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Morgan Hutchinson is a person that exudes brightness, happiness, and fun. And as the founder and CEO of BURU, a brand dedicated to providing polished and easy-to-wear clothes for every stage of a woman’s life, Morgan brings that contagious energy to every design. Founded in 2013, BURU got its start through brand curation with a focus on functional clothes for new mothers. However, over time the brand has grown to feature its own in-house designs, produced small-batch from deadstock fabrics by BURU’s international partners or the brand’s very own Los Angeles-based factory. In this episode, we discuss how motherhood inspired BURU, how Morgan shifted from curation to bringing her own designs to life, and how confidence comes when you are no longer hiding your true self.
Morgan’s previous entrepreneurial experience co-founding the brand Passport Panties and what she took away from the journey when creating BURUMoving to Beijing in her twenties and how Morgan became involved in fashion stylingHow becoming a new mother made Morgan realize that fashion companies were not providing for that demographic and how BURU aimed to fill that gapInvesting in your brand and how Morgan built her own production factory in Los AngelesMorgan’s journey being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the importance of discussing and de-stigmatizing mental health
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:Find Morgan Hutchinson:
www.shopburu.com
IG: @bipolarblondemom & @shopburu
LinkedIn: Morgan Hutchinson
Follow Lydia:
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet
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Darcy Penick’s career has come full circle. Starting in fashion as an assistant buyer for Neiman Marcus and then buyer for Bergdorf Goodman, she is now the head of technology and product for Neiman Marcus Group and president of Bergdorf Goodman. And, adding to the list of iconic fashion companies she’s worked for, Darcy also led teams at Saks Fifth Avenue and was the CMO and later CEO of ShopBop, undoubtedly cementing her impact on the fashion and retail industry. In this interview, we talk about taking the time to learn important skills at the start of your career, how Darcy found her way into the fashion world, and how she’s leaving her mark on a legacy brand.
Finding your pace in your early career and what Darcy has learned from reflecting on her first positionsDarcy’s experiences at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, ShopBop, and Bergdorf Goodman and her insights on leading a teamLuck, timing, and the power that comes with taking charge and saying yesWitnessing the development of fashion and retail careers with the rise of the tech industry and online shoppingUnderstanding Bergdorf Goodman’s brand image and how Darcy is honoring that history while modernizing the company for today’s fast-paced markets
Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we discuss:Find Darcy Penick:
www.neimanmarcusgroup.com/Darcy-Penick
LinkedIn: Darcy Penick
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet
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After entering the culinary world as a professional cook, Ellen Marie Bennett found that the aprons she wore weren’t built to last against the demands of Los Angeles’ best kitchens. So, she set out to create functional, durable, and beautiful aprons that every cook could look and feel their best in. Now, her company Hedley & Bennett has transformed the industry and provides top-notch quality aprons, knives, and linens to professional and at-home cooks alike so they feel prepared to take charge in their kitchens. And in her book Dream First Details Later, Ellen shares her insights on launching into action instead of being limited by your doubts. In this episode, we discuss Ellen’s culinary background, the story behind Hedley & Bennett, and the importance of starting before you stop yourself.
How traveling the world right after college helped Ellen build a confidence foundation that has supported her throughout her careerWhat you can learn from failing and the importance of getting back up againHow Ellen landed her first job in the culinary industry at a Michelin star restaurant and what you can gain from seizing every opportunity and showing upHedley & Bennett’s growth as a company and making the jump from business-to-business to direct-to-consumerThe myth of overnight success and how playing the long game is the key to achieving your goals
Don’t miss this interview where we talk about:Find Ellen Marie Bennett:
www.hedleyandbennett.com
IG: @ellenmariebennett
LinkedIn: ellen bennett
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet
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When it comes to interviews, are you a charmer, challenger, examiner, or harmonizer? Well, Anna Papalia can help you find out. The founder and CEO of Interviewology, an author, keynote speaker, and career influencer with over 1.9 million followers across social media platforms, Anna created a game-changing interview personality assessment while teaching at Temple University’s Fox School of Business to help her students excel in interviews. She incorporated her research into her consulting firm Interviewology, where she has helped over 10,000 clients from job seekers to hiring managers learn how to interview better. In this episode, we talk about the story behind Interviewology, the different interview personality types, and Anna’s tips for nailing any interview.
