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Secrets of the Career Game76. The $100K Mistake: How to Maximize Corporate Benefits for Financial Success | Thamina StollThamina Stoll isn’t just talking about career growth—she’s revealing how corporate benefits can be the secret weapon for long-term financial success. In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg sits down with Thamina to expose the hidden money traps in your job offer and the strategic financial moves that can set you up for true career freedom. If you’re not leveraging your 401k match, equity compensation, or company-paid benefits, you’re leaving serious money on the table. Forget outdated financial advice—Thamina breaks down the real strategies for negotiating beyond just salary...2025-02-2435 min
Make Up Your Mind With Jahleane DolneHow To Become Financially Free in Your 20s with Thamina StollIn this episode, Jahleane interviews Thamina Stoll, a finance expert who shares her journey from having only $2,000 to building a path towards $15 million in retirement savings. The conversation emphasizes the importance of financial independence, especially for women, and discusses practical strategies for saving, investing, and building wealth. Thamina highlights the significance of understanding compound interest, the necessity of having an FU fund, and the importance of advocating for oneself in both finance and career.
About Thamina:
Thamina Stoll is an award-winning advocate for women’s economic advancement, a B2B marketing expert, an...2024-12-1147 min
Give Her DollarsSeason 2 Reflections & Find Out When Season 3 DropsUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----Our host Thamina Stoll wraps up Season 2 and highlights the incredible work of her 12 guests. We had inspirational and award-winning founders, venture capitalists, angel investors on this show. If you haven't listened to all episodes yet, maybe this brief overview helps you decide which episodes to prioritize.Thamina also reveals when we will be back for...2023-12-1215 min
Give Her DollarsJoyful Revolution & Empowering Social Impact Change Makers: The Vision of the Founder & CEO of The BloomUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----This week, we chat with Jasmine Anouna, a strong advocate for women's rights and intersectional social impact. After receiving a Master’s degree in Gender Studies from Oxford University, Jasmine’s path led her to the United Nations Office of Human Rights in Geneva, where "The Bloom" was born.What initially started out as a small comm...2023-10-1151 min
Give Her DollarsCultivating Confidence in Startup Investing: A Comprehensive Introduction to Angel & VC Investing with the CEO of Investor Playbook & Founder PlaybookUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----Are you new to the world of startup investing? Then this episode is for you!In this episode, Thamina sits down with Bridgette L. Smith, the CEO of Investor Playbook and Founder Playbook. Bridget's mission is to empower underrepresented founders to access capital and grow their businesses.Bridgette's journey into startup investing began with...2023-10-0455 min
Give Her DollarsInside the Mind of a Billion Dollar VC: Equity, AI & Generational Wealth with the Co-Founder of SoGal VenturesUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----To kick off Season 2 of the Give Her Dollars podcast, Thamina is excited to be joined by Elizabeth Galbut, Co-Founder of Venture Capital Firm SoGal Ventures, a global community that spans over 50 cities across 6 continents, dedicated to uplifting female and minority entrepreneurs.In a candid reflection on the VC landscape, Elizabeth points out the industry's shortcomings...2023-09-061h 05
Give Her DollarsWomen Supporting Women: Our Path Towards Gender Equity & Inclusive Economic GrowthUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----This week our host Thamina dives deep into a topic close to her heart: financial independence and the importance of women investing in women. She explains how financial independence provides women with more options and the tremendously positive impact this ripple effect would have on a global scale.However, the journey is far from c...2023-07-0511 minGive Her DollarsNo More Personal Finance Analysis Paralysis - Introducing Money DatesOur host Thamina is starting a monthly personal finance accountability group for women and non-binary people. Listen to this short episode to learn more.If you're interested in joining, please fill out this form by June 25, 2023 to join the initial launch cohort for free.2023-06-2004 minGive Her DollarsSeason 1 Wrap & Season 2 TeaserThamina reflects on Season 1 of the Give Her Dollar podcast and shares a few details about Season 2.If you haven't left us a 5-star review yet, please do so and share this show with your friends and on social media. Providing visibility for a woman's work that you are able to access at no cost is an easy but powerful way to give back.Thamina is doing this on the side in addition to her demanding 9-5 job in corporate America, and there are easily 10+ hours of work going into each episode. That's 120+ hours for...2023-06-1305 min
Give Her DollarsThe Rise of the Sober Curious: Exploring the Alcohol-Free Era with the Multi-Passionate Founder of A Fresh SipUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----This week, Thamina is sitting down with Aishwarya Balaji, a multi-passionate entrepreneur who has carved her own path in the world of business. Known for her ability to spot trends early before they hit mainstream consciousness, Aish has capitalized on her forward-thinking perspective in sectors as diverse as blockchain technology and the alcohol-free beverage space. She shares how...2023-06-0642 min
Give Her DollarsLayered Wealth - Guiding Women to Diversify Beyond Stocks & Real Estate into Broadway, Art, and Rare Books with the Founder of the RainMakers CollectiveUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----Did you know you can invest in Broadway Musicals?On this episode, Thamina is joined by Mina E. Black, Wall Street Survivor, Founder, Investor, Mrs. New York City 2019.Navigating a world where she was often the sole representative of her race and gender, Mina developed a unique perspective on wealth management and financial inclusion.2023-05-2348 min
Give Her DollarsReimagining Retirement: Navigating the Modern Landscape of Women's Financial Freedom with the Founder of Sofia FinancialUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----The traditional concept of retirement is becoming less relevant in today's world. More and more people wish to become work optional at earlier stages in their lives, or taking time off for sabbaticals.In our latest episode, our host Thamina speaks with Stephanie McCullough, the Founder and CEO of Sofia Financial. For more than 25 years, Stephanie...2023-05-1643 min
