Megan Smiley interviews recovering lawyers, career advisors, and other professionals for advice and inspiration on transitioning out of law practice.
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Welcome to A Super Smiley Adventure with Megan Blake, The Pet Lifestyle Coach® In living with dogs, cats and horses, one thing I’ve learned is that if we are open to it, animals will lead us on amazing adventures. Whether it’s Super Smiley, my giant mutt, hiking and camping across New England and inspiring an entire Flash Mob Dance Campaign; Tout Suite The Travel Kitty traveling with me to Pet Friendly Resorts; or Starfire, our beautiful Arabian, leading me on inner journeys of self-discover ...
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Suspicious and ambiguous cases are often left grossly under-covered, or liable to misinformation. Through thorough investigation, two amateur sleuths tell the entirety of true crime stories - no holds barred. Join them as they rail against the unknown, against the darkness, and against the night.
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Introducing The Vixen Voice—a podcast for ambitious women entrepreneurs ready to move into their feminine essence, live their truth, and unlock their full potential. This show highlights incredible stories of inspiring women who decided to take a leap of faith to pursue their dream, women who believed that they were born for something bigger. The Vixen Voice will teach you how embracing the feminine leads to more, the symbiotic relationship between self-care and self-love, overcoming imposte ...
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067: Designing Your Home and Workspace for Wellness with Aletheia Ida, Lyndsi Weise and Jamie Duggan
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When you go down the rabbit hole of the wellness industry, it’s really easy to get overwhelmed as it seems almost everything these days has at least one harmful chemical in it. I have a panel of experts in the field to share actionable tips on everything from reoptimizing your home office and improving your sleep to teaching you how to look for hea…
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066: Designing Your Workspace for Wellness with Aletheia Ida
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When designing the perfect workspace, it usually starts with a vision. Many people tend to focus on things like beautiful furniture, fun decor pieces, and wall colors. However, very few consider one important factor: our well-being. From picking materials like glass and metal that can't settle the vibrational energies to furniture that doesn't prov…
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065: 3 Things I’m Focusing on and Optimizing in 2024
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In today’s solo episode, I will run through a few things I’ve learned so far this year and three things I will focus on and optimize to make this year successful. If you’re a solopreneur or a business owner, perhaps this episode will resonate with you. And if it does, I’d love to hear your thoughts on what you’re focusing on and improving this year…
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064: Overcoming Burnout and Reinventing Yourself with Stacey Abella
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If money were not an object, what would you be doing with your life every day? That’s the question that eventually led today’s guest to embark on a life-changing trip to India with her mastermind group. But even though she is currently living an exciting life of alignment with her dreams, it wasn’t always this simple. Stacey Abella is the founder a…
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063: AI Beginner Tips For Everyday Entrepreneurs with Megan Factor and Marissa Brassfield
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Knowing how to correctly prompt and train Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT can make or break your experience. A well-thought-out prompt will give you better, creative, and on-brand results, while simple prompts often provide generic results or incorrect answers and solutions. In today’s Vixen Panel, I’m thrilled to be joined by two guests…
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062: Ai For Business: A Heart To Heart With Ai Advisor, Marissa Brassfield
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How many items on your to-do list right now that you're willing to let Artificial Intelligence or ChatGPT handle? The truth is, I've been somewhat skeptical when it comes to AI, so I invited Marissa Brassfield to join me on today's episode so we could discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this technological development. Marissa is a highly so…
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061: LinkedIn Secrets Revealed with Michaela Alexis
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In this episode of Vixen Voice, April Roberts sits down with LinkedIn Specialist Michaela Alexis for an enlightening conversation between two phenomenal female entrepreneurs. As a business consultant and business coach for women, April brings her entrepreneur mindset to the table while Michaela brings her amazing social media manager skills as a Li…
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060: Breaking the Silence: Confronting Divorce & Narcissistic Abuse Head-On
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What if you started saying what isn't being talked about? I am joined today by Laura Richards and we sit down and talk about the conversations that aren't being said. Laura is an amazing and incredible woman who is using her power on the internet to create a space where people can share their dark stories, emotional abuse and narcissism. But it is …
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059: Harnessing Your Unique Energy for Impact with Shelle Vernon, Dawn Smith, & Marilyn Prebul
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What if you could manage your energy like you manage your time? Today, we delve into the realm of masculine and feminine energies, a subject that has transformed my understanding of personal and professional dynamics. Since my awakening to these concepts in 2019, I've been passionate about sharing the power that comes from recognizing and balancing…
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058: Navigating Career Transitions with Grace with Megan Smiley
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What if you had a guide to navigating a change in career? Today we're diving into a conversation that's all about fun, joy, and reimagining the trajectory of our careers. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly inspiring Megan Smiley, a holistic career designer and the voice behind the Lawyers Escape Pod. Megan shares her journey fro…
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All it takes to change your life is six minutes. In today’s episode, I share a life-altering hack called "Six Minutes to Change Your Life," a simple yet powerful practice designed to transform your mindset and day-to-day experience. This is for you, my fellow female entrepreneurs, who are ready to break free from the negativity cycle and embrace a …
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056: How Understanding Trauma Can Change Your Life with Gurds Hundal
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Have you ever considered how the invisible threads of your ancestry and culture shape your reality? Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Vixen Voice, where we dive deep into the transformative power of addressing and healing ancestral and cultural trauma. Joining me today is special guest Gurds Hundal, a trauma coach, inner work expert, a…
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055: Unfiltered Conversations on Dating After 40 with Shelle Vernon and Laura Richards
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In this uplifting and candid episode of The Vixen Voice, I'm joined by Laura Richards, a bestselling author and podcast host of That’s Where I’m At, and Shelle Vernon, my good friend, entrepreneur and co-facilitator of the Vixen Mastermind. Together, we're diving into the complexities of dating after divorce, the unexpected turns of mid-life, and t…
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054: A Mission to Transform Fashion with Paulina Petkoski
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Does sustainability matter to you when you build your wardrobe? In this enlightening episode of The Vixen Voice, I dive deep into the world of fashion with Paulina Petkoski, a revered fashion designer, stylist, professor, and a vocal advocate for sustainable fashion. From her early love for fashion in Detroit to making a significant mark in New Yor…
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053: Feminine Energy in Sales with Bex Wood
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If sales conversations bring up feelings of dread for you, strap in for the perfect episode. Today, you'll hear Bex and I redefine sales as a continued deeper conversation with ideal clients and emphasize the importance of nurturing, listening, and creating a safe space for clients. We're exploring the concepts of feminine and masculine energy in s…
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052: How Building Trust Creates Effective Delegation with Dawn Smith
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In this episode, I'm interviewing Dawn Smith, a managing partner and trial attorney at Smith, Clinemith. (And with 2 lawyers chatting about trust... You might want to buckle in.) We're discussing Dawn's journey to becoming a lawyer and her work in nursing home litigation. You'll also hear us explore the importance of justice and dignity for the eld…
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051: From Scarcity to Success: Breaking Money Mindset Barriers
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In this enlightening episode we engage in an invigorating panel discussion with Lacey Pruett, Bex Wood, and financial advisor Paul Roberts. This conversation delves into the nuances of money mindset, overcoming personal and professional hurdles, and the unique challenges faced by female entrepreneurs. Key Highlights: 1. Money Mindset: Insights into…
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050: The Financial Freedom System to Change Your Money Mindset with Daniel White
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People tend to view money as evil, but the truth is that money is nothing more than an exchange of energy. It's what we associate it with or do with it that changes its meaning. I'm thrilled to share this conversation with Daniel White. Daniel is a financial and spiritual transformation coach and author of The Financial Freedom System. He's helped …
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049: Balancing Your Feminine & Masculine Energy with Shelle Vernon
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If you have an area in your life where you’d like to show up differently at home or at work, understanding the difference between masculine and feminine energy can be very beneficial. Both energies have their benefits and drawbacks, so the key is knowing how to balance and shift between them. Today, Shelle Vernon is back to discuss the different qu…
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048: Drivers That Add Value When Building a Sellable Business with David Chudyk
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Life can change in a heartbeat. Even if you don’t have any intentions to sell your business in the near future, increasing its market value is never a bad idea. Today’s guest is David Chudyk. David is a financial planner, entrepreneur, and host of the Weekly Wealth Podcast. He has been helping his clients build wealth since 2005. We discussed the b…
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047: Knowing Yourself and the Power of Self-Reflection with Shelle Vernon
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For many, scrolling through social media feeds has become a daily ritual. This also means that many people are spending less time reflecting, looking inward, and figuring out what motivates them and makes them truly happy. In today’s episode, I’m joined again by my good friend Shelle Vernon to share some resources and best practices to help you kno…
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046: Tips to Discover Your Unique Abilities with Julia Waller
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The secret to getting things done, especially the tedious aspects of your business that doesn’t fill your cup, is to find the right people to outsource them to so you can focus on your own Unique Abilities. Which means spending more time on the things that light you up every day. And today’s guest has helped hundreds of people do just that over the…
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045: Vixen Team Goals for 2024 with Lexee Cruz, Tashina Case and Bella Reversé
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Have you already set your goals for 2024? If not, you’ve still got time! Today, I’m joined by Lexee Cruz, Tashina Case, and Bella Reversé who are the COO, Operations Manager, and Accounting Manager here at Vixen Gathering. We’re sharing our personal goals for this upcoming year, as well as a few things we’re hoping to let go of that no longer serve…
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044: Creative Solutions to Overcoming Business Challenges with Jackie Bebenroth
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Successful marketing isn’t about changing minds, it’s about changing mindsets. And today’s guest, Jackie Bebenroth, uses this approach within the brand strategy agency as the founder of Muse, which has made her an award-winning positioning expert. In our conversation, Jackie shares valuable tips on overcoming various business challenges: from setti…
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043: Keys to Staying Focused at Work and Present at Home with Shelle Vernon
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Managing your time with constant text messages and emails can be a huge challenge if you're a successful businesswoman. If you don't set boundaries, those distractions will keep you from staying focused at work and present at home. That's why I'm so excited to share this conversation with my good friend Shelle Vernon because we're talking about how…
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042: Tips for Managing Grief and Staying True to Yourself with Lacey Pruett
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Surprisingly enough, grief is an emotion that high-performance women tend to have issues with. Oftentimes, women push those emotions aside so that they can “keep on going” and get things done. And today’s guest can certainly speak to that. Lacey Pruett is a public speaker and yoga instructor passionate about health and mindfulness. Her take on it i…
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041: The Vixen Panel on Setting Goals and Resolutions for 2024
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In this engaging panel discussion, the final episode of the year we delve into setting -and sticking to!- our goals for 2024. April Roberts is joined by an inspiring lineup of guests, each bringing their unique perspectives and expertise to the table. Featured Guests Lyndsi Weise: A Facebook group strategist and business coach. Megan Smiley: Offeri…
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040: A Five-Step Framework to Setting and Achieving Goals with David Shriner-Cahn
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Do you consider yourself a “corporate refugee?” David Shriner-Cahn created this term for anyone who moves from the corporate world into the world of entrepreneurship. As a seasoned business guide and host of the Smashing the Plateau podcast, he’s sharing his tried-and-tested success formula: The Five-Step Framework to Goal Setting. In this episode,…
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039: Special Holiday Episode: Christmas Traditions with Lexee Cruz, Tashina Case and Bella Reversé
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As we approach the holiday season, I thought it would be really fun to bring the staff of the Vixen Gathering team together to share what we’re all looking forward to over the holidays. So today, I’m joined by Lexee Cruz, Tashina Case and Bella Reversé who are the COO, Operations Manager and Accounting Manager here at Vixen Gathering. You’ll hear t…
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038: Setting Boundaries at Work to Share Your Feminine Energy at Home with Ashley Brooks
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When you’re focused on growing your business and constantly on the go, it’s easy to forget about your own needs as those are easier to bump towards the bottom of our priority lists. And today’s guest knows what that’s like. Ashley Brooks is a realtor with Texas Key Holders Real Estate and the voice behind the Brooks Breakthrough Podcast. In our con…
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037: Girl Talk: The Vixen Panel Shares Their Favorite Books with Bex Wood, Ashley Brooks and Amy MacDougall
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There’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting so captivated by a new book that you forget the world around you. So today, I invited a panel of avid readers from the Vixen Gathering (Bex Wood, Ashley Brooks, and Amy MacDougall) to share some of their recent favorite reads with us. From Britney Spears and Matthew McConaughey’s biographies to fant…
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036: The First Steps to Streamlining and Simplifying Your Business with Marissa Roberts
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One of the most common side effects of being an entrepreneur is burnout. You’re involved in every decision, the bookkeeping, social media, and then it hits you. You’ve put too many hours into the business and stopped scheduling time for yourself. Today’s guest, Marissa Roberts, knows exactly what that’s like. She left the corporate world when she h…
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Anne-Marie Rabago on solo practice and legal incubators
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My guest this week is Anne-Marie Rabago, the founder and principal of Modern Juris, which provides tools, training, and support to help lawyers build financially sustainable businesses designed to serve the latent legal market. Anne-Marie started her legal career at Pricewaterhousecoopers, then launched a solo tax law practice before transitioning …
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035: Girl Talk: IVF Journeys and Having Kids in Your 40s with Richelle Carey, Rabia Ilahi, and Dr. Amy Novotny
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Most women dream about getting married, having kids, and raising a family from a very young age. But our lives don’t always work out the way we envisioned when we were younger. The reality is more and more women are making the decision to go through IVF or adoption to have kids and start their families. And today’s episode is all about the incredib…
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034: Guiding Women & High Achievers to Discover Joy and Fulfillment with Sylvia Worsham
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There is nothing like a close encounter with death to make us rethink our life: what we’ve chosen as a priority, who we give our time to, and how we measure our success. And today’s guest has been on an incredibly inspiring journey to self-discovery. But it wasn’t until she was told she had a 20% chance of survival after a pulmonary embolism, and b…
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Kate Bridal on Escaping Burnout and Embracing A Winding Career
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My guest today is Kate Bridal, a former lawyer turned legal tech marketer turned co-host of The Legal Burnouts podcast. We explore her professional journey, from drama school to working with primates (yes, seriously - she got to sign with chimps), to law and beyond. Kate shares with us how she's navigated the pressures of the legal profession, her …
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033: Girl Talk: Your Favorite and Ideal Purse with Cindy Olah, Jessica Weaver and Paulina Petkoski
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What is your favorite purse that you’ve purchased? Whether it was a well-thought-out investment meant to last a lifetime, or a “go with the flow” trendy purchase that makes you feel more confident, purses really do have the power to change how you carry yourself. In today’s episode with our Vixen panel, Cindy Olah, Jessica Weaver, and Paulina Petko…
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032: The Power of Connection, Collaboration and Gratitude with Kendra Pyatt
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Kendra Pyatt is the founder of The Ultimate Connection, a company that makes truly unique and heartfelt gifts. She’s also the co-founder of Inspire Daly, a company that inspires and empowers individuals to live happier, healthier, and more successful lives, while also supporting the fight against pancreatic cancer. After witnessing her sister strug…
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031: Girl Talk: European Adventures and Working Overseas with Sara Heald and Shelle Vernon
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I recently embarked on an exciting European adventure, stepping out of my comfort zone and experiencing new cultures while getting work done “European Style”. We’re flipping the script today as Sara Heald and Shelle Vernon are the ones asking me questions to discover what I learned along the way. In our conversation, you’ll hear a few of my recomme…
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030: Balancing Entrepreneurship & Parenthood as a Single Mom with Candace Parker
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Following society’s measures of success is a dangerous move: what feels like success to someone else might not feel the same way to you. And my guest today, Candace Parker, has taken every step of her life with this very notion in mind. When she found herself becoming a single mom in her twenties, stuck in a corporate job that didn’t fulfill her, C…
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029: The Vixen Panel on Creating a Compelling Vision for Your Future with Shelle Vernon, Beckie Kullberg, and Matt Curry
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What is your Big Hairy Audacious Goal? If you’ve ever taken a business course, or have experience in a business environment, then you understand the importance of strategic planning and vision boards. But as one of today’s panel members, Shelle Vernon, put it: why aren’t we bringing these concepts and ideas into organizing our family and personal l…
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028: Empowering Women Over 40 to Embrace Their Authentic Selves with Beckie Kullberg
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It’s no secret that many women deal with confidence issues, especially with their bodies and physical appearance. Oftentimes, women feel like they have to be perfect to be good or worthy. But today’s guest would tell you that “perfect is boring.” Beckie Kullberg is a certified High-Performance Coach on a mission to empower women over 40 to embrace …
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027: Self-Love & Boundaries: A Vixen Panel Discussion with Marilyn Prebul, Julia Roberts Vanderlei, and Sylvia Worsham
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If you had to rate yourself on a scale of 1-10, how high would you place yourself when it comes to self-love? And how has that rating changed over the years? In today’s Vixen panel episode with Marilyn Prebul, Julia Roberts Vanderlei, and Sylvia Worsham, we’re discussing the importance of appreciating our true selves and how that influences our abi…
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026: Overcoming Personal Loss and the Challenges of Being a Female Founder with Emily Cisek
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After losing three family members in six weeks, Emily Cisek knew there had to be a better way for families to plan and protect what’s most important to them. Fast forward to today, Emily is the CEO and co-founder of The Postage, an all-in-one digital platform for life and family organizations, small businesses, and legacy management. The company’s …
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025: Own Your Worth: A Panel Discussion with Bex Wood & Jamie Rockers
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How many times have you been offered help but denied it out of fear of being a “bother” to someone else? Giving and receiving are inherently feminine qualities that many women struggle with, but in doing so we’re also rejecting joy: the joy someone gets from helping us out, and the joy we get from receiving help. In today’s episode, Bex Wood and Ja…
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024: How Mi PA Helps Entrepreneurs Save Time and Money Emma Mills
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As women, we tend to push our productivity to new limits every day; but trying to “do it all” ourselves often slows business growth and strains our relationships and our personal wellbeing. Today’s guest is Emma Mills, founder of Mi PA, an award-winning PA (Personal Assistant/EA) team designed to save entrepreneurs and businesses both time and mone…
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023: Defining Your Personal Core Values with Sara Heald and Shelle Vernon
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How much easier would it be for you to make decisions if you had personal guidelines you could follow each time? We make thousands of decisions every day: from what to eat and what we wear to micro-decisions such as liking a post on social media. And without even noticing it, decision fatigue ends up weighing us down and hindering our mental well-b…
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022: Keys To Success: Consistency, Determination and Motivation with Andrea Hudy
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I’m so excited to share this conversation with you today because I’m joined by Andrea Hudy, Director of Sports Performance for UConn's women's basketball team. Andrea has led her teams to 8 national championships and shared her expertise with dozens of women in the WNBA. In this episode, we’re exploring the keys to consistency, determination and ho…
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Sejal Thakkar goes from employment lawyer to workplace culture consultant
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Our guest today is Sejal Thakkar, a former employment law attorney, a 2X TEDx speaker, and the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, a woman/minority- owned training consulting firm, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching. In this episode, we discuss: Sejal realiz…
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021: Time, Energy & Confidence Management with Kiera Doyle, Lacey Pruett and Emma Mills
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Nightowls frequently get shamed for not waking up early, and sleeping in late is often associated with unproductivity and laziness. But those who understand their own individual energy know this isn’t always the case. In today’s episode, I invited a panel of returning guests who are experts in the fields of time, energy, confidence, and performance…
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