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Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareBuilding the Sound of ChangeWhen a young Christy Harst first announced she would one day replace Barbara Walters, her father laughed. Years later, that spark of determination would carry her through the competitive world of marketing, television, and eventually, voiceover—where she discovered just how few women were given the mic. Instead of waiting for an invitation, Christy decided to build her own door—and open it for others.In this Power Lounge conversation, host Amy Vaughan, Chief Empowerment Officer of Together Digital, talks with Christy about how one moment of frustration became a movement. From realizing the imbalance in sports voic...
2025-12-291h 02
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareMarriage, Marketing & Making It WorkWelcome to The Power Lounge! In this episode, "Marriage, Marketing & Making It Work," Amy Vaughan engages with Rhea Allen, the driving force behind Pepper Shock Media and host of the highly acclaimed Marketing Expedition podcast.For over two decades, Rhea and her husband Drew have achieved what many couples only dream of: running a thriving business while nurturing their family and marriage. Join Amy as she uncovers the authentic stories behind their success—how Rhea and Drew balance work and home life, manage the pressures of entrepreneurship, and sustain creativity without losing sight of themselves.Di...
2025-12-2248 min
Marketing Expedition Podcast with Rhea Allen, Peppershock MediaBuilding Relationships and Networks: The Power of Community Marketing with Amy Vaughan | Marketing Expedition PodcastA rebel with a cause and creative force who transforms both brands and leaders–Amy Vaughan brings 15+ years of enterprise creative leadership to purpose-driven innovation. As an award-winning Creative Director, she's created campaigns for global brands including Ford, P&G, Walmart, and Humana, consistently pushing boundaries while delivering measurable impact. Today, Amy serves multiple missions: As CEO of Together Digital, she leads a platform that empowers 500+ women in digital and tech through strategic networking and community building. As an executive coach, Amy guides creative leaders and entrepreneurs to lead with authenticity, helping them navigate the int...
2025-11-2748 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareTurn Your Story into StrategyIn this episode of the Together Digital Power Lounge, Amy Vaughan talks with Emmy-nominated producer and video marketing strategist Deborah Mitchell about the real power of showing up on video. Deborah breaks down why perfection holds women back, how authenticity builds trust, and what it takes to turn visibility into real influence and business growth.She also opens up about balancing entrepreneurship with caregiving, and how that experience reshaped her leadership with more patience and clarity. From supporting women of color in claiming their digital space to creating video content that actually converts, Deborah offers...
2025-11-2447 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareIs Everything a Cult?In this week’s Power Lounge, host Amy Vaughan welcomes Dr. Mara Einstein, an internationally recognized authority on deceptive marketing and author of Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults. A former TV and advertising executive turned academic and media ethicist, Dr. Einstein pulls back the curtain on the dark psychology behind consumer manipulation. Together, she and Amy dive into the question: When does persuasion cross the line into indoctrination? Listeners are invited to examine the uncomfortable parallels between cult behavior and brand loyalty—and to confront just how easily marketing can tap into...
2025-11-1753 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareAttract Clients Who Pay What You're WorthIn this week’s episode of The Power Lounge, host Amy Vaughan welcomes Ilise Benun, acclaimed business coach, author, and founder of Marketing-Mentor.com, for a candid conversation about money, mindset, and marketing for creative professionals. Together they explore why so many talented freelancers and solopreneurs fall into the exhausting cycle of undercharging and overdelivering, and what it truly takes to build a business that reflects both your skill and your value.Ilise shares decades of wisdom on how to reframe pricing from a matter of self-worth to one of clear strategy and confident communication. She offers pr...
2025-11-1044 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareStories That Sell: Attract and Convert Your Story into ProfitsWelcome to The Power Lounge! This week, we explore the transformative potential of storytelling in “Stories That Sell: Attract and Convert—Your Story into Profits.” Join host Amy Vaughan as she engages with Monica Miller, an accomplished author, content coach, and international speaker.Monica shares her unique storytelling framework, emphasizing the essential “three KNOWs” that can turn your personal narratives into effective sales strategies. Her mission is clear: to empower you to transition from being overlooked to unforgettable by harnessing the power of your story.This conversation is invaluable for marketers, podcasters, content creators, and business o...
2025-11-0355 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareRegulate Your Nervous System with EFTWelcome to The Power Lounge, your go-to space for engaging conversations with influential leaders. This episode features Amy Vaughan in conversation with Jewell Siebert, a retired Army colonel turned bestselling author and EFT practitioner. Jewell's unique blend of military experience and emotional wellness expertise is reshaping how women tackle high-pressure careers.Jewell shares her journey from military life to mastering Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a practice designed to manage stress and enhance confidence. Discover how tapping into this method can calm anxiety and help you face challenges with assurance.Explore Jewell's personal transformation, learn about...
