She Knows the Way

You know how – by the end of summer – you feel like you might explode from all the hot dogs, ice cream, beer, and barbecue? Like the summer heat – along with summer travel delays and keeping the kids busy – is literally WEIGHING YOU DOWN? I hear you. Summer is great… AND kind of exhausting! ;) But I've got you covered with my '5 Day End of Summer Reset,' happening August 27-31. Because when you ma...

You know how – by the end of summer – you feel like you might explode from all the hot dogs, ice cream, beer, and barbecue? Like the summer heat – along with summer travel delays and keeping the kids busy – is literally WEIGHING YOU DOWN? I hear you. Summer is great… AND kind of exhausting! ;) But I've got you covered with my '5 Day End of Summer Reset,' happening August 27-31. Because when you ma...

You know how – by the end of summer – you feel like you might explode from all the hot dogs, ice cream, beer, and barbecue? Like the summer heat – along with summer travel delays and keeping the kids busy – is literally WEIGHING YOU DOWN? I hear you. Summer is great… AND kind of exhausting! ;) But I've got you covered. I'm cuing up my FREE '5 Day End of Summer Reset.' Because when you make a few s...

Sasha Heinz, Ph. D., MAPP, Developmental Psychologist, is an expert in Positive Psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck. Dr. Heinz has leveraged her academic expertise as a former faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania's Master of Applied Positive Psychology program to give her clients the tools to change their lives for good. Sasha and I nerd out over p...

Jill Angelo realized that there were few resources for women in midlife to learn about the changes happening in their bodies. So she set out to create one as co-founder and CEO of genneve, a digital health solution to help women in midlife feel fabulous in their bodies. Jill shares how her personal journey and health challenges changed her perspective on wellness, what she's learned about balance...

Megan Gordon is a writer, cookbook author, recipe developer, and small business and brand consultant. With entrepreneurial roots, Megan founded the food brand Marge Granola in 2010 and was at the helm of the growing company until 2017, when she sold it to focus on other ventures. She is a regular contributor to Better Homes and Gardens, Edible Seattle, The Kitchn, Recipe.com, Simply Recipes, Mom.m...

Laura Sullivan began her career in social work. But in 2015, she and her husband Tim made a complete life-pivot to launch Sullivan & Sullivan Photography , a wedding and small-business branding studio based in Seattle and Chicago.  They're also the co-founders of Moveable Feast Retreats , intimate international adventures focusing on food, well-being, and whatever The Good Life looks like in any g...

Jessica Williams is on a mission to put more women in positions of power – and she understands that it's an inside job. Jessica and I talk about her vision for a world in which feminine and masculine power are in balance; her personal struggles with health and weight; and why she believes that self-care is a critical part of the leadership conversation. Jessica Williams is a speaker, coach, facili...

As a successful marketing executive and 'woman to watch' in Silicon Valley, Lisa Abramson knew how to hustle. But when she found herself burned out, stuck, and feeling lost at the top of the corporate ladder she'd been climbing for so many years, Lisa began searching for a new definition of success. Thus began Lisa's exploration of meditation, mindfulness, and the scientifically-backed claims of r...

Sally Helgesen's most recent book, How Women Rise , co-authored with legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women. As an author, speaker and consultant, Sally has been identified by Forbes as the world's premier expert on women's leadership and was named by Leadership Excellence magazine as one of the top 50 authorities on l...

Lisa Wood might be one of the calmest, most centered people I've ever met. As a business and life coach for women entrepreneurs, Lisa teaches her clients how to operate their businesses with intention and authenticity – so they can be more productive and reduce overwhelm. Lisa and I talk about how she helps women go from frazzled to focused; why self-care is so important to being successful in bus...

Aparna Khanolkar is a mother, entrepreneur, and Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor. In the past, Aparna served as the head chef – and later a menu consultant - for the Chopra Center for Well-Being in Carlsbad, CA. In addition, she developed curriculum for the Ayurveda program at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts in Austin, TX. I invited Aparna to be on the podcast because I and many of the...

Rachel Belle is host of the James Beard Award nominated podcast, 'Your Last Meal,' which has been featured as an iTunes #1 food podcast several times. She hosts the popular segment 'Ring My Belle' on Seattle's KIRO Radio afternoon drive show, The Ron & Don Show, and is the station's feature reporter. Seattle Weekly voted Belle Seattle's Best FM Radio Personality. Not only that, but Rachel is a fre...

Jessica Eggert will inspire, energize, and ground you – all at the same time. As Head of Culture & Innovation at The Riveter (and a sponsor of this podcast), Jessica develops member programs to support both business and personal growth. Jessica and I talk about self-care as a statement of personal values; why women should embrace being called powerful, ambitious, and confident; defining success on...

Megan Gordon is a writer, cookbook author, recipe developer, and small business and brand consultant. With entrepreneurial roots, Megan founded the food brand Marge Granola in 2010 and was at the helm of the growing company until 2017, when she sold it to focus on other ventures. She is a regular contributor to Better Homes and Gardens, Edible Seattle, The Kitchn, Recipe.com, Simply Recipes, Mom.m...

Sasha Heinz, Ph. D., MAPP, Developmental Psychologist, is an expert in Positive Psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck. Dr. Heinz has leveraged her academic expertise as a former faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania's Master of Applied Positive Psychology program to give her clients the tools to change their lives for good. Sasha and I nerd out over p...

Alicia Dara is a Seattle-based musician, activist, and voice teacher. Through private coaching, corporate workshops, and her "Public Speaking Bootcamp for Women," Alicia supports her clients with singing, public speaking, and using their voice more powerfully in the world. She also happens to be a truly wise and beautiful soul, with much to share about more deeply connecting to your body and to th...

Nancy Jensen and Sarah Duenwald are co-founders of The Swing Shift, the destination for women in career transition. Sarah spent the last decade focused on business development and sales operations in the software and high-tech consulting industry. Nancy is also a tech industry veteran, including many years overseeing operating system, server and early SaaS products for Microsoft. They both believe...

Laura Sullivan began her career in social work. But in 2015, she and her husband Tim made a complete life-pivot to launch Sullivan & Sullivan Photography , a wedding and small-business branding studio based in Seattle and Chicago. (They took most of the photos on my website. I now refer to them as "my photographers for life." I couldn't adore Laura and Tim more.) They're also the co-founders of Mo...

A sneak peek of Women on the Rise Season 3.

Tara Gentile shares her journey from "I'm not the kind of person who works out" to avid hiker, runner, and climber. We also talk about the critical mindset shift that propelled her to prioritize fitness, and the powerful side effects that committing to her health had on Tara's business, social life, and relationships. Tara is founder of CoCommercial, a digital small business community for entrepre...

Tanya Geisler knows a thing or two about finding your purpose, cultivating joy, and how the imposter complex can screw it all up for high-achieving women. She's on a mission to help us overcome the imposter complex, so we can step into our big dreams with confidence. In this week's episode of Women on the Rise , Tanya shares tips for overcoming the imposter complex, how to identify your "brand of...

As a registered dietitian, Minh-Hai Alex understood the importance of nutrition to overall health. But as she helped clients regain a sense of calm and joy around food, she realized that well-being was about a lot more than what we eat. Minh-Hai Alex is a registered dietician and founder of Mindful Nutrition in Seattle, WA. Her work has been featured by Self Magazine, CNN, The Seattle Times, and R...

Marisa Office was a successful corporate litigator on Wall Street when a series of traumatic life events collided with her already stressful career. In this week's episode of Women on the Rise , Marisa shares how she navigated that difficult period of her life – and came out the other side with more clarity and a deeper connection to herself. We also talk about meditation, fear, creativity… and To...

Lara reflects on the critical self-care mindset that came up in every Season 2 interview. Plus an update on what to expect for the podcast in April and May. Email Lara at lara at laradalch dot com with YOUR questions for Season 3 guests. And get your free copy of her audio guide, 3 Surprising Ways to Reactivate the Healthy, Confident, & Powerful You .