Lead Like A Woman

Trust That the World Has a Lot in Store for You!

Mori Taheripour is a negotiation expert, globally recognized and highly sought-after speaker, and award-winning educator. She has worked with some of the most iconic sports leagues and Fortune 100 corporations over the past 20 years. She also teaches negotiation and dispute resolution at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and is a seven-time recipient of awards for excellence in teaching.

Mori’s work has been featured in top business publications and media outlets including ESPN, Forbes, Inc., and NPR. She is also a contributor to sports discussions on SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Daily. Some of her current and past clients include the Goldman Sachs Foundation, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Players Association, National Football League, the Timberland company, United Parcel Service, Wasserman, Wells Fargo, and the White House Fellows Program. In March of 2020, Mori’s first book, Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly was published by Penguin Random House.

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

Mori Taheripour explains why she created MT Global Strategies
What Mori teaches about negotiation — and what went right for her when she started MT Global Strategies
Why women need to honor themselves and do what makes them happy
How running a healthcare consulting firm prepared Mori for her current role
Mori talks about teaching negotiation to people in the sports world and her journey writing a book
The value of trusting and taking advantage of new opportunities
Mori talks about her superpower, her contact details, and her advice on embracing chaos and uncertainty

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In the course of building a business or becoming a leader, women often receive advice from others who have gone through the same experiences as them. However, most women aren’t aware of their great qualities and don’t realize that others see these great qualities as well.

Just because you don’t see your value, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Mori Taheripour advises women to trust in themselves and trust that the world has a lot in store for them. Fearlessly go after new opportunities as they arise, because they could lead to great success and achievements.

In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Mori Taheripour, a negotiation expert, to talk about negotiation skills and empowering women to become better. Mori also talks about the value of following the road less traveled, the mission of her book, and explains how negotiation helps in finding a person’s voice. Stay tuned.

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It’s the Little Steps Along the Way

Dr. Wenwen Ni is an Assistant Professor at Sonoma State University. She has a Ph.D. in social psychology from UCLA, and her work broadly examines the experiences of underrepresented groups including women in leadership and college students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds. She focuses on how social and environmental cues can affect identity and feelings of belonging, particularly when members of underrepresented groups are interacting with majority group members. Dr. Ni was a Senior Project Manager with Artitudes Design before pursuing her doctorate at UCLA.

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

Why Dr. Wenwen Ni decided to get a doctorate degree in social psychology
What went right for Dr. Ni as she pursued her dreams
How social and environmental cues affect identity and feelings of belonging for women leaders
How to normalize women in leadership roles
Dr. Ni’s thoughts on gender bias in the events industry
What factors play into the psychology of belonging?
Dr. Ni explains what she currently teaches, talks about the most impactful piece of advice she has received, and shares her advice to women with a desire to take up leadership roles
Dr. Ni’s superpower and how to get in touch with her

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Did you know that there are many social, economic, and environmental factors that have a big impact on women leaders? These include social status, feedback from both male and fellow female leaders, and being surrounded by other female leaders in the workplace.

Dr. Wenwen Ni’s quest to understand the social psychology of underrepresented groups has helped her learn so much about how different psychological factors influence such groups in society. She encourages women leaders to have mentors and female role models to help guide them get to where they want to be.

In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Dr. Wenwen Ni, an Assistant Professor at Sonoma State University, joins Andrea Heuston to talk about the various psychological factors that affect women in leadership roles. Dr. Ni shares her thoughts on gender bias in the events industry, explains how social and environmental factors influence women in the workplace, and talks about the importance of taking small steps to reach your goals. Stay tuned.

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Be Kind

Diana Fryc is the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Retail Voodoo, a US-based branding firm that helps food, beverage, wellness, and fitness companies address their toughest growth challenges. As the daughter of parents who endured unimaginable hardship before emigrating from Eastern Europe to the US, Diana is built for a higher purpose. From working with Jane Goodall to source sustainably made paper, she went on to a career helping corporate America normalize the use of environmentally responsible products and materials before working with Retail Voodoo.

Diana believes that businesses should be a force for good and uses her networking powers to drive change, specifically in the areas of employment diversity, food equality, and the promotion of a sustainable supply chain. She founded and hosts the Gooder Podcast, where she interviews powerhouse women leading on every level in food, beverage, and wellness categories.

