Four Minutes with On The Dot
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We all want to see women find success by following their passions. Well, what if you started your morning listening to a story about a woman that made education better for teenage girls? Or a story about a woman who made those dumb, boring stock photos more diverse so they included every kind of woman? What if you started every single morning listening to success stories of inspirational women?
Four minutes with On The Dot was created by women, for women. We empower our gender by telling the stories of relatable role models, and showing you that you, too, could someday be the founder of a company you truly believe in. If you can’t BE what you SEE just yet, join our movement and let us change your mind.
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Episode 62: Katrina Lake: She’s Curating Your Signature Style - On The Dot Woman
January 22, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.4 MBI came across a magazine article recently that urged readers to identify their signature fashion style. I posed that question to a male friend, who knowingly described his wardrobe as “comfortable meets lumberjack.” I’ve been wrestling with the idea for days and have yet to identify my own signature style. So, I turned to the experts. One style guru suggested I pick five items from my wardrobe I’d wear every day if no one were keeping track, then ask myself a few questions about each piece, ...
Episode 61: Natasha Adamo: She’s the Expert on Post Male Syndrome - On The Dot Woman
January 19, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.41 MBAt a concert I recently attended, the band played several songs about love, both lost and found. One of the musicians talked about playing a particular breakup song she wrote when she was just 19 years old. During the course of the last decade of singing the song, she said she was in awe how connected audience members were to it. The emotions of a breakup, regardless of the details, are something pretty much everyone can connect with. Today, we’re talking about not only surviving but thrivin...
Episode 60: Kristin Neff: She’s a Self-compassion Sage - On The Dot Woman
January 18, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.43 MBWhat have you learned as a woman coming of age? For me—and this might seem a little corny, but it’s true—it’s to simply be myself. There are plenty of profound reasons to be true to oneself, but when it comes down to it, it’s just plain easier. Pretending to be something you’re not is exhausting. Today, take a few moments to contemplate not how you want the world to see you, but who you really are. Then allow your true self to shine! The post Kristin Neff: She’s a Self-compassion Sage appea...
Episode 59: Issa Rae: She’s Embracing Awkwardness - On The Dot Woman
January 17, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.39 MBThere’s a word that’s been bugging me lately: normal. If you look at Facebook groups, online forums and the like, you’ll see tons of comments from women asking what others do so they can measure themselves by what’s supposedly “normal.” When you type “Is it normal…?” into Google, you’ll see more than 1.8 billion responses. Defined as “conforming to a standard,” “normal” is a word we should reserve for test results and mathematical equations instead of applying it to our value as humans and w...
Episode 58: Kayla Itsines: She’s Your New Year’s Resolution - On The Dot Woman
January 16, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.4 MBIt’s 2018, and I know what you’re probably thinking about: those dreaded New Year’s resolutions. By now, you’ve seen all the articles suggesting what yours should be, how to stay committed to them or, conversely, how to just plain avoid them entirely because they’re unattainable. I’ve got a different idea. Rather than putting a 365-day time stamp on your resolutions, give yourself a season, as in the season of winter or simply a season of your life, to work toward attaining your aspirations....
Episode 57: Jessica Naziri: She’s Making Geek Chic - On The Dot Woman
January 15, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.34 MBThere’s a silly joke that’s made the rounds on the internet that I just had to share. A kid sees a floppy disk and says, “Oh, you 3-D printed the ‘save’ icon!” There’s a reason why we all love it. For those who don’t remember, floppy disks were a mainstay until the mid-1990s, before saving data to CDs, the cloud or to a zip drive became all the rage. For a frame of reference, a floppy disk isn’t even big enough to hold one modern-day song. Talk about the worst playlist ever! So, while you mi...
Episode 56: Katie Dill: She’s Lyfting Your User Experience - On The Dot Woman
January 12, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.4 MBThere are plenty of ways to make a workplace more inclusive. Spoiler alert: Throwing beanbag chairs and a juice bar into the mix isn’t one of them. For women, no matter how many Luna bars you toss our way, we won’t back down from demanding our real needs at work. Equal pay, flexibility, safety and plain old gratitude go a long way. Today, ladies, don’t shy away from telling your employer exactly what changes need to be made to ensure your office is a welcoming place for female employees, cli...
