The View In Your Mirror

Megan Cooper is the owner and founder of Studio ME Fitness located in Northeast Minneapolis. She has her Bachelor's degree in Biology - Allied Health and is a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Nutrition Coach with numerous other fitness certifications. She has a strong passion for helping others find their full potential and live their best life. In this episode, we learn h...

We are so excited to welcome Award-Winning author, Kathleen West to our podcast!  Born and raised in Minnesota and a school teacher with more than 20 years’ experience, Kathleen is particularly interested in the topics of motherhood, ambition, competitive parenting, and the elusiveness of work-life balance. She is the author of 3 best-selling novels, which have all been published during a pandemic...

Let’s talk tailoring, alterations, and laundry. In this episode, we welcome Reza Ayat, the owner and tailor at Le Monde Tailor in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. You will learn what you can and cannot have altered or tailored, different ways jeans can be hemmed or changed, what fabrics work and do not work for alterations, how to properly wash or dry certain garments, how to remove a stain yourself (or...

This episode we welcome Dori Molitor , an inspirational and experienced coach, who’s own purpose is to help you find yours. She has a truly incredible story that reminds us just how precious life is. With 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, as the founder and CEO of WomanWise® and now an author of HAPPINESS MINDSET : 6 Secrets for Aging with Power , her mission is to empower women to bring you...

Helain Pesis is a true gem. With a B.S. in Arts Education and Masters Certificate in Learning Disabilities, Helain has taken her passion for the arts and people, and joined her husband in business to bring her clients the best of jewelry over the past 28 years. As head buyer of all the jewelry and diamonds, Helain shares with us just what it means to have a “Jewelry Wardrobe”, how jewelry can be a...

This special episode has been requested many times by our listeners and clients! So your boarding pass is ready, let’s talk travel packing 101, the brands we love for luggage and carry-ons, and how to pack efficiently and effectively. Lisa Rubin gets many “emergency” calls on this topic as many of us wait until the last minute OR get overwhelmed when trying to pack our temporary lives into a bag(s...

"Burn the Candle, use the China" is Renae Keller's motto. She is a firm believer of organizing and decorating your spaces to actually use and enjoy what you have and not just for show. On this episode, she discusses the various trends of 2022 for home design, how Renae Keller Interior Design manages her clients, and stays up to date to provide the best to her clients. Renae is trusted by homebuild...

Pam Borton is an extraordinary leader that we want to share with all of you. Our conversation addresses the importance of mental preparedness, resilience, authenticity, self motivation, and what it means to be #battletested.  Her background stands apart with 27 years coaching Division 1 women’s basketball, including 12 years as HEAD COACH at the University of Minnesota in the Big Ten. There she le...

Sasha Zoghi has an incredible super power of connecting with people and all things hair. She is a woman of many talents: a stylist, the co-founder of Revolution Salon in St. Louis Park, MN, an educator, and staple partner in Paris and New York Fashion Weeks. She started her career at the original Aveda Institute in Northeast Minneapolis in 1996. From there her talents and passion led her to become...

In this episode, Pilar Gerasimo, an award-winning health journalist, pioneering social explorer, and author, is here to educate and enlighten us all on how to master the art of being healthy in an unhealthy world. Founding editor of Experiencing Life Magazine of LifeTime and co-host of a top-rated podcast called The Living Experiment , Pilar shares with us so many ways we can enrich our lives to a...

Jayne Ellegard is passionate about empowering women to show up and own their financial journey with Courage, Confidence, and Wisdom! This episode will hopefully leave you inspired to further your own path or take that leap to invest in yourself within this bucket of your life! She has 34 years of high-net-worth wealth management under her belt, which she took and pivoted to entrepreneurship to fil...

We welcome Lisa Woodruff a productivity specialist, home organization expert and Founder and CEO of Organize 365. Lisa provides physical and motivational resources teaching busy women to take back control of their lives with functional systems that work. She is the author of many books, but one that comes highly recommended is the quick and easy read, The Paper Solution. It truly is remarkable wha...

We start 2022 with three amazing young women who happen to be our daughters.  Are they organized?  You bet!  As busy working mom’s they share some valuable time and frank, fun, real discussion on what it’s like to parent, work full time, be pregnant in the middle of a pandemic, and navigate life!  And of course we talk boobs: Lisa wouldn’t have it any other way! __ Katie Harms @  katie@katieharms....

