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]]> true Kara Snyder info+6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b@mg-eu.acast.com 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b le-vital-corps-salon https://feeds.simplecast.com/X16vfDkG episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b/1703984918980-684d4436fc03d938c2725d7c313f8b18.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Le vital corps Salon https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b #0089: Sara Duchovnay on the impact of the opera diva myth, divorce rings + life on the other side of your worst fears #0089: Sara Duchovnay on the impact of the opera diva myth, divorce rings + life on the other side of your worst fears Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:35:00 GMT 1:18:49 75416daa-63e5-49b9-9263-7c19bd944fa5 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637586f 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Sara Duchovnay. Sara is an RV living professional opera singer and the owner of Songbird Sara Antique Jewelry. It’s a blast to ask my guest, Sara, some pretty rad questions, like, “How does a little girl fall in love with opera and antique jewelry, full 89 During this episode, we discuss how she came to love opera and explore the impact of the word “diva,” including the meaning, the myth, and the potentially harmful impact of that label. We chat about the glamorous and not so glamorous sides of running a jewelry business. Plus, Sara opens up about several deeply personal topics like handling bullies and being victimized in the workplace, being your own self-advocate, and surviving emotional abuse at home.  

I hope you delight in Sara's story of how she became the (jokingly) the “Mistress of Specialized, Unnecessary Knowledge.” Oh, and if you want a visual reference while you're listening to our conversation, check out Songbird Sara Jewelry on Instagram. You can find all of the ways to connect with Sara in the link + resource section below. 

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]]> During this episode, we discuss how she came to love opera and explore the impact of the word “diva,” including the meaning, the myth, and the potentially harmful impact of that label. We chat about the glamorous and not so glamorous sides of running a jewelry business. Plus, Sara opens up about several deeply personal topics like handling bullies and being victimized in the workplace, being your own self-advocate, and surviving emotional abuse at home.  

I hope you delight in Sara's story of how she became the (jokingly) the “Mistress of Specialized, Unnecessary Knowledge.” Oh, and if you want a visual reference while you're listening to our conversation, check out Songbird Sara Jewelry on Instagram. You can find all of the ways to connect with Sara in the link + resource section below. 

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]]> #0088: Alice Bowman on leading a diverse team, facing obstacles + calling a spacecraft 4 billion miles from Earth #0088: Alice Bowman on leading a diverse team, facing obstacles + calling a spacecraft 4 billion miles from Earth Wed, 08 Jul 2020 04:05:00 GMT 1:27:52 95ca861e-3f57-418c-be30-414722449441 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375870 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Alice Bowman. She’s a member of the Principal Professional Staff at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). Alice is the Space Mission Operations Group supervisor and the NASA New Horizons Mission Operations Manager (MOM). And she’ full 88 Alice has participated in two historic flybys, which are billions of miles away. (The irony that I usually walk upstairs to work is not lost on me.) She's now the second guest who has graced this podcast from the space exploration community. 

Of course, we're going to talk about space exploration in this episode, but we're also going to talk about what has needed to work well among a team of Earthlings for it all to be possible plus the lessons that Alice has personally learned along the way.

According to Alice, there are many ways to be involved in space exploration, including how to communicate with a spacecraft, the aspects of project management, and leading a diverse team. In fact, Alice shares openly about creating a safe environment for all team members to flourish, including the importance of excellent communication, listening without prejudice or agenda, and respecting and trusting your team's diverse expertise.

When it comes to Alice’s journey, it took a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. She shares how she overcame self-imposed barriers and grew her self-confidence. Alice also shares one of the scariest moments she has ever faced at work and what she learned from it. 

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]]> Alice has participated in two historic flybys, which are billions of miles away. (The irony that I usually walk upstairs to work is not lost on me.) She's now the second guest who has graced this podcast from the space exploration community. 

Of course, we're going to talk about space exploration in this episode, but we're also going to talk about what has needed to work well among a team of Earthlings for it all to be possible plus the lessons that Alice has personally learned along the way.

According to Alice, there are many ways to be involved in space exploration, including how to communicate with a spacecraft, the aspects of project management, and leading a diverse team. In fact, Alice shares openly about creating a safe environment for all team members to flourish, including the importance of excellent communication, listening without prejudice or agenda, and respecting and trusting your team's diverse expertise.

When it comes to Alice’s journey, it took a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. She shares how she overcame self-imposed barriers and grew her self-confidence. Alice also shares one of the scariest moments she has ever faced at work and what she learned from it. 

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]]> #0087: Claire Sprouse on low-waste sustainability, non-preachy activism + serving inspiring food and drinks #0087: Claire Sprouse on low-waste sustainability, non-preachy activism + serving inspiring food and drinks Wed, 10 Jun 2020 04:03:00 GMT 1:05:21 03e501ca-a9ba-402a-aadd-eb83ff4be022 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375871 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 87 Today, we discuss Claire's passion for sustainability, which happens to be a primary value at Hunky Dory. It’s the driving factor behind everything they do at the restaurant. As Claire explains, you don't need to be a scientist to create sustainable, effective processes. Inviting people to Hunky Dory's brand of activism in a non-preachy way is what she and her staff strive to do. We also take on the high and low points of adulting, creating a sense of inspiration by way of her food and drinks, and focusing on the human experience within the hospitality industry.  

We recorded this conversation a few weeks before New York City would become a pandemic hotspot and effectively shut down, including Claire's restaurant. So far, Hunky Dory has pivoted and is hanging on. So, if you're near Crown Heights in Brooklyn, please grab some grub to-go. For you far-flung folks who dig Claire's low-waste hospitality initiatives, find the link below for Claire's GoFundMe campaign. 

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]]> Today, we discuss Claire's passion for sustainability, which happens to be a primary value at Hunky Dory. It’s the driving factor behind everything they do at the restaurant. As Claire explains, you don't need to be a scientist to create sustainable, effective processes. Inviting people to Hunky Dory's brand of activism in a non-preachy way is what she and her staff strive to do. We also take on the high and low points of adulting, creating a sense of inspiration by way of her food and drinks, and focusing on the human experience within the hospitality industry.  

We recorded this conversation a few weeks before New York City would become a pandemic hotspot and effectively shut down, including Claire's restaurant. So far, Hunky Dory has pivoted and is hanging on. So, if you're near Crown Heights in Brooklyn, please grab some grub to-go. For you far-flung folks who dig Claire's low-waste hospitality initiatives, find the link below for Claire's GoFundMe campaign. 

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]]> #0086: Kat Wilson on recognizing opportunities + navigating work at the 3D intersection of art and engineering #0086: Kat Wilson on recognizing opportunities + navigating work at the 3D intersection of art and engineering Wed, 13 May 2020 04:03:00 GMT 1:13:46 30b73970-ead1-4784-a16c-0bb226a7d254 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375872 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Kat Wilson. Kat is the Assistant Director of the Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center (HVAMC). HVAMC is a 3D printing lab on the SUNY New Paltz campus - a favorite hang for the digital design and fabrication students there. full 86 Kat holds an MFA in Metals from SUNY New Paltz and has over ten years of experience with CAD, 3D printing, and other fabrication technologies.

Today, Kat is going to teach us all about 3D printing technology, the medical and educational applications of 3D printing, and digital design and fabrication. All extremely fascinating topics! 

Plus, we'll learn how she landed her dream job at the intersection of art and engineering. We'll hit on how she navigates some of her work obstacles and manages burnout. She poignantly shares about recognizing when opportunities arise and the importance of saying Yes bravely.

Also, I wanted to give a massive shout out to the entire HVAMC team who immediately answered the call for more protective face shields for health care workers at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 

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]]> Kat holds an MFA in Metals from SUNY New Paltz and has over ten years of experience with CAD, 3D printing, and other fabrication technologies.

Today, Kat is going to teach us all about 3D printing technology, the medical and educational applications of 3D printing, and digital design and fabrication. All extremely fascinating topics! 

Plus, we'll learn how she landed her dream job at the intersection of art and engineering. We'll hit on how she navigates some of her work obstacles and manages burnout. She poignantly shares about recognizing when opportunities arise and the importance of saying Yes bravely.

Also, I wanted to give a massive shout out to the entire HVAMC team who immediately answered the call for more protective face shields for health care workers at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 

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]]> #0085: Eileen Uchitelle on managing distractions, problem-solving + sticking tenaciously with the tedious, invisible things #0085: Eileen Uchitelle on managing distractions, problem-solving + sticking tenaciously with the tedious, invisible things Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:30:00 GMT 1:31:00 c2b5dc24-0484-4577-9be5-44a690c5b647 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375873 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Eileen Uchitelle. She’s a Staff Software Engineer on the Ruby Architecture Team at GitHub and a member of the Rails Core team. full 85 Eileen is an avid open source contributor focusing on the Ruby on Rails framework and its dependencies. If you are wondering what that means, don’t stress. We’ll break it down without overwhelming the non-techies among us. Eileen is passionate about scalability, performance, and making open source communities more sustainable and welcoming.

While Eileen lives and breathes tech, we covered much more than 1s and 0s in this episode. She describes how she gets into the flow state and her approach to organization. We also explored topics surrounding social media and not falling down the email inbox rabbit hole. 

So, many people have been thrown into the role of working from home in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also discussed some of the disadvantages and advantages of working remotely. Think of this episode as some mental spring cleaning for your soul. There's a lot of practical advice that you can apply to your work and life. 

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]]> Eileen is an avid open source contributor focusing on the Ruby on Rails framework and its dependencies. If you are wondering what that means, don’t stress. We’ll break it down without overwhelming the non-techies among us. Eileen is passionate about scalability, performance, and making open source communities more sustainable and welcoming.

While Eileen lives and breathes tech, we covered much more than 1s and 0s in this episode. She describes how she gets into the flow state and her approach to organization. We also explored topics surrounding social media and not falling down the email inbox rabbit hole. 

So, many people have been thrown into the role of working from home in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also discussed some of the disadvantages and advantages of working remotely. Think of this episode as some mental spring cleaning for your soul. There's a lot of practical advice that you can apply to your work and life. 

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]]> #0084: Dipti Mehta on persistence, pluck + playwriting to inspire social change #0084: Dipti Mehta on persistence, pluck + playwriting to inspire social change Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:03:00 GMT 1:12:27 7e2e3c7c-47db-4e6e-9592-935a3a0e8047 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375874 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Dipti Mehta. She is an Indian American playwright, performer, and scientist. She is best known for her portrayal of Reina in Life! Camera Action, which brought her multiple international awards and nominations. full 84 Dipti believes in theater as a powerful lever for social transformation. From that place, she created HONOUR: Confessions of a Mumbai Courtesan.

HONOUR has given Dipti a powerful platform to advocate for women's rights and engage others on wide-ranging issues pertaining to inequity and gender. We talked about how she’s created awareness around feminism and what she’s learned from the women who have been sex trafficked. 

These are just the accomplishments of Dipti’s creative pursuits. She also has a doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology and worked as a research scientist in the field of prostate cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for 10 years. 

Dipti is an energetic force of nature and persistently walks her creative talk with such discipline. She’ll also share the importance of not sitting around and waiting for opportunities to arrive. We also talk about acting, writing, and playwriting for social change. 

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]]> Dipti believes in theater as a powerful lever for social transformation. From that place, she created HONOUR: Confessions of a Mumbai Courtesan.

HONOUR has given Dipti a powerful platform to advocate for women's rights and engage others on wide-ranging issues pertaining to inequity and gender. We talked about how she’s created awareness around feminism and what she’s learned from the women who have been sex trafficked. 

These are just the accomplishments of Dipti’s creative pursuits. She also has a doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology and worked as a research scientist in the field of prostate cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for 10 years. 

Dipti is an energetic force of nature and persistently walks her creative talk with such discipline. She’ll also share the importance of not sitting around and waiting for opportunities to arrive. We also talk about acting, writing, and playwriting for social change. 

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]]> #0083: Deana Burke on democratizing cryptocurrency, generating financial empowerment + being a startup founder #0083: Deana Burke on democratizing cryptocurrency, generating financial empowerment + being a startup founder Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:03:00 GMT 1:33:34 5c0300c9-e884-469d-a2c7-69f3a0842634 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375875 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Deana Burke. She is the founder of Gracias, a mission-driven startup working to bring Bitcoin to young women and teens from diverse backgrounds. full 83 Before founding Gracias, Deana was co-founder at strategic consulting firm, Agency of Trillions, which was acquired by Indiegogo in 2017. Deana is also an advisor to female-founded, travel startup, Allcall, and co-founder of CO, a co-working space in Rhinebeck built on a co-operative, community ownership philosophy. 

Deana really takes us to school, today. We take on democratizing cryptocurrency and generating financial empowerment for young women and teens. Oh, and if the terms Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are new to you - have no fear, Deana breaks things down in a very, easy-to-grasp way. I promise. 

Deana shares her experience as a non-tech startup founder - including some of the highs and lows of tethering to her "idea baby."  Also, we explore mindsets around money and generational wealth as well as scarcity and abundance.

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]]> Before founding Gracias, Deana was co-founder at strategic consulting firm, Agency of Trillions, which was acquired by Indiegogo in 2017. Deana is also an advisor to female-founded, travel startup, Allcall, and co-founder of CO, a co-working space in Rhinebeck built on a co-operative, community ownership philosophy. 

Deana really takes us to school, today. We take on democratizing cryptocurrency and generating financial empowerment for young women and teens. Oh, and if the terms Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are new to you - have no fear, Deana breaks things down in a very, easy-to-grasp way. I promise. 

Deana shares her experience as a non-tech startup founder - including some of the highs and lows of tethering to her "idea baby."  Also, we explore mindsets around money and generational wealth as well as scarcity and abundance.

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]]> #0082: Julianne Holt-Lundstad on the fraying of our social fabric, social connection + our health #0082: Julianne Holt-Lundstad on the fraying of our social fabric, social connection + our health Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:03:00 GMT 1:26:24 3ea2d0ac-d9a2-40d7-b281-acfeabb1e072 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375876 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad. She’s an award-winning professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Brigham Young University, where she is also the Director of the Social Neuroscience Lab. full 82 Additionally, Dr. Holt-Lunstad has an adjunct professorship at Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. 

Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s research is focused on the long-term health effects of social connection. In this episode, we dive into the many areas of Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s work, including the fraying of our social fabric, the impact of social (dis)connection on our physical and mental health, and the current cultural stigma around loneliness.  

We dig deep into these topics. We unpack what it means to feel alone versus experiencing social isolation. We discuss how political divisiveness has led people to feel less connected to their communities, friends, and family. Dr. Holt-Lunstad does offer ways in which we can mitigate the fraying of or repair the fabric that brings us together by investing in social relationships and helping others.

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]]> Additionally, Dr. Holt-Lunstad has an adjunct professorship at Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. 

Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s research is focused on the long-term health effects of social connection. In this episode, we dive into the many areas of Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s work, including the fraying of our social fabric, the impact of social (dis)connection on our physical and mental health, and the current cultural stigma around loneliness.  

We dig deep into these topics. We unpack what it means to feel alone versus experiencing social isolation. We discuss how political divisiveness has led people to feel less connected to their communities, friends, and family. Dr. Holt-Lunstad does offer ways in which we can mitigate the fraying of or repair the fabric that brings us together by investing in social relationships and helping others.

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]]> #0081: Ruth Ungar Merenda on balancing your craft and business, leveraging patience and impatience + connecting with human mammals #0081: Ruth Ungar Merenda on balancing your craft and business, leveraging patience and impatience + connecting with human mammals Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:03:00 GMT 1:44:00 397af77c-5dec-4f10-95e0-e71cf02a5ea3 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375877 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Ruth Ungar Merenda. To say that Ruth is a multidimensional artist and collaborator is a massive understatement. She is a partner at Humble Abode Music, a recording artist with The Mammals and Mike + Ruthy. full 81 Last year she and her husband, Mike, with their band, The Mammals, toured small folk music venues for a month in Australia as a duo with their two kids, organized two community music festivals back in Upstate NY, and recorded a new full-length studio album due out next summer.  

Ruth is a dedicated folk musician and artist, but also works hard to study, shape, and share the musical, environmental mission of the Ashokan Center as the Director of Arts & Communication. This is where Mike and Ruth host their two annual folk music festivals, the Winter Hoot and the Summer Hoot each year. 

In this episode, the lessons that Ruth shared extend far beyond the scope of folk music. We talked about balancing your ambition beyond your craft, whatever your craft that happens to be. We also talked about leveraging patience and impatience as well as the importance of learning all sides of the business you are in. We also take on some mindset topics like how the power of music evokes emotion and how to connect with other humans in a meaningful way. 

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]]> Last year she and her husband, Mike, with their band, The Mammals, toured small folk music venues for a month in Australia as a duo with their two kids, organized two community music festivals back in Upstate NY, and recorded a new full-length studio album due out next summer.  

Ruth is a dedicated folk musician and artist, but also works hard to study, shape, and share the musical, environmental mission of the Ashokan Center as the Director of Arts & Communication. This is where Mike and Ruth host their two annual folk music festivals, the Winter Hoot and the Summer Hoot each year. 

In this episode, the lessons that Ruth shared extend far beyond the scope of folk music. We talked about balancing your ambition beyond your craft, whatever your craft that happens to be. We also talked about leveraging patience and impatience as well as the importance of learning all sides of the business you are in. We also take on some mindset topics like how the power of music evokes emotion and how to connect with other humans in a meaningful way. 

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]]> #0080: Leah Penniman on farming, ending racism in the food system + creating your own trusted Council of Friends #0080: Leah Penniman on farming, ending racism in the food system + creating your own trusted Council of Friends Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:03:00 GMT 45:33 3d2d380c-159c-4fba-9f6f-22d09205536a true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375878 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Leah Penniman. She is a Black Kreyol educator, farmer/peyizan, author, and food justice activist from Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, NY. full 80 Leah co-founded Soul Fire Farm in 2010 with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim the ancestral connection to land for People of Color (POC). As co-Executive Director, Leah is part of a team that facilitates powerful food sovereignty programs - including farmer training for Black & Brown people, a subsidized farm food distribution program for communities living under food apartheid, and domestic and international organizing toward equity in the food system.

Leah has been farming since 1996, holds an MA in Science Education and a BA in Environmental Science and International Development from Clark University, and is a Manye (Queen Mother) in Vodun. The work of Leah and Soul Fire Farm has been recognized by a growing list of national organizations. Her book, Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land is a love song for the land and her people.

In this episode, we cover insightful and significant topics related to farm, including farming tech and positive contributions of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Leah also recollected on being a nature-connected, bullied youth and how her experiences laid the foundation for her work in farming many years later. We also talked about food justice, including what it is and what we can do as individuals to support farms that are certified food justice by the agricultural Justice Project. Finally, we talked in-depth about solving racism in the food system, which is connected to everything. 

Admittedly, I sometimes fear talking about racism in such a public way because I’m conscious of my own incompetence and white privilege. I want to acknowledge some of my gaps in this conversation and how Leah demonstrated what a graceful teacher she truly is. 

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]]> Leah co-founded Soul Fire Farm in 2010 with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim the ancestral connection to land for People of Color (POC). As co-Executive Director, Leah is part of a team that facilitates powerful food sovereignty programs - including farmer training for Black & Brown people, a subsidized farm food distribution program for communities living under food apartheid, and domestic and international organizing toward equity in the food system.

Leah has been farming since 1996, holds an MA in Science Education and a BA in Environmental Science and International Development from Clark University, and is a Manye (Queen Mother) in Vodun. The work of Leah and Soul Fire Farm has been recognized by a growing list of national organizations. Her book, Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land is a love song for the land and her people.

In this episode, we cover insightful and significant topics related to farm, including farming tech and positive contributions of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Leah also recollected on being a nature-connected, bullied youth and how her experiences laid the foundation for her work in farming many years later. We also talked about food justice, including what it is and what we can do as individuals to support farms that are certified food justice by the agricultural Justice Project. Finally, we talked in-depth about solving racism in the food system, which is connected to everything. 

Admittedly, I sometimes fear talking about racism in such a public way because I’m conscious of my own incompetence and white privilege. I want to acknowledge some of my gaps in this conversation and how Leah demonstrated what a graceful teacher she truly is. 

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]]> #0079: Megan Atkinson on listening loudly, operating w/ raw honesty + rebooting your creative practice #0079: Megan Atkinson on listening loudly, operating w/ raw honesty + rebooting your creative practice Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:03:00 GMT 1:30:51 6f5a6aac-24c0-4e18-8910-f15037e447a9 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375879 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Megan Atkinson. She’s an Enterprise UX Designer and watercolorist. With curiosity and creativity at the heart of everything she does, Megan loves to make art, tell stories, solve problems, and improve how humans experience the world around them. full 79 Megan (aka Megz) has also been a friend and mentor. And as friends, we share a megaton of nerdy intersections.

Our conversation takes a winding path, from career talk to being vulnerable and creative. We start things off by talking about how she stumbled into UX Design. Our conversation then switches to showing up in life with raw honesty. With some more twists and turns, we dove into the importance of shedding all our BS and forming strong relationships with people. 

Feedback seems to be a recurring topic here in Le vital corps Salon. Megz and I dissected this topic a bit more in this episode too. Specifically, she shared how she survived some pretty cruel and devastating feedback. Also, she shares how to stand up to “idea bullies” in the workplace. Because Megz is a creative human, we talk about how she came to be known as the "Painting Lady" and the nourishing aspects of having a daily, habitual creative practice. 

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]]> Megan (aka Megz) has also been a friend and mentor. And as friends, we share a megaton of nerdy intersections.

Our conversation takes a winding path, from career talk to being vulnerable and creative. We start things off by talking about how she stumbled into UX Design. Our conversation then switches to showing up in life with raw honesty. With some more twists and turns, we dove into the importance of shedding all our BS and forming strong relationships with people. 

Feedback seems to be a recurring topic here in Le vital corps Salon. Megz and I dissected this topic a bit more in this episode too. Specifically, she shared how she survived some pretty cruel and devastating feedback. Also, she shares how to stand up to “idea bullies” in the workplace. Because Megz is a creative human, we talk about how she came to be known as the "Painting Lady" and the nourishing aspects of having a daily, habitual creative practice. 

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]]> <![CDATA[#0078: Jingmai O'Connor on flying dinosaur birds, responding to feedback + dispelling misconceptions in academia and beyond]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2019 05:03:00 GMT 1:22:50 8051bfc6-74a6-4009-8017-bf5c72e36d7b false http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637587a 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 78 Meet Jingmai O’Connor. She's a professor at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and PaleoAnthropology (IVPP) in Beijing, China. After completing her PhD,  she moved to Beijing, where she has been working for the past 10 years. She became IVPP’s youngest full professor in 2015. Her research explores the evolution of flight in the Dinosauria, the dinosaur bird transition, and the biology of stem-avians (aka flying dinosaur birds). 

Jingmai is also an advocate for data sharing and equality in science. While we totally geek out on flying dinosaurs in this episode and other science-y topics, we also talk about dispelling misconceptions about living a life of science. 

Our conversation is a great example of how someone - like Jingmai - brings her whole self to work. We dig (pun somewhat intended) into fossil-finding and how moving to China was so important to her career as a paleontologist. We also explore highly transferable lessons from surviving academia, releasing the emotions from criticism/feedback, and how to handle confrontation and consequences. I really hope you dig this conversation with this “punk-rock” paleontologist. Remember, flying dinosaur birds. C’mon, that’s neato. 

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]]> Meet Jingmai O’Connor. She's a professor at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and PaleoAnthropology (IVPP) in Beijing, China. After completing her PhD,  she moved to Beijing, where she has been working for the past 10 years. She became IVPP’s youngest full professor in 2015. Her research explores the evolution of flight in the Dinosauria, the dinosaur bird transition, and the biology of stem-avians (aka flying dinosaur birds). 

