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Rádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP88: Epic Marketing for Unforgettable Brands - An interview with Rachael Kay AlbersIn this episode of Lean the F*ck Out, Gretchen and Tera talk with Racheal Kay Albers, founder and creative director of RKA ink, a branding, web design, and digital marketing studio. Rachael talks about how she got her business started and her effing hilarious video series, Awkward Marketing, a business comedy show blending fun size small business advice with storytelling and sketch comedy. Epic Marketing for Unforgettable Brands Episode Highlights:
In the act of defining what you are against, what your brand is not, you can begin to understand who you are and who you want your audience to...2019-03-0636 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP87: Hiring Support Services to Grow Your Business – An interview with Tasha BoothIn this interview we talk with Tasha Booth about how she went from touring musical theatre performer to CEO of her own business support services business. Tasha shares some of the lessons she has learned from the growth of her business, some amazing tips on how to keep a virtual team motivated, and pointers on how solopreneurs can recognize when it is time to hire support services to grow their business.2019-02-2827 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP86: Conscious Leadership - An interview with Charlene TrinhIn this episode, Gretchen DeVault and Tera Wozniak Qualls talk with Charlene Trinh about how she turned a two decade career in Wealth Management into a leadership practice developing conscious leaders through mindfulness, intention, and wellness.
Conscious Leadership Episode Highlights:
Conscious Leadership:
Bringing one’s whole self to a leadership role.
Not about being seen, but you seeing yourself.
Stepping outside your comfort zone, over and over again.
Understanding your own patterns of self sabotage and developing a plan to manage times when you are sabotaging progress in order to stay outside of your comfort zone.
Creates a culture of tr...2019-02-2036 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP85: Empowering Women through Car Maintenance – An interview with Chaya MilchteinIn this week’s episode, we talk with Chaya Milchtein about starting her blog – The Mechanic Shop Femme – which has certainly become much more than just a blog. Chaya now offers automotive classes and consultation services, and automotive career coaching. The blog covers automotive topics as well as plus-size fashion and LGBT lifestyle. Through her blog and classes, Chaya empowers women and LGBT+ with knowledge about car maintenance.
Empowering Women through Car Maintenance and Lifestyle Blogging Episode Highlights: Tips for growing a blog: Listen to readers who are open to sharing what they are looking for.
Offer classes, people want to lea...2019-02-1325 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP84: Growing a Therapy Practice – An interview with Brooke SprowlIn this episode of Lean the F*ck Out, we talk with Brooke Sprowl about how she is growing a therapy practice in Los Angeles, My LA Therapy, and her upcoming book: Why You Should Date Emotionally Unavailable Men: Use Your Unhealthy Relationships to Transform Yourself and Your Love Life.
Growing a Therapy Practice Episode Highlights:
When Brooke’s therapy practice was smaller, she didn’t need to have as many processes and systems in place, however, as her therapy practice started to grow, it became clear how important systems and processes were. One of her many lessons in business is t...2019-02-0630 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP83: Selling your business - An interview with Rachel KacenjarThis week on Lean the F*ck Out we talk with plus size fashion designer, stylist, and entrepreneur Rachel Kacenjar. Rachel discussed how she sold her business Re/Dress after purchasing it from a colleague and running it for almost a decade.
Selling Your Business Episode Highlights: Go into all employee hires with good boundaries in mind; there is a fine line between employee and friendship that should not be crossed.
If you are going to start your business doing something you are passionate about, be prepared that you might lose that passion.
Always have a contract, no matter who...2019-02-0648 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP82: Going Back to Corporate - An interview with Lesly SimmonsThis week on Lean the F*ck Out, we talked with Lesly Simmons about how she went from running her own business to taking a gig back in corporate. Lesly talks about the difference between working for herself and working at a corporation, and how she has been able to utilize her entrepreneurial mindset in her new role.