Give Her DollarsWe're back next week! Thamina is on vacation!Our host Thamina is taking some much needed time off and will be exploring Costa Rica this week. And because she will be completely offline, she felt like it would be unfair to the guest that was slotted for this week to not receive the same love across social media as previous guests, so she decided to resume regular scheduling next week.In the meantime, we invite you to download Thamina's FREE "What Women Need to Know about Investing" E-Book and catch up on previous episodes.See you again next week!2023-05-0902 min
Give Her DollarsRedefining Venture Capital: The Untapped Potential of Women Investors with the Founder of How Women Invest, Julie Castro AbramsUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the world of Venture Capital and explore the untapped potential of women investors.Julie Castro Abrams is the Founder and Managing Partner of How Women Invest, an early stage venture firm focussed on high growth, tech enabled women-founded enterprises.Despite women-led startups generating 10% more in cumulative...2023-05-0246 min
Give Her DollarsA Glimpse into Early-Stage Startup Life & Making Fertility Preservation More Accessible with the Co-Founders of Blooming EveUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----Anastasiia Timon and Anya Kern are the Co-Founders of Blooming Eve, an early-stage FemTech & Digital Health startup whose mission it is to make egg freezing (and soon IVF) more accessible.By providing a community, education, and a database of 450 fertility clinics & specialists in the US, Blooming Eve helps making fertility preservation more affordable, less intimidating, and...2023-04-2542 min
Give Her DollarsEgg Freezing 101: Busting Fertility Preservation Myths with Award-Winning Fertility Specialist Dr. Jaime KnopmanUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----Women’s careers and fertility are inevitably intertwined. Mothers in the workplace are not only often met with bias but their earning potential oftentimes takes a hit as well. While gender pay gaps impact women overall - and especially women of color - the gap also widens for mothers, with data suggesting that working moms get as little as...2023-04-1835 min
Give Her DollarsIncreasing Representation of Women in the Investor Community with the Founders of the Women in Venture Capital PodcastUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----This week, Thamina is joined by two fellow podcasters.Rashveena Rajaram and Anvita Dekhane met during their first year at Harvard Business School. Sharing the same passion around increasing representation of women in the investor community, they started the Women in Venture Capital Podcast.The mission is simple - increasing participation of women especially at...2023-04-1144 min
Give Her DollarsWhy Financial Education is a Woman's Best Form of Protest with the Founder of Her First $100k, Tori DunlapUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----In this episode, we speak to Tori Dunlap, the Founder of Her First $100k, who has helped over three million badass women make more, spend less, and feel financially confident.Her mantra: "Having a financial education is a woman’s best form of protest."Throughout this conversation, Thamina and Tori discuss how society often te...2023-04-0442 min
Give Her DollarsOvercoming Money Shame, Sustainable Investing & Building a FinTech in Germany with the Co-Founder of SageWealthUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----Sana Al-Badri lost her father at a young age and inherited a significant amount of money from him. For many years, she refused to confront the reality of her inheritance and felt ashamed of the money in her bank account.It wasn’t until Sana discovered the concept of “Effective Altruism” in university that she realized that m...2023-03-2843 min
Very BeginningEpisode 6: Smashing Stereotypes & Being Your Unpologetic Self | with Thamina StollFrom studying abroad at one of the top universities in the world to working for a top tech company in NYC- on the surface Thamina Stoll's career looked like a dream come true. But on the inside she struggled with post-graduation depression. Her way to healing & finding balance was led by her bold decision to share her experience publicly on her podcast The Femme Hive & LinkedIn.
Voted by Germany's FOCUS Magazine as one of the "100 Women of 2022", Episode 6 is all about the incredibly inspiring story of this absolute trailblazer who shares her learnings on how to build a personal...2023-03-2646 min
Give Her DollarsGetting more Women on Corporate Boards & Cap Tables to unlock Trillions with the Founders of The Fourth FloorUpdate: I recently launched my newsletter, The Sheconomist, and would love for you to subscribe: sheconomist.com - I share so many tools and resources that help young, high-achieving women with radical money and career self-advocacy.----This week, Thamina is joined by Breen Sullivan and Kat de Haën, Co-Founders of The Fourth Floor, a market network on a mission to close the gender power, gender wealth, and gender funding gap by diversifying boardrooms and cap tables.Throughout this thoughtful conversation, Kat and Breen are shedding light on the systemic barriers that c...2023-03-2152 minGive Her DollarsGive Her Dollars TrailerHello and welcome! I’m so excited you’re tuning in. My name is Thamina Stoll and my purpose in life is to be a cheerleader for other women. I’d like to extend a heartfelt invitation to you as we join forces in reclaiming economic power for women in a world that is often structured against us. By first dissecting and eventually closing the knowledge and access gaps that prevent women from achieving financial security, we can take an active role in creating a path toward gender equity.Put simply, the mission of Give Her Dol...2023-03-0101 min
Femme HiveSaving and Investing for a Gap Year & Early Retirement with Helen Lu aka @themoneyminimalistWhen Helen Lu graduated from college, she started her dream job at a Big Four Consulting company, something she had spent her entire life working towards. But soon she realized she didn't want to follow that path and work in corporate for the rest of her life.It wasn't until Helen discovered the FI/RE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) movement and learned that retirement is not an age, it's whenever you can afford, that it finally clicked for her. She wanted to create a life for herself that would allow her to retire early and have several...2022-05-0449 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2 Ep 1: Mental health, adulting and using digitalization to manage personal finances, with Thamina StollHow can we better tackle mental health and well-being issues? What do people most struggle with while adulting? How can you use technology to better manage your life and personal finances?
