On the Shoulders of Mighty Women

Lesley Michaels

Lesley Michaels is a transformational coach and keynote speaker who applies simple brain science to reset behavior patterns and establish a mindset of unwavering self-trust. She is a podcast host, public speaker, author, and Founder of Never Too Late Media. Lesley uses her platform to help other women strengthen their voices and achieve success in the modern world of business. Lesley is passionate about coaching and advocating for those with unacknowledged or undervalued voices, and she’s dedicated to helping others create expansive, fulfilling lives.

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

  • Lesley Michaels talks about what initially led her down the path of entrepreneurship
  • Lesley describes the principles behind her company, Never Too Late Media
  • Inspirational stories shared on the Women We Should Know podcast
  • Lesley talks about the importance of feminism for all genders
  • How has feminism changed through the years?
  • Lesley discusses her upcoming book, On the Shoulders of Mighty Women
  • Lesley’s advice for dealing with woman-on-woman incivility in the workplace
  • Lesley talks about her superpower and how she uses it

In this episode…

Are you an entrepreneur struggling to find your voice in today’s business climate? What if there was a way to create better habits and establish trust in yourself to achieve your highest level of success?

Lesley Michaels opens up about her grandmother, a suffragette and first-wave feminist, and how she inspired Lesley to pave her own way down the path of entrepreneurship. Lesley also shares her inspiring story of finding herself, achieving success, and then using her platform to empower other women.

On this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston talks with coach, author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and Founder of Never Too Late Media, Lesley Michaels. Lesley talks about what feminism means to her and why she feels that it is important for people of all genders to embrace the movement. She also talks about her podcast, an upcoming book, incivility in the workplace, how to find your own voice, and so much more!

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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.

Never Be the Smartest Person in the Room

Amalia Martino

Amalia Martino is the Founder of The Vida Agency, a creative agency providing strategic communications, public engagement, media planning, and more to underrepresented and disproportionately impacted communities. When Amalia founded the agency in 2017, she set out to build a place where every voice is valued, every client achieves strategic and inclusive impact, and every person is intentionally supported on their leadership development journey.

With nearly two decades of leading communications and public relations campaigns, Amalia designs culturally relevant initiatives that transform behavior. Recognized for her unique ability to engage and elicit valuable input from a diverse array of communities, she models inclusive community outreach principles that The Vida Agency has become known for. A powerful and authentic public speaker and facilitator, Amalia activates audiences across sectors. She regularly speaks on building inclusive strategies for marketing and engagement, and shares lessons from The Vida Agency’s efforts to enable a culture of leadership.

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

  • Amalia Martino talks about becoming an entrepreneur without a traditional business background
  • Building work based on your values
  • The Vida Agency’s campaign for the city of Seattle: Be Ready, Be Hydrated
  • How to model work-life balance
  • Why only 3% of female-owned businesses ever make it to the $1 million mark
  • How to find your work tribe
  • Amalia shares her superpower

In this episode…

Do you have personal values you want to incorporate into your business? Have you ever felt stuck in company culture?

Amalia Martino worked in corporate communications but felt stuck in a rigid company culture — so, she moved on to freelancing. With no business degree, and while managing motherhood, Amalia then founded The Vida Agency to ensure every voice is valued through strategic communication.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston sits down with Amalia Martino, Founder of The Vida Agency, to talk about how she leads her company with compassion. Amalia looks back on her work experience, talks about her passion for serving underrepresented communities, and gives tips for finding your team to build a great business.

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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.

Always Check the Fuse Box Before You Call the Electrician

Mary Abbajay

Mary Abbajay is the Author of the best-selling book Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss. She is also the President of Careerstone Group, a full-service organizational and leadership development consulting agency that provides facilitation, training, consulting, and coaching services to businesses and government entities.

Mary is a highly-regarded author, speaker, consultant, and trainer, helping clients develop the strategies and skills needed to stimulate professional and personal excellence, growth, and success in the 21st-century workplace. She is also the Co-host of the workplace advice podcast Cubical Confidential and is a contributor for television, radio, and print publications, with her work and advice appearing in the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and Forbes, among others.

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

  • What Mary Abbajay learned about running a consulting firm from her early career as a bar and grill owner
  • Mary and Andrea Heuston discuss their versions of authenticity in the workplace
  • Tips for managing workplace relationships
  • How Mary leads like a woman
  • The most influential piece of advice Mary has received — and her advice for women who are unhappy in their job
  • What is Mary’s superpower?

In this episode…

Are you a junior staff member on your team who feels like your boss isn’t valuing your ideas? Are you a senior member of your team feeling dissatisfied with your job?

