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Energized with Dr. Mariza604: The Power of Optimizing Your Metabolic Health + Strategies for Long Term Success with Kara CollierWhat if you could have your cake, eat it—AND keep your blood sugar stable all in the same sitting?I know it sounds impossible, especially if you’re feeling stuck in a never-ending loop of energy crashes and cravings. But trust me—there’s a way to make it work!And today, we’re going to show you how.In this episode, Kara Collier, co-founder of NutriSense, Registered Dietitian (RD), and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), joins me to break do...2024-10-2958 min
Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness77 | Food Freedom For Mamas with Kara TrochtaWe are discussing Food Freedom with special guest Kara Trochta, a Catholic certified coach and registered dietitian, and exploring the principles of intuitive eating from a Christ-centered perspective.
We talk about how faith and intuitive eating can guide our relationship with food, debunking diet culture myths and emphasizing the importance of listening to our bodies' natural signals.
The episode aims to foster healthier body image perceptions for future generations and covers how intuitive eating can lead to a fulfilling, guilt-free, and spiritually enriched life.
Kara introduces her 10-week program, "Faith Led Food Freedom," whi...2024-09-0548 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness77 | Food Freedom For Mamas with Kara TrochtaWe are discussing Food Freedom with special guest Kara Trochta, a Catholic certified coach and registered dietitian, and exploring the principles of intuitive eating from a Christ-centered perspective.
We talk about how faith and intuitive eating can guide our relationship with food, debunking diet culture myths and emphasizing the importance of listening to our bodies' natural signals.
The episode aims to foster healthier body image perceptions for future generations and covers how intuitive eating can lead to a fulfilling, guilt-free, and spiritually enriched life.
Kara introduces her 10-week program, "Faith Led Food Freedom," whi...2024-09-0548 minEnergized with Dr. MarizaHow to Reverse Your Bioligical Age with Simple Lifestyle Habits And The Most Important Factors In Reversing Your Inner Age with Dr Kara FitzgeraldReady to take action towards a healthier, happier life? We know age is just a number. But as each birthday passes, it’s easy to start feeling the physical and mental changes in our bodies. That’s why I’m here today with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. So you can have the tools to reverse your biological age and feel like your best. Even reversing our inner age by one year massively extends our quality of life. And that's my ultimate goal for myself and you too– to increase our inner age and push back chronic disease fo...2023-09-0558 minEnergized with Dr. MarizaWhy Everyone Should Care About Their Glucose Levels And Research Backed Strategies To Improve Your Glucose with Kara CollierKeeping your blood sugar balanced allows you to optimize your metabolism, lets you feel alert and energized, and also prevents chronic illness and disease. But how do we make sure our blood sugar is in check? Kara Collier joins me today in my podcast as the creator of Nutrisense, a continuous glucose monitor that tracks blood sugar levels. And anyone can use Nutrisense! Now, you may have heard me rave about my love for continuous glucose monitors– or CGMs– but why am I so passionate about such a little device?With the feedback you ge...2023-08-081h 17
Not Your Quick FixEpisode 65: Simple, but Not Easy: Mental Health Chat with Alexa SnyderThis week, your hosts welcome a dear friend as the special guest for episode 65, Alexa Snyder. Alexa is the owner of clothing company, Metal Saints, as well as a lifestyle and competitor online coach for the Muscle Building Method, and a competitive bodybuilder herself.
Alexa joins Kylie and Kara for an important chat about mental health, and the role it plays in not only your fitness and health journey, but every area of life. She shares her lifetime of struggle with mental health, and the ways in which she has worked (and is often still working) to...2022-08-151h 11
Happily TogetherEp. 40 - How To Unlock Your True Self With Kimberly SnyderHi friends! And welcome back to another episode of Happily Together. ON this episode, we sat down and talked with 3x Best Selling Author, Kimberly Snyder, about her new and new book You Are More Than You Think You Are.Key Quote:The solution to the problem is not in the problem.On this episode, we discussed: Kimberly’s morning routine that helps her start every day the right way how motherhood has shifted her life What’s holding people back from having what they truly want ...2022-01-2559 min
The Kara Goldin Show176 Niki Shadrow Snyder: Co-Founder of Project Pop Drop & The Givefluencer Network“Society can only truly function better right now in the world if we're giving back and helping one another.” What a great conversation with Niki Shadrow Snyder, co-founder of Project Pop Drop and The Givefluencer Network. We talk about her amazing career journey and how giving back and helping one another is the key for everyone. Niki also tells the sweet story of the founding of her philanthropic adventure, Project Pop Drop and The Givefluencer Network. Listen to this wonderful episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/176 Enjoying this episode of #TheK...2021-08-1130 min
Le vital corps Salon#0089: Sara Duchovnay on the impact of the opera diva myth, divorce rings + life on the other side of your worst fearsDuring this episode, we discuss how she came to love opera and explore the impact of the word “diva,” including the meaning, the myth, and the potentially harmful impact of that label. We chat about the glamorous and not so glamorous sides of running a jewelry business. Plus, Sara opens up about several deeply personal topics like handling bullies and being victimized in the workplace, being your own self-advocate, and surviving emotional abuse at home. I hope you delight in Sara's story of how she became the (jokingly) the “Mistress of Specialized, Unnecessary Knowledge.” Oh, and if you want...2020-10-141h 18
Le vital corps Salon#0088: Alice Bowman on leading a diverse team, facing obstacles + calling a spacecraft 4 billion miles from EarthAlice has participated in two historic flybys, which are billions of miles away. (The irony that I usually walk upstairs to work is not lost on me.) She's now the second guest who has graced this podcast from the space exploration community. Of course, we're going to talk about space exploration in this episode, but we're also going to talk about what has needed to work well among a team of Earthlings for it all to be possible plus the lessons that Alice has personally learned along the way.According to Alice, there are many w...2020-07-081h 27
Le vital corps Salon#0087: Claire Sprouse on low-waste sustainability, non-preachy activism + serving inspiring food and drinksToday, we discuss Claire's passion for sustainability, which happens to be a primary value at Hunky Dory. It’s the driving factor behind everything they do at the restaurant. As Claire explains, you don't need to be a scientist to create sustainable, effective processes. Inviting people to Hunky Dory's brand of activism in a non-preachy way is what she and her staff strive to do. We also take on the high and low points of adulting, creating a sense of inspiration by way of her food and drinks, and focusing on the human experience within the hospitality industry. We...2020-06-101h 05
Le vital corps Salon#0086: Kat Wilson on recognizing opportunities + navigating work at the 3D intersection of art and engineeringKat holds an MFA in Metals from SUNY New Paltz and has over ten years of experience with CAD, 3D printing, and other fabrication technologies.Today, Kat is going to teach us all about 3D printing technology, the medical and educational applications of 3D printing, and digital design and fabrication. All extremely fascinating topics! Plus, we'll learn how she landed her dream job at the intersection of art and engineering. We'll hit on how she navigates some of her work obstacles and manages burnout. She poignantly shares about recognizing when opportunities arise and the importance o...2020-05-131h 13
Le vital corps Salon#0085: Eileen Uchitelle on managing distractions, problem-solving + sticking tenaciously with the tedious, invisible thingsEileen is an avid open source contributor focusing on the Ruby on Rails framework and its dependencies. If you are wondering what that means, don’t stress. We’ll break it down without overwhelming the non-techies among us. Eileen is passionate about scalability, performance, and making open source communities more sustainable and welcoming.While Eileen lives and breathes tech, we covered much more than 1s and 0s in this episode. She describes how she gets into the flow state and her approach to organization. We also explored topics surrounding social media and not falling down the email inbo...2020-04-081h 31
