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Pod and the CityThe Weekly Roundup 6/4/25 - Wicked: For Good Trailer! Patti Lupone, VPR, All Star 10 & more!Join us LIVE every Wednesday on YOUTUBE at NOON MST for our Weekly Roundup! SHOW LINEUP:Housekeeping"Wicked: For Good" TRAILER drops TONIGHT!"And Just Like That" S3 premiere/press tourPatti Lupone "apology"Drag Race All Stars 10 The ValleyTom Guirardi SENTENCED!Love HotelLuann ENGAGED?Fortune Feimster and Jax announce split!Tyler Baltierra joins in on the CATFISHING Wormhole of the Week: "Nathan for You"TikTok Ya Do...2025-06-041h 04
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastJennifer Tokatyan: Building a Culture that Drives Business ResultsToday With Jennifer Tokatyan:Today on A Well-Designed Business, I speak with Jennifer Tokatyan, leadership consultant and partner with Eileen B Hahn. With over 20 years of experience, Jennifer shares her proven 7-step framework for building strong company culture that drives team performance and business growth. Don't miss information about her upcoming LuAnn University course, "Build an Exceptional Team that Gets Results," starting January 2025.LuAnn Nigara and Jennifer Tokatyan's Ah-Ha Moments“Culture matters the moment you have another human being you are interacting with because you are now interdependent on them to execute on th...2024-12-201h 07
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastPower Talk Friday: Eileen Hahn: 5 Steps to an Exceptional HireToday With Eileen Hahn:Today on Power Talk Friday, I am joined by my cousin and hiring expert Eileen Hahn, who brings her 30 years of expertise in helping businesses find and retain exceptional talent. After seeing countless design firms struggle with hiring (and making some expensive mistakes myself), I knew we needed Eileen's proven 5-step formula for making outstanding hires. Whether you're building your team or planning your next hire, these simple, actionable steps will transform your hiring process and help you build the dream team your design business deserves.LuAnn Nigara and Eileen Hahn's...2024-11-291h 27
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastPower Talk Friday: Shelli Warren: Recognizing That Your Small Business Brings Value to the Right EmployeeToday With Shelli WarrenToday, on A Well-Designed Business, I am joined by Shelli Warren, distinguished Women's Leadership Advisor, and the host of the Stacking Your Team podcast. Do you believe the misconception that success is only attached to working for a corporation? If so, you may have little faith in hiring the right team, because as you will hear from Shelli, you have much to offer the right person in the form of a career.Pick It Apart:[6:07] Shelli shares her philosophy that her clients should understand that they have value and...2024-05-031h 10
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastJamie Gasparovic: How Investing In Your Business Can Kick Imposter Syndrome to the CurbToday With Jamie GasparovicHi, welcome to a Well-Designed Business. Today, I am joined by Jamie Gasparovic, Founder and Principal Designer of Studio Gaspo, a boutique full-service interior design firm. Have you ever had imposter syndrome? Join the club. Jamie has a little secret to combating imposter syndrome, and that is to invest in your business. Jamie has spent thousands in investments for her business. Six figures in the last year, to be more specific. Before you drop your jaw, listen in to hear all of the value and advice Jamie has to give on investing in y...2024-04-0956 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastOverheard: Insights on Hiring Exceptional PeopleToday With Anastasia Harrison, Traci Connell, Eileen Hahn and Jennifer Tokatyan:Today on A Well Designed Business, I am so happy to have our roundtable discussion with four amazing #smartladys. Leadership consultants Eileen Hahn and Jennifer Tokatyan, and award-winning designers Traci Connell and Anastasia Harrison. Both Traci and Anastasia worked with Eileen and Jennifer to improve and solidify their hiring process and it resulted in clear and successful results. They are here to share their hiring experiences, how they worked together, and offer actionable tips that you do not want to miss.More About Anastasia H...2024-01-231h 12
