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Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 491: Purpose, Resilience & the Power of Story: Mary Beech on Leading with HeartPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 In this episode of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, host Anusha Harid-Paoletti, CEO of Ellevate Network, sits down with Mary Beech, Chief Growth Officer at Thorne, for a candid, compelling conversation that weaves together career milestones, personal transformation, and the evolving nature of leadership.Mary’s remarkable professional journey includes senior leadership roles at some of the world’s most iconic brands: Ralph Lauren, Scholastic, Kate Spade, and The Walt Disney Company. Yet what sets her apart is not just her resume but her unwavering co...2025-07-1024 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 478: A Life Made from Scratch: Insights from Former Congresswoman Marie Newman on Activism and Mental HealthPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” On this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Tammy Williams sits down with former Illinois Representative Marie Newman. From mompreneur to Congresswoman, Newman opens up about her advocacy for women's rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and economic equity. She shares powerful insights on community engagement, storytelling, and mental health in activism, while inspiring women to take action and shape inclusive policies. Newman also discusses her latest book, *A Life Made From Scratch: Lessons from a Controversia...2025-03-2734 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 474: Embracing Innovation: A Conversation with Valerie Brown-Dufour on AI, Digital Transformation, and StorytellingPodcast Alert! Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this engaging episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Valerie Brown-Dufour, the president of WSI World, a global leader in digital marketing. The episode explores the dynamic evolution of digital marketing, highlighting the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the industry. Valerie underscores the critical role of storytelling in crafting compelling marketing narratives that resonate with audiences. She shares invaluable insights on successfully navigating digital transformation and ad...2025-02-2634 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 473: The Future of Work: Empowering Employees and Transforming Workplaces with Dr. Angela JacksonPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this compelling episode of the Ellevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Angela Jackson, an expert in workplace transformation, and inclusion. Dr. Jackson shares her profound insights on creating employee-centered cultures that drive organizational success.Throughout the episode, Dr. Jackson delves into her remarkable career journey, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped her understanding of workplace dynamics. She emphasizes the significance of centering employee voic...2025-02-1933 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 472: Revolutionizing Business & Wellness with Kristin CarricoPodcast Alert! Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams engages in an enlightening conversation with Kristin Carrico, the Chief Commercial Officer at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Kristin delves into her extensive and diverse career journey, shedding light on her transition from a successful career in technology consulting to her current influential role in the fitness and wellness industry. Throughout the episode, Kristin discusses her pi...2025-02-1239 min
Funnel Vision - For Performance-Driven Agencies & MarketersRunning a Bespoke Strategy Agency - Jade Caillot, Founder of ELLEVATEJade Caillot (Founder of ELLEVATE) runs a specialized agency in accelerating the growth of women-founded and women-led businesses. As of December 2024, she’s also a Forbes featured Marketing Expert.In simpler terms - they take businesses that aren’t sure how to scale to their goals and make their dreams a reality. They focus on helping companies make a difference in their market, build an engaged audience and get an ROI that accelerates quickly. They start off with auditing the leader as a person, and then move to the executive team. This helps ELLEVATE build a strategy that...2025-02-0623 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 471: Making Work Fair - a Candid Conversation with Siri ChilaziPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams sits down with the inspiring Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. Join us as Siri shares her remarkable journey into gender equity advocacy and the driving force behind her groundbreaking book, “Make Work Fair.”Discover the innovative framework Siri has developed for achieving true fairness in the workplace. She debunks common myths about workp...2025-02-0539 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 470: Navigating Change: Leadership Lessons for any Career Stage with Gabrielle EspinosaPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams interviews Gabrielle Espinoza, founder of Self-Leader Consulting, about the critical role of leadership development. They delve into strategies for aligning personal growth with business