And She Spoke

To 'level up' our careers, we have to take ownership of our worth! And that also means getting PAID what we're worth as well.  It takes a significant shift to start seeing and valuing ourselves… and takes determination to keep fighting for what we're worth despite the opposition. What kind of resources and communities are out there for women struggling to claim their worth? And what can we do abou...

Healers can't fix us. Why? Because we're not broken! But they can remind us that we're whole – and that our path to healing comes from within. Healing is an inside job. (Hence the title of this podcast episode 😉 ).  *** Plagued by decades of depression and a stubborn autoimmune disease, today's guest embarked on a self-care bender — immersing herself in every holistic treatment and spiritual prac...

You are in charge of managing your own experience in the world!  It’s so refreshing to know that we can speak up to create a better experience for ourselves. Feeling stressed? Say so! Need more time to do something important for yourself or your kids? Say no to that other demand vying for your attention! Here’s the thing: how we maneuver through business/work can have a direct impact on how we sho...

It’s okay to be an imperfect ally when navigating difficult times.  Wanting to participate in an emotionally charged conversation is important, even if we’re afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. The beauty of it is… we don’t have to get it right or be perfect. We have to see where we can do more, be better, and expand.  Everything we do in life requires practice and co-creation... we learn i...

Sometimes entrepreneurship feels like a constant uphill climb but it is an endeavor that pays off in the long-run: it’s just about staying the course and ensuring that you get the basics right.  In today’s episode, Sandy and Jeni talk about some of the most common reasons why your business is not making as much money as you would like.  You’ll learn more about the strategies and mindset shifts tha...

Joy is not always found in big, milestone events. Sometimes, especially during times of chaos, the greatest joys are found in small, everyday moments.  Today’s episode is a lighthearted take on some of the joys and hustles of this wild and crazy year, but predominantly the joys – things that we would like to celebrate, despite the fact that we’ve spent most of 2020 within the confines of our own h...

When it comes to negotiation, many of us feel we don’t measure up. Maybe our fears of rejection or conflict get us to clam up and go with the flow… or we just feel inadequate in our knowledge and choose other – harder – approaches in life.  But what if simply asking for what we NEED could benefit… everyone? On today’s episode of “And She Spoke” we have a lively and informative discussion with Alex...

For thousands of years, women have been taught to be good above all else.  You know... follow the rules, trust our logic over intuition, keep the peace, make everyone else happy, and sacrifice ourselves to achieve our goals. Whew... glad those days are over... oh wait...they’re not. Being the ‘good girl’ holds us back from our true potential. It keeps us from being POWERFUL.  On today’s episode of...

Apply to work with us in the Inner Circle: https://theinnercircle.works/   What if you decided, “No matter what, I’m going to be fine”?   Wouldn’t that be liberating?   For many of us (if not all of us), it feels like it’s just one thing after another this year. Crisis after crisis piling up and chipping away at our ability to be resilient.   We’ve heard from many of you who––after spending years...

Often, the only thing standing between us and where we want to be, is a crippling lack of confidence.  Now that might sound like a serious problem. But here’s the good news - in situations like these, only one thing needs fixing.  Our mindset.   In business and in life, the fear of failure and the comfort of familiarity can lock us in, prevent us from facing new challenges and experiencing growth....

What do you do when life hits a wall? As the world is trying to pick itself back up, female entrepreneurs and business owners are trying hard to stabilize their businesses, remain optimistic, and move forward.  But, it’s not easy.  Which is why we need incredible role models to lift us up and give us the strength to keep on going.  And today’s guest, Dr. Natalia Wiechowski, is the role model we al...

Our past traps us.  It traps us into thinking that we’re inadequate, and can never become our fully actualized selves.  The worst part is, we listen. And we never grow.  According to today’s guest Tracy Litt, the past has no business affecting our future.  And that it should only ever exist between our two ears.  Tracy is a spiritual advisor and mindset teacher to female leaders and entrepreneurs....

Today’s guest was love at first listen for us.  Some people are so warm, friendly, and inspiring, that it’s impossible not to light up in their presence too.  And Tiffany Aliche is all of that and more.  America’s favorite Financial Educator, Tiffany has built a career off of educating women on understanding their finances and nurturing a positive relationship with money.  The Tiffany we spoke to...

