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If you are ready to pivot your “I can’t into an I can, then you are in the right place. Susan Salzman, host of the Power of the Pivot, explores how women of the “what’s next” generation who are ready to say NO to everyone around them so they can say YES to themselves. Building on her 35+ years as a founder and CEO, she is guiding brands, creatives, and entrepreneurs to tap into the knowledge, build their confidence and prove to everyone that building a business in your 50s doesn't have to SU ...
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The question is, can we as humans compete with technology? Especially AI. One of my clients uses Chat GPT for everything. A friend of mine talks to Siri all day long. She uses it like you, and I may have used 411 to gather phone numbers and make dinner reservations. I don't use AI to write my content. But I do use a tool that transcribes my podcast…
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Every December, I sit down with the women in my mastermind, and we pick our word for the following year. Before we do that, we reflect back on the word of the previous year and see how it may have inspired our growth and creativity. My words for 2023 were opportunity and expansion. Some years, my word never manifests. The obstacles and challenges t…
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I have two sets of friends - those that cook and those that don't. There is minimal grey area when it comes to what goes on in the kitchen. I, as you know, love to be in the kitchen. I delegate many other things, but cooking is not one of them. As a former food blogger, I am in awe of those in the food blogging community who found their way to mass…
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As someone who prefers to smoke my buzz, I am not surprised by how mainstream it's becoming. Although still very much an uncomfortable or taboo subject, I would say that 90% of those in my inner sphere eat some dose of edible, have a favorite strain of Indica or Sativa, or even grow it. This week on the podcast, I sit down with the CEO of Tokin Jew…
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We all have people around us who can and will support us - even when unsure of what kind of support we need. That's precisely what Sheryl Wachtel and I discussed in this week's podcast episode. Conversation, collaboration, and community are top of mind, and because the landscape of our world is causing such elevated anxiety - we are searching for w…
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When the universe is speaking to you, paying attention is essential. No one knows this better than my weekly guest, Shirley Lipner, psychic medium and clarity coach. Her gift teaches her clients to recognize what’s already inside them. Shirley has always been curious. And that curiosity has allowed her to be fearless in her many pursuits. Whether i…
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Relationships and friendships are rooted in my emotional state. They can easily affect how I feel or don’t feel. And because so many of mine have stood the test of time, I take them very seriously. It was both this article and my new position at OneTable that sparked this week's podcast episode. This quote, in particular, struck a chord with me: "C…
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This week on the podcast, Melissa Meyers and I discuss what it takes to build an online space in your 50s and how it’s not always easy. The hard part is staying focused and not giving up even when all the doors are closing in your face. And that requires grit, tenacity, and drive to take you to the finish line. Melissa’s passion for clean living an…
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When did you last update your resume? If you are anything like me, you have multiple versions of the same thing buried in Google Drive. Because the resume is dead, it's time to find a new and improved way of showing others that your value deserves to be recognized. And that is challenging to do on a single sheet of paper. This week on the podcast, …
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Putting a square peg in a round hole is way more common than you might think. Taking your big idea and transforming it into something viable, like a book, digital course, PDF guide, or subscription model is no easy task. Regardless of what the gurus on the internet might be preaching, don't believe a word they say. Especially those that are promisi…
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The conversations around community, belonging, and connection have been a common theme lately. Research shows that many baby boomers, 55 or older - about 50% did retire in 2021. Which was inspired by the pandemic. Believe it or not, today, they are making their way back to the workforce. Another fun fact, half of the boomers in the workplace hold l…
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In this episode, you will meet Nicole Hoegl, an intuitive, healer, DEI expert, and an all-around amazing human whose main goal is to continue to grow and help others do the same. Over the years, Nicole has taught me to lean into my intuitive side and to embrace that I am enough. Her non-judgemental and effortless vibe will put you at ease simply by…
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When did life become so hard? As a little girl, fantasized about what my life would be like one day, never would I have imagined a world where there was so much hate (I am sure you have read about the woman in Lake Arrowhead who displayed a pride flag - simply to support ALL people, only to be shot and killed by some fucking lunatic), a deeply igno…
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Since the beginning of time, women have not been given the credit they deserve when doing the most incredible job balancing family, child raising, career, being the number one caregiver, and cheerleader. All while placing ourselves on the sideline. And when we do say "f this shit," it can be viewed as selfish or "narcissistic." Actually, in my opin…
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You know what pisses me off? When conversing with someone, and they tell me that I am "overqualified," why is no one inviting me to sit at their table? And if you have been in situations like that yourself, it's no wonder that women our age feel invisible, valueless, and hopeless. Well, I am here to tell you to shut that noise down because at 62 F'…
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Have you ever really taken the time to look back on your life without regret, with appreciation, and with deep and meaningful love for yourself? It's not an easy task, especially for most of you that have spent your entire life, taking care of others. As women who are in their 50s and 60s, it can be challenging to say to yourself, "I am important" …
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It's never an easy decision to create change. If you think you're alone - you are not. Not sure if it's an age thing or a confidence thing, or it's just the sign of the times. But the possibility of building something from nothing is far more doable today than ever before. Back in the day, one needed a 200-page business plan which had to include da…
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Are you currently experiencing information overload? I know I am. With Instagram feeling more and more like a bunch of late-night infomercials and with the newly launched platform, Thread, are you struggling to keep up? It's becoming harder and harder to discern who to trust and what information to take at face value. That's exactly what Deanna Fen…
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Did you know that the average attention span of someone around the age of 50 is about 8.25 seconds? That's 4.25 seconds less than what it was in the year 2000.FYI - a goldfish has a 9-second attention span - that's .75 seconds longer than ours! With data like that, no wonder it's becoming more and more difficult to attract your customers and commun…
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Would you categorize yourself as a member of the “Sandwich Generation?” Someone over 50, stuck in between your grown or launched children and your aging parents? If you are, organizing multiple areas of your life can get complicated. Not to mention those tough conversations, between you and your parents, about their state of affairs. In this week’s…
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Have you ever thought about the “cost” of doing business, first name? The financial, physical, and mental cost of it all? After reading that 90% of new businesses fail and 10% of those fail within the first year and 45% of them within the first 2 years, I started asking myself, why? So many reasons factor into this equation. Burning through money, …
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As we approach the end of the second quarter, it's hard to ignore the challenges we've faced in the past year. However, we've also made significant progress and it's time to prioritize what's next. In this week’s episode of "The Power of the Pivot," The Entrepreneurial Think Tank comes together to discuss the importance of collaboration, finding co…
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I was conversing the other day with a client and she asked me if she was the only one whose emotions waffled as much as hers. And the answer was NO. None of us are robots, even though the chatter and obsession around AI might be telling us differently. You’re human and your emotions will fluctuate from day to day if not from hour to hour. In my gro…
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With more and more women gliding into entrepreneurship, the need to share your personal persona all over the world wide web is becoming the norm. None of the people I know likes this part of the game. But, with the need for speed, you gotta just surrender to the process. And no one knows this better than my client and friend, Sheryl Wachtel, lifest…
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In a recent Shopify survey of 1532 parents (62% = mothers), one in six indicated that they are very interested in entrepreneurship. That’s a lot of women running around like a chicken with their heads cut off. A.K.A. not knowing how or where to start. If I was in a room with them, I would encourage each and every one of them to start by using free …
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In my community, the topic of “self-love” comes up a lot. As women of what I like to call the “what’s next generation,” who crave life beyond ambition, struggle to feel worthy and deserving of this. These feelings of not being enough didn’t just pop up out of nowhere. They have been buried for a long time. Due to certain life circumstances; empty n…
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You're convinced that your offer, product, or services are the end all be all, but for some reason, no one is buying what you are selling. Just know, you are not alone. How you convey your messaging will be the difference between building a 5-figure business and a 7-figure company. As a solopreneur and one-woman show, uncovering that secret sauce c…
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Thinking about reinventing oneself after 50 is one thing. Taking action with gusto and determination is another. My client, Heather Hartt did just that! She began her career as a copywriter in advertising, over 40 years ago. Soon after she went on to become a reporter and Associate International Editor for The Hollywood Reporter, and later became t…
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As a woman who is part of the what’s next generation and seeking life beyond ambition, starting over or starting something new is never easy. It takes time, patience, and most importantly, the willingness to do it. Being bold and having the confidence to say I am going to launch the business, the product, or the service is the first step. Building …
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It takes curiosity, fearlessness, and tenacity to learn something new. At age 55, Stacy Valner is doing that and so much more. Stacy is my guest today; an entrepreneur, wife, mother of four, founder of PHASE ONE, and now CEO behind the luxury brand, Meadow. Over the past 20+ years, her non-profit, Phase One, has raised millions of dollars for cance…
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Women in their 50s are coming to terms with their mortality, and their legacy, and thinking about “what do I want to be when I grow up?” So many of you have made decisions that didn’t always put you first. And because of that, you are redefining life as you knew it. And because of that, you are finding yourself a bit stuck, maybe a little lost, and…
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Tapping into your niche is one thing, owning it is another. Having the confidence to ask for help is not easy for most people. But when my client, Andrea Daniels, founder of Brightside Referrals, reached out she knew she wanted more but wasn’t quite sure what that more was. In today’s episode, you will hear how she and I collaborated in a creative …
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Let’s get real for a second. You will never, ever, ever be done. As an entrepreneur, there will always be something to do. The question is, how do you be okay with that and what do you need to do in order to continue moving forward? In this episode of Get Your Shit Together, I am sharing 5 tips on how you can execute and attack your to-do list, rea…
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Have you lost your writing voice? Do you struggle with telling your story, sharing your narrative, or explaining what you do and who you help? Developing your core message at any age is difficult, let alone in your 50s, but I can tell you this when you are tapped into your purpose and your promise, this storytelling gets a little bit easier. In thi…
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Not sure how to start a business? The reality is, your next thing is most likely right in front of you. If you are the person who all your people come to for specific advice, I would ask you to pay attention to that. There are no accidents. Sometimes you might not feel as though you are on the right path or that the knowledge you are gaining is poi…
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Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur but are not quite sure where to start? Most of you have more than enough talent and resources to build your business, but what holds you up, is where and how to begin. In this episode, Shelley Levy takes the seat in our client spotlight. Shelley is an artist who had an amazing journey painting her pat…
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Are you running out of computer storage? The truth is, your storage is at its max because you have so much clutter, duplicate files, and outdated downloads, that your computer is not running at its full capacity. When it comes to clearing the clutter, it’s so much easier to physically see a messy closet, an overpacked and neglected garage, and a pa…
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Have you ever found yourself scrolling the social platform, Pinterest, to find the best recipe, a storage idea for your small office, or a how-to start your first knitting project? Well, guess what, it’s also a great place to build brand awareness for your online business. In this episode, we have Sandy Park as our guest. Sandy, a former accounting…
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Most people today work 24/7. And if you are not working 70+ a week, it probably feels like it does. And because of that, burnout is inevitable. In addition to that, most of the people I know and work with are flying solo. No team, no collaboration, no one to bounce ideas off of. And because of that burnout is a real problem because instead of recog…
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One of the most effective ways of being productive and staying organized is using a to-do list. But when you have a LOT of items listed and never really do it, you'll only end up stressed. Laurey used to have a crazy to-do list until I helped her redesign it for success. In this episode, we have Laurey Bennett Levy in our client spotlight. Laurey i…
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Do you have a messy computer? With all the random photos, downloaded PDFs of recipes, and freebies that you grab, it literally looks like a big digital chaos. A cluttered computer is difficult to navigate, so cleaning and tidying up things is important. It may be a bit tedious work, but getting the results you wanted is so refreshing. This is the f…
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Fighting cancer is no joke. Most of the cancer warriors did not only worry about their battle with cancer but also how much their cancer was costing them and their families. Kerry, Katy, and Shelly all fight and win against cancer. They see and hear other people's struggles firsthand. As a way to support their cancer comrades, they build Cancer Car…
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When was the last time you reviewed your vision for success? Every now and then, we take a pause to reflect, review and re-evaluate the seasons in our life. Just like this podcast, I had to take a break because of the major events that happened in my life. But now, it's back! In this episode, I share the reason why I took a break from creating, mar…
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When you don’t know the answer, you ask. But when you don’t know who to ask, you have to find the answer on your own. This is what Pamela Weinburg’s road to pregnancy looked like. Growing up in the suburbs and then living in the city during her pregnancy, she had to do her own research around the neighborhood about newborn essentials. This led to w…
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When you’re exposed to the showbiz industry at a very young age, your life seems to be heading that way. It isn’t the case for actor Romy Rosemont. Her father was a show producer which contributed to all she has known about the entertainment industry. At around 10 years old, she already knew that she wanted to be an actress because she wanted peopl…
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When things aren’t going your way, it’s easy to get sidetracked into thinking that you can never work on your passion and achieve your dream. In reality, there are a lot of different paths towards the future you’re imagining for yourself. There will be a lot of ups and downs, but you just need to learn how to trust the process. Julia Myles, an ex B…
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They say life starts when you realize you’re living one, but in the case of full-time mom Sharon Brecher, that one cathartic moment in her life that changed everything was when her eldest daughter started to move out for college. Her pent-up emotions and feelings about midlife crisis all the while being a mom gave birth to Miserable Moms, an unfilt…
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The term ‘virtual assistant’ wasn’t a thing yet if you look back even just several years ago. But in today’s digital age, it’s considered one of the most in-demand online jobs there is. Emily Reagan is one of the first few virtual assistants (VA) who started a decade ago, long before she was able to refer to herself as one. Being a VA is something …
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We all love good food, but did you know that what people eat during their younger years can hugely impact their eating habits and choices in the long run? If you want kids to be healthy, you gotta start them young. This existing problem is what Amber Stott wants to address through food and nutrition literacy programs. Listen to how she talks passio…
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If you ask anyone what they want to become and who they want to be, you’ll hear answers revolving around their passion and dream job or business. In reality, to become successful, there’s more to it than just loving what you do. Natashia and Shauna, a mother-daughter duo, successfully owns Public 311, a Lifestyle Photography Service, and have never…
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