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2 Girls TalkingUnmasking Hate Next Door: A Journey into Extremism and EmpathyJoin us on a thought-provoking journey as we dive deep into the world of extremism and hatred in our latest episode of 2 Girls Talking. We're excited to introduce you to the authors of "Hate Next Door: A Personal Journey into the Heart of Hatred and Extremism." This gripping book explores the darkest corners of society, shedding light on the impact of extremism on our communities. Get to know Matson Browning and Tawni Browning, the authors behind "Hate Next Door." Learn about their personal motivations, journeys, and unwavering dedication to exposing extremism. Discover what drove them to delve...2023-11-2138 min

2 Girls TalkingNavigating the Corporate Jungle: A Conversation with Betsy KauffmanIn this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Betsy Kauffman, the Founder, CEO, and Coach at Cross Impact, a TED speaker, and a mentor in the Charlotte Women in Business Mentoring Program. Betsy's journey is an inspiring story of breaking through barriers, finding her voice in male-dominated fields, and making a significant impact on the corporate landscape. Betsy Kauffman is a seasoned professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University. She has a unique background of 20+ years in corporate America, striving to balance motherhood, a full-time career, and supporting her husband's...2023-11-0730 min

2 Girls TalkingElsie Guerrero - Promoting Inclusion Through StorytellingJoin us on the latest episode of 2 Girls Talking Podcast as we welcome a remarkable guest, Elsie Guerrero, whose mission is to advocate for inclusion in the realms of childhood disability and social justice. Elsie's impressive body of work includes over ten books focusing on children with disabilities and three books addressing social justice within the Latinx community. Elsie Guerrero is renowned for her tireless advocacy efforts, championing awareness for children with special needs and the Latinx community. Her dedication was acknowledged in 2020 when she received recognition as an honoree from Hispanic Lifestyle Magazine. Elsie's impactful work...2023-10-1028 min

2 Girls TalkingWe have More in CommonOur country is divided. People can't agree on the much of anything. But is that divide real - or just in our minds? A new study reveals that maybe we aren't as far apart as we think we are. Enter Paul Oshinski and More in Common. A group that strives to find what brings us together - rather than tears us apart. Take their quiz - maybe you'll discover something surprising. At the very least, take a listen. More In Common History Gap 2023-10-0328 min

2 Girls TalkingYou Are Loved DearlyA flash of light in the dark. A breeze of cool air that came out of nowhere. Most of us have experienced strange, or unexplained instances. But have you ever wondered if these instances were actually signs from loved ones or friends who have passed but want to get a message to you? Frances Fayden says they probably were. Meet the Reverend Frances Fayden. She is an ordained minister and a mystic. She believes you can have a direct experience with God, and she is here to help you achieve that. Her encounter with the Mother Mary c...2022-12-0644 min

2 Girls TalkingFinding Your Voice Through a PenWhen Robin Finn put her thoughts down on paper, she had no idea so many people would be interested in what she had to write. After all, she was just writing about her life parenting a child with ADHD. But she soon discovered that so many parents related to her and what she was going though. And she realized that writing can bring people from all over the world together. Heart.Soul.Pen was born. HSP has become Robin's community for women to explore their creativity, write what they want regardless of topic, and a safe place...2022-11-1532 min

2 Girls TalkingShe Played Their Game. Then Changed the RulesSara McElroy was on the fast track to the C-suite. Everything she had worked for was within her grasp. And she hated her life. Work sucked, the company sucked, her bosses sucked harder. She had to make a change and a big one. Sara uprooted her life and moved to Florida for a new job, with a clean start. But life has a funny way of teaching lessons because the next job was even worse than the first. Instead of being pushed to the side, she was sexually harassed, enmeshed in a world of good ole boy cronyism and...2022-11-0133 min

2 Girls TalkingA Dream Re-ImaginedHave you loved something so much, or wished for something so much - but when it comes true it's not at all what you imagined? In fact, it's not much fun at all. It happens often for entrepreneurs. Celeste Crutchfield loves fashion, so much so that after her military service she put all her passion into owning a boutique, where she could choose what kinds of clothes and jewelry to buy. It had been her dream to work in fashion some way and owning a business, especially a little boutique she loved shopping in herself - seemed t...2022-10-1827 min

2 Girls TalkingHow Sri Got Social!Meet Sri Mahibir - a video visibility coach. She helps companies and individuals find their voice in video and on social media. Well that's what she does now, but she didn't start out as a video visibility coach. Sri began in sales then lost her job during covid - like much of the world. But Sri soon realized she wasn't getting noticed, and knew that had to change. So she stepped way out of her comfort zone and forced herself to go live on social media. And guess what? It worked. She found her people and people...2022-09-2028 min