Episode 55: Martha Pincoffs: She’s the Original Grainster - On The Dot Woman
January 11, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.41 MBWhen you get home from a long day of listening to your colleague Randy ramble on about how overworked he is, the last thing you probably want to do is whip up a homemade meal. Generations of busy women before us definitely felt this way too. That’s why dining out has long been a welcome option for those who could afford it. But the price of dining out has increased significantly, putting a whole new spin on the phrase “bringing home the bacon.” For instance, did you know that in 1838, a mere...
Episode 54: Carla Williams: She’s Ruling College Athletics - On The Dot Woman
January 10, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.36 MBIf you’re a sports fan, you’re probably not shy about rooting for your favorite MVPs in the game. You always choose them in your fantasy league and ruthlessly defend their honor against naysayers. But what about everyone else who plays a role in ensuring the game goes off without a hitch? From water boys and girls hustling on the sidelines to concession-stand workers to the refs on the field, there’s so much more that goes into a rockin’ game than just the lauded players. Even in Little Leag...
Episode 53: Amy Sherald: She’s a Real Work of Art - On The Dot Woman
January 09, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.44 MBLadies, do you have a portrait of yourself or your family? I’m not talking selfies here; I mean real paint-on-canvas art depicting your lovely face. Albeit somewhat rare these days for average folks, portraits have quite the storied past. Some of the oldest portraits in existence date back to the year 1,000 A.D., and depict Chinese notables, with plenty of British monarchs and religious and political figureheads gracing the canvas later on. Common people have long been painted as well, from ...
Episode 52: Sue Siegel: She’s an Innovator - On The Dot Woman
January 08, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.41 MBDo you ever feel like in order to make money, you have to actually have money? Take the most basic business: a lemonade stand. You have to shell out funds for the lemonade, cups, signage and the table you use. You even need to have some cash on hand from the get-go, in case a customer needs change. What if you have none of that because—hello—you’re 8 years old? Well, that’s when it comes time to pitch to investors, aka your parents. And while you might feel like you’re making pure profit, yo...
Episode 51: Two-minute Take Two: Rhonda Vetere, Fan Favorite 2017 - On The Dot Woman
January 05, 2018 06:01 - 3 minutes - 1.24 MBHappy holidays, y’all! I am super excited to serve up two weeks of Fan Favorites to keep you inspired throughout this crazy holiday season. We’ve shortened On The Dot to just two minutes, as we know you are extra busy this time of year! Today, you will meet Rhonda Vetere again. And let me tell you, the next two minutes will definitely get your blood pumping! In fact, she shared an exclusive update with us at the end of this episode. The post Two-minute Take Two: Rhonda Vetere, Fan Favorite ...
Episode 50: Two-minute Take Two: Rhonesha Byng, Fan Favorite 2017 - On The Dot Woman
January 04, 2018 06:01 - 3 minutes - 1.18 MBHappy holidays, y’all! I am super excited to serve up two weeks of Fan Favorites to keep you inspired throughout this crazy holiday season. We’ve shortened On The Dot to just two minutes, as we know you are extra busy this time of year! Today, you will meet Rhonesha Byng again. And let me tell you, the next two minutes will definitely get your blood pumping! In fact, she shared an exclusive update with us at the end of this episode. The post Two-minute Take Two: Rhonesha Byng, Fan Favorite ...
Episode 49: Two-minute Take Two: Sylvia Acevedo, Fan Favorite 2017 - On The Dot Woman
January 03, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.33 MBHappy holidays, y’all! I am super excited to serve up two weeks of Fan Favorites to keep you inspired throughout this crazy holiday season. We’ve shortened On The Dot to just two minutes, as we know you are extra busy this time of year! Today, you will meet Sylvia Acevedo again. And let me tell you, the next two minutes will definitely get your blood pumping! In fact, she shared an exclusive update with us at the end of this episode. The post Two-minute Take Two: Sylvia Acevedo, Fan Favorit...
