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Ep. 158 - How to Create a Health Generation Through Tech Innovations | Elizabeth Hutt-Pollard Jun 14, 2021

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Elizabeth Hutt Pollard is the Secretary of Science and Innovation for the State of Oklahoma. She places a strategic emphasis on enabling science and innovation to impact health, commerce, and STEM education for the state. She’s also the executive chair of Applied Silver, a materials science health-tech company located in Silicon Valley addressing infection control and antibiotic stewardship. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her career journey in life technologies and the functions of the Oklahoma Pandemic Centre for Innovation and Excellence. Listen in to learn why you need a mentor to excel in your career and how to approach the right mentor or advisor for you. You will also learn what opportunities are available for you in the science and innovation industry.

Key Takeaways:

How to raise capital for your tech innovation through storytelling and leveraging a network
How to pick out the right people for your company in every one of its stages
Why you should educate yourself in finance and commercialization to increase your chances of getting into a board
The importance of having a mentor for personal growth and an advisor for professional growth
How to purposefully create time for your physical and mental wellbeing as a woman

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 157 - How to Empower Women Through Books | Marlene Wagman-Geller Jun 11, 2021

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Do you want to read some fabulous books about women's empowerment? She chronicles women in various phases of life, from a variety of times in history, and women behind successful men. Marlene Wagman-Geller is the author of 10 books, half of which celebrate the empowerment of women. She’s also a high school English teacher in National City, California. Her husband told her, “Don’t quit your day job” when she posed her writing idea and, believe it or not, she is still writing and publishing these great books AND still teaching school. Absolutely amazing woman! Listen in to learn why it is important to keep making a difference as a woman even after life’s hard hits. You will also learn the importance of your self-worth and why you shouldn’t allow it to be defined by your job or lack thereof.

Key Takeaways:

How not to allow your self-esteem to be defined by your job
Learn to keep your eyes on the prize even when things don’t seem to work at first
How to venture out of your comfort zone and experience the opportunities that’ll open up

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 156 - How to Create a Business from a Need | Gail Becker Jun 07, 2021

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Gail Becker is the founder and CEO of CAULIPOWER, a food brand that uses the power of vegetables to make healthier and easier versions of food. The idea of CAULIPOWER was born out of the frustrations that Gail had on the gluten-free industry since she couldn’t find gluten-free foods for her two sons with Celiac disease. In this episode, Gail shares how she transitioned her career from corporate America to entrepreneur with no prior entrepreneurial experience. Listen in to learn why the current economic ecosystem is the best to start a business and be successful. You will also learn the value of utilizing your corporate skills in your business and having the courage to ask for help where you don’t know.

Key Takeaways:

How to spot a pain point in the market and challenge yourself to come up with a solution
How to define success as a business owner to go easy on yourself and avoid burnout
Why you should take advantage of the current favorable economic ecosystem and start a business
How to be confident in asking for what you don’t know to be a successful entrepreneur
Learn to stick to your business mission and run with it
How to be fearless and go after what you never thought you’d have the courage to pursue

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 155 - How to Make Smart Financial and Lifestyle Choices | Tara Jones Williamson Jun 04, 2021

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You will also learn how to embrace and cultivate your femininity away from your work and life responsibilities.

Key Takeaways:

How to have the courage to choose a career that fulfills you and your dreams
How to make work easier by dividing chores and responsibilities between spouses
How to take care of yourself by cultivating your femininity
The importance of financial literacy as early as your twenties to set you up for life
Learn to save a small percentage of your earnings

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ .

Ep. 154 - How BoA Supports Employees | Lori Henkel May 31, 2021

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Lori Henkel is currently the Global Response Executive for Bank of America, supporting employees, clients, and communities during times of crisis. She has 24+ years of influential leadership experience, 15+ years of global HR experience, and a passion for building new teams and functions from design to execution. In this episode, Lori talks about her role in supporting Bank of America’s stakeholders, especially during the pandemic.

Listen in to learn the importance of creating a human connection with your employees and clients and supporting them at a personal level. You will also learn how to embrace and acknowledge change at the workplace whether positive and negative.

Key Takeaways:

How to support employees get better in their fields and get satisfaction in what they do
How to lead locally for clients, community, and employees as a business
How to embrace and acknowledge the positives and negatives of change in the work environment
How to create a human connection with your employees and clients as a leader during the pandemic
Learn how to give yourself permission to manage your priorities without guilt
Find a small activity that will help you take care of your mental wellness

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Ep. 151 - How to Empower Women Through Technology | Suresh Sharma May 24, 2021

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Surprisingly, even in the 21st century, women still face inequality at the workplace. But did you know that the digital space is today giving women the opportunity to learn intellectual skills and own their online businesses? Suresh Sharma is a former GE executive turned successful entrepreneur. He’s a passionate entrepreneur, technologist, and co-founder of Open Range Capital Partners. He actively advises research faculty at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta as ‘Entrepreneur-In-Residence’ to help commercialize their innovations. In this episode, Suresh talks about the power of technology in empowering women and the future of industrial innovation. Listen in to learn why you need to be genuine, open to learning, and adaptable, and align your focus to attract the interest of funding investors as a startup founder. You will also learn the importance of being knowledge accepting, traveling, and having the ability to communicate.