2025-10-2752 min
Resilient Entrepreneurs166: Amy Vaughan: Trust Your Gut: Entrepreneurship Without OverthinkingWhat happens when you stop overthinking and start trusting your gut?
In this episode, Amy Vaughan, owner of Together Digital and co-founder of a thriving co-working space in Cincinnati, shares how listening to her intuition led her from corporate burnout to building two purpose-driven businesses.
Once a creative director chasing deadlines, Amy now helps women find community, connection, and confidence—without losing themselves in the process. From learning to lead with authenticity to embracing expensive mistakes (yes, there’s a $27,500 painting story!), Amy proves that success doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from courage, clarit...
2025-10-2447 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareUnlock Your Success SystemWelcome to The Power Lounge—authentic conversations with women reshaping how success gets done. This week, Amy Vaughan sits down with executive coach and facilitator Dana Zellers to confront a familiar scene: a calendar that never lets up, a to-do list that never ends, and a career that feels busy but stalled.Dana has spent over two decades inside corporate and agency environments. Her lesson: more hours is the enemy of more impact. Together, she and Amy share a practical path to designing your own success system—one grounded in clarity, control, and confident decision-making. You’ll hear h...
2025-10-201h 00
Women Innovators in Food and FarmingLindsey Lusher Shute and Elizabeth Vaughan: Igniting Agtech Among Small FarmersJoin Amy Wu as she chats with Lindsey Lusher Shute, CEO of Farm Generations, and Elizabeth Vaughan, and Elizabeth Vaughan of Community Alliance with Family Farmers, as they discuss bringing innovation through ag tech to small farmers.
2025-10-1528 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareThe ROI of Investing in Women LeadersWelcome back to The Power Lounge, your go-to space for authentic, inspiring conversations with powerhouse women leaders. In this episode, host Amy Vaughan, Chief Empowerment Officer of Together Digital, is joined by Shauna Moran—acclaimed leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of the Impact Amplification Program and Leadership Systems Partnership. Together, they’re diving deep into the real ROI of investing in women leaders.As organizations face economic headwinds and shifts in workplace priorities, Amy and Shauna tackle why investment in women’s leadership development is more essential now than ever. Expect powerful insights backed by striking data o...
2025-10-1357 min
The Content Queen Podcast293: Is networking your most powerful marketing strategy? | Amy VaughanFan of networking? Whether you like it or not, you can’t deny the power of coming together with the intent to connect, add value and see each other grow. When we put ourselves out there, that is when we feel less lonely, feel more inspired and as a byproduct? Gain great business exposure. This episode of The Content Queen Podcast is all about how to leverage networking for connection in business. Our special guest, Amy Vaughan, owns a global networking group so you know she has a lot of value to share in th...
2025-09-1631 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareYour Edge in the Age of AIWelcome to The Power Lounge, the platform where women shaping the digital landscape share their experiences. In "Your Edge in the Age of AI," host Amy Vaughan engages with Monica Froese, founder of Empowered Business and a leader in digital strategy and AI innovation. Monica discusses her personal journey—from overcoming a divorce and single motherhood to establishing a seven-figure business—while effectively utilizing AI to regain her time and mental focus.Many find the surge of AI both exciting and daunting. Monica illustrates her transformation from initially overlooking AI tools like ChatGPT to embedding them into her...
2025-09-151h 00
Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.The Hidden Superpower: How Community Fuels Career Growth with Amy VaughanHow can a community help you earn a $60,000 raise? The answer lies in the power of peer support and authentic relationships. On the Sales POP! podcast, Together Digital CEO Amy Vaughan shared powerful stories of how their trust-first business model empowers women in tech and creative fields. Amy highlights that true career growth often comes from third-party advocacy and a supportive network. Together Digital's "Ask and Give Exchange" and peer-led "Power Circles" provide members with the tools and confidence to navigate challenging conversations, like advocating for pay equity. The lesson is clear: by leveraging a community that...
2025-09-1226 min
Absolute UnitsFlying Your Drone Through a Michelin-Starred Polytunnel (with Amy Bateman)Modern farming is full of digital technology. Nobody knows this better than Amy Bateman, a prize-winning photographer and sheep farmer who uses digital tech in both lines of work (even using the same kit to take photos and to run the farm).In this episode, Joe and Ollie continue chatting with Amy about technology and diversification on modern farms: from tech's opportunities for developing farms and improving farmers' lives, to the risks and challenges that technology presents to rural communities.Links:Amy Bateman wins photography award for lamb photo: https://www.bbc.co.uk...