Jingmai is also an advocate for data sharing and equality in science. While we totally geek out on flying dinosaurs in this episode and other science-y topics, we also talk about dispelling misconceptions about living a life of science. 

Our conversation is a great example of how someone - like Jingmai - brings her whole self to work. We dig (pun somewhat intended) into fossil-finding and how moving to China was so important to her career as a paleontologist. We also explore highly transferable lessons from surviving academia, releasing the emotions from criticism/feedback, and how to handle confrontation and consequences. I really hope you dig this conversation with this “punk-rock” paleontologist. Remember, flying dinosaur birds. C’mon, that’s neato. 

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]]> #0077: Aja Schmeltz on just transitions, leaning on others + taking off the workplace armor #0077: Aja Schmeltz on just transitions, leaning on others + taking off the workplace armor Wed, 13 Nov 2019 05:03:00 GMT 1:13:41 6d468b6bff454ab59bdd1de580615e22 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637587b 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Aja Schmeltz is a worker trustee at the Good Work Institute located in the Hudson Valley (NY). Over the last 15 years, she’s held many titles including Art Director and Distillery Consultant. The title that gives her a ton of pride is: Agent of Change. full 77 Aja believes that a successful community is not made up of individuals working separately, but of individuals working collaboratively on all fronts. Through her work at Good Work Institute, she helps to unite individuals, enabling them to come together and work for the greater good.  

Today we're going to talk about some of the things Good Work Institute (GWI) is doing like the creation of emerging models of organization. If that term is new to you, don’t worry we’ll get you up to speed. Also, Aja and I encourage you to explore this topic further if it piques your curiosity. We also talk about GWI’s mission towards just transition to help with a fair shift to an economy that is sustainable and equitable for all. 

As usual, we turn to personal development topics, too. Because while it’s important to talk about the big topics, it is equally important to understand how and why guests, like Aja, got to where they are today.  Aja shares about her journey to establishing her own identity (becoming more than “mom”), how she learned to lean on others even though she is fiercely independent, and how she set out to stop limiting herself and her collaborations in the workplace (a.k.a. shedding her workplace armor). 

We tackled so many topics in this episode! If you're curious, I encourage you to check out some of the work Aja and the team at GWI are doing.  

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]]> Aja believes that a successful community is not made up of individuals working separately, but of individuals working collaboratively on all fronts. Through her work at Good Work Institute, she helps to unite individuals, enabling them to come together and work for the greater good.  

Today we're going to talk about some of the things Good Work Institute (GWI) is doing like the creation of emerging models of organization. If that term is new to you, don’t worry we’ll get you up to speed. Also, Aja and I encourage you to explore this topic further if it piques your curiosity. We also talk about GWI’s mission towards just transition to help with a fair shift to an economy that is sustainable and equitable for all. 

As usual, we turn to personal development topics, too. Because while it’s important to talk about the big topics, it is equally important to understand how and why guests, like Aja, got to where they are today.  Aja shares about her journey to establishing her own identity (becoming more than “mom”), how she learned to lean on others even though she is fiercely independent, and how she set out to stop limiting herself and her collaborations in the workplace (a.k.a. shedding her workplace armor). 

We tackled so many topics in this episode! If you're curious, I encourage you to check out some of the work Aja and the team at GWI are doing.  

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]]> #0076: Melany Dobson on rituals, regenerative agriculture + the cannabis space #0076: Melany Dobson on rituals, regenerative agriculture + the cannabis space Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:06:29 770780dffff440dfac523eff666c9d41 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637587c 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Melany Dobson. She is the VP of Brand Development at Hudson Hemp and Treaty. Hudson Hemp uses regenerative farming techniques for the betterment of our planet, people, and society. full 76 In her previous roles as executive assistant for a major cannabis brand and as a compliance manager for Humboldt Brothers, a network of medical marijuana production firms in Northern California, she gained expertise in local regulation and state legislation. Seeking to unite her commitment to climate change and regenerative land management, she worked as a research and lab contributor assistant at Hudson Carbon before joining Hudson Hemp.

Inspired by a childhood spent on organic farms, Melany is motivated by the potential of cannabis as the future of food, fuel, fiber, and medicine. She brings a savvy and focus to her role as VP of Brand Development at Hudson Hemp and now Treaty. 

We geek out on farming, specifically regenerative agriculture. We talk about her roles at Hudson Hemp and Treaty, plus how she got involved working in the cannabis/hemp industry. We take on rituals and what benefits they create for her. Of course, we talk about cannabis - the industry as a whole, the various choices of cannabis for the consumer, and her contribution to shaping the cannabis space in New York State. If you were ever curious about the cannabis industry and how regenerative agriculture can help our planet, then you’re in for a treat.   

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]]> In her previous roles as executive assistant for a major cannabis brand and as a compliance manager for Humboldt Brothers, a network of medical marijuana production firms in Northern California, she gained expertise in local regulation and state legislation. Seeking to unite her commitment to climate change and regenerative land management, she worked as a research and lab contributor assistant at Hudson Carbon before joining Hudson Hemp.

Inspired by a childhood spent on organic farms, Melany is motivated by the potential of cannabis as the future of food, fuel, fiber, and medicine. She brings a savvy and focus to her role as VP of Brand Development at Hudson Hemp and now Treaty. 

We geek out on farming, specifically regenerative agriculture. We talk about her roles at Hudson Hemp and Treaty, plus how she got involved working in the cannabis/hemp industry. We take on rituals and what benefits they create for her. Of course, we talk about cannabis - the industry as a whole, the various choices of cannabis for the consumer, and her contribution to shaping the cannabis space in New York State. If you were ever curious about the cannabis industry and how regenerative agriculture can help our planet, then you’re in for a treat.   

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]]> #0075: Evelyn Wright climate change, imagination + the possibility of a New Economy #0075: Evelyn Wright climate change, imagination + the possibility of a New Economy Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:16:18 73c8cf46c40c4bd98a2569a13c8b08fe true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637587d 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Evelyn Wright. She is an economist, energy analyst, meeting facilitator, and longtime cooperative enthusiast. full 75 At her company, Sustainable Energy Economics, she consults on energy policy for local, state, and national governments as well as environmental organizations.

Evelyn is also the founder of a project here in the Hudson Valley called Commonwealth Hudson Valley. It’s a web publication promoting a more just, democratic, and sustainable economy in the Hudson Valley and beyond. She also serves on the board of the start-up Kingston Food Coop. She is the co-author of Cool Tools for Hot Topics, a resource guide for leading group processes. If that wasn’t enough cred, she has a PhD in Ecological Economics from Rensselaer. 

Evelyn shares a wealth of information when it comes to climate change and creating a sustainable economy, which are just two of the many reasons I invited her to join me in le salon. I learned a ton during our conversation and hope you do, too. 

We dig into climate change and energy policy work, specifically what it is and why it’s so very important to our world today (and for our future). Evelyn walks us through her work where she focuses on some of the what-ifs around carbon emissions. For example, what if we change future natural gas prices, future electric vehicle costs, and future solar costs at the same time? How do different combinations of those affect our energy system differently? Yes, she is asking the BIG questions...and answering them.

We also dive into another one of her passions, cooperative business models, and her desire to be part of solutions that affect (and hopefully boost) community. Of course, we tackle topics related to walking the line between burnout and growth, like cognitive differences, protecting yourself from the depression and grief about our world, and expanding your growing edges. 

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]]> At her company, Sustainable Energy Economics, she consults on energy policy for local, state, and national governments as well as environmental organizations.

Evelyn is also the founder of a project here in the Hudson Valley called Commonwealth Hudson Valley. It’s a web publication promoting a more just, democratic, and sustainable economy in the Hudson Valley and beyond. She also serves on the board of the start-up Kingston Food Coop. She is the co-author of Cool Tools for Hot Topics, a resource guide for leading group processes. If that wasn’t enough cred, she has a PhD in Ecological Economics from Rensselaer. 

Evelyn shares a wealth of information when it comes to climate change and creating a sustainable economy, which are just two of the many reasons I invited her to join me in le salon. I learned a ton during our conversation and hope you do, too. 

We dig into climate change and energy policy work, specifically what it is and why it’s so very important to our world today (and for our future). Evelyn walks us through her work where she focuses on some of the what-ifs around carbon emissions. For example, what if we change future natural gas prices, future electric vehicle costs, and future solar costs at the same time? How do different combinations of those affect our energy system differently? Yes, she is asking the BIG questions...and answering them.

We also dive into another one of her passions, cooperative business models, and her desire to be part of solutions that affect (and hopefully boost) community. Of course, we tackle topics related to walking the line between burnout and growth, like cognitive differences, protecting yourself from the depression and grief about our world, and expanding your growing edges. 

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]]> #0074: Susie Thornberry on creating space, curiously meandering + exploring the human impact of conflict through art #0074: Susie Thornberry on creating space, curiously meandering + exploring the human impact of conflict through art Tue, 10 Sep 2019 02:41:55 GMT 1:26:21 d47be66f6a9b4dd9af729183d7c5311a true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637587e 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Susie Thornberry. She is the Assistant Director at Imperial War Museums where she leads public engagement for adults, young people, schools, and families across the five museums. full 74 Susie's extensive experience in arts, museums, festivals, and heritage includes roles with Historic Royal Palaces, Artichoke, and Battersea Arts Centre. In 2016, she was producer of London’s Burning, a festival to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, including London 1666, a 120-metre-long sculpture created by hundreds of young Londoners, which was spectacularly set alight on the River Thames. In 2018, Susie became a Commissioner of Historic England.

Susie and I talk about creating space and exploring the human impact of conflict through art. The irony of touching that last topic today on September 11th is not lost on me. It hits me in the feels and takes me back to a very sad, but life-changing, time in NYC for me.   

We also dive into Susie’s role at Imperial War Museums, because seriously, it’s an incredibly fascinating role and not entirely shocking that Susie's in it when you learn more about her zigs and zags. We also discuss the role of museums in the public space and as perspective builders. After all, we could all use a change in perspective sometimes, don’t you think?

Of course, we touch on topics related to burnout and living life on your own terms, like how to courageously say I don't know, mitigating over-stimulation by innate curiosity, and curiously meanadering. You’ll find out what all of that means when you listen to this episode. 

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]]> Susie's extensive experience in arts, museums, festivals, and heritage includes roles with Historic Royal Palaces, Artichoke, and Battersea Arts Centre. In 2016, she was producer of London’s Burning, a festival to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, including London 1666, a 120-metre-long sculpture created by hundreds of young Londoners, which was spectacularly set alight on the River Thames. In 2018, Susie became a Commissioner of Historic England.

Susie and I talk about creating space and exploring the human impact of conflict through art. The irony of touching that last topic today on September 11th is not lost on me. It hits me in the feels and takes me back to a very sad, but life-changing, time in NYC for me.   

We also dive into Susie’s role at Imperial War Museums, because seriously, it’s an incredibly fascinating role and not entirely shocking that Susie's in it when you learn more about her zigs and zags. We also discuss the role of museums in the public space and as perspective builders. After all, we could all use a change in perspective sometimes, don’t you think?

Of course, we touch on topics related to burnout and living life on your own terms, like how to courageously say I don't know, mitigating over-stimulation by innate curiosity, and curiously meanadering. You’ll find out what all of that means when you listen to this episode. 

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]]> <![CDATA[#0073: Patti Wilcox on blind spots at work, her anti-burnout "rules" + pleasure]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:08:21 4797e0347fd544aca1f7dea5071063b9 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637587f 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Patti Wilcox, the Co-Founder of Awestruck Ciders, which she started at age 25. Patti has a unique, uncomplicated approach to pleasure. You can be sure hard cider is a part of that equation. full 73 Like many women to grace this podcast, Patti is no stranger to burnout. She’s grown Awestruck Ciders as sole owner-operators with her partner and has been adding staff, ramping up production, and impressively increasing sales. Patti’s got some amazing insights from the experience. She’s even implemented a few anti-burnout “rules” that we’ll unpack. 

Blind spots at work aren’t often discussed. Today, we consider what they are and how to navigate them from Patti’s experience. In fact, blind spots led Patti to her realization that sometimes founders just don’t make the best CEOs. At points, she’s thought about walking out of her own company and opens up about that for us to learn.

Also, it’s easy to get caught up in clocking long hours at work like it’s a badge of honor. Yet, we fail to see how that badge of honor can be incredibly toxic to ourselves and the people around us. Towards the end of the episode, Patti shares with us how Awestruck is set to do some good, regenerative work. 

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]]> Like many women to grace this podcast, Patti is no stranger to burnout. She’s grown Awestruck Ciders as sole owner-operators with her partner and has been adding staff, ramping up production, and impressively increasing sales. Patti’s got some amazing insights from the experience. She’s even implemented a few anti-burnout “rules” that we’ll unpack. 

Blind spots at work aren’t often discussed. Today, we consider what they are and how to navigate them from Patti’s experience. In fact, blind spots led Patti to her realization that sometimes founders just don’t make the best CEOs. At points, she’s thought about walking out of her own company and opens up about that for us to learn.

Also, it’s easy to get caught up in clocking long hours at work like it’s a badge of honor. Yet, we fail to see how that badge of honor can be incredibly toxic to ourselves and the people around us. Towards the end of the episode, Patti shares with us how Awestruck is set to do some good, regenerative work. 

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]]> #0072: Krishna Patel on connecting, combatting human trafficking + offsetting work with humor, playfulness and perspective #0072: Krishna Patel on connecting, combatting human trafficking + offsetting work with humor, playfulness and perspective Wed, 14 Aug 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:28:33 0d88ead5388e4d7a83f32e62386017cd true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375880 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Krishna Patel, a former U.S. Attorney and current activist combatting human trafficking. Krishna holds two roles - Justice Initiative Director at Grace Farms Foundation and President of Unchain. full 72 After a distinguished legal career spanning more than two decades in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut, Krishna has joined Grace Farms Foundation. She has worked with global leaders and international organizations to identify ways to combat human trafficking in conflict as well as ways to create more transparency in global supply chains. This is part of her work at Unchain. 

Krishna came into my orbit when I went to see a talk she moderated at Grace Farms. Krishna is so generous with her knowledge of these complex issues in her various talks and in this episode, too. In this episode, we hear her story and dig deep into modern-day slavery. We look at awareness issues, what she is doing to combat them, and what we can do to take action. 

Krishna and I also discuss the divide between our consumption of goods in the North and how that correlates to modern-day slavery that is happening in countries in the southern hemisphere. We explore transparency - where it’s needed and how to create it. We unpack all of these massive, complex topics and look at how we can see this in our own lives.  

As you listen to this episode, I challenge you to look at how modern-day slavery is affected by our choices as consumers and look at the resources that Krishna has so generously given us.

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]]> After a distinguished legal career spanning more than two decades in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut, Krishna has joined Grace Farms Foundation. She has worked with global leaders and international organizations to identify ways to combat human trafficking in conflict as well as ways to create more transparency in global supply chains. This is part of her work at Unchain. 

Krishna came into my orbit when I went to see a talk she moderated at Grace Farms. Krishna is so generous with her knowledge of these complex issues in her various talks and in this episode, too. In this episode, we hear her story and dig deep into modern-day slavery. We look at awareness issues, what she is doing to combat them, and what we can do to take action. 

Krishna and I also discuss the divide between our consumption of goods in the North and how that correlates to modern-day slavery that is happening in countries in the southern hemisphere. We explore transparency - where it’s needed and how to create it. We unpack all of these massive, complex topics and look at how we can see this in our own lives.  

As you listen to this episode, I challenge you to look at how modern-day slavery is affected by our choices as consumers and look at the resources that Krishna has so generously given us.

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]]> #0071: Carmen Medina on thinking better, being a rebel + befriending bureaucratic blackbelts #0071: Carmen Medina on thinking better, being a rebel + befriending bureaucratic blackbelts Wed, 24 Jul 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:18:55 69aca0597c3b46a4905f340ebbb6a072 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375881 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Carmen Medina, a former CIA change agent and co-author of Rebels at Work: A Handbook for Leading Change from Within. Carmen spent 32 years at the Central Intelligence Agency. full 71 Carmen's story as a heretic and change agent at CIA is featured in Adam Grant's bestseller Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World. Carmen is passionate about many things, but namely intelligence analysis, strategic thinking, and the diversity of thought and innovation. 

In this episode, Carmen and I talk about the culture of the CIA and why she surprised many of her friends in the 80’s with her views. As the self-proclaimed “Analyst of Little Things,” Carmen breaks down what that means and how it has helped her in the world of intelligence analytics. We also talk about handling pushback when introducing new ideas and how to be an effective change agent, or rebel at work.  

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]]> Carmen's story as a heretic and change agent at CIA is featured in Adam Grant's bestseller Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World. Carmen is passionate about many things, but namely intelligence analysis, strategic thinking, and the diversity of thought and innovation. 

In this episode, Carmen and I talk about the culture of the CIA and why she surprised many of her friends in the 80’s with her views. As the self-proclaimed “Analyst of Little Things,” Carmen breaks down what that means and how it has helped her in the world of intelligence analytics. We also talk about handling pushback when introducing new ideas and how to be an effective change agent, or rebel at work.  

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]]> #0070: Katharine Hayhoe on studying climate change, knowing when to engage + unpacking science-y or religious-y smokescreens #0070: Katharine Hayhoe on studying climate change, knowing when to engage + unpacking science-y or religious-y smokescreens Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:03:00 GMT 59:57 c36cc5db90614c8abaa0475827755d50 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375882 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 70 Sometimes, I unexpectedly bump into a guest at an event, conference, or randomly out in the world.  Other times, a friend, like Andrew over at the Sounds and Vision podcast, will suggest a guest because they know who or what will make me geek out - like today’s guest, Katharine.

Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist to some and a self-proclaimed Jezebel of climate change. Her research focuses on understanding what climate change means for people in the places where they actually live. (Breathe! She’ll describe what that means in this episode in a non-science-y way for us layfolks). As a first time beekeeper and lover of long walks in nature, climate change is definitely something I think (ok, worry) about on the regular. Katharine’s also the host of the PBS digital series Global Weirding. She's been named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and Fortune’s 50 world's greatest leaders. 

In this episode, we talk about climate change, including how it’s affecting those of us living in Northern America. We also talk about how we talk about any complex issue, like climate change, and what we can actually do to change it in our own unique ways. We talk about girl power (and the impact of daughters on their conservative dads). We chat about science-y and religious-y smokescreens, including how to recognize and dismantle them. We tackle toxic trolling and the toxic package of fear and loss. 

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]]> Sometimes, I unexpectedly bump into a guest at an event, conference, or randomly out in the world.  Other times, a friend, like Andrew over at the Sounds and Vision podcast, will suggest a guest because they know who or what will make me geek out - like today’s guest, Katharine.

Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist to some and a self-proclaimed Jezebel of climate change. Her research focuses on understanding what climate change means for people in the places where they actually live. (Breathe! She’ll describe what that means in this episode in a non-science-y way for us layfolks). As a first time beekeeper and lover of long walks in nature, climate change is definitely something I think (ok, worry) about on the regular. Katharine’s also the host of the PBS digital series Global Weirding. She's been named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and Fortune’s 50 world's greatest leaders. 

In this episode, we talk about climate change, including how it’s affecting those of us living in Northern America. We also talk about how we talk about any complex issue, like climate change, and what we can actually do to change it in our own unique ways. We talk about girl power (and the impact of daughters on their conservative dads). We chat about science-y and religious-y smokescreens, including how to recognize and dismantle them. We tackle toxic trolling and the toxic package of fear and loss. 

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]]> #0069: Jana Blankenship on reclaiming artistic confidence, building a B Corp + not doing all the things all the time #0069: Jana Blankenship on reclaiming artistic confidence, building a B Corp + not doing all the things all the time Wed, 26 Jun 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:20:03 253b4ac5d7894ed39f7c985110ca931c true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375883 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 69 If that wasn’t enough, Jana is a writer, too. She will be releasing her first book, Wild Beauty, in July. (I’ve seen it, and it’s gorgeous.)

In this episode, we talk about art curation versus creation as well as Jana claiming her artistic confidence through Captain Blankenship. Plus, we discuss how Jana navigated the intersection of career, family and honoring the different parts of herself, including the tiny chemist. At a young age, Jana started making potions. She eventually developed a sensitivity to synthetic fragrance, which as an adult led her to dive headfirst into natural perfumery and research plant-based ingredients. She’s smart, artistic, and resilient - all of which we discuss during our conversation.

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]]> If that wasn’t enough, Jana is a writer, too. She will be releasing her first book, Wild Beauty, in July. (I’ve seen it, and it’s gorgeous.)

In this episode, we talk about art curation versus creation as well as Jana claiming her artistic confidence through Captain Blankenship. Plus, we discuss how Jana navigated the intersection of career, family and honoring the different parts of herself, including the tiny chemist. At a young age, Jana started making potions. She eventually developed a sensitivity to synthetic fragrance, which as an adult led her to dive headfirst into natural perfumery and research plant-based ingredients. She’s smart, artistic, and resilient - all of which we discuss during our conversation.

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]]> #0068: Whitney Beatty on changing things up post-anxiety attack, betting on yourself + leadership in the cannabis space #0068: Whitney Beatty on changing things up post-anxiety attack, betting on yourself + leadership in the cannabis space Wed, 12 Jun 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:17:49 7a6e132ed7ed4a79bf71bd76050a235a true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375884 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Whitney Beatty. She’s the CEO of Apothecarry Brands, Inc. and a confident woman with an undeniable spirit. full 68 As a single mom, Whitney bravely took on the risk of being an entrepreneur and has never looked back. Whitney is a successful entertainment industry executive-turned-cannabis storage designer who's spearheading her quickly growing startup.

Inspired by a lack of stylish, safe cannabis storage systems and a total disdain for storing plant medicine in a shoe box, Whitney decided to produce a product for cannabis users. Using her brand, she is positively redefining the image of cannabis users, too. She hopes to change the image from the “basement stoner” to one the 6-figure professionals who are finding comfort and pleasure in their stash.

In this episode, you will hear about the cannabis industry, including society’s demonization of it and how women in leadership in the cannabis space is actually dropping. We’ll also talk about the easy to say, but tough to do concept for all entrepreneurs: Permission to take care of yourself. Yes, it is beyond OK to prioritize self-care. Because, let’s face it, your business will be better if you do.

Whitney has always had pluck, drive, and an entrepreneurial spirit. In fact, her high level of confidence helped her maneuver her way through Hollywood and, later, the entrepreneurial world. Everything wasn’t always sunshine and cannabis plants. She suffered setbacks, anxiety attacks, feelings of isolation, and the many challenges that come with business growth. 

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]]> As a single mom, Whitney bravely took on the risk of being an entrepreneur and has never looked back. Whitney is a successful entertainment industry executive-turned-cannabis storage designer who's spearheading her quickly growing startup.

Inspired by a lack of stylish, safe cannabis storage systems and a total disdain for storing plant medicine in a shoe box, Whitney decided to produce a product for cannabis users. Using her brand, she is positively redefining the image of cannabis users, too. She hopes to change the image from the “basement stoner” to one the 6-figure professionals who are finding comfort and pleasure in their stash.

In this episode, you will hear about the cannabis industry, including society’s demonization of it and how women in leadership in the cannabis space is actually dropping. We’ll also talk about the easy to say, but tough to do concept for all entrepreneurs: Permission to take care of yourself. Yes, it is beyond OK to prioritize self-care. Because, let’s face it, your business will be better if you do.

