Her secret to resetting her mental state: learning to meditate and all the benefits meditation brought into her life. 04:26☯️ Preventative mental health: tools and techniques that are building the resilience reserves of the mind. 06:45😇 Sunaina has three kids, but they went to a meditation course: learning to quiet their minds.  08:23🙏 Vipassana meditation is the purest type of meditation Buddha used: one type is for quieting the mind and the second type is for purifying the mind. 10:32☮️ “You can have it all just not at the same time”: her life and work got very complicated and meditation taught her that peace and equanimity are the base to return to.  14:03🪷 Meditation brings the ups and downs in level to a steady line.  18:38🤩 Getting back to the driver’s seat with meditation. 22:08👩🏽‍💼 Meditation gave her the power to work and strategize in the long run and face the founder’s fatigue more easily: how to focus on your values.  23:59🤓 Selling her company to Raymond James: decision-making through the lens of empathetic leadership. 27:40👠 Burnout in the corporate world: why so many women are moving towards entrepreneurship. 30:42 LinksConnect with Sunaina: www.linkedin.com/in/sunainasinhaVipassana Meditation www.vridhamma.org/What-is-VipassanaConnect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com 

 Alycia Diggs-Chavis, is an energy healer, intuitive coach, and CEO of BlueViolet Energy Healing. She shares her journey from studying international business at Harvard to working in corporate leadership for over 20 years. After she experienced the issues of becoming an empty nester, she transitioned to entrepreneurship and working with people in a completely different way. Through self-discovery and working with a coach, Alicia found her new calling in energy healing and became a certified master energy healer. Alycia helps leaders reduce stress and find their core through custom energy work in corporate environments. Corporate wellness is very important because as human beings we don’t leave our lives behind, but take it with us to work as well. That is why self-awareness, growth, and achieving the state of flow are crucial for all leaders and their success.  Women especially need to step outside their roles built for everyone else but themselves. Women just don't build the same type of relationships with themselves as with other people. That is why it is crucial to look inward and figure out who we really are, make ourselves centered, and walk with confidence. A need to take time to reconnect with ourselves is huge and results in peace, confidence in decision-making, and getting back to balance is mirroring directly to the business success.Only when you're learning yourself - you're loving yourself, you're investing in yourself. When you are showing yourself to others - you're investing in others. Let’s heal ourselves and the whole world. Show notes:🎤 Alycia spoke at She Leads Conference: Adrienne’s experience with Alycia’s energy healing.  01:56👩🏾‍🎓 Harvard and Business undergrad school: major shift and going to Mali, Africa as a part of the Peace Corps.  06:00👩🏾‍💼 Corporate job and consulting leaders in Nationwide insurance: moving to support the federal government in Health and Human Services.  08:14🧘🏾‍♀️ Leader development and issues with empty nester: working with a coach and figuring out who she is. 10:26🌸 Becoming a master energy healer in a couple of years: letting her intuition flourish. 13:29☯️ The gap between corporate and spiritual worlds: the power of custom sessions for leaders and energy work in offices for reducing stress. 17:44😇 Alycia’s story about her Native American ancestry: she has her guide with her all the time. 24:17🤓 Types of organizations Alycia is working with: work and private life are so combined and tangled. 27:07🎯 Leaders today realize that success comes from knowing yourself first: awareness, growth, and showing people how to do it. 28:56Links:Check Alycia’s website:        bluevioletenergy.com Social media handles:        linkedin.com/in/alyciadiggschavis Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com 

Competence builds confidence.Kim Carpenter, CEO and Founder of People at the Center, is a high-performance leadership & executive coach, as well as a corporate trainer and speaker. Using researched-backed tools and proven practices, she and her team help organizations shape leaders who bring their teams together.  Kim shares her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship and her vision for creating people-centric work environments. She discusses the challenges of transitioning to entrepreneurship and offers insights on finding speaking opportunities. Kim emphasizes the importance of communication and connectedness in changing corporate culture to be more human. TakeawaysTransitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship requires self-reflection and a desire to make a bigger impact.Speaking engagements can be an effective marketing strategy for entrepreneurs, and finding opportunities can be done through networking, online platforms, and intern assistance.Creating people-centric work environments requires a focus on communication, connectedness, and building trust.Identifying the need for change in corporate culture often comes from feedback, surveys, and a desire to improve workability.Show notes:🖇️ Kim is a natural connector. 03:09🤓 From corporate to entrepreneurship and coaching: how we can create more people-centric work environments.  04:03😇 Kim suffered from stage fright: but competence builds confidence. 07:40🌞 Not playing small: Kim set out to change the face of work. 10:26🏆 Overcoming fear of speaking: practices, help from her husband, and competence building. 11:53😍 How to get speaking engagements: start with community, then networking and platforms. 15:04🤔 Speaking for free vs paid speaking. 17:19🥅 Companies are changing and running the world: how to put people at the center of the working culture. 21:33🗣️ Communication is the heartbeat of all: understanding the neuroscience of communication.  27:13🎯 Is the way we're working workable?: differences and benefits women bring to the workforce. 32:36Links:Website: www.peopleatthecenter.com Connect with Kim: www.linkedin.com/in/kimcarpenter/Instagram: @the.kim.carpenter  Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com