2 Girls TalkingDear White WomenIt's time to get uncomfortable. That's right. We are talking about race. That's the message from Sara and Misasha, two bi-racial professional women and moms. They met at a discussion about racial identity and have been talking ever since. Now they use their voices and the voices of others to bring women into anti-racism - and specifically White Women. Sharing their stories and the stories of other women, these two are hoping to change how we react, how we interact, how we teach the next generation to be anti-racist and what that really means. Listen to...2022-09-0640 min

2 Girls TalkingHer Second ChapterTracie Potts was always up for a challenge. After two decades as an NBC News reporter, and working the very early morning hours, and covering some of the biggest stories of the 21st Century, she was used to challenges. But perhaps the biggest challenge of her career is happening now, her Second Chapter. Tracie traded in her professional journalism career for a life in academia, and helping future generations achieve their dreams. She is the Executive Director of the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. And while she didn't know it at the time, everything she learned as a...2022-03-2230 min

2 Girls TalkingShe Acted with Volodymyr Zelensky. Now She Does Nothing.Meet Jessie Kanzer - modern, 21st century actress, author, essayist and mom. And a firm believer in the ancient practice of doing nothing. You read that right: Nothing. Jessie has led the life of a voyager, escaping from the former Soviet Union to the U.S., hitting the stage and big screen with the now President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. Yes, THAT president. But it wasn't until she embraced the writings of the Tao Te Ching that she found her calling. Now she's teaching others how doing nothing can move you to create something. J...2022-03-0839 min

2 Girls TalkingIf it’s not Right, Go LeftMost of us have a road map for our lives. We go to school, many on to college, then begin our adult lives. But what happens when the map we created takes us to places we don't love as much as we thought we would? Which road do we take? That's the question facing our latest podcast guest, Kristen Glosserman. Faced with her own personal turmoil she tore up that road map and started over. It was scary, it was overwhelming and it was freeing. When the choices she made didn't turn out to be the right...2022-02-2236 min

2 Girls TalkingThe Great ResignationMillions of Americans are leaving their jobs - and not for a better job. Are these workers just fed up with corporate life? Need a new outlet? The answer is surprising - and complex. But we are going to dive into all the scenarios with Mark Hamrick - Washington Bureau Chief of Bankrate.com. He is also the Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate - which means he spends his days researching what this so-called Great Resignation will have on our economy, our lives and our future. Follow him at Bankrate.com and on twitter at @Hamrickisms 2022-02-0832 min

2 Girls TalkingHow a Friendly Bunny can Help Your Kids Save MoneyMoney can be intimidating for adults. Many entrepreneurs have a love hate relationship with money. So imagine the perceptions we give to our kids? Teaching kids how to handle, and more importantly how to save money can be difficult for parents. Do allowances work? If we give allowances how much? Or should we pay them for extra work, like a wage? See? It's hard! And that's why Jim DeGaetano is here. Jim's book, Larry the Bunny Saves Money has been a godsend for the Girls, and he can help you too! Check out his...2022-01-2536 min

2 Girls TalkingKicking off the New Year with new adventures!Happy 2022! Or is it? For both Ashley and Anna this is going to be a year of change and growth, and how better to tackle these challenges than talk about them! The girls are kicking off the new year with a new podcast to catch you up on how they're coping with two years of Covid, what they've learned, what they've overcome and the new adventures ahead. 2022-01-1135 min

2 Girls TalkingLiving a ”Slightly” Greener LifeHidden toxins are everywhere, and for many people they have a real detrimental effect on their lives. Just ask Tonya Harris. When one of her kids began to show signs of a learning disabilities she began doing some research. She thought she had been doing a good job reading labels, but soon realized some of the most dangerous toxins come cloaked in safe words. But to do a complete and total overhaul of her household would take time, money and a great deal of effort on Tonya's part. So instead Tonya took a "slightly greener" path. Starting...2021-11-0927 min

2 Girls TalkingAnne Basham‘s mission: Stop Sex-Trafficking Before it HappensEvery 30 seconds a child in the United States is sold into slavery. That is a terrifying statistic. Even scarier, this happens everywhere. Your neighborhood, my neighborhood, affluent neighborhoods, schools, even some work places. When it comes to trafficking young people for sex or work slavery, anyone can be a victim. Most don't realize they've been groomed until it's much too late. Most parents have no idea their child is a victim until it's too late. Anne Basham knows this. She is the CEO of Anti-Trafficking International, based in Northern Virginia. The group works to educate young people...2021-10-2627 min