Key Takeaways:

How to go after your entrepreneurial dreams at any age and the benefits of it
How we can use entrepreneurship to eliminate the state of inequality for women
Why you need to look for established founders for your startup to attract investors
How to transform your brick-and-mortar business by adding digital components and taking them online

Ep. 151 - How to Choose a Housemate | Annamarie Pluhar May 21, 2021

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Annamarie Pluhar - Have you ever thought about sharing housing with someone, especially if you are single? And how do you know you are going to be compatible? Annamarie Pluhar is a passionate advocate of shared housing which is a potential answer to housing unaffordability. She approaches her love of shared housing from 20 years of experience living in shared housing. She even wrote a book about it! In this episode, Annamarie talks about her work in organizational development and instructional design plus the benefits of sharing housing in today’s social and economic status. Listen in to learn how bigger projects are handled in an agile methodology to ensure their success. You will also learn the basic things you need to vet compatibility with someone you plan on sharing housing space with.

Key Takeaways:

How to run huge projects in an agile manner to ensure their success
The importance of having an accountability group when working on a personal project to help you stay accountable and consistent
The social and financial benefits of shared housing, especially for retiring single people
How to vet your possible housemate to gauge your compatibility before moving out

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 150 - How to Prioritize Your Health | Jerrica Dodd May 17, 2021

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How do you decide how much water to drink a day, how much Vitamin D should you take? Jerrica Dodd answers these questions and more! Jerrica Dodd is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and leader. She has been a pharmacist for 20 years and recently transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship after a 17-year career in the pharmaceutical industry. She’s the founder of Your Pharmacy Advocate LLC, which exists to close the gap on medication risks allowing prescribers and patients to manage health better. In this episode, Dr. Jerrica talks about the importance of prioritizing health, especially during the pandemic.

Listen in to learn the importance of making behavioral and lifestyle changes for the betterment of your long-term health. You will also learn how to handle medication and to advocate for your health with your practitioner.

Key Takeaways:

How to take control of your health to avoid chronic illnesses that lead to a worse covid prognosis
How to mitigate physical and mental stress to protect your immune system
How to advocate for your health by voicing your concerns and opinions with your practitioner
How to collect data on the impact of your medication to have an objective conversation with your physician
Have a list of your health information that you share with trusted people in case they might need to speak on your behalf

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 148 - How to Build a Memorable Brand - Crystal Oakes May 10, 2021

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Crystal Oakes gives us some of the best advice ever on branding your product, media, or whatever your business creates. The brand is the corporate soul. It is the overall personality and presence of the business. The key question to answer is “What’s the one thing you want to be known for as an organization?” And then lets you know how to find the answer. In this episode, Crystal teaches in detail the meaning of branding and how to build a successful and memorable brand. Listen in to learn the importance of building a brand that completely relates to your customers and ideal customers for it to be successful. You will also learn the difference and relationship between personal branding and organizational branding.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of having a brand that your customers can find themselves in
How to shift your mindset and understand who your brand is
How to communicate your brand’s message through the visual elements you put out there
The importance of giving your company a face by building your personal brand
Understanding the relationship between personal branding and organizational branding

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

How to Use A Crisis Moment to Shift Your Life: Patty Lynn Wyatt May 07, 2021

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Patty Lynn Wyatt – What would you do if someone walked into the room you were in with a gun and said, “I’m going to kill you all.” That is exactly what happened to Patty and this was the pivotal moment that completely changed her purpose and gave her a passion and direction for her life. Patty Lynn is a highly sought-after professional speaker, business coach, and radio show host. Listen in to learn the importance of being self-aware and getting out of your comfort zone to pursue your passion. You will also learn the importance of listening to understand and networking to create a successful brand.

Key Takeaways:

How to use a crisis to choose to be better and to shift your life
Learn to be self-aware in life and to develop a passion for something that impacts others
How to get out of your comfort zone and prepare for the battle of life
How to invest in yourself by journaling, visualizing your future, and affirming things in your life
Learn to just do it without expecting the beginning to be perfect
How to be a successful podcaster staying true to your brand and finding a reason to impact others

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