2 Girls Talking
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWe are 2 business owners, 2 journalists and 2 working moms! Our lives are crazy as we live our dreams of entrepreneurship and raising a family. Sometimes those worlds collide, sometimes they co-exist and some rare times they work together.
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Unmasking Hate Next Door: A Journey into Extremism and Empathy
November 21, 2023 21:50 - 38 minutes - 87.9 MBJoin us on a thought-provoking journey as we dive deep into the world of extremism and hatred in our latest episode of 2 Girls Talking. We're excited to introduce you to the authors of "Hate Next Door: A Personal Journey into the Heart of Hatred and Extremism." This gripping book explores the darkest corners of society, shedding light on the impact of extremism on our communities. Get to know Matson Browning and Tawni Browning, the authors behind "Hate Next Door." Learn about their personal...
Navigating the Corporate Jungle: A Conversation with Betsy Kauffman
November 07, 2023 18:15 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Betsy Kauffman, the Founder, CEO, and Coach at Cross Impact, a TED speaker, and a mentor in the Charlotte Women in Business Mentoring Program. Betsy's journey is an inspiring story of breaking through barriers, finding her voice in male-dominated fields, and making a significant impact on the corporate landscape. Betsy Kauffman is a seasoned professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University. She h...
Elsie Guerrero - Promoting Inclusion Through Storytelling
October 10, 2023 02:36 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBJoin us on the latest episode of 2 Girls Talking Podcast as we welcome a remarkable guest, Elsie Guerrero, whose mission is to advocate for inclusion in the realms of childhood disability and social justice. Elsie's impressive body of work includes over ten books focusing on children with disabilities and three books addressing social justice within the Latinx community. Elsie Guerrero is renowned for her tireless advocacy efforts, championing awareness for children with special needs and t...
We have More in Common
October 03, 2023 00:04 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBOur country is divided. People can't agree on the much of anything. But is that divide real - or just in our minds? A new study reveals that maybe we aren't as far apart as we think we are. Enter Paul Oshinski and More in Common. A group that strives to find what brings us together - rather than tears us apart. Take their quiz - maybe you'll discover something surprising. At the very least, take a listen. More In Common History Gap
You Are Loved Dearly
December 06, 2022 13:30 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBA flash of light in the dark. A breeze of cool air that came out of nowhere. Most of us have experienced strange, or unexplained instances. But have you ever wondered if these instances were actually signs from loved ones or friends who have passed but want to get a message to you? Frances Fayden says they probably were. Meet the Reverend Frances Fayden. She is an ordained minister and a mystic. She believes you can have a direct experience with God, and she is here to help you achieve tha...
Finding Your Voice Through a Pen
November 15, 2022 13:05 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBWhen Robin Finn put her thoughts down on paper, she had no idea so many people would be interested in what she had to write. After all, she was just writing about her life parenting a child with ADHD. But she soon discovered that so many parents related to her and what she was going though. And she realized that writing can bring people from all over the world together. Heart.Soul.Pen was born. HSP has become Robin's community for women to explore their creativity, write what they want rega...
She Played Their Game. Then Changed the Rules
November 01, 2022 12:05 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBSara McElroy was on the fast track to the C-suite. Everything she had worked for was within her grasp. And she hated her life. Work sucked, the company sucked, her bosses sucked harder. She had to make a change and a big one. Sara uprooted her life and moved to Florida for a new job, with a clean start. But life has a funny way of teaching lessons because the next job was even worse than the first. Instead of being pushed to the side, she was sexually harassed, enmeshed in a world of good ol...
A Dream Re-Imagined
October 18, 2022 12:18 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBHave you loved something so much, or wished for something so much - but when it comes true it's not at all what you imagined? In fact, it's not much fun at all. It happens often for entrepreneurs. Celeste Crutchfield loves fashion, so much so that after her military service she put all her passion into owning a boutique, where she could choose what kinds of clothes and jewelry to buy. It had been her dream to work in fashion some way and owning a business, especially a little boutique she ...