Gain your independence with an additional stream of revenue with e-commerce and Amazon FBA.Lesley Hensell is a co-founder of Riverbend Consulting and has been an Amazon seller for almost a decade. Lesley shares her journey from a work-from-home mom to a successful entrepreneur. She has personally helped hundreds of third-party sellers on Amazon to get back on track and thrive with an additional stream of revenue. Discover the game-changing power of platforms like Amazon and eBay, and the transformative impact of fulfilling family needs through entrepreneurship. When women have an extra dollar to spend, they pour it into their community - and that just makes the world a much better place.Are you ready for your entrepreneurial journey? Let's thrive together!Notes:👉 All the myths about e-commerce businesses: (FBA) Fulfilled by Amazon boom. 03:34🏡 Lesley has worked from home for the last 23 years: consulting and family Amazon business  05:48👩‍💼 Riverbend Consulting has 85 employees: helping clients solve problems with e-commerce businesses and Amazon. 09:50😍 Use Amazon for building additional income for families: Lesley’s experience with a sick son and semi-passive income from Amazon. 11:03▶️ Starting on Amazon with retail arbitrage: tips and tricks for women on how it all works. 15:27🎁 Customer complaints and how to deal with them: ship items like you are sending to your mom for her birthday. 21:36🤓 Suspension from Amazon and writing appeals: Amazon is a complicated company with its set of rules. 25:15😎 Lesley’s business partner: teaming up with their strengths and skills. 27:00😇 How Riverbend consulting started: AB testing, and documenting everything that worked in her business. 28:54🥅 The Philippines and Costa Rica are amazing resources for Amazon sellers: diversify your team and outsource overseas. 32:21📘 Book with basics: Amazon Incubator: Grow Your Business or Hatch a New One. 36:56🌞 Teach your kids to run a business. 38:56IG:  www.instagram.comcom/lesleyhensell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesleyhensell/ Website:  www.riverbendconsulting.comConnect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: Resources/Data Mentioned: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com

Our time is our most valuable asset.Kami Guildner is the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference and host of the award-winning Extraordinary Women Radio™. She is the best-selling author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose and was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Kami believes women’s voices matter and that women are natural connectors, knowing how to support each other and collaborate in a more personal level.As women, our natural ability to build relationships changes how we do marketing. New women leaders build businesses differently now than they used to, honoring relationships and leaning into each other. This is our advantage as women, embodying our message and seeing how it in turn changes our lives. When we smartly build businesses, Kami shares, we simplify our business models and realize that time prosperity goes alongside wealth prosperity, allowing us to flourish.We get to choose where we set boundaries, giving us the ingredients necessary for success!Notes:👠 Kami is dedicated to empowering women and just like She Leads, Kami thinks women's voices matter. 01:11👩‍💼 After being laid off, Kami started her own business: coaching and soul work for women in corporate, and building a business and brands. 03:35👉 Women used to build businesses looking at men, or they were choosing nonprofits. 05:38🤩 New women leaders want to build businesses differently - a new way of doing marketing and honoring relationships. 07:214️⃣ Pillars of prosperity: the vision of your business, voice, visibility, and prosperity. 11:02🤓 The importance of simplifying businesses and ignoring mind games. 14:57🌞 Women have a natural inclination to lean into each other: getting back to their roots. 18:00🔥 Female advantage: light and inner fire in all women - embody your message. 19:57📈 A combination of soul, fire, and strategy will result in profitability. 22:13💎 Importance of consistency, showing up, and being visible: setting boundaries and finding your vision. 22:59🌸 Women are good at caring for others: find a balance to make time for ourselves. 25:53👩‍💻 Kami's free webinars and masterminds: building trust and getting people to know you. 28:18Links:Connect with Kami: linkedin.com/in/kamiguildner Website: kamiguildner.com Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.comListen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: Resources/Data Mentioned: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com

