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Supply Chain After the Pandemic | Christopher Sawchuk May 27, 2022

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Christopher Sawchuk is the principal and global procurement advisory practice leader at The Hackett Group. He’s a globally recognized expert on the topic of supply chain management. In this episode, Christopher shares his insights on supply chain diversity and how the pandemic has shifted the procurement industry. Listen in to learn about the massive opportunities available for diverse suppliers and how to become visible as a supplier to bigger organizations. You will also learn how organizations are proactively enhancing and measuring supply chain diversity as an initiative.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of diversification in supply bases in organizations
How to become visible as a supplier through networking and participating in events
Be transparent about your business information like performance on the databases

Famous Host of WomensRadio Journey | Pat Lynch May 20, 2022

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Pat Lynch is the editor-in-chief of WomensRadio and Womens Radio Network, produced by Women's Online Media and Education Network (W.O.M.E.N.). In 1969 at the age of 25, Pat was the first woman to begin an advertising agency single-handedly in the South and had been listed twice in The World’s Who’s Who of Women and most recently in the International Who’s Who and Strathmore’s Who’s Who. In this episode, she talks about her early involvement in politics and government jobs before transitioning to entrepreneurship and nonprofit organizations. Listen in to learn how having the right mentor can transform your career or business to the next level. You will also learn why you shouldn’t allow failure to define your path and should instead use the lessons to grow. Key Takeaways:

The importance of listening to your heart when starting a business to succeed
The power of having the right mentor to help you take your business to the next level
The benefits of networking in nonprofit boards for career development
Learn to rise after failure and allow it to act as a lesson to do better
The power of trusting yourself and being persistent in your career or business

Crediting Women’s Historical Achievements | Holly Hotchner and Virginia Littlejohn May 13, 2022

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Holly Hotchner is the president and CEO of the National Women's History Museum and had previously served as the director of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City from 1996 to 2013. Virginia Littlejohn is the founder of the women's entrepreneurship advocacy organization Quantum Leaps and was named to Forbes 50 over 50 for investment. In this episode, Holly and Virginia talk about their work in advocating for women’s issues both in history and entrepreneurship.

Listen in to learn how women can make a difference when afforded high leadership opportunities in government and big organizations’ offices. You will also learn the importance of retelling women’s achievements stories to inspire younger generations of women and girls to strive higher.

Key Takeaways:

How to form connections and partnerships to help advocate for women’s entrepreneurship issues
The difference women can make when given high leadership positions in government and organizations
The benefits of pushing women into STEM and algorithms to be part of decision-making in tech
How to step up to big issues in our communities to leave a better legacy for future generations
The importance of women engaging with policy and advocacy to bring humanity to the world

Tell Your Life Story | Kathy Lawless May 06, 2022

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Ep. 236 - Kathy Lawless, as a solopreneur, helps people create their life stories as their legacy. Kathy Lawless formerly served in corporate executive leadership roles for 25 years before transitioning into a creative coach helping people capture their life stories or career legacy. She helps people move their life memories from the basement to the coffee table. In this episode, Kathy shares her experience as a corporate executive and her journey to becoming a solopreneur. Listen in to learn about the difference between navigating a corporate career and entrepreneurship. You will also learn the importance of having a coach to support and help you boost your confidence in your career or business.

Key Takeaways:

How to develop positive communication by getting to know people, their drive, and their fit
Find leaders to advocate for you and help you get in the room to grow in your corporate career
The importance of having a coach or an advisor to help boost your confidence
The importance of networking and marketing to get your business out there
Learn to be grateful for what you have and not always aspire for what you don’t have

How to Become a Supply Chain Leader | Stephany LaPierre | Purse Power Apr 29, 2022

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Stephany Lapierre is the founder/CEO of Tealbook, a highly coveted supply chain thought leader and one of the most influential minds in emerging data technologies. In this episode, Stephany talks about advisory boards, diversity, and inclusion, and preparing for successful fundraising as a woman founder. Listen in to learn how to develop confidence in your startup and find your voice to be successful with investors. You will also learn how to properly prepare and build a relationship with investors to increase your chances of getting funded.