Anna’s corporate career and what inspired her to begin teaching people about interviewingTrusting your intuition and how sometimes the only way to achieve your goals is to just take the leap
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:
How Anna researched and developed her interview personality assessment and how it led to her book Interviewology: The New Science of InterviewingBuilding a social media following from the ground up through consistency and practice The importance of self awareness and how to better understand your strengths and weaknesses in an interview settingFind Anna Papalia:
www.theinterviewology.com
IG: @annapapalia
Tiktok: @anna..papalia
YouTube: @AnnaPapalia
Facebook & LinkedIn: Anna Papalia
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet
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Beatrice Dixon is the co-founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company, a revolutionary feminine care brand powered by herbs. Founded in 2014 out of Beatrice’s kitchen, Honey Pot has since grown into an all-encompassing vaginal wellness line now carried by retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon that includes clinically-tested and all-natural washes, menstrual products, and supplements. In this interview, we discuss the dream that started it all, building and scaling a business from the ground up, and how Honey Pot has continually reinvented the wheel.
Beatrice’s experience struggling with bacterial vaginosis and the incredible dream that inspired her to create the plant-based remedy that became the basis of Honey PotThe early years of the company and how Beatrice first marketed her products at beauty and hair showsThe ins-and-outs of fundraising, scaling your business, and navigating the responsibilities that come with being a founderFinding the white space in a market and how Honey Pot has innovated to create a one-of-a-kind comprehensive vaginal care brandReaching a flow state of confidence and how to identify the opportunities that are at your fingertips
Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about:Find Beatrice Dixon:
www.thehoneypot.co
IG & Twitter: @iambeadixon
LinkedIn: Beatrice Dixon
Follow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet
If you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
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If you’re a fan of the Food Network, then you’ve probably seen world renowned chef Marc Murphy in action. A recurring judge on Chopped, author of Season with Authority: Confident Home Cooking, host of the Food 360 podcast, restauranter, and of course chef, Marc is a powerhouse in the industry with his signature style of accessible contemporary cuisine. And, beyond the restaurant and media spheres, Marc is also the chef advisor at the Culinary Diplomacy Project and sits on the leadership council for Share our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. In this episode, we talk about the stories behind Marc’s incredible career, his experience having dyslexia, and the importance of becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Marc’s childhood growing up across Europe and the United States and how he first began cookingHis career as a commercial chef from working at Michelin-star restaurants in France to serving as executive chef for Cellar in the Sky at Windows on the World Opening is first restaurant Landmarc in Tribeca, and the inspiration behind itHow he got involved with the Food Network and his role as one of the first judges on the hit show ChoppedMarc’s newest restaurant project, Marc 179, what comes next in his career, and how seeking discomfort can help you live your life to the fullest
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:Find Marc Murphy:
www.chefmarcmurphy.com
IG & Twitter: @chefmarcmurphy
Facebook: Chef Marc Murphy
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet
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There is no greater topic in this world than mental health, and if you are looking for resources then there’s no better place to start than Wondermind – the world’s first mental fitness ecosystem dedicated to providing support and changing the narrative on how mental health is portrayed. And the woman behind this first of its kind content hub is co-founder and CEO Mandy Teefey, a mental health advocate, digital media and entertainment producer known for her role in creating the hit Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, and the mother of two amazing daughters, Gracie Teefey and Selena Gomez. In this interview, we talk about Mandy’s own mental health journey, Wondermind and its mission, and the Do-Less Challenge. Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we discuss:
Mandy’s experience as a parent, how she supported Selena’s career, and learning to navigate fame in a fast-paced industryWhat Mandy has gained from learning about and taking care of her own mental health The story behind executive producing 13 Reasons Why, how Mandy first came across the book, and the moment she knew she wanted to help bring the story to screenHow the response to 13 Reasons Why inspired Mandy and Selena to found WondermindThe importance of normalizing discussions surrounding mental health in the media and popular cultureFind Mandy Teefey:
www.wondermind.com
IG: @mandyteefey
LinkedIn: Mandy Teefey
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet
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If you are an avid reader who loves summer and everything that comes with it, you’ve probably heard of Elin Hilderbrand. A prolific author and New York Times #1 bestseller, Elin is known as the “Queen of the Beach Reads” and has written twenty-nine novels since 2000, most of which take place on the island that has been her home since 1994: Nantucket. Her thirtieth and final book Swan Song comes out this June, although there is undoubtedly still more to come in Elin’s career. In this episode, we talk about what made her fall in love with Nantucket, her creative process as an author, and her tips for getting the work done.
