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1luckygirliegirl#50 Lemon 🍋Lemon is my conference bestie. We've met up at tech conferences around the world. He has one of the most creative brains I have had the pleasure of meeting, as evidenced by his side projects: dumb websites. His efforts have also raised tens of thousands of dollars for charities supporting the rights of ALL womxn. For all these reasons and more, Lemon is one of my favorite people. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I interview my super cool friend, Lemon. Learn more: https://ahoylemon.xyz No More Billionaires...2023-07-1127 min
1luckygirliegirl49 - Courtney HuntzingerCourtney Huntzinger is pure sunshine. Cheery and upbeat, she is FULL of creative ideas for marketing products. E-commerce is her sweet spot and especially for artists and clothing designers wanting to expand their brand. Plus, she is super smart. When she started using words like "narrowing customer acquisition costs" I knew we were going to be new besties. She loves helping her clients convert sales. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I speak to my sister-from-another-mister, Courtney Huntzinger of Panoptic Media Solutions. Learn more: www.panopticmediasolutions.com 215.839.97992023-07-0628 min
1luckygirliegirl48 - Ulf DalgaardUlf Dalgaard is a product manager at Cornerstone consulting in Stockholm, Sweden. He is also the organizer for DevSum, a 6-track conference for developers. I asked Ulf if he could be any emoji, which emoji would he be and he chose: winky face with the tongue sticking out. Which is just perfect for his personality. A leader in the tech community, Ulf has been a conference organizer since 2007, so I sat down to ask him about his organization style, his process for selecting speakers, the difference between conferences in the before times, and after COVID. I hope you enjoy...2023-06-2722 min
1luckygirliegirl47 - Belinda ClemmensenI met Belinda Clemmensen through an email introduction from someone who turned me on to her recently-launched book entitled: "Women Leadership and Saving the World: Why everything gets better when women lead." A certified professional coach with over 25 years of experience, her approach to changing the corporate landscape is to guide leaders as they make social, economic, and policy decisions are a reflection of all people within our communities. What I like about her method is that she starts by examining core values and purpose and then teaches women how to use their voices. Belinda offers a free video...2023-06-2024 min
1luckygirliegirl46 - Becca PowersPeak Potential Expert, Becca Powers teaches people about "The Art of Rethinking." As a 20-year corporate executive, she originated a framework for career success. Today, she is coaching people on how to reach their peak potential, using techniques that she has firsthand experience with. She offered 4 great tips for shifting our mindset during this interview. I hope you enjoy this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" as I talk to leadership coach, Becca Powers. Learn more: https://www.beccapowers.com/ https://www.beccapowers.com/theempoweredhalfhour https://www.beccapowers.com/the-high-achievers-club2023-06-1428 min
1luckygirliegirl45 - Ant Blair I met Ant Blair through LinkedIn. We connected for about 2 months, brainstorming speaking ideas, until I hired him to be my speaker coach. He has a way about him that evokes inspiration and problem-solving. Whenever I get stuck feeling like I don't want to promote myself, Ant's strategies get me unstuck by marketing myself with authenticity and building community. And he should know, he is the founder of the first beer fundraiser of its kind called Beer For Good in Columbus, Indiana. As well, Ant is a fellow TEDx speaker. He delivered his talk: The Access Code at TEDx...2023-06-0633 min
1luckygirliegirl44 - Christian FrazierI met Christian Frazier through my coach, Ant Blair, who is a super awesome, super effective speaker-marketer-coach-person. Anyway, Christian and I instantly geeked out over emotional intelligence and Mental Health First Aid, as he is a fellow Mental Health First Aider. Tune-in to this week's episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I interview the incredibly intelligent and gifted Christian Frazier about life coaching, the science of trauma, and healthy transitions. Learn more: https://www.christianfrazier.com/ https://www.s4kf.org/services/ https://changingmindsnow.org/2023-04-0738 min
1luckygirliegirl43 - Being VulnerableAre you a hugger? Do you easily say "I love you?" Tune-in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where Dane and I discuss what it means and what it looks like to be vulnerable. This isn't the first time you've heard Dane on my podcast. A long-time friend and colleague, he's back on the podcast and we are talking about an important topic in emotional intelligence: vulnerability.2023-03-2831 min