Now is the time to destigmatize mental health!Olivia Verhulst, a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, wellness consultant, adjunct professor at NYU, and media contributor at Forbes Health Advisor delves into ways we can set ourselves up for mental wellness and success.Leading with vulnerability and destigmatizing mental health as entrepreneurs and accomplished women are keys to successfully improving our lives as we head into 2024. As we do so, we begin conversations that people want to hear, helping ourselves and others no longer suffer in silence. Allowing ourselves to be aligned with our values and becoming aware of what drives us as well as permitting our identities to evolve will allow us to become who we are meant to be.The outcome we are striving towards in 2024 is lasting change, improving our lives drastically!💥 “If we don’t discuss mental health, the less inclined others will be to continue to suffer in silence.” 02:06🌞 Let’s set ourselves for mental wellness and success in 2024. 03:29⚡ Leading with vulnerability is the key: now is the time to destigmatize mental health. 04:55🤩 Be aware of what drives you: aligning with our values is crucial. 07:15🤓 Olivia’s secret formula: being herself all the time and speaking her language. 10:09👩‍💼 Leading with our humaneness: Olivia’s visceral experience at She Leads Conference. 12:34💎 I can be me and be successful: relief and hope that there is not just one way of doing things. 14:55👧 Olivia always wanted to be a therapist: being a playground psychologist from second grade began her path to success. 17:35😇 Permitting ourselves to allow our identities to evolve: we are all growing and changing with the years. 22:01📌 Difficulty transitioning from one chapter to the next: identify your needs in the current season in life. 28:02🤝 Corporate vs entrepreneurship: certainty and unchartered territories. 30:15🤩 Trusting our resilience, adaptability, and our ability to learn: different ways to say ‘I don’t know’. 32:53Links:Insta: @theinnerwork_witholiviaConnect: linkedin.com/in/olivia-verhulst-34098b136 Website:        theinnerworkwitholivia.com   Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.com  Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network:   Resources/Data Mentioned: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.com

Empowerment begins when you embrace the unknown, overcome fears, and boldly pursue progress. Break the taboo about money, set clear goals, and say “yes” to new opportunities.Together with Bridgette L. Smith, an award-winning talk show host, three-time CEO, and founder, we delve into the dynamic world of women’s entrepreneurship, the challenges of the corporate world, the dynamics of risk, and the transformative magic that happens when women lead startups. Her career shifted from journalism to a pioneering self-made investor who’s leveling the playing field in venture capital with investments in over 150 companies so far. Bridgette is very focused on helping women, people of color, and LGBT founders work their way up.You hold the transformative power: accept it, live it, and use it to drive you toward a future in which your spirit of entrepreneurship knows no limits. The possibilities are endless, and the time is now. Show notes:🙌 Bridgette is “the Oprah of Investing”, advisor, visionary, disruptor, author and supporter of women and the LGBT community. 04:22✅ You learn as you go: Bridgette embraces the unknown without fear. 08:06❗ Don’t be scared to say yes: it helped Bridgette transition from corporate to entrepreneurship. 10:29💜 People don't want to answer questions and help, but Bridgette bootstrapped her way into the ecosystem for venture capital and now is a huge investor who teaches other women, people of color, and LGBT founders to invest. 17:26📈 Bridgette now has three companies and two angel groups: one of the companies provides funding to women entrepreneurs so they grow their businesses. 24:10💵 it’s never too late to invest: we need innovation to make the world a better place, and improve women’s health, with important products and services.30:10👉 Stay hungry and try to understand the world around you, join professional organizations and groups, build relationships with people, and keep saving. 34:25🍫 You can create a vision board from old magazines that will help you stay focused on your goals for the year: if you care, test the products before you invest. 39:32🧡 Bridgette will do live product demonstrations for diverse female founders with their products. 44:03✅ Everyone has a personal touch, so we’re not competing with one another: if you think about competition, you’re competing with yourself. 46:04Links:   Connect with Bridgette: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bridgette-l-smith-%F0%9F%A6%8B-verified-page-5b902b92_from-tv-personality-to-tech-executive-to-activity-7141112956926300160-OzlI  Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.com  Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network:   Resources/Data Mentioned: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.comShopify: https://bridgettelsmith.myshopify.com 

