We Are All Worthy of Help
Lauren Reed is the Founder and President of Reed Public Relations. She earned her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) designation in 2010 and has been a long-standing member of the Public Relations Society of America, serving as President of the Nashville chapter in 2017.
Lauren is a member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and serves on the board of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). She has been named to the Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and its list of Most Admired CEOs in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. She also received a Nashville Emerging Leader Award from the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, Lauren was named to the Nashville Post’s In Charge list and has been featured in publications such as StyleBlueprint, Bizwomen, and The New York Times. She is a mother of three, one of whom is a three-month old baby.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- Lauren Reed explains how she started an agency
- What went right for Lauren when she started Reed Public Relations?
- Lauren shares her experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, recovering from a ski accident, and the lessons she learned from asking for help
- Lauren’s advice for a woman struggling to ask for help
- Lauren talks about her superpower and shares her contact details
In this episode…
Do you find it difficult to ask for help from others? Do you think asking for help makes you weak? Do you fear rejection?
Unknown to many women, reaching out to others and asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. Many people are willing to help you not only in the business environment but also at a personal level. Everyone is worthy of receiving help.
Lauren Reed, the Founder and President of Reed Public Relations, joins Andrea Heuston in this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show to discuss why women are worthy of getting help. Lauren also shares her journey to entrepreneurship and talks about the lessons she learned from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and recovering from a ski accident. Stay tuned.
Resources Mentioned in this episode
- Artitudes Design
- Reed Public Relations
- Reed Public Relations on Instagram
- Lauren Reed on LinkedIn
- Lauren Reed on Instagram
- Lead Like a Woman: Tales From the Trenches by Lauren Reed, et al.
Sponsor for this episode…
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.
You Are SO Worthy
Susan Drumm is the Founder and CEO of Meritage Leadership, a leadership consulting firm built on the principle that people are the most important asset of any business. Susan is an advisor and leadership coach focused on helping leaders and their teams develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment. She has been running the boutique consulting firm since 2006 and has graduate degrees from Harvard Law School, Carnegie Mellon University, and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
In 2021, Susan launched a YouTube channel and podcast called The Enlightened Executive, where she spotlights groundbreaking techniques and strategies to help executives and entrepreneurs get the edge in personal and leadership effectiveness. She is a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and volunteers her time with several boards and organizations including Board Developer and Selfless Givers. Susan serves clients globally and lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is passionate about travel, hiking, pilates, and healthy living. She recently added a new family member, Jasmine, a Toy Australian shepherd.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- Susan Drumm’s education and career background — and how she got into leadership consulting
- What went right for Susan when she started Meritage Leadership?
- Susan talks about the Leaders Playlist, explains how to shift states using music, and talks about the importance of negative emotions
- Susan’s advice to women who are ready to make shifts in their lives
- The best piece of advice Susan has received and her superpower
- Where to learn more and get in touch with Susan Drumm
In this episode…
If you have reached your limits and are tired of living the kind of life you currently live, then it’s time for you to make changes. If you want to be present and live an authentic life, it’s important that you stop old, unproductive patterns and embrace new habits.
Susan Drumm advises women to use music to make shifts in their lives. It’s not just about listening to good music but creating playlists of uplifting songs that resonate with you. You have to build your self-worth, confidence, and feminine energy, and learn how to trust yourself.
In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Susan Drumm, the Founder and CEO of Meritage Leadership, to talk about how music can transform your leadership and your life. Susan also talks about the value of leveraging relationships to build a business, the lessons she learned from doing drama, and how to use music intentionally to get where you want to be. Stay tuned.
Resources Mentioned in this episode
- Artitudes Design
- Meritage Leadership
- Susan Drumm’s website
- Susan Drumm’s Quiz
- Susan Drumm on LinkedIn
- Susan Drumm’s YouTube channel
- The Enlightened Executive podcast
- BCG
- “Just Start” with Joyce Shulman
Sponsor for this episode…
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.
Just Start
Joyce Shulman is the Co-founder and CEO of 99 Walks and Jetti Fitness, two wellness and walking lifestyle brands on a mission to forge connections and get a million women walking their way to better. Throughout her personal and professional life, Joyce’s regular walking practice has been her key to managing stress, fueling creativity, and maintaining her health. After discovering that the research bears out all that she knew instinctively, she and her husband, Eric Cohen, founded 99 Walks and Jetti Fitness to help women experience what recent studies have shown: walking can improve decision-making and executive function, combat depression, increase creativity, and literally add years to one’s life.
In addition to being the “Pack Leader” at 99 Walks and Jetti Fitness, Joyce is the Author of Walk Your Way to Better: 99 Walks That Will Change Your Life. She’s also a TEDx speaker, podcaster, and consultant for companies and women’s groups, where she shares her expertise about the power of authentic communities and the transformative impact of a consistent, intentional walking practice.
Joyce received her bachelor’s in business management from the University of Maryland and her JD from St. John’s University School of Law. After law school, she spent more than a dozen years as a New York City lawyer before trading her legal career for an entrepreneurial journey focused on what mattered to her most: family, community, and empowering women to get healthy, happy, and chase their dreams. She calls Sag Harbor, New York home where she lives with her husband, two teenagers, and her very sweet dog, Moose.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- Joyce Shulman talks about her entrepreneurial journey and the benefits of walking regularly
- How spending time in nature leads to faster recovery for patients
- How 99 Walks works — and its connection to Jetti Fitness
- What went right when Joyce started her business?
