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ReLaunch to a Rich LifeShe Lost Everything, Then Built a Million-Dollar Empire from $500 (No Investors, No Luck) w/ Angela GennariAngela Gennari is the founder and CEO of Titan Global Enterprises, a multi-million-dollar security and event staffing firm she bootstrapped from just $500 in personal savings. She’s also a podcast host, investor, and creator of Xquity, a funding platform designed to help more women access capital and scale their businesses.In today’s episode, Angela joins me to talk about the relaunches that shaped her journey and how she went from a bankrupt event planner at 25 to leading one of Atlanta’s fastest-growing companies, listed on the Inc. 5000 four years in a row.We dive into t...
2025-11-1140 min
Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 95: Michelle MerrittOur careers are an enormous part of our lives.... and the right career doesn't just provide a paycheck and benefits. In many cases, it can give us a sense of purpose, financial stability, an extensive network of colleagues, and personal fulfillment. So ensuring you are on the right path and getting the job that aligns with your goals is essential. My podcast guest, Michelle Merritt, who draws on her 20-year corporate career as a Fortune 500 recruiter, corporate culture executive, and Chamber of Commerce leader to provide a wealth of experience for her clients. Today, she guides executive leaders through...
2024-07-2348 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 94: Georgia LiningerI have learned over the years that the best entrepreneurs are the ones who seek to solve a problem, and have the passion and tenacity to see it through. Georgia Lininger combined her passion for writing with her passion for sustainability to solve a major had she had in her industry. Georgia is the founder and editor-in-chief of Salus Publishing LLC, a book publishing house focused on publishing high quality books by diverse authors and illustrators in a variety of genres as sustainably as possible. Salus' books, shipping and promotional materials are printed on 100% recycled or tree-free papers.
2024-07-0946 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 93: Nicole LangevinAs we quickly approach the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, who better to interview than gymnastics guru, Nicole Langevin. Nicole was able to parlay her lifelong passion for gymnastics into a dynamic and renowned business. Nicole Langevin has pioneered the gymnastics industry by developing businesses that employ former Olympians, World Team Members to help train the next generation. She is also a podcast host, highly rated gymnastics judge, Olympic Choreographer, and international clinician and speaker. Join us as we dive into the world of competitive gymnastics to better understand the athletes and the dedication it takes to reach the...
2024-06-2546 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 92: Brittany GreenfieldI absolutely LOVE talking with brilliant women who are on the leading edge of technology, not just because I learn so much from them, but because these women are truly shattering glass ceilings in male-dominated industries, and their tenacity is truly inspiring. Brittany Greenfield, the Founder & CEO of Wabbi, has been recognized as a Top Woman in Cyber by both Cybersecurity Excellence awards (peer-voted) and Cyber Defense Magazine’s annual Global Infosec Awards, as well as being recognized as one of Boston Business Journal's 40 under 40. In this podcast, she breaks down some really complex cybersecurity processes in a way th...
2024-06-111h 02Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 91: Andrea JohnsonCore values are an important part of a company's identity, but have you identified your personal core values? As an individual, it is important to understand your true authentic self, and to ensure your values are in alignment with your choices. My podcast guest, Andrea Johnson, empowers executives and founders to lead with authenticity, conviction and confidence so they can make a positive impact on their lives, organizations and communities. As an adoptive parent, who grew up internationally, navigating mental and physical wellness, she learned that emotional resilience must be earned. The process of uncovering and understanding the significance...
2024-06-0454 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 90: Mariam ChtchyanKeeping up with rapidly changing technology innovation is tough, so is juggling multiple responsibilities as a COO, not to mention balancing all of that as a mom... but Mariam Chtchyan has a great project management background to help her stay organized and focused. With over six years of experience in project and delivery management, Mariam Chtchyan is currently the Chief Operations Officer at HackTech LLC. She has successfully managed and delivered multiple projects for clients across various industries, using agile methodologies and virtual management tools. She is passionate about creating value and impact through technology and digital solutions. Join...
2024-05-2136 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 89: Tashia Stafford - Part 2In the second part of the Pretty Powerful Podcast with my dear friend Tashia Stafford, co-founder of Icon Studios Atl and CEO of CharmedVisions.com, Tashia and I discuss her experience in the music industry, and we address the taboo topic of inappropriate behavior that has been in the news lately with a few key players being called out. We also talk about what it means to let go of things, habits and thoughts that no longer serve you. Tashia 2.0 is front and center ready to be a positive influence on everyone she meets (spoiler alert... she already is).
2024-05-1437 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 88: Tashia Stafford - Part 1When you have the opportunity to interview a dear friend who you admire immensely, and then find out this person has gone though incredible challenges that you knew little about because of how well they carried it, it makes you want to deep dive into the discussion. That was my conversation with Tashia Stafford, co-founder of Icon Studios Atl and CEO of CharmedVisions.com... she is one of the strongest, most resilient and self-aware women I have ever known. This podcast is longer than our normal episode, but a worthy investment of time... and there is a part two...
2024-05-071h 25Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 87: Jen JoeSo you set your career goal and are excited for the journey... until you're not. It happens. We think we know exactly what we want, and then when we get it, it becomes very apparent that it isn't satisfying for one reason or another. That is what happened for Jen Joe... not once but twice! Jen is courageous enough to take a leap and follow her passion, and has done so in everything from pursuing a career in education to living abroad. However, education was not going to provide her with the life she envisioned. So, while she loved...
2024-04-2348 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 86: Sara WebbHeartbreak affects productivity. There is not doubt that what is happening in our personal lives inevitably impacts what is happening in our professional lives. So, how do we deal with grief, trauma and stress so that we can regain our strength and confidence?
Sara Webb is a Resilience Coach, empowering women revive their innate power with meditation, breathwork, and body awareness.
Having been engaged three times, divorced twice, and coming out of the closet at 40, she understands the pain that’s possible through big life changes. She believes that a “life of thrive” is possible for eve...
2024-04-1649 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 85: Bethany CorbinFear can drive innovation, and for Bethany Corbin, it also helped her find her purpose. As a healthcare innovation and femtech attorney, Bethany Corbin is on a mission to help thought-leading companies revolutionize the global women’s health sector. She is the founder of FemInnovation, which helps founders, clinicians, politicians, and advocates transform and disrupt “standard” care delivery for women’s health through specially tailored legal and educational programs, thought leadership, and advocacy. Bethany is a recognized leader at the intersection of women’s health, law, and technology, and was named a Top 200 Trailblazing Leader in Women’s Health and Femtech...
