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Episode 074: Petra Kobler Shares her expertise on positive psychology

Petra combines the skills of mindset coaching, the neuroscience of the brain, along with my 30 plus years of experience as a wellness expert, to help bring out the best in the amazing individuals she has the privilege of working with. Our thoughts create our feelings which drive our actions and in turn our results. Petra helps individuals amp up the positive and dial down the negative, so they become more engaged, energized, productive and successful – all without sacrificing their happine...

Episode 073: P.R. Superstar and Amazing Woman Gina Furia Rubel

Gina Furia Rubel is a lawyer, owner of her own P.R. firm, speaker, author, and a major supporter of empowering women. Gina is a firm believer in building community and lifting up others to help them thrive! Tune in as Gina shares her brilliance with the 4 Chicks!

Episode 072: Paying Attention to and with Superstar Neen James!

Speaker, author and amazing Aussie, Neen James is a master at paying attention. And she also knows that Attention Pays--the name of her latest book. Tune in to hear how Neen lives her message of respect for all, and tells us how to pay attention in these most challenging times!

Episode 071: It's All Figureoutable! We Get Into Marie Forleo's Book!

Marie Forleo is a force of nature. Part business woman, part cheerleader, and all amazing, Marie recently published her book, Everything is Figureoutable. One of Marie's top lessons for all of us is exactly that--you can figure it out. Tune in as the 4 Chicks Chat about Marie Forleo and figuring it all out!

Episode 070: Are You Brilliantly Resilient?

Resilience is an innate quality we're all born with, but rarely think about until we're faced with a challenge or crisis that threatens to beat us down. Being aware of the power of resilience allows us to focus on the what's next in getting through challenges. Often, tough times are also what lead us to discover our strengths and our brilliance. Tune in to find out how the 4 Chicks recognize resilience and embrace the brilliance!

Episode 069: Laura King Edwards Visits the 4 Chicks

Laura King Edwards shares the story of her sister, Taylor, and Taylor's battle with Batten disease, a fatal illness that eventually took Taylor's life. Yet Laura refused to let that be the end of Taylor's story. Tune in as Laura talks to the 4 Chicks about life, love, tragedy, her commitment to rare disease research and her moving book, Run to the Light.

Episode 068: Spreading the Valentine's Love--Do You Love Your Clients?

Ah, love. February is ripe with it. And while we're all about the personal kind, what happens when you're not in love--with your clients? What to do? What not to do? Tune in and learn how the 4 Chicks deal with a break-up--with a client!

Episode 067: The Struggle is Real!

Regardless of how far you've come in your business, it's always helpful to take a step back and evaluate what's happening, where you've been and where you're going. Sometimes, having fresh eyes take a look at your plans and problems provides clarity and solutions you may have missed. Tune in as the 4 Chicks take a minute to listen to each other and offer insight and advice!

Episode 066: The NOT-TO-DO List!

We all have a To-Do List, intended to keep us on track and just get stuff done. But how about those things that get us off track, frustrate us or are just giant time-sucks? Check out this NOT-TO-DO List and learn what the Chicks are going to ditch, drop and dump to stay on course!

Episode 065: Intimidation--What Are You Afraid Of?

Intimidation. No one likes to be intimidated, but almost all of us are at some point. During the beginning of a new year, excitement about new goals and projects can become dampened by intimidation about just how accomplish everything we want to do. And seeing others who seemingly have it all together--ugh. Yay them, but still, ugh. How do the 4 Chicks handle intimidation? Tune in to learn more!

Episode 064: What's Your "Word" for 2020?

Choosing a word to jump start your year is kind of a "thing." It can motivate, energize and keep you on track when you feel lost. So what words are inspiring the 4 Chicks for 2020? Tune in to find out!

Episode 063: Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle

It's the holidays, and our love / hate relationship with all things that glitter and gleam is in full swing! We love the holiday season, but OMG, the pressure! Carry on every tradition, buy gifts for a cast of thousands, make everyone's favorite foods--especially the dreaded Christmas cookies--and finish the year at work strong while planning your world-takeover for next year! It's enough to create a legion of Grinches! So, how do the 4 Chicks keep from getting our tinsel in a tangle? Tune i...

Episode 062: Terri Trespicio and the Passion Myth!

What are you passionate about? Does the question itself make you cringe? When you can't deliver a profound answer, do you feel ever so slightly inferior? Terri Trespicio gets it. She knows how the pressure to live and work at your passion can backfire--cutting you off from opportunity and the chance to grow into your own life. Listen in as Terri shares her lessons and brilliance with the 4 Chicks!

