Her Success Story

Rising Within Resilience

July 31, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 16.4 MB

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Keli Kane. The two talk about rising within resilience, choosing to overcome, and embrace new talents that come with hardship and trauma. Keli tells us that she knew immediately, “I’ve got to be able to help save other people.” In this episode, we discuss: What brought her into the career of teaching, and how she found her expertise as a reading specialist What beauty she finds in the caretaking aspect of her work, a...

Above 14th: Freedom From the Lines

July 24, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 17.2 MB

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Susan Gold. The two talk about the journey that brought her to her purpose in talking about toxic family lineage, and how she helps people to find freedom and break the cycle of hurt and damaged children raising hurt and damaged children. In this episode, we discuss: How her journey began, and the many transitions along the way How her side gig made her the personal trainer to Barbara Walters What brought her from N...

Learning Architect: Meeting the Marketplace

July 17, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 20.6 MB

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Nancy Giere. The two talk about Nancy’s expertise of seeing what’s going on in the marketplace and being able to meet it where it’s going, and what she sees as the biggest needs in most companies, whether small, medium, or large. In this episode, we discuss: How Nancy fell into training early, and where it has taken her career What prompted her to start her own business as a course creation expert How she rebranded...

Turning Up the Volume on Our Own Voices

July 10, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 20.2 MB

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Linda Rossetti. The two talk about the importance of connection and recognizing other people’s stories, the greatness that comes with disruption, and what her business does to engage conversation and support others in transformational change. In this episode, we discuss: How she followed her curiosity early, and it led to a career that felt like a field trip every day What challenges she had to navigate at the beginn...

The Independence in Leadership

July 03, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 7.12 MB

Ivy Slater In this content episode, Ivy Slater honors Independence Day and relates the theme to leadership and navigating the discomfort of growth in business. She tells us to will and think in a way that helps you to show up with boldness, and find the can-do attitude of mastering your business and your destiny. In this episode, we discuss: What it takes to be a good leader How to find adventure and appreciate the learning experiences that come with owning a business Why it’s so im...

Giving It Some Thought

June 26, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MB

Beth Fisher-Yoshida This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Beth Fisher-Yoshida. The two talk about self awareness, communication, the journey of how her career evolved into becoming an expert on women in negotiation, and how she uses her expertise to bring in the voices of others. In this episode, we discuss: How she became an expert on negotiation and communication What patterns she has found on women in negotiation, and the practical applications she h...

Streamlining Governance Practices

June 19, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 13.5 MB

Christine Deska This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Christine Deska. The two talk about how NSS streamlines the efficiency and resources of the nonprofit sector, and the long term impact of building a great team in your business and at home. In this episode, we discuss: How she found the pain point for nonprofits that started her company How NSS helps to streamline efficiency, organization, and resources What direction they are going, and what she se...

On A Mission for Women

June 12, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 19.5 MB

Jennifer Dwork This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jennifer Dwork. The two talk about how she found her mission in offering greater access to inclusive, cost-effective reproductive care for all, planning well in order to be able to offer clear communication to your audience, and the enjoyment she finds in the versatility of marketing. In this episode, we discuss: How she got into marketing with this type of niche focus Why she says it’s so important t...

Climbing the Jungle Gym

June 05, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 22.6 MB

Leah Jones This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Leah Jones. The two talk about the path that led her to become a woman leader in finance, how to prioritize in a way that allows time for all you hope to do, and what she sees for the future of women in finance. In this episode, we discuss: How she ended up in the financial space, and why she began to figure out money from a young age How being a women leader in finance became her thing Why she thinks th...

Fortifying Your Business for the Future

May 29, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.14 MB

Ivy Slater In this content episode, Ivy Slater honors Memorial Day and shares a story with a lot of lessons in it. She tells us that by giving your team the tips and skills to be able to step into your role at any sudden moment, you are fortifying your business and your team. In this episode, we discuss: How a leader and business owner should prepare for taking time off for maternity leave, vacations, or life’s sudden instances How early in advance should one begin to prepare for leav...

