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We are delighted to welcome Heather Hoytink to the show to discuss her career as a 20 year executive at PepsiCo, the importance of mentorship and how women can breakthrough in sales careers.
Heather shares so much advice on moving, on mentors, and pursuing your career goals.
Additionally ,Heather speaks to Pepsi brand partnerships with NFL/NBA in her division.
Thank you Heather for sharing your voice and your expertise!
Heather said PepsiCo has a presence in over 300 countries – that number should be 200
Heather said her regular cadence of moving is every 2 months – it should be 2 years
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Woohoo! Let's go is officially on the digital shelves and available for purchase on Amazon! The book is an Amazon #1 bestseller and I am so excited to share this book with you.
Let’s Go! is an essential guide to increasing confidence to lead a more intentional, goal-directed, fulfilled and happy life.
Most people believe that confidence is a character trait bestowed upon a lucky few who were born with it. That’s not true. Confidence is a skill set that anyone can build over time by practicing confident behaviors. While behaving differently, a person can then, over time, begin to transform into a more self-assured person.
Read the true stories of the author and others as they reveal their journeys and how they reached a new level of self confidence and success.
We are all capable of more but can’t do it alone. This book will reveal the behaviors and mindset needed to grow confidence and will inspire action. Use this book as a guide and go after your biggest goals, confidently. Let’s go!
If you'd like to support me and book, you can buy it on Amazon here. And, if you have already bought a copy, please leave a review - thank you!
Amazon: https://a.co/d/5ajQb4I
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Meagan Murray is Sodexo Live!'s District Manager who oversees hospitality operations at T-Mobile Park.
We talk:
- Food offerings at T-Mobile Park,
- What goes into these massive feeding operations,
- Meagan's career journey.
- An Award Winning Facility
- How to Customer Service
Meagan can speak to all the fan experience and food operations that go into feeding Seattle Mariner fans and guests at T-Mobile Park (which just hosted the 2023 MLB All Star Game)!
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Gocha Hawkins, visionary celebrity chef, innovative entrepreneur, and owner of Gocha’s Restaurant Group, providing upscale, tantalizing Southern cuisine that promises an unparalleled dining experience.
Having conquered the beauty industry and collaborated with A-list celebrities, including her role on WE tv’s “L.A. Hair,” Gocha added restaurateur to her resume, drawing inspiration from her grandmother's kitchen. Gocha’s Restaurant Group aims to redefine comfort cuisine, blending the warmth of Southern flavors with progressive cooking. Gocha’s Breakfast Bar recently earned The Golden Spatula Award from Atlanta News First, emphasizing their commitment to top-notch quality. This rare award is reserved for restaurants achieving a perfect score of 100 on their health inspection.
Instagram: @GochaHawkins
Instagram: @gochasbreakfastbar
Gocha talks:
Building an Empire: Gocha has built her restaurant chain from the ground up, with three thriving locations. She can share valuable insights from her book, "Gocha’s Blueprint to Business 101," delving into key themes essential for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Culinary Expertise: Gocha has a hands-on take with her restaurants, actively involved in day-to-day operations, and personally curates recipes in the kitchen. Gocha can discuss how her culinary journey as a celebrity chef began in her grandmother’s kitchen.
From Curls to Cuisine: Gocha's transition from a celebrity stylist to a successful restaurateur is a fascinating journey. After nearly 30 years in the beauty industry, fueled by unwavering determination, she created Gocha’s Restaurant Group from the ground up.
Reality TV Show: Gocha is a cast member of WE tv’s "Bold and Bougie," celebrating life, friendship, and the power of self-discovery. The show showcases Gocha’s vibrant personality and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Susan is the youngest National President of Women in Insurance & Financial Services in the over 80 year history of the organization, a “4 Under 40” by Advisor Today, and one of the “Women of Influence” by New York Business Journal.
She’s also the founder of Pancakes For Roger Inc.,a not-for-profit corporation that unites veterans with opportunities to help address the unique challenges they face during and after their service…and she does that by asking folks to enjoy a simple pleasure in life…eating pancakes.