1luckygirliegirl42 - Brian Bailey - The Emotion CodeI met Brian Bailey through a mutual friend. We all have experience in leadership training and our friend thought we'd get along well. I learned right away that Brian loves traveling just like I do. Brian has lived and worked all over the world in places like Hong Kong and Chile. On this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" we chat about one of my favorite subjects: emotions. The eMotion CodeTM is a way to release trapped emotions that are holding you back and Brian is THE person to guide you through the process. Through working together, I experienced what it's like...2023-03-1434 min
1luckygirliegirl41 - Janie Howell - PMGI met Janie Howell at Longhorn PHP, a tech conference hosted in Austin, TX. She is a tech recruiter for PMG and she shares my excitement for working with startups who are in their growth phase. Janie is one of those people who loves going to the gym. She is currently training for a half marathon in Chicago in the dead of winter. Tune-in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where we discuss workforce culture in a COVID world, trends in tech recruiting, and more. Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiehowellpmg/ General email...2023-02-2828 min
1luckygirliegirl39 - Leslie Martinich - Competitive FocusLeslie Martinich has 20 years of international corporate training experience. Before that, she held various software engineering roles from developer to project manager... all the way up to Director of Engineering. She has a long track record of giving leaders the tools they need to join the C-Suite ranks because she understands the career path of a software engineer. Basing her trainings on innovation and communication, Leslie uses improv to help leaders develop the skills they need to maximize outputs. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation on "1 Luckygirliegirl" as we discuss uncertainty, the cost of employee turnover, and...2023-02-1434 min
Experience Leadership - The Small Business PodcastDo You Know How To Eliminate Churn and Create Joy Through Human Connection? with Christina AldanUsing Emotional Intelligence to Improve Internal Human Connection
with Christina Aldan
It's tough losing staff and even tougher when the staff that stay choose to be disengaged.
🛎 In this episode
Business and Brand Strategy Expert, Christina Aldan, takes us through how to engineer our corporate culture to better reflect our core values in every human touchpoint.
ABOUT CHRISTINA
Christina Aldan is a brand strategy consultant, keynote speaker, trainer, and mentor. She offers businesses brand consulting and creative content for everyday media. With over 15 years of experience in the digital realm, Christina is highly regarded for her...2022-12-1950 min
SEOLeverage - The SEO Podcast for Online Business OwnersBranding and Emotional Intelligence with Christina AldanIn episode 85 of the SEOLeverage Podcast, Gert Mellak and Christina Aldan discuss the importance of branding and emotional intelligence. They explore how consistent messaging aligned with core values can enhance brand authenticity and connection with clients. The conversation also delves into using emotional intelligence in marketing strategies and maintaining mental health in business. Whether you are employed or a business owner, you have a brand, whether it is in the analog or digital form, you have a personal brand. It is really important that your messaging is consistent with your core values, that you are sensitive to...2022-07-2243 min
1luckygirliegirl36 - Dana PerichI'm excited to chat with Dana of TaDā Wellness. She is a lifestyle mentor who helps people create a healthy lifestyle by meeting their fitness and nutrition goals. She's helped me for nearly a year with managing my mindset and sticking to my workout goals. Today she shares her healing journey about vaginismus with us. So if talking about sex makes you uncomfortable, you might want to sit this one out. Today, on "1 Luckygirliegirl." https://tadawellness.life https://linkedin.com/danaperich https://www.instagram.com/tada.wellness In this episode: Get the Pass...2022-06-1027 min
1luckygirliegirl35 - Todd GardnerI met Todd Gardner on the tech speaker circuit. He is a really smart, jovial guy who has originated some really cool ideas such as Pubconf, a tech conference afterparty that encourages geeks to unleash their creativity. I have spent several late nights hanging out with him and sometimes his awesome wife, Erin, at bars around the world. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" as I see what Todd Gardner has been up to these past few years. As it turns out, he's been really busy! Learn more: https://trackjs.com https://requestmetrics.com 2022-05-3132 min
1luckygirliegirl34 - Kevin DunlapI met Kevin Dunlap in Las Vegas while networking. A few years have passed with a lot of changes in our lives. We had a chance to catch up today and you get to be a fly on the wall. Kevin is an entrepreneur, an author, a trainer, and a business coach. He also hosts a webinar for entrepreneurs every Friday at 1p Eastern. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I have a chat with Kevin Dunlap. And he shares with us his philosophy on creating a business roadmap, as well as a personal roadmap, as...2022-05-0626 min