In S2 Ep 1, I talk with Thamina Stoll, a digital native and vocal feminist, who helps young female professionals navigate the transition from college to the the real world. We talk about the most basic things that people struggle with while adulting and raising issues with mental health and personal well-being. We ponder on what organization and companies can do more to support employees beyond corporate well-being programs. In...2022-04-0530 min
Femme HiveWhy You Should Seriously Consider Getting Off Hormonal Birth ControlWe live in a society that has largely normalized the medical management of women's hormones. Most doctors are very quick to prescribe hormonal birth control as remedy for any hormonal condition (PMS symptoms, heavy periods, acne, etc.) without properly educating their patients about the potential risks and side effects.On this episode, our host Thamina is joined by Women's Health Expert Megan Haralampou, better known as The Biomedical Naturopath. Megan's purpose in life is to help women understand their menstrual cycles, hormones, and alternatives to hormonal contraception. Megan criticizes the severe lack of understanding about f...2022-03-2346 minFemme HiveWeird Adulting Things I Get Excited about These Days | SOLOWe're switching up our regular programming this week for a bit of a lighter episode considering the war in the Ukraine that's currently going on. Our host Thamina is sharing how her recent move to New York and trying to furnish her new apartment has led to some interesting household item obsessions. 2022-03-0215 minFemme HiveHow I got my company to transfer me from Ireland to the United States | SOLOWe are back from our winter break with our first episode of 2022! Our host Thamina has a few very eventful weeks behind her after moving to New York. After two of her recent LinkedIn posts where she talked about her move went viral, hundreds of people from all over the world have reached out to Thamina to congratulate her on this achievement and ask for advice on how to replicate her success. On this episode, Thamina reflects on how she managed to pull off her internal transfer from Dublin, Ireland to New York and got visa sponsorship f...2022-02-0233 minFemme HiveHow to Actually Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions | SOLOAs another year is coming to an end, it's time to start thinking about what you want to achieve in 2022. Our host Thamina loves setting ambitious goals for herself but also knows that sticking to your New Year's resolutions can be quite overwhelming. On this episode, she shares an approach - based on James Clear's infamous 1 Percent Rule - that will significantly increase the chances of you actually achieving the goals you set for yourself - without the overwhelm.2021-12-2425 min
Femme HiveInvesting While Paying off $200k in Student LoansWhen Emily graduated from her Master’s Program in May 2020, she was close to $200,000 in debt and was entering the economy during a global pandemic. About six months later, Emily started her blog "Sometimes Sensible" where she talks about financial wellness and investing education. On this episode, our host Thamina and Emily talk about navigating conversations around debt with your partner and how someone who has loans can still be smart about money while enjoying life at the same time. Emily - who supported herself through college and grad school - also explains under which circumstances it make...2021-12-1540 minFemme HiveWhat's Going on with Abortion Rights in the USLast week, the US Supreme Court kicked off hearings that could lead to the - inexplicit but effective - overturning of the infamous Roe vs. Wade ruling from 1973 that made abortions a constitutional right. With new, extreme abortion bans being introduced across many US states - most recently in Texas - the highly politicized debate between pro-life and pro-choice supporters has never been more polarized.On this episode, our host Thamina - a vocal pro-choice supporter - sheds some light on this ongoing debate and shares some sound bites from the recent protests in Washington DC.2021-12-1018 minFemme HiveDream Big, Always | SOLOToday, our host Thamina officially shared with the world that her life-long dream of moving to New York City has finally come true. And her post has gone viral. On this episode, we find out how far she's come and why you always have to fight for your dreams. May Thamina's story serve as motivation and as an inspiration for you and all the other hardworking badass women out there. If you can dream it, you can do it! Listen to the episode and then, let's make sh*t happen!2021-12-0123 minFemme Hive[SOLO] Overcoming Productivity GuiltDo you have trouble relaxing until you have checked off all items on your to do list? Do you feel the need to be productive all the time?If the answer is yes, then you are suffering from productivity guilt. Our host Thamina has had her fair share of feeling guilty when not being productive 24/7 and she shares a few perspective shifts that have helped her find a healthier balance.2021-11-2411 minFemme HiveBreaking Down Toxic Masculinity & Building a Gen Z BrandAnnelise Hillmann and Nick Bunn met as undergraduate students at Harvard and quickly realized they shared an interest in branding. The duo was set on starting a Gen Z marketing agency together until one day, Nick noted how jealous he was of women for having access to a plethora of acne products. That triggered the two friends to further explore the "Gender Grooming Gap" and challenge gender norms in our society that speaks differently to men and women about skin care and overall self-care. Shortly after, Frontman was born, the first Gen Z self-care brand for men.2021-11-1737 minFemme Hive[SOLO] Visualization to Achieve Your GoalsOn this week's solo episode, our host Thamina shares with us how her visualization technique has helped her achieve major milestones in life. She's attributing her process of mentally visualizing her dreams, which then triggers her to ruthlessly execute on those goals, a lot of her success to date, including getting accepted to Harvard and most recently, being able to transfer to New York with her current employer. Funnily enough, Thamina didn't even realize until this year that what she was doing was goal visualization as she thought everyone around her was doing the same. Sp...2021-11-1015 minFemme HiveTraining your Mental FitnessDo you feel like you're always so caught up in your day to day? Do you wish you were more resilient? Could you use more joy in the present?If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this week's episode is for you. Our host Thamina is joined by Liv Bowser, Founder and CEO of Liberate, the world's first mental fitness studio. When Liv was in college, she realized that her mind did not feel as strong as her physical body, so she started investigating how she could better train her mental muscles. 2021-11-0335 minFemme Hive[SOLO] Rejection is RedirectionAre you disappointed that something - personally or professionally - didn't work out the way you had hoped? While it does suck in the moment and you have every right to grieve, our host Thamina genuinely believes that things happen for a reason.On this solo episode, she shares a few personal examples of how initial disappointments eventually turned out to be a blessing in disguise. So if you need a pep talk right now, this is the right episode for you.2021-10-2714 minFemme HiveGenerating Wealth through ETFsDo you find investing intimidating? Do you have absolutely no idea where to start?Then you are in the same boat our host Thamina and her guest Julia Menheere were in just a few years ago. During her first job at the Dutch Ministry of Finance, Julia found herself living from paycheck to paycheck and eventually decided things would have to change in order to lead a life that would allow her to live more freely.Once Julia had figured out how to make her money work for her, she started coaching personal finance in...2021-10-2044 minFemme Hive[SOLO] Working on Self-CompassionAre you career-driven, ambitious, a hard worker, constantly wanting to achieve more? Do you feel that