Foster Your Passion - Women Entrepreneurs sharing their journey

In this episode, Hayley Foster and Dr. Anita Sadaty, board certified OBGYN turned Integrative Medicine Practioner, discuss the fear and misconception behind Hormone Replacement Therapy(HRT), the NIH (National Institute of Health) Women's Health Initiative study and what you can do to combat the early symptoms of menopause. The discussion included topics such as the critical window of time to begin...

There are a lot of questions and misconceptions around menopause. If you are not too careful, you could find yourself in big trouble health-wise. Hayley Foster sits down with Sue May , who is running a menopause business. In this episode, she discusses everything there is to learn about menopause. She delves into dismissing crazy misconceptions regarding hormones, the biggest questions when it com...

There has been a social stigma on mental health in the past few years, particularly with anxiety and depression. But as we move forward in this modern age, people are now more open about it. We have seen an increasing number of cases due to the pandemic as well. Our guest in today's episode, Dr. Shelby Harris, specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety and depression. She is...

There is so much power in our brain that we aren't using on a daily basis and our brain holds the keys to peak performance in our careers and in our lives. Harnessing the power of the brain is Dr. Hayley Nelson's  expertise. She is passionate about making neuroscience approachable for everyone. She loves working with wellness professionals, coaches, teachers, and counselors who are ready to stand...

While social media can be a boon, many business owners just don't want anything to do with it. Entrepreneurs often leave community building to other experts, who leverage social media and relationships to create communities. In this episode, Hayley Foster sits down and talks to entrepreneur, social media expert and podcaster Britney Crosson . Britney discusses creating communities, having fun with...

The main cause of unintentional death of infants under the age of 1 is choking. This is why CPR classes with choking relief should be mandatory for new parents. Join your host Hayley Foster as she sits down with CPR and Safety Lady, Gail Gould . Gail is the owner of FITCORE , where they teach lifesaving skills like CPR and basic first aid. Learn the importance of CPR and choking relief methods esp...

While stress is a fact of life, it doesn't mean we just need to live with its effects on our mental health. There are a lot of tools we can use to improve our mental state, including hypnosis, which this episode's guest discusses. Hayley Foster brings in wellness entrepreneur and coach, Jennifer Thoma , CEO of Neuroredeem , to tell us more. Jennifer discusses how she pivoted away from corporate Am...

Aging is a topic many avoid altogether with "anti-aging" being promoted so much in media. But there is so much to life in the second act! That's why Jack Perez  is passionate about normalizing the conversation of aging for women. Jack, or Jacqueline, is the CEO and founder of Kuel Life , an online community and curated shopping experience for women 45+. Her mission is to make Kuel Life synonymous...

Do you want to succeed in social media? Consistency is key. In this episode, Hayley Foster's guest is Monica Van Landingham the founder of VIER Media /Reunion Stay. Monica talks with Hayley about how social media content can be batched out far in advance. For example, if you plan on posting twice a week, make sure to do so every week after that. So when people land on your profile, they'll know yo...

Some people say email marketing is dead but Kelly Hackney  would literally fight you tooth-and-nail over that notion. To her, email drives not only sales, but also a better conversion rate. It also makes repurposing your content and staying on top of mind a whole lot easier. Kelly does email marketing independently as a solopreneur, but it hasn't always been like that. She spent more than 10 years...

Each brand has PR goals, whether they know it or not. Everything you do related to your brand is PR. So, how do you best tackle that and create a story that will represent you and lead to sales? Joining host Hayley Foster is  Jaime Maser . Jaime is the woman behind Maser Communications . She is a powerhouse publicist with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Today, she shares the impo...

Everyone can achieve joy. You just need to make the decision to go for it. For many, this is easier said than done. Allow today's guest to help you find that knowing and fill your cup with joy. Hayley Foster sits down with Nina Obier . the Founder of Success Simplified , an educational consulting firm that provides action-oriented tools and strategies so that her audiences and clients gain the abi...