objectives, the impact of burnout, the importance of core values, and the necessity of resilience in leadership. Gabrielle also shares tips on measuring leadership program success, debunks myths about leadership, and stresses the need for personalized development. The episode ends with practica...2025-01-2929 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 469: Unearthing Beauty: Michal Morrison’s Journey from Archaeology to Traumatic Brain Injury to SkincarePodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, host Tammy Williams chats with Michal Ann Morrison, the visionary founder of a biomimetic skincare brand, Michal Morrison. Michal shares her remarkable journey from archaeology to entrepreneurship, a path sparked by a traumatic brain injury that led her to the skincare industry.Discover the groundbreaking science behind her patented Beta Stem 6 molecule, designed to reactivate dormant stem cells and enhance s...2025-01-2332 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 468: From Adversity to Championing Change with Camara L. JacksonPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Join us for an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Camara Jackson, the CEO and Executive Director of Elite Learners, Inc. This nonprofit organization is committed to supporting young people and their families through school-based services and anti-violence initiatives. Camara opens up about her personal journey with sickle cell disease, which inspired her to establish Elite Learners as a way to give back to her community.The conversation delves into the numerous chal...2025-01-1528 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 467: “Raising Engaged Citizens: The Role of Parents in Civic Education” with Dr. Lindsey CormackPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Join us for an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Lindsey Cormack about her insightful book, How to Raise a Citizen.As the landscape of civic education in the U.S. faces unprecedented challenges, this conversation is more crucial than ever. Dr. Cormack delves into the current state of civic education, highlighting the pivotal role parents play in nurturing civic engagement among young people. She explores h...2025-01-0829 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 466 - Crafting the Million Dollar Pitch with the Queen of the Perfect Pitch with Dr. Riley ForbesPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." In this episode, Margie Solomon interviews Dr. Forbes Riley, a renowned motivational speaker, television personality and sales expert known as the Queen of the Perfect Pitch. Forbes shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur and pitch expert. She discusses the importance of self-love, overcoming personal struggles, and the power of mentorship. Forbes emphasizes the significance of crafting the perfect pitch and how her experiences have shaped her approach to teaching others. The conve...2024-12-2530 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 465: A Conversation About Women in the Business of Sports On and Off the Field with Odessa (OJ) Jenkins and Valerie (VT) TysonPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." This conversation features two influential women in sports, Odessa (OJ) Jenkins, a successful tech/Sports executive, and coach CEO of Bonfire, and founder of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), and Valerie (VT) Tyson, Global Director Marketing + Community Development at Wasserman and formerly Co-Founder, Head of Strategy + Sports at Unrivaled Sports, discussing their journeys, leadership styles, and the importance of supporting one another in a male-dominated industry. They share personal experiences, the challenges they faced, both on the fiel...2024-12-1948 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 464: From Trauma to Triumph: Norma Bastidas’ Journey of Resilience and AdvocacyPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Tune in to an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Norma Bastidas shares her remarkable journey from trauma survivor to champion endurance athlete and activist. After her son was diagnosed with a progressive eye condition, Norma turned her pain into purpose, confronting her past experiences of violence and human trafficking. Through her incredible athletic achievements, including breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest triathlon, she advocates for those affected by similar struggles. Norma’s story emphasizes resilience, empowerment, and the belief that one’s past does not d...2024-12-1210 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 463: Better Together: Navigating the Future of Work with Hannah MacDonald DanneckerPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." Hannah MacDonald Dannecker, a partner at the Better Together Group, talks with Tammy Williams about bridging the generational gap in the workplace, particularly between Gen Z and older generations. They discussed the mission of the Better Together Group, the importance of social good in employment, the rising appeal of blue-collar jobs, and the unique preferences of Gen Z workers. The conversation emphasizes the need for mentorship, the challenges employers face in attracting talent, and the future of work in a...2024-12-1048 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 