2024-03-2648 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 84: Sofie LindbergResilience and tenacity are my two favorite words in the English language. I cheer for the underdog and love stories of triumph over trauma. It is even better when that story of triumph becomes a catalyst for empowering others. Sofie Lindberg has done just that.
As an American-Swedish catalyst for change, Sofie brings a unique perspective to the table, drawing from her background in human services and organizational sciences, in addition to personally overcoming abusive and toxic relationships.
Sofie's journey from founding Claim Your Potential, a women's empowerment organization, to her current role as the C...
2024-03-1956 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 83: Cathlene MinerVulnerability is scary. Like the Wizard of Oz, we want to hide behind the curtain and project an image of perfection and strength... but that is not how we connect with others. Our personal journeys are complicated, and they make us human. Cathlene Miner has overcome so much in her personal life, and her career journey has taken several turns from being an executive to a stay a home mom to an entrepreneur to running a non-profit.
As the Founder and CEO of Hopefull Handbags Global, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit, Cathlene is on a mission to raise...
2024-03-1255 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 82: Tamay ShannonTo be successful at anything, you need a strategy... and social media is no different. I love seeing friends and colleagues embrace content creation and effective engagement on social media, but not all of us feel confident enough to do that. Tamay Shannon believes that Social Media doesn't have to be hard, ineffective, or time-consuming.
Tamay's company, Where 2 Start Marketing, was created especially to help take the overwhelm out of social media for small businesses. She's been in business for over 10 years helping small businesses get the brand exposure they deserve without the hassle. Join us for...
2024-03-0540 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 81: Nancy MarksAs someone who struggles to draw a stick figure, it seems far-fetched that I would leave my corporate comfort zone to dive head-first into a career as an artist... but that is exactly what Nancy Marks did. Nancy convinced herself that she had no artistic skills whatsoever, until she signed up for a fused glass class to spend quality time with her mother, and discovered a passion and talent while "embracing the imperfections" of art. She then merged her corporate and creative skills to start her own studio. Brilliant! Love this conversation and the lessons learned from it.
2024-02-0638 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 80: Patti HandyHaving a great financial strategy is so important to creating stability, yet many of us lack confidence or expertise to manage our money and make investments. So what do we do? Money should not be a taboo topic, yet we struggle to talk to our friends about it and are afraid to admit what we don't know. After spending a combined 20 years as a Financial Advisor and Mortgage Advisor, and having countless conversations with women, Patti Handy decided to pursue her dream of Financial Coaching for Women. A teacher at heart, she loves to educate and empower women with...
2024-01-2345 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 79: Ashley KalinauskasFor many of us, our pets are family, and few things are as crushing as learning that a family member has been diagnosed with cancer, knowing the battle they have ahead of them. Thankfully we have people like Ashley Kalinauskas, who launched a cancer-battling biotech start‑up that resulted from her graduate thesis project at the University of Notre Dame.
Ashley Kalinauskas is the founder and CEO of Torigen, a biotechnology company helping our furry best friends live longer, healthier lives. Their initial product, VetiVax, is a personalized cancer vaccine that was originally developed to move forward fo...
2024-01-1644 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 78: Scherrie PrinceBuilding a successful business is naturally the primary focus of every entrepreneur... but how do you then protect what you have worked so hard to build? Scherrie L. Prince is an attorney and asset protection coach who teaches entrepreneurs how to merge their business plan with their estate plan to create a moat around their assets. For over a decade she has taught, led, and counseled entrepreneurs at every phase of their business. Join us for an insightful discussion about asset protection, estate planning, and business planning.
2023-12-1944 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisoode 77: Annie DelreWords matter... and the things you tell yourself can determine your future. In the same way, the things that have been told to you by others have probably made the biggest impact on how you see yourself... and if those things were negative, you may have had a difficult time achieving success, or feeling like you deserve it, or you may struggle with low self esteem. I had a fascinating conversation with Annie Delre about Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and how to reduce stress in our lives.
Annie Delre is a nationally board certified Health and Wellness Coach w...
2023-12-1247 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 76: Shani BocianSometimes we reach a point in life where we are so passionate about something that it causes a complete pivot to a more mission-driven career. Shani Bocian, the Founder and CEO of Allermi, was a teacher prior to pivoting to the medical industry.
Allermi is the first one-bottle allergy medication tailored to your symptoms. Patients fill out a symptom survey on their website that is reviewed by a physician at Allermi. Then, their customized nasal spray is sent to their door once or on a subscription basis.
Why does this matter? Because 70% of traditional treatment u...
2023-11-2841 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 75: Laura BowersWe all wish we could be more efficient with various projects, but Laura Bowers has actually created a formula for it. Laura Bowers is the CEO of The PMO Boss. After 20 years of leading projects and teams she has witnessed some of the best and worst practices out there. She then took that knowledge and developed a streamlined approach for implementing and managing a project management office (PMO), using the B.O.S.S. Method, and bet on herself as an entrepreneur.
As she states, "entrepreneurs are great visionaries, but not so great at sticking to a p...
2023-11-1449 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 74: Natalie GuzmanThere's no doubt that automation of tasks has saved a ton of time and effort... some of us remember the days when we would need to write and mail checks to pay bills and then balance our checkbook manually... yeah, those days are thankfully behind us! But Natalie Guzman has figured out how to automate almost everything as a family manager, virtual assistant, entrepreneur and busy mom.
Natalie's story is truly inspiring. She is a former foster kid turned CEO and has a passion for helping entrepreneurs create their dream businesses online.
Natalie Guzman became...
2023-11-0740 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 73: Carrie PierceCarrie Pierce is a true Renaissance woman, who continues to find new outlets for her creative talents. Carrie has over twenty years of experience in Publishing, Radio & TV as a renowned make-up artist and actress. She is also a published author and ghostwriter. She began crafting quality stories from the heart that contain important life lessons in her children's book, Abby Apple Tree, and was named a finalist for an Eric Hoffer Award. Her publishing house, Morgan Pierce Media & Publishing, is a publishing house where authors don't have to worry about their manuscripts being censored or changed to fit...