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

Diana Fryc’s education and career background
What went right for Diana in building Retail Voodoo and the most interesting project she has worked on
Why Diana decided to get an MBA in executive leadership
How Andrea and Diana reconnected many years after high school
What inspired Diana to start the Gooder Podcast?
The advice that has had a big impact on Diana — and her advice to women leaders in business
Diana’s superpower and contact details

In this episode…

One way leaders can hone their skills, grow, and become better leaders is by asking questions and learning from others, especially those with more established businesses who have been in leadership roles for a long time. However, not every piece of advice received will be good and applicable to an aspiring leader.

While working at a leadership development firm, Diana Fryc was told by one of her male superiors that being nice would not get her far in business. However, she found out later on that the piece of advice did not align with her values and who she was. She now advises fellow women leaders to have big hearts, be humble, and be clear on what they want.

In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Diana Fryc, the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Retail Voodoo, to talk about running a CPG-focused company and branding in high heels. They also discuss Diana’s Gooder Podcast, how to be a better female leader, and the interesting projects Diana has worked on at Retail Voodoo. Stay tuned.

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The Outgoing Introvert

Natasha Miller is the Founder and Chief Experience Designer of Entire Productions, the go-to experience design event and entertainment production company based in San Francisco. She has been on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America for three years in a row. Her passion and commitment to giving back drive her invariable contributions and participation with numerous charitable organizations.

Natasha also performs as a jazz vocalist and is a trained classical violinist. She is a proud graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and has studied entrepreneurship at the Harvard Business School and MIT. She is also a member of the Recording Academy, ASCAP, SF Travel, and Meeting Professionals International (MPI). She resides in San Francisco, California, where she is a member and on the board of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO).

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

Natasha Miller’s background in music and how she got into event production
What has led to the growth of Entire Productions and its entry to the Inc. 5000 list?
What went right for Natasha as she grew her business?
Natasha explains what an outgoing introvert means and talks about the mission of her podcast, Fascinating Entrepreneurs
The most interesting event Natasha has organized
How Natasha became a homeless teen, her advice to a person feeling lost, and how she empowers women
Natasha’s superpower and how to get in touch with her

In this episode…

Being an introvert does not mean that you cannot be outgoing, vivacious, and a top performer. You can be your best self but still set boundaries on how much time you spend with others, both professionally and personally.

As a person who identifies herself as an outgoing introvert, Natasha Miller knows very well what this means. She enjoys spending a big chunk of her time alone despite being at the helm of an event production company. She is not shy and lets other people know what to expect when working with her.

Natasha Miller, the Founder and Chief Experience Designer at Entire Productions, joins Andrea Heuston in this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show where she talks about growing a multimillion-dollar event production company. Natasha also explains what an outgoing introvert refers to, talks about setting boundaries, and describes the importance of seeking mentorship. Stay tuned.

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We Don’t Have to Be the Best for Everyone All the Time

Andrea Duffield is the Chief Executive Officer at Bridgeways. Over the span of 15 years as a speech-language pathologist, she obtained her MBA and went on to start and run her own business, Mosaic Rehabilitation. Mosaic provided speech, physical and occupational therapy, behavioral health, psychology, and counseling services in four clinical locations across the Seattle area. During her time there, Andrea was recognized as the Outstanding Treatment Provider by FEAT of Washington and the Nellie Cashman Business Woman of the Year. She also received accolades for her entrepreneurial acumen from the Puget Sound Business Journal, American Business Awards, and 425 Magazine.

After exiting Mosaic in 2019, Andrea transitioned into the nonprofit arena and is now serving as the CEO at Bridgeways in Everett, Washington. Bridgeway’s mission is to provide services that promote quality of life for individuals living with mental health concerns in a manner that facilitates growth, independence, and a sense of community.

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

Andrea Duffield talks about working at Bridgeways and how they create change in the community
Andrea’s love for working with underserved communities
What went right for Andrea in her life journey and in her career
What does resilience mean to Andrea and how does she lead like a woman?
The best piece of advice Andrea has ever received
Andrea’s advice to a woman struggling to be resilient
Andrea talks about her superpower and shares her contact details

In this episode…

Do you struggle with perfection? Do you find yourself trying to be the best person for everyone all of the time?

Unknown to many women, the desire for perfection often has a negative impact on their lives. This makes them struggle in both their personal and professional lives, unlike men who are more willing to make mistakes. The truth is, you don’t have to be the best all of the time — you’re allowed to make mistakes and give yourself grace.

In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Andrea Duffield, the Chief Executive Officer at Bridgeways, about the value of resiliency and serving underprivileged communities. Andrea also talks about the best way to manage employees, how being a mother has impacted her life, and how she leads with strength. Stay tuned.

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