As we get closer to the end of the year, we typically think about our New Year’s Resolutions. One resolution that ends up on many people’s lists is to get out of debt and save more money.

What we don’t often talk about is the powerful connection between our wealth and our health. Like my guest today, Krissina Wise, we may take our health for granted in the pursuit of wealth and not even know we are doing it.

Krisstina spent between $250,000 and $500,000 getting her health back after a major health scare while at the pinnacle of her career success and has made it her mission to help people not only have a love affair with their money, but also with taking care of themselves so they can lead fulfilling lives.

This conversation is power-packed, so get ready!

During my conversation with Krisstina, we chatted about:

1. The pivotal moment in which she almost lost her life.
2. What Krisstina needed to learn to get her life back on track.
3. What wealthywellthy means and why it is important.
4. Does wealthy have to mean having a lot in your bank account?
5. How do we find our financial sweet spot?
6. What does it take to be a millionaire?
7. What steps we can take to fall in our love with our money without sacrificing our health.

Ok, I have a secret. When the Matrix movies first came out with Keanu Reeves, I went to the movies to see them. And you know what happened? I fell asleep. They were so exciting and full of new technology and film effects, but I could not stay awake. I guess I did “get” them.

Well, my guest, Susanne Goldstein, not only gets them, but she also helps women wake up and break free from the prisons the world and their prior choices have put them in.

Susanne says that she watches the Matrix movies on New Year’s Eve. Who knows, now that I better understand the point behind the movies, I may watch them too. And this time, I won’t fall asleep. Fingers crossed!

During my conversation with Susanne, we chatted about:

1. The tools she uses with her clients, including metaphysics and energetics.
2. Why she loves the Matrix movies and watches them every year.
3. What an upgrade is and why we can have multiple upgrades throughout our lives and careers.
4. If upgrades are conscious and planned, subconscious or both.
5. What steps we can take to break free from our own version of the Matrix.

A quick note for you concerning today’s show: Susanne and I let the language rip, so listen to the show with your earbuds or other microphones and away from little ears.

Happy 200th Episode of Brave Women at Work! Can you believe it has been 200 episodes? I can’t! What began as part of my burnout healing journey has evolved into something that brings me immense joy. I want to thank you for being here, whether this is your first episode, you’ve listened to a few here and there, or you’ve been a longtime listener—I am so grateful for you. The show has been downloaded over 70,000 times in more than 30 countries. WOW!

To celebrate the 200th episode, I’m raffling off a copy of Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Leadership and Brave Women at Work: Stories of Resilience! All you need to do is email me at hello@bravewomenatwork.com, and I’ll enter your name into a random book raffle! I’ll draw the winners’ names by 10/31/2024, so email me today for a chance to win!

I have a special guest on the show today, Dr. Ronicka Briscoe. Dr. Ronicka was a contributing author in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Leadership and is a welcome, wonderful addition to the Brave Women at Work community.

During our conversation, Ronicka and I discuss:

• What winning on the road means for working women.
• What prompted Ronicka to participate in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Leadership.
• Ronicka’s Gallup Strengths assessment compared to mine, and how rare it is for our strengths to be so similar.
• The difference between Gallup Strengths and the Myers-Briggs assessment, and how Dr. Ronicka uses them with her coaching clients.
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• Ronicka’s leadership development programs, including The Winners Circle.

Are you looking to have an amazing 2023? If so, plan, plan, plan for it! My guest today, Anna Runyan, is the owner and CEO of Classy Career Girl, a platform to help women love the work they do in the world. Anna is a successful coach and is a great example of someone who knows how to plan, create systems, and make her goals a reality! If you need some help or a nudge in this area, listen in!

During my conversation with Anna, we talked about:

1. An overview of her planning process

2. How often Anna revisits her plan

3. How we can pivot and look inward for answers if we're not hitting our goals

4. Affirmations and routines that Anna uses to keep a positive mindset throughout the year 5. How batching and delegation can help anyone maximize their time

Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Classy Career Girl: https://www.classycareergirl.com/ Planning

Workshop: https://www.classycareergirl.com/planningworkshop-fp

Here’s a fact about me. I’m a nerd for making a list and setting a plan. How about you? Planning is not making a resolution. It’s putting pen to paper, setting goals, and executing.

My guest today, Anna Runyan, is the founder and CEO of Classy Career Girl, a career and leadership coaching platform for women. Anna and I met through another colleague in the personal development space.

When I met Anna, I knew I had to have her on the show. Two of her superpowers are her planning tools and the systems she creates not only for herself but for her clients.

During my conversation with Anna, we discussed:

1. Her thoughts on her quarterly and annual planning process

2. How often Anna revisits and reviews her plan

3. The roadblocks to successful planning

4. The affirmations that we can use daily to help us with our plan execution

5. The systems that Anna uses to run her business that we can use if we have a corporate job, a business, or both

6. Her 2023 Planning Workshop, which is an evergreen course you can take at any time if you are eager to build your own personal or professional plan

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Classy Career Girl:

Classy Career Girl - https://www.classycareergirl.com/

Classy Career Girl Planning Workshop: https://www.classycareergirl.com/planningworkshop-fp

Does having tough or let’s call them “sticky” conversations make you uncomfortable? Yeah, me too! It makes me sweat and want to procrastinate having them because I anticipate how uncomfortable and awkward they will be.

Here’s the great news.

Jill Shroyer, my guest today and CEO of HR Expeditions, loves these tough conversations and has a system for you to learn how to master them!

Today’s show was so instructional for me, and I’m sure it will be for you too.