weight of your ambition weighing heavily on you? Welcome to the club!Our host Thamina knows exactly how overwhelming the pressure to perform and wanting to get from A to C as quickly as possible can be. Through lots of self-reflection over the past few months, she has come to the conclusion that it is ok to not be on top of your game all the time.In order for our successes in life to be sustainable, it is...2021-10-1323 minFemme HiveCommunicating Assertively without Coming Across as a B*tchDo you add smileys or filler words to your emails and sometimes even go back and delete a bunch of exclamation points in order to tone down your requests? You are not alone. As women, it sometimes feels like as if we can only lose. If we're too nice, we're not being taken seriously and if we're too assertive, we are not likable because society expects us women to be warm and empathetic but not strong.On this week's episode, our host Thamina is joined by Hope Timberlake, Speaker, Trainer, and Coach on persuasive communication, r...2021-10-0640 minFemme Hive[SOLO] 10 Strategic Job Interview Tricks that have gotten me Offers every single timeNo matter if you call it "The Great Resignation" or "The Great Reshuffle" - the pandemic has allowed us all to reflect on life, which has resulted in many people around the world pivoting professionally to find jobs that align more with their values, priorities and personal happiness.Our host Thamina recently landed an exciting new job opportunity at her current employer and since she's also been able to generate offers for every single job she interviewed over the past 3 years, she has some strategic tips on how you can increase your chances of landing your dream...2021-09-2919 minFemme Hive[SOLO] My Lipedema Diagnosis & Why You should get checkedOur host Thamina was recently diagnosed with lipedema, a chronic disease of inflamed fat cells that affects primarily women. It causes pain, swelling, and abnormal sensations in the tissues of the legs, hips, buttocks, and sometimes arms. Not to mention the psychological impact on patients' mental health due to their change in physical appearance. On this episode, Thamina talks about her diagnosis and encourages every woman to get checked, preferably by a phelobologist.1 in 10 women are believed to suffer from lipedema, a disease that is widely unknown and very frequently under- and misdiagnosed. While there i...2021-09-1528 minFemme HiveWhy Life is never a Straight Path & The Road to ResilienceNot knowing where you're headed or what your mission in life is can be daunting. After we graduate from college, we somehow expect that life continues on a straight path but it rarely does. That's why on this week's episode, we learn that rejection is not failure but an opportunity for us to expand our portfolio of possibilities. Our host Thamina is joined by Katie Belfi, Readiness & Resilience Consultant. In 2012, Katie gave up her private-sector gig as a commercial litigator and joined the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a Regional Counsel. She later worked in Emergency M...2021-09-0842 minFemme Hive[SOLO] Showing up Consistently & Committing Yourself to GoalsFor 58 weeks straight, our Founder & Host Thamina has published a new episode of the Femme Hive podcast in addition to her demanding full-time job in Tech Sales. No winter break, no exceptions while on vacation, no excuses. On this week's episode, Thamina shares what she has learned about the importance of showing up consistently and why sometimes "done is better than perfect". If you have been considering to take that leap and either launch a podcast, start that blog, or train for a marathon, this might be the last bit of inspiration you need.2021-09-0114 minFemme Hive[SOLO] Why and how to manage your energyWe all have the same 24 hours in a day. But some people use the available time they have more effectively than others.Our host Thamina is juggling many responsibilities at the same time and suffers from severe productivity guilt. And yet she is actively prioritizing rest and sleep because she knows her body and mind can only take so much. When you know what time of the day you are most productive and what time is better invested in rest and leisure, you'll be able to work with a lot more focus and as a result, get...2021-08-1816 minFemme HiveThe Truth behind Remote Work & Career FulfillmentThe future of work has irrevocably changed due to the global pandemic. Many young professionals either moved in with their parents again or were hopping from one Airbnb to another, enjoying the freedom to work from anywhere. No matter your individual circumstances, most employees have come to appreciate the added flexibility working from home has afforded them.This week, our host Thamina is joined by Sarah Aviram, Remote Work Thought Leader and Author of "Remotivation - The Remote Worker's Ultimate Guide to Life-Changing Fulfillment". Sarah has held Human Resources and Talent Development leadership roles within Fortune 500 consumer...2021-08-1141 minFemme Hive[SOLO] Why a Career in Tech Sales is great for Young ProfessionalsConsulting, Finance, and Software Engineering are common fields that college graduates gravitate to post-graduation. And you can't really blame them considering the lucrative salaries and bonuses as well as the prestige that are usually attached to these jobs. That being said, it's not for everyone. On this week's episode, our host Thamina introduces us to her world of Tech Sales and shares with us why she believes a role in Sales at a global technology company is a great first career step for young professionals. Not only is the earning potential in this field high bu...2021-08-0420 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How to be proud of being a generalistDo you sometimes experience imposter syndrome because you don't have any hard skills? Do you occasionally question whether you deserve to be where you are today?Our host Thamina knows exactly what it means to be a generalist who used to think that her "soft" skills weren't valuable compared to her STEM friends' math and engineering talent. It took a few years of successfully working in business at a global tech company to realize that she indeed has many valuable, transferrable skills that will serve her well throughout life.On this episode, Thamina walks us...2021-07-2114 minFemme HiveHow to forge your own pathInternalized limitations and belief systems can really hurt young women when it comes to owning their authentic narrative and creating a fulfilling life for themselves.This week, our host Thamina is joined by Rebekah Bastian, Founder of OwnTrail, a peer-to-peer support system platform for women, to talk about how to embrace your authentic, non-linear life path. Rebekah herself fell into her first job out of college by accident and also refers to founding OwnTrail as "accidental entrepreneurship".Rebekah's advice to young female professionals: Take inventory on which belief systems serve you and which aren't. Embrace...2021-07-1441 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How to build a strong internal personal brand at your companyCreating your own path to success in your career takes a lot of hard work. It’s more than showing up, doing your job, and checking off the accomplishments expected of your role. If you want to blaze a trail and get the skills and experience you need to grow professionally, building your personal brand is essential for any young female professional.On this week's solo episode Thamina shares her strategy to building a strong personal brand at work to attract new exciting opportunities and advance quickly. Spoiler alert: It all starts with nailing your core role....2021-07-0714 minFemme HiveHow to save for modern-day retirement"I think we still have this image of retirement where we sit in our rocking chairs on the porch, drinking lemonade, watching the world go by. That is NOT the modern day retirement."On this week's episode, our host Thamina is joined by Stephanie McCullough, Founder and CEO of Sofia Financial, whose mission is to empower women to make wise financial decisions and reduce their money