Episode 48: Two-minute Take Two: Mikaila Ulmer, Fan Favorite 2017 - On The Dot Woman
January 02, 2018 06:01 - 3 minutes - 1.25 MBHappy holidays, y’all! I am super excited to serve up two weeks of Fan Favorites to keep you inspired throughout this crazy holiday season. We’ve shortened On The Dot to just two minutes, as we know you are extra busy this time of year! Today, we meet Mikaila Ulmer again. And let me tell you, the next two minutes will definitely get your blood pumping! In fact, she shared an exclusive update with us at the end of this episode. The post Two-minute Take Two: Mikaila Ulmer, Fan Favorite 2017 a...
Episode 47: Two-minute Take Two: Nely Galán, Fan Favorite 2017 - On The Dot Woman
December 29, 2017 06:01 - 3 minutes - 1.27 MBHappy holidays, y’all! I am super excited to serve up two weeks of Fan Favorites to keep you inspired throughout this crazy holiday season. We’ve shortened On The Dot to just two minutes, as we know you are extra busy this time of year! Today, you will meet Nely Galán again. And let me tell you, the next two minutes will definitely get your blood pumping! In fact, she shared an exclusive update with us at the end of this episode. The post Two-minute Take Two: Nely Galán, Fan Favorite 2017 a...
Episode 46: Two-minute Take Two: Ann Shoket, Fan Favorite 2017 - On The Dot Woman
December 28, 2017 06:01 - 3 minutes - 1.21 MBHappy holidays, y’all! I am super excited to serve up two weeks of Fan Favorites to keep you inspired throughout this crazy holiday season. We’ve shortened On The Dot to just two minutes, as we know you are extra busy this time of year! Today, you will meet Ann Shoket again. And let me tell you, the next two minutes will definitely get your blood pumping! In fact, she shared an exclusive update with us at the end of this episode. The post Two-minute Take Two: Ann Shoket, Fan Favorite 2017 a...
Episode 45: Two-minute Take Two: Jeanna Doyle, Fan Favorite 2017 - On The Dot Woman
December 27, 2017 06:01 - 3 minutes - 1.19 MBHappy holidays, y’all! I am super excited to serve up two weeks of Fan Favorites to keep you inspired throughout this crazy holiday season. We’ve shortened On The Dot to just two minutes, as we know you are extra busy this time of year! Today, you will meet Jeanna Doyle again. And let me tell you, the next two minutes will definitely get your blood pumping! In fact, she shared an exclusive update with us at the end of this episode. The post Two-minute Take Two: Jeanna Doyle, Fan Favorite 20...
Episode 44: Two-minute Take Two: Betsy Nunez and Emily Nunez Cavness, Fan Favorite 2017 - On The Dot Woman
December 26, 2017 06:01 - 3 minutes - 1.26 MBHappy holidays, y’all! I am super excited to serve up two weeks of Fan Favorites to keep you inspired throughout this crazy holiday season. We’ve shortened On The Dot to just two minutes, as we know you are extra busy this time of year! Today, we meet Emily Nunez Cavness and Betsy Nunez again. And let me tell you, the next two minutes will definitely get your blood pumping! In fact, they shared an exclusive update with us at the end of this episode. The post Two-minute Take Two: Betsy Nunez...
Episode 43: Jamie Leach: She’s a Mother of Invention - On The Dot Woman
December 22, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.39 MBA lot of the women we feature in On The Dot are hardworking entrepreneurs and moms. We call these gals “mompreneurs” because they relentlessly strive for their goals at both work and home. Every mompreneur has her own little recipe for making it work. Some flip their schedule, taking care of their kiddos during the day and working in the evening. Others are all about locking the office door for uninterrupted work time, or diligently setting aside time each day to solely be with their kids. I...
