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Send us Fan Mail “Set some actions, so that you’re starting to build some momentum; stop saying I’ve been ‘thinking’ about this for years, I say, how’s that working out for you? Stop ‘thinking’ and start doing." Suzie Flynn is one the most well-known and sought after career coaches who inspires thousands of women through speaking engagements, motivational talks and inspiring social content. ...

Send us Fan Mail “I’m on a mission to change the tech industry, by getting more women into senior roles so that we can change the culture and lift other women up behind us and turn it into somewhere where we all can thrive.” I can't think of a more inspiring mission than the one that drives Toni Collis . Toni's mission is loud and clear....she endeavors to help women in tech thrive, beca...

Send us Fan Mail "The only way to find your voice is to use it." ~ Jen Mueller "I'm so glad you said something, because I was too afraid to say it." Sound familiar? Sadly, all too familiar am I right?  This week I pulled up my proverbial chair at the table and not only found my voice, but  used it as well and it paid off in an amazing way. I did it! Go Me! I was so proud o...

Send us Fan Mail “Women tend to think our accomplishments speak for themselves, we don’t articulate them nearly enough, we really need to try to have a regular rhythm with our bosses of what’s happening, otherwise they’re not going to know; we need to find the right rhythms for us to make sure they know what we’re doing” Discussion around gender differences in the workplace can be an uncomfortable...

Send us Fan Mail “Entrepreneurship is a marathon, it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Think of your day job as your financial capital, as a way of investing into your business in the way that you need to; then reap the rewards that you want to have” Vanessa Zamy is a business expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author dedicated to helping full-time employees transition to entrepreneurship by...

Send us Fan Mail “As women, I do think we start to come into our own in our 40’s and more so as we get older into our 50’s, as you get to this age you start to think there’s actually some pretty cool things about getting older”  Meet Sandy Lowres, Founder and Creative Director of the independent platform WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a digital + print magazine and host of The Good Girl Confessional P...

Send us Fan Mail “It’s all about the perception and that’s what I love about personal branding; you can’t change everyone’s mind, but you can dictate a lot of things which can be so powerful”  I'm just going to be honest here, get your notebooks and pens ready for this conversation because the straight up knowledge dropped in this episode with the fabulous Angie will blow your mind!  Meet Ang...

Send us Fan Mail Transformation is about modifying core beliefs and long-term behaviors—sometimes in profound ways—to achieve the desired results. ~ CIO Insight, 2013. Hello Again! Boy it's been a while since we've had a chat together, I've missed our 1:1's. Having been surrounded by brilliant and amazing women these past few months, who have graciously shared their career jour...

Send us Fan Mail “As much as we get attached to the outcomes that we want to happen, sometimes the biggest gifts happen when things don’t go the way we expect them to”   "You're not playing fair, you broke the rules!" How many times did we hear that childhood war cry as we played our games? As with any games we used to play as children, there are also rules to the game of work. Unfo...

Send us Fan Mail "My focus is to help women get back into their career, to get back to work and get them back into doing what they love" Increase our visibility at work and excel in our careers? Yes please! Meet Crystal Layland, founder of Her Career Insider , a private membership community for ambitious women who desire to advance their career and increase their net worth. Her intensive...

Send us Fan Mail “Knowing how to listen is a big thing; listening is more important than talking, especially if you are serving someone else, you need to listen to what their needs are” Maggie Bowman describes herself as multifaceted: organized, smart, fun, collaborative, whimsical, and hardworking; however in my opinion, Maggie is all of those things and more. Maggie and I connected through our m...

Send us Fan Mail “I prefer working with women; I have found that some of the most rock stars on my team are women, and I love the ‘women power’ that we have.” Meet successful Las Vegas Valley Realtor , Angela Atherley Hernandez.  Angela moved to the Las Vegas Valley in 1979 and started in the real estate industry in 1988. After a little less than 2 decades working as a certified residential apprai...