1luckygirliegirl33 - Chris KentI met Chris Kent through a mutual friend on Facebook when I did a callout for podcast guests. Turns out we have a lot of synergy in the way we approach health and wellness from a neuroscience perspective. He has been diagnosed with ADHD and after a breakdown a few years ago, Chris learned how to transform his lifestyle to change his results. From breakdown to breakthrough, listen to Chris's journey on this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where we talk about bridging the gap between what's important FOR you vs. what's important to you, as well as interoception, and how...2022-04-2931 min
1luckygirliegirl32 - Lynn SwayzeLynn Swayze and I met while working with a mutual client. She has created a unique 11-step process called "Offer TherapyTM" which helps companies with their perfect product positioning. If you're having trouble keeping the ad Gods happy, you won't want to miss this episode of "1 luckygirliegirl" where I discuss SEO, creative content, and smart ad spending. Learn more at https://LynnSwayze.com In this episode: https://Hubspot.com https://Buffer.com https://Bubble.io 2022-04-0542 min
1luckygirliegirl31 - Gert MellakGert Mellak is the Founder of SEO Leverage, a search engine optimization company based in Madrid, Spain. Starting out as a freelancer over 20 years ago, he has grown his company to 26 people where they help small to medium-sized companies with 3 goals in mind: generate traffic, get new leads, or convert sales. I'd like to think my SEO game is fairly on-point, after all that's how Gert found me online to inquire about being a podcast guest. In fact, he is my first podcast guest who is a stranger --although he instantly became familiar as we started talking. You won't...2022-03-2540 min
1luckygirliegirl30 - Marisol SerranoI was today-years-old when I learned that Marisol Serrano is not only a health and wellness expert, but she has also owned her own construction management consulting business the entire time I've known her?! She opened a brand new business last year at a convenient location by the Las Vegas airport that serves up low-sugar, high-protein snacks and drinks, while also raising a toddler. Breaking down walls in the construction industry and breaking down walls remodeling her business when her toddler accidentally tossed her keys through a tiny hole of her new building... Marisol is a force to be...2022-03-1842 min
1luckygirliegirl29 - Vegan Chef StaceyI was lucky enough to have met Vegan Chef Stacey when I used to spend time in Downtown Las Vegas. Whenever I've hosted workshops or events, she is my go-to person for food catering. Her vegan nachos are divine. Tune in to this episode of "1 luckygirliegirl" where I catch up with my friend Stacey Dougan and we talk about managing your mindset as an entrepreneur, raising two babies at the same time, closing her restaurant then pivoting during lockdown. https://chefstaceydougan.com/ https://simplypurelv.com/ Also mentioned: https://downtowncontainerpark.com/ https://kristawhitley.com...2022-03-1222 min
1luckygirliegirl27 - Khalid MachchateKhalid Machchate is an entrepreneur, Royal Policy advisor, Digital Transformation Consultant, and tech expert. He has been awarded the Forbes Top 30 Under 30. I met Khalid at Devoxx Morocco about 7 years ago in 2015. We've stayed in touch throughout the years and every time we catch up he's got a bunch of new projects he's operating and initiatives that he is supporting. Something I recently learned is that he has a full performance studio in his home and is a talented vocalist and plays multiple instruments professionally. His passion for bringing more innovation to Africa shows through his actions as well...2022-02-0333 min
1luckygirliegirl26 - David O'ReganDavid O'Regan helps professionals get what they want through better communication. We have collaborated together on a fundraiser for a global COVID fund and also at a VoxxedDays tech conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. Witty, charming, and an authentic empath He is easily one of my favorite humans. I caught up with David on “1 Luckygirliegirl” and you get to be a fly-on-the-wall for our conversation. I hope you like this episode of “1 Luckygirliegirl” with David O’Regan where we discuss the 3 types of empathy, a tragic story of skiing, and becoming a qualified pirate on the Aegean Sea. ---...2022-01-2842 min
1luckygirliegirl25 - Tibi CovaciTibi Covaci is an Azure Developer Audience Lead and Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft. Born in Romania, he now lives in Sweden by way of Denmark, the Bahamas and ... well, you get the picture... he's seen quite a bit of our planet. Our paths crossed speaking at tech conferences. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" where I catch up with my friend, Tibi, and we discuss life in communist Romania, playing tour guide to guests, and planning conferences during a global pandemic. Learn more: https://tibi.me/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tcovaci/ 2022-01-2135 min