During my conversation with Jill, we discussed the following:

1. Examples of sticky conversations we may want to avoid

2. Jill's formula for dealing with these tough discussions

3. What to do if the conversation goes in the wrong direction

4. Some timely sticky scenarios, including asking for a raise, more flexibility, and more

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Expedition HR: https://www.expeditionhr.com/

Conquer Sticky Conversations Book: https://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Sticky-Situations-Empowering-Approach/dp/1736213407/ref=sr_1_5?crid=12172DCJ1PWDD&keywords=sticky+conversations+book&qid=1670593198&sprefix=sticky+conversations+boo%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-5

Today on the show, I have a special guest, Shelia Higgs Burkhalter.

Shelia and I met the last year while we were working on the Brave Women at Work: Stories of Resilience book. Shelia is an absolutely rockstar author, professional, and person, and I appreciate her time during today's episode.

During our conversation, we chatted about:

1. Shelia’s experience on the Brave Women at Work project

2. What she learned about herself, the ability to be vulnerable and share her story, and the publishing process as a whole

3. Hope Mueller and her boutique publishing company, Hunter Street Press

4. The upcoming Writers and Spa Retreat co-hosted by Brave Women at Work and C.L.I.M.B. Conferences

5. How this writers retreat is for all aspiring authors and is an excellent opportunity to meet and learn from other authors.

Resources:

Brave Women at Work:

https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Shelia Higgs Burkhalter Coaching: https://shiggsbcoaching.com/

Shelia Higgs Burkhalter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheliahiggsburkhalter

Writers and Spa Retreat – C.L.I.M.B. Conferences: C.L.I.M.B. - Hunter Street Press (hopey.net)

Many of us start the new year with resolutions. And saving a certain amount, paying debt, or creating a financial or retirement plan may be on your resolution list.

My guest today, Mikelann Valterra, is Seattle's money coach. Mikelann helps women with their thoughts and feelings around money; after our conversation, I learned that how we feel about money, saving, debt, etc., has a lot to do with reaching our financial goals!

During my conversation with Mikelann, we discussed:

1. Why do women feel anxiety when it comes to money

2. Money fog and why we get trapped in it

3. Financial anxiety is not only about overspending; it can also be about money hoarding too

4. How to deal with golden handcuffs

5. The role money plays in relationships

6. The importance of women having a retirement plan

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Mikelann Valterra site: https://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/

Happy Holidays! I am practicing what I preach at Brave Women at Work and taking a break over the holidays. I am bringing back one of my favorite episodes before the end of the year to remind you to take care of yourself during this busy season.

During this episode, my guest, Courtney Carver, blogger, author, podcaster, and speaker talks about the importance of minimalism and being more with less. I

n a season of "all the things," it's a breath of fresh air to think we can simplify and declutter our professional and personal lives.

During this conversation, Courtney and I discuss the following:

1. What minimalism is, and why it is important

2. What led Courtney to minimalism

3. How simplifying can help us professionally and personally

4. And much more!

Resources:

Be More with Less - https://bemorewithless.com/

Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really is So Much More https://www.amazon.com/Project-333-Minimalist-Fashion-Challenge-ebook/dp/B07X6RPYL3/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Be+more+with+less&qid=1614711932&sr=8-2

The Simplicity Space: https://courses.bemorewithless.com/the-simplicity-space/

Happy Holidays! I am practicing what I preach at Brave Women at Work and taking a break over the holidays. I am bringing back two episodes for the end of the year to remind you to take care of yourself during this busy season. If you haven't yet listened to Stress Reset with Sarah Marie Liddle, it's a must. Sarah is an expert in stress management and burnout recovery.

During my conversation with Sarah, we discussed:

1. The blatant and subliminal signs of stress.

2. The relationship between stress and overwhelm.

3. Ways that we try to override our stress.

They can be positive and not-so-positive. Netflix binge or Ben and Jerry’s, anyone?

4. Micro steps we can take today to start resetting our stress.

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://www.bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Sarah Marie Liddle: https://sarahmarieliddle.com/

There's a commonality between Brave Women at Work guests, they've all discussed the importance of mindset. If you don’t believe in yourself, you can’t be brave. And that’s what this show is all about.

My guest today, Dr. Zenobia Tantra, takes it a step further. Yes, mindset is essential, but it also is your overall energy. Zenobia is a dear friend and colleague. She is also a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy and an expert on chakras on how the state of our energy affects every area of our lives.

During my conversation with Zenobia, we discussed:

1. What the chakras are, and why we should care.

2. The solar plexus or power/self-confidence chakra and how we know when it’s out of balance

3. The heart chakra and knowing when this one is out of balance

4. And finally, the throat chakra and when do know when it’s off

5. What steps can we take to maintain chakra balance

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Zenxuality - Dr. Zenobia Tantra's site:

https://www.zenxuality.com/

I'm so excited about my guest, Cait Donovan, today! Cait speaks about burnout in an entirely different way, one that is more forgiving and filled with grace.

As you may know, I have already experienced one round of burnout. I had no idea what was happening to me, but I thought it was entirely my fault. I carried the guilt and weight of the question, “How could I let this happen?” Here's the excellent news. From my conversation with Cait, I learned that this might be a bit of our genetics, upbringing, living and work environment, and choices. And if you’ve experienced burnout before, you know how difficult it is to heal. Starting with a dose of self-compassion is a beautiful place to begin.

During my conversation with Cait, we discussed:

1. The origin of burnout and why looking at the last 3-5 years of history before a bout of burnout can share some clues

2. What burnout is and isn’t according to the medical community

3. The symptoms of burnout

4. How repeat burnout is a real thing

5. What you can do to heal from burnout proactively.

Resources:

Brave Women at Work:

https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Cait Donovan: https://www.caitdonovan.com/

Fried: The Burnout Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fried-the-burnout-podcast/id1469939920

As we’re approaching the end of 2022 (I can’t believe it), my conversation with Shanna Hocking was motivating to me, and I’m sure that it will be for you as well.