2 Girls TalkingPlease Go to Sleep Baby!Sleeping well is a skill. Who knew? Baby Sleep Boss Dana Obleman, that's who! Every parent of a newborn will tell you their biggest problem is sleep. Sleep for the infants - and adults too. When Dana's first child wasn't sleeping through the night, she started experimenting with different techniques and after just a few days she had found the right method to get her son to sleep 8 straight hours. And then 11 hours. And then 12. Not only was her son happier but Mom and Dad were better people too. Her techniques were so successful she b...2021-10-0531 min

2 Girls TalkingShe Survived Trauma. Now Lorilee is Thriving and Helping OthersAt first glance Lorilee Binstock had a perfect life. She is a successful media professional, has a great husband, beautiful kids. But she harbored a secret, one so traumatic that she kept it a secret even from herself, for decades. Lorilee was sexually abused as a child, and she pushed that trauma so far down in her subconscious that one day she forgot about it and built a life. Until one day she didn't want to live anymore. This is her story in her words of how this trauma suddenly made itself known and how she survived...2021-09-2131 min

2 Girls TalkingTagg You‘re It! One Woman‘s Quest to Rep Her CommunityWhen Eboné Bell watched television, or read magazines she never saw anyone who looked like her, or was like her: A black, lesbian professional. She decided she would be the one to change that - and Tagg Magazine was born. Today, the magazine for lesbians, queers and everything in between has a big following, and that's thanks to Eboné; who uses connections and grit to nab interviews and bring awareness to issues in her community. But Eboné wants to be a beacon to those who feel left out of that big LGBTQIA label. And she wan...2021-09-0733 min

2 Girls TalkingShe Lost Three Jobs, but Got Stronger Each Time**This is a repeat from 2020*** Losing a job is never easy. But it happens. Sometimes a lot. Just ask Nhu-y Lehner, she has been laid off three times in her career. And each time brought its own set of challenges, realizations and revelations. Some listeners may know Nhu-Y from her LinkedIn articles where she wrote about getting laid off. That's where we discovered her story and knew we had to talk with her. Because so many people have lost jobs, don't know what comes next, have no idea what steps to take now. B...2021-08-1026 min

2 Girls TalkingShe Lived a Full-Figure Life. Until She Lost Weight and Lost her Livelihood***This episode is a repeat from 2020*** Kelly Glover knows a thing or two about brands. She has had to rebrand herself. Kelly was living her best life in L.A. She had made a name for herself as a plus-size blogger and it was workin'! Interviewing celebrities! Working at Miramax! Podcast Queen! Check check check. Then her health crashed and Kelly made a lifesaving decision. She lost more than 200 pounds. And her brand. And her fans. And herself. When life punches you in the gut, it's easy to stay down. But...2021-07-2727 min

2 Girls TalkingSorry Can't Work, Not Interested**This is a repeat episode for the summer** How many times have you woken up and just did not feel motivated to work? Too many to count? We've all been there. When you're staff you take a mental health day, but when you run your own business can you afford to take a day like that? Everyone has days we don't feel motivated but as business owners, we need to be disciplined to find ways to make us move forward. Ashley and Anna give you tips on what works for them, but we also want t...2021-07-1334 min

2 Girls TalkingBe Bold! It will pay off!Are you afraid of money? We admit we are a bit intimidated when it comes to the business of money, but why? Turns out it's a problem a lot of business owners, especially women, have. Tara Newman, with her decades of experience in the corporate world knew this was a problem and she knew she could help. She created the The Bold Leadership Revolution to teach women how to create sustainable profits so they can pay themselves the salaries they deserve and lead the lives they want. Her objective is to help you focus your mindset and...2021-06-2226 min

2 Girls TalkingCovid Cost her a Job, then She Found her DreamJulye Williams read an article years ago that she never forgot. The make-up of the U.S. population was about to undergo a radical change, minorities would one day become the majority. And Julye knew the country wasn't ready. So when she lost her job at a non-profit during Covid she took it as an opportunity to finally do what she always wanted to do - teach equity. Now Julye partners with corporations to prepare for the population shift, helps companies get employees what they need, and is working with employees to learn the real difference between...2021-06-0834 min

2 Girls TalkingWorld As FamilyThere is an old Vedic phrase - "Treat the World as Family". Dr. Vishakha Desai understands this. She knows that what happens in one part of the world has an effect waayyy over on the other side of the globe. She knows because she has lived it. We all do, though we may not know it. We all live locally yet we must think globally. That's why Dr. Desai says she has six identities. And if you ask her what they are she'll ask you, "Do you want the long or short version?". Today in thi...2021-05-2534 min

