If you’re looking to find connectivity in the female experience, you’ve found the right podcast. Unscripted Pivots (UP) takes a deep dive into how women can masterfully chart their lives only to end up in the most unexpected places. "Life is what happens while we are busy making other plans" and the most unpredictable detours, our “WTF” experiences, can shape us in ways we never dreamed possible. My podcast invites women to redefine “WTF”, calling them “Women That Flourish” moments instead. ...
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Thriving in Career Transitions: Six Strategies to Master Change
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Are you ready to transform your career challenges into powerful growth opportunities? In this episode of Unscripted Pivots, Danielle dives deep into the exhilarating world of career transitions. She examines the current landscape, highlighting a significant trend: women are leaving corporate America in droves to start their own businesses. Discover…
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So She Did: Skylar Romines on Mindset, Resilience, and Entrepreneurial Success
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Danielle Sprouls sits down with Skylar Romines, the dynamic founder of ATW Advisors, to delve into her transformative journey in the commercial insurance industry and the bold decision to start her own firm. Skylar opens up about the unique, hands-on approach of ATW Advisors, emphasizing their role as an owner’s insurance representative firm commit…
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Revisiting Confidence: A Special Re-Release with Lisa Sun, CEO of Gravitas
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Today, Danielle revisits her conversation with Lisa Sun, the visionary behind Gravitas, a brand revolutionizing fashion with size-inclusive apparel and empowering women from within. Lisa’s new book, *Gravitas: The Eight Strengths That Redefine Confidence*, helps women build self-worth on their terms. Danielle shares a personal story about meeting L…
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From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Mastering Transitions with Confidence
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Danielle dives deep into the topic of Self-Doubt and its impact on our lives, particularly during times of transition. She shares personal stories and experiences, offering valuable strategies for overcoming self-doubt and fostering a strong belief in our abilities. The episode highlights the importance of awareness, preparation, trusting intuition…
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Timeless Wisdom: Advice to Our 18-Year-Old Selves
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In this heartfelt episode, Danielle explores the question, "What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?" Hear powerful, emotional responses from women Danielle interviewed at recent networking events, revealing insights on self-belief, instincts, and fearlessness. Key Points: Danielle shares her own story of wanting to be an obstetrician and …
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Leadership Redefined: Building Psychological Safety with Dr. Cheri O’Nan
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In this episode, listeners will learn about the transformative power of psychological safety on leadership and organizational culture. Dr. Cheri O’Nan, a leadership development and psychological safety consultant, shares practical strategies for fostering psychological safety in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of trust, fairness, autonomy…
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Exploring Maternal Guilt and Career Transitions with Dr. Frawn Morgan
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In this thought-provoking episode of Unscripted Pivots, Danielle, aka “The WTF Lady”, welcomes Dr. Frawn Morgan to discuss her groundbreaking research on the well-being of working mothers and the impact of maternal guilt. Dr. Morgan shares valuable insights from her studies, including the correlation between maternal employment and childhood depres…
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Speak Boldly: Mastering the Art of Presentation and Communication with Mary Van Dorn
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In this episode of Unscripted Pivots, Danielle introduces Mary Van Dorn, a powerhouse in the mortgage industry and the visionary founder of Speak Easy Speak Bold. Mary, a dynamic figure known for her high-impact presentations, reveals her journey from top sales executive to master speech coach. Brace yourself for an engaging discussion that uncover…
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Embracing the Unseen: The Power of Mediumship with Michelle Murphy
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Danielle dives deep with Michelle Murphy, an international Medium from Oakville, Ontario, uncovering the extraordinary ways she connects with the spiritual realm to bring comfort, guidance, and joy. Michelle reveals her personal journey of discovering her gifts as an empath and medium, sparked by a mental health crisis and therapy. Through compelli…
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In Memory of Glenn: Breaking the Silence on Alcoholism
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In this episode, Danielle shares a heartfelt tribute to her brother Glenn, who tragically lost his battle with alcoholism. She discusses the misconceptions and stigma surrounding alcoholism and highlights the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of the disease. Danielle also shares personal stories about Glenn and her own journey through recover…
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Harnessing Your Healing Energy: The Power of B.E.S.T. with Natasha Davidson
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In this enlightening episode of *Unscripted Pivots*, Natasha Davidson, Founder of Heart Rooted Health and a renowned wellness coach, delves into the transformative power of the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.). Natasha combines modern science with ancient spirituality to address the root causes of physical, mental, and emotional i…
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Broadway to Boardroom: Jenn Quader’s Transformative Leadership Story
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In this episode of Unscripted Pivots, we welcome Jenn Quader, President and CEO of The Smart Agency. Jenn takes us through her extraordinary transformation from a professional singer and actress to a trailblazer in global communications, exemplifying resilience and the art of navigating change. We explore how her formative experiences in the perfor…
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Breaking Ground: Natassia Melendrez's Journey of Resilience, Empowerment, and Innovation in Construction
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In this engaging episode of "Unscripted Pivots," host Danielle chats with Natassia Melendrez-Knutson, a dynamic force in the construction industry. Starting with her bold emancipation at age 15, Natassia walks us through her rise from an entry-level position at a geotechnical engineering firm to founding Project Support Services. She delves into ov…
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Acknowledging Expiration Dates: Moving Beyond the Rearview to Flourish in the Future
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In this empowering episode of "Unscripted Pivots," host Danielle Sprouls, also known as the WTF Lady (Women That Flourish), guides listeners through the transformative process of breaking free from the trap of the past. Danielle explores how dwelling on past experiences, decisions, and relationships can hinder personal and professional growth, like…
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From Spring to Winter: Navigating Career Growth Through Life's Metaphorical Seasons
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In this inspiring episode, Danielle explores the metaphorical seasons of a woman's life, each symbolizing distinct phases of personal and professional evolution—from vibrant springs of new beginnings to reflective winters of introspection. She highlights how these seasons can appear at any stage and often more than once, offering rich opportunities…
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Silence Speaks: The Power of Meditation in the Business World
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How can meditation transform the hustle and bustle of corporate life into a stream of productivity and peace? Danielle delves into this intriguing question, revealing the expansive benefits meditation offers in the workplace—from melting away stress and sharpening focus to sparking creativity, enhancing leadership skills, and refining decision-maki…
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Pioneering Change Through Tech, Modeling, and Philanthropy with Darlene Quinn
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From tech executive to philanthropist and model, Darlene Quinn's story is truly inspiring. With a modeling career spanning three decades and numerous accolades for her service, she embodies the spirit of making a difference. In this episode, Darlene shares insights from her tech career, her journey in modeling and pageantry, and her deep commitment…
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Unmasking the Imposter: Embracing Your True Worth
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In this episode, Danielle Sprouls explores the topic of imposter syndrome, a psychological phenomenon that affects individuals' perception of their own success. She discusses the definition and impact of imposter syndrome, its origin and prevalence, and the factors that influence it. Danielle also highlights the manifestations of imposter syndrome …
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Beauty Beyond Age: Embracing Self-Acceptance and Overcoming Obstacles with Beth Ann Catalano
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Beth Ann Catalano, President and CEO of Ahava North America, delves into her dynamic journey through the beauty industry, highlighting the transformative role of challenges and the significance of venturing beyond comfort zones. She reflects on lessons from personal setbacks, like job losses, that paved the way for fresh starts, including her ventu…
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"Unscripted Pivots" Anniversary Special with Dani Morin
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*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the sensitive topic of infant loss.* Welcome to a special anniversary edition of "Unscripted Pivots," where we revisit our very first episode featuring the incredible Dani Morin. Dani, a dynamic mom content creator, embraced single motherhood by choice, is a fervent child safety advocate, and the creative mi…
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Transforming Self-Talk: From Doubt to Empowerment with Nicole Miller
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Summary Dive deeper with Nicole Miller and Danielle Sprouls as they unpack the transformative journey from negative to positive self-talk. They share actionable insights on reframing your inner dialogue, uncovering the roots of self-doubt, and harnessing the power of journaling and meditation for self-discovery. The discussion underscores the value…
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Empowerment In Every Pitch: Unleashing The Sales Superwomen Within
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Summary In this episode, Danielle explores the topic of sales and its relevance to all aspects of life. She emphasizes that sales is a skill that everyone engages in, whether in business or personal situations. Danielle highlights the unique challenges that women face in the sales arena, including navigating cultural norms and battling internal dou…
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WTF: Why The Fear? Navigating Life's Unscripted Pivots
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Summary In this episode, Danielle Sprouls explores the topic of fear and how it can impact our lives. She shares her personal journey of unexpected pivots and discusses the top five fears that business women face: fear of failure, imposter syndrome, lack of balance, financial insecurity, and losing relevance. Danielle provides strategies for overco…
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Season 2 Premiere: "Danielle's Pivot to Passion and the Power of Self-Love"
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In this episode, Danielle Sprouls introduces Season 2 of Unscripted Pivots and shares her personal journey of embracing change and pursuing her passion for executive coaching and motivational speaking. She emphasizes the power of listening to our inner selves and aligning our outer world with our inner truths. The episode then focuses on the import…
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Embracing the Fire Within: Quincy Whorf's Passionate Journey of Turning Trauma into Triumph
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Danielle engages in an enlightening conversation with Quincy Whorf, a globally recognized speaker and personal development coach. Quincy shares her compelling journey through addiction and trauma, providing a raw and honest perspective on her struggles and victories. Her experiences offer profound insights into addiction's intricacies, the strength…
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Redefining Confidence: A Conversation with Lisa Sun, CEO of Gravitas
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In this empowering episode, Danielle engages in a candid and insightful conversation with Lisa Sun, CEO of "Gravitas" and author of the book "Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence". Key Points: Redefining Confidence: Lisa discusses the need to change the scorecards by which success is defined and how behaviors should be rewarded instea…
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Alphabet Affirmations: Navigating Life's Pivots with Every Letter
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In today’s captivating episode, our host Danielle Sprouls takes us on an introspective adventure, weaving the ordinary ABCs into an extraordinary tapestry of personal and professional insights. Setting the Stage Danielle opens by reflecting on the roller coaster of 2023. Amidst highs and lows, she introduces a unique compass she’s crafted – an Alph…
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From Newcomer to Community Catalyst: Jules Wilson's Orange County Odyssey
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Dive deep into the world of Orange County, its luxury market, and the essence of giving back with Jules Wilson. Introduction: Jules Wilson, the embodiment of Orange County's luxury market. Lifestyle Realtor with Seven Gables Real Estate. Tele award-winning TV host, amplifying local businesses, celebrities, and events. The Pivot from Unknown to Loca…
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Conquering Inner Doubts: Why Our 'BUTs' Often Eclipse Our 'Butts'
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In this empowering episode of "Unscripted Pivots", host Danielle Sprouls embarks on a solo journey to explore the "BUTS" that hold us back in life - not the physical ones, but the metaphorical ones that reside in our minds, often stifling our ambitions and dreams. Danielle encourages listeners to confront and dismantle these barriers, fostering a c…
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Quiet Strength: Building a Real Estate Empire as an Introverted Powerhouse with Jessica Quesada
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Have you ever thought that being an introvert disqualified you from your dreams? This episode is for you! This week, I sit down with the incredible Jessica Quesada, Co-Founder of the Industrial Real Estate Firm Div Industrial. Jessica shares her journey from Property Manager to VP and now co-founder as a self-proclaimed introvert. Together, we expl…
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Redefining Beauty: Embracing Imperfections, Shattering Biases, and the Power of Self-Worth
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Self-image is like a mirror reflecting our perceptions about ourselves. From physical appearance, emotional stability, intelligence, and even professional performance and value, what we believe about ourselves matters. As WTF women, it is within our power to do something about it. Today I'm exploring four things that impact our understanding of our…
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From Toxic to Transformative: Unraveling the Conscious Leadership Journey with Dom Farnan
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This week on Unscripted Pivots, I sit down with the awe-inspiring business leader and exemplary human, Dom Farnan. This powerful conversation is an invitation to the power of personal and professional evolution. Dom shares the journey that she went on to revolutionize her leadership and its impact on every area of her life as she went from a toxic …
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Surviving the Chop: A Senior Executive's Guide to Navigating the Job Market
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Hey WTF Women, for this week's episode, let's imagine we're sitting across from one another with our favorite beverages in hand. In this solo episode, I'm sharing my most recent unscripted pivot — job transition following an unexpected layoff. Together we'll explore the six things senior-ranking women must consider when navigating the job market. I…
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Breaking Barriers: Pioneering DEI, LGBTQ Advocacy, and Real Estate Law with Ashley Breakfield
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My guest today, Ashley Breakfield, holds a number of titles: lawyer, mom, wife, leader, and trailblazer, to name a few. She is a dedicated champion for diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the real estate world, and this conversation was so powerful. Together we explore her journey through addiction, career pivots within her law career, becoming a…
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Constructing Success: The Blueprint of Female Mentorship in Commercial Real Estate
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Sheryl Sandberg once said, "Never underestimate the power of mentorship; a candle loses nothing by lighting another candle." I couldn't agree more — and today on Unscripted Pivots I get to introduce you to my mentee, Natasha Campbell! Natasha and I had a fun conversation about the importance of mentorship, her challenges and success working in a ma…
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Digital Wellness: Examining Our Relationship with Technology and Building Real-Life Connections with Sanaz Abravani
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Today on Unscripted Pivots, I sit down with Sanaz Abravani, a global citizenship and digital wellness advocate and executive producer of the documentary “The Cost of Convenience.” Sanaz has such a powerful story of witnessing the danger of digital addiction and committing to doing something about it. She explains why it’s so important to consider o…
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Culture-Driven Success: Balancing Strategy, Performance, and Transformation with Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi
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Today on Unscripted Pivots, I sit down with Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi, PsyD, MCC. I met Shahrzad in a networking group and was immediately drawn to her energy and expertise. Shahrzad is an organizational psychologist, master executive coach, speaker, and author who helps organizations lead more effectively so that strategy meets performance. We talk abo…
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Navigating Purposeful Career Shifts: From Tech to Insurance, Sales as a Natural Calling, and Fighting for a Cause
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Today I sit down with another WTF (Woman That Flourishes), Kate Shoemaker! From selling vacuums door-to-door to working in the tech industry to a rewarding career in insurance, Kate has made several intentional and strategic career shifts along the way. Together we talk about how to purposefully navigate change and briefly explore my current unscri…
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Empowered Shifts: Redefining Career, Life, and Truth through Connection and Lifelong Learning with Alexandra Robinson
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Today on Unscripted Pivots, I sit down with my good friend, Alexandra Robinson. Alex R (as I affectionately call her) is the epitome of a WTF woman. During our conversation, she vulnerably shares several pivots that have defined her and how they made way for her to learn more about herself and redefine the life she wants to lead. Alex R exemplifies…
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The Confidence Code: Unlocking Women's Potential in the Workplace
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Welcome to Unscripted Pivots. Today is the final installment of my four-part series exploring the four powerful C's every woman should cultivate. And I'm talking all about confidence - the backbone of successful pivots. Together we'll explore seven scenarios where confidence challenges might arise and how the other three C's we've been discussing -…
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Empowering Connections: Unleashing the Impact of Women's Networks
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Welcome to Unscripted Pivots. In my third of a four-part series, exploring the four C's that enable you to reach new heights, I'm talking all about the power of connection. As women in business, so much of our success hinges on authentic connection. Together, we'll explore the types of relationships I think are essential to foster in order to flour…
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The Power of Curiosity: Unlocking Personal and Professional Growth
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Welcome to Unscripted Pivots. In my second of a four part series, exploring the four C’s that lead to unlocked potential, I’m talking all about curiosity. Inheriting the characteristic of curiosity from my mother has propelled me to continuous learning and improvement in every area of life. Together we’ll break down the science of curiosity and del…
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How a Mother/Daughter Real Estate Partnership Works with Kathy Clark and Brenna Van Hoogenstyn
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Welcome to Unscripted Pivots. In this episode, I chat with the dynamic duo, and Mother/Daughter real estate team, Kathy Clark and Brenna Van Hoogenstyn. It’s almost Mother’s Day and in this special episode, Kathy and Brenna share their journey to becoming a powerful, intentional, and successful team. They share how they manage their conflicting rel…
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Welcome to Unscripted Pivots. In this episode, meet the brilliant author and speaker Shannon Alter. When I saw her take the stage at a Commercial Real Estate summit I was dazzled and wowed by Shannon. She had me on the edge of my seat, communicating with confidence and clarity. In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Shannon about the w…
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Beating Cancer & Balancing a Career with Kristen Croxton
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In this episode, I chat with Kristen Croxton. Kristen has been a Senior Vice President at Capital One Multifamily Finance since 2011. She has more than 25 years of experience financing acquisitions and refinancing existing properties nationwide I met Kristin through a commercial real estate group for women. I had the benefit of getting to know her …
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How Culture Can Impact Career Opportunities with June Bardwil
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Welcome to Unscripted Pivots. In this episode, I chat with June Bardwil, a principal & owner at PLANNET, a technology consulting & project management firm. She is also the creator of PureJunLife, a lifestyle and wellness brand. Not only is June an amazing business woman but she is a unique individual with the most fascinating life. June shares her …
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Trusting Intuition and Acting with Courage
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Welcome to Unscripted Pivots. In this first solo episode, Danielle talks about courage. She discusses her reasons for starting the podcast, which was to build a community where women can share their experiences and wisdom as they discuss the unscripted pivots that have occurred in their lives. She shares her career journey, which started with wanti…
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Focusing on Brand Recognition And Customer Satisfaction as A Real Estate Business with Stephanie Gilezan
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Welcome to Unscripted Pivots. In this episode, meet Stephanie Gilezan, licensed real estate broker, Founder, and CEO of Gilezan Global Brokered by eXp Commercial. When I saw her take the stage as a keynote speaker at the GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference in Utah, I saw a woman owning a stage and her message. And I thought to myself, that's wha…
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Being Confident When Changing Careers with Danielle McCombs
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Welcome to Unscripted Pivots. In this episode, I have Danielle McCombs as my guest. After a successful career in commercial real estate for over 20 years, Danielle decided to pursue her passion for inspiring others to be the best version of themselves. She had an unscripted pivot and started a new business and career. So, in this episode, she’s sha…
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Creating Wealth and Time Freedom by Ditching The 9-5 with Pam Scamardo
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Welcome to Unscripted Pivots. In this episode, we meet Pam Scamardo. Pam is a trained aerospace engineer that has spent the past decade committed to acquiring, managing, and repositioning apartment complexes all along the West Coast through her company, TPK Properties. She’s also the founder of C.R.E.A.T.E. Wealth Network – the number one free educ…
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