Power of the Pivot Podcast

In my community, the topic of “self-love” comes up a lot. As women of what I like to call the “ what’s next generation ,” who crave life beyond ambition , struggle to feel worthy and deserving of this. These feelings of not being enough didn’t just pop up out of nowhere. They have been buried for a long time. Due to certain life circumstances; empty nesting, change in relationship status(divorce/d...

You're convinced that your offer, product, or services are the end all be all, but for some reason, no one is buying what you are selling.  Just know, you are not alone.  How you convey your messaging will be the difference between building a 5-figure business and a 7-figure company.  As a solopreneur and one-woman show, uncovering that secret sauce can be challenging. And in my experience do...

Thinking about reinventing oneself after 50 is one thing. Taking action with gusto and determination is another. My client, Heather Hartt did just that! She began her career as a copywriter in advertising, over 40 years ago. Soon after she went on to become a reporter and Associate International Editor for The Hollywood Reporter, and later became the host of E Entertainment Television. Struggling...

As a woman who is part of the what’s next generation and seeking life beyond ambition , starting over or starting something new is never easy.  It takes time, patience, and most importantly, the willingness to do it. Being bold and having the confidence to say I am going to launch the business, the product, or the service is the first step. Building and executing it is a whole different set of cha...

It takes curiosity, fearlessness, and tenacity to learn something new. At age 55, Stacy Valner is doing that and so much more.  Stacy is my guest today; an entrepreneur, wife, mother of four, founder of PHASE ONE, and now CEO behind the luxury brand, Meadow .  Over the past 20+ years, her non-profit, Phase One, has raised millions of dollars for cancer research. However, when her 4th child left fo...

Women in their 50s are coming to terms with their mortality, and their legacy, and thinking about “what do I want to be when I grow up?” So many of you have made decisions that didn’t always put you first. And because of that, you are redefining life as you knew it.  And because of that, you are finding yourself a bit stuck, maybe a little lost, and questioning if is there Life Beyond Ambition. If...

Tapping into your niche is one thing, owning it is another.   Having the confidence to ask for help is not easy for most people. But when my client, Andrea Daniels, founder of Brightside Referrals, reached out she knew she wanted more but wasn’t quite sure what that more was.  In today’s episode, you will hear how she and I collaborated in a creative way to take her business to the next level. She...

Let’s get real for a second. You will never, ever, ever be done.  As an entrepreneur, there will always be something to do. The question is, how do you be okay with that and what do you need to do in order to continue moving forward?  In this episode of Get Your Shit Together , I am sharing 5 tips on how you can execute and attack your to-do list, realize your goals, and at the same time eliminate...

Have you lost your writing voice? Do you struggle with telling your story, sharing your narrative, or explaining what you do and who you help? Developing your core message at any age is difficult, let alone in your 50s, but I can tell you this when you are tapped into your purpose and your promise, this storytelling gets a little bit easier. In this episode, Zafira Rajan helps you get back your wr...

Not sure how to start a business? The reality is, your next thing is most likely right in front of you. If you are the person who all your people come to for specific advice, I would ask you to pay attention to that.  There are no accidents. Sometimes you might not feel as though you are on the right path or that the knowledge you are gaining is pointless. Nothing could be further from the truth....

Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur but are not quite sure where to start? Most of you have more than enough talent and resources to build your business, but what holds you up, is where and how to begin. In this episode, Shelley Levy takes the seat in our client spotlight. Shelley is an artist who had an amazing journey painting her path to success. As a dear friend and client, Shelley...

Are you running out of computer storage? The truth is, your storage is at its max because you have so much clutter, duplicate files, and outdated downloads, that your computer is not running at its full capacity. When it comes to clearing the clutter, it’s so much easier to physically see a messy closet, an overpacked and neglected garage, and a pantry that has way too many bottles of unopened oli...

Have you ever found yourself scrolling the social platform, Pinterest, to find the best recipe, a storage idea for your small office, or a how-to start your first knitting project? Well, guess what, it’s also a great place to build brand awareness for your online business. In this episode, we have Sandy Park as our guest. Sandy, a former accounting executive, and consultant, pivoted to entrepreneu...

Most people today work 24/7. And if you are not working 70+ a week, it probably feels like it does. And because of that, burnout is inevitable. In addition to that, most of the people I know and work with are flying solo. No team, no collaboration, no one to bounce ideas off of. And because of that burnout is a real problem because instead of recognizing it as exhaustion, instead, it’s easy to loo...

One of the most effective ways of being productive and staying organized is using a to-do list. But when you have a LOT of items listed and never really do it, you'll only end up stressed. Laurey used to have a crazy to-do list until I helped her redesign it for success. In this episode, we have Laurey Bennett Levy in our client spotlight. Laurey is an artist, a dear friend, and a client. We...

Do you have a messy computer? With all the random photos, downloaded PDFs of recipes, and freebies that you grab, it literally looks like a big digital chaos. A cluttered computer is difficult to navigate, so cleaning and tidying up things is important. It may be a bit tedious work, but getting the results you wanted is so refreshing. This is the first episode of the Get Your Shit Together series,...

Fighting cancer is no joke. Most of the cancer warriors did not only worry about their battle with cancer but also how much their cancer was costing them and their families. Kerry, Katy, and Shelly all fight and win against cancer. They see and hear other people's struggles firsthand. As a way to support their cancer comrades, they build Cancer Cartel and use fashion to fund the fight for can...

When was the last time you reviewed your vision for success? Every now and then, we take a pause to reflect, review and re-evaluate the seasons in our life. Just like this podcast, I had to take a break because of the major events that happened in my life. But now, it's back! In this episode, I share the reason why I took a break from creating, marketing, and scaling my business, as well as t...

When you don’t know the answer, you ask. But when you don’t know who to ask, you have to find the answer on your own. This is what Pamela Weinburg’s road to pregnancy looked like. Growing up in the suburbs and then living in the city during her pregnancy, she had to do her own research around the neighborhood about newborn essentials. This led to writing a resource guide for parents living in the...

When you’re exposed to the showbiz industry at a very young age, your life seems to be heading that way. It isn’t the case for actor Romy Rosemont.   Her father was a show producer which contributed to all she has known about the entertainment industry. At around 10 years old, she already knew that she wanted to be an actress because she wanted people to make people laugh, cry, and feel things. Bu...

When things aren’t going your way, it’s easy to get sidetracked into thinking that you can never work on your passion and achieve your dream.  In reality, there are a lot of different paths towards the future you’re imagining for yourself. There will be a lot of ups and downs, but you just need to learn how to trust the process.  Julia Myles, an ex BBC Director turned Confident Speaker Coach, went...

They say life starts when you realize you’re living one, but in the case of full-time mom Sharon Brecher, that one cathartic moment in her life that changed everything was when her eldest daughter started to move out for college. Her pent-up emotions and feelings about midlife crisis all the while being a mom gave birth to Miserable Moms , an unfiltered comic relief about moms for moms made by a m...

The term ‘virtual assistant’ wasn’t a thing yet if you look back even just several years ago.   But in today’s digital age, it’s considered one of the most in-demand online jobs there is.  Emily Reagan is one of the first few virtual assistants (VA) who started a decade ago, long before she was able to refer to herself as one. Being a VA is something she saw herself doing for a long time since she...

We all love good food, but did you know that what people eat during their younger years can hugely impact their eating habits and choices in the long run? If you want kids to be healthy, you gotta start them young. This existing problem is what Amber Stott wants to address through food and nutrition literacy programs. Listen to how she talks passionately about the importance of childhood nutrition...

If you ask anyone what they want to become and who they want to be, you’ll hear answers revolving around their passion and dream job or business.  In reality, to become successful, there’s more to it than just loving what you do.  Natashia and Shauna, a mother-daughter duo, successfully owns Public 311, a Lifestyle Photography Service, and have never been so happy throughout their journey - even i...