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No Cape Required28. Redefining Strength: The Truth About Vulnerability and Asking for HelpSend us a textLet me ask you something… have you ever felt like it’s all on you? Like if you don’t handle it—no one else will? If you’ve ever struggled with asking for help or felt like you had to wear the Superwoman cape just to keep everything from falling apart, you’re going to love today’s conversation.In this episode of No Cape Required, I sit down with the incredible Dr. JaNee Mobley—a mom, pharmacist, speaker, and coach who shares how she went from homelessness to helping women profit fro...2025-07-2327 min
No Cape Required27. Introverted Women Can Lead AuthenticallySend us a textWelcome to No Cape Required—the space where we ditch the performative hustle, take off the masks, and start showing up as our true selves. In today’s episode, we’re spotlighting a group that often gets overlooked in leadership narratives: introverts.Did you know that up to 50% of the population is introverted? And yet, our society still equates success with being the loudest voice in the room. Well, not anymore.I’m joined by Stacey Chazin, who is rewriting the script on what leadership really looks like. Dr...2025-06-2528 min
No Cape Required26. The Power of Pause: Reclaiming Your Time and PresenceSend us a textIn this powerful episode, Dara Rossi explores why stepping back and taking intentional pauses can be the most productive thing you can do. After taking her own sabbatical from podcasting to write her upcoming book "No Cape Required," Dara shares why doing less can actually make you more productive, creative, and fulfilled.Key TakeawaysRest is a radical act of reclaiming your power and saying no to burnoutGrowth doesn't always look like movement - sometimes it looks like stillnessStepping back isn't about giving...2025-06-2024 min
No Cape Required25. Fear, FOBU, and Finding the Courage to Say YesSend us a textIf you’ve ever made a big, bold decision and then immediately thought, What the heck did I just do?!—this one’s for you.In this episode of No Cape Required, I’m joined by Sherry Yellin, an executive coach and leadership expert who shares the story of how a $35,000 investment (gulp!) completely changed the trajectory of her life and business.From sitting on her office floor paralyzed by fear to leading with confidence and clarity, Sherry takes us behind the scenes of what real transformation looks li...2025-04-0929 min
La Taverna Delle ArtiEpisode 6: Soste Sostenibili - L'insostenibile Sostenibilità della Plastica🎙️Prego accomodatevi oggi la Taverna delle Arti riapre le porte per accogliere Federico Rossi che darà inizio alla sua nuova rubrica: Soste Sostenibili. L’altra Visione della Sostenibilità♻️Oggi il nostro artista della formazione sostenibile ci parlerà di plastica e il titolo che abbiamo scelto per questo episodio è “La sostenibile insostenibilità della plastica”. Un po’ provocatorio vero❓2025-02-2821 min
No Cape Required24. Square Peg, Round Hole: Finding a Career That Truly FitsSend us a textHave you ever felt like a square peg in a round hole when it comes to your career? Maybe you're stuck in a job that doesn’t align with your strengths, or you're questioning whether your work truly reflects your values.If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many women struggle with feeling out of place in their careers but don’t know how to take the first step toward change.In this episode of No Cape Required, I sit down with Staci Witten, an ICF-certified coach specia...2025-02-2624 min
No Cape Required23. How to Network Like a Natural (Even If You Hate It)Send us a textLet’s be real—networking can feel awkward, forced, and, honestly, a little cringey. If you’ve ever dreaded a networking event, you’re not alone.But what if networking wasn’t about selling yourself or collecting business cards? What if it was simply about making genuine connections?In today’s episode, I sit down with Lisa Ong, an award-winning executive coach and inclusion connector, to unpack a fresh, intentional approach to networking that feels natural, not transactional.Lisa shares game-changing strategies to build trust, make meaningful connections...2025-02-1229 min
No Cape Required22. Career Crossroads: How to Recognize When It’s Time for a ChangeSend us a textIn this episode of No Cape Required, we delve into the courageous journey of recognizing when it's time to make a career change.If you've ever felt the weight of burnout, dread for Mondays, or a misalignment of values with your current role, you're not alone. Our guest, Dr. Lori Brakhage, shares her transformative journey from a 20-year corporate career to founding her own company, Apex Collective Strategies. With a background in linguistic anthropology and organizational behavior, Lori provides tailored advisory services and communication strategies for organizations.She offers...2025-01-2830 min
