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Finding the “win/win:” Estelle Colored Glass founder/entrepreneur Stephanie Summerson Hall (Episode 143) Mar 07, 2021

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Today, we’re talking entrepreneurship, career pivots, and business inspiration. For my guest Stephanie Summerson Hall, her inspiration came from a rich family history, so perfect for Women’s History Month. It’s a great reminder of how the women in our own families have inspired our passions and our interests and who have had such a great impact on us.

Stephanie is the founder and CEO of the Charleston, South Carolina based Estelle Colored Glass Company. The company is named after Stephanie’s grandmother, Estelle, who in many ways inspired the vision for the company.

In this conversation, Stephanie talks about making a mid-career pivot from law, and how the negotiating skills she fine-tuned as a lawyer have been so essential in creating her business. Stephanie talks about the importance of approaching interactions with others from a “win/win” standpoint. Even if it’s not 100 percent, each side should feel they are getting at least part of what they need. It’s a guiding principle that helps her push back against “no’s,” and find middle ground. Her practical, thoughtful perspective on pushing through the challenges provides important advice especially for so many business owners who are struggling to get past the impact of covid.

Stephanie and I also talk about some of the unique challenges that face women entrepreneurs, particularly when they are women of color. In Stephanie’s case, the events of the past year and an increased focus on Black-owned businesses, catapulted Estelle Colored Glass Company into national awareness.

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @lauracoxkaplan for a little visual tour of some of my favorite of Stephanie’s pieces. And, be sure to follow @EstelleColoredGlass to see their entire rainbow of beautiful hand-blown glassware.

If you’re enjoying She Said/She Said, please be sure to let me know! I’d love your thoughts, feedback and suggestions. And, if you’ve found ways to use the advice you hear in these conversations, I’d love to know! I’m grateful you are here!

Also, if you are listening on your phone, please be sure to take a screenshot and share to your Instagram stories with a tag to @LauraCoxKaplan and @SheSaidSheSaidPodcast

Until next week …. Take care!

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Three years of She Said/She Said, and valuable lessons about mindset (Episode 142) Mar 01, 2021

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It’s She Said/She Said Podcast’s 3rd Anniversary this week! To celebrate — and to kick off Women’s History Month in March — I’m sharing a bit about our start, including how the words “Insight, Inspiration and Impact” in our tagline combine to reinforce three key areas important for personal and professional growth. I also talk about some of the most important lessons that I’ve learned over the past three years, including valuable perspective on mindset.

Most of all, a big, big, BIG THANK YOU to YOU! I’m grateful you’ve joined us, and that you continue to support this journey!

If you have a minute, I would love your feedback. It makes a huge difference as we work to develop the content and include the guests you most want to hear from! Until then, wishing you a wonderful start to your week!

Episode links:

Mary Katharine Ham (Episode 99)

“Mindset” by Professor Carol Dweck

Anatomie CEO Kate Boyer (Episode 106)

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The innovative power of community: The Southern C co-founders Cheri Leavy and Whitney Wise Long (Episode 141) Feb 22, 2021

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This week’s guests are the power duo behind The Southern Coterie (otherwise known as The Southern C). Cheri Leavy and Whitney Wise Long have created “a virtual front porch for southern creatives and entrepreneurs.” The community they have built is largely made up of women and includes an exciting mix of artists, consultants, publicists, authors, retailers, artisans, podcasters, designers, and more.

In Episode 141, we’re talking about the innovative power of community, women supporting women, what makes an effective partnership, inspiration and where it comes from, what we can learn from Cheri and Whitney’s journey, and why collaborative groups like this one are so important for women — perhaps even more so during a pandemic.

The duo has just completed their highly popular The Southern C Summit which takes place each year in beautiful Sea Island, Georgia. Of course, this year things looked a bit different. We talk about their pivot and what they’ve learned during covid.

Learn more about The Southern C.

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The life changing power of mindfulness: Doro Bush Koch & Tricia Reilly Koch (Episode 140) Feb 14, 2021

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Most of us won’t experience what it’s like to have people we love, members of our family, criticized and ripped apart in the name of political theater. As daughter and sister to two U.S. Presidents (41 and 43 respectively), Doro Bush Koch knows that experience well, and the tremendous stress that goes with it. She was first introduced to mindfulness by her sister-in-law, best friend, and now business partner Tricia Reilly Koch, as a way to cope with campaign-related stress. The lessons they learned and employed on the campaign trail helped both women cope in the moment, but even more importantly gave them a calling for helping others learn to do the same.

Doro and Tricia established their health and wellness business Bright, Bold and Real Wellness (BB&R) some 25 years ago. It has grown into a highly sought after consulting business which includes national conferences that offer attendees the latest information and tools for mindfulness, health and wellness. They also launched a terrific podcast “Health Gig,” which you can find wherever you listen to podcasts.

