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The Female Insight Zone episodes

March 03, 2017 Amanda Boleyn: Powerhouse Female Entrepreneur

Amanda Boleyn is the host of She Did It Her Way, a podcast where she features savvy female entrepreneurs from across the globe to learn their behaviors, mindsets and business models. The podcast has received much recognition, being named one of Forbes’ 12 Best Podcasts for Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneur.com’s Top 24 Exceptional Women-Hosted Podcasts for Entrepreneurs in 2017.
Boleyn is an entrepreneur herself, consulting with large organizations to implement sales, leadership development and employee engagement trainings. She has worked with more than 10,000 individuals in multiple industries, including telecom, health care, tech and banking. Boleyn believes that real return on investment is rooted in the development of people within organizations.
Boleyn began her career in the corporate world, working in retail management and human resources at Fortune 500 companies before taking the leap to start her own consulting business. Today on the podcast, she shares the life-changing mindset that has allowed her measure success based on what she has learned in the process of running her own firm. Boleyn also reveals her best tips for sustaining your financial health and building profit into your business!

Key Interview Takeaways
“Whatever you do, never, ever, ever, ever ring that bell.” There is a vulnerability that comes with entrepreneurship, and the inner critic that plagues many women may tempt them to tap out. Boleyn encourages female business owners to persevere and develop the mental stamina to keep going – even when the going is tough.
Attach success to the process rather than the outcome. Yes, burgeoning entrepreneurs will face challenges and make mistakes, but you can choose to apply what you learned (rather than dwelling on the failures) and move forward.
You can’t learn unless you put yourself out there. Boleyn cites the small number of female students who enter the University of Iowa’s pitch competition to illustrate the necessity of a shift in mindset. Don’t take yourself out of the game because you may not win; instead consider what you can learn from the process.
Build profit into your business. Though your income may fluctuate, it is possible to create consistency by assigning percentages of your income (rather than amounts) to things like owner’s pay and profit.
Connect with Amanda Boleyn
She Did It Her Way Podcast
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Resources
Admiral McRaven’s Commencement Address
Amanda’s Course
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

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19 min
February 17, 2017 Moira Dictor: Toot Your Horn With Style
Lynn Dictor, better known as her on-air persona, Moira, is Orlando’s favorite Jewish mother on the wildly popular radio show ‘The Philips Phile.’ She has one of the most well-known voices in radio.
On this episode of the podcast, she explores the current assault on the media, offers advice to professional women, and discusses her work to promote tolerance.

Key Interview Takeaways
There is no such thing as alternative fact. Moira is offended by the assault on legitimate news organizations in the current political climate, and she is alarmed by the blurred lines between editorializing and true reporting, which requires an objective approach.
Don’t sell yourself short. Moira encourages young women to recognize their value and present that to the people who are in a position to deliver a raise, a better shift, a more prestigious time slot, etc.
The best way to tackle prejudice is by getting accustomed to different types of people. Moira’s greatest career success to date is helping others take steps toward embracing diversity through ‘The Philips Phile.’
Connect with Moira
twitter.com/moira104
facebook.com/ThePhilipsPhile
Resources
Listen to The Philips Phile

