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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 […] The post Embracing the pivot even when it’s a pirouette: Kara Medoff Barnett, Exec Director, American Ballet Theatre (ABT) (Episode 135) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

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 […] The post Why the little things, and doing them correctly, matters: “Little Book of Life Skills” author Erin Zammett Ruddy (Episode 134) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Happy New Year! Setting goals and good intentions for the New Year works best when you take some time to reflect on the previous year and progress you’ve made. The year 2020 presented some obvious challenges, but that doesn’t mean you should toss it out as a lost cause. Check out Episode 133 for some […] The post Setting goals that stick: New Year, new YOU! (Episode 133) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

The year 2020 has reminded us of the need to try to make the best of things. For many people, the year has meant tremendous loss and setback, not to mention tremendous stress.  As I reflected on the year and on some incredible conversations we’ve had on the podcast, one of the themes that jumped […] The post Mindset: the power to bounce back (Episode 132) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week, I’m thinking a lot about time. How to finish all the last minute holiday planning and gift buying/giving, while also trying to make sure that gatherings — even if they are virtual — are special and memorable. Every year, including this one, I struggle with a to do list that seems to stretch […] The post Tips on time, and making the most of it (Episode 131) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

In this week’s short form pod, I share some thoughts on the value of making time for creativity, and how it can broaden perspective and build greater problem solving capacity. As you think about 2021 goals, it’s a good one to consider! Additional resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 60 – Beth Comstock “Imagine It […] The post Want to be a better problem solver? Embrace the power of creativity! (Episode 130) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Ever feel like the success or accomplishment you’ve worked for and achieved might be due to nothing more than luck?  You are not alone. That feeling is called “imposter syndrome,” and some of the most successful women on the planet admit they struggle with the tendency. In today’s short form episode, I share my top […] The post Five ways to conquer imposter syndrome! (Episode 129) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

For many families, the holidays will look and feel very different this year. The added stress of coping with a pandemic that will either prevent us from seeing relatives, or will present difficult social situations. Not to mention the added challenges some families face navigating political divisions following a contentious election year. All of this […] The post “Love is the cure:” Dr. Donna Marks (Episode 128) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Corporate CEO turned political innovator Katherine Gehl tells me how growing her family cheese business — $250 million Wisconsin-based Gehl Foods — turned into a passion for political innovation. It’s an incredibly interesting story!  “Democracies have to deliver results. You can’t sustain generations of freedom without results…..when they don’t, people will reach for something else,” […] The post Political innovator Katherine Gehl says elections should align with free market principles (Episode 127) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

It’s often the simplest ideas that have the most inspiring impact! Adriana Carrig, the founder and CEO of The Little Word Project, took an idea she had for inspiring kindness and created a pay-it-forward jewelry company one kind, thoughtful word at a time.  In this episode, Adriana and I talk about how being the target […] The post Making the world a better place one “little word” bracelet at a time! Adriana Carrig, CEO/Founder, The Little Words Project (Episode 126) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Happy November and Happy Election Week (finally!) Rather than dive into the Election fray, today I’m talking about a different and often overlooked component of confidence and leadership building, especially for women!  Give this short-form episode a listen and let me know what you think. You can send me an email through the website, or […] The post Embracing diversity of thought as a confidence builder! (Episode 125) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week, I’m launching an additional feature to She Said/She Said Podcast — a short-form podcast published a few times a month with additional perspective on a topic that’s come up in recent conversation my guests. Today, we’re tackling mentorship. Specifically, how do you know whether the advice you receive is the advice you should […] The post Trust your gut or your mentor? (Episode 124) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

A legend in the world of business news for more than three decades, Maria Bartiromo has covered every major story since the early 1990s. She’s won two Emmys, a Gracie, and countless other awards for her work. Currently, she is anchor and Global Markets Editor at FOX Business. A true trailblazer, she was the very […] The post Maria Bartiromo: Blazing a trail and staying true to her core (Episode 123) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Hi friends, In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’m re-releasing a conversation I had with the amazing Nancy Brinker, a woman who is the undeniable leader in the global war to eradicate breast cancer. In a single generation the organization she founded in the name of her sister Susan G. Komen has changed […] The post National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “A life of service” — Nancy Brinker (Episode 122) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Bonnie Glick is the Deputy Administrator of USAID, a U.S. Government agency primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. With a budget of more than $27 billion and 11,000 people on staff worldwide, USAID is one of the largest government aid agencies in the world. It accounts for about half of all […] The post Building a life of global impact: Bonnie Glick, Deputy Administrator, USAID (Episode 121) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Genevive “Gen” LaGreca has built a successful career as an independent author who uses the power of story to portray and dramatize thought-provoking ideas and ideals especially related to freedom and independence.   Her latest book — her fourth — is entitled “Just the Truth.” It casts fictionalized media maven and heroine Laura Taninger in a […] The post Using the power of story to dramatize ideals: pharmaceutical chemist turned fiction author Genevieve “Gen” LaGreca (Episode 120) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Two particularly powerful themes come through in Episode 119: how setback can be a transformational force even when it may not seem like it at first; and the power and value of providing work and an opportunity to those in need. Both of these themes have been life changing for my guest Francine LeFrak.  Francine […] The post A “philanthro-capitalist” changing lives through opportunity: Francine LeFrak (Episode 119) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week, Episode 118 is all about passion, purpose, and overcoming significant odds to accomplish a life-long dream! I’m talking with Dr. Praise Matemavi, the first Zimbabwean abdominal transplant surgeon. “Passion and Purpose” is also the name of her new book. The book is a collection of stories and interviews with some 75 Black women […] The post Living with passion and purpose: Dr. Praise Matemavi, first Zimbabwean abdominal transplant surgeon (Episode 118) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Maggie Craddock is President and Founder of Workplace Relationships. She is a former Wall Street financial analyst turned executive coach who has worked with clients at all levels — from Fortune 500 CEOs and executives to those just starting out in their careers. Maggie’s work has been featured nationally on CNBC, the Harvard Business Review, […] The post Navigating and surviving the unexpected: Maggie Craddock, executive coach and author of “Lifeboat” (Episode 117) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Kari Kampakis is a Birmingham, Alabama-based author (three times over) who got her start as a blogger writing for girls about common challenges faced in girlhood. When one of Kari’s blogs went viral and was shared some 74k times she, and a publisher, realized she had struck a chord and her personal calling and mission […] The post Equipping girls to grow into strong, confident women: Kari Kampakis, author and girl mom extraordinaire (Episode 116) appeared first on She Said / She Said.