462: The Art and Impact of Storytelling with Andrea Sampson, CEO of Talk BoutiquePodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." Host Tammy Williams sits down with Andrea Sampson, CEO and Founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea recounts her transition from a thriving advertising career to becoming a renowned storytelling expert and thought leader coach. This engaging conversation delves into the crucial role of personal branding, the power of storytelling in simplifying complex ideas, and how embracing one's unique voice can lead to thought leadership within communities. Andrea also emphasizes the importance of diverse thought leadership and shares uplifting success s...2024-12-0436 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 461: Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation of Girls with Illana RaiaPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business as Tammy Williams speaks with Illana Rea, Founder and CEO of Être, a mentorship platform designed to empower girls by connecting them with female leaders. Illana shares her journey from being a corporate attorney to launching Être, driven by her desire to close the confidence gap for girls. The conversation explores the importance of mentorship, the framework of Être’s programs, and the impact of their initiatives on girls' confidence and leadership skills. Illana also discusses “The Epic Mentor...2024-11-2028 minEllevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 460: The Innovative Profit Stack System with Serial Entrepreneur Cassie Saquing Podcast Alert! 🎙️🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, with host Tammy Williams and serial entrepreneur Cassie Saquing, Founder, CHS Consulting Group and a Money Mindset Coach. Cassie helps business owners, particularly women, to overcome challenges and achieve profitability. Cassie shares her journey from education to entrepreneurship, the importance of partnerships, and her innovative profit stack system that empowers business owners to manage their finances effectively. She emphasizes the need for women to recognize their worth, while also advocating for getting money into the hands of good pe...2024-11-1833 min
Have A Seat...Conversations With Women In The WorkplaceUnleashing Fabulousness: A Conversation with Dorothy Enriquez - CEO of The Ellevate CollectiveSend us a text“You are your Chief Encouragement Officer. Leadership is influence, and the first and main person you will influence the most is yourself.”In this week's episode of Have A Seat, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dorothy Enriquez, CEO and Principal Consultant of The Ellevate Collective, a premier learning and leadership development firm dedicated to cultivating today’s team member into tomorrow’s leader. During our conversation, Dorothy speaks her lived truth on her hilarious yet incredibly insightful book, "Be Accountable, Be Fabulous: Growth Looks Good on Y...2024-06-0253 min
Dear Aunty PodcastEp. 3 I Got Mommy IssuesWhew! Can we be real? Aunty got issues, too! And if more of us would start admitting our trauma, accepting the truth and making change - we can change our entire community. In this episode, OG Aunty Latonia joins Carm & Koe in the studio! If you enjoy the show, be sure to leave a review and subscribe! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBETo submit questions for future shows, click hereFollow us on IG: http://instagram.com/dearauntypodFollow LaTonia on IG: http://instagram.com/rebirthwithlatonia2023-07-2053 min
The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast: Confidence, Mindset & Success for Mom Entrepreneurs46. How to Develop Leadership Skills and Confidence with Dorothy Enriquez, CEO of The Ellevate Collective and Author of Be Accountable & Be FabulousSend us a textMom Entrepreneurs, At the heart of the mission of this podcast is to build and maintain confidence for mom business owners through leadership development in all that you do as mom, business owner, manager, spouse or partner. My guest, Dorothy Enriquez, is aligned with that mission as the CEO of The Ellevate Collective, a leadership development firm that cultivates leaders from team members by giving clients cohort-style experiences. She is also the author of Be Accountable & Be Fabulous. Want to know how we as "lady leaders" can develop our authentic, unique fem...2023-05-2258 min
Lead To Excel PodcastFearless Leadership: Maricella Avila's Path to CEO of Ellevate Network - E85Send us a textJoin me this week as I sit down with Maricella Herrera Avila, the CEO of Ellevate Network, the world's largest community for women+ at work that is dedicated to fostering equity and inclusion in business. In this episode, Maricella shares her inspiring journey from her upbringing in war-torn El Salvador to becoming a fearless leader who has transformed her fears into a powerful tool for success.With over 15 years of experience building and scaling teams, brands, and businesses, Maricella has made significant contributions to the industry. She has spearheaded the creation...2023-04-0555 min
