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A lighthearted but heartfelt conversation with women about the work they do and the journey that brought them to pursue their career path. You will hear what they've learned in their career journey, the good, the bad, the ups and downs and everything in between, along with some fun advice they would give themselves if they could go back to when it all began. Come in...have a seat....and listen to conversations with women in the workplace!
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A show about development and leadership in the VFX industry. In conversations with great mentors we explore everything from landing your first job to being a great supervisor.
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Hustle Skirt is a new podcast by Author, Speaker, Business Professional and Economic Equity Expert, Debra W. Gould. The concept focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset and skills that enable professionals to overcome obstacles, pursue opportunities and succeed in various settings. The podcast will promote confidence, accountability, resilience, humility, and decisiveness to entrepreneurial listeners through lectures, interviews and talks hosted by Debra Gould. She believes in bolstering chara ...
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Flagged is a true crime podcast hosted by best-friend-college-duo Sara Gingras & Jess Naegele. Each episode one of us tells the other a true crime story and we try to make it through without fucking it up too much. Enjoy.
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Send us a Text Message. “We get hung up on how powerful is defined or how success is defined and it looks different for all of us; how we want to make an impact looks different for all of us. Each one of us has that greatness inside of us; you are powerful beyond measure.” Get ready for an enlightening episode with the incredible Margaret Weniger, …
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Send us a Text Message. “Start small with something that feels meaningful to you; introduce that and notice the impact that it’s having; and then as you get used to that change you can introduce another one and another one allowing you to incrementally grow.” Welcome to this week's episode of "Have A Seat...Conversations with Women in the Workplace…
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Send us a Text Message. “You are your Chief Encouragement Officer. Leadership is influence, and the first and main person you will influence the most is yourself.” In this week's episode of Have A Seat, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dorothy Enriquez, CEO and Principal Consultant of The Ellevate Collective, a premier learning and leadershi…
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Send us a Text Message. “Surround yourself with people who can help guide you, and tell the story as best you can; safely put yourself in places where you might learn a little bit more about your story, and do not give up on yourself.” In this week's episode, we dive into the world of true crime storytelling with the remarkable Pepper Anne, a talen…
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Send us a Text Message. “Practicing being intentional is not something we can turn on or off on a day to day basis; it is something we have to exercise in the small day to day decisions that we make and the small setbacks we experience.” Parul Somani is not your average life leadership speaker and coach—she's a powerhouse dedicated to empowering in…
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Send us a Text Message. "At-home daycare was a new concept in the mid to late 1970s, as many women were entering the workforce. I took care of infants and children of various ages, including special needs children, and maintained connections with them throughout their lives." Welcome to "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace." Tod…
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Send us a Text Message. "One of the blessings of being a seasoned executive assistant is that I can look at these moments and not give them so much weight." Get ready for a minicast episode packed with insights and real talk! In this minicast episode, I'm diving into one of my favorite topics: bouncing back from mistakes at work. I'll be sharing my…
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Cristian is a CG and VFX supervisor with 20 years of experience in film and commercials with titles like Star Trek Discovery, Cats, Noelle and X-men Dark Phoenix on his CV. He is also a trainer and mentor at PXL Mentor with a passion for helping artists make it in VFX. This interview is all about the state of the industry. We talk about what brough…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace" I've got a super inspiring chat with Lisa Mulligan, CEO + Founder of The Culture Ministry, an organization dedicated to supporting DEI&B efforts in organizations. Lisa shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a fierce advocate …
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Send us a Text Message. "I think the win comes from at least engaging in that conversation, bringing it up and acknowledging that you're struggling and you're open to finding some solutions." In today's episode I invite you to join me in celebrating Admin Professional Day, as we explore the importance of appreciating our victories and moments of st…
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Send us a Text Message. “If you’re interested in becoming a virtual assistant, you have to have great communication skills, do not be afraid to put yourself out there, and learn to build trust within that service.” Hailing from the vibrant city of Toronto, Canada, Carissa brings a wealth of experience from her background in marketing, film, and adm…
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Send us a Text Message. "Career setbacks are all about highlighting how you grow and change from different experiences that you face and that no one is creating the narrative for us. We create our own narrative, and that's really powerful." Happy Admin Professional Month! To help celebrate this month I took to the mic to interview a member of the t…
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Send us a Text Message. "Being intentional requires you take a step back from taking action and explore what you actually want from your next opportunity." In this episode of Have A Seat, I sit down with the amazing Leslie Martinez, Coach, Executive Assistant, and Author, to delve into the world of intentional job searching for executive and admini…
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Send us a Text Message. "Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Hey there, it's Deb Coleman, back with another mini cast episode of "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace." Today, we're getting real about professional development funding and the art of asking for approval to attend such eve…
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Send us a Text Message. “Even if it’s not broadcasting, I’m teaching my students little habits that will help them be successful later on in life.” Welcome to this week's episode of Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Brytnee Avery, a fellow Las Vegan and remarkable woman with a backgro…
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Send us a Text Message. "Conferences: Where coffee is strong, ideas are even stronger, and sleep is in short supply." Ever wonder what it's like to step up to the mic at a conference? Well, wonder no more! I'm all about it and ready to spill the tea on my recent adventure as a co-presenter & moderator at a conference for administrative professional…
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Send us a Text Message. "The real vocal part of you is in there. When you start to use that voice, people will listen." Today, I have a seat with Susan Murphy, a trailblazing broadcast voice coach with four decades of experience. In this impactful episode Susan shares invaluable insights into voice modulation and authenticity in professional enviro…
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Send us a Text Message. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson This week's minicast episode is all about a topic near and dear to many of us: articulating our value during interviews. I tackle this listener-submitted topic head-on and share some valuable insights and adv…
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Send us a Text Message. “Then one day you realize oh this could be a reality this is something I never thought I could do; it’s not as daunting or as far out there as you think.” This week on Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace" I sit down for an inspiring conversation with the remarkable Jamie Vanek about her experience speakin…
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Send us a Text Message. "Embracing your true self and finding your voice in a noisy world is a journey." Today's episode features a captivating conversation with Lily Woi, an esteemed People & Culture Catalyst and author of "Quiet Confidence, Thriving in a World Full of Noise." Lily encourages us to embrace our quiet strengths and confidently contr…
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Send us a Text Message. "If you don’t know how you can contribute to company culture, then start asking. Ask one more question today; if we asked more questions at work, things may seem a lot easier." This week I have a seat with Leadership and Culture Transformation Coach, Katie McLaughlin, to delve into the importance of empathy, vulnerability, a…
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Send us a Text Message. "But in the end, stories are about one person saying to another: This is the way it feels to me. Can you understand what I'm saying? Does it also feel this way to you?" ~ Kazuo Ishiguro As I celebrate the 4th anniversary of "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace," I am overwhelmed with gratitude for your un…
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Send us a Text Message. "The more empowered we feel, the more normal we feel and I think sometimes just in that community of support, it really breeds confidence when you have people around us to help us move forward." In this week's episode, I have a seat with guest Kelli Thompson, a leadership coach, author, and speaker, who is on a mission to he…
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Send us a Text Message. “Don't limit your challenges - challenge your limits.” ~ Unknown Today I'll be sharing my thoughts on the topic of "Supernatural Anticipation" in the role of an executive assistant. With over 10 years as an executive assistant, I dive into the unspoken expectation of anticipating the needs of the executives or teams one supp…
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Send us a Text Message. "It is never too late. You are not past your prime, you have not lost the best years of your life. You have the power of self discovery at whatever moment is right for you." In this episode I have a thought-provoking and enlightening conversation with Sex and Intimacy Coach, Leah Carey. With a focus on radical empathy and cr…
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Send us a Text Message. “Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” ~ Buddha Season's Greetings!, It's Deb Coleman, and I'm thrilled to wish all my fellow executive assistants a Happy New Year in this special episode of "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace." As we step into 2024, I take a moment to r…
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Send us a Text Message. May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve ~ Unknown This festive episode takes a special turn away from interviews and dives into a moment of pure appreciation. First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you, my amazing listeners. Your support and encouragement have been the f…
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Send us a Text Message. "One thing I think we forget as business owners is that we have choices. When we go in a direction, we struggle, but we keep on that path because it's what we think we should do. In many cases, you need to release the should's and figure out what works for you." Welcome to "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workp…
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Send us a Text Message. “The invisible workload is something that you do that's not your actual job that you get paid to do, and not the visible chores at home, like emptying the dishwasher. It's all of the thinking, planning and anticipation, of all the things that you have to do.” In this week's episode, I have a seat with life coach, Michelle Ga…
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Send us a Text Message. Whatever music you beat on your drum there is somebody who can dance to it. ~ Chinua Achebe In this thrilling minicast episode, I dive into a listener-driven topic that's bound to leave you inspired and empowered. Drumroll, please! Today, it's all about the seasoned professionals out there—how to stay relevant and score thos…
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Send us a Text Message. "The magic happens when you meet in the middle, when that top down leader meets the grassroots bottom up, then you have that synergy and you have that alignment." In this week's episode, I have a special guest, Lata Hamilton, the Founder & CEO of Passion Pioneers. Lata is a change management consultant, leadership trainer, a…
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Send us a Text Message. Hey there, it's me, your helpful elf on a shelf Have A Seat podcast host, Debra! I'm here to spill the eggnog on my ultimate holiday survival guide. Trust me, you don't want to miss this! I know that the holiday season can be a whirlwind of chaos and stress. But fear not, I've got your back with some light-hearted tips from …
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Send us a Text Message. "It's just wild to look back at all of the things that I've learned throughout my career as an EA and then some of the changes and differences that I've noticed coming into the tech space." In this episode, Ichat with the amazing Kaleen Skersies about her journey as a career EA, transitioning from the private service industr…
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Send us a Text Message. "I work with high achievers who are realizing that there is something more that is needed in their life that will fulfill them in some way more than just the act of hustling and achievement." In this week's episode, I have a very special guest joining me, Tutti Taygerly, an executive leadership coach, professional speaker, a…
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Send us a Text Message. When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween." ~ Unknown In this eerie episode, we're about to unravel the bone-chilling story of Debra, the executive assistant with an insatiable thirst for success. Brace yourself for a spine-tingling journey through her career highs, ha…
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Carlos is a VFX Supervisor at MPC in Montreal, most recently on Transformers - Rise of the Beast. He started out as a compositor in London 2010 and has since worked on movies like Captain America, Prometheus, Terminator Genisys, Fantastic Four, Maleficent, Ghostbusters Afterlife and so on. In this interview we dissect the supervisor role and go dee…
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Send us a Text Message. “We live in a visual world and people do think things about you before they actually get to know you.” This week I've got a super cool episode lined up with the amazing Katharine Lazaruk, Professional Presence Expert and CEO of Lazaruk Consulting. She's not your typical expert - she's all about helping you crank up your prof…
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Send us a Text Message. "Brand photography is telling the story of you and your business and what service you provide, visually." In this week's episode, I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Suzanne Rothmeyer, a brand photographer who specializes in empowering women over forty. Suzanne shares her journey into the world of brand photography …
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Send us a Text Message. The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. ~ Pablo Picasso For this week's minicast episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that affects us all: conflict in the workplace. As a biracial woman and executive assistant, I have encountered my fair share of challenges when it comes to resolvin…
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Join us on the upcoming episode of The Digital Meet and Greet, airing on Blogtalk Radio, as we will have special guest Nickole Williams. In this compelling episode, Nickole will share insights into her 3rd Annual Purple & Pearls Event and shed light on the critical topic of domestic violence awareness during this month dedicated to raising awarenes…
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Send us a Text Message. "Mental illness can affect anybody; we need to look at it with compassion and care the way we would any other illness; the people who are suffering deserve to be listened to, to be understood, to be treated with compassionate care." This week I have a remarkable guest joining me, author and blogger, Melanie Gibson. Get ready…
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How well you communicate can dictate how far you will get in your career in VFX and how quickly you get there. But most artist don't think about communication as part of their skill set and are therefore holding themselves back. The good thing is that it's not rocket science and that you can learn to communicate better! In this episode I give advic…
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Send us a Text Message. Don't be seduced into thinking that that which does not make a profit is without value.~ Arthur Miller In this week's episode, I'm diving into the fascinating world of multi-generational workplaces. It's a phenomenon that's becoming increasingly common, as people of different ages and backgrounds come together in the profess…
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Send us a Text Message. "I bring my engineering brain to this question of how do I actually know how to do what's right for me in my career, how do I make choices that I know I'm gonna be happy with, and how do I do that in the most practical, structured and frame worked way." In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with author of Ri…
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📻 Don't miss tomorrow night's broadcast on Blogtalk Radio! Join us for a brand-new episode of "The Digital Meet and Greet" on Tuesday, Sept. 12th, at 9:00 PM Eastern. 🎙️ Special guest alert! Tune in for renowned businessman and Public Relations specialist, King Jacob. He'll be sharing insights into his latest business ventures, podcasts, and more. …
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Send us a Text Message. “When you’re working in fear, you’re not able to be the most productive version of yourself.” In this week's episode, we dive into a topic that affects countless individuals: toxic workplaces. Joining me is special guest, Jessica Childress, Attorney and founder of The Childress Firm and an expert in dealing with toxic work e…
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🌿📢 Join the REVOLUTION in Health and Wellness TONIGHT at 9:00 PM Eastern on The Digital Meet and Greet! 🔥 We've got the one and only Latoya "Toya" Brand, the trailblazing founder of Sea of Things, here to spill the tea on her all-natural, chemical-free products that are changing lives! From nourishing sea moss gels to herbal teas and organic juices…
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Send us a Text Message. When you can do a common thing in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.~ George Washington Carver This week I have an episode that is sure to capture your attention. Join me this week as I dive into the crucial topic of creating psychological safety for students on college campuses. Whether you work i…
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Send us a Text Message. Hello, fear. Thank you for being here. You’re my indication that I’m doing what I need to do.― Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough As we embark on a new fall semester, it's essential to find joy in our work and recognize the impact stress and burnout can have on our productivity. The service-oriented nature of our work in higher ed…
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