Who Made You the Boss?

In between seasons, we love bringing you our favorites of other shows, like past guest and podfriend Ashley Stahl's interview with Nick Sonnenberg on her You Turn podcast. 

Nick is the author of the How to Come Up for Air, and founder and CEO of the company Leverage. Nick is here to help you navigate how to manage overwhelm at work.

Is your inbox flooding your day, or maybe you spend all day in meetings where you don’t need to be present? It can feel like your work day is sucked away with unnecessary tasks. Whether you feel like you are drowning at work or looking for more balance within your work life, this episode has something for you!

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Come Up for Air by Nick Sonneberg

Trailblazing entrepreneur Kara Goldin, founder of Hint, details how she leveraged the right questions to grow from being an ‘accidental entrepreneur’ to the head of a hugely successful flavored water company. She explores the delicate art of maintaining a respectful business partnership with a spouse, how different skill sets and perspectives can contribute to success, and the lessons learned from major setbacks like being discontinued from Starbucks. Kara’s personal anecdotes and rich insights make this an episode that both enlightens and inspires.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

ABOUT KARA:

Kara Goldin is the Founder and Former CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California and one ofInStyle’s 2019 Badass 50. Previously, Kara was VP of Shopping Partnerships at America Online. She hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show and her first book, Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters, was released October 2020 and is now a WSJ and Amazon Best Seller.  Kara lives in the Bay Area with her family and 3 labradors.

Connect with Kara:

Website

Podcast

Book: "Undaunted" by Kara Goldin

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, visit www.lindseyepperly.com 

Looking to turn your Imposter Syndrome into Inspiration? Grab the workbook here!

In this unique episode, Lindsey is interviewed by licensed therapist Mayra Richards, who dives deep into the impact of personal loss and grief on a leader’s life. Mayra dives into Lindsey’s experience of suddenly losing a best friend and how that has impacted her professionally. The conversation also covers the importance of honoring loved ones through one's actions, the necessity of balancing professional and personal dynamics, and the vital role of support systems in entrepreneurship. Join Mayra and Lindsey as they explore themes of resilience, growth, and the delicate dance of managing our personal lives with our business plans.  

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

ABOUT MAYRA:

Mayra Richards is the accomplished founder of Remain Connected Counseling. She brings a wealth of faith-based counseling expertise and serves as a prominent small business owner in the vibrant Atlanta community. She has been a guest on the FaithTalk Atlanta Podcast, The Kevin & Taylor Show on The Fish 104.7, and Genuine Life Recovery Podcast. Her unique approach to counseling, motherhood, and experience as a local influencer offer a distinct perspective that is relatable and insightful. Furthermore, Mayra's experience as a Chick-Fil-A Care Coach and panel speaker for Smyrna business events uniquely equips her to address and inspire large audiences.

ABOUT LINDSEY:

Lindsey Epperly is the CEO of Jetset World Travel, which she has scaled from a one-person operation into a team of over 80 dedicated members, recently recognized on the Inc. 5000 List of fastest growing companies.  She has been named to the Forbes Next 1000 List and was most inspired by navigating her industry’s greatest crisis while expecting her first child, a season she affectionately refers to as the “MBA I never wanted.” Lindsey is dedicated to fighting burnout and imposter syndrome while teaching others how to turn obstacles into opportunities as host of the Who Made You the Boss? Podcast. 

For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, visit ⁠www.lindseyepperly.com⁠

Looking to turn your Imposter Syndrome into Inspiration? ⁠Grab the workbook here!