No Cape Required21. You're Not Broken, You're Just ProgrammedSend us a textIn this episode, we challenge the belief that you're somehow "broken" and explore how our subconscious programming, shaped by past experiences and societal influences, can significantly impact our behaviors and reactions.Join us as we delve into:Uncovering Self-Sabotage: Learn how archetypes like the "victim" or "adult child" might be unknowingly holding you back and what they're trying to tell you.The Power of the Nervous System: Discover how understanding your nervous system's responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) can help you rewire your reactions and cultivate...2025-01-1430 min
La Taverna Delle ArtiEpisode 70: Polvere di Stelle - Coltiviamo Semi di Luce✨Prego accomodatevi riaprono le porte della Taverna delle Arti per dare accogliere Anna Gallo e la sua rubrica Polvere di Stelle. 🪐Oggi la nostra Astrologa intuitiva e creativa ci spiegherà l’energia che ci sta accompagnando in questi giorni di fine 2024 e ci darà alcuni suggerimenti per il 2025, guardando anche a come si muove l’energia del femminile.2024-12-1328 min
No Cape Required20. From Brain Dumps to Breakthroughs: The Power of WritingSend us a textToday, we’re diving into something a little different but incredibly impactful: the benefits of journaling and writing. Research from Dr. James Pennebaker at the University of Texas in Austin shows that writing can reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, boost your immune response, and even sharpen your decision-making skills.Yes, you heard that right—journaling is basically a superpower!I’m joined by Deborah Ager, a book writing coach who helps leaders craft anti-boring, high-quality books, but don’t worry, we’re not here to convince you to write a no...2024-12-0431 min
No Cape Required19. Finishing Strong: Setting Intentions and Goals for an Empowered New YearSend us a textHey there, No Cape Required listeners! This episode is all about finishing the year strong and setting yourself up for an incredible new year. Buckle up for a real, practical guide to reflection and goal setting that's way more meaningful than those typical New Year's resolutions.Inspired by some magical chalk messages I discovered during a walk - "celebrate your progress", "keep practicing", and "every day is another opportunity" - I'm sharing a step-by-step process to wrap up your year with intention and purpose.What You'll Learn:2024-11-2124 min
How Would Lubitsch Do It?S5E10 - Cluny Brown [1946] and our Grand Finale with Tim Brayton
[Due to our last-minute addition of two episodes, the podcast feed mistakenly had S5E09a queued here for a few hours this morning - it should now be fixed!]
How Would Lubitsch Do It comes to a close with a grand finale. Tim Brayton returns to discuss Cluny Brown and look back on both Ernst Lubitsch’s career and the past five seasons of this show.
First, we discuss everything Cluny Brown: the film’s generosity and humanism, its commentary on British class society, its relationship with the second world war, its full-throated embrace of a...2024-10-221h 59How Would Lubitsch Do It?S5E10 - Cluny Brown [1946] - and our Grand Finale - with Tim BraytonHow Would Lubitsch Do It comes to a close with our grand finale. Tim Brayton returns to discuss Cluny Brown and look back on both Ernst Lubitsch’s career and the past five seasons of this show.
First, we discuss everything Cluny Brown: the film’s generosity and humanism, its commentary on British class society, its relationship with the second world war, its full-throated embrace of absurdism, the title character’s magnetism, Adam Belinski’s status as a revision on a stock villain, and the film’s somewhat autobiographical and wonderfully optimistic ending.
Second, we close out...2024-10-221h 36
No Cape Required18. 3 Critical Mindset Shifts To Advance Your CareerSend us a textIn today's episode of No Cape Required, I sit down with award-winning speaker, author, and executive coach Neena Newberry to explore 3 critical mindset shifts for career advancement and personal fulfillment. We delve into the importance of taking small, deliberate steps, effectively spotlighting achievements, and mastering negotiation skills.Newberry also shares practical exercises, including the 'big three' focus areas and the accomplishment log, to help you manage your energy and amplify your strengths.This episode provides actionable insights on aligning professional goals with personal values, leveraging feedback for growth, and...2024-10-2237 min