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Further ForwardGet Seen, Get Paid: Confidence, Connection & the Future of Hiring with Meghan HouleIn today’s work culture, visibility and value are everything- but the systems that decide who gets noticed are deeply flawed.Executive recruiter, coach, and founder Meghan Houle joins Ashley to discuss confidence without ego, imposter syndrome, and the mindset shifts that help you transition from overlooked to in-demand. Meghan shares her personal journey of overcoming early challenges, embracing self-awareness, and learning to take bold, intentional action in her career.They dive into the realities of today’s job market- from 9-round interviews and AI screening to the art of authentic networking and personal investment. Megh...
2025-10-301h 09
The Grey Areas Podcast with Kelsey DonlonHow To Move Forward Confidently After a Layoff with Top Agency Executive Recruiter Meghan HouleWelcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! This week I’m joined by Meghan Houle, executive recruiter, career coach, and talent strategist with over two decades of experience helping professionals navigate job loss, career pivots, and bold new beginnings.In this episode, Meghan shares her powerful roadmap for bouncing back after a layoff with clarity and confidence. We talk mindset, strategy, and how to cut through the noise to find roles that actually align with your values.Highlights Include:05:49 – The first thing you should do after a layoff and why frantic energy hurts more than...
2025-06-1151 min
Impeccable Thoughts, Impeccable YOUBurnt Out? Discover the Lasting Antidote with Meghan HouleIn today's episode, the lovely Meghan Houle, dives deep into the challenges of running multiple businesses and the importance of honing in on your expertise. Meghan shares her journey of navigating different arms of her business—podcasting, coaching, and recruiting—and realizing that spreading herself too thin was leading to burnout. She emphasizes the power of simplifying, streamlining processes, and focusing on what truly matters.Tune in to tap into her wisdom as it relates to:Finding Your Expertise: The realization that trying to do everything results in nothing thriving. Success comes from...
2025-03-2743 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleWhy the Interview Process Feels Like A Full-Time Job and What Both Candidates and Employers Can Do to Navigate ItHi Pivot With Purpose friends! Today is a solo episode featuring your host Meghan Houle! Meghan Houle is an expert in helping brands hire the A-Players. How does she do it?Meghan’s credibility comes from over 2 decades of managing and cultivating her own retail teams of A-Players. Now as the Go-To Executive Agency Recruiter for Global CEOs, Founders, and Business Owners, she is leveraging her expertise and superpowers to help companies looking to hire across Luxury, Specialty, DTC, and Consumer Goods brands in North America.Seen in a dual role as a Talent Strategist an...
2024-12-1040 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleA Guide to Building Thriving Teams with Lia GarvinWelcome to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode, I am diving into a discussion on the art of effective team management with the “Team Whisperer,” Lia Garvin!Lia provides business owners and team leaders with simple strategies and tools to communicate better with their teams, reduce overwhelm as managers, and turn their employees into profit-generating machines. She is the 2x bestselling author of The Unstoppable Team and Unstuck, TEDx speaker, host of the top podcast ‘Managing Made Simple’, and team operations consultant with experience leading team operations within Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America. She is also a s...
2024-11-261h 06
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleFinding Purpose and Intuition: Marina Shiferman’s Journey from Ballet to Real Estate and BeyondIn this episode of Pivot with Purpose, I chat with Marina Shiferman about her pivot from Ballerina to San Francisco Realtor®. After studying at the Kirov Ballet Academy and competing at the highest level, Marina’s life shifted when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her resilience and passion led her to build a thriving business in luxury real estate, where she honed her skills in connecting clients with exceptional properties. Now, with her agency ‘Together In Luxury’, Marina combines her deep understanding of ballet’s grace and precision with her expertise in the luxury world. She found...
2024-11-1942 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleFinding Community, Clarity, and Purpose in Dentistry and Aesthetics with Dr. Neda HovaiziWelcome back to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Neda Hovaizi, a soul driven serial entrepreneur whose talents for dentistry, aesthetic medicine, and loving leadership have changed the face of modern clinical practice. In addition to being a trailblazing clinician, Neda has found her larger purpose in being a champion for the limitless power of women. Through her movement, ‘Fab Fierce Females’, where she inspires women to celebrate who they are while becoming who they know they are meant to be.From running her dental practice to venturing into aesthetics, Dr. Neda i...
2024-11-0549 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleEmbracing Mental Health in the Creator Economy: Shira Lazar on Self-Worth and ResilienceIn this episode of Pivot With Purpose, Meghan is joined by Shira Lazar to discuss setting boundaries, finding purpose in your journey, and leaning into supportive self-talk to sustain well-being!Shira Lazar is the Emmy-nominated CEO of innovative web-first news brand, 'What's Trending'. For over two decades, Shira has been a leading voice in the creator economy and social media trends speaking at prestigious conferences like SXSW, VeeCon, CES and C2. She was named one of Fast Company's Most Influential Women in Technology, honored on Variety's Women of Impact list, and featured on NFTNow's NFT100 Most Influential...
2024-10-2959 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleEmbracing Your Purpose: Career Shifts and Energy Healing with Tiffany MarieIn this episode of Pivot With Purpose, I chat with Tiffany Marie! Tiffany Marie is a Spinal Energetics Practitioner, Soul Coach, Intuitive, Master Manifestor, and the founder of Spirit + Soul Studio. She is dedicated to guiding others through profound spiritual healing, she empowers her clients to heal their inner shadows and embrace life with intention and purpose. Through her studio, Tiffany offers modern, soulful teachings that nurture personal growth and support every individual's spiritual journey.Tiffany shares her personal pivot, the transformative power of energy healing, and how she helps others tap into their own light. If...
2024-10-2253 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleNavigating the Money Mindset: Charging What You’re Worth with Kat CynewskiWelcome back to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode I am joined by the fabulous Kat Cynewski. Kat is an International Business Coach, Founder of Be Well Events and host of the Wealthy & Well Woman Podcast. After climbing the corporate ladder she had a wake-up call on a yoga retreat and in 2018 leaped into full-time entrepreneurship. Now she helps other ambitious wellness leaders to gain clarity, own their power, package their expertise, and build their dream life + business with freedom at the forefront!Together we are discussing her journey of shifting from a corporate career to thriving...
2024-10-011h 03
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleBuilding a Thriving Salon: From Concept to Community Staple with Alexandra GoreshHey Pivot With Purpose Fam! Today I am thrilled to be having a conversation with Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli about her inspiring journey of a major career shift!Alexandra is the owner of Petaloúda Salon and a master stylist. With over two decades of experience in the salon industry, Alexandra took the leap last year and accomplished her life long goal of opening her own salon, Petaloúda, which is located in the heart of Brooklline, MA Washington Square. Petaloúda has quickly become a go-to destination for city and suburban dwellers alike, with clients traveling from states awa...
2024-09-241h 08
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleNavigating PR Pivots and Business Longevity with Jessy Klein FofanaWelcome to the Pivot With Purpose Podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am so excited to welcome Jessy Klein Fofana! Jessy launched, built and sold her first company before turning thirty. In 2008, after directing breakout PR and marketing initiatives for some of the most recognized brands in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, Jessy founded LaRue, an agency trailblazing a new kind of PR strategy that leverages both the power of earned media while maximizing performance-driven commerce PR opportunities. With a model in mi...
2024-09-1745 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleRevolutionizing Retail Marketing with Sam PantazopoulosWelcome back to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode I am joined by Sam Pantazopoulos, the CEO and Co-Founder of Vizer! Vizer is the premier retail marketing intelligence platform revolutionizing how consumer brands drive online shoppers in-store. Sam is a trailblazer in the retail marketing space, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table as an accomplished speaker, writer, and advisor. Her company, Vizer, is transforming the retail marketing landscape with its cutting-edge platform that bridges the gap between online and offline shopping experiences (It’s essentially bringing Google Analytics in-store!)I am so excited to...