Key Takeaways:

The benefits of selecting an innovative and supportive advisory board to help you grow your startup
How to get into advisory boards as a woman and the qualities you need to possess
The importance of building a team and fundraising sooner to be successful as a woman founder
Shift your mindset and develop confidence in your business to be successful with investors
How to welcome feedback but make the decisions yourself to grow your business

Empowering Young Women for Social Change Leadership | Jane Finette Apr 22, 2022

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Jane Finette is the author of Unlocked and the founder and executive director of The Coaching Fellowship. She has a passion for advocating for women and girls and her organization is a non-profit that helps advance young women to become social change leaders. In this episode, Jane explains how she learned the meaning and power of community while working at both eBay and Mozilla Firefox. Listen in to learn the power of living unapologetically in your career, business, and leadership as a woman over 50 while mentoring younger women. You will also learn the importance of viewing your customers as citizens who truly own the brand of your business and who can help you build it further. Key Takeaways:

How to view your customers as citizens who truly own the brand of your business
How taking a small action toward a good cause can make a huge impact
The importance of having money conversations as women to get educated on the subject
The importance of women over 50 mentoring younger women and living unapologetically

Leadership and Teamwork from a Naval Commander | Captain Michael Abraschoff Apr 15, 2022

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Captain Michael Abrashoff is a naval commander, NY Times best-selling author, leadership and teamwork expert, and keynote speaker. He became Commander of USS Benfold and was the most junior commanding officer in the Pacific fleet at just 36 years. He has worked with over 1200 organizations instilling leadership initiatives at every level since leaving the navy. In this episode, Michael talks about the leadership lessons he learned in the navy and how to apply them. Listen in to learn the importance of leading with humility to encourage unity and high performance within an organization. You will also learn why treating your employees fairly and with dignity will drive them to become your greatest ambassadors when it comes to recruiting.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of connecting with your employees for them to feel responsible and accountable for the results
The power of social media and your current employees in recruiting
How to lead with a sense of humility to get your organization to higher performance
Learn to be adaptable and make the rules work for you and your team
Give your employees a voice and accountability for them to take ownership of the results

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How to Create Thought Leadership | Alison Gross Apr 08, 2022

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Alison Gross weaves a fascinating story of excelling as a worldwide event planner of global events such as in Monte Carlo to coordinating the Maccabi games and a world sailing race in the U.S. She's all about thought leadership and models it through her blogs. She started a business during COVID and explained how the new normal would be different but would adapt. She then talks about adaptive reuse and how cities like New York will change. And she talks about the 5 reasons for optimism for 2021, thinking about which things will make the largest economic impact, starting with the COVID passport. Listen in to learn the importance of articulating your business message realistically and sustainably. You will also learn how to adapt your business to the changes brought by the pandemic to enjoy success going forth.

Key Takeaways:

- How to be courageous enough to chase after your career dreams
- How to build your business upon thought-leadership to better reach your clients
- Take a personal responsibility toward making a difference in climate change

How to Make An Impact as a Caregiver of Mother Earth | Elle Travis Apr 02, 2022

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Elle Travis is the founder and CEO of Caregivers of Mother Earth, a nonprofit on a mission to conduct education programs for youth to engender love and appreciation for mother earth. She’s been a pioneer for women since the mid-1970s and is now a pioneer in the world of alternative and energy healing. In this episode, Elle describes how her mom influenced her life today and how she has evolved in her journey as an entrepreneur and writer. Listen in to learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle and healing your energy to live a joyous life and run a successful business. You will also learn the importance of focusing on the commonalities rather than the difference in others to make it easier to collaborate as a business owner.

Key Takeaways:

How to overcome the fear of being rejected as a business owner
How to be more in tune with your body and start eating high vibrational food to nourish it
Start your business slow and learn to collaborate along the way to make things easier
The importance of the right timing and taking advantage of opportunities that show up in your journey

How to Achieve Entrepreneurial Success Beyond Adversity | LaFarris Risby | Purse Power Mar 25, 2022

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Ep. 230 - LaFarris Risby rose from abuse to become a successful entrepreneur even as a young teen mother. She describes her journey and shares some of the valuable lessons she’s learned in the nearly 3 decades of her entrepreneurial journey. LaFarris Risby is a business strategist, consultant, author, public speaker, and calls herself a community stabilizer. She helps entrepreneurs uplevel in every aspect of their lives and has successful businesses. She was named as one of the Enterprising Women Magazine’s world’s top women entrepreneurs of 2020. In this episode, LaFarris describes her journey from an abused young mother to building a business enterprise focused on leaving a legacy. Listen in to learn why you need to focus on what you have instead of what you don’t have to grow your business as a newbie entrepreneur. You will also learn the importance of taking time for self-care daily to reflect and replenish.

Key Takeaways:

How to take advantage of your gifts to grow your business as a new entrepreneur
Understand your strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur so you can build a team and grow your business
The importance of having a business plan and the right support before starting a business
How to shift your mindset and do affirmations to balance life and business as a female entrepreneur
Learn to focus more on your strengths and opportunities rather than your weaknesses

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