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Morgan James Consulting was launched in 2001 with the intention of creating highly effective leaders who have the ability to build successful businesses and develop their best assets – the people that work with them and for them.The Morgan James Consulting Podcast features interviews with business directors at the top of their industry. Join us as we learn what it means to be an effective leader.
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She Dynasty pronoun-noun / SHē dīnəstē /: An unstoppable force of ambitious women who turn their visions into realities. They inspire, mentor, and propel each other into ruling an initiative, business, field, or anything they set their mind to. We’ve searched far and wide for some kickass women, and you've gotta hear their stories.
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Mentorship within teenagers encompasses the whole idea of answering the question every individual has: “What is my purpose” Why am I here? What for? The constant question that is embedded in every teenager’s life, struggling to grasp motivation or not.....struggles, experience, past hardships and support all play a vital role in not just answering …
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Choir, singing alone or with a group can affect the lives of many. Feeling shy, scared, even maybe terrified to step foot on that stage can happen to anyone, and it does. The list of thoughts that go through a teenagers brain are endless. Having choir, having this outlet, has tremendously helped many. Collaborating with a group and being able to fa…
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Love, hate, breakups, a common end of an era in ones life. Days, weeks, even months go on spent with that “special someone” and when that ends, feelings of sadness, sorrow, guilt, pain, anger and more all start to rise. Was I not good enough? Will I ever move on? WILL I EVER FIND LOVE?! Just some of the common questions that constantly go through a…
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On this episode of She Dynasty, we’re joined by Alicia Yoon, Founder and CEO of Peach & Lily. We’re talking about how her own skincare journey with severe eczema ignited her passion to help others with their journey. Hit play to learn more about the glow-up that led to the viral Glass Skin trend on TikTok!…
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On this episode of She Dynasty, we’re joined by a real champion for founder vision. Taryn Jones Laeben, Founder and President of IRL Ventures, joins Valerie to discuss how her incredible journey working with top name brands led her to start her own company in order to back founders and startups in a meaningful way. Head to any major podcast platfor…
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Do you know anyone who experiences high days then the next minute you turn around they are at the lowest point of their life? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental condition that includes extreme mood swings. The reason for this disorder is unknown. It may be genetics, environment, altered brain chemistry or maybe even a com…
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On this episode of She Dynasty, we have a true innovator, and a champion of women’s reproductive health! Alex Friedman, Co-Founder of LOLA and Managing Director/Partner at BCG, shares her story of how a lack of ingredient transparency within big tampon brands inspired her to start her own business and destigmatize the conversation. Hit play to hear…
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It's 2023, not 1960. We live in a world where electronic devices are there at any turn, are in any pocket, and are in any hand. Where there are phones, there is social media. Where there is social media, there are pictures online. Pictures with lighting enhancement, filters, photoshopping, editing and much more. Seeing these pictures leads to a bod…
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Are you a teenager that constantly picks at specific parts of your body appearance you don't like? Are you constantly flooded with negative comments? Then you may want too look into BDD. Body Dysmorphic Disorder is the constant obsession with body image and the continual worry about flaws and how others perceive your opinions. In this episode we ha…
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On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie’s joined by Heidi Zak, Co-Founder and CEO of ThirdLove, to discuss how one shopping trip at Victoria’s Secret sparked the idea to disrupt an entire category. Tune in to hear about how her company became the top online intimate brand among millennials!By SheDynasty.com
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Lily is diagnosed with BDD and is invited to a pool party which she dearly wants to go to but is held back by this invisible rope of fear: how others will analyze and criticize her body. She goes through stages of sadness, frustration, embarrassment, and obsession due to the obstacles she faces throughout the story. As she goes through these moment…
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On this episode of She Dynasty, we have a true thought leader with us! Marla Kaplowitz, President & CEO of the 4A’s, joins Valerie to discuss how she worked her way up all the way from Media Planner to CEO of the leading trade organization for marketing communication agencies. Listen now to hear a truly inspiring story of passion and drive!…
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On this episode of She Dynasty, we’re sharing an incredibly inspiring story. TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, and former nonprofit CEO Ruth Rathblott is telling us what the true meaning of unhiding is after hiding her limb difference for 25 years. Listen now to hear how she learned to live her truth, and how it empowered her to advocate for others…
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On this episode of She Dynasty, we’ve got a real force in tech! Emily Ketchen, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Intelligent Devices Group & International Markets at Lenovo, joins us and takes us through her incredible and unique journey from growing up a ‘third-culture kid’, to leading the acceleration of Lenovo's global marketing …
