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191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsMarcylle celebrates & supports women who are making a difference in their fields & communities. Each episode features a conversation with a woman leader about her personal & professional journey, her achievements & challenges, and her advice for the next generation of leaders. 50% is more than just a podcast show. It is a platform to discover the diverse & inspiring stories of women leaders from different backgrounds, industries & sectors. Walk away with tools to support your very own journey, no matter where your current destination is today.
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Talk More, Tech Less: Dawn Wible
July 10, 2024 05:12 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBTalk More, Tech Less is a digital wellness and safety organization providing tools and resources for families and communities to #TechResponsibly by learning to be healthy and safer on screens. Founder, Dawn Wible is a Waco, TX resident and graduate of Baylor University. She is an online safety advocate and a certified digital wellness educator through the Digital Wellness Institute. She is a member of the Online Harms Prevention Workgroup with Screen Time Action Network advocating for onlin...
AI Powered Solutions for Energy Infrastructure: Kaitlyn Abertoli
July 03, 2024 22:25 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBKaitlyn Albertoli is CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions. Prior to founding Buzz Solutions with her co-founder Vik Chaudhry in 2017, Kaitlyn ran a non-profit focused on sustainable food with 60 people overseeing the needs of 300 people. She was previously a wealth management analyst at JP Morgan Chase. Kaitlyn was named to Forbes 30 under 30 in 2021. She studied international relations and finance at Stanford University, where she received her B.A. Buzz Solutions provides predictive analyt...
Immigration System Challenges And Reform: Tahmina Watson
July 03, 2024 05:12 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this conversation, Tahmina Watson discusses her journey from the UK to the US and her work as an immigration lawyer. She highlights the challenges in the immigration system and the need for reform. Tahmina emphasizes the importance of love and leadership in creating positive change. She also shares her experiences with volunteering and the impact it has had on her life. Tahmina offers advice to her younger self and discusses her future plans, including her passion for bird photography. Sh...
High-Conflict Custody Disputes: Renee Rodriguez
June 26, 2024 05:12 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBRenee has been told what she does is unique–she helps protective mothers in a custody battle against a narcissistic co-parent to go into family court and get the custody arrangement that's best for their kids. Like her, these women have suffered psychological abuse at the hands of their former partners and are working to ensure their children are protected from further cruelty. Her company, Best Foot Forward, has been around for over 5 years. It’s an example of a number of things: changing...
Helping Parents In High-Conflict Custody Disputes: Renee Rodriguez
June 26, 2024 05:12 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBRenee has been told what she does is unique–she helps protective mothers in a custody battle against a narcissistic co-parent to go into family court and get the custody arrangement that's best for their kids. Like her, these women have suffered psychological abuse at the hands of their former partners and are working to ensure their children are protected from further cruelty. Her company, Best Foot Forward, has been around for over 5 years. It’s an example of a number of things: changing...
Overcome The Pain Of Past Circumstances: Jessica Janniere
June 19, 2024 05:12 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this episode, Jessica Janniere shares her journey from growing up in poverty to becoming the CEO of Look Up and Beyond, Inc., a personal development organization. She discusses her early life in Germany and the challenges she faced as an immigrant in New York City. Jessica talks about working at a young age and the impact it had on her work ethic. She shares how she found her purpose and overcame adversity, inspiring others through her personal story. Jessica also emphasizes the importanc...
Overcome The Pain Of Past & Current Circumstances: Jessica Janniere
June 19, 2024 05:12 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this episode, Jessica Janniere shares her journey from growing up in poverty to becoming the CEO of Look Up and Beyond, Inc., a personal development organization. She discusses her early life in Germany and the challenges she faced as an immigrant in New York City. Jessica talks about working at a young age and the impact it had on her work ethic. She shares how she found her purpose and overcame adversity, inspiring others through her personal story. Jessica also emphasizes the importanc...
Alternative Investments: Angie Wisdom
June 12, 2024 05:12 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn this conversation, Angie Wisdom, a master certified coach, shares her journey from the financial industry to coaching. She discusses her experience in managing an investment firm and explains the concept of alternative investments. Angie also highlights the independence of commodity trading from the economy. She emphasizes the importance of values in defining success and the role of coaching in helping individuals align their values with their goals. Angie distinguishes coaching from coun...
