TrailBlazers Impact

Did you know that in 12 of the United States, there either is legislation requiring women to be represented on every public company board or there is legislation being considered? There are more opportunities than ever for senior women leaders to join corporate boards! Sitting on a corporate board can be a great way to take your career to the next stage. That is why Donna Miller from Purse Power invited Julie Abrams to speak on the topic and why Nan McKay decided to sponsor their course on Corporate Board Readiness Training. Julie Abrams is Founder and CEO of How Women Lead who created the course. Julie Castro Abrams is an expert on building boards that add a strategic advantage including proactive searches for women on corporate boards. In this episode, she dives deep into her passion for helping women leaders influence how organizations perform by getting on boards.Listen in to learn the importance of investing in private companies as a women leader to increase your chances of getting on their board. You will also learn the importance of supporting other women leaders and building your network.

Key Takeaways:

• How to harness the power of women and change things that hold them down
• How to invest your wealth to influence a board member role in private companies
• How to support women in wealth building by building our own ecosystem
• Learning how to build your network with major organizations’ associations to increase your chances of getting on a board

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This is truly a story from rags to riches. Growing up with 9 siblings on “the wrong side of the tracks,”  Susie Carder is a self-made millionaire and the CEO of Susie Carder Profit Coach. She’s passionate about creating businesses that allow people to live their dreams and achieve financial abundance. But how does she do it? In this episode, Susie shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she shifted from a poverty mindset to a money mindset. Listen in to learn how to shift your mindset about money and understand that you hold the power to be wealthy. You will also understand the importance of having mentors and influencers to learn from when you are growing your business

Key Takeaways:

• How to find the answer to growing your business by reading books or finding a mentor
• Find influencers who are ten times ahead of you in different areas of your business
• How to figure out what your gift is and use it to serve others
• How to break the unconscious poverty beliefs and understand that you’re born to be wealthy
• Learning to be disciplined with how you spend money personally and in business

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Ep. 137 - Tammi Davis gives us much to think about, from a business level on implementing a change program to your personal responsibility and accountability. One of Tammi’s unique value-adds is that she possesses experience working in the public, private and non-profits sectors and has received numerous awards and recognitions for her dedication, leadership and social entrepreneurship. In this episode, Tammi talks about the impact of actions in communities and in the employment scene. Listen in to learn how you can make the world a better place by committing to bringing change to your own community. You will also learn the benefits of change driving for productivity and growth in your business

Key Takeaways:

• Be an influence and a role model for your children to enable them to have and achieve bigger dreams
• How to be the change you want to see by committing to help your community in different ways
• How to practice change as an employer through recruitment, retention, and development strategies
• How to make the world a better place by taking ownership, accountability, and responsibility for your actions

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Lucie Lynch and Marcia Zina Mager discuss women’s issues and discovering who you are and what you want. We want money to have THINGS but is it what makes us happy? Be entertained during this transformative journey. Listen in to learn how to use this pandemic period to ask yourself the right questions about your inner self to discover who you truly are. You will also learn the importance of women embracing and supporting each other to demonstrate their power and bring change in different areas.

Key Takeaways:

• How the world has forced us to question who we’re from the inside during the pandemic
• How to own your femininity and embrace and support other women
• Learn to have self-compassion and genuine support for yourself to overcome impostor syndrome
• The power of asking yourself the right questions to transform the way you think about money
• How to practice gratitude and a positive attitude with your mind and body

Christine Davenport is a civic and political leader in the state of Maryland. She holds the distinction of becoming the first African American elected to the Democratic Central Committee as a chairwoman from district 31 and continually reelected through 2016 in that position. In this episode, Christine shares how her dad influenced her to study and run for a public position to make a difference. Listen in to learn the importance of encouraging diversity, inclusion, and equality in public offices. You will also learn how to teach young girls and women the benefits of pursuing STEM subjects in college.

Key Takeaways:

• How to teach your children the value of making a difference by speaking out on equity and inclusivity
• How to be brave and courageous enough to break barriers of discrimination and inequality by taking action
• How to be curious about all the possibilities by pursuing STEM classes in college, especially as a young woman

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Three dynamic female technologists, Katy Battiest, Ashley Coffey and Brandy Semore share their insights on technology trends, business opportunities being brought on by technological advances, their "go-to" technology tool recommendations. and the history and future of women in technology.

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Sree Anand Ratnasinghe’s secret to leadership success lies in being recognized for taking a hands-on approach to tackling large-scale digital transformation initiatives while simultaneously being a passionate customer advocate. How does she balance them when she manages employees internationally and remotely? Listen in to learn the qualities of an empathetic and high-performance- driving leader, especially in the wake of COVID-19.

Takeaways:

• How to be fearless and put yourself out there to achieve what you set yourself out to achieve
• How to mentor people to reach their goals in a diverse environment as a leader
• How to be a successful business by focusing on being customer-centric and driving for high-performance with your team
• How to be a listening, understanding, and empathizing leader by empowering your team and using KPIs
• The importance of developing your career goal plan by writing it down and having mentorship

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Victoria Woods, CEO of ChappelWood Financial Services shares her insights on the power of mastering a pivoting mindset.

In this interview with Donna Miller, she talks about the importance of pivoting during a crisis by being open to new opportunities as a businesswoman.  

Listen in to learn why you’re the only answer and the only solution to your questions and problems. You will also learn the value of saying yes to opportunities that fulfill your business goals.

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Are you think about changing your job and your life? To get into a job you are more passionate about, no matter how hard it is? Are you thinking of a STEM career? Listen to how Adonica Randall stepped into the role and where she has taken it, even with a patent! Adonica pulls no punches – she tells it like it is. Yesterday – and today. Listen in to learn the importance of choosing a career or a business that you’re passionate about to succeed in it. You will also learn how to be open to available opportunities to keep your career going even after the pandemic.

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Ep. 130 – What if your spouse asked you to move to Asia? Would you do it? What would you do while you were there – after you’ve done all the tourist stuff? Do you think women in China are empowered? Andrea Stevenson-Conner answers all those questions – and more. Andrea is committed to empowering women from the classroom to the boardroom through the 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁, which demonstrates how empowering women can lead to economic growth, healthier families and the elimination of poverty.

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