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Show Your Worth

December 15, 2022 by Andrea Heuston

Shelmina Abji is a TEDx speaker, board member, former Vice President at IBM, author, and angel investor. She started her career as a software engineer and then moved into sales and sales leadership, guiding global teams to deliver over $1B in annual revenue and serving as a key decision-maker in hiring and promoting hundreds of professionals.

Shelmina received extensive leadership training at IBM, Harvard University, and UCLA. As a global empowerment speaker, she has addressed attendees at companies, conferences, and colleges that include Google, Edward Jones, National Center for Women in Technology, Black women in STEM, and Harvard.

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

How Shelmina Abji transitioned from the tech industry to being a speaker
Shelmina discusses strategies from her book, Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work
How to intentionally create value as a leader
Shelmina explains the concept of “the power of quotient”
The most impactful piece of advice Shelmina has received from a mentor
Shelmina’s superpower and how to get in touch with her

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How do you show up as a leader? How can you be intentional in your leadership to advance in your career (and help others advance too)?

Shelmina Abji advises women to focus their attention on eight intentional strategies that will help transform their careers. These intentional methods include being strategic in your leadership journey, learning how to overcome obstacles, being intentional in your personal growth, and creating more value for others.

In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Shelmina Abji, a TEDx speaker and author, to discuss strategies for intentional leadership. Shelmina shares her career background, explains the concept of “the power of quotient,” and talks about her book, Show Your Worth.

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One Bold Move a Day

December 8, 2022 by Andrea Heuston

Shanna A. Hocking is a leadership consultant, philanthropic advisor, and keynote speaker with 20 years of experience raising hundreds of millions of dollars and leading large teams at organizations such as the Wharton School of Business, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Alabama, and Duke University. She is the Principal of Hocking Leadership, an organizational leadership, fundraising, and philanthropic advisory firm. Shanna’s clients include universities, national nonprofit organizations, global businesses, and family foundations. Her articles have been published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Motherly, and Forbes. Her expertise has been featured in Entrepreneur, Chicago Tribune, Today.com, Insider, The Muse, American Express Business Insights, and Thrive Global, among others. Shanna is also the author of One Bold Move a Day.

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

Why Shanna A. Hocking started a consulting business
Shanna talks about her book and the four mindsets for making bold moves
How to live the “and mindset” and find happiness through the “progress mindset”
What is a bold move?
The steps Shanna is taking to make bold moves
Why workplace culture is about connections — not presence
The benefits of having an “Atta Girl” folder
The most impactful piece of advice Shanna has received from her mentors
Shanna’s superpower and contact details

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Do you find it difficult to celebrate your wins and accomplishments? How can you ensure that you learn and grow throughout your career?

Leadership consultant Shanna A. Hocking’s advice is to take small, bold, actionable steps every day. Being a great leader doesn’t happen overnight, but you have to make a conscious choice to move forward. It is therefore essential to be grateful, empower others to achieve success, and find joy in the challenges. Make an intentional choice to celebrate the small wins every day.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Shanna A. Hocking, the Principal of Hocking Leadership, to talk about making bold career moves. Shanna discusses the benefits of celebrating your accomplishments, the four mindsets for making bold moves, and why workplace culture is about connections — not presence.

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Success Leaves Clues

December 1, 2022 by Andrea Heuston

Lisa Druxman is a mom on a mission. She is the Founder and CEO of FIT4MOM, the parent company of FIT4BABY, Stroller Strides, and Body Boost. With nearly 2,000 class locations nationwide, FIT4MOM is one of the fastest-growing franchises in the country. Lisa is also the author of The Empowered Mama and the host of The Empowered Mama podcast.

Lisa and FIT4MOM have been featured numerous times on NBC’s Today Show, CNN, The Montel Williams Show, and Access Hollywood and profiled in magazines, including Entrepreneur, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and Self. Lisa is a speaker, a writer, and a thought leader with a passion for helping moms get out of an overwhelming life and into a healthy and happy life.

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

What inspired Lisa Druxman to start a fitness company?
What went right and led to the success of FIT4MOM?
Lisa talks about developing a franchise business and writing The Empowered Mama
The brands under the FIT4MOM parent company name
How Lisa has been creating a values-based fitness community of moms
The lessons Lisa learned about living in an overwhelming state of being
Lisa talks about The Empowered Mama podcast and her plans for the future
What the FIT4MOM franchise offers its franchisees
The most impactful piece of advice Lisa has received from a mentor
Lisa’s superpower and her advice to women feeling overwhelmed

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What makes you feel empowered? Do you enjoy learning from successful leaders or being part of a community?

Lisa Druxman loves learning from successful women. She thrives working with other women in a supportive values-based community. According to Lisa, success leaves clues that others can learn from and use to achieve success in their own lives. No one becomes successful by accident — you must work for it and learn to do it without letting it overwhelm your life.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Lisa Druxman, the Founder and CEO of FIT4MOM, about women empowerment and building a franchise business. Lisa shares tips for overcoming being overwhelmed, the value of creating a supportive community, and the benefits of having a franchise.

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Fear is Boring

November 24, 2022 by Andrea Heuston

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.

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

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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

November 17, 2022 by Andrea Heuston

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.

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

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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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Grace Within Uncertainty

November 10, 2022 by Andrea Heuston

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.

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

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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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[Women of EO] Be a Finisher!

November 3, 2022 by Andrea Heuston

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.

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

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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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Successful as F*CK

October 27, 2022 by Andrea Heuston

Riah Gonzalez is an accidental entrepreneur, a taco enthusiast, and a lover of 90s pop. As a young mom with minimal support, Riah quickly learned that her success would be different from that of her peers. The life lessons she learned through trial and error led her to encourage others through her debut book, Successful as F*ck: A No BS Tale of Screwing Up and Succeeding Anyway. When she’s not writing, Riah empowers female entrepreneurs with her virtual assistant matchmaking company Linq Consulting Solutions. She lives happily in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and three daughters.

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

What inspired Riah Gonzalez to share her story?
Riah’s background and the process of writing her book
How Riah started Linq Consulting Solutions and what led to her success
Riah talks about her community and explains why she used the title Successful as F*ck
How to be authentic to make a positive impression
The best piece of advice Riah has ever received
Riah’s superpower

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What does success look like for you? Do you find it difficult to express your true self or emotions when it comes to business?

The fear of being ridiculed, judged, or seen as a failure prevents many women from expressing their emotions. However, according to Riah Gonzalez, screwing up does not mean you are unsuccessful. Instead, embrace your failures and learn from your mistakes. Be authentic, express your emotions and true self, and recognize that you are enough.

In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Riah Gonzalez, an author and entrepreneur, about defining success on your own terms. Riah discusses the value of expressing your emotions, being authentic, and her experience building a virtual assistant matchmaking company.

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