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And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldFrom Corporate to Carpentry: Crafting Success (w/ Kiersten Hathcock, Founder - Mod Mom Furniture)Back in 2006, Kiersten Hathcock was just trying to figure things out. She had left her job at A and E Television Networks a few years before and was bouncing around from town to town with her husband and their two kids.As she was, Kiersten did the very last thing that anyone expected: she founded a children’s furniture company called Mod Mom Furniture. Then in 2024, after the brand received international recognition and acclaim from Shark Tank, Elle Décor, Better Homes and Gardens, and more, she made another unexpected move: she simply walked away....2024-04-1733 min
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldBreaking New Ground - A Journey in Agri-Communication (w/ Janice Person, CEO - Grounded Communications)When Janice Person was first talking about farm-to-table in the 90's, people thought she was crazy. Even with a journalism and communications background, she found it tough to share the perspectives of a minority group that we don’t think about very often: the farmers who grow it. When Janice started out, she was doing PR for the agrochemical juggernaut Monsanto. At Monsanto, she was given tools and resources to amplify the voices of farmers, a goal she’s still pursuing today through her podcast Grounded by the Farm and her company...2024-04-0331 min
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate World"You, a Successful Podcast Booker...in America?" From Detainee to Entrepreneur (w/ Christelle Biiga, Founder & CEO - Exposure Maven)Every once in a while, we hear a story that floors us. Christelle Biiga’s story is one of them. Today, she gets clients in front of the right podcast audiences to grow their businesses. Her company is called Exposure Maven. As a young girl in Cameroon, she bought into the American Dream. She knew no one in the states. Had no family or friends stateside. And could barely speak English at the time. But she still bought a one-way ticket to LAX. What Christelle couldn’t know was...2023-12-0628 min
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldDream Fund Winners: A Roundtable with 5 Black Women Entrepreneurs in the Beauty IndustryThis episode is sponsored by The Diversity Agency. A few weeks ago, we got to talk with Anita Grant (Hello Hair), Salem Berhane (IncluSV Beauty Solutions), Kristina Knox (Arbre), Monique Gallivan (Gyallivant), and Seyi Adaghe (ROUN Beauty) are the five winners of this year's Shea Moisture Dream Fund Grant. From Unilever brand Shea Moisture, The Dream Fund was created to support Black-owned women-led businesses across Beauty and professional services in Canada, awarding $10,000 to each of the winners. In part two of our interview with the winners, we sat...2023-10-1822 min
Daring to TellExciting News-And So, She Left-BONUSI hope you'll check out this special And So, She Left podcast episode featuring guest, Michelle Redo--which is a finalist for a Signal Award! If you are inclined please click to vote for this podcast before October 6th. And So, She Left is hosted by Katherin Vasilopoulos, produced by Ethan Lee and put out by Cansulta.Thanks for daring to listen!2023-09-2335 min
Inclusive CollectiveBonus: Identity in the workplace with Nadia ButtOn this special episode of IC Pod, Nadia joins an episode of And So, She Left where she shares personal stories of racial bias, gender, and race disparities she's encountered in the workplace. She guides us through the complexities of DEI work, highlighting the three core values which guide her work: learning, community, and identity.And So, She Left is hosted by Katherin Vasilopoulos and made by Cansulta and Ethan Lee.Learn more about And So, She Left here: https://www.cansulta.com/blog/and-so-she-left-is-cansultas-new-podcast/Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor adve...2023-08-1433 min
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldIdentity in the Workplace with Nadia ButtContent Warning: this episode contains references to discrimination, xenophobia, and Islamophobia. Nadia Butt grew up in a predominantly white community. Born to Pakistani immigrants near Boston, growing up as someone often perceived as "different" shaped her perception of identity and community. She's faced challenges like navigating Islamophobia after 9/11, which greatly influenced her mission as an adult.Nadia co-hosts the Inclusive Collective Podcast, and is the principal consultant at Naz Consulting. Their work focuses on supporting marginalized communities, aiding companies in integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (or DEI) into their organizations.In this...2023-08-0929 min
Why Are We Shouting? with Jill SalzmanAnat's Culture ClashWhat’s in this episode:It’s high time that we recognize our instincts are here to serve us. When people are hard to read, or work responsibilities are varied, or life is overwhelming on even the best days, we still can’t seem to listen to our bodies when they know things before we do.In this episode, we’re lucky enough to learn from a wise businesswoman named Anat Yaniv. She second-guessed her first impression and we’re just not gonna let her do that, are we?Folks + things mentioned i...2023-08-0211 min