2024-09-1052 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleBuilding Community and Team Culture with Kristina Bartold-SorgotaIn this episode of Pivot With Purpose, I am joined by one of my favorite people and the queen of community building Kristina Bartold-Sorgota! Kristina is the co-founder and CEO of The Social Snippet, an agency dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses grow their online communities through the power of social media and podcasting. With nearly a decade of experience in social media—what started as a side hustle eventually became her true calling. Kristina has masterfully paired her extensive background in coaching with her love for social strategy, turning that passion into a thriving business alongside her co...
2024-09-0355 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleFulfillment Beyond the 9-to-5 with Camille CookeHey Pivot With Purpose fam! I am so excited to have Camille Cook on the podcast today! Camille is the host of the (Un)Fulfilled podcast, a show that’s all about finding meaning and joy in our daily lives while navigating the raw and real emotions that come with personal growth. Camille's journey has been far from conventional. By day, she navigates the fast-paced world of finance, bringing a unique blend of analytical thinking and heart-centered mindfulness to her work. And when she’s not crunching numbers, she’s guiding others to inner peace and balance as a certif...
2024-08-2746 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleThe Power of Patience, Self-Awareness, and Living in Alignment with Arivee VargasIn today’s episode of the Pivot With Purpose Podcast I am so pumped to be joined by Arivee Vargas, a certified executive coach and the Founder and CEO of Humble Rising LLC. Humble Rising LLC empowers high-achieving women leaders and lawyers to create lives and careers with less stress and overwhelm, and more fulfillment, purpose, personal alignment and joy! Arivee is also the author of Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, andUnleash Your Truest Self, is slated for publication in January 2025. Arivee and I chat about the twists and turns th...
2024-08-201h 00
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleA Musical Journey From Cafés to World Tours with Nick FoxerWelcome to the latest episode of Pivot with Purpose! Today, I'm thrilled to chat with Nick Foxer. Nick is a solo piano musical entertainer, born and raised in the vineyards of Sebastopol, CA. After venturing out to the Midwest for music school and spending many years in the LA and Nashville music scenes, he returned home to the wine country to perform full-time at wineries, hotels and private events. With a degree in songwriting and experience touring the world as a backup keyboardist for The All American Rejects, Nick is always ready to discuss any aspect of music and t...
2024-08-131h 07
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleNavigating Through Toxic Environments with Patty ArvieloHey everyone! I am thrilled to have Patty Arvielo join us today on Pivot With Purpose. Patty Arvielo is the Co-Founder & CEO of New American Funding and is a trailblazer who redefined the mortgage game with her signature blend of passion, hustle, and heart. Launching 2003, New American Funding is now the largest privately-owned AND woman-owned mortgage company in the United States. They employ over 4,000 Employees (53% Women) and have over 260 locations across the country! Patty is on a mission to open doors for all, whether by leading a diverse, dynamic team or through her advocacy for financial equality. She has...
2024-08-0646 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleYour First Big Hire with Lindsay NeadHey everyone, welcome back to Pivot with Purpose! In this episode, I chat with Lindsay Nead! Lindsay is the founder and CEO of Parker Management, a digital talent agency managing top-tier social media creators and serving clients including Disney, Amazon Prime, Hyundai, Columbia Sportswear and New Balance. After flourishing in the digital and advertising space at a traditional talent agency for over a decade, Lindsay went out on her own to establish Parker Management in 2017 where she prided herself on breaking the norms of traditional talent agencies and amplifying the good in social media. Lindsay is a much sought-after...
2024-07-301h 06
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleTapping into Your Voice and Inner Wisdom with Hilary PhelpsHey Pivot With Purpose family! I’m your host Meghan Houle and I am so excited to be chatting with the incredible Hilary Phelps. Hilary's story is one of incredible resilience and heartfelt transformation. As a speaker, addiction recovery advocate, writer, and holistic wellness coach, she is dedicated to helping other women find their voices and heal from the challenges holding them back. From her early years, she excelled as the nation's fastest swimmer in her age group (and yes, she is the sister of decorated Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps). At just 14, her life took a dramatic turn with her...
2024-07-161h 05
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleLiving a Limitless Life with Julia HaartToday on Pivot With Purpose, I am excited to have Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Best Selling Author and Star of Netflix’s “My Unorthodox Life”, Julia Haart on the show!Julia is a self-made businesswoman with early beginnings stemming from being raised in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. At age 42 she fled, changed her name, and without any formal education or background in fashion launched her career as a designer. Just a few years later, she was named creative director of La Perla and would become co-owner and CEO of Elite World Group and one of the most influential people...
2024-07-0958 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleRetail, Leadership and Unlocking Human Potential with Matt MarcotteWelcome back to Pivot With Purpose! Today I have Matt Marcotte on the show with me and I am so pumped about the wisdom he is going to share with you! Matt is the founder and principal at M2 Collaborative, an executive leadership and high-performance consultancy. He brings 34 years of building, scaling, reinventing, leading and advising some of the most valuable brands in the world. At M2 Collaborative, Matt’s approach to helping clients drive results is grounded in unleashing human potential- individuals, teams and cultures to create commitment not compliance around a clear and compelling brand vi...
2024-07-021h 04
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleThe Challenges of Running Multiple Businesses with Nayline CarrionWelcome to the Pivot With Purpose podcast! I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am so excited for a conversation with Nayline Carrion! Nayline is an entrepreneur, mom, fiance, and influencer, born in Puerto Rico who in her early 20s moved to Boston to pursue college and her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur in a busy city. Ten years later, she has evolved into a full-time entrepreneur, business mentor and philanthropist. In addition to managing three businesses, she’s committed to community involvement and guiding aspiring business owners during the early stages. Nayline Currently has 18 employees under her...
2024-06-251h 01
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleFinding Purpose Through Movement, Action and Authenticity with Melisa ValdezWelcome back to Pivot With Purpose, I’m your host Meghan Houle, and today I have the privilege to hangout with Melisa Valdez for a LIVE episode! Melisa is a Host, Movement Coach, and Actor known for her vibrant energy and captivating presence. In the sports world, Melisa has made her mark as the In-arena host for the Boston Celtics, engaging fans and ensuring unforgettable experiences. Her hosting talents have also been showcased in major events for prestigious brands such as NBA, Red Bull, NAACP, New Era, Concepts, Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, FazeClan, Embrace Boston, and more! Melisa also ha...
2024-06-1849 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleBuilding Brands and Wellness with Jennifer DesrosiersWelcome back to Pivot With Purpose, I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am sitting down with the wonderful Jennifer Desrosiers! Jennifer is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, business coach, and public speaker. She has a B.S. in Architectural Engineering, and held executive positions focused on massive revenue generation and growth before shifting her career from “Corporate America” to the wellness industry. Jennifer is notably the founder and CEO of LANEY & LU, an inspired eatery in Exeter and Portsmouth, NH, PALETTE, an experiential food and gifting company, and GINGER FOX, an artisan bakery in Stratham, NH. As the founde...
2024-06-111h 04
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleStepping out of Survival Mode with Sophie JonesWelcome back to Pivot With Purpose, I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am joined by Sophie Jones, CEO and Founder of Sophie Jones Sacred Coaching. She is a distinguished business coach and breathwork facilitator, assisting entrepreneurs and professionals in overcoming limiting patterns that hinder personal and professional growth. Sophie faced adversity in her early twenties as a victim of human trafficking and undeterred. After immersing herself in personal development, she obtained her real estate license and became a top producer in four different cities. In 2018 Sophie had a pivotal moment where she embraced sobriety and discovered th...