2023-10-3156 min
Expert In YouOvercoming Gender Disparity: How Angela Gennari Built an Empire in the Security Industry with Angela GennariIn this episode of the Expert In You Podcast, host Ann Carden welcomes guest Angela Gennari, the owner of Titan Global Enterprises. This company specializes in providing personnel for large venues, events, hospitality, and hotels in the security industry.
She talks about her journey in establishing her credibility and proving her expertise in a field dominated by military and law enforcement backgrounds. Angela shares her experiences of having to bring male colleagues with her to be taken seriously and the sacrifices she has had to make to prioritize her business over social pressures.
She touches on the challenges of finding...
2023-10-2635 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 72: JJ DiGeronimoMost of us have struggled with the question.... "Is this what I am supposed to be doing with my life??" at some point. On this episode of the Pretty Powerful Podcast, JJ DiGeronimo helps people to navigate this question by bringing mindfulness into the conversation. A woman in tech turned award-winning author, JJ DiGeronimo, shares energy practices and empowering strategies that listeners can use to create more impact! With new levels of awareness, JJ shares a more spiritual side of her life that undeniably strengthens her mission to empower women at work and in life. Conditioned to look outward...
2023-10-2444 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 71: Irena AzaraevI hear from people so often that they have always wanted to take the leap into being an entrepreneur, but they are afraid to leave their comfortable corporate position. Irena Azaraev decided to get uncomfortable, leave her great job with a large retail chain, and pursue her dream of bringing people safe and practical solutions to treat aesthetic and medical conditions.... in the middle of the pandemic! Irena launched BYou Laser Clinic against the odds and the advice of everyone around her, and her risk paid off tremendously. BYou Laser Clinics now has several locations in New York, and...
2023-10-1033 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 70: Victoria PelletierWhen you spend much of your career as "the only" (woman) in the room, the pressure is different, not just in meeting the expectations of the role, but in ensuring that path to success is paved for others as well. In this episode, we hear about the journey of Victoria Pelletier, a 20+ year Corporate Executive and Board Director. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership and culture. As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is alwa...
2023-10-0352 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 69: Laura GisborneDon't you love when simply trying to solve a basic life problem leads to an epiphany?? For Laura Gisborne, she needed to figure out how to create a way for her to balance being a mom while working in their family-owned and operated restaurant. Now, Laura is a highly successful business expert with over 25 years experience in growing and scaling her companies.
From structuring and selling small boutique businesses to owning a multi-million dollar wine and real estate empire, Laura has owned nine businesses, her first when she was only 23 years old. Laura is an Internationally recognized...
2023-09-2647 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 68: Beth McDanielIsn't it beautiful when your expertise and passion combine to not just improve your own life and define your purpose, but to genuinely improve the lives of others? That is the journey that Beth McDaniel is on as she tackles not just climate change and social justice, but also protecting intellectual property as an attorney. Beth McDaniel, JD is co-founder and President of the award-winning paint and coatings company, Reactive Surfaces where she also serves as legal counsel. She is also a partner in McDaniel and Associates, a law firm specializing in patent and trade secret law. Her legal pr...
2023-09-1948 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 67: Celina ShandsAdversity can create an inner fire can move you in directions you could never imagine. At a young age, Celina Shands turned to sports as a welcome and rewarding distraction from a troubled home environment, and found a passion and talent that would continue to drive her to achieve greatness throughout her life. As a former Female Athlete of the Year, Celina attributes her love of sports as the driving force and passion that she puts into every single project. She is now the founder/CEO of Full Capacity Marketing (her 3rd company!), a 20+ year old national consultancy specializing...
2023-08-2255 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 66: Limor Bergman GrossNavigating a career in technology as a woman can be challenging. Limor Bergman Gross knows that firsthand as she has been working in tech for over 20 years as an engineer, manager, and director of engineering. Limor is used to being the only woman in the room and breaking through glass ceilings, and now she teaches other women to achieve their own goals. Join us for a great conversation about how she achieved success and how others can show up in their careers ready for leadership.
2023-08-0844 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 65: Deb CurtisDeb Curtis is a beacon of resilience and unity in diversity. Abandoned as a child and overcoming personal and professional adversities, she transformed her hardships into empowerment. After a 30-year career in corporate America, she took the lessons she learned and set out to empower others. In 2018, she established her own small business to help women and people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds take over and run successful businesses. Partnering with the Small Business Administration, Deb has been a relentless advocate for diversity and inclusion, breaking down barriers and changing preconceived notions of business ownership.
Her m...
2023-07-181h 02Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 64: Crystal O’ConnorThree time celebrity endorsed author Crystal O'Connor is the creator of 'Moxie Entrepreneur' & Moxie Media Solutions with programs like High Ticket Mastery, Wealthy Wellness Academy, Moxie Bod, 'Rich, Fit and Happy' and author of Unleash Your Moxie endorsed by Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank. Crystal teaches women and small business owners all over the world how to create 6 & 7 figure incomes by getting raw & Moxie in business. Not only do we dive into topics like marketing for small businesses, but also how our hormones impact our daily stress levels and how to feel your best by developing the proper mindset.
2023-07-111h 06Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 63: Ann CardenOne of the primary reasons I started this podcast was to provide our audience with female role models who are out there accomplishing great things in their career and setting a standard of excellence that others may emulate. Ann Carden is that example for entrepreneurs who are trying to scale or develop their small business. Ann has more than forty-one years of business, marketing, and sales experience with over thirty years as an entrepreneur. She has built 7 successful businesses (selling five) and is the current owner of two. Ann is also a three-time published Author for business, marketing and s...
2023-06-201h 13Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 62: Janet LivingstoneUnderstanding how various cultures can integrate into a company successfully has become increasingly more important each decade as we become a more global society. Do you know the socially acceptable ways to communicate with people from other cultures? This knowledge can make or break a business deal, and determine the success of international expansion efforts. Janet Livingstone is an expert in inter-cultural competence and a leadership development coach who helps companies to strengthen their cultural awareness. With dispersed global teams who can now connect remotely, differences in communication and cultural norms can be daunting to understand, but Janet discusses...