From Garrett Gravesen’s volunteering in an African orphanage to traveling to all 197 countries, this global entrepreneur takes listeners on a motivational ride toward authentic leadership. Garrett shares candid insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the power of embracing insane courage, and a few harrowing stories of escaping uncertain doom in more than one lawless destination.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

ABOUT GARRETT:

Garrett Gravesen, the Professor of Possibility, stitches a passport quilt of tales so outlandish they make Marco Polo’s adventures look like a weekend getaway.  He learned to ski in North Korea and once visited 52 countries in 52 weeks with only a tuxedo and a toothbrush. Garrett famously ran with the bulls in Spain, where he won by a whisker, fueled by nothing but sangria and an unshakable belief to not look back.  He has started a nonprofit organization, spoken alongside Mandela’s cell mate in South Africa, and was honored with the same award as JFK. Yet he has never eaten a vegetable, had a sip of water, or run a mile. Garrett proudly dons a “0.0 sticker” on his chariot of choice.   When love is in the air he doesn’t miss. He proposed on a plane flight at 30,000 feet. On a Tuesday. And got married the next day.  Garrett’s passport is his narrative – each stamp is a story, and each visa is a verse.  He has stood on Everest Base Camp, slid down The Great Wall of China, and survived Antarctica for 10 days with nothing but a tuxedo when the airline lost his luggage. Luckily, he looked like the penguins.  He’s scaled three companies from scratch to more than seven figures each, filmed a documentary from Kenya to Cape Town that was saved on a drive he has since lost, but once salsa danced his way to victory one sultry night in Havana Cuba.  Garrett’s travels aren’t just about the thrill; they’re lessons in living.   With his unique blend of education and audacity, he’s always uncovering lessons from parts unknown. UGA in economics. Elf School in Iceland. Then he traded in folklore for finance at Harvard Business School.  “10 Seconds of Insane Courage,” Garrett’s magnum opus, isn’t just a book, but a call to action. A friendly nudge to jump off the high dive into the pool of life, where every tick of the clock is an opportunity for courage and the serendipity that awaits when you turn every “what if” into a “why not.”  His life reads like an atlas infused with adrenaline – a spectacle, a seminar, a symphony of the splendid. Garrett, the man with a suitcase full of charm and a pocket full of laughter, is not your typical podcast guest. He is a human carousel of courage and provides the spark for inspiring the extraordinary in others.  Garrett has survived great loss, stepped foot in all 197 countries, and won the same award as Elvis.  But he has not been part of your podcast…yet.

Connect with Garrett:

Website

Instagram

LinkedIn

Links from the show:

For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, visit www.lindseyepperly.com 

Looking to turn your Imposter Syndrome into Inspiration? Grab the workbook here!

Entrepreneur Tirzah Shirai shares her profound insights on redefining success, aligning with one’s true purpose, and embracing a balanced approach to life and business growth. Not only does Tirzah overcome poverty to develop Blink Bar, she then courageously faces a shifts in her life path when business is decimated from circumstances outside of her control. The conversation also touches upon the challenges of motherhood during these testing times, highlighting the transformative experiences that have led Tirzah to the establishment of the Venusian School of Business. Lindsey and Tirzah explore the liberation in embracing gender energies, the spirituality woven into professional endeavors, and the recalibration of life’s direction when faced with unforeseen challenges.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

ABOUT TIRZAH:

Tirzah Shirai birthed a 30M business from nothing and is now radically redefining success.

Blinkbar was started out of pure necessity after she hit a lull in paychecks as an Award-Winning Film Director and had less than $1,000 to her name.The company quickly grew from $0 - $30M in 5 years as she applied her skill for storytelling with her ability to paint a big vision and develop a strategy to get there.

Now, she’s taking her business, branding, and benevolence background and turning it into an educational experience the entrepreneurial world has never seen before. Through a combination of spiritual practices (the “woo") and strategic planning (the “work”), she’s helping others who burn with a desire to share their gifts with the world through business.

Tirzah experiences the most happiness in her life when she embraces her role in motherhood and practices leaning back into her already existing feminine power rather than striving for status. Her only hope is to help others feel that same happiness through the energy they bring to going after their dreams.

Connect with Tirzah:

Website

Instagram

Twitter

LinkedIn

For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, visit www.lindseyepperly.com 

Looking to turn your Imposter Syndrome into Inspiration? Grab the workbook here!