2024-06-041h 01
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleTaking Bold Leaps with Steve DennisWelcome to Pivot With Purpose, where we dive into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am joined by strategic advisor, keynote speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author of Remarkable Retail and Leaders Leap, Steve Dennis! Steve has been named a top global retail influencer by multiple organizations, and his thoughts on the future of shopping are regularly shared in his role as a Forbes Senior Contributor, as well as through other media, including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg. As a sought-after keynote speaker, Steve ha...
2024-05-281h 03
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleRising Up with Danielle Stead BlantonWelcome back to the Pivot With Purpose podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I get to sit down with Danielle Stead Blanton! Danielle is an attorney and business operations strategist, working with early-stage businesses to provide the strategies, systems, and resources to grow and scale legally compliant, operationally efficient, and financially thriving businesses that create impact in clients' lives. Using her past experience as a D1 collegiate athlete, Nike-sponsored marathon runner, corporate attorney, and angel investor, Danielle has worked with hundreds of bu...
2024-05-211h 03
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleSuccess Unleashed with Amy KapolnickWelcome back to the Pivot With Purpose podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today, I’m joined by Amy Kapolnek who stands as the visionary Founder & Strategic Advisor behind ‘the fwrd group’! The fwrd group is a boutique strategic consulting firm guiding early-stage, forward-thinking companies in consumer goods and services from concept to capital. With an illustrious career spanning 17 years, Amy has left an indelible mark. She has been the driving force behind the development of brands, the successful launch of new produ...
2024-05-1450 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleSuccess Unleashed with Amy KapolnekWelcome back to the Pivot With Purpose podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today, I’m joined by Amy Kapolnek who stands as the visionary Founder & Strategic Advisor behind ‘the fwrd group’! The fwrd group is a boutique strategic consulting firm guiding early-stage, forward-thinking companies in consumer goods and services from concept to capital. With an illustrious career spanning 17 years, Amy has left an indelible mark. She has been the driving force behind the development of brands, the successful launch of new produ...
2024-05-1450 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleTransitioning to Tech with TripleTen (ft. Maggie Elentukh)Welcome to the Pivot With Purpose podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and in this season of the podcast I’m excited to continue exploring the dynamic world of career pivots with real stories and expert insights. Today, I’m sitting down with Maggie Elentukh, VP of Global Communications and Brand at TripleTen, an edtech company offering beginner-friendly online boot camps with one of the best post-program employment rates in the industry. TripleTen's boot camps turbocharge your journey into the world of tech, equipping you wi...
2024-05-071h 01
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleLauren Kinton- Master Hairstylist And Creator of The Do Network; Using Your Expertise To Create Something That Does Not Exist And Bring Together A CommunityLauren Kinton is a serial entrepreneur, a devoted mother, a loving wife, and a passionate hairstylist. Her journey began with a cosmetology license, followed by an MS in Business Management from Merrimack College. After years of being a bridal hairstylist, custom colorist and salon owner, the need for a streamlined wedding beauty platform sparked her mission.Recognizing the industry's gap, she founded Do, driven by a commitment to innovation. Today, her team provides tools to reclaim time and rediscover joy in wedding beauty planning. With unwavering support from her husband, Mike, and their little one, Tripp, she is on a jo...
2024-04-301h 33
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleHaley Bogaert- Founder & CEO HBFace; Building A Beauty Business From Rock Bottom And How To Prioritize Your Offerings To Achieve SuccessFounder Haley Bogaert began HBFace at the age of 22, following the tragic loss of her Mother followed by her Brother six months later. Barely able to get out of bed, Haley found solace in a simple, daily routine, and a streamlined beauty regimen that took just five minutes to complete taping into her love for facial care that helped give her confidence, alongside the support of friends and family to provide her the inner strength necessary to persevere through lowest of lows and challenging times. Today, Haley shares that same five-minute signature routine along with other beauty services with her cl...
2024-04-2346 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleMeghan Schelzi- Founder, Next Step Education; If It Doesn’t Exist, Build Your Own Way Of Doing Things!Meghan is a thought leader in education who holds a BA in English from Fairfield University, a M. Ed in Early Childhood Education from Boston College, Orton Gillingham Trained by the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education and a 15-year career in Education with MA Teaching licenses in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. In 2020 she founded Next Step Education to support children in building confidence and momentum to shift their relationship with learning and in 2022, founded Teachers Inspire Teachers to build connection, community and conversation among teachers. Her latest vision involves inspiring parents to action and live in partnership on their child’s le...
2024-04-1658 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleKaitlynn Norwood- Life Coach & Therapist; The Journey To Quitting Your 9-5 Job To Become The Person You Were Meant To BeKaitlynn Norwood is a life coach, therapist, educator, Podcaster, and your confidence hype woman! Kaitlynn brings more than 13 years of experience as a mental health professional to her coaching practice. Through her own motherhood experience and mental health background, she came to understand that women struggle beyond parenting their children… women desire a life where parenting, working, passions, and BEING; all intersect. Kaitlynn specializes in helping women find more joy, create confidence and tap into their identity, beyond being a mom. Her solutions-focused coaching style is rooted in HEALING and positive psychology, making working with Kaitlynn easy yet effective.Kaitlynn made...
2024-04-091h 00
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleCris Gordon- President and Founder of CB Communications; Helping You To Leverage Visibility In Your Business or Career, Build A Strong Brand Message, And Harness The Power Of Your Voice With ConfidenceCris Gordon, a trailblazer in the communications industry, is the President and Founder of CB Communications. Her journey began in the dynamic world of agency work, where she first honed her skills and passion for the field. Eager to explore different facets of the industry, Cris transitioned to an in-house role at a prominent beauty company, where she quickly recognized a significant gap in support between the agency and in-house models for communications. Driven by a desire to bridge this divide, she embarked on an entrepreneurial venture to redefine the landscape of communications, Cris envisioned an agency that operates as an...
2024-04-021h 00
She Vs World || A Millennial Gal's Guide to Business and LifeNavigating Intentional Team Building and Career Pivots with Meghan HouleExecutive Recruiter and Career Coach Meghan Houle brings her 20+ years experience building high-performing executive teams in the luxury + retail space to talk all things HIRING
She’s sharing her perspective on:
The challenges of founder-led hiring
Hiring and team-building for small businesses
The value of investing in your hiring process
Resumes v Soft Skills
The power in being your own biggest advocate
Looking to make a career pivot or level up? Meghan also created the Meghan Houle Method, a signature coaching program that helps individuals navigate career pivots, gain career clarity, and get yourself out the...
2024-03-2957 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleAlexa Curtis- CEO and Founder of Be Fearless; Perfecting Your Pitch To Land Your Next Brand Partnership, Ideal Client, Or Career MoveBorn and raised in a small town in Mansfield, Connecticut, Alexa Curtis knew she didn’t fit into the “normal social mold”. When she was 7 years old, her father was wrongfully convicted of a heinous crime and put in a maximum security prison. By the age of 12, her father was released from jail but during that challenging period of life, Alexa started writing and expressing herself through fashion to help her cope, starting a fashion blog; A Life in the Fashion Lane which became a platform for her to express her feelings about everything relating to teens, body image, and mental...