2 Girls TalkingRewriting the Mother CodeNow the title may seem like this is just for women who have kids. But it's not. Because somewhere along the path of our jobs, careers, social lives, (social media!) we forgot to mother the most important woman in our universe. Ourselves. Open the door to Dr. Gertrude Lyons who is on a mission to rewrite the Mother Code - and take all women on a transformational journey to find ourselves. 2021-05-1141 min

2 Girls TalkingKidsLuv - drink it in!Ashi Jelinek never thought she would start a company and be an advocate for health-conscious kids products. Then she became a mom. And she soon realized there wasn't a product for her kids that wasn't laden with sugar. So she made her own product - KidsLuv. A juice-infused water that's not just healthy but tastes good. And she's not stopping there! 2021-04-2719 min

2 Girls TalkingLittle Dude and his Kindness CampaignThe world needs kindness, and Little Dude is intent upon teaching it to kids. Cara Zelas is Little Dude's human, and the brains behind Big World of Little Dude. When she moved to America she saw a disconnect between early learning and empathy and kindness. As an educator herself, Cara knew she had to try to connect the disconnected. Enter Little Dude, the sweetest, fluffiest teacher you will ever meet. He's a bundle of fur, fun and friendship, and the main character in Zelas' kindness curriculum. Every child can be taught manners, kindness, the golden rule, empathy...2021-04-1328 min

2 Girls TalkingI Needed a CEO for my Life!Everyone needs accountability in our lives. Especially entrepreneurs. We need that to keep us on task, keep us on the rails, keep us moving forward. But who are the best people to keep us accountable? This is a question Corey Spiegel had when she started her business. She didn't want to ask family or friends - they were too supportive. She needed a community of other business owners who would tell it to her straight. But she couldn't find it. So she started her own community. And now these shining stars are lighting the way for other...2021-03-3026 min

2 Girls TalkingThe Soul of your BusinessEntrepreneurs are a brave bunch. We have to be; starting a business is a leap of faith. Some start their companies with a plan, others feel their way. Christine Kane is a master of the latter. So when she talks, you should listen. Coming out of college she had a plan to succeed in corporate America; she landed her dream job and took off! She hated it. She felt something building inside her soul; a need to create music. She ditched her corporate job and headed west to the capital of country music where she wrote songs, w...2021-03-1633 min

2 Girls TalkingShe Lost Her Job 3 Times! And Each Time Got StrongerLosing a job is never easy. But it happens. Sometimes a lot. Just ask Nhu-y Lehner, she has been laid off three times in her career. And each time brought its own set of challenges, realizations and revelations. Some listeners may know Nhu-Y from her LinkedIn articles where she wrote about getting laid off. That's where we discovered her story and knew we had to talk with her. Because so many people have lost jobs, don't know what comes next, have no idea what steps to take now. But Nhu-Y does, and she shares her lessons on...2021-03-0226 min

2 Girls TalkingGo Beyond Anything You ImaginedMeet Randi Zinn: mom, entrepreneur, explorer or people and experiences. She's made mistakes, she's made good choices, she's pivoted and through it all she's learned. She's learned from a community of women through curiosity and questions. And now she wants to help you explore you - to help you succeed. Check out how in our latest podcast. Then check out Randi at Going Beyond Movement. 2021-02-1638 min

2 Girls TalkingThey Call Her The DispruptorEver thought of writing a book? I know Ashley and I have. But for me, Anna, that thought is so daunting. And in some respects, scary. Not just because I'm showing people my creation but because the thought of everything I don't know! Like, marketing. Or illustration. Or cover art. What? How? Where? That's where Angela Engel comes in. Or as she's known in the publishing biz, The Disruptor. Traditional publishing is great, they do everything for. But they also own your product. Self-publishing is wonderful. But you do it all. Angela works with authors as...2021-02-0231 min

2 Girls TalkingHustle Like a Mom!This almost sounds like an oxymoron right? I mean moms hustle like no one else - including those professional wide receivers or running backs! But Pamela Peckerman takes it to a whole new level! This mom of two is a serial entrepreneur, an epic networker - oh yes, and a family woman. How does she do it all? She's here to tell you. Check out her websites - Pamela Peckerman And Hustle Like a Mom 2021-01-1918 min

2 Girls TalkingI'm a Parent. And I need a Mentor!Anyone who's a parent knows we don't have all the answers. But doesn't it feel like we should? And therein lies our problem. We don't have answers, and when we turn to how we were raised, well, we see ourselves when our kids rebel? What's the answer? How can we meet and tackle these parenting challenges? Well, maybe we need to change the way we think about them. Maybe we need some help. Enter Sue Groner, the Parenting Mentor. As her children grew she realized her ideas on parenting were changing, and her ideas on raising her k...2021-01-0530 min

