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This week’s guest set out to understand how some of the most successful and creative entrepreneurs were raised. She interviewed a diverse mix of innovative founders and executives (as well as some of their parents) including: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki; TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie; Under Armour founder Kevin Plank; Supermodel Karolina Kurkova; movie director Jon […] The post What it takes to raise (and become) an innovator: author Margot Machol Bisnow (Episode 153) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week’s guest is passionate about developing leaders, and making her clients look good on the job. She is a master at helping people think through how best to position themselves for that next move — inside their current companies and organizations, getting that first job, or making a major career pivot. With so many […] The post Develop your perfect pitch and be “Great on the Job” with author & CEO Jodi Glickman (Episode 152) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Hey friend!  This week on She Said/She Said Podcast we’re talking about change. It can be so challenging! In many ways we’re not wired for it. That’s odd, especially since change is inevitable. It’s also critical for building risk tolerance, and for building the confidence you need in order to take those risks in the […] The post Embracing change with one of the most powerful women on Wall Street: Barbara Novick co-founder of Blackrock (Episode 151) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Megan Bushell is the CEO of Defy, a sports and performance drink and product brand she co-founded with former NFL hall of famer Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos.  Defiance and perseverance are something Megan knows a bit about because her story and her path to the c-suite isn’t necessarily typical. It’s one of many […] The post Overcoming fear, defying odds, and helping others do the same: Megan Bushell, CEO, DEFY & Miss Kansas 2004 (Episode 150) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Julia Sweig is a scholar and author whose latest book reveals important and often surprising details about one of the most powerful (but often overlooked) people in the Johnson Administration — the President’s wife Lady Bird Johnson. Julia’s book is entitled: “Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight.” Plowing through more than 123 hours of […] The post “Hiding in Plain Sight:” scholar and author Julia Sweig on the power and influence of Lady Bird Johnson (Episode 149) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Growth in podcasting has exploded over the past few years. According to Edison Research, 51% of Americans over age 12 have listened to a podcast. While those numbers continue to climb worldwide, only about 22 percent of podcasts are hosted by women– a number strikingly similar to what we find with c-suite-level jobs, corporate boards, […] The post Helping women grow power and influence through podcasting: Marla Isackson, CEO, OSSA Collective (Episode 148) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week, we’re tackling Spring Cleaning! But I’m not talking about your closet. I’m talking about your goals and your network. Check out Episode 147 for some thoughts and advice on why it’s important to reevaluate your yearly goals at each quarter, and why Spring is the perfect time to refresh your personal network. I’d […] The post Spring Cleaning Your Goals (Episode 147) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Ever wish for a hugely successful big sister or mentor — someone a few years ahead of you who had actually “been there/done that” — who could boil down practical, relevant life lessons and advice into smart, actionable chunks? The type of advice you could actually put to use!  My friend Dana Perino is just […] The post Life lessons and smart, actionable advice from Dana Perino (Episode 146) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon is a best-selling author (three times over) whose work and talent as a storyteller and journalist has given us a first-hand understanding of women facing incredible odds in both male dominated societies in the Middle East, and on the battlefield.  What’s more Gayle has told the stories that might not otherwise have […] The post Leading through the transformative power of story: best-selling author & journalist Gayle Tzemach Lemmon (Episode 145) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

One of the most compelling and inspiring American entrepreneurship stories is that of Madam C. J. Walker. The first Black woman millionaire in America, she was the first person in her family to be born free in 1867 just after Emancipation Proclamation. She rose from washerwoman to international entrepreneur before any woman even had the […] The post More than 150 years of leading by example: A’Lelia Bundles on her great, great Grandmother Madam C. J. Walker (Episode 144) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Today, we’re talking entrepreneurship, career pivots, and business inspiration. For my guest Stephanie Summerson Hall, her inspiration came from a rich family history, so perfect for Women’s History Month. It’s a great reminder of how the women in our own families have inspired our passions and our interests and who have had such a great […] The post Finding the “win/win:” Estelle Colored Glass founder/entrepreneur Stephanie Summerson Hall (Episode 143) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

It’s She Said/She Said Podcast’s 3rd Anniversary this week! To celebrate — and to kick off Women’s History Month in March — I’m sharing a bit about our start, including how the words “Insight, Inspiration and Impact” in our tagline combine to reinforce three key areas important for personal and professional growth. I also talk […] The post Three years of She Said/She Said, and valuable lessons about mindset (Episode 142) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week’s guests are the power duo behind The Southern Coterie (otherwise known as The Southern C). Cheri Leavy and Whitney Wise Long have created “a virtual front porch for southern creatives and entrepreneurs.” The community they have built is largely made up of women and includes an exciting mix of artists, consultants, publicists, authors, […] The post The innovative power of community: The Southern C co-founders Cheri Leavy and Whitney Wise Long (Episode 141) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Most of us won’t experience what it’s like to have people we love, members of our family, criticized and ripped apart in the name of political theater. As daughter and sister to two U.S. Presidents (41 and 43 respectively), Doro Bush Koch knows that experience well, and the tremendous stress that goes with it. She […] The post The life changing power of mindfulness: Doro Bush Koch & Tricia Reilly Koch (Episode 140) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week’s short-form podcast is a special Valentine gift for all my “Galentines!” If you are anything like me and have trouble pausing to be kind to yourself, this one is for YOU! Here’s a hint, self-compassion isn’t just about YOU, but it starts there!  Give it a listen, and then let me know what […] The post Love YOU! Self-compassion can be the best gift for your Valentines (Episode 139) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Dr. Stefanie Stahl is an international best-selling author and psychologist. Her critically acclaimed book “The Child In You” has sold more than a million copies and has been the #1 bestselling nonfiction book in her native Germany for the past three years. The book is now available in the US, as well as globally.  I’m […] The post Your ability to love others starts with loving YOU: Dr. Stefanie Stahl, author “The Child in You” (Episode 138) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week … I’m joined by mother-daughter duo Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk, the stylish, visionary founders behind a next generation women’s media and fashion company “The Style That Binds Us.”  In Episode 137, I talk to the Birmingham, Alabama natives about their unique partnership and business model, and what makes it work.  Because The […] The post More than “style” binds this fab mother-daughter team: Alison Bruhn & Delia Folks, co-founders “The Style That Binds US” (Episode 137) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

No matter which side of the political fence you sit, there is broad agreement that something is very wrong in our society. This week’s guest believes a big part of the problem stems from how we treat each other. A veteran of the Reagan White House and CEO of Practical Protocol, LLC,  Shelby Scarborough is […] The post What happened to civility? And, how can we get it back? Shelby Scarborough, author “Civility Rules” (Episode 136) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

The 80 year old American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is one of the oldest Ballet companies in the country. In a typical year, it draws some 300k people to in-person venues around the world. Audiences experience the magic of the company’s incredible dancers, the costumes, the choreography…and they are transported.  But, these are far from normal […] The post Embracing the pivot even when it’s a pirouette: Kara Medoff Barnett, Exec Director, American Ballet Theatre (ABT) (Episode 135) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

The start of a new year provides not only a great opportunity to evaluate where you are and to set new goals (as we talked about in Episode 133), but it’s also a great chance to learn and refresh some key life skills. Today’s guest is just the person to help us do that. Erin […] The post Why the little things, and doing them correctly, matters: “Little Book of Life Skills” author Erin Zammett Ruddy (Episode 134) appeared first on She Said / She Said.