stress.According to Stephanie, society's traditional understanding of retirement is outdated as more and more people want work to become optional earlier in life or take sabbaticals. Saving for...2021-06-3044 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How The Tough Realities of Post-College Life Shaped My PathDid you feel a bit lost after graduating from college and facing the real world? Did you feel like you have no clue what you were doing? You are not alone.Our host Thamina vulnerably shares her experience with post-graduation depression and how she was struggling to adjust to post-college life. It was bumpy ride but eventually led her to founding Femme Hive to help young female professionals be more confident while navigating this challenging transition in life. Figuring out how to get through those situations without feeling like a nervous wreck, and how to d...2021-06-2319 minFemme HiveHow to increase your visibility at workHow can I get promoted? How do I get noticed by hiring managers at my company? How can I pivot and join a different team? On this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Nicole Tschierske to talk about how we can increase our visibility at work to land those amazing internal opportunities.Nicole is passionate about helping overlooked women in STEM become influential, so they can confidently unlock new opportunities for themselves, get their employers saying “we need you on this job!” and have a bigger impact. As a Scientist and Positive Psychology Coach, Nicole helps her c...2021-06-1650 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How the pandemic has shifted my priorities & mindset2020 has been so tragic in many different ways. We have lost loved ones. So many people - especially women - have lost their jobs. Families and couples have been separated due to travel bans.Our host Thamina has had her fair share of tough luck the first half of 2020. She was so so close to finally fulfilling her biggest dream of being able to move back to the United States through a company transfer and moving in with her cross-continental long-distance partner. Then a hiring freeze and visa ban hit and Thamina's dream burst like a soap...2021-06-0919 minFemme HiveHow to find your voice by giving your fear less power over youAs young female professionals in our 20s, we all want to find fulfillment and purpose. But sometimes fear and societal pressures can make that quite challenging.On this week's episode, our host Thamina is joined by Miracle Olatunji. Miracle is a student, entrepreneur, public speaker, and author of “Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact”. She is the founder OpportuniMe, an organization which empowers the next generation of leaders to realize their full potential and make an impact in their careers and in their community. Recently, Miracle was part of Barbie's #YouCanBeAnything #MoreRoleModels global campaign aimed at c...2021-06-0242 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How to set boundaries at workDo you work long hours and don't get paid for overtime? Do you feel like your to do list never ends? You are not alone.On this week's episode, our host Thamina shares some tangible tips on how to set boundaries at work and why it is so important to do so. After all, having a work life balances benefits so many aspects of your life, including your mental & physical health, your productivity & performance, your relationships as well as your overall mood & happiness. Despite refusing to work on weekends, taking every single of her 30 vacation d...2021-05-2621 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How to manage your time more effectively"Other people's urgency is not your emergency."On this week's solo episode, our host Thamina is getting real about how she manages her time, juggling a demanding 9-5 job in tech sales and Femme Hive while also trying to have a social life, maintaining a long-distance relationship and practicing self-care.Thamina highlights the importance of aligning your time management with your energy management and how setting boundaries has made her more successful. Most importantly, Thamina introduces us to the Eisenhower Matrix, which has become a great tool to help her prioritize based on importance and...2021-05-1216 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How to build good creditYour credit score is your adulthood GPA. But why is it so important to have a credit history in the first place? In this week's solo episode, our host Thamina explains how a good credit score or the lack thereof can impact many aspects of our day-to-day lives, most notably interest rates on loans. Working on establishing good credit can save you tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars.Thamina talks about the do's and don'ts and highlights why not only Americans but also Europeans should care about their credit history. In addition to t...2021-04-2824 minFemme HiveHow to find a good mentorReaching out to older, more experienced people can be pretty daunting to young professionals. We are oftentimes intimidated by individuals who are very accomplished on paper and are wondering what value we can even add to a conversation with our limited life and work experience.And yet everyone around us keeps stressing the importance of having mentors. But how to find them?This week, we are joined by Sanyin Siang, Executive Director of the Coach K Leadership & Ethics Center at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and adjunct associate professor with Duke’s Pratt School of...2021-04-2152 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How to be comfortable with self-promotion at workMost women hate self-promoting themselves because we live in a society where women talking about their accomplishments is still frowned upon.Unfortunately, accomplishments do not speak for themselves and if we women don't speak up, we risk falling behind our self-promoting male peers and missing out on job opportunities. On this week's solo episode, Thamina is emphasizing the importance of self-promotion at work and is running you trough an interactive exercise to help you become more comfortable talking about your achievements.Check out the "I am Remarkable" initiative by Google.Access o...2021-04-1416 minFemme HiveHow to organize your living space in your 20sDid you watch Marie Kondo's show or The Home Edit on Netflix? We sure did. So if you find color coded bookshelves and drawer dividers highly satisfying, then this episode is for you.This week, Thamina is talking to Lucy Milligan Wahl, Founder of LMW Edits, a professional organization company based in San Francisco. Lucy's mission is to bring common sense organizing solutions to modern urban living and has a lot of clients in their 20's who are fed up with the way they're living.On this episode, we find out how an organized home...2021-04-0743 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How to know you have found the right partnerBad luck with dating? You are not alone.Our host Thamina has had her fair share of bad experiences with love interests, including emotional and physical abuse. Fortunately, she has been in a very happy and successful (cross-continental long-distance) relationship over the past 2.5 years and has become her female friends' go-to person for relationship advice.On this week's episode, Thamina tells us how to identify whether someone you are seeing is actually interested and what qualities to look for in a good partner. 