The Trailblazer Chronicles: Redefining Leadership For Bold Women with Judy Hoberman

While pursuing a finance degree, Ashley Micciche reluctantly took a class on manufacturing. Little did she know, one lesson from that class would become a guiding force in her life. Kaizen, a Japanese idea to continuously improve all parts of a business through small steps. Ashley uses Kaizen every day as CEO of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm. She is on a mi...

Do you know your why? In this episode Judy has an amazing conversation with Liz Faircloth. Liz and Judy talk about the movement of empowering women in the real estate investment world. Liz is the co-founder of the DeRosa Group, a Trenton, New Jersey real estate investment firm, and a co-creator of the Real Estate InvestHER Community. The Real Estate InvestHER is a company dedicated to creating emp...

Do you have an inner entrepreneur? It takes more than the desire to break free from corporate America, today’s guest Casey Clark says it also takes something most budding business owners overlook. Casey would know, his company Cultivate Advisors help entrepreneurs of all sizes plan and scale. Recently Inc. Magazine ranked Cultivate Advisors #280 on its 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. In th...

If you could prove a possibility, it would be an example. Today’s guest Susan Leahy has made a career out of helping groups of all sizes develop a culture of team and live outside of example. Susan and Judy talk about how everything in your organization comes down to two things: Group or Team. Find out what’s the difference and how understanding it will change the way your corporate culture operat...

Powerful writing changes lives, and COL Carla D. Bass USAF (Ret.) knows this firsthand. She took command of one of least awarded Air Force Units in the state of Hawaii. Her writing handbook not only and helped them write winning nominations but sweep entire award categories. Word of her guide spread across the island, and her skills were in demand. Her methods helped airmen get promotions, and oth...

Change Your Mindset with Ana Holub Changing your mindset may sound easy, but as today’s guest Ana Holub explains you have to be ready. This idea also extends towards forgiveness. Ana tells Judy the way we all learned how to “forgive and forget” is not that simple either. They also talk about the importance of making your path in business and life and how we all need to slow down to be present. If...

Happiness is energy and nobody embodies that like Uni Yost. Uni is the Founder & CEO of GoAskJay.com a company disrupting both the financial and insurance industries. Judy and Uni talk about the importance of happiness, building a good corporate culture and Uni's goals beyond trying to build a billion-dollar business.

Today’s guest John Vespasian is an expert on rational living. In fact, he’s written ten books on the subject. Judy and John talk about what rational living is, dealing with personal disruption and why distractions are timeless and why you should stay out of areas you know nothing about. They also have an enlightening discussion on the psychological differences between men and women and the origins...

Misti Rains outlook on life is inspiring, despite all she’s been through. Misti survived a cancer scare, a brain aneurysm, two divorces, and the loss of her stepfather immediately followed by the tragic and shocking death of her mother. During her conversation with Judy, they talk about love, loss, adversity and how her faith helped her through it all. To learn more about Misti visit http://mistir...

Resilience isn’t a leadership buzzword for Michelle Mras, she lives it everyday. Michelle is a powerful survivor who uses her traumatic experiences to help audiences reclaim their inner strengths and transform their lives. During this unfiltered talk, Michelle tells Judy how she magnifies resilient attitudes for success. Connect with Michelle here: https://www.michellemras.com/

Our society might be at its loneliest point in history, and Jillian Richardson wants to change that. Jillian's mission is to reduce loneliness in her adoptive hometown of New York City and, eventually, the world. Find out how a headline-making event inspired to create The Joy List, a weekly e-mail helping people connect in the city that never sleeps. Jillian and Judy also talk about the impor...

Everyone has a social media presence, but can you believe it? This week Leanna DeBellevue joins Judy to talk about authenticity and to define Imposter Syndrome. Leanna knows. She’s a social media strategist whose company helps brands of all sizes connect with their customers naturally and authentically. They also talk about the importance of finding your path and revealing insights into getting ov...

Be authentic. Be unique. Be you. Not only is Precious L. Williams a #KillerPitchMaster, but she’s also now a #1 best-selling author of Bad Bitches and Power Pitches. You might even recognize the self-proclaimed “hood girl who went good” from season 8 of Shark Tank. During the discussion of the day Precious and Judy cover the power of your story, why it doesn’t have to be perfect, but needs to be a...

Have you ever met a Super Lawyer? The discussion of this day is with Richard Hanus, a top-rated immigration and naturalization lawyer. While Judy and Richard don’t unravel the complexities of immigration law, they do uncover the benefits of keeping a business small and creating a winning culture. Richard also shares his three essential qualities an immigration lawyer (or any leader) should possess...

Sometimes you don’t find business, the business finds you. This week on Selling in a Skirt, Judy sits down with Liia Ramachandra, the founder and CEO of Epilynx Cosmetics. Liia was sitting in her comfortable job at a pharmaceutical company when she decided to pack up her office, head to her basement and start creating a line of gluten-free, organic cosmetics. That success lead her to open up a bou...

Both Judy and her guest Faswilla Sampson agree, investing in a personal development coach is one of the best things you can do to achieve success. Faswilla shares her story of being a single mother, frustrated by a boss who told her she wasn’t getting a raise or a big bonus. At the time, Faswilla thought investing in a business coach wasn’t for her, but she took the plunge. Not only did she get th...

Just when you think you have it all figured out, you change course. That’s exactly what happened to Laura Briggs. She was on her way to becoming a teacher when she jumped into the unknown and started a career as a freelance writer and public speaker. Judy and Laura compare notes on the anxiety and excitement they both felt when starting their entrepreneurial journeys. This episode is a must-listen...

Taking risks and grappling with your past takes courage, but it pays off. Kimberly Love overcame abuse, transformed her life, and helps women do the same. Kimberly talks about the importance of listening and why we need to engage with each other face-to-face, not through social media. Changing your mindset is also an essential part of Kimberly’s teaching. How you talk to yourself in your head can...

It’s time to connect with the source of your power and Danielle Amos will help you do it. There are three types of power Judy and Danielle discuss during this interview. They also talk about the power of abundance, money misconceptions and the one thing you need to do to live your best life. About Today’s Guest: Danielle Amos is a Business + Success Coach, certified Proctor Gallagher Institute con...

Having a plan is essential in business and life. This week Judy sits down with Regina Gulbinas to talk about not only the importance of having a business plan but infrastructure might be one of the most critical pieces company founders and CEOs miss. Company culture is also an important piece, as well. Like what you just heard? Connect with Regina through her website ( https://www.reginagulbinas.c...

From the playground to the boardroom, leaders all show the same traits. However, some people aren’t leaders. They are just after the title. On this episode, Judy talks with Ande Frazier, CEO of myWorth, a website offering clear financial guidance for women. Judy and Ande talk about leadership, resiliency, and why the idea of “soft skills” tends to baffle men.

Sometimes the big things in life find you. VR Small knows that well. She thought she’d spend her post-military career teaching. Instead, she’s running the only center dedicated to helping women veterans make their business dreams a reality. Her goal is to bring the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Centers (VWEC) nationwide. Judy and VR talk about the obstacles women veterans face and their crucial role...