From Erica Thomas’s early days combining a full-time job with moonlighting as a freelance writer and food blogger to becoming the powerhouse behind a flourishing food-focused company, Erica shares an inside look at the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, the pivotal role of networking, and the impact of social media on business growth. Erica offers a deep dive into balancing professional pursuits with personal development, touching on parenting, relationships, and societal shifts. Plus, get a glimpse into her philanthropic efforts, how she overcame financial hurdles, and her strategies for cultivating contentment, all while striving for business success.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

ABOUT ERICA:

Eating With Erica is a nationally recognized food and lifestyle website that has been featured in Food & Wine, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX5, Essence and more.

Erica started EWE as a passionate food enthusiast and used her background in corporate marketing and influencer marketing to build EWE into the brand it is today. While she now runs it full-time, being a successful entrepreneur did not happen overnight and when asked, Erica is quick to explain how for the first several months she worked from 9-5 and then came home to work her “5-9.”

Over the past decade, Erica has worked with over 250 companies including brands like Panera, La Marca Prosecco, Kroger, Woodford Reserve, and Lexus. As a businesswoman, she understands the importance of professional partnerships, but it is her passion for delicious food that remains at the core of EWE.

Connect with Erica:

Website

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

Links from the show:

For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, visit www.lindseyepperly.com 
Looking to turn your Imposter Syndrome into Inspiration? Grab the workbook here!

Amy Shoenthal, author of "The Setback Cycle," dives into the challenging yet transformative world of overcoming our obstacles. Drawing from personal tribulations and her well-received book, Amy shares her journey through career pivots after facing post-maternity leave difficulties, showcasing the resilience and redirection that are possible in the face of adversity. She offers relatable insights into why it’s important to label and converse with our inner critic, how to strengthen emotional resilience, and the neuroscience behind embracing setbacks as growth opportunities.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

ABOUT AMY:

Amy Shoenthal is a journalist, marketing consultant and the author of The Setback Cycle, a book about how today’s prominent founders and leaders overcome obstacles to find success.  As a contributor to Forbes Women and Harvard Business Review, she shines the spotlight on leaders who have been historically underestimated yet are doing the work to solve society’s biggest problems. Her work has included interviews with a wide range of leaders such as Senator Mazie Hirono, Tory Burch, Marie Kondo, Norma Kamali, and more.  Amy also boasts a two-decade marketing career, working with some of the world's largest brands, from Procter & Gamble to Google. Now, through her consulting firm, Visionaries Collective, she works with founders, corporations, nonprofits and small businesses to shape their brand narratives and captivate audiences through strategic storytelling.   After completing The Setback Cycle, she began working with organizations to help their employees and managers confidently lead through tumultuous times, offering the tools to help their teams navigate their own inevitable setbacks together.     Amy previously wrote a children’s book, A Magical Day in Sunnyside, a tribute to the independent-owned businesses in her own beloved neighborhood of Sunnyside, Queens, where she lives with her husband and five-year-old daughter.

Connect with Amy:

Website

Instagram

Newsletter

The Setback Cycle" by Amy Shoenthal 

For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, visit www.lindseyepperly.com 

Looking to turn your Imposter Syndrome into Inspiration? Grab the workbook here!

In this episode of Who Made You The Boss? host Lindsey Epperly sits down with travel industry titan Matthew Upchurch, the visionary who navigated the choppy waters of pandemic-era travel with poise and innovative thinking. We get an inside look at how Upchurch's early morning video messages offered a beacon of hope, and why leadership and a commitment to frameworks played a pivotal role during crises. Matthew focuses on the importance of human connection, embracing a beginner’s mindset to uplevel leadership, and, of course, the transformative power of travel.