Episode 42: McCall Hoyle: She’s Got the Write Stuff - On The Dot Woman
December 21, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.37 MBIn middle school, my schoolmate gave a presentation about how we all have something that makes us different. She went around the room, asking each of us to say what our different characteristic was. She pointed to my friend sitting at the front of the class, leaving me second to answer. My friend and I had the same thought: There’s no way I’m answering this honestly. We wanted to blend in, and were desperate to be as “normal” as possible, hiding our differences. Needless to say, the activity...
Episode 41: Brianna McKinney: She’s Passionate About the Greater Good - On The Dot Woman
December 20, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.41 MBI have plenty of childhood memories of my mom urging me to get my chores done by telling me to hustle, or my dad noting I did a good job by saying, “Good hustle!” Hustling is good. After all, you can’t gain ground by sleeping through the day. But hustling also implies more is always better, despite the quality of that additional work. I’ve often heard it takes about 10,000 hours of practice to master a new skill, but will spending 10,000 hours learning the violin make you absolutely despise ...
Episode 40: Kate Brodock: She’s Closing the Gender Gap in Tech - On The Dot Woman
December 19, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.37 MBI recently read an eye-opening piece on the website Medium, in which a successful techie gal shared a startling recurring theme in her life. Several times a month, someone tells her she doesn’t look like an engineer. These naysayers have their odd reasons, like how she doesn’t appear “geeky” enough or is “too into fashion” to be exceptionally smart. All I hear is that they’re threatened and jealous. Maybe you’ve had similar encounters in your career, like when your colleague calls you “cute,...
Episode 39: Hillary Peterson: She’s Giving Luxury Skin Care a Makeover - On The Dot Woman
December 18, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.41 MBMy 2018 New Year’s resolution is simple: take care of my skin. You know, that thing that’s the largest organ in the body? No more questionable temporary tattoos. No more “I’ll wash my face tomorrow.” No more leaving my skin unprotected from pesky mosquitoes or the blazing sun. It’s definitely easier said than done. From face masks that weren’t even close to getting FDA approval to DIY lotion fails, our skin endures a whole heck of a lot. Sure, beauty is only skin-deep, but beyond aesthetic r...
Episode 38: Nina MacLaughlin: She’s a Hammer-toting Carpentrix - On The Dot Woman
December 15, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.42 MBIf you’ve been to a hip new bar or restaurant lately, chances are you’ve seen one particular building material in abundance: wood. From reclaimed-wood tabletops to exposed wood siding, this forest centerpiece is making a comeback in the décor world in a big way. Aside from its natural allure, wood—especially vintage wood—offers stellar benefits, from durability to renewability, not to mention its remarkable beauty. As you grab your morning latte, take a moment to gaze around the coffee shop ...
Episode 37: Kimberly Bryant: She’s Increasing Tech Diversity - On The Dot Woman
December 14, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.36 MBHave you ever noticed the most ignorant opinions often come from people who are stuck in the antiquated days of the past? For instance, I’m thinking of guys who think women don’t belong in certain industries and spout off idiotic notions like, “Women shouldn’t go into space! Women can’t code!” I’m saying no more to sexist ideas, no more to outdated, foolish dudes and no more to women being held back from accomplishing whatever we want in life and work! The post Kimberly Bryant: She’s Increa...
Episode 36: Hadyn Hilton: She’s a Cool Cat - On The Dot Woman
December 13, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.41 MBThere’s a running joke here at On The Dot that if there’s a way I can slip in some sort of tidbit about cats, I will. Well guess what, ladies? The time is nigh! I’m letting the cat out of the bag! Sometimes these furballs get a bad rap, in my opinion. They’re considered predators by bird enthusiasts and, I’ll admit, maybe they aren’t the friendliest with their feathered colleagues. But like the rest of us, cats are allowed to have frenemies too, right? Despite their hunting proclivities, cat...
Episode 35: Marie Heron: She’s Offering Hope After MS - On The Dot Woman
December 12, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.42 MBThey say attitude is everything, and I’m starting to think they’re right! When we’re facing some of life’s toughest challenges, like divorce, personal illness or the death of a loved one, having a positive attitude is easier said than done. The well-meaning friend who sends you a goofy emoji with the message “Don’t worry; be happy!” is likely to elicit more rage than joy, despite her good intentions. The hard truth is that there are times when our difficult circumstances are here to stay. Bu...