Take the Invitations Life Brings

May 22, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 20.7 MB

Karen Laos This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Karen Laos. The two talk about confidence building, overcoming self doubt, and three questions that are important for staying on track and making decisions. She tells us that “we all have the power to choose what we want, and to recognize that we have the power to do that.” In this episode, we discuss: Where her career started, and how it moved her to find a mission in helping ten million women to overcome...

The Power in the Sisterhood of Women

May 15, 2023 11:15 - 21 minutes - 16.1 MB

Esther Kuznetz This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Esther Kuznetz. The two talk about her mission in providing women a financial education, how she has fought to serve us as a demographic, and the joy that her life and work brings. In this episode, we discuss: How she made her way into the financial industry by accident What transitions took her from a secretarial role to financial management to starting her own firm Why and how she has always fought...

No Is Just A Two-Letter Word

May 08, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.07 MB

Ivy Slater In this content episode, Ivy Slater talks about her recent TEDx talk, and invites us to let all the no’s roll off your shoulder to get to the yeses. She tells us that no is just a two letter word, and we should always be preparing for the next yes. In this episode, we discuss: What she did to prepare the opportunity to speak at TEDx Why the time we allow for preparation is so important How to let the no’s roll off your shoulder, and continue to show up for the yeses How t...

Gravitate Toward Empowerment

May 01, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 19.5 MB

Mackenzie Dimitri This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Mackenzie Dimitri. The two talk about her practice, and the true-to-self approach she takes in litigation with a focus on collaboration, forward thinking, and problem solving. In this episode, we discuss: How her career path transitioned from investigative reporter to lawyer Why she didn’t think litigation was a good fit for her, and what changed her mind How Mackenzie found her niche in franchise...

Communication, Transparency, Candor

April 24, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 17.5 MB

Randi Cohen and Kim Kalmanson This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guests, Randi Cohen and Kim Kalmanson. The three talk about the magic of their dynamic partnership, the solid underpinnings that their firm was built on, and the difficulty of releasing the reins in an effort to grow and expand their business. In this episode, we discuss: How Randi and Kim met, and what they have done together since that first magical case Why they decided to team up officia...

Zoom Out to Balance

April 17, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 22.8 MB

Shira Katz Scanlon This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Shira Katz Scanlon. The two talk about what prompted her to open Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel, how she maintains a healthy work-life balance, and what she does to ensure that she is being deliberately impactful with her time. In this episode, we discuss: What the catalyst for opening their own firm was, how they planned for it, and how they’ve grown in the last 10+ years How her parents modele...

A Practice of Confidence

April 10, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 21.3 MB

Michele Mirman This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Michele Mirman. The two talk about what it was like to begin building a woman-owned law firm in 1977, the systems that were put in place that allow her the opportunity to be involved in many nonprofit organizations, and the vision that has kept them in growth and expansion. In this episode, we discuss: What lead her to build her own firm in a 1977 when it wasn’t likely for women to even be trial lawyer...

Bet On Yourself

April 03, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 16.3 MB

Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz. The two talk about Alaina’s journey from happy accident to having her own successful firm, and the rewards she finds in helping people with catastrophic personal injury. In this episode, we discuss: How she stumbled into her legal career, and why she calls it a happy accident How her path developed, and led her into litigation and catastrophic personal injury What she ...

Intro to Women Owned Law Series

March 27, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.44 MB

Ivy Slater In this content episode, Ivy Slater talks about a organization and a subject that she holds very near and dear to her heart, and an exciting upcoming event that highlights women leaders in the law. In this episode, we discuss: A new series highlighting women leaders in the law who have done things a variety of different ways The upcoming symposium for Women Owned Law, and the importance of it in Ivy’s heart Ivy’s hopes and expectations for what we may gain from the serie...

Firm Determination: Just Jump In

March 20, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.6 MB

Anne Hamer This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Anne Hamer. The two talk about motherhood, mediation, and the “self competitiveness” that has helped Anne to be so successful and continue to expand her legal firm. In this episode, we discuss: How she started her legal career Why she took a ten year hiatus, and what challenges she was presented with upon return Why she suggests that everyone take full advantage of the continuing education that your fiel...