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastPower Talk Friday: Jessica Lackey: Clarity on Your Next Level and on the Path to Get ThereToday With Jessica Lackey:Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. For today’s Power Talk Friday, I’m sitting down with Jessica Lackey of Jessica Lackey Consulting. Her extensive experience in consulting and Fortune 500 operations leadership helps her guide businesses to grow without sacrificing the well-being of their clients, teams, and community. Listen in to learn what reaching the next level means to you and how to get there.LuAnn Nigara and Jessica Lackey's Ah-Ha Moments“If you reach the next level where you have to rainmake to support that pipeline, are you designing anymor...2024-01-1953 min
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Meditation For Peace with Dr. Luann FortuneDescription: In honor of personal and world peace, join Dr. Luann Fortune as she uses Metta meditation to guide us in exploring our inner awareness and projecting our loving kindness to the spaciousness of the cosmos.Learn more at Saybrook.Edu2023-11-2515 min
Saybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Meditation For Peace with Dr. Luann FortuneDescription: In honor of personal and world peace, join Dr. Luann Fortune as she uses Metta meditation to guide us in exploring our inner awareness and projecting our loving kindness to the spaciousness of the cosmos.Learn more at Saybrook.Edu2023-11-1315 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastPower Talk Friday: Bernadette Smith: Her ARC Framework to Create an Inclusive 350 Interior Design BusinessToday With Bernadette Smith:Today on A Well-Designed Business, I am joined by Bernadette Smith, Founder and CEO of the Equality Institute, a boutique diversity, equity, and inclusion firm whose mission embed equity and inclusion into organizational systems and culture, enhancing outcomes for employees and customers. When we are afraid of offending someone, we tend to say nothing. We get so comfortable in our lanes, that we dont do much to move diversity forward. Bernadette and I discuss how to have the courage to address diversity. She talks about her ARC Method that helps people become open...2023-11-0350 min
There Are No Girls on the InternetJordan Peterson copies Countess Luann; Elon Musk mutes critics and threatens removing the block button; ChatGPT bans books in Iowa schools; Illinois law protects kidfluencers; Wisconsin bill infantilizes adults; $1 billion fine for online harassment campaign; YouTube policy against cancer lies is big if true — NEWS ROUNDUPListen to TANGOTI producer Joey Patt talk with the hosts of Stuff Mom Never Told You to break down why the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is actually a threat to kids and the to the Internet: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-kosa-and-why-is-it-so-scary/id304531053?i=1000624187418 New Illinois law entitles kid influencers to earnings: https://fortune.com/2023/08/13/social-media-influencer-law-illinois-kids-sue-parents/ Iowa educators use ChatGPT to identify naughty books: https://www.popsci.com/technology/iowa-chatgpt-book-ban/ Jury awards Jane Doe 1 Billion dollars in damaged in vast online abuse campaign: https://www.huffpos...2023-08-1959 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Centering and Grounding with Dr. Luann FortuneDescription: Centering and grounding are often used interchangeably, but they are slightly different from each other. The former begins with looking inward while the latter occurs by connecting to external supporting forces. Join Dr. Luann Fortune as she guides us through the process of centering and grounding in today's meditative practice.Learn more at Saybrook.Edu2023-07-2415 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Loving Kindness and Compassion with Dr. Luann FortuneDescription: Dr. Luann Fortune leads us through a metta practice, sending loving kindness and compassion to ourselves, others, and the world.2023-06-3014 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Hands of Light: An Energy Based Meditation with Dr. Luann FortuneDescription: Join Dr. Luann Fortune as she kicks off our return to our regularly scheduled 15-minute meditations. Today's session is focused on exploring the generation of an energetic ball of light between our hands.Learn more at Saybrook.Edu2023-06-0215 min