Le vital corps Salon#0084: Dipti Mehta on persistence, pluck + playwriting to inspire social changeDipti believes in theater as a powerful lever for social transformation. From that place, she created HONOUR: Confessions of a Mumbai Courtesan.HONOUR has given Dipti a powerful platform to advocate for women's rights and engage others on wide-ranging issues pertaining to inequity and gender. We talked about how she’s created awareness around feminism and what she’s learned from the women who have been sex trafficked. These are just the accomplishments of Dipti’s creative pursuits. She also has a doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology and worked as a research scientist in the fie...2020-03-111h 12
Le vital corps Salon#0083: Deana Burke on democratizing cryptocurrency, generating financial empowerment + being a startup founderBefore founding Gracias, Deana was co-founder at strategic consulting firm, Agency of Trillions, which was acquired by Indiegogo in 2017. Deana is also an advisor to female-founded, travel startup, Allcall, and co-founder of CO, a co-working space in Rhinebeck built on a co-operative, community ownership philosophy. Deana really takes us to school, today. We take on democratizing cryptocurrency and generating financial empowerment for young women and teens. Oh, and if the terms Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are new to you - have no fear, Deana breaks things down in a very, easy-to-grasp way. I promise. Deana shares he...2020-02-261h 33
Le vital corps Salon#0082: Julianne Holt-Lundstad on the fraying of our social fabric, social connection + our healthAdditionally, Dr. Holt-Lunstad has an adjunct professorship at Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s research is focused on the long-term health effects of social connection. In this episode, we dive into the many areas of Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s work, including the fraying of our social fabric, the impact of social (dis)connection on our physical and mental health, and the current cultural stigma around loneliness. We dig deep into these topics. We unpack what it means to feel alone versus experiencing social isolation. We discuss how pol...2020-02-121h 26
Le vital corps Salon#0081: Ruth Ungar Merenda on balancing your craft and business, leveraging patience and impatience + connecting with human mammalsLast year she and her husband, Mike, with their band, The Mammals, toured small folk music venues for a month in Australia as a duo with their two kids, organized two community music festivals back in Upstate NY, and recorded a new full-length studio album due out next summer. Ruth is a dedicated folk musician and artist, but also works hard to study, shape, and share the musical, environmental mission of the Ashokan Center as the Director of Arts & Communication. This is where Mike and Ruth host their two annual folk music festivals, the Winter Hoot and th...2020-01-221h 44
Le vital corps Salon#0080: Leah Penniman on farming, ending racism in the food system + creating your own trusted Council of FriendsLeah co-founded Soul Fire Farm in 2010 with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim the ancestral connection to land for People of Color (POC). As co-Executive Director, Leah is part of a team that facilitates powerful food sovereignty programs - including farmer training for Black & Brown people, a subsidized farm food distribution program for communities living under food apartheid, and domestic and international organizing toward equity in the food system.Leah has been farming since 1996, holds an MA in Science Education and a BA in Environmental Science and International Development from Clark University...2020-01-0845 min
Le vital corps Salon#0079: Megan Atkinson on listening loudly, operating w/ raw honesty + rebooting your creative practiceMegan (aka Megz) has also been a friend and mentor. And as friends, we share a megaton of nerdy intersections.Our conversation takes a winding path, from career talk to being vulnerable and creative. We start things off by talking about how she stumbled into UX Design. Our conversation then switches to showing up in life with raw honesty. With some more twists and turns, we dove into the importance of shedding all our BS and forming strong relationships with people. Feedback seems to be a recurring topic here in Le vital corps Salon. Megz a...2019-12-111h 30
Le vital corps Salon#0078: Jingmai O'Connor on flying dinosaur birds, responding to feedback + dispelling misconceptions in academia and beyondMeet Jingmai O’Connor. She's a professor at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and PaleoAnthropology (IVPP) in Beijing, China. After completing her PhD, she moved to Beijing, where she has been working for the past 10 years. She became IVPP’s youngest full professor in 2015. Her research explores the evolution of flight in the Dinosauria, the dinosaur bird transition, and the biology of stem-avians (aka flying dinosaur birds). Jingmai is also an advocate for data sharing and equality in science. While we totally geek out on flying dinosaurs in this episode and other science-y topics, we also talk about...2019-11-271h 22
Le vital corps Salon#0077: Aja Schmeltz on just transitions, leaning on others + taking off the workplace armorAja believes that a successful community is not made up of individuals working separately, but of individuals working collaboratively on all fronts. Through her work at Good Work Institute, she helps to unite individuals, enabling them to come together and work for the greater good. Today we're going to talk about some of the things Good Work Institute (GWI) is doing like the creation of emerging models of organization. If that term is new to you, don’t worry we’ll get you up to speed. Also, Aja and I encourage you to explore this topic further if it...2019-11-131h 13
Le vital corps Salon#0076: Melany Dobson on rituals, regenerative agriculture + the cannabis spaceIn her previous roles as executive assistant for a major cannabis brand and as a compliance manager for Humboldt Brothers, a network of medical marijuana production firms in Northern California, she gained expertise in local regulation and state legislation. Seeking to unite her commitment to climate change and regenerative land management, she worked as a research and lab contributor assistant at Hudson Carbon before joining Hudson Hemp.Inspired by a childhood spent on organic farms, Melany is motivated by the potential of cannabis as the future of food, fuel, fiber, and medicine. She brings a savvy and...2019-10-231h 06
Le vital corps Salon#0075: Evelyn Wright climate change, imagination + the possibility of a New EconomyAt her company, Sustainable Energy Economics, she consults on energy policy for local, state, and national governments as well as environmental organizations.Evelyn is also the founder of a project here in the Hudson Valley called Commonwealth Hudson Valley. It’s a web publication promoting a more just, democratic, and sustainable economy in the Hudson Valley and beyond. She also serves on the board of the start-up Kingston Food Coop. She is the co-author of Cool Tools for Hot Topics, a resource guide for leading group processes. If that wasn’t enough cred, she has a PhD in E...2019-10-091h 16
Le vital corps Salon#0074: Susie Thornberry on creating space, curiously meandering + exploring the human impact of conflict through artSusie's extensive experience in arts, museums, festivals, and heritage includes roles with Historic Royal Palaces, Artichoke, and Battersea Arts Centre. In 2016, she was producer of London’s Burning, a festival to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, including London 1666, a 120-metre-long sculpture created by hundreds of young Londoners, which was spectacularly set alight on the River Thames. In 2018, Susie became a Commissioner of Historic England.Susie and I talk about creating space and exploring the human impact of conflict through art. The irony of touching that last topic today on September 11th is no...2019-09-101h 26
Le vital corps Salon#0073: Patti Wilcox on blind spots at work, her anti-burnout "rules" + pleasureLike many women to grace this podcast, Patti is no stranger to burnout. She’s grown Awestruck Ciders as sole owner-operators with her partner and has been adding staff, ramping up production, and impressively increasing sales. Patti’s got some amazing insights from the experience. She’s even implemented a few anti-burnout “rules” that we’ll unpack. Blind spots at work aren’t often discussed. Today, we consider what they are and how to navigate them from Patti’s experience. In fact, blind spots led Patti to her realization that sometimes founders just don’t make the best CEOs. At point...2019-08-281h 08
