Jerri Hemsworth, CEO of Newman Grace Marketing, interviews Marty Stevens-Hebner, Founder & CEO of Clear Home Solutions. Marty shares her story of how her journey into the senior services sector and later life living began. What happens when decades of memories, family legacy, and personal belongings all need to be sorted in a matter of weeks? How can making friends with fear help us navigate aging, loss, and life’s biggest transitions? What inspired one woman to turn her father’s estate plan—and a dream of storytelling—into a career of compassionate change? Listen to how Marty got her start.

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How She Got Her Start is a podcast devoted to the stories of women business owners and women executives. Listening to their stories, their challenges and their successes is meant to inspire other women while they maneuver the world of business. Whether they are attorneys, accountants, marketing and public relations execs, or IT specialists, every woman has a unique journey with shared threads of commonality. Hearing how we are a community of common goals and dreams hopefully inspires those on the journey with us and those coming after us.

Listening to other women business owners and executives allows a listener to tap into a wealth of knowledge, experiences, and support. Actively seeking out and engaging with our community, one can accelerate their own growth. One may also overcome obstacles, and find inspiration and guidance along the way. 

Women business owners and executives can bring diverse perspectives and insights to the table. By listening to How She Got Her Start, one can gain a broader understanding of different industries, markets, and client segments. This diversity can inspire fresh ideas, creativity, and innovation in one's own business approach.

Estate planning and probate are meticulous, and oftentimes, overlooked. David shares his personal experiences with the challenges he’s faced surrounding this topic and emphasizes the importance of proper planning. Not only is he an expert in wills, trusts, and estate planning, he’s also an expert in conservatorship, more specifically, limited conservatorships. Estate planning, power of attorney, conservatorships, these topics don’t have to be intimidating. In this episode, David breaks it all down, and may even inspire you to take steps you’ve been putting off.

What exactly is a limited conservatorship? Why is keeping up with your estate planning so pertinent? What is David’s favorite hobby outside of his work? His poker face might fool you…

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From starting off his early career selling personal computers to launching his first company selling a proprietary presentation platform, Robert quickly learned the vital importance of quality leadership and empowering others. Inspired by his love for skiing and his 15 years spent as a ski patroller and hill captain, Robert’s lightbulb moment hit and Black Diamond Leadership was born. In this episode, Robert highlights the significance of mastering emotional intelligence, powerful communication, building trust, sharing responsibilities, and so much more. In or out of the workplace, he provides a new perspective that opens up a whole new world for listeners.

What was the lightbulb moment that transitioned him into leadership training? What is emotional mastery and psychological safety? What does he think are the biggest challenges in modern day leadership development?

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Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Uziel was inspired at a young age to learn how to take control of finances. With a little risk and a leap of faith, he launched Primeros Financial, providing real financial planning for first-generation wealth builders. He emphasizes not only the importance of creating generational wealth, but also passing along generational knowledge about financial literacy. When he’s not helping others plan for their future, he loves seeking out new adventures, traveling, painting, and finding new restaurants.

How did he know he was destined to take on a career in finances? What inspired him to take that leap of faith and launch his own business? He’s been cliff jumping, what’s next on his bucket list?

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As a wealth advisor at Willner Heller LLC, Miles discusses his role within the firm and how he transitioned to get there from his earlier career journey at UBS. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a collaborative approach with his clients, and how he creates customized services for high net worth clients, charities, and small businesses. Outside of the office, Miles loves spending time with his fiancé, their dog, Jax, and trying new restaurants throughout the San Fernando Valley.

How did Miles get into private wealth management? What makes Willner Heller stand out from other wealth management firms? Where are his and his fiance’s favorite places to eat? Steak or sushi?

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Los Angeles native, Meredith Sesser is among the nation’s leading authorities on employee benefits law, ERISA and benefits taxation. With 25 years of experience, she walks us through everything there is to know about what ERISA is, its interconnectedness with estate planning, and why attorneys who specialize in it are so rare. From small businesses to large corporations, Meredith handles it all, along with 3 teenage boys at home!

Why are ERISA attorneys so rare? What even is ERISA? How does she juggle 100 clients a year, balancing both work and family life?

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We learn how Sean’s experiences in gold mining, even being featured on Discovery Channel’s Mine Rescue, mirrors his passion for helping families achieve the dream of homeownership. Hear tales of perseverance, innovation, and heartfelt client advocacy that defines who Sean is. Whether you’re fascinated by mining, homeownership, or the drive to overcome challenges, this podcast offers a captivating mix of insights you won’t want to miss!

What’s the most unexpected lesson Sean learned from his family’s mining legacy? Is there still gold to be found in California? How did it feel being featured on Mine Rescue?

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Raised in Brooklyn and New Jersey, Todd shares his career journey, his move to California, and his passion for connecting attorneys with firms that align with their values. Beyond his professional life, Todd leads Dads of Distortion, a band formed with fellow parents and is deeply involved in supporting a multitude of community initiatives. With a blend of legal expertise, creative energy, and a focus on well-being, Todd’s story is both inspiring and multifaceted.

What inspired Todd to shift from practicing law to building a legal recruiting firm?? How does Todd balance his passion for music and his commitment to supporting mental health and arts programs in his community?  Where can you go to hear Dads of Distortion play?

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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, Jon’s career took a different path. His new role at Morton Wealth, and the entrepreneurial and emotionally intelligent culture that came with it, led him to obtain a new perspective on how he approaches finances. In this episode, Jon shares his insights on behavioral finance, market resilience, and some cultural contrasts between the UK and the US that have influenced his approach in this business. Whether you’re an investor, or curious about wealth management, John Wingent offers us a unique, insider’s perspective.

What unique investment strategies has Jon embraced at Morton Wealth, beyond traditional Wall Street methods? What surprising cultural lessons has Jon learned about the UK and US? Who is his favorite Spice Girl?

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Tom shares his transformative path from the therapeutic office to the corporate boardroom, with a desire to foster productivity and emotional intelligence in leadership. With a diverse clientele across Europe and Asia, he shares how he leverages remote work tools to enhance collaboration and innovation, showcasing the adaptability required in today’s business landscape.

What advice does he have for his corporate clients?  What strategies does he suggest to boost your productivity and communication skills? Which two locations in the world would he like to return to?

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