Dr. Deb Davies is a clinic supervisor and is also a mentor at PUSH professionals (where she trains acupuncturists to become experts in pregnancy, birth, and post-partum journeys) and is a best selling co-author of the book, “(In)Fertility: Secrets, Struggles, & Successes.”

Stay in touch with Dr. Deb!

https://www.pushprofessionalsmentorship.com/

Lauren Bartolozzi is the Vice President of Development for RepresentUs and she has dedicated her career to expanding equity and providing philanthropic guidance that creates impact through community-centered fundraising.

Leigh Vadas is the Director of Customer Success for Green Check Verified - a banking and business company focused on helping those in the cannabis industry operate and have a safe and legitimate place to bank with all that  cash. 

What I loved about talking with Leigh is her voracious desire to continuously learn and the way she expresses true care for her team.

Leigh’s Book Recommendation:

The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

Connect with Leigh on LinkedIn

Alicia Lifrak is the Executive Vice President of The Pursuant Group. With more than three decades of philanthropic leadership experience, Alicia has built an entire career in marketing and branding for non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. She is passionate about helping organizations build capacity and is committed to philanthropic support to make impact on the world around her.

Tracy Bradshaw has spent two decades developing, implementing and evaluating programming primarily with women and youth. She is an expert in team development, leadership, group dynamics, and experiential learning. Tracy is the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club Collaborative of Western New York and is the co-founder at Women Gathering & Growing with TEA, a women's empowerment business and community that started down a dirt road in rural upstate New York more than 20 years ago.

We talk about sisterhood, motherhood, strengths based leadership, and the patriarchy. Tracy sums up the passion we both have for leadership and building women's communities well: "For women to heal, we have to have community."

Read Tracy's book - a collaborative love letter to the story of building Women Gathering and Growing with TEA that turns into a love letter to their daughters and women at large and while you're at it, sign up for the retreat!

https://www.growingwithtea.com/

What does it look like to get into the head of founder, Christine Fonner, at 7am in the morning? We go existential into the "Why am I doing this??" in the beginning of my podcast conversation with Tracy Bradshaw!

Taylor Swope started Little Hippie in 2002 at the age of just 24 - starting from her tiny apartment in New York City. She started creating children's clothing inspired by her love of music, awe for the wonderment of children, and a deep faith in the value of playing outdoors. Taylor and I connected over our love of Phish (the band) and the yin yang of having a passion for something while also experiencing the challenges of living the dream.

Hillary Gramm has been empowering youth since 2006 through her work in the non-profit sector. Growing up, Hillary experienced home life issues, which inspired her to delve into the issues children face that may hinder their chances of success. Hillary is the Executive Director of Higher Up Texas, a non profit organization that is dedicated to teaching life skills to young adults and guides them to their successful futures!

Sarah Umles and I get into discussion about the cheats you can do for your appearance when you haven't showered and don't want to wear pants!

Bethany Rucker is a high powered, high level executive people leader in the corporate world who cares deeply about her teams. We discuss her three pillars of leadership, the challenges of leading up as a black woman, and her strategy for prioritizing her family life in alignment with her whole self.

Bethany's book recommendation:

Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler and Emily Gregory

Bethany's podcast recommendation:

WTF with Marc Maron

http://www.wtfpod.com/