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20 min
February 03, 2017 Jocelyn Wright: Strengthening Financial Services Through Diversity
Jocelyn D. Wright serves as both The American College State Farm Chair for Women and Financial Services and Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies. In these roles, she functions as the Center’s director and chief ambassador in leveraging research and education to create broad awareness of the challenges and opportunities as they pertain to women in financial services.
In addition, Wright is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Ascension Group where she serves as a financial advisor, partnering with clients to design a personalized strategy to help them reach their financial goals. Wright has 20-plus years of experience in the field, and she holds the Certified Financial Planner designation.
Passionate about educating the community, Wright enjoys speaking at conferences and conducting seminars on economic empowerment, debt reduction and investing. InvestmentNews Magazine recently recognized her as one of the 20 Women to Watch in 2016. On this episode of the podcast, Wright discusses her work to change the face of the financial services industry via outreach programs and scholarship initiatives that will attract young women and African Americans to the profession.
Key Interview Takeaways
Financial planners must recognize the unique needs of women and market their services differently to female clients. Wright is responsible for the course FA 204: Marketing Financial Services to Women, which provides students with data regarding areas that are uniquely important to women.
Everyone should have a clear understanding of where they are financially. Even in 2017, we raise our daughters differently from our sons, and some women continue to be intimidated by money matters. Wright stresses the importance of knowing your net worth as well as what you owe in order to understand how to operate on a day-to-day basis.
Education and awareness are key components of building diversity in the financial services sector. Wright is currently working to “forcefully change the face of the industry” by exposing African American students to opportunities in financial services with the moonshot goal of doubling the number of African American advisors in the next decade.
Diversity in the financial services sector functions both to strengthen the industry itself as well as help close the wealth gap in our country. Wright contends that an industry workforce including women and minorities will have a positive impact on individuals, families and communities as heretofore underserved groups gain financial literacy.
Connect with Jocelyn Wright
theamericancollege.edu
womenscenter.theamericancollege.edu
twitter.com/jocelyndwright
Resources
ellevest.com
rockthestreetwallstreet.com

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20 min
January 27, 2017 Eleanor Blayney: Inspiring Diversity in Financial Planning
Eleanor Blayney, CFP is the Consumer Advocate for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards, reaching out to consumers to help them understand how financial planning and CFP professionals can improve their lives. A recognized conference speaker and author of the book Women’s Worth, she has played a pioneering role in shaping the financial planning profession. Blayney has taught for the College of Financial Planning and helped develop practice standards and ethical requirements for CFP professionals in the U.S.
The greater part of her career was spent as Managing Director of SBSB, where Blayney helped build one of the largest independent wealth management firms in the country. For twenty-plus years, she worked with individual clients to help them articulate and plan for their financial goals. As the only woman in the firm, she drew upon her intuition, communication strengths and facility for sustaining relationships to serve hundreds of clients in the Washington, DC metro area and around the country.
Passionate about finding ways to foster gender parity in the financial planning profession, Blayney helped spearhead the CFP Board’s Women’s Initiative (WIN) to address the industry’s “feminine famine.” On this episode of the podcast, Blayney speaks to gender disparity in the industry and discusses the CFP Board’s work to reach out to young women and attract a more diverse workforce.

Key Interview Takeaways
The two root causes of gender disparity in the financial industry are lack of knowledge and discriminatory firm culture. “You can’t be what you can’t see,” and until young women are made aware of opportunities and introduced to role models in the financial industry, Blayney argues that firms will have difficulty appealing to talented women.
Combat lack of awareness with advocacy partnerships that give industry representatives the chance to tell their stories. Through the ‘Faces and Voices of Diverse CFP Professionals’ campaign, the board is working with organizations like Invest in Girls and Rock the Street Wall Street to connect speakers with their target audience and give young women a sense of what the profession looks like.
The financial planning industry is a good fit for women because it offers a sense of purpose and meaning. Blayney contends that the profession allows for the opportunity to create meaningful relationships and provides a creative outlet that appealed to her as a young professional.
Educational opportunities in the industry must be both relevant and accessible. The CFP Board has approved 300-plus registered programs around the country, both traditional classroom and online.
Candidates for certification with a professional contact are far more successful. The CFP Board WIN-to-WIN mentor program provides the opportunity to connect prospective female professionals with advice and support.
Investing in a diverse workforce improves outcomes in terms of profit, productivity and morale. Blayney emphasizes the necessity of inclusiveness in the financial planning industry to build a sustainable workforce that truly represents those they serve.
Connect with Eleanor Blayney
Email: [email protected].
twitter.com/EleanorBlayney
CFP Board Website: cfp.net
Resources
www.investgirls.org
rockthestreetwallstreet.com
fortefoundation.org
irelaunch.com
Women’s Worth: Finding Your Financial Confidence by Eleanor Blayney: http://amz...

