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  • In her mid-twenties Lisa Daniels embarked on a spiritual path to understand herself, identify barriers to her own success, and pursue fulfillment in life. From an individual contributor to a leader, making mistakes and learning along the way, Lisa aimed to embody the principles she promotes while aiding executives in leading teams and ensuring they have the right talent to achieve organizational success. Lisa is founder and executive director of Human Edge Management and has been advising executives across industries on their personal leadership issues for several decades, working with leaders at Thomson Reuters, AstraZeneca, Visa, Novartis, Allianz, and many other well known companies. Her new book is The Human Edge Advantage, Mastering the Art of Being All In. The book explores issues surrounding courage, fear, intuition, psychological barriers, disconnection, personal power, energy, purpose, and many other issues challenging leaders today. Most importantly, it offers a great deal of actionable advice on how to attain self mastery in confronting all of these issues and problems.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    01:26 Lisa's Personal and Professional Journey

    02:40 Key Lessons in Self-Awareness and Leadership

    04:50 The Importance of Reflection and Emotional Presence

    07:11 Challenges Faced by Modern Leaders

    08:49 Unique Challenges for Women Leaders

    14:19 The Concept of Being 'All In'

    19:23 Managing Energy to Avoid Burnout

    22:16 Building Trust and Connection in the Workplace

    26:55 The Power of Intuition

    39:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Quotes

    “The big lesson in life has been like 10 minutes of reflection a day will absolutely change the game for your personal life.”

    “Women actually are better at more complex decisions because they can think more laterally.”

    “True power can only be found inside.”

    “We need to start thinking about how we manage our energy.”

    Mentioned:

     The Human Edge Advantage, Mastering the Art of Being All In

    LisaDanels.com

    Human-edge.com

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  • Andreea Parcalaboiu has a powerful story to tell about her fall from being a former New York State Attorney to spending three years in federal prison, to showing great resilience and courage and beginning a new life and career. Andreea is a former New York state attorney, and she has a unique perspective having spent almost three years in prison. She is now a coach, consultant, author, and speaker. She coaches attorneys and high achieving professionals who struggle with life challenges to regain clarity, confidence, and control over their lives. She consults and assists women attorneys and other professional women before and after. their prison experiences. Drawing from her own challenges and experiences, Andreea helps people unlock their power of choice and break free from self imposed mental constraints, enabling them to live more peacefully despite life's challenges. “Alive Again: My Journey From Attorney to Redemption In Prison" is Andreea’s riveting story that takes readers on a transformative journey through her nearly three years of incarceration, providing profound insights into the power of redemption and resilience.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    02:02 Andreea's Early Life & Career Beginnings

    02:50 Fall from Grace and Legal Troubles

    10:55 The Experience and Lessons from Prison

    18:32 Starting Over and Learning from Mistakes

    22:31 Andreea's Current Work and Philosophy

    Quotes

    “The universe and my divine self took action to save me from myself.”

    “Prison taught me patience.”

    “Happiness comes from the inside.”

    “The power is in my pain.”

    “I realized that if I can mess up my life to get there, I also have the power to change it.”

    “Forgiveness is a process.”

    “If we win the mental game of life, we have everything.”

    “We need to acknowledge our mistakes, own them and look for the lessons learned.”

    .

    Mentioned:

    Andreeaparc.com

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

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  • Amidst the chaos of World War II, Katherine Mitchell’s mother led her family through harrowing escapes from war-torn Europe to the safety of the United States, displaying immense courage and resourcefulness. Despite facing multiple challenges, including language barriers and cultural adjustments in her new homeland, Katherine pursued her passions. Her personal story is a journey of survival, resilience, and self-discovery. Katherine has had numerous careers including talent agent, screenwriter and trial paralegal in Beverly Hills. Her Hollywood experiences are filled with encounters with well-known producers, actors, screenwriters and Hollywood elite, all of which are detailed in her memoir, “From Budapest to Hollywood: Searching for the Promised Land.”

    What You Will Hear in This Episode

    01:39 Katherine’s personal story

    05:59 Hungarian Revolution and Escape to Austria

    13:19 Journey to America

    21:51 Reflections on Family, Education, Imperfection and Resilience

    25:44 Navigating the Entertainment Industry: Trials and Triumphs

    31:29 Writing the Memoir: Challenges and Insights

    33:44 Emotional Reflections and Poetic Closure

    Quotes

    “Don't start looking for the promised land until you know who you are, because you will be misguided by anybody that is nice to you.”