During our discussion, Shanna and I chatted about:

1. Her book, One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions Women Can Take to Fulfill Their Leadership and Career Potential

2. Examples of one bold move a day

3. How our bold moves each day don’t have to be huge; they can be small and personal to every one of us

4. What holds us back from taking these bold moves

5. How can women start taking these bold actions today, as in right now

6. And why women often don’t feel brave and how we can change that

Get ready to take bold moves!

Brave Women at Work:

https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Shanna Hocking: https://www.shannaahocking.com/

One Bold Move Today: One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions Women Can Take to Fulfill Their Leadership and Career Potential: https://www.amazon.com/One-Bold-Move-Day-Meaningful/dp/1264278071/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WYUUZZ9XQNKC&keywords=one+bold+move+a+day&qid=1669388468&sprefix=one+bold+move+a+day%2Caps%2C265&sr=8-1

I have a wonderful repeat guest today, Churni Bhattacharya. Churni and I can talk for hours, and every time I speak with her, I feel like I’m talking with an old friend.

Churni has so much wisdom to share in today’s show and her prior appearance, episode 141, which launched on August 31st, 2023. You’ll definitely want to grab a notebook and listen to both of these shows twice to catch all of the great advice and information.

During our conversation, Churni and I talked about:

1. Her journey to becoming a contributing author in the women’s anthology, “Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Leadership.”
2. Churni’s learnings throughout the publication process.
3. How Churni has changed because of this experience.
4. What recommendations Churni has for anyone who wants to step out and try something new, whether it’s writing a book, starting a project, beginning a new job, and more.
5. Churni’s advice for other women navigating the IT/Digital Industry.
6. Her favorite book.
7. What’s on the horizon for Churni moving forward.

I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving with your family and friends today. Take a break from turkey eating and pre-Black Friday shopping and listen to the latest episode of Brave Women at Work!

In this episode, I cover something very timely….gratitude! Gratitude is the answer at work, whether that’s one-on-one with your colleagues, if you are a people leader working with teams, or if you run a business and have the privilege and responsibility of setting the cultural tone of your organization.

During this show solo, I also share my thoughts on how gratitude may be an anecdote for the Quiet Quit and the Great Resignation. We all know that competitive pay and benefits are important, but employees today are demanding more than that. Maybe they want to feel valued, and that all starts with gratitude.

Brave Women at Work: http://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Are you ready for it? Let’s party!

We have officially reached 100 episodes! 100 episodes! I CANNOT believe it! If you had told me two years ago that I would eventually record 100 podcast episodes with Brave Women at Work, I would have told you that you were crazy.

Well, here we are! I want to share my key insights after 100 episodes. These learnings are universal, so you can use them for whatever your personal or professional goals. And don't forget to listen in for a special offer for all podcast listeners!

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

What do you think of when you hear the word power? Does it sound off-putting? Too masculine or dominant? Do you think women can be powerful or hold positions of power? I do, but I know that I often give my power away, whether through self-doubt, Imposter Syndrome, or my old standbys, perfectionism and people-pleasing.

I’m so excited about my guest today, Dr. Sharon Melnick, and to share this conversation with you!

During the podcast, Dr. Sharon and I discussed:

1. What being in your power means

2. What it feels like to be outside of your power

3. How you can vacillate between being in and out of your power

4. We can take steps to reclaim our power if we've lost it

4. What to do when your spouse, family or friends don’t support the new powerful version of you

5. What the difference is between being a thermometer and a thermostat

7. And so much more

This conversation blew my mind in so many ways, so I’m pumped for you to hear it!

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Dr. Sharon Melnick site: https://sharonmelnick.com/

In Your Power Book: https://inyourpowerbook.com/

Jacob Brown, a keynote speaker, marketing manager, and LinkedIn influencer, recently said: The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go. Isn’t that a beautiful reminder?

My guest today, Tara Horstmeyer, talks about how you need to let things go in specific seasons of your life, so you can fit work into your seasons and not the other way around.

Many women, myself included, believe we must work harder during tough seasons. Maybe we need to be willing to walk away and say no…or like the trees are teaching us, to let things go.

During my conversation with Tara, we talked about

1. How can you leave a company without leaving the people

2. How to build emotional boundaries at work

3. Making tough decisions to fit certain seasons of your life

4. What led Tara to develop her company, Happy Words Sell, and what the heck is ghostwriting

5. And why everyone should be creating content to participate in the online conversation

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Happy Words Sell: Happy Words (happywordssell.com)

Have you met someone who stopped you in your tracks significantly? “Wow, I can’t believe she’s doing kind of way?"

My guest today, Miriam Lawrence, is a beautiful example of an inspiring and brave woman, and I knew I had to have her on the show. Why, might you ask? Miriam’s LinkedIn profile is unique because she’s also a powerlifter. Like in 200-pound+ weights.

Miriam started powerlifting at 48 and competing all over the world by the age of 50. And she’s finding a way of integrating her work and her strength training. I love how authentic Miriam is and the moxie she has gained by being in the world's top third of female powerlifters.

During my conversation with Miriam, we discussed the following:

1. How can we find something that lights us up at any age

2. Imposter Syndrome and how to manage it

3. The correlation between physical strength and how we move through the world

4. Our Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) at work

5. How stoicism helps Miriam train her mind and live her life

Resources: Brave Women at Work:

https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Miriam Lawrence Site: https://thatbadassbroad.com/

Miriam Lawrence LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-lawrence-6a3764/

Glute Lab: https://www.amazon.com/Glute-Lab-Art-Science-Training/dp/1628603461/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3M4CY9UP18Z1G&keywords=booty+by+brett&qid=1662603751&s=audible&sprefix=booty+by+brett%2Caudible%2C109&sr=1-1 Ryan Holiday Book: https://www.amazon.com/The-Obstacle-Is-Way-Ryan-Holiday-audiobook/dp/B00K5JUNSU/ref=sr_1_3?adgrpid=1338106221327991&hvadid=83631710809864&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=103346&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83631995884220%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=21871_10482322&keywords=holiday+ryan&qid=1662603282&sr=8-3

I learned about today’s guest, Kathy Miller, from another guest, Alison Martin, with Engaged Mentoring. Alison purposefully contacted me to say that Kathy should be a guest.