2023-06-131h 00Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 61: Tina Lee and Stacey NowlinThey say if you want to go fast, go alone, and if you want to go far, go together. This is the formula that Tina Lee and Stacey Nowlin have used to combine their vast experiences in the medical billing industry to create their business. Instead of traditional consulting in the healthcare industry, Tina and Stacey decided to focus on helping healthcare entities succeed by taking back control of their patient billing with online courses that deliver timely, relevant and thorough content. Their approach is deeply focused on team building, positivity, encouragement and fun. Tina and Stacey seek not o...
2023-06-0647 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 60: Alyse MaslonikOur commonality is in struggle, not success. We have all been through difficult circumstances, but the tenacity and strength gained in those experiences are what may fuel our passions and enable us to reach success.... as long as we are able to channel that experience in a positive direction. That is the story of Alyse Maslonik... she endured horrific circumstances, and used her pain and anger to fuel a passion to help others.
Alyse is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and survivor of domestic abuse. Her mission is to empower and uplift people, especially young women, who have...
2023-05-2356 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 59: Sabrina RunbeckWhat happens when you experience burnout in a career that you love? Well, Sabrina Runbeck went on a deep dive to find greater connection, and then decided to help others do the same. As a medical professional, Sabrina was dedicated to her patient care, but wasn't focused on her own. After experiencing burnout, she found ways to create better patient engagement, while also systematizing processes and generating visibility that enabled her to grow strategically. Sabrina was so successful in this endeavor, that she now helps other healthcare professionals do the same, and hosts a popular podcast. Join us for...
2023-05-161h 10Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 58: Dr Laura PurdyI loved this discussion with Dr Laura Purdy about all things healthcare, entrepreneurialism and the US military... we had a real talk where healthcare concerns get addressed and we ventured into our ideals on how to level the playing field. Dr. Laura Purdy, also known as 'America's Favorite Doctor', is a highly respected physician, consultant, and telehealth pioneer with a decade of experience. She served as a physician in the US Army for 14 years before taking her career to the next level through medical entrepreneurship. She was on the forefront of the telehealth field, pioneering digital healthcare years before...
2023-05-0959 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 57: Paige LawrenceIt is well-deserved recognition to put Olympic athletes on a pedestal as they are the very best in the world at their sport. They have worked hard and earned their spot... but like entrepreneurs and executives, they still go through intense moments of doubt, failure and rediscovery... yet they persevere. Paige Lawrence, an Olympian in pairs figure skating and a highly sought after High-Performance coach talks with Angela about her journey to the Olympics and pivoting as an entrepreneur after retirement. Paige's unique approach to coaching her entrepreneurial clients combined with her extensive experience as an Olympic athlete gives...
2023-05-0349 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 56: Cara KamenevBuilding a brand can be a daunting task, especially in the ultra-competitive markets of cosmetics and alcohol... but Cara Kamenev has taken on both with incredible success! Cara Kamenev is a co-founder and CEO of Thomas Ashbourne, the young, ready-to-sip canned and bottled craft cocktail brand that launched last year.
Before joining Thomas Ashbourne, she was a rising star at L'Oreal Paris in the US for nearly 10 years where she served as Vice President of Brand Engagement, focusing on brand equity marketing, paid media and digital while also managing celebrity and brand ambassadors on global and local...
2023-04-2541 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 55: Linda CriblezThis is the podcast episode that you NEED to listen to! Linda Criblez, formerly Chief of Station and senior operations officer for the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) and now the Deputy Director of Homeland Security at GEMA, shares some critical insight about cybersecurity, the dark web, the opportunities for women in the CIA, current international struggles and how to keep your family safe at home.
Linda Criblez has expertise in counter-terrorism, hard target threats, and cybersecurity. Her Washington based assignments included an executive role leading the personnel, planning, contractor, training, budget, strategy, policy, communications and employee engagement...
2023-04-181h 03Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 54: Bianca D’AlessioThere are real estate brokers, and then there is Bianca D'Alessio... an exceptionally brilliant, strategy driven, world-traveling, public-speaking, reality TV star, social media maven, elite Real Estate Broker who manages a $10B portfolio for Nest Seekers International that primarily focuses on the insanely competitive NYC and Hamptons luxury markets. If you think that is a mouthful, you should try keeping up with her for a day. Bianca is easily one of the most impressive women I've met, and she says that while she may not be the smartest person in the room, no one will outwork her. I disagree...
2023-04-1138 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 53: Ashley FordIn my experience, there are four essential items that entrepreneurs need to stay focused on in order to create, manage and scale their business.... mission, vision, strategy and FINANCE! Ashley Ford, Founder of Pretty Penny, is an expert in small business accounting, a QuickBooks guru, and has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs to transform the way they make and spend money in their businesses. She knows that financial clarity is the key to sustainable success and is obsessed with helping women in business succeed. Thankfully I am finally seeing women approach what was a taboo topic.... money and finance...
2023-04-0446 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 52: Yuquan HollowaySometimes you meet someone who truly strikes you as genuine and intriguing.... Yuquan Holloway was that person for me... The moment I met her I wanted to know her story. Yuquan uses her education in engineering, coupled with her gift of being able to simplify and streamline very complicated processes, to create efficiency within organizations. Yuquan is the Founder of Holloway Consulting, and considers herself an "accidental entrepreneur" after working within the large Fortune 100 company sector for most of her career. However, the results she provides her clients is certainly no accident, as she is intentionally moving the needle...
2023-03-2945 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 51 - Kavitta GhaiI believe that the very best business ideas come from seeking a solution to a problem, not finding it, having the courage and tenacity to solve the problem yourself, and then marketing it to others who would benefit from the solution as well. This is exactly what Kavitta Ghai did after saying to herself one too many times, "There has got to be a better way!" and deciding she was going to find it. Kavitta is not your typical entrepreneur... she founded her company, Nectir, as a college student who wasn't quite able to connect and thrive in the...
2023-03-2252 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 50: Jane GentryAs a business owner or executive, sometimes we cannot see the forest for the trees.. you are so busy working IN your business, that you stop working ON the business. If you have ever struggled with growth, vision or operations, Jane Gentry is who you call to level up and set your business on the right trajectory. As someone who has personally benefitted from her sage advice, I cannot advocate enough for executives to seek outside guidance when you become stuck or need to tighten up your operations... Jane Gentry is my go-to, and now you get to learn...