2021-03-3120 minFemme HiveHow to find your purposeWhat role do you want to play in this world? Many young professionals have absolutely no idea how to answer that question. And how would they in a world where our education systems are driving us towards specific professions rather than teaching us how to have an impact?Not knowing your purpose in life can cause a lot of frustration and overwhelm to people in their 20s, for some it might even lead to an existential crisis. To help us get closer to finding our purpose, we are joined by Dr. Leanne Armitage this week. L...2021-03-2444 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How to overcome a motivation slumpHave you been lacking motivation at work and elsewhere lately? If so, you are not alone. After a year-long pandemic it is completely normal to experience a low.This week our host Thamina is opening up about her motivation slump over the past couple of weeks where she even considered changing jobs - but a perspective shift helped her regain her motivation. Thamina vulnerably talks about a tough start to 2021 and shares some tips that have allowed her to get back on track. If you want to indulge in some shared misery or need a bit of...2021-03-1722 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How to get started with investing in stocksInvesting in the stock market has a bad rep. It either seems too complicated or too risky. But that's actually not entirely true.Our Founder & Host Thamina is here to demystify the process of how to get started with investing in the stock market - explained in under 15 minutes. Spoiler alert: It's less complicated than you think it is, you just have to take the first step. Investing in stocks was absolutely crucial in order for Thamina to generate a ~70k net worth. She also explains why investing in general is the foundation for building wealth and...2021-03-0316 minFemme HiveHow to figure out what's nextShould I go to grad school? Should I quit my job? Should I pivot in my career? Should I go to a bigger company? Should I join a smaller company?As young professionals who are at the beginning of our careers, it can be tough trying to figure out what we should do next on our quest towards a fulfilling, purpose-driven life (that also pays the bills!).This week we are joined by Melanie Okuneye who is currently pursuing her MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Prior to joining Stanford, Melanie worked in...2021-02-2454 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How to prepare for your performance reviewDoes preparing for your performance review seem like something you always do last minute without strategic preparation?It certainly used to feel like that for our host Thamina. In this episode, she walks you through why it is so important to come prepared for your performance review conversations in the first place and how you can put a strategic process in place that allows you to increase your chances of receiving a higher performance review rating without feeling too overwhelmed. Thamina recommends a few easy steps to take 6 months, 1 month, and 1 week before your performance r...2021-02-1721 minFemme HiveHow to be your unapologetically authentic selfWhat would our world look like if we all stopped pretending and started showing up as our true, authentic selves? Both our host Thamina and this week's guest believe we all would be a whole lot happier and more successful.Jessica Zweig is an award-winning entrepreneur, personal branding expert, the founder and CEO of SimplyBe. Agency and a soon-to-be-published author! She works with "entrepreneurs, creatives, CEOs and the companies they lead to help them grow on and offline by leveraging the most powerful marketing tool on the planet: authenticity".As most young women in their 20s...2021-02-1047 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How to networkWe all know networking is important but a lot of us are intimidated when it comes to reaching out to strangers and most of us don't even know where to start. Our host Thamina has been there.Growing up in Germany where leveraging your connections to advance your career is oftentimes frowned upon, Thamina experienced a true culture shock after moving to the US. If she didn't want to miss out on professional opportunities and lack behind many of her American classmates, learning how to network and become comfortable with reaching out to alumni from her school...2021-02-0322 minFemme HiveHow to save $100k by age 25 and be a financial feministShe saved $100,000 by age 25 and is now fighting the patriarchy through financial education. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, the New York Times, People Magazine, Forbes, CNBC, and more.This week, we are thrilled to welcome globally-recognized money expert and Founder of Her First $100K Tori Dunlap who has amassed an online following of close to 1,000,000 through her educational money tips and tricks. Tori and Thamina talk about the importance of financial feminism and what is keeping women from taking control of their financial future.We also learn how...2021-01-2748 minFemme Hive[SOLO] How I found fulfillment in 2020Do you wish you could add more meaning to your daily life? That is the position our host Thamina found herself in not too long ago.In her solo episode debut, Thamina shares why she founded Femme Hive as a side hustle in addition to her demanding 9-5 job in sales at LinkedIn and how this podcast has added purpose and more meaning to her life - especially during a rather challenging year. She shares how her passions and past experiences have enabled her to take on the additional workload and shares tips on how y...2021-01-2021 minFemme HiveHow to start a women's group at workWhile working in a male-dominated industry can present a lot of challenges, women’s groups can be a great way to meet other women in your field and open a discussion about the workplace environment. Today we hear from Cathy Chi, software engineer at Coursera, and the founder of the Women's Engineering Organization at her company. She explains how her group for women in software engineering came about, and what inspired her to start it. Cathy and Thamina - who is a former office co-lead for Women@LinkedIn - also address the topics of allyship and leadership sup...2021-01-1343 minFemme HiveHow to be ok with not having everything figured outMost of us felt completely lost after graduating from college when it was time for us to finally head into the "real" world. A new environment, new people, new challenges, and a short resume. If only our college degree had also come with an instruction manual for adulthood.It is not uncommon for us young, ambitious women to experience a quarter-life crisis in our 20s and question the role we are playing in this world. This week's guest has been there. Carolene Méli deferred college twice, she then left school mid-way through her studies, eventually finished h...2021-01-0657 minFemme HiveHow to live abroadYour twenties are the perfect time to be adventurous. Moving to a different country can be very daunting, but ultimately offers new experiences, new culture, and possibly fluency in a new language. What’s not to love? Unfortunately, the reality of moving abroad is a little more complicated and is easier said than done.Today we hear from Kat Zhou, who relocated to Stockholm, Sweden, in early 2020 to work for Spotify as a product designer. She tells her whole abroad story, from the moment she realized she actually applied to a job in Sweden, to finally feeling at...2020-12-3048 minFemme HiveHow to overcome imposter syndromeWhen are they going to find out that I'm a fraud, that I don't belong here? And what is going to happen when they do?Most people have experienced what it's like to feel like an imposter at least once in their life - in school, in college, or at work. Researchers have estimated that 70% of all people have encountered imposter syndrome at some point. And while everyone can experience it, this phenomenon is especially prevalent among women.On this week's episode we turn to Bianca Wulwick, Digital Marketer, Military Spouse, and Host of the...2020-12-2335 min
Please Don't Kick Me OutPlease Don't Kick Me Out - Episode 40 - Featuring Thamina Stoll, Host of Femme Hive PodcastThis week's episode features Thamina Stoll, a woman in the workforce looking to change the narrative. Thamina is the host of Femme Hive, which helps women navigate life after college, and in their career. She is an absolute delight and a powerhouse of a person. We discuss the imposter syndrome that you can feel when you are in the workforce, and how to advocate better for yourself. I am so excited to share this episode! I am featured on her podcast Femme Hive this week as well, and couldn't be more honored!