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On this episode of She Dynasty, we’re talking all things mothers and mental health! Nathalie Walton, VP of Brand and Social Impact at Babylist and Co-Founder & former CEO of Expectful, joins Valerie and opens up about the risks she took in the name of entrepreneurialism, the sacrifices necessary to do so as a new mother, and her path to becoming th…
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Mentoring teens is a scary thought, isn't it? They carry attitudes, think they know more than you and rarely show gratitude. Why would anyone want to invest in them when there are easier ways to contribute to society? And yet, they are our future. They want to be successful, they just don't know how. Between media addictions, fast access to drugs, …
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Have you ever wondered what young students think about their future? In a world filled with pressures, mental health issues, school violence and a desperate longing for identity, purpose and belonging, the next generation is starving for guidance. In the first of our two part, bonus episode series, we interview a group of 5th and 6th grade students…
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On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie’s got a very special guest - and on a very special day! Toni Newman, Best-Selling African American Transgender Author, joined us on International Trans Day of Visibility, to share her amazing personal and professional journey! Tap the play button to hear about Toni’s experience going from a scholarship studen…
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Marriage is a lot like business. Some days you're on top of the world, and laughs and successes abound at every turn… Then another, you're angry and ready to give up due to a joke that went too far or a day that didn't go quite right. Or some days, your spouse is staring at you, trying to cram that one last suitcase into the car before you are off …
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You made it. The spouse, the house, and the kids. Your career is beginning to take off, and you are working hard, and it feels good. But not great… Something is just not there. You have a bad taste in your mouth, or there's a yearning for more. That is what we call a passion deferred. Anyone with a pipe dream, a brilliant business idea, or that big…
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We live in a day and age where a small number of imaginary stars can bolster or kill your business. It can bring a brand new restaurant owner to have a "batten down the hatches" approach weeks after opening because the reviews and the food are just that good. Like lines out the door at 7 am, good. Or, a business could be one rude manager moment awa…
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On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie’s doing something that’s never been done before on She Dynasty - she’s welcoming back her first ever return guest! Dr. Renee Dua, who founded Heal in 2014, is back with a whole new enterprise and revolutionizing the healthcare space once again with a personal health assistant, Renee. Tune in to hear more abou…
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Valerie’s talking to a true powerhouse this week. She’s joined by Bianca Gates, CEO and Co-Founder at Birdies, as well as a special guest co-host! Tune in as they talk about how she built one of the fastest growing footwear companies out of the need for stylish, in home slippers that are perfect for entertaining!…
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Raise your hand if you ever had a mentor that changed your life. And I mean really got into the weeds with you and helped you realize your worth. If you are one of the lucky people to say yes to that with your hand up, then you are in a much smaller group than you might realize. Now watch that group get smaller. Raise your other hand if you have ta…
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Marketing is actually pretty, stupid, simple. But simple does NOT mean easy. That is where most people get tripped up. The all-encompassing view of marketing is a do all - be all - end all. When asking a marketer, most business owners would say, "Hey, we need marketing. Can you do that?" without fully understanding the nuances or intricacies that l…
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Imagine the city you live in right now running out of water. And I mean just plain out of it. At first, it's a comical yet worrisome thought, right? What would you drink? How would you shower? What would you swim in? The list goes on. Now let's say you could do something to work against that or even prevent it. Where would you start? Or How? Or eve…
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Episode Quotes and Highlights -”We are masters at scaring ourselves” - Lucia Csoma -”More than ever we are isolated” - Lucia Csoma -”Use your 1:1s to CONNECT with your people” - Lucia Csoma -Coaching is the second fastest growing industry after tech 3 Fears Keeping Leaders From Success The fear of looking vulnerable” The Imposter Syndrome” The fear…
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On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie’s talking to a true inspiration and a personal champion - Peggy Ang, Global Executive in Consumer & Brand Management and former CMO/SVP of Marketing at LG Electronics. Peggy, having been born to a traditional Chinese family, takes Valerie on a journey from her nontraditional upbringing in the Philippines all …
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On this episode, Danielle Cohen-Shohet takes us on her journey from self taught coder and self taught makeup artist to the CEO & Founder of GlossGenius! GlossGenius is the brains behind the beauty - it’s the biggest software company focused on helping salons & spas run their businesses. Listen, download, and tell all your friends!…
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This week we’re doing something totally different. We’ve got Kim Shapira, Celebrity Dietician and Nutrition Therapist, doing a live session with Valerie where she takes her through The Kim Shapira Method - an alternative to dieting that focuses on your interactions with food and your attitudes around it!…
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On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie’s talking pleasure with Alexandra Fine, Sexologist, Co-Founder & CEO of Dame. Al takes Valerie out of her comfort zone and dives into how Dame is changing the way we experience and explore sexuality, revolutionizing the way we talk about pleasure, and how they’re trying to close the pleasure gap.…
