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**What the first female graduate of the historic Citadel military college learned about taking risks (and what we can learn from her): Nancy Mace (Episode 83)** Jan 21, 2020
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One thing we know about confidence is it grows when we do hard things. In Nancy Mace’s case, really hard things against very difficult odds. Nancy is the first woman to graduate from the historic Citadel military college in South Carolina. Her story — including the backlash she received for being one of the first to challenge the Citadel’s then 154-year, male-only history and the reasons why she was compelled to attend — will both surprise and inspire you.

Nancy commemorated her experience in a terrific memoire called: In the Company of Men: A Woman at the Citadel.” She wrote the book back in 2001, but lessons from her story are as relevant today as they were then.

She is currently serving as a State Representative and is running for Congress hoping to become the first Republican woman ever elected to the U.S. House from the state of South Carolina. Her story will leave you inspired!

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Kerry Healey: Living and advancing the American Dream for others (Episode 82) Jan 14, 2020

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The American Dream and the freedom it represents resonates so deeply with Americans. None more so than Kerry Healey who has not only lived the American Dream, but has devoted her life to reducing barriers to enable others to achieve it.

An internationally recognized leader in higher education, public policy, and politics, Kerry has served as the Lieutenant Gov of Massachusetts – alongside then Gov. Mitt Romney – where much of her work focused on public safety and criminal justice, as well as closing state budgetary shortfalls. One of her many accomplishments included the passage of Melanie’s Law, a 2005 law that strengthened penalties for drunk driving in order to keep repeat offenders off the road.

Kerry was also the first female President of Babson College until July 2019.

As we enter a new decade, Kerry is tackling it with renewed passion as the inaugural president of the Center for Advancing the American Dream. She is drawing upon her past experience in academia, politics, and public policy to think about the obstacles that exist today that impact individuals’ ability to achieve their dreams — everything from public education to entrepreneurship to financial literacy to health care.

In Episode 82, I talk with Kerry about what the American Dream means to her, and what she’s hoping to accomplish at the Center. We also talk about her experiences running for office — why she did so, especially in a state where her chances of winning were slim. We talk about how to bounce back from a loss — political or otherwise, the importance of political parity on both sides of the aisle, and the value of planning for each chapter of your life.

Regardless of your path, Kerry’s perspective and her passion for surrounding yourself with others who share a positive outlook and who want to make a difference will resonate.

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**The magic words that help you get ahead in life: Cathy Merrill, CEO & Publisher, Washingtonian Media (Episode 81)** Jan 07, 2020
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We’re kicking off the New Year with terrific advice, inspiration, and perspective from Cathy Merrill, CEO and President of Washingtonian Media, a company that has been in Cathy’s family since before she was born.

Cathy’s ascension to the top of the company came under sad circumstances when she took over after her father passed away suddenly in 2007. At the time, her first son was only two-days old. Since then, she has expanded and evolved the company footprint. Today, Washingtonian Media includes not only the 54 year old Washingtonian Magazine (with a distribution of more than 400K), but also Washingtonian.com—the region’s premier lifestyle website with millions of pageviews per month and over 500,000 social media followers; Washingtonian Weddings; Washingtonian Welcome Guide; as well as Washingtonian Custom Media and Washingtonian Events.

Cathy talks with me about learning to find her own way, setting goals for the New Year, feedback – learning to hear it and give it, learning who to ask for which advice, and about the magic words she says everyone should know to get ahead: “Is there anything I can do for you?”

I wish you a productive and inspired start to your New Year! Happy 2020!

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**A promise that changed the narrative for breast cancer & sparked a movement to end the disease: Nancy G. Brinker, founder, Susan G. Komen Foundation (Episode 80)** Dec 17, 2019
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Without question Nancy Brinker is the leader of the global movement to end breast cancer. In a single generation the organization she founded in the name of her sister, Susan G. Komen, has changed the world and the way we talk about not only breast cancer, but all types of disease. In addition, since 1982, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has invested almost $3 billion in breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment and has made tremendous headway in the fight against this terrible disease.

I sat down with Nancy at her home in Palm Beach, Florida where we talked about how she used her anger and grief to build an extraordinary enterprise. We also talked about a particularly valuable lesson she learned from her first boss — marketing genius Stanley Marcus (former CEO of Neiman Marcus); how her childhood struggle with dyslexia shaped her perspective and approach to her work; and so much more.

Nancy also talks about her newest venture which takes a more localized approach to ending disease, as well as a new book she’s working on for release in 2020.

Nancy is a gifted woman of tremendous accomplishment, but her personal superpower is clearly her ability to inspire others to action!

As we approach the holidays, I hope Nancy’s story, perspective on leadership, passion for others, and positive impact she continues to have on the world will inspire you as you think about all the incredible things you’ll tackle in the coming year!

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The power of conversation and connection over a drink: Hillary Sawchuk, Creator/CEO A Drink With (Episode 79) Dec 10, 2019

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Hillary Sawchuk is the creator and CEO of “A Drink With” — a digital content company that emphasizes the power of conversation and connection over a drink. Hillary and I met for coffee at this year’s The Policy Circle Leadership Summit in Chicago and recorded this conversation on location.

Hillary shares what inspired her to build “A Drink With,” how she’s working to grow the company, and what she’s learned from incredible guests (folks like Richard Branson) who have joined her for a drink. Her perspective and what she’s learned about herself as a young entrepreneur will resonate with so many listeners, including things like learning not to over-internalize “the high highs” or “the low lows.”

She also shares how she’s learned to own her value (especially in negotiations). Hillary’s vision and the impact she hopes to have through the power of conversation and connection are inspiring!

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