    “If you have a writer's block, you're not a writer. Go away. Do something else.”

    Mentioned:

    Katherinemitchellauthor.com

    From Budapest To Hollywood

    eConnect with Bonnie

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  • Despite facing significant discrimination in the male-dominated culinary industry, Chef Rossi transformed her rebellious upbringing and passion for food into a successful career as a pioneering chef and author. Her journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and living authentically. Chef Rossi is the catering director, owner and executive chef of the Raging Skillet, a cutting edge catering company known for breaking any and all rules. She has earned a reputation as the one to call when it's time to do something different. Rossi, who credits America as her hometown, grew up in a camper wedged on the top of a Ford pickup truck, and had visited most of the United States by the time she was 10. She has a wacky sense of humor, loves international food fusions that reflect her Hungarian Yiddish background, and her love of all things. Rossi has been published in outlets including the Daily News, New York Post, Time Out New York, and McSweeney's to name a few. She has been the food writer of the Eat Me column for Bus Magazine since 1998. Hosting her own hit radio show on WOMR and WFMR in Cape Cod, now in its 19th season, Rossi has been featured on the Food Network, NPR and has been a popular blogger for Huffington Post. Her first memoir, The Raging Skillet, The True Life Story of Chef Rossi, was published by the Feminist Press to rave reviews. It was adapted for the stage, and has been a smash hit touring the country. In addition to the memoir, Rossi has written two full length plays, a number of one act comedies, and a one woman stage adaptation of Queen of the Jews. Her new memoir, the Punk Rock Queen of the Jews was released this spring.



    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    02:54 Rossi's Rebellious Beginnings

    06:17 The Birth of a Chef

    13:18 Challenges of Being a Female Chef

    19:20 Standing Up to Discrimination

    23:21 Starting a Zen Kitchen

    28:19 The Essence of Kosher Food

    33:30 Living in a Hasidic Community

    37:02 Parental Perceptions and Success

    Quotes

    “I do love a chance to hang out with other bad ass babes.”

    “I think I might've started rebelling from birth.”

    “Food equals love.”

    “Once you use the F bomb and the S bomb and the MF bombs.”

    Mentioned:

    The Raging Skillet

    IG: @ChefRossiNYC

    Fb: Chef Rossi NY

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

    Forbes article

    5 Tips to own the superpower of your age

    IAMMusicGroup

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  • Diagnosed with MS 10 years ago, Kim Rahir defied her doctor's advice, choosing instead to take control of her health and become a beacon of strength and vitality. Kim is a 60 year old mother of three and this year became the European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women, with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. And today, she helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining their muscles. while ditching the diet culture conditioning, to actually eat and nourish and flourish.



    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    5:00 Kim's Early Life and MS Diagnosis

    8:00 The Struggle with Guillain Barré Syndrome and coping with MS

    15:00 Discovering Weightlifting

    21:00 Competing in Olympic Weightlifting

    30:00 CrossFit's Influence on Weightlifting

    35:00 Life-Changing Hospital Stay

    40:00 Challenges Midlife Women Face

    48:00 Functional Training and Movement and common health mistakes

    Quotes

    "I wanted to get so strong, physically strong, as strong as I could get."

    "We need to fight for our right to move."

    "Every step I take, I know that’s not a given. When you’ve lost it once, you know it’s not a given and you enjoy it."

    "Our environment is built for us to be still, so we have to fight for the opportunity to move."

