Don’t Quit Until You Make It

Congresswoman Nancy Mace

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and a retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly. She is also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in that state. She grew up in Goose Creek, South Carolina, and dropped out of high school at the age of 17. She immediately became a waitress at the Waffle House. After earning her high school diploma a few months later, she entered The Citadel (the Military College of South Carolina), where she was the school’s first female to graduate from its corps of cadets in 1999.

In 2004, Nancy earned a master’s degree from the University of Georgia. She is the author of In the Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel, published by Simon and Schuster in 2001. In 2008, she started her own company. Her background in business is in technology, PR, and marketing, and more recently, commercial real estate before coming to Congress. Amongst her other achievements and responsibilities, Nancy is a single mom of two children, aged 12 and 14. She also has two cats, Tyler and Tiger, and a puppy named Liberty.

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

  • Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s inspiration to start her own business
  • What went right for Nancy as she started and grew her business?
  • How growing up in a military family impacted Nancy’s life — and what she learned from working at Waffle House
  • Nancy’s experience joining The Citadel, being its first female graduate, and how that changed her life
  • Why women must take up their seats at the table and speak up
  • Nancy’s advice to women dealing with imposter syndrome
  • Nancy talks about being a Congresswoman and the challenges she faces in her work
  • Nancy’s superpower and how to get in touch with her

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Being the first female to graduate from The Citadel, Congresswoman Nancy Mace was taught a lot of valuable life lessons. She learned the importance of being courageous, confident, and believing in herself. Now she’s here to empower women to speak up for themselves, for others, and to give a voice to the voiceless.

Nancy advises fellow women leaders to never quit until they achieve what they want. Other people’s opinions and perceptions should never define who they are or what they are capable of doing. If a woman doesn’t believe in herself, then others will not believe in her and her abilities.

Congresswoman Nancy Mace is Andrea Heuston’s guest in this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show where she talks about being the first female to graduate from The Citadel and how that impacted her work in Congress. Nancy also talks about her experience growing up in a military family, the lessons she learned from working as a waitress at Waffle House, and how she runs her own business. 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.

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Take Imperfect Action!

Renée Marino

Renée Marino is a Professional Communication Coach named by Yahoo Finance as one of the “Top 10 Communication Coaches to Follow in 2021.” She helps people create genuine connections in their life and business by balancing new school technology with old school simplicity. Renée was recently the Co-host of Tony Robbins’ and Dean Graziosi’s first-ever virtual world summit, and she has signed a book deal with Morgan James to publish her first nonfiction book called Becoming a Master Communicator, which will be available in stores on January 25, 2022.

A graduate of Wagner College with a degree in theater speech, Renée has spoken, performed, and been interviewed on thousands of live and virtual stages. She teaches a live workshop called “Connecting on Camera,” which guides people to be their most confident, real selves on camera. She is also a stage and screen actress and was the female lead role, Mary Delgado, in the film Jersey Boys directed by Clint Eastwood, which is currently on Netflix. She has mastered countless Broadway roles over the years, including roles in Pretty Woman, West Side Story, Jersey Boys, Chaplin, Wonderland, and more.

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

  • Why Renée Marino became a communication coach and wrote a book about communication
  • Renée shares a synopsis of her book, Becoming a Master Communicator, and talks about the shortcomings of technology and online meetings
  • Renée explains why she became a speaker coach and talks about the value of being authentic
  • The most impactful piece of advice Renée has received from a mentor
  • How Renée’s background and acting career shaped her current perspective
  • Renée talks about her superpower and shares her contact details

In this episode…

Are you aware that imperfection is human? Are you also aware that it is a beautiful thing that should be embraced by everyone?

We are all imperfect in nature and can never be perfect in everything we do. Renée Marino knows the value of being your authentic self and advises people to stop striving for perfection. She believes in taking imperfect action regardless of any fear, doubt, or concerns one may have. You don’t always have to feel confident before taking action. The more you do it, the more confident you will become.

Renée Marino, a Professional Communication Coach, is Andrea Heuston’s guest in this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show where she talks about the value of good communication and embracing imperfection. Renée also discusses her acting career, becoming a speaker coach, and her new book, Becoming a Master Communicator. 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.

Ready? Aim! Shoot!

Lisa Liguori

Lisa Liguori is an entrepreneur and the Owner of Liguori Management. She runs the venture capital firm in San Diego and her favorite roles are social investor and philanthropist. Although she loves to travel, home is her happy place because it is where she can be close to family and never miss a Sunday dinner.

Lisa’s hobbies are piloting and playing tennis. She believes her calling is running the Advice Column Podcast, where she shares life experiences from others to remind us that we aren’t alone and to help accelerate our own personal growth.

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

  • Lisa Liguori talks about running a venture capital firm in San Diego and the firm’s transition from being a direct mail business
  • Lisa’s favorite job at Liguori Management and how she got into philanthropy work
  • Lisa explains why she started the Advice Column Podcast, why she created the Ski Monkey gadget, and her reasons for starting Happiness Adventure
  • Andrea Heuston talks about her personal mission statement and purpose in life
  • What went right for Liguori Management as it transitioned to a VC firm?
  • Lisa’s mentors and the most impactful piece of advice she has ever received
  • Lisa’s advice for women looking to do something new
  • Lisa talks about her superpower and shares her contact details

In this episode…

Decision making is part of being a business owner and leader. You have to sit down, evaluate what you have at hand, and decide on the next steps to take. However, if you keep waiting for the best time to make a move, you may be disappointed.