2024-03-1950 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleChika Uwazie- Feminine Energy Coach and Founder of The Soft Nest, Kicking The Masculine Hustle Energy To Step Into Your Feminine Softness and Awaken Your Inner GoddessAfter years of following the masculine energy hustle to the point of burnout, Chika realized the power of embracing her feminine essence. As Founder of the Soft Nest, Chika sparked a global soft life movement centered on embracing feminine energy and wisdom and is a guide for women seeking to awaken their inner goddess. Through her highly sought-after programs, Chika helps other ambitious women do the same through self-care, mindfulness, and daily practices that open you up to receive love while staying true to your spirits.Her pioneering work has been recognized across various media platforms such as BBC, Wired, and...
2024-03-1253 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleAbigail Hueber- Functional Dietitian and Owner of Above Health Nutrition, On Signs Your Body Is Giving You That Should Not Be Ignored And How To Fix Your Gut To Optimize Overall HealthAbigail Hueber is an Integrative Functional Dietitian and owner of the private practice Above Health Nutrition. Abigail is an expert in digestive health working with clients through one-on-one programs as well as the creator of the Nourished Gut Guide (NGG), a self-paced course that guides clients in the 5 essential foundation steps that must exist before spending hundreds on supplements or functional testing to remedy gas, bloating, constipation, and loose stools. Through functional medicine tools, Abby works to identify and eliminate the root cause of gut symptoms in the body through nutrition, lifestyle, and personalized supplementation to provide long-term digestive healing an...
2024-03-051h 00
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleDanielle D. Boucree LCSW-C, MBA- Founder of HOPE Psychotherapy; Harnessing The Power Of Your Love Language Communication To Show Up More Present In All Aspects Of Life And RelationshipsDanielle understands life as a journey. After working in corporate marketing for 20 years, she pivoted into her career as a psychotherapist by going back to get her Master's in Social Work. With a Master's degree in Social Work and a Master's in Business Administration (MBA), Danielle brings a unique perspective to the field of mental health. Balancing all her titles, Danielle is a mother, wife, and psychotherapist who is passionate about helping couples build their relationships to Power Couple status.As a clinical psychotherapist and founder of HOPE Psychotherapy, Danielle speaks and writes nationally on mental health, positivity, and hope in...
2024-02-2756 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleKari Saitowitz- Chief Marketing & Creative Officer of NYSC, Finding Opportunities To Combine Brand Partnerships and Synergies with Your “Competition”Kari Saitowitz is the current Chief Marketing & Creative Officer of the New York Sports Club (NYSC) and founder of Fhitting Room currently leading the NYSC in a brand comeback, bringing all NYSC brands together under one in both name and online/social introducing a new brand identity while also developing partnerships with brands and creating activations within the clubs that build upon the NYSC mission of changing lives through fitness. Before embarking on her career in the fitness world, Kari was a key marketing executive at Pepsi focusing on building equity for powerhouse brands and launching new product innovations and c...
2024-02-141h 20
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleIzzy Atkinson- Overcoming Societal Pressures And Following Your Most Authentic PathIzzy Atkinson is a Boston-based Empowerment Coach, Personal Trainer, Project Manager, Podcast Host, and Board President of The Soul Project, Inc., a non-profit that empowers women and young girls to live their lives as their authentic selves. Izzy found herself in the line of work she is doing now from her own lived experiences. From struggling with body dysmorphia and disordered eating to battling anxiety and depression, Izzy pursued a career in fitness and coaching because of how much Izzy's life changed when she learned to create a healthy movement routine and change her mindset from a place of shaming he...
2024-02-061h 05
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleChristina Muccio Eaton- Coaching You To Make Big Moves With Aligned ActionChristina Muccio started her motivational journey early on as a D1 athlete, which led to many career pivots from corporate sales maven to entrepreneur, investor, fitness trainer, to coach, there is a characteristic that serves as a through line that follows Mooch wherever she goes in her life: drive. Christina is the perfect cross between a self-starter and a team player and is known for seeking out new ways to build community and bring out the best versions of people. As an iconic Boston entrepreneur and fitness and mindfulness advocate, Mooch is always on the quest to explore new heights wi...
2024-01-231h 05
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleJaclyn Johnson- Seizing A Whitespace Opportunity To Create and Cultivate Platforms for Women to Redefine SuccessJaclyn Johnson is an entrepreneur, angel investor, best-selling author, and host of a top business podcast, Work Party who started both her companies with a laptop and an idea and grew them from self-funded side projects into multi-million dollar businesses and nationally known and recognized brands.Jaclyn has launched and sold two companies before the age of 35 and is well known for being the driving force and founder of Create & Cultivate, recognized a gap in conversations, resources, events, and community for female millennial entrepreneurs and small business owners. Through her various events, Jaclyn has had the honor and privilege of int...
2024-01-0947 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleChelsea Vuong-How To Push Yourself Outside Your Comfort Zone And Achieve Your Biggest GoalsChelsea Vuong is currently Miss Massachusetts 2023.She has been involved in the Miss America Program since age 15, where she accrued enough scholarship money to attend Harvard University. After graduating in 2021 with her degree in Economics, she went to work for McKinsey & Company and the Washington Commanders. Her hobbies include piano, dance, and community volunteerism. She is eager to continue her advocacy for financial independence through her work with schools, women’s shelters, churches, and military groups. In her spare time, Chelsea hosts The Currency Coach podcast, where she interviews NFL players and Olympians about personal money management.Chelsea’s 3 Takeaways in this...
2024-01-0258 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleMeha Agrawal- From Bootstrapping To Raising Capital, and Taking A Bet On Herself Led To Building A Journaling EmpireMeha Agrawal is the Founder & CEO of Silk + Sonder, a San Francisco-based, VC-backed self-care and self-improvement brand that uses guided journaling, emotional health tracking, and other research-backed techniques from CBT, positive psychology, bullet journaling, and personal development frameworks to help women across every generation (Gen Z through Boomers) improve their daily wellbeing and accelerate their personal growth. With customers in all 50 states, thousands of 5-star reviews, and millions in revenue, Silk + Sonder is leading the charge in solving our loneliness epidemic by offering easy-to-use, fun, and effective tools for connection, belonging, and self-fulfillment. Before Silk + Sonder, Meha was a software en...
2023-12-261h 11
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleJennifer Reid- How To Save More Money And Make Talking All Things Finances A Fun TopicJennifer (Jen) Reid is a sought-after personal finance expert, commentator, and Founder of Base Planning, a Virtual Financial Planning and Management firm in Boston, MA who works with clients one-on-one for financial planning, consulting, and savings education. Since launching Base, Jen’s innovative approach to personal finance has caught the attention of national media outlets, including HuffPost, GoBankingRates, Best Life, Mother Untitled, Apartment Therapy, and more.Jen is a licensed financial planner and believes that financial planning and wellness is a commitment and discipline on a mission to share her message to those skeptical about their ability to save money, tha...
2023-12-1953 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleMarina Middleton- Providing The Blueprint To Build The Business And Life Of Your DreamsMarina Middleton is a mother, wife, entrepreneur, and podcast host passionate about helping women build their personal brand. As the founder of Empowered Confidence, a personal branding media company, Marina provides the tools and resources to empower female leaders to leverage their stories and authenticity to build stronger brands, businesses, and communities. She hosts the She Did It Anyway Podcast, A safe space dedicated to supporting women in unapologetically building the life and business of their dreams- even if they’re scared shitless. She is also the co-founder of The Blueprint Mastermind. Marina's education includes a B.S. in marketing and a...
2023-12-1249 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleNicky Bandera- Feeding Those In Need Through Food and Fashion, One Tomato At A TimeNicky Bandera lays out her path to creating Project Paulie pretty simply stating, “I just started cooking.”In March 2020, as the world locked down due to the pandemic, Nicky Bandera found herself and many of her friends, family, & colleagues out of work. She knew she had to do something, so she started cooking. At 5:00am each morning, Nicky would start making her mom’s sauce and baking lasagna for the people in her circle who needed a little boost. Before she could realize the impact, the circle grew and she had sent over 2000 lasagnas to people in need, with the support...