2025-09-0440 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareHospitality as Your Marketing SuperpowerWelcome to The Power Lounge. This week, host Amy Vaughan sits down with Holly Fisher, founder and CEO of Fisher Creative Marketing and a certified “Unreasonable Hospitality” coach. They explore how hospitality can become a key marketing strategy, even in an era dominated by automation and AI.Holly shares her transition from traditional marketing to embracing hospitality as a core business approach. Through practical examples, Amy and Holly demonstrate how sincere, thoughtful gestures can drive word-of-mouth referrals, enhance client loyalty, and differentiate your business across various industries and sizes—all without significant costs or time investments.If y...
2025-09-0149 minAbsolute UnitsForty Farms (with Amy Bateman)In 2020, award-winning photographer and sheep farmer Amy Bateman set out to document the stories of forty farms in Cumbria. From Lake District hill farms, to the Solway marshes. Amy's photographs present a captivating picture (literally!) of Cumbrian farming in a period of profound societal and technological change. We've been fortunate enough to display them in our 2025 exhibition, Forty Farms, based on Amy's gorgeous book of the same name.In this episode, Joe and Ollie chat with Amy about her work and perspective as a farmer and photographer. What motivated Amy to create Forty Farms? What d...
2025-08-2134 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareEmpower Your Team with Responsible AIWelcome back to The Power Lounge, a space dedicated to meaningful conversations with industry leaders. In today’s episode, "Empower Your Team with Responsible AI," host Amy Vaughan, Together Digital’s Chief Empowerment Officer, explores a critical challenge for digital teams: adopting AI responsibly without compromising ethical standards.Joining Amy is Nikki Ferrell, Associate Director of Online Enrollment and Marketing Communications at Miami University. Nikki has been instrumental in launching an AI steering committee to manage the swift integration of generative AI in higher education. Together, they examine the potential risks of unmanaged AI use, the importance of e...
2025-08-181h 00
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareMonetize Your NicheWelcome back to The Power Lounge—where real talk meets real transformation. In this episode, “Monetize Your Niche,” host Amy Vaughan, Chief Empowerment Officer at Together Digital, is joined by the remarkable Ann McNeil: master strategist, transformational speaker, and founder of MCO Construction and Services—one of Florida’s pioneering Black woman-owned construction firms.Ann brings decades of insight and unshakable mindset to the mic as she recounts her powerful journey from being “broken and broke” to building a legacy rooted in vision, discipline, and faith. With a deep commitment to helping others do the same, she breaks down ho...
2025-07-281h 00
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareThrive Without BurnoutWelcome back to The Power Lounge! I'm Amy Vaughan, and this week, I'm thrilled to welcome Seema Giri—an international bestselling author, wellness and leadership expert, and founder of UpLyft Media. Seema will share her inspiring journey from battling a debilitating illness to achieving success without experiencing burnout. Together, we'll explore what it truly means to redefine success for high-achieving women who balance demanding careers, family, and the drive to excel, often at the expense of their wellbeing.In our conversation, Seema recounts her six-year struggle before receiving an autoimmune diagnosis and how she discovered a new ap...
2025-06-231h 03
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareHow Working Moms Get Sh*t DoneWelcome back to The Power Lounge. Today, host Amy Vaughn welcomes Kate Reed, partner at Project 300 and a dedicated advocate for working mothers. Kate’s career journey spans from an English major at the University of Cincinnati to roles in nonprofit arts, commercial printing, leadership development, and pediatric healthcare—all while raising three children, including surprise twins.Amy and Kate explore the challenges of balancing a successful career with family responsibilities, addressing how the term "stay-at-home mom" often overlooks the significant contributions and workload involved in parenting. Kate shares her experiences managing the logistical and emotional demands of m...
2025-06-091h 00
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to SharePin With PurposeWelcome back to The Power Lounge. In "Pin With Purpose," host Amy Vaughn engages with Pinterest marketing strategist Dana Joan Johnson, founder of Styled Pin Collection. Together, they explore how Pinterest can revolutionize strategies for creative entrepreneurs and business owners seeking an alternative to the relentless pace of daily social media posting.Amy and Dana discuss Pinterest's potential as a visual search engine, emphasizing its ability to generate consistent, high-quality traffic to websites, content, and offerings. Dana shares her transition from the wedding industry to digital marketing, highlighting her dedication to sustainable marketing systems that prevent burnout...
2025-06-0249 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareThe Retail Media RevolutionWelcome to The Power Lounge. Host Amy Vaughan speaks with Deanna Behrens, VML’s Director of Media and Strategy and a leader in retail media. Deanna has launched strategies across seven major retailers, shaping the future of the industry.Together, Amy and Deanna explore how brands and retailers are transforming consumer connections through data-driven, consumer-focused methods and technologies like QR codes and AI. Deanna shares her journey from traditional media to the dynamic field of retail, highlighting the importance of adaptability and innovation.This episode offers valuable insights for marketers, business owners, and anyone interested in...
