Have A Seat...Conversations With Women In The Workplace

Send us Fan Mail “You probably will do very well and better than everyone you know if you’re doing something you love; financially, the money will follow you” Monica is the co-founder of Yampu Tours with her husband José Irauzqui. Monica is an expert in family travels, always bringing her kids, ages eleven and thirteen on her trips; Monica loves what she does and being able to do it with her famil...

Send us Fan Mail “I never judge anyone for choosing the way they live, I would rather come from a place of being helpful, then come from a place of telling you what to do and how to live your life”  After graduating from high school in Japan, Natsune went to the U.S. to study business and economics. During this time as a student, she had the opportunity to work with multiple small to mid sized tec...

Send us Fan Mail “Growing up, I never thought there was a seat for me, so I've decided to build my own table. Come. Pull up a chair.” – Uzo Aduba I have many colleagues, friends and sisters-in-arms who have started new ventures, roles and side hustles, this past year, and I was always on the sidelines cheering them on and supporting them in whatever way I could. But never in my wildest dreams...

Send us Fan Mail “You have the right to your emotions regardless of your age; if it’s your child, you will hurt them more if you dismiss their feelings.” It’s not often that I get a chance to speak to young people making their way in the world on this show and have an honest, get to know you conversation. I think that sometimes we can get so caught up in looking forward and to what the future hold...

Send us Fan Mail “Find what you love from your EA role and take from that what makes you happy and what brings you joy, and see where that leads, as it may evolve into something else” - Mina “Even if you’re in one organization for a long time, don’t feel like your role is confined to that one box, look beyond that box and grasp other parts of your organization that you can add value to, that you e...

Send us Fan Mail “In building your business it’s all about networking. Get out there, build those relationships, but be patient, keep trying to cultivate and build that trust until something comes of it.” Imagine living in Hawaii, enjoying the island life, and deciding for the sake of your career, to pick up and move back stateside. In order for us to continue to grow and develop professionally, s...

Send us Fan Mail Good conversational debate is an end in itself, and talking for the love of conversation is what makes us human.― Bryce Courtenay Happy 1 Year Anniversary!! I can’t believe it’s been 1 whole year since I broke off on my own and started this show. I can’t tell you how much I have personally grown these past 12 months, both professionally, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Meet...

Send us Fan Mail “When you have a wonderful relationship with yourself that’s constructive and healthy, you are giving yourself all the right things so you’re capable of building the life you want.” Laura DiBenedetto is a TEDx Speaker,#1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach. Laura teaches her clients how to create the life of their dreams without sacrificing what they love....

Send us Fan Mail “Organizations that have an employee first culture really are that much more successful and realize the potential of the people in their business” Alysha M. Campbell is an accomplished and respected Strategic HR Leader with a decade of experience that encompasses all facets of Human Resource Management. From executing successful multi-million dollar workforce recruitment and optim...

Send us Fan Mail “I say we’ve tried that, let’s move on to something else, how about something that you enjoy so much you do it for the sake of doing it...that’s your exercise” Happy 2021 Everybody! I hope this finds you all rested and relaxed from a very merry holiday season. Let’s start the New Year on the right track with my guest, Dalia Kinsey. Dalia is a body positive Registered Dietitian and...

Send us Fan Mail Reflect upon your present blessings, of which everyone has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all have some. ~ Charles Dickens So how are we all doing? It’s the end of December! Can we believe all that 2020 dished out to us? And for many, is still doing so. Taking all of this into consideration, it’s a wonder that we may feel some exhaustion, I know I do.  When I look...

Send us Fan Mail “Loving it is how you get through the parts you don’t like. You have to love the work enough to do all the parts and pieces that allow you to do the work” Casey Jourdan is a business strategist, speaker and podcast producer and host, who finds fulfillment in troubleshooting small business struggles and supporting start-ups.   Having survived a road-side bombing in Iraq, while in s...