FYI: Enjoy 15% off from Dash...2020-12-2159 minFemme HiveHow to speak up against racism and sexism2020 has been an important reminder that racism, xenophobia, and sexism are still a systemic problem in our society. Some of us have been educating ourselves on what it means to be a good ally and explored being uncomfortable with our inherent privilege, others have remained silent.On this week's episode, Thamina is talking to her good friend Susie Xu, Program Manager at Yext, who has always been very outspoken on matters of equality, which stems from her experience as an East Asian-American woman. Susie vulnerably shares her experiences with subversive, hurtful racism that makes her feel like...2020-12-1632 minFemme HiveHow to find home away from homeHave you experienced betrayal in your life? Are your parents divorced? Have you moved to a different country by yourself? Do you find solo traveling empowering?On this week's episode we’re going to talk about how our roots, (traumatic) experiences, trust, and identity shape who we are and how we can build a sense of home away from home. For this rather philosophical conversation, Thamina is joined by Mary Yuan who is a recent graduate of Emory University and the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy. In early 2020, Mary decided to focus her ene...2020-12-0943 min
Have A Seat...Conversations With Women In The WorkplaceLinkedIn Account Manager + Femme Hive Podcast Host, Thamina StollSend us a text“Be human and kind because you were once in our shoes, no one can thrive in isolation; there is a lot that we can learn from more experienced women and we as women, can only rise if we all work together.”A go-getter, big dreamer, digital native, and feminist. These are the words my guest uses to describe herself, and I couldn’t agree more. Thamina Stoll was born and raised in Germany, graduated from a Top 10 U.S. college and is now working in Ireland, as an Account Direct...2020-12-0854 minFemme HiveHow to be happy“I just want to be happy.” Raise your hand if you have either heard someone say this before or if you yourself have expressed this wish to those around you. Being happy is a very valid goal to have in life and on this episode we are exploring why most of us aren’t there yet.To help us uncover some happiness myths, we are joined by Stephanie Harrison, Founder & CEO of The New Happy, a company with the mission to redefine happiness. A former Deloitte consultant and Product Marketing Manager at LinkedIn, Stephanie used to listen to soc...2020-12-0252 min
Femme Hive[Bonus Episode]: Allyship & Growth MindsetThis week we have an additional bonus episode for you. Earlier this year, our host Thamina was interviewed by Davidson Hang for his podcast, The Davidson Hang Podcast. As Founder of the "Asians in Sales" Community at LinkedIn and former Women@LinkedIn Co-Lead, Davidson and Thamina are both very passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. On this episode, they talk about the Black Lives Matter movement, their role as allies to the Black community, and what it means to have a growth mindset. Thamina also spends some time talking about her upbringing in Germany and some cultural d...2020-11-3041 minFemme HiveHow to take care of your mental healthThere is still a lot of stigma surrounding mental health. If you are struggling, you might feel too embarrassed to ask for help. You don’t want to be a burden to your loved ones or you don’t even know how to find a good, affordable therapist. Sound familiar? On today’s episode we turn to Mackenzie Drazan, Founder of the mental health non-profit TEAM and CEO & Founder of the startup MiResource. After losing her sister to suicide freshman year of university, Mackenzie has dedicated her life to defeating the stigma surrounding mental illness and increasing access...2020-11-2553 minFemme HiveHow to pivot in lifeAs college students and young professionals we oftentimes think that either the major we choose in school or our first full-time job will define our professional trajectory for the rest of our lives. There is this self-inflicted burden among us young ambitious people setting an unrealistic expectation that we have to have everything figured out by the time we graduate college or within the first few years of our young professional life. Loretta Falcone is the living and breathing testament that we actually do not have to have everything figured out. Loretta is a NASA scientist and i...2020-11-1833 minFemme HiveHow to excel in your job application processAre you one of those people who just applies to 100+ jobs, hoping that something will stick? Do you see recruiters as the enemy? Are you a college student or recent grad who wants to find out how you can stand out as an applicant?This week, we are talking to Career Strategist Lizzie Jones. Lizzie is the the Founder of “Hey Lizzie Ann”, a career consultancy for early-in-career tech professionals. As a former recruiter at Amazon and Expedia, Lizzie knows exactly how you should approach your job search and how you can increase your chances of landing your...2020-11-1148 minFemme HiveHow to manage your money (Part 2)You have an emergency fund, you are investing in a 401(k) or other type of retirement account and you have some savings. Now what? For this week's episode we brought back Financial Coach and Founder of Common Wealth Coaching, Lesley Chen-Young (now Ihionkhan because Lesley got married whoop whoop), for another insightful conversation on personal finance. Once you have the basics of how to manage your money down, that's when the real fun begins and you can start dreaming big.Lesley and Thamina are talking about aligning your financial goals with your personal values, the F...2020-11-0444 minFemme HiveHow to build a successful startupYou have always wanted to be your own boss? You have a passion or a great idea but are too afraid of failure? You are wondering whether entrepreneurship is for you?If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you cannot miss out on this week's episode with the Founder and CEO of Foodpunk, Marina Lommel. With the help of data and science, the award-winning German startup Foodpunk is creating the future of nutrition. The company's founder, Marina, who was recognized as one of the Top 100 Founders across Germany, Austria and Switzerland and who is...2020-10-2838 minFemme HiveHow to navigate being a woman in STEMGender gaps in workplaces can lead to difficult and uncomfortable situations. While this issue is common in many industries, the gender disparity in STEM fields is particularly wide. Even though the gap has been closing in recent years, there are still many workplace issues that arise from male dominated spaces in STEM.Sammi Siegel has been interested in gender equality efficacy for many years. In 2012, when she was still in high school, she co-created a petition to have a woman moderate the presidential debates, which garnered over 180,000 signatures! Today she speaks about her role as a software...2020-10-2155 minFemme HiveHow to get over a breakupOne of the most common events that knocks people down is a tough breakup. Everyone has been through, or knows someone who has been through one. We all agree breakups are terrible, but how do we get through them in one piece and move on with our lives? Grab some junk food and put on a rom com? Maybe. But a lot more goes into the healing process after a relationship ends. Aishu Nag, a young professional working at a health services and innovation company in Washington D.C, joins us to talk about the end of h...2020-10-1437 minFemme HiveHow to set yourself up for success as a young professionalYou're finally holding it in your hands: That college degree you have been working so hard for. You cannot wait to start making money and conquering the real world. But one thing is still missing: Your dream job.So how do you put yourself in a position to be noticed by recruiters and hiring managers? How