Changing Lives Of The Vulnerable Families Globally: Gretchen Villegas
June 05, 2024 05:12 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this conversation, Gretchen Villegas shares her personal journey in global development and the changing landscape of the industry. She discusses the role of NGOs and for-profit organizations in creating social impact and the potential of impact investing to disrupt poverty. Gretchen emphasizes the importance of breaking through systems that hinder development and empowering vulnerable populations. She also highlights the need for public-private partnerships and the evolving role of women ...
Globally Changing Vulnerable Families: Gretchen Villegas
June 05, 2024 05:12 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this conversation, Gretchen Villegas shares her personal journey in global development and the changing landscape of the industry. She discusses the role of NGOs and for-profit organizations in creating social impact and the potential of impact investing to disrupt poverty. Gretchen emphasizes the importance of breaking through systems that hinder development and empowering vulnerable populations. She also highlights the need for public-private partnerships and the evolving role of women ...
Creating Human-Centered Experiences: Loren Rosario
May 29, 2024 15:30 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode, Lauren Rosario-Maldonado discusses the importance of cultural intelligence in leadership. She shares her journey from starting up HR departments to founding Cultura Global, a company that develops leadership skills rooted in cultural intelligence. Lauren explains how cultural intelligence can be applied in the workplace and how it can help organizations improve their cultural values and coexist with different cultures. She also emphasizes the role of mentors in her own caree...
Evolving Leadership Style: Kelly Palmiero
May 22, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this conversation, Kelly Palmiero, the Chief Operating Officer at Sierra Tucson, discusses her journey and diverse career in industries such as fitness, medical aesthetics, and mental health. She highlights the importance of helping people and shares her experiences in leadership positions. Kelly also addresses the rise of mental health issues, the challenges in the mental health industry, and the strategies employed at Sierra Tucson to create a positive culture and prevent burnout. She e...
The Living Embodiment Of An Exclamation Point: Sara Madsen Miller
May 15, 2024 04:43 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBSara Madsen Miller shares her journey from pursuing a business degree to working at Pfizer and eventually becoming the COO of 1820 Productions. She highlights the importance of mentorship and the role it played in her early years. Sara also discusses the challenges she faced leading a team of men and the strategies she used to navigate that space. She emphasizes the significance of creating a strong company culture and how it contributes to the success of 1820 Productions. In this conversati...
Helping Christian Entrepreneurial Women: Anita Anello
May 08, 2024 05:12 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBAnita Anello shares her journey from a successful corporate career to homeschooling her children and starting her own consulting business. She discusses the challenges and benefits of homeschooling, the importance of support for working women, and how to overcome fear in starting a business. Anita emphasizes the value of community and mentorship, and provides insights on finding the right business coach. She also shares her favorite books and resources for personal and professional growth. L...
Entrepreneurial Christian Women: Anita Anello
May 08, 2024 05:12 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBAnita Anello shares her journey from a successful corporate career to homeschooling her children and starting her own consulting business. She discusses the challenges and benefits of homeschooling, the importance of support for working women, and how to overcome fear in starting a business. Anita emphasizes the value of community and mentorship, and provides insights on finding the right business coach. She also shares her favorite books and resources for personal and professional growth. L...
Advocate for At Risk Children & Holistic Nutritionist: Christine Avanti
May 01, 2024 02:16 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, Christine Avanti-Fischer shares her journey from growing up around food to becoming a nutritionist and author. She emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition and shares her approach to healthy eating and weight loss. Christine also discusses her involvement in the fight against human trafficking and encourages listeners to be aware and take action. She offers advice for young entrepreneurs and highlights the impact of mentors in her own life. The episode concludes with ...
Holistic Nutritionist: Christine Avanti
May 01, 2024 02:16 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, Christine Avanti-Fischer shares her journey from growing up around food to becoming a nutritionist and author. She emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition and shares her approach to healthy eating and weight loss. Christine also discusses her involvement in the fight against human trafficking and encourages listeners to be aware and take action. She offers advice for young entrepreneurs and highlights the impact of mentors in her own life. The episode concludes with ...
Helping Trailblazers Build Entrepreneurs: Kelly Roach
April 24, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this conversation, Kelly Roach shares her journey from growing up in a low-income family to becoming a successful entrepreneur and business coach. She emphasizes the importance of freedom and creating the circumstances you want to live. Kelly discusses the changes in marketing and sales since 2012 and the need for conviction marketing that adds value in an authentic and high-integrity way. She also highlights the significance of building and sustaining company culture and the role of lead...
