Embrace Your Weaknesses

Lisa Rehurek is the Founder and CEO of The RFP Success Company, which helps mid-market businesses obtain more state government and private sector RFPs. She is also the President and CEO of Rehurricane Enterprises, a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBENC) supporting large organizations in their state government contracts. With over 26 years of RFP (request for proposal) experience, Lisa leads speaking engagements, training sessions, and workshops on the subject.

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

  • Lisa Rehurek’s inspiration for founding The RFP Success Company
  • The value of RFPs and how to secure them
  • How niching down and branding helped Lisa build a flourishing business
  • Tips for drafting a personalized RFP
  • Lisa shares key takeaways from her books and their target audiences
  • What was the genesis of The RFP Success Show?
  • How to create a personal leadership brand

In this episode…

When in leadership positions, women often compare themselves to others and place unrealistic expectations on themselves. Inspiring leaders are authentic, vulnerable, and confident. So how can you show up as your genuine self to create a positive influence?

According to bestselling author, speaker, and RFP authority Lisa Rehurek, the first step in developing a personal leadership brand is to discover your identity, voice, and destiny. This includes possessing the confidence to display fallibility and weakness. When drafting and securing RFPs (request for proposal), self-assurance is paramount in connecting with your audience and establishing trust. 

Tune in to this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show as Andrea Heuston invites Lisa Rehurek, the Founder and CEO of The RFP Success Company, to speak about cultivating self-assurance to secure RFPs. Lisa explains the value of RFPs in business recognition, how to draft a personalized RFP, and how she built a thriving company by branding and niching down.

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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. Check out 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.

Invest in Yourself!

Keri Murphy is the Founder and CEO of Inspired Living, a company that helps entrepreneurs build an influential brand through video messaging. The company’s proprietary “IT Factor” program is the most sought-after on-camera training in the US and has been featured in news segments like CNN and ABC.

As an international speaker, media and branding expert, and business growth mentor, Keri has over 20 years of experience and has been on camera for over three decades. She hosts the Inspired Living TV web series, where she inspires and educates entrepreneurs on building a seven-figure brand.

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

  • Keri Murphy’s catalyst for founding Inspired Living
  • How developing a niche benefited Inspired Living
  • Fundamental lessons about on-camera branding
  • What is the Brilliant event, and how can women entrepreneurs join?
  • Tips for leveraging video to build a brand and grow your business
  • Keri imparts advice to her younger self

In this episode…

When delivering speeches on camera, women entrepreneurs often put themselves under pressure to be perfect, causing them to feel insecure about their image. How can you overcome your doubts to amplify your voice and impact?

After decades of on-camera appearances, video marketing and branding expert Keri Murphy discovered video messaging isn’t a personal endeavor. Instead, these speaking engagements should inspire, empower, and educate others to take action. When speaking on camera, Keri advises separating yourself from the campaign to identify your ideal audience and create, market, and monetize a message.

Join Andrea Heuston in today’s episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show as she invites Keri Murphy, the Founder and CEO of Inspired Living, to speak about creating and growing a brand through video. Keri talks about the Brilliant event and how women can join, why she developed a niche for her business, and the importance of investing in yourself.

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

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This episode is also 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.

Building the Plane While Flying

Brea Starmer is the Founder and CEO of Lions & Tigers, an award-winning professional staffing and workforce solutions partner. As a model of workplace flexibility and equity, Lions & Tigers was recognized as Microsoft’s Diverse-Owned Supplier of the Year and Puget Sound Business Journal’s Best Workplaces in Washington. Brea advises on numerous boards, including Women in Cloud and WECAN (Women Executive Channel Advisory Network). As an advocate for systemic work evolution, she speaks and coaches on workforce design, flexibility, and the future of work.

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

  • Brea Starmer’s impetus for Lions & Tigers
  • How Brea nurtured high-impact professionals to build a brand, culture, and community
  • The value of independent work
  • Brea talks about her efforts to advocate for integrated work environments
  • Cultivating workplace value in a fluctuating labor market
  • How does Lions & Tigers support women in the workplace?