Make It So Network-Your Psychic ConnectionSPIN THE PSYCHIC WHEEL OF FATE AND FORTUNE! THE PSYCHIC'S 5 WILL ANSWER!Are you ready for a thrilling and mysterious experience? Join the Psychic's 5 on Make It So Network, the show where five psychics with different divination tools answer your questions live on the air. Whether you want to consult cards, runes, magic 8 ball, Zoltar, or Madam Seemore, you will get a one-word response from each psychic that will reveal something about your situation. What will they say? What will be revealed? Do you dare ask your question? Don't miss this opportunity to have some fun and get some insight from Psychic Mediums Elizabeth Harbin, Luann Morris, Keri Glazer, Jen Colley and...2023-03-301h 00UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentIntroducing Saybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Sample Episode with Dr. Luann FortuneWe're proud to announce that Saybrook Mindfulness Moments, led by our fabulous Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences faculty & students for the past two+ years, is now live across multiple podcast platforms (including Apple Podcasts) and on YT. Free for your use, subscribe today on your favorite podcatcher or view on the dedicated YT channel (Mindful Moments - YouTube). Check out today's episode - description below. ----Description: Guided imagery has been shown to facilitate a connection to nature and the associated health and wellness benefits. In this guided imagery meditation, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us through being with nat...2023-02-2515 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Connecting with Nature with Dr. Luann FortuneDescription: Guided imagery has been shown facilitate a connection to nature and the associated health and wellness benefits. In this guided imagery meditation, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us through being with nature for tranquility and centering.Learn more at Saybrook.Edu.2023-02-2515 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Mindfulness 54321 with Dr. Luann FortuneDescription: Dr. Luann Fortune leads us through a popular mindfulness exercise known as 5-4-3-2-1 grounding to connect with our somatic and sensorial present moment experience.Visit us at saybrook.edu2023-01-3115 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Back to the Roots - 5 Mind Body Practices with Dr. Luann FortuneDescription: In a unique Mindfulness Moments session, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us in five different mini mind body practices that are focused on recentering and anchoring the self in the present.2022-12-1216 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Retreat Meditation with Dr. Shannon SimsDescription: Join Dr. Luann Fortune as she guides us on a meditative journey to the sanctuary residing within each of us. Take some time to recover and recuperate here before heading out to your next venture.2022-12-0915 min
Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn NigaraJeannie Andresen: Plan For Your Planning DayToday With Jeannie Andresen:Welcome to the Window Treatments for Profit podcast. Today on the show we have Jeannie Andresen, a business coach helping design professionals make their businesses more sustainable.Jeannie recently joined us on A Well Designed Business to discuss knowing your worth, charging accordingly, and turning away business that doesn’t fit. But you can’t get there without a plan, and you can’t make a plan without a planning day. In today’s episode, Jeannie shares her best practices for a great planning day. With her acronym DATED, she walks through...2022-12-0549 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Gratitude with Dr. Luann FortuneDescription: In this guided meditation, Dr. Luann Fortune invites us to focus on gratitude and find things that we are grateful for as we reflect on this time of community and connection.2022-11-2115 minUNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentDr. Luann Fortune: A Mindful Leader in Mind-Body MedicineLuann Fortune, Ph.D., joins Saybrook University President Nathan Long, Ed.D., on the latest episode of UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights. Their conversation expresses their mutual admiration for mindfulness and integrative health techniques. Dr. Fortune discusses the current landscape of the mind-body medicine field, transparency—or the lack thereof—in the healthcare industry, integrative health techniques that complement Western medicine, and much more.Dr. Fortune is the coordinator of the Mindful Leadership in Healthcare specialization offered through Saybrook’s Mind-Body Medicine Ph.D. program. She is also a peer reviewer for multiple academic journals and serves as an associ...2022-11-1453 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Imagining Superheroes with Dr. Luann FortuneDescription: Imagery can be a powerful tool for exploring the self in positive ways. In this guided imagery meditation, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us through imagining our superhero selves to promote self-knowledge and empowerment.2022-10-3116 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Shahnatava: A Meditation For New Beginnings 26 September 2022Description: In this Rosh Hashanah meditation, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us through synthesizing life experiences over the past year, releasing what is not needed, and allowing for new beginnings by expressing gratitude.To learn more about Saybrook University, go to http://www.saybrook.edu. 2022-09-2616 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastPower Talk Friday: Jeannie Andresen: Turning Down Interior Design Business Today With Jeannie Andresen: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. I often hear from designers who struggle to turn down undesirable businesses. That makes sense—it can be hard to say no to the wrong fit. It takes work on your own mindset to learn how to do that. Today, business coach Jeannie Andresen joins me to guide you through a straightforward process to determine your own worth, charge accordingly, and turn away the business that doesn’t align with it. Pick It Apart [7:52] Jeannie breaks down the art of the 10-minute phone call for...2022-09-021h 16UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentUNBOUND Saybrook Insights: Mindfulness, Integrative Health, and Healthcare For The 21st CenturyEpisode Overview: In this episode, we are pleased to feature Saybrook University's Luann Fortune, Ph.D., faculty in mind-body medicine and coordinator for the mindful leadership in healthcare specialization. Dr. Fortune has vast experience in systems, mindful leadership in health care settings, and complementary healthcare techniques that support whole health and healing. This episode explores how we can evolve systems and practices to support a more systems-based approach to health care, how to develop mindful approaches to leading and more. https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/phd-mind-body-medicine/mindful-leadership/Guest InformationInterviewee: Luann Fortune, Ph...2022-08-2953 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: A Guided Imagery with Luann Fortune 13 June 2022Description: Connectiveness to nature through guided imagery is shown to improve mental health outcomes and promote pro-environmental behaviors. It can boost enhanced spirit and calm in everyday living. In this guided imagery, Dr. Luann Fortune guides us through a visit to an imagery treehouse, sounded by the nourishment and nurturance of nature, to support a better mood through imagination and creativity.Learn more about our integrative health and medicine programs at Saybrook.Edu. 2022-06-1316 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Permission To Pause with Luann Fortune 13 May 2022Description: Join Dr. Luann Fortune in taking a break from your day as she guides us in a self-care meditation that invites gentle movement into our bodies as well as explores various exercises to reduce eye fatigue.Learn more about our integrative health and medicine programs at Saybrook.Edu. 2022-05-1316 min
Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn NigaraJennifer Looney: How to Re-Establish Your Window Treatment Business in a New Location
Today with Jennifer Looney Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! Starting a window treatment business takes time, dedication, and strategy. But imagine moving to a different state and starting that whole process all over again after decades in business. My guest today, Jennifer Looney of JLS Designs, did just that. She recently got married and moved from Nashville to Atlanta, and has managed to keep JLS Designs thriving during the process. The Breakdown: [5:00] Jennifer talks about her start in the industry and her transition into another state. [11:05] Jennifer shares the steps she took before s...2022-04-1849 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: A Simple Body Scan with Luann Fortune 28 March 2022Description: Join Dr. Luann Fortune as she takes viewers back to the basics with a gentle body scan that invites an inward reflection on the deep wisdom that our flesh has to offer.Learn more about our integrative health and medicine programs at Saybrook.Edu. 2022-03-2816 min
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonaldFortune Feimster, Bad Vegan and Classless HousewivesComedian Fortune Feimster is here to reenact what may have happened when Luann got drunk and sang at a gay bar. Fraud Con is in the works and the Bad Vegan, Sarma is the latest to sign on. Jussie Smollett is out of jail pending his appeal. Pete Davidson went to Reign Disick’s baseball game. Heather summarizes Samantha Markle’s book and she is still trying to get Meghan to give her those candle sticks. Ben Affleck’s latest flick sucks. We give Below Deck staff some suggestions and more.