Elin’s summer trips to Cape Cod throughout her childhood, and how losing her father when she was 16 motivated her to recapture the joy she felt during those summersThe story behind Elin’s decision to write her novels about Nantucket, her first book deals, and how confidence walks hand-in-hand with humility How the key to writing any story is to draw from your own life experiences, and Elin’s advice to aspiring authorsMaintaining self-discipline, setting daily goals for yourself, and how oftentimes the hardest part is just getting startedElin’s plans for her future projects, starting her podcast Books Beach and Beyond, and what it’s like to write a book with her daughter
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:Find Elin Hilderbrand:
www.elinhilderbrand.net
IG: @elinhilderbrand
Twitter: @elinhilderbrand
Facebook: Elin Hilderbrand
Podcast: Books Beach and BeyondFollow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
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When it comes to your career, any connection you make has the potential to change your life. And for entrepreneurs Candance Nelson and Kristen Dunning, their paths crossed in a unique way. Candace is the founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, and CN2 Ventures, and she most recently joined Season 15 of ABC’s Shark Tank as a guest shark. Kristen is a horticultural and agricultural researcher and the founder of Gently Soap – an award-winning line of herbal-infused bath products that Kristen presented on Shark Tank in 2023, securing Candace as an investor. In this interview, we talk about the importance of uplifting those in our lives, Candace and Kristen’s entrepreneurial journeys, and the incredible story that brought these two women together.
Candace’s early career in investment banking and what inspired her to change course, follow her passion, and launch her first business – Sprinkles CupcakesWhat motivated Kristen to begin her research on incorporating botanicals safely into skincare, and how she turned an idea she had during the Covid-19 lockdown into a fully-fledged businessWhat goes on behind the scenes on Shark Tank for both the sharks and the entrepreneurs, and how Kristen and Candace ended up on the showThe next steps in Candace and Kristen’s careers, and the plans they have for Gently Soap’s futureThe value of partnership in a fast-paced and competitive entrepreneurial world
Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we discuss:
Find Candace Nelson:www.candace-nelson.com
IG: @candacenelson
Twitter: @candacenelson
LinkedIn: Candace NelsonFind Kristen Dunning:
www.gentlysoap.com
IG: @professionalplantgirl; @gentlysoap
Facebook: Kristen Dunning; Gently
LinkedIn: Kristen DunningFollow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
To stay up to date with Claim Your Confidence and get all the behind-the-scenes content, you can follow us on Instagram and on YouTube.Recorded at The Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.
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Since 1974, the non-profit organization Brady has been taking action against gun violence by addressing the issue from all angles: policy, enforcement, and cultural change. At the helm of Brady as the organization’s president is Kris Brown, who has tirelessly worked to raise awareness of gun violence and its prevalence as a national healthcare crisis. Throughout her career, she has launched countless programs designed to save lives, including Brady’s groundbreaking safe storage campaign to End Family Fire. Determined to unify all Americans against gun violence, Kris is proof that hope comes in the form of vision. In this interview, we discuss Kris’ early career and what led her to Brady, ways to get involved with causes you’re passionate about and create change, and what inspires her to keep moving forward. Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:
How Kris found community and fulfillment through activism Living and working in Switzerland, and how Kris’ time abroad widened her perspective and allowed her to examine and solidify her valuesNavigating a non-linear path to progress and staying hopeful through ups and downsBrady’s mission to create a safer America, the programs Kris has overseen and implemented, and how they’re driving changeKey ways you can get involved to help raise awareness and end gun violenceFind Kris Brown:
www.bradyunited.org
IG: @kristinbrown68
Twitter: @KrisB_Brown
LinkedIn: Kris BrownFollow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
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Known as “King Henrik” or “The King” to fans around the globe, Henrik Lundqvist is a towering figure in the ice hockey world. Starting his professional career playing for Frölunda HC in the Swedish Elitserien, Henrik played as goaltender for the New York Rangers for fifteen seasons. With an illustrious career full of achievement, including countless championship titles, an Olympic gold medal, and most recently an induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Henrik’s has undoubtedly solidified his position as one of the top goaltenders in NHL history. In this first episode of Claim Your Confidence Season 2, we talk about Henrik’s career as a professional athlete, the importance of having passion for what you do, and the next chapter of his career. Don’t miss this special episode where we discuss:
Henrik’s childhood in Sweden, the beginning of his professional career, and what led him to playing for the New York RangersHow preparation and strong, positive mindset are key when overcoming challengesThe importance of having a team to support you in both your work and personal lifeRetiring from the NHL, adapting to change when things don’t go as planned, and Henrik’s most recent projectsThe Henrik Lundqvist Foundation, a non-profit organization Henrik co-founded with his wife Therese, and its mission to support to children and families in needFind Henrik Lundqvist:
www.hlundqvist30.com
www.hlundqvistfoundation.com
IG: @hlundqvistofficial
Twitter: @HLundqvist
Podcast: Club 30 with Henrik Lundqvist
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www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet
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If you have ever wondered what it’s like to work with Anna Wintour at Vogue or start your own incredible online marketplace for stylish children’s clothing, then you’ll want to listen to Sylvana Ward Durrett’s story. Co-founder and CEO of Maisonette, an expertly-curated online marketplace for baby and kids' clothing, toys, and home decor, Sylvana launched her company after an incredible 14 year career at Vogue with one goal in mind – to make it easier for parents to find high quality products for their kids. In this interview, we discuss Sylvana’s time at Vogue, what inspired her to become an entrepreneur and launch Maisonette, and what is important to her as a founder.
Sylvana’s roles at Vogue throughout her career, from Anna Wintour’s second assistant to director of special projects, and what it was like overseeing events such as the Met GalaHow her own experiences as a parent sparked the idea for MaisonetteThe challenges of stepping away from an established career at a company like Vogue and starting off on your own, and how Sylvana found successWhat she’s learned as a founder and her advice for new entrepreneursBalancing work and family life, overcoming mom guilt, and being a role model for your kids
Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:
Find Sylvana Ward Durrett:
www.maisonette.com
IG: @sylvanitas
LinkedIn: Sylvana Durrett
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
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If you’ve ever seen a bright and fabulous print that’s also a little bit unexpected, it’s probably something that Katie Kime has created. Founder, CEO, and creative director of Katie Kime, a women’s lifestyle brand and print-based design studio launched in 2013, Katie’s designs put a colorful and whimsical spin on the traditional. Ranging from clothing to wallpaper to home decor, every print and product is designed to inspire curiosity and meaningful connection. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about Katie's creative beginnings, how she launched and scaled her brand, and her iconic City Toile prints that are currently taking the fashion and lifestyle world by storm.
Katie’s first-ever trunk shows in college and how the positive reaction to her designs inspired her to dive in and create her brandBeing open to change and how holding onto things that no longer serve you can end up slowing you downHow Katie’s creative focus has shifted as the brand has evolved and what motivated her to lean into wallpaper and printmakingThe entrepreneurial lessons she’s learned along the way from how to fundraise to the ins-and-outs of creating your business teamHow Katie balances her roles as a parent, leader, and creative, and what comes next for her brand
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:
Find Katie Kime:
www.katiekime.com
IG: @katie_kime
LinkedIn: Katie Kime
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www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
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Mia Funt is all-in when it comes to her customers. Co-founder and president of ByHeart, an infant nutrition company that launched their first formula in 2022 and became the first U.S. infant formula manufacturer to be registered with the FDA in over 15 years, she is dedicated to giving parents the freedom to choose how they feed their babies without having to compromise nutrition. And under Mia’s leadership, ByHeart is propelling the industry forward with one mission at the core of everything they do: make the best formula in the world. In this interview, we talk about how Mia’s experiences as a parent sparked the idea for ByHeart, what makes ByHeart’s formula unique, and what being all-in can do for your business.
Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we discuss:
How Mia was inspired by her parents to be a problem solver and chart her own path as an entrepreneur
The steps Mia and her brother Ron took to found ByHeart, and how building the company from the ground up allowed them to truly innovate
How transparency is crucial when it comes to building a relationship with your customers
The importance of trusting your instincts and judgment as a founder, and how acting with integrity while making tough decisions builds confidence
How ByHeart is supporting parents beyond just their product through their online community Cluster and the Open-Hearted Initiative
Find Mia Funt:
www.byheart.com
IG: @byheart
LinkedIn: Mia Funt
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
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If you’ve ever found yourself scouring the internet to find the newest craze that claims to help you achieve inner balance, you aren’t alone. In her best-selling book Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included), Dr. Pooja Lakshmin highlights the pervasiveness of faux self-care practices in our day-to-day lives and provides real ways for readers to improve their wellbeing. A psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health, a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine, a New York Times contributor, and the founder and CEO of Gemma, a physician-led women's mental health education platform, Pooja is dedicated to helping others achieve true personal wellness and empowerment. In this episode, we discuss Pooja’s own journey of self-reflection, what real self-care looks like, and how to align with your internal goals.
Don’t miss this interview where we talk about:
The misconception that happiness and confidence automatically come with checking all of the boxes of success
Pooja’s experiences during her medical residency, the hypocrisies she discovered within the field that made her question her path, and how she returned to medicine on her own terms
How you cannot rely on external solutions to fix internal problems, and that healing and growth arises from self-reflection
What inspired Pooja to write her book and how she’s found her audience
How true self-care comes from knowing yourself and your values, and involves making decisions that honor those values even if it’s difficult to do so
Find Pooja Lakshmin:
www.poojalakshmin.com
IG: @poojalakshmin
LinkedIn: Pooja Lakshmin, MD
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
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If you are ready to dream big and take your next leap in life, look no further than Liz Elting for guidance. Inspired by her love of learning languages and connecting with global communities, Liz dove headfirst into the entrepreneurial world and co-founded TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and business solutions, out of her NYU dorm room. And in 2018, she founded the The Elizabeth Elting Foundation which is dedicated to bridging gaps and advancing the economic, social, and political equality of women and marginalized communities. Most recently, she’s written the best-selling book Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion Into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business full of her personal tips for transforming your ideas into action. In this interview, we discuss the story behind how Liz started TransPerfect, her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and how to make your dream a reality.
Liz’s love of language, and how it led her to work in translation servicesThe white space she saw within the translation industry, where the idea for TransPerfect came from, and how she knew she could scale it into a global businessHow she was able to grow TransPerfect from her dorm room without external funding by focusing solely on sales and revenue The importance of continually expanding your network and making as many connections as possible, and how that can benefit you later onThe Elizabeth Elting Foundation, what inspired Liz to found it after stepping away from TransPerfect, and how the foundation is making an impact
Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about:
Find Liz Elting:
www.lizelting.com
IG: @lizelting
LinkedIn: Liz Elting
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
To stay up to date with Claim Your Confidence and get all the behind-the-scenes content, you can follow us on Instagram and on YouTube.Recorded at The Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.
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Kendra Bracken-Ferguson has been guided by her mantra, “carpe diem”, throughout her life. A brand building expert and digital media pioneer, Kendra served as Vice President of Digital at Fleishman Hillard and the first Director of Digital Media at Ralph Lauren. In 2010, she co-founded Digital Brand Architects which forever changed the landscape of digital marketing. Now, she is the founder and CEO of BrainTrust, a conglomerate including an award-winning, global marketing agency, BrainTrust Founders Studio, the largest platform dedicated to Black founders of beauty and wellness companies and the adjacent BrainTrust Fund I. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about how Kendra got her start in the world of PR and brand marketing, what inspired her to found BrainTrust, and the importance of seizing the day.