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27 min
January 20, 2017 Heather Ann Havenwood: Never Fear ‘Failure’
Heather Ann Havenwood is a serial entrepreneur with an expertise in information marketing and business strategies. Named one of Huffington Post’s Top 50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs for 2017, she is known as “The Wizard Behind the Curtain” who teaches people to leverage their knowledge and sell it to the world. As CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC, she has coached and promoted hundreds of entrepreneurs, transforming their knowhow into marketable courses, seminars and Masterminds.
In 2006, Havenwood started, developed and grew an online information marketing and publishing company from ground zero to over $1 million in sales in less than 12 months. Then she lost it all. In this podcast, she shares her story of success and loss, revealing how she fought her way back from bankruptcy and foreclosure to achieve professional success once again – and discover her true passion in owning her own business and serving clients to help them achieve their personal goals.
Prepare to be inspired as Havenwood shares the story of how she tapped into her strengths and became her own Sexy Boss, working to educate, enlighten and empower female entrepreneurs to grow their own online business and to live a fearless and fulfilled life.

Key Interview Takeaways
“If you don’t get hit, you’re not playing hard enough.” In the world of business, expect to encounter setbacks. Havenwood was hit hard when a business partner emptied their accounts and left her with immense debt, but she started over and achieved great success once again.
Tap into what you’re good at. Entrepreneurship is about more than just making money, it’s about building a business around your strengths and helping other people achieve. Havenwood shares this lesson in her book, Sexy Boss.
Give yourself permission to fail. Though we’re taught as kids to avoid failure at all costs, the world of business requires that we give ourselves permission to miss the mark on occasion. It’s okay to create something that doesn’t work; the failure of a marketing funnel or a particular product does not reflect a personal failure.
See through a business lens. Though it can be difficult to avoid making decisions based on emotion, it is important to shift your mindset. Havenwood recommends gaining perspective by asking pragmatic questions: What’s working? What isn’t? How can we fix it? Is the timing right?
Connect with Heather Havenwood
heatherhavenwood.com
Resources
Sexy Boss by Heather Havenwood

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18 min
January 13, 2017 Stacey Hanke: Be The Leader You Were Meant To Be
Stacy Hanke is a keynote speaker, writer, communications skills coach and executive mentor. She is the CEO and founder of Stacey Hanke, Inc., a team of mentors and consultants who equip leaders within organizations to communicate with confidence, presence and authenticity, day in and day out.
As an expert in executive presence and influence, Hanke has trained and presented to thousands in an effort to teach executives to choose their words carefully and rid business leaders of bad body language habits.
On this episode of the podcast, Hanke talks us through several important themes in her new book, Influence Redefined, including the importance of self-awareness and reflection, securing meaningful feedback, and practicing authenticity and consistency in daily communication.

Key Interview Takeaways
Leaders need the opportunity to see through the eyes and ears of their listeners. Hanke’s ‘Influence Model’ offers leaders practical skills and techniques to enhance their reputation and level of influence as they communicate with intention.
The three reasons why leaders have an inaccurate understanding of how they are perceived include flawed feedback, lack of self-awareness and failure to hold themselves accountable.
In order to secure honest, effective feedback, leaders must approach friends, family members and colleagues who will be upfront, asking these observers to look for specific communication skills in real situations.
Don’t wait for the ‘Big Gig.’ Hanke recommends that leaders cultivate communication skills daily and establish consistency – Monday to Monday. It is difficult to be authentic during a big presentation when you have not practiced the necessary communication techniques (i.e.: eye contact, connect and engage) in everyday interactions.
Take the time for self-reflection. Hanke suggests that leaders spend five minutes developing a 90-day action plan that identifies specific skills to work on (word choice, brevity, etc.), then meeting weekly with an accountability partner to assess progress.
Connect with Stacey Hanke
staceyhankeinc.com
Resources
Influence Redefined: Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday by Stacey Hanke
Yes You Can!: Everything You Need From A to Z to Influence Others to Take Action by Stacey Hanke and Mary Steinberg

