This week we talk with Alissa Henricksen about her recruiting firm, Grey Search + Strategy. Alissa has devoted her entire career to recruiting. After working for a large recruiting firm out of college, she started her first business in 2008. She started supporting Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies with their recruiting strategies at the age of 24, and has built 15 years of experience working with clients ranging from small start-ups to billion dollar public corporations. Alissa is President of the board of the International Dyslexia Association's Upper Midwest branch and sits on the board of the Minnesota State Chamber of Commerce. Alissa and Grey received TeamWomen's 2019 "Wavemaker Company Champion" award for making internal women's advancement a priority through sponsorship and mentoring programs, goal-setting, and hiring initiatives.

We'll dig into what it means to have culture at the core of your recruiting and employee retention strategy, and how a firm like Grey can help. We'll also spend time talking about how Alissa overcame a Dyslexia diagnosis and what tips she has for anyone out there struggling from a learning disability. PLUS, Alissa and I will play "Common Grounds" to find out where we have common ground on the truly important things in life, like middle part or side part???

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This week we talk to Maia Haag, Co-Founder and President of I See Me!, the largest publishers of personalized books in the U.S. We'll talk all about Maia's journey to build and grow her business, become a mother of 3 amidst infertility challenges and adoption, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Plus, stay tuned for our Common Grounds segment, where Maia and Alyza find out where they share common ground on the truly important things in life, like, coke or pepsi?? To learn more, follow @citygirlempowerhour or visit www.iseeme.com.

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This week, Alyza talks with Brittany Metzig, Certified Financial Planner and National Social Security Advisor with Bond&Devick Wealth Partners - a fiduciary fee-based firm that has focused on goals-based financial planning for 20 years. We'll get into everything from how to start the process of financial planning, to choosing the right financial planner for you, to generational planning - including great tips and resources for introducing your kids to financial literacy. PLUS, stay tuned for our new Common Grounds segment, where Brittany and Alyza find out where they have common ground on the truly important things in life, like, who's the best 90s boys band?? For more information, follow The City Girl Empower Hour @citygirlempowerhour or visit www.bondanddevick.com.

This week, Alyza speaks with Sandy Hansen-Wolff about her journey in the Agribusiness industry, business coaching, pivoting, and learning how to get unstuck and ask for help! To learn more follow @CityGirlEmpowerHour or connect with Sandy on LinkedIn at [email protected].

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This week we talk with Cathy Paper, one of the leading networking coaches for individuals and teams, including working with high performers at Polaris, Best Buy Company and Redpath. Cathy believes strongly in the power of building a powerful network to win more in business and life and shares the proven process of the IMPACT 100™. Cathy's goal for you today is to identify the people you want to reconnect or connect with to reach your goals on or off the screen!

To learn more follow Cathy on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/cathypaper or visit her website rockpaperstar.com. Follow us @citygirlempowerhour to stay up-to-date on all the latest!

This week Alyza talks with Katy Burke, Executive Director for Team Women, about everything from financial prowess to the power of mentorship and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Team Women is an organization focused on empowering female leaders from the classroom to the boardroom, providing unwavering encouragement every step of the way. For more information follow City Girl Empower Hour @citygirlempowerhour and Team Women @Teamwomen.

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This week Alyza talks with wellness expert Jessica Syfko Ruof about the importance of finding passion, pivoting and the power of community, becoming a new mom, and of course, finding mindful movement! For more information or to learn more about ELVTD MVMT or any of the F45 studios, follow Jessie on Instagram @jessierouf, ELVTD MVMT @elvtdmvmt, and F45 at f45_training_edina, f45_training_stlouispark and f45_training_minneapolis.

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This week Alyza talks to Heather Manley about family business, succession planning, her many entrepreneurial pursuits, finding your WHY! and tips to turn YOUR inspiration into action! To learn more follow @citygirlempowerhour, Heather Manley on LinkedIn and @crookedwaterspirts.

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This week we talk with Dara Whitaker about her podcast, The Sleep Sessions, being a mom of 2 under 2, and the good, the bad and the ugly truths about postpartum.