The Binge FactorFollowing A Podcast Model That Helps In Transitioning Your Show With Maricella Herrera Of The Ellevate Podcast: Conversations With Women Changing The Face Of BusinessTransitioning our show through a podcast model can be a daunting task, but it's essential to keep your show fresh and engaging. In this episode, we have Maricella Herrera Avila from Ellevate Podcast to discuss how to transition your show through an effective podcast model. Maricella shares her own experiences with transitioning the Ellevate Podcast all the while keeping the show authentic. She discusses the challenges she faced during the transition, as well as the benefits of adopting a new podcast model. Throughout the episode, Maricella provides practical tips and advice for podcasters looking to make a change in...2023-02-2043 min
BEYOND BARRIERSEpisode 244: The Art of Prioritization and Asking Questions as a CEO with Maricella Herrera Avila, CEO of Ellevate NetworkMaricella Herrera Avila grew up in Mexico working in male-dominated fields. While she didn’t immediately know that leadership was her path, she eventually found herself as CEO of Ellevate Network, the largest community for women at work focused on creating a culture of equity and inclusion in business. In this episode, Maricella tells us about her path to becoming a CEO, starting with her previous career in banking. After she realized this field wasn’t for her, she set out on a path of curiosity and discovery that led her to where she is today. Learn how s...2022-12-1444 min
Latinas From The Block To The BoardroomMaricella Herrera Avila CEO of Ellevate Network, A Global Professional Network for Women+Let's talk about the power of networks within our global communities. Maricella Herrera Avila, CEO of the Ellevate Network is creating new leadership in a global community of professional women+. Maricella is the first Latina to be the CEO of this global organization and she brings with her the financial tenacity and leadership to build strength in numbers for a new diverse community. We open with her journey from El Salvador to Mexico, where she worked in corporate real estate banking, and worked on providing credit funding for low income housing development projects in the north of Mexico. As we...2022-11-2242 min
Besties & Business31. [Interview] The importance of community & goal-setting with Sam Virga from ELLevate HerselfIn this episode we sit down to talk with Sam Virga from ELLevate Herself! We are so excited because we will be meeting Sam at Empower Her Live in Phoenix Arizona!! It was such a pleasure getting to learn about Sam, her 9-5 job as a teacher & her passion to help people who work a 9-5 but want to also pursue a side hustle! Sam dives deep into how she came up with the idea for her business. She talks about the different stages of her business and the ideas that got her there...2022-10-1342 min
The Engage and Spark PodcastEngage Videocast - Healthcare Workforce ShortagesIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Engage videocast we discuss the critical workforce shortages Louisiana is facing in its healthcare industry. Our panelists include:
Tina Holland, President of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Wendi Palermo, Chief Education and Training Officer for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System
Dr. Missy Sparks, Vice President of Talent Management and Workforce Development at Ochsner Health
2022-05-2750 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate Engage Podcast - Hospitality Labor Issues with Stan Harris, Louisiana Restaurant AssociationIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Engage videocast we discuss hospitality labor shortages due to COVID-19 and natural disasters with Louisiana Restaurant Association President and CEO, Stan Harris.2022-04-1846 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEngage Podcast- Early Care and Education Funding with Jay Dardenne and Dr. Libbie SonnierIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Engage podcast we discuss funding for Early Care and Education in Louisiana. Our guests are Commissioner Jay Dardenne, who serves as Louisiana’s commissioner of administration. In this capacity, he serves as the state’s chief operating officer. And Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Executive Director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, who leverages 20 years of professional experience supporting young children and their families.2022-03-3023 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEngage Podcast - Louisiana's Budget with Commissioner Jay DardenneIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Engage podcast we will discuss Louisiana’s budget with Commissioner Jay Dardenne. Jay Dardenne is Louisiana’s commissioner of administration. In this capacity, he serves as the state’s chief operating officer.2022-03-2240 min