Episode 34: Nicole Snow: She’s Spinning Darn Good Yarn - On The Dot Woman
December 11, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.44 MBKnitting, sewing and other skills have long been categorized as women’s work. Usually, if something is deemed “a woman’s job,” my rebellious inclination is to shun it entirely. But what if we look at this a little differently, as something that’s empowering for women. These activities provide a way for us to work creatively with our hands, but also connect us with the generations of artistic, yarn-slinging women who came before us. When clicking two knitting needles together, we can reflect ...
Episode 33: Poorvi Patodia: She’s a Chickpea Chick - On The Dot Woman
December 08, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.39 MBHey, ladies, do you like to snack in front of the TV? Who doesn’t, right? Should you want to amp up your snacking during your next binge-watching excursion, Mashable has you covered, offering up the perfect snacks to pair with today’s hottest TV shows. Here are a few of my favorites: Grab your British crisps and lollies for Game of Thrones so you can self-soothe during the Red Wedding. If The Bachelorette is your jam, tap a box of rosé, and if they’re doing one of those outdoor dates, make s...
Episode 32: Keri Fosse: She’s Keeping Newborns Cozy - On The Dot Woman
December 07, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.36 MBWhen one of my good friends was pregnant with her first child, she was utterly flabbergasted by all the rules. Don’t do this, don’t do that and so on. But what was worse was the condescending manner in which so many people made suggestions. It felt like a lot of talking at her instead of talking with her. Of course, we women can handle a lot. I mean, hello, we do that whole continuing-the-human-race thing pretty dang well. So, maybe we ought to cut each other a little more slack. On behalf o...
Episode 31: Marsha Milam: She’s in Good Spirits - On The Dot Woman
December 06, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.43 MBLadies, get your spirits up! We’re talking about that golden-hued, barrel-aged, sweet-sipping firewater: whiskey. It’s a boozy beverage that has its roots in 15th century Scotland, but throughout the centuries, whiskey has become a spirited friend to many. For instance, Frank Sinatra was buried with a bottle of his favorite whiskey, and Winston Churchill was claimed to have traveled to South Africa as a war correspondent with 18 bottles of 10-year-old Scotch whisky. But this distilled, dark ...
Episode 30: August Vega: She’s Nuts for This Milk Alternative - On The Dot Woman
December 05, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.34 MBWhen you were a sick kid with a bellyache, did you have a go-to snack or beverage that settled your tummy? Maybe it was 7UP and saltine crackers, or milk and toast. It’s in such moments we realize food can be a comfort, and it even has the power to make us feel better. A late-night drive-thru stop can also be a wake-up call that some foods are anything but a comfort. Today, give your stomach some TLC and skip that one thing you know will make it growl at you, opting instead for some good-for...
Episode 29: MJ Hegar: She’s the Military Hero Taking on Politics - On The Dot Woman
December 04, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.17 MBMy friend recently told me, “Only teenagers like horror movies. When we get older, we start to see how scary the real world is.” Isn’t that the truth? I’m going to be honest with y’all. Sometimes I’ve just got to turn off the news, ignore the political mumbo jumbo and take a dang break. If you also need a break from the devastation, fear and aggression often making the rounds in the news these days, that’s OK. But if there’s a time when you can help end a little of the world’s suffering, don...
Episode 28: Amanda Campbell: She’s Pitching Her Tent - On The Dot Woman
December 01, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.14 MBFrom movies like Moonrise Kingdom and Bushwhacked to staking out your riverside spot for a Fourth of July weekend, camping is a recreational activity that many love, and it has been a part of the human experience since, well, I guess before the evolution of houses. If the most you’ve camped involved pitching a tent in your backyard, that’s OK. But you might be surprised at all the wondrous spots throughout the world perfect for a camping adventure. There are the clear waters and scenic views...
