From a publishing powerhouse to starting a healthy snack food company with her daughter, Nancy Becker talks with me about her career.  To tell you Nancy's energy is contagious would be an understatement.  She is smart, humble, and enthusiastic all rolled into one.  She and her daughter, Bridget Greaney, started 2Betties – a healthy snack food company based out of Baltimore.  Nancy and I talk about scaling a company, the shift to starting a business, and of course, what it's like working with her daughter (spoiler alert- Mom's proud!).  If you haven't tried 2Betties products, now is your chance.  Order online and use the code created for this podcast- 15OFF to get the tasty treats.  

And what's the name about? “Betty” means a confident chick or a best friend in some female circles.  This business has 2!

On this episode, I talk with the uber talented Loretta Stokes. Her path led her to be one of the most talented leaders in the Nashville technology community. Her accolades of being named a Women of Influence by the Nashville Business Journal and Emerging Leader of the Year by the Nashville Technology Council are just some of the recognition she has received for being a driving force for women in technology. Her work ethic and desire to encourage future generations to be great leaders are just a few of her underlying motivators. This is a must listen episode for anybody trying to find their way in the tech space.

This episode Annette Walter joins me to talk about her journey.  Annette is a kick butt entrepreneur who helped build and sell her first business, only to start and run two businesses simultaneously following.  If you've met her, you know her energy can fill a room.  Hear her talk about the challenges business owners face and tips to overcome common setbacks in the workplace.  She talks about the trends she sees most entrepreneurs struggle with and offers her advice on how to overcome those hurdles.  Family is beyond important to her; so much that she's found a way to incorporate both her sons into the business she and her husband run.

This episode with Kara Redman is fan-tas-tic!  She thrives being “comfortable with the uncomfortable.”  Now as the CEO and Founder of Backroom (backroom.io), she continues her consultative and direct style to help brands grow.  The people Kara have learned from the most are the practical ones that quite simply have the trait of “not giving a…”  Hear her talk about healthy conflict in business and how her first job as a telemarketer shaped her approach to sales.  

Side note- The shout out Kara gives at minute 41:26 for Leigh George… you can catch Leigh on Episode 6 of the How’d Her Career Get There? podcast.

On this episode, the impressive Michele Eberle joins me to talk about a journey that takes her from east to west coast (and back again).  Her career started in healthcare, takes a turn into politics, and currently she is the Executive Director of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange.  Her inclusive leadership style and approach to employee engagement is beyond impressive.  She also throws in a few must visit places for those that love to travel.  After all, her never ending appetite to learn has taken her around the globe.  

*To be accurate, there are two small corrections Michele pointed out after we spoke- meeting her friend who was a field director was actually for the state representative race and Mike Miller was from the Senate.

This episode I talk with Randi Pupkin, Founder and Executive Director of Art with a Heart.  If you don't know Randi, you should listen to this episode.  If you do know Randi, you should listen to this episode.  She talks about growing up in Baltimore and the leap from being a lawyer to starting a non-profit.  So, what's the connection between those careers?  Randi knew from a young age, she was born to make the world a better place.

This episode I talk with Deb Tillett about growing up "Mad Men" style and how her fearless drive to achieve led her to ETC Baltimore, with many glamorous stops along the way.  She unapologetically encourages entrepreneurs and everyone to assess your personal and professional vision... and go for it!  Deb wanted me to add that the book referenced is actually called "Strengths Finders 2.0" and on that My Fair Lady part-- it's George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion.  Now, who knew that?!