    Mentioned:

    KimRahirHealth.com

    IG:: @KimRahir

    X: @KimRahir

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

    Forbes article

    5 Tips to own the superpower of your age

    IAMMusicGroup

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  • Barbara Palmer left law school to pursue a career in entertainment marketing and ended up discovering her passion for mentoring women. Barbara Palmer is a workplace leadership coach and founder of Broad Perspective Consulting and Your Fourth Trimester, a unique program designed to provide one on one support for parents who are returning to the workplace after welcoming a child. Barbara specializes in coaching employees through transitional moments in their careers, such as becoming parents, navigating a conflict in the workplace, or leading a team for the first time. Barbara also has a mission to ensure that more women stay in the workforce, and ultimately we reach the C suite. As a certified facilitator of the Fair Play Method, She has a sharp point of view on gender roles and can help employees navigate more equitable divisions of labor Leading to more fulfilling careers and higher retention

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    01:38 Barbara's Journey: From Law School to Leadership Coaching

    06:44 Challenges and Triumphs: Navigating the Corporate World

    09:59 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception

    12:06 Supporting New Parents: The Fourth Trimester Program

    17:53 Setting Boundaries and Managing Guilt

    21:20 Balancing Work and Family

    27:27 The Importance of Support Systems

    32:27 Corporate Policies for New Parents

    37:49 Final Thoughts and Resources

    Quotes

    “I think the first badass moment that I can recall was when I walked out of law school two and a half years in”

    “I'm not one to live with regrets. I'm more one to live with lessons.”

    “We have to stop using the word should.”

    .

    Mentioned:

    broadperspectiveconsulting.com

    LinkedIn

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

    Forbes article

    5 Tips to own the superpower of your age

    IAMMusicGroup

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  • Starting as a model in the 1990s, Alexis Eizinas transitioned to a two-decade career in beauty retail design. Inspired by her mother's example, she embraced her silvering hair but struggled to find suitable products. During COVID-19, she realized the market gap and, in 2023, founded Silvering, the first North American beauty brand to provide cosmetics and hair care uniquely designed to amplify and never hide the true beauty of naturally silvering hair. Leveraging over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry and her experience trying to find products that worked with her own silvering hair, Alexis created a truly innovative and contemporary product line for the modern woman who has embraced her grays.

    She launched Silvering in 2023. The company's tagline, Wisdom Is Beautiful, speaks volumes about Alexis's mission to change the way all women perceive silvering hair, to see it as a powerful, beautiful, outward expression of growing up.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    03:08 Alexis’s Personal Journey

    04:17 Returning to Canada and Further Career

    06:00 Founding of Silvering

    08:21 Online Influence and COVID impact

    19:15 Changing Perceptions of Silvering Hair

    26:25 Wisdom is Beautiful

    28:43 Visibility and Confidence for Aging Women

    33:17 Closing Remarks and Next Steps

    Quotes

    “I've always been in beauty, and I think really all women are in beauty in some way or another because our identity is naturally wrapped up in appearances.”

    “The trick to finding your beauty is really in amplifying those features that make you, you.”

    “We want them to see it as a sign of wisdom.”

    “A man can walk around with a little bit of silver in his hair. It's considered sophisticated and he's a seasoned professional.”

    Mentioned:

    Silveringbeauty.com

    Facebook

    Instagram

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

    Forbes article

    5 Tips to own the superpower of your age

    IAMMusicGroup

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  • Feeling unfulfilled in her career as a journalist and Hollywood reporter, Sarah found her true calling when she happened upon the story of Arbella Stuart. Writing Arbella’s biography opened up a whole new path for Sarah, coupling her love of writing with her lifelong fascination with the untold stories of women throughout history. Sarah Gristwood is a journalist and author committed to publicizing women’s experiences throughout history. As a young journalist, she championed women’s voices through outlets such as the Guardian Women's Page and as a founder member of Women in Journalism and The Women’s Equality Party. As a historian, she has consistently explored the question of women and power through the ages. She now broadcasts regularly for Sky News, CNN and the BBC on royal and historical affairs. A graduate of Oxford University, she is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and of the RSA, who has been shortlisted for both the Marsh Biography Award and the Ben Pimlott Prize for Political Writing. Her most recent book, Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries, is a captivating collection of extracts from women’s diaries, looking back over four centuries to discover how women’s experiences have changed down the years, and, of course, how they haven't.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    01:59 Sarah's Personal Story and Journey to Historical Biographies

    05:11 Common Themes in Women's Diaries

    08:40 Accessing Historical Diaries

    11:15 Modern Diaries and Historical Perspectives

    21:59 Personal Growth Through Journaling

    32:24 Choosing the Diaries for the Book

    35:27 Conclusion and Contact Information

    Quotes

    “One aspect of this book of Secret Voices for me was that in some ways the women in it were voicing some of my own concerns, thoughts, and traumas.”