The Magic of the Lead Magnet!

We are LOADED with information on this episode, and it's all about Lead Magnets! But what the heck is a lead magnet, and why do you need one? Communicating with your target audience is key in building a business, and the lead magnet is a powerful tool to build that audience and customer base. Tune in as our lead magnet expert, Chick Robyn Graham, dishes on what a lead magnet is, how to create one, how to get it to your market, and so much more!

Episode 060: The Benefits of Boundaries!

Have you ever heard the expression "a line in the sand?" It represents a boundary that, once crossed, could lead to all sorts of events--most of them unpleasant. The word boundary may sound like a negative--we're keeping things, or people, out, instead of letting them in. But boundaries are necessary, especially if we want to accomplish our goals, check things off our To-Do Lists, or just not be swallowed whole by obligations or "shoulds." Tune in to learn how the 4 Chicks manage and even em...

Episode 059: "The 15 Minute Master" by Mary Fran Bontempo

Have you ever been told to "take it one day at a time?" How about 15 minutes instead? Chick Mary Fran Bontempo's just released new book, The 15 Minute Master--How to Make Everything Better 15 Minutes at a Time, tells the story of a struggle with heroin addiction and the the process that evolved that saw Mary Fran and her family through the storm. The lessons learned work in crisis and beyond. Tune in to learn more about this inspiring journey!

Episode 058: Let's Be Clear--It's All About Clarity!

Who is your ideal client? What's her/his pain point? What problem are you solving for your client? Why do you do what you do? Before we can run any successful business, these are just some of the questions we need to answer--for ourselves and our clients. Tune in to learn how the 4 Chicks get clear--on what we want and what we don't!

Episode 057: Conferences, Connecting and Networking to Build Your Business!

Not everyone is a natural connector like our Chick, Kristen Smedley. But attending conferences and networking are excellent ways to build relationships and ultimately build your business. Tune in to find out how the 4 Chicks use the power of networking, conferences and connecting!

Episode 056: Igniting Relationships with Chip Baker and Dr. Oliver Reid

Ever had the experience of meeting someone and just "clicking?" That's how the 4 Chicks feel about our buddy, Chip Baker. Chip, founder of The Success Chronicles, has just released his second book with Dr. Oliver T. Reid, a.k.a. "The Relationship Architect." The book, Effective Conversations to Ignite Relationships, is full of tips to encourage effective conversations to build fulfilling relationships. It's great stuff! Listen in for more!

Episode 055: Adversity for the Win!

Life is full of challenges, and most of the time, we see adversity as negative, keeping us from achieving our goals, getting what we want, and just being happy. But adversity has a flip side, and can be a powerful motivator and change agent. Tune in to learn how the 4 Chicks manage and even embrace adversity!

Episode 054: Meet Dana Donofree--Feeling Beautiful After Breast Cancer

October is breast cancer awareness month, and today's guest shares a very special mission. Dana Donofree was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer at just 27 years of age. After undergoing treatment, Dana found one of her biggest challenges in recovery was not feeling beautiful after surgery. She met that challenge by using her fashion industry experience and founding anaono--a company that makes beautiful undergarments, lounge wear and swimwear for those recovering from breast ...

Episode 053: Fear--Friend or Foe?

Be afraid. Be very afraid. Most of us don't need any encouragement to be afraid, especially when trying to run a business. So how do we stop fear from stopping us in our tracks? And can fear every be useful? Tune in to hear how the 4 Chicks manage our fears!

Episode 052: Instagram Guru Tyler McCall Joins the 4 Chicks for Season 3 Kick-Off!!!

WE'RE SO EXCITED!!!! What better way to start off our season 3 (!!!) guests than with an amazing, social media rock star?!!! The 4 Chicks couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Instagram Guru (and Target aficionado!) Tyler McCall to season 3!!! Are we using too many exclamation points?!!!! We can't help ourselves!!!! Tyler is THE guy for knowing all things Instagram. And it's not all about the numbers, despite what you may have heard. Start converting Followers to Fans and let Tyler tell you h...

Episode 051: Welcome Back to SEASON 3!!!

Hey there Chick followers! We are BACK!!! It's time for Season 3, and we can hardly believe it ourselves. Today we ease back into September with life-hacks to get you on track with back to school, back to work, back to life stuff. September is re-entry time for most of us, and the ride is rarely smooth. Tune in to learn how the 4 Chicks get the most out of the month without losing our collective minds! And oh yeah, WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!