2 Girls TalkingJust BreatheEvery day we race through our tasks. A workout? Check. Kids fed and in front of computers? Check. Quick coffee? Check. On to the office, which is now our dining room table. We are busier than ever. We can't catch our breath! But maybe that's what we have to do. We have to breathe. Technology allows us to be so connected to our office and our school... but it's caused a real disconnect within ourselves. Nancy McGovern realized her family, including kids, was so stressed. She turned to yoga and began working with kids. And teaching them al...2020-12-2230 min

2 Girls TalkingSonya Pelia - helping women entrepreneurs climb the ladder with herFighting for Equal Rights has been Sonya's passion since she was 14, she just didn't have a name for it. Now she does - Feminist. But then, Sonia has always been a trailblazer. When she discovered her love of technology she dove headfirst into Silicon Valley. And she will be the first to admit she didn't recognize the all-male network in her industry, even as she rose through the corporate ranks. But when she did she made a conscious decision to mentor women in the tech world. Sonya Pelia teaches CEO's how to be thought leaders, but...2020-12-0831 min

2 Girls TalkingShe Lived a BigCurvyLife. Then she lost 200 pounds and her career and livlihood.Kelly Glover knows a thing or two about brands. She has had to rebrand herself. Kelly was living her best life in L.A. She had made a name for herself as a plus-size blogger and it was workin'! Interviewing celebrities! Working at Miramax! Podcast Queen! Check check check. Then her health crashed and Kelly made a lifesaving decision. She lost more than 200 pounds. And her brand. And her fans. And herself. When life punches you in the gut, it's easy to stay down. But that wasn't Kelly's style then or now. She...2020-11-2427 min

2 Girls TalkingMark Timm Found Success in Business - but Boss Dad is his Favorite JobEvery entrepreneur has a dream about running a successful business. Sometimes that leaves family life behind. That's what happened to Mark Timm. He was living his best business life but dreaded his home life. Until he decided to turn his family into a business. Sound crazy? Well it is - but Mark says now he AND his family are invested in the success of their business. Their family business. Mark talks to us about the road to ultimate success - in his personal and professional lives. Mentor to Millions 2020-11-1021 min

2 Girls TalkingWe Just Had a Baby! Now What?We spend 40 weeks preparing for a monumental event in our lives. We're having a baby! It's euphoric, fun, we get presents! And then we bring the baby home. And stress arrives. What do we do now? How do we do it? And perhaps the most stressful element of all - how do we get these babies to sleep? Because we parents need sleep. Raising kids is hard. Raising newborns is just the first step. Enter Devon Clement, she and her team at Happy Family After are here to help parents. She has been taking care o...2020-10-2721 min

2 Girls TalkingShe was Tired of being Tired. She decided to do something about itSleep is everything. Just ask new parents, or stressed out entrepreneurs! Without sleep, our brains can't function, our bodies won't work right, even our food doesn't taste as good. Most importantly our health is in jeopardy without sleep. And this pandemic has wreaked havoc with sleep. That's where Tara and Todd Youngblood come in. After she and her husband experienced a family tragedy, neither could sleep. And that affected every aspect of their lives. So Tara turned to her science background, and after years of research, reading and trials, Chili Sleep Systems was founded. Finding sle...2020-10-1325 min

2 Girls TalkingLet's Be Honest. How the Brutal Truth Can Lead to SuccessPeter Kozodoy was on top of the world when he was 17. He knew he was going to make the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating team. He knew he was going to go to Harvard. Then life happened. And he missed both goals. He was going nowhere fast - until he got honest with himself. And once he realized the power of honesty he had to share it. And share he has! On Forbes, on Shark Tank, and at TED talks. Now he's helping Fortune 500 leaders be brutally honest with themselves. And it's leading to success. 2020-09-2928 min

2 Girls TalkingFind Your Moment of InsightAs business owners Ashley and Anna know all too well we are adapting to this brave new world. But so are our kids, and sometimes we forget that. Even as moms. All of us feel overwhelmed, stressed, like we've failed. Kids do too. Dr. Sugrat Bhargave - or Dr. B. as he's known worldwide, is here to teach us how we can help our kids. Dr. B is a renowned psychiatrist and international lecturer, known for helping kids work through problems. Helping them find their Moment of Insight. And at the same time, teaching us parents how to...2020-09-1539 min

2 Girls TalkingWhat's Your Intuitive Type?How many of us use food as a comfort? How many of us put on a happy face, but inside we're in turmoil? We know we are, but we just can't put our finger on why. Julie Riesler felt the same way, and she decided to discover why. She began focusing on HERSELF, and once she began following her intuition and discovered her true self her life began to turn around. Now she's teaching others how to get a PhD in you. 2020-09-0128 min