2023-12-0550 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleAlli Webb- A LIVE Recording From Boston Discussing Her Newest Book, The Messy Truth: How She Sold Her Drybar Business for Millions, Almost Lost Herself And Everything In BetweenTo say Alli Webb is a force is an understatement and she is laying it all out in her new book- The Messy Truth: How I Sold My Business For Millions but Almost Lost Myself.In this passion-filled, entertaining conversation I had with Alli during a LIVE podcast event in Boston to wrap up her East Coast book tour, we talk all things from the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, why balance is BS to our favorite old school hair tools and Alli’s hidden talents.Alli revolutionized the hair industry in 2010 when Drybar exploded into a nationally recognized and hi...
2023-12-011h 21
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleCate Luzio- Creating A Luminary Community To Help You Invest In Your FutureWhy is it important for women to have safe spaces to learn, connect, and talk about taboo topics normally not discussed in your typical social settings (aka how much money you make) when it applies to your professional life? Why as women, is it so hard for us to find communities where we feel comfortable sharing our challenges and struggles around work/life issues and not feel shamed for our choices or decisions?In my conversation with Cate Luzio, we addressed all of the above and MORE juicy topics around harnessing the confidence to show up more authentically in all a...
2023-11-2146 min
the smart and hot podcast36. Meghan Houle on How to Pivot Into Your Dream Career and Life, Building a Personal Brand, And Living With IntentionWelcome back to the Smart + Hot Podcast with Julia Padavona! This week one of Julia's close mentors and friends, Meghan Houle, joins the show. Meghan Houle is an Executive Recruiter and Master Career Coach with an expert knowledge of the career world. She navigates the intersection of her dual careers through insider knowledge of some of the world’s most coveted brands, as well as an empathy-driven expert understanding of the perspective of talented and capable professionals seeking meaningful change in their careers and lives.
She is also the host of the “Pivot with Purp...
2023-11-151h 17
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleKatie Boyd- Why Being A Bitch Is Good And How To Live An Ambitchious lifeKatie Boyd is on a mission to give women the tools to step into their power, remember who they are and to be the HBICS of their Ambitchious lives. She’s the host of the Ambitchious podcast, an empowering extension of her first baby, Katie Boyd’s Miss Fit Club. This multi-faceted health and wellness platform has transformed the lives and mindsets of tens of thousands of women from all over the globe. She is also the author of Ambitchious, a no-holds-barred, direct, and brutally honest wake-up call to embrace the powerful reality that being a bitch is a good thing...
2023-11-071h 17
Confident Like a MotherFinding Your Voice With Meghan HouleMeghan Houle is a one-stop-shop for all things Corporate Leadership Development, Career Pivots and Executive Recruitment.She is a globally recognized Senior Executive Recruiter for Luxury Brands, an ACC accredited Professional Career & Business Master Coach, and host of the Pivot with Purpose Podcast.In this interview, Meghan shares the importance of finding your voice in a world full of noise. Meghan's experience as a Master Coach+ Executive recruiter gives her a unique perspective on what she sees as some of the biggest barriers to presenting yourself with confidence. Meghan's work helps women (and men) find their...
2023-05-1655 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleBrian O’Connor- Creating An Inclusive Business And Breaking The Stigma Of What Beauty Means,Through Vivid Color HairBrian O’Connor is a staple in the styling scene in the South’s entertainment capital, Nashville.With 20 years of cosmetology experience, his expertise in color and style has helped shape Good Dye Young’s products. Focused on quality ingredients and product performance, Brian sets a high standard for all of the brand’s offerings.Best known for his long time personal and professional relationship with his business partner and client, Hayley Williams of Paramore, Brain has paved a colorful road for himself in the haircare industry - backed with 20 years of cosmetology experience and a high-profile client roster including Fall Out...
2023-04-1844 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleDr. Lakeysha Hallmon- The Epitome What It Takes To Build A Village And Create Opportunities For Black-Owned BusinessesWhen someone says “It takes a village”… Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon is trailblazing and redefining what that truly means.Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon is the founder and CEO of The Village Market (TVM) an impact-driven economic vehicle dedicated to generating economic growth for Black-owned businesses that has been a catalyst for innovative and community-driven spaces, campaigns, and partnerships centered on curating opportunities for Black-owned businesses to thrive. Dr. Hallmon and the Village Market has generated over $7.3 million for over 1,440 Black-owned businesses, reaching businesses across 38 states and 4 countries, opening a retail space during COVID-19, which now houses 40+ Black-owned businesses and launched a small-businesses incubat...
2023-04-1141 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleAliza Licht- The Original Gossip Girl Helping You To Network Like a Pro, Land Your Dream Job and Shape the Narrative Of Your Career and Personal BrandAliza Licht is an award-winning marketer, bestselling author, podcaster, personal branding expert and founder of Leave your Mark, a multimedia brand and consultancy.Aliza advises businesses and mentors individuals on brand building and career development with over two decades of expertise in marketing, communications, and digital strategy in the fashion industry. She was formerly known as the anonymous social media phenomenon DKNY PR GIRL, an award-winning personality and pioneer fashion influencer with over 1.5M fans worldwide. Her reveal generated over 230M media impressions. Named one of “America’s Next Top Mentors” by The New York Times, Licht is a sought-after consult...
2023-04-0443 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleKelly Dunn- The Best Way To Successfully Re-Invent Your Career In Your Current CompanyKelly Dunn started working for Reebok in 2014 as an intern in Footwear Product Marketing and moved full time after graduation to the Product Marketing Apparel team. For the past 7 years, she has worked on various apparel categories, genders and ranges such as Training, Commercial, Collaborations and most recently was the Women’s Product Manager for Classics Lifestyle and Cardi B apparel. In this episode we discuss:Successful pivoting within your own company through different departmentsHow to navigate challenging workplace conversationsIdentifying transferable skills you can leverage to get to the next level in your careerSpeaking up for yourself in a corporate setti...
2023-03-2838 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleLauren Berlingeri and Katie Kaps- Biohacking Your Way To Total Wellness and Building A Brand In-DemandLauren Berlingeri and Katie Kaps are female entrepreneurs who came together to change the spa industry with revolutionary infrared light technology that uses the power of light therapy to improve your health and mood, HigherDose.Lauren began as a renowned nutritionist, health coach, and the host of the popular viral series Woman vs. Workout when she discovered the power of infrared saunas to help boost mood and recover from her intense exercise challenges.Katie is a former investment banker at Merrill Lynch and International Employee of the Year at Tough Mudder. She had just started pursuing her passion for consulting...
2023-03-2146 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleJen Tenzer- Quitting A 9-5 To Build a Solo Travel Business and Why Flying Solo Is Good For Your Soul.Scared to travel alone but craving a trip where you have all the control? This week on Pivot with Purpose we chat with Jen Tenzer, Founder of the Soloist Travel. A company where she helps you create a dream vacation, alone.Jen Tenzer kicked off her career in investment banking in Manhattan and after 10 years and a lot of burn out moments, she ready for a career reset.Jen quit her 9-5 (cue Beyonce’s Break My Soul) and started The Soloist Travel company to fuel her passion for inspiring others to travel beyond their comfort zone and live with fulf...