How Sri Got Social!
September 20, 2022 12:06 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMeet Sri Mahibir - a video visibility coach. She helps companies and individuals find their voice in video and on social media. Well that's what she does now, but she didn't start out as a video visibility coach. Sri began in sales then lost her job during covid - like much of the world. But Sri soon realized she wasn't getting noticed, and knew that had to change. So she stepped way out of her comfort zone and forced herself to go live on social media. And guess what? It worked. She found ...
Dear White Women
September 06, 2022 13:45 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBIt's time to get uncomfortable. That's right. We are talking about race. That's the message from Sara and Misasha, two bi-racial professional women and moms. They met at a discussion about racial identity and have been talking ever since. Now they use their voices and the voices of others to bring women into anti-racism - and specifically White Women. Sharing their stories and the stories of other women, these two are hoping to change how we react, how we interact, how we teach the next ge...
Her Second Chapter
March 22, 2022 12:01 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBTracie Potts was always up for a challenge. After two decades as an NBC News reporter, and working the very early morning hours, and covering some of the biggest stories of the 21st Century, she was used to challenges. But perhaps the biggest challenge of her career is happening now, her Second Chapter. Tracie traded in her professional journalism career for a life in academia, and helping future generations achieve their dreams. She is the Executive Director of the Eisenhower Institute at...
She Acted with Volodymyr Zelensky. Now She Does Nothing.
March 08, 2022 17:29 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBMeet Jessie Kanzer - modern, 21st century actress, author, essayist and mom. And a firm believer in the ancient practice of doing nothing. You read that right: Nothing. Jessie has led the life of a voyager, escaping from the former Soviet Union to the U.S., hitting the stage and big screen with the now President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. Yes, THAT president. But it wasn't until she embraced the writings of the Tao Te Ching that she found her calling. Now she's teaching others how d...
If it’s not Right, Go Left
February 22, 2022 16:29 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBMost of us have a road map for our lives. We go to school, many on to college, then begin our adult lives. But what happens when the map we created takes us to places we don't love as much as we thought we would? Which road do we take? That's the question facing our latest podcast guest, Kristen Glosserman. Faced with her own personal turmoil she tore up that road map and started over. It was scary, it was overwhelming and it was freeing. When the choices she made didn't turn out to be the ...
The Great Resignation
February 08, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 60.4 MBMillions of Americans are leaving their jobs - and not for a better job. Are these workers just fed up with corporate life? Need a new outlet? The answer is surprising - and complex. But we are going to dive into all the scenarios with Mark Hamrick - Washington Bureau Chief of Bankrate.com. He is also the Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate - which means he spends his days researching what this so-called Great Resignation will have on our economy, our lives and our future. Follow him at Ba...
How a Friendly Bunny can Help Your Kids Save Money
January 25, 2022 13:10 - 36 minutes - 50 MBMoney can be intimidating for adults. Many entrepreneurs have a love hate relationship with money. So imagine the perceptions we give to our kids? Teaching kids how to handle, and more importantly how to save money can be difficult for parents. Do allowances work? If we give allowances how much? Or should we pay them for extra work, like a wage? See? It's hard! And that's why Jim DeGaetano is here. Jim's book, Larry the Bunny Saves Money has been a godsend for the Girls, and he can help ...
Kicking off the New Year with new adventures!
January 11, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBHappy 2022! Or is it? For both Ashley and Anna this is going to be a year of change and growth, and how better to tackle these challenges than talk about them! The girls are kicking off the new year with a new podcast to catch you up on how they're coping with two years of Covid, what they've learned, what they've overcome and the new adventures ahead.
Living a ”Slightly” Greener Life
November 09, 2021 13:02 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBHidden toxins are everywhere, and for many people they have a real detrimental effect on their lives. Just ask Tonya Harris. When one of her kids began to show signs of a learning disabilities she began doing some research. She thought she had been doing a good job reading labels, but soon realized some of the most dangerous toxins come cloaked in safe words. But to do a complete and total overhaul of her household would take time, money and a great deal of effort on Tonya's part. So instea...