Le vital corps Salon#0072: Krishna Patel on connecting, combatting human trafficking + offsetting work with humor, playfulness and perspectiveAfter a distinguished legal career spanning more than two decades in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut, Krishna has joined Grace Farms Foundation. She has worked with global leaders and international organizations to identify ways to combat human trafficking in conflict as well as ways to create more transparency in global supply chains. This is part of her work at Unchain. Krishna came into my orbit when I went to see a talk she moderated at Grace Farms. Krishna is so generous with her knowledge of these complex issues in her various talks a...2019-08-141h 28
Le vital corps Salon#0071: Carmen Medina on thinking better, being a rebel + befriending bureaucratic blackbeltsCarmen's story as a heretic and change agent at CIA is featured in Adam Grant's bestseller Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World. Carmen is passionate about many things, but namely intelligence analysis, strategic thinking, and the diversity of thought and innovation. In this episode, Carmen and I talk about the culture of the CIA and why she surprised many of her friends in the 80’s with her views. As the self-proclaimed “Analyst of Little Things,” Carmen breaks down what that means and how it has helped her in the world of intelligence analytics. We also talk about handlin...2019-07-241h 18
Le vital corps Salon#0070: Katharine Hayhoe on studying climate change, knowing when to engage + unpacking science-y or religious-y smokescreensSometimes, I unexpectedly bump into a guest at an event, conference, or randomly out in the world. Other times, a friend, like Andrew over at the Sounds and Vision podcast, will suggest a guest because they know who or what will make me geek out - like today’s guest, Katharine.Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist to some and a self-proclaimed Jezebel of climate change. Her research focuses on understanding what climate change means for people in the places where they actually live. (Breathe! She’ll describe what that means in this episode in a non-science-y way f...2019-07-1059 min
Le vital corps Salon#0069: Jana Blankenship on reclaiming artistic confidence, building a B Corp + not doing all the things all the timeIf that wasn’t enough, Jana is a writer, too. She will be releasing her first book, Wild Beauty, in July. (I’ve seen it, and it’s gorgeous.)In this episode, we talk about art curation versus creation as well as Jana claiming her artistic confidence through Captain Blankenship. Plus, we discuss how Jana navigated the intersection of career, family and honoring the different parts of herself, including the tiny chemist. At a young age, Jana started making potions. She eventually developed a sensitivity to synthetic fragrance, which as an adult led her to dive headfirst into n...2019-06-261h 20
Steve Snyder, Author of SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan RuthSteve Snyder is Interviewed on The Mike Kara Radio Program - What's Up AmericaSteve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on The Mike Kara Radio Program - What's Up America on June 22, 2019.
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The Mike Kara PodcastsThe Mike Kara Radio Program - What's Up America - Steve Snyder6/21/19 - Edition of The Mike Kara Radio Program - "What's Up America"
Steve Snyder.
Today we have an interview with historian, author, and expert on the 8th Air Force and the Air War Over Europe during World War II and author of the book - "Shot Down: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth".
Steve's websites are located at http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com and
https://www.facebook.com/ShotDownB17/
Steve lives in both Seal Beach, California, USA and Sedona, Arizona, USA.2019-06-2235 min
The Out to Be PodcastGetting DRESSed: The guide to getting well with Kara SnyderToday's interview is with Kara Snyder. Kara is strategic problem-solver who’s been turning around stressful, chaotic situations for individuals and organizations for over 20 years. We discuss her DRESSed method to wellness. Connect with Kara at http://www.vitalcorpswellness.com
Apply for 1:1 coaching with Katie: bit.ly/outtobecoaching Learn more about Katie, the Out to Be Podcast, and 1:1 coaching at www.katiezaccardi.com and follow Katie @katiezaccardi2019-06-1955 min
Le vital corps Salon#0068: Whitney Beatty on changing things up post-anxiety attack, betting on yourself + leadership in the cannabis spaceAs a single mom, Whitney bravely took on the risk of being an entrepreneur and has never looked back. Whitney is a successful entertainment industry executive-turned-cannabis storage designer who's spearheading her quickly growing startup.Inspired by a lack of stylish, safe cannabis storage systems and a total disdain for storing plant medicine in a shoe box, Whitney decided to produce a product for cannabis users. Using her brand, she is positively redefining the image of cannabis users, too. She hopes to change the image from the “basement stoner” to one the 6-figure professionals who are finding comfort and...2019-06-121h 17
Le vital corps Salon#0067: Kelly interviews Kara on power, coming out of the career closet + not belongingI’ve been so fortunate to have some really, really kickass guests! Kelly Lyndgaard, who you met in episodes 30, 56, and 57, nudged this one along. Kelly’s become a mentor, sponsor, and a dear friend to me. So, it was an honor to turn the host reigns over to her, while I moved on over to the hot seat.In this episode, you will hear us cover a lot of ground. I think Kelly compiled 2 years of questions! We will talk about neuro-fatigue, coaching, what my superpower would be if I could have one, making major changes in life...2019-05-222h 06
Le vital corps Salon#0066: Mary Waldner on healing, achieving joy, navigating how to run and exit a business + measuring successAfter many years of illness and being sick (since she was a child), Mary was diagnosed at 43 with Celiac Disease. And yes, she was thrilled with finally receiving a diagnosis. In this episode, she opened up about her experience with healing as well as her 27-year career as a practicing psychotherapist before her homemade crackers took on a life of their own.Mary talked about the process of starting Mary’s Gone crackers, including her many failed attempts at getting the cracker dough just right. Then, she shares what it was like to satisfy the public’s over...2019-05-081h 27
Le vital corps Salon#0065: Doniece Sandoval on transforming how we see and engage our unhoused neighbors, designing radical hospitality™ + the power of a showerThe Lava Mae goal: to deliver hygiene and to reconnect people experiencing houselessness with their dignity.Doniece began Lava Mae after learning there were 16 shower stalls and about as many toilets for San Francisco's 7,500 houseless men, women, and children. Think about that math. It just does not work out. In this episode, she talks about how her idea became reality in such wonderful detail. In the five years since launching Lava Mae, 14,000 Californians have been served. Lava Mae is expanding by sharing an open source toolkit to respond to the more than 2,000 requests for help from communities...2019-04-241h 13
Le vital corps Salon#0064: Heather Hansen on asking questions, elegantly advocating + building credibilityWith over 25 years of experience as a medical malpractice attorney, Heather has been consistently named one of the top 50 female lawyers in Pennsylvania. Additionally, she advocates, she mediates, she anchors content, and she stars as a legal talking head.I’m stoked about her book, The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself. Heather gathers up all of her lessons from the courtroom and shows readers how they can use their complaints, discoveries, questions, and objections to find their own voices and win arguments without losing themselves in the process. For those of you...2019-04-101h 28
Le vital corps Salon#0063: Sarah Saxton-Frump on being great at work you hate, surviving a mental breakdown + redesigning the college pathway for working adultsAs PelotonU’s Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Sarah and the organization are committed to ensuring working adults can earn a college degree on time without a mountain of debt. We explore the challenges, or straight-up barriers, that exist for these adults who want to continue or go back to school. As Sarah says, “Picture going back to school right now with nothing else changing in your life.”Yes, you will learn about PelotonU and its innovative, competency-based learning initiative. You’re also going to learn about Sarah, the perfectly imperfect human being. Sarah opened up about how she...2019-03-271h 40
