Debra Coleman
Have A Seat...Conversations With Women In The Workplace
A lighthearted but heartfelt conversation with women about the work they do and the journey that brought them to pursue their career path. As of June 2025, Have A Seat…Conversations with Women in the Workplace has officially wrapped after five incredible years of stories, insights, and community. While I’m no longer actively producing new episodes, the full catalogue of conversations are still available on your favorite podcast platform and on this website. I’d love for you to have a seat and take a listen to conversations with women in the workplace.
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Debra Coleman
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Latest episode
Jun 29, 2025
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Episodes
You Asked, I Answered! A Have A Seat Minicast Q & A 20.02.2022 26:59
Send us Fan Mail " The most valuable lesson I’ve learned as a journalist is that everybody is interesting if you ask the right questions. If someone is dull or uninteresting, it’s on you” - Kate Murphy For this minicast episode, I’m excited to share my thoughts on a question that was sent in by Jamie, a listener who has been incredibly supportive of my show and who will soon be a guest hersel...
Finding Magic In The Little Moments, A Conversation With Birth & Family Photographer Lisa Weingardt 13.02.2022 42:22
Send us Fan Mail "That's what drives me to birth photography, it is so vulnerable and intimate and it has that beautiful side; I always hope that what I capture, my clients see and remember it that way" Specializing in Birth and Family Photography & Videography, as well as Maternity, Newborn, and Fresh 48 Photography, Lisa Weingardt is the owner and artist behind Little Loo Phot...
Working Hard Can Lead To Dreams Fulfilled, A Conversation With Lawyer, Geri Tomich 06.02.2022 35:23
Send us Fan Mail “Put in the hard work now; go to work, build your stamina and eventually when things line up for you, life will be so much better and you’ll be able to enjoy your experiences more” Continuing my commitment to engaging in conversations with the fierce women in my local Las Vegas community, I'm excited to share this conversation with Geri Tomich. Not only is Geri a dear fri...
Hen & Deb...Unbound! A Bonus Episode With Hen Barker, Founder, Assistants Together 03.02.2022 38:54
Send us Fan Mail “Always treat every day of your job search like your first day because then you are keeping your options open and keeping in the game. Make sure you are utilizing every opportunity and not letting one of them go by; until you sign that contract, you are still looking for a job” This episode has been a long time coming friends! Henrietta Barker is a fellow podcaster, and Founder of...
A Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes Look at Running A Beauty Line! A Conversation with Satrell Beauty Founder, Nichole Wright 30.01.2022 34:12
Send us Fan Mail “I kept moving forward, and I’m still here, and I plan on staying here; yes nothing is perfect but I just have to make sure I put in the effort and keep up with what’s going on in the industry” Nichole Wright is a finance professional, wife, mom, and beauty industry entrepreneur who was inspired to start her own business after watching the entrepreneurs in her own family build th...
Decorating Burnout Is Real! A Conversation With Interior Design Specialist, Danni Sinclair 23.01.2022 43:32
Send us Fan Mail “Design is about identifying what your particular style is and optimizing it to a place where it’s right for you and making you feel balanced and whole as a person” A degenerative back condition at a young age led Danni Sinclair to yoga where her creative process in finding balance, alignment and beauty in all spaces was born. It was that same philosophy that drove her to startin...
Minicast: Celebrating Year Two! What A Journey It's Been 16.01.2022 23:15
Send us Fan Mail When you listen, it's amazing what you can learn. When you act on what you've learned, it's amazing what you can change. ― Audrey McLaughlin Guess what? It’s my two year anniversary celebration! So exciting! That’s right, I’m celebrating the two year anniversary of my podcast! Can you believe it? If you have been following me, you know that I have teased that my tw...
My Love For Unicorns Realized! A Conversation With Award Winning Author and Director, Lisa Caprelli 09.01.2022 41:28
Send us Fan Mail “I feel its very important to believe in others, to encourage the youth and inspire them because they are our future generation” Unicorn lovers unite! Meet Lisa Caprelli, author of 16 books, speaker and innovator with a passion for studying, expressing and writing about human behavior, communication and happiness. Through her book series, SKIP A STEP , a compilation of 13 entre...
A True Fangirl Moment! A Conversation with Exceptional Admins Founder and Podcast Host, Hilani Ellis 02.01.2022 53:58
Send us Fan Mail “I’ve learned a lot and I have very little regrets, and I believe that every challenge has presented me with wisdom that is helping me today” You know that moment when you say to yourself, "Hey Self! Did that really just happen?" That’s exactly how I felt when my guest this week agreed to be on my show. Hilani Ellis is the Founder + CEO of Exceptional Admins, a specializ...
Getting Clear On Diversity In The Workplace, A Conversation with D & I Speaker & Author, Perrine Farque 26.12.2021 35:37
Send us Fan Mail “It is our inclination to network with those that look like us, however if we make a conscious effort to diversify our networks, we will in turn be taking small steps to becoming diversity and inclusion champions" We've seen an interest in diversity and inclusion grow in the past several years. While we understand that this trend is one pointed towards growth and accepta...
Does Branding Really Matter? You Bet It Does! A Conversation with Personal Branding Activist, Bibigi Haile 19.12.2021 39:19
Send us Fan Mail “We’re not static human beings and we shouldn’t expect to have a perfect brand, what we will have is a process and a story that we own; we can tell our story, even the story of change, that is our story.” I absolutely adore that quote from my guest this week, Bibigi Haile. It speaks to not being final, to not having all the answers, to being a work in progress, and that it's...
Happy Holidays! Episode 100, Sharing My Story, My Turn In The Hot Seat 12.12.2021 47:31
Send us Fan Mail There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self. ― Aldous Huxley Happy Holidays and a special episode celebrating my 100th show! I can't believe how far I've come, it's truly humbling. To help celebrate I decided to put myself in the hot seat and share my career journey so far. Seems only fair, right? Have...
