Carearing
By Laurie Halter
CarearingAug 22, 2022
Serra Vonderhorst: The Challenges (and Beauty) of Single, Working Moms
Serra Vonderhorst, Market Manager at Genesis Motor America, is with us today to discuss the challenges of being a single, working mom. From carpools to teacher conferences to sports practices, raising little humans while juggling a full time job can be extra demanding. How do we respect the challenges of ALL moms while also reaching out to those women who may need a little extra boost? Join me and Serra as we break this down in this episode, and share tips for single, working moms to help with the onslaught of back to school!
Sandy Cerami and Scott Joseph: Supporting Female Leaders in Male-Dominated Industries
Drum roll, please! For the first time ever, the Carearing podcast has not one but TWO male guests on the show, Scott Joseph, CEO of J&L Marketing, and Sandy Cerami, CEO of Sandy Cerami and Associates. On this important episode Sandy and Scott bravely take on what is needed from our male counterparts to enable women to be the rightful leaders they are - and I have to tell you, their answer may surprise you!
In addition we share what's in store for the Business Bourbon and Cigars mastermind event in Louisville in September and really get down to the most pressing question of all - in a boat race, would Sandy or Scott take the winning title? Hope you'll join us!
April Simmons - When the Female is the Breadwinner (Dun, Dun Dun!)
Kerri Wise - Cultivating Your Authentic Leadership Style
Today we are with the insanely talented and inspirational, Kerri Wise, CMO of AutoFi, Co-Founder of the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN), and mom of two! In this episode Kerri shares with us the steps she took to find her own, unique leadership style as she climbed the corporate ladder, and how being her authentic self helped turbocharge her career. We also discuss the important work she is doing in the space to bring women of color's voices and opinions to the forefront of the industry and the deep sense of responsibility she feels in regard to being one of the public faces of this movement. And finally, we round the episode out with her secret to keeping it all together at work and at home. Kerri is as authentic as they come and if you don't know her yet, you will want to rush right out and meet her after our episode!
Tara Rego: You Can Accomplish Anything, You Just Have to Want It
Sapphire Christine: The “Hidden Gem” Females We All Need to Know
Author Sapphire Christine joins us in this special Carearing episode to share her most recent creation, the Hidden Gems book series for children that details three fierce females who came to power in the Gilded Age of the 1800s. The series includes the fascinating stories of Margaret Getchell LaForge, America’s first female executive in retail; Anna Sutherland Bissell, America’s first female CEO; and Maggie Walker, America’s first female bank president. In addition to launching her book series and kickstarter campaign, Sapphire shares how we can better encourage our kids to follow their entrepreneurial dreams and support them in those endeavors. I love, love this episode and hope you will too!
Lizz Callaway - Why are We Not Showing our Kids How Hard We Work?
Join me and Lizz Callaway, Product Manager for Microsoft, as we delve into something that I am embarrassed to admit I have never thought of before, why are we so afraid to show our kids how hard we work? In this episode, Lizz goes into the every day ways she shows her two children how hard she works and how it pays off for them in trips and other luxuries. We also discuss how we can better show our hard work in our careers and some tips on how to cheerlead for other female leaders in the room. Please join us for this lively discussion - one of my favorites!!!
Kirsten Von Busch: Living (and Working) with Intention
Finding Your Inner Spark
Man, I'm tired guys! Between building up my agency, hiring up for the extra work coming our way, attending business meetings and conferences, and being a full time single mom to two great teenagers, I. AM. WIPED! But.. I still make time for the things that inspire and fuel me.
Today's episode is all about finding and cultivating that inner spark - how do you find it, how do you kindle it, how do you find the time for it, and how do we turn it into a raging inferno? I hope you like the ideas I present to help put you on the path to inspiration - I want only good things for all of you!
Let's jump in.
Kristy Mandour: Using our Intuition to Trust Ourselves
In this episode one of our most popular guests, Kristy Mandour of Sow to Speak, returns to help us all find several non-throw-up-in-your-mouth ways to find self love and acceptance in work, parenting and life in general. Spoiler alert - it all comes down to trusting our gut and being our authentic selves in every situation.
Ready to jump in with me? Let's do it!
Solo Episode: How to Be Your Own Valentine!
In this episode I walk you through simple steps you can take every day to bring more love into your life for yourself!
They include:
Celebrating the parts of ourselves that are hard to love
Ways to celebrate ourselves as our own Valentine
Creating your affirmation and repeating it daily
Loving ourselves enough to put our needs first
Join me as we explore how February can be our strongest and most loving month of 2022!
Fleming Ford and How to Create Your Own Happily Ever After
Today we're delving into Part 2 of our January theme, Create Your Own Happily Ever After in 2022. In addition to being the CSO of Quantum5, Fleming Ford is a champion of DEI, trains executives on leadership skills, and is an advocate of female power in the workplace. In addition, she is a wife and mother of two college-aged girls.
In this episode, this rock star will take us through how we can boost our careers this next year, from how to best ask for a raise, to what you can do to stand out in the workplace, to how leaders can create an environment where all members feel engaged and valued. Ready for the most substantial half hour of your week? Listen in now!
Be Your Own Happily Ever After in 2022
Hey gang! Happy New Year - we are back!! We're working on a new format this year with one theme per month featuring a solo practice-based episode from me and a guest each month. Our January theme is Being Our Own Hero of this next year. I take you through some of the steps I am taking in 2022 to give myself and others grace.
Themes in this episode include:
1) Exploring our judgement as mirrors
2) What would you tell a friend in your situation?
3) Are you inviting energy vampires into your world?
4) Why comparison is the thief of joy
5) How to stop negative talk in its tracks
6) Having faith that nothing is forever
Are you ready to have your best year yet? Let's do this 2022!!!! Much love to you all, I am so, so proud of US!
Kaylee Felio: Finding Opportunity in Unexpected Places
Join me and Kaylee Felio, Sales and Marketing Manager of PartsEdge, as we talk about the unexpected way she found her current position and what others can do to rise ahead of the pack and find their dream job! Close out 2021 with this inspirational leader and learn how we all can shine in the most unexpected of places!
Why Gratitude is the Attitude
In this, the first of my solo episodes, I share with listeners why I think gratitude is the pinnacle of a happy life and ways they can cultivate a daily practice for better energy, more success, and a happier, more productive life.
Aimee Greczmiel - Align Your Passion with Your Purpose
Aimee Greczmiel, Corporate Mom Coach, joins us to discuss how she went from exec of a Fortune 500 company at the beginning of the pandemic to jumping out on her own and becoming a coach for working women.
In this episode we discuss the hard decision to leave corporate America, how she did it, what it has meant to follow her destiny, and how other women can take the next steps to follow their passion! I hope you'll join us for this very special episode!
Panel: The Untapped Gold Mine of Social Media for Females!
Today we have a special panel episode with Hannah Lifson of Friendemic, April Simmons of Horne Auto, and Marija Cvetkovska of PCG Digital on as a preview before our session at this year's Digital Dealer in Vegas titled The Untapped Gold Mine of Social Media!
In our interview we go through women's growing leadership role in automotive, how we each got into the industry, our top tips for making your social stand-out and perhaps most importantly, a couple of no-nos when it comes to personal branding online.
Join us today and if you'll be at Digital Dealer in Vegas, be sure to find this fabulous crew and say hi! Enjoy!
Michelle Simone - Working Through Hard Seasons
Today we’re with Michelle Simone, Principal Consultant at Pepper Foster Consulting, Fitness Coach, mom and wife. We’re taking about an extremely passionate subject of mine – working and living through hard seasons. Michelle recently lost two family members in a row, including her mother after a five year bought with Alzheimers. Join us as Michelle and I go through the ways we can take care of ourselves during this time, being true to the experience and our feelings about it, and how corporations can help their employees navigate the rough passages in life. This is one of my favorite episodes and I thank Michelle for being so open and honest about her journey in order to help other women living with grief at home and in the workforce.
Christina Joy Whittaker - It's not Impostor Syndrome, It's the Murky Middle
You guys, I can legitimately say this interview brought numerous waves of goose bumps because it hit SO close to home. How often do you stop and wonder if you are using your authentic gifts to bring you joy? Please listen in to this powerhouse guest and learn whether you may be suffering through the Murky Middle and how to get yourself out!
Jessie Niespolo of Google - Ladies, It's Time to Drop the Masks
Jessie Niespolo is the Sr Strategy Lead, Auto & #IamRemarkable America's Lead at Google and joins us this episode to urge women to drop their masks! We all do enough, love enough, and are enough, whether we are with our family, at work, or play. So why not make it easier and just be our true selves? When this mom of five isn't busy hanging with her family, enriching her faith, or changing the face of auto at Google, she is helping other women realize their own power through Google's #IamRemarkable program. To see this awesome initiative in action, check it out here: https://iamremarkable.withgoogle.com/
You are going to love Jessie as much as I do, and I can't wait to show you all just how remarkable you are through this episode and her wisdom! Enjoy!
Michelle Denogean - Being Present for Our Careers and Our Families
Michelle Denogean is the CMO of Roadster, a wife, mother of two, and generally just an all-around rock star! In this episode we discuss the myth of not giving 100%, the gifts working moms give their children, and how, regardless, of whether you’re a “guy’s girl” or a “girl’s girl” we can all help, lift up and connect our fellow powerful female executives. She asks, "How can we be supportive of "everyone", regardless of gender.
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Alicia Mendel - Bias; Owning Your Seat at the Table
Main Takeaways:
How can we make ourselves seen and heard?
How can we best support other women at the table?
What can we suggest to male allies to help support women?
Connect with Alicia via email alicia@mediusadvisorygroup.com
You can also check out her website www.mediusadvisorygroup.com/
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Lisa Lewis Miller - Career Transitions; Why, When and How
Lisa Lewis Miller is a career change expert, author, and founder of Career Clarity, a company that helps individuals find more lucrative, soulful, and joyful careers. Today she joins the Carearing podcast to help us determine our Why, When and How when it comes to making a career transition. Whether you're a new professional entering the workforce, considering a change mid-career, or jumping back in after having kids, Lisa has you covered in this episode!
Here are my main takeaways:
- Have the courage to ask what you value the most in this season
- Face the fear of letting go of an identity and be comfortable with having a new one
- Confidently jump back into the workforce by knowing what you can bring to the table
Sound exciting? It is! Let's dive in
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Bad Mommy Bad Writer - Working from Home While Keeping the Kids Alive
In today’s special Mother’s Day edition, we will be interviewing Kim Cooper Findling; an author of eight books, including her latest memoir Bad Mommy, Bad Writer - Working from Home While Keeping the Kids Alive. Please join Kim and me as we discuss the beautiful, joyful, heartbreaking, exhausting, exhilarating journey that leaves us all hoping to not just keep our kids alive, but better than we found them. Main Takeaways: The creative process of writing Bad Mommy, Bad Writer - Working While Keeping the Kids Alive. Passing the torch of working motherhood to the younger generation. Grief in motherhood and how to embrace the beauty amid the struggle. Connect with Kim on LinkedIn @KimCooperFindling You can also check out her website kimcooperfindling.com. Leave a Review if you like this episode. Listen to more episodes, click “episode website” below. If you want to suggest future guests for this show. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurie-halter/message
Hope Timberlake - How to Speak Up, Generation by Generation
Hope Timberlake is a speaker, coach, Founder of Forte, and author of the upcoming book, "Speak Up, Damnit!" In this episode Hope gives us a masterclass in speaking up and takes us through the language trials and triumphs of Gen Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers. She explains how we can apply our individual communication style to have the courage to be heard in meetings, and perhaps most importantly, read the room for cues. In addition Hope gives moms re-entering the workforce sage advice on what they can say in interviews and how they can enter a room with swagger to get that next job! Main Takeaways: Level up your communication skills based on generational style. How can mothers best communicate their strengths when re-entering the workforce? Women's number one communication flaw and how to fix it, fast! Connect with Hope on LinkedIn @HopeTimberlake, or check out her website at www.fortesf.com. Leave a Review if you like this episode. Listen to more episodes, click “episode website” below. If you want to suggest future guests for this show. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurie-halter/message
Marija Nikolic-Cvetkovska - Owning Your Destiny
For Marija Nikolic-Cvetkovska practicing daily gratitude is more than just lip service. Marija moved to the US from Serbia with $60 in her pocket in 2005, after experiencing war and life in a refugee camp from the tender age of 16. With hard work, a daily practice of gratitude, and an immense belief in the laws of attraction, Marija now enjoys a high-powered position with a monthly paycheck that represents a year’s worth of wages in Serbia, and the ability to help other females find their own growth path to success. Please join Marija and me as we discuss hope, hard work, and owning your destiny. Main Takeaways: The Power of Gratitude Owning your destiny Leading people to lead Connect with Marija on Linkedin @Marija Nikolic-Cvetkovska. Leave a Review if you like this episode. Listen to more episodes, click “episode website” below. If you want to suggest future guests for this show. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurie-halter/message
Kristy Mandour - The Importance of Shedding What No Longer Serves Us
Kristy Mandour is the founder of Sow to Speak, Host & Producer of The Closet Series, and a gifted writer who specializes in the work of rehumanizing the workforce. In this episode, Kristy and I discuss how the pandemic can often feel like Groundhog Day and how important it is to "Wake Up!" and snap out of the inertia. We also discuss the importance of shedding those things that no longer serve us, and the importance of rest and rejuvenation during winter so we can be ready to bloom again come Spring.
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Nicole Meier - How to Banish Imposter Syndrome
Nicole Meier is the author of three award-winning women's contemporary fiction novels including, "The House of Bradbury,” "The Girl Made of Clay,” and her newest release, "The Second Chance Supper Club." With all of this creative success, you would think this #bossbabe no longer has to deal with people who treat her work as a "sweet hobby,” but you would be wrong!
Join Nicole and I as we discuss imposter syndrome, the art of creating for the simple joy of creating, and why the beginning of each novel for her equates to the building of a new business.
You are not going to want to miss this episode!
Main Takeaways:
- How to banish imposter syndrome
- How to continue to be creative, even when you feel stuck
- Keeping a balanced role between mom and author
To connect with Nicole, find her books, or inquire about her next gathering table workshop, you can check out her website www.nicolemeierauthor.com/
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Audrey Goodson Kingo - How 2020 Will Impact Female Careers for Years to Come
As the Editor of Working Mother Magazine, Audrey Goodson Kingo has heard, written about, and helped bring to light the struggles and triumphs of working mothers throughout 2020 firsthand.
In this episode, Audrey and I discuss some of the larger trends that emerged from our tumultuous year (hint – moms do almost everything) and the hopes she has for how what we learned will impact 2021. A mother to two small children herself, Audrey delivers the goods with her signature wit, humor, and style and reminds us all that self-care is the ultimate career goal.
Main Takeaways:
- How 2020 will impact female careers in the future
- Best ways to survive and thrive during the pandemic
- The companies doing it right by working moms
Connect with Audrey on Linkedin @audreygoodsonkingo. You can also email her at audrey.kingo@workingmother.com. or check out her website at www.audreygoodsonkingo.com/.
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Rebecca O'Brien - Prevent Burnout and Rock Your Life
Rebecca O’Brien is the Founder and CEO of Wellness by Rebecca and the Co-founder of Sustainable at work. She is passionate about helping people prevent burnout & create sustainable change using her proven Into Empowerment program.
In this episode, we will be talking about mental health, wellness empowerment, and some tips to have a mindful workday from home.
Main Takeaways:
- What can we do to Prevent Burnout and what is the impact of burnout?
- Mental health and wellness study and empowerment
- Mindful Workday from home
Connect with Rebecca on Linkedin @Rebecca O’Brien and Instagram @Wellnessbyrebecca. You can also email her at info@wellnessbyrebecca.com or check out her Website wellnessbyrebecca.com.
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Adrian Kettering - Ways to Make 2021 Your Break-Out Year!
Main Takeaways:
What can we leave behind in 2020 to better care for ourselves in 2021?
How to take small steps toward self care and make it happen.
Making choices for ourselves based on our own unique needs and goals.
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Bobbie Carlton - Take your Public Speaking to the Next Level
Bobbie Carlton is the Founder of Carlton PR & Marketing, Innovation Women, Innovation Nights, and she is also the Publisher of Lioness Magazine. She is an award-winning marketing, PR, and social media professional, who has spent the last 10 years building her own businesses as well as supporting client and community efforts.
Main Takeaways:
- The necessary pivot in this pandemic situation for event management.
- Take Your Public Speaking to the Next Level
- How to keep the balance between career and personal life
Bobbie Carlton Linkedin: @BobbieCarlton
Innovation Women Website: innovationwomen.com
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Laurie Foster -Cultivating Great Leaders
Laurie Foster is the Founding Partner of Foster Strategies Group, a leading Automotive Industry Strategist & Consultant. Her passion has brought her to become a Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Team Motivator. Known as a ‘connector’ in our industry, she cares deeply about creating real paths for all people, but especially the women, she meets on her journey.
Main Takeaways:
- Cultivating Great Leaders
- The power of connection
- Balancing work and personal life
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Alison Sinclair - Live The Unlived Life within You
Alison Sinclair is a work-life and identity coach for a company she founded named Live Your Truth Coaching. Her passion is to help mid-career professionals switch up their work-life from monochrome to technicolor and optimize their lives, leading to greater fulfillment that ripples across their whole lives.
Main Takeaways:
- Live the Unlived Life
- Create Space to Listen to Ourselves
- Being Ready For Change and The act of Self-Love.
Live your Truth Linkedin @LiveYourTruthcoaching
Alison’s Email info@liveyourtruthcoaching.co.uk
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Jackie Ghedine - Guilt Needs to be Eliminated from Our Vocabulary
Jackie Ghedine, a Gen X Coach for her company, The Resting Mind, shares everything in this episode from how Gen X women (and millennials for that matter) tackle the things that keep us up at night, to how women can cope with their expanding roles under COVID, to whether the elusive work/life balance word is even real?
Main Takeaways:
- How the team at The Resting Mind helps women move the needle when they get stuck.
- Setting your boundaries
- Taking small steps toward great goals
The Resting Mind website: https://www.therestingmind.com/
Make Your Life Magnificent Podcast: https://apple.co/3obMOsl
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Adrienne Garland - Creating a Successful, Scalable Business
Adrienne Garland is the Owner and Founder of She Leads Media, a boutique marketing consultancy and media production company dedicated to creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs and leaders worldwide. She is the host of the Sugar Coated Podcasted and produces the She Leads Conferences.
Main Takeaways:
- What is She Leads Media?
- Tips and advice to build a successful, scalable business
- Keeping a stable work-life balance
- Women in the Workplace Study
You can connect with Adrienne on LinkedIn @adriennegarland or visit the She Leads Media website https://www.sheleadsmedia.com/ to know more.
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Tona Brewer - The True Nature of Networking
Today I am so excited to have Tona Brewer with us. Tona is the founder and principal of The Tona Brewer Group, LLC. In our epsiode we talk about a topic that is near and dear to my heart: networking. We riff on everything from how to network using professional friendships, best ways to request connections, ways to absolutely not reach out and ask for a meeting, and my favorite piece of advice on networking yet - If you are asking to network when you're in need, you are too late.
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Natalie Born - Your Fear of Not Creating has to be Greater than Your Fear of Failing
And when you're done listening to me interview Natalie on Carearing, head on over to her podcast, Innovation Meets Leadership, (https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources) and listen to her interview me! Two awesome podcast episodes for the price of one! Enjoy!
Laurie Halter - Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
Join us for this special episode of Carearing, where my son, Ethan, takes over the podcast and puts me in the hot seat. It’s a no holds barred discussion where he asks me questions he put together on everything; from what made me get into PR, why I think there are too few women in automotive, and most importantly, which child I like best. You know, the really important issues!
So proud of this fine young man. I’d love to have you join and listen in!
Main Takeaways:
- Advice for people just starting out in public relations
- The skills you need in public relations
- Why there are fewer women in the automotive industry
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Melanie Borden - Mom Guilt and How it Can Sidetrack Your Career
Melanie Borden, Vice President of Marketing for Celebrity Motor Cars, is on fire! This boss lady is not only the top marketer for a major New York auto group, but she is also a social media superstar, mentor to several female marketers coming up through the ranks, and mama to two!
Join as we discuss the importance of cleansing social media content for your next job, mom guilt and how it can sidetrack your path to success, and the essential nature of passion and confidence and how they pull like individuals into your orbit. You won’t want to miss this amazing social media guru!
Amy Hughes - Staying True to Your Authentic Self
As the Senior Director of Dealer Intelligence at Experian Automotive, Amy is fierce with her knowledge and passion for dealers, but what really sets this female leader apart is her ability to "keep it real" and make us all feel like her best girlfriend in the process!
Join Amy and I as we explore everything from staying in touch while on the road, to finding a mentor, to staying true to your one, authentic self. I just know you're going to love her as much as I do!
Ilana Shabtay - Corporate America After Baby!
Today we talk with the wonderful Ilana Shabtay, Director of Marketing at AutoLeadStar, and new mom to Liam! This is the number one requested episode for Carearing – coming back to Corporate America after baby!
Ilana and I spoke before the current virus overtook the nation, but the themes of pumping during meetings, babies vomit during presentations, and the general craziness of being a new mom and career rock star, still ring true! I can’t wait to introduce you to Ilana! I know you are going to love her just as much as I do!
Caitlin Wilson - The Beauty of Owning Your Truth
Next we talk with Caitlin Wilson, co-owner of In Light Hyperbarics. Caitlin and I discuss all things holistic healing, owning your truth regardless of your age, and how we relate to mentors at work.
Join me for this special #COVID19 related podcast!
Wendy Trujillo - The Lost Art of Interviewing
Introducing Wendy Trujillo, Director of Advertising and Social Media at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California. Not only is this dynamic female a leader at work, she’s also balancing her full-time Director job with conquering a master’s degree, raising a college-aged daughter, and maintaining a swoon-worthy relationship on the home front. What can’t this woman do? Join me as Wendy helps us all understand balance, independence, and how we can slay the magic dragon - social media! Join me and listen in!
Main Takeaways:
- Balancing work and school life
- Rise of social media and the challenges it brings to parenting
- Advice about interviews for job seekers
You can connect with Wendy on LinkedIn.
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Jacci Grillo - Easy Ways to Stay in Touch While on the Road
Jacci Grillo is a force to be reckoned with, not only is this rockstar female a two-time cancer survivor, but she is also a wife, mom to a garlic entrepreneur, and is the Director of Sales Northeast for Kelley Blue Book/Cox Automotive. As a bonus, she is just about one of the most positive leaders I have met. Join us as Jacci shares how she stays connected with her family while on the road, her daily practice for success, and how she keeps a positive attitude no matter what each day brings.
Jenna Swigert - As Females, Let's Admit What's Hard
Introducing Jenna Swigert, Regional VP of Sales, for Open Table. In addition to being an amazing executive, Jenna is happily married to a fellow entrepreneur, is an amazing mom to two kids, and is a shining light who just “gets it”. In this episode, Jenna encourages us all to bring our most authentic selves to work and to continue admitting to each other what’s hard. I think after you listen to Jenna, you’ll be inspired by her advice to just #BringIt every day, and know that you are enough, just as you are!
Main Takeaways:
- How Jenna is balancing her family life and career
- The Technology and Hospitality Industry
- Females rising in executive roles
You can connect with Jenna and Open Table by visiting their website https://www.opentable.com/
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Denise Casagrande - Why No is a Four Letter Word
Katie Steele - Preparing for Different Seasons
Introducing Carearing!
We are so excited to bring you, Carearing, a podcast about leading female executives and how they bring work, family and life goals together to make magic happen. We’ll be exploring their daily practices for success, how they find that elusive siren balance, and their tips to help you succeed. I hope you’ll join us January 13th when the first episode drops! Stay tuned...