High Heels A Briefcase

This week, Alexis sat down with two of Des Moines' biggest "movers & shakers" - Emily Steele and Whitney Warne of Brand Launch. The ladies talk about launching their different businesses and how the importance of investing in their community has affected their careers. They discuss what getting into alignment means, social media branding, and obviously—the struggles they encountered during their twenties. This week's #HighGoalsHighHeels Challenge is to try a brand new style of workout. Whether you want to try an at-home workout or a cycle class, give something new a try!

Emily Steele's article about alignment: https://businessrecord.com/Content/Opinion/Opinion/Article/Guest-opinion-Quit-the-hustle-game-and-get-into-alignment/168/963/83823

This week's guest is Des Moines fashion blogger and marketer, Mary Ivey. Alexis chats with Mary about how she found her dream job, curating her personal brand, being a married woman in her early twenties, and how her strong faith guides her life. This week's #HighGoalsHighHeels Challenge is to call or text an out of town friend. Whether you've lost touch or you're putting off updating her on the latest drama, give your best girls a ring.

This week, Alexis sits down with Des Moines baker turned business owner, Brittney Haskins. Brittney opened her bakery, One Sweet Kitchen, in her mid twenties after making the brave move to leave her full-time job and pursue her passion full time. The two talk career things, personal struggles, and the lessons Brittney has learned along the way. This week's #HighGoalsHighHeels Challenge is to dabble in some meditation. Try to grab a cozy spot and schedule yourself some well-deserved me-time.

This week's guest is Des Moines powerhouse Kelsey Russell. After seeing all of the incredible things Kelsey does in her community and for her clients, Alexis knew she had to have her on the podcast. The two talked about personal branding, how Kelsey got into real estate, time management, and self care.

On the very first episode of High Heels & A Briefcase the Podcast, Alexis sits down with her good friend and guiding light - Tori Flattery. The two chat about life after college, things to look for when joining networking groups, how to find your side hustle, and all the things Tori felt as she was planning her wedding. This week's #HighGoalsHighHeels Challenge is to snag yourself a super cute reusable water bottle and stop with the overuse of plastic, because seriously ladies—it's not cool anymore. | Cover art design by Kaitlyn Dornbier & theme song by Deadaktorz Beatz

Welcome to High Heels and a Briefcase, the podcast — a place where twenty-something women can come to hear the inspiring, painful, and beautiful stories of other girls just like them trying to make it big in this world. Whether you're struggling with your career, trying to find yourself, looking for inspiration, or you just want to find some comfort amid the madness - I hope this podcast can be a place where you, my fellow sassy working girl, can find some comfort during your morning commute or while you're sweating on the stair master. This is High Heels & A Briefcase, and welcome to the never ending struggle of adulthood. | Cover art by Kaitlyn Dornbier, theme song beat by Deadaktorz Beatz.