The Edge: A Skillsoft PodcastSkillsoft and Ellevate Network: Advancing Women at Work, Together In honor of Women’s History Month, host Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek sits down with Kristy Wallace, the CEO of Ellevate Network, a global community of women+ committed to fostering and promoting gender equality in the workplace. Together, Michelle and Kristy discuss how organizations can strive to support women+ in their careers, and how Skillsoft and Ellevate Network are working together to advance women+ in the workplace through our newly announced partnership. 2022-03-2253 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate Engage Podcast- How to be a good advocateIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Engage videocast we discuss how to be a good advocate. Our guests are Cassie Alsfeld, President of Shoreline Strategies, LLC, and Katie Corkern, Executive Director of the Rural Mental Health Alliance.2022-02-1432 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate's Engage Podcast - Healthcare Barriers with Kathy Klibert and Traci ThompsonIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Engage podcast we discuss healthcare access issues relating to various provider types as well as other healthcare issues such as healthcare workforce shortages, telehealth and long-term care. Our guests are Kathy Kliebert, former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, and Traci Thompson, who has over 16 years of experience working as a regulatory and transactional healthcare lawyer.2022-02-0343 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastQuick Take with Karen Stubbs Church, Office of Behavioral HealthIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Quick Take we catch up with Karen Stubbs Church, the Assistant Secretary for the Louisiana Department of Health who is in charge of the Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health. We discuss highlights from the last legislative session for behavioral health and the new crisis system.2021-12-2015 min
Steed Cycles podcastJess Daniels - team lead for Ellevate XCIn this episode Jarrad chats with Jess Daniels - team lead for Ellevate XC, a women's cross-country mountain bike team sponsored by Steed Cycles. New for 2021, Ellevate attended as many races as they could this year given the circumstances and attained some awesome results. Unfortunately part way through the 2021 season Jess sustained a concussion and had to sit a few races out but thankfully got back on the bike later in the season. Tune in to the podcast to hear Jess talk about concussions and recovery, women's racing, her path from road cycling to mountain bike racing and w...2021-12-1355 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage Videocast with Robert Travis Scott and Steven Procopio of PARIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's videocast we speak with Robert Travis Scott, the outgoing President of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana or PAR, as well as Steven Procopio, incoming President of PAR. We discuss early childhood education funding, redistricting, tax reform and what big changes are on the horizon.2021-12-0137 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate Louisiana's Engage Podcast with Robert Travis Scott and Steven Procopio of PARIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's podcast we speak with Robert Travis Scott, the outgoing President of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana or PAR, as well as Steven Procopio, incoming President of PAR. We discuss early childhood education funding, redistricting, tax reform and what big changes are on the horizon.2021-11-3038 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage Podcast - Long term care with Sen. Kirk TalbotIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's podcast we hold a discussion with Senator Kirk Talbot on where we are headed in the upcoming 2022 legislative session with long term care.2021-11-0324 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA Podcast- Decision Louisiana: Tax Changes on the November BallotIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's podcast we hold a one of a kind debate on Constitutional Amendments #1, 2 and 4 on the November 13 ballot. This robust discussion covers all points of view from all sides of the political spectrum.2021-10-251h 15
The Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Quick Take with Dr. Shawn WilsonIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Quick Take we catch up with Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), to get an update on several new funding streams for Louisiana’s infrastructure needs.2021-08-1916 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Quick Take with Veneeth IyengarIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Quick Take we catch up with Veneeth Iyengar, Executive Director of Broadband Development and Connectivity for the State of Louisiana, on how the state is doing in its quest to provide statewide broadband.2021-08-0310 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Quick Take with Dr. Monty SullivanIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Quick Take we catch up with Dr. Monty Sullivan, President of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, on the MJ Foster Promise Program that recently passed this legislative session that recently adjourned.2021-07-2808 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Quick Take with Dr. Monty SullivanIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Quick Take we catch up with Dr. Monty Sullivan, President of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, on the MJ Foster Promise Program that recently passed this legislative session that recently adjourned.2021-07-2209 min
Black Gold Podcast: Stories of Black Dreamers and DoersThe Ellevate Collective— The Story of Dorothy EnriquezIn this episode I interview Dorothy Enriquez. She’s the creator of the Ellevate Collective, a leadership development training agency based in Milwaukee and Dallas.
