Her Success Story

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...

In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about how gardening can inspire our approach to business. Ivy Slater shares her love for planting season and draws meaningful parallels between nurturing a garden and building a successful organization. In this episode, we discuss: How Ivy Slater uses gardening as a metaphor for nurturing and growing a successful business, emphasizing the importance of con...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Sue Pellegrino . The two talk about the bold journey of acquiring and leading Everest Discovery, the critical importance of compassionate leadership in the high-stress world of eDiscovery and litigation support, and how building a strong, values-driven team has helped grow and sustain the business. In this episode, we discuss:...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Shefali Lakhani. The two talk about the challenges and rewards of starting a law firm from scratch, the importance of building genuine relationships in business, and how Shefali is growing Lakhani Legal, a Brooklyn-based practice focused on business and IP law, by offering a comprehensive suite of services for small businesses...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Paige Zandri. The two talk about Paige's unconventional journey from tax law to family law, the founding and growth of Artese Zandri PLLC, a firm dedicated to handling highly contested divorces and agreements with a focus on personal connection, and the critical role of mentorship, professional networks, and values-driven team...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Asia Scarlett-Jones. The two talk about Asia's inspiring journey, what drove her to commit to family law, her fearless leap to start her own practice at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lessons she's learned about leadership, building authentic relationships, and asking for help along the way. In this episode, we d...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Paula M. Jones . The two talk about carving a niche in international estate law, building a client base through strategic networking and referrals, and breaking barriers for women leaders in the legal profession. In this episode, we discuss: How a "plain vanilla" estate case involving a longtime green card holder, a surprise $...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats about the launch of a special Women Leaders in the Law series , her personal journey discovering the inspiring community of Women Owned Law, and how choosing energizing, supportive organizations can drive both business and personal growth. In this episode, we discuss: How Women Owned Law has become a meaningful space for women attorneys who o...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jeffrey Christie. The two talk about Jeffrey's transition from a background in finance to building a specialized healthcare staffing business, the importance of fostering harmony and clear communication within surgical teams for optimal patient outcomes, and strategies for scaling an organization. In this episode, we discuss:...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Dr. Suelyn Hall. The two talk about breaking barriers as a woman in the male-dominated field of urology, the importance of preventive and functional medicine, and how Dr. Hall's company, Quantum Health and Wellness Center, is redefining patient care with a holistic, personalized approach. In this episode, we discuss: How Quant...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Denise Schonwald. The two talk about Denise's journey from a three-decade career as a critical care nurse to becoming a nationally licensed mental health therapist, her innovative approach to connecting with clients by giving away her book, and her mission to bring greater education and honesty to the mental health conversatio...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats about the significance of International Women's Day and the theme "Give to Gain," sharing heartfelt stories about the women and mentors who have shaped her journey. In this episode, we discuss: How the 2026 International Women's Day theme "Give to Gain" shows up in real life through mentorship—why every woman Ivy mentors teaches her just as mu...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Stacey Brown Randall . The two talk about navigating business failure and rebuilding with intention; the power of referrals in authentically growing a business; and how documenting processes can be the difference-maker in scaling your company. In this episode, we discuss: How Stacey's second book was born out of a "COVID delay...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Brittany Stevens. The two talk about Brittany's journey into employment discrimination law, the challenges of balancing a demanding legal career with motherhood, and the importance of workplace policies that support parents and caregivers. In this episode, we discuss: How pregnancy discrimination is still rampant, bosses assum...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Lulu Essey . The two talk about building a successful global creative career while navigating bipolar disorder, the power of true self-love as a foundation for resilience, and how Lulu helps ambitious professionals achieve meaningful, sustainable success through her coaching and podcast.  In this episode, we discuss: How Lulu...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Poonam Sharma. The two talk about Poonam's journey from growing up around construction sites as the daughter of Indian immigrants to founding and successfully exiting Stealth Force, a gig economy commercial real estate company. I n this episode, we discuss: How Poonam's childhood, tagging along on construction sites with her In...

In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about starting the new year with intention and clarity . Helping you step into 2026 refreshed, focused, and ready to make the most of new opportunities In this episode, we discuss: How Ivy eases into the new year by actually taking a break, recharging over the holidays, and putting her health and energy at the top of the list so she can show up fully for h...

T his week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jenna Williams. The two talk about the power of community, the journey from STEM professional to nonprofit founder, and how innovative experiential learning is transforming the homeschooling experience in Westchester, New York. In this episode, we discuss: How Jenna Williams went from a chemical engineer at the EPA to educato...