2 Girls TalkingWHAM! What About Me?Seven kids, six books, one business, and a husband later, Charlotte Avery knows what it takes to be a successful mom, author, entrepreneur and wife. Yes, you read that right. Seven kids, six books, runs a business and has a husband. Taking care of a big family is no easy feat, you can get lost in taking care of others. Which is when it hit Charlotte. WHAM! What about me? So Charlotte began to strategize. And she's here to help you with your strategy, and give us some secrets on how to be happy. Pssst...2020-08-1829 min

2 Girls TalkingNot Your Parent's Publishing CompanyJeremy Jones is not your usual publishing magnate. He came to the industry in a very round about way. First he made a stop in the military. Once his service ended, he moved into business coaching. But he learned something from his best-selling author clients. They often signed away the rights to their books, sometimes received no marketing and little royalties. So Jeremy designed a new system, and he knows it works because he's a successful best-selling author! And he can help you too. If you have a book in you, you need Jeremy. Even if you...2020-08-0433 min

2 Girls TalkingIt's a Family Affair at Design PowersAlmost every business has a website, but not every business has a good one. Enter Evelyn Powers and Emily Krause. They're a branding and web design team whose mission is to help you get your message out and set you up for future growth. And the creativity runs deep because they aren't just a dynamo team they're family! Evelyn is Emily's aunt. Everything Emily learned, she learned first from her aunt. Which makes this podcast a great conversation about working together, finding a balance and bringing a new perspective to a seasoned pro. Check out t...2020-06-1627 min

2 Girls TalkingHe is CEO: Gresham HarklessGresham Harkless is a man with ideas. A LOT of ideas! He began his entrepreneurial life as a kid, moved to action by his military father and a need to fill a void. So he started a newspaper to keep his family in touch. Now Gresham is keeping that communication going by letting in business owners on the secrets and successes .... of other CEO's. I AM CEO is a very successful podcast - business owners for business owners. And Gresh (as we call him) also helps out businesses by creating and designing websites. He's a b...2020-06-0223 min

2 Girls TalkingBy Ending their Marriage, They Came Together as a FamilyDivorce can be ugly. Ugly for the couple, ugly for the kids, ugly for the new SO's. But it doesn't have to be. Sometimes it can be the one thing that brings everyone together. Just ask Ben Helfond and Nikki DeBartolo. They dated, they married, they had a son. And while they both loved their son, the marriage didn't work. It could have been just another statistic, but instead Nikki and Ben chose a different path. In fact, they've been so successful with this road they've chosen that they're friends with each other's new spouses, live seven...2020-05-1934 min

2 Girls TalkingWhen All Else Fails Turn Inward to Ease Your MindTalk about some anxious times. Parent Daughter/Son. Employee. Employer. Friend. Teacher. Whatever label you give yourself this is a stressful time. Learning to reframe our "normal" is a big weight on our mental health, which can cause some real physical issues. If medicine isn't working maybe it's time to try something else. Enter our guest, Elizabeth Martin, a licensed acupuncturist and holistic healer, who has been counseling clients throughout this pandemic for everything from depression to neck pain using the Four Pillars of traditional Chinese medicine. Sometimes we have to listen to our body and treat...2020-05-1226 min

2 Girls TalkingOh the Changes We've Made!Whew, this has been a tough time! As a human, as a parent, as a business owner, this is not easy. We've had to adjust our entire lives, keep our kids motivated and entertained, and flip how we do business. But adversity is the muse for creativity and innovation - we share what we've had to do to stay active for our customers, and future customers. Let us know what you're doing, how you're handling everything during this stay in shelter time - use your time wisely!! twogirlstalkingpodcast@gmail.com 2020-05-0540 min

2 Girls TalkingChange your Perspective, Ask for Help and you Can Succeed - Just Look UpMichele Sullivan has always looked up. She's had to. Michele was born with dwarfism, and that gives her a very special perspective on the world. Michele has faced more than her share of obstacles and hardships. She never let it stop her, she learned to overcome and succeed in a world that is not built for her size. She has succeeded by asking for help. Whenever and wherever she needs it. Michele is living proof that asking for help is not a weakness. And in this pandemic we all need help. In this podcast Michele talks about c...2020-04-1529 min

2 Girls TalkingShe Almost Lost Everything Trying to Have it AllDana Look-Arimoto has always been curious. Curious about others, curious about herself, curious about life. And at one time she thought she could have it all. Now she says that's a myth. But that doesn't mean she can't have what she wants! All of us get stuck in places. Some of us find a way out. Others need some guidance. All of us need help. Dana knows this first hand how trying to have it all can cost you everything. She hit rock bottom. She's sharing her story so you know you aren't alone. She survived and...2020-03-3133 min

