Her Success Story

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Amanda Ramirez. The two talk about the critical role of soft skills in tech, the challenges and rewards of starting her own consulting company while balancing motherhood, and how she now helps other seasoned executives launch their own successful ventures through her innovative consultancy and advisory firm, Garden Labs In this...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jessie Gabriel. The two talk about communicating company values, overcoming the fear of using one's voice, and the critical importance of building a supportive team. Jessie shares how her firm evolved from a "by women for women" brand to an inclusive space appealing to clients of all genders. In this episode, we discuss: How au...

In this episode, Ivy Slater shares her valuable insights on setting a vision for 2030 , creating specific, achievable goals for the coming year, and the importance of consistency and community in achieving success. In this episode, we discuss: How to set and achieve goals What to focus on for 2025 The importance of deadlines Key elements of success Self-care and enjoyment What inspired the podcast...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Karen Schub Epstein. The two talk about the transition from corporate to nonprofit work, the innovative volunteer model of PennPAC, strategies for scaling nonprofit operations, and the importance of professional development and networking for nonprofit leaders.  In this episode, we discuss: How PennPAC engages volunteers and no...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Nina Guralnick. The two talk about how NYICFF curates the best films for children globally to foster empathy, understanding, and awareness. They also discuss the organization's impactful programs, from the annual New York festival to national tours and educational initiatives, and offer insights into the unique challenges of ru...

  This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Suzanne Stone.  The two talk about  the critical role of physical activity in cancer recovery through the Livestrong at the Y program, the importance of scaling nonprofit efforts for greater impact, and the challenges of maintaining an organization's mission amidst public controversies. In this episode, we discuss: How transf...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Kris Hoellen. The two talk about the historical significance of the B&O Railroad Museum, its transformational impact on the Baltimore community, and the innovative programs they've implemented such as workforce development and sensory-friendly initiatives for children on the autism spectrum.  In this episode, we discuss: How Kr...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Kylee McGrane Zarnoch. The two talk about Kylee's compelling origin story of her nonprofit, the challenges she faced, the importance of community, and her vision for transforming the hospital experience for children.  I n this episode, we discuss: The primary mission of A Moment of Magic How Kylee McGrain Zarnoch started A Mome...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Nancy Economou. The two talk about the power of local leadership, the importance of financial literacy in breaking the cycle of poverty, and the remarkable ripple effects of providing sustainable solar lighting solutions. In this episode, we discuss: How Nancy Economou started Watts of Love and the inspiration behind it Nancy's...

In this episode, we discuss: How nonprofits operate as businesses and the ways in which they conduct their activities differently. The kickoff of the seventh annual nonprofit series on the Her Success Story podcast. The nonprofit series begins during Thanksgiving week and continues through the holiday season. Her Success Story episodes are released every Monday morning. The importance of sharing t...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Angela Cross . The two talk about the critical role of visibility for women leaders, and how Angela helps executives manage and enhance their reputations, even in challenging situations. Additionally, they explore Angela's passion for empowering women to be more visible in leadership roles and offer actionable tips for overcomi...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, David Grossman. The two talk about David's inspiring journey from a finance and law career to impactful ventures in Nicaragua and Panama. Learn how he's making a global ecological and social impact by farming sea cucumbers. In this episode, we discuss: Learn how leveraging sustainable business practices can help preserve our pl...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Dr. Abbey Wick. The two talk about Abbey's career transitions, her dedication to raising her son with profound dyslexia, and how she navigates her professional life with core values of happiness and freedom.  In this episode, we discuss: Learn how Abbey carved out her place in a predominantly male industry and why her nurturing...

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Aaron Grossman, from Grossman Consulting. They discuss Aaron's transition from a marketing intelligence expert working with Fortune 100 companies to building a successful branding and copywriting business. In this episode, we discuss: How Aaron leveraged his market research skills to become a sought-after business writer. Real...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Leah Lakins. The two talk about how Leah built relationships with big publishing houses like HarperCollins and Penguin, the importance of nurturing professional relationships, and the evolution of her business over the past decade. In this episode, we discuss: Leah's transformational journey from freelancing to becoming a busin...

In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about the importance of building a resilient team, especially for unexpected "life happens" moments. She shares her personal experience of dealing with her mother's sudden passing, highlighting the need for proactive planning, cross-training, and strong communication. In this episode, we discuss: How leaders can ensure effective communication within their...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jenny Young, a trailblazing mechanical engineer and the CEO of Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Jenny shares her inspiring journey from a hands-on childhood to quitting a stable job and founding an innovative space that nurtures young minds through robotics. Discover how she transformed her passion into a successful national franchise a...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Sarah Dale. The two talk about women in leadership, the science of building confidence, empowerment, transformation, collaboration, and doing it all with grace and grit. In this episode, we discuss: How she started Project 1490, and how it helps rising women to hone their badassery skills Why this became what Sarah couldn't hel...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Amy Riley. The two talk about leadership development, the four pillars of courage, finding your purpose, and leaving a legacy that scales where we are, when we are. In this episode we discuss: How Amy found her way into the leadership development space 25 years ago, and how vastly it has evolved over the course of her career Wh...

In this episode, Ivy Slater invites us to join her as she chats with us about stepping into the homestretch of the year. She implores us to realign our goals, our values, and focus on what we hope to accomplish for this year. Ivy tells us, "You never want to wake up with knowledge that it's too late to have." In this episode, we discuss: Why September is the month for assessment and the homestretc...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Amy Andersson. The two talk about paying it forward in networking, creating a scalable business that encourages growth in the business along with the personal growth of the employees, and looking ahead to the next pivot. In this episode, we discuss: How the vision of Price Turner CFOs has evolved since the beginning How Amy sca...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Elizabeth Edwards. The two talk about disruptive innovation, strategy consulting, venture capital vs private equity, and offer tons of mic drop moments and business wisdom. In this episode, we discuss: How she got into the fascinating world of venture capital and consumer brands How her education comes into play in every avenue...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Melissa Aarskaug. The two talk about the gaming industry and its constant evolution, tips in building a leadership legacy, and the importance of starting every day with intention and focus. She tells us, "I run my day, my day does not run me." In this episode, we discuss: How she became involved in the gaming industry, and how...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Kelly Ann Winget. The two talk about who's who and what's what in the financial investment space, investor education, and why you should do something about it now that you know. Ivy encourages all women to "be open to learning, most importantly learn about our money." In this episode, we discuss: How she made her way into priva...

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Courtney Spritzer. The two talk about traditional and digital marketing, and the emotional journey of birthing, running, scaling, and selling a business, as they have with Socialfly. In this episode, we discuss: How she and her business partner, Stephanie, began their journey together Why they hired as they scaled, and how earl...