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldThe Family EpisodeIn this special episode, we're doing something different. Instead of featuring a guest, we're focusing on a theme that keeps coming up in our episodes: family. It seems like everyone we talk to mentions their family. Family experiences undoubtedly shape the entrepreneurial journey.Our family leaves lasting marks on us as we grow up. They can influence us in ways we don't always see right away. Often, it's only when we look back that we understand how much they mattered.In this episode, we're doing just that: looking back. You might ha...2023-08-021h 01
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldFailing Fast and Value-Based Leadership with CPO Playbook CEO Felicia ShakibaFelicia Shakiba will tell you that effective leaders know when to take a step back. Felicia is the Founder of CPO Playbook, a global consultancy that places people at the heart of its strategic blueprint. Being raised in a family of immigrant entrepreneurs nurtured her aspiration to build her own venture, which she was fully prepared to do. But she never expected the slow pace and perfectionist attitudes of the corporate sphere, or the unique challenges that come with being a female entrepreneur.Despite the obstacles, Felicia used these experiences as valuable lessons, learning what f...2023-07-2630 min
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldPerfectionism, Pivoting, and Persistence with Writer / Podcaster Nadine Kenney JohnstoneNadine Kenney Johnstone has always surrounded herself with words. As a child in the Southside of Chicago, Nadine found herself nose-deep in countless books, drawing strength and understanding from the narratives within. Her local library was where her passion for literature bloomed, where she learned to nurture relationships with her loved ones and make sense of her surroundings. Her resilience in overcoming hardships, including bouts of intense burnout and panic attacks, has been nothing short of inspirational. In recognizing the potential of the written word to forge deep personal connections, Nadine emb...2023-07-1952 min
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldMichelle Redo on Memoirs and Embracing the UnknownContent Warning: This episode contains mature themes including self-harm and trauma. After 30 years as an award-winning radio producer in Boston, Katherin’s mentor Michelle Redo left her old life behind, relocating to a farm in rural Maine with her husband to pursue creative ventures. It was a change she never anticipated. Life on the farm has given Michelle time and space to reflect. She hosts the podcast “Daring to Tell,” where she explores her love of memoirs and the intimate bond they forge between author and reader. As someone who’s mainly worke...2023-06-1432 min
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldBonus: What is Minimalism? with Kelly Foss and T.K. ColemanIn this special bonus episode, our wonderful guest Kelly Foss speaks with The Minimalists' T.K. Coleman to explore the definition of minimalism and how a minimalist lifestyle plays a role in helping us make sense of our own dreams. This is a short, yet powerful snippet from Kelly’s longer discussion with T.K. in episode 151 of the Millennial Minimalists podcast here. You will be reminded that minimalism is more than about things. This simple way of life not only challenges us to let go of the excess in our lives...2023-05-2222 min
Millennial MinimalistsLet Go & Embrace Your Authentic SelfKelly is interviewed by the popular storytelling podcast, And So, She Left to share her journey to discovering minimalism and how letting go has helped her pursue her goals and embrace her authentic self. In this intimate conversation, Kelly shares how she let go of excess things and outdated beliefs and redefined what success meant to her. You will be challenged to let go of the unnecessary possessions or mental baggage that you may have accumulated over time and be inspired to think about the areas in your life that bring you the most joy.2023-05-2235 min
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldPodcaster Kelly Foss on Minimalism and the Joy of Letting GoFor Kelly Foss, discovering minimalism meant discovering her authentic self. As the co-host of the Millennial Minimalists podcast, she’s fully embraced the minimalist lifestyle, freeing herself from unnecessary possessions and mental baggage in the process. Kelly loves to remind others that minimalism isn't just about getting rid of things - it's about clearing the clutter to focus on what truly brings you joy. Kelly's story is a powerful exploration of how letting go can lead to greater happiness and authenticity. In this intimate conversation, she talks about her personal journey to finding minimalism, how she...2023-05-1734 min