Here’s the backstory: Susan was extraordinarily close with her father, Major General Roger Combs, a Vietnam War veteran who was diagnosed with throat cancer due to Agent Orange exposure, and had to be put on a feeding tube.
One fateful morning, Roger expressed a simple wish: he wanted to have pancakes for breakfast, but couldn’t, due to his physical condition and limitations.
After having a pancake breakfast with her family in her father’s memory, Susan decided that she would create a movement to honor and give back to the brave men and women that serve their country.
It started with a grassroots effort. Then it became a best-selling book. Now it’s a global endeavor that’s making a big difference.
For every pancake picture posted or tagged on social media with the hashtag #PancakesForRoger, Susan’s non-profit makes a donation in Major General Combs’ name to the Veterans Clinic at the University of Missouri in his hometown.
Learn about:
Women 101: Breaking the Code on Gender Balance
Business 101: Award Winning Strategies Working now for Business Owners
One Mentor is no Longer Enough: Create Your Personal Board of Directors
How Mutual Mentorship can Change your Career
Tipping Points: How Life’s Decisions Affect Your Path
Jennifer Schaumburg, founder of FuseSolutions.com and leader of multiple technology companies and initiatives, including Realbusiness.ai, UnrivaledGroup.com and UnrivaledWomen.com.
Jen is a leading entrepreneur in technology whose work as a Digital Ecosystem Builder has elevated the voices of all women in business and helped level them in the business landscape. She is the founder of multiple technology companies, including Fusesolutions.com, FuseConnect.ai, Econic.AI, Force4Change.com and most recently, has joined forces with Valerie to become the co-founder of Unrivaled Group, which now utilizes proprietary software to build data-driven ecosystems for brands, properties, talent and suppliers.
You'll hear:
- Jen's lessons for you after 20 years in business. She is a role model demonstrating women can achieve their entrepreneurial ambitions despite their obstacles
- Jen is deeply invested in helping women create their own rules to achieve success. Learn!
Curious about pretty privilege? This episode discusses a research article in Forbes on the topic.
At its core, pretty privilege bestows upon individuals a range of social, professional and personal advantages based solely on their physical attractiveness.
But...
Research on pretty privilege underscores the need to recognize and value the diversity of human experiences beyond physical appearances.
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At the age of 20, Emma found a passion for sales and customer success. With more than 25 years in the technology sector, working for household names such as Sun Microsystems, BMC Software, SAP Concur & Ping Identity, Emma has extensive technology go-to-market experience in multiple geographies.
In 2019, Emma founded inspir’em, a sales consultancy, training, and coaching business, helping sales teams and leaders unlock their full potential. One of the only female-led sales and training consultancies, the team has partnered with organisations such as SalesForce, ServiceNow, Redgate Software, and Phoenix51 to provide bespoke project services, such as go-to-market strategies, coaching and mentoring, fractional CRO, sales audits, MEDDIC/MEDDPICC training, and recruiting strategies.
Attributing her career success to her expertly cultivated network, within her 2022 book The Personal Board of You Inc Emma draws from personal experiences to provide real-life, practical guidance to help individuals accelerate their growth by investing in their own network, what she dubs her “Personal Board”.
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Jess Carter is the VP of Client Experience and Delivery Ops at Resultant, a modern consulting firm focused on data analytics, tech, and digital transformation. Jess helps strategically grow and develop the Government Services team, which she leads through key initiatives like the State of Indiana Case Management and Labor Exchange system. Her work with clients in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors has honed her ability to align stakeholders and her keen sense for matching skillsets to project needs.
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Teresa is an award-winning leadership expert, a keynote speaker, writer, and the former CHRO at Allianz Partners (Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, automotive and assistance).
She is on a mission to help executive professionals eradicate burnout and transform their leadership.
Relevant links:Website: https://www.teresavozza.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-vozza-chrl-cca/
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