A Special Edition to share Lisa Rubin's Favorite Brands from head to toe including make up, bras, underwear, foundations or better known today as Spanx, nail polish colors, the Basic T-shirt, Jeans, professional suiting and clothing, shoes, handbags, and travel bags. This is an episode you surely do not want to miss: for the woman, for the spouse or partner, for the gift ideas, or simply to educat...

Marney Gellner, sports broadcaster from Bally Sports North, joins us for a time out from her sports world to truly make you laugh. Did you know that her dream job to this day is to be on SNL? She is a self proclaimed “people person” and that she is. On this episode, we dive deep into how to prepare yourself for your day from the subconscious conversations we all have in the morning, to the way we...

Sonia Kashuk, the pioneer of 'masstige', a world renowned make-up artist, creative, editor, and founder, joins us to share her entrepreneurial journey and enlightens all of us on some much needed tips and tricks for make-up application as we age. For Sonia, ‘no’ doesn’t fit into her vocabulary. From the days of book signing with Cindy Crawford as the co-author of Basic Face, Sonia birthed the idea...

Heather Brown, known for her curiosity and the Morning shows and Good Question on WCCO 4 local news of Minnesota joins Lisa and Katie to share a perspective on the world of journalism, broadcasting, and being a working mom. As women and parents, we can all relate to the phrase “it takes a village” and in this episode we share stories of what this really means and how we find our motivation and too...

Ever had a question for your OB/GYN that you were too afraid to ask? Let’s talk all things Women’s Health: the “Girls”, perimenopause, menopause, COVID, Sex and aging, sag, and dryness. We asked expert Terri Johnson, MD from OB/GYN West, with 34 years of experience all of these unanswered, sometimes very uncomfortable questions. __ Katie Harms @  katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com or Lisa R...

New season for all of us: pun intended! As we enter the season of galas, fundraisers or consider the colder months for many of our listeners, we discuss the key elements of your wardrobe, how to be flexible and creative with your backbone and special pieces, and how to find that perfect outfit for these affairs or season. As women, we will support you, compliment you, and always help you to find t...

Stephanie March brought the joy and sizzle to our podcast in this episode.  You cannot help but be buoyed by her infectiously upbeat personality.  Stephanie has been a part of the food and beverage industry for more than 30 years and currently serves as Senior Editor of Food & Dining for Mpls. St. Paul Magazine. A fellow fan of the Ninja Double Barrell we think you will be a fan of Stephanie if yo...

Joining Katie and Lisa this week is Minneapolis architect, Kari Nelson. When we think about keeping simplicity in our lives, organization is paramount.  Kari works with her clients to ensure that the homes she creates for her clients are efficient and practical. Kari shares with us current trends, such as carving out personal space for family members to relax and unwind.  Kari’s homes are unique,...

Katie and Lisa are joined by Leslie Jablonski.   A self-described night owl, transplanted Jersey girl, major Springsteen Lover and we will add, as you will hear, an amazing mother of Jack Jablonski who was paralyzed at 16 in an unfortunate hockey accident. Leslie embodies the power of positivity with her adaptable outlook on life.  Find out what Leslie has been up to, what the foundation she start...

The always engaging and dynamic Roshini Rajkumar spends some time sharing who she is and what makes her tick and how she owns her WOW!  Also note in this issue, Lisa is found to be wrong about something - a rare moment indeed!  We also talk packing, as in how to pack for a trip, that is if you can find your suitcase! __ Katie Harms @  katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com or Lisa Rubin @ lisa@...

Lea B. Olsen joins Lisa and Katie to talk about her journey as a parent, sports broadcaster, and former collegiate athlete.  Lea’s ability to rise up girls and women in business and sports is admirable.  She is a powerful advocate for promoting women in the media and is a mentor for African American athletes at the University of Minnesota. __ Katie Harms @  katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.co...

Join Katie and Lisa as they dish about steamers (not the clam type) and looking your best! Television and radio personality, Elizabeth Ries from Twin Cities Live shares her professional journey, outlook on life and the importance of family. __ Katie Harms @  katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com or Lisa Rubin @ lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net , www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Please take a moment to...