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20 min
December 30, 2016 Katie Goodman: Focus Where it Matters
Katie Goodman is an award-winning musical comic, actress, author, speaker and social activist. As the creator and headliner of Broad Comedy, an internationally touring satirical show, is co-produced and co-written with her husband, Soren Kisiel, Katie’s edgy blend of politics, feminism and music makes her one of the most exciting comedians working today.
Born and raised in Brookline, MA, Katie was drafted into politics early. As the daughter of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Ellen Goodman, Katie was raised on the importance of addressing social issues. She made her directorial debut in the 2nd grade with the ironic choice of the musical Really Rosie, a story of a precocious child directing and starring in her own musical. And from there she set out on the path of writing and performing. Her subsequent projects have been, shall we say, a little edgier.
Along with her solo show, and work with Broad Comedy, Katie and her husband run a theater camp, now in its 21st year for 250 high-energy, theatre-obsessed children.
On this episode, Goodman talks about why some women are unwilling to call themselves a feminist and an experience that taught her the importance of speaking up where it makes a difference and when it’s worth it.

Key Interview Takeaways
Many younger women don’t want to call themselves a “feminist” because they’ve grown up in a feminist world and therefore take it for granted. Taking it for granted isn’t a bad thing but we need to remember that there is still work to be done.
Comedy is a great place to talk about social issues because it makes people step back and listen with perspective.
It’s important to identify the things that inspire you as well as the things that will create burnout.
For Goodman, it’s important to know where and when to speak up. Where it makes a difference and when it’s worth it.
The format of social media encourages bullying because many people feel like they aren’t doing it to real people.
Connect with Katie Goodman
katiegoodman.com
Twitter: twitter.com/katiegoodman
Instagram: instagram.com/thekatiegoodman
Facebook: facebook.com/KatieGoodmanComedian
Youtube: youtube.com/user/broadcomedy
Resources
Improvisation for the Spirit – By Katie Goodman
katiegoodman.com/tickets

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23 min
December 16, 2016 Lori Webb: The Power of an Experience
Lori Webb is a professional speaker, writer and workshop facilitator who specializes in international entrepreneurial trends, tech innovations and the power of experience. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, she serves clients all over the world via her company, Indspark!, which allows Webb the opportunity to inform, inspire and motivate entrepreneurs and companies looking to innovate.
Webb’s coaching, training facilitation and publishing endeavors complement her belief in the power of experience to help people make a change, grow their knowledge-base, or simply increase their joy. She combines her zest for life with the way she crafts her client experience, and Webb has reached an audience of a million-plus utilizing both traditional and digital media.
On this episode, Webb addresses the importance of being inspired in your work and the benefits of bringing creativity and a cross-cultural experience to the table.

Key Interview Takeaways
While focus is necessary to achieve proficiency in a particular area, you don’t have to focus on just one thing throughout your life. Webb concedes that her extensive curiosity and desire to be “president of everything” may have caused her grades to suffer in high school, but the rich and varied life experience she gained through that wide-ranging involvement became a strength in that she can communicate with anyone, speaking to sports, leadership, etc.
“We need to be happy in this lifetime.” When Webb coaches clients, her focus is not just on helping them identify opportunity and make money, but also uncovering what they truly want to achieve. Only when we have acquired a certain level of joy do we have the resources within ourselves to be accept and be kind to one another.
The old model of delayed gratification (work, retire, then live your life) is broken in the 21st century. Rather than being loyal to a company, Webb argues that we need to be loyal to ourselves. “By doing what you feel good about … you create a vibration in the world that empowers others to do the same.”
Things you may think are insurmountable are not. Webb contends that very few things cannot be done with the right people, the right mindset and the tenacity to keep moving forward.
Connect with Lori Webb
Website: lorimariewebb.com
twitter.com/loriwebb
Resources
Webb Books: https://www.amazon.com/Lori-Webb/e/B006PMR35M