    “Frustration is the single greatest emotion across all these generations.”

    "Journaling was a huge part of personal growth for many of these women."

    "A number of these women were voicing feelings, ambition, anger, that they weren't allowed to express elsewhere in their society."

    “I love that, for a number of these women, the battles were small personal ones. Some, like Charlotte Forton, were fighting huge public battles. But others were just opening the doors, moving, moving the goalposts on in their own small ways.

    "The immediate privacy of the diary form allowed them to voice those unacceptable feelings, anger, ambition, discontent."

    "Self-expression is so important, and for women, keeping a diary or journal is a great way to tell your truth and perhaps, as we talked about, never share it."

    Mentioned:

    SarahGristwood.com

    Secret Voices. A Year of Women’s Diaries

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

    Forbes article

    5 Tips to own the superpower of your age

    IAMMusicGroup

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  • Pivoting through a number of different careers, it wasn’t until Lucy Ryan was in her 40s that she decided to follow her true passion and fascination with women in their midlife years. She became the first student in Europe to earn a masters in positive psychology and later a PhD. Lucy is a leadership coach, managing director of MindSpring for the last 20 years, a positive psychologist, advocate of women, a master practitioner coach, and she has trained and consulted with and coached 10, 000 leaders in global blue chip companies across 29 countries. In 2021, Lucy published the best selling Lunchtime Learning for Leaders. She's a passionate advocate for women development, helping organizations attract, retain, and promote their female leaders, and gender proof their success in plans. Her latest book is called Revolting Women, Why Mid Left Women Are Walking Out, and What to Do About It.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    01:55 Lucy's Personal Journey: From Singer to Scholar

    03:09 The Turning Point: Embracing Education and Research

    06:16 Challenges and Triumphs: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

    11:12 The Silent Revolution: Gendered Ageism in the Workplace

    17:17 Strategies for Retaining and Valuing Midlife Women

    27:43 Empowering Women: Building Networks and Finding Voices

    32:02 Conclusion: Advocating for Midlife Women

    Quotes

    “Women at midlife have a massive capacity for resilience.”

    “So many women feel the same as you and that gorgeous strength of the revolution comes from togetherness”

    “We have the wisdom and experience and a lifetime of lessons learned.”

    “Every revolution starts with a conversation.”

    .

    Mentioned:

    www.lucyryan.co.uk

    Lunchtime Learning for Leaders

    Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Are Walking Out and What to Do About It

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

    Forbes article

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  • When Lesley Hensell’s oldest son was diagnosed with autism, focusing on him became a priority. Deciding to quit her job, Lesley found a way to supplement her lost income by pivoting from marketing consulting to online retail, a change that led her down an unexpectedly successful path. Lesley is the co-founder of Riverbend Consulting, whose 85 plus employees solve problems for e-commerce sellers. Lesley oversees the Riverbend service team, and she has personally helped hundreds of sellers get their suspended Amazon accounts and ISINs up and running. She has been an Amazon seller for more than a decade. And her new book is the Amazon Incubator: Grow Your Business or Hatch a New One. Lesley earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and an MBA from university of Texas at Austin. She volunteers for A Wish With Wings, a wish granting organization for little Texans with life threatening conditions and serves on the board of directors for Hallie's Heroes, which funds bone marrow matches and medical research for kids with cancer and critical illnesses.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    1:31 Lesley’s personal story

    5:46 Challenges and lessons

    10:28 Amazon strategy and skill set for success

    17:26 Suspended accounts, Amazon ads, algorithms, editor’s picks and Amazon’s choice

    25:21 What people don’t know about being a seller on Amazon

    33:15 Testimonials and verified reviews

    Quotes

    “I had to really learn to take joy in the small accomplishments that we had as a family.”

    “As a seller, one of your top goals is to develop a good BSR or best seller rate.”

    ”What people don't realize is that you make or lose money at the moment you buy your inventory
.Make sure the item is profitable first that is the number one thing you can do to Set yourself up for success because if you overpay when you purchase the product, there's just no way to recoup that money.”

