She Said / She Said with Laura Cox Kaplan

Episode 292: How to build financial confidence for Super Woman Wealth Guest: Regina McCann Hess THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Have you ever felt intimidated or overwhelmed by the topic of money, but were too embarrassed to get the answers?  You are not alone and it’s a big reason why this week’s guest launched her own firm and wrote a terrific new book to break down some of those barriers related to women a...

SHOW NOTES Episode 291: Why you don’t need all the answers to take the first step with Lilley Line founder Stephanie Lilley Guest: Stephanie Lilley, Founder & CEO, The Lilley Line This Week’s Topic: Feel the fear and do it anyway! Let Stephanie Lilley’s story inspire you to stop overthinking and start taking action, even if you don’t have all the answers (because who does?). From lawyer to edu...

290. How to manage your energy to maximize your productivity Guest: Laura Mae Martin, Google’s productivity expert and author of “Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing” THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: How many times have you said to yourself, “My email inbox is out of control, but to deal with it would take an endless amount of time!” I’ve certainly said that. In fact, my email probl...

SHOW NOTES Episode 289: Learning to Listen to the voice who knows you best Guest: Kendra Bracken-Ferguson  THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Have you ever found yourself navigating a difficult project, or situation in your business that leaves you to question whether you should stay the course or just pivot? I feel confident this is something you’ve faced. The real question is, how did you decide? What was the...

Episode 288: How to craft your personal brand narrative with Aliza Licht  THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Building and sustaining influence in your career requires a number of important investments. One of the most significant investments is crafting a brand narrative that supports what you do, and how you want people to think about your work. In the words of this week’s guest, “when we don’t do this effectiv...

Episode 287: How being open to possibility paved the way for an unexpected brand pivot and great success Guest: Amy Voloshin, cofounder, Printfresh THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever find yourself headed down one path only to find that all your experiences and training have led you somewhere very different and even better than you might have imagined? That’s one of my favorite parts of Printfresh founder Amy...

Episode 286: How intention and a “Travel Joy List” can help you maximize vacation memories THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel overwhelmed by the mix of emotion at the end of a vacation or family trip? Or, maybe you find that all those incredible memories you made begin to fade much too quickly? Making lasting memories is an important part of recharging, but getting the most from these experiences can re...

SHOW NOTES Episode 285: Building a community that connects, collaborates and creates together! Guests: The Southern C Founders Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long  THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Ever find that when someone in your network says “You would be so great at that,” or maybe when they suggest an opportunity for you, their vote of support can supercharge your confidence?  I’ve benefited from that type of e...

SHOW NOTES Episode 284. From graphic artist to fashion designer: how to use joy as a transferable skill! With Emily McCarthy TOPIC: Building a joyful aesthetic into your brand or business is easier said than done. It takes more than just vibrant colors to spark a feeling and create a connection with your customer. Even more challenging is to take an aesthetic that’s working and continue to innovat...

SHOW NOTES Episode 283: How to create a uniquely special customer experience with The Colony Hotel’s Sarah Wetenhall Guest: Sarah Wetenhall, CEO + Co-owner The Colony Hotel Palm Beach THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Creating a unique experience for your customer or client is often what separates the most successful brands from their competition. That’s also true as it relates to our personal brands. What are...

SHOW NOTES  282. How following your creative passions can lead to incredible success! with interior designer Paloma Contreras TOPIC:  Have you ever talked yourself out of taking a leap or trying something new because you convinced yourself that you needed another degree, an additional certification, more experience, a better network, more followers, more downloads, or just MORE?  Qualifications an...

SHOW NOTES Episode 281: How to the build confidence needed for big career pivots featuring benefit auctioneer Lydia Fenet Guest: Lydia Fenet, benefit auctioneer and best selling author THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Ever feel like others are better equipped to take those big, bold career leaps? Or maybe you wonder, where does their confidence come from?  This week’s guest emphasizes that confidence isn’t som...

SHOW NOTES Episode 280: How to weave the power of collaboration into your brand Guest: Sophia Demirtas, founder of fashion design house Fanm Mon THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: When we allow ourselves to think broadly, and to ignore tendencies toward comparison, it can enhance our ability to create, and can help us do so in bigger and bolder ways. As we kick off our third collaboration series with the creative...

SHOW NOTES Episode 279: What can we do to create more civility in society?  Guest: Alexandra “Lexi” Hudson THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel like the world has turned into an ill mannered, totally uncivilized place? A place where civility and politeness in our daily lives often feels like a thing of the past?  I recently read Alexandra “Lexi” Hudson’s new book “The Soul Of Civility: Timeless Principles...

SHOW NOTES Episode 278: Can understanding the enneagram help you crush your 2024 goals, or at least help increase your awareness of beahviors that might stand in your way? Enneagram Coach Beth McCord Topic: Ever heard of enneagram?  After taking the FREE enneagram quiz offered by this week’s guest (see link below where you can take the quiz), I was curious about how the 9 types relate to each othe...

Episode 277: Goal setting, life mapping, and why it’s helpful to have a word of the year! TOPIC: Ever have trouble zeroing in on which goals will help you have the biggest impact? Maybe you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed thinking about so many different competing priorities? It can be challenging to sort through and figure out what’s truly most important. Even though it can seem like the answer to t...

276: How to be more fearless as you set goals for the New Year Guest: Jean Case, Chair, National Geographic Society and CEO, The Case Foundation and Case Impact Network Topic: With the New Year almost here, it’s the perfect time to begin thinking about some of those big investments you want to make in yourself in 2024. If fear stands in the way of you aiming for your most audacious goals, this wee...

SHOW NOTES 274. How to leverage your network to create a unique and sparkling product! Une Femme sparkling wine founder Jen Pelka Guest: Jen Pelka, founder Une Femme Topic:  Creating and investing in a network that supports and encourages your grandest dreams is not only an essential element needed to take your business idea to the next level, it’s also the key to helping you recharge yourself bot...

SHOW NOTES Title: 275. Creating festive events that build strong connection Have you ever struggled to find a group or network that supports your business goals? It can be very tricky, especially if you are looking for a group that also provides encouragement, inspiration, and tactical advice from those who are also working alongside you in the entrepreneurial trenches.  While podcasts like this o...

SHOW NOTES Title: 273. LIVE She Said/She Said Podcast conversation: career pivots, transferable skills, identity, side hustles, and building your brand Guests:  Ashley Davis, cofounder Westfront Strategies Joyce Meyer, EVP, for government relations at the American Council of Life Insurers Tamara Edwards, event co-host, founder Broad Shoulders & TE&Co.  Kaitlyn Kline, event MC, director at...

Episode 272:  “Creating jobs and impact through tradition and influence” Guest: Kate Stewart, founder/CEO, Bauble Stockings THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: As we kick off the holiday season, I’ll be sharing some episodes that not only include great career and business advice, but that emphasize the power of investing in others. If you’ve been following She Said/She Said for a while, you already know how much I...

SHOW NOTES Episode 271: Your closet, your pantry and your emotional attachments! Decluttering tips just in time for the holidays! Guest: Carrie Peeples, master home organizer, founder Neat Smart THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Getting your closet, pantry, business and life organized can help create a greater sense of calm. That’s true at any time, but especially with the holiday quickly approaching.  You might...

SHOW NOTES Episode 270: Building the luxury fashion brand Frances Valentine while navigating change and loss GUEST: Elyce Arons, CEO and co-founder Frances Valentine We’ve been talking a lot about change this season: How to think about change, how to navigate it, and how best to plan for change that you can’t possibly know is coming.  This week, we’ll tackle another important dimension related to...

269. Title: Designing your work space (and your life) to combat stress Guest: Dr. Esther Sternberg THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Who doesn’t struggle with stress? While stress is a normal part of our daily existence, the way we design our work spaces can be a big contributor to our stress level, and I’m not just talking about managing the clutter! When unaddressed, constant stress takes a toll on our overall...

Title: Is your profile photo and visual brand undermining your influence?  Episode 268 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: How much thought do you give to the visual elements of your personal brand? Is your profile photo — the one you use for social media and specifically Linked In — sending a message that is consistent with the other aspects of your brand? What are potential customers, clients or future employers...