Trailblazers Build Entrepreneurs: Kelly Roach
April 24, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this conversation, Kelly Roach shares her journey from growing up in a low-income family to becoming a successful entrepreneur and business coach. She emphasizes the importance of freedom and creating the circumstances you want to live. Kelly discusses the changes in marketing and sales since 2012 and the need for conviction marketing that adds value in an authentic and high-integrity way. She also highlights the significance of building and sustaining company culture and the role of lead...
Helping Time-Strapped Ambitious People: Tayyaba Jordan
April 17, 2024 05:12 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBTayyaba is passionate about helping you to achieve better results, collectively striving towards your professional and organisational goals. When not speaking or coaching, Tayyaba spends time with her beautiful children and shares her expertise as a professional single parent to help men & women find meaning, and maximum enjoyment in life and work. I am dedicated to empowering people to realise their full potential, unlocking integral leadership qualities, passion, and purpose. My mission ...
Time-Strapped Ambitious People: Tayyaba Jordan
April 17, 2024 05:12 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBTayyaba is passionate about helping you to achieve better results, collectively striving towards your professional and organisational goals. When not speaking or coaching, Tayyaba spends time with her beautiful children and shares her expertise as a professional single parent to help men & women find meaning, and maximum enjoyment in life and work. I am dedicated to empowering people to realise their full potential, unlocking integral leadership qualities, passion, and purpose. My mission ...
Business Growth Accelerator: Claire Chandler
April 10, 2024 03:53 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBPresident and Founder of Talent Boost, Claire Chandler specializes in aligning HR and business leaders so they can deliver strategic outcomes... both today and in the future. She taps into over 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership to help leadership teams work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelerate their business growth. She has broad-based expertise in management team due diligence, organi...
The Lupus Warrior: Amanda Chay
April 03, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBOne time yoga instructor Amanda Chay a.k.a the Lupus Warrior, author of new book The Girlfriend's Guide to Lupus: How to Control your Sh*tty Diagnosis (10/23), a self-help book for women who feel scared and alone with their lupus diagnosis. About 1.5 million Americans have lupus, and there are an estimated 16,000 new cases each year. More than five million people worldwide have some form of the disease and ninety percent (90%) of people living with lupus are women. When asked about the mo...
Success As A Firefighter In A Mostly Male Workplace: Cindie Schooner-Ball
March 27, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBA groundbreaking female firefighter, Cindie Schooner-Ball lived for the thrill of riding backwards on a fire truck, code 3 with lights flashing, sirens wailing, and horns blasting, heading towards that ominous cloud of black smoke. In her captivating memoir, she vividly describes these high-adrenaline experiences and the stunned look on onlookers' faces when she got off the truck, put on her hood, face mask, and helmet, and they realized she was a woman. Hired in June 1987 by a large urban F...
Fighting For Family: Julie and Chris Bennett
March 20, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBChris Bennett is a pastor, storyteller, writer, and producer originally from Dallas, Texas. Julie Bennett is a writer, producer, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor from Edmond, Oklahoma. Together, Chris and Julie are the founders of Welcome Home Lifestyle, a production company which exists to create and promote content celebrating healthy, thriving families, friendships, and communities. Their love for people and entertainment led them and their four kids to uproot their lives and relocat...
Create a Wardrobe to Own the Room: Nicole Russo
March 13, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBNicole Russo founded Let's Get You in 2017 and has since styled hundreds of people, sat at NYFW, and contributed to, or has been featured in Fast Company, Bustle, TodayxTmrw, and Martha Stewart Weddings. She has been a private stylist and personal shopper for over a decade, with fashion industry detours at J.Crew, and Theory, and was a senior personal shopper at NET-A-PORTER for almost 5 years, where she helped the world’s most stylish and successful women dress impeccably. She's on a m...
Forward-Thinking Changemaker: Lisa Gralnek
March 06, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBLisa Gralnek is a brand builder and business strategist with over 20 years of experience creating and operationalizing innovative strategies that help companies grow and transform. Equally left- and right-brained with a strong analytical mind and still stronger intuition—Lisa combines keen skills of observation with a learner’s mindset and powerful ability to get things done. Honing creative instincts during the first part of her career working as a talent agent and producer in the world...