With so many businesses and individuals out there, how can you make your message stand out? Hayler Foster's guest, Tollisha Joseph, says, by making your message stick! Tollisha is a keynote speaker and networking strategist who teaches small and midsize corporations effective networking strategies to increase their audience and revenue. In this episode, they talk about sticky messaging, the idea o...

Do things on your terms. Live your big life. If you're not happy with what you're doing, find something else to do that you enjoy. So many people are just going through the motions. Learn how to listen to your emotions and break away from what people expect you to do. This is what Bethany Clemenson  did before finding Big Life Resources . Learn why she stepped away from corporate life and into coa...

Caring for pets, especially dogs, is a big commitment, but the rewards are immense. With the pandemic slowly winding down and with people going back to work, dogs and other pets will start to experience back-to-work anxiety. In this episode, Hayley Foster sits down for a conversation with  Leslie Stern , the owner of  Leslie's Leashes , to talk about pet care during these times of transitions. Les...

No matter where we go in life, healing and wellness matter. How could we discover the inspiring parts of entrepreneurship while taking care of ourselves? Meg O'Neil  discusses powerful insights with Hayley Foster about intuitive coaching and energy healing and how we could train our minds to take the steps to success. As entrepreneurs, we open ourselves up constantly to educating ourselves, learni...

Your website is probably the first thing your customers will see from your business. You want it to represent your brand and have your vision. What better way to do that than going DIY and building it yourself?  Ruthann Bowen , CEO of  WIX DesignHer , is here to tell you that building your dream website doesn't have to be painful. Ruthann joins Hayley Foster to share why it's important to build a...

If you love what you do, you don't feel like you're working. What joy it must be to be passionate about running family businesses and sharing your parents' legacy with the world. Hayley Foster's guest today is Ada Polla , CEO of Alchimie Forever . Alchimie Forever is Ada's family-owned skincare business from Switzerland. After graduating from Georgetown business school, she brought the business to...

When you get older, it gets more difficult to take risks and believe in yourself. As a woman, you start having self-doubt, you're transitioning through menopause, or you just want a new start. Michelle Jacobs  thought about this point in her life really hard. So hard, that she left her high-paying corporate job to become an entrepreneur. She then founded Womaness , where she celebrates women who a...

Some people say intuition and spirituality, like the sixth sense, is something hereditary or passed on from generations. Spiritual teacher, Tina Conroy  believes otherwise. She believes that everyone has some sort of spiritual intuition and they just need to awaken it. Like basketball, anyone can play it, but you have to really practice if you want to be the next Jordan. Join your host, Hayley Fos...

Social media is great, but one change in a platform's algorithm can unpredictably affect your visibility to the audience you have worked so hard to nurture. Not so with email. Once you get people to open up their inboxes for what you have to offer, the options are limitless. Let content marketing coach Rob Fortier  show you just how easy it can be done. In this conversation with Hayley Foster, he...

After nannying for 12 years with an educational focus on Early Childhood Education and Human Development, the pandemic hit. A go-getter and a doer, Cassie Nadaner  decided that there had to be something she could do to help the small businesses that were affected by COVID while sitting home waiting to be able to return to work. After moving to Port Washington in June 2020 with her fiancé, Cassie w...

Health is wealth, and for many women, that should include your vagina. The vagina is host to an active microbiome that, when not taken care of, can affect your overall health. Hayley Foster has a satisfying conversation with The Vagina Doctor herself, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf . In this episode, they cover all things vagina, longevity, supporting women in business, and so much more. Dr. Greenleaf talks...

In this episode, Hayley speaks with the founder of 87th Street Creative, Sherene Strausberg. Sherene recently completed a 100-day challenge to draw something new each day and post the picture to social media. following along on her journey on Instagram, the transformation that took place along the way was amazing. Seeing her creative growth through this challenge was incredible. Sherene shares her...

It's been a while but Foster Your Passion is back with a new episode with Maura Walters.  Maura talks about how the pandemic encouraged her to follow her passion, take a leap of faith and make a pivot in her career.  Maura felt pulled to begin helping women entrepreneurs and business owners to create content that would take their businesses to the next level with the power of storytelling.  If you...