2023-03-1454 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 49: Kerry-Ann PowellKerry-Ann Powell doesn't just support a cause, she champions it! From attending law school to get to the root of a domestic violence problem to raising $120 million to build the Martin Luther King Jr Monument in DC, she is passionate about making a difference. Now she funnels that passion into helping small businesses.
Kerry-Ann is a global business strategist, speaker and champion of small and medium sized businesses. She is committed to spreading the gospel that running a small and medium-sized business is vital and important to our economies, yet it doesn't have to feel like trying...
2023-03-071h 05Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 48: Lindy NowakAs a bootstrapping entrepreneur, it is a constant battle between time, money and talent... what should you or could you do yourself, and what needs to be outsourced due to lack of time or talent... yet is affordable? I learned the hard way that building a website can be daunting, and probably not the best use of my time as an entrepreneur, but it was soooo expensive to have it done professionally! Lindy Nowak set out to make that both affordable and easy for her small business clients! Lindy Nowak spent over 15 years as a creative director in New...
2023-02-2836 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 47: Sally GimonGrowing up my family had very little money, so just having a little bit of savings in a bank account, even if briefly, felt like we were "rich" for the moment. Then there were concepts that were completely foreign to me.... a trust being one of them. I really didn't understand the use, the value and benefit of them until recently, and Sally Gimon explains irrevocable trusts in depth in this interview. A trust is no longer just for the uber-wealthy.... lots of people are taking advantage of the tax and legal benefits of a trust, and Sally tells...
2023-02-2148 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 46: Kelly SpringerIf you've ever wondered which fad diet, if any, actually work, and what foods we really should be avoiding or consuming (hint... carbs are NOT all bad for you), then you will love this discussion with Kelly Springer! Kelly is a Registered Dietician and the founder of Kelly's Choice: Nutrition.
Success means nothing if you lack good health, so let's make wellness as important to our business as revenue generation (yep, I said it, and I meant it). Kelly Springer provides our audience with really powerful nutrition guidance that will enable you to make better choices for...
2023-02-1435 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 45:Heidi JohnsonHave you found your purpose? What led you to that realization? After a devastating loss, Heidi Johnson found her calling in the most unexpected way. Heidi Johnson is a nonprofit founder, a storyteller, and a believer in good. She uses the power of connection to bring people together for a purpose greater than themselves through her vast work in the nonprofit sector.
For the past decade she has communicated powerful stories to inspire others to serve and give through her blog and podcast Charity Matters. Heidi also co-founded the nonprofit The Spiritual Care Guild at CHLA to...
2023-02-0845 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 44: Kate ByarsAs women we constantly push ourselves to the brink of burnout trying to be everything to everyone... the best leader, spouse, mother, coworker, volunteer, daughter, and the list goes on! Kate Byars has been there, suffered intense burnout and literally moved to an island to escape the rat race (we have all threatened this). Guess what? That wasn't the right solution either! Kate shares some profound knowledge from her journey that we ALL can benefit from. Kate tells Angela that while men play to win, women play to NOT LOSE... and to be honest, I don't think anything has...
2023-01-3148 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 43: Justice Shawn LaGruaJustice Shawn LaGrua, has achieved incredible success in her career, reaching what many would consider to be the pinnacle of a career in law... being elected to the Georgia Supreme Court. However, it is what she does off the bench where she feels she is making the biggest impact... in working to provide a better future for at-risk youth through her "My Journey Matters" program. Justice LaGrua speaks with Angela about her path to the Supreme Court, the importance of accountability, and why intervention before incarceration is critical.
2023-01-2447 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 42: Martha Lackritz-PeltierIn the words of the great Dr Martin Luther King Jr, “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” Thankfully, we have Martha Lackritz-Peltier to advocate for the latter. Martha B. Lackritz-Peltier is General Counsel at TechSoup and General Manager at NGOsource, where she oversees NGOsource’s legal operations and ensures the program’s continued alignment with best practices. In other words, Martha helps non-profit organizations worldwide get funding and resources that are desperately needed by ensuring strict oversight, and understanding of, the tax and legal implications in these complicated transactions. As an expert...
2023-01-1751 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 41: Dr Susan LandersDr Susan Landers has vast experience practicing neonatology in the NICU for thirty-five years... but while taking care of our most vulnerable humans, she wasn't taking care of herself, leading to burnout. This lead her down another path of rediscovering her passion and finding balance, and sharing her insight in a book.
Dr Susan Landers talks with Angela Gennari about her career as a doctor, challenges she faced in balancing her own family life, and advice that she gave to new mothers.
2023-01-1054 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 40: Conversation with the Ladies of Gen ZAs Generation Z enters the workforce, it is essential that we as employers, managers and coworkers understand how to best integrate, inspire and embrace them. Two ladies of Gen Z, Shayla Shaw and Rowan Green, talk with Angela about what influences them, what they look for in company culture, dating life, politics and more. This is an important conversation that we need to be having in order to thrive in our businesses and home lives.
2023-01-0347 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 39: Amanda BearFrom biotech to law enforcement to insider threat assessment.... Amanda Bear has an innate curiosity that enables her to solve complex problems while being relatable and engaging. Not just a great investigator, Amanda Bear is also one of the few women in the nation who are certified in both Defense Tactics and Firearms Instruction, was the first female to go out for the North Metro SWAT Team and is trained in Jiu Jitsu... truly a badass woman who, as she says it, loves to "run and gun". You will love this conversation and learn so much about protecting yourself...
2022-12-2747 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 38: Dr. Leen KawasDr. Leen Kawas has shattered ALL the glass ceilings in her quest to chase the American Dream. As a researcher, inventor and founder of a bioscience company, Leen fueled her passion for change with innovation and tenacity, while raising $400 million to lead her company into a groundbreaking IPO.
Dr. Kawas is the Managing General Partner of Propel Bio Partners. She is the co-founder of Athira and a co-inventor of its lead drug candidate ATH-1017, and also invented several of the innovative drug candidates in Athira’s pipeline. Dr. Kawas served as Athira’s chief executive officer and presid...