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[INACTIVE] Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonaldFortune Feimster, Bad Vegan and Classless Housewives
Comedian Fortune Feimster is here to reenact what may have happened when Luann got drunk and sang at a gay bar. Fraud Con is in the works and the Bad Vegan, Sarma is the latest to sign on. Jussie Smollett is out of jail pending his appeal. Pete Davidson went to Reign Disick’s baseball game. Heather summarizes Samantha Markle’s book and she is still trying to get Meghan to give her those candle sticks. Ben Affleck’s latest flick sucks. We give Below Deck staff some suggestions and more.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to get exclusi...2022-03-221h 31Saybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: Nature Stillness 21 January 2022Description: Using imagery and sensorial images from an oceanside nature experience, Dr. Luann Fortune leads this guided meditation to lead participants to awareness of their breath, their individual rhythm, and their connection to collective mindfulness. Learn more about Saybrook University at www.saybrook.edu2022-01-2115 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastPower Talk Friday: Tanya Dalton: Goal Setting with IMPACT!Today with Tanya Dalton: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. It's Power Talk Friday! Tanya Dalton, best-selling author, speaker, productivity expert, and growth strategist for female leaders is here to share a helpful goal framework that leaves space for life’s ups and downs, celebrates progress, and prevents you from getting discouraged and quitting. Pick it apart: [4:16] Tanya shares the mindfulness exercise she uses during her commute [9:27] Tanya summarizes her new book [11:58] Tanya walks through her IMPACT goal framework [25:05] Tanya shares her email-checking system [31:05] Tanya details her...2021-12-031h 02
Next Wave Leadership PodcastLuann Abrams, the Founder of CEOX On: The Ways in Which Venture Capital Is Broken for Women, How To Elevate Much Needed Voices, and Creating a Database for CEO-Ready WomenLuann Abrams is a prominent advocate for women in executive positions and the Founder of CEOX. Her company dedicates itself to doing precisely that by connecting highly qualified women into crucial roles that suit their strengths, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. She regularly speaks at events and conferences to discuss topics on leadership and gender equity. In congruence with the CEOX mission, Luann is a Partner at FoundersPad, which serves as a mentorship program and a venture capital fund. She is an Operations Consultant at Amplion and a Founding Board Member for SCOPAC, and she helped build...2021-11-0141 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsSaybrook U Mindfulness Moments: A Walk In The Woods with Luann Fortune 15 October 2021Description: In this guided meditation, Dr. Luann Fortune takes us through a journey of forest bathing supplemented by the beautiful nature sounds of the woods.Learn more about Saybrook University at www.saybrook.edu2021-10-1515 min
Friends of the CountessSE4 EP11 - Herman Munster Shoes Become HerWe return from Morocco and our own personal trials with illnesses, to find that Sonja is BANKRUPT or something. Ramona, sensing the fortune teller had a point, tries to spice it up with Mario. Alex and Simon model a line of granny panties and Luann has one of the best lines in the show, ever.2021-08-271h 07
Bravo Bravo Effing BravoRHONY Season 13 Episode 15 & RHOBH Season 11 Episode 13On this episode of Bravo Bravo Effing Bravo we break down Episode 15 of The Real Housewives of New York City Season 13, ‘Bitching and Ramoaning', and Episode 13 of The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills Season 11, 'Season's Grillings.' We also touch on the latest RHOP.
Join Nathan and Mariana as they offer a blunt Aussie perspective of our favourite people in our favourite world of Bravoland. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter @effingbravo for podcast updates, tea, and Bravo news.
In this episode of RHONY, after a spirited attempt to get back on track...2021-08-241h 25Saybrook University Mindfulness MomentsMindful Moments Loving Kindness Meditation with Luann Fortune July 9Description: In this guided meditation, Dr Luann Fortune guides us to offer loving kindness to ourselves and others.2021-07-0914 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsMindfulness Moments: Meditation on Breath Bubbles with Luann Fortune June 14Description: Concentrating on or simply following our breath is a cornerstone of mindfulness. In this guided meditation, Dr Luann Fortune leads us to focus our attention on our breath and invite other thoughts to drift off in mindfulness bubbles.2021-06-1416 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsMindfulness Moments Guided Imagery of Flight with Luann Fortune June 12Description: In this guided meditation, Dr Luann Fortune leads us to imagine yourself flying, soaring, gliding, and sensing the experience of moving through the air in flight.2021-06-1214 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsMindful Moments Loving Kindness Meditation with Luann Fortune May 1414 May 2021: Loving Kindness Compassion meditation, also known as metta, is a foundational method in the collection of mindfulness practices. In this guided meditation, Dr. Luann Fortune adopts words from Kabat-Zinn's writing