Small Business Growth Made Simple

When trying to sell a product or service, it’s almost impossible not to feel “salesy”. In this episode, we’ll be going through five tips to avoid that ick. Get your notepads ready and stay tuned!   —   Rachel E. Lubchansky is an entrepreneur (launched, grew, sold her first business 20 years ago) turned business mentor and strategist empowering women with the practical strategies, skills, and suppo...

On this episode of CRESCENDO, we’re joined by Julie Meyerowitz. She’s a dynamic communication coach who was traditionally trained as a speech-language pathologist at Columbia University in New York. Over the years, Julie has developed her own unique methods to challenge the gold standard treatments for autism and has helped many clients find their voices both literally and metaphorically. We also...

Learn how Gila Tolub aligns her work with her values and makes a meaningful impact amidst personal and national challenges. Truly a must-listen!   About Gila: Gila Tolub is a French-Israeli growth advisor, consultant, and speaker specializing in healthcare innovation. With over 20 years of experience, including 12 years at McKinsey & Company, she has co-led their Vaccine Practice, Health Equity pr...

Through Body-Peace®, Nina Manolson encourages tuning into internal cues rather than external judgments. Nina emphasizes that this shift isn't just about mindset—it's a holistic approach, blending beliefs, psychology, and practical nutrition steps. Stay tuned to break free from food and body obsession and live a more empowered, purpose-driven life!   About Nina: Nina Manolson is a Body-Peace® coach...

Sarah shares her story from being an educational leader to an entrepreneur and discusses the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her authentic voice. We touch on insights about personal growth, the power of curiosity, and balancing work-life harmony while building a successful business.   About Sarah: Sarah Rubinson Levy empowers educational leaders who are struggling with irrelevant, outdated...

Ilana shares her journey from working in Jewish nonprofits and as a marketing director to starting her own business, driven by her passion for writing and her concern about the potential loss of personal histories during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning into entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, learning through trial and erro...

In this episode, Jess teaches us what to look out for to really know if you’re using your authentic voice and not just a slight variation of it. She also shares how saying what you really want to say affects the world around you, no matter how small you think your ideas are! It’s about time we stop minimizing ourselves!   About Jess: Jess Sato is passionate about helping women globally use their u...

This is the story of a young 10-year-old girl who deliberately quieted her voice to fit in... to becoming a woman who, today, uses the full expression of her voice to amplify her wisdom and greatest impact. Tune in to learn how to embrace the ongoing journey of self-love.   About Duschanca: As a Holistic Empowerment Coach and Reiki Practitioner, Duschanca is all about helping women break free from...

In this episode of CRESCENDO, we’re joined by Ariella Zeitlin. She’s an internationally renowned virtuoso violinist, and singer who performs worldwide at concerts and events. Her music has been featured in TV shows, documentaries, video games, and trailers. However, what we dig into in conversation is how Ariella has continued to move through the messiness, the imperfections, of finding and bringi...

In this episode of CRESCENDO, we’re joined by Jacqueline Rose to talk about how we can embrace our changing bodies and minds through aging and menopause journeys. As a menopause educator/coach and a women’s hormonal health specialist, Jacqueline is passionate about reframing the conversation, busting menopause myths, and educating women about the possibilities of living as a “proud hormonal woman....

In this episode of CRESCENDO, we’re joined by Melissa Snow. She’s a business relationship strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. Melissa is also the founder of the Powerful Women Rising Community, which helps female business owners connect and grow. But before all this, did you know that Melissa was a dating coach? It’s interesting how from helping people find love in the da...

In the very first episode of CRESCENDO, we’re joined by fairy godmother Emily Lauren Lapine. She’s a Las Vegas-based performer, magician, and international author of  “A Fairy Godmother’s Wish.” Throughout her journey, Emily never lost her passion for performing, which led to the discovery of her authentic voice. Tune in to learn more about Emily’s journey!   Follow Rachel and her work as a Busine...

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