On this episode of the Highlight Her podcast we have (soon to be) Congress Women Karoline Leavitt! Karoline was born and raise in Atkinson, NH and the election in on September 13th, 2022! We spoke with Karoline about her upbringing, being a women in politics, working at the Whitehouse and everything on her journey in between!  She gives out some advice about being confident in yourself and standing up for what you believe in as well as giving us some insight on her day to day schedule and the trials and tribulations she's has faced as a women in politics.  Listen through and get to know more about Karoline before the upcoming election!

Contact Mackenzie: 

Email: [email protected]  

Phone: 603-819-3432   

Contact Karoline:  

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 603-770-5416

Website: www.karolineforcongress.com

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - Childhood/College

02:26 - Job at The Whitehouse

03:22 - Fox News

04:14 - Inner Confidence

07:13 - Dealing with Opposing Viewpoints

09:45 - Women in Politics

15:18 - Whats Next?

18:34 - Advice

24:11 - Contact Info

25:10 - Outro

On this episode of the Highlight Her Podcast we sit down with local bad ass and real estate agent Alissa Phelan. We get to know a bit about what makes her tick, how she got her start and the trial and tribulations in between.  We go over setting goals, or lack there of, and the possibility of buying a boat in the future!  

Contact Mackenzie: 

Email: [email protected]  

Phone: 603-819-3432   

Contact Alissa:  

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 978-572-0226   

00:00 - Intro 

00:38 - Meeting/Getting to know Alissa 

01:23 - Teacher to Agent 

02:33 - Why Fruh Realty? 

03:24 - Not being pushy 

05:20 - I am ganna do it! 

07:53 - Just Dont Fail! 

09:41 - Favortite Part is Freedom 

10:59 - Structure vs. No Structure 

12:39 - Super Moms 

14:25 - Current Goal 

16:19 - Outro

Today we have on Teghan Baril of RINSE Hair Studio in Salem, NH.  Teghan is also a step-sister, or bonus sister of Mackenzie Smerdon!  We go over what is was like having an idea for a studio so long ago and bringing that idea to fruition and the trials and tribulations that Teghan went through in the process of opening RINSE Studio.  From hairdresser to business school and back to hair dresser, her story really has come full circle.  Can't wait to see what you do next Teghan!

Contact Teghan:

Instagram: @rinse_hairstudio

Facebook: RINSE Hair Studio

Email: [email protected]

Contact Mackenzie:

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 603-819-3432

00:00 - Intro 

00:33 - Background/Why a Studio? 

04:43 - Doing Things 100% 

07:45 - Challenges 

13:30 - What's Next? 

15:36 - Outro 

Featured on this episode of Highlight Her is Kimberly Piazza-Lambert of Heart Studio in Windham, NH.  Heart Studio aims to develop anyones (not just kids) art and design skills in an open and welcoming environment.   Kim who was previously a designer by trade, followed her passion for art, design and teaching by opening this space. After experiencing some trials and tribulation while starting off in a pandemic, she has not turned back! Super inspiring story and individual.  If you are interested in any sort of design or art classes reach out to her at the contact info below and stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!   

Contact Kim:  

Website: www.heart-studios.com 

Instagram: @heart_studio_ 

Facebook: Heart_Studio 

Email: [email protected]  

00:00 - Intro 

00:45 - Starting Off 

03:17 - Surviving not Thriving 

06:35 - Asking for Help 

08:30 - Transition Period 

12:16 - Creating an Outlet for Kids and Adults 

17:39 - Recognizing Beauty and Inspiration 

19:48 - Outro

On the first episode of Highlight Her Podcast, we get to learn more about a local business owner Lauren McCall.  Lauren owns Simplify by Lauren, an organization and decor company whose aim is to maximize your house hold organization in hopes that you will have more time to spend on the things that matter in your life!  Lauren tells us a bit about what makes her tick, where she gets her inspiration from and what it was like to start a small business during the pandemic.  Its a super inspiring episode, we know you will love it! Like and subscribe for more episode coming soon!  

Contact Lauren: 

Facebook: Simplify By Lauren 

Instagram: @simplifybylauren 

Email: [email protected]  

Phone: 774-696-3290  

00:00 - Intro 

00:38 - Starting Off 

03:04 - Leaving a Stable Job 

05:05 - What Drive Lauren 

06:04 - Impact 

09:02 - Why/Why Not? 

10:06 - Outro