Living By The Rules You Make

March 13, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 21.9 MB

Jane Tornatore This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jane Tornatore. The two talk about breaking rules, overcoming obstacles, reducing stress, and trusting our intuition. She gives us actionable steps we can take to raise our level of awareness and reduce our judgment of self. In this episode, we discuss: What transitioned her from advertising to therapy, and the single phrase that helped her to find her path Why she tells us to question the rules, st...

Mastering Yourself for the Medium + Media

March 06, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24.8 MB

Susan Harrow This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Susan Harrow. The two celebrate Women’s History Month and talk about sharing your story with integrity and spirit, and the career she built in preparing her clients for the spotlight to create real results in their businesses. In this episode, we discuss: What lessons she has learned from studying martial arts, and how it translates to the rest of her life Why it’s so important to know what the audience...

Women's History Month - Women of Impact

February 27, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 7.16 MB

Ivy Slater In this content episode, Ivy Slater Talks about Women’s History Month and women who have made an impact. She discusses fun fact about the history of Women’s History and celebrating women who tell our stories In this episode, we discuss: 16 iconic women in history Women who have demonstrated leadership and broken glass ceilings Achievements of women in history who have achieved success in their respective careers Women who have made an impact on Ivy personally Men who joi...

Relaxing into Forward Movement

February 20, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 13.9 MB

Linda McCabe This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Linda McCabe. The two talk about Linda’s winding road to where she is now, what empowering advice she has for women, and the legacy she hopes to offer us all. In this episode, we discuss: How Linda started in sales, and took over a small scrap metal business What changes she made in the company to make it thrive, succeed, and be desirable enough to sell What knowledge base she gained as a teacher that ...

Networking to the Opportunity

February 13, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 24 MB

Gilda Squire This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Gilda Squire. The two talk about the winding road that brought her to found Squire Media & Management, and the importance of networking, prioritizing, and putting your heart into the work you do. In this episode, we discuss: What early-on vision Gilda had, and what twists and turns brought her to where she is today How she learned the importance of networking and mentoring, and who had a big impact on...

Strategy for Success: Know Your Purpose

February 06, 2023 14:22 - 25 minutes - 18.6 MB

Ari Krzyzek This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Ari Krzyzek. The two talk about the bold moves she took to build her business, the challenges of starting Chykalophia, and strategies for success in building a business’ website. In this episode, we discuss: Where the idea of Chykalophia originated, and how Ari and her husband began this business What bold moves she took to find the resources needed to expand a career in the freelance world What chall...

Celebrating 15 Years in Business!

January 30, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MB

Ivy Slater In this content episode, Ivy Slater is joined by Tara Darazio to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Slater Success. They discuss how the business began, how it has evolved, Ivy’s focus on the advancement of women professionals, and her heart for the underdog. In this episode, we discuss: How Slater Success started, and its evolution along the way What challenges and obstacles helped her to stumble into her own value Ivy’s new book and the many platforms she can be found i...

Laws for Life

January 23, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 16.3 MB

Dena Lefkowitz This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Dena Lefkowitz. The two talk about how Dena “ended up in law school,” the life transitions that followed, and how she learned her laws for life the hard way. In this episode, we discuss: How Dena “ended up in law school” What catalyst began to move her career from litigation into the next phase of her career, working as in-house counsel to the school district of Philadelphia What challenges she fo...

Speak Up & Speak Out: Influencing Workplace Culture

January 16, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 19.1 MB

Catherine Mattice This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Catherine Mattice. The two talk about creating workplace cultures that set better expectations for respect and inclusivity, and bring empathy into office communication. In this episode, we discuss: How Catherine began to build Civility Partners Where she finds the biggest issues in workplace bullying, and what we can do before it gets out of hand Why we should be talking about behavior in perfor...

Word of the Year

January 09, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.7 MB

Ivy Slater In this content episode, Ivy Slater kicks off 2023 with the 6th season of Her Success Story. She discusses the meaning of a few key words worth paying attention to this year, and gives some tips on finding your word or phrase for the new year. In this episode, we discuss: Why the word rich brings a negative connotation, and how to adjust its narrative to wealth and abundance What Ivy intends to continue to have wealth and abundance in this year What it means to live in a...

