Making The Maven Podcast
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWelcome to Making the Maven As a native new yorker, avid athlete and ambitious career gal, I was extremely fortunate to have one common and consistent denominator throughout my 35 years. And that is, mentorship. A source of advocacy from advisors including my own parents, all of which held my feet to the fire when it came to talent, personal development and potential. Throughout the course of my professional tenure I realized very quickly this is not the experience for everyone, and so I’ve made it a personal mission to do my part, by providing others with access to inspiring mentorship from experts. The difference that advice, advocacy, accountability or even rejection can play in someone’s outcome is significant. I’ve spent years grinding in corporate America and hustling through venture startups, and I’m ready to serve up this curated network of incredible professionals across a multitude of industries in support of you!, Trust me, this will be the swift kick in the ass you need to accelerate your development, career and business. Our guests offer an introspective deep dive into trending, innovative and traditional discussions, they will not disappoint. Making the Maven guarantees to delivers an authentic conversation leaving you with relatable and digestible ‘Maven Must Haves’ you can apply regardless of education, industry or professional level.
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Episodes
BeHereTomorrow. The Inspirational Story of Kevin Hines
February 25, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIt’s no secret that mental health and the fatal outcomes that follow have become a global crisis. According to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics an estimated 1 million people worldwide die by suicide every year. In 2019 there were approximately 1.4 M US attempts, 49 thousand impacted. We hope today’s episode leaves you with a sense of awareness, encouragement, a community and available resources. As a best-selling author, global public speaker and award-winning film mak...
Wake up, Make the Change. How to Level Up with Expert Laurie Ruettimann
February 22, 2021 23:51 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBImpossible is a dare, but only for those with an appetite to risk it. Today we are joined by Laurie Ruettimann, a former human resources leader turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. CNN recognized her as one of the top five career advisers in the US. Her work has been featured on NPR, The New Yorker, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Vox. She has delivered keynote speeches around the world where she shares wisdom about HR, hiring trends, and technology. She is the host of t...
The Pursuit of Gold, Featuring 3X US Olympian Kacey Bellamy
February 18, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBRaising the bar is about challenging your limits, holding yourself accountable and then taking action. As professionals we can easily lose sight of this and switch to autopilot. In this episode, Lauren is joined by 3X US Olypmian, 8X World Champion and the proud owner of one Gold Medal and Two Silver Medals for Women’s Ice Hockey. She is the perfect expert to talk us through the countless hours, unwavering discipline it takes to win the gold both on and off the ice. In addition, we d...
Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast
February 11, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBThis episode’s topic is “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast,” Culture isn’t the enemy of strategy and performance, but rather an equal player in the broader game, most importantly should not to be underestimated or brushed off. Lauren is joined by Gaby Marroig, an accomplished, energetic and collaborative executive with over 25 years’ industry experience as VP/ general manager, business leader and consultant. She has had leadership positions at large and small organizations includi...
#ComingToAmerica, Roundtable on Immigration.
February 04, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBDuring Making The Maven’s second Happy Hour episode, we are excited to introduce you to two accomplished women to discuss immigration and Coming to America. After a semi-professional basketball career in her 20s, Natalia Gross-Michalak came to the states. She began her career with State Farm, followed by MB Financial and CIBC, solidifying her career in Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing. Today Natalia is a Senior Consultant at Deloitte. Our second guest, Karolina Z...
Got Grit? The Secret Behind Sidelining Your Doubts
January 21, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBGrit, by many accounts is the most debated soft skill among executives today. Defined by world leading expert Angela Duckworth is the passion and sustained persistence applied toward long-term achievement, with no particular concern for rewards or recognition along the way. Today we are joined by the accomplished Ashley Zielinska. From EMT, to English Teacher to Sommelier, pivot has been a defining and rewarding right. Ashley is currently a National Accounts Executive for BeatBox Bev...
Effort is a Choice. You can be more than you are, choose wisely.
January 14, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe societal pressures of vanity and physique from a young age are palpable and can be detrimental not only to our physical but mental health as well. The ongoing stress of positive body image and self-approval for so many can be overwhelming. Often times leading to unhealthy decisions and dangerous outcomes by subliminal choice. Please note, today’s discussion contains sensitive content. Jaime Filer’s professional career in the fitness industry spans over 15 years. She started as ...
Make or Break: The World of Public Relations Then & Now
January 12, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week’s maven, Kirstin McClement is ready to shed some light on the world of PR. Today’s Topic: Make or Break - The world of Public Relations Then & Now. Kristin began her career in New York City at Saks Fifth Avenue as an assistant in their Public Relations and Events department. From there things started to take off and she executed events and supported the PR efforts including the famous Macy’s Herald Square Flower Show. She worked on several celebrity fragrance launch e...
What The Mind Conceives The Body Achieves
December 17, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 40.8 MBThis week’s guests are about to elevate my rookie efforts and awaken the topic of ‘What the mind conceives the body achieves.’ Rachael Tricker and Vitoria Pippo share the real truth behind good energy and positive influence. In 6 months they have moved across the country, quickly grew mass social followings and found love. Rachael Tricker is a security dispatcher turned content creator all the way from Southern Ontario, Canada. As a confident member of the LGBTQ community, her work...