Episode 27: Carol Seymour: She’s a Wisdom Warrior - On The Dot Woman
November 30, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.39 MBI’d like to apologize to all the wiser women in my past I didn’t listen to. Like pretty much every teenager and young professional, I felt like I knew as much as there was to know. I honestly didn’t think it was possible for there to be so much more knowledge that I didn’t possess. But I admit I did learn a lot more things about life, the universe and everything with each passing year, and thus, I became embarrassed of my previous Miss Know-it-all tendencies. Today, let’s give praise where p...
Episode 26: Shannon Carroll: She’s a Social Storyteller - On The Dot Woman
November 29, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.44 MBHave you ever been around a person who is terrible at telling stories? Josie goes on and on and on, finally concluding the story and leaving you wondering what the heck the point was. Wait, so he got you a caramel latte instead of a vanilla latte? You’ve been standing in my office for 15 minutes, and that was it? When you’re the recipient of such mind-numbing commentary, it can be easy to end the conversation quickly. But I’ve got a little challenge for you. Before Josie gets going, tell you...
Episode 25: Liz Camden: She’s Your New Subscription Addiction - On The Dot Woman
November 28, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.37 MBI hate junk mail. If I get one more flier from my old Realtor or coupon card for laser-hair removal, I’m going to lose it! I never seem to get a nice thank-you note or a personal letter. In the sci-fi movie Her, the main character works as a writer for a company called Handwritten Greeting Cards. Customers tell him what they want to convey to a loved one, and he writes it in a personal, sentimental way. While it’s a bit unsettling, if it would get me a handwritten letter in the mail, I’d be ...
Episode 24: Jen Rubio and Steph Korey: She’s Traveling Smart - On The Dot Woman
November 27, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.33 MBWhen I was returning home from a trip abroad, my suitcase was over the weight limit by about 10 pounds. I was a penny-pinching college student at the time, so, naturally, I took about 10 pounds of clothing out, put it all on right there at the airline service desk and saved the extra cost. Granted, wearing rain boots, three sweaters and a coat didn’t make for a very relaxing travel experience, but it was a quick fix to my dilemma. Everyone has some kind of wild travel story, from terribly de...
Episode 23: Polina Raygorodskaya: She’s Wandering - On The Dot Woman
November 22, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.37 MBI was recently riding the Denver airport train en route to baggage claim. With almost each stop along the way, the doors would open and passengers would board, and with almost each stop, the doors would close on a startled passenger. The first time it happened, we were all shocked. Then, with each passing stop, someone would pull the frightened boarding passenger in, saving her from the viciously slamming doors, and we’d all shake our heads and laugh. Sometimes I think we all need to be remi...
Episode 22: Amanda de Cadenet: She’s Embracing the Messy Life - On The Dot Woman
November 21, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.4 MBBrilliant, confident, passionate, courageous: These are just a handful of complimentary words to describe someone. Oftentimes, a word like “pretty” is the go-to adjective when it comes to praising women. We’ve spent our whole lives with that “P” word chipping away at us. It starts when we’re girls and is an ideal that follows us throughout life. I’ll admit I’ve been guilty of this too, calling little girls “cute,” “adorable” or “pretty” before anything else. The truth is girls are brave and ...
Episode 21: Arianna O’Dell: She’s a Digital Nomad - On The Dot Woman
November 20, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.37 MBWhen I rented my mermaid costume for Halloween, I asked the shop attendant for a short, colored wig. The perplexed employee responded, “Short hair for a mermaid?” It threw me because I was choosing to dress up as a mythical creature. Can’t that mythical creature have a cute bob? I’m pretty sure a mermaid wouldn’t wear a non-waterproof, gold-sequined corset either. There are plenty of opportunities to go rogue, forgoing long, wavy locks for short, kicking your traditional 9-to-5 gig to the cu...