People Before Profit: Nancy Knous, Financial Advisor
February 28, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBNancy Knous entered the financial planning scene way back in 1987. Through the 90s, she honed her skills, weathered setbacks, and built an indomitable spirit, leading her to found Benchmark in 2000. Armed with determination and a hearty sense of humor, she has grown Benchmark from a team of 2 to a team of 20 strong. While she's a proud Memphian, she is also licensed in 25 states and she holds registrations like CFP®, CFS, Series 7, 63, and 24. As a female business owner, Nancy has a deep und...
Building Business For Good: Carrie Fox
February 21, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBCarrie Fox Founder and CEO, Mission Partners Chief Curator and Host, Mission Forward Carrie Fox is the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a women-owned strategic communications firm and Certified B Corporation that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible corporations in realizing their greatest social impact. Since launching her first company in 2004, Carrie has guided hundreds of organizations around the world to lead with purpose, fueling organizatio...
Empower Women To Be Visible At Leadership Tables: Rebecca Muriuki
February 14, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBRebecca is a Leadership and Certified Mindset Coach who helps black corporate career women secure leadership positions and confidently get seen, promoted and paid as the leaders they deserve to be. Rebecca has helped women become potently visible inside boardrooms and around leadership tables, while staying true to who they are and what they stand for. Her BOSS Method empowers women in understanding the value of their work and getting paid like the leaders they deserve to be. She helps he...
Visibility At Leadership Tables: Rebecca Muriuki
February 14, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBRebecca is a Leadership and Certified Mindset Coach who helps black corporate career women secure leadership positions and confidently get seen, promoted and paid as the leaders they deserve to be. Rebecca has helped women become potently visible inside boardrooms and around leadership tables, while staying true to who they are and what they stand for. Her BOSS Method empowers women in understanding the value of their work and getting paid like the leaders they deserve to be. She helps he...
Dallas Mavericks CEO: Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall
February 07, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBCynthia “Cynt” Marshall CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, President & CEO, Marshalling Resources Consulting, Retired AT&T Executive and Author Cynt Marshall has been a dynamic force in business over a 36-year career at AT&T. As the CEO of the Mavs the past five years, Cynt has been a champion for inclusion and diversity in the NBA. Prior to her joining the Mavs, Cynt founded Marshalling Resources, a consulting firm specializing in leadership development, culture transformation and optimiz...
Cybersecurity In The Food Sector: Kristin Demoranville
January 31, 2024 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBKristin Demoranville, the visionary Founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a cybersecurity firm focused on the food industry. With a quarter-century in the tech sector, Kristin is pioneering a transformative approach by intertwining cybersecurity and food protection culture. She challenges conventional tech boundaries by centering her philosophy on the pivotal role of people and processes. Her collaborations with Fortune 500 powerhouses and an academic background in Environmental Management equip ...
Listen to Understand
January 24, 2024 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThis episode is a conversation based on the following quote by Roy T. Bennett, “Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.” www.marcyllecombs.com
Celebrating 100 Episodes!
January 17, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWe can hardly believe that we have reached 100 episodes! What started out during COVID-19 was just an idea, something to do, and has turned out to be more fun than we ever dreamed. We get to talk to all sorts of amazing women and we love it. Thank you for listening and please tell your friends about us. www.marcyllecombs.com
Book Review: Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience
January 10, 2024 06:00 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MBMarcylle and Deantha discuss how to develop fans by reviewing the book by Jesse Cole: Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience
New Year's Resolutions
January 03, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBMarcylle and Deantha talk about goal setting
Christmas Traditions
December 22, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBDeantha and Marcylle break from the normal interviews to chat about our Christmas Traditions!
Having a Business as a Ministry: Elizabeth Raxter, J.D., CELA
December 20, 2023 06:16 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBElizabeth Raxter is a Certified Elder Law Attorney, having been certified by the National Elder Law Foundation, and recognized by the State Bar of Texas. Ms. Raxter specializes in Elder Law issues, including Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, Real Estate, Long Term Care Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Fiduciary Services. Ms. Raxter is a certified speaker with Maxwell Leadership and frequently speaks regarding Elder Law issues, advocacy for disabled individuals, and leadership....
Be the Beyonce of Your Own Life: Tarra Stubbins
December 13, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBWith an impressive resume spanning over two decades, Tarra Stubbins is not your average CEO / Founder. As a certified Lifestyle Manager, Accountability and Time Management Coach, and Celebrity Concierge, she has mastered the art of helping others achieve their goals and soar to RockStar status. Tarra spent a thrilling decade on the road, supporting legendary musicians like The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and even KISS. Her firsthand knowledge comes from managi...