Send us Fan Mail “We always hear the question….where are the women? The women are always right there, in any category, they’re always just right there, you’re just not seeing them. They’ve been there doing the work, from the start, they’ve contributed to your industry, they’ve helped frame it, but you keep ignoring them or forgetting them or erasing them” So how would marketing and HR intersect an...

Send us Fan Mail “Be human and kind because you were once in our shoes, no one can thrive in isolation; there is a lot that we can learn from more experienced women and we as women, can only rise if we all work together.” A go-getter, big dreamer, digital native, and feminist. These are the words my guest uses to describe herself, and I couldn’t agree more. Thamina Stoll was born and raised in Ger...

Send us Fan Mail “The biggest struggle for my generation is following societal norms...it’s a matter of staying on the path that you want for yourself...following your goals and your dreams, that’s something important for our generation to remember” As you may be aware my goal with this podcast is to feature women in the workplace at all stages of their career journey, whether they are just starti...

Send us Fan Mail " I'm no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I'm changing the things I cannot accept." ~Angela Davis We’re in November listeners….whew! 2020 will be coming to a close very soon, are we ready?! Would it be fair to say that many of us have used these challenging times we’re in, to look back at 2020 and assess our career progression, or lack thereof, and...

Send us Fan Mail “Being a thought leader is everything I love; it is so aligned with everything I love doing, it’s the type of industry and career that allows me to play to my strengths; its afforded me the opportunity to be on the pathway to design the life and lifestyle that is so authentic to who I am” Elinor Moshe is an ambitious and driven leader and dedicated mentor in the construction indus...

Send us Fan Mail “The whole point of wellness and this journey is not selfish, it’s about being the best person you can be, so that you can do the things that light you up with the people that you love and serve, this is the whole point of being well.” Meet corporate executive turned author, teacher, and certified wellness coach, Kathy Robinson. In her book  The Athena Principles:  Simple Wellness...

Send us Fan Mail “I truly believe that having a very different, non-linear career journey is what makes you unique and authentic.”   To quote my guest, her life is straight out of a telenovela and she is right!  Melissa Narvaez is in the middle of a life journey full of unexpected twists and personal experiences that have allowed her to develop her talent and passion for helping others advance the...

Send us Fan Mail “Life is a learning experience. Every day you learn is an opportunity to grow. Once you stop learning, you stop growing.” Juliette Nelson is the author of “ Sharing My Lens: The College Experience” , in which she shares some of the gems that she learned about college readiness and success. She is also the Founder and CEO of JUNURI , a company that equips students, professionals, a...

Send us Fan Mail “Work until you no longer need to introduce yourself” ~ theconcreterunway.com Pouty. Patronizing. Controlling. Typical words to describe a female boss and they’re 100% correct right? WRONG! Why do we commonly assign these traits to our female bosses? It’s not fair and it should stop. Besides, wouldn’t you agree these are traits of bad bosses...period...regardless of gender? Additi...

Send us Fan Mail “Jobs are changing and industries are changing; I think we will define what we love to do and find a place to do it.” Corporate storyteller, remote work blogger and freelance writer, Sheila Nero is an accomplished communications specialist with extensive experience as a content creator for both corporate and non-profit audiences.  Sheila blends the tactics of rock-solid Communicat...

Send us Fan Mail “You can have all the technical skills in the world; but at the end of the day, projects are delivered by people” A management and coaching consultant with over 15 years’ experience in strategy planning, coaching, and project, program and portfolio management, my guest for today’s show was the delightful TC Miller. My conversation with TC was truly a pleasure because not only was...

Send us Fan Mail Today, many in the workplace are facing a new reality, whether it's working remotely for the first time, starting a new position or ending a current one, under certain conditions, feelings of isolation and disconnectedness can be all too real. My guest for this episode, Meg Steinschauer, Founder of Connected Assistants , and Co-Founder of The Big Life Course , is propelled by...

Send us Fan Mail You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you'll ever know. ~ A.A. Milne In this minicast I share the Find the Coaching in Criticism article that speaks to the triggers that set off our emotions after receiving feedback, the 6 steps the article recommends to being a better receiver and my thoughts on it all. Find the...