Built For Meaning

For high-achieving and high-performing women, we are often conditioned to project a certain image to the world. For many that might be a mask of perfection, constantly striving to meet the expectations of those around us. For others, it might be the “fake it till you make it” experience of hustle and grind energy. And usually, we seek success, wealth, and recognition, often at the expense of our o...

In today's remote work environment, engaging with your remote workforce can be a challenge. But with the power of brand storytelling, you can create a culture of engagement and loyalty that inspires your team and drives success. In this episode, I explore the key elements of a compelling brand story, and how to use that story to connect with and retain top remote talent. From crafting your br...

In this episode, I share the seven powerful areas of the coaching process that supports a client in success and growth. I'll discuss how a coach can provide valuable insights, help you overcome obstacles, and develop strategies to achieve your goals. I'll also explore the role of partnership in coaching, and how building a strong relationship with your coach can enhance the coaching proc...

In this episode of our podcast, I delve into the importance of having a strong mission statement for your team or organization. But not just any mission statement - we're talking about upgrading your "why" to reignite your team's ambition. You will learn the key elements of an effective mission statement and how to align it with your team's core values and goals. You'...

To achieve success and professional fulfillment, entrepreneurs and business leaders need to understand themselves and their teams better. One way to do this is by taking personality tests that can give them insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies. This week I look at three popular personality assessments for entrepreneurs: Kolbe A Index, Enneagram, and Human Design. I’ll explore...

An excellent leader possesses many qualities, including strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate and inspire others. However, one often overlooked superpower that can set a leader apart from the rest is narrative intelligence . What is narrative intelligence, you might ask? In a nutshell, narrative intelligence is the ability to understand, craft, and communi...

In this episode, I'll be discussing how to use your professional story to navigate the uncertainty and challenges of mass layoffs. With the economic impacts of the pandemic continuing to affect industries and organizations worldwide, many professionals are finding themselves facing unexpected layoffs and job loss. But even in the midst of this upheaval, your professional story can be a powerf...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when reaching toward a goal? Or you berate yourself for not 'getting there' sooner? High achievers always struggle with the pace of success, often leading to burnout. In today's episode, I'm teaching the anti-hustle strategy that blew open my mind - and changed the way I look at my long-term success plan for good.  Like this episode? Leave a revie...

Welcome to this episode of Lead With Story, where I explore the benefits of journaling for leaders. Join me as I share journaling as a tool to improve your leadership skills and achieve your goals. You'll learn how journaling can help you gain clarity on your leadership vision, track your progress and hold yourself accountable, and process and reflect on your experiences and emotions. I'...

In today's episode, Stephanie discusses how her morning routine has changed over the years and how she utilizes her morning time for maximum efficiency with two small children. With morning routines becoming more popular, with books being written regularly on the subject, most morning routines do not take into account caregiving responsibilities and are not geared toward default parents. As a...

Ever struggle with a problem, either within the company or even within your team, and instead of solving it you throw some duct tape around it? That's the short-term solution that while easy, often leads to bigger long-term problems. If you're a leader, CEO or entrepreneur using duct tape to fix the issues now, today's episode will help you quickly and efficiently solve any problem...

If there's anything I do to live a fulfilling and joyful life, it's this one list that has changed the way I show up to my work, with my family, and as a friend. This practice, when done and reviewed regularly, will provide you a life full of your wildest dreams. Learn what I do and how I do it in this episode of Lead With Story. 

This week on Lead With Story, Stephanie speaks with Sarah Gobbs-Hill, CEO of Listening Forward Consulting. Stephanie and Sarah dive into the top leadership traits coveted by so many and discuss the rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship. Whether it's commanding a boardroom or pitching new clients, Sarah offers insightful advice from her journey in leadership. You can connect with Sarah on Lin...

In the launch of Season 3 of Lead With Story Podcast, Stephanie shares the four key elements that make up a successful leader. After spending the last ten years working with entrepreneurs and business owners around the world, she's narrowed down these four traits as the most telling of a successful versus toxic leader. Listen in and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. 

Cameron Bannister, CEO and co-founder of FreeByrd, is on a mission to empower creatives to do what they love while making money online. After spending 13-years as a traveling hairstylist to NYC, LA, and Dallas, Cameron was inspired to help her creative peers, many of whom are extremely talented but lack the tech-savviness required to grow a business online. She believes in helping even the most te...

You know you need an MVP website (see episode #39) but what exactly are you testing or measuring when it goes live?  For most early-stage startups, you’re testing your minimum viable product, spending time in R&D, and engaging in conversation to raise capital. That doesn’t leave much time for marketing, let alone analyzing your KPIs when you’re just getting numbers on the board. In this episod...

At the very least, an MVP website is a quick and dirty website. It includes features like a logo, social buttons, as well as a description, basic product information, and the contact details of the company’s founders. Coined from the term ‘Minimum Viable Products,’ MVPs are products that have just enough features to satisfy early customers and meet at least one of their identified needs. The term...

Julie Arsenault is the founder and CEO of Panty Drop, a technology company that delivers a personalized intimates shopping experience for women of all sizes. They are tackling a multi-billion dollar market and growing rapidly. In this episode of Empower Your Marketing, Julie talks all about her journey from working at and leading startups in the Bay Area, to starting a subscription  box service, ...

Ashley Connell, founder & CEO of Prowess Project (based in Austin, TX) doesn't have time to take it easy. As 5.4 million women return to work after the global pandemic's "she-cession," Ashley's job is to get them back into the workforce. In this episode of Empower Your Marketing, Ashley talks all things hiring as she shares her journey of building Prowess Project, a fe...

Lauren Ashcroft is the founder of UltimateYou , a company on a mission to empower entrepreneurs, students, and professionals to reach their biggest goals. This week, I talk with Lauren about her quick rise from concept to shipped product (in less than a year!), her use of crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, and her unique experience of starting a company during a global pandemic. Lauren funded the...

Since leaving the corporate world, Marielle's life has become all about start-ups. From the onset, the goal of her own entrepreneurship journey has always been to help fellow entrepreneurs achieve their goals.  Marielle forte is digital, branding, and strategy, however as her approach is business-oriented and strategic, her role quickly evolved to include business advisory and consultancy and...

Startups are everywhere, but it seems they come and go as quickly as they begin. Having a new one may seem scary and chaotic but it is definitely an exciting adventure to try and it should be a staple for every entrepreneur. If you're thinking of having your own start-up, you will need all the tools to achieve success. There is one special tool that will take you and your startup to go to the...

Kelly Glover books podcast tours for entrepreneurs so they can build brand equity. As the founder of The Talent Squad, Kelly is driven by the core belief that your personal brand is your most valuable asset. Kelly is a natural energizer obsessed with booking podcast interviews for her clients enabling them to deliver incredible value to audiences, build relationships with hosts, and increase credi...

The ‘new normal’ - from our children’s education, how we interact with friends and family, and even how we define having a good time - has changed us. The same goes for how we brand, position, and communicate about who we are and how we serve. From COVID-19 to mounting social unrest, we live in unprecedented times. Last week, I had the honor of speaking at a global symposium on this very topic. Br...

Ash Ambirge needs no introduction but just in case you have absolutely no idea who she is, get ready. In this episode of Empower Your Marketing, I get the opportunity to speak to my longtime mentor and favorite female CEO on all things marketing. When we're not sharing tales from our time on the road or living life to the fullest, Ash dishes on all things marketing and how to succeed in your...