This week, the duo joined me to share their story, and to talk about why mindfulness is such an important part of self-care and overall wellness. They share great tips and strategies that you can employ in your life. It’s a perfect message for all of you She Said/She Said Galentines who may find it hard to remember that we have to take care of ourselves in order to also care for others.

In this episode, we talk about different mindfulness practices, including learning to manage stress that comes with tremendous uncertainty (more present in our lives than ever before), and an important and timely new element of Doro and Tricia’s work called “co-mindfulness.”

We also talk about learning to redirect negative energy, including anger, and to control our emotions in ways that offer us the ability to pause in the moment. These are skills we can learn. The more we practice, the stronger that muscle becomes. That strength gives us the ability to choose how and whether we react.

I love and am grateful for all of you, and for my guests who take the time to share their story, lessons, and wisdom with us on She Said/She Said Podcast. Today’s conversation felt like a big, warm, much-needed virtual hug. I hope you feel that too! Let me know what you think. Wishing you much love on Valentine’s Day and always. xo

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Love YOU! Self-compassion can be the best gift for your Valentines (Episode 139) Feb 12, 2021

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This week’s short-form podcast is a special Valentine gift for all my “Galentines!” If you are anything like me and have trouble pausing to be kind to yourself, this one is for YOU! Here’s a hint, self-compassion isn’t just about YOU, but it starts there! Give it a listen, and then let me know what you think.

Sending much love this Valentine’s Day! I hope you found this investment in you well worth it. xo

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Your ability to love others starts with loving YOU: Dr. Stefanie Stahl, author “The Child in You” (Episode 138) Feb 08, 2021

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Dr. Stefanie Stahl is an international best-selling author and psychologist. Her critically acclaimed book “The Child In You” has sold more than a million copies and has been the #1 bestselling nonfiction book in her native Germany for the past three years. The book is now available in the US, as well as globally.

I’m talking to Stefanie today about her unique approach, and how it can help each of us get along better and love more fully.

As I think about the challenges we are having as a nation, but that are also playing out around the world, Stefanie gives us a practical and thoughtful way of thinking about our own experiences and how they impact our lives into adulthood.

Since this episode is a bit longer than some, I’ve included some helpful notes and time cues for key topics:

KEY TOPICS:

00:03:36 why this book resonates

00:14:22 It’s not just experiences that might be characterized as traumatic, but even those micro situations that you carry into adulthood matter

00:26:38 Why self-reflection is a “political necessity” and can help us get along better with others

00:34:38 How to fight the tendency to internalize criticism

00:38:29 self-love v. selfish love

00:47:03 Why your challenges are your responsibility

00:50:03 The Sun Child and how it differs from the Shadow Child

00:56:45 What inspired Dr. Stahl’s work in this area

As always, I’d love to know what you think! Send me a message via the link on the website or message me via Instagram or FB. I’m grateful you’ve joined us today, and I look forward to seeing you next week! Take care!

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More than “style” binds this fab mother-daughter team: Alison Bruhn & Delia Folks, co-founders “The Style That Binds US” (Episode 137) Feb 01, 2021

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This week … I’m joined by mother-daughter duo Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk, the stylish, visionary founders behind a next generation women’s media and fashion company “The Style That Binds Us.”

In Episode 137, I talk to the Birmingham, Alabama natives about their unique partnership and business model, and what makes it work.

Because The Style That Binds Us is tackling style, culture and fashion in a new way, it requires both women to not only embrace the risk (and often discomfort) that comes with any new and emerging venture. It also means that each brings her unique skill set and strengths to bear on the business and on the partnership. That diversity of perspective — in this case generational and career experience — makes for a winning combo! The fact that the two share DNA, style, and a deep love and respect for each other doesn’t hurt either!

PERSONAL STYLE CONSULTING …. One dimension of the business is Alison’s focus on personal style consulting and helping her clients boost their confidence through style choices that compliment and fit lifestyle and pocketbook. She often confronts those who hit a life milestone and ask, “Am I too old to wear this?” or “Is there any such thing as “age appropriate fashion” for someone 40, 50, 60, or 70?”

On the other end of that question, is how we can help our teen and tween daughters build their confidence while making good style choices, despite endless images of mid-drifts, high heels (and worse) that surround them.

B2B … Another dimension of the business is advising emerging brands on marketing and collaborations, and understanding key trends that drive customers and buying patterns — everything from new sustainability benchmarks, tremendous competition, and a greatly altered marketplace due to covid. We talk about what you should know about these trends and how they may impact your closet and buying options.

There’s so much packed into this conversation with Alison and Delia! I’m excited for you to hear from them! I’d also love to know what you think. Send me a message via the website contact form, or DM me on Instagram.

