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Finding Your Solution with Soon Hagerty Nov 07, 2023

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If you have any connection to the automotive world, Soon Hagerty is the name to know. Senior vice president of brand at Hagerty, the world's largest provider of specialty insurance for classic vehicles, Soon has played a lead role in transforming Hagerty from a local insurance company operating in a basement to a global publicly traded lifestyle brand with a valuation of more than three billion dollars. But not only that, Soon is also the founder and co-owner of The Good Bowl, a mission-based Vietnamese restaurant that donates $1 per bowl to charity, and the co-founder and president of the Boundless Futures Foundation which is dedicated to supporting aspiring female entrepreneurs. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about the heart and soul within the car world, the importance of identifying a problem to solve when beginning any entrepreneurial endeavor, and all of the ways in which Soon gives back through her work.
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

Her family’s story immigrating to America from Vietnam when Soon was a young child, and how witnessing her parents’ resilience throughout their journey shaped her as she grew up
How Soon’s love of people and storytelling was the foundation for her interest in PR, and the path that led her to working in the automotive industry
The story behind The Good Bowl, and how simplicity is often the key when encouraging people to support charities
Her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field, and how she hopes to empower, embrace, and elevate fellow female entrepreneurs through the Boundless Futures Foundation
How it’s not about where you start in life but where you finish

Find Soon Hagerty:
https://corporate.hagerty.com/leadership/soon-hagerty
IG: @soonhagerty
Twitter: @SoonHagerty
LinkedIn: Soon Hagerty
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Finding Your And with Stacy London Oct 31, 2023

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If you, like countless others across the country, tuned in to every episode of What Not To Wear during its ten-year run, then this episode is for you. Stacy London is an American stylist, fashion consultant, author, magazine editor, and the former CEO of State Of Menopause. Starting in the fashion world as an editor at Vogue, Stacy has worked as a style consultant on countless talk shows including Today, Access Hollywood, and The View, was a co-host of TLC’s What Not to Wear, and the host of yet another wildly popular TLC show Love, Lust or Run. In this interview, we discuss Stacy’s career from editorial magazines to television and beyond, how believing in your own worth is the root of confidence, and the power of fashion as a tool to shape how you want to be perceived.
Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

Stacy’s experience being diagnosed with psoriasis as a child, how she learned to manage her symptoms, and how fashion helped her overcome her insecurities
Connecting the dots in hindsight, and how moments of career uncertainty led Stacy to exactly where she needed to be
What working on What Not to Wear and Love, Lust or Run taught her about self-worth, confidence, and compassion
How her own menopause journey and efforts to better understand its symptoms gave her a new focus going forward
The legacy that Stacy hopes Generation X will have regarding raising awareness of the effects of menopause and supporting women that are currently experiencing this often forgotten life transition

Find Stacy London:
www.stacyandclinton.com
IG: @stacylondonreal
Facebook: @stacylondonofficial
LinkedIn: Stacy London
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Finding Your Vision with Monique Rodriguez Oct 24, 2023

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Monique Rodriguez is the founder and CEO of Mielle Organics, a hair care and beauty brand dedicated to providing healthier ingredients for healthier hair and skin. Inspired by her passion for hair care and educating others on how to promote hair health, Monique launched Mielle Organics in 2014 and has since grown the company at record-breaking speeds, including expanding its reach through Mielle’s historic 2023 acquisition by Procter & Gamble. Recognized as a leader and role model in the business community, Monique recently launched the Mielle Cares non-profit with a ten-million dollar donation that was matched by P&G. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about Mielle Organics’ meteoric rise in the entrepreneurial world, how owning your confidence can inspire others, and what it means for Monique to feed her faith.
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

Monique’s background in science and medicine, and her career as a nurse before launching her company
How she first became interested in hair care and began posting on Instagram as a creative outlet after a personal loss
Building a passionate and dedicated community through social media, and how Monique’s relationship with her community positively impacted the launch of Mielle Organics
Monique’s experience as a CEO, the ups and downs of navigating leadership, and Mielle Organics’ journey from launch to its current success
The impact that she hopes Mielle Cares will have on her community, and what it means to leave behind a legacy for others

Find Monique Rodriguez:
www.mielleorganics.com
IG: @exquisitemo
LinkedIn: Monique Rodriguez
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Finding Your Gift with Jean Chatzky Oct 17, 2023

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Jean Chatzky has the gift of being able to take the complicated world of money and explain it in a way that everyone can understand, which is exactly what she’s been doing for over twenty-five years. Jean currently serves as the financial editor of TODAY, is the founder and CEO of the multi-media company HerMoney, is the host of two podcasts, and has published a remarkable thirteen books, all with the goal of demystifying the world of money for others so that they can take charge of their finances and their lives. In this interview, we discuss how Jean got her start in business journalism, what inspired her to launch HerMoney, and what it means to improve your financial wellness.
Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

Jean’s career from Wall Street to TODAY, her goal behind creating HerMoney, and how she’s expanded the company since its launch
The three most important things that every 20-year-old should know about their finances
How oftentimes instances of difficulty or challenge in our lives end up being opportunities for growth when looking back
Jean’s most recent book Women with Money, and how she hopes it can give women confidence in navigating their financial journeys
The importance of understanding your finances, and how earning well can empower you to attain the life you want

Find Jean Chatzky:
www.hermoney.comwww.jeanchatzky.com
IG: @jeanchatzky
Linked In: Jean Chatzky
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Finding Your Open Door with theSkimm Oct 10, 2023

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Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg are the co-Founders and co-CEOs of theSkimm, a digital media company dedicated to succinctly giving women the information they need to make confident decisions. Founded in 2012, theSkimm began as a daily newsletter that broke down the news, policies, and trends so that women could live smarter. Now, the company’s ecosystem has grown to include the Daily Skimm, the Daily Skimm: Weekend, Skimm Money and Skimm Your Life newsletters, The SKM Report, the “9 to 5ish with theSkimm” podcast, and theSkimm mobile app, and currently has an dedicated audience of over seven million users. In this episode, we talk about how Danielle and Carly first met, where the idea for theSkimm came from, and the importance of supporting women in the workforce.
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

How Carly and Danielle first thought of the idea for theSkimm, and the signs that encouraged them to go for it
theSkimm’s early years and Carly and Danielle’s efforts in getting the company to its first reader milestones
Becoming CEOs, creating a team, and how to be effective leaders
How to have confidence in your product or idea even when it feels like you’re only hearing “no”
theSkimm’s State of Women report and #ShowUsYourChildcare initiative, and how it’s up to companies to create policies that help support women and families

Find Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin:www.theskimm.comIG: @theskimm; @carlyanddanielleLinkedIn: Danielle Wiesberg; Carly ZakinFollow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.comIG: @lydiafenetLinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Fullest Life with Mallory Ervin Oct 03, 2023

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Mallory Ervin is the founder of Living Fully Co., a multi talented YouTuber, blogger, podcaster, and the author of two bestselling books: Living Fully and All In. But before she was spreading joy to her audience on social media, she was Miss Kentucky, a runner up in Miss America, and a three-time contestant on the reality TV show The Amazing Race. And, utilizing what she learned during that chapter of her life, Mallory is now dedicated to helping others lead fulfilled lives. In this interview, we discuss Mallory’s childhood growing up in small-town Kentucky, her time in pageants and on The Amazing Race, and what inspired her to write Living Fully.
Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about:

The ins-and-outs of Mallory’s Miss Kentucky and Miss America experiences, and what they taught her about discipline, confidence, and her own capabilities
The importance of taking advantage of the opportunities life gives you, even if they aren’t what you had initially planned for
Mallory’s journey overcoming a dependence on prescription medication, and how the work she did to improve her mindset while at a rehab facility changed the course of her life for the better
How happiness isn’t something that is innate, but is instead worked toward, fostered, and chosen every single day
What it means to live fully and with intention, and how you can take steps to live a more empowered and joyful life

Find Mallory Ervin:
www.malloryervin.com
IG & Twitter: @malloryervin
YouTube & Facebook: Mallory Ervin
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Power Suit with Nell Diamond Sep 26, 2023

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Nell Diamond is the Founder and CEO of Hill House Home, a digital-first fashion and lifestyle brand led by the values of quality, comfort, and design integrity. Founded in 2016, Hill House Home launched as a direct-to-consumer bedding and home business. Since then, the brand has expanded into fashion categories, going viral in 2019 with the launch of the cult-favorite Nap Dress® which is worn and loved across the globe. With great attention to detail and the desires of customers, Nell has led Hill House Home from launch to where it now stands as a new luxury leader valued at over $150 million. In this episode, we talk about how expressing yourself through fashion has the power to help build confidence, Nell’s early career in finance and what motivated her to become an entrepreneur, and how she turned Hill House Home from a dream into a reality.
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

Nell’s experiences growing up abroad and being a third-culture child
Feeling like you don’t fit in within your industry, and how that is oftentimes a sign that you’re meant to explore a different path
Why Nell was determined to take things slow during Hill House Home’s launch, and how it paid off
Hill House Home’s famous Nap Dress®, the process behind its production, and the moment when Nell first realized it was going to be something special
How being open about postpartum struggles can bring comfort to you and others, and how Nell’s family helps her stay grounded while running a company full-time

Find Nell Diamond:
www.hillhousehome.com
IG: @nelliediamond
LinkedIn: Nell Diamond
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Plan with Dana Perino Sep 19, 2023

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A true powerhouse with an incredible resume, Dana Perino is the lead female anchor of the two hour morning program America’s Newsroom and the cohost on cable’s most watched program The Five on FOX News. Before she joined FOX News in 2009, she served as the 26th White House Press Secretary under George W. Bush, and since then has authored three books including her most recent publication – Everything Will Be Okay: Life Lessons for Young Women (from a Former Young Woman). In this interview, we talk about her time as Press Secretary, how she navigated times of uncertainty in her early career, and how you can still find your way even if things don’t go exactly according to plan.
Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we discuss:

The three types of confidence Dana believes are important to gain over time – the spiritual, the the mental, and the physical
Her first job in public affairs reporting after graduate school, and how she regrouped after discovering that what she thought was her passion wasn’t actually the work she wanted to be doing at the time
A moment when Dana’s confidence was put to the test during her time as White House Press Secretary
Dana’s current role as a Fox News host and anchor and the activities that help her reset after work
Why it is so important to stop worrying about the opinions of others and instead focus on taking charge of your own life

Find Dana Perino:
IG: @danaperino
Twitter: @DanaPerino
Facebook & LinkedIn: Dana Perino
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Leap of Faith with Nili Lotan Sep 12, 2023

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Nili Lotan is the designer behind some of the chicest fashion in New York City. Born and raised in Israel, Nili moved to New York in 1980 and entered the fashion industry, eventually serving as senior design director for several of the most well-known fashion houses including Ralph Lauren, Adrienne Vittadini, Liz Claiborne, and Nautica. In 2003, Nili launched her own fashion company, Nili Lotan, centered around practical, timeless, and elegant wardrobe staples designed to make any woman feel her best. In this episode, we discuss how Nili discovered her personal style, the philosophy behind her brand, and all the ways in which she has developed her confidence over time.
Tune in to this interview where we talk about:

Nili’s passion for art as a child and how she first became interested in fashion
The importance of financial independence, and how it can provide you with freedom and options you wouldn’t have otherwise
How curating your own personal style is all about finding what clothes make you feel your best and not about following trends
Nili’s experience serving in the Israeli military and what it taught her about being a leader
How it’s never too late to start a company, brand, or any other new career endeavor, and that it’s possible to achieve success even if you start with very little

Find Nili Lotan:
www.nililotan.com
IG: @nililotan
LinkedIn: Nili Lotan
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Lens with Carrie Phillips Sep 05, 2023

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A force of nature, Carrie Phillips is one of the co-founding partners of BPCM, a global strategic communications and consulting firm that has helped brands reach their fullest potential by cultivating meaningful connections and honing in on their purpose. Dedicated to creating opportunities that mitigate the environmental impact of the fashion, beauty, and travel industries, Carrie spearheads BPCM’s flourishing sustainability division which, under her guidance, has become the fastest growing part of the agency. In this interview, we discuss how BPCM was created, the company’s focus on keeping people at the center of its story, and how to harness your confidence and skill set and apply it to your passions.
Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

How BPCM has kept up with the ever adapting world of PR, and how the company has utilized all of the new digital marketing tools at their disposal
The importance of celebrating moments of confidence, while also keeping yourself grounded How Carrie was able to combine her passion for sustainability with BPCM’s practice, which led to the foundation of the company’s sustainability division
Trust, and its role in helping to build one’s confidence
How following a new passion doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch, and that oftentimes all you need to do is ‘turn your lens’ and adapt the skills you already possess

Find Carrie Phillips:
www.bpcm.com
IG: @bpcm
LinkedIn: Carrie Ellen Phillips
Follow Lydia:
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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