Finding Career Clarity and Direction, A Conversation with Certified Career + Life Coach, Teena Evert 05.12.2021 33:59
Send us Fan Mail “Claiming the lead means moving into a more positive mindset and not feeling victim to circumstance; to getting back in the driver’s seat and claiming control of your destiny and your life” Are you experiencing dissatisfaction with where you are in your career, and may need help assessing what needs to change? Do feel lost and struggle with self-doubt or symptoms of anxiety and d...
Giving Networking A New Take, A Conversation with Author + Networking Expert, J. Kelly Hoey 28.11.2021 35:30
Send us Fan Mail “You never know how your network is going to help you; treating everyone with respect and everyone with potential can pay off in really interesting and unexpected ways” Does the thought of networking send you running from the room? When someone begins discussing networking do you want to be anywhere but in that conversation? Well, fear not my friends because my guest this week wil...
Let's Celebrate Our Wins! A Have A Seat Minicast 21.11.2021 18:19
Send us Fan Mail I can't make a huge splash, but I can make a ripple. And then hopefully, that becomes a wave. ~ Nina Compton I recently posted on LinkedIn, if you're connected with me, you might have seen my post, which talked about breaking the habit of talking about our problems and instead, begin recognizing and celebrating our wins, accomplishments and joys. This is something that I...
Living That Digital Nomad Life, A Conversation with Award Winning Author, Lainey Cameron 14.11.2021 53:00
Send us Fan Mail " I wanted to write a book about my life experience which is nothing like those ridiculous stereotypes that you see on t.v. and in the movies; it’s about women lifting each other up not tearing each other down" Do you have dreams of ditching your 9 - 5 life and becoming a digital nomad? Do you wonder what being a digital nomad actually means? Well my guest this week will...
Proof That Event Planning Really Works! A Conversation with Conference Manager, Emily Bracken 07.11.2021 38:01
Send us Fan Mail “Things are always going to happen, no matter how much you plan or execute anything in your life, there are always going to be those one or two things that you didn’t think of, it doesn’t mean you failed at it, it just means that you keep learning.” Emily Bracken and I met through my husband turned podcast executive producer, Paul. Paul works for an audio visual production compan...
Finding The Freedom to Live Fearlessly, A Conversation with Certified Life Coach, Jennifer Maurer 31.10.2021 37:24
Send us Fan Mail “We are all fabulous beings, we all have talents and we all have value; we bring something important to the table. If we start to forget that about ourselves, then it’s time to stop and take notice” It's no coincidence that Jennifer Maurer's last name rhymes with power, as that is what she believes we all inherently have, we just need to be reminded of it from time to ti...
How Old Are You? A Horrifying Have A Seat Minicast 24.10.2021 17:34
Send us Fan Mail Happy Halloween! Welcome back to my favorite time of year! #allthecandy! Today I'm sharing my thoughts on a term I made up called, our career age. So what I meant by “how old are you” is, how old you are in your “career age". We have our “happy birthday” age, and that’s definitely worth celebrating, however what I’m thinking about today is our “career age”. Listen in t...
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Divorce Finances with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Jennifer Mann 17.10.2021 31:06
Send us Fan Mail “I wanted to find a better way to help women who were going through life changing transitions, where I could support, guide and advocate for them” Jennifer Mann is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and the Founder of In Her Court LLC which provides financial expertise at a time in a woman’s life when she may need it most. Jennifer and her team specialize in helping women throu...
Adulting With Jane Creator + CEO of Intent Entertainment, Jenny Paul 10.10.2021 50:45
Send us Fan Mail “There’s so many bits and pieces and facets of things that you have to understand and know, to not only be a responsible adult, but to feel like one” Meet Jenny Paul, CEO of Intent Entertainment and Creator of the shop-able how-to comedy series , "Adulting with Jane". Jenny is an award-winning actress, producer, content creator, and teacher. Based in New York City, she...
Battling Our Insecurities and Becoming Stronger, A Conversation with Ifrah Kanwal 03.10.2021 38:22
Send us Fan Mail “There are two things that can happen right now, I can keep being angry and wallowing in self-pity or I can acknowledge it happened and move on and move forward.” Ifrah Kanwal battled through an abusive marriage and the stigma of leaving her husband and the challenge of finding her way alone. With little money and no job prospects, Ifrah found the strength to rebuild her life, to...
Supporting Our Physical, Mental & Emotional Well-Being with Chief Wellness Officer, Nicole Mixdorf 26.09.2021 44:03
Send us Fan Mail “This is about thriving in our own lives so that we can have the career, we can have the family, we can have all of the different things in our lives, but still feel whole, and still feel good as we show up everyday to our best potential.” These days it is imperative that we keep up with our overall wellness, mind, spirit and body. That's where Nicole comes in and why I was s...
Minicast: Let’s Take A Collective Breath 19.09.2021 10:19
Send us Fan Mail It's really easy to fall into the trap of believing that what we do is more important than what we are.― Fred Rogers Is it just me or have you also noticed a frantic rush to everyone these days? I can’t really explain it accurately, but between articles, posts, comments and graphics, it just seems like we’re quickly heading back to the hamster in a wheel mentality that we wer...
Untangling Happiness and Living Priority Aligned Lives with Executive Career Coach Becky Morrison 12.09.2021 45:47
Send us Fan Mail "Happiness is that feeling that comes over us when we know life is good and we can't help but smile. Happiness is a sense of well-being, joy, or contentment. When we are successful, or safe, or lucky, we can feel happiness." Becky Morrison is a UC Berkeley Certified Executive Coach with a passion for helping people live happy, priority-aligned lives. People and proc...
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