Happy Hour: Career longevity Through Self-Evolution
December 10, 2020 05:03 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBElizabeth Shackel was born and raised on Long Island and currently lives and works in NYC. Liz has been with Estée Lauder Companies in Global Supply Chain for 13 years. She is currently with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics overseeing new product launches for the color category which includes lip, eye, cheek, trend and brand collaborations. She has a big family, a great group of girlfriends, found love during this pandemic, and her voice level is on loud. Liz is always looking to find the best...
Diversity is Being Invited to the Party, Inclusion is Being Asked to Dance
December 03, 2020 04:51 - 43 minutes - 30 MBToday’s Maven is Rita Mitjan, she is an award-winning senior executive with a diverse background in strategy, marketing, finance and human resources. Most recently she served as Chief Diversity & Corporate Social Responsibility Officer for ADP. Under her leadership, ADP achieved significant increases in women and minorities in executive leadership including a top 3 industry ranking for diversity, published the company’s first Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report and impro...
Stop Calling It A Sacrifice, Start Calling It An Investment
November 28, 2020 19:06 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB“There is no passion to be found playing small — in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Inspiring words spoken by civil right leaders Nelson Mandela. Our maven on this episode of Making the Maven articulates just that; stop calling it a sacrifice, start believing it’s an investment in yourself. Join me and Laura Tynan, international visibility and wealth business coach as she shares how she leveraged a decade of global financial advisory by shift...
The Ultimate Life Hack
November 19, 2020 13:14 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBA few years ago I came across an interesting article discussing a collection of sayings that are often misinterpreted. One in particular caught my eye, “Jack of all trades, master of none.” When referred to in a professional arena, this saying becomes highly debatable. On one hand, an expanded skill set is job security - on the other, it may indicate a serial job hopper. My personal outlook – it’s up for debate! As a golf professional and up and coming stand-up comic Rob Churchill go...
The Self-Pursuit of Passion, Despite Your Critics
November 13, 2020 03:22 - 37 minutes - 26 MBSome people claim luck is the intersection of preparation and opportunity? But, for those willing to sacrifice it all in pursuit of professional passion, does betting on luck pay off? Featured on ESPN, Card Player Magazine, Pocket Fives Magazine and The Mental Game with Jared Tendler, this episode features Ryan Eriquezzo. As a 4x WSOP Ring Winner, Ryan is living proof that risk can pay off. Making a drastic move to his professional trajectory in 2008, Ryan made a swift departure fro...
The perfect match. Strengthen your work game with a mentor.
October 22, 2020 03:27 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBMentors can be a remarkable asset. When you actually take the time to develop a strong mentorship relationship, you have access to a wealth of knowledge and experience. If you’re fortunate enough you gain a lifelong colleague - there truly are no downsides. Making the Maven is the epitome of virtual mentorship – it’s how individuals who have excelled in their respected careers can bring value to yours. Whether you’re fresh out of college or just shy of retirement, there are always ...
Fly, Run, Walk, Crawl – Not always in that order when it comes to high stake risks.
October 15, 2020 16:42 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBAs young professionals we are fueled with incentive - motivated to learn, eager for the next promotion and excited by new challenging experiences. This path however, is always non-linear. There are sidesteps, peaks, pits, pivots and in most cases redirects, add the false realities social media contributes and this leaves so many feeling career defeat. Here’s the truth, the real and raw snapshots are those years in between, many of us go through it, but few are willing to share the st...
The Truth Behind Behavioral Economics and The Choices We Make
October 08, 2020 11:56 - 58 minutes - 44.2 MBChoice in general is overwhelming but over-choice has led many of us to ‘analysis paralysis,’ and often irrational behavior and decision making. On this episode we chat with VP and Chief Behavioral Economist at ADP, Jordan Birnbaum. Jordan packs the episode with brilliant analogies and relatable anecdotes unveiling why our behavior deviates from rational action when making decisions, the reason is rooted far deeper than we think. His ability to spice up economics is genius! He impart...
The Art of Compromise: Insight into Hollywood from Women Who Work It
September 30, 2020 23:06 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBMaking the Maven supports every industry, because variety is the spice of life. This episode is all things Hollywood! Today we tap into the highly sought after entertainment industry with playwright/screenwriter Chaya Doswell and Makeup Artist Alexandra Brock. While it’s easy to get lost in the allure and glam of Hollywood today’s guest level set the persistence and ambition it takes to reach success, master networking but remain true to your craft and vision. These 2 remarkable wo...
Your Brand's Quality Determines The Quality Of Your Life
September 24, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOn this episode of Making the Maven I chat with Henry Kaminski. Coined by the notable moniker thebranddr, Henry’s business is all things brand. With each client, he takes a specific three step approach; First, ‘diagnosing’ and discovering the client, next he strategizes their brand evolution and finally Henry and team ‘perform the play.’ By his own admittance this modern day brand savant wasn’t always as grateful and effective as today however, he credits self- development, client...
Crafting High Performance Teams in a New Age ‘Virtual Environment'
September 04, 2020 10:02 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBOn this inaugural episode of Making the Maven we kick it off with entrepreneur, operