The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

Ali Brown has been called an "Entrepreneurial Guru for Women". She's been featured in Forbes, Wall St Journal, Inc. E!, CNBC and Cnn and was featured on the season finale of ABC's Secret Millionaire. She is a coach and a mentor to hundreds of thousands of women through her social media and her online work. And Ali is the host of Glambition Radio, which Inc Magazine calls one of Nine Podcasts every...

Lauren Shenkman and Laura Kikuchi are the Program Directors for Riley's Way, a foundation formed by Ian and Mackenzie Sandler to honor their daughter, Riley Hannah Sandler. They've developed a youth led movement to bring kindness to the forefront—and it's working.  Laura's book choice  Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee https://www.amazon.com/Go-Set-Watchman-Harper-Lee/dp/0062409867 Laura's song Danc...

Karen was one of the top performing mega real estate agents, when she realized she wanted more. So she wrote a series of books, the latest of which is Flip Time, Love Life. You can buy all of her books and link to her podcast here.  http://www.5minutesuccess.com/ Her book choice is Miracle Morning https://www.miraclemorning.com/ Her song choice is My Life by Billy Joel https://www.youtube.com/watc...

lana was a stressed out city lawyer when she had her second daughter and changed her life. She was gluten, dairy and soy free and wanted a quick snack. She came up with a recipe for oatmeal chia cups, and a business was born. If you've ever tasted these cups, you know why!  Here's where to buy the cups, her cookies and everything else natural and delicious that she bakes https://stylishspoon.com/...

Marisa is the co-author of The Goodbye Diaries, a memoir she wrote with her mother when she was in high school and her mom was dying of cancer. You can get her book here.  https://www.amazon.com/Goodbye-Diaries-Mother-Daughter-Memoir/dp/1948018365 Her song choice was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCjJyiqpAuU For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com...

Zibby is a writer, a mom of 4, and what I like to call a "book whisperer". Her Webby nominated podcast, Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, is the place authors go to get the readers they want. And it doesn't end with the podcast! She has a book subscription service, a concierge service, a book club and now is starting a new podcast, Kids Do Have Time to Read Books! You can find them all here http...

Shala is a cognitive behavioral therapist who specializes in OCD, anxiety disorders and depression. She wrote "Is Fred in the Refridgeration-Taming OCD and Reclaiming My Life" to tell the story of her own battle with OCD. Buy it here https://www.amazon.com/Fred-Refrigerator-Taming-Reclaiming-Life-ebook/dp/B07CQ66T6F Shala's book choice Big Magic by Liz Gilbert https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Crea...

Zoe and Erica founded BluePrintCleanse in 2007, cementing their legacy as pioneers in the juice industry. They sold in 2012, and now have their own podcast Highway to Well. https://www.htwpodcast.com/about Their book choices: Zoe- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Option B by Sheryl Sandberg Erica- Blue Nights Joan Didion The Glass Castle by by Jeannette Walls Their songs: Zoe-My Way Frank...

Kerri Konik is a leading expert in maximizing the ROI of emotional connection in customer experiences. She is a consultant and speaker on how to catalyze the emotional bonds between customers, brands, and companies, to increase revenue, value, retention and advocacy. Kerri has launched and managed six businesses, and is currently the CEO of InspireFire , a women-owned brand marketing advisory firm...

Cindy is a highly sought after international speaker, educator and coach, known for her passion, commitment, deep caring, and ability to inspireAs an attorney, she broke down barriers, fighting to further women's rights, secure pay equity, break glass ceilings and to end discrimination. As a coach, she empowers women to unleash their feminine power and become the best version of themselves. Cindy...

Margaret is a model, actress, and a philanthropist. We discuss her years in the modeling industry, her work with rehabilitation centers and various charitable organizations she is involved with including a CBD gum! She also shares a question that might change your life…. Margaret's book pick is Dude and the Zen Master https://www.amazon.com/Dude-Master-Jeff-Bridges-2013/dp/B00DEK57IS/ref=sr_1_2?gc...

Stacey is author of two books; Influence Redefined…Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday® and Yes You Can! Everything You Need to Know From A to Z to Influence Others To Take Action. Her books provide practical and immediate skills and techniques that have given thousands the ability to enhance their influence https://staceyhankeinc.com/about/ Stacey's book choice is Stress Less, Ac...

Karen is the President and CEO of the Accessories Council, a non-profit advocacy group that revolves around educating, networking, reviewing and trend reporting for accessories. We discuss her 28 years of experience in the industry and what different generations can learn from each other in the workplace.  Her book choice is From Living Room to Boardroom by Corrine McCormack https://www.amazon.com...

Lauree helps women leap. She works with A students and introverts who want to be more confident and is the author of Simply Leap-7 Lessons on Facing Fear and Enjoying the Crap Out of Your Life and I'm Scared and Doing It Anyway. Lauree's two books are: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004J4WNL2/ Strengths Finder 2.0 http://www.tomrath.org...

Laura began her career in the Clinton White House and then began her own Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group. She is the author of Limitless-How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path and Live Your Best Life Laura's book choice is Wolfpack by Abby Wambach https://www.amazon.com/WOLFPACK-Together-Unleash-Power-Change/dp/1250217709/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JTG8RGEUBXQ0&keywords=wolfpack+abby+wambach&qi...

Adrienne is the CEO and founder of She Leads media. Since 2013 She Leads has run a conference for women, and this year the theme is A Different Lens-New Models of Global Leadership and Business Adrienne's book pick is The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood https://www.amazon.com/Handmaids-Tale-Margaret-Atwood/dp/038549081X Her song is Empire State of Mind, Alicia Keys https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Tiffany is the CEO and Founder of Novel Education group which is an elite homeschool and academic advising agency. She's worked with Kylie and Kendal Jenner, among others.  Tiffany's book pick is The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Tiffany's song is Beyonce's Formation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDZJPJV...

Ingrid is an actress and a journalist who has appeared in numerous movies. In 2012, she was in an accident that changed her life and motivated her to start the Chelsea Film Festival, which is growing and changing the film industry. Ingrid's book choice, The Year of Yes, Shonda Rhimes https://www.amazon.com/Year-Yes-Dance-Stand-Person/dp/1476777128 Ingrid's song choice Giant by Calvin Harris https:...

Natalie started her bag company, Sienna Ray, when she was just 21 years old. Then, in 2015, she stared Jibs Life, a shoe company that is quickly growing. Hear how Natalie is using networking, teamwork and lovely people to grow her empire. Jib's Life https://jibslife.com/ Natalie's book choice is Shoe Dog by Phil Knight https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike/dp/1501135929/ Her song cho...

Judy and her sister, Jan Copeland, are the brains and the energy behind Livy Girl Success Boutique. They help women in real estate realize that they have all the skills they need to succeed, and help them to hone and use those skills. Listen as she explains how! Judy's books Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Year-of-Yes/Shonda-Rhimes/9781476777122 How to Be an Ove...

Callie is a creative strategist and consultant. She has been named a Forbes 30 Under 30, an Inc 30 under 30, one of Time Magazine's 140 Best Twitter accounts, and Pure Wow called her the "20 something who is already a medial mogul". In 2019 she received the prestigious 92Y Women in Power Fellowship. She was the Chief Content Officer at Thrive Global and now she heads The Callie Co, where she helps...

Lauren is the author of Unstoppable in Stilettos: A Girl's Guide to Living Tall in a Small World. She is an advocate for the disabled and for women, an in demand speaker, and one of the most inspirational women I know. She's unforgettable, and you will hear why in this episode. Lauren's website https://www.laurenruotolo.net/about-lauren Lauren's book choice is Becoming by Michelle Obama https://ww...

Minda is a thought leader in leadership, diversity and entrepreneurship. She has been named an Emerging Innovator by Amex, and is the founder of The Memo, a career development company for women of color. Minda's book. The Memo-What Women of Color Need to Know to Get a Seat a the Table is out in the fall. Order Minda's book here https://www.amazon.com/Memo-Women-Color-Secure-Table/dp/1580058469/ He...

Sara is a journalist, a storyteller, an advocate, a mother and a Pulitzer Prize winner. We talk about storytelling ,when to go to print and how those lessons can help the rest of us, and the ups and downs of winning awards and climbing mountain. This episode was taped during The Women In Podcasting Festival in front of a live audience, so if you hear any background noise that's why! Sara's song is...

Susan is a master certified life coach and weight loss coach. She is the creator of the BARE process, the BARE deck and has now written BARE-A 7 week Program to Transform Your Body, Get More Energy, Feel Amazing and Become the Bravest, Most Unstoppable Version of You. In this podcast, she discusses how to add pleasure to your day, eat with attentiveness and detox your mind. You can get Susan's boo...