Le vital corps Salon#0062: Diane Crump on breaking good, quiet determination + the freedom to follow (not force) what's in your heartDiane was also the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby in 1970, where she rode a horse called Fathom. These days, Diane runs her own business doing equine sales, which almost seems like a horse and rider matchmaking service. If that wasn't all enough, she worked with author Mark Schrager on the upcoming book about her life called Diane Crump: A Horse Racing Pioneer’s Life In the Saddle.In this episode, Diane and I talk about all things equine and horse racing. Yes. All. The. Things. This includes women’s right to ride and gender (in)e...2019-03-131h 22
Le vital corps Salon#0061: Sharon Rowe on the subtle power of going tiny and glasses of water and the death of single-use plastic bags.I first met Sharon when she gave a talk at Woodstock BYO. That’s when I learned about her passion for the zero/less waste movements. There was so much more I wanted to ask this thought-provoking, social entrepreneur.Not only is Sharon passionate about reducing waste, she is also passionate about entrepreneurship. She recently condensed all of her business knowledge into a book called The Magic of Tiny Business. I ripped through the book in one afternoon and loved it. I'm not the only person who loved the book. Seth Godin had some awesome things to sa...2019-02-271h 39
Le vital corps Salon#0060: Saundra Williams on starting with a hairbrush microphone, working with working mom guilt + building a positive reputation in a competitive industrySaundra got her start working her way up through amateur night at the Apollo Theater (yes, that one). She's been a touring member with artists like Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Victor Wooten, Mavis Staples, and Low Cut Connie. She's recorded with artists such as Amy Winehouse, Moby, Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Lady Wray. Saundra has also written her own music, has had a solo career, and makes up one half of the group, Saun and Starr (who are signed to Daptone Records).Saundra has a lot of professional cred. Yet, she’s...2019-02-132h 04
Le vital corps Salon#0059: Jeannette Wolfe on Sex & Gender 101, walking the boredom-overwhelm tightrope + strategically driving your career busAdditionally, she's a Sr. Science Consultant for Gender Intelligence Group. She’s spent her entire professional career working and teaching in one of the busiest emergency departments in the Northeast. When she’s not working in Emergency Medicine, she’s digging into all the ways in which biological sex and gender influence our brains and our bodies. She is a woman who deep dives into cutting edge research across different spectrums of science and culture to understand the different responses that men and women have to things like illness, trauma, toxins, and even therapies.We're going to talk a...2019-01-231h 40
Le vital corps Salon#0058: Carla Hammond on realizing "cute" ideas, persisting + stoking folks to eat their mental veggiesCarla has spent the past decade working in New York’s non-profit sector. Since earning her Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University, she has collaborated with a diverse array of start-up organizations to create solid institutional foundations to support their structural growth. Her work has proven instrumental in the advancement and evolution of multiple organizations, such as OneVoice, Columbia University’s Genocide Prevention Program, Qualitas of Life Foundation, and Awake Youth Project, to name a few. Her generous spirit continues as the founder of Be Time Practice, where she is offering a vehicle (both figuratively and literally) towards peac...2019-01-091h 23
Le vital corps Salon#0057: The Mentor Sponsor Mashup - Part 2Join me in welcoming the women in this here virtual roundtable: Minda Harts, Erin Barra, Rachel Citron, Dara Kass, Kelly Lyndgaard, Kara Rota, and Patti Wilson. (You can find their cred, links, and news in the Resources section below). I want to acknowledge Minda Harts for inspiring and opening this episode with me. All of these amazing women span different industries and are at different stages of their careers. They’ve mentored, been mentored, and/or sponsored along the way. So, that, friends, is what we’re covering – mentorship and sponsorship.Perhaps you want to launch a busine...2018-12-2658 minLe vital corps Salon#0056: The Mentor Sponsor Mashup - Part 1Join me in welcoming the women in this here virtual roundtable: Minda Harts, Erin Barra, Rachel Citron, Dara Kass, Kelly Lyndgaard, Kara Rota, and Patti Wilson. (You can find their cred, links, and news in the Resources section below). I want to acknowledge Minda Harts for inspiring and opening this episode with me. All of these amazing women span different industries and are at different stages of their careers. They’ve mentored, been mentored, and/or sponsored along the way. So, that, friends, is what we’re covering – mentorship and sponsorship.Perhaps you want to launch a busine...2018-12-261h 10
Le vital corps Salon#0055: Maé-Bérénice Méité on climbing out of burnout, getting into the flow state + strategizing when to do absolutely nothingIt’s hard to imagine not having to navigate burnout at Maé’s level of competition. Here is a quick rundown of just some of Maé’s accomplishments: She is 2011 Ondrej Nepela Memorial Champion, the 2016 International Cup of Nice Champion, the 2015 Winter Universiade Silver Medalist, and a four-time French National Champion. During the 2018, Sochi Olympics she skated to Beyonce's "Run the World (Girls).” Yes, yes, and more yes! You may be thinking, “Come on Kara, here we go again with the buzzword, ‘burnout.’” Yet, burnout is real. In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand how an Olympic figure skater handles...2018-12-121h 14
Le vital corps Salon#0054: Veronica Schreibeis-Smith on running too fast, constantly shifting habits + wellness architectureHere is a fun behind-the-scenes fact: I record this podcast in a shitty, faux wood-paneled, 1957 sewing room. So, I was admittedly a little intimidated by Veronica. Her company specializes in wellness architecture - the art and science behind designing built environments that enhance human health and well-being. Veronica has practiced architecture, speaks, and leads think tanks all over the world. She is doing amazing work. We’ll, of course, learn more about what wellness architecture is and how Veronica is helping clients improve their lifestyle through wellness builds. She also brings awareness to how our surroundings have an...2018-11-281h 29
Le vital corps Salon#0053: Kate Nnanna-Ibemgbo on navigating ultimatums in the workplace, recognizing the depth of a mother's love + leaving footprints in the sands of timeKate is also a caring wife, a nurturing mom of three adorable boys, and is a speaking/writing/inspirational force for good in our global community.Buckle up, folks! We cover a lot of ground, or in this case, shall we say airspace? We talk about owning your personal space and exhibiting grace under duress, navigating ultimatums in a “man’s workplace”, and the importance of making and taking quiet time. Plus, we explore the depth of a mother’s love, talk about acceptance, and Kate shares poignantly how she is consciously leaving her footprints in the sands of...2018-11-141h 30
Le vital corps Salon#0052: Jessica Grounds on creating women leaders + the gender diversity rubber meeting the workplace roadJessica Grounds has been busting her rump in Washington D.C. since the age of 22. She has founded and led multiple organizations across both the public and private sectors to advance women in leadership. Today, we're going to learn all about the strategic gender-inclusive, bipartisan work she's doing with Mine The Gap, an organization on a mission to create gender-inclusive environment for companies, organizations, and businesses. You’ll also hear Jessica pull wisdom from her own experiences as the founder and former Executive Director of Running Start. She helps us more fully understand the barriers facing women in the wo...2018-10-241h 23
Le vital corps Salon#0051: Megan Offner on moral hangovers, being of service + feminine energy at workMegan deeply believes that business can be a force for good and that good design fosters a more resilient future. In this episode, you’ll hear all about the work Megan is doing at New York Heartwoods and learn more about her philosophy on doing good work and being resourceful. We chat about making beautiful things by hand with love, gender issues at work, and honoring the feminine while doing business. We consider how we value ourselves in relation to others. We tackle a lot in what felt like such a short time! A special note, this epi...2018-10-101h 13