In our conversation, Dorthy and I discuss a brief history of leadership development, how her mentor helped her discover her own creativity, and how one can use accelerators to acquire skills quickly. To learn more about Dorothy and the Ellevate Collective, you can visit her FB page here. Links to Books Discussed:
The 10x Rule
The Obstacle is the Way
Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World
...2021-07-1949 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Quick Take with Libbie SonnierIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Quick Take we catch up with Libbie Sonnier, Executive Director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, on what was achieved for Early Childhood Care and Education in the legislative session that recently adjourned.2021-07-1509 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Quick Take with Jason DecuirIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Quick Take we catch up with Jason Decuir on the tax reform developments that occurred this past legislative session.2021-07-1306 min
The Power Within Her26: [INTERVIEW] with Sam Palmer, CEO of ELLevate, about Crystals, Energy, & Perfectionism!Today, we're chatting with Sam Palmer, who is the CEO of ELLevate, a small business that sells physical reminders-- like jewelry-- that reminds you of your goals. When you purchase from Sam's company, you get an awesome & empowering physical reminder, but you ALSO contribute to a scholarship fund for English Language Learners! We chat all about making an impact, energy in crystals/gemstones, intentions, perfectionism, & more! You can connect with Sam: @ellevate.co. You can also shop at her store here. Also, to hop onto the FREE email list to be a part of the e...2021-07-131h 12The Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage podcast with Lt. Gov. Billy NungesserIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Engage Videocast we speak with Louisiana’s Lieutenant Governor, Billy Nungesser on bipartisanship and the state of Tourism in Louisiana after COVID-19.2021-06-0826 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage podcast on Infrastructure with Michael Hecht and John SpainIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Engage podcast we cover the state of infrastructure in Louisiana including what is needed, what to expect from the 2021 legislative session and exciting news about a new passenger train between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Our guests are Michael Hecht, President & CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc. and John Spain, Executive Vice President of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation.2021-05-2430 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage podcast on Work/Life Imbalance in the Age of CovidThis episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Engage Videocast features a panel discussion on how women’s career paths have been impacted and how COVID might still have an effect on women in the workplace several years down the road. Our panelists include Libbie Sonnier, Executive Director of Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, Ava DeJoie Cates, Secretary of Louisiana Workforce Commission, and Missy Sparks, VP of Talent Management at Ochsner Health System. A special thank you to the National Council of Jewish Women, Hadassah and the Jewish Endowment of Louisiana for putting on this presentation along with Ellevate Louisiana.2021-05-2049 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage podcast with Veneeth IyengarIn this episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Engage podcast we explore broadband and connectivity issues in the state with Veneeth Iyengar, the first incoming Executive Director of Broadband Development and Connectivity for the State of Louisiana. Veneeth and Julie Stokes discuss access, affordability and more.2021-04-1342 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage podcast with Governor John Bel EdwardsThis episode of Ellevate Louisiana's Engage podcast is an interview with Governor John Bel Edwards previously recorded at our Legislative Leadership Conference. Julie Stokes and Governor Edwards discuss his legislative priorities leading into the upcoming legislative session.2021-04-0542 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage Podcast on Tax Reform with Legislative PanelIn this episode of Ellevate’s Engage podcast we discuss Tax Reform with Rep. Stuart Bishop, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Joining Rep. Bishop in the interview are several members of a committee that were called together to develop Tax reform legislation for this important fiscal session including Rep. Beau Beaullieu, Rep. Phillip Devillier and Rep. Barry Ivey.2021-03-2446 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage podcast with Rep. Jerome "Zee" ZeringueIn this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we discuss Louisiana's Budget and Fiscal Session with Rep. Jerome Zeringue, Chairman of Appropriations. Julie Stokes and Rep. Zeringue discuss the American Rescue Plan Act, the Governor's Executive Budget and more.2021-03-1937 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage Podcast with Sen. Bret AllainIn this episode of Ellevate’s Engage podcast we discuss tax reform with Sen. Bret Allain, Chairman of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs committee. Julie Stokes and Sen. Allain discuss his comprehensive tax reform package, the franchise tax, centralized sales tax collection and more.2021-03-1231 min