    Mentioned:

    LinkedIn

    Facebook

    Instagram

    RvierbendConsulting.com

    The Amazon Incubator

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

    Forbes article

    5 Tips to own the superpower of your age

    IAMMusicGroup

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  • Driven by hope and a strong sense of curiosity, Dr. Kandi Wiens built a successful career as a management consultant. Unaware of her own personal burnout, Kandi got a jarring wake up call with a health scare that changed the trajectory of her life and career. Kandi is director of the University of Pennsylvania's Master in Medical Education Program and the Penn Health Professions Education Certificate Program. A sought after international speaker, she is co-founder and Chief Research Officer of Big Sky Leadership Labs, where she leads and conducts evidence based research on executive performance, emotional intelligence, and burnout and resilience. Her work has been prominently featured in Harvard Business Review and several Harvard Business Review press books. A senior fellow at Penn, Kandi teaches various graduate level and executive format courses. She's designed and delivered over 2000 leadership development programs focused on helping leaders build and leverage their emotional and social intelligence to amplify their positive impact and protect themselves from burnout. Kandi holds a doctorate from University of Pennsylvania chief officer executive doctoral program, an MBA from University of Oregon, and a BS in business administration from Montana State University. Her new book is Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Your Resilience and Heal Your Relationship With Work.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    2:02 Kandi’s personal journey

    10:10 Burnout research and discovery

    15:20 Susceptibility to burnout. Identifying red flags, causes and recovery

    20:42 Good stress, distress vs bad stress, eustress and thinking traps

    24:50 Gender differences in responses to stress and emotional intelligence

    31:18 Seeking outside help

    Quotes

    “I needed to really re-evaluate how much stress I was under and what that stress was doing to me.”

    “I might be better off pursuing a career where I’m really happy and really making a contribution where I want to, where It’s not about chasing someone else’s goals but I’m finally chasing the goals I’ve always wanted to.”

    “Emotional intelligence (EI) is a resource
..it can help us regulate our nervous system.”

    “Burnout is caused by our response to stress at work.”

    “Women in general carry a higher mental load, even if they're not doing more physical family activities; even if they have support and help with family and non-work activities.”

    Mentioned:

    Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Your Resilience and Heal Your Relationship With Work

    Burnout Risk Assessment

    A-R-M-O-R

    Kandiwiens.com

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

    Forbes article

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    IAMMusicGroup

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  • Following the example set by her mother, Felecia Foster has always dedicated time to community service. Pivoting from her 14 year career in finance to a career in community outreach, Felecia was inspired to dedicate herself, with fierce intention, to the success of women in her community. Felecia is CEO and founder of the Community Inspired Alliance for Women, a non profit organization that champions the aspirations and potential of women of all ages, races, denominations, and economic levels. The Inspire Her girls program is one pillar of this organization and it focuses on bringing education and support to young girls to help them navigate school, relationships, personal safety, social media, and long term lifestyle and career goals. Felecia was recently named a Black Future Maker by AT& T's Dream in Black program.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    1:32 Felecia’s personal story

    5:47 Creation, mission and management of Community Inspired Alliance for Women

    12:20 Felecia’s role models and what she has learned about herself

    15:45 How Felecia’s experience has influenced the programs CIAW provides for women.

    19:40 Understanding the needs of the community and creating supportive partnerships and services

    23:18 Building trust and navigating push back

    30:50 AT&T Dream in Black program Black Future Maker Award

    Quotes

    “I always wanted to stand in the gap for other women

.I always felt like I had a voice, I had a strong voice, I didn’t mind using my voice, my voice wasn’t silent.”

    “I’m very intentional about making sure that we can support women who need their next steps.”

    “We need three people in our life
..we need someone ahead of us, we need someone with us and we need to reach back.”

    “What I learned about myself is that I am enough.”

    “When we shut the country down nobody thought about the struggle that the parent would have in already dealing with a difficult child.”

    “When somebody says you can’t do that, that’s just even more inspiration to get it done.”

    .

