How do you define your leadership?

Dez Rock knew when she chose to be a stay at home mom, that would be the start of building her legacy.

Over the years, one law degree and multiple businesses later, Dez's life experiences have culminated in how she leads in her global business, SIEMonster. She has faced incredible obstacles that might have kept another person stuck and believing that unlimited possibility wasn't available to her yet Dez believes that...

Fear isn't something that's conquered, yet if you aren't facing your fears, you may be limiting yourself.

Quick witted and wise Dez Rock unpacks how she moves through fear, being disowned by her family and how caring about her people is one of the most important tenets of her success.

Rather than viewing obstacles as setbacks, Dez embraces them as opportunities and thrives in high-pressure environments.

With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Dez made the bold decision to leave law school and establish SIEMonster several years ago to channel her focus into her own business.

In this episode, you'll find out:

• How Dez was galvanized by her experiences

• How to overcome imposter syndrome and improve professional growth

• How ADHD is a bonus in the life of a CEO.

• Why embracing intentional leadership will lead you to a lasting success

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Website: https://siemonster.com/

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Would you like to be wealthy?

My guest, Jennifer Whitaker shares her remarkable 25-year journey as a certified life coach, spiritual director, and philanthropy executive,

Early on in her career, Jennifer found herself driving through a wealthy neighborhood in her old beat-up car. She was struggling to pay the bills. It was in that moment she decided that she wanted something different.

Choosing to turn inward and deepen her spiritual practices Jennifer's life changed. As she deepened her relationship with herself, she began to be open to other opportunities that created more money for her.

Today Jennifer is deeply rooted in her belief that women possess a unique purpose in elevating the global consciousness and her purpose to help more women

In her work with her clients, Jennifer teaches women how to make their highest contribution to the world by embracing their inherent worthiness and cultivating a sacred relationship with money.

In this episode you'll find out:

• How creating wealth comes from your inner relationship with yourself

• The four stages of self-worth

• Honoring inner transformation and self-discovery

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Website: https://jenwhitaker.com/

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As a healthcare provider, the idea of being on the brink of burnout seems counterintuitive but after 20 years Catie Harris left her position as a hospital nurse.

Frustrated yet determined, she found other opportunities in nursing that led her to start NursePreneur, an online platform where nurses can take their ideas and learn to build profitable businesses.

As the CEO of NursePreneur, Catie is building the legacy she couldn't achieve while working at the hospital. She now empowers thousands of nurses to start businesses, helping them monetize their knowledge and skills, and revolutionize the healthcare industry.

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In this episode, we talked about:

• Why nurses are chronically overworked and undervalued

• What types of business nurses tend to start

• Marketing strategies for new entrepreneurs that work

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Website: https://nursepreneurs.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catieharris99/

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From service provider to CEO

Jen McLamb, Founder of Vital Touch Wellness, established her business in 2003 in a renovated barn. For years, she chose to keep her business small. However, in 2021, after managing to stay afloat through Covid and along with an ultimatum from her business landlord, Jen took a leap of faith.

With new rooms for more massages and a space for yoga and special events Jen McLamb had to learn how to hire a team of excellent therapists and yoga teachers.

She also needed fill those rooms with new clients and spend time learning how to market the business more effectively.

Over the last 2 years Jen has become a superstar CEO because she relies on keeping herself grounded and using her intuition as guidance which has enabled her to more triple her business.

Now she shares her passion for wellness and talk about how somatic therapy can help her client move through difficult emotions.

Jen's journey in the wellness industry began when she graduated from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in 1998. In 2012, she dedicated two years to studying Somatic Therapy at the Leven Institute for Expressive Movement, and in 2021, she completed a rigorous six-year Body-Centered Psychotherapy Training Program at the Hartford Family Institute.

CONNECT WITH JEN MCLAMB

Website: https://www.vitaltouchwellness.com/

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You know there's something more but no matter what you try, nothing gets you over the hump? Rachel Rider has the solution.

You've tried to get into a consistent workout routine, but any time your schedule changes it throws you off for weeks or you have a big project you're working on and you can't quite seem to get it finished even though it's a must do.

On Women Who Build Empires, CEO and Founder of MettaWorks, Rachel Rider shares how she helps her clients identify and dispel negative habits, limiting beliefs and thought patterns that keep them from being the naturally high performing leaders they are meant to be.

In the episode you'll find out:

💜 How to identify and tame the inner voice when it runs amuck

💜 Why having to lay people off at her corporate job helped she start her business

💜 Why using a copywriter was the best way for her to write her book

Rachel is a highly accomplished executive coach with a unique approach that combines both traditional and alternative modalities. With over a decade of coaching experience, Rachel's expertise shines through as she incorporates techniques such as Somatic Experiencing, Polarity Therapy, Zen Buddhism, Inner Relationship Focusing, and antiracism into her practice.