2023-03-1441 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleAlyssa and Mike Pannozzi- Shedding Thoughts On What You “Should” Be Doing and Trailblazing Your Path To GreatnessTalk about a Real-Life Husband and Wife Dyanmic (and Athletic) Duo…Alyssa and Mike Pannozzi are on a mission to trailblaze their own way through the fitness world to change the way people feel about themselves, one inspirational class and message at a time.Alyssa is a superstar content creator and you can find her “keeping it real” on all social media platforms sharing her day in the life adventures as a mom and full-time professional athlete showcasing how she balances it all. Incorporating inspiration through action Alyssa strives to make genuine, authentic connections with all different types of people around...
2023-03-0742 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleRachel Katzman- Turning Passion Projects Into A Business RealityRachel Katzman is the Co-Founder of P.volve and Co-Founder and former CEO of Cuvée Beauty, a hair care line that she sold in 2019. P.volve is an omnichannel functional fitness brand with a global on-demand platform, a growing line of patented equipment and studios in NYC, Chicago and Los Angeles. The wellness-forward startup is known for teaching you to “Know Your Body Better” and has garnered attention from major media outlets—such as Vogue, The Today Show and Vanity Fair—for flipping traditional fitness on its head. Celebrities including Olivia Culpo, Kate Bosworth, Iskra Lawrence and Venus Williams credit the fu...
2023-02-2837 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleGianna de la Torre & Jill Munson- The Magic Of Showing Up, Combining Forces and Leveraging Superpowers To Build A BusinessAn acupuncturist, herbalist, and holistic esthetician walk into a conference…. They came out as friends and business partners combining forces and talents to create, the beauty brand based on the connectivity of plants, stones and the cosmos…Wildling.Jill Munson is an Herbalist with over 20 years of experience in new product development, strategic brand management and global marketing working with beauty companies ranging from medium sized to Fortune 500.Gianna de la Torre has a rich background in curiosity about the human body and its resilience, which led her to a lifelong journey in acupuncture and intuitive healing methods spreading her heal...
2023-02-2142 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleMadison Ciccone- Becoming Wicked Fearless & Releasing The Reins In Your LifeMadison Ciccone is an emerging thought leader and relentless, fierce, cheerleader for women with big dreams. As a D1 athlete and a master instructor at SoulCycle, Madison knows what it takes to achieve success and that success can feel empty when it’s not aligned with purpose and desire. Her most recent pivot has led her to create the Wicked Fearless coaching program for women who are ready to identify and embody their purpose, set the stage, and step into the lives they were meant for. She offers a vulnerability that helps the women in her community feel seen and underst...
2023-02-1443 min
AmbitchiousPivoting with Purpose with Meghan HouleOn this week's Podcast, we have my soul-sister and Mistressminder, Meghan Houle. Meghan is a one-stop-shop for all things careers and personal development. Meghan is a globally recognized Senior Executive Recruiter, an ACC-accredited Professional Career & Business Master Coach, and host of the Pivot with Purpose Podcast.
As an Executive Recruiter, Meghan is engaged with some of the top global brands in the Luxury & Specialty retail space. She is an expert in finding talent to fill retail, corporate and wholesale positions across all of North America. She prides herself in providing exceptional service to both our valued clients...
2023-01-311h 20
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleCodie Elaine Oliver- Navigating Career Pivots To Finding True Love (with a little advice from Oprah)Codie Elaine Oliver has had many meaningful pivots within her impressive career journey. One in particular where Oprah Winfrey, HERSELF told her where to pivot next…and when Oprah tells you to do something, you do it!Today, Codie is the CEO and co-founder of Black Love, Inc., a fast-growing media company comprised of the Black Love+ app, BlackLove.com, Black Love’s social and digital platforms, and live and virtual events, including the annual Black Love Summit. Codie is also the director and co-creator of the ground-breaking, four-time NAACP Image Awards-nominated docuseries, Black Love, which premiered as the most-viewed unscr...
2022-11-0841 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleKelly Love- Cleaning the Toxins out of Your Life, Starting with Your HomeBranch Basics never set out to sell soap. They are a brand on a mission to help people create healthy homes and experience the power of pure.This week on the podcast, I talk to one of three Branch Basics Co-Founders, who has “Tossed the Toxins” out of her life, Kelly Love.Kelly is proof that switching to a pure, natural lifestyle is powerful even for those who consider themselves healthy. She’s experienced how much our everyday choices impact our quality of life and is passionate about helping others see and feel the connection.In this episode we discuss: Kelly’s...
2022-08-1635 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleDominika Minarovic and Elsie Rutterford- Doing Your Part to Help Save the Planet, While Looking Your BestIn 2015, two London-based entrepreneurs Dominika and Elise met in a corporate job (literally sharing desks) where they quickly became office friends, sharing a bond over a passion for clean beauty and lifestyle which together, led them to launch the trend-setting blog, podcast, book, and Instagram account, Clean Beauty Insiders. Building on this partnership, they followed their love for clean beauty and pivoted out of Full-Time corporate jobs to fearlessly become entrepreneurs, co-founding BYBI in 2017. BYBI is the first beauty brand to declare a war on carbon (the number one contributor to the climate crisis) and is on a mission to mak...
2022-08-0235 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HoulePeter Mollo- Dropping Your Ego To Achieve Business SuccessPeter Mollo started his career journey early on in the education field, working in fitness within schools and quickly learned he wanted to follow his passion for fitness and training on his own.Working many jobs after leaving education to bring him where he is today, the owner of the Rhode Island-based fitness complex, Peter Mollo Fitness, Peter was faced with many challenges and adversity (especially during the 2020 lockdown) but through his strong work ethic, commitment to excellence and determination he is now in an elite class of Master trainers where today he trains celebrities, athletes and lovers of all...
2022-07-1935 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleMonique Bryan-Executive Producer of Personal Brands, The Juicy CEO Podcast Host and Breast Cancer SurvivorMonique Bryan has a BA in fashion design, three startups under her belt (so she knows a bit about entrepreneur life), and has developed programming in partnership with companies throughout Asia and exciting global brands like PayPal, Burberry, Toms Shoes, and Shopify. Today Monique runs a branding consultancy under www.moniquebryan.com and is the creator of Juicy Brand On-Demand Accelerator program helping entrepreneurs craft their story and visual identity to stand out from their competition. Monique shows womxn how to clarify their messaging, build their unique brand personality, and up-level their style profile so they can amplify their credibility in...
2022-07-0534 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleDelia Folk and Alison Bruhn- Building Businesses at the Intersection of Style and CultureWant a behind-the-scenes look at how to navigate the world of fashion from style to building brands?On this week’s episode, I talk to NYC-based Mother and Daughter fashion powerhouses, Delia Folk and Alison Bruhn, creators of The Style That Binds Us. The Style that Binds Us is the original next-generation women’s media company and community, exploring the cross-section of style and culture.Connected through their shared love of fashion and culture Delia and Alison are changing the way style content and storytelling is presented by delivering style with substance through in-depth interviews that dig beneath the surface.The br...
2022-06-2141 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleFaith Broussard Cade: How to Prioritize Peace, Set Boundaries and Live Life with a Healthy Emotional Well-BeingFaith Broussard Cade has over 10 years of experience as a professional school counselor and mental health counselor and also worked as a baker and a food blogger, before shifting to writing inspirational affirmations on pieces of handmade paper through her extremely popular Instagram handle, Fleur De Lis Speaks (@fleurdelisspeaks).On January 9, 2018, Faith experienced a major life event that rocked her to her core and changed the trajectory of her career and the way she looked at life in general. This is where she started her self-love journey nourishing her soul by writing a self-care note daily…and thus, Fleur De Lis...
2022-06-0735 min
Wealthy & Well22 | Pivoting In Pursuit Of Your Why With Meghan HouleWhether in your life or career, pivoting is never easy, but sometimes it’s necessary to create more alignment with your true self.