Mary Abbajay is a trusted author and consultant with over 20 years of leadership experience. As a former bar and grill owner, her background helped her launch Careerstone Group, an organizational leadership consulting firm focused on helping companies create effective and productive workplaces. Now, Mary is here to make sure that you can take control of your own career. You’ll learn tips on maintaining a positive workplace attitude to manage relationships, make professional decisions, and communicate effectively, straight from her best-selling book Managing Up.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston joins Mary Abbajay, Author of Managing Up and President of Careerstone Group, to discuss personal workplace authority. Mary talks about maintaining control of your career, how to navigate professional relationships effectively, and how to persist in your role.

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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.

Know Your Value

Niki McKay

Niki McKay is the Founder and CEO of Seattle-based Blue Danube Productions. She has been a dynamic, noteworthy leader in the event production space for over 20 years. Niki’s expertise is demonstrated through the rapid growth of her company and the industry-wide recognition for her excellent work. She has served partners such as Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Facebook Reality Labs, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Having founded Blue Danube Productions in 2007, Niki has grown the company into one of the premier event technology companies in the Pacific Northwest. She has an exceptional ability to fuse vision with development, bringing about stunning results that combine the best of technical and logistic elements. She leads a team that transforms client relationships into powerful partnerships. Together, they pinpoint goals, target demographics, and achieve the best possible results for their clients. Niki is an influencer and a thought leader. She has been featured in Special Events magazine and has served as a keynote speaker for numerous associations including Meeting Professionals International and the International Live Events Association.

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

  • What drove Niki McKay to start Blue Danube Productions?
  • Niki talks about her company’s philosophy and the value of understanding a client’s target audience
  • What went right for Niki when she started her company?
  • The most challenging event Niki has ever worked on, the most exciting speaker she has worked with, and other people she admires
  • What Niki loves about her job and the best piece of advice she has received from her mentors
  • Niki’s superpower and how to get in touch with her

In this episode…

When starting a business, it’s important for entrepreneurs to have a good understanding of their target audience and the value they will provide to that audience. This helps you find clients who share your values, and in the process, helps you build amazing relationships with them. So what does it mean to know your value?

As a business leader, understanding your value means that you know what you deserve and what you need — and you are willing to go for it. It also means that you are not afraid to get paid for your expertise and precious time, and you get compensated for who you are and what you bring to the table. You also have to decide and choose the types of clients you want to work with.

In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Niki McKay, the Founder and CEO of Blue Danube Productions, to talk about the importance of knowing your value. They discuss Niki’s company philosophy, the most challenging event she has worked on, and what she loves about her job. Stay tuned.

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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] Success Leaves Clues

Elise Holtzman

Elise Holtzman is a former practicing attorney, certified executive coach, and the Founder of The Lawyer’s Edge, where she and her coaching team work with law firms to grow thriving businesses by helping lawyers become better business developers and leaders. Prior to practicing law in large New York law firms, Elise earned a BA in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and her JD from Columbia Law School, where she was a member and Senior Editor of the Columbia Law Review.

In addition to providing consulting, training, and coaching for clients, Elise speaks frequently for women groups and legal organizations such as State Bar Associations, ABA Women Rainmakers, and the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity. She writes articles on the subject of business development for publications such as the New York Law Journal and Law360. She is also the host of The Lawyer’s Edge Podcast.

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

  • Elise Holtzman’s journey to starting The Lawyer’s Edge, a coaching company for lawyers
  • How Elise’s work helps clients build successful law firms
  • What went right for Elise when she started The Lawyer’s Edge?
  • Elise talks about her discomfort in scaling her business — and how she helps clients deal with being uncomfortable
  • Why entrepreneurs should network with like-minded people
  • The types of topics and guests Elise features on The Lawyer’s Edge Podcast
  • How Elise leads like a woman and her advice for women looking to start a business
  • Elise talks about her superpower and shares her contact details

In this episode…

Building a successful business requires managing many key pieces, from handling finances to tackling sales and marketing, hiring and managing employees, and scaling the business. However, no one can be an expert in all of these areas — regardless of how smart they are. So what should growing entrepreneurs do?

According to Elise Holtzman, this is where having a coach or mentor comes into play. Connecting and learning from a mentor who has gone through similar challenges is invaluable. It helps business owners network with like-minded people, grow both personally and professionally, and learn how to take on uncomfortable situations.

In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Elise Holtzman, the Founder of The Lawyer’s Edge, to talk about the importance of coaching and working with a mentor. Elise shares her journey to entrepreneurship, her secret to success, and the value of networking with like-minded people. Stay tuned.

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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.