Whitney has always had pluck, drive, and an entrepreneurial spirit. In fact, her high level of confidence helped her maneuver her way through Hollywood and, later, the entrepreneurial world. Everything wasn’t always sunshine and cannabis plants. She suffered setbacks, anxiety attacks, feelings of isolation, and the many challenges that come with business growth. 

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]]> #0067: Kelly interviews Kara on power, coming out of the career closet + not belonging #0067: Kelly interviews Kara on power, coming out of the career closet + not belonging Wed, 22 May 2019 04:03:00 GMT 2:06:32 101efdf413ca44f0aed7f52b2bd96f15 false http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375885 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 67 I’ve been so fortunate to have some really, really kickass guests! Kelly Lyndgaard, who you met in episodes 30, 56, and 57, nudged this one along. Kelly’s become a mentor, sponsor, and a dear friend to me. So, it was an honor to turn the host reigns over to her, while I moved on over to the hot seat.

In this episode, you will hear us cover a lot of ground. I think Kelly compiled 2 years of questions! We will talk about neuro-fatigue, coaching, what my superpower would be if I could have one, making major changes in life, issues with feeling disconnected, and some ways to deal with decision fatigue.

This was a deeply personal conversation. I offer you a window into what’s been going on over the past couple years - a lot I haven’t spoken about publicly. My hope is that you find some lessons or comfort from my experiences to apply in your own life.

I think some folks try to put me on a pedestal as host. You will plainly hear how perfectly imperfect I am. After recording this episode, I felt pretty vulnerable. It felt so very strange to be on the other side of the interview. Please join Kelly and me for this heartfelt conversation.

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]]> I’ve been so fortunate to have some really, really kickass guests! Kelly Lyndgaard, who you met in episodes 30, 56, and 57, nudged this one along. Kelly’s become a mentor, sponsor, and a dear friend to me. So, it was an honor to turn the host reigns over to her, while I moved on over to the hot seat.

In this episode, you will hear us cover a lot of ground. I think Kelly compiled 2 years of questions! We will talk about neuro-fatigue, coaching, what my superpower would be if I could have one, making major changes in life, issues with feeling disconnected, and some ways to deal with decision fatigue.

This was a deeply personal conversation. I offer you a window into what’s been going on over the past couple years - a lot I haven’t spoken about publicly. My hope is that you find some lessons or comfort from my experiences to apply in your own life.

I think some folks try to put me on a pedestal as host. You will plainly hear how perfectly imperfect I am. After recording this episode, I felt pretty vulnerable. It felt so very strange to be on the other side of the interview. Please join Kelly and me for this heartfelt conversation.

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]]> #0066: Mary Waldner on healing, achieving joy, navigating how to run and exit a business + measuring success #0066: Mary Waldner on healing, achieving joy, navigating how to run and exit a business + measuring success Wed, 08 May 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:27:49 dc36296d7b644c23b31862f5e8c0ce74 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375886 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 66 After many years of illness and being sick (since she was a child), Mary was diagnosed at 43 with Celiac Disease. And yes, she was thrilled with finally receiving a diagnosis. In this episode, she opened up about her experience with healing as well as her 27-year career as a practicing psychotherapist before her homemade crackers took on a life of their own.

Mary talked about the process of starting Mary’s Gone crackers, including her many failed attempts at getting the cracker dough just right. Then, she shares what it was like to satisfy the public’s overwhelming demand for her product and the sometimes harsh realities of building, running and, later, exiting a business. For the uninitiated among us or the non-entrepreneurs, it's not all glitter and rainbows all of the time.

Mary offers a unique perspective when sharing her stories and insights as both a healer and a food company entrepreneur. 

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]]> After many years of illness and being sick (since she was a child), Mary was diagnosed at 43 with Celiac Disease. And yes, she was thrilled with finally receiving a diagnosis. In this episode, she opened up about her experience with healing as well as her 27-year career as a practicing psychotherapist before her homemade crackers took on a life of their own.

Mary talked about the process of starting Mary’s Gone crackers, including her many failed attempts at getting the cracker dough just right. Then, she shares what it was like to satisfy the public’s overwhelming demand for her product and the sometimes harsh realities of building, running and, later, exiting a business. For the uninitiated among us or the non-entrepreneurs, it's not all glitter and rainbows all of the time.

Mary offers a unique perspective when sharing her stories and insights as both a healer and a food company entrepreneur. 

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]]> #0065: Doniece Sandoval on transforming how we see and engage our unhoused neighbors, designing radical hospitality™ + the power of a shower #0065: Doniece Sandoval on transforming how we see and engage our unhoused neighbors, designing radical hospitality™ + the power of a shower Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:13:43 657b634f9a3744bab36a46d77043b2de true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375887 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b No one grows up with the goal of being homeless. Doniece Sandoval, the founder of Lava Mae, realized during a life-changing cab ride. Lava Mae is a nonprofit in San Francisco that converts public transportation buses into mobile hygiene units, or bathroom full 65 The Lava Mae goal: to deliver hygiene and to reconnect people experiencing houselessness with their dignity.

Doniece began Lava Mae after learning there were 16 shower stalls and about as many toilets for San Francisco's 7,500 houseless men, women, and children. Think about that math. It just does not work out. In this episode, she talks about how her idea became reality in such wonderful detail. In the five years since launching Lava Mae, 14,000 Californians have been served. Lava Mae is expanding by sharing an open source toolkit to respond to the more than 2,000 requests for help from communities as far away as Zimbabwe and as close as New York. In that same period of time, she has won countless awards and been recognized by CNN, Toyota and other organizations. Doniece, however, is most proud of the honor bestowed upon her by her 12-year-old daughter who calls her a homeless superhero. You know what? Her daughter is so right.

In this episode, we discussed what Radical Hospitality™ is and transforming how communities see our unhoused neighbors. Hygiene is important for everyone, not only for physical health, but for self-worth and self-confidence. Doniece saw firsthand how a shower can change a person, their view of the world, and how the world views them. She also eloquently shared her experience of seeing how bureaucracy and innovation can play nice in the sandbox.

Doniece helps us see ways to navigate interactions with our houseless, sometimes invisible, neighbors, people who need to be and should be seen. She reminds us that being homeless is a set of circumstances, not the identity of a person. 

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]]> The Lava Mae goal: to deliver hygiene and to reconnect people experiencing houselessness with their dignity.

Doniece began Lava Mae after learning there were 16 shower stalls and about as many toilets for San Francisco's 7,500 houseless men, women, and children. Think about that math. It just does not work out. In this episode, she talks about how her idea became reality in such wonderful detail. In the five years since launching Lava Mae, 14,000 Californians have been served. Lava Mae is expanding by sharing an open source toolkit to respond to the more than 2,000 requests for help from communities as far away as Zimbabwe and as close as New York. In that same period of time, she has won countless awards and been recognized by CNN, Toyota and other organizations. Doniece, however, is most proud of the honor bestowed upon her by her 12-year-old daughter who calls her a homeless superhero. You know what? Her daughter is so right.

In this episode, we discussed what Radical Hospitality™ is and transforming how communities see our unhoused neighbors. Hygiene is important for everyone, not only for physical health, but for self-worth and self-confidence. Doniece saw firsthand how a shower can change a person, their view of the world, and how the world views them. She also eloquently shared her experience of seeing how bureaucracy and innovation can play nice in the sandbox.

Doniece helps us see ways to navigate interactions with our houseless, sometimes invisible, neighbors, people who need to be and should be seen. She reminds us that being homeless is a set of circumstances, not the identity of a person. 

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]]> #0064: Heather Hansen on asking questions, elegantly advocating + building credibility #0064: Heather Hansen on asking questions, elegantly advocating + building credibility Wed, 10 Apr 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:28:28 60d5eb922fe7461796beff04c1c43b88 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375888 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Heather Hansen has spent her life focused on communication and how to effectively harness it successfully across numerous fields. full 64 With over 25 years of experience as a medical malpractice attorney, Heather has been consistently named one of the top 50 female lawyers in Pennsylvania. Additionally, she advocates, she mediates, she anchors content, and she stars as a legal talking head.

I’m stoked about her book, The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself. Heather gathers up all of her lessons from the courtroom and shows readers how they can use their complaints, discoveries, questions, and objections to find their own voices and win arguments without losing themselves in the process. For those of you who have been listening to this podcast for a long time, you know that communication, asking questions, applying empathy, and being curious are all super important to me. I found a kindred spirit and teacher in Heather Hansen.

In this episode, you will hear how Heather has re-potted her career over the years. We also talk about the importance of being an advocate for others and for themselves. We look deeply at the power of curiosity, empathy, listening, and questions. Finally, Heather showed us how we can be an elegant warrior (and advocate) in our own lives.

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]]> With over 25 years of experience as a medical malpractice attorney, Heather has been consistently named one of the top 50 female lawyers in Pennsylvania. Additionally, she advocates, she mediates, she anchors content, and she stars as a legal talking head.

I’m stoked about her book, The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself. Heather gathers up all of her lessons from the courtroom and shows readers how they can use their complaints, discoveries, questions, and objections to find their own voices and win arguments without losing themselves in the process. For those of you who have been listening to this podcast for a long time, you know that communication, asking questions, applying empathy, and being curious are all super important to me. I found a kindred spirit and teacher in Heather Hansen.

In this episode, you will hear how Heather has re-potted her career over the years. We also talk about the importance of being an advocate for others and for themselves. We look deeply at the power of curiosity, empathy, listening, and questions. Finally, Heather showed us how we can be an elegant warrior (and advocate) in our own lives.

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]]> #0063: Sarah Saxton-Frump on being great at work you hate, surviving a mental breakdown + redesigning the college pathway for working adults #0063: Sarah Saxton-Frump on being great at work you hate, surviving a mental breakdown + redesigning the college pathway for working adults Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:40:11 2b526175317040aabdac65c82431a4f9 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375889 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 63 As PelotonU’s Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Sarah and the organization are committed to ensuring working adults can earn a college degree on time without a mountain of debt. We explore the challenges, or straight-up barriers, that exist for these adults who want to continue or go back to school. As Sarah says, “Picture going back to school right now with nothing else changing in your life.”

Yes, you will learn about PelotonU and its innovative, competency-based learning initiative. You’re also going to learn about Sarah, the perfectly imperfect human being. Sarah opened up about how she grew to hate the work she was great at and how that contributed to a mental breakdown.

Healing has been a part of her path, and Sarah’s incredibly candid about what it took to overcome her obstacles. She also opened up about her suicidal ideations and celebrating her "5-year burnout-iversary.” We talk about workaholism as a coping mechanism, hitting pause on the “shame tapes” we play on repeat, and Sarah’s tenacity in putting the pieces back together.

I can't thank Sarah enough for truly showing up to this conversation and sharing her story so poignantly and with such grace. It's so important for all of us to connect, learn, and grow from each other's experiences and stories. And now, here is my conversation with Sarah Saxton-Frump.

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]]> As PelotonU’s Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Sarah and the organization are committed to ensuring working adults can earn a college degree on time without a mountain of debt. We explore the challenges, or straight-up barriers, that exist for these adults who want to continue or go back to school. As Sarah says, “Picture going back to school right now with nothing else changing in your life.”

Yes, you will learn about PelotonU and its innovative, competency-based learning initiative. You’re also going to learn about Sarah, the perfectly imperfect human being. Sarah opened up about how she grew to hate the work she was great at and how that contributed to a mental breakdown.

Healing has been a part of her path, and Sarah’s incredibly candid about what it took to overcome her obstacles. She also opened up about her suicidal ideations and celebrating her "5-year burnout-iversary.” We talk about workaholism as a coping mechanism, hitting pause on the “shame tapes” we play on repeat, and Sarah’s tenacity in putting the pieces back together.

I can't thank Sarah enough for truly showing up to this conversation and sharing her story so poignantly and with such grace. It's so important for all of us to connect, learn, and grow from each other's experiences and stories. And now, here is my conversation with Sarah Saxton-Frump.

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]]> <![CDATA[#0062: Diane Crump on breaking good, quiet determination + the freedom to follow (not force) what's in your heart]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2019 04:03:00 GMT 1:22:56 73911c05dc3244cdb7018e7c37cac1f2 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637588a 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet former professional jockey and horse trainer, Diane Crump. On February 7th, 1969, Diane became the first woman to compete as a jockey in a professional race in the United States. full 62 Diane was also the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby in 1970, where she rode a horse called Fathom. These days, Diane runs her own business doing equine sales, which almost seems like a horse and rider matchmaking service. If that wasn't all enough, she worked with author Mark Schrager on the upcoming book about her life called Diane Crump: A Horse Racing Pioneer’s Life In the Saddle.

In this episode, Diane and I talk about all things equine and horse racing. Yes. All. The. Things. This includes women’s right to ride and gender (in)equality in horse racing. Plus, we talk about the importance of quiet determination and focused fascination. Diane also shares poignant insights about the freedom to follow (but not force) what’s in your heart and navigate all of the negativity. Seriously, Diane walks her talk for focusing and letting negativity roll right off of her.  

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]]> Diane was also the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby in 1970, where she rode a horse called Fathom. These days, Diane runs her own business doing equine sales, which almost seems like a horse and rider matchmaking service. If that wasn't all enough, she worked with author Mark Schrager on the upcoming book about her life called Diane Crump: A Horse Racing Pioneer’s Life In the Saddle.

In this episode, Diane and I talk about all things equine and horse racing. Yes. All. The. Things. This includes women’s right to ride and gender (in)equality in horse racing. Plus, we talk about the importance of quiet determination and focused fascination. Diane also shares poignant insights about the freedom to follow (but not force) what’s in your heart and navigate all of the negativity. Seriously, Diane walks her talk for focusing and letting negativity roll right off of her.  

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]]> #0061: Sharon Rowe on the subtle power of going tiny and glasses of water and the death of single-use plastic bags. #0061: Sharon Rowe on the subtle power of going tiny and glasses of water and the death of single-use plastic bags. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:03:00 GMT 1:39:42 f533f71de8e24e08b50ab33ec56fa75a true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637588b 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 61 I first met Sharon when she gave a talk at Woodstock BYO. That’s when I learned about her passion for the zero/less waste movements. There was so much more I wanted to ask this thought-provoking, social entrepreneur.

Not only is Sharon passionate about reducing waste, she is also passionate about entrepreneurship. She recently condensed all of her business knowledge into a book called The Magic of Tiny Business. I ripped through the book in one afternoon and loved it. I'm not the only person who loved the book. Seth Godin had some awesome things to say about it, too. (Yes, that Seth Godin.)

When Sharon's not running her company, she is speaking to rid the world of single use plastic bags and promote sustainable, tiny business. She’s also active in The Social Venture Network, B Corporation, The Women's Presidents Organization, and the Governing Board of Westchester Collaborative Theater. Whew. She is one busy lady who holds it all together with poise and grace.

In this episode, Sharon talks about the power of making simple a switch over time, the death of single use plastic bags (YESSS!), and getting comfortable with discomfort. We also talk about turning tiny ideas into tiny businesses, how regrouping can help you move forward, and the importance of being intentional and incremental in life and in business.

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]]> I first met Sharon when she gave a talk at Woodstock BYO. That’s when I learned about her passion for the zero/less waste movements. There was so much more I wanted to ask this thought-provoking, social entrepreneur.

Not only is Sharon passionate about reducing waste, she is also passionate about entrepreneurship. She recently condensed all of her business knowledge into a book called The Magic of Tiny Business. I ripped through the book in one afternoon and loved it. I'm not the only person who loved the book. Seth Godin had some awesome things to say about it, too. (Yes, that Seth Godin.)

When Sharon's not running her company, she is speaking to rid the world of single use plastic bags and promote sustainable, tiny business. She’s also active in The Social Venture Network, B Corporation, The Women's Presidents Organization, and the Governing Board of Westchester Collaborative Theater. Whew. She is one busy lady who holds it all together with poise and grace.

In this episode, Sharon talks about the power of making simple a switch over time, the death of single use plastic bags (YESSS!), and getting comfortable with discomfort. We also talk about turning tiny ideas into tiny businesses, how regrouping can help you move forward, and the importance of being intentional and incremental in life and in business.

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]]> #0060: Saundra Williams on starting with a hairbrush microphone, working with working mom guilt + building a positive reputation in a competitive industry #0060: Saundra Williams on starting with a hairbrush microphone, working with working mom guilt + building a positive reputation in a competitive industry Wed, 13 Feb 2019 05:03:00 GMT 2:04:47 9e05784d516d4a80be6dcee0e28f46bb true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637588c 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Saundra Williams. Some of you may have heard her name before; others may have heard her voice. For those of you who are not in the know, Saundra is a humble, hardworking singer from the Bronx. full 60 Saundra got her start working her way up through amateur night at the Apollo Theater (yes, that one). She's been a touring member with artists like Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Victor Wooten, Mavis Staples, and Low Cut Connie. She's recorded with artists such as Amy Winehouse, Moby, Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Lady Wray. Saundra has also written her own music, has had a solo career, and makes up one half of the group, Saun and Starr (who are signed to Daptone Records).

Saundra has a lot of professional cred. Yet, she’s here today to talk about Saundra - the woman and working mom. While I know Saundra believes music has a real healing power to it, I happen to think her story does, too. In this episode, you’ll hear Saundra share stories of being a young girl growing up in the Bronx and singing into her “microphone” (a hairbrush). She also opens up about being a working teenage mom and experiencing some working mom guilt. Plus, she talks about her time at the Apollo Theater and lessons learned about recognizing your own worth. Saundra also talks about the grind of the music industry and how she’s navigated it. (This kind of persistence is transferable for those of you not in the music industry.)

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]]> Saundra got her start working her way up through amateur night at the Apollo Theater (yes, that one). She's been a touring member with artists like Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Victor Wooten, Mavis Staples, and Low Cut Connie. She's recorded with artists such as Amy Winehouse, Moby, Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Lady Wray. Saundra has also written her own music, has had a solo career, and makes up one half of the group, Saun and Starr (who are signed to Daptone Records).

Saundra has a lot of professional cred. Yet, she’s here today to talk about Saundra - the woman and working mom. While I know Saundra believes music has a real healing power to it, I happen to think her story does, too. In this episode, you’ll hear Saundra share stories of being a young girl growing up in the Bronx and singing into her “microphone” (a hairbrush). She also opens up about being a working teenage mom and experiencing some working mom guilt. Plus, she talks about her time at the Apollo Theater and lessons learned about recognizing your own worth. Saundra also talks about the grind of the music industry and how she’s navigated it. (This kind of persistence is transferable for those of you not in the music industry.)

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]]> <![CDATA[#0059: Jeannette Wolfe on Sex & Gender 101, walking the boredom-overwhelm tightrope + strategically driving your career bus]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2019 05:03:00 GMT 1:40:49 794175886bdc4c7db3c3e19cb86845e7 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637588d 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 59 Additionally, she's a Sr. Science Consultant for Gender Intelligence Group. She’s spent her entire professional career working and teaching in one of the busiest emergency departments in the Northeast. When she’s not working in Emergency Medicine, she’s digging into all the ways in which biological sex and gender influence our brains and our bodies. She is a woman who deep dives into cutting edge research across different spectrums of science and culture to understand the different responses that men and women have to things like illness, trauma, toxins, and even therapies.

We're going to talk about strategically navigating your career, balancing what excites you with what your organization truly needs, and walking that tightrope between boredom and overwhelm. Additionally, we dig into the topic of sex and gender - a bit of a Sex & Gender Bootcamp. We also geek out over data and eliminating the “anxiety fuzz.” Note: Some topics we discuss may be little more controversial than others. Please know that any of Dr Wolfe's opinions in this show are her own and not affiliated with Baystate Health. An overarching takeaway from this podcast with Dr. Wolfe was: Everyone is learning. Always. In this episode, we were able to have a conversation about a controversial topic and live to tell about it. Starting with the basics can be pretty powerful.

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]]> Additionally, she's a Sr. Science Consultant for Gender Intelligence Group. She’s spent her entire professional career working and teaching in one of the busiest emergency departments in the Northeast. When she’s not working in Emergency Medicine, she’s digging into all the ways in which biological sex and gender influence our brains and our bodies. She is a woman who deep dives into cutting edge research across different spectrums of science and culture to understand the different responses that men and women have to things like illness, trauma, toxins, and even therapies.

We're going to talk about strategically navigating your career, balancing what excites you with what your organization truly needs, and walking that tightrope between boredom and overwhelm. Additionally, we dig into the topic of sex and gender - a bit of a Sex & Gender Bootcamp. We also geek out over data and eliminating the “anxiety fuzz.” Note: Some topics we discuss may be little more controversial than others. Please know that any of Dr Wolfe's opinions in this show are her own and not affiliated with Baystate Health. An overarching takeaway from this podcast with Dr. Wolfe was: Everyone is learning. Always. In this episode, we were able to have a conversation about a controversial topic and live to tell about it. Starting with the basics can be pretty powerful.

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]]> <![CDATA[#0058: Carla Hammond on realizing "cute" ideas, persisting + stoking folks to eat their mental veggies]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 05:03:00 GMT 1:23:26 2351094c714d4af693797bfe61406f3a true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637588e 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Carla is the founder of Be Time Practice, a super cool mobile meditation and relaxation studio on wheels in NYC. full 58 Carla has spent the past decade working in New York’s non-profit sector. Since earning her Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University, she has collaborated with a diverse array of start-up organizations to create solid institutional foundations to support their structural growth. Her work has proven instrumental in the advancement and evolution of multiple organizations, such as OneVoice, Columbia University’s Genocide Prevention Program, Qualitas of Life Foundation, and Awake Youth Project, to name a few. Her generous spirit continues as the founder of Be Time Practice, where she is offering a vehicle (both figuratively and literally) towards peace and well-being for as many humans as possible.

Today, Carla is going to share how she transformed a “cute” idea for a bus into a business. Plus, she talks about persistence - how she kept going knowing her idea could potentially fail. She talks openly about how she continued to try everything in her power to make her dream into a reality. Of course, we talk about meditation - the benefits of meditation, how Carla likes to think of meditation as eating your mental veggies, and how Be Time Practice gets people excited to try meditation. It wouldn’t be a podcast for Type-A women if we didn’t talk about Type-A recovery, too. Buckle up, this episode is rich in ideas.  

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]]> Carla has spent the past decade working in New York’s non-profit sector. Since earning her Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University, she has collaborated with a diverse array of start-up organizations to create solid institutional foundations to support their structural growth. Her work has proven instrumental in the advancement and evolution of multiple organizations, such as OneVoice, Columbia University’s Genocide Prevention Program, Qualitas of Life Foundation, and Awake Youth Project, to name a few. Her generous spirit continues as the founder of Be Time Practice, where she is offering a vehicle (both figuratively and literally) towards peace and well-being for as many humans as possible.

Today, Carla is going to share how she transformed a “cute” idea for a bus into a business. Plus, she talks about persistence - how she kept going knowing her idea could potentially fail. She talks openly about how she continued to try everything in her power to make her dream into a reality. Of course, we talk about meditation - the benefits of meditation, how Carla likes to think of meditation as eating your mental veggies, and how Be Time Practice gets people excited to try meditation. It wouldn’t be a podcast for Type-A women if we didn’t talk about Type-A recovery, too. Buckle up, this episode is rich in ideas.  

