She Said / She Said with Laura Cox Kaplan

SHOW NOTES Episode 342: The Ghosts That Haunt Your Confidence, and how to let them go! Guest: (Solo episode with host Laura Cox Kaplan) THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Happy Halloween! This special edition of She Said/She Said Podcast takes a seasonal spin as host Laura Cox Kaplan explores the “ghosts” that haunt our confidence and our influence — not the spooky supernatural kind, but the psychological saboteu...

SHOW NOTES Title: Four Tools To Help You Influence The Most Important Person In The Room: YOU Episode 341 Solo Episode: Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: We often talk about “influence” as something that shapes a room, a community, or a boardroom—but the most essential influence starts with ourselves. In this special solo episode, Laura Cox Kaplan, host of She Said/She Said Podcast, shares four...

340. How to Influence Without Authority: What Nina Frost's Fight for Her Daughter Teaches Us About Leading Change Guest: Nina Frost, Founder of Rare Hope THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: How far would you go to save your child’s life — or to change the future for countless others facing rare disease? When confronted with her daughter Annabel’s rare neurological diagnosis, this week’s guest, Nina Frost, decided...

SHOW NOTES Episode 339: How to Create “Reader-First” Thought Leadership That Connects A short-form, Toolkit Episode! THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Are you pouring time and energy into sharing your thought leadership on social media, only to feel like your posts are falling flat or not gaining traction? You’re not alone — and there’s a smart, simple way to change that. In this week’s shorter ToolKit Episode,...

Episode 338: When Purpose Finds You: Using What You Have, Where You Are Guest: Yael Goodman, founder Run JLM THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: This week, we’re exploring what it truly means to take what you have -- your skills, your heart, your story, your energy and passion -- and use it to make a difference, even in the most challenging circumstances. Host Laura Cox Kaplan is joined by Yael Goodman, an Israeli...

337: How words shape us Guest: Lily Howard Scott, Educator, Social Emotional Learning Coach, and Author   THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:   Ever stop to consider how much influence you have in your everyday words and language? Our guest this week, educator and social-emotional learning coach Lily Howard Scott, asks us to pause and reflect on the language we choose — not just in classrooms, but in our homes, wo...

SHOW NOTES Episode 336: Seven Ways We Can Improve Social Media (and the way we feel when we are online) Guest: (Solo Episode with Laura Cox Kaplan) ABOUT THIS EPISODE If you’re craving a steadier. more constructive, and more uplifting way to participate online (and off), this personal, practical guide is for you! THIS WEEK’S TOPIC A couple of older She Said/She Said episodes kept inexplicably resu...

SHOW NOTES Title: What to do when the world feels too heavy Episode: 335 Guest: N/A (Solo Episode with Laura Cox Kaplan) THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: This week's episode pivots from the originally planned content to address the collective weight many are feeling in the world right now. In the aftermath of the murder of Charlie Kirk, just a day before the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Septembe...

Episode 334: How Social Capital and Strategic Reconnection Supercharge Your Influence Guest: Laura Cox Kaplan (solo episode) THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Welcome back! After a little summer break, Laura is back behind the mic and ready to help you tap into your greatest resource: your relationships. This week, we’re talking about “social capital”—what it is, why it matters WAY more than most of us think, an...

SHOW NOTES Title: The Strategic Value of Pressing Pause: How Breaks Build Influence & Leadership Episode 333 Guest: Laura Cox Kaplan (solo episode) THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever notice how your best ideas often come when you stop forcing them, maybe while folding laundry or taking a walk? In this week’s solo episode, Laura Cox Kaplan dives into the powerful, science-backed value of taking intentiona...

SHOW NOTES   Episode 332: “The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift: Building Influence Through Storytelling, Reinvention, and Resilience”   Guest: Kevin Evers, Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review, Author of “There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift” THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: What does it take to go from a teenage singer in a Tennessee mall to building one of the most powerful emp...

SHOW NOTES331. From Calvin Klein to Kaftans: Reinventing Identity and Career Success Guest: Sue Sartor, designer and fashion brand founder TOPICS: Entrepreneurship, Reinvention, Authentic Branding This episode is part of our 2025 She Said/She Said Podcast + The Southern C collaboration series, highlighting stories of intentional growth, entrepreneurship, and brand-building. Sue Sartor’s journey is...

SHOW NOTES 330. How to Celebrate Everything: Lessons in Joy, Creativity & Brand-Building  Guest: Darcy Miller, author, celebration expert, and founding editor of Martha Stewart Weddings THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: When was the last time you truly celebrated—not just the big achievements, but the small wins, the everyday joys, and even the poignant moments of life? This week’s episode digs into the tran...

SHOW NOTES 329. How Motherhood and a Passion for Cross-Stitch Fueled a Media Legacy Guest: Brian Hart Hoffman, Hoffman Media, President & Chief Creative Officer THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: How does motherhood inspire entrepreneurship, and what happens when maternal values fuel business growth for generations? In this special Mother’s Day episode—part of our collaboration series with The Southern C —hos...

SHOW NOTES Title: Innovation Through Collaboration with Alexandra Dillard Lucie Episode 328 Guest: Alexandra Dillard Lucie, Vice President and General Merchandise Manager at Dillard’s, Inc. THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: How do you breathe new life into a beloved legacy brand without losing sight of its roots? This week on She Said/She Said Podcast, we’re diving into the world of retail reinvention with Alexa...

SHOW NOTES Episode 327. Unlocking Workplace Influence By Learning to Manage Up Guest: Melody Wilding, Professor, author, and career coach THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever wonder why managing up feels more confusing—or downright daunting—than any other professional skill? This week, we’re diving into what managing up truly means with Melody Wilding, executive coach, licensed social worker, and bestselling a...

SHOW NOTES Title: “Are You Building the Right Kind of Currency for Career Success?” Episode 326 Guest: Lareina Yee THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: What if the way you’re collecting professional experiences is more valuable than the titles on your resume? In this eye-opening episode, Lareina Yee, Executive Partner at McKinsey and co-author of “The Broken Rung,” introduces us to the game-changing concept of “exp...

SHOW NOTES Episode 325: Who Believed in You? The Transformative Power of Mentorship Guest: Dina Powell McCormick THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever consider how a simple word of encouragement or a nudge could alter the course of your life? This week’s episode delves into the power of mentorship with Dina Powell McCormick. In this conversation, we discuss how mentorship can transcend beyond career growth, fos...

SHOW NOTES Episode 324: Redefining Ambition Guest: Dr. Anne Welsh THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Does it feel impossible to succeed both as a mother and in your career? This week we dive into “The Ambition Paradox” with Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Anne Welsh. She challenges the outdated notion that career success is only about climbing higher, explaining instead how motherhood often expands a woman’s amb...

SHOW NOTES: 323: Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Genius of Mother Teresa Guest: Jim Towey, author, friend, and counselor to the late Mother Teresa How did a woman with no business training, no fundraising strategy, and no venture capital build a global organization spanning 120 countries with over 600 locations? In this eye-opening Women’s History Month episode, we are breaking with tradition by wel...

SHOW NOTES 322. Get beyond busy and transform your relationship with time Guest: Shunta Grant, Executive Coach THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever wonder if your busy schedule is steering you away from your true priorities? This week, we delve into the art of purposeful pruning with executive coach Shunta Grant . Formerly a successful attorney, Shunta found her calling by shifting away from a path that no lon...

SHOW NOTES 321. How to boost your money confidence with Personal Finance Expert Emilie Dayan Hill THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Does financial peace of mind and money confidence come from more than just numbers? This week on the She Said/She Said Podcast, Laura Cox Kaplan invites personal finance expert Emilie Dayan Hill to discuss her innovative approach to personal finance. With a successful career managin...

SHOW NOTES 320. Using Modern Etiquette to Build Confidence, Connection & Career Success Guest: Mariah Grumet Humbert THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Have you ever wondered about the secret sauce some people seem to have in fostering meaningful connections effortlessly? Today’s episode is part of our She Said/She Said podcast + The Southern C Collaboration Series, and it features Mariah Grumet Humbert , a d...

SHOW NOTES  How to navigate life’s curveballs with wedding planner and restaurateur Sara Fay Egan THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Curveballs are part of life. Surviving and learning to thrive through the ups and downs requires not only resilience but a healthy dose of humor, intentional connection, backup plans, and often a willingness to redefine success!  This week’s episode is part of our She Said/She Said...

SHOW NOTES 318. Inside Hello Sunshine: How Data and Purpose Drive Brand Growth with EVP Crystal Surrency THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever wondered how a company like Hello Sunshine decides which brands and personalities to bring under its umbrella? Or how they ensure sustained growth while fostering creativity and managing lean teams? This week’s episode marks the beginning of our 2025 collaboration series...