Le vital corps Salon#0050: Zuzu Perkal on getting your mind right, leveling up + talking about money as a working artistZuzu is an Austin-based new contemporary artist with an insatiable appetite for street art, yoga, and self-exploration. Some of her commercial work has intersected with companies like Neiman Marcus, Bud Light, Nordstrom, Red Bull, South by Southwest, The X Games, the Wanderlust Festival and more. Zuzu continually seeks ways to positively impact others through nearly everything she does, which comes through loud and clear in this episode and in vibrant color the rest of the time. There is so much to learn through this conversation with Zuzu. We touched on how she keeps her head in the ga...2018-09-261h 44
Le vital corps Salon#0049: Barbara Oakley on learning, changing professional gears + mitigating workaholic tendenciesProfessionally, Barb’s an award-winning professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and the Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. Her research focuses on bioengineering with an emphasis on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. She’s also the creator of the massively successful Learning How To Learn online course, which she teaches alongside legendary neuroscientist Dr. Terrence Sejnowski. Dr. Oakley makes the neuroscience of learning both practical and accessible for the rest of us.In today’s episode we talk a lot about learning and MOOCs, or for the uniniti...2018-09-121h 30
Le vital corps Salon#0048: Nicole Stott on painting in space, experiencing transcendence + accepting our status as EarthlingsWhile I believe almost anything is possible, I knew the odds were small. Astronauts are busy folks. Yet, here we are. Today’s episode is proof-positive that intentionally aiming for the stars may well get you there. Tune in to learn how this episode came to fruition, but first, a little more background on today’s guest.Nicole’s NASA experience includes 2 space flights, 104 days spent living and working on a space shuttle and the International Space Station. If that wasn’t enough, she performed 1 space walk and was a crew member on the final flight of Spaceshi...2018-08-221h 17
Le vital corps Salon#0047: Theresa Wiggins on achievement-contingent happiness, obsessive thoughts + courageous communicationAdditionally, she consults with both students and school faculty around effective family engagement.You might be thinking this episode is going to be a really kid- and family- focused one. Yes, we are going to talk about Theresa's work for context. We’re also going to discuss how she came to it. Yet, there is so much in this episode for grownups without children, too. My husband, Craig, and I don't have kids currently, but the conversation left me with some ideas that stuck since Theresa and I recorded this conversation.In this episode, Theresa sh...2018-08-081h 34
Le vital corps Salon#0046: Aimee Gardner on exchanging the art of medicine for the medicine of art + slaying the star-farting catAimee is the Operations Director for O+ (pronounced oh positive). Over her time with the organization, she’s also helped launch spin-off festivals in San Francisco and Petaluma, California. O+ works to build long-term relationships between creatives and health & wellness providers to help strengthen local communities. The O+ festival infuses medicine, art, and wellness in a uniquely engaging way.In addition to talking about O+, Aimee explains how we can trip into new and galvanizing experiences - sometimes unexpectedly - even as organized planners (ahem, my Type-A friends) and live to tell about it. We also chat abo...2018-07-251h 37
Le vital corps Salon#0045: Debra Cleaver on being abrasive, getting fired + bolstering democracy[Since the initial airing, Debra faced conflict with her board and started VoteAmerica.com. She no longer endorses Vote.org.]Debra served as the Founder and CEO of Vote.org, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that uses technology to simplify voter engagement, increase voter turnout, and strengthen American democracy. In this episode, we talk about being “abrasive” women in the workplace and how to really own getting fired. Plus, we talk about how she is working to bolster democracy through her organization [at the time], Vote.org.If you come away with anything from my conversation with...2018-07-111h 41
Le vital corps Salon#0044: Miranda Mims on knowing what to hold + when to let go as a steward of cultural heritageI had the great fortune of meeting this week’s guest, Miranda Mims, at a roundtable discussion hosted by Minda Harts at SXSW. (Yes, SXSW again!). After the roundtable, I organized an impromptu dinner at the Elizabeth Street Cafe, which is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Austin, Texas. As luck would have it, Miranda said yes to joining and really got my brain cooking. I asked her a million questions about what it’s like to be an archivist. I found it fascinating and knew I had to invite her to the podcast.In this...2018-06-271h 22
Le vital corps Salon#0043: Ruby Silvious on making it all up as you go + testing your disciplineAs I record this podcast, I’m slowly working on and growing the 33K Task List Project. After facilitating a craftworking (crafting + networking) event in Ruby’s town, the librarians lovingly wouldn’t let me out of there without the copy of 363 Days of Tea. Today's episode is a great example of how you really never know how things are going to come together. The librarians’ recommendation ultimately led me to reach out to Ruby. And that, friends, is how I met Ruby. She is a visual artist and a graphic designer whose recent work includes experimenting on recycle...2018-06-131h 40
Le vital corps Salon#0042: Chelsea Collier on smart communities + boldly creating a career for yourself that doesn't exist yetChelsea is the Founder of Digi.City, Editor-At-Large for Smart Cities Connect, and Co-Founder of Impact Hub Austin. She’s a 2018 Marshall Memorial Fellow and a 2016 Eisenhower Fellow. Her work has been published through Inc.com, Venture Beat, the Chicago Tribune and more. She is also an Advisor to the St. Edwards’ University Business School, the Austin Technology Alliance, and the Austin Forum. Chelsea has won an Austin Under 40 Award and has a masters and a bachelor degree in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin. Whew! All of that - well, it just scratches the surface of what...2018-05-231h 47
Le vital corps Salon#0041: Sara Cantor Aye on human centered design, social innovation + equal parentingWhile in a green room together at SXSW with George, I learned about the fantastic work happening at Greater Good Studio. In this episode, Sara talks about how she transitioned from the corporate space to Greater Good Studio, how she uses human centered design (a really powerful process for solving problems) at the Greater Good Studio, and how she applies innovative and intentional concepts like equally shared parenting at home, too. This episode is Innovative (see that capital I) and empowering for all you frazzled femmes out there. Get out your smartphones and start listening already.2018-05-091h 43
Le vital corps Salon#0040: Alix Kram on diving in at the intersection of discomfort and pain + expecting moreI'm so simultaneously energized and chilled out by today's guest, Alix Kram. I first met Alix last year when I rolled stowaway on my husband’s business trip to Nashville. Alix and I got to talking at a Women in Music event planned by past podcast guest, Nicole Barsalona. Within about 30 seconds, I recognized I was in the presence of a super-duper smart, creative woman who likely doesn’t realize there’s even a box to think outside of. My next thought was, “How can I get Alix to say yes to the podcast?”Let’s talk about Alix f...2018-04-251h 35
Le vital corps Salon#0039: Totally Kara on dodging cyclical burnout + existential arm wrestlingThis time around, I talk about cyclical burnout. I reflect on what I’ve learned about burnout over the years and how there’s always another opportunity to sidestep BS and get out of my own damn way. I’m also pulling back the curtain on what I’ve been up to lately, including my time at SXSW, what’s going on with the 33K Task List Project, and how I’ve been thinking through my creative vision for that project. I also share the challenges of business, schedule friction, and the existential arm-wrestling of it all lately. I can sum up this...2018-04-1114 min