2022-12-201h 06Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 37: Adriana GavazzoniAdriana Gavazzoni is used to exhibiting incredible strength and determination in her very male dominated career in Brazil. As an accomplished Attorney and Law Professor, Adriana realized that life is too short to not chase your dreams while you can, so she decided to pursue yet another dream... become a fiction writer. While continuing to practice law full-time, she completed her first novel in only 6 months! Adriana's story of tenacity through various challenges is sure to inspire and motivate our audience!
2022-12-1344 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 36: Danielle OrsinoDanielle M. Orsino spent her childhood idolizing superheroes who would use their incredible power to help others, so is it any surprise that she became a nurse and helped patients get through their grueling treatments through her fantasy storytelling power? A life-threatening event then led Danielle to pursue writing as a career. Today, Danielle Orsino is an award-winning fantasy novelist whose lifelong vision is to create whimsical realms that her readers can escape to. Her compelling word-weaving pays homage to a multitude of personal muses, from Chris Claremont and George Pérez (both famous comic book writers), to Anne Rice...
2022-12-0657 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 35: Kristi SpencerWhile the formality of proper etiquette may sometimes feel like a lost art form, being polite is timeless and essential in our everyday lives. Kristi Spencer, Founder of The Polite Company, offers individual and group etiquette coaching on business, social, and dining etiquette. Kristi Spencer founded The Polite Company on the principles of consideration, respect, and honesty. Kristi is a certified etiquette trainer and graduate of the Emily Post Institute, the foremost etiquette authority for the last 100 years. Twenty-five years of experience as a journalist and businesswoman uniquely qualify her to deliver the message that good manners lead to su...
2022-11-2945 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 34: Courtney LorenzLiving a healthy lifestyle starts with intentionality, and avoiding the pitfalls of mindless consumption or convenience over quality. In the third episode of our Pretty Powerful Podcast Heath & Wellness Series, Courtney Lorenz, Founder of Cultured Kombucha, talks about the benefits of consuming living foods and beverages.
Cultured Kombucha Co is Michigan’s premier brewer of organic kombucha located in Traverse City, Michigan. Cultured's mission is to help customers make healthier lifestyle choices - one sip at a time. Cultured Kombucha can be found at major retailers such as Meijer, as well as 200+ small business across the state. Cou...
2022-11-2249 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 33: Caroline HolkeHow is your relationship with alcohol.... really? Most of us will fall into the middle ground of "it's mostly fine", but is it a good idea to cut back a bit for our overall health, relationships and well being? More importantly, WHY are you drinking and is it becoming habitual? In the 2nd of a 3 part series on Health and Wellness, Caroline Holke teaches us the benefits of drinking less.
After 30+ years of drinking, Caroline Holke decided she had had enough of the hangovers and waking up in the middle of the night. She didn't want to...
2022-11-1542 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 32: Dr Amy NovotnyFrom running ultra marathons and completing an Ironman Triathlon to having her photography featured by National Geographic, Dr Amy Novotny is an impressive and accomplished woman who is also passionate about helping others. Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short.
In the 1st of a three part Pretty Powerful Podcast series on Health and Wellness, Dr Amy Novotny discusses her unique approach to increasing wellness through proper breathing. Her methods have h...
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Compelling Conversations: Where Law Meets BusinessAngela Gennari - Compelling Conversations with Dara RosenbaumEnjoy a Compelling Conversation with Dara Rosenbaum and Angela Gennari, Chief Visionary Officer for TITAN Global Enterprises Inc.
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In each episode of Compelling Conversations—where law meets business—we feature a compelling conversation with an inspiring person who sh...
2022-11-0539 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 31: Fabienne FredricksonHave you ever spoken to someone and felt like they could see right through you into your soul? Yep... that is this interview with genius business consultant Fabienne Fredrickson. This is the business advice I have needed to hear for a very long time, but perhaps I wasn't ready to receive it from someone who had not walked the same path as I have. Fabienne may have quite literally changed the way I run my business. I am learning to let go and live a bit. I am a work in progress.
For the past 20+ years, Fabienne...
2022-10-2555 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 30: Sarah St JohnI've always been a believer in bootstrapping your business at first... it teaches you so many great financial management lessons and forces you to prioritize and develop smart strategies for growth. If you think you cannot afford to launch a business, Sarah St John shares some great tips on our podcast to help you to get started. Known as The Frugalpreneur, Sarah St John has launched several business on a budget and even self-published 3 books to provide valuable insight for aspiring entrepreneurs, podcasters and authors. #frugal #startup #podcast
2022-10-1835 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 29: Tracey SofraLet's talk about MONEY! A topic that is often taboo in circles of women should absolutely be something worth understanding and discussing. Who is looking out for your financial interests? It should be YOU, and Tracey Sofra explains why. As Australia’s leading Financial Advisor specializing in Women’s Financial Confidence, Tracey Sofra helps professional women achieve financial independence. With over 30 years’ experience as an Accountant, Financial Planner, and successful business owner, Tracey is an expert in wealth creation, leadership, achievement and fulfillment for women. In addition, Tracey is the founder and CEO of WOW Women, a group of like-m...
2022-10-1349 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 28: Romana HasenöhrlDo you ever dream of escaping the daily grind and living life on your own terms? Let's be honest, we ALL do! Romana Hasenöhrl has figured out how to do just that, while also supporting herself as a writer. Romana is a long term traveller who travels three to four months per year in her old Volkswagen Camper supporting people to be brave and just travel. She has already published eight books and is working on her 9th. Romana also loves to teach others how to get started on their own writing.
With being a c...
2022-10-0443 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 27: Liz ToombsFinding a career niche where your passion and your talent intersect is truly a blessing... and Liz Toombs has done just that. Liz Toombs, C.I.D, is the go-to decorator for sorority interiors on college campuses in more than 25 states. Liz, a leader in the decorating industry for nearly two decades, manages the firm PDR Interiors (pdr-interiors.com) as president and owner. Join us as we dissect the design and inspiration process from a unique perspective. #interiordesign #sorority #womenempowerment
2022-09-2730 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 26: Anna RunyanHave you ever wondered what you were born to do for a living? Do you already have a desire to pursue your dream career, but don't know how to get started? Anna Runyan, the creator of CLASS: The Love Your Work and Life System and CEO of Classy Career Girl International, offers incredible guidance for our audience. Anna is a former corporate consultant turned entrepreneur, and her website was picked as one of Forbes Top 100 Websites For Women and one of Forbes 35 Most Influential Career Sites. Join us for this informative and insightful discussion.