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]]> #0057: The Mentor Sponsor Mashup - Part 2 #0057: The Mentor Sponsor Mashup - Part 2 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 05:03:00 GMT 58:52 079b68ec7bfd4f539e2ea8358140ae2d true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375890 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Normally, I introduce you to one woman leaving her unique stain on the world without letting BS or burnout stop her. Well, surprise! Today, I’m bringing back seven previous Le vital corps Salon guests. We’re going to explore different perspectives on ment full 57 Join me in welcoming the women in this here virtual roundtable: Minda Harts, Erin Barra, Rachel Citron, Dara Kass, Kelly Lyndgaard, Kara Rota, and Patti Wilson. (You can find their cred, links, and news in the Resources section below). I want to acknowledge Minda Harts for inspiring and opening this episode with me. All of these amazing women span different industries and are at different stages of their careers. They’ve mentored, been mentored, and/or sponsored along the way. So, that, friends, is what we’re covering – mentorship and sponsorship.

Perhaps you want to launch a business, grow in your current role, find a new job, or begin a new passion project. Whatever it is you’re considering, it’s your relationships with others that can help you achieve any of these things.

Another surprise! There are not one, but two, episodes this week as part of this special, year-end Mentor Sponsor Mashup. It’s broken up into two parts because everyone had so much to share. When producer Craig and I sat down with the raw conversations, it clocked in at nearly 6 hours! We worked really hard to distill it down into something empowering, yet manageable.

Here’s what to expect from each episode:

  • Part 1 focuses on my guests’ own experiences around mentorship and sponsorship. We also discuss the differences between these two types of professional relationships.
  • Part 2 goes deeper into mentorship and gets more strategic about how to create a successful mentor or sponsor relationship. We get more practical. We hear how some of the guests have navigated around or bounced back from some awkward moments.

Whether you’re considering mentorship (as a mentor or mentee) or sponsorship in the immediate future or not, Minda, Erin, Rachel, Dara, Kelly, Kara, and Patti offer up a ton of collective insight and wisdom. All of which can be applied across other facets of business and life. After all, mentorship and sponsorship are about connection and support. Who couldn’t use a little more of that, right?  

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]]> Join me in welcoming the women in this here virtual roundtable: Minda Harts, Erin Barra, Rachel Citron, Dara Kass, Kelly Lyndgaard, Kara Rota, and Patti Wilson. (You can find their cred, links, and news in the Resources section below). I want to acknowledge Minda Harts for inspiring and opening this episode with me. All of these amazing women span different industries and are at different stages of their careers. They’ve mentored, been mentored, and/or sponsored along the way. So, that, friends, is what we’re covering – mentorship and sponsorship.

Perhaps you want to launch a business, grow in your current role, find a new job, or begin a new passion project. Whatever it is you’re considering, it’s your relationships with others that can help you achieve any of these things.

Another surprise! There are not one, but two, episodes this week as part of this special, year-end Mentor Sponsor Mashup. It’s broken up into two parts because everyone had so much to share. When producer Craig and I sat down with the raw conversations, it clocked in at nearly 6 hours! We worked really hard to distill it down into something empowering, yet manageable.

Here’s what to expect from each episode:

  • Part 1 focuses on my guests’ own experiences around mentorship and sponsorship. We also discuss the differences between these two types of professional relationships.
  • Part 2 goes deeper into mentorship and gets more strategic about how to create a successful mentor or sponsor relationship. We get more practical. We hear how some of the guests have navigated around or bounced back from some awkward moments.

Whether you’re considering mentorship (as a mentor or mentee) or sponsorship in the immediate future or not, Minda, Erin, Rachel, Dara, Kelly, Kara, and Patti offer up a ton of collective insight and wisdom. All of which can be applied across other facets of business and life. After all, mentorship and sponsorship are about connection and support. Who couldn’t use a little more of that, right?  

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]]> #0056: The Mentor Sponsor Mashup - Part 1 #0056: The Mentor Sponsor Mashup - Part 1 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 05:03:00 GMT 1:10:51 34d0fad038a546b3bb8dda77baa8ee94 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637588f 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Normally, I introduce you to one woman leaving her unique stain on the world without letting BS or burnout stop her. Well, surprise! Today, I’m bringing back seven previous Le vital corps Salon guests. We’re going to explore different perspectives on ment full 56 Join me in welcoming the women in this here virtual roundtable: Minda Harts, Erin Barra, Rachel Citron, Dara Kass, Kelly Lyndgaard, Kara Rota, and Patti Wilson. (You can find their cred, links, and news in the Resources section below). I want to acknowledge Minda Harts for inspiring and opening this episode with me. All of these amazing women span different industries and are at different stages of their careers. They’ve mentored, been mentored, and/or sponsored along the way. So, that, friends, is what we’re covering – mentorship and sponsorship.

Perhaps you want to launch a business, grow in your current role, find a new job, or begin a new passion project. Whatever it is you’re considering, it’s your relationships with others that can help you achieve any of these things.

Another surprise! There are not one, but two, episodes this week as part of this special, year-end Mentor Sponsor Mashup. It’s broken up into two parts because everyone had so much to share. When producer Craig and I sat down with the raw conversations, it clocked in at nearly 6 hours! We worked really hard to distill it down into something empowering, yet manageable.

Here’s what to expect from each episode:

  • Part 1 focuses on my guests’ own experiences around mentorship and sponsorship. We also discuss the differences between these two types of professional relationships.
  • Part 2 goes deeper into mentorship and gets more strategic about how to create a successful mentor or sponsor relationship. We get more practical. We hear how some of the guests have navigated around or bounced back from some awkward moments.

Whether you’re considering mentorship (as a mentor or mentee) or sponsorship in the immediate future or not, Minda, Erin, Rachel, Dara, Kelly, Kara, and Patti offer up a ton of collective insight and wisdom. All of which can be applied across other facets of business and life. After all, mentorship and sponsorship are about connection and support. Who couldn’t use a little more of that, right?  

Selected link love + contributors and resources from the episode

 

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]]> Join me in welcoming the women in this here virtual roundtable: Minda Harts, Erin Barra, Rachel Citron, Dara Kass, Kelly Lyndgaard, Kara Rota, and Patti Wilson. (You can find their cred, links, and news in the Resources section below). I want to acknowledge Minda Harts for inspiring and opening this episode with me. All of these amazing women span different industries and are at different stages of their careers. They’ve mentored, been mentored, and/or sponsored along the way. So, that, friends, is what we’re covering – mentorship and sponsorship.

Perhaps you want to launch a business, grow in your current role, find a new job, or begin a new passion project. Whatever it is you’re considering, it’s your relationships with others that can help you achieve any of these things.

Another surprise! There are not one, but two, episodes this week as part of this special, year-end Mentor Sponsor Mashup. It’s broken up into two parts because everyone had so much to share. When producer Craig and I sat down with the raw conversations, it clocked in at nearly 6 hours! We worked really hard to distill it down into something empowering, yet manageable.

Here’s what to expect from each episode:

  • Part 1 focuses on my guests’ own experiences around mentorship and sponsorship. We also discuss the differences between these two types of professional relationships.
  • Part 2 goes deeper into mentorship and gets more strategic about how to create a successful mentor or sponsor relationship. We get more practical. We hear how some of the guests have navigated around or bounced back from some awkward moments.

Whether you’re considering mentorship (as a mentor or mentee) or sponsorship in the immediate future or not, Minda, Erin, Rachel, Dara, Kelly, Kara, and Patti offer up a ton of collective insight and wisdom. All of which can be applied across other facets of business and life. After all, mentorship and sponsorship are about connection and support. Who couldn’t use a little more of that, right?  

Selected link love + contributors and resources from the episode

 

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]]> #0055: Maé-Bérénice Méité on climbing out of burnout, getting into the flow state + strategizing when to do absolutely nothing #0055: Maé-Bérénice Méité on climbing out of burnout, getting into the flow state + strategizing when to do absolutely nothing Wed, 12 Dec 2018 05:03:00 GMT 1:14:18 6a6e1c13da8440f8b091bec4b109611a true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375891 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Maé-Bérénice Méité is a French international figure skating champion, who shares her experience with burnout. full 55 It’s hard to imagine not having to navigate burnout at Maé’s level of competition. Here is a quick rundown of just some of Maé’s accomplishments: She is 2011 Ondrej Nepela Memorial Champion, the 2016 International Cup of Nice Champion, the 2015 Winter Universiade Silver Medalist, and a four-time French National Champion. During the 2018, Sochi Olympics she skated to Beyonce's "Run the World (Girls).” Yes, yes, and more yes!  

You may be thinking, “Come on Kara, here we go again with the buzzword, ‘burnout.’” Yet, burnout is real. In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand how an Olympic figure skater handles burnout (and how I do too). We talk about the REAL burnout. The kind of burnout that leaves you debilitated, feeling depressed, and anxious - something that we have to climb out of and push ourselves forward to thrive or, sometimes, do what we’ve got to do to survive.

Maé shares some of things that worked for her and what she thought about her experience with burnout all so we can learn from her perspective. We also talk about how women can get closer to being in the flow state, especially in high pressure situations.

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]]> It’s hard to imagine not having to navigate burnout at Maé’s level of competition. Here is a quick rundown of just some of Maé’s accomplishments: She is 2011 Ondrej Nepela Memorial Champion, the 2016 International Cup of Nice Champion, the 2015 Winter Universiade Silver Medalist, and a four-time French National Champion. During the 2018, Sochi Olympics she skated to Beyonce's "Run the World (Girls).” Yes, yes, and more yes!  

You may be thinking, “Come on Kara, here we go again with the buzzword, ‘burnout.’” Yet, burnout is real. In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand how an Olympic figure skater handles burnout (and how I do too). We talk about the REAL burnout. The kind of burnout that leaves you debilitated, feeling depressed, and anxious - something that we have to climb out of and push ourselves forward to thrive or, sometimes, do what we’ve got to do to survive.

Maé shares some of things that worked for her and what she thought about her experience with burnout all so we can learn from her perspective. We also talk about how women can get closer to being in the flow state, especially in high pressure situations.

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]]> #0054: Veronica Schreibeis-Smith on running too fast, constantly shifting habits + wellness architecture #0054: Veronica Schreibeis-Smith on running too fast, constantly shifting habits + wellness architecture Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:03:00 GMT 1:29:58 30f9fd401b824fa1aea68743926e5fea true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375892 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 54 Here is a fun behind-the-scenes fact: I record this podcast in a shitty, faux wood-paneled, 1957 sewing room. So, I was admittedly a little intimidated by Veronica. Her company specializes in wellness architecture - the art and science behind designing built environments that enhance human health and well-being. Veronica has practiced architecture, speaks, and leads think tanks all over the world. She is doing amazing work. 

We’ll, of course, learn more about what wellness architecture is and how Veronica is helping clients improve their lifestyle through wellness builds. She also brings awareness to how our surroundings have an impact on us. Did you know that even the sound and smell of a building can affect our physiology and psychology? It’s a fabulously interesting concept and and eye-opening conversation. 

We also have a deep discussion about running too fast and how to purposefully slow down. Veronica shares some of her own self-care practices. Finally, we talk A LOT about habits - shifting habits, changing habits, and yes, even the unhealthy habits. The struggle is real, so let’s be honest, right?

Hopefully, this episode is a reminder to you, as Veronica so eloquently said, to, “Start surrounding yourself with something that can empower you to live the purpose-driven life you were designed to live.“ 

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]]> Here is a fun behind-the-scenes fact: I record this podcast in a shitty, faux wood-paneled, 1957 sewing room. So, I was admittedly a little intimidated by Veronica. Her company specializes in wellness architecture - the art and science behind designing built environments that enhance human health and well-being. Veronica has practiced architecture, speaks, and leads think tanks all over the world. She is doing amazing work. 

We’ll, of course, learn more about what wellness architecture is and how Veronica is helping clients improve their lifestyle through wellness builds. She also brings awareness to how our surroundings have an impact on us. Did you know that even the sound and smell of a building can affect our physiology and psychology? It’s a fabulously interesting concept and and eye-opening conversation. 

We also have a deep discussion about running too fast and how to purposefully slow down. Veronica shares some of her own self-care practices. Finally, we talk A LOT about habits - shifting habits, changing habits, and yes, even the unhealthy habits. The struggle is real, so let’s be honest, right?

Hopefully, this episode is a reminder to you, as Veronica so eloquently said, to, “Start surrounding yourself with something that can empower you to live the purpose-driven life you were designed to live.“ 

Selected link love + resources from the episode

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]]> <![CDATA[#0053: Kate Nnanna-Ibemgbo on navigating ultimatums in the workplace, recognizing the depth of a mother's love + leaving footprints in the sands of time]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2018 05:03:00 GMT 1:30:27 811ba67ad84445afbe357c7a55918fc0 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375893 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Kate Nnanna-Ibemgbo. Kate worked her way up to Chief Air Traffic Control Officer with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja- Lagos over 11 years before joining the Nigerian Civil Aviatio full 53 Kate is also a caring wife, a nurturing mom of three adorable boys, and is a speaking/writing/inspirational force for good in our global community.

Buckle up, folks! We cover a lot of ground, or in this case, shall we say airspace? We talk about owning your personal space and exhibiting grace under duress, navigating ultimatums in a “man’s workplace”, and the importance of making and taking quiet time. Plus, we explore the depth of a mother’s love, talk about acceptance, and Kate shares poignantly how she is consciously leaving her footprints in the sands of time. So. Much. Awesome. All packed into one episode. 

There are times I meet people in this world when I can literally feel the sphere of energy around them. Kate is one of these people. She's tirelessly inspiring, working to connect her Air Traffic Controlling sisters, young girls, and pretty much any woman who crosses her path. We are like-minded sisters, who also deeply believes that we have so much more in common and how interconnected we all truly are. Dive into this episode by clicking the links below.

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]]> Kate is also a caring wife, a nurturing mom of three adorable boys, and is a speaking/writing/inspirational force for good in our global community.

Buckle up, folks! We cover a lot of ground, or in this case, shall we say airspace? We talk about owning your personal space and exhibiting grace under duress, navigating ultimatums in a “man’s workplace”, and the importance of making and taking quiet time. Plus, we explore the depth of a mother’s love, talk about acceptance, and Kate shares poignantly how she is consciously leaving her footprints in the sands of time. So. Much. Awesome. All packed into one episode. 

There are times I meet people in this world when I can literally feel the sphere of energy around them. Kate is one of these people. She's tirelessly inspiring, working to connect her Air Traffic Controlling sisters, young girls, and pretty much any woman who crosses her path. We are like-minded sisters, who also deeply believes that we have so much more in common and how interconnected we all truly are. Dive into this episode by clicking the links below.

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]]> #0052: Jessica Grounds on creating women leaders + the gender diversity rubber meeting the workplace road #0052: Jessica Grounds on creating women leaders + the gender diversity rubber meeting the workplace road Wed, 24 Oct 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:23:25 e5ddff8be069430fb4896339314fdb7d true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375894 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 52 Jessica Grounds has been busting her rump in Washington D.C. since the age of 22. She has founded and led multiple organizations across both the public and private sectors to advance women in leadership. Today, we're going to learn all about the strategic gender-inclusive, bipartisan work she's doing with Mine The Gap, an organization on a mission to create gender-inclusive environment for companies, organizations, and businesses. You’ll also hear Jessica pull wisdom from her own experiences as the founder and former Executive Director of Running Start. She helps us more fully understand the barriers facing women in the workplace today and beyond.

Additionally, we touch on the topics of sexism, gender diversity in the workplace, and balancing work and life as a new mother. Plus, Jessica offers practical and realistic steps we can all take within our own organizations to encourage leadership among women - starting right now.  

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]]> Jessica Grounds has been busting her rump in Washington D.C. since the age of 22. She has founded and led multiple organizations across both the public and private sectors to advance women in leadership. Today, we're going to learn all about the strategic gender-inclusive, bipartisan work she's doing with Mine The Gap, an organization on a mission to create gender-inclusive environment for companies, organizations, and businesses. You’ll also hear Jessica pull wisdom from her own experiences as the founder and former Executive Director of Running Start. She helps us more fully understand the barriers facing women in the workplace today and beyond.

Additionally, we touch on the topics of sexism, gender diversity in the workplace, and balancing work and life as a new mother. Plus, Jessica offers practical and realistic steps we can all take within our own organizations to encourage leadership among women - starting right now.  

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]]> #0051: Megan Offner on moral hangovers, being of service + feminine energy at work #0051: Megan Offner on moral hangovers, being of service + feminine energy at work Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:13:33 8c7ce38d36dc44f6b7fec78601438613 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375895 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Megan Offner of New York Heartwoods. New York Heartwoods is a Kingston-based business that makes furniture to grow trees. Yes, to GROW trees. (Tune in to learn how.) full 51 Megan deeply believes that business can be a force for good and that good design fosters a more resilient future. In this episode, you’ll hear all about the work Megan is doing at New York Heartwoods and learn more about her philosophy on doing good work and being resourceful. We chat about making beautiful things by hand with love, gender issues at work, and honoring the feminine while doing business. We consider how we value ourselves in relation to others. We tackle a lot in what felt like such a short time! 

A special note, this episode is rather unique because it was recorded live in what Megan and I referred to in this episode as “the makeout booth” at Radio Kingston. (We were practically sitting in each other’s lap!) Because it was recorded live, anything can happen; and it did. At one point, we were joined by a very agitated commercial washing machine in the adjacent laundromat.

Washer machine aside, we had an immersive and special conversation about feminine energy, being of service, and other stuff that really matters. 

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]]> Megan deeply believes that business can be a force for good and that good design fosters a more resilient future. In this episode, you’ll hear all about the work Megan is doing at New York Heartwoods and learn more about her philosophy on doing good work and being resourceful. We chat about making beautiful things by hand with love, gender issues at work, and honoring the feminine while doing business. We consider how we value ourselves in relation to others. We tackle a lot in what felt like such a short time! 

A special note, this episode is rather unique because it was recorded live in what Megan and I referred to in this episode as “the makeout booth” at Radio Kingston. (We were practically sitting in each other’s lap!) Because it was recorded live, anything can happen; and it did. At one point, we were joined by a very agitated commercial washing machine in the adjacent laundromat.

Washer machine aside, we had an immersive and special conversation about feminine energy, being of service, and other stuff that really matters. 

Selected link love + resources from the episode

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]]> #0050: Zuzu Perkal on getting your mind right, leveling up + talking about money as a working artist #0050: Zuzu Perkal on getting your mind right, leveling up + talking about money as a working artist Wed, 26 Sep 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:44:44 75385f5c3dfa495f8ef800812728bd6b true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375896 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 50 Zuzu is an Austin-based new contemporary artist with an insatiable appetite for street art, yoga, and self-exploration. Some of her commercial work has intersected with companies like Neiman Marcus, Bud Light, Nordstrom, Red Bull, South by Southwest, The X Games, the Wanderlust Festival and more.  

Zuzu continually seeks ways to positively  impact others through nearly everything she does, which comes through loud and clear in this episode and in vibrant color the rest of the time. There is so much to learn through this conversation with Zuzu. We touched on how she keeps her head in the game, leveling up as a paid, working artist, navigating her definition of self-worth, and finding her place on the planet. Like all of Zuzu’s work, I hope this episode leaves you full with insight and inspiration. Because, as we talk about in this episode: “You are f*#&ing awesome.”* We all need to be lifting each other up.

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]]> Zuzu is an Austin-based new contemporary artist with an insatiable appetite for street art, yoga, and self-exploration. Some of her commercial work has intersected with companies like Neiman Marcus, Bud Light, Nordstrom, Red Bull, South by Southwest, The X Games, the Wanderlust Festival and more.  

Zuzu continually seeks ways to positively  impact others through nearly everything she does, which comes through loud and clear in this episode and in vibrant color the rest of the time. There is so much to learn through this conversation with Zuzu. We touched on how she keeps her head in the game, leveling up as a paid, working artist, navigating her definition of self-worth, and finding her place on the planet. Like all of Zuzu’s work, I hope this episode leaves you full with insight and inspiration. Because, as we talk about in this episode: “You are f*#&ing awesome.”* We all need to be lifting each other up.

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]]> #0049: Barbara Oakley on learning, changing professional gears + mitigating workaholic tendencies #0049: Barbara Oakley on learning, changing professional gears + mitigating workaholic tendencies Wed, 12 Sep 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:30:21 bab117f3de4146afb4c32843022592ee true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375897 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b This week’s guest, Barbara Oakley, Ph.D., is the female Indiana Jones - a truly innovative and independent spirit. full 49 Professionally, Barb’s an award-winning professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and the Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. Her research focuses on bioengineering with an emphasis on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. She’s also the creator of the massively successful Learning How To Learn online course, which she teaches alongside legendary neuroscientist Dr. Terrence Sejnowski. Dr. Oakley makes the neuroscience of learning both practical and accessible for the rest of us.

In today’s episode we talk a lot about learning and MOOCs, or for the uninitiated, massive online open courses. With all of Dr. Oakley’s credentials and professional experience, we also discuss some adjacent topics like how to hang-up your workaholic spurs, how to avoid task-list intimidation (yes, we touch on task lists!), and how we might leverage Imposter Syndrome for our advantage. As I said at the top of this episode: If a Swiss Army Knife came in human form, it would be called a Barbara Oakley, Ph.D. Like a Swiss Army Knife, there are a multitude of tools and ideas woven into this conversation which can be applied to what’s going on in your own life. Dr. Oakley contributes a wealth of knowledge and implementable inspiration.  

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MOOC Resources from Barbara’s Book, Mindshift:
Find a MOOC! Go online and find a MOOC on a topic you’re interested in. The easiest way to do this is to go to Class-Central.com to run a search. Be careful, though—the subject matter in MOOCs is so broad that you may not even think to look for a MOOC on your favorite minor novelist or television drama—though such a MOOC may very well exist.

You can also go directly to some of the main MOOC and online learning providers and poke around. The following are some of the biggest providers (U.S.-based and university-affiliated unless otherwise noted):

  • Coursera (the largest provider)
  • edX
  • FutureLearn (UK-based)
  • iversity (Europe-based)
  • Kadenze (Special focus on art and creative technology)
  • Open2Study (Australia-based)
  • NovoEd (Focus on collaborative learning approaches)
  • Udacity (corporate- and university-affiliated provider; focused largely
  • on high-quality vocational courses and Nanodegrees for professionals)
  • Lynda.com (private company owned by LinkedIn that provides access on a fee-per-month basis to top-quality professional courses taught by industry experts; excellent reputation)
  • Udemy (private company for self-selected experts of any kind to offer their training)

There are also MOOC platforms that specialize in certain languages and cultural spheres. These are a few examples:

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]]> Professionally, Barb’s an award-winning professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and the Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. Her research focuses on bioengineering with an emphasis on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. She’s also the creator of the massively successful Learning How To Learn online course, which she teaches alongside legendary neuroscientist Dr. Terrence Sejnowski. Dr. Oakley makes the neuroscience of learning both practical and accessible for the rest of us.

In today’s episode we talk a lot about learning and MOOCs, or for the uninitiated, massive online open courses. With all of Dr. Oakley’s credentials and professional experience, we also discuss some adjacent topics like how to hang-up your workaholic spurs, how to avoid task-list intimidation (yes, we touch on task lists!), and how we might leverage Imposter Syndrome for our advantage. As I said at the top of this episode: If a Swiss Army Knife came in human form, it would be called a Barbara Oakley, Ph.D. Like a Swiss Army Knife, there are a multitude of tools and ideas woven into this conversation which can be applied to what’s going on in your own life. Dr. Oakley contributes a wealth of knowledge and implementable inspiration.  

Selected link love + resources from the episode:

MOOC Resources from Barbara’s Book, Mindshift:
Find a MOOC! Go online and find a MOOC on a topic you’re interested in. The easiest way to do this is to go to Class-Central.com to run a search. Be careful, though—the subject matter in MOOCs is so broad that you may not even think to look for a MOOC on your favorite minor novelist or television drama—though such a MOOC may very well exist.