Le vital corps Salon#0038: Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk on staying powerful + positive when facing workplace bulliesWhile prepping for this interview and researching more about Sherry and her story, I was brought to tears. Seeing other women speak up courageously, empower others, and remain compassionate tends to have that effect on me.For those of you who haven’t met her yet, Sherry is a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer (or RCMP Officer) with 20 years of service. Since she retired and now in her second career, Sherry is a professional speaker and educator breaking down how she coped with and stood up to workplace bullying, sexual harassment, and violence. She's authored three bo...2018-03-281h 48
Le vital corps Salon#0037: Anna Mayta on perseverance, wanting to be good + learning to say "I don't care/No me importa nada" to hatersHer work in creative movement, as a teacher and bringing together a fusion-style of dance, has taken her all over the world. She intertwines her life and real-world experiences in her choreography to tell a story and also uses dance as a way to teach her students about music and life. During our conversation, Anna opens up about perseverance and being able to overcome some serious challenges. For her, those challenges revolved a lot around language. She grew up in Chile, and in her own words, had a bicultural childhood while working through dyslexia, being a sensitive child, and coping...2018-03-141h 18
Le vital corps Salon#0036: Kishau Rogers on burning out on a cycle + honoring the power of quitting stuffKishau is also the founder & CEO of Websmith, Inc. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NFIB, JavaWorld, and other national publications. She is fiercely committed to STEM and using tech for social good. To further both of those aims, Kishau actively serves on advisory boards with institutions such as VCU School of Engineering, Think of Us and WAAW Foundation. She is also a recent recipient of the NAWBO Wells Fargo STEM Award and the Lyn McDermid Community Impact Award. [Swoon.]Admittedly, I’m fan-girling over Kishau a bit, but did manage to pull it to...2018-02-281h 47
Le vital corps Salon#0035: Galen Ayers on growing ourselves, choosing our roles + applying compassionGalen’s also the daughter of the late and great, Kevin Ayers. Kevin was a pioneer singer and songwriter of the Canterbury psych rock scene in England. Galen talks about life as the daughter of such a free-wheelin’, creative father and a high-achieving mother. In young adulthood, she was the caregiver to her father and shares how that led her to writing and finding her own voice. We touch on wisdom, compassion, and how you can’t seem to have one without the other. We also chat about the need for taking recovery days as well as the epi...2018-02-142h 27
Le vital corps Salon#0034: Dara Kass on being likable, choosing your battles + carrying the mental loadDara has been a leader at various levels in the Emergency Medicine Education ecosystem for many years and works at NYU Langone Medical Center in NYC. Recently, she turned her focus to achieving gender equity in Emergency Medicine through a primarily online resource and podcast she founded called FemInEM. During our conversation Dara talks about the problems she is solving through FemInEM. (Note: Many of these problems are not exclusive to doctors, but are cultural and societal issues that she’s working on shifting.) Plus, we talk about how Dara became a doctor, likeability bias in the workplace, gender equity no...2018-01-241h 41
Le vital corps Salon#0033: Teresa Garrett on optics, options + choosing what to suck atOnce you hear her speak - not only as a teacher, but as a wife, mother, and triathlete - I hope you’ll be inspired by her, too. Yes, we chat about her work in biochemistry. (Fear not, Teresa makes the information very accessible.) She shares following different paths, making her family a priority, overcoming analysis paralysis, intentionally choosing to suck at something, and optics.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Teresa on social media: LinkedInTeresa On The WebVassar CollegeKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.S...2018-01-101h 36
Le vital corps Salon#0032: Jennifer Farmer on grace, pace + walking the line between mission and burnoutJennifer’s debut book, "Extraordinary PR, Ordinary Budget: A Strategy Guide" was released June 2017. She is the managing director of communications for PICO National Network, and the founder of Spotlight PR LLC, a boutique communications consultancy which provides strategic communications counsel and public relations coaching. She is one hard-working woman.Not only do we talk about work pace, we talk about her work at PICO National Network, a faith-based community organization, and how she transitioned from working in politics to communications. She also talks about PICO’s Live Free Campaign, which addresses gun violence and mass incarceration in m...2017-12-271h 33
Le vital corps Salon#0031: Patti Wilson on getting things done, decompressing + getting off the path to nowhere positive as an Air Traffic ControllerBack in April, the idea for this podcast came to me while I was plunked at the airport. I was wondering about what some of the most stressful jobs for women were. Bam! I immediately thought of air traffic controllers. Enter Patti Wilson, who has been in the air traffic control industry for the past 29 years. She’s the Operations Manager at Northern California Terminal Radar Approach Control, and is currently in her second term as President of Professional Women Controllers. If that wasn’t enough, she’s also very involved in nonprofit work with Zonta International. She’s also a p...2017-12-131h 36
Le vital corps Salon#0030: Kelly Lyndgaard on Radical Leaps of Faith, Playing to Your Strengths + Geeking Out Over Personality TestsAlthough she’s an engineer and physicist by training, Kelly is an inveterate problem-solver and strategist at heart. Inspired by the strength and commitment of women doing the hard work of recovering from addiction at the Hoving Home, Kelly wanted to build them a path forward to sustained sobriety, independence, and economic stability. Having long admired the social business model, which uses enterprise to solve social issues, Kelly began Unshattered in 2013. In 2015, she experienced a very clear, but not easy to answer, calling out of her executive role in the technology industry to focus solely on what had bee...2017-11-221h 34
Le vital corps Salon#0029: Dorie Hagler on 10-Minute Transformations, Non-Airbrushed Eves + Choosing JoyIn 2016, in response to a nagging thought that would not go away, Hagler founded me&EVE - a visual feminist movement highlighting the extraordinary stories of ordinary women. Hagler’s work has been exhibited in both solo and group shows in galleries and museums throughout the country. She is a frequent speaker and teacher at Adorama in New York City and recently launched a bi-weekly column on the Adorama Learning Center website called “Women with Cameras.”Dorie and I are kindred spirits in a lot of ways, especially when it comes to our passion projects: for her projec...2017-11-081h 47
Le vital corps Salon#0028: Lauree Ostrofsky on Brain Tumors, Magical Pens + the Power of ChoiceShe is a speaker, coach and hugger (dig this!), and is the author of a memoir entitled "I'm scared & doing it anyway" and her latest "SIMPLY LEAP: Seven Lessons on Facing Fear and Enjoying the Crap out of Your Life."I was first introduced to Lauree via email. Like any normal person in this digital age, I did some internet sleuthing. And when I did, I instantly thought, “I so want to know this woman.” During our conversation, she opened up and shared her story of how she went from being a straight-A student and type-A personality to s...2017-10-251h 48
Le vital corps Salon#0027: Sarah Jacob on being an office antacid dealer, tango gypsy + CFOSarah dances tango, cares for her adopted dog Kaya, and in 2017, produced the film, It Could Be Beautiful. This documentary film explores the themes of connection, commitment, and the beauty that comes from struggle. Sarah is no stranger to struggle, but also the lessons, and drops by Le vital corps Salon willing to openly and honestly share them with us. If you’re someone who has checked all the right boxes, diligently climbed rung-by-rung up the corporate ladder, self-medicated through some of your success, felt there was no real you in the person who shows up at wor...2017-10-111h 39
Le vital corps Salon#0026: Magnolia Levy on deep listening, pulling threads + a to-go cup of beerMagnolia's background as a litigator, together with her understanding of the difficult and emotional transitions concomitant to separation and divorce, enable her to advise clients on all aspects of family law including pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce negotiation and litigation, equitable distribution, spousal and child support, and custody, access and visitation issues. A trained mediator, Magnolia endeavors from the outset to effectively and efficiently achieve the best results for her clients without the need for court intervention. When a negotiated settlement is not possible, Magnolia is a tenacious and passionate advocate for her clients with experience handling complex financial and...2017-09-271h 30