A Battle of Awareness

January 02, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 24.3 MB

Michael Osso This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Michael Osso. The two talk about bringing attention to Crohn’s & Colitis awareness, and why this is the “single most rewarding and exciting position” that Michael has ever had. In this episode, we discuss: Bringing attention to Crohn’s and Colitis awareness How Michael came to be part of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Why this is the “single most rewarding and exciting position” he’s ever had ...

Transcending a Culture for Team Patient

December 26, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MB

Donna Cryer This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Donna Cryer. The two talk about the journey that led her to start the Global Liver Institute to create a space for the betterment of the process of transplants for the patient, what happens at the Advanced Advocacy Academy, and how they make sure that patients have every ability to be the most influential and “dangerous” person in the room. In this episode, we discuss: What catalyst caused Donna to devote...

Hungry for Dance

December 19, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MB

Diana Byer This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Diana Byer. The two talk about the lessons and life skills that New York Theatre Ballet School offers, why she is such an advocate for the arts, and the impact they have seen in all of their students. In this episode, we discuss: Diana’s background and her journey from performer to businesswoman and advocate for the arts How a 3-month project turned into a 44-year career What compelled the scholarship ...

Grown, Given, Received With Love

December 12, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 20.7 MB

Elizabeth Keihmis & Dr. Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guests, Elizabeth Keihmis & Dr. Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann. They talk about the mission and ministry of Homecoming Farms, the experience that their farm provides through their CSA and educational programs, and the magnitude of people they reach by partnering with other nonprofits in the area. In this episode, we discuss: The mission and ministry of Homecoming Farms, and how it was ...

A Project of Thrivers

December 05, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 17.5 MB

Lindsay McDonnell This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Lindsay McDonnell. The two talk about her dance with cancer, how her natural curiosity helped her to see the cancer objectively, and how to best allow space and bring goodness to people we love who are cancer thriving. She tells us, “Dancing is the opposite of fighting. lets you learn new steps, lets you not be so afraid of the fight, and leaves open your curiosity.” In this episode, we discuss: Ho...

Strong, Smart, Bold: A Moving Mission

November 28, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 19.1 MB

Renee Flagler This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Renee Flagler. The two talk about the mission and mantra of Girls Inc., and the many things this nonprofit does to empower the next generation for all-around successful living. In this episode, we discuss: Why it became Renee’s mission to serve How she found her passion of writing through challenges Why the work of Girls Inc. initially resonated with Renee What Girls Inc.’s mission is, and what th...

What Can We Do: Intro to Her Success Story’s 5th Nonprofit Series

November 21, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.1 MB

Ivy Slater In this content episode, Ivy Slater introduces us to the 5th year of Her Success Story’s nonprofit series. She brings into the light, once again, a handful of organizations who are making the world a better place through the work they do. In this episode, we discuss: Why Ivy started the nonprofit series and chose the holiday season to share these impactful organizations What she has in store for us this time What Ivy hopes for communities to gain from showcasing these n...

Redefining Failure: Living in Success

November 14, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 16.5 MB

Rachel Freiman This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Rachel Freiman. The two talk about health, wellness, and the business of educating women to create a healing relationship with food. In this episode, we discuss: How Rachel started, and the path that brought her here What made her take the scariest leap of her life from a secure 6-figure salary to full-time “side-gig” Why the diet industry is broken, and how macro-tracking changes the game What i...

Identity Lost: Soul Recovered

November 07, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 17.2 MB

Vanessa Simpkins This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Vanessa Simpkins. The two talk about soul work, healing, living your most authentic life, and the work Vanessa does to help women learn how to overcome fear, and thrive. In this episode, we discuss: How her business started by sharing a personal story that she didn’t want to share What transitions came for Vanessa in the stress of success, and empowered her to choose her own happiness first The m...

Bringing Out Brilliance

October 31, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 17.6 MB

Carol Cox This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Carol Cox. The two talk about ‘Speaking Your Brand’ as a company, a confidence and clarity builder, a framework for success, an art, and a way of life. In this episode, we discuss: How and why Carol started her business Carol’s aha moment that brought light to her true purpose Why women need ‘Speaking Your Brand’ How public speaking brings confidence and community to women in business What surprises...

