The Madeline and Becca Podcast

On today's episode we are joined by three powerhouse women, Yuri Mikulka, Partner at Alston & Bird, Gina Beredo, Executive VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Owens Corning, and Adrienne Lahens, the Global Head of Operations at TikTok. Yuri, Gina and Adrienne will share the positive impact that mentors have had on their careers. They will also give you advice on how to go about finding mentors and networks and how it can benefit you.

Amanda Frederickson is a chef, content creator, author of Simple, Beautiful Food, the creator of Instagram’s Fridge Foraging Series, and the founder and owner of her first restaurant, Radish Kitchen, a fast-casual concept in West Nashville. Amanda will discuss her evolution from the corporate world to the kitchen, how she developed a network in the culinary industry, and the process for writing and producing her book, Simple, Beautiful Food. If you have ever needed to whip up a delicious and healthy meal at the last minute, but have no idea what to make, Amanda has a solution for you, her signature Fridge Foraging and she will tell you about it. Amanda will also share her journey with career changes, taking risks and her best advice for other entrepreneurs.

Antoinette Balta is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Veterans Legal Institute, a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services to low income and homeless veterans and empowers them into self-sufficiency. Antoinette will discuss her experience as a female in the military, how and why she found The Veterans Legal Institute, and how she empowers veterans into self-sufficiency. She will also share her strategies for developing professional self-confidence early in her career and why it’s important to pursue your passion.

Our guest today is entrepreneur and angel investor, Mimi MacLean. Mimi is the founder and host of The Badass CEO, a weekly podcast which she started to help entrepreneurs learn from each other and to help you succeed in business. She is also the author of a new book, How to Be a Badass Female CEO, Slay the Competition and Reach the Top. Mimi will discuss how she got started in her career and interested in entrepreneurship, all things The Badass CEO, and being an early investor with Beauty Counter. She will share strategies for entrepreneurs who are experiencing a set back and why she believes in “progress not perfection.” Mimi will also give you advice on getting customers, why it’s important to be authentic and how to connect with your audience.

On today's episode, we are welcoming back award-winning film director and scientist, Dr. Valerie Weiss. Last year, Valerie directed episodes 7 & 8 on Netflix’s #1 hit, Outer Banks. In season 2, she directed the phenomenal episode 5 and she takes us behind the scenes! Valerie will share her creative vision for the episode, the broader theme of navigating parent/child relationships, her process for tying together all of the captivating scenes, and the evolution of the characters in season 2. Valerie will also tell us why the show continues to resonate with an audience of all ages.

On today’s episode we are joined by three amazing guests: Jill Wheeler, Dr. Heather Ettinger and Dr. Valerie Weiss. Jill is an adventure guide, outdoor educator, athlete, licensed professional counselor, and the founder & owner of Wellfit Girls: a non-profit with the mission to introduce girls to physical challenges and travel experiences that build confidence and self-esteem. Heather is an IP Lawyer and partner at an NY law firm and avid mountain climber. Valerie is an award-winning film director and scientist. On August 20th through the 22nd, they will participate in the World Wildlife Foundation's Panda Paddle: a virtual paddle event and fundraiser to protect the planet and raise awareness. Jill, Valerie, and Heather will discuss the importance of carving out time for fitness and hobbies while balancing a busy career and family, training for the Panda Paddle and supporting one another in the process. They will also share how their love for activities is so valuable to their mental and physical well-being and self-confidence.

Our guest today is Laura Marella, an advertising industry leader with experience spanning international corporate agencies, a startup independent agency and as an independent consultant. Laura recently co-founded Overflow, a platform based accelerator for independent Strategists that is launching in April 2021. Laura will discuss why she views decision making not through the lens of risk, but through the lens of opportunity. She will also touch on why inaction is often more risky than any action. You will learn about the growth of the gig economy and why it presents opportunities for women. Laura will also tell us the process of founding Overflow, what pain points does it solve and what benefits the platform offers.

Our guest this week is advertising industry leader Laura Marella. Laura is the co-founder and CEO of Overflow, a platform-based accelerator that helps strategists eliminate their pain points and improve their performance by providing them with professional resources, business growth opportunities, and improved visibility. Enjoy this preview and be sure to tune-in on Thursday for the full episode!

Our guest today, Allison Yoder, knows how to get you organized! Allison is the founder and owner of BluePrint Professional Organizing based in Fort Worth Texas. She spent her life organizing and refining systems to bring order and calm to her home and those of her clients. Allison will discuss the very important first step of defining your goal in any space you want to organize. She'll walk us through her system from sorting, purging, assigning, containerizing and evaluating each room. Allison will explain the psychological benefits of getting organized so you can prioritize your family and your time. She'll give us some tips on how to handle sentimental items and how to avoid common decluttering mistakes. Allison will also provide specific strategies on tackling home offices, closets, bathrooms, kid spaces and your car. She'll share her passion for organizing spaces for children with autism and other special needs.

Our guest this week is Allison Yoder, founder and owner of BluePrint Professional Organizing. Enjoy this preview and be sure to tune in on Thursday for the full episode.