Anne Basham‘s mission: Stop Sex-Trafficking Before it Happens
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 36.8 MBEvery 30 seconds a child in the United States is sold into slavery. That is a terrifying statistic. Even scarier, this happens everywhere. Your neighborhood, my neighborhood, affluent neighborhoods, schools, even some work places. When it comes to trafficking young people for sex or work slavery, anyone can be a victim. Most don't realize they've been groomed until it's much too late. Most parents have no idea their child is a victim until it's too late. Anne Basham knows this. She is the C...
Please Go to Sleep Baby!
October 05, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBSleeping well is a skill. Who knew? Baby Sleep Boss Dana Obleman, that's who! Every parent of a newborn will tell you their biggest problem is sleep. Sleep for the infants - and adults too. When Dana's first child wasn't sleeping through the night, she started experimenting with different techniques and after just a few days she had found the right method to get her son to sleep 8 straight hours. And then 11 hours. And then 12. Not only was her son happier but Mom and Dad were better peopl...
She Survived Trauma. Now Lorilee is Thriving and Helping Others
September 21, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBAt first glance Lorilee Binstock had a perfect life. She is a successful media professional, has a great husband, beautiful kids. But she harbored a secret, one so traumatic that she kept it a secret even from herself, for decades. Lorilee was sexually abused as a child, and she pushed that trauma so far down in her subconscious that one day she forgot about it and built a life. Until one day she didn't want to live anymore. This is her story in her words of how this trauma suddenly made it...
Tagg You‘re It! One Woman‘s Quest to Rep Her Community
September 07, 2021 13:04 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBWhen Eboné Bell watched television, or read magazines she never saw anyone who looked like her, or was like her: A black, lesbian professional. She decided she would be the one to change that - and Tagg Magazine was born. Today, the magazine for lesbians, queers and everything in between has a big following, and that's thanks to Eboné; who uses connections and grit to nab interviews and bring awareness to issues in her community. But Eboné wants to be a beacon to those who feel left out of ...
Tagg You‘re It! A Woman‘s Quest to Rep Queer
September 07, 2021 13:04 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBWhen Eboné Bell watched television, or read magazines she never saw anyone who looked like her, or was like her: A black, lesbian professional. She decided she would be the one to change that - and Tagg Magazine was born. Today, the magazine for lesbians, queers and everything in between has a big following, and that's thanks to Eboné; who uses connections and grit to nab interviews and bring awareness to issues in her community. But Eboné wants to be a beacon to those who feel left out of ...
She Lost Three Jobs, but Got Stronger Each Time
August 10, 2021 11:05 - 26 minutes - 37 MB**This is a repeat from 2020*** Losing a job is never easy. But it happens. Sometimes a lot. Just ask Nhu-y Lehner, she has been laid off three times in her career. And each time brought its own set of challenges, realizations and revelations. Some listeners may know Nhu-Y from her LinkedIn articles where she wrote about getting laid off. That's where we discovered her story and knew we had to talk with her. Because so many people have lost jobs, don't know what comes next, have no idea...
She Lived a Full-Figure Life. Until She Lost Weight and Lost her Livelihood
July 27, 2021 11:06 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB***This episode is a repeat from 2020*** Kelly Glover knows a thing or two about brands. She has had to rebrand herself. Kelly was living her best life in L.A. She had made a name for herself as a plus-size blogger and it was workin'! Interviewing celebrities! Working at Miramax! Podcast Queen! Check check check. Then her health crashed and Kelly made a lifesaving decision. She lost more than 200 pounds. And her brand. And her fans. And herself. When life punches you in the gut, it's eas...