    Mentioned:

    Community Inspired Alliance forWomen

    CHAT: Committed to Helping Another Thrive

    My College Life College Safety Fair

    Inspired Moms Meet Up

    AT&T Dream in Black Black Future Maker

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

    Forbes article

    5 Tips to own the superpower of your age

    IAMMusicGroup

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  • A natural born leader, Michelle Redfern recognized and embraced her resourceful, curious, adventurous spirit early in life. Combining this spirit with her high appetite for risk Michelle is fearless in the pursuit of what sets her soul on fire, which is closing the global leadership gap in business and sports. Michelle owns Advancing Women in Business and Sport, an enterprise providing consulting and advisory services on workplace gender equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as Lead to Soar, a multi platform resource for ambitious women leaders. She's the producer and host of the Advancing Women in Sport podcast and is the author of The Leadership Compass, The Ultimate Guide for Women Leaders to Reach Their Full Potential.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    1:28 Michelle’s personal story

    5:09 Embracing her role as a leader and rude awakenings entering the workplace

    12:03 Similarities in the corporate world and sports world for women

    17:21 Michelle’s education journey, imposter syndrome and challenging limiting beliefs

    23:29 Michelle’s book, The Leadership Compass and her 3 pillar formula

    30:24 Effective DEI initiatives

    Quotes

    “You might have to grow old, but you don't have to grow up.”

    "No woman is an island you know, we do things with and through people.”

    “Women are conditioned and socialized their entire lives about the role that they will play, the behaviors that they will exhibit. We take that on whether we like it or not.”

    “Being a leader sometimes means shut up.”

    “Women don't need fixing, the system needs fixing
... part of fixing that system is getting more women into positions of power..”

    “When you say I don't do politics for me, that says to me I'm not interested in progressing my career.”

    "managers and executives need to do is understand where you are right now versus where you want to be>”

    Mentioned:

    Michelleredfern.com

    LinkedIn

    Instagram

    The Leadership Compass

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

    Forbes article

    5 Tips to own the superpower of your age

    IAMMusicGroup

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  • As a senior leader in a fortune 500 company, it took Teresa Vozza 3 different episodes of being wheeled out of a meeting to realize something was wrong. Diagnosed with burnout, these life changing events led her to her mission to address the source of her own trauma and also to help others deal with their burnout. Teresa is an award-winning leadership expert, a keynote speaker, writer, and the former Chief Human Resources Officer for a Fortune 500 company. She is on a mission to help executive professionals eradicate burnout and transform their leadership. Teresa’s thought leadership can be found in many top 2% podcasts such as Wickedly Smart Women and Leaders of Transformation, along with leading magazines like Fast Company, Collective World and Women of Influence.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    1:40 Tereza’s story

    8:38 Changing internal and self limiting beliefs

    13:02 Identifying burnout, signs and characteristics in women and men

    21:09 Tools and practices to recognize and address symptoms of burnout

    28:46 Meditating, stress and finding joy

    Quotes

    “Investment dollars for venture capital will go to males much more than it will go to a female.”

    “So much of my healing came from understanding that I felt under threat from men; certain men who were very dominating in stature or voice.”

    “What joy does to your body is better than any kind of prescription you're going to take.”

    Mentioned:

    TeresaVozza.ca

    LinkedIn

    eConnect with Bonnie

    Gendered Ageism Survey Results

    Forbes article

    5 Tips to own the superpower of your age

    IAMMusicGroup

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  • Launching a digital magazine for women over 45, Jeannie Ralston began building a community that has blossomed into much more than a good read. An experienced traveler and planner, Jeannie is the co-founder and CEO of Next Tribe, the digital magazine that has recently morphed into a travel company devoted to smart, engaged women over 45. She homeschooled her children while traveling the world. As a magazine writer, her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including National Geographic, the New York Times, Life Magazine, Travel and Leisure, CondĂ© Nast Traveler, Parenting, and Allure. Jeannie is the author of The Unlikely Lavender Queen, A Memoir of Unexpected Blossoming, and the e-book, The Mother of All Field Trips, Homeschooling Two Kids in 14 Countries.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    2:02 Jeanne’s story and shifting focus

    9:37 Business and personal challenges faced while changing focus

    14:28 What Jeannie has learned about herself

    19:28 Discoveries and surprises about women in the 45 plus demographic

    26:24 2024 destinations

    Quotes

    "I want to get people behind the tourist facade into the real life of women in those destinations.”