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This week, Political Strategist and Senior Political Director for Crooked Media, Shaniqua McClendon, talks to us about her inspiring journey from North Carolina to Capitol Hill. Tune in to hear more about how she launched Vote Save America, the importance of being registered to vote, and the incredibly imperative work she’s doing with Register Her.…
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This week, Mind-Body expert Dr. Claudia Aguirre talks to us about the science of the mind, and how its connection affects everything from skin health to overall longevity. Tune in to hear more about the mechanics behind feeling and emotion, the physiology of stress, and her personal journey taking neuroscience into the wellness field with brands li…
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We try to define success in so many different ways. For some, it is how much money they make, and then, for others, it is how many followers they attain. But regardless of whether it's those feats or new titles or influence gained, being successful boils down to vulnerability in the pursuit of your goals. However, it can be challenging as we get ca…
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This week, I speak with Sarah Jones Simmer, current CEO of Found and former COO of Bumble. Found is a modern weight care platform pioneering integrated support through personalized coaching, online community, and if indicated, prescription medication. Sarah walks us through her career path to the c-suite as well as how her personal health battles s…
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Rewind to March 2020. Life, business, careers, and church all changed for everyone. The way we went to work and pursued passions were all forced to be different. This extreme transition was commonplace for everyone, and Keith and Melinda Atkinson were no exceptions. Our guests on today's episode experienced rapid transition and change from decades …
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This week, wellness leader, Mia Kyricos, speaks with us about what's most important in and out of the office: love and authentic human connection. Mia is a global leading woman in wellness, sits on the advisory boards of Cornell university, Wellness for Cancer, and the Global Wellness Institute. She is also a celebrated speaker and has had her work…
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That is a HORRIBLE idea! Your heart sinks, and that is what you hear in your head as you slump into your chair. That is what it feels like when our ideas get rejected, right? It hurts… a lot sometimes because our ideas can start to feel like an extension of us. We spend any time talking to friends or debating in a meeting with coworkers, and we rea…
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Are you okay with burning people out in order to achieve your goals? I mean literally going into leading a team with the sole goal of getting to the finish line climbing on the backs of burned out employees. Sounds ridiculous right? Who in their right mind would do that in order to get to their financial or professional marker? Well, unfortunately …
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Your heart is racing, and the empty dance circle at the reception opens up. A family member just got married, and everyone is nervously waiting for someone to fill the emptiness in the center of the crowd. Your one and only thought is: "There is no way I am going in there." Until finally, someone does. And then, someone else, and then cheers, and t…
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For most of us, the best we are wired to be is dormant. The fullest, maximized extent of your impact is probably - dormant. I’ll let that sink in. Deciding to uncover fully and then step into your unique design saves you time, energy, and stress. It also saves all those things for your team around you or those who follow you. Starting to do that ca…
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This week, I have a truly authentic and illuminating conversation with Dr. Carole Robin, former Stanford professor of the world-renowned course "Interpersonal Dynamics," Co-founder of Leaders in Tech, and Author of “Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues.” Carole speaks about the importance of human connect…
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Raise your hand if your kid has ever thrown a tantrum? Now raise another hand if anyone you’ve ever led has thrown a similar tantrum before, whether externally or internally. If you are a parent or leader like most of our team here at the Purpose Pro Podcast, then you should awkwardly have both of your hands up with a headache full of stories and e…
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This week, I have the honor of speaking with Dr.Ruth K Westheimer, world-renowned psycho sexual therapist, talk show host, author, professor, and Holocaust survivor. Dr.Ruth speaks with us about the art ofwoo-ing and its important role in relationships both in business and in our personal lives. For all those who want to learn more about the art of…
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Have you saved your life story yet? Yes… SAVED. If there was a Thanos snap and you disappeared right now, would your story be available to be passed on? Would your kids, family members, friends, or coworkers be able to sit down and remember you with tangible stories and insights? Legacy is important, but so is the conservation of the story that got…
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What if you could find out if you were truly a great leader from reading less than 150 words in just under 30 seconds? While there is definitely an exhaustive list of podcasts and TedTalks to listen to about the subject, Google may have narrowed it down to just a limited number of characters. Their semi-annual Manager Feedback Survey focuses on a L…
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Are you a Conductor? Or, do you follow the Santa and the Elves model? Also, are you tapped into the greatest trait you need to work on when you are leading your team? The same trait your team probably talks about as soon as you end a meeting? If you are like our hosts, Joe and Zac, you probably got stuck on the Santa leadership part and are wonderi…
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