Sorry Can't Work, Not Interested
July 13, 2021 11:07 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB**This is a repeat episode for the summer** How many times have you woken up and just did not feel motivated to work? Too many to count? We've all been there. When you're staff you take a mental health day, but when you run your own business can you afford to take a day like that? Everyone has days we don't feel motivated but as business owners, we need to be disciplined to find ways to make us move forward. Ashley and Anna give you tips on what works for them, but we also want to hear fr...
Be Bold! It will pay off!
June 22, 2021 11:05 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBAre you afraid of money? We admit we are a bit intimidated when it comes to the business of money, but why? Turns out it's a problem a lot of business owners, especially women, have. Tara Newman, with her decades of experience in the corporate world knew this was a problem and she knew she could help. She created the The Bold Leadership Revolution to teach women how to create sustainable profits so they can pay themselves the salaries they deserve and lead the lives they want. Her objective...
Covid Cost her a Job, then She Found her Dream
June 08, 2021 11:45 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBJulye Williams read an article years ago that she never forgot. The make-up of the U.S. population was about to undergo a radical change, minorities would one day become the majority. And Julye knew the country wasn't ready. So when she lost her job at a non-profit during Covid she took it as an opportunity to finally do what she always wanted to do - teach equity. Now Julye partners with corporations to prepare for the population shift, helps companies get employees what they need, and is ...
World As Family
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBThere is an old Vedic phrase - "Treat the World as Family". Dr. Vishakha Desai understands this. She knows that what happens in one part of the world has an effect waayyy over on the other side of the globe. She knows because she has lived it. We all do, though we may not know it. We all live locally yet we must think globally. That's why Dr. Desai says she has six identities. And if you ask her what they are she'll ask you, "Do you want the long or short version?". Today in this fascin...
World is Family
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBThere is an old Vedic phrase - "Treat the World as Family". Dr. Vishakha Desai understands this. She knows that what happens in one part of the world has an effect waayyy over on the other side of the globe. She knows because she has lived it. We all do, though we may not know it. We all live locally yet we must think globally. That's why Dr. Desai says she has six identities. And if you ask her what they are she'll ask you, "Do you want the long or short version?". Today in this fascin...
Rewriting the Mother Code
May 11, 2021 11:39 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBNow the title may seem like this is just for women who have kids. But it's not. Because somewhere along the path of our jobs, careers, social lives, (social media!) we forgot to mother the most important woman in our universe. Ourselves. Open the door to Dr. Gertrude Lyons who is on a mission to rewrite the Mother Code - and take all women on a transformational journey to find ourselves.
KidsLuv - drink it in!
April 27, 2021 11:45 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBAshi Jelinek never thought she would start a company and be an advocate for health-conscious kids products. Then she became a mom. And she soon realized there wasn't a product for her kids that wasn't laden with sugar. So she made her own product - KidsLuv. A juice-infused water that's not just healthy but tastes good. And she's not stopping there!
Little Dude and his Kindness Campaign
April 13, 2021 11:30 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe world needs kindness, and Little Dude is intent upon teaching it to kids. Cara Zelas is Little Dude's human, and the brains behind Big World of Little Dude. When she moved to America she saw a disconnect between early learning and empathy and kindness. As an educator herself, Cara knew she had to try to connect the disconnected. Enter Little Dude, the sweetest, fluffiest teacher you will ever meet. He's a bundle of fur, fun and friendship, and the main character in Zelas' kindness curri...
I Needed a CEO for my Life!
March 30, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBEveryone needs accountability in our lives. Especially entrepreneurs. We need that to keep us on task, keep us on the rails, keep us moving forward. But who are the best people to keep us accountable? This is a question Corey Spiegel had when she started her business. She didn't want to ask family or friends - they were too supportive. She needed a community of other business owners who would tell it to her straight. But she couldn't find it. So she started her own community. And now these ...
The Soul of your Business
March 16, 2021 12:15 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBEntrepreneurs are a brave bunch. We have to be; starting a business is a leap of faith. Some start their companies with a plan, others feel their way. Christine Kane is a master of the latter. So when she talks, you should listen. Coming out of college she had a plan to succeed in corporate America; she landed her dream job and took off! She hated it. She felt something building inside her soul; a need to create music. She ditched her corporate job and headed west to the capital of country...
