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Avoid the Assholes

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Beth Knox is the President and CEO of Seattle Sports Commission, which attracts and hosts premier sports events in the Greater Seattle Region. With 35 years of event production experience, she has organized large-scale, special events as a producer and consultant in the sports and live entertainment industries. Beth has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Puget Sound Business Journal Woman of Influence. Before Seattle Sports Commission, she held leadership roles in iconic event productions like the Special Olympics 2018 national competition.
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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Breaking into traditionally male-dominated careers
  • Beth Knox discusses the challenges of balancing tradition and relevance in events.
  • Beth emphasizes embracing unexpected opportunities
  • The Seattle Sports Commission’s role in bringing world class events to the Seattle area.
  • The power of collaboration and uniting diverse communities.

In this episode…

Women face tremendous retaliation when breaking into male-dominated industries. This can lead to imposter syndrome and feelings of inadequacy. How can you break the glass ceiling and challenge the status quo?

As a trailblazing leader in sports and live entertainment, Beth Knox has broken gender barriers and cultivated strong community connections. Women often hold themselves to high standards and believe that others are more equipped for a particular role. Instead of reinforcing these negative ideas, Beth recommends trusting your skills and abilities to channel your energy into productive endeavors.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston welcomes Beth Knox, the CEO of the Seattle Sports Commission, to talk about making history in male-dominated careers. Beth emphasizes embracing challenging opportunities, staying true to yourself, and creating a lasting legacy.

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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.

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Feeling Graceful in Life

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Kara McKeage is the CEO of Pepper’s Personal Assistants, which provides household outsourcing services to help career-driven mothers with errands. After working as an administrative assistant and sales support professional for 20 years while balancing motherhood, Kara founded Pepper’s Personal Assistants to allow busy mothers to focus on their careers. She is also a board member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO).

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

  • How Kara McKeage started Pepper’s Personal Assistants
  • The learnings that jump-started the growth of Pepper’s Personal Assistant
  • What was the inspiration behind the name “Pepper”?
  • How Kara juggles being a mother and an entrepreneur
  • Understanding and destigmatizing the societal pressures of motherhood
  • Breaking the fear of failure when juggling motherhood and a career
  • Kara’s secrets to matching personal assistants with clients

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Women are expected to embody two roles: motherhood and working professional. This duality places pressure on them to excel in both areas simultaneously, leading to guilt, shame, and feelings of failure. How can you abolish the stigma of working mothers?

Entrepreneur and career mother Kara McKeage emphasizes the value of outsourcing personal home assistants. These attendants perform household tasks like errands and chores to minimize workload and pressure. Through relationship-building and support, women learn that not every task has to be accomplished concurrently.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Kara McKeage, the CEO and Founder of Pepper’s Personal Assistants, joins Andrea Heuston for a conversation about balancing motherhood and work. Kara shares her experiences during the start of her business, how she hired the right people, and the impact her business has on working mothers.

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This episode is brought to you by Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer.

Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer is an online speakers resource dedicated to empowering women in leadership.

This subscription platform is designed to empower and equip women with the tools and resources they need to excel as speakers and influential leaders.

Its mission is to support women in harnessing their strengths, amplifying their voices, and making a lasting impact on their industries and communities.

To enroll in Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer, mention this episode by name and sign up on leadlikeawoman.biz/speakher

Start Giving Zero F*cks!

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Nicholle Overkamp, MBA, ChFC, CDFA is the CEO and Founder of Wilcox Financial Group — a firm offering financial planning for women — and PowHERhouse Money Coaching, an education and coaching company empowering women to live the lives they deserve. As a financial planner and retirement planning specialist, she holds FINRA series seven and 66 registrations in addition to life and health insurance licenses. Nicholle is a board member of Girl Scouts of Western New York, the co-author of Money Bitch!, and the 2013 Woman of the Year recipient for the American Business Woman’s Association of WNY.

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

  • Nicholle Overkamp’s inspiration for launching Wilcox Financial Group
  • Nicholle shares her conviction for entrepreneurial success
  • How a boating accident altered the trajectory of Nicholle’s business
  • The catalyst for PowHerhouse Money Coaching
  • What is the purpose of Money Bitch!?
  • Nicholle explains her impetus for becoming a financial coach

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When faced with adversity, women often turn to men for financial support. This arises from a lack of education and confidence surrounding asset management. How can you gain clarity and empowerment to manage your affairs independently?

After a boating accident that left her husband in a coma, certified financial analyst Nicholle Overkamp had to manage separate business finances single-handedly. She became inspired to coach women entrepreneurs on complex business and personal financial issues. Nicholle maintains that financial planning and advising should include community support systems and address habits, behaviors, and emotions about money.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston invites Nicholle Overkamp, the Founder and CEO of Wilcox Financial Group and PowHERhouse Money Coaching, to discuss financial education for women entrepreneurs. Nicholle talks about the boating accident that altered her business’ trajectory and the catalyst for her coaching businesses and book.