When I met Kathy, I have to say her background in manufacturing was unique from all of my other guests. I can only imagine the challenges she faced as a female plant manager.

When I heard her story, I knew she was a great example of a brave woman at work.

During my conversation with Kathy, we discussed:

1. Kathy’s background in manufacturing and how she was a manager and higher in a plant environment in her early 20’s

2. What is applied positive psychology and how can we leverage it at work

3. The importance of positive workplace relationships

4. When gender biases start and their impact at work

5. The steps we can take to improve our relationships at work

6. Kathy’s book - Steel Toes and Stilettos: A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success.

Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Kathy Miller site: https://opsisters.com/

Steel Toes and Stilettos Book: https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Toes-Stilettos-Manufacturing-Transformation/dp/1032053119/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1645719818&refinements=p_27%3AKathy+Miller&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Kathy+Miller

If you had told me that I would be at my book signing a year ago, I would have told you to get out of town. Writing a book was always a dream, but I always put it in the “someday” category.

Well, now it is a reality! I just completed my first book signing, and it was a humbling and joyful experience. I’m here to tell you as living proof that you can do whatever you want to do.

Whether writing a book, starting a business, or pivoting to a new career, you’ve got this! This fits right into my conversation with my guest today, Liz Brunner.

Liz has had a fantastic arc in her career and is yet another example of a woman who took bold and brave actions in her career to discover her next chapter.

During my conversation with Liz, we covered:

1. Finding and connecting the patterns in our professional and personal lives

2. How these patterns can inform our next chapters and how no skills or experiences are truly wasted

3. What drove Liz to write her book, Dare to Own You

4. What it was like for Liz to be in the public year for over 20 years

5. How to craft an elevator pitch and why it is important to have at the ready

6. And much more.

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Brunner Communications: https://lizbrunner.com/

Brunner Academy: https://www.brunneracademy.com/

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Today is a special day with a very special guest. My guest for today’s show is Helen King. Helen is important to me in so many ways. She is my podcast producer and helps me stay on track with Brave Women at Work, and she is a wonderful example of a brave woman. Helen was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer at age 37, even after medical professionals told her that she was too young to get diagnosed with cancer.

During her healing process, she was also diagnosed with ADHD, which made sense to her and was news many years in the making. From there, she completely rebuilt her life and work.

During my conversation with Helen, we talked about

1. What it was like to hear that she had cancer so young

2. What she did professionally before the cancer diagnosis and what led her to pursue podcast production as a career

3. What other changes she went through after she achieved remission of her cancer

4. What it was like to also be diagnosed with ADHD in her thirties

5. What motivated Helen to start her own podcast, The C Word

6. What being a podcast producer is all about and what it’s like to produce the Brave Women at Work podcast

Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Helen King Productions: https://www.hkproductionsnz.com/

“Spending time around people who inspire you will not only affect your career, it will change your life.” 

Shannon Siriano Greenwood

My guest today, Shannon Siriano Greenwood, was inspiring throughout our conversation. It felt like Shannon was my older sister, and I was learning from her wisdom. She’s made bold choices in her personal and professional life after experiencing postpartum depression and burnout.

We have a lot in common, so it was great to talk with someone that truly gets it.

During my conversation with Shannon, we covered:

1. What hyperfunctioning, overdriving, and chasing all the gold stars means

2. What prompted Shannon to start the Rebelle community

3. How Rebelle is different than Chief, another female membership community

4. What inspires Shannon and the book she gives away to all of her friends

5. The power of friendships and close community

6. How we can burn it down, change our habits, and start paying attention to our happiness

Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Rebelle: https://readytorebelle.com/

Rebelle Magazine: https://readytorebelle.com/summer-issue-2022

Playing Big by Tara Mohr: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Big-Practical-Wisdom-Create-ebook/dp/B00INIXMW4/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1663713631&sr=8-1

Here's the bad news: we all get stuck at some point in our lives. It's part of the human condition.

My guest today, Shira Miller, certified coach, and communications executive, knows the signs of being chronically stuck. Shira has many examples from her own life where she was stuck but found a back to break free and regain her health, financial security, love, and happiness. And here’s the good news: you can get unstuck.

If you’re feeling stuck in any way, there’s a lot you can learn from this show. During my conversation with Shira, we discussed:

1. What the difference is between being acutely stuck and chronically stuck

2. What it took for Shira to change in her own life

3. The signs of being chronically stuck and how to notice them

4. What steps we can take to get unstuck

5. What motivated Shira to write her book, Free and Clear. Shira also shares other resources for our listeners to take action.

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Brave Women at Work Virtual Summit: https://bravewomenatwork.com/brave-women-at-work-virtual-summit/

Shira Miller Site: https://shiramiller.com/

Shira Miller Book: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Clear-Unstuck-Live-Life/dp/B09XWH1NH5/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=shira+miller+free+and+clear&qid=1662601688&sprefix=free+and+clear+mil%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-5 Shira Miller TedX Talk: https://shiramiller.com/tedx/

Have you ever thought about leadership as a recipe? Imagine adding a dash of this or a pinch of that to create your own unique leadership style. What if you could learn the perfect leadership ingredients from the leaders you encounter throughout your career?

I had never considered leadership in this way, but I love this delicious metaphor!

My guest today, Mylene Barizo, is a powerful leader, communicator, connector, and now a best-selling author of Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Leadership. I invited Mylene to share her inspiring perspective on leadership and her key takeaways from being part of our recent book project on the topic.