Kendra’s first job at Fleishman Hillard, the PR and marketing projects she worked on, and what those experiences taught her early on in her careerWhat it means to be an entrepreneur or an “intrapreneur” How she recognized the potential of marketing through bloggers in the early days of social media and how she co-founded the first American blogger management company Digital Brand Architects The story behind BrainTrust and how Kendra is supporting black founders through BrainTrust Founders Studio and BrainTrust Fund IKendra’s life mantra “carpe diem”, the times in her life where she stepped out on faith and followed her instincts, and how seizing the day can allow you to take advantage of life’s greatest opportunities
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:Find Kendra Bracken-Ferguson:
www.kendrabracken-ferguson.com
IG: @kendrabrackenferguson
LinkedIn: Kendra Bracken-Ferguson
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
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In this day and age, social media is an invaluable tool for brands, companies, and individuals to find and connect with an audience. And that is exactly what New York based internet creator, podcast host, and author Eli Rallo has done. After her first TikTok video went viral in 2020, Eli has grown her audience to almost a million followers between TikTok and Instagram by making content that promotes authenticity and self-confidence. Now a Forbes contributor and host of the podcast Miss Congeniality, Eli’s debut book I Didn’t Know I Needed This: The New Rules for Flirting, Feeling, and Finding Yourself is filled with life lessons, tips, and advice to help you elevate your lived experience and personal relationships. In this interview, we talk about Eli’s passion for theatre and writing, how social media started as a side hobby and became her full-time job, and all of the details surrounding her first book and upcoming book tour.
How Eli found her voice at a young age through her love of theatreHer first experiences on social media, and how she overcame the pressures to curate a “highlight reel” of her life and instead chose to be her authentic selfThe backstory to her first viral video on TikTok, and how she’s found and grown her audience since thenThe importance of finding your people, and how curating an audience can help you reach and inspire othersEli’s day-in-the-life as a content creator, and the importance of keeping yourself grounded through gratitude
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Find Eli Rallo:
www.theelirallo.com
IG: @eli.rallo
TikTok: @elirallo
Twitter: @EliRallo
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Gretchen Witt is the founder of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for pediatric cancer treatment research and development. When Gretchen’s son Liam was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 she felt compelled to make a difference, and in 2008 Cookies for Kids’ Cancer was launched. Utilizing over twenty-five years of PR and communications experience, Gretchen has flipped the script on how nonprofits operate, and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer’s grassroots fundraising events have contributed over 20 million dollars towards pediatric cancer research and have helped save countless lives. In this episode, we discuss Gretchen’s motivation for founding Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, the impact the organization has had so far, and how sometimes the best start for any new endeavor is to just go for it.
Gretchen’s career working in PR, and what it taught her about the importance of communications and what successful communications management looks likeHer son Liam’s cancer diagnosis when he was two and a half years old, and how it changed Gretchen’s life forever Where the idea for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer came from, and the story behind its first bake-a-thon where Gretchen and a team of volunteers baked 96,000 cookies and raised over 420,000 dollars to help fund cancer treatmentsThe organization’s intentional design, and how Gretchen has found success in raising awareness for difficult topics like pediatric cancer by inviting people into the conversation in a cheerful and positive way Finding the confidence to start something new, and that if there’s a dream you want to pursue or an idea you want to bring to life, why not give it a try?
Don’t miss this interview where we talk about:Find Gretchen Witt:
www.cookiesforkidscancer.org
IG: @cookies4kids
Twitter: @GoodCookiesMom
LinkedIn: Gretchen Holt Witt
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Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance authorities and has all the tips and tricks regarding how to surpass your financial goals and live your happiest life. A former CNBC host, creator of the Webby-nominated podcast So Money, and the multi-bestselling financial author of When She Makes More: The Truth About Love and Life for a New Generation of Women, Farnoosh’s latest book A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career and Win at Life encourages others to not only recognize their fears, but to harness them to achieve success. In this interview, we talk about Farnoosh’s financial philosophies, the message of her newest book, and how once you work through your fears you’ll be able to find confidence on the other side.
The importance of financial literacy, and how understanding your finances is key to your independence and successHow overcoming her own financial struggles and increasing her understanding of personal finance inspired Farnoosh to publish her first bookBusting the myth that your self worth is defined by your net worthThe importance of establishing a financial partnership in marriage, and how couples can prevent money from becoming a point of contention in their relationshipHow addressing your fears instead of avoiding them can help guide you during life’s important decisions, and can help increase your confidence
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Find Farnoosh Torabi:
www.farnoosh.tv
IG: @farnooshtorabi
Twitter: @Farnoosh
Facebook & LinkedIn: Farnoosh Torabi
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IG: @lydiafenet
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