Welcome to “The Badass Women in Business Podcast,” where candid conversations with the most fearless leaders in the business world take center stage. Hosts Cristy and Aggie shine a spotlight on women who lead fearlessly and unapologetically. This podcast brings together entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and innovators who are breaking barriers and making history. Each episode dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and unique journeys of these remarkable women. It's about real, raw, and re ...
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Disrupting Divorce: Tia Zavaras on Evolved Law and Compassionate Family Solutions
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Send us a text This week on Badass Women in Business, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Tia Zavaras, the powerhouse behind Evolved Law. Tia’s shaking up the family law industry by offering a more compassionate, streamlined approach to divorce. From her work as a litigator to becoming a coach and mediator, Tia shares how she’s helping clients avoid cos…
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Turning LinkedIn Into a Revenue Engine: Natasha Walstra’s High-Integrity Social Selling Blueprint
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Send us a text On this episode of Badass Women in Business, Aggie and Cristy chat with Natasha Walstra, founder of NearPoint Strategies, about her transformative approach to social selling on LinkedIn. Natasha shares how she helps sales teams and leaders build authentic relationships, drive ROI, and grow sustainably—all in under an hour a day. From…
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Ego, Insecurity, and Career Reinvention: Leadership Lessons from Erika Ayers Badan
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Send us a text In this episode of Badass Women in Business, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Erika Ayers Badan, former CEO of Barstool Sports and current CEO of Food52, to discuss the art of balancing ego and insecurity in leadership, navigating the complexities of career transitions, and the power of showing up authentically. Erika shares candid ins…
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Visibility Is Power: Owning Your Voice with Roshanda Pratt
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Send us a text In this episode of Badass Women in Business, we dive into the transformative journey of Roshanda Pratt, a visibility strategist, author, and broadcast journalist with over 20 years of experience. Known for her dynamic presence and expertise, Roshanda shares her journey from behind the camera as a television news producer to being a d…
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Redefining Leadership: Courage, Confidence, and Taking the Leap with Reagan Cannon
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Send us a text Reagan Cannon shares her transition from leading Fortune 15 companies like Amazon to starting her own business as a leadership speaker and coach. She opens up about the challenges of leaving corporate security, how relational courage helps women break through barriers, and why taking calculated risks is essential for growth. Reagan o…
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From IT to Plant-Based Pioneer: Veena Birajadar’s Journey with Pure Vegan Café
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Send us a text In this episode of Badass Women in Business, we’re joined by Veena Birajadar, founder of Pure Vegan Café, a plant-based haven that brings healthy, delicious vegan dishes to North Carolina. Veena shares her story of leaving a career in IT to pursue her passion for plant-based eating. From her family’s journey with cancer treatment to …
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Embracing Change, Resilience, and Legacy with Melva LaJoy LeGrand
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Send us a text In this episode, Melva LaJoy LeGrand, founder of LaJoy Plans, shares her deeply personal story of resilience, legacy, and self-discovery. Melva opens up about her journey from academia to event planning, her challenges with self-identity, and the profound impact of her parents on her life’s path. She dives into her commitment to advo…
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Redefining Women’s Health: Valentina Milanova on Innovation, Leadership, and Closing the Gender Gap in Gynecological Care
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Send us a text In this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy are joined by Valentina Milanova, founder and CEO of Daye. Valentina shares her journey from studying law and business to pioneering innovation in gynecological health. She discusses the challenges women face in securing venture funding, especially in healthcare, and…
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Empowering Homeownership: A New Path to Real Estate Investment with Shannon Diesch of Quarter
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Send us a text Episode Summary In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, we talk with Shannon Diesch, CEO and co-founder of Quarter, a pioneering platform that redefines real estate investment through equity-based co-ownership and tokenization. Shannon discusses Quarter's mission to make homeownership accessible to Millennials, Gen Z…
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Pivot and Triage: Diana Khan on Building Seven Integrated Businesses and Defining Success on Her Own Terms
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Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode, Badass Women in Business welcomes Diana Khan, a Maryland-based attorney and entrepreneur who leads seven interconnected businesses, including DK Law Group. Diana talks with Aggie and Cristy about managing multiple roles with efficiency and a no-nonsense approach. She breaks down her strategy of “pivo…
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How AI and Automation are Revolutionizing Business: Insights from Clarity Playbook™ Founders Lauren Shaw and Lauren Capwell
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Send us a text In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Lauren Shaw and Lauren Capwell, co-founders of Clarity Playbook™. The Laurens share their fascinating entrepreneurial journeys and how they have created a suite of AI-powered tools to help business owners streamline their processes, gain clarity o…
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Redefining Women's Health: Mo Carrier on Innovating the Condom Industry and Breaking Stigmas in Sexual Wellness
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Send us a text In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Mo Carrier, co-founder of MyBliss®, to discuss the journey behind building a sexual wellness brand dedicated to women's health. Mo opens up about her personal experiences with birth control and how it led her to start MyBliss®, a company focused o…
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Breaking Barriers in STEM: Jayshree Seth on Leadership, Innovation, and Advocacy
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Send us a text In this episode of Badass Women in Business, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M. Jayshree shares her journey from being a scientist focused on research to becoming an advocate for science, diversity, and representation in STEM. Jayshree talks about the evolving role of t…
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From IT Leader to Beauty Innovator: Jen Sugermeyer’s Journey of Confidence, Transformation, and Empowerment
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Send us a text In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Aggie and Cristy chat with Jen Sugermeyer, Founder & CEO of ATA Cosmetics, to explore her inspiring journey from IT leadership to the beauty industry. Jen shares how her career shift allowed her to pursue her passion for creating impact, which led to the founding of ATA Cosmeti…
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How Simone Cimiluca-Radzins is Helping Women Achieve Financial Independence on the Badass Women in Business Podcast
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Send us a text In this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy welcome Simone Cimiluca-Radzins, CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of Freedom Sun, a financial empowerment platform for women. Simone shares her journey from growing up in financial instability to advising Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and entrepreneurs on buildin…
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From Nurse to Fitness Entrepreneur: Empowering Mums Worldwide with Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris
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Send us a text In this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy chat with Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris, a former pediatric nurse with seven years of experience, now recognized as “the best women’s health and fitness expert for mums and mums-to-be.” With over 500 women supported through her fitness programs, Mari-Carmen has taken he…
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Breaking Barriers in Tech and Healthcare: Vicky Demas on Leadership, Loneliness, and Building Identifeye Health
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Send us a text In this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy sit down with Vicky Demas, the CEO of Identifeye Health (formerly Tesseract Health). Vicky brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare, leading teams, and launching innovative products. She shares how Identifeye Health leverages AI to revolutionize diagnostic to…
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Success Isn’t a Solo Journey: How Alex Batdorf is Redefining Entrepreneurship with Community and Purpose
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Send us a text In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Alex Batdorf, founder of Get Sh!t Done, to discuss the importance of community in entrepreneurship. Alex opens up about her journey, starting and scaling businesses since she was 19, and how her experiences have shaped her mission to support women…
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Mastering AI in Business: A Conversation with Laura Williams on Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal Growth
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Send us a text In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Laura Williams, the founder of In Sync Media, a marketing agency in Western Colorado. Laura shares her journey from working in graphic design and copywriting to becoming an unexpected business owner. Her story is rooted in her personal experiences…
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Navigating Romance Scams and Building Safe Dating Platforms with Nicole Drew
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Send us a text In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosts Cristy and Aggie welcome Nicole Drew, the founder and CEO of Rater, a dating app focused on safety and authenticity. Nicole shares her personal story of being scammed on a dating app and how this experience led her to create Rater. She talks about the challenges she faced…
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Fueling Innovation and Empowerment: Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne on Investing in Wocstars
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Send us a text Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne, CEO of Wocstar Capital and co-founder of the Wocstar Fund, joins the podcast to discuss her journey into investing, the importance of storytelling, and the necessity for women to invest in and support each other. She shares how her venture capital firm focuses on women of color tech entrepreneurs, known as "Wo…
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Embracing Your Worthiness: Liz Owens on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Worthy AF
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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Liz Owens, the dynamic founder of Worthy AF, an apparel brand that empowers and celebrates unconventional women. Liz opens up about her journey from battling low self-esteem and imposter syndrome to confidently creating her brand. She delves into the importance of community, taking small steps, and b…
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Mastering Storytelling for Business Growth and High Valuations with Valerie Chan
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Send us a text Podcast Summary: In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosts Aggie and Cristy welcome Valerie Chan, a PR expert and founder of Platform, a public relations firm. The discussion centers on the importance of storytelling in increasing a company's valuation and preparing for potential acquisitions. Valerie shares insi…
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Authenticity in Action: Valerie Tyson's Journey in Sports Marketing and Empowering Women in Business
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Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode, Valerie Tyson, head of strategy for the Unrivaled Group, shares her inspiring journey in sports marketing and her passion for championing women in business. Valerie discusses the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself, emphasizing the need for women to support and uplift each other. S…
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From Fur to Fame: Jennie Smith's Grooming Journey
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Send us a text Summary Jennie Smith, a nationally certified master groomer and owner of Dogs' Own Grooming, shares her journey in the grooming industry. She discusses the challenges of working in a creative environment, dealing with difficult dogs, and the importance of creativity and problem-solving. Jennie also talks about her multiple salons, gr…
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Transforming Beauty: Susannah Dellinger's Journey to Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Leadership
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Send us a text Summary Susannah Dellinger, founder of Bright Beauty Collective, shares her journey of starting her own business and her mission to change the world through beauty. She discusses the importance of conscious beauty brands and their impact on the environment and personal health. Susannah also talks about the challenges of leading a tea…
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Waking Up to Empowerment: Marci Hopkins' Journey from Media Maven to Motivational Mastermind
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Send us a text Episode Recap: The Badass Women in Business Podcast with Marci Hopkins Grab a cup of coffee and settle in because this episode of The Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosted by the dynamic duo Cristy and Aggie, is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride of inspiration! They're joined by the fabulous Marci Hopkins, a TV maestro and pow…
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Taking Action for Growth with Angela Coté
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Send us a text Episode Summary: Welcome to another episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast. Today, we're diving into the world of franchising with Angela Coté, CEO and founder of AC Inc. Angela starts off with a straightforward yet powerful concept: action equals growth. She emphasizes that each step, successful or otherwise, provides valua…
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Embracing Risk and Navigating Success: A Journey with Marla DiCarlo
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosts Aggie and Cristy are thrilled to welcome Marla DiCarlo, an accomplished business and financial consultant with over three decades of accounting expertise and the co-owner of BizNavigators. Marla's storied career has seen her at the helm of Raincatcher as CEO and…
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Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey with Katie Spadoro
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Send us a text In this episode of the "Badass Women in Business Podcast," hosts Aggie and Cristy talk with Katie Spadoro, who founded an HR consulting firm. Katie discusses starting her business, the importance of HR for small businesses, and the mindset needed for entrepreneurial success. She highlights the challenges and growth opportunities of r…
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Embracing the Chameleon: Cultivating Adaptability and Authenticity in Business with Chrisa Z Boyce
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Send us a text In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosts Aggie and Cristy welcome Chrisa Zindros Boyce, an executive coach and corporate consultant, to share her insights and experiences. Chrisa discusses her unique journey from marketing and branding into operations, highlighting the importance of leveraging all experiences to…
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What Early Stage Investors Look For in a Business: Suzanne Fletcher of Zelda Ventures
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Send us a text Suzanne Fletcher turned a career in investment into her own company, launching Zelda Ventures in 2022. Early stage investors can't just throw money at everyone. Suzanne's experience helps her identify Zelda's ideal partner, investing in resilient people who have a desire to solve a problem and create their own destiny. Aggie and Cris…
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Preparing Yourself and Your Business for Rapid Growth: Tylar Brannon of Optimal Bio
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Send us a text Tylar Brannon grew up in the medical field, but when the time came, she pivoted to study law. The expertise in both fields proved valuable when expanding Optimal Bio, a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy provider that helps men and women bring their hormones to optimum levels. The young CEO hit the ground running and has never …
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Improving Children's Educational Experiences & Outcomes: Ashley Harding of North Star Academics
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Send us a text Ashley Harding has a passion for education, and one life-changing interaction with a student showed her just how much a positive experience in school can change someone's life-trajectory. As an Educational Therapist, providing holistic guidance to help students navigate their way through the current educational system inspired her to…
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Build Your Business Through Your Community with Laura Griffin: Realtor, Founder of Loudoun Moms Group
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Send us a text Laura Griffin knew that getting into the real estate industry would be tough. She knew she had to think outside of the box to stand out in the competitive Northern Virginia market, but she never anticipated a Facebook group she started to provide parenting advice for local mom's being her ticket to a successful career. Laura now find…
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Changing The Conversation with Angie Mizzell: Author, Speaker, Conversation Catalyst
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Send us a text Angie Mizzell knew she wanted to change directions in her career, but the move proved to be a much tougher task than she expected. Through patience, reflection, and conversation, Angie soon uncovered the career and lifestyle of her dreams, and now she guides others to do the same. Angie has blossomed a successful television news care…
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The Importance of Keeping Smart Books: Becky Ezzell of Keep Smart Books
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Send us a text Becky Ezzell was presented with a choice: continue down a stale, but stable career path, or take control of her own journey. She chose the latter, and now runs Keep Smart Books, an accounting firm that makes sure your business understand it’s financials. The business has even blossomed into an academy where Becky teaches future and c…
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Buy In and Build Your Dream Business: Lindsay Gremmer of Vail Financial Services
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Send us a text Lindsay Gremmer had an established career in accounting, but a move to a new location forced her to evaluate where she should take her next steps. Rather than starting her own business from the ground up, Lindsay bought in as a partner at Vail Financial Services. Purchasing a business presents a unique set of challenges, but through …
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Marketing Doesn't Have To Be Rocket Science: Jen Devore of BossWomenRock
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Send us a text Jen Devore wants business leaders to know that marketing is not rocket science, even though she did get her start marketing for NASA. The marketing professional and business coach has built multiple businesses from the ground up while finding new ways to reach customers and grow interest in her company each time. Aggie and Cristy lea…
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Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: Tianna Linton of The Brazen Women Collective
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Send us a text Tianna Linton has faced challenges in her life, but she wouldn't be where she is today without that adversity. The marketing professional and business coach serves as the CEO of The Brazen Women Collective, a for women, by women community built to foster the expansion of highly successful women into their true calling. Aggie and Cris…
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Improve Your SEO Strategy: Jade Pruett of HelloSEO
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Send us a text If you Google search for Jade Pruett, you’ll find her name taking up all of the prime search positions. That’s what Jade and her business, HelloSEO, wants to do for your company. After years of helping start-ups grow their search engine optimization ratings, Jade went full-time with her own SEO business in 2022, and the results have …
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Designing Accessible Websites For All with the Mangrove Web Team
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Send us a text Mangrove Web designs websites that make it easier for good people to do great work. For the first time in the shows history, Badass Women in Business features four guests, including *gasp* a man! The Mangrove team started small, but has grown over a decade into a multi-faceted international team that puts accessibility at the core of…
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Building Success Through Inclusivity: Ihssane Leckey of Unity First Advisors
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Send us a text Ihssane Leckey has been there before, and now she wants to help you embrace diversity, promote equity, and drive inclusion to transform your organization and the world into a place where all belong. Growing up from humble beginnings in Morocco, Ihssane has always been on a mission to include everyone from the playground to the workpl…
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Performing and Feeling Your Best: Kaitlin Borncamp of Feel Great with Kait
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Send us a text Kaitlin Borncamp wants to help you live your best life! Kaitlin began her career in accounting, but soon realized the corporate grind was preventing her from taking care of herself physically and mentally. She prioritized her health and the rewards were astounding, boosting her mood, energy levels, and overall productivity! Now, Kait…
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Creating an Uplifting Culture: Arlene Siller of Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions
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Send us a text Arlene Siller has always had a passion for research, but after spending years in male-dominated industries, she knew it was time for a change. When she found herself in the world of grant writing, she seized the opportunity to use her background to help secure funding to help causes she was passionate about. Now, Arlene runs Ascend N…
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Empowering Your Employees: Tina Weede of Gratitudes Group
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Send us a text Tina Weede knows that any successful business must optimize its talent and culture to deliver the best services possible. That’s why she found Gratitudes Group - a woman owned talent optimization and culture engineering agency with a proven track record of over 30 years delivering award winning and successful human capital solutions …
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Refreshing a Steadfast Industry: Layne & Mindy of Siren Shrub Co.
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Send us a text Layne Cozzolino and Mindy McCord have always been passionate about creating in the kitchen, but they took their hobby to the next level by starting Siren Shrub, an ethical and open-sourced beverage company. The food and beverage industry can be daunting to enter, but with the right product (and the right amount of preparation), a sta…
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Leveling Up Your Team: Pam Foley of AOU Creative (part 2)
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Send us a text Pam Foley is back, and she’s taking the marketing world by storm! Since joining the podcast in September of 2022, Pam has taken significant steps in marketing AOU Creative, cultivating her ideal client base, and developing the team around her. Aggie and Cristy learn about key metrics to look for when marketing your business, and they…
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Erin Marcus Teaches Entrepreneurs How to "Conquer Your Business"
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Send us a text Erin Marcus wants to give you the tools to turn your dreams into your reality. Her knack for building successful businesses blossomed into her consulting firm, Conquer Your Business, where she advises entrepreneurs around the country on how to craft their own sustainable business models and practices. Aggie & Cristy discover the keys…
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Voice Coaching for Professionals: Tracy Goodwin of Captivate the Room
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Send us a text Tracy Goodwin embodies the phrase "you had me at hello". The owner of "Captivate The Room," Tracy uses over 30 years of experience to teach clients how to harness the power of their voices simply by shifting sounds that were sending the wrong message. In today's episode, Aggie & Cristy learn how your tone, your speed, and even a paus…
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