In this episode…

In today’s unpredictable labor market, large corporations resort to laying off some full-time executives. Additionally, many women desire flexible, autonomous work environments allowing them to balance multiple roles simultaneously. How can you comply with these demands while maintaining your company’s bottom line?

As an advocate for independent and unified workspaces, Brea Starmer helps women and other underrepresented groups discover their ideal styles by dismantling the stigma surrounding unconventional work. She encourages businesses to establish a culture operating system that motivates employees to operate at their highest caliber. This necessitates leveraging agency partnerships to outsource diverse talent and align them with meaningful work that suits their skills and promotes career development, innovation, and retention.

In today’s episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Brea Starmer, the Founder and CEO of Lions & Tigers, joins Andrea Heuston for a conversation about independent and blended workplaces. Brea explains how she nurtures high-performing professionals to foster unity, how she advocates for independent and integrated work environments, and how Lions & Tigers supports women and BIPOC individuals in the workplace.

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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.

Your Self-Worth Is Your Network

Sara Drury is a business coach and consultant for six and seven-figure coaches, consultants, creatives, and spiritually-minded entrepreneurs. As a self-proclaimed mystic business mentor, she helps industry experts scale their businesses, break barriers, and boost income. After noticing a discrepancy between self-image and success, Sara developed the proprietary Business Magik Method, a five-step framework for exponential business growth.

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

  • Sara Drury’s epiphany and how she branded herself the mystic business mentor
  • The impact of self-worth on personal and professional growth
  • How Sara’s initial shortcomings led to her self-discovery
  • Sara talks about her exclusive strategy for helping women boost productivity
  • Advice for rectifying detrimental behaviors
  • Sara shares words of wisdom from Carl Jung

In this episode…

Historically, women have been taught to be compliant and modest, causing them to internalize limiting behaviors leading to a low sense of self-worth. How can you implement small, manageable shifts to regain control of your personal and professional life?

Spiritual business coach Sara Drury affirms that your self-worth is your net worth. Many self-doubting beliefs and their accompanying behaviors become subconscious patterns and habits, so you must maintain keen self-awareness to subvert them. Every action has a motivation, so by identifying its purpose, you can shift your mindset. Sara utilizes hypnosis to help businesswomen tap into their subconscious minds to develop conscious goals. 

Mystic business mentor Sara Drury is Andrea Heuston’s guest in this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show. Together, they discuss how to cultivate a greater sense of self-worth and confidence. Sara also talks about her epiphany and self-discovery, how to rectify detrimental behaviors, and the link between self-worth and success.

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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.

[The Men Who Support the Women] Give Each Other Grace

Eric Samdahl is the Co-founder and CTO of ZADASI, which provides women entrepreneurs and leaders the tools for personal and professional success. As a fractional CEO and COO, he has years of experience in various business disciplines and has been involved in M&A deals with companies from $200,000 to over $12 million. Eric is also an international speaker on leveraging intuition in business.

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

  • Eric Samdahl explains his drive to pursue entrepreneurship
  • How Eric co-founded ZADASI — and the company’s legacy
  • The importance of funding for women-owned businesses
  • ZADASI’s process for accelerating women’s success
  • What is the intuition effect?
  • Eric talks about his book, It’s Not Just a Journal or Adult Coloring Book

In this episode…

Studies show that only 2.3% of VC funds are distributed to women-owned businesses. Yet companies with women leaders accrue additional customers and revenue. How can you encourage and advance women entrepreneurs in their positions?

Women entrepreneurs aren’t often aligned with traditional notions of qualifying startups. Consequently, they conform to limiting beliefs about their abilities and retract their efforts without seeking help. As an advocate for women in business, Eric Samdahl encourages women to identify possibilities in various areas, including business, family, and community, and harness their intuition to develop creative ideas that dismantle conventional barriers.

Join Andrea Heuston in today’s episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show as she chats with Eric Samdahl, ZADASI’s Co-founder and CEO, about empowering women to make a difference in business. Eric talks about the intuition effect, his process for advancing women’s success, and ZADASI’s 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.

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.