In this episode, Mylene and I discuss:

●       What inspired her to contribute to Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Leadership

●       What Mylene has learned throughout the process

●       The key lessons she hopes readers will take from her chapter

●       Mylene’s concept of the Leadership Recipe and how we can identify the ingredients in our own personal leadership style

●       Insights about The Leadership Ladder, what it means to Mylene, and the services her company offers for both individuals and businesses

I have been seeing articles about the quiet quit all over lately. Many friends and colleagues have also asked for my thoughts on this topic, so I decided to record a show on it.

In this solo show, I talk about:

1. What the quiet quit is and is not

2. What’s driving the quiet quit?

3. How is the quiet quit related to the Great Resignation?

4. My thoughts on it

5. My hopes for the future of work.

As a recovering workaholic and someone without solid work boundaries, the quiet quit challenges and inspires me at the same time.

What about you? Where do you stand on the quiet quit?

Resources: 

Forbes article - https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2022/08/23/quiet-quittingwhat-is-it-and-where-do-you-stand-on-it/?sh=74a8448920df&fbclid=IwAR3ySXBYwdjxdmZJL0SeVkUEAUr1FWuO0IMT-bLcObS6-v1VOTf16lvEMPY

Buy the book: Brave Women at Work - Helping you take braver action at work Brave: 

https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Women-Work-Stories-Resilience-ebook/dp/B0B82XV3R5

Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

TRIGGER WARNING

My guest and I have a powerful conversation which includes domestic violence and suicide. Please listen with care. 

Have you ever met someone that you were in awe of? That’s my guest and me today, Susie Carder.

I don’t want to spoil it, but Susie has faced quite a few odds to get to where she is today. Let me give you a few of her past challenges:

1. Being a single mom

2. Running a business while parenting two girls

3. Have a failed business that left her in financial ruin

4. Having to rebuild her business from scratch.

And with that, Susie has not been willing to let her circumstances stop her. Susie has built two $10 million companies, even after facing these challenges!

This conversation was so "feel good" to me because it reminds me that no matter what I’m facing, I can get through it. And whatever challenges you're facing, you can get through them too.

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Susie Carder: https://susiecarder.com/

Power Your Profits: How to Take Your Business from $10,000 to $10,000,000: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Profits-Take-Business/dp/B081VS9HCB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=power+your+profits+susie+carder&qid=1658009101&sprefix=Power+your+profit%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1

It’s almost fall! My favorite time of year. I’ve been working with Charlotte, my 5th grader, on her fall wardrobe. I don’t remember being as concerned about what I was wearing to school when I was in 5th grade, but I have a budding fashionista.

We’ve recently discovered Plato’s Closet and thrifting at Goodwill for the latest “cool” trends. Charlotte is already building her pre-teen brand and doesn’t even know it!

Well, the school year prep that I’m doing with Charlotte fits right in line with my conversation with my guest today, Cari Rutkoskie. Cari is the owner of not one, but 2 businesses. Cari is an expert in communications, whether that’s with your words or your wardrobe.

Today, we’re going to talk about both of her businesses, but there’s a special focus on her business with Cabi, an online clothing specifically serving women.

During my conversation with Cari, we covered:

1. Why our professional image is so important

2. What are the building blocks of a professional image?

3. How what we wear affects our confidence

4. How having “go-to” or loved pieces in our wardrobe helps

5. And much more

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Words Matter Consulting: https://wordsmatterconsulting.com/

Cari Rutkoski Cabi Online Site: https://carirutkoskie.cabionline.com/

Today, we talked about a hot-button topic on LinkedIn and in all work environments. DEI or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

You may be very familiar with this subject, but I didn’t feel like I was. So, I asked Martine Kalaw, an expert in this area, to join me.

During my conversation with Martine, we discussed:

1. What DEI is and why it’s important for individuals and companies

2. Reverse resentment about DEI among employees who don't see the value

3. How DEI initiatives can positively impact a company's revenue

4. What steps we can take as individuals to support DEI initiatives in our companies

5. And so much more

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Martine Kalaw: https://martinekalaw.com/

The ABC's of Diversity: A Manager's Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the New Workplace: https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Diversity-Managers-Inclusion-Workplace/dp/B09V6NWLH8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18DY2UVBFQQB9&keywords=Martine+Kalaw&qid=1658009579&sprefix=martine+kalaw%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

Did you know that men and women negotiate differently?

For example, if you want and deserve a raise and go to your boss and strongly ask for it, it may not be received well. Why? Because it may be seen as you come off as too strong or adversarial.

Unfortunately, this is not the same for men. Mind blown! My guest today, Kathryn Valentine, of Worthmore Negotiations, teaches women how they can negotiate for salary and up to 75 other important items with success.

During my conversation with Kathryn, we discussed:

1. Why women need to learn to negotiate

2. What led Kathryn to conclude that men and women don’t negotiate the same way

3. The mistakes women commonly make and how we can learn from them

4. What we can negotiate for beyond salary

5. How allies help, including mentors and sponsors

6. How companies can help women negotiate better

Resources:

Buy Brave Women at Work: Stories of Resilience https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B82XV3R5/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_AWXZVCQ86K5RP48ECWGH

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Worthmore Negotiations: https://worthmorenegotiations.com/

75 Things You Can Negotiate:

https://worthmorenegotiations.com/our-1-most-popular-post-75-things-you-can-negotiate/

You may or may not believe this, but I was really shy as a kid. A true wallflower. It was so painful. I was the kid that didn’t know why I felt so out of place.

After meeting Claire O'Hanlon, writer, entrepreneur, coach, and speaker, I felt like I met a kindred spirit. Claire is a wealth of knowledge on what it means to be shy or introverted.

She explained to me that you can be a shy or introverted leader, and they are not one and the same. If you are shy or are naturally introverted, this show is for you!

During my conversation with Claire, we discussed:

1. What the difference is between shyness and introversion

2. If shyness is a learned behavior or genetic

3. The moment when Claire decided she was no longer going to be shy

4. Claire’s favorite quote and how it guides her actions

5. How you can be a shy or introverted leader

6. The Shypreneur Society Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Claire O’Hanlon:

Home - https://claireohanloncoaching.com/

ShyPreneur Society: https://claire-o-hanlon.mykajabi.com/shypreneur-society-8248a084-f184-4ecc-bfe0-d485784aac6f

Happy Brave Women at Work Thursday! Do you have a fixed or growth mindset?

After reading more about this, I knew that I had to share it on Brave Women at Work.

Cultivating a growth mindset as often as possible can have a significant impact on our success at work.

So, let’s dive in! In this solo show, I discussed:

1. What is the difference between a fixed and growth mindset?

2. How do we know when we are in a fixed or growth head space?

3. What are the benefits of a growth mindset?

4. What can we do to move ourselves to a growth mindset?

If you find yourself resistant to change or struggling to receive feedback (hello, perfectionists), I am talking to you! I can say this with authority because I am a recovering perfectionist.

Even if you are open-minded or consistently in a growth frame of mind, it never hurts to sharpen our skills, so listen in!

Resources:

Free Brave Women at Work Screensaver https://bravewomenatwork.com/free-brave-women-at-work-screensavers/

Brave Women at Work - Helping you take braver action at work

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

If you’ve been listening to Brave Women at Work for a while, you know that I love the Enneagram. If you’re new to the show, welcome to my obsession.

The Enneagram is an ancient personality typing system, and it helps us better understand ourselves and others in the world. My guest today, Erin Baute, is an expert on the Enneagram and is even writing her PhD thesis on the topic.

During my conversation with Erin, we discussed:

1. What the Enneagram is and how it’s different than other personality assessments

2. The Enneagram numbers between 1-9 3. The differences between the primary type, the dominant wing and the dominant subtype

4. The instincts of the Enneagram - preservation, social and relational

5. How women can discover their personal Enneagram number

6. How we use our Enneagram knowledge personally and professionally

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Living the Enneagram: https://livingtheenneagram.com/

The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Enneagram-Paths-Greater-Self-Knowledge/dp/1938314549/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=enneagram+beatrice+chestnut&qid=1652019244&sprefix=enneagram+beat%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1

The Road Back To You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830846190/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=3d65688eab5d921b746ff0dabc87c983&hsa_cr_id=8108096160501&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=45898321-c0b6-4436-a4b8-7fefb7f27160&pd_rd_w=qFNVE&pd_rd_wg=VG3rb&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0_img

You all know that I love a good negotiation. I believe knowing how to ask for what you want is so critical. Today’s guest, Penny Rosema, is an expert in negotiation, so I’m excited for you to listen to our conversation.

During my discussion with Penny, we covered:

1. The components of a successful negotiation (and a not so successful one) 2. Why preparation is so important 3. The power of being quiet and listening 4. What happens when you receive a counteroffer? 5. Going beyond pay in our negotiations 6. What happens if you can’t come to agreement?

If you feel like you’re not a good negotiator or if you would like to hone your skills, this conversation is for you, so listen in!

Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork  Penny Rosema: https://www.pennyrosema.com/  Penny's Free Negotiation Resources: https://www.pennyrosema.com/resources-2/  

Let's face it. Being a first-time manager is hard. It can be confusing, scary, and even lonely because we're often thrown into the role with no formal training or guidance.

I wanted to share 5 tips for new managers as a blueprint for the first 90, 120, 180 days. I also share several book resources, so make sure to listen in to that as well.

During today's show, I cover a few of the following tips:

1. Getting clear on your priorities as a first-time manager. 2. How to build trust with your employees. 3. Why self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome can be a killer as a new manager. 4. And more....

Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Crucial Conversations: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crucial+conversations&i=stripbooks&sprefix=crucial+conver%2Cstripbooks%2C101&ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_14_ts-doa-p

1,501 Ways to Reward Your Employees: https://www.amazon.com/1501-Reward-Employees-Nelson-Ph-D/dp/0761168788/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=1501+ways+to+reward+employees&qid=1657369145&s=books&sprefix=1501%2Cstripbooks%2C122&sr=1-1

The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter: https://www.amazon.com/First-Days-Updated-Expanded-Strategies/dp/B00CH7FE1O/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+first+90+days&qid=1657369196&s=books&sprefix=the+first+%2Cstripbooks%2C99&sr=1-1

Are you ready for a firecracker of a conversation with my sister from another mister, Diana Patton, my guest today on the podcast? Diana and I met during an online presentation I was giving for another women’s organization, PINKK, led by another Brave Women at Work podcast guest, Athena Golianis. Athena sure knows how to connect people! There was energy immediately between Diana and I, and we knew we needed to be in one another’s orbits.

During our conversation, Diana and I talked about:

1. Diana’s challenging past and how it forged who she is today.
2. The pivotal moment in Diana’s life when she knew she needed to run her own business and not stay solely focused on law.
3. What rising means to Diana.
4. What challenges Diana sees that prevent women from rising.
5. Books and other resources that Diana used in her own rising journey.
6. Her All Rise Live Summit here in Chi-town – Chicago!

Are you stressed? Annually companies in the U.S. spend over $300 billion on employee health care and missed days at work due to high levels of stress. 

In addition, around 75%–90% of healthcare visits in the United States are connected to stress-related issues in some manner. We all need to learn how to manage our stress better (myself included). 

My guest today, Sarah Marie Liddle, is an expert in stress management and burnout recovery. Sarah is a repeat guest on Brave Women at Work and was awesome to have on once again. If you didn’t listen to Sarah’s first show with me, go back to episode number 54. 

During my conversation with Sarah, we talked about 

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://www.bravewomenatwork.com/ 

Brave Women at Work FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork 

Sarah Marie Liddle: https://sarahmarieliddle.com/ 

Stress Reset Program: https://sarahmarieliddle.com/stress-reset-coaching Sarah Marie Liddle 

Episode 54: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-54-discover-your-strengths-with-sarah-marie-liddle/id1547856593?i=1000546491763

Welcome to the second part of my conversation with Kristin Harrison! 

If you haven’t listened to episode #79 (the prior episode on Moving Through a Man’s World), this show will make even more sense if you go back and listen to it. 

If you want to jump in here, you will still get something out of our conversation. 

During this second part of my conversation with Kristin, we discussed: 

As a reminder, this show is marked explicit, so please make sure to listen to this away from little ears or on your earbuds. 

Resources: 

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ 

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork 

Kristin Harrison LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-harrison/

My girl, Kristin Harrison, is back on Brave Women at Work! 

This time, we’re talking about each of our experiences moving through a man’s world and what that has felt like to us. We had so much to say in fact that this conversation had to be split up into 2 episodes. 

During this first conversation with Kristin, we discussed:

This conversation with fiery on both sides, so if you are listening to this show around little ears, please make sure to use your earbuds. 

Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ 

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork 

Kristin Harrison LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-harrison/

I am excited for my guest today, Liz Kislik! Liz was an executive coach and consultant before it was even an industry. She brings over 30 years of experience in developing high-performing leaders and organizations to our conversation, so I'm very happy that she took some time out to be a guest on the show! 

During my conversation with Liz, we discussed: 

- How you and other employees can transition back to the office with ease 

- How to navigate work environments where some employees are pro-remote, some are pro-in-office and some want hybrid 

- How we can build relationships with our colleagues and even bosses remotely

 - What companies can do to support various employees’ flexibility needs

 - And most importantly, how we can support one another 

As you know, this is a real hot potato conversation. Admittedly, it’s difficult to return to the office if you’ve been working remotely and either enjoy it or find that you are more productive. It’s also a challenge for employers to serve various employee needs. 

Dive into this conversation to see how we can find a middle ground with this divisive topic. 

Resources: 

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ 

Brave Women at Work FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork 

Liz Kislik Website:https://lizkislik.com/ 

Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It | Liz Kislik | TedX: https://www.ted.com/talks/liz_kislik_why_there_s_so_much_conflict_at_work_and_what_you_can_do_to_fix_it?language=en 

Free Ebook: How to Resolve Interpersonal Conflicts in the Workplace: https://lizkislik.com/resolve-conflict/

Have you ever felt stuck or powerless in a situation? Have you started believing your inner critic's monologue about how you're not good enough, smart enough, accomplished enough, blah, blah, blah? 

If so, you need to listen to my conversation with Lia Garvin, author, speaker, and coach. Lia and I had an awesome conversation about her book, Unstuck: Reframe Your Thinking to Free Yourself from the Patterns and People That Hold You Back. 

During my conversation with Lia, we discussed: 

Resources: 

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ 

Brave Women at Work FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork 

Lia Garvin You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlJ3Z-ulrQk&t=216s 

Lia Garvin: https://www.liagarvin.com/ 

Reframe with Lisa: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Sx-ppBe8gx1Jad2ubshwQ

Today, I talk about a concept that I'm still learning. It’s the phrase “I love me more”. I bristle with the idea of putting myself and my own self-love before anything else. 

What about you? It’s for this very reason that I knew that I needed to talk with my guest, Jenna Banks. 

During my conversation with Jenna, we discuss:

 - Disempowering social norms and stories that hold women back

 - How we can love ourselves more

 - What to do when family members aren't on board 

- What led her to write her book, I Love Me More: How to Find Happiness and Success through Self Love 

Resources: 

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ 

I Love Me More Book: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Me-More-Happiness-Self-Love/dp/1956072004/ref=sr_1_1? crid=D5H630OTKEEE&keywords=jenna+banks&qid=1645722814&sprefix=jenna+banks%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1 

Jenna Banks' site: https://jenna-banks.com/ 

Love Me More playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/i-love-me-more-official-book-playlist/pl.u-XkD04oJFD78qmj Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5kZvL2vpc1JKXWN7Vs7VXH?si=8164f2373c4e4bf4&nd=1

Do you have a favorite quote, movie, or book that motivates you or inspires your work?

My guest today, Carla Taylor, has a quote near and dear to her heart from Marianne Williamson. A famous snippet of the quote is, "Our deepest fear is not that we feel inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."

Carla is a serial entrepreneur, creator, trainer, speaker, and mentor. Her current company, Bring your Brilliance, has the purpose of "bringing brilliance to your work, team, and organization". The concept of "bringing your brilliance" was the core of our discussion. During my conversation with Carla, we talked about:

1. How you can bring brilliance to everything you do personally and professionally

2. How can we can bring out the light in others

3. How we can leave a legacy

4. Spirituality and its throughline with bringing your brilliance

5. What dims our light and how to avoid those behaviors and attitudes

Brave Women at Work

Brave Women at Work FB Community

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Today, my guest is Sharla Frost, an accomplished trial attorney, entrepreneur, and author.

I not only talk about having a seat at the table at work but how you can have power at the table. In our conversation, we discuss:

1. The difference between having a seat and power at the table

2. How you can cultivate power at the table, no matter what your level in your organization

3. The attitudes and behaviors that prevent you from having power at the table

4. The power of asking

5. How to get the power at the table back if you lose it

6. Sharla's two books, Power at the Table and Frogville This conversation challenged me to think differently about how I show up at work.

I hope it does the same for you.

Here's to having more power at the table!

Resources:

 Brave Women at Work site: https://www.bravewomenatwork.com/

Power at the Table book: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Table-Marketing-Maverick-Business/dp/1637920113/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YDOJZ04LPPR1&keywords=power+at+the+table&qid=1643892366&sprefix=power+at+the+table%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1

Frogville book: https://www.amazon.com/Frogville-Quest-Frog-Sharla-Frost/dp/1637921365/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AUU7FJWA9ED4&keywords=frogville&qid=1643892389&sprefix=frogvill%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1

Sharla Frost LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharla-frost-0b22b29/

Brave Women at Work Build Your Personal Brand Story episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-48-build-your-brand-story-with-athena-golianis/id1547856593?i=1000542321920

Do you have a problem saying NO?  Do you take on unnecessary projects at work because you believe extra work is going to reward you? Are you afraid of saying no because you want to please others or don’t want to disappoint them? 

Been there, done that, and have the t-shirt. My guest, Laurie Weingart, explained what prompted her and some of her colleagues to write the book The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work. Dead-end work? 

This got my attention! During my conversation with Laurie, we discussed: 

- What prompted her and her co-authors to form their No Club - How the No Club transformed into writing the book 

- What is non-promotable work is and why we should care 

- How we can say no to non-promotable work 

I had so many a-ha’s during this conversation, and I know you will too! 

Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ 

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork 

The No Club Book: https://www.amazon.com/No-Club-Putting-Womens-Dead-End/dp/1982152338/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+no+club&qid=1646920707&s=books&sprefix=the+no+club%2Cstripbooks%2C329&sr=1-1 

The No Club Website: https://www.thenoclub.com/home

Laurie Wessels and I met each other via another one of my guests, Natalie Benamou. Laurie has been a coach, trainer, and speaker for many years. I love that her purpose is to put a smile on corporate America. You can also tell during our conversation that Laurie truly enjoys helping leaders grow.

Listen in to benefit from Laurie’s passion and experience! We hone in on the steps you need to take to identify yourself as a leader in any organization.

During my conversation with Laurie, we chat about:

- How anyone can be a leader. You don’t have to be a manager to be a leader. You know I’ve mentioned this before, so it was fun to talk about this with Laurie.

- Values work. You know I like me some values work. It’s foundational to everyone. I’m linking up an exercise from Brene Brown’s website on values so you can do this work for yourself.

- The “I am” exercise. No spoiler alerts here! You just have to listen.

- Leading during challenging times. And I think right now qualifies as a challenging time, don’t you?

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://www.bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

The Wessels Group: http://lwessels.squarespace.com/

Laurie Wessels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-wessels-51b5114/

Brene Brown Values Assessment: https://brenebrown.com/resources/living-into-our-values/

Sorry to start a show so heavy, but this is one of the most real, raw, and brave interviews I have held in almost 200 episodes of Brave Women at Work.

As I will explain in today’s show, I met Bryn Freedman, my guest today, in a most interesting way. On an airplane. What would unfold after that has shocked and awed me. I would like to thank Bryn for being on the show today, especially after losing her husband, Steve Freedman, just a few short weeks ago.

Bryn has had an amazing career in investigative news, making documentaries, being a TED curator and coach, and simply helping make the world a better place with her non-profit, Voices4Freedom.

I learned so much from Bryn and our conversation, and I could feel my emotions well up in my heart several times during the show. It was a mixture of sadness and grief for Bryn who lost Steve so unexpectedly, and gratitude for the time we spent together during our discussion.

During our conversation, Bryn and I talked about:

1. More of the juicy details behind the story of how Bryn and I met on a plane to Portugal.
2. The story of Steve’s recent passing.
3. The background story behind Bryn’s amazing investigative news, and documentary film/TV career.
4. Bryn’s relationship with yes, no, and now, how am I feeling today.
5. How Bryn’s relationship with her mom and how it has improved after her passing.
6. Bryn’s thoughts on burnout.
7. And more.

I’m excited about today’s guest. Tracy Edmonds and I met on LinkedIn after yes, she wrote an amazing post about burnout and her pivot to business ownership. 

Tracy has an amazing story and creates powerful content to empower women. I truly enjoyed our conversation and I’m confident you will too.

 During my conversation with Tracy, we discussed: 

Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ 

Brave Women at Work Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork 

Tracy Edmonds: https://tracyjedmonds.com/ 

Wild Hair book: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Hair-Courageous-Womans-Authentic/dp/1952654165/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31UYH6IUNSBW9&keywords=tracy+edmonds&qid=1644670282&sprefix=tracy+edmonds%2Caps%2C266&sr=8-1 

Tracy Edmonds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyjedmonds/recent-activity/

It's Brave Women at Work Thursday! 

Do you remember the childhood story, The Tortoise and the Hare? I'm reflecting on it this week after receiving some feedback during one my recent performance reviews. The feedback I received was to have patience and essentially slow down and temper my expectations.

During this solo episode, I talked about:

Apple Podcast: https://buff.ly/3xxNoaU

Google Podcast: https://buff.ly/3vkjFQ4

Brave Women at Work: https://buff.ly/3KOuQGZ

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

During today's podcast, I’m talking with Tosca DiMatteo, a coach and corporate changemaker who wrote her own manifesto called the Corporate Culture Revolution.

I think it’s fair to say that we’re all in some sort of corporate revolution regarding how, when, and where we work.

I love Tosca's perspective on what's happening today and what we need to do to find more joy and ease in our workplaces.

During my conversation with Tosca, we discussed:

1. Her backstory with feeling different and how she navigated it

2. What drove her to write her own manifesto (and we’ll link up to it in the show notes)

3. How we can recognize toxic work environments

4. Why marketers are on the front lines of corporate change

5. What we can all do about this, so we work in better environments

6. How companies can put people first Learn more about how we can all put people first and be the change we want to see at work.

Resources:

Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/

Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork

Tosca DiMatteo Coaching and Consulting: https://toscadimatteo.com/

The Corporate Culture Revolution: https://toscadimatteo.com/corporate-culture/manifesto/