She deeply understands her client's needs, creating profound and lasting transformation, while delivering measurable results.

What sets Rachel apart is her firsthand leadership experiences, having served as Bloomberg's HR Business Partner, where she developed and coached leaders and teams. She then transitioned to leadership coaching roles at AppNexus (now part of AT&T) and Digital Ocean, a major global hosting company.

Join us as we delve into Rachel's wealth of knowledge and explore her unique approach to executive coaching.

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Website: https://mettaworks.io/

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Women must have a seat at the table if we want to solve global issues.

Susan Sloan shared that the latest research proves that when women are involved in peace processes, an agreement is 35% more likely to last at least 15 years.

There are also more opportunities than ever before for women to step into leadership positions, especially in diplomatic rolls. where women excel in building long term relationships that make a meaningful difference.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Susan Sloan, an accomplished communications strategist, DEIA advisor, and the author of the insightful book, "A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World." Susan's expertise lies in advising organizations on gender equity and fostering a "diversity of thought" approach. With an impressive background in diplomacy, advocacy, and experiential education, she has engaged with over 80 countries. Susan has been invited by heads of state, Fortune 500 companies, universities, nonprofits, foreign ministries, and international institutions to share her expertise on gender parity, equity, and equality.

In this episode, we talked about:

• How Susan's journey in Antarctica reshaped her career and life vision
• How being fully present can transform your life
• Insights into women's experiences in the past decade - Navigating the challenges
• Embracing Flexibility: Gen-Z Inspiring the Evolution of Workspaces

Get Susan's book: A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World

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Website: https://www.susansloan.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansloan76

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Ever wonder what your business would be worth if you wanted to sell it?

Della Kirkman, CPA and serial entrepreneur shares how to get a good idea of your business's worth without spends a ton of money on an expensive official valuation. She says being able to do this help many business owners make better choices when they want to move on from running their business. More times than not, an owner wants to retire or do something else and doesn't realize that 1. their business might be worth more than they think and 2. there is a huge market place where would be entrepreneurs are looking for established businesses.

Della went from being a single mom serving tables at Cracker Barrel, to buying an accounting firm where she scaled significantly and then sold the business. it to achieve a level of wealth she had only dreamed about. From single mom to successful serial entrepreneur, Della's story inspires women to pursue their dreams through business acquisition. As publisher of Shift-N-Gears.com newsletter, she advocates for a less risky approach to entrepreneurship – buying and growing a profitable business to achieve the life you've always dreamed of.

In this episode, we talked about:

• Humble beginnings to certified success: Della's Journey to Becoming a CPA
• Unlocking the power of acquisition entrepreneurship
• The urgent need for women entrepreneurs and the mission of a visionary
• Why entrepreneurship holds the key to lasting impact and success

Subscribe to her free newsletter at https://www.shift-n-gears.com/newsletter

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Julia has over 15 years of healthcare technology and pharmaceutical experience. She's known for her industry knowledge, strategic instincts, and leading successful teams. Before RxLightning, she brought real-time prescription price transparency to the market, now a standard feature in most EHRs. Julia managed everything from product design to marketing adoption and training, working with major pharmacy benefit managers and EHR organizations. She's successfully managed P&L for healthcare technology products on both the manufacturer and payer/PBM sides of the industry.

In this episode, we talked about:

• The opportunity for innovation in an industry two decades behind

• How Julia juggles business and family so that she's fully supported

• How Julia founded her healthcare tech company as a first-time founder

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Website: https://www.rxlightning.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliareganrxl

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rxlightning

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Bobbie Racette is the Founder & CEO of Virtual Gurus, a tech platform that creates work-from-home opportunities for underrepresented people while at the same time, providing fractional back-office support to businesses. She has been recognized as one of 50 Changemakers for 2021 by Report on Business magazine and Startup Canada's Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2021, Bobbie became the first Indigenous female to secure a Series A fund round of $8.4 million.

In this episode, we talked about:

• How Bobbie was laid from her oil and gas job and built her own tech company

• How she overcame impostor syndrome

• The transition from being lead to being the leader and how that's helped her succeed

• Why hiring an underrepresented individual could benefit your business

CONNECT WITH BOBBIE RACETTE

Website: https://thevirtualgurus.com

LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/virtual_gurus

Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiejoracette

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Precious L. Williams is a 13-time national elevator pitch champion. She has also been featured on "Shark Tank," CNN, Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Essence Magazine, and the movie "LEAP." Precious is a dynamic international professional speaker, effective corporate trainer, and 4X number 1 bestselling author. Her company, Perfect Pitches by Precious, teaches the tools and tenacity to pitch with power, sell with storytelling, and develop a masterful mindset for communication.

In this episode, we talked about:

• Precious's rock-bottom moment made her killer pitch master

• How to be unapologetically you

• What's the unique approach of get the impactful pitch

Book a power pitch consultation with Precious Williams

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