You can also go directly to some of the main MOOC and online learning providers and poke around. The following are some of the biggest providers (U.S.-based and university-affiliated unless otherwise noted):

  • Coursera (the largest provider)
  • edX
  • FutureLearn (UK-based)
  • iversity (Europe-based)
  • Kadenze (Special focus on art and creative technology)
  • Open2Study (Australia-based)
  • NovoEd (Focus on collaborative learning approaches)
  • Udacity (corporate- and university-affiliated provider; focused largely
  • on high-quality vocational courses and Nanodegrees for professionals)
  • Lynda.com (private company owned by LinkedIn that provides access on a fee-per-month basis to top-quality professional courses taught by industry experts; excellent reputation)
  • Udemy (private company for self-selected experts of any kind to offer their training)

There are also MOOC platforms that specialize in certain languages and cultural spheres. These are a few examples:

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]]> #0048: Nicole Stott on painting in space, experiencing transcendence + accepting our status as Earthlings #0048: Nicole Stott on painting in space, experiencing transcendence + accepting our status as Earthlings Wed, 22 Aug 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:17:33 9fbd36c0c8c34abea66b5f2ff5dae117 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375898 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Nicole Stott, a veteran NASA astronaut. When the idea for Le vital corps Salon was only a scribble in a notebook, I scrawled a list of roles in which women likely had to navigate BS and mitigate burnout. (Y’all know how much I love lists, right?) As full 48 While I believe almost anything is possible, I knew the odds were small. Astronauts are busy folks. Yet, here we are. Today’s episode is proof-positive that intentionally aiming for the stars may well get you there. Tune in to learn how this episode came to fruition, but first, a little more background on today’s guest.

Nicole’s NASA experience includes 2 space flights, 104 days spent living and working on a space shuttle and the International Space Station. If that wasn’t enough, she performed 1 space walk and was a crew member on the final flight of Spaceship Discovery. Yet, one of her most memorable experiences is painting the first watercolor in space. Nicole has soared to the heights of outer space and dove to the depths of the Earth’s ocean as a NASA aquanaut. She’s now incredibly dedicated to sharing the beauty of Earth from space with others, especially through art. In this episode, Nicole and I talk a lot about art and how she ended up painting in space, her relationship with space and Earthlings, and the interconnectivity between all of these things.

Whether your feet are firmly planted on the ground or you are orbiting the Earth, this episode is ready for your listening pleasure in T-1 click below. Let’s lift off with Nicole!

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]]> While I believe almost anything is possible, I knew the odds were small. Astronauts are busy folks. Yet, here we are. Today’s episode is proof-positive that intentionally aiming for the stars may well get you there. Tune in to learn how this episode came to fruition, but first, a little more background on today’s guest.

Nicole’s NASA experience includes 2 space flights, 104 days spent living and working on a space shuttle and the International Space Station. If that wasn’t enough, she performed 1 space walk and was a crew member on the final flight of Spaceship Discovery. Yet, one of her most memorable experiences is painting the first watercolor in space. Nicole has soared to the heights of outer space and dove to the depths of the Earth’s ocean as a NASA aquanaut. She’s now incredibly dedicated to sharing the beauty of Earth from space with others, especially through art. In this episode, Nicole and I talk a lot about art and how she ended up painting in space, her relationship with space and Earthlings, and the interconnectivity between all of these things.

Whether your feet are firmly planted on the ground or you are orbiting the Earth, this episode is ready for your listening pleasure in T-1 click below. Let’s lift off with Nicole!

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]]> #0047: Theresa Wiggins on achievement-contingent happiness, obsessive thoughts + courageous communication #0047: Theresa Wiggins on achievement-contingent happiness, obsessive thoughts + courageous communication Wed, 08 Aug 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:34:48 34e1ce90a9c846c69182666901ed9c80 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d30016375899 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Since 2014, Theresa Wiggins has been combining her passion for kids, families, and education through her business, Village Parenting. Theresa teaches mindfulness and offers in-home behavior management support to families dealing with chronic behavioral is full 47 Additionally, she consults with both students and school faculty around effective family engagement.

You might be thinking this episode is going to be a really kid- and family- focused one. Yes, we are going to talk about Theresa's work for context. We’re also going to discuss how she came to it. Yet, there is so much in this episode for grownups without children, too. My husband, Craig, and I don't have kids currently, but the conversation left me with some ideas that stuck since Theresa and I recorded this conversation.

In this episode, Theresa shares both a deeply personal, courageous story and her professional story with us. She shares how mindfulness instruction came to be part of her core offerings, and how she helps children understand true happiness, which is not contingent on achievement. (I found this to be quite, thought-provoking as a recovering Type-A lady.) We also discuss the misconceptions of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and what life is like after the diagnosis. We consider the concept of courageous communication, which also plays out in real-time in this episode. As always, I hope you find comfort and ideas through our conversation. 

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]]> Additionally, she consults with both students and school faculty around effective family engagement.

You might be thinking this episode is going to be a really kid- and family- focused one. Yes, we are going to talk about Theresa's work for context. We’re also going to discuss how she came to it. Yet, there is so much in this episode for grownups without children, too. My husband, Craig, and I don't have kids currently, but the conversation left me with some ideas that stuck since Theresa and I recorded this conversation.

In this episode, Theresa shares both a deeply personal, courageous story and her professional story with us. She shares how mindfulness instruction came to be part of her core offerings, and how she helps children understand true happiness, which is not contingent on achievement. (I found this to be quite, thought-provoking as a recovering Type-A lady.) We also discuss the misconceptions of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and what life is like after the diagnosis. We consider the concept of courageous communication, which also plays out in real-time in this episode. As always, I hope you find comfort and ideas through our conversation. 

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]]> #0046: Aimee Gardner on exchanging the art of medicine for the medicine of art + slaying the star-farting cat #0046: Aimee Gardner on exchanging the art of medicine for the medicine of art + slaying the star-farting cat Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:37:01 cedcaefaa4c24b41ac8bd3d100670995 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637589a 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 46 Aimee is the Operations Director for O+ (pronounced oh positive).  Over her time with the organization, she’s also helped launch spin-off festivals in San Francisco and Petaluma, California. O+ works to build long-term relationships between creatives and health & wellness providers to help strengthen local communities. The O+ festival infuses medicine, art, and wellness in a uniquely engaging way.

In addition to talking about O+, Aimee explains how we can trip into new and galvanizing experiences - sometimes unexpectedly - even as organized planners (ahem, my Type-A friends) and live to tell about it. We also chat about ways she’s dealt with burnout, the importance of setting bite-sized goals, and how she spends her “free” time at Disaster Mansion. Oh yeah, we’ll also discover the satisfaction of slaying a star-farting cat. (PETA friends: Don’t be alarmed. No real cats were harmed in this conversation.) 

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]]> Aimee is the Operations Director for O+ (pronounced oh positive).  Over her time with the organization, she’s also helped launch spin-off festivals in San Francisco and Petaluma, California. O+ works to build long-term relationships between creatives and health & wellness providers to help strengthen local communities. The O+ festival infuses medicine, art, and wellness in a uniquely engaging way.

In addition to talking about O+, Aimee explains how we can trip into new and galvanizing experiences - sometimes unexpectedly - even as organized planners (ahem, my Type-A friends) and live to tell about it. We also chat about ways she’s dealt with burnout, the importance of setting bite-sized goals, and how she spends her “free” time at Disaster Mansion. Oh yeah, we’ll also discover the satisfaction of slaying a star-farting cat. (PETA friends: Don’t be alarmed. No real cats were harmed in this conversation.) 

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]]> #0045: Debra Cleaver on being abrasive, getting fired + bolstering democracy #0045: Debra Cleaver on being abrasive, getting fired + bolstering democracy Wed, 11 Jul 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:41:56 4f197833a3e7400ab53221f4212e2a66 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637589b 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 45 [Since the initial airing, Debra faced conflict with her board and started VoteAmerica.com. She no longer endorses Vote.org.]

Debra served as the Founder and CEO of Vote.org,  a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that uses technology to simplify voter engagement, increase voter turnout, and strengthen American democracy. In this episode, we talk about being “abrasive” women in the workplace and how to really own getting fired. Plus, we talk about how she is working to bolster democracy through her organization [at the time], Vote.org.

If you come away with anything from my conversation with Debra, I hope it's that life is one giant blank check of permission for you to do things your way. Listen right now...and then go register to vote!

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]]> [Since the initial airing, Debra faced conflict with her board and started VoteAmerica.com. She no longer endorses Vote.org.]

Debra served as the Founder and CEO of Vote.org,  a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that uses technology to simplify voter engagement, increase voter turnout, and strengthen American democracy. In this episode, we talk about being “abrasive” women in the workplace and how to really own getting fired. Plus, we talk about how she is working to bolster democracy through her organization [at the time], Vote.org.

If you come away with anything from my conversation with Debra, I hope it's that life is one giant blank check of permission for you to do things your way. Listen right now...and then go register to vote!

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]]> #0044: Miranda Mims on knowing what to hold + when to let go as a steward of cultural heritage #0044: Miranda Mims on knowing what to hold + when to let go as a steward of cultural heritage Wed, 27 Jun 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:22:26 a52442e33cc44394b96996f9e55d9e43 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637589c 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Miranda Mims has serious professional cred from interning at The Library of Congress to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art to the archives at Catholic University. Currently, Miranda is the special collections archivist for discovery and acce full 44 I had the great fortune of meeting this week’s guest, Miranda Mims, at a roundtable discussion hosted by Minda Harts at SXSW. (Yes, SXSW again!). After the roundtable, I organized an impromptu dinner at the Elizabeth Street Cafe, which is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Austin, Texas. As luck would have it, Miranda said yes to joining and really got my brain cooking. I asked her a million questions about what it’s like to be an archivist. I found it fascinating and knew I had to invite her to the podcast.

In this episode, we chatted all about what archivists do. Plus, we talk all about how to decide what to keep and what to get rid of - the physical items, a mindset, or even the mental clutter - what we carry around as human beings. I hope this conversation with Miranda frees you up.

Turn on your favorite listening device and join me to learn more about knowing “when to hold 'em, when to fold 'em, or when to walk away,” with my guest, Miranda Mims.

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]]> I had the great fortune of meeting this week’s guest, Miranda Mims, at a roundtable discussion hosted by Minda Harts at SXSW. (Yes, SXSW again!). After the roundtable, I organized an impromptu dinner at the Elizabeth Street Cafe, which is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Austin, Texas. As luck would have it, Miranda said yes to joining and really got my brain cooking. I asked her a million questions about what it’s like to be an archivist. I found it fascinating and knew I had to invite her to the podcast.

In this episode, we chatted all about what archivists do. Plus, we talk all about how to decide what to keep and what to get rid of - the physical items, a mindset, or even the mental clutter - what we carry around as human beings. I hope this conversation with Miranda frees you up.

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]]> #0043: Ruby Silvious on making it all up as you go + testing your discipline #0043: Ruby Silvious on making it all up as you go + testing your discipline Wed, 13 Jun 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:40:49 e3ea120115464677b4aaa1a77825668f true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637589d 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b The amazing Ruby Silvious, author of 363 Days of Tea: a Visual Journal on Used Tea Bags, joins me on the podcast this week. full 43 As I record this podcast, I’m slowly working on and growing the 33K Task List Project. After facilitating a craftworking (crafting + networking) event in Ruby’s town, the librarians lovingly wouldn’t let me out of there without the copy of 363 Days of Tea. 

Today's episode is a great example of how you really never know how things are going to come together. The librarians’ recommendation ultimately led me to reach out to Ruby. And that, friends, is how I met Ruby.  She is a visual artist and a graphic designer whose recent work includes experimenting on recycled and repurposed materials.

Here is a little bit more about Ruby: On January 3rd 2015, Ruby started a project called 363 Days of Tea as a visual daily record of her impression of the moment; using emptied, dried, and flattened tea bags as little miniature canvases; altering them to create a new work of art, every single day over the course of 363 days. Just amazing! Plus, she’ll talk about the significance of 363 days, instead of the expected 365 days, which in my humble opinion, is the height of perfect imperfection.

In early March 2018, her art was featured at Art on Paper, an international art fair in New York City. Prior to that, marking the introduction of a new international artist-in-residency program, she was the first resident artist at LM Studio in Hyères at the southern tip of France’s illustrious Côte d’Azur region. There she showcased paintings inspired by her visit in a solo exhibit called Printemps en Provence: 26 Days of Tea. Her art is featured all around the world - in both public and private collections.

In this episode, Ruby and I talk about how she came to be the creator of this amazing tea bag art. We touch on creativity and inspiration. Ruby also talks about all of the things she learned over the course of her artistic journey, including how being an artist, especially one committing to create one piece of art a day, was a lesson in practicing discipline.

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]]> As I record this podcast, I’m slowly working on and growing the 33K Task List Project. After facilitating a craftworking (crafting + networking) event in Ruby’s town, the librarians lovingly wouldn’t let me out of there without the copy of 363 Days of Tea. 

Today's episode is a great example of how you really never know how things are going to come together. The librarians’ recommendation ultimately led me to reach out to Ruby. And that, friends, is how I met Ruby.  She is a visual artist and a graphic designer whose recent work includes experimenting on recycled and repurposed materials.

Here is a little bit more about Ruby: On January 3rd 2015, Ruby started a project called 363 Days of Tea as a visual daily record of her impression of the moment; using emptied, dried, and flattened tea bags as little miniature canvases; altering them to create a new work of art, every single day over the course of 363 days. Just amazing! Plus, she’ll talk about the significance of 363 days, instead of the expected 365 days, which in my humble opinion, is the height of perfect imperfection.

In early March 2018, her art was featured at Art on Paper, an international art fair in New York City. Prior to that, marking the introduction of a new international artist-in-residency program, she was the first resident artist at LM Studio in Hyères at the southern tip of France’s illustrious Côte d’Azur region. There she showcased paintings inspired by her visit in a solo exhibit called Printemps en Provence: 26 Days of Tea. Her art is featured all around the world - in both public and private collections.

In this episode, Ruby and I talk about how she came to be the creator of this amazing tea bag art. We touch on creativity and inspiration. Ruby also talks about all of the things she learned over the course of her artistic journey, including how being an artist, especially one committing to create one piece of art a day, was a lesson in practicing discipline.

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]]> <![CDATA[#0042: Chelsea Collier on smart communities + boldly creating a career for yourself that doesn't exist yet]]> Wed, 23 May 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:47:09 b41324b2cc429fa58bc3da98bd4a0373 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637589e 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Joining me this week is one of my mentors, Chelsea Collier. Chelsea is wicked smart. Her mission is to unite the public and private sectors to create smarter cities and more connected communities. full 42 Chelsea is the Founder of Digi.City, Editor-At-Large for Smart Cities Connect, and Co-Founder of Impact Hub Austin. She’s a 2018 Marshall Memorial Fellow and a 2016 Eisenhower Fellow. Her work has been published through Inc.com, Venture Beat, the Chicago Tribune and more. She is also an Advisor to the St. Edwards’ University Business School, the Austin Technology Alliance, and the Austin Forum. Chelsea has won an Austin Under 40 Award and has a masters and a bachelor degree in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin. Whew! All of that - well, it just scratches the surface of what Chelsea is all about. I connected with Chelsea at SXSW in Austin. 

If you’ve never been to SXSW, put it on your bucket list and go. The advice I received there - from folks like Chelsea - have led to some major professional breakthroughs and unexpected support. 

In today’s episode, we touch on some big concepts in the world of technology. Have no fear! Chelsea breaks things down in a way that is super easy to follow, so stick with us. We talk about figuring out what you want to do when you grow up and making it happen. No job description for your dream job? No problem. We talk about what to do if you don’t fit into a nice, neat box. Plus, we geek out a little on sustainable fashion.

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]]> Chelsea is the Founder of Digi.City, Editor-At-Large for Smart Cities Connect, and Co-Founder of Impact Hub Austin. She’s a 2018 Marshall Memorial Fellow and a 2016 Eisenhower Fellow. Her work has been published through Inc.com, Venture Beat, the Chicago Tribune and more. She is also an Advisor to the St. Edwards’ University Business School, the Austin Technology Alliance, and the Austin Forum. Chelsea has won an Austin Under 40 Award and has a masters and a bachelor degree in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin. Whew! All of that - well, it just scratches the surface of what Chelsea is all about. I connected with Chelsea at SXSW in Austin. 

If you’ve never been to SXSW, put it on your bucket list and go. The advice I received there - from folks like Chelsea - have led to some major professional breakthroughs and unexpected support. 

In today’s episode, we touch on some big concepts in the world of technology. Have no fear! Chelsea breaks things down in a way that is super easy to follow, so stick with us. We talk about figuring out what you want to do when you grow up and making it happen. No job description for your dream job? No problem. We talk about what to do if you don’t fit into a nice, neat box. Plus, we geek out a little on sustainable fashion.

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]]> #0041: Sara Cantor Aye on human centered design, social innovation + equal parenting #0041: Sara Cantor Aye on human centered design, social innovation + equal parenting Wed, 09 May 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:43:55 35f4eb684575493f79d1d78854858ba1 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d3001637589f 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Sara Cantor Aye co-founded Greater Good Studio with her husband George. Sara is a design maven, who holds a master’s in design planning from the Institute of Design at IIT and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University. full 41 While in a green room together at SXSW with George, I learned about the fantastic work happening at Greater Good Studio.  

In this episode, Sara talks about how she transitioned from the corporate space to Greater Good Studio, how she uses human centered design (a really powerful process for solving problems) at the Greater Good Studio, and how she applies innovative and intentional concepts like equally shared parenting at home, too. This episode is Innovative (see that capital I) and empowering for all you frazzled femmes out there. Get out your smartphones and start listening already.

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]]> While in a green room together at SXSW with George, I learned about the fantastic work happening at Greater Good Studio.  

In this episode, Sara talks about how she transitioned from the corporate space to Greater Good Studio, how she uses human centered design (a really powerful process for solving problems) at the Greater Good Studio, and how she applies innovative and intentional concepts like equally shared parenting at home, too. This episode is Innovative (see that capital I) and empowering for all you frazzled femmes out there. Get out your smartphones and start listening already.

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]]> #0040: Alix Kram on diving in at the intersection of discomfort and pain + expecting more #0040: Alix Kram on diving in at the intersection of discomfort and pain + expecting more Wed, 25 Apr 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:35:02 b23eb0dd71d2eddc5d5fb99d2ba61597 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758a0 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Alix Kram is Vice-President of Global Brand Licensing for the Artist Services at Warner Music Group. Previously, she led KramCollective, where she helped industry professionals extend into the retail and lifestyle spaces. full 40 I'm so simultaneously energized and chilled out by today's guest, Alix Kram. I first met Alix last year when I rolled stowaway on my husband’s business trip to Nashville. Alix and I got to talking at a Women in Music event planned by past podcast guest, Nicole Barsalona. Within about 30 seconds, I recognized I was in the presence of a super-duper smart, creative woman who likely doesn’t realize there’s even a box to think outside of. My next thought was, “How can I get Alix to say yes to the podcast?”

Let’s talk about Alix for a minute. She is Vice-President of Global Brand Licensing for the Artist Services at Warner Music Group. Previously, she led KramCollective, where she helped industry professionals extend into the retail and lifestyle spaces. That was after Alix spent 10 years at Nickelodeon, where she was the V.P. of Lifestyle and Retail Marketing. I know, I know. That’s a lot of titles and kind of jargon-y, but we’ll break down what that actually means in the episode. Alix shows up - far beyond the titles and work stuff - as a woman who really knows how to live a full life.

In this episode, you’ll hear Alix and I discuss her work helping artists build their brand, her shift from her post-collegiate career to what she does now (btw, not a smooth, comfortable one), and how she balances her energy as, in the words of Todd Henry, an on-demand creative. Plus, we talk about understanding fear, embracing discomfort, and learning to trust yourself.

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]]> I'm so simultaneously energized and chilled out by today's guest, Alix Kram. I first met Alix last year when I rolled stowaway on my husband’s business trip to Nashville. Alix and I got to talking at a Women in Music event planned by past podcast guest, Nicole Barsalona. Within about 30 seconds, I recognized I was in the presence of a super-duper smart, creative woman who likely doesn’t realize there’s even a box to think outside of. My next thought was, “How can I get Alix to say yes to the podcast?”

Let’s talk about Alix for a minute. She is Vice-President of Global Brand Licensing for the Artist Services at Warner Music Group. Previously, she led KramCollective, where she helped industry professionals extend into the retail and lifestyle spaces. That was after Alix spent 10 years at Nickelodeon, where she was the V.P. of Lifestyle and Retail Marketing. I know, I know. That’s a lot of titles and kind of jargon-y, but we’ll break down what that actually means in the episode. Alix shows up - far beyond the titles and work stuff - as a woman who really knows how to live a full life.

In this episode, you’ll hear Alix and I discuss her work helping artists build their brand, her shift from her post-collegiate career to what she does now (btw, not a smooth, comfortable one), and how she balances her energy as, in the words of Todd Henry, an on-demand creative. Plus, we talk about understanding fear, embracing discomfort, and learning to trust yourself.

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]]> #0039: Totally Kara on dodging cyclical burnout + existential arm wrestling #0039: Totally Kara on dodging cyclical burnout + existential arm wrestling Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:03:00 GMT 14:51 1bdcea7a71be5c55bf61b488bdcf27f6 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758a1 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b We’re doing things a bit different over in Le vital corps Salon this week. Typically, I introduce you to a modern women leaving her unique stamp on the world without letting BS or burnout slow her down each episode. Today, we’re going full-tilt Kara. Buck full 39 Surrender. Come along and listen as I surrender to the things I just plain can’t control and make my way back to a place of flow.

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]]> Surrender. Come along and listen as I surrender to the things I just plain can’t control and make my way back to a place of flow.

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]]> #0038: Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk on staying powerful + positive when facing workplace bullies #0038: Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk on staying powerful + positive when facing workplace bullies Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:48:18 a68951b3a1c9d4c68fc170cfbd60d37d true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758a2 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk, is a shining example of a woman not letting bullshit or burnout stop her. This retired RCMP Officer is uber-emblematic of why I originally created this podcast back in 2016. full 38 While prepping for this interview and researching more about Sherry and her story, I was brought to tears. Seeing other women speak up courageously, empower others, and remain compassionate tends to have that effect on me.

For those of you who haven’t met her yet, Sherry is a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer (or RCMP Officer) with 20 years of service. Since she retired and now in her second career, Sherry is a professional speaker and educator breaking down how she coped with and stood up to workplace bullying, sexual harassment, and violence. She's authored three books and presented at Tedx Winnipeg in 2015. She's also been part of the Senate committee hearings on sexual harassment and bullying in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

In this episode, Sherry shared her story as a RCMP Officer and the bullying and sexual harassment she experienced during her time of service. More importantly, especially if you’ve ever or are currently experiencing workplace bullying or harassment, she shares examples of self-preservation and how her coping skills have evolved over time. Like the #metoo movement is also helping us understand, we don’t always get it “right” initially, especially when it’s a messy, scary and unexpected situation. We talk about the role forgiveness has played in her journey and how it has impacted her. Sherry continues to inspire and motivate others to get out of their comfort zone and recognize the power that they have in their own voice - in the workplace and beyond. Of course, we talk about that, too.

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]]> While prepping for this interview and researching more about Sherry and her story, I was brought to tears. Seeing other women speak up courageously, empower others, and remain compassionate tends to have that effect on me.