2 Girls TalkingMindset is Everything We Have - Special Podcast for CoronavirusWe are all Training in Bravery right now. That's the edict from Laurie Warren. She's a health coach with some words of advice to help us all though this coronavirus crisis. Don't Panic. Laurie isn't downplaying the crisis, and she wants everyone to keep their distance, stay home. But to get through this we all need to be MENTALLY strong, as well as physically healthy. We all have to make changes, we will get through this. Mindset has much to do with it - so long as we are all safe. Learn more about Laurie...2020-03-2441 min

2 Girls TalkingLawyer, Blogger, Reporter, Publicist - Kristi Dosh is All of These. And She's Killing It.When you're a kid we all imagine what we will be when we grow up. Then we achieve those goals. But what happens when life takes a turn, and what you wanted isn't what you want anymore? Well, if you're Kristi Dosh you say yes to opportunities. You'll have to listen to learn how she flipped a downturn in the economy into three new careers - and why her clients are reaping the rewards. Learn more about Kristi at her website Guide My Brand Facebook Twitter 2020-03-1738 min

2 Girls TalkingDo Good Work BetterAs business owners Ashley and I are constantly struggling to stay organized. If you know us you know our minds/visions/ideas/possibilities are racing ahead of our bodies/fingers/co-workers and husbands. That's when we need Alex Suchman the most. Alex is an expert in organizing your business, it's workflow, processes and helping you and your team start each project on the right footing. If you work in a big organization, most processes have already been established. But let's say you need to start a new one. Can you conceptualize it, design it and...2020-03-0330 min

2 Girls TalkingYou're Out of Bounds 2! But Nancy Levin is Here to Help YouSo you're an over-achiever and people pleaser. Then most likely you have boundary issues, most of us do. But here's Nancy Levin to the rescue! She works with people to teach us how to set boundaries - even with our most difficult family members/clients/friends/SO's and so on and so on. Why do we have such a hard time making ourselves a priority? How can we learn to put ourselves first? It all starts with us, and Nancy gives us tips on how to make that happen. Start setting boundaries, and hopefully lead a...2020-02-1833 min

2 Girls TalkingWon't You Be My Friend?When we were all kids we made friends easily; met them at school, met them at sports. Then we grew up and we met them at work, or church. Then we got really grown up and got married, had kids, lives changed. Our jobs enveloped us, we're so busy, we're all on deadlines. And suddenly we realize we haven't seen or talked to friends in a very long time. They've gotten busy, had families too. Jennifer Canzoneri knows adults need friends too. So she has some special ways to keep our friends, near and far, in our l...2020-02-0436 min

2 Girls TalkingCan we talk? How a Conversation Can Lead to a SaleHave you ever had a conversation? Then congratulations! You're a salesperson! That's what Kim Fredrich told us the first time we met. There may be a few natural-born salespeople out there, but we never considered ourselves one. But Kim breaks downs the sales process, makes it easier and helps us change our mindset on who and what a salesperson actually does - just have a real conversation. Learn all about Kim Fredrich at her website KimFredrich.com and check out her book, If You Can Have a Conversation, You Can Sell on Amazon. 2020-01-2137 min

2 Girls TalkingWe're Better Together - Meet the Woman Who Brings us Together Lisa Shapiro is a born networker. She has been bringing business owners together with great success for years. Now her focus is on women entrepreneurs, and her group, DC Fempreneur is gaining attention and members! Every business owner has to network, but many of us have no idea we're networking all wrong! Lisa lays down some truths on what to do and not do, and she can help you! I'll give you a tip - it's personal. And if you want to get the full effect of DC Fempreneur, check out the website. 2020-01-0738 min

2 Girls TalkingA "Brand" AboveIf a picture says a thousand words what do you want one picture to say about you? It's a question Melissa Demple asks every time she meets with a new client or looks through the viewfinder of her camera. As a branding photographer, Melissa knows the importance of image and message and it's her job to find the right answer for her client. But we'll let Melissa tell you how she does that and why it's so important that every person has a brand - for yourself and your company! Check out her work at Melissa Demple...2019-12-1730 min

2 Girls Talking"A successful company is others centered" When Mike Neill talks, we should all listen. The owner of Servistar Consulting knows what he's talking about! From team building to training employees to be managers to changing a company's culture, Mike preaches the benefits of getting your employees on board with your vision, which can only help your clients. As business owners we all face similar challenges - especially hiring the right employees, getting everyone on the same page and then helping those employees be better so that we can all help our clients. It's hard work - but with Mike's help we will do it! 2019-12-0337 min