to lead us through offering loving-kindness to ourselves and others.2021-05-1414 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastMark Weaver: Tips for Elevating Your Interior Design CareerToday with Mark Weaver: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. Mark Weaver, an industry veteran launched his full-service LA-based design firm, Mark Weaver & Associates over thirty years ago. He’s a design expert, travel lover, and also a lecturer in the business of design at UCLA. Learn what his design students are so eager to learn and how he’s used travel to elevate his palette and create connections with his clients. Pick it apart: [21:24] Mark shares his advice to young designers entering the job market [31:30] Mark shares who his own mentors in design, busin...2021-05-1152 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsMindfulness Moments Meditation Spa Visit with Luann Fortune April 9In this guided mindful moment, Dr. Luann Fortune combines the ayurvedic technique of abhyanga (self-massage) and guided imagery to lead a brief visit to a spa experience for restoration and renewal. Mindfulness Moments will be on break now until the summer term. We start up again Monday, May 10 for live sessions on Mondays and Fridays through the end of July.2021-04-0915 minSaybrook University Mindfulness MomentsMindfulness Moments Meditation The Pause with Luann Fortune April 11 April 2021: In this guided meditation, Dr Luann Fortune invites us to put down the busyness of our tasks and mental world to focus on our breath to take a mindful moment pause. This simple break can help restore while enriching our continual awareness as we create each day.2021-04-0114 min
Saybrook University Mindfulness MomentsMindful Moments Meditation Poem with Luann Fortune March 19Description: In this guided meditation, Dr Luann Fortune leads us to visit transcendent calm through the words of a poem by mindfulness master Thich Nhat Hanh.2021-03-1916 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastSara Barney: The Power of SEO and Business Acumen in Interior DesignToday with Sara Barney Welcome to A Well-Designed Business®. Design is a second career for Sara Malek Barney. Sara was an executive in the entertainment and sports industries before she became the Founder and Principal Designer of Bandd Interiors in Austin, Texas. With plenty of business savvy under her belt, when she launched her design firm, Sara knew to concentrate on two tactics to create and grow her digital footprint. She’s also sharing her advice on how to expand your own business knowledge and deal with those unhappy clients. Pick it apart: [12:05] Sara details how she got...2021-03-161h 19
CareerLiftLocal Bend Company: CEOX with Co-CEO & Founder Luann AbramsResearch shows that the best-performing companies have women in leadership roles yet women make up only 6% of Fortune 500 companies. CEOX is working to help bridge this gap. CEOX connects highly-qualified female CEO-ready candidates to CEO and board roles. In this episode, we chat with Luann Abrams about CEOX, and her journey in beginning this company a little over a year ago. She shares with us how CEOX is making an impact, how she's been able to thrive as a CEO and as an introvert, and shares valuable advice to students who are interested in entrepreneurship but don't k...2021-02-1537 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastPower Talk Friday: Dr. Colleen Mullen: Leadership in Times of ChaosToday with Dr. Colleen Mullen: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business®! On today’s episode, Dr. Colleen Mullen is here to discuss ways to relate to our employees in times of chaos. Dr. Colleen is a therapist, podcaster, author, and media, guest expert. She is the founder of the Coaching Through Chaos private practice and podcast and the author of the empowering book for women, “The 60-Day Plan for Embracing Your Inner Leader.” She’s known for her unique application of chaos theory to understanding the process of change. Tune in to hear what she has to say about insp...2020-12-041h 13
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastJennifer Stoner: The Power of the Logic-Based Conversation in Interior DesignToday with Jennifer Stoner: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business®! Today, I sat down with interior designer Jennifer Stoner. Litigator turned interior designer? How’s that for a career change? Jennifer shows us how she uses skills she honed as a lawyer to guide her clients through their design project. She uses simple if/then logic as a powerful tool to get her clients to see how all the components of the project fit into the big picture! More About Jennifer Stoner: Jennifer Stoner is an award-winning interior designer specializing in creating beautiful "Conception to C...2020-11-101h 13
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentMindful Moments Meditation Body Scan for Self Soothing with Luann Fortune November 4Season 2, Episode 44: Referencing the body as a source of healing, Dr. Luann Fortune leads a guided body scan imagery to invoke self-soothing for restless times.2020-11-0415 min
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentMindful Moments Body Centered Presencing Meditation with Luann Fortune October 12Season 2, Episode 31: In this guided exercise, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us to first focus our awareness on the space outside our body and then shift our awareness to the inside of our body to notice internally felt senses and perceptions.2020-10-1215 min