do you overcome your fear of networking with more senior people? How do you proactively seek out opportunities for personal development?To answer those questions, we turn to Basant Shenouda. Basant is an incoming Global Sales Associate at LinkedIn...2020-10-0745 minFemme HiveHow to create a workout routine that sticksExercising releases endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Therefore, exercising on a regular basis should be a no-brainer. If only it were that easy...Finding the motivation to get up early or drag yourself to the gym after work can be tough, especially when you have a demanding job. We have all been there.Today, Katya Gorbacheva joins our conversation on finding the perfect workout routine for you. Using her experience as Civil Engineer turned Certified Personal Trainer, Bodybuilder and Founder of TotalBodyLab, Katya addresses the stigma that is associated with women doing weight training, particularly t...2020-09-3045 minFemme HiveHow to adopt a positive mindset & find joy outside of workIt is not uncommon for young professionals to be fully consumed by their jobs. A healthy work-life balance that leaves time and energy for hobbies and joy outside of work can oftentimes seem unattainable. The productivity guilt is real!Lena Klein, Australian-German Blogger and Tech Sales Professional based in Dublin, explains just how important positivity and self-love are to staying healthy and happy. She discusses how to bounce back from tough personal situations, and how to make time for yourself without feeling guilty about it — productivity isn’t the be-all and end-all of life! Using her own expe...2020-09-2333 minFemme HiveHow to start a side hustleAh, working a 9 to 5. Endless fun, constant new challenges, never a dull moment… wait what? While a 9 to 5 job definitely has its perks, it doesn’t always address all of your interests. Starting a side hustle can be a great way to channel passions that are sidelined in the office, and make some extra cash, too. But where do you start and how do both at once? In early 2019, Safiya Driskell started her blog “Slice of Safiya” while working full-time in the digital marketing space. Today she is an Account Manager at Snap Inc. in Los Angeles, has gaine...2020-09-1645 minFemme HiveHow to practice gratitude and mindfulnessThere’s no denying that the stress of living during a global pandemic can take its toll. While there’s a lot we can do to help keep our loved ones and ourselves safe from COVID, we cannot put mental health on the back burner. But what does mindfulness have to do with our mental health? And what can practicing gratitude, journaling and meditation really do for you? To help us learn more about mindfulness, we turn to Yvette Pelgrom. Yvette has lived in different countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe, and now works for the personal growth...2020-09-0942 minFemme HiveHow to navigate your gender & racial identity at workBeing the only woman in a room full of men can be intimidating. Being the only POC in a room full of white coworkers can feel doubly so. When these two factors come together, women of color are forced to face more micro-aggressions and general discrimination in the office. Carrying this burden alone can be exhausting! Elizabeth Kim discusses her journey as a woman of color, from her childhood growing up as a minority in the evangelical Bible belt, to her current job working as behavioral scientist at Spotify. She describes her experiences with discrimination and explains ho...2020-09-0249 minFemme HiveHow to maintain long-distance friendshipsNervous about graduating and moving away from your friends? Starting a new job on the opposite coast or in a different country altogether? Parting with close friends can feel like the end of the world, even if you are excited to pursue a new opportunity. If only there was a playbook to navigate long-distance friendships. Cue Henny Vogt, a badass woman working in sales at LinkedIn. Henny has kept in touch with friends from all over the world and has a lot of tips to share. From childhood friends back home in Germany, to college friends in t...2020-08-2647 minFemme HiveHow to negotiate your salaryFor women who are undercompensated at their job, asking for a raise can be a necessary but stressful step to take towards earning a fair and competitive salary. Women also face many challenges in the workplace that compound this problem. Worried you’ll come off too bossy? Ungrateful? Today Eden Ashebir, Senior Digital Strategist at Anne Lewis Strategies in DC, discusses salary negotiations in a candid and straightforward way. She speaks about her experience as a Black female professional, and how important it is to be proactive in regards to your salary. If you would like...2020-08-1926 minFemme HiveHow to build your personal brandPicture this: you’ve channelled your entrepreneurial spirit and devoted your hard work towards your own company. You are in charge of your work schedule and your professional goals. No waiting around for someone to promote you -- you are your own boss.Sound too good to be true? Today we talk to someone who can speak on how personal branding can transform your career. After writing an article on landing her dream job that exploded on LinkedIn, Michaela Alexis has become one of the most in-demand speakers for the networking platform. With dozens of articles receiving mi...2020-08-1243 minFemme HiveHow to overcome the post-grad slumpOn the very first Femme Hive episode we are addressing a topic that motivated Thamina to start this podcast in the first place: Her experience with post-graduation depression after graduating from college in 2017. Thamina invited her friend Judy Zhu to engage in a vulnerable conversation and share her story of dealing with loneliness, shame and guilt during the first few months after getting her degree.A few highlights:"We have such high expectations of ourselves, especially after this joyous situation of graduating from a great school and having this diploma that we worked so hard...2020-08-0538 minFemme HiveHow to find community in a new cityOn this episode, Thamina is joined by Whitney Hazard who is a Product Marketing Manager at Google. After graduating from college in 2018, Whitney moved to San Francisco for her dream job, expecting to be able to build a social life that mirrored the one she had in college. However, soon she found out that the social change from school to adulthood is a lot more drastic than we give it credit for. Whitney is candidly sharing her experience of building relationships in a completely new environment.Some highlights:“These first months can be a little bi...2020-08-0531 minFemme HiveHow to manage your money (Part 1)Money. Your money. If you feel like you aren’t doing enough to get your finances in order, you're not alone. With so many experts preaching different investing rules, figuring out how to manage your money can be stressful - especially when you're new to the game.Thankfully, we clear up a lot of financial myths this week with Lesley Chen-Young, the founder and executive director of Common Wealth Coaching. Lesley explains how there is no “one-size-fits-all” strategy for personal finance, and that deciding what’s best for you and your values is an important step to turning your fin...2020-08-0559 minFemme HiveFemme Hive TrailerAre you a woman who is still trying to figure out how "adulting" works? If the answer is yes, then I'm inviting you, your girlfriends, sisters, female coworkers and all the other important badass women in your life to join me on this journey of empowering young women to lead a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life. We will talk about important topics such has how to manage your money, how to find community in a new city, how to build your professional brand and much more. The first 3 episodes are launching on August 5th. Make sure to follow Femme Hive...2020-07-1502 min