Le vital corps Salon#0025: Kirsty Grosart on slowing down, breaking things down + handstandsBy her 30s, she learned to listen to and trust her own body. She discovered ways to strengthen her arm and fell in love with bodyweight training & movement all over again. That’s the origin of story of this Garage Gym Girl.Transitioning to coaching after her injury, Kirsty realized how drawn she was to teaching someone new skills – skills they don’t think are possible. Whether it’s virtually or in her gym near Toronto, she gives women the confidence to build both confidence and strength in their bodies. (Note: Handstands are a common side effect.) These sa...2017-09-131h 18
Le vital corps Salon#0024: Rachel Citron on communicating + dream job alchemySince then, Rachel has leveraged her skills to create not one, but two, dream jobs. By day, she’s the Head of Accounts/New Business at Powerhouse Animation Studios. Five positions and 7 ½ years later, she has worked her way up after starting out as the receptionist. Rachel opens up about what helped her do that and how she ended up with her initial gig - knowing absolutely nothing about the animation business whatsoever.The familial and welcoming vibe of the Austin music scene has simultaneously drawn Rachel in by night and weekend. At a singer-songwriter friend’s insis...2017-08-231h 59
Le vital corps Salon#0023: Kara Rota on food, feminism + being a woman onlineGrowing up outside of Philadelphia and Chicago with an Italian father and a mother who was a macrobiotic chef-turned-raw vegan, Kara was always immersed in the culture and values behind why people eat what they do. We also challenge some pervasive myths about the “right” way to eat in this episode. Brooklyn-based Kara is a strong proponent for girls & women as well as a Digital Media Mentor for Girls Write Now. As our conversation twists and turns, we examine what it’s like to be a modern woman working in publishing and living a life online – selfie culture, our relation...2017-08-091h 55
Le vital corps Salon#0022: Courtney Smith on structured creativity, career pivots + indie rock on MTVHer debut book of music essays was featured in Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, Elle, and many other outlets. It’s easy to understand why. Her book a super-fun look at how we connect with music and the role it plays in the lives of many female music nerds out there. Courtney’s chapter on “Where have all the girl bands gone?” should be required reading for any feminist who says she likes rock & roll. (Note: If you don’t know who Goldie & The Gingerbreads, Fanny, and Joan Jett are yet, pick up Courtney’s book for a concise history.) Courtney sta...2017-07-261h 46
Le vital corps Salon#0021: Donna Cohen on negotiation, dealing with haters, and what to do when you don't know what to doArmed with a BA in Communication Studies from the UMass, Amherst and her Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School, she started her career specializing in civil-, business- and real estate-related litigation and became the first woman partner at her law firm. After 35 years, Donna now focuses on providing strategic advice to high-visibility individuals in their personal, business and philanthropic matters as their personal legal counsel, confidential advisor and gatekeeper.Donna serves individuals in sports and entertainment. In fact, she is an advisor to several women and non-profit organizations among them: the players of The All American...2017-07-121h 27
Le vital corps Salon#0020: Erin Barra on navigating shifted life goals + being perceived as a b*tchThe breadth of Erin's skill set – as an educator, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and music technology consultant over 20 years - makes Erin a key player in the creative process of many projects from conception to final master to stage performance. When she’s involved, people are able to realize and execute their ideas. The people she works with are Grammy-winning artists, engineers, and producers as well as indie artists. Additionally, she has released 5 studio albums as an independent solo artist. That’s some serious cred. Erin also shares her knowledge and experience while connecting other women. She is an Associate Profes...2017-06-281h 33
Le vital corps Salon#0019: Susan Parnell on embracing the pain + starting a business when life gives you LymeWhat amazed Susan most was the way herbs and teas from around the world helped strengthen and heal her body from the intensive treatment.To function and try to mitigate the unpredictable and painful symptoms of chronic Lyme Disease, she researched what she could do on her own to complement her conventional care. Susan would scour the back of tea packages to find teas that would help me. It was like trying to find the perfect bottle of wine, which gave her the idea to create a "Benefit-Driven" tea line - benefits like Smart, Happy, and Rehab. A...2017-06-1455 min
Le vital corps Salon#0018: Lany Sullivan on being an interview faker, caretaker + digital nomadAs a sister refugee from the world of finance, she's able to balance the larger business goal with all the nitty gritty details and negotiations that make you cringe.She has successfully produced, executed and managed event marketing ventures for companies such as: Jeep, Disney XD, NBC, American Airlines, Kraft Foods, Wall Street Journal, AIDS Health Foundation, and many more. Today, she works with international coaches, consultants, speakers and authors who want to get their message out using events, but don’t want the hassle of managing all of the logistics. And this is just Lany's work cr...2017-05-241h 15
Le vital corps Salon#0017: Yvi Heiman on overthinking, wasting time + Netflix bingesYvi was educated in business, trained as an electrician, and schooled in the art of hospitality management. By 22, she was running her own pub until a casual comment sparked an epic, international shift in 2007.Upon landing in California, Yvi started her consulting business Ask Yvi, with PCM as her first associate. Also, she fell in love with and later married the company's founder, Peter Oakes. In 2012, when Peter was diagnosed with cancer, Yvi took over Pacific Crest Media, while maintaining her consulting firm, Ask Yvi. Not only was she Peter's partner in life and work, but she...2017-05-101h 31
Le vital corps Salon#0016: Minda Harts on being at the table, using the right fork + imaginary mentorsThe Memo helps women of color prepare for their seat at the table with education, community, and access. In 2016, she was nominated as a Change Maker at The White House State of Women Summit. Minda is a member of the New York Junior League and volunteers at women's shelters across NYC, helping women enhance their resumes and interviewing skills. Minda has been featured in Essence Magazine and The Guardian.From this interview, you'll also discover that go-gettin' Minda is a keen, reflective observer of communication. She rolls into the interview withFrom this interview, you'll also discover t...2017-04-261h 16
Women Taking the Lead211: Kara Snyder on How to Overcome Type-A BurnoutKara Snyder is the Strategist over at vital corps, a health + lifestyle studio located at the 3-way intersection of functional health, self-care and strategic action. Additionally, she’s the creator/host of Le vital corps Salon podcast. Serving frazzled, Type-A women since 2009, Kara deconstructs the broken processes in her clients' lives, investigates why they might feel not-so-great, and co-creates actionable steps towards a healthier life – a life spiked with passion and slathered with joy. Click to tweet: Kara Snyder from @vitalcorps is sharing her story to inspire you on Women Taking the Lead https://womentakingthelead.com/211 #inspiration 2017-04-1733 min
Le vital corps Salon#0015: Lauren Faulk on hustle, health scares + investing in peopleIf your hustle has ever affected your health, your heart has told you when it's time to make a big bold change, you feel disorganized, or you want to play a bigger part in making the world around you a better place (but struggle with making the time), this show is for you.Meet Lauren Faulk. She is a fiery, multi-lingual, country Cajun-turned-Mexico City teacher and social do-gooder. Professionally, Lauren is the Owner of Latin Language Link, where she teaches business executives how to maneuver (and negotiate better!) between English, French and Spanish. Outside of work, Lauren...2017-04-122h 03