2022-09-2038 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 25: Dara RosenbaumContracts, corporations, and litigation... oh my! Navigating the yellow brick road of business is filled with legal obstacles, but today we are asking ALL of the questions to help clarify those troubling scenarios. Our guest, Dara Rosenbaum, is an attorney, business advisor, business owner and podcast host. Dara has a passion for creating, helping, protecting and growing her clients’ companies. She is a litigator and transactional lawyer who became an attorney to help people, and whose love of helping business owners drew her to business law. Her own experiences as a business owner fuel her desire to help other busines...
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Aepiphanni Off the CuffDo Business Like a Titan with Angela GennariOur Guest, Angela Gennari, shares how she built Titan Global Enterprises, an Atlanta-based event security firm, despite opposition from within and without. She shares insights on the difficulties female entrepreneurs face, and her commitment to inspiring women to press forward and not sell themselves short. She is a true “Go Big or Go Home” kind of person. Angela has been in business for over 20 years. She’s a serial entrepreneur and a finalist for Small Business Person of the Year, and the CEO of Titan Global Enterprises. If you want to learn from a woman who bea...
2022-09-0945 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 24: Inbal ClaudioBeing an entrepreneur can be a lonely and scary place when you are starting out. As a military spouse, it is even more complicated when you are frequently relocated. Inbal Claudio needed to reinvent her candle business when her family moved across the country, and then figure out a new work/life balance after her husband was deployed. The strategy she used to help her candle business actually became a new platform to help other entrepreneurs connect with influencers! From candle maker to tech founder, Inbal shares incredible insight into her journey and some mistakes (and wins!) she had...
2022-09-0642 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 23: Dannie DeNovoHow did Dannie DeNovo go from a lifetime of suffering from depression to becoming a renowned Happiness Coach? She found her "why"! Dannie explains to Angela in this episode how she was able to not just overcome, but thrive, in her circumstances using purposeful steps. Bestselling Author, Dannie DeNovo helps others sift through their own thoughts, pain, and anxiety, and help them realize that there is so much more to life. So many people needlessly suffering every day, and Dannie has made it her mission to help those people see they can raise themselves up to levels of love...
2022-08-2336 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 22: Mari Anne SnowAre you still trying to effectively manage your remote workforce, or perhaps find that ideal balance in a hybrid work environment? At her Remote Nation Institute, Mari Anne Snow is rewriting the rules of leadership in this new age of remote, distributed, virtual, flexible work. Her experience operationalizing and optimizing flexible work programs is practical, real-world, and results-driven. Mari Anne speaks with Angela about overcoming the negative perception of remote working long before the pandemic normalized it, and how she has continually found ways to prove value and substance in that role. #remotework #womenempowerment #podcast #womenintech
2022-08-1653 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 21: Midori VerityAs a mindset coach, TV show host, and seasoned entrepreneur for 25+ years, Midori Verity assists ambitious professionals to unlock their potential by replacing their subconscious mental barriers. Her clients go from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to enjoying soaring levels of success.
Midori is the CEO of ‘Fuel to Fire Entrepreneur Group’, focused on helping members achieve massive goals using the Entrepreneur Success Triangle. This approach implements Accountability, Systems, and Coaching.
You may have seen Midori on CBS, Fox News, and Thrive Global.
2022-08-0947 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 20: Jeannie Moravits SmithWhere are all the employees going during the Great Resignation??? This is the question on the minds of so many business leaders, and in this episode, Jeannie Moravits Smith addresses it. Jeannie is the founder of Dynamism Leadership, formerly HR-Rx, a Leadership Mindset and Organization Development Consulting firm established in 2005. Prior to becoming CEO, she held Executive Leadership roles at a variety of organizations. Now with over three decades of personal and professional experience, Jeannie has helped thousands of leaders learn how to take charge of the catabolic thoughts and feelings that control their mindset and replace them with a...
2022-08-0351 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 19: Carissa McIntyreAuthor Carissa McIntyre, also known as Lady Mack Xo, is a self published author and speaker from Ontario Canada. From fleeing a domestic violence relationship with 4 children in her care in 2017, she has since gone on to publish 7 novels, open an online store, and focus her time and love on promoting self love and inspiration to others.
2022-07-1940 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 18: Megan MillerDetoxing off the drug of achievement starts with microsteps of self-care and choosing to show up for yourself. Megan Miller talks with Angela about previously finding validation in being busy, closing deals and hustling to achieve goals, while ultimately feeling empty and unfulfilled. After realizing she was living in a lonely dark world focused on hustle & achievement, Megan made a choice to get brave and get still and start using the power of intention to live a more inspired life. Learn about her journey and how to connect with your most trusted advisor... yourself.
2022-07-1245 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 17: Dana DicksonProtecting your intellectual property is one of the most important things you can do while building your brand... but where do you start? Dana Dickson is an award-wining Trademark Attorney who previously worked at the US Patent and Trademark Office earlier in her career before establishing her own practice. Learn about essential first steps and potential pitfalls from Dana as she talks with Angela about this essential but complex process.
2022-07-0548 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 16: Anne WatsonBusiness Strategist and Coach, Anne Watson, helps female creative online entrepreneurs think like a business so they can inspire like a boss. This includes helping all your ideas take shape and turning them into a profitable signature offer, complete with a strategic roadmap to achieving your goals. In this episode, Anne and Angela dive into how to build confidence, strategies for creating a personal brand and steps to getting your business idea off the ground. #startupideas #businesscoach #femaleempowerment
2022-06-2845 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 15: Allie McAllisterKnown as "The Atlanta Injector", Allie McAllister has been relentlessly pursuing her vision in aesthetics, and bringing women to the forefront of the industry through empowerment and education. Join us as Allie McAllister describes her entrepreneurial journey. In this episode we discuss getting out of our own way and the value of tenacity, as well as her motivation for launching the Cult Conference.