Episode 050: The 4 Chicks Visit "Let's Talk!" Radio!

This week, it's our turn to be interviewed! We had a blast joining hosts Claudine Wolk and Andy Kin on "Let's Talk" radio on WDVR! Tune in to hear our answers to some quite interesting questions. Oh, and the laughter--lots and lots of laughter!

Episode 049: Rejected! How Does it Feel, and Now What?

Rejection totally sucks. Right? Actually, not always. Rejection may be a hard teacher, but it is a teacher, nonetheless. What can you learn from your last rejection? And would you be the person you are today if you'd never experienced rejection? Tune in to hear how the 4 Chicks deal with the "R" word!

Episode 048: Clarify Your Message with Clarity Expert, Dolores Hirschmann!

Have you ever asked yourself, What should my thing be? What do I bring to the world? Today's guest--coach, business strategist, TEDx organizer and clarity expert--Dolores Hirschmann, helps answer that question, enabling entrepreneurs to hone their messages and scale their businesses in manageable, meaningful ways. Tune in as the 4 Chicks laugh and learn, while getting clear, with Masters in Clarity's Dolores Hirschmann! 

Episode 047: Time for Spring Cleaning--Your Business and Your Life!

Ah, spring! As trees and flowers bloom with new life and energy, it's time to breathe some energy into your life and business with an old-fashioned spring cleaning! De-cluttering your space, your workflow and your mind opens the door to new opportunities and ideas. Learn how the 4 Chicks clean up their worlds!

Instagram and Communications Expert, Jamie Jamison, Joins the 4 Chicks!

Instagram expert, Jamie Jamison believes social media opens the door to genuine conversation. Hear how Jamie uses Instagram to build her audience and her brand authentically, sharing influence and creating friendships along the way!

Episode 045: Building a Brand That Sells, with "Brandographer, " Robyn Graham!

What is a personal brand, and why is it important? According to Robyn Graham, one of the 4 Chicks and a branding expert, your brand differentiates you from the crowd. In our visual, virtual and extremely social world, people decide quickly whether they want to know you, and, important in business, whether they want to buy from you. Tune in to learn how to build your brand from our resident "brandographer," Robyn Graham!

Episode 044: A Special Interview with Bob Burg--Author of "The Go Giver!"

How can we get to the top of our game, both professionally and personally? According to our special guest, the answer is, be a "Go-Giver!" Bob Burg, speaker, influencer and co-author of The Go-Giver series of books, believes that we succeed by truly being of service, building relationships and being an integral part of community where everyone rises. The 4 Chicks are Bob Burg fan girls--tune in to find out why!

Episode 043: Don't Let Doubt Derail Your Dreams!

Doubt. The big "D" that can keep you from achieving your dreams before you even start--or worse, when you're just about to achieve them. We all know doubt, but how do we put it in a box so we can cross the finish line? Tune in to the 4 Chicks and hear how we handle our doubts and fears!

Episode 042: Twitter Guru, Madalyn Sklar, Joins the 4 Chicks! #TwitterSmarter!

No one, but no one, knows Twitter as well as Madalyn Sklar. The Twitter Guru, creator of the hashtag, #TwitterSmarter, educates the 4 Chicks on the magic of Twitter as a marketing tool in the social media toolbox. Tune in for Brilliance Bombs galore!

Episode 041: #1 Motivational Speaker, Jen Croneberger, and the Five Words!

Jen Croneberger has been voted the #1 motivational speaker in the Philadelphia, PA and Washington, D.C. areas for four straight years! Her inspirational book, These Five Words Are Mine, highlights five core  concepts integral to a successful life. Funny, engaging, and authentic, Jen joins us as today's 5th Chick, and we're simply thrilled! Tune in!

Episode 040: Super Chick, Kristin Smedley and Her Book, "Thriving Blind!"

Super Chick, Kristin Smedley, set out to find inspiration for her two blind sons after being faced with their devastating diagnosis when they were each four months old. Her new book, "Thriving Blind," does that and more by detailing amazing stories of individuals thriving without sight in a sighted world. Even sighted readers will find themselves empowered by these tales! Tune in as we discuss Kristin's amazing journey and inspiring new book, available on Amazon!