Le vital corps Salon#0014: Nicole Atkins on fear + friendsYes, this is the same Nicole Atkins who Rolling Stone praised as having a "voice full of longing and Loretta Lynn elegance.” On some of her more emotionally raw songs, you have to wonder if she isn't channeling a bit of Roy Orbison's beautiful melancholy.For anyone who saw some of her residency gigs at Piano's back in the day, we're not surprised this sensitive New Jerseyite would make her way to Nashville eventually. When this rare, funny old soul isn't touring the world or finding herself on late night television, that's where she calls home now or...2017-03-2915 min
Le vital corps Salon#0013: Pam Victor on improv, self-inquiry + being enoughPam is the author of "Baj and the Word Launcher: A Space-Aged Asperger Adventure in Communication" and, also with legendary improvisers TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi, co-author of "Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book." A graduate of Smith College with a Master's in Education from Iona College, Pam has received improv training from iO Theater (Chicago), Annoyance Theatre (Chicago), ImprovBoston, and from Second City teachers. Pam is a nice person. She would probably like you. Talking with Pam was a total trip. The moment I learned about the women's empowerment retreat she's pl...2017-03-221h 57
Le vital corps Salon#0012: Katy Moonan on leadership, social life + social enterpriseKaty has worked with numerous non-profits in the Pioneer Valley and abroad. A passionate advocate for community-led development and the arts, Katy was a 2014 National Arts Strategies’ Creative Communities Fellow, a 2016 SPARK graduate, and is currently completing a fellowship with the Coaching Fellowship focused on propelling women leaders. Katy grew up in Mexico but now calls Holyoke home. She graduated from Smith College in 2012 with a degree in Government and Postcolonial Studies.Katy has some serious cred and is super serious about offering up some real talk in Le vital corps Salon. She dishes on how she's ha...2017-03-081h 41
Le vital corps Salon#0011: Beth Martinez on confidence, sexual assault + self-careAfter 10 years of sustained success, she embarks on a new venture in music publishing where her personal conviction and strong integrity will cultivate the careers of the exceptional artists that call Danger Village home.When I asked Beth if there was anything she wanted to talk about in our chat, "how to make the world a better place" made the short list. From our conversation, there's no doubt she does that on the regular. She does the work - the work to be the best human she can be every day. In this incredibly transparent and thoughtful...2017-02-221h 41
Le vital corps Salon#0010: Jamie Lee on negotiation, money + fearJamie supports the women who want to make gutsier asks, especially at work. She accomplishes this by consulting with women one-on-one and leading workshops on negotiation and equity compensation for employees. A recent analysis of her work revealed her clients achieved an average 5x return on their investment. Jamie has helped working women secure $20,000 in raises and more.Of course, we'll talk about negotiation - the fears, the stories we tell ourselves about negotiation and money, and some of the misconceptions. Jamie brings her wisdom, her experience, and her table-turning curiosity when she unexpectedly fires some questions...2017-02-081h 20
Le vital corps Salon#0009: Sandra Costello on hugs, panic attacks + shaking off judgmentFifteen years after starting her business, this sassy, sometimes pink-drenched dynamo is still living her purpose - drawing out peoples' stories and capturing them in a photograph. We talk about the power of hugs, how lists were her path to freedom from debilitating anxiety, making money, and shaking off judgment. Also, learn why you need to keep Sandra away from your PA system on Fridays.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Sandra on social media: Twitter | Facebook | InstagramSandraLovesYou.comCalm (meditation app)Wunderlist (task list management app)Stay in the loop about future Le vital...2017-01-251h 26
Le vital corps Salon#0008: Nicole Barsalona on maternal loss + connecting music mavens In the music sphere, she's the founder of 525 Entertainment Group, an artist management & consulting firm and home to Everyday Rebellion Records. She also proudly serves on the Board of Directors for Women In Music. After the tragic stillbirth of her daughter, Olivia, and realizing how little information she had pre- and post-delivery, she created Mommy Interrupted. The maternal advocacy group seeks to get useful information women and their families need when they need it. She also supports the Massachusetts Center For Unexpected Infant and Child Death in Boston as an Advisory Board Member. While our con...2017-01-111h 30
Le vital corps Salon#0007: Sarah Williams on rivalry, not fixing everything + surviving entrepreneurial funksWhile walkin' & talkin', Sarah and I stumbled on the topic of how she's survived and turned around an entrepreneurial funk in the past. She generously dropped by Le vital corps Salon to talk about that, how rivalry and competition can be leveraged for personal development and how we as women don't have to fix absolutely everything. And there's more, but you'll have to tune in! Selected link love and resources from the episodeElement AthleticsConnect with Sarah on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInTripping the Prom Queen: The Truth About Women and Rivalry by Susan Shapiro BarashThe Me...2016-12-281h 24
Le vital corps Salon#0006: Marika Anthony-Shaw on getting the work done and holding it together(most days)By connecting artists, fans, and organizations, PLUS1 amplifies the collective impact and shows how small actions can lead to change - namely consistent, sustainable and substantive change. If Marika looks familiar to you, you may recognize her as the Viola-wielding touring member of Grammy award-winning band Arcade Fire. For nine years, Marika played her heart out while simultaneously directing and managing the band’s philanthropy and community outreach. During our conversation, Marika will share how she and her fellow band members experienced the incredible energy of thousands of people coming together as well as how they chose to...2016-12-141h 34
Le vital corps Salon#0005: Robin Rodig on shaking things up, growing thicker skin, and simplifying lifeRobin Rodig came into my life around the 10th anniversary of losing our common friend, Pat "Noodle" Newell to cancer. After an hour of the two of us supremely inquisitive ladies tossing questions back and forth, Robin volunteered her beautiful beach house to the charity auction I was pulling together. Her radiant warmth, kindness and humor caught my attention and what she's been up to maintained it. Since we first connected, Robin's been jetsetting around the globe. When Robin Goes To a new destination, she snaps gorgeous photos, shares the stories on her blog (and HuffPo!), and co...2016-11-231h 30
Le vital corps Salon#0002 Angela Lussier on finding your voice and using itAfter realizing the impact on her own career, she spoke...and went on to become an award-winning speaker with 500+ presentations under her belt – including 2 TEDx talks. For Angela's next trick, she created the Speaking School for Women to train creative, entrepreneurial women to become well-paid, in-demand speakers. She is the host of the Claim the Stage podcast and her work has been featured on ABC, NBC, Forbes, and Entrepreneur.Selected link love and resources from the episodeConnect with Angela on social media:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInToastmastersSpeaking School for WomenSpeaker Sisterhood ClubsClaim the Stage podcastfatboy beanbag cha...2016-10-131h 10
Le vital corps Salon#0001 RJ Redden on productivity and prioritiesAre you using productivity to do more shouldy obligatory tasks or something that actually contributes to a life spiked with passion + slathered with joy? If you’re more the former than the latter, I’ve got a show for you. RJ Redden (@QueenNinjaGuru) helps badass individuals conquer technology, rock their productivity practices, and master their time and talents. We’ll cover the dark side of productivity practices, what to do when your job is going to shit, and what can really happen after you think, "I’ll show you." (Hint: A lot of cool stuff.)Selected link love and resou...2016-10-121h 25
Le vital corps Salon#0000 Welcome to Le vital corps Salon!If you give it a listen, you won’t have to wonder if this podcast is your thing, what it’s about, who Kara is, how it’s NOT about hair salons, how you don’t need to know French, and why going through the trouble of downloading and listening to one of the full length episodes might leave you a bit more stoked. Then, you can dive into a whole catalog of episodes to learn how to navigate BS and side-step burnout.Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dial...2016-10-1205 min