What you'll learn in this episode:

ABOUT MATTHEW:

As CEO of the industry’s leading luxury travel network, Matthew Upchurch oversees the company’s marketing, sales, and operational systems with a focus on keeping the organization ahead of the pack and the trends. He was the first recipient of the Luxury Travel Expo’s “Leaders in Luxury” Award and was named among the 25 Most Influential Executives in the Travel Industry by Leisure Travel News. Travel Agent Magazine labeled him one of its 100 Rising Stars in 1997 and Person of the Year (Retailer) in 1998. He has served as chairman of the Institute of Certified Travel Agents, is a lifetime member of the American Society of Travel Agents, and is a member of the Corporate Advisory Council of Cunard Line, Ltd., the Advisory Board of Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts and Seabourn Cruise Line.

Connect with Matthew:

Virtuoso's Website

Virtuoso's Twitter

Virtuoso's Facebook

⁠Matthew's LinkedIn⁠

Resources from this episode:

For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, visit www.lindseyepperly.com 

Looking to turn your Imposter Syndrome into Inspiration? Grab the workbook here!

Delve into the nuances of customer service, tapping into your intuition, and pursuing your unique gifts in the business world with today’s guest, Ashley Sthal. Listen as Ashley shares how her journey in establishing a TEDx booking business revealed her inner battles with imposter syndrome and what measures she’s taken to ensure her team maintains high standards and delivers unparalleled service. With a combination of professional insights and personal stories, this episode encourages entrepreneurs and individuals to stay true to their values and foster confidence in their paths.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever asked:

ABOUT ASHLEY:

Ashley Stahl is the founder of Wise Whisper Ghostwriting house, where she has helped more than 40 changemakers write their TEDx talks-- and she has gotten 39 of those clients booked on the TEDx stage. As a counterterrorism professional under the Obama Administration turned entrepreneur and international bestselling author of the book called YOU TURN: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career, she's passionate about helping others share authentic wisdom and stories that deeply inspire their audiences. With nearly 9 million views, her TED talk is ranked amongst the top 100 on the Internet, and her show, The You Turn Podcast, is ranked amongst the top 100 mental health shows in the United States. Her most important message is this: don't do what you love, do what you ARE. Visit ashleystahl.com/tedx to learn more about how Ashley and her team can help you write and book your TEDx talk.

Connect with Ashley:

Website

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

Resources from this episode:

For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, visit ⁠lindseyepperly.com⁠ 

Looking to turn your Imposter Syndrome into Inspiration? ⁠Grab the workbook here!

Sit down with the multi-talented Margot Bingham for a conversation that balances the light-hearted with the profound. From discussing the heartfelt struggles that shape our worldview to the transformative power of acknowledging and discussing our differences, this episode will take you on a journey through Margot's personal and professional life. Margot opens up on the pandemic's impact on creativity, the importance of authenticity and vulnerability, and the ways she’s navigated the complexities of control and success. With a mix of laughter, candid revelations, and a deep dive into the historical and emotional weight of Margot's roles, this episode promises to leave you moved.

What you'll learn in this episode:

ABOUT MARGOT:

Margot Bingham is a Singer-Songwriter and Actress born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. You may have seen her on the mega AMC hit franchise THE WALKING DEAD, with her character 'Maxxine Mercer' in their final two seasons. Under the YELLOWSTONE umbrella, you can find Margot opposite of David Oyelowo in the new Paramount+ series, BASS REEVES. Margot is a seasoned performer, singing the National Anthem for a multitude of sports games; NY Knicks and Pittsburgh Steelers, just to name a few. Her philanthropic attention is even more important to her. She works with children around the world, teaching music for organizations like Orphaned Starfish, helps keep the peace on the board of New York Peace Institute, and looks forward to spreading health and knowledge with Magee, where she was born.

Follow Margot Bingham:

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

Website

References and Links Mentioned in This Episode:

For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, visit www.lindseyepperly.com 

Looking to turn your Imposter Syndrome into Inspiration? Grab the workbook here!