1luckygirliegirl24 - Ted NewardTed Neward has been a friend of mine for several years. We have explored the streets of Athens, Greece together, hung out in the Netherlands, and we've spoken at numerous domestic tech conferences together. His background in stoicism, history, and philosophy means I can always count on him for sage advice in times when I've contemplated the trajectory of my career or struggled with depression. Recently I caught up with Ted to talk about his current job hunt, board games, and organizational design. I hope you enjoy this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" with my good friend, Ted Neward. 2022-01-1344 min
1luckygirliegirl23 - Jeffrey T. FritzJeffrey T. Fritz is a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft. He is a Leader in Live Video Technical Community Engagement, a conference organizer, and founder of The Live Coders stream team. He's been broadcasting consistently on Twitch for 4 years. When I invited him on my podcast, he suggested we do it live onstream, so that's what we did. Recently, during his regular Twitch streaming schedule, he became a guest on his own show, "Fritz and Friends," while I interviewed him. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" while I chat with @csharpfritz to talk about remote work before and...2022-01-0653 min
1luckygirliegirl21 - Taylor DesseynTaylor Desseyn is a Senior Recruiter Advocate at VACO. He's been in the industry for over a decade and has been helping those in technical fields improve their careers in ways they never imagined. He has a holistic approach to hiring which looks at the unique traits and features that make up an individual as well as the needs of the company. He does not see people as mere resources. In this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" Taylor gives his candid view of mental health and depression, ways you can build your brand even if you are an introvert, and becoming...2021-12-2431 min
1luckygirliegirl20 - Nancy GabrielNancy Gabriel was one of the first close friends that I made when I moved to Las Vegas over 14 years ago. I had already been in town for a couple of years but hadn't really connected with any new friends. Enter Nancy. Working at the front desk of a spa to pass the time, she recognized that I was overqualified for the position. We would chat while she awaited her appointments and we eventually became close friends. She has taught me communication skills that help me in my professional and in my personal life. Her optimistic approach to life...2021-12-1430 min
1luckygirliegirl19 - Peter PintoMeet my awesome friend and personal trainer, Peter Pinto. Originally from the East Coast, coffee shops are forever spelling his name wrong on his cup because of his Bostonian accent, "Petah." He has helped me unlearn everything I thought I knew about health and fitness in order to repair my metabolism and nourish my brain. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" to hear how he helped me repair my nervous system by having me wear an eye patch, how he studied in the traditional art of Muay Thai and getting his start training superstars like Dana White.2021-09-1742 min
1luckygirliegirl17 - Dane is backDane Wilson has facilitated a writer's group for nearly 14 years in W Hollywood. He's read a lot of screenplays and manuscripts, so he knows what to look for when writing a book. He's helped me tremendously as I wrap up the first draft of my memoir and send it off for the first round of revisions. Tune in to this episode of "1 Luckygirliegirl" as I chat with one of my best friends from and we have a conversation about what it looks like to mentor writers in a group setting and getting vulnerable in sharing our insecurities.2021-09-0228 min
1luckygirliegirl16 - Lalena LunaI met Lalena Luna at a mutual friend's birthday party when I was visiting New York City. She is one of the most optimistic people I've ever met, and probably THE most extroverted person who has ever existed on the planet. A woman of many talents, her upbeat attitude has her leading a very connected and inspired life. Tune in to this episode of "1 luckygirliegirl" and listen to my conversation with "Lala" as we discuss lockdown in The Big Apple, prioritizing self-care, and extroverting during a global pandemic. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laluna/ Operation Impact...2021-08-0536 min
1luckygirliegirl13 - Insane-O: Imposter Syndrome, Collaboration, and Emotional AttachmentsThis is my longest podcast yet on "1 Luckygirliegirl." I have leaned hard on Dane Wilson for creative projects, for content creation, and for managing projects in business for YEARS. Not only is he a hiLARious comedian, he probably has one of the kindest hearts you will ever encounter. He's been leading a writer's group in LA for nearly 13 years. He has directed and produced films and has written acceptance speeches and narrations for some of Hollywood's most talented actors. Listen to this episode of my podcast where we discuss Imposter Syndrome, collaboration, and the emotional attachments that hold us...2021-07-0846 min
1luckygirliegirl12 - Deborah Porter - Launching A Startup During a Global PandemicI know Deborah Porter from community events around Las Vegas. She's a marketing professional who always has some exciting new company or project or event that she is promoting. I caught up with her on a call earlier this month and we chatted about her newest business: Noir Culinary Experience, which brings together black-owned restaurants and patrons for special events like their sold-out Father's Day celebration. Tune in to "1 Luckygirliegirl" and learn how she launched a startup in the middle of a global pandemic. Check out noirculinaryexperience.com - And get on "The Black List"2021-07-0130 min