For those of you who haven’t met her yet, Sherry is a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer (or RCMP Officer) with 20 years of service. Since she retired and now in her second career, Sherry is a professional speaker and educator breaking down how she coped with and stood up to workplace bullying, sexual harassment, and violence. She's authored three books and presented at Tedx Winnipeg in 2015. She's also been part of the Senate committee hearings on sexual harassment and bullying in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

In this episode, Sherry shared her story as a RCMP Officer and the bullying and sexual harassment she experienced during her time of service. More importantly, especially if you’ve ever or are currently experiencing workplace bullying or harassment, she shares examples of self-preservation and how her coping skills have evolved over time. Like the #metoo movement is also helping us understand, we don’t always get it “right” initially, especially when it’s a messy, scary and unexpected situation. We talk about the role forgiveness has played in her journey and how it has impacted her. Sherry continues to inspire and motivate others to get out of their comfort zone and recognize the power that they have in their own voice - in the workplace and beyond. Of course, we talk about that, too.

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]]> <![CDATA[#0037: Anna Mayta on perseverance, wanting to be good + learning to say "I don't care/No me importa nada" to haters]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2018 04:03:00 GMT 1:18:04 4744a0f5a4f8ab6cbdec48d7fc4e5df7 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758a3 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Anna Mayta is so inspiring, and we had what seemed like a whole life-story to unpack. Anna has been a dance improvisor, dance teacher and choreographer for over 15 years. full 37 and life. During our conversation, Anna opens up about perseverance and being able to overcome some serious challenges. For her, those challenges revolved a lot around language. She grew up in Chile, and in her own words, had a bicultural childhood while working through dyslexia, being a sensitive child, and coping with bullying because she looked different than her Chilean peers. She describes what it took to grow into the teacher and dancer that she is today. She shares how she learned to say, “It doesn’t matter,” while balancing with her desire to be good.

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]]> and life. During our conversation, Anna opens up about perseverance and being able to overcome some serious challenges. For her, those challenges revolved a lot around language. She grew up in Chile, and in her own words, had a bicultural childhood while working through dyslexia, being a sensitive child, and coping with bullying because she looked different than her Chilean peers. She describes what it took to grow into the teacher and dancer that she is today. She shares how she learned to say, “It doesn’t matter,” while balancing with her desire to be good.

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]]> #0036: Kishau Rogers on burning out on a cycle + honoring the power of quitting stuff #0036: Kishau Rogers on burning out on a cycle + honoring the power of quitting stuff Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:03:00 GMT 1:47:32 326e254807af144005fe910d3c338b00 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758a4 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Kishau Rogers has been an active (and awarded!) practitioner, contributor, and business leader in the computer science and information technology industry for over 23 years. Her mission is to develop impactful, innovative solutions to complex problems and full 36 Kishau is also the founder & CEO of Websmith, Inc. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NFIB, JavaWorld, and other national publications. She is fiercely committed to STEM and using tech for social good. To further both of those aims, Kishau actively serves on advisory boards with institutions such as VCU School of Engineering, Think of Us and WAAW Foundation. She is also a recent recipient of the NAWBO Wells Fargo STEM Award and the Lyn McDermid Community Impact Award. [Swoon.]

Admittedly, I’m fan-girling over Kishau a bit, but did manage to pull it together. When uttered the words “making thinking sexy again,” I practically vibrated with excitement, gratitude, and inspiration. We talked in-depth about bringing critical thinking back. We also geeked out on machine learning, internal expectations, hating mediocrity, burning out, the complexity of hustle + push, and how she turned it around, plus the power of knowing when to quit.

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]]> Kishau is also the founder & CEO of Websmith, Inc. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NFIB, JavaWorld, and other national publications. She is fiercely committed to STEM and using tech for social good. To further both of those aims, Kishau actively serves on advisory boards with institutions such as VCU School of Engineering, Think of Us and WAAW Foundation. She is also a recent recipient of the NAWBO Wells Fargo STEM Award and the Lyn McDermid Community Impact Award. [Swoon.]

Admittedly, I’m fan-girling over Kishau a bit, but did manage to pull it together. When uttered the words “making thinking sexy again,” I practically vibrated with excitement, gratitude, and inspiration. We talked in-depth about bringing critical thinking back. We also geeked out on machine learning, internal expectations, hating mediocrity, burning out, the complexity of hustle + push, and how she turned it around, plus the power of knowing when to quit.

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]]> #0035: Galen Ayers on growing ourselves, choosing our roles + applying compassion #0035: Galen Ayers on growing ourselves, choosing our roles + applying compassion Wed, 14 Feb 2018 05:03:00 GMT 2:27:57 b014f796395e0ee46e98e4b3af1fcb61 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758a5 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Galen Ayers is a student of life - both academically and existentially - and a total dream guest. Galen, herself, is a force of (creative) nature. She is a musician, writer, psychologist, and activist. full 35 Galen’s also the daughter of the late and great, Kevin Ayers. Kevin was a pioneer singer and songwriter of the Canterbury psych rock scene in England. Galen talks about life as the daughter of such a free-wheelin’, creative father and a high-achieving mother. In young adulthood, she was the caregiver to her father and shares how that led her to writing and finding her own voice.  

We touch on wisdom, compassion, and how you can’t seem to have one without the other. We also chat about the need for taking recovery days as well as the epidemic of overwhelm and roles in today’s world.

In this episode, Galen tells me about her first well-being retreat on the island of Hydra. She will be joined by Vocologist and Vocal yoga expert, Heather Lyle. Super-cool!

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]]> Galen’s also the daughter of the late and great, Kevin Ayers. Kevin was a pioneer singer and songwriter of the Canterbury psych rock scene in England. Galen talks about life as the daughter of such a free-wheelin’, creative father and a high-achieving mother. In young adulthood, she was the caregiver to her father and shares how that led her to writing and finding her own voice.  

We touch on wisdom, compassion, and how you can’t seem to have one without the other. We also chat about the need for taking recovery days as well as the epidemic of overwhelm and roles in today’s world.

In this episode, Galen tells me about her first well-being retreat on the island of Hydra. She will be joined by Vocologist and Vocal yoga expert, Heather Lyle. Super-cool!

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]]> #0034: Dara Kass on being likable, choosing your battles + carrying the mental load #0034: Dara Kass on being likable, choosing your battles + carrying the mental load Wed, 24 Jan 2018 05:03:00 GMT 1:41:31 1eb014b75d91e8ea3aa92e8a13f9cd84 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758a6 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Dr. Dara Kass is super smart and hardworking woman. Our conversation and time together, deeply resonated with me because she’s so passionate about feminism and gender equity. full 34

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]]> #0033: Teresa Garrett on optics, options + choosing what to suck at #0033: Teresa Garrett on optics, options + choosing what to suck at Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:03:00 GMT 1:36:07 70979e5c447d4eca13f1a608b0d6a009 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758a7 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Teresa Garrett has a PhD in Biochemistry. Wicked smart!  She’s the current Associate Dean of the Faculty and Associate Professor of Chemistry at Vassar College. I am not going to lie, her credentials intimated me a smidge. full 33 Fear not, Teresa makes the information very accessible.) She shares following different paths, making her family a priority, overcoming analysis paralysis, intentionally choosing to suck at something, and optics.

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]]> Fear not, Teresa makes the information very accessible.) She shares following different paths, making her family a priority, overcoming analysis paralysis, intentionally choosing to suck at something, and optics.

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]]> #0032: Jennifer Farmer on grace, pace + walking the line between mission and burnout #0032: Jennifer Farmer on grace, pace + walking the line between mission and burnout Wed, 27 Dec 2017 05:03:00 GMT 1:33:53 39cfc93f0e638bab17b754fefe06ffed true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758a8 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Jennifer Farmer shares her experience with setting a work pace that is sustainable, practicing grace while redefining her flow, and so much more. Jennifer is an author and leading professional in communications strategy, an industry known for moving at br full 32 Jennifer’s debut book, "Extraordinary PR, Ordinary Budget: A Strategy Guide" was released June 2017. She is the managing director of communications for PICO National Network, and the founder of Spotlight PR LLC, a boutique communications consultancy which provides strategic communications counsel and public relations coaching. She is one hard-working woman.

Not only do we talk about work pace, we talk about her work at PICO National Network, a faith-based community organization, and how she transitioned from working in politics to communications. She also talks about PICO’s Live Free Campaign, which addresses gun violence and mass incarceration in many cities across the United States.

Because much of what Jennifer does is mission-focused, advocative and so very humanizing, she always feels drawn to do more. When she was heading straight towards a major burnout, she had to assess what was happening and to turn everything around. Jennifer and I cover so much ground about what it’s like to achieve without overworking. I truly hope that you come away from this podcast with some clarity, inspiration, calm or a combo platter of all three. The episode is ready for your listening pleasure. Grab a cup of hot tea (or your favorite beverage of choice), get cozy, and press play.

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]]> Jennifer’s debut book, "Extraordinary PR, Ordinary Budget: A Strategy Guide" was released June 2017. She is the managing director of communications for PICO National Network, and the founder of Spotlight PR LLC, a boutique communications consultancy which provides strategic communications counsel and public relations coaching. She is one hard-working woman.

Not only do we talk about work pace, we talk about her work at PICO National Network, a faith-based community organization, and how she transitioned from working in politics to communications. She also talks about PICO’s Live Free Campaign, which addresses gun violence and mass incarceration in many cities across the United States.

Because much of what Jennifer does is mission-focused, advocative and so very humanizing, she always feels drawn to do more. When she was heading straight towards a major burnout, she had to assess what was happening and to turn everything around. Jennifer and I cover so much ground about what it’s like to achieve without overworking. I truly hope that you come away from this podcast with some clarity, inspiration, calm or a combo platter of all three. The episode is ready for your listening pleasure. Grab a cup of hot tea (or your favorite beverage of choice), get cozy, and press play.

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]]> #0031: Patti Wilson on getting things done, decompressing + getting off the path to nowhere positive as an Air Traffic Controller #0031: Patti Wilson on getting things done, decompressing + getting off the path to nowhere positive as an Air Traffic Controller Wed, 13 Dec 2017 05:03:00 GMT 1:36:52 232b21f0155aba932eff6cd49aa473a9 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758a9 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Trying to track down a female professional controller was no easy feat. (Turns out, women are less than 20% of that workforce.) After several months of research, connecting, planning, and FAA approval - I am so excited to introduce you to this week’s gues full 31 Back in April, the idea for this podcast came to me while I was plunked at the airport. I was wondering about what some of the most stressful jobs for women were. Bam! I immediately thought of air traffic controllers. Enter Patti Wilson, who has been in the air traffic control industry for the past 29 years. She’s the Operations Manager at Northern California Terminal Radar Approach Control, and is currently in her second term as President of Professional Women Controllers. If that wasn’t enough, she’s also very involved in nonprofit work with Zonta International. She’s also a pistol deeply committed to pulling up a seat for more women at the aviation table. Patti brings both a breadth and depth of experience and wisdom to our conversation. She paints a picture of what being an air traffic controller is like (the good, the stressful and the invisible to us non-controller folks). She also talks about the difference between communication at work versus everyday conversations (like the risk of talking to people in bullet points and commands outside of work). We also cover staying humble, handling stress, and giving/receiving feedback.

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]]> Back in April, the idea for this podcast came to me while I was plunked at the airport. I was wondering about what some of the most stressful jobs for women were. Bam! I immediately thought of air traffic controllers. Enter Patti Wilson, who has been in the air traffic control industry for the past 29 years. She’s the Operations Manager at Northern California Terminal Radar Approach Control, and is currently in her second term as President of Professional Women Controllers. If that wasn’t enough, she’s also very involved in nonprofit work with Zonta International. She’s also a pistol deeply committed to pulling up a seat for more women at the aviation table. Patti brings both a breadth and depth of experience and wisdom to our conversation. She paints a picture of what being an air traffic controller is like (the good, the stressful and the invisible to us non-controller folks). She also talks about the difference between communication at work versus everyday conversations (like the risk of talking to people in bullet points and commands outside of work). We also cover staying humble, handling stress, and giving/receiving feedback.

You’re now cleared for listening takeoff. So, go ahead and switch to listening to this podcast on your favorite smartphone or listening device.

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]]> #0030: Kelly Lyndgaard on Radical Leaps of Faith, Playing to Your Strengths + Geeking Out Over Personality Tests #0030: Kelly Lyndgaard on Radical Leaps of Faith, Playing to Your Strengths + Geeking Out Over Personality Tests Wed, 22 Nov 2017 05:03:00 GMT 1:34:09 0e8ff3d3fa1dc77cef224caf3467516c true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758aa 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Kelly is the founder and CEO of Unshattered, a social enterprise partner of a women’s recovery program. full 30
In 2015, she experienced a very clear, but not easy to answer, calling out of her executive role in the technology industry to focus solely on what had been her passion project. In this episode, Kelly talks about how her entire perspective of addiction shifted after Emily, a fellow parishioner at her church, shared her family’s story of addiction. Kelly goes on to share how, with a newfound understanding and boatload of faith, she founded Unshattered. Witnessing broken lives transformed into ones of purpose, meaning and beauty, has influenced her own view of faith and the world in a profound way. Also, Kelly courageously opens up about some of her most intense self-care decisions and practices. Plus, we geek about personality tests and chat about playing to our strengths & style. I’ve found a sister, type-A soul in Kelly. When Craig finished editing this episode, he asked if I found my new BFF. Kelly’s story is beautiful. It’s one of hope, faith and deep understanding. 

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In 2015, she experienced a very clear, but not easy to answer, calling out of her executive role in the technology industry to focus solely on what had been her passion project. In this episode, Kelly talks about how her entire perspective of addiction shifted after Emily, a fellow parishioner at her church, shared her family’s story of addiction. Kelly goes on to share how, with a newfound understanding and boatload of faith, she founded Unshattered. Witnessing broken lives transformed into ones of purpose, meaning and beauty, has influenced her own view of faith and the world in a profound way. Also, Kelly courageously opens up about some of her most intense self-care decisions and practices. Plus, we geek about personality tests and chat about playing to our strengths & style. I’ve found a sister, type-A soul in Kelly. When Craig finished editing this episode, he asked if I found my new BFF. Kelly’s story is beautiful. It’s one of hope, faith and deep understanding. 

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]]> #0029: Dorie Hagler on 10-Minute Transformations, Non-Airbrushed Eves + Choosing Joy #0029: Dorie Hagler on 10-Minute Transformations, Non-Airbrushed Eves + Choosing Joy Wed, 08 Nov 2017 05:03:00 GMT 1:47:47 b26d03a580220be5130e61e6a94f6d6c true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758ab 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Dorie Hagler is a long form documentary photographer and activist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Glamour, People, New York Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, Denver Post, Chicago Tribune, Viewfind, New Mexico Magazine, and many others. full 29 In 2016, in response to a nagging thought that would not go away, Hagler founded me&EVE - a visual feminist movement highlighting the extraordinary stories of ordinary women. Hagler’s work has been exhibited in both solo and group shows in galleries and museums throughout the country. She is a frequent speaker and teacher at Adorama in New York City and recently launched a bi-weekly column on the Adorama Learning Center website called “Women with Cameras.”

Dorie and I are kindred spirits in a lot of ways, especially when it comes to our passion projects: for her project me&EVE and for my 33K Task List Project. Both set out to connect with and change the conversation among women. me&EVE is one part photojournalism, one part portrait, and one part sharing of stories by women, in 10-minute increments. It’s a fascinating project! In this episode, Dorie and I talk about what happens in those 10 minutes, the transformation she sees amongst the women she speaks with and what she has learned from the experience to date.

Dorie has this underlying thread of intentionality that comes through in her work and comes out in our conversation. She shares how she is taking time for self-care, in light of the emotional and important work that she's doing in the world.

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]]> In 2016, in response to a nagging thought that would not go away, Hagler founded me&EVE - a visual feminist movement highlighting the extraordinary stories of ordinary women. Hagler’s work has been exhibited in both solo and group shows in galleries and museums throughout the country. She is a frequent speaker and teacher at Adorama in New York City and recently launched a bi-weekly column on the Adorama Learning Center website called “Women with Cameras.”

Dorie and I are kindred spirits in a lot of ways, especially when it comes to our passion projects: for her project me&EVE and for my 33K Task List Project. Both set out to connect with and change the conversation among women. me&EVE is one part photojournalism, one part portrait, and one part sharing of stories by women, in 10-minute increments. It’s a fascinating project! In this episode, Dorie and I talk about what happens in those 10 minutes, the transformation she sees amongst the women she speaks with and what she has learned from the experience to date.

Dorie has this underlying thread of intentionality that comes through in her work and comes out in our conversation. She shares how she is taking time for self-care, in light of the emotional and important work that she's doing in the world.

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]]> #0028: Lauree Ostrofsky on Brain Tumors, Magical Pens + the Power of Choice #0028: Lauree Ostrofsky on Brain Tumors, Magical Pens + the Power of Choice Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:03:00 GMT 1:48:55 c6eb4654ab9e738d61388ac263995324 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758ac 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Lauree Ostrofsky helps women who value structure and accountability get clearer on what they want to do in life and become more confident to start doing it. full 28 She is a speaker, coach and hugger (dig this!), and is the author of a memoir entitled "I'm scared & doing it anyway" and her latest "SIMPLY LEAP: Seven Lessons on Facing Fear and Enjoying the Crap out of Your Life."

I was first introduced to Lauree via email. Like any normal person in this digital age, I did some internet sleuthing. And when I did, I instantly thought, “I so want to know this woman.” During our conversation, she opened up and shared her story of how she went from being a straight-A student and type-A personality to someone that felt completely out of control after a life changing event.

In early 2004, Lauree had an MRI to determine the source of some inner ear issues she was experiencing. That was when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The news was completely unexpected. It made her question everything she knew about her life, her world, and having control of everything in and around it. In this episode, Lauree walks us through before, after and during her experience and tells us how she is going through life now. Her story is one of resilience. She helps us understand how we can be both serious and silly at the same time. As well as, remain structured and scared. She also shares how mantras helped her heal, regain focus, and clarity. Lauree is our kind of people! 

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]]> She is a speaker, coach and hugger (dig this!), and is the author of a memoir entitled "I'm scared & doing it anyway" and her latest "SIMPLY LEAP: Seven Lessons on Facing Fear and Enjoying the Crap out of Your Life."

I was first introduced to Lauree via email. Like any normal person in this digital age, I did some internet sleuthing. And when I did, I instantly thought, “I so want to know this woman.” During our conversation, she opened up and shared her story of how she went from being a straight-A student and type-A personality to someone that felt completely out of control after a life changing event.

In early 2004, Lauree had an MRI to determine the source of some inner ear issues she was experiencing. That was when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The news was completely unexpected. It made her question everything she knew about her life, her world, and having control of everything in and around it. In this episode, Lauree walks us through before, after and during her experience and tells us how she is going through life now. Her story is one of resilience. She helps us understand how we can be both serious and silly at the same time. As well as, remain structured and scared. She also shares how mantras helped her heal, regain focus, and clarity. Lauree is our kind of people! 

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]]> #0027: Sarah Jacob on being an office antacid dealer, tango gypsy + CFO #0027: Sarah Jacob on being an office antacid dealer, tango gypsy + CFO Wed, 11 Oct 2017 04:30:00 GMT 1:39:58 e78fdd5e076ccc16a82bafa697452805 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758ad 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b By day, Sarah Jacob is an outsourced CFO working with companies doing $1-$10m in annual revenue and dealing with growth or transition. She helps CEOs get financial clarity, increase profitability, and make projections. By night... full 27 Sarah dances tango, cares for her adopted dog Kaya, and in 2017, produced the film, It Could Be Beautiful. This documentary film explores the themes of connection, commitment, and the beauty that comes from struggle. 

Sarah is no stranger to struggle, but also the lessons, and drops by Le vital corps Salon willing to openly and honestly share them with us. If you’re someone who has checked all the right boxes, diligently climbed rung-by-rung up the corporate ladder, self-medicated through some of your success, felt there was no real you in the person who shows up at work most days, and wondered what it’s all for, enjoy this powerful conversation.

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]]> Sarah dances tango, cares for her adopted dog Kaya, and in 2017, produced the film, It Could Be Beautiful. This documentary film explores the themes of connection, commitment, and the beauty that comes from struggle. 

Sarah is no stranger to struggle, but also the lessons, and drops by Le vital corps Salon willing to openly and honestly share them with us. If you’re someone who has checked all the right boxes, diligently climbed rung-by-rung up the corporate ladder, self-medicated through some of your success, felt there was no real you in the person who shows up at work most days, and wondered what it’s all for, enjoy this powerful conversation.

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]]> #0026: Magnolia Levy on deep listening, pulling threads + a to-go cup of beer #0026: Magnolia Levy on deep listening, pulling threads + a to-go cup of beer Wed, 27 Sep 2017 04:03:00 GMT 1:30:13 a8abe23527bea3f24030eb0a8c35e46e true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758ae 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Magnolia is a partner with LoPreto+Levy, LLP, a boutique law firm in New York City with an emphasis on matrimonial law. full 26
  • Came to do this work,
  • Learned to trust, leverage, and nurture her intuitive instincts,
  • Unexpectedly found herself starting her own law practice as a totally risk-averse woman and what helped her make the leap, and
  • What helps her keep it together as a working mom.

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  • Came to do this work,
  • Learned to trust, leverage, and nurture her intuitive instincts,
  • Unexpectedly found herself starting her own law practice as a totally risk-averse woman and what helped her make the leap, and
  • What helps her keep it together as a working mom.

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]]> #0025: Kirsty Grosart on slowing down, breaking things down + handstands #0025: Kirsty Grosart on slowing down, breaking things down + handstands Wed, 13 Sep 2017 04:33:00 GMT 1:18:54 f8a2053bbd629c286cf167ed789ffee1 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758af 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Kirsty Grosart grew up as a competitive gymnast. After an elbow injury at age 19, she was told her handstand days were over. For years, she believed it. full 25 By her 30s, she learned to listen to and trust her own body. She discovered ways to strengthen her arm and fell in love with bodyweight training & movement all over again. That’s the origin of story of this Garage Gym Girl.

Transitioning to coaching after her injury, Kirsty realized how drawn she was to teaching someone new skills – skills they don’t think are possible. Whether it’s virtually or in her gym near Toronto, she gives women the confidence to build both confidence and strength in their bodies. (Note: Handstands are a common side effect.) These same coaching skills are an asset in her other career as a programmer. In that role, she’s forced to break down business problems within a technical team environment.

Yes, we geek out a little about bodyweight training, but this show is also for women who are struggling with how to:

  • Pick themselves up after getting hit with one of life’s curveballs
  • Juggle 2 careers without burning out
  • Slow down to make more sustained progress
  • Get regular workouts done, especially if you’re not into traditional fitness options

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]]> By her 30s, she learned to listen to and trust her own body. She discovered ways to strengthen her arm and fell in love with bodyweight training & movement all over again. That’s the origin of story of this Garage Gym Girl.

Transitioning to coaching after her injury, Kirsty realized how drawn she was to teaching someone new skills – skills they don’t think are possible. Whether it’s virtually or in her gym near Toronto, she gives women the confidence to build both confidence and strength in their bodies. (Note: Handstands are a common side effect.) These same coaching skills are an asset in her other career as a programmer. In that role, she’s forced to break down business problems within a technical team environment.