Episode Highlights:
Bonuses for Lesly of moving back to work for a company: Going in to an office day-to-day and not having to pay quarterly taxes.
It is important to remember that your goals and dreams can change over time.
If an...2019-01-3034 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP81: Taking a Leap into a Creative Career – An interview with Magalie RenéIn this episode, we talk with Magalie Rene´ about how she went moved from Public Relations into a creative business, and then finally into coaching fempreneurs on finding their own shine. Magalie shares great tips on overcoming fears and taking the leap to find a career where you shine.2019-01-2829 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP80: Connecting Women Business Owners - An interview with Linda OtterbridgeThis week we talk with Linda Otterbridge, founder of Hook a Sista Up and purveyor of connections between women business owners. HASU is a membership based sisterhood, movement and platform for women entrepreneurs who share a common goal. “Entrepreneurship.” HASU brings women together to share valuable experiences and resources that help each other as they travel on their business journey. Linda shares the challenges and triumphs she’s seen with many women owned businesses including her own and offers great advice for making connections and getting support.
Episode Highlights:
Linda founded Hook a Sista Up (HASU)
HASU is for any woman w...2019-01-2336 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP79: Growing a Multifaceted Floral Design Business: An interview with Carly CylinderThis week we talk with Carly Cylinder, owner of Flour LA, Inc, author of The Flower Chef and host of The Flower Kitchen. Carly shares how she started her business out of her small apartment and how she’s grown it to a bicoastal, full-service studio. She shares what it was like to publish her best-selling book The Flower Chef and talks about her show The Flower Kitchen on Bluprint.2018-12-1850 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP78: Eco-entrepreneurship and Van Life - an interview with Callee AcklandThis week we talk with Callee Ackland, US Navy veteran turned eco-entrepreneur and founder of Bestowed Essentials, podcaster, zero waste activist and van dweller. Callee shares how and why she started Bestowed Essentials and bringing the business on the road with her. She also talks about life traveling the country in a van. Callee talks zero waste activism and how listeners can reduce their impact.
Episode Highlights:
About Bestowed Essentials
ethical, eco-friendly and zero waste
Soaps, shampoo bars, candles
All natural
No fragrances
Vegan and cruelty free
Plastic free packaging
Zero waste activism
A Plastic Ocean - documentary inspired this...2018-12-1230 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP77: Marketing to Scale Up - An interview with Susie TrujilloThis week we talk with Susie Trujillo, Founder & Chief Strategist at STRUC, a strategy consultancy building brand positioning and marketing programs for growth-stage companies. We talk about common mistakes businesses make when it comes to marketing, where to start with your marketing efforts and how to market when your business is scaling up and at growth stage.
Episode Highlights:
Biggest mistakes businesses make when it comes to their marketing:
Not investing enough in brand. Commodity won’t win in the long wrong. Brand is king.
Not understanding the value of good brand strategy.
Trying to do too many things. So...2018-12-0551 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP76: Creative Entrepreneurship - An interview with Rosie CruzThis week we talk with entrepreneur Rosie Cruz CEO of Cruz Multimedia Productions LLC, the Founder of The Actor’s Conference and Co-Creator of HUSH The Series. She shares her entrepreneurial journey and her experiences finding community through founding The Actor’s Conference. She also talks about how HUSH The Series was created.
Episode Highlights:
Rosie shares how and why she founded The Actor’s Conference
The importance of finding your community and having a sense of camaraderie
Rosie talks about how HUSH The Series came about.
Rosie’s advice for juggling multiple projects:
Breathing is huge - it changes your thin...2018-11-2843 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP75: The Power of Podcasting with Comedy Writer and Podcaster Elizabeth LaimeThis week we talk with podcaster and TV writer Elizabeth Laime about all things podcasting including her bad ass podcast Totally Laime. We dive into the logistics of podcasting, how the medium has changed and how podcasting has impacted her career trajectory. Elizabeth also shares her experiences in TV writing for the shows I’m Sorry and NBC’s The Village.