- Joyce talks about her book, Walk Your Way to Better, and how to build a personal walking habit
- How Joyce leads like a woman, the most impactful piece of advice she has received from her father, and her advice to women struggling to start a health practice
- Joyce’s superpower and how to get in touch with her
In this episode…
Did you know that a 20-minute walk can help improve your creativity by 60%? Did you also know that walking helps boost your mood, combat depression, and improve your health?
Transforming a walk into a full-body workout is one of the best things women can do to transform their lives. For Joyce Shulman, every walk counts and her advice is to just start. There are many benefits of walking regularly that can have a big impact on your life.
In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Joyce Shulman, the Co-founder and CEO of 99 Walks and Jetti Fitness, about how intentional walking can change your life. They also talk about the benefits of spending time in nature, Joyce’s book, and how to build a personal walking habit.
Resources Mentioned in this episode
- Artitudes Design
- Joyce Shulman on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
- 99 Walks
- 99 Walks on Instagram | Facebook
- Jetti Fitness
- Jetti Fitness on Instagram | Facebook
- Jetti Poles
- Walk Your Way to Better: 99 Walks That Will Change Your Life by Joyce Shulman
- Macaroni Kid
- Fitbit
- Apple Watch
Sponsor for this episode…
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.
Don’t Chase Someone Else’s Success
Kate Ahl is the Owner and Founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest management company. Simple Pin Media helps clients focus on their businesses by taking over all aspects of Pinterest marketing. After working with over 600 Pinterest accounts, they’ve learned how to pin for all types of companies and niches. Kate has taught tens of thousands about Pinterest marketing through various speaking engagements and her podcast, The Simple Pin Podcast.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- Kate Ahl talks about how she came up with the idea of Simple Pin Media
- How Kate bridged the gap to success
- The differences between Instagram and Pinterest
- What went right for Kate when building her business?
- What does a CEO really do?
- Why you shouldn’t chase someone else’s success
- Kate shares her inspiring superpower
In this episode…
Before she started Simple Pin Media, Kate Ahl was facing complete poverty. Living on food stamps and running out of unemployment, Kate knew she had to make a change. A friend gave her the idea to manage Pinterest accounts, and Kate began investing in the opportunity. Now, the company has scaled to 38 employees, 120 clients, two memberships, and a podcast. How did Kate do it?
A major part of Kate’s accomplishment was making sure that she didn’t chase someone else’s success. She got clear on who she serves — clients, the community, and customers — and stuck to it. Wherever you are in life, your path is your path. Just because you’re different from somebody else doesn’t mean you’re not successful.
In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is in conversation with Kate Ahl, Founder and Owner of Simple Pin Media, about finding success for yourself. Kate shares the process of growing her business, how she pulled herself out of the center of the company, and her advice to honor your strengths. You don’t want to miss this insightful episode!
Resources Mentioned in this episode
Sponsor for this episode…
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.
[The Men Who Support the Women] You are Good Enough
Warren Rustand is a husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, corporate leader, educator, speaker, and philanthropist. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Arizona where he was an Academic All-American basketball player.
In 1973, Warren was selected as a White House fellow through a nationally competitive process. He was appointed as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of Commerce, where he co-led the first-ever Executive Level Trade Mission to the Soviet Union. He then became Special Assistant to then-Vice President Gerald Ford. In 1974, when the vice president became president, he asked Warren to serve as his Appointments Secretary and Cabinet Secretary.
Following his time in public service, Warren entered the private sector again as an entrepreneur. He subsequently was CEO of 10 companies and chairman of many others. He has served on the board of directors of 50 for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Warren was Global Chair of the World Presidents Organization and is the current Dean of Learning for the EO Global Leadership Academy, in addition to all Regional Leadership Academies.
Warren is a well-known speaker on topics of leadership, personal development, strategy, scaling businesses, entrepreneurship, and family. He is a tireless advocate for entrepreneurs and leaders, and he is a source of inspiration and support for female leaders worldwide.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- Warren Rustand speaks about the change he has seen in the elevation of female leaders in government and business
- The historical and cultural barriers that women have had to overcome in leadership
- What’s important for the development of future women leaders?
- How valuing, honoring, and respecting women as strong partners leads to greater success for everyone
- Warren discusses his book The Leader Within Us and the three principles of “a life by design”
- The mentors in Warren’s life and the advice they gave him along the way
- How aspiring leaders can overcome barriers and figure out where they’re going
In this episode…
Women are capable of doing anything. They make meaningful contributions in all facets of life, and they often have the skill sets needed to succeed in a variety of roles. But social and historical barriers ingrained in our culture can make it difficult for women to rise into leadership roles. So, how can women overcome these barriers? And how can men honor and elevate the traits of female leaders?
There’s a famous quote saying that a rising tide lifts all boats. However, Warren Rustand says that you can be the rising tide that lifts all boats. You just have to remind yourself that you’re capable of being a great leader, can help carve a path for others to grow, and are good enough to do anything you put your mind to.
In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston speaks with Warren Rustand, entrepreneur, author, and leader, about elevating women in the workplace. Together, they discuss the growth society has made in regards to women in leadership, how we can improve, and why women leaders are essential to the success of organizations. Warren also talks about the five principles of personal greatness and living with purpose. This episode is overflowing with advice for all aspiring leaders!
Resources Mentioned in this episode
Sponsor for this episode…
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.