In today’s episode, Meghan Houle shows us why pivoting doesn’t have to be as scary as we often make it out to be and how to build a happier life.
Meghan Houle is a one-stop shop for all things careers and personal development. She is an ACC accredited Professional Career & Business Master Coach, Host of the Pivot with Purpose Podcast, and creator of the Meghan Houle-METHOD coaching p...
2022-05-2434 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleKristy Hurt: The Art of Networking Through a Pandemic and into The FutureKristy Hurt moved from Texas to New York City (not knowing anyone) in the late 90s and fearlessly pursued a role in retail finding a connection with the original founders of Kate Spade who brought her on as their top Manager in SOHO. A pinch-me moment for a small-town girl…From Kate Spade, Kristy once again, fearlessly applied to the prestigious LVMH fashion group where she pivoted from stores to corporate taking on an HR role, allowing her to cultivate amazing relationships in the luxury retail space throughout NYC and across North America.After many years with LVMH, she was re...
2022-05-2436 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleAly Raymer: Using Sound Healing and Movement to Help You Slow Down and Mentally Chill OutAly Raymer found her love for sports and fitness at a very young age along with owning what works for her when it comes to health and fitness, and what does not.Aly’s big pivot came when she channeled her passion for music into building her wellness business in diversifying her offering to add healing sound sessions. It is a beautiful combination in working with Aly, wherein you can truly take care of all your fitness goals from a mindful practice point of view. Life is all about balance, right? In this episode, Aly stresses that it is OK to b...
2022-05-1032 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleRon Thurston: A Journey Out Of The Corporate World And Into An Airstream Across AmericaRon Thurston is a highly accomplished Retail Leadership Executive (having led such brands as SAINT LAURENT, APPLE and Intermix), is a Board Advisor for Goodwill Stores and an Amazon bestselling author with his book, Retail Pride-The Guide to Celebrating Your Accidental Career. As we invite Ron back to the PWP podcast (having been our FIRST guest in Season ONE), he is someone that has truly embraced what it means to Pivot with Purpose, stepping out of the corporate retail store environment and now heading out on the road live from an Airstream trailer to discover and tell the real stories of...
2022-04-2633 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleBridgitte Carroll: Why Trusting Your GUT Is The Key To Living a Life In Total WellnessBridgitte Carroll is a ball of energy, looking to solve the world's GUT HEALTH issues, one supplement regiment at a time. With a BIG DREAM and a fearless attitude, she jumped in head first to create her own supplement brand, GUT PERSONAL, bringing a personalized road map to get your overall wellness on track using an online survey to recommend what products you should be using to get you feeling your best.Tune in to hear all about the journey to creating this amazing business, pivoting from her own practice to a different type of entrepreneurship and why ignoring signs y...
2022-04-1236 min
Bringing the Human back to Human Resources74. How to Achieve a Career Glow-Up (feat. Meghan Houle)My friend Meghan Houle joins me on the podcast this week for a discussion on achieving a career glow-up, how to ask the right questions in interviews, and how to know when it's time to make a move.
Meghan is the Host of the Pivot with Purpose Podcast and Senior Executive Recruiter at the Bowerman Group. Meghan is an ACC Certified Career and Business Coach and Founder of the Meghan Houle Method.
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2022-03-2939 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HoulePivot With Purpose Season 3 TeaserSeason 3 is in the works, but until then, tune in to get a glimpse of the awesomeness coming your way this season! Find out what's new/what kinds of guests and pivot stories you can expect. Don't miss it! Season 3 launching early 2022.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMeghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources: LinkedIn Meghan Houle Instagram Pivot with Purpose Instagram Book a Call With Meghan Subscribe to the Pivot with Purpose...
2021-12-2103 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleLynn Power, CEO and Co-Founder of Masami, Stepping out of the Corporate World into EntrepreneurshipLynn Power has spent much of her 30-year career running and transforming agency brands. She has expertise in transforming organizations from top to bottom, including capabilities, organizational structure, talent and culture.She recently left the big agency world to create Masami, a premium, clean haircare brand, which launched in February 2020. Prior to her entrepreneurial move, Lynn was the CEO of J Walter Thompson, New York.Responsible for the flagship office of WPP's $1.5 billion iconic agency, the oldest advertising agency in the world. Throughout her career, Lynn has had the great fortune of working with some of the world's most well-known...
2021-08-1036 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleKilee Nickels, CEO of Nickel and Suede, How to Make a Statement (Piece) and Create a CommunityKilee Nickels is the CEO and Founder of Nickel & Suede, an accessories brand dedicated to empowering women to be bold, brave, and step out of their comfort zone. Previously, Kilee ran One Little Momma, a style blog and community, and co-founded One Little Belt, a children’s apparel line. Under Kilee’s leadership, Nickel & Suede has grown from a small basement workshop to a national brand with three retail locations, and a design office and production facility in Kansas City. Recognized by Inc. 500 as one of the fastest-growing companies two years in a row, Nickel & Suede has grown a cult foll...
2021-08-0335 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleMarco Santini, New York City-Based Artist, Unifying Humanity through The ArtsMarco received a bachelor of arts in Linguistic Anthropology at Brown University, where he was intrigued by the relationship between communication, expression, and imagery. Santini worked at branding agencies in New York City before fully committing to the arts. His geometric style is expressed through spray paint, paint markers, window markers, acrylics, magazines, textiles and digital art.Santini found his life purpose in 2018 to spread love and positivity as a conscious creator. He has expressed his thoughts through arts, education and volunteering, he speaks and paints at schools around the world, teaching students to explore their passions while turning negatives...
2021-07-2737 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HoulePaula Maldonado, CEO of Dauntless, Turning a Passion into a Business RealityPaula Maldonado founded Dauntless in 2016 in New York City with all the factors, certified by PETA, fair trade and ethically sourced materials. She wanted to create basic elements that would become the staple garments of a consumer’s wardrobe. Behind that staple garment was a brand story that embodies determination, honesty, fair trade, transparency, love and kindness. Dauntless is a PETA certified vegan and sustainable ready-to-wear brand with a modern responsible supply chain founded in 2016. They are pioneers of sustainable and vegan fashion. They create basics that become the staple garments of its consumer's wardrobe and behind that staple garment, is...
2021-07-2029 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleGraham Wetzbarger, Founder of Luxury Appraisals & Authentication, How to Spot a Fake and Keep Luxury AuthenticGraham has appraised and authenticated over $200 million worth of luxury goods. His authentication expertise grew from his education in fashion design and art history. Graham has pioneered in the online retail landscape, helping to grow The RealReal into a billion dollar business. His thirst for knowledge has taken him around the world, studying at some of the best institutions, including GIA, Christie's, Fordham Law School, London College of Fashion, NYU and FIT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMeghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources: LinkedIn M...
2021-07-1331 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleKate Eckman, Executive Leadership Coach, Shedding Self-Doubt and The Comparison GameKate Eckman earned her B.A. in communications from Penn State University, where she was an Academic All-American swimmer. She received her master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She graduated at the highest level from Columbia University’s executive and organizational coaching program. Kate is also a certified International Coaching Federation Coach (ACC) and a licensed NBI consultant.Kate is the author of, The Full Spirit Workout: A 10-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun & Fulfilling Life, which helps readers excel at the game of life wit...
2021-07-0637 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleApril Sabral, Retail Operations and Leadership Expert, Leading with The Positive EffectApril started her career as a part-time sales associate, having moved out of home at 16. She worked her way through the ranks with over 25 years in the retail industry. Working for brands such as; Starbucks, Gap, Apple, Holt Renfrew, Paul Smith, culminating as a Vice President of a national retail chain in North America of 250 stores. In 2019, April founded retailu.ca an online retail leadership education company. In 2020, she also wrote a book called “The Positive Effect” where she shares how to lead with awareness in her three step leadership method, A.C.T. April believes that leaders can make or break...