She Lost Her Job 3 Times! And Each Time Got Stronger
March 02, 2021 13:32 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBLosing a job is never easy. But it happens. Sometimes a lot. Just ask Nhu-y Lehner, she has been laid off three times in her career. And each time brought its own set of challenges, realizations and revelations. Some listeners may know Nhu-Y from her LinkedIn articles where she wrote about getting laid off. That's where we discovered her story and knew we had to talk with her. Because so many people have lost jobs, don't know what comes next, have no idea what steps to take now. But Nhu-Y d...
Go Beyond Anything You Imagined
February 16, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBMeet Randi Zinn: mom, entrepreneur, explorer or people and experiences. She's made mistakes, she's made good choices, she's pivoted and through it all she's learned. She's learned from a community of women through curiosity and questions. And now she wants to help you explore you - to help you succeed. Check out how in our latest podcast. Then check out Randi at Going Beyond Movement.
They Call Her The Dispruptor
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBEver thought of writing a book? I know Ashley and I have. But for me, Anna, that thought is so daunting. And in some respects, scary. Not just because I'm showing people my creation but because the thought of everything I don't know! Like, marketing. Or illustration. Or cover art. What? How? Where? That's where Angela Engel comes in. Or as she's known in the publishing biz, The Disruptor. Traditional publishing is great, they do everything for. But they also own your product. Self-publishi...
Hustle Like a Mom!
January 19, 2021 12:45 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBThis almost sounds like an oxymoron right? I mean moms hustle like no one else - including those professional wide receivers or running backs! But Pamela Peckerman takes it to a whole new level! This mom of two is a serial entrepreneur, an epic networker - oh yes, and a family woman. How does she do it all? She's here to tell you. Check out her websites - Pamela Peckerman And Hustle Like a Mom
I'm a Parent. And I need a Mentor!
January 05, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBAnyone who's a parent knows we don't have all the answers. But doesn't it feel like we should? And therein lies our problem. We don't have answers, and when we turn to how we were raised, well, we see ourselves when our kids rebel? What's the answer? How can we meet and tackle these parenting challenges? Well, maybe we need to change the way we think about them. Maybe we need some help. Enter Sue Groner, the Parenting Mentor. As her children grew she realized her ideas on parenting were ch...
Just Breathe
December 22, 2020 12:46 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBEvery day we race through our tasks. A workout? Check. Kids fed and in front of computers? Check. Quick coffee? Check. On to the office, which is now our dining room table. We are busier than ever. We can't catch our breath! But maybe that's what we have to do. We have to breathe. Technology allows us to be so connected to our office and our school... but it's caused a real disconnect within ourselves. Nancy McGovern realized her family, including kids, was so stressed. She turned to yoga a...
Sonya Pelia - helping women entrepreneurs climb the ladder with her
December 08, 2020 12:54 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBFighting for Equal Rights has been Sonya's passion since she was 14, she just didn't have a name for it. Now she does - Feminist. But then, Sonia has always been a trailblazer. When she discovered her love of technology she dove headfirst into Silicon Valley. And she will be the first to admit she didn't recognize the all-male network in her industry, even as she rose through the corporate ranks. But when she did she made a conscious decision to mentor women in the tech world. Sonya Pel...
Sonia Pelia - helping women entrepreneurs climb the ladder with her
December 08, 2020 12:54 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBFighting for Equal Rights has been Sonia's passion since she was 14, she just didn't have a name for it. Now she does - Feminist. But then, Sonia has always been a trailblazer. When she discovered her love of technology she dove headfirst into Silicon Valley. And she will be the first to admit she didn't recognize the all-male network in her industry, even as she rose through the corporate ranks. But when she did she made a conscious decision to mentor women in the tech world. Sonia Pel...