Episode 039: Best Selling Author, Fran Hauser and "The Myth of the Nice Girl"

"Nice" is a loaded word for women. If you're too nice, you're a pushover. If you aren't nice, you're the "b"-word. Join the 4 Chicks as superstar author and professed "nice girl," Fran Hauser, shares her story of success in spite of, or perhaps because of, her determination to be her authentic self and be a "nice" person in her personal and professional lives!

Episode 038: Where does the Time Go?

Have you ever used the excuse, "I just don't have enough time..." to do XYZ? With 24 hours in a day, why do we never have enough time? Or is that not it at all? Maybe we have the time, we just don't wanna do it--whatever "it" is! Tune into the 4 Chicks and listen in as we chat about time--where it goes, why we never have enough, and why we use time as an excuse!

Episode 037: A Chick Chat with Superstar Coach and Entrepreneur, Stefanie Gass!

Did you ever meet someone who exudes energy, positivity and just really cool stuff? That's Stefanie Gass, builder of businesses, motivator and coach who wants to get you over the goal line! Stef joins us as our 5th chick today, and it's a conversation you don't want to miss!

Episode 036: Hey Girl, Let Me Fix Your Crown!

Have you ever heard the expression, "Real queens fix each other's crowns?" Well, it's a mantra for the 4 Chicks. And, lucky for us, it's a mantra embraced by some wonderful, amazing, giving women who have reached out to help us on our journey, lifting us up by their generosity, smarts and kindness. Tune in as we celebrate some fabulous queens who have fixed our crowns!

Episode 035: Finding Your Inner Freedompreneur with Rachel Whynot!

What does "freedom" mean to you? And how can we find freedom within our work lives and live the life we want? Tune into the 4 Chick as we chat with "Freedompreneur" Founder, Rachel Whynot!

8 Before 8 for the Win!

It's a given that being up and productive early in the morning can get your day off to a great start.  But what does that mean, particularly if you don't feel like a morning person? Tune in today as the 4 Chicks discover 8 easy steps to do before 8 AM to get you motivated and moving! Oh, and don't forget the coffee!

Episode 033: Best Selling Author, Soraya Chemaly and "Rage Becomes Her"

Best-selling author of Rage Becomes Her, Soraya Chemaly knows something about anger. From a tale about her mother furiously, but privately, smashing plates, to an analysis of the influence of gender and political roles and the power of women's rage, Soraya provides a thought-provoking look at how to use anger as a force for change, and what we can do to ensure we're less angry in the future. This is a don't miss show with the 4 Chicks and special guest, Soraya Chemaly!

Episode 032: I Hereby Resolve to...What?

Yes, it's a New Year, which means we set all kinds of goals, some possible, some not, to be better, kinder (eh, maybe), more productive, etc., etc. Tune in to hear what the 4 Chicks think of the resolution thing and what we're doing about it!

Episode 031: But It's Tradition! What Are Your Holiday Traditions?

Ah, tradition. The holidays are all about traditions--loved or...not. Listen in to the 4 Chicks to hear about our holiday traditions. And share some of yours!

Episode 030: Be Your Own Hero!

Every fairy tale has a hero--the victor in the fight, the winner. But heroes aren't just for fairy tales. Tune in to the 4 Chicks and learn how to be the hero in your own story!

Episode 029: Finish the Year Strong!

It's the Holiday Season--which for too many of us means shiny object syndrome kicks in, in full force. We're distracted by glittery decorations, the busyness of the season, and cookies! Tune into the 4 Chicks to learn how to finish the year strong and start 2019 with a plan to hit the ground running!

Episode 028: Don't Make Me Mad! The Power of Women's Anger

Anger is a powerful emotion. And when women use it, stuff gets done!Tune into the 4 Chicks to learn how to make anger work for you!

Episode 027: How Do You Eat Oreos? Fun Ice Breakers For You!

This week, the 4 Chicks are landing on the lighter side of life with an episode on Ice Breakers! With the holiday season upon us, we're all sure to find ourselves meeting folks for the first time. What are some fun, silly ice breakers you can use to get the conversation started? And while we're at it, how DO you eat your Oreos?!

Episode 026: We've Put It Off, But It's Time to Talk Procrastination!

How many tasks on your "To Do" list fall into the "I'll get to it later," category? Except that later never arrives. We come up with a million reasons to procrastinate, but the ending's always the same--we're frustrated, irritated and feel like failures. Tune in to the 4 Chicks and learn why sometimes putting things off is exactly the way to increase your productivity!