Power Done DifferentlyEllevate Network CEO Kristy Wallace on Amplifying the Stories that Change Minds, and How Communities Can Accelerate Progress for Women in Power.You don’t need to figure out everything on your own, that’s the message of this week’s Power Done Differently guest, Kristy Wallace. Kristy is a former investment banker, turned startup executive, who is now CEO of Ellevate Network, the world’s largest professional network for women, alongside serving as host of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In the episode, Kristy and I talk about why communities are so important for accelerating the progress of women in power, how adding more diverse voices to the table isn’t an attack on white midd...2021-03-0953 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage Podcast with Chip Kline, Chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) BoardIn this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we explore the state of Louisiana's coastline and its restoration. Julie Stokes speaks with Chip Kline, Chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Board and the Director of Coastal Activities for the State of Louisiana. Julie and Chip discuss Louisiana's land loss, CPRA's master plan, upcoming projects and more!2021-03-0241 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage Podcast with Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary of Louisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopmentIn this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we explore the state of Louisiana's infrastructure. Julie Stokes speaks with Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Julie and Dr. Wilson discuss project updates across the state, funding transportation and more!2021-02-1747 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage Podcast with Michael Williamson, United Way of Southeast LouisianaIn this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we wrap up our conversation on the state of Louisiana's workforce and economy. Julie Stokes speaks with Michael Williamson, who serves as President and CEO of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana. Julie and Michael discuss the ALICE project, the effects of Covid-19 on ALICE households and more!2021-02-0432 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA'sEngage podcast with Greg Albrecht and Chris KeatonIn this episode of the Engage videocast, we wrap up our conversation on the states finances. Julie Stokes speaks with Greg Albrecht and Chris Keaton with the Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office on budget expectations, the Revenue Estimating Conference and more!2021-01-2659 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage Podcast with Secretary Ava DeJoieIn this episode of the Engage videocast, we continue to explore issues related to Louisiana's workforce and economy. Julie Stokes speaks with Ava DeJoie, Secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Julie and Secretary DeJoie discuss equal pay, minimum wage and more!2021-01-1845 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage Podcast with Secretary Don PiersonIn this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we switch gears to the state of Louisiana's workforce and economy. Julie Stokes speaks with Don Pierson, who serves as Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development. Julie and Secretary Pierson discuss creating greater economic opportunity for Louisiana residents, recent economic development wins, Resilient Louisiana Commission and more!2021-01-1339 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate Louisiana's Engage Podcast with Secretary Kimberly Lewis RobinsonThis week’s podcast is a little longer than usual, but it is a virtual treasure trove of valuable insight into Louisiana. It is an in-depth discussion with the Department of Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson about the history of the state’s finances leading up to the moment that we find ourselves in, the various ideas of tax reform swirling around a very reform-minded legislature as session is about to begin, and some of the impediments to making any real meaningful change, especially in the age of COVID. I think you will find it well worth the time, even though...2021-01-071h 27
Life After Corporate40. Are You Surrounded By the Right People?, with Kristy Wallace, CEO of Ellevate Network👠 Kristy’s ‘Life After Corporate’ story. 2:26 ✨ People are what make Ellevate unique and different from other women's networks, it’s a place where the magic happens. 4:50 👩🏼💼 Ellevate is an ecosystem built on elevating women in the workplace and in the world, and to support each other as the professional leaders that women are. 8:45 🫂 The Ellevate community has over 200,000 women, but it feels quite cozy because of the idea behind it - adding more value, nurturing hyper-local connections, having meaningful conversations, and changing the business culture. 10:57 🧱 There is a real need for a rebuilding of corporate: hope that 2021 will bring a gr...2021-01-0438 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate Louisiana's Engage Videocast with Jason DeCuirIn this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we continue to explore the state of Louisiana's budget and finances. Julie Stokes speaks with Jason DeCuir, who is Co-owner and Partner with Advantous Consulting, LLC, a leading tax services firm in Louisiana. Julie and Jason discuss key tax reform issues in the state and more!2020-12-2158 minThe Engage and Spark PodcastEllevate LA's Engage Podcast with Commissioner Jay DardenneIn this episode of Ellevate’s Engage podcast we explore the state of Louisiana's budget and finances. Julie Stokes speaks with Commissioner Jay Dardenne about the budget planning process, the affects of COVID-19 and oil, budget surpluses and more!2020-12-1741 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi1132: Why the Future is Bright for Professional Women with Kristy Wallace, CEO of Ellevate NetworkWhile 2020 was a step backwards for female employment, my guest believes that big changes are afoot to support professional women in the workplace. Kristy Wallace is the CEO of Ellevate Network, and is responsible for executing Ellevate Network’s mission of changing the culture of business from the inside out by providing professional women with a supportive community to lean on and learn from. She directs the Network’s staff, is responsible for business growth and strategy, and works closely with Ellevate's Chapter Leaders, Business Partners, and Champions to further Ellevate's impact.
Kristy is host of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations with Wo...2020-12-0929 min