2021-06-2937 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleChef Sarah Wade, Chopping a Path to SuccessGourmet junk food expert and Food Network’s Chopped Gold Medal Games Champion Chef Sarah Wade is serving warm and fuzzies at her restaurant, Stillwater, - tucked into Downtown Boston, it’s a lively space with fancified classics and fresh cocktails.Since moving to Boston to be Executive Chef at Lulu’s Allston, since 2019 Chef Sarah is at the helm of her own kitchen- and she’s bringing elements from her hometown of Stillwater, Oklahoma with her.Guests can bite into house-smoked pork mac and cheese, handmade cheese-its, chicken fried rib eye, or peanut butter and jelly Crème brûlée while th...
2021-06-2229 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleDavid Friedrichs, co-founder and CEO of Cerqular, A Sustainable Shopping Platform For AllDavid is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Cerqular, a 4x entrepreneur of sustainable consumer brands, growth expert and storyteller.Cerqular is the fastest growing one-stop sustainable marketplace platform to buy & sell verified products (new & used) from across all consumer categories (A-Z). Enjoy online shopping 100% guilt-free!Based in LA, California.Website: https://cerqular.com/Instagram: @cerqular.usaCerqular on LinkedIn.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMeghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources: LinkedIn Meghan Houle Instagram Pivot with Purpose Instagram ...
2021-06-1534 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleAshley Merrill, CEO of Luyna and Lahgo, Balancing Life and a Loungewear EmpireAs founder of Lunya and Lahgo, Ashley Merrill is reinventing sleepwear for modern women and men, respectively. Both brands share a simple mission: to make people feel confidently comfortable -- at home and within themselves. Beyond her sleepwear entrepreneurship, Ashley is Chairwoman of the Board at Outdoor Voices, a direct-to-consumer recreation label. She is also CEO and co-founder of The Deep, a media platform that makes philosophy and personal exploration accessible through thought-provoking questions and content.As principal at impact investing firm NaHCO3, where she leverages her background in venture, technology, and the arts to invest in ways that create o...
2021-06-0841 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleEduardo Placer, Story Doula, Networking with AbundanceAs a global facilitator, Eduardo has led workshops and spoken with groups at HBO, Google, Bank of America- Merrill Lynch, Yale, The Juilliard School, and the Wharton School of Business. Private clients include Industry Leaders, CEOs of start-up companies, UN Diplomats and social activists. Prior to focusing all his energy on his company Fearless Communicators, he was a professional actor for 15 years, working all over the US in over 38 plays and musicals.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMeghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources: LinkedIn ...
2021-03-3038 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleMeredith Fineman, CEO FinePoint Media, Why Bragging is a Good ThingMeredith Fineman is an entrepreneur, writer, and media expert with over a decade of experience training individuals to use public relations as a catalyst for positive career change. Fineman is the founder and CEO of FinePoint, a leadership and professional development company with a focus on visibility and voice. She speaks and trains on a number of topics, and is best known for her speaking and training on women and bragging. Fineman is also the author of Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion, which came out in June 2020 with Portfolio (Penguin Random House) and is the creator and...
2021-03-2340 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleKeren Eldad - World Class Executive Coach, From “Imposter” to Rockstar of Your LifeKeren Eldad (“Coach Keren”), founder of With Enthusiasm Coaching, is an American personal and executive coach. With a method designed to help the most intense personalities uncover and overcome their blind spots, she is internationally recognized with world-class leaders, high-profile athletes and media personalities and major corporations. Among Eldad’s most notable clients are LVMH, Richemont, Luxxotica, Deutsche Bank and Global Fashion Group, whom she serves as well as several individual high-profile clients.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMeghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources: LinkedIn Megh...
2021-03-1641 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleSandra Campos, CEO and Retail Executive, Launching Passions into PurposeThroughout her career, Sandra Campos has built global lifestyle brands and has been instrumental in turnarounds, digital innovation, cultural marketing, and international expansion. With her extensive experience in retail and fashion, she was recently appointed CEO of Project Verte, a retail tech and supply chain company. As the former CEO of Diane Von Furstenberg, Sandra is known to be an innovator whose focus on the implementation of Omni-channel and unified commerce strategies enhance the consumer experience and make a significant impact on topline revenue.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMeghan Houle Method Career...
2021-03-0936 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleCEO Allison O’Connor Championing Retail Teams & Mental HealthAllison is a Strategic Executive retail leader with a progressive history of conceptualizing ideas that drive brand awareness and consumer loyalty. From launching kids at Abercrombie and Fitch to reinventing home gardening at Urban Outfitters/Terrain to her recent role at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.Allison has made big career pivots with confidence and success while supporting high-performing teams as a hands-on leader, mentor and advocate for the retail wellness programs.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMeghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources: LinkedIn Meghan Houle Instagram
2021-03-0229 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleTraci Rubin, Putting the “Human” in Human ResourcesTraci Rubin has spent nearly a decade in Human Resources, specifically in retail, in both fortune 500 companies and startup environments. Traci is also the host and creator of the podcast, and one of my favorite podcasts, Bringing The Human Back To Human Resources, where she brings a fresh perspective to the importance of closely connecting people and business while aiming to de-stigmatize what it means to be in HR.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMeghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources: LinkedIn Meghan Houle Instagram
2021-02-2330 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleDr. Jacqueline Bouley Price, Pivoting Through Fear To Align With Your Most Authentic SelfJacqueline began helping women as a chiropractor, specializing in pre and postnatal health in 2008. After holistically trading her chiropractic patients, propelled by her own health and fitness journey, she decided to follow her passions to help others with their whole health becoming a certified holistic health coach in 2018. Jacqueline has coached hundreds of clients to change their habits and find a better relationship with food and their bodies.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMeghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources: LinkedIn Meghan Houle Instagram
2021-02-1634 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleDan Distefano, Pivoting between Bootcamps to Button-Ups (on a one-wheel)Dan Distefano is the Co-founder of The Print Hub, a screen-printing and apparel company, Yoke Media LLC, a boutique consulting agency specializing in digital media management, marketing strategy, photo and videography, and graphic design. Dan is also heavily involved in the fitness community as a Senior Barry's Bootcamp Instructor and a Lululemon Ambassador.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMeghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources: LinkedIn Meghan Houle Instagram Pivot with Purpose Instagram Book a Call With...
2021-02-0928 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleRon Thurston, From Store Floor to Book StoreRon Thurston loves retail. And he's proud of it. Ron has led the retail teams for some of America's most prominent brands, inspired thousands of store employees, and traveled relentlessly across the country to sit and listen to what they have to say. From a part-time sales associate to a vice president of stores, Ron has put in the hard work that a retail career requires and wrote this book to share what he learned along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMeghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources: Li...
2021-02-0227 min
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan HouleAn Introduction to "Pivot with Purpose with Meghan Houle"Host, Meghan Houle is interviewed by producer Phil aka Corinne on the launch of "Pivot with Purpose." Meghan shares her own personal journey, including the many pivots she has made in her own career that ultimately led her to create the Meghan Houle Method and the podcast. In forthcoming episodes, "Pivot with Purpose" will provide a platform for Meghan's guests to share their own personal strories--the good and bad--that ultimately led to a successful career pivot. The goal is inspire all listeners to make their own pivot that aligns with their purpose and creates more joy.Learn more about your...
2021-01-1419 min