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22 min
December 09, 2016 Amy Husted and Audrey Wallace: Millennial Entrepreneurship
Amy Husted and Audrey Wallace are the creators of the babysitting exchange platform Komae. As young moms, they established a cooperative to exchange free babysitting services with other parents they knew and trusted. That idea grew into Komae, an app that allows more people to utilize the solution they found for themselves and form communities of trusted caregivers.
Husted brings a strategic mind to the company. She is responsible for internal management, social media marketing and content management. Wallace employs visionary thinking to the managing of public relations, networking and sales. Both earned Bachelor of Science degrees in psychology at Baldwin-Wallace College and pursued careers before becoming stay-at-home moms and now successful entrepreneurs.
On this episode of the podcast, Husted and Wallace explore the strengths they bring to the table as Millennials, explain how Komae works and share advice for turning an idea into an enterprise.

Key Interview Takeaways
Because millennials grew up with the gift of technology, they utilize available resources and innovate to develop creative, simple solutions. Husted and Wallace contend that apps like Airbnb and Komae illustrate efficiency and industriousness in a sharing economy.
Parents today spend more time with their kids than they did in the 1960’s! As we work to keep children safe and protected, we are more engaged in our kids’ lives and the activities they pursue. Komae gives parents guilt-free time to themselves by providing a “village” of trusted caregivers.
Set aside time every day to spend thinking about your goal. As first-time entrepreneurs, Husted and Wallace know how overwhelming it can be to realize an idea. Their advice is to take it one day at a time and “move to the next dot.” Soon, the dots begin to connect and the thought becomes a reality.
Need funding? Get creative. The founders of Komae began with a successful Kickstarter campaign and then learned about pitch competitions. To date, they have won six such contests in order to finance the development of their company.
Connect with Amy Husted and Audrey Wallace
Website: www.mykomae.com

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19 min
December 02, 2016 Kelly Ferrin: Aging with Purpose
Kelly Ferrin is a gerontologist and longevity expert who is committed to educating the public about healthy aging. She was one of the first to receive a degree in the field from the esteemed University of Southern California’s Andrus Gerontology Center and has spent her career of over 30 years studying retirement issues and sharing a new image of aging.
Ferrin’s extensive work in the financial industry has led her to develop an expertise regarding longevity’s effect on retirement planning. She is a certified AARP retirement specialist, consultant, author, newspaper columnist and motivational speaker serving the senior market. She has been featured on radio and TV talk shows nationwide, including Oprah, Good Morning America and the Today Show. Ferrin seeks to motivate audiences with her unique perspective on how living long and living well is changing how we age and retire in America.
On this episode of the podcast, Ferrin explores how we can change our mindset toward retirement and shares stories of what she calls super seniors who are “blowing the doors off the image of aging.”

Key Interview Takeaways
Mindset matters. Because all the studies on aging in our country (up until the last 25 years) have taken place in nursing homes, we tend to assign “retirement” a negative connotation. Ferrin contends that we must change our perspective and begin to associate aging with terms like healthy, active, working, traveling and volunteering. A Yale study found that people with a positive perspective toward retirement and aging were likely to live seven years longer, while those with a negative outlook were twice as likely to die of a heart attack.
The best way to change people’s thinking is by sharing anecdotes of people who see aging as an opportunity rather than a time of decline. Inspiring stories like that of Ironman triathlete Sister Madonna Buder can help change our outlook on getting older.
Having a sense of purpose and keeping ourselves engaged are the secrets to living an extraordinary, long life. Retiring to something rather than from something is key in establishing that sense of purpose and facilitating living as opposed to simply existing. Volunteering to, i.e.: cuddle premature babies, gives retirees a meaningful responsibility and a reason to get up in the morning.
Mindset, attitude, and beliefs drive behavior, so don’t fear aging or try and fight it. Redefine it!
Connect with Kelly Ferrin
Website: www.ageangel.com
Resources
What’s Age Got To Do With It?: Secrets to Aging in Extraordinary Ways by Kelly Ferrin
What’s Age Got To Do With It? Volume II by Kelly Ferrin

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25 min

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