As a business owner or leader, it is important to grab any good opportunities you see without fear. Take the shot and iterate whenever necessary, because if you fear making a move, then you will never learn anything new. Be ready to learn from your mistakes and failures, and know that everything does not always have to be perfect.

In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Lisa Liguori, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and podcast host, to talk about running a venture capital firm and investing in yourself. Lisa also explains her reasons for starting the Advice Column Podcast and the Happiness Adventure and talks about the Ski Monkey gadget. 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.

[Women Presidents’ Organization] The Space Between

Mary Jane Pioli

Mary Jane Pioli is the President of MJ Pioli and Company, a firm that provides executive coaching, business strategy, peer advisory, and facilitation services. As an executive coach, peer group advisory leader, and business development strategist, Mary Jane is passionate about developing conscious leaders who are happier and more effective in their organizational roles and in their lives. She collaborates with leaders to help them become more intentional about their goals and strategies and find the best ways to inspire others and implement programs, products, and services for success.

Mary Jane is currently the Co-leader of the Seattle and Bellevue Chapters of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a Group Leader for the peer advisory group CEO Connect, and an executive coach to managers, directors, C-suite executives, teams, and professional service firm partners. She has enjoyed running her business for the past several years after earning a coaching certification degree and spending the first 15 plus years of her career in the corporate environment. She left the country and traveled for a year through Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, harnessing her type A personality, which allowed her a successful re-entry into the world of business and motherhood.

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

  • How Mary Jane Pioli started her own coaching business and what led to her success
  • Mary Jane’s work to create happier and more effective leaders
  • The value of focusing on the positive versus the negative during coaching
  • How Mary Jane empowers leaders to improve through peer advisory groups
  • How Mary Jane leads like a woman and how the leadership lessons she has learned have impacted her parenting
  • The most challenging part of Mary Jane’s work — and her experience taking classes in basic keelboat sailing and coastal cruising
  • The most impactful piece of advice Mary Jane has received from a mentor
  • Mary Jane talks about her superpower and shares her contact details

In this episode…

To become a better leader, it is important that you learn how to listen, be present, and speak up. This is what Mary Jane Pioli learned from one of her mentors while working in the corporate world. 

You don’t always have to solve every problem on your own, and it is important that you learn how to take a break and relax. Creating a space between allows you to stop worrying and know that the most important thing is taking the first step when you don’t know what the future holds. It helps you work on yourself, avoid burnout, live a happier life, and become a better leader. It helps you learn how to be! 

In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Mary Jane Pioli, the President of MJ Pioli and Company, about executive coaching and helping leaders become happier and more efficient. They also talk about toxic positivity, empowering and serving other leaders, and how Mary Jane leads like a woman. 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.

You Cannot Sit on Two Toilet Seats at the Same Time

Sari Davidson

Sari Davidson is the Owner, Founder, and CEO of BooginHead. What she built in her kitchen in 2005 has grown into a globally distributed brand of stylish baby essentials trusted by parents around the world to keep their babies safe, comforted, and soothed. With innovation and drive, BooginHead has claimed and maintained its space in the hyper-competitive juvenile market industry next to giants such as Munchkin, Newbie, and Dr. Brown’s.

Sari and the company have been recognized as Puget Sound Business Journal’s Fastest-Growing Business and as a 2020 Innovator of the Year, Fortune’s Most Powerful Woman Entrepreneur, Babble’s Top 50 Mompreneurs, and as a Finalist for The Nellie Cashman Award. Sari has been featured on HuffPost, The Wall Street Journal, LadyBossBlogger, Medium, Inc., and 425 Business Magazine as their powerhouse entrepreneur who is changing the business landscape in Washington state.

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

  • What inspired Sari Davidson to leave Microsoft and go into entrepreneurship?
  • Sari explains what BooginHead means and how she grew the business organically
  • The company’s first product and the people that helped with product manufacturing
  • How Sari juggles a professional career with motherhood
  • Sari talks about her hiring ability, the most impactful piece of advice she has received, and her advice to fellow women looking to do something new
  • Sari’s superpower and how to get in touch with her

In this episode…

If you are an entrepreneur and have been struggling to work on two or more business ideas at the same time, then you are sitting on two toilet seats at the same time. When you do that, you fail to give each idea the attention it needs and cannot complete it to your best ability.

Most entrepreneurs tend to work on many business ideas at once — and this can have a negative effect on their efforts. Sari Davidson found herself doing this while simultaneously working at Microsoft and managing a growing business. After some time, she realized that she had to let go of one to put her whole heart in the other.

In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Sari Davidson, the Owner, Founder, and CEO of BooginHead, to talk about managing life and a growing business. Sari explains the process of starting her own business, how working full time at Microsoft helped her to bootstrap the business, and how she juggles a professional career with motherhood. 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.