Send us Fan Mail “I try to hold space for people and be compassionate in understanding that it can be painful to be forced into a transition; but that little bit of light inside of us can be something special to share with the world” After graduating with a BA in Sociology, Sarah worked in non-profit services as a Job Developer and Workforce Manager helping hundreds of veterans transition to gainf...

Send us Fan Mail “The fear of taking that first step isn’t going to go away, but if you can feel it and say I’m going to take that first step forward into that uncomfortable zone; I may not know what’s going to happen, but I’m still going to do it anyway.” Stephanie Slocum is a straight-talking, down-to-earth engineer, author of the Amazon.com bestseller She Engineers, online entrepreneur, speaker...

Send us Fan Mail “The goal is to create a work space where everyone operates from their higher self” SQ, aka Spiritual Intelligence is all about “I am”. SQ is an ability to access higher meanings, values, abiding purposes, and unconscious aspects of the self and to embed these meanings, values, and purposes in living richer and more creative lives. Amy Lynn Durham is the author of “ Create Magic A...

Send us Fan Mail “What I did not anticipate was that in that short span of time, interviewing, connecting and sharing other people's messages, I would find my own.” Liza is the host of Eight Billion , a podcast which helps to shine a light on the stories of real people across the world as they discover their purpose. Liza set out with a goal, to find a way to connect with her country, the Phi...

Send us Fan Mail “As women, that’s what is put on us, the labor at and within the home, and that’s why so many women are struggling in the corporate arena right now; there’s this line, oh women are leaving the workforce due to COVID, no, they’re getting pushed out because that’s the only option.” EB spent 12 years loving her life as a college professor, but education budgets being what they are, s...

Send us Fan Mail “When opportunities come calling, know what you’re about, know what you need, check those boxes, say yes and figure out the rest later.” Abam learned at an early age that to be a master of all trades was to be a master of none. She took that notion and flipped it building a life for herself that is filled with huge accomplishments and dreams fulfilled. Abam is a highly sought-afte...

Send us Fan Mail “Career coaching was an outlet for me to utilize all my years of experience and share what happens behind the scenes and actually help people understand how to navigate the space.” Driven by a deep desire to help people find meaningful and fulfilling work, Melanie draws heavily from 17 years of recruiting and staffing experience to provide a clear structured framework to help you...

Send us Fan Mail “For women, because we go deep into family and relationships, sometimes I think that’s the lens we need to use to unearth a comfort about talking about money”  Liz Hand is a Certified Financial Planner who helps women make impactful financial decisions, and it all starts with a candid conversation. Liz partners with her clients to uncover their values and life ambitions, and helps...

Send us Fan Mail You have to accept whatever comes, and the only important thing is that you meet it with the best you have to give. ― Eleanor Roosevelt We made it my friends! Happy Administrative Professionals Week 2021!! Did you ever think we would get here? I know this past year has brought so many challenges to us individually and to our profession; some we saw coming and some came completely...

Send us Fan Mail “It’s important for us to remember that we can’t just bring part of ourselves to work, we bring our entire beings to work; being able to recognize that and become comfortable with the you that you are allows you to soar in the workplace” Dr. Margaret Alabi is the Chief Encouragement Officer and Co-founder of The Pivot Consulting Group. Dr. Alabi is a natural people person who love...

Send us Fan Mail “Bringing Her to the surface, remembering who She was and the things She liked doing...once we reconnect to Her that’s when the magic happens.” What do you miss doing from when you were a child? What lit you up? Do you remember the hopes and dreams and talents you enjoyed and hoped for when you were younger?  Natalie Siston is the author of Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always...

Send us Fan Mail " We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends and living our lives.” —Maya Angelou, poet Yes, the rumor is true....it's another quick minicast from yours truly!  I don't know about you, but I've begun to see a slight uptick in conversations around returning to the office, hybrid/...

Send us Fan Mail “Building your personal brand will help you position yourself as a leader and can strengthen your credibility" Personal branding by definition is the conscious and intentional effort to create and influence public perception of an individual by positioning them as an authority in their industry, thereby elevating their credibility. If you are anything like me, when you hear t...