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This episode is brought to you by Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer. 

Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer is an online speakers resource dedicated to empowering women in leadership. 

This subscription platform is designed to empower and equip women with the tools and resources they need to excel as speakers and influential leaders.

Its mission is to support women in harnessing their strengths, amplifying their voices, and making a lasting impact on their industries and communities. 

To enroll in Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer, mention this episode by name and sign up on leadlikeawoman.biz/speakher

Life Is Crazy and We’re All Going To Die

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Vicky Lanzone is the Program Manager at Street Life Ministries, where she provides clothing and food for disadvantaged individuals. She is also the author of the memoir Life is Crazy and We’re All Going to Die.

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Jamie Blaine is the author of Life is Crazy, Midnight Jesus, and Mercy Never Sleeps. As a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestselling author, his work as a music journalist has been featured in major publications, including The Tennessean and the Washington Post.
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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • How Vicky Lanzone and Jamie Blaine collaborated to write Life is Crazy
  • Jamie shares how his background as a psychotherapist influences his books
  • Vicky’s inspiration for working at a homeless shelter
  • Fear and despair as catalysts for Life is Crazy
  • What was Jamie’s epiphany about life and hope?
  • Vicky and Jamie recount notable quotes and moments from Life is Crazy

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When faced with adversity and despair, where do you turn for solace? Do you surrender and abandon your ideals, or do you upend your life for the better?

After losing her job and husband to an affair and confronting insensitive parents, Vicky Lanzone prepared an elaborate escape plan. But an encounter with Jamie Blaine, a psychiatric crisis specialist, motivated her to transform her life drastically. With his help, Vicky wrote an introspective, authentic memoir about finding hope in desperation. She recognized that transparency and truthfulness are pivotal in self-discovery and optimism.

In this special episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston welcomes authors Vicky Lanzone and Jamie Blaine to discuss the purpose of their book Life is Crazy and We’re All Going to Die. Together, they share the role of fear and despair in the book’s narrative, epiphanies about life and hope, and inspirational quotes from the book.

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This episode is brought to you by Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer. 

Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer is an online speakers resource dedicated to empowering women in leadership. 

This subscription platform is designed to empower and equip women with the tools and resources they need to excel as speakers and influential leaders.

Its mission is to support women in harnessing their strengths, amplifying their voices, and making a lasting impact on their industries and communities. 

To enroll in Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer, mention this episode by name and sign up on leadlikeawoman.biz/speakher

[The Men Who Support the Women] Put Yourself in an Environment Where You Can Thrive

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Matt Iseri is the Founder, President, and CEO of TokuSaku Consulting, a management and technology consulting company driving best-in-class solutions through innovative approaches. He is also the Co-founder of TokuSaku (TS) Solutions, which offers technology solutions for business impact. Having spent over 20 years in the process and project management spaces, Matt has experience in multiple disciplines and industries, including technology, financial services, and healthcare. He was awarded the 40 Under Forty award by the Puget Sound Business Journal and serves on several boards.

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

  • Matt Iseri shares his catalyst for founding TokuSaku Consulting
  • What is the meaning of TokuSaku?
  • The genesis of TS Solutions
  • How Matt supports female leaders in business
  • Matt’s history and involvement with Judo
  • Judo’s application in personal and professional life

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Women are underrepresented in every industry across the globe. How can you uplift female leaders to thrive in their roles and achieve their full potential?

To fulfill diversity quotas, women are often hired intentionally for leadership positions. Instead, company executives should identify a potential candidate’s promising qualities and provide them with personal and professional development opportunities. As the father of three young girls and a disciplined Judo competitor, Matt Iseri affirms the sport’s value in building character and cultivating a supportive environment. He has noticed that more women gravitate to Judo to develop mental toughness.

Tune in to this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show as Andrea Heuston invites Matt Iseri, the Founder, President, and CEO of TokuSaku Consulting and the Co-founder of TS Solutions. Together, they discuss the importance of a supportive environment for women. Matt also explains how Judo cultivates self-discipline, his straightforward approach to supporting women in business, and the definition of TokuSaku.

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Sponsor for this episode…

This episode is brought to you by Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer. 

Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer is an online speakers resource dedicated to empowering women in leadership. 

This subscription platform is designed to empower and equip women with the tools and resources they need to excel as speakers and influential leaders.

Its mission is to support women in harnessing their strengths, amplifying their voices, and making a lasting impact on their industries and communities. 

To enroll in Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer, mention this episode by name and sign up on leadlikeawoman.biz/speakher