2022-06-2230 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 14: Debbie GarnerDebbie Garner was a GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) Agent for 30 years and has witnessed first hand some of the worst of our society, yet still believes people are mostly good. Join us for a fascinating conversation about how to keep our children safe, mental wellness in the law enforcement community, and the important role that female officers serve. You do not want to miss her incredible insight and advice. Having spent her entire career protecting our society with tenacity and grace, she has even chosen to do so after retirement while transitioning into the private sector. We absolutely...
2022-06-0944 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 13: Chi Chi OkezieAs an ambitious and dynamic child of Nigerian immigrants, Chi Chi Okezie has been creating opportunities for herself throughout her entire life. It is human nature to want to connect with others, but when you add value to those connections through mentorship and relationship building, it creates a foundation for growth. Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Trilingual Cultural Expert, Chi Chi Okezie, teaches our audience how to leverage the power of networking to grow our business, brand ourselves and advocate for things we are passionate about.
2022-05-3146 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 12: Katherine MasonHow do you define success? For Katherine Mason, founder and CEO of SculptHouse, success is defined by the incredible obstacles she has had to overcome in launching and growing her business. SculptHouse brings an award-winning, unique concept to the South in blending fashion and fitness, something Katherine discovered during her time in NYC as a Wilhelmina Fitness Model and Master Trainer. Kathrine's passion for fitness began at an early age as an athlete and she has transformed that passion into a successful and thriving business.
2022-05-2440 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 11: Tammy GreenWhat would happen if you decided to embrace vulnerability instead of fearing it? You might find that it is a superpower that allows you to break free from the shame and guilt that holds us back from being our authentic self. Tammy Green, Author of Living Without Skin, tells us her story of breaking free from the fear of being vulnerable, while having the courage to live authentically.
2022-05-1743 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 10: Allison BittelAllison Bittel has been a trailblazer her entire career. From choosing to pursue a career in the male-dominated commercial real estate industry to launching The Women's Collective, she has been a powerful voice for diversity and inclusion in the work place. Angela asks Allison about her journey in real estate, tips for negotiation and why mentorship is so important.
2022-05-1034 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 9: Jesslyn RollinsImagine being a recent college graduate starting out in your career, when your father tells you about this great product he invented, and asks for your help in building a company around it. BIOLYTE was invented by Jesslyn's father as an "IV in a bottle" to provide much needed rehydration for her mother who was battling breast cancer at the time. With no business background, not only did Jesslyn step in to help bring the product to the public, she has been able to build a multi-million brand with a solid company structure.
Jesslyn tells us about h...
2022-05-0355 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 8: Monica McCoyAward winning motivational speaker, author, global diversity expert and business strategist, Monica McCoy, talks to Angela Gennari about building your personal brand and establishing your value to an organization. Join us as you learn about her incredible career pivots from medicine, to psychology and then to corporate America, before launching her own company... and using all of those important lessons to improve the lives and businesses of underserved communities.
2022-04-2648 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 7: Stephanie StuckeyStephanie Stuckey is the road trippin', pecan lovin', branding genius CEO of Stuckey's, a company founded by her grandfather in 1937 with $35 and a borrowed truck. Listen to this fascinating story about how Stuckey's was sold to a large corporation, almost shuttered completely due to neglect of the brand, resurrected by Billy Stuckey and then bought by Stephanie in a last ditch attempt to keep the company in the family. Stephanie had to walk away from her successful law and political career to pursue a new role as a CEO.... and this would be her biggest trial yet!
2022-04-1947 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 6: Cindy AbelGandhi said "be the change you wish to see in the world" and Cindy Abel is doing just that. Former interim CEO of Hands on Atlanta, and Founder of Liv2Bme, Cindy grew frustrated with the negative impact that social media is having on young teen girls and decided a change was needed. As a mother of 3 children and co-founder of a technology company that she ran for more than 2 decades, Cindy put her resources and energy into creating a social media outlet that would encourage positivity and a healthy self-image for teen girls. Angela speaks with Cindy about...
2022-04-1251 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 5: Dr. Joni CollinsDr. Joni wants us to look and feel great from the inside-out! When you feel good, true beauty radiates from within. Dr. Joni Collins founded Twelve Twenty Eight Wellness to provide custom aesthetic and regenerative services to her clients, and to teach others her specialized protocols. Dr. Joni talks with Angela about her journey through medicine and the importance of mental health in maintaining a youthful appearance.
2022-04-0538 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 4: Jenna BanksJenna Banks, Author of "Love Yourself More: How To Find Happiness and Success Through Self-Love", talks with Angela Gennari about her passion for helping women recognize how PowerFULL they are, and how to tap into their inner confidence. Learning to value yourself, redefine guilt and overcome imposter syndrome are necessary to achieve success in relationships and career ambitions.... listen to Jenna's great insight and encouragement about how to "do it scared" to reach your goals.
2022-03-2948 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 3: Teresa RiveroHer grandfather was the last President-Elect of Cuba before Castro took over and her family was exiled and forced too start over in a foreign country, so Teresa Rivero truly understands the value of an opportunity. Overcoming a learning disability that wasn't diagnosed until she reached college, and the expectation that a Cuban daughter should not stray far from family, she fought hard to achieve her educational and career goals independently... and is now managing hundreds of millions of dollars for one of the largest foundations in the world. Join us as Angela Gennari talks with Teresa about her in...
2022-03-2248 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 2: Christele ParhamAngela Gennari speaks with Christele Parham, co-founder of HamTECH Solutions and Macon Black Tech, about her childhood in Haiti prior to coming to the US, and about her drive to create a safe space for minority entrepreneurs to collaborate about technology and innovation.
2022-03-1536 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 1: Introduction to the Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela Gennari and Val RonningWhat was the inspiration for the Pretty Powerful Podcast? Why now? Val Ronning talks with Angela Gennari to answer these questions and more, as these two women dive deep into why women have been apprehensive about stepping into their power, and the incredible value that women bring to any organization.
2022-03-0642 minPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariPretty Powerful Podcast with Angela Gennari TrailerWelcome to the Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela Gennari. Each week we will interview a powerful woman who is breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, dominating in her sport or rising to the top of her industry. Our listeners will gain valuable insight and inspiration from their real experiences on their journey to success. The Pretty Powerful Podcast will prove why women deserve to be included in all discussions involving growth, innovation and leadership, and should feel confident to stand in their power.
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