We all yearn to run away from everyday life sometimes, and now, some people are actually doing it! Living the digital nomad life offers so much experience, broadness, and self-reflection. In this illuminating episode, Yuri Chu Su unveils the transformative power of a 20-month trip through 23 countries, 90 different beds, and 80 flights – a voyage that led her to a reflective pause in Argentina. Yuri shares insightful life lessons gleaned from her experiences traveling across continents, as well as her deeper inner journey.Choosing destinations is not as significant as seizing the chance to engage in intense self-work, make new friends, experience other cultures, and look for life-changing experiences that mold the core of who you are.The act of planning life journeys proves to be profoundly beneficial and inspirational. What does your upcoming year entail? It need not solely involve travel. Consider embarking on a journey for 2024 that resonates with your aspirations!Notes:🎒 Being on a 20-month-long journey around the world: life has its own plan for you, and it might not coincide with what you have in mind. 06:41😃 The biggest push for Yuri to live a nomad life was Remote Year’s program named “Yuri” - her own name: it was a gut decision to commit to a year-long journey. 08:11💚 Nomad life shows you your resilience and adaptability, and it helps you find your boundaries and embrace JOMO (the joy of missing out):  Adrienne noticed Yuri opened up what was already in her and gained confidence during the travel. 12:54💟 Real travelers immerse themselves in the new culture with curiosity and open minds. 18:12⚠️ Triggers that appear on the journey: Yuri had issues with jealousy and self-compassion and had to work on that. 20:49💭 All of us are programmed in a very specific way, and our reptile brain tends to take over to protect us from pain: what we focus on grows, so choose helpful thoughts. 23:49🛣️ Travel can be such a fast track to healing, looking at all your shit, and facing your demons: it’s almost like a mirror that reflects back to you. 27:03🇨🇴 Yuri’s favorite country was Colombia: she shared her emotional impressions. 29:00🩵 You can’t control some things when traveling: be thankful for the highest outcome that has already happened because everything happens for a reason. 32:42🤗 Being human is hard: we need the luxury of slowing down and feeling good. 35:33👫 Yuri found a best friend and a great group of friends from the program: you’re not going to vibe with everybody you meet, and that’s totally okay. 39:40✅ Navigating hard emotions is part of life that’s more intense when traveling. 47:31🔬 A 20-month nomad travel was like putting herself in a microscope for Yuri. 51:34❣️ The best things in life come outside your comfort zone. 54:42🌸 You will be your longest relationship: be kind and love yourself first. 56:42Links:  Connect with Yuri on Instagram: @yurichusu  Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com  Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com

“Comedy is a serious business. A serious business with only one purpose — to make people laugh,” said W. C. Fields. Also, comedy has a tremendous effect on our lives. It improves our social life, boosts brain activity, reduces stress, improves physical health, and makes us more attractive. Enter our esteemed guest for this episode, Carole Montgomery!With a long and varied career and over two dozen television credits to her name, Carole Montgomery is a respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide.Beyond television appearances, Carole has headlined clubs and colleges across the USA and starred in two prominent Las Vegas production shows, and captivated more than five million audience members during her decade as a Las Vegas luminary. She is the creative force behind and stars in three Showtime specials for Funny Women Of A Certain Age.This episode will inspire you to be a pit bull for your goals and possibly get Carole to keynote at your event! If you don't produce events, like we do here at She Leads Media, you’ll for sure get the urge to enjoy some comedy asap. Enjoy! Show notes:👭 Carol is a respected veteran of stand-up comedy, and she talks about the misconceptions in women’s comedy circles. 02:41🤒 Juggling work and illness:  performing 13 weekly shows in Las Vegas. 04:09🩵 Blame Carole’s comedian career on her father: in 1979, comedy didn’t seem like a legitimate job. 06:38🎤 Navigating the comedy circuit: when you’re a new comic, it's tough to get to the stage. 08:52🌟 Vegas stardom at any age: Carole’s ten-year reign and selling her show at 59. 14:34✅ Persistence pays off: earning the nickname "Pitbull” from her mother-in-law and clinging onto opportunities, showcasing that refusing isn’t inherently negative. 18:50👉 Always ask, be persistent, and at least you’ll get an answer. 20:50🎓 Carole and Adrienne shared examples of rejection: we can’t walk around constantly feeling rejected, just move on with your life. 24:10💕 Inclusive comedy: supporting amazing undiscovered women's talents in the stand-up scene. 29:04❣️ Leaving a meaningful legacy: “If I left the world tomorrow, my son could say his mom did something really important” is Carole’s inspiration. 33:33📢 We all live so much in the present and future that we forget what we’ve done in the past: Adrienne inspired Carole to do a TED Talk, and if you want her to give a speech at your event, contact her! 38:16Links:  Connect with Carole: https://carolemontgomery.com  Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com  Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com.  Resources/Data Mentioned:https://www.funnywomenofacertainage.com@carolemontgomerycomic