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentEpisode 88: Mindful Moments Body Scan Meditation with Luann FortuneDescription: Somatic awareness has been linked to improved health, wellness, and quality of experience. In this session, Dr Luann Fortune guides us through a body scan, a simple and powerful mental journey through the inside of our own physical body to cultivate increased mind-body awareness.As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.2020-07-2514 min
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentEpisode 79: Mindful Moments 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Mediation with Luann FortuneDescription: Drawing on a practice used to calm anxiety, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us through a guided imagery using the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding technique to invote the senses and bring peace and calm.As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.s...2020-07-0315 min
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentEpisode 71: Mindful Moments Labyrinth Meditation with Luann FortuneDescription: Dr. Luann Fortune has written papers and delivered conference presentations on her use of labyrinth walking as a tool for research. In this guided meditation, she leads us into and through an imaginary labyrinth for finding stillness, insight, and union.As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through June 30, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.For more information about Saybrook...2020-06-1616 min
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentEpisode 49: Mindful Moments Meditation - Progressive Muscle Relaxation with Luann FortuneDescription: Progressive muscle relaxation is one of the oldest of the modern mind-body methods. In this session, Dr. Luann Fortune guides us through a brief version to help release muscle tightness in our body to bring calm and balance to our minds.As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through May 29, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.For more information about...2020-05-1914 min
Bravo TV’s The Daily DishDenise Richards’ Dinner Party Blows Up in Kyle Richards’ Face (with Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo, Neely Fortune)On the Summer House finale and reunion, Hannah Berner and Luke Gulbranson shared an update on their on and off relationship, Carl Radke revealed a major life change, and Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula defended their relationship (again) in self-quarantine. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills went all in at Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave’s retreat, where Kyle Richards questioned Dorit Kemsley’s decision to get glam. At Denise Richards’ Malibu dinner party the discussion turned sour toward Teddi and Kyle’s friendship, Lisa Rinna stirred up past drama with Kim Richards, and Denise kept asking her guests to stop talking...2020-05-091h 15
Bravo TV's The Daily DishDenise Richards’ Dinner Party Blows Up in Kyle Richards’ Face (with Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo, Neely Fortune)On the Summer House finale and reunion, Hannah Berner and Luke Gulbranson shared an update on their on and off relationship, Carl Radke revealed a major life change, and Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula defended their relationship (again) in self-quarantine. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills went all in at Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave’s retreat, where Kyle Richards questioned Dorit Kemsley’s decision to get glam. At Denise Richards’ Malibu dinner party the discussion turned sour toward Teddi and Kyle’s friendship, Lisa Rinna stirred up past drama with Kim Richards, and Denise kept asking her guests to stop talking...2020-05-091h 13
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentEpisode 37: Mindful Moments - Hands of Light Meditation with Luann FortuneIn this guided meditation, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us to focus on our hands to capture and explore energy though our fingertips, sensations, and imagination. This energy is an ever-ready source of health and connection.As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu...2020-05-0515 min
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentEpisode 31: Mindful Moments - Nurturing Touch Guided Imagery with Luann FortuneCiting research on the power of guided imagery and touch, Dr. Luann Fortune guides us through a meditation to recall nurturing, comforting touch to initiate inner calm, safety, and well-being.As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more...2020-04-2716 min
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentEpisode 25: Mindful Moments - Abhyanga (self-massage) with Luann FortuneIMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through May 31, 2020! Dr. Luann Fortune facilitates this Mindful Moment Abhyanga (self-massage).As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times. For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program...2020-04-2016 min
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentEpisode 20: Mindful Moments - Loving Kindness Meditation with Luann FortuneIMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through May 31, 2020. Dr. Luann Fortune facilitates today's loving kindness guided meditation.As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times. For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program...2020-04-1314 min
UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with the PresidentEpisode 2: Mindful Moment with Dr. Luann FortuneAs a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment beginning today, March 23, 2020 through March 27, 2020 beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times. NOTE: There is no introduction to this episode. Dr Fortune begins the meditation from the moment the play button is pressed. We will continue these through this Friday, possibly extending into the following week depending on long-term interest. For more information...2020-03-2412 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastVictoria Sanchez: New Ideas on How We Educate Interior DesignersWelcome to this episode of Power Talk Friday! Join LuAnn and her guest, Victoria Sanchez, in this thought-provoking conversation about changing things up in the way we educate interior designers. Her concern is if we don’t start to make changes in the design curriculum, then we, as an industry, are at risk. At one time, Victoria served as in interior design professor at Marymount University and this is where the conversation begins today. As LuAnn will tell you, this is a totally new idea to her and many of us, and sometimes you don’t know what...2020-02-181h 05
The LindberghsElevating women into CEO roles with Luann AbramsResearch shows that the best performing companies have women in leadership roles, yet women make up only 6% of Fortune 500 companies. CEOX connects highly qualified female CEO-ready candidates to CEO roles. Luann Abrams explains how this is done. https://www.thelindberghs.com/42 2020-01-2651 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastPower Talk Friday: The FabricShield, Scott & Rene SchleicherWelcome to Power Talk Friday! Today's episode is sponsored by The FabricShield, a company that cleans, protects, and performs emergency spot-cleaning for the times when accidents happen. The FabricShield is owned and operated by Rene and Scott Schleicher. Rene and Scott are passionate about their business and they know how much money your clients are spending on investing in furniture, carpets, area rugs, window treatments, and wall coverings. They truly understand the advantage you have, as a designer, when you're able to offer your clients a service to help them protect their investment for many years to come. Listen...2019-10-1158 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastNate Berkus: Introducing His Collection with KravetWelcome to a very special episode of A Well-Designed Business! Today Nate Berkus joins us on the show! We really have lots to talk to him about, and at the top of the list is his first collection with Kravet Inc. This collection, called Well-Traveled, launching in June 2019 is a luxurious mix of chenille’s, statement cotton and linen prints as well as intricate embroideries, and velvet. In today's show, Nate describes how his love of organic, rich, earth-tones is incorporated in the color palette he designed for this collection. Nate's travels have been the inspiration for this collection. Ea...2019-05-281h 09
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast315: Madeleine MacRae: Invest 5 Days to Improve Your Sales SkillsAre you ready to harness the secrets of the best in the industry to create consistently amazing results in your business? this Power Talk Friday is Madeline MacRae. Madeline was LuAnn’s guest in episode 283, and returns for this episode. Madeline is the CEO, founder and chief innovator for MM MacRae, a national learning, coaching and consulting firm. MM MacRae specializes in the development and growth of pros and companies specializing in the home professionals industry. She is such a high energy, driven person, and she shares a wealth of knowledge on this episode. If you’re read...2018-04-1355 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast291: Cheryl Luckett - From Side Hustle to Full Time Interior Design Cheryl Luckett is the principal of Dwell by Cheryl, her interior design company. She has two areas of expertise that I’m interested in sharing with you today. She has taken her side hustle into a full-time profession, leaving the security of her corporate job. She actively engages in the business mentor/mentee relationship. Loyal listeners might remember a few weeks back, in Episode 267, with Rasheeda Gray of Gray Space Interiors. She described then how her mentor has helped her through the challenges of having a corporate job while working hard on the side in interior design. Cheryl is th...2018-01-311h 11
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast171: Power Talk Friday- Danielle Liss- Co-Founder of HashTag Legal- And She’s the Chillest Lawyer You’ll Ever MeetAre you intimidated at the thought of going to see a lawyer about your business? Or do you feel that they may look down on you and not take your business seriously? If so, you really need to listen in to today's show, with LuAnn's expert guest, Danielle Liss, who is a lawyer who has absolutely nothing invested in intimidating her clients. Quite the opposite, actually- Danielle and her partner, Jamie Lieberman have a firm called HashtagLegal and they allow a potential client to purchase only what they really need, even if it's only a once off...2017-04-281h 03