    “On a trip, my job is to make sure people have fun. If it's not fun, don't do it. “

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    Nextribe.com

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  • Growing up in a home where she had to withstand physical, mental, verbal, emotional and sexual abuse, Alreen Haeggquist was desperate to escape her reality. After failed suicide attempts, Alreen’s journey took a turn when she realized going to college would give her the opportunity to escape the abusive environment. Through therapy and a lot of intentional work to overcome Alreen turned her traumatic past into a mission to help other women stand up for themselves and own their power. Alreen has a fervent passion to advocate for women who suffer from sexual abuse, harassment or discrimination. As a lawyer with 21 years of experience, she has recovered millions of dollars for clients in cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. In addition, Irene has an unwavering commitment to not allow wealth, power, influence or status to exempt anyone from the rules of society.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    2:23 Alreen’s Personal Journey

    8:38 Lessons learned

    12:04 Challenges faced while transitioning from victim to advocate

    16:00 Gender impact in the courtroom and the Me Too Movement

    19:58 Advice on helping women speak out and working through trauma

    Quotes

    “When you’ve been abused, when you’ve experienced trauma, t doesn’t just leave you because you’ve left it.”

    “If I change my beliefs, I can change the entire experience I'm having about them.”

    “When more women can see that they are not alone, and if they talk about it, it's actually going to help them. By keeping it inside, the only person you're hurting is yourself. Speaking out, the only person you are helping is not only yourself, but others around you to give them the courage to stand up and say something.”

    “Even if you don't want to take action, at least know what actions you can take.”

    .

    Mentioned:

    Joe Dispenza

    Alreen's Website

    Alreen's Instagram

    Fired Up by Alreen Haeggquist

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  • Kristen Gibbons Feden has always had a knack for the art of argument. After earning a bachelors in neuroscience, she redirected her focus from medicine to law. Kristen’s passion for fighting for victims of sexual abuse was ignited after working in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Family Violence unit where the stories of young girls who had survived horrific violence inspired Kristen to become the powerful voice piece she is today for those who have been silenced. A celebrated trial attorney and legal expert, known as the female litigator who stared down Bill Cosby, Kristen joined Anapol Weiss as a shareholder in March 2024. In addition to being internationally recognized as a fierce and relentless litigator in the MeToo movement and for her world renowned closing argument in the Bill Cosby trial, Kristen is known for many eight figure verdicts that she's won. Between 2023 and 2024 alone, there was a $10. 5 million verdict against the survivors of singer and entertainer R. Kelly, and a $22 million verdict for a sexual abuse survivor of a renowned, pediatrician in New York. She's had many, many successes beyond the courtroom as well. Kristen serves as a powerful voice for survivors nationwide and is frequently sought after for expert commentary on high profile matters by attorneys and various international and national media outlets. media outlets, including MSNBC, NBC, CNN, CBS, ABC, Fox, NPR, and BBC.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    2:28 Kristen’s personal journey

    6:48 Challenges faced along the way, overcoming biases

    11:30 Lessons learned

    15:41 Pillars of Kristen’s success

    20:34 Bill Cosby trial

    27:55 Overturned verdicts, Cosby, Weinstein and and the MeToo movement

    Quotes

    “Transparency is really the pillar of integrity. “

    “I speak to people for a living. I speak to them and I become the voice piece of those who have been silenced. “

    “Speaking from the heart, trusting your gut, you make the right decisions.”

    “I'm going to teach my future generations, my kids, my nieces, my nephews, whoever I'm mentoring to treat human beings as human beings, and that requires a level of dignity to individuals. And once we begin to learn to do that, then violence, I hope, will begin to be eradicated.”

    Mentioned:

    Anapol Weiss

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  • Jillian Ramirez Chaves’s life took an unexpected turn when she faced the painful discovery of infidelity by her soon to be fiance. This life altering experience shattered her self-confidence and left her questioning her ability to make healthy relationship choices. Refusing to let this define her, she embarked on a profound journey of healing, discovery, and personal growth. Jillian is a dynamic visionary who has pioneered transformative changes in the dating and relationship health landscape as the founder and CEO of Clara. For daters, she leads a revolution that empowers individuals to make informed purposeful choices in their dating lives. Her journey from a successful career in the male dominated automotive industry to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur in the tech world is a testament to her resilience and passion. As a female minority founder and CEO, Jillian embodies the spirit of resilience and innovation. She is a staunch advocate for mental wellness in the context of dating, a subject often overlooked but of paramount importance in today's society. Her mission is to guide individuals in embracing intentional dating thereby enhancing their overall wellbeing.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    2:30 - Jillian’s Personal Journey

    10:20 - Bouncing back & finding your mission

    20:45 - Jillian’s dating app, Clara for Daters

    28:09 - Challenges for women in dating

    Quotes

    “I had to figure out how to learn from my mistakes and not let them happen again on an expedited level.”