Episode 20: Karla Friede: She’s Showin’ You the Money - On The Dot Woman
November 17, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.37 MBI recently read a Fast Company article about how to use social media for business. The author concedes these platforms are “noisy” and can be “daunting,” but she also suggests some helpful ways to make it all work. Here are a couple tips on how to bring your biz or your personal brand into the digital limelight: Participate in Twitter chats. Google “Twitter chats” with an area of interest or your industry, and get to tweeting. Participate in Facebook groups to promote your business page. Gro...
Episode 19: Polina Veksler and Alexandra Waldman: She’s Making Sure Fashion Comes in All Sizes - On The Dot Woman
November 16, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.38 MBWe live in a world in which advertising comes in a lot of different forms, but not too many sizes. For instance, a quick scroll through Instagram reveals some cleverly disguised ads, many of which are for clothing and accessories. Your favorite Instagram influencer tells you where to buy her trendy outfit. The picture-perfect Instagram hooks you, sending you to the website to buy said outfit. But they don’t carry anything bigger than a size large, which, by the way, looks like it wouldn’t ev...
Episode 18: Gina Bianchini: She’s Building Mighty Networks - On The Dot Woman
November 15, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.41 MBYou’re visibly sweaty. You’re slurping your drink a little too fast. You’re sucking in your stomach so your blazer stays buttoned. Where are you? A networking event, of course! As you make the rounds, introducing yourself to new faces who are already writing you off, you vow to yourself that you’re done with these events. Have you been in this exasperating situation before? Today, we say no more! Unbutton your blazer and cool down. We’re talking about why professional women deserve more than...
Episode 17: Nadine Bubeck: She’s a Miracle Mama - On The Dot Woman
November 14, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.17 MBWhen a friend’s baby and my best little buddy was diagnosed with a lifelong disease that affects one in every million infants, it wasn’t easy to explain to others. Heck, it wasn’t even easy to pronounce! There’s a certain isolation and a heaviness that ensue when friends, even those with the best of intentions, don’t understand or know what to say in response to such scary circumstances. For those of you who have gone through or are currently dealing with some seriously taxing challenges, kn...
Episode 16: Rachel Green: She’s a Lady Leader - On The Dot Woman
November 13, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.37 MBToday, we’re tackling what it means to be a leader. I’m sure words like “hustle” and “the daily grind” come to mind when you think “leader,” and it’s true those are two necessities of career growth. But there are a few other important actions to consider when it comes to being a good leader, like getting a good night’s sleep, praising your colleagues for work well done and being fully present. If you’ve zoned out during a meeting or uncharacteristically snapped at a customer recently, it mig...
Episode 15: Ann Dunwoody: She’s the Army’s First Female Four-star General - On The Dot Woman
November 10, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.43 MBIn 2010, PBS published a story about what women get out of being in the military. Spoiler alert: It’s all the same stuff men love about their military careers. From an opportunity for higher education to the availability of health care to simply taking pride in their work, military members of both sexes gain a lot mentally and physically from serving our country. But, in truth, the rest of us are the ones who benefit most from their service. Today, we’re saluting women everywhere who are sol...
Episode 14: Raquel Tavares Gunsagar: She’s O-M-Ghee - On The Dot Woman
November 09, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.43 MBI’m going to be honest with you, ladies: I’m tired. Like, put-the-cereal-in-the-fridge-and-milk-in-the-pantry tired. You know you’re beat when you wake up and immediately do the math for when you can squeeze in a nap. So, I’m going to talk about the one thing that can get me up in the morning. Is it jotting my dreams down in my journal? Nope! Is it a morning run? Heck, no! It’s eating, of course. Grab your coffee or tea, your muffin, your doughnut or your wheat toast. That’s my plan since mu...
Episode 13: Maris Kreizman: She’s Book-smart - On The Dot Woman
November 08, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 1.42 MBIn school, we’re required to read many books, some pleasant and some downright dull. Is there a book that stands out in your mind, either one you loved or one you hated? For me, it was the latter. The book was Pearl Buck’s The Good Earth. By all accounts, I should’ve loved it. Pearl advocated for human rights and women’s rights. Heck, she even won the Nobel Prize in Literature. But in school, we spent weeks, even months, analyzing each word—and I was so over it. Today, pick up a book you rea...