Fear is Boring

Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low-Kramen is the President and CEO of Ultimate Assistant Training and Consulting Inc., and she’s an author, workplace expert, and public speaker. In February 2022, Bonnie gave a TEDx talk called “The Real Reasons People Quit.” For 25 years, she worked as the Personal Assistant to Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis and her husband, Louis Zorich. Her best-selling book Be the Ultimate Assistant: A Celebrity Assistant’s Secrets To Working With Any High-Powered Employer was self-published in 2004, in its fifth edition, with the foreword written by Olympia Dukakis.

Bonnie is a Co-founder and Former President of New York Celebrity Assistants, a professional networking association for assistants, started in 1996 by eight celebrity assistants. She teaches the Be the Ultimate Assistant workshop and co-hosts the Be the Ultimate Assistant podcast series with productivity expert Vickie Sokol Evans.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • Bonnie Low-Kramen’s journey to becoming a celebrity personal assistant
  • Why women have to believe in themselves and build confidence
  • The role Bonnie played in Olympia Dukakis’ success
  • Why Bonnie co-founded New York Celebrity Assistants
  • Bonnie talks about her books, TEDx talk, and the most impactful piece of advice she has received
  • The value of asking for what you want
  • Bonnie’s superpower

In this episode…

What does it take to be the ultimate personal assistant? What are the top qualities and skills essential for supporting high performers?

When Bonnie Low-Kramen started her career as a celebrity personal assistant more than 20 years ago, she faced many challenges. She didn’t have anyone to guide her, offer support, or provide training in her line of work. Using her experience, Bonnie is now on a journey to help other assistants facing similar problems navigate difficult and toxic work environments. Her goal is to offer guidance and training to personal assistants who want to feel appreciated and respected, be well compensated, and work in a safe and healthy environment.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Bonnie Low-Kramen, the President and CEO of Ultimate Assistant Training and Consulting Inc., about being an ultimate personal assistant. Bonnie talks about common challenges personal assistants face, how she supported Olympia Dukakis’ success, and the benefits of asking for what you want.

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Practice Radical Self-Care

Dr. Amy Morrison

Dr. Amy Morrison is the President of the Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech). As a first-generation college graduate and passionate supporter of workforce education, she is committed to her career advocating for college students and community and technical colleges. She is extensively involved in local, regional, and statewide initiatives. She is also involved in statewide community and technical college system work, including chairing the President’s legislative and strategic visioning committees.

Before leading LWTech, Dr. Morrison served for nearly 10 years in Vice Presidential roles at Clover Park Technical College. She began her community and technical college career at Bates Technical College in 1999. Before her current job, Dr. Morrison served as the Deputy Director in the Office of Congressman Norm Dicks, where she focused on higher education and workforce outreach.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • Dr. Amy Morrison’s background and her inspiration to work in public service
  • How going to college influenced Dr. Morrison’s life
  • The skills Dr. Morrison learned from running political campaigns
  • Dr. Morrison’s work and vision for the Lake Washington Institute of Technology
  • Dr. Morrison talks about her upcoming book and how she leads like a woman
  • The best piece of advice Dr. Morrison has received from a mentor
  • Dr. Morrison’s superpower

In this episode…

How often do you spare the time to take care of yourself? Do you prioritize your health and well-being?

Self-care is essential to being a good leader. You are responsible for showing up healthy every day to be at your best so you can effectively take care of others. Many leaders ignore their health and well-being, which often negatively impacts their work. Dr. Amy Morrison advises leaders to take a break and regularly practice radical self-care.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Dr. Amy Morrison, the President of the Lake Washington Institute of Technology, to talk about public service and the importance of self-care. Dr. Morrison shares her background, the skills she learned from running political campaigns, and her upcoming book.

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This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.

They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.

To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.

Grace Within Uncertainty

Quinn Rose

Quinn Rose is the Founder of Story Based Brands, a video production company based in Portland, Oregon, that helps businesses and organizations make a bigger impact through video. Native to Portland, Quinn moved to New York City to pursue her childhood dream of being an investigative reporter. There she co-produced a documentary on the NYPD Stop and Frisk policy, which now has over eight million views and is mentioned in a federal ruling. She also reported courtside at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Her stories and interviews aired in 256 countries, reaching a TV audience of over one billion, and her team’s corporate videos continue to break records worldwide.

From there, Quinn continued working in international events and writing, producing, and directing videos and teaching workshops to students and adults. Her focus is on one goal: to use her journalistic lens and passion for stories to support mission-driven companies.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • Quinn Rose’s experience being a reporter and why she decided to start her own business
  • What went right for Quinn when she started her business?
  • Quinn talks about working on a documentary about NYPD’s Stop and Frisk policy
  • What drives Quinn’s passion for her work?
  • The value of identifying your passion and following your own path
  • Quinn and Andrea Heuston talk about their superpowers

In this episode…

The future is always uncertain. No one can predict the future or know for sure what it holds. Should that stop you from pursuing your passion?

To successfully navigate the uncertainty of the future, Quinn Rose chose to trust herself. She believes in following your unique path and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Your life can take a different direction than other people’s. Quinn’s advice is to spend quality time alone, learn more about yourself, and live on your own terms. You should trust the process and reach for what makes you happy.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Quinn Rose, the Founder of Story Based Brands, about the value of following your own path. Quinn shares her experience as a reporter, working on a documentary about NYPD’s Stop and Frisk policy, starting a video production company, and her advice for identifying your passion.

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This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.

They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.

To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.

[Women of EO] Be a Finisher!

Helena Gibson

Helena Gibson is a serial entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and the Founder and CEO of The 7-Figure Salon and STRUT Hair Solutions. Her parlay into entrepreneurship began with an auto repair shop, Manhattan Motors, back in 2002. After she saw her mother struggling with hair loss, she completely changed paths. Helena watched her mom look for solutions to her hair loss and realized others were struggling too, and that’s when she started STRUT Hair Solutions.

Fast forward to almost 20 years of being in the hair loss industry. Helena has done everything from styling celebrities’ hair to writing a book about hair to being an educator for top hair replacement manufacturers. She has done it all, including new products, new types of extensions, the latest wig crazes, and DIY hacks. Helena started noticing gaps in the industry, so she created a new product line — Unveil Restorative Hair Care. From the services business to the creation of a product line, Helena is constantly looking for new solutions.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • How Helena Gibson’s mother inspired the founding of STRUT Hair Solutions
  • What went right when Helena started her business?
  • Why Helena became an educator and started The 7-Figure Salon and Unveil Restorative Hair Care
  • Helena’s future plans
  • The emotional benefits of Unveil Restorative Hair Care products
  • The power of perseverance
  • The best piece of advice Helena has received
  • Helena’s superpower

In this episode…

What drives your entrepreneurial spirit? How can you use empathy to provide better solutions to your customer’s needs?

Building a successful business takes time. You will face many challenges, so you must develop patience, persistence, and resilience. As a successful entrepreneur, Helena Gibson’s advice is to stay ahead of the curve and take control of what you can. Take care of yourself, run your businesses guided by your values, and be willing to help others. These are the strategies Helena uses to scale her businesses.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Helena Gibson, a serial entrepreneur, author, podcaster, educator, and the Founder and CEO of The 7-Figure Salon and STRUT Hair Solutions, to talk about using empathy to solve customers’ problems. Helena explains why she started her businesses, her future plans, and the power of perseverance.

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This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.

They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.

To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.