Episode Highlights Podcasting can connect you with your community
The benefits of podcasting go way beyond financials
The logistics of podcasting - what it takes on a weekly basis
The importance of consistency in podcasting
The snowball effect in grow...2018-11-2849 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP74: A Sense of Belonging - Launching the GLYD Travel App – An interview with Monika BhasinThis week we talk with founder and CEO of the GLYD travel app, Monika Bhasin. She shares her deeply personal journey of loss, finding love and acceptance from within, and connecting the world through travel. Monika talks about how she came up with the concept of the GLYD travel app and the process to build and launch the app. She also talks about being raised by her grandmother in India, moving to the United States to live with her parents and the expectations that come with being a part of a traditional Indian family. This episode is a powerful one.
...2018-11-2147 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP73: Kicking ass, running a restaurant, and touring Italy – An interview with Jenna ArcidiaconoThis week on Lean the F*ck Out we talk with Jenna Arcidiacono owner and chef of Amore, an authentic Italian restaurant in Grand Rapids, Mich. Jenna is an accomplished chef and Amore has won Best New Restaurant 2011, Grand Rapids Magazine; Restaurant of the Year 2012, Grand Rapids American Culinary Federation; Best European 2012, Grand Rapids Magazine and Chef of the Year 2013, The Grand Rapids Press. With all her accolades Jenna was noticed by Guy’s Grocery Games and recruited for an episode that aired this October. Jenna gives advice on how to build a business and keep employees long term; talks to...2018-11-1455 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP72: Photography, Travel and Intuition with Mira ZakiThis week we talk with globally traveling photographer, new author, and all the time psychic, intuitive, empath Mira Zaki about her entrepreneurial journey. Mira talks about how she helps heal and empower through her camera. She also shares her travel experiences, including a recent tour with Pearl Jam. Mira talks about the influence intuition has been on her business and how she has honed those skills.
Episode Highlights:
On healing through her camera:
There is strength in vulnerability. It’s transformative.
Instagram is curated and planned, not natural and transparent; don’t compare yourself to the unnatural photos.
She highly recomm...2018-11-0836 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP71: Launching Lilu - A healthcare tech startup improving breastfeeding with Adriana Vázquez OrtizThis week we talk with Adriana Vázquez Ortiz, CEO and Co-founder of Lilu about launching a healthcare startup and creating a product that improves breastfeeding. Adriana talks about how and why she started the company, the research and development process, understanding your customers’ needs, pitching and getting funded. She also talks about the importance of building better technology to improve lives and in Lilu’s case, helping mothers thrive during the transition into parenthood.
Episode Highlights: Moms are eternally multi-tasking, and women are so incredibly good at coming up with life hacks - but Adriana realized there was a need...2018-10-2950 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP70: Defending victims of sexual assault and domestic violence with Giugi CarminatiTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and domestic violence, including stories of actual events Giugi’s clients have experienced.
In this episode, we talk with attorney Giugi Carminati about her experiences starting her own law firm which represents women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ community. Her law firm focuses on litigating cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault in family law proceedings, protection orders, and civil litigation. Giugi discusses victim blaming, offers tips on how to support yourself or women in your life who may be or may have experience domestic violence or sexual ass...2018-10-2344 minRádio Transmundial - Sons do Coração PodCastEP69: A meal plan business that reduces household food waste with Alison MountfordThis week we talk with Alison Mountford, founder of Ends + Stems about her meal planning business that helps reduce household food waste. We talk about her entrepreneurial journey and what led her to open Ends + Stems and how the business is evolving. Alison shares tips on how she’s grown her customer base and how she retains them. She also talks about managing a large amount of content on an ongoing basis -- tools she uses and tips on what has worked best for the business.
Episode Highlights:
Stats on food waste:
40% of food we produce ends up in the la...2018-10-1745 min