Buying, Selling, Merging

October 24, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 9.44 MB

Ivy Slater In this content episode, Ivy Slater talks to us about mergers and acquisitions. As a business owner, she begins to allow her thoughts on mergers and acquisitions into the world, hoping to be an asset to people who may have opportunities knocking. In this episode, we discuss: Interesting ways to look at mergers and acquisitions What questions Ivy asks in making business decisions of this kind What to look for in a leadership team when merging companies How to figure out...

Meet and Take Opportunity By Storm

October 17, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MB

Bekah Hawrot Weigel This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Bekah Hawrot Weigel. The two talk about Bekah’s non-traditional journey into tech, how Virtual Coffee supports people at all levels of their personal and professional journeys, and the vision of a woman who meets and takes opportunity by storm. In this episode, we discuss: How Bekah fell in love with coding and began her journey in tech How she meets and takes opportunity by storm on a daily bas...

Minimizing Trials on the Way to Success

October 10, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 19.5 MB

Susanne Tedrick This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Susanne Tedrick. The two talk about Susanne’s journey into the technology field, the motivation that drove her to write a book for women of color in tech, and what she has planned for the future. In this episode, we discuss: What drove Susanne into a path of technology, and what motivated her to shift from finance when she did How she ended up as a trainer at Microsoft after a journey of educational...

Shaping the Future of Technology

October 03, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 19.1 MB

Dr. Shelly Gruenig This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Dr. Shelly Gruenig. The two talk about Dr. Shelly’s “kid-led” robotics program, the leadership and development skills that are being cultivated in these young minds, and how it is allowing the kids to feel purpose, affect change, be heard, and have competitive advantage. In this episode, we discuss: How Dr. Gruenig’s career in robotics began with her own children’s future Why it’s so important th...

Technology and Problem Solving

September 26, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 13.3 MB

Rene Morozowich This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Rene Morozowich. The two talk about website development, finding the right clients, and what makes Rene’s business so different from the rest. In this episode, we discuss: Rene’s background, and what drove her to get into technology How she transitioned from the corporate space to starting her own business in website development What makes Rene’s business so different from the rest The book that...

Opportunity is Everywhere

September 19, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 21.6 MB

Jessie Young This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jessie Young. The two talk about how alignment, fulfillment, and stepping into a life with two feet and a whole heart has aided in her journey forward in technology and has changed the grocery movement globally. In this episode, we discuss: Where Jessie started, and how it has helped her to better make change in the technology space The many passions and realizations that brought her to where she is n...

Filling in the Gaps with Opportunity

September 12, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MB

Jennifer Glaspie This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jennifer Glaspie. The two talk about the ins and outs of merchant costs, why Jennifer started Tandym as a way to help small businesses, and how they are creating incentive for customers to return to the businesses they represent. In this episode, we discuss: Why Jennifer started Tandym with the intention of helping small businesses What we don’t know about merchant costs How Tandym is creating in...

Introduction to Women in Tech Series

September 05, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MB

Ivy Slater In this content episode, Ivy Slater introduces us to a new series about women leaders in technology. She discusses where the idea to showcase these women came from, the perseverance it took to set up this series, and the interesting stories we’ll hear in the coming weeks. In this episode, we discuss: Where this idea came from, and the patience it took to fill this series What Ivy has learned from the women in this upcoming series Who will be interviewed in the coming wee...

Capturing a Conversation

August 29, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 16.4 MB

Heather Maio-Smith This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Heather Maio-Smith. The two talk about the interesting path that led Heather to create StoryFile, which is drastically changing the way that we communicate, learn, and interview. In this episode, we discuss: How the idea of StoryFile began with intergenerational Holocaust memories The challenges and wins Heather has faced along the way What questions prompted the evolution of the company’s visi...

Prioritizing Time, Producing Results

August 22, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.6 MB

Mandi Graziano This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Mandi Graziano. The two talk about how Mandi managed to write a new book in the midst of running three businesses by prioritizing time for purpose and reason in that order. In this episode, we discuss: Where Mandi’s 20+ years of experience began, and the many places that her love of events has taken her The client that morphed her career into an accidental coaching business, and the interesting even...

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