Yes, we geek out a little about bodyweight training, but this show is also for women who are struggling with how to:

  • Pick themselves up after getting hit with one of life’s curveballs
  • Juggle 2 careers without burning out
  • Slow down to make more sustained progress
  • Get regular workouts done, especially if you’re not into traditional fitness options

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]]> #0024: Rachel Citron on communicating + dream job alchemy #0024: Rachel Citron on communicating + dream job alchemy Wed, 23 Aug 2017 04:33:00 GMT 1:59:55 20af4f5a4ab2f7f5ce03783657541683 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758b0 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b After growing up in Tuscon, AZ, and completing her undergrad studies at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, Rachel Citron wasn’t ready to leave Austin when she finished her graduate work in Women’s Studies at the University of Texas. full 24 Since then, Rachel has leveraged her skills to create not one, but two, dream jobs. By day, she’s the Head of Accounts/New Business at Powerhouse Animation Studios. Five positions and 7 ½ years later, she has worked her way up after starting out as the receptionist. Rachel opens up about what helped her do that and how she ended up with her initial gig - knowing absolutely nothing about the animation business whatsoever.

The familial and welcoming vibe of the Austin music scene has simultaneously drawn Rachel in by night and weekend. At a singer-songwriter friend’s insistent urging, Rachel started managing his music career. After gaining some music industry experience and learning the ropes a bit, Rachel hung up her Jet or Not shingle and started professionally managing more artists. She currently represents three local Austin bands and several other artists and songwriters.

This show is for folks who are interested in:

  • Building a career unrelated to what they studied
  • Communicating more effectively in the workplace, even when outnumbered
  • Asking for what you want
  • Saying yes to opportunities (even when you have no clue)
  • Staying organized and making time to reflect with a career and a side-hustle

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]]> Since then, Rachel has leveraged her skills to create not one, but two, dream jobs. By day, she’s the Head of Accounts/New Business at Powerhouse Animation Studios. Five positions and 7 ½ years later, she has worked her way up after starting out as the receptionist. Rachel opens up about what helped her do that and how she ended up with her initial gig - knowing absolutely nothing about the animation business whatsoever.

The familial and welcoming vibe of the Austin music scene has simultaneously drawn Rachel in by night and weekend. At a singer-songwriter friend’s insistent urging, Rachel started managing his music career. After gaining some music industry experience and learning the ropes a bit, Rachel hung up her Jet or Not shingle and started professionally managing more artists. She currently represents three local Austin bands and several other artists and songwriters.

This show is for folks who are interested in:

  • Building a career unrelated to what they studied
  • Communicating more effectively in the workplace, even when outnumbered
  • Asking for what you want
  • Saying yes to opportunities (even when you have no clue)
  • Staying organized and making time to reflect with a career and a side-hustle

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]]> #0023: Kara Rota on food, feminism + being a woman online #0023: Kara Rota on food, feminism + being a woman online Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:01:00 GMT 1:55:18 5718194c5e07999b41f6bb1f652374da true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758b1 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Kara Rota is a nonfiction/cookbook editor at Macmillan and the host of the weekly Clever Cookstr podcast. full 23 Growing up outside of Philadelphia and Chicago with an Italian father and a mother who was a macrobiotic chef-turned-raw vegan, Kara was always immersed in the culture and values behind why people eat what they do. We also challenge some pervasive myths about the “right” way to eat in this episode. Brooklyn-based Kara is a strong proponent for girls & women as well as a Digital Media Mentor for Girls Write Now. As our conversation twists and turns, we examine what it’s like to be a modern woman working in publishing and living a life online – selfie culture, our relationship to technology, intersectional feminism, handling outrage on the internet, and considering when to speak up.

This episode is chock full of food for thought.

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]]> Growing up outside of Philadelphia and Chicago with an Italian father and a mother who was a macrobiotic chef-turned-raw vegan, Kara was always immersed in the culture and values behind why people eat what they do. We also challenge some pervasive myths about the “right” way to eat in this episode. Brooklyn-based Kara is a strong proponent for girls & women as well as a Digital Media Mentor for Girls Write Now. As our conversation twists and turns, we examine what it’s like to be a modern woman working in publishing and living a life online – selfie culture, our relationship to technology, intersectional feminism, handling outrage on the internet, and considering when to speak up.

This episode is chock full of food for thought.

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]]> #0022: Courtney Smith on structured creativity, career pivots + indie rock on MTV #0022: Courtney Smith on structured creativity, career pivots + indie rock on MTV Wed, 26 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT 1:46:22 30c1e215603eff1562988aa558b8a70d true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758b2 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Courtney E. Smith is the author of Record Collecting for Girls: Finding Your Inner Music Nerd, One Record at a Time (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011). full 22 Her debut book of music essays was featured in Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, Elle, and many other outlets. It’s easy to understand why. Her book a super-fun look at how we connect with music and the role it plays in the lives of many female music nerds out there. Courtney’s chapter on “Where have all the girl bands gone?” should be required reading for any feminist who says she likes rock & roll. (Note: If you don’t know who Goldie & The Gingerbreads, Fanny, and Joan Jett are yet, pick up Courtney’s book for a concise history.) Courtney started on her professional writing career with the Subterranean blog, a companion blog to the only indie rock video show in America, MTV2 Subterranean, which she programmed and produced.  What you might not know is how hard she worked on the difficult feat of giving women musicians equal airplay in that role. She’ll share what it was like to be on the inside of the machine during a unique time in the history of indie rock, especially in New York. When she’s not working on her next book, Courtney is currently an editor and writer at Refinery29, the third most trafficked website for millennial women. She shares how she pivoted to this role and intentionally fits it into her lifestyle.

If you’re someone who dreams of writing a book or realizing a creative project while still paying the bills, there is so much to learn from Courtney’s experience and this conversation. We discuss how she structures her week to bring the necessary focus and structure to her writing process, as well as what it’s like to write from two very different ends of the spectrum. And, let’s be real, we geek-out about indie rock, too.

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]]> Her debut book of music essays was featured in Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, Elle, and many other outlets. It’s easy to understand why. Her book a super-fun look at how we connect with music and the role it plays in the lives of many female music nerds out there. Courtney’s chapter on “Where have all the girl bands gone?” should be required reading for any feminist who says she likes rock & roll. (Note: If you don’t know who Goldie & The Gingerbreads, Fanny, and Joan Jett are yet, pick up Courtney’s book for a concise history.) Courtney started on her professional writing career with the Subterranean blog, a companion blog to the only indie rock video show in America, MTV2 Subterranean, which she programmed and produced.  What you might not know is how hard she worked on the difficult feat of giving women musicians equal airplay in that role. She’ll share what it was like to be on the inside of the machine during a unique time in the history of indie rock, especially in New York. When she’s not working on her next book, Courtney is currently an editor and writer at Refinery29, the third most trafficked website for millennial women. She shares how she pivoted to this role and intentionally fits it into her lifestyle.

If you’re someone who dreams of writing a book or realizing a creative project while still paying the bills, there is so much to learn from Courtney’s experience and this conversation. We discuss how she structures her week to bring the necessary focus and structure to her writing process, as well as what it’s like to write from two very different ends of the spectrum. And, let’s be real, we geek-out about indie rock, too.

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]]> <![CDATA[#0021: Donna Cohen on negotiation, dealing with haters, and what to do when you don't know what to do]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT 1:27:54 ace0a031a0eccf6f89e2aa9dc118d781 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758b3 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Since her teens, Donna Cohen has been an advocate for women, especially women who are breaking gender barriers or in transition. full 21 Armed with a BA in Communication Studies from the UMass, Amherst and her Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School, she started her career specializing in civil-, business- and real estate-related litigation and became the first woman partner at her law firm. After 35 years, Donna now focuses on providing strategic advice to high-visibility individuals in their personal, business and philanthropic matters as their personal legal counsel, confidential advisor and gatekeeper.

Donna serves individuals in sports and entertainment. In fact, she is an advisor to several women and non-profit organizations among them: the players of The All American Girls Professional Baseball League (made popular in the movie A League of Their Own starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis). She is a special advisor to the Boston Red Sox in their all women's baseball fantasy camp and was the personal advisor to Inocente Izucar during the filming of the Academy Award-winning film Inocente.

Donna is a total pistol and pioneer. She and I talk very candidly about everything above, what it was like to become the first female partner at her law firm, career choices she made as a mom, and so much more. If you’ve ever wished for a do-over dealing with haters, for do-able skills to practice around negotiating for yourself, and what to do when you don’t know what you’re doing, this is the podcast for you.

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]]> Armed with a BA in Communication Studies from the UMass, Amherst and her Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School, she started her career specializing in civil-, business- and real estate-related litigation and became the first woman partner at her law firm. After 35 years, Donna now focuses on providing strategic advice to high-visibility individuals in their personal, business and philanthropic matters as their personal legal counsel, confidential advisor and gatekeeper.

Donna serves individuals in sports and entertainment. In fact, she is an advisor to several women and non-profit organizations among them: the players of The All American Girls Professional Baseball League (made popular in the movie A League of Their Own starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis). She is a special advisor to the Boston Red Sox in their all women's baseball fantasy camp and was the personal advisor to Inocente Izucar during the filming of the Academy Award-winning film Inocente.

Donna is a total pistol and pioneer. She and I talk very candidly about everything above, what it was like to become the first female partner at her law firm, career choices she made as a mom, and so much more. If you’ve ever wished for a do-over dealing with haters, for do-able skills to practice around negotiating for yourself, and what to do when you don’t know what you’re doing, this is the podcast for you.

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]]> #0020: Erin Barra on navigating shifted life goals + being perceived as a b*tch #0020: Erin Barra on navigating shifted life goals + being perceived as a b*tch Wed, 28 Jun 2017 04:33:00 GMT 1:33:30 8ac38e6a1b217b8abfc1df11d98fe120 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758b4 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Some might call her a Jill of all trades, but Erin “Mamma” Barra prefers Creative Swiss Army Knife. Within the world of music, she’s a pragmatic troubleshooter who adeptly knows what skill or tool to apply at the right moment. full 20 The breadth of Erin's skill set – as an educator, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and music technology consultant over 20 years - makes Erin a key player in the creative process of many projects from conception to final master to stage performance. When she’s involved, people are able to realize and execute their ideas. The people she works with are Grammy-winning artists, engineers, and producers as well as indie artists. Additionally, she has released 5 studio albums as an independent solo artist. That’s some serious cred. Erin also shares her knowledge and experience while connecting other women. She is an Associate Professor in the Songwriting Department at Boston's Berklee College of Music and one of the leading product specialists for Berlin-based music software company, Ableton. Additionally, Erin has developed, taught and executed several music technology programs, including Beats by Girls for K-12 girls. She also is on the Board of Women in Music, where she contributes to building awareness, support, and opportunities for other women in the musical arts.

During our conversation, Erin shares how she reconciled how identifies with her work versus how other others have perceived how she does, especially when navigating career transitions. Erin also opens up about the detrimental impacts of chronic stress to her body, creativity, and productivity. She also walks us through some (no surprise here) really practical tools and habits that have helped her turn around stress and stuckness. Do not miss this episode with Erin.

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]]> The breadth of Erin's skill set – as an educator, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and music technology consultant over 20 years - makes Erin a key player in the creative process of many projects from conception to final master to stage performance. When she’s involved, people are able to realize and execute their ideas. The people she works with are Grammy-winning artists, engineers, and producers as well as indie artists. Additionally, she has released 5 studio albums as an independent solo artist. That’s some serious cred. Erin also shares her knowledge and experience while connecting other women. She is an Associate Professor in the Songwriting Department at Boston's Berklee College of Music and one of the leading product specialists for Berlin-based music software company, Ableton. Additionally, Erin has developed, taught and executed several music technology programs, including Beats by Girls for K-12 girls. She also is on the Board of Women in Music, where she contributes to building awareness, support, and opportunities for other women in the musical arts.

During our conversation, Erin shares how she reconciled how identifies with her work versus how other others have perceived how she does, especially when navigating career transitions. Erin also opens up about the detrimental impacts of chronic stress to her body, creativity, and productivity. She also walks us through some (no surprise here) really practical tools and habits that have helped her turn around stress and stuckness. Do not miss this episode with Erin.

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]]> #0019: Susan Parnell on embracing the pain + starting a business when life gives you Lyme #0019: Susan Parnell on embracing the pain + starting a business when life gives you Lyme Wed, 14 Jun 2017 07:33:00 GMT 55:52 b204346b8137c4c1f7a3f4596f6bff4a true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758b5 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Wild Leaf Active Tea founder, Susan Parnell, discovered the awesome power of herbal teas during a long and painful battle with Lyme Disease. full 19 What amazed Susan most was the way herbs and teas from around the world helped strengthen and heal her body from the intensive treatment.

To function and try to mitigate the unpredictable and painful symptoms of chronic Lyme Disease, she researched what she could do on her own to complement her conventional care. Susan would scour the back of tea packages to find teas that would help me. It was like trying to find the perfect bottle of wine, which gave her the idea to create a "Benefit-Driven" tea line - benefits like Smart, Happy, and Rehab. And Wild Leaf was born for folks who don't have time to tread down the ancient tradition trail or get all zenny about their tea consumption.

What we'll also discuss in this episode is how Susan manages a chronic illness like Lyme Disease with being a wife, a working mother of 2, and the owner of a small, but growing, business in Sparta, New Jersey. Susan will share how she segments her days and prioritizes what's essential for her to stay healthy.

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]]> What amazed Susan most was the way herbs and teas from around the world helped strengthen and heal her body from the intensive treatment.

To function and try to mitigate the unpredictable and painful symptoms of chronic Lyme Disease, she researched what she could do on her own to complement her conventional care. Susan would scour the back of tea packages to find teas that would help me. It was like trying to find the perfect bottle of wine, which gave her the idea to create a "Benefit-Driven" tea line - benefits like Smart, Happy, and Rehab. And Wild Leaf was born for folks who don't have time to tread down the ancient tradition trail or get all zenny about their tea consumption.

What we'll also discuss in this episode is how Susan manages a chronic illness like Lyme Disease with being a wife, a working mother of 2, and the owner of a small, but growing, business in Sparta, New Jersey. Susan will share how she segments her days and prioritizes what's essential for her to stay healthy.

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]]> #0018: Lany Sullivan on being an interview faker, caretaker + digital nomad #0018: Lany Sullivan on being an interview faker, caretaker + digital nomad Wed, 24 May 2017 16:00:00 GMT 1:15:56 fe1a00e4ee043dbb24ff0b3792bea804 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758b6 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Lany Sullivan is an event planning and event execution expert. Some would call her the Event Magician over at Events By Lany. full 18 As a sister refugee from the world of finance, she's able to balance the larger business goal with all the nitty gritty details and negotiations that make you cringe.

She has successfully produced, executed and managed event marketing ventures for companies such as: Jeep, Disney XD, NBC, American Airlines, Kraft Foods, Wall Street Journal, AIDS Health Foundation, and many more. Today, she works with international coaches, consultants, speakers and authors who want to get their message out using events, but don’t want the hassle of managing all of the logistics. And this is just Lany's work cred!

In this conversation, Lany and I also chat about how losing everything in a market crash and caretaking for two family members paved the way for her to change careers and become a digital nomad. This lifestyle allows this super connector to plan events all over the world and hang with her vast network of friends, family, and contacts in real life. Lany will share how she made that leap as well how she keeps the day-to-day together. Your career is stagnating, or worse, imploding. You're navigating a huge career leap and feel a little freaked-out. Then, a family member gets sick. And you've wondered how you're going to put your life back together again. 

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]]> As a sister refugee from the world of finance, she's able to balance the larger business goal with all the nitty gritty details and negotiations that make you cringe.

She has successfully produced, executed and managed event marketing ventures for companies such as: Jeep, Disney XD, NBC, American Airlines, Kraft Foods, Wall Street Journal, AIDS Health Foundation, and many more. Today, she works with international coaches, consultants, speakers and authors who want to get their message out using events, but don’t want the hassle of managing all of the logistics. And this is just Lany's work cred!

In this conversation, Lany and I also chat about how losing everything in a market crash and caretaking for two family members paved the way for her to change careers and become a digital nomad. This lifestyle allows this super connector to plan events all over the world and hang with her vast network of friends, family, and contacts in real life. Lany will share how she made that leap as well how she keeps the day-to-day together. Your career is stagnating, or worse, imploding. You're navigating a huge career leap and feel a little freaked-out. Then, a family member gets sick. And you've wondered how you're going to put your life back together again. 

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]]> #0017: Yvi Heiman on overthinking, wasting time + Netflix binges #0017: Yvi Heiman on overthinking, wasting time + Netflix binges Wed, 10 May 2017 16:00:00 GMT 1:31:14 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320546504 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758b7 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 17 Yvi was educated in business, trained as an electrician, and schooled in the art of hospitality management. By 22, she was running her own pub until a casual comment sparked an epic, international shift in 2007.

Upon landing in California, Yvi started her consulting business Ask Yvi, with PCM as her first associate. Also, she fell in love with and later married the company's founder, Peter Oakes. In 2012, when Peter was diagnosed with cancer, Yvi took over Pacific Crest Media, while maintaining her consulting firm, Ask Yvi. Not only was she Peter's partner in life and work, but she became his caretaker in an up-and-down battle with cancer until Peter's death in 2014. Juggling all of this propelled Yvi into becoming the passionate Business Streamliner and Automation Addict she is now, so other small business owners and entrepreneurs create businesses that can withstand anything, including cancer. 

If you're someone who procrastinates via overthinking, talks yourself out of making decisions, and thinks taking breaks are for wimps, you won't want to miss this episode. 

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]]> Yvi was educated in business, trained as an electrician, and schooled in the art of hospitality management. By 22, she was running her own pub until a casual comment sparked an epic, international shift in 2007.

Upon landing in California, Yvi started her consulting business Ask Yvi, with PCM as her first associate. Also, she fell in love with and later married the company's founder, Peter Oakes. In 2012, when Peter was diagnosed with cancer, Yvi took over Pacific Crest Media, while maintaining her consulting firm, Ask Yvi. Not only was she Peter's partner in life and work, but she became his caretaker in an up-and-down battle with cancer until Peter's death in 2014. Juggling all of this propelled Yvi into becoming the passionate Business Streamliner and Automation Addict she is now, so other small business owners and entrepreneurs create businesses that can withstand anything, including cancer. 

If you're someone who procrastinates via overthinking, talks yourself out of making decisions, and thinks taking breaks are for wimps, you won't want to miss this episode. 

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]]> #0016: Minda Harts on being at the table, using the right fork + imaginary mentors #0016: Minda Harts on being at the table, using the right fork + imaginary mentors Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:00:00 GMT 1:16:35 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319318660 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758b8 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Minda Harts (@MindaHarts) is the founder of The Memo LLC, a premiere career development platform for women of color. full 16 The Memo helps women of color prepare for their seat at the table with education, community, and access. In 2016, she was nominated as a Change Maker at The White House State of Women Summit. Minda is a member of the New York Junior League and volunteers at women's shelters across NYC, helping women enhance their resumes and interviewing skills. Minda has been featured in Essence Magazine and The Guardian.From this interview, you'll also discover that go-gettin' Minda is a keen, reflective observer of communication. She rolls into the interview with

From this interview, you'll also discover that go-gettin' Minda is a keen, reflective observer of communication. She rolls into the interview with toolbox full of skills many times larger than her diminutive size. She's been filling that toolbox with investments in her own education, hard won lessons from life experiences, and focused study her imaginary and real mentors' trajectories. 

Do not miss this interview if you've ever: Got your seat at the table, but wondered if you were really supposed to be there and felt like you didn't get the memo; experienced "woman-on-woman crime" in the workplace instead of the mentorship you hoped for; or felt like you're hearing No after No to your requests, especially when using email.

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]]> The Memo helps women of color prepare for their seat at the table with education, community, and access. In 2016, she was nominated as a Change Maker at The White House State of Women Summit. Minda is a member of the New York Junior League and volunteers at women's shelters across NYC, helping women enhance their resumes and interviewing skills. Minda has been featured in Essence Magazine and The Guardian.From this interview, you'll also discover that go-gettin' Minda is a keen, reflective observer of communication. She rolls into the interview with

From this interview, you'll also discover that go-gettin' Minda is a keen, reflective observer of communication. She rolls into the interview with toolbox full of skills many times larger than her diminutive size. She's been filling that toolbox with investments in her own education, hard won lessons from life experiences, and focused study her imaginary and real mentors' trajectories. 

Do not miss this interview if you've ever: Got your seat at the table, but wondered if you were really supposed to be there and felt like you didn't get the memo; experienced "woman-on-woman crime" in the workplace instead of the mentorship you hoped for; or felt like you're hearing No after No to your requests, especially when using email.

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]]> #0015: Lauren Faulk on hustle, health scares + investing in people #0015: Lauren Faulk on hustle, health scares + investing in people Wed, 12 Apr 2017 16:00:00 GMT 2:03:41 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/311479349 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758b9 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet Lauren Faulk. She is a fiery, multi-lingual, country Cajun-turned-Mexico City teacher and social do-gooder. full 15 If your hustle has ever affected your health, your heart has told you when it's time to make a big bold change, you feel disorganized, or you want to play a bigger part in making the world around you a better place (but struggle with making the time), this show is for you.

Meet Lauren Faulk. She is a fiery, multi-lingual, country Cajun-turned-Mexico City teacher and social do-gooder. Professionally, Lauren is the Owner of Latin Language Link, where she teaches business executives how to maneuver (and negotiate better!) between English, French and Spanish. Outside of work, Lauren is the General Coordinator of Rizos de Amor y Alegra, an organization that donates custom-fitting wigs made of human hair to Mexican children who need them due to illness. 

Lauren brings her past, her passions and oh-so-many candid life lessons to us here in Le vital corps Salon, so do join us. 

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]]> If your hustle has ever affected your health, your heart has told you when it's time to make a big bold change, you feel disorganized, or you want to play a bigger part in making the world around you a better place (but struggle with making the time), this show is for you.

Meet Lauren Faulk. She is a fiery, multi-lingual, country Cajun-turned-Mexico City teacher and social do-gooder. Professionally, Lauren is the Owner of Latin Language Link, where she teaches business executives how to maneuver (and negotiate better!) between English, French and Spanish. Outside of work, Lauren is the General Coordinator of Rizos de Amor y Alegra, an organization that donates custom-fitting wigs made of human hair to Mexican children who need them due to illness. 

Lauren brings her past, her passions and oh-so-many candid life lessons to us here in Le vital corps Salon, so do join us. 

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]]> #0014: Nicole Atkins on fear + friends #0014: Nicole Atkins on fear + friends Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:00:00 GMT 15:55 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314568298 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758ba 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 14 Yes, this is the same Nicole Atkins who Rolling Stone praised as having a "voice full of longing and Loretta Lynn elegance.” On some of her more emotionally raw songs, you have to wonder if she isn't channeling a bit of Roy Orbison's beautiful melancholy.

For anyone who saw some of her residency gigs at Piano's back in the day, we're not surprised this sensitive New Jerseyite would make her way to Nashville eventually. When this rare, funny old soul isn't touring the world or finding herself on late night television, that's where she calls home now or where she recovers when she falls into a sinkhole. Tune in to hear about that story and more.

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]]> Yes, this is the same Nicole Atkins who Rolling Stone praised as having a "voice full of longing and Loretta Lynn elegance.” On some of her more emotionally raw songs, you have to wonder if she isn't channeling a bit of Roy Orbison's beautiful melancholy.

For anyone who saw some of her residency gigs at Piano's back in the day, we're not surprised this sensitive New Jerseyite would make her way to Nashville eventually. When this rare, funny old soul isn't touring the world or finding herself on late night television, that's where she calls home now or where she recovers when she falls into a sinkhole. Tune in to hear about that story and more.