She Lived a BigCurvyLife. Then she lost 200 pounds and her career and livlihood.
November 24, 2020 12:45 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBKelly Glover knows a thing or two about brands. She has had to rebrand herself. Kelly was living her best life in L.A. She had made a name for herself as a plus-size blogger and it was workin'! Interviewing celebrities! Working at Miramax! Podcast Queen! Check check check. Then her health crashed and Kelly made a lifesaving decision. She lost more than 200 pounds. And her brand. And her fans. And herself. When life punches you in the gut, it's easy to stay down. But that wasn't Kelly's st...
Mark Timm Found Success in Business - but Boss Dad is his Favorite Job
November 10, 2020 12:30 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBEvery entrepreneur has a dream about running a successful business. Sometimes that leaves family life behind. That's what happened to Mark Timm. He was living his best business life but dreaded his home life. Until he decided to turn his family into a business. Sound crazy? Well it is - but Mark says now he AND his family are invested in the success of their business. Their family business. Mark talks to us about the road to ultimate success - in his personal and professional lives. Men...
We Just Had a Baby! Now What?
October 27, 2020 12:01 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBWe spend 40 weeks preparing for a monumental event in our lives. We're having a baby! It's euphoric, fun, we get presents! And then we bring the baby home. And stress arrives. What do we do now? How do we do it? And perhaps the most stressful element of all - how do we get these babies to sleep? Because we parents need sleep. Raising kids is hard. Raising newborns is just the first step. Enter Devon Clement, she and her team at Happy Family After are here to help parents. She has been tak...
She was Tired of being Tired. She decided to do something about it
October 13, 2020 12:06 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBSleep is everything. Just ask new parents, or stressed out entrepreneurs! Without sleep, our brains can't function, our bodies won't work right, even our food doesn't taste as good. Most importantly our health is in jeopardy without sleep. And this pandemic has wreaked havoc with sleep. That's where Tara and Todd Youngblood come in. After she and her husband experienced a family tragedy, neither could sleep. And that affected every aspect of their lives. So Tara turned to her science ba...
Let's Be Honest. How the Brutal Truth Can Lead to Success
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBPeter Kozodoy was on top of the world when he was 17. He knew he was going to make the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating team. He knew he was going to go to Harvard. Then life happened. And he missed both goals. He was going nowhere fast - until he got honest with himself. And once he realized the power of honesty he had to share it. And share he has! On Forbes, on Shark Tank, and at TED talks. Now he's helping Fortune 500 leaders be brutally honest with themselves. And it's leading to success.
Find Your Moment of Insight
September 15, 2020 12:15 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBAs business owners Ashley and Anna know all too well we are adapting to this brave new world. But so are our kids, and sometimes we forget that. Even as moms. All of us feel overwhelmed, stressed, like we've failed. Kids do too. Dr. Sugrat Bhargave - or Dr. B. as he's known worldwide, is here to teach us how we can help our kids. Dr. B is a renowned psychiatrist and international lecturer, known for helping kids work through problems. Helping them find their Moment of Insight. And at the ...
What's Your Intuitive Type?
September 01, 2020 12:15 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBHow many of us use food as a comfort? How many of us put on a happy face, but inside we're in turmoil? We know we are, but we just can't put our finger on why. Julie Riesler felt the same way, and she decided to discover why. She began focusing on HERSELF, and once she began following her intuition and discovered her true self her life began to turn around. Now she's teaching others how to get a PhD in you.
WHAM! What About Me?
August 18, 2020 20:48 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBSeven kids, six books, one business, and a husband later, Charlotte Avery knows what it takes to be a successful mom, author, entrepreneur and wife. Yes, you read that right. Seven kids, six books, runs a business and has a husband. Taking care of a big family is no easy feat, you can get lost in taking care of others. Which is when it hit Charlotte. WHAM! What about me? So Charlotte began to strategize. And she's here to help you with your strategy, and give us some secrets on how to b...