For more She Said/She Said Podcast content, be sure to follow me on Instagram at @LauraCoxKaplan and @SheSaidSheSaidPodcast AND, be sure to also check out @TheStyleThatBindsUs also on Instagram.

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Thanks for joining us. I hope you found this investment in YOU well worth it! Have a great week! xo

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What happened to civility? And, how can we get it back? Shelby Scarborough, author “Civility Rules” (Episode 136) Jan 25, 2021

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No matter which side of the political fence you sit, there is broad agreement that something is very wrong in our society. This week’s guest believes a big part of the problem stems from how we treat each other. A veteran of the Reagan White House and CEO of Practical Protocol, LLC, Shelby Scarborough is the author of “Civility Rules.” This well-timed guidebook is a thoughtful, well-researched articulation of key principles about how to treat and interact with others, and why it matters. Shelby makes the case that civility is more than just manners and politeness, “but rather a crucial component of a functioning democracy.”

Trust me when I say, Shelby’s perspective will make you think not only about the individual components of civility, but more importantly the role that each of us can play to create more opportunities for thoughtful debate that leads to real innovation and problem solving. Plus, her approach may also make us happier! Wouldn’t that be nice!

Friends, I’m so grateful to have you join me each week for these conversations. I like to think of them as an investment in ourselves….a few minutes when we can tune out the world and tune into something that is thoughtful, positive, and uplifting. I hope you’re finding this investment in YOU worthwhile and would love to hear from you. Send me a message and let me know what you think. What’s resonating with you, and what would you like us to spend more time on? And, if you are listening on your phone, please be sure to take a screenshot and share us to your Instagram stories. It’s a great way to connect and to help others find our great content! Until next week…. xo

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Embracing the pivot even when it’s a pirouette: Kara Medoff Barnett, Exec Director, American Ballet Theatre (ABT) (Episode 135) Jan 17, 2021

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The 80 year old American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is one of the oldest Ballet companies in the country. In a typical year, it draws some 300k people to in-person venues around the world. Audiences experience the magic of the company’s incredible dancers, the costumes, the choreography…and they are transported. But, these are far from normal times. After cancelling it’s 2020 season, the ABT has announced the cancellation of its 2021 season of live in person performances as well.

How does an organization survive when it’s largest revenue source comes from in-person venues? And when one of its most enduring legacies is a commitment to live, in person performance?

It requires a massive pivot, not to mention a culture shift for all involved. My guest today is Kara Medoff Barnett. She is the Executive Director of the ABT and she is leading that massive pivot and the innovation required to keep the ABT running. She’s also one of only a few women at the helm of major ballet companies.

Kara has held this role since 2016, after charting her career in theatre production, but in many ways it’s a very different assignment than the one she accepted five years ago.

This episode is all about innovation, collaboration, unbridled optimism, and an openness for potential.

In this episode with Kara, you’ll get her take on:

how to honor tradition while embracing innovation;
making the decision to hit pause v. continue moving forward;
how to build unique collaborations (and why that matters);
the innovative power of diversity of thought and experience;
how to build a digital presence from the ground floor;
how to manage a unique workforce whose work requires in person collaboration during COVID;
how to find and embrace new revenue streams;
how to look at challenges as opportunities for innovation;
and so much more!

Kara’s thoughtful optimism, coupled with her open-minded focus on collaboration, growth, and innovation have enabled the company to chart a new course — one that’s likely to leave them better positioned than before covid.

She’s the embodiment of that age old saying in entertainment, “the show must (and will) go on.”

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I’d also love to know what you thought of this or any of our She Said/She Said Podcast episodes, please send me a note or message me on Instagram and let me know.

Until next week! xo

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Why the little things, and doing them correctly, matters: “Little Book of Life Skills” author Erin Zammett Ruddy (Episode 134) Jan 11, 2021

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The start of a new year provides not only a great opportunity to evaluate where you are and to set new goals (as we talked about in Episode 133), but it’s also a great chance to learn and refresh some key life skills.

Today’s guest is just the person to help us do that. Erin Zammett Ruddy is a magazine editor, writer and the author of a terrific book called “The Little Book of Life Skills.” She has compiled an incredibly thoughtful list of some 152 skills and things you need to know how to do. She turned to her massive rolodex and some of the world’s foremost experts for their perspective on how to do everything from decluttering to delivering bad news. While I think you’ll love the skills, there’s a much bigger message in why doing these often minor tasks correctly matters.

If you enjoy the episode and are listening on Itunes, please be sure to leave us a quick review and let us know! And, please be sure to screenshot the episode and share it on your Instagram with a tag to @lauracoxkaplan @sheSaidSheSaidPodcast and @Erinzruddy We’d love to hear from you! Until next week, take care. xo

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