Her Success Story

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Celeste Durve . The two talk about entrepreneurial resilience, strategic business pivots, and building Viper into a national experiential staffing firm serving Fortune 500 clients and major events. In this episode, we discuss: How Celeste Durve recognized a gap in the event industry and built Viper, a national staffing and exp...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story , chats about using Halloween's playful creativity to inspire strategic business planning, the importance of confronting what intimidates you in business, and how bringing a team together can spark bold ideas for the future. In this episode, we discuss: How embracing Halloween's creativity can inspire bold, innovative approaches to strategic busines...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story , chats with her guest, Caitlin Harrison. The two talk about Caitlin's journey from print publishing to founding Firmly, the evolution of her business as she carved out a niche serving solo and small law firms with website and branding solutions, and the mindset shifts and self-development that have been essential to growing a company designed for b...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Peter Dolch . The two talk about Peter's journey from founding and running a boutique software development firm in New York, his creation of the MIT Female Founders Pitch Competition to support women entrepreneurs, and the importance of diversity and strong advisory networks in building successful startups, all with clear insi...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Terry Tateossian . The two talk about embracing personal transformation, becoming the "CEO" of your own health, and building THOR: The House of Rose, a wellness brand that empowers women over 40 with retreats, coaching, and community. In this episode, we discuss: How Terry Tateossian transitioned from a career in digital market...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Lindsay Busfield. The two talk about Lindsay's entrepreneurial roots, her journey from auditing chicken barns to becoming a partner at Optimize My Firm, a boutique legal SEO agency, and the power of finding your niche in a crowded market. In this episode, we discuss: How Lindsey Busfield leveraged her strengths in project mana...

In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about the importance of strategic planning as the fourth quarter approaches, the value of reflecting on business and personal achievements, and how to set a vision for growth through 2027. In this episode, we discuss: How to set a clear vision for 2027 by reflecting on last year's accomplishments and planning accordingly. What reflection process to follow...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Anna Murray. The two talk about the evolution of women in technology, navigating inflection points in a rapidly changing industry, and the groundbreaking work Anna Murray is doing in digital transformation and quantum cybersecurity. In this episode, we discuss: How Anna Murray accidentally started her career in technology afte...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jo Stewart-Rattray. The two talk about building a career as a woman in technology, overcoming barriers in male-dominated fields, and advancing global initiatives to support women in IT. In this episode, we discuss: How Jo Stewart-Rattray built her career as a woman in technology, starting from the infrastructure side and climb...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest,  Sayre Blake. The two talk about merging art and engineering to revolutionize corporate training, leveraging AI as a disciplined cognitive tool, and building a lean, sustainable technology company.  In this episode, we discuss: How gamified software platforms address the gap in training soft skills like communication, sales, a...

T his week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Victoria Strickland. The two discuss the evolving role of technology in healthcare, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for women in tech, and the innovative work PwC is doing to help major healthcare organizations navigate complex business and technology transformations. In this episode, we discuss: How technology s...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jacqueline Corbelli. The two talk about breaking through gender barriers in male-dominated industries, the journey of building and scaling BrightLine, a company revolutionizing the television viewing experience with interactive, streaming-driven technology, and practical strategies for women navigating fundraising and leadershi...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Ann Cloyd. The two talk about building a technology solutions company from the ground up, the importance of authentic leadership and long-term relationships in business, and navigating the challenges and surprises of being a woman leader in the tech industry—all while delivering innovative IT services and fostering a supportive...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Parminder Batra. The two talk about redefining career paths as a non-technical founder in the tech industry; the journey from practicing law to creating TraknProtect, a company dedicated to improving hotel staff safety and combating human trafficking; and the powerful impact of mission-driven innovation on both business success...

In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about launching a new series, Women Leaders in Technology , highlighting stories of perseverance and progress. The purpose: to showcase how women are making an impact in technology and to inspire listeners to take action in their own fields. In this episode, we discuss: How Ivy Slater envisioned and launched the Women Leaders in Technology series, starting...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Diane Coburn Bruning . The two talk about the origins of Diane Coburn Bruning's passion for dance, the founding and mission of the Chamber Dance Project, which pairs dancers with live musicians, and the unique challenges of sustaining a performing arts company. In this episode, we discuss: How a passion for both dance and live...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Marja Fox. The two talk about the power of diverse backgrounds in management consulting, the realities of transitioning from corporate roles at McKinsey and Ecolab to entrepreneurship, and how Marja built her own consulting practice specializing in strategic facilitation for executive teams. In this episode, we discuss: How tr...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jo Stephens . The two talk about Jo's journey from janitor to CEO at Law Firm Sites, the transformative power of building strong business relationships, and how prioritizing human connection over revenue has shaped the company's growth and its vision for expanding into new industries. In this episode, we discuss: How Jo Steven...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Vivienne Wagner . The two talk about navigating the journey from side hustle to scaling Houndstooth Media Group, the evolution of digital marketing from SEO to AI-driven search, and the importance of building a values-driven team. In this episode, we discuss: How Vivienne Wagner started Houndstooth Media Group at her dining ro...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Lee Powers . The two talk about Lee Powers' extraordinary journey from a critical care patient to a wellness entrepreneur, the power of personalized medicine through tools like DNA cheek swabs, and the importance of advocacy and a whole-person approach to navigating today's complex healthcare landscape. In this episode, we dis...

In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about the importance of taking a mid-year pause to assess our business and personal growth. She explores how reviewing key strategies—like finances, marketing, sales, and people—can help us identify what's working, address what's not, and set the stage for the rest of the year. In this episode, we discuss: How to use the end of the second quarter as an opp...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Sarah Hubbard. The two talk about the challenges and surprises of building a successful career in the mortgage industry, the power of authentic relationship-building in a sales-driven, male-dominated field, and how Sarah's work, including her book The Intentional Networker, empowers professionals to find networking strategies...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Adrianne Nickerson. The two talk about the challenges women founders face in raising capital, the strategic formation of partnerships with major health systems, and how Oula is addressing both the medical and emotional needs of women before, during, and after pregnancy—all with the goal of transforming women's healthcare in th...

T his week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Emily Roe. The two talk about the origins of Female Rage Hot Sauce, the challenges and rewards of building a mission-driven food business while balancing a full-time job, and how channeling female anger into action can spark both social change and entrepreneurial success. In this episode, we discuss: How Emily turned her love...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Dr. Sherri Greene. The two talk about the evolution of Dr. Sherri Greene's career from traditional podiatric surgery to pioneering a practice that fuses Eastern and Western medicine, the unique challenges women leaders face in maintaining energy and health, and practical steps anyone can take for true restorative wellness. I n...