1luckygirliegirl11 - Hanae El BalfouysiHanae El Bayousfi is head of Engagement and Marketing at xHUB, a global IT company and she is also co-founder of DevoxxMA, the largest tech conference in the middle east and Africa region. I actually met Hanae's husband, Badr, FIRST while keynoting their tech conference. At the time of that first meeting, we were all enjoying a delicious lunch of fish and vegetable tagines just outside the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It has the second tallest minaret in the world and quite a sight to see. I haven't been able to see Hanae in person...2021-06-1032 min
1luckygirliegirl10 - Amy KapernickI met Amy Kapernick through speaking at tech conferences. As a front-end developer, she's been her own boss since January 2014. She is a co-organizer for DDD Perth as well as a volunteer at many other tech organizations in Australia. She's also a Twilio Champion, Microsoft MVP in the category of Developer Technologies, and apparently, a purveyor of cows. I really miss these in-person conversations with friends, but I'm glad we can still catch up despite COVID travel restrictions. Tune in to this episode of 1 Luckygirliegirl and be a fly-on-the-wall for my conversation with Amy about lockdown Down Under, awkward...2021-05-1330 min
1luckygirliegirl09 - Martine Dowden - Cussing and working with your partner (not always at the same time)Martine Dowden is a UX designer born in Thionville, in the Northeast of France. Creative, grounded, and apparently handy around the house, I first became friends with Martine through the tech community while speaking at conferences. She's super talented (you should ask her about the time she replaced their downstairs toilet and remodeled the entire bathroom on a random afternoon). Her success in business and her drive for making technology accessible to all people is an inspiration to any programmer who is in product development. Tune in to this episode of 1 luckygirliegirl as Martine and I talk about the...2021-05-0626 min
1luckygirliegirl04 - Venkat SubramaniamDr. Venkat Subramaniam is an award-winning author, founder of Agile Developer, Inc, and creator of agilelearner.com. He's trained tens of thousands of software developers worldwide. He's also among my most humble and generous friends. Plus, he's a pretty funny guy. I sat down to chat with my friend, Venkat, at the end of last year, about not-technology this may be a side of him you've never seen before. I hope you enjoy this podcast episode of 1 Luckygirliegirl. Connect with Dr. Subramaniam at http://agiledeveloper.com. p.s. Sorry apologies Acropolis, I...2021-02-1142 min
1luckygirliegirl03 - Jeff StraussI wasn't sure about putting out any content lately. I was supposed to put out this interview last month, but the political climate in the United States has just been tumultuous, what with that armed milita storming the US Capitol. It's been quite chaotic. Regardless, it seems like governments are beginning to distribute the COVID vaccines and the United States is moving forward from the failed coup, so I decided to put out this podcast episode that I recorded in November with one of my favorite people on the planet. Jeff Strauss is one of those people...2021-01-2148 min
1luckygirliegirl1. - Shawn Wildermuth - "Everyone’s a little bit racist”I met Shawn Wildermuth and his wife, Reza when we attended AntarctiConf in January 2020. It was the first-ever Tech Mastermind Conference in Coastal Antarctic Waters. Shawn is a really sensitive and empathetic person. I enjoyed dinner conversations or singing karaoke with him and Reza on the cruise ship to Antarctica. Listen to this interview as we discuss overcoming poverty, bullying, and his new documentary "Hello World" which will be released on December 15th to encourage diversity and inclusion in technology. You can contact Shawn via: Twitter @ShawnWildermuth His Website https://wildermuth.com/ 2020-12-1041 min
Wake the Health Up14 - Emotional Intelligence, Connection, and Empathy with Christina AldanOn this episode of Wake the Health Up my guest, Christina Aldan and I discuss emotional intelligence, connection, empathy and the role they play in overall health. The ability to understand, use, and manage our own emotions in positive way can help us communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenge and relieve stress! Learn: The traits displayed with emotional intelligence. How developing emotional intelligence can improve your life and career. How to cultivate emotional intelligence and apply it to our lives. Christina Aldan is a TEDx speaker, trainer, and digital advertising consultant whose boutique agency, LG Designs, offers businesses bra...2019-11-111h 02
Developer On FireEpisode 382 | Christina Aldan - Fiercely Grateful
Guest:
Christina Aldan
@luckygirliegirl
Full show notes are at https://developeronfire.com/podcast/episode-382-christina-aldan-fiercely-grateful
2018-10-1500 min