She Knows the Way

Sisters Alison Goldstein Lebovitz and Amanda Goldstein Marks are hosts of Sis & Tell , one of my favorite podcasts. They also happen to be dedicated moms, accomplished media professionals, and two of the funniest Southern ladies I know. On this week's episode of Women on the Rise , Alison, Amanda, and I talk finding exercise you love, staying motivated, fried chicken, Southern accents, and what re...

Kailei Carr helps women uncover their most authentic and powerful leadership style. Kailei and I talk about making a powerful first impression, why women sometimes overlook important personal attributes that contribute to their leadership potential, and how taking care of body and mind is a vital part of every successful leader's day. Kailei Carr is CEO of The Asbury Group, an organization special...

Jonna Bell is a fierce advocate for women in business – and a fellow champion of flexibility as the most important ingredient in a woman's wellness toolkit. Jonna and I talk about women as an untapped economic force, the importance of having strong female role models (and how to be one to girls), what men can do to advocate for women, and self-talk as self-care. Jonna Bell is Head of Marketing at...

Lara shares how the Imposter Complex came up at an International Women's Day event she attended this week – and some resources for moving through it. Click here to get Lara's free guide to reactivating the healthy, confident, and powerful you.

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 j...

A few thoughts about why you should listen to my chat with Marisa Office (this week's episode of Women on the Rise) + a reminder about my upcoming free virtual workshop. To register for the free virtual workshop, visit  https://laradalch.com/unconsciousstories

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 Tom...

Lara reflects on this week's interview with Tara Gentile. To register for the free virtual workshop Lara mentions, visit https://laradalch.com/unconsciousstories

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...

Prioritizing self-care is challenging enough on our own; what happens when you add a partner into the mix? Sonya Brewer, MA, is a body-centered psychotherapist and relationship expert in Albany, CA, where she specializes in helping women, couples, and partners of all sorts create extraordinary relationships. Sonya and I talk about the frantic pace of modern life and the toll it takes on relationsh...

Lara's thoughts on food and mindfulness following her interview with Meg Trainer of Bounty Kitchen. Plus, specific tools you can use to begin tuning into your own body – so you always know how and what to eat!

Meg Trainer is the founder and co-owner of Bounty Kitchen, a restaurant in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle that celebrates the local bounty of the Pacific Northwest region. While working at restaurants to pay her way through college, Meg discovered a passion for the food and beverage industry. Meg and I talk about her journey as a restauranteur and busy entrepreneur struggling to prioritize...

As the Beauty Director of Town & Country magazine, Jamie Rosen is part of a dramatic shift at the 170-year-old title. While the hottest new lipstick and beauty serum are still part of the conversation, the content that Jamie creates and oversees strongly links beauty with health and wellness. Jamie and I talk about why "ingestible beauty" and "anti-aging" are creating buzz in the beauty industry,...

Whether because she lives in Denmark – where cycling is a way of life – or because she's an avid cyclist herself, Dr. Vivian Lord shares a powerful analogy between riding a bike and self-care. And riding this particular bike just might change the way you approach your health. Vivian and I also talk about the importance of understanding your body as your hormones shift in midlife, and why addressin...

Lara gives listeners a preview of her season 2 guests and discusses what being a 'woman on the rise' means to her.

As a go-getter "corporate road warrior," Kathy Jakielski was "a head on a body" – disconnected from her body's signals and profoundly exhausted. Disoriented in an airport one day, not knowing what city – or even country – she was in, Kathy took her first step towards connecting with self and finding a more personal and satisfying definition of success. Kathy is the founder of Shift Massage, where...

As a new mother, Amy Nelson struggled to find a space to connect with other women juggling career, family, and self-care. So she created one. Amy Nelson co-founded The Riveter – a work and collaborative space built for changemakers – after a 10 year run as a corporate litigator and political fundraiser. She is a graduate of Emory and NYU Law, and mother to daughters Sloane, Reese, and Merritt.

Stefanie Ellis is director of marketing and communications for Girl Scouts of Western Washington. She is also a self-described storyteller, idea architect, and word magician through her successful freelance writing career — with articles published in The Seattle Times, Northwest Travel & Life Magazine, and The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We talk Girl Scout cookies, croissants, the importance of stron...

The magic of doing nothing

Why you should make friends with your sugar cravings

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...

Melissa Dinwiddie is a self-described Happiness Catalyst and Creativity Instigator – her passion for bringing creative play back into your life is infectious! Not only that, but she knows a thing or two about using creativity to amp up productivity & make a real impact in the world. Melissa and I talk about the power of tapping into your inner four-year-old; how practicing "intentional imperfectio...

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...

Stefanie Ellis is director of marketing and communications for Girl Scouts of Western Washington. She is also a self-described storyteller, idea architect, and word magician through her successful freelance writing career — with articles published in The Seattle Times, Northwest Travel & Life Magazine, and The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We talk Girl Scout cookies, croissants, the importance of stron...