2 Girls TalkingFood for Thought, and a Healthy LifeFood is life! And not just for foodies. But it can also be dangerous and bad for our health, especially if we don't know the signs and symptoms of illnesses. That's what happened to Laurel Otey, owner of Layered Living. She knew something was wrong when her daughter's behavior changed and she went into detective mode. What came next was rounds of doctor visits, a return to the United States, back to college and now a new career and business helping you discover how to live your healthiest - maybe even tastiest - life. 2019-11-2640 min

2 Girls TalkingSorry Can't Work Today. Just Not Interested.How many times have you woken up and just did not feel motivated to work? Too many to count? We've all been there. When you're staff you take a mental health day, but when you run your own business can you afford to take a day like that? Everyone has days we don't feel motivated but as business owners, we need to be disciplined to find ways to make us move forward. Ashley and Anna give you tips on what works for them, but we also want to hear from you! What do you do to motivate y...2019-11-1233 min

2 Girls TalkingFollow Your Gut. You May Just Find Your PassionMarci Moberg has been on a journey. One that brought her to Washington, DC for a government job, saw her get married, then divorced and took her all over the world before returning to DC. She finally found her way home when she decided to listen to her body and follow her intuition. We all have those gut feelings when something just feels right. Or wrong. We don't always listen, and that usually turns out badly. Marci is on a new journey now, a teaching journey. She shows people how to connect with themselves, how to listen t...2019-10-2942 min

2 Girls TalkingChip Sovek's Spinn Creative is making noise sound good Welcome to our first guest on 2 Girls Talking - a guy! Chip Sovek is the owner of Spinn Creative. He's a fantastic audio engineer who makes everything you listen to sound better, more real and exciting! He's a business owner and a dad. Chip started out making music as a recording engineer but then found his calling in film and broadcast. We'll talk to him about his career, how he got into the audio world and how he started a business. And we'll ask him how his business life affects his parenting. You m...2019-10-1532 min

2 Girls TalkingGrowing PainsYour business is growing! Yay! That's good news. Right? Usually, yes. But not always. Growing too fast is one of the main reasons small businesses fail. We can't sustain the product, or we bank on always being that busy. Then that business goes away and we can't stay afloat. So let's change our thinking. Slow growth is ok! Can be great! And one author has a radical idea - No Growth. There's no real right or wrong way - no matter what any business tells you. And we both have business coaches. The trick is finding what works for...2019-10-0119 min

2 Girls TalkingI am NOT Happy!Uh oh, you've just received the dreaded phone call/email/angry text. Your client is not happy with the work your company is doing for him or her. Happens to the best of us. And there's no easy answer or way to appease the client. All you can do is fix what's wrong. If you can. But take heart: the lessons you learn today will help keep heartache away later. 2019-09-1728 min

2 Girls TalkingYou're out of Bounds!Who's good at setting boundaries? Chances are you're not. Most of us aren't good at setting boundaries, or really know how to set boundaries. But boundaries can be our friends - our good friends. And make us better business people for our clients. Here's what we've learned. 2019-09-0324 min

2 Girls TalkingMistakes, We've Made a Few!Mistakes happen. We all make them, they're painful, but they don't have to be fatal. If you change the way you look at the situation, you'll see that mistakes can teach you something, and it's how we learn from these mistakes that can make us stronger, and better business people and human beings. But the first thing we need to learn is that we can't keep holding onto a mistake just because we spent such a long time making it. 2019-08-2031 min

2 Girls TalkingHow Social is too Social?Social Media is everywhere right? And that's great! But it's not always good. Most social media experts will tell you to have two separate social media worlds - a personal and a business account. But what happens when the two worlds collide? And when is the right time to take a break? We had to ask ourselves some hard questions when we ran into this issue. 2019-08-0627 min

2 Girls TalkingCaring for your Business Means Caring for You!Let me guess, you watch out for your workers, your friends, your kids, your SO. So who's watching out for you? For most women the answer is, "I'll get around to myself later". But the truth is, if you want to succeed in business or life, you need to learn how to put yourself first! 2019-07-2330 min

2 Girls TalkingRejected! But that's Not Always BadWho has never felt rejection? It's not a nice feeling, and we used to always feel bad after being rejected. But then we learned to embrace rejection! Sounds weird, but as business professionals we've had our share of rejection and through those, we have learned to push past the No's and use them to our advantage. 2019-07-0925 min

2 Girls TalkingWho We Are and What We Talk About!Welcome to 2 Girls Talking! Ashley and Anna are friends, former journalists, working moms and they're busy! They started their separate businesses at the same time, and together maneuver the dizzying world of entrepreneurship. All the while trying to raise their families and stay sane. 2019-05-0824 min