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]]> #0013: Pam Victor on improv, self-inquiry + being enough #0013: Pam Victor on improv, self-inquiry + being enough Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:00:00 GMT 1:57:15 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/311308349 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758bb 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Pam Victor is the Founder and President of Happier Valley Comedy where she runs Through Laughter, a personal and professional growth program, and a multi-level improv comedy school as well as producing regular improv shows in Western Massachusetts. full 13 Pam is the author of "Baj and the Word Launcher: A Space-Aged Asperger Adventure in Communication" and, also with legendary improvisers TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi, co-author of "Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book." A graduate of Smith College with a Master's in Education from Iona College, Pam has received improv training from iO Theater (Chicago), Annoyance Theatre (Chicago), ImprovBoston, and from Second City teachers. Pam is a nice person. She would probably like you. 
 

Talking with Pam was a total trip. The moment I learned about the women's empowerment retreat she's planning, which has the current working title Females Unleashing Courage, Knowledge, Individuality & Truth (F.U.C.K. I.T!), I knew we had to talk. We talk about life through an improv filter. Pam offers tremendous insight into its practical applications, which helps us slay the mental BS that slows us down or burns us out.

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]]> Pam is the author of "Baj and the Word Launcher: A Space-Aged Asperger Adventure in Communication" and, also with legendary improvisers TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi, co-author of "Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book." A graduate of Smith College with a Master's in Education from Iona College, Pam has received improv training from iO Theater (Chicago), Annoyance Theatre (Chicago), ImprovBoston, and from Second City teachers. Pam is a nice person. She would probably like you. 
 

Talking with Pam was a total trip. The moment I learned about the women's empowerment retreat she's planning, which has the current working title Females Unleashing Courage, Knowledge, Individuality & Truth (F.U.C.K. I.T!), I knew we had to talk. We talk about life through an improv filter. Pam offers tremendous insight into its practical applications, which helps us slay the mental BS that slows us down or burns us out.

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]]> #0012: Katy Moonan on leadership, social life + social enterprise #0012: Katy Moonan on leadership, social life + social enterprise Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:00:00 GMT 1:41:26 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/307631663 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758bc 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Katy Moonan is the Founder and Director of ArteSana, a non-profit social enterprise partnering with women in Holyoke, MA to make handwoven products that create opportunity and build a more equitable world. full 12 Katy has worked with numerous non-profits in the Pioneer Valley and abroad. A passionate advocate for community-led development and the arts, Katy was a 2014 National Arts Strategies’ Creative Communities Fellow, a 2016 SPARK graduate, and is currently completing a fellowship with the Coaching Fellowship focused on propelling women leaders. Katy grew up in Mexico but now calls Holyoke home. She graduated from Smith College in 2012 with a degree in Government and Postcolonial Studies.

Katy has some serious cred and is super serious about offering up some real talk in Le vital corps Salon. She dishes on how she's handled some of her biggest decisions like eschewing a career in advertising in NYC to start the social enterprise, ArteSana. We also get a peek at how she's figuring out her leadership style with a strong core team (more like familia) supporting her. (Shout-outs to Diana Rodriguez, Erika Perez, Ivette Aponte, Pastora Torres, and Peggy Shannon.) Katy also shares some perfectly imperfect steps she's taking to find more balance between her work and social life. 

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]]> Katy has worked with numerous non-profits in the Pioneer Valley and abroad. A passionate advocate for community-led development and the arts, Katy was a 2014 National Arts Strategies’ Creative Communities Fellow, a 2016 SPARK graduate, and is currently completing a fellowship with the Coaching Fellowship focused on propelling women leaders. Katy grew up in Mexico but now calls Holyoke home. She graduated from Smith College in 2012 with a degree in Government and Postcolonial Studies.

Katy has some serious cred and is super serious about offering up some real talk in Le vital corps Salon. She dishes on how she's handled some of her biggest decisions like eschewing a career in advertising in NYC to start the social enterprise, ArteSana. We also get a peek at how she's figuring out her leadership style with a strong core team (more like familia) supporting her. (Shout-outs to Diana Rodriguez, Erika Perez, Ivette Aponte, Pastora Torres, and Peggy Shannon.) Katy also shares some perfectly imperfect steps she's taking to find more balance between her work and social life. 

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]]> #0011: Beth Martinez on confidence, sexual assault + self-care #0011: Beth Martinez on confidence, sexual assault + self-care Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:00:00 GMT 1:41:23 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304974447 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758bd 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Beth Martinez founded Danger Village Music Publicity in 2007 to promote emerging artists that she had faith in. full 11 After 10 years of sustained success, she embarks on a new venture in music publishing where her personal conviction and strong integrity will cultivate the careers of the exceptional artists that call Danger Village home.

When I asked Beth if there was anything she wanted to talk about in our chat, "how to make the world a better place" made the short list. From our conversation, there's no doubt she does that on the regular. She does the work - the work to be the best human she can be every day. In this incredibly transparent and thoughtful conversation, Beth shares how she came to radiate the self-confidence she possesses now (but didn't always). We also talk candidly about self-care, booze, and what it's like to work in an industry where sexual harassment or assault are pervasive problems. You won't want to miss this episode. Join us.

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]]> After 10 years of sustained success, she embarks on a new venture in music publishing where her personal conviction and strong integrity will cultivate the careers of the exceptional artists that call Danger Village home.

When I asked Beth if there was anything she wanted to talk about in our chat, "how to make the world a better place" made the short list. From our conversation, there's no doubt she does that on the regular. She does the work - the work to be the best human she can be every day. In this incredibly transparent and thoughtful conversation, Beth shares how she came to radiate the self-confidence she possesses now (but didn't always). We also talk candidly about self-care, booze, and what it's like to work in an industry where sexual harassment or assault are pervasive problems. You won't want to miss this episode. Join us.

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]]> #0010: Jamie Lee on negotiation, money + fear #0010: Jamie Lee on negotiation, money + fear Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:00:00 GMT 1:20:34 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304022149 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758be 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Jamie Lee is a She Negotiates consultant, a Toastmasters award-winning public speaker, and a pragmatic negotiation geek dedicated to helping women get bolder, braver and better paid. full 10 Jamie supports the women who want to make gutsier asks, especially at work. She accomplishes this by consulting with women one-on-one and leading workshops on negotiation and equity compensation for employees. A recent analysis of her work revealed her clients achieved an average 5x return on their investment. Jamie has helped working women secure $20,000 in raises and more.

Of course, we'll talk about negotiation - the fears, the stories we tell ourselves about negotiation and money, and some of the misconceptions. Jamie brings her wisdom, her experience, and her table-turning curiosity when she unexpectedly fires some questions at me. 

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]]> Jamie supports the women who want to make gutsier asks, especially at work. She accomplishes this by consulting with women one-on-one and leading workshops on negotiation and equity compensation for employees. A recent analysis of her work revealed her clients achieved an average 5x return on their investment. Jamie has helped working women secure $20,000 in raises and more.

Of course, we'll talk about negotiation - the fears, the stories we tell ourselves about negotiation and money, and some of the misconceptions. Jamie brings her wisdom, her experience, and her table-turning curiosity when she unexpectedly fires some questions at me. 

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]]> #0009: Sandra Costello on hugs, panic attacks + shaking off judgment #0009: Sandra Costello on hugs, panic attacks + shaking off judgment Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:00:00 GMT 1:26:23 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/301631125 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758bf 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 9

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]]> #0008: Nicole Barsalona on maternal loss + connecting music mavens #0008: Nicole Barsalona on maternal loss + connecting music mavens Wed, 11 Jan 2017 17:00:00 GMT 1:30:55 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/301582103 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758c0 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b To say the Nicole Barsalona is a hardworking woman (and recent mom) is almost laughable. However, she works incredibly smart - both playing to her strengths and building the right support structure around her as she goes in the worlds of music and philant full 8  In the music sphere, she's the founder of 525 Entertainment Group, an artist management & consulting firm and home to Everyday Rebellion Records. She also proudly serves on the Board of Directors for Women In Music. 

After the tragic stillbirth of her daughter, Olivia, and realizing how little information she had pre- and post-delivery, she created Mommy Interrupted. The maternal advocacy group seeks to get useful information women and their families need when they need it. She also supports the Massachusetts Center For Unexpected Infant and Child Death in Boston as an Advisory Board Member. 

While our conversation may hit you right in the feelies at moments, Nicole generously shares many of the lessons she's learned with such grace and humor. We dive into topics like managing awkward conversations around grief, becoming grounded in her own powerful story, and attempting to get organized. 

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]]>  In the music sphere, she's the founder of 525 Entertainment Group, an artist management & consulting firm and home to Everyday Rebellion Records. She also proudly serves on the Board of Directors for Women In Music. 

After the tragic stillbirth of her daughter, Olivia, and realizing how little information she had pre- and post-delivery, she created Mommy Interrupted. The maternal advocacy group seeks to get useful information women and their families need when they need it. She also supports the Massachusetts Center For Unexpected Infant and Child Death in Boston as an Advisory Board Member. 

While our conversation may hit you right in the feelies at moments, Nicole generously shares many of the lessons she's learned with such grace and humor. We dive into topics like managing awkward conversations around grief, becoming grounded in her own powerful story, and attempting to get organized. 

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]]> #0007: Sarah Williams on rivalry, not fixing everything + surviving entrepreneurial funks #0007: Sarah Williams on rivalry, not fixing everything + surviving entrepreneurial funks Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:00:00 GMT 1:24:22 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297324216 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b960b474d300163758c1 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 7

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]]> #0006: Marika Anthony-Shaw on getting the work done and holding it together(most days) #0006: Marika Anthony-Shaw on getting the work done and holding it together(most days) Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:00:00 GMT 1:34:52 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/295959569 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b961b474d300163758c2 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Marika Anthony-Shaw is Founder and CEO of Plus 1. Plus 1 is revolutionizing philanthropy and creating new avenues for social and civic engagement through music. full 6 By connecting artists, fans, and organizations, PLUS1 amplifies the collective impact and shows how small actions can lead to change - namely consistent, sustainable and substantive change. 

If Marika looks familiar to you, you may recognize her as the Viola-wielding touring member of Grammy award-winning band Arcade Fire. For nine years, Marika played her heart out while simultaneously directing and managing the band’s philanthropy and community outreach. During our conversation, Marika will share how she and her fellow band members experienced the incredible energy of thousands of people coming together as well as how they chose to harness and channel it for social good. 

Captured by the potential of PLUS1 and guided by her musical colleagues and mentor Dr. Paul Farmer, a founder of Partners in Health, Marika dedicated herself to building an independent organization. PLUS1 was founded in 2013. From a small office in Montréal, she and her team empower other artists to partner with their fans to drive awareness, advocacy, and resources for organizations doing proven, measurable work to address inequity and injustice; repair and preserve our planet; and provide sustainable access to healthcare, food supply, education, equal protection under the law and within society for all human beings. 

On the personal-front, Marika's also a strong, whipsmart, and funny working mom and wife. She shares some successes and challenges in trying to keep it all together, especially when she's feeling like it's anything but together. With humor and stories, Marika offers some amazing perspective for the Pinterest-induced imposters and the overwhelmed modern women among us. 

Outside of work, Marika sits on the Board of Directors of Partners in Health Canada, and on the PIH Board of Trustees in Boston as a volunteer. She frequently speaks about the power of collective impact and philanthropy in the arts, including appearances at C2 Montreal, the Forbes Under 30 Summit, and universities and engagements around the world. 

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]]> By connecting artists, fans, and organizations, PLUS1 amplifies the collective impact and shows how small actions can lead to change - namely consistent, sustainable and substantive change. 

If Marika looks familiar to you, you may recognize her as the Viola-wielding touring member of Grammy award-winning band Arcade Fire. For nine years, Marika played her heart out while simultaneously directing and managing the band’s philanthropy and community outreach. During our conversation, Marika will share how she and her fellow band members experienced the incredible energy of thousands of people coming together as well as how they chose to harness and channel it for social good. 

Captured by the potential of PLUS1 and guided by her musical colleagues and mentor Dr. Paul Farmer, a founder of Partners in Health, Marika dedicated herself to building an independent organization. PLUS1 was founded in 2013. From a small office in Montréal, she and her team empower other artists to partner with their fans to drive awareness, advocacy, and resources for organizations doing proven, measurable work to address inequity and injustice; repair and preserve our planet; and provide sustainable access to healthcare, food supply, education, equal protection under the law and within society for all human beings. 

On the personal-front, Marika's also a strong, whipsmart, and funny working mom and wife. She shares some successes and challenges in trying to keep it all together, especially when she's feeling like it's anything but together. With humor and stories, Marika offers some amazing perspective for the Pinterest-induced imposters and the overwhelmed modern women among us. 

Outside of work, Marika sits on the Board of Directors of Partners in Health Canada, and on the PIH Board of Trustees in Boston as a volunteer. She frequently speaks about the power of collective impact and philanthropy in the arts, including appearances at C2 Montreal, the Forbes Under 30 Summit, and universities and engagements around the world. 

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]]> #0005: Robin Rodig on shaking things up, growing thicker skin, and simplifying life #0005: Robin Rodig on shaking things up, growing thicker skin, and simplifying life Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:00:00 GMT 1:30:05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/291247741 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b961b474d300163758c3 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 5 Robin Rodig came into my life around the 10th anniversary of losing our common friend, Pat "Noodle" Newell to cancer. After an hour of the two of us supremely inquisitive ladies tossing questions back and forth, Robin volunteered her beautiful beach house to the charity auction I was pulling together. Her radiant warmth, kindness and humor caught my attention and what she's been up to maintained it.  

Since we first connected, Robin's been jetsetting around the globe. When Robin Goes To a new destination, she snaps gorgeous photos, shares the stories on her blog (and HuffPo!), and collects traditional fabrics for future art projects. Sure, she must be some free-spirited Californian hippie, right? Au contraire. She's a self-described, perfect attendance awarding-winning rule-follower who worked for the same company for 16 years. So, how on Planet Earth, did Robin make that leap? Hint: It was with the click of a button, but you'll have to tune in to learn more. 

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]]> Robin Rodig came into my life around the 10th anniversary of losing our common friend, Pat "Noodle" Newell to cancer. After an hour of the two of us supremely inquisitive ladies tossing questions back and forth, Robin volunteered her beautiful beach house to the charity auction I was pulling together. Her radiant warmth, kindness and humor caught my attention and what she's been up to maintained it.  

Since we first connected, Robin's been jetsetting around the globe. When Robin Goes To a new destination, she snaps gorgeous photos, shares the stories on her blog (and HuffPo!), and collects traditional fabrics for future art projects. Sure, she must be some free-spirited Californian hippie, right? Au contraire. She's a self-described, perfect attendance awarding-winning rule-follower who worked for the same company for 16 years. So, how on Planet Earth, did Robin make that leap? Hint: It was with the click of a button, but you'll have to tune in to learn more. 

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]]> #0004: Sally Ekus on career zig-zags, negotiating and literally celebrating mistakes #0004: Sally Ekus on career zig-zags, negotiating and literally celebrating mistakes Wed, 09 Nov 2016 17:00:00 GMT 1:05:53 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/291244917 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b961b474d300163758c4 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Sally Ekus is a literary agent for chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, and tv/internet culinary personalities with the Lisa Ekus Group. full 4 hottah than a peppah sprout. Maybe it's because she usually has one or more hot sauces in her purse at any given time. Maybe it's her much-loved #SpiceMeSal hashtag. Or it's the radiant warmth and strength she brings to every conversation she has, including this podcast. We zig and we zag covering all sorts of topics like radical career shifts, negotiation for women, the benefits of improv, ninja networking skills, first time author advice, and more. So, do tune in!

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Quotes, questions considered + other nuggets from the episode

  • Yeah, I've definitely zigged and zagged. How did Sally go from working in a locked psychiatric floor to being a literary agent in the culinary world?
  • What happens when you recognize an instinct in yourself and cultivate it?
  • Heart or gut: Dissecting what intuition looks and feels like in business
  • Love isn't going to keep the lights on. Negotiation matters.
  • What is the special sauce Sally brings to her negotiations? (Pssst, you can use this, too.)
  • Where are we not stepping into the ring for ourselves?
  • How to redefine failure by (literally) cheering and celebrating your own mistakes
  • What activity has reshaped how she understands the world more than anything else?
  • I'm standing out.
  • Sally's secret for breaking the ice at conferences or networking events (even when you're terrified)
  • Misconceptions about being a published author from a literary agent
  • What really makes a good author?
  • How a childhood cancer diagnosis shaped her view on philanthropy
  • I ran the marathon; and I fucking hate running. Why did she do it?
  • How does Sally think we can become unstoppable women?

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]]> hottah than a peppah sprout. Maybe it's because she usually has one or more hot sauces in her purse at any given time. Maybe it's her much-loved #SpiceMeSal hashtag. Or it's the radiant warmth and strength she brings to every conversation she has, including this podcast. We zig and we zag covering all sorts of topics like radical career shifts, negotiation for women, the benefits of improv, ninja networking skills, first time author advice, and more. So, do tune in!

Selected link love and resources from the episode

Quotes, questions considered + other nuggets from the episode

  • Yeah, I've definitely zigged and zagged. How did Sally go from working in a locked psychiatric floor to being a literary agent in the culinary world?
  • What happens when you recognize an instinct in yourself and cultivate it?
  • Heart or gut: Dissecting what intuition looks and feels like in business
  • Love isn't going to keep the lights on. Negotiation matters.
  • What is the special sauce Sally brings to her negotiations? (Pssst, you can use this, too.)
  • Where are we not stepping into the ring for ourselves?
  • How to redefine failure by (literally) cheering and celebrating your own mistakes
  • What activity has reshaped how she understands the world more than anything else?
  • I'm standing out.
  • Sally's secret for breaking the ice at conferences or networking events (even when you're terrified)
  • Misconceptions about being a published author from a literary agent
  • What really makes a good author?
  • How a childhood cancer diagnosis shaped her view on philanthropy
  • I ran the marathon; and I fucking hate running. Why did she do it?
  • How does Sally think we can become unstoppable women?

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]]> #0003: Amber Ladley on creative reuse, upcycling + web design #0003: Amber Ladley on creative reuse, upcycling + web design Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT 1:22:57 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/288328491 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b961b474d300163758c5 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Amber Ladley is a creative entrepreneur who has spent over 15 years building websites and has a lifelong passion for crafting, especially with upcycled materials. full 3 She is currently self-­employed and enjoys sharing her technical expertise with small businesses who wish to enhance their online presence. In addition, Amber offers creativity and upcycling workshops through her latest venture, Happily Upcycled. Her innovative approach to tapping into creativity provides attendees a healthy dose of digital detox and inspires them to see potential in unexpected materials.

In 2014, Amber was named Top Woman in Web/Graphic Design by Western Mass Women’s Magazine. In 2012, she co­founded Knack: The Art of Clever Reuse, a business she later sold, and was featured in Preview Magazine, Business West, the Hampshire Gazette, and the Republican. 

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Quotes, questions considered + other nuggets from the episode

  • The internet is such an amazing place. Today we can learn anything we possibly might think we want more information about. #truth
  • What are the 2 most important questions to ask yourself before you create or update a website?
  • Start simple: A website is always a work-in-process.
  • How Amber realistically meditates as a wife, mom of 2, and owner of 2 businesses.
  • What surprising bit of self-care happens every 3 days that staves off burnout?
  • The importance of recognizing your spouse or partner's daily flow/routine, especially when you have a home office
  • You have the choice on how you're going to react.
  • How do you know when to get up and walk away when mired in something?
  • When feeling the fear, what's the 1 question Amber uses to ground herself?
  • How does Amber define success for herself? It might not be what you think.
  • The mental health benefits and creative boost from crafting
  • Craftworking and why no one wants to work with the "competent asshole"
  • What happens when you and your business partner burn out and something has to give?
  • Hard won lessons from the entrepreneurial road
  • A modern woman is someone who lives with an open mind, wears a lot of hats, and does the best she can with what she's got.

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]]> She is currently self-­employed and enjoys sharing her technical expertise with small businesses who wish to enhance their online presence. In addition, Amber offers creativity and upcycling workshops through her latest venture, Happily Upcycled. Her innovative approach to tapping into creativity provides attendees a healthy dose of digital detox and inspires them to see potential in unexpected materials.

In 2014, Amber was named Top Woman in Web/Graphic Design by Western Mass Women’s Magazine. In 2012, she co­founded Knack: The Art of Clever Reuse, a business she later sold, and was featured in Preview Magazine, Business West, the Hampshire Gazette, and the Republican. 

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Quotes, questions considered + other nuggets from the episode

  • The internet is such an amazing place. Today we can learn anything we possibly might think we want more information about. #truth
  • What are the 2 most important questions to ask yourself before you create or update a website?
  • Start simple: A website is always a work-in-process.
  • How Amber realistically meditates as a wife, mom of 2, and owner of 2 businesses.
  • What surprising bit of self-care happens every 3 days that staves off burnout?
  • The importance of recognizing your spouse or partner's daily flow/routine, especially when you have a home office
  • You have the choice on how you're going to react.
  • How do you know when to get up and walk away when mired in something?
  • When feeling the fear, what's the 1 question Amber uses to ground herself?
  • How does Amber define success for herself? It might not be what you think.
  • The mental health benefits and creative boost from crafting
  • Craftworking and why no one wants to work with the "competent asshole"
  • What happens when you and your business partner burn out and something has to give?
  • Hard won lessons from the entrepreneurial road
  • A modern woman is someone who lives with an open mind, wears a lot of hats, and does the best she can with what she's got.

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]]> #0002 Angela Lussier on finding your voice and using it #0002 Angela Lussier on finding your voice and using it Wed, 12 Oct 2016 22:00:00 GMT 1:10:14 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286770246 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b961b474d300163758c6 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b full 2
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]]> #0001 RJ Redden on productivity and priorities #0001 RJ Redden on productivity and priorities Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:00:00 GMT 1:25:26 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286767528 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b961b474d300163758c7 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Meet RJ Redden (@QueenNinjaGuru), who helps badass individuals conquer technology, rock their productivity practices, and master their time and talents. full 1 shouldy obligatory tasks or something that actually contributes to a life spiked with passion + slathered with joy? If you’re more the former than the latter, I’ve got a show for you. RJ Redden (@QueenNinjaGuru) helps badass individuals conquer technology, rock their productivity practices, and master their time and talents. We’ll cover the dark side of productivity practices, what to do when your job is going to shit, and what can really happen after you think, "I’ll show you." (Hint: A lot of cool stuff.)

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]]> shouldy obligatory tasks or something that actually contributes to a life spiked with passion + slathered with joy? If you’re more the former than the latter, I’ve got a show for you. RJ Redden (@QueenNinjaGuru) helps badass individuals conquer technology, rock their productivity practices, and master their time and talents. We’ll cover the dark side of productivity practices, what to do when your job is going to shit, and what can really happen after you think, "I’ll show you." (Hint: A lot of cool stuff.)

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]]> #0000 Welcome to Le vital corps Salon! #0000 Welcome to Le vital corps Salon! Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:05:00 GMT 5:48 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286745248 true http://levitalcorpssalon.com 6590b961b474d300163758c8 6590b95bc7a6eb0015fdbd4b Before making yourself all sonically cozy in the podcast itself, do give this shorter first episode a listen. Meet your host, Kara Snyder. trailer If you give it a listen, you won’t have to wonder if this podcast is your thing, what it’s about, who Kara is, how it’s NOT about hair salons, how you don’t need to know French, and why going through the trouble of downloading and listening to one of the full length episodes might leave you a bit more stoked. 

Then, you can dive into a whole catalog of episodes to learn how to navigate BS and side-step burnout.

Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.

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]]> If you give it a listen, you won’t have to wonder if this podcast is your thing, what it’s about, who Kara is, how it’s NOT about hair salons, how you don’t need to know French, and why going through the trouble of downloading and listening to one of the full length episodes might leave you a bit more stoked. 

Then, you can dive into a whole catalog of episodes to learn how to navigate BS and side-step burnout.

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