Closing The Gender Wealth Gap: Sarah Miskelly
December 06, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBSarah grew up with her single mom in Toronto. After meeting her dad at the age of three, she started to get immersed in the world of real estate helping him with his second job buying, renovating and managing small multifamily properties. At 16, her dad passed away, forcing her to manage his multifamily portfolio. Determined to succeed, Sarah became well-versed in real estate investment strategies like private lending and syndications, building up a multi-million-dollar portfolio. She entere...
Close the Wealth Gap Between Men & Women Through Real Estate Investing: Sarah Miskelly
December 06, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBSarah grew up with her single mom in Toronto. After meeting her dad at the age of three, she started to get immersed in the world of real estate helping him with his second job buying, renovating and managing small multifamily properties. At 16, her dad passed away, forcing her to manage his multifamily portfolio. Determined to succeed, Sarah became well-versed in real estate investment strategies like private lending and syndications, building up a multi-million-dollar portfolio. She entere...
Understand the Power of Your Mindset to Build Autonomy to Reach the Desired Destiny - Jane Frankel
November 29, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBJane Frankel founded The Art of Performance in 2007 to advocate for lifelong learning. She built this advocacy throughout her career as a teacher, organizational design specialist, and program developer in both the private and public sectors. Her focus is on building 21st century innovation and learning cultures through workforce and customer engagement, strategic alliances, internships, and innovation planning. She authored The Intentional Mindset: Data, Decisions, and Your Destiny in 2023 ...
The Power of Mindset: Jane Frankel
November 29, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBJane Frankel founded The Art of Performance in 2007 to advocate for lifelong learning. She built this advocacy throughout her career as a teacher, organizational design specialist, and program developer in both the private and public sectors. Her focus is on building 21st century innovation and learning cultures through workforce and customer engagement, strategic alliances, internships, and innovation planning. She authored The Intentional Mindset: Data, Decisions, and Your Destiny in 2023 ...
TikTok Expert on Leadership and Author of "Happy at Work" - Robyn Garrett
November 22, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBRobyn L Garrett is here to help leaders like you change the world. She is CEO of Beamably and a top TikTok expert on leadership, known by millions for witty insights and practical, modern strategies. After many years as a startup executive, Robyn became tired of working with “leaders” that continuously put profits before people. She wanted to guide a new generation of leaders, teaching them to bring a “beam” of light into the lives of others. Now, she is building tools and technology to furt...
7 Steps to Courage for Life with Ann White
November 15, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBAnn is an internationally known author, speaker, TV Host, passionate Bible teacher, Founder and CEO of Courage For Life, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. Ann’s passion is to equip and encourage individuals from all walks of life to embrace their God-given courage for life. Ann believes God offers everyone an abundant life, but that it is up to us to take hold of that promise. Therefore, Ann writes, publishes, and provides emotional health, discipleship, and Bible study resources to help peopl...
Book Review: Home Is Everywhere
November 08, 2023 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBMarcylle and Deantha give a book review for this charming book, Home Is Everywhere: Adventures Of An Itinerant Homecare Nurse by Sylvia Talkington
Nurture Your Network - Olivia Allan
November 01, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBOlivia is the head of Landmark’s industry-leading strategic events business, facilitating guests to build relationships with technology-focused dealmakers through prestigious summits and philanthropic events. She is responsible for all aspects of the Events Practice success, including shaping the vision for the events that occur all year round by overseeing multi-dimensional teams accountable for partnerships, programming, sales, production, design, marketing, operations, logistics, growth, ...
Nurture Your Network: Olivia Allan
November 01, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBOlivia is the head of Landmark’s industry-leading strategic events business, facilitating guests to build relationships with technology-focused dealmakers through prestigious summits and philanthropic events. She is responsible for all aspects of the Events Practice success, including shaping the vision for the events that occur all year round by overseeing multi-dimensional teams accountable for partnerships, programming, sales, production, design, marketing, operations, logistics, growth, ...
The Time Deantha Flew a Plane and Marcylle’s Love for The State Fair of Texas
October 25, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIt’s Fall Y’all! Deantha is home from her summer in New England so in this episode Marcylle and Deantha take a few moments to catch up. They talk about the State Fair of Texas, learning new skills, what they want you to know about their industry and Podcasting details!