    “We have all these ways to meet people, dating apps, social media, yet we're still facing a loneliness epidemic because we're not actually converting them into social connections.”

    “When it doesn’t work out that means that you learn something and you’re going to keep going.”

    “Being hopeful is not a bad thing, but we have to be smart and hopeful”

    .

    Mentioned:

    The Rules of Love by Jay Shetty

    Esther Perel

    Clara For Daters

    Instagram

    Jillian's Instagram

    Jillian's LinkedIn

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  • As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Joshua Klapow recognized a pattern of professional women attempting to navigate a workplace culture that was never set up for them to succeed. Inspired to affect change, Dr. Klapow re-focused his career and is making an impact in that culture through performance coaching. Dr. Klapow is a clinical psychologist, behavioral scientist, and performance coach who helps women in leadership positions leverage their unique style and build influence to successfully navigate the male dominated culture in which they work. Josh is a Phi Beta Kappa alumnus of University of California, L.A. with a Ph. D. in clinical psychology from UCLA San Diego. He's authored over 100 scientific publications and is the author of Living Smart:Lifestyle Change Made Simple. He's also the co-founder of Chip Rewards, a privately held company with proprietary software that delivers incentive offers to influence population health behaviors. The success of this venture led him to be one of the top entrepreneurs 2020 by Yahoo Business.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    1:53 Dr. Klapow’s journey into performance coaching

    5:47 Gender biases in corporate culture

    10:09 Where the culture stands now,

    18:51 Authenticity and humanity

    23:18 Toxicity, insecurity and balance

    33:23 The benefits of working with a male coach

    Quotes

    “ As a clinical psychologist, I can't unsee what I'm trained to see.”

    “It's a no win situation because we're asking you to be “more like men”, but when you are, that scene is threatening.”

    “I see a lot of women that I work with who absolutely get lost because they are literally forced to play all of these different roles, many of which are not true to their own persona.”

    “We all have these different personas that are who we are.”

    “ There are a lot of scared men, this is part of the problem, who are in leadership positions who have no clue how to be. They have all the power in the world in that organization, and they don't know how to leverage it in a supportive way because they're insecure.”

    “Look for the healthy psychology or psychological adjustment in the person. Not necessarily the gender.”

    .

    Mentioned:

    mentaldrive.com

    Mental Drive (Facebook)

    Mental Drive (Instagram)

    Mental Drive (TikTok)

    Dr. Joshua Klapow (LinkedIn)



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  • Sparked by the tragic loss of her father, Judy Wilkins Smith set out on an unexpected journey as a writer that developed into much more. Judy is a highly regarded Family Patterns, Systemic Work, constellations expert, transformational coach, motivational speaker, and author who is passionate about individual growth, visionary leadership, and positive, accelerated, global change. The Founder of System Dynamics for Individuals and organizations, she has 18 years of expertise assisting high-performance individuals, Fortune 500 executives (Chevron, JP Morgan, Kellogg's, ExxonMobil), and legacy families end limiting cycles and create lasting breakthroughs and transitions into peak performance. She is a regular guest on TV news and entertainment shows and is the author of Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint: A Powerful Guide to Transformation Through Disentangling Multigenerational Patterns.

    What You Will Hear in This Episode:

    1:55 Judy’s personal story

    5:20 Constellation work defined

    12:26 What we can learn about money from our generational DNA.

    15:33 Our relationship with money

    19:49 Gender and money

    26:55 Common blocks regarding our relationship with money

    Quotes

    ”Money is not a commodity, it is a relationship, and the way you show up for money is the way it will show up for you.”

    “It’s really creating the environment to have a healthy relationship with money that opens up the ability for money to flow to you.”

    “You've gotta invest in money, if you want money to invest in you.”

    “When you start to realize that you are valuable and you can add value and you have something to give and you offer it, the money will flow.”

    “You are as valuable as you think you are.”

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    JudyWilkins-Smith.com

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