2025-05-121h 00
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareGetting Started with Gen AIWelcome to The Power Lounge, where women leaders in the digital realm share their expertise. In today’s episode, “Getting Started with Gen AI,” host Amy Vaughn, chief empowerment officer of Together Digital, converses with Lexi Trimpe, Director of Digital and AI at Franco and Detroit chapter ambassador.Lexi leverages her background in journalism and digital strategy to navigate the evolving landscape of generative AI. She provides actionable insights on building human-centered AI strategies, ethical considerations, tool selection, and promoting education over fear. Her guidance is valuable for both AI newcomers and professionals looking to enhance their organi...
2025-05-0545 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareUndiplomatic: Leadership Impact & Elevating Untapped TalentWelcome to the Power Lounge. In this episode, host Amy Vaughan speaks with Deesha Dyer, a seasoned social impact strategist, author, and leader whose career journey spans from community college to serving as White House Social Secretary under President Obama. Deesha discusses her experiences navigating unconventional paths to leadership, building authentic confidence, and transforming imposter syndrome into empowerment.Amy and Deesha explore the challenges of being a pioneer in traditional environments like the White House and share practical strategies for maintaining authenticity under pressure. They also delve into Deesha's book, "Undiplomatic," which offers guidance on elevating untapped...
2025-04-2853 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareYour Enneagram & Money MattersWelcome to this week's episode of The Power Lounge. In today's conversation, Amy Vaughan engages with Khara Croswaite Brindle, a financial therapist transforming our understanding of money through the lens of the Enneagram. Khara brings her expertise in psychology and finance to uncover how our personality types shape our financial habits. Throughout the discussion, Khara shares strategies for moving from scarcity to abundance, explores the impact of financial trauma, and offers actionable insights for anyone aiming to enhance their financial mindset. Whether you're well-versed in the Enneagram or exploring it for the first time, this episode provides valuable perspectives...
2025-04-2156 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareAutomate & Scale: Perfect Customer JourneyImagine transforming your business operations with seamless automation.Welcome to The Power Lounge, where Amy Vaughan of Together Digital hosts conversations with empowered individuals. In this episode, Amy sits down with Christi Stafford, CEO and founder of Automation on a Mission, who brings over twenty-five years of experience in revolutionizing small businesses through intelligent automated systems.Christi shares her "Attract, Sell, and Wow" framework, a strategy that streamlines customer journeys, boosts revenue, and builds lasting client relationships. Together, they explore the evolution of Christi's business model, the crucial role of automation in sustainable entrepreneurship, and...
2025-04-1453 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareBreaking Stigma with Inclusive MarketingWelcome to The Power Lounge. In this episode, we explore a significant shift in healthcare marketing with our guest, Melissa Forrest Shackleford. With over twenty years of experience, Melissa has developed inclusive marketing strategies for organizations such as Optum and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. She joins host Amy Vaughn to discuss how inclusive marketing can challenge stigmas in healthcare.Melissa details her journey and the impact of purpose-driven marketing in breaking down barriers and fostering meaningful consumer connections. The conversation covers the effectiveness of inclusive initiatives, the importance of language and accessibility, and provides practical strategies...
2025-04-0755 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareSales or Marketing? Which Comes FirstAre you striving to determine whether sales or marketing should take precedence in your business strategy? In today’s episode, Amy Vaughn engages with Katie Nelson, Founder and CEO of Sales UpRising. With thirty years of sales experience and over $150 million in products and services sold, Katie is on a mission to help businesses overcome the statistic that 90% fail to meet their sales goals. Her expertise has transformed hundreds of entrepreneurial ventures from mere ideas into thriving, profitable enterprises.Katie discusses her approach to prioritizing sales and cash flow as the foundation for business success, while effectively al...
2025-03-171h 02
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareFemTech - A Marketing RevolutionWelcome to this week’s episode of The Power Lounge, where transformative ideas meet impactful action. Today, we feature Ikram Guerd, CMO and General Manager for the US at Aspivix, a leader revolutionizing gynecological care with groundbreaking solutions for painless IUD insertion. With over two decades of experience in MedTech and FemTech across the USA and Europe, Ikram has driven growth and innovation in both large corporations and startups.Discover how Ikram navigates the complexities of marketing innovative health solutions and leverages artificial intelligence to advance femtech marketing. Her dedication extends beyond her professional achievements; as a bo...
2025-03-1053 min