Every entrepreneur has that ‘ aha ’ moment.  And for Brett Larkin, one of YouTube’s finest yoga teachers, it came on the drive back home from a YouTube creator conference in San Bruno, California.  Working in the video game and tech industry for years, Brett had always been a staunch believer in the power of the online space.  In fact, one of the most impactful yoga classes she’d ever taken was a...

In our society, women are treated like they have shelf lives. Once we reach a certain age, we’re told that it’s time to wrap up, settle down, and start looking for more appropriate passions → like knitting and gardening. All that’s really left for us to do is reflect on our lives, and quietly make our way to the end of our lives.  Nothing new, exciting, or groundbreaking can be expected of a woman...

Be prepared to have your mind blown and your perspective on the world changed.  Because that’s what happened to us.  Today’s guest, Mary Shores, is someone we’ve wanted to interview on And She Spoke for a long time.  Last year, Sandy was preparing to be a guest on Dr. Meghan Walker’s incredible Entrepology Podcast . While she was doing some research before her appearance, she stumbled across Mary’...

Picture this.  Your life and business are both stuck in a rut and you know you need someone’s guidance to get out of it.    Someone who looks, talks, and acts like you and who’s been through similar struggles.  So, you decide to get the help of a female lifestyle coach and log onto their website.  And are immediately greeted by: A website with a background of pastels A slim, white woman in a sheat...

Who is a leader? What is leadership? Can you only lead if you’re an owner, founder or a C-suite executive? According to today’s guest, Claudia Chan, absolutely not.  And as a leadership and culture change expert, she’s made it her mission to provide the world with a more holistic, inclusive, and purpose-driven definition of leadership.  One that doesn’t discriminate against gender, race, economic...

Lately, we’ve been paying a lot more attention to bias around us - gender bias, wealth bias, and of course, racial bias.  As white women, we’ve never really had to face the burden of racial bias. It’s on us to check our privilege, continue having these important conversations, and educate ourselves on how to dispel bias by being the best allies we can.  And do ALL of that in a way that goes beyond...

Who would’ve thought rose farms could teach you important lessons about money.  But our guest, Denise Duffield Thomas, has us converted.  A money mindset mentor and author, Denise is passionate about teaching women about money, helping them charge the right amount for their work, and getting them over that dreaded income plateau.  Oh, and she also purchased a rose farm 18 months ago.  As one does....

‘Who is she to tell me what to do?’ ‘Her tone is too abrasive’ ‘Is she even qualified to say this?’ Being a woman in corporate is tough.  Especially if you’re working to challenge ideas and beliefs as old as the company you’re working for.  Meet Joy Altimare, Chief Engagement and Brand Officer at EHE Health, an NYC based healthcare company specializing in preventative employee health.  EHE partner...

As business owners, we’ve spent a lot of time with finance coaches, gurus, and budget advisors. And that’s why we can confidently say, we’ve never met someone quite like Allison Baggerly.  Allison is a blogger, influencer, and the founder of Inspired Budget where she combines her passion for teaching and finance to help other women learn about managing their money.  In our conversation with her, A...

All around us, businesses are changing due to COVID-19.  The pandemic is forcing us to pivot, to really take a look at ourselves, reflect, and ask what can be a pretty scary question: ‘Why am I doing what I’m doing?’ Jenny Gaither, our guest for today, is no different. Like so many women we know and admire, Jenny wears many hats — she’s a business and life coach, a SoulCycle instructor, and the fo...

When we re-launched The Soulful MBA as And She Spoke, we wanted to really lean in and dig deeper into the different paths female entrepreneurs take, and that meant sharing stories other than our own. And that’s why we’re so excited to host Marlo Ellis, the founder and CEO of The Uncommon Woman with us this week.  After just having come out of an abusive relationship, Marlo decided to turn her pass...

When you think of a leader, what voice immediately comes to mind? A cisgender, white, male news anchor? A politician? Or a popular old- Hollywood actor? Culturally, these male symbols have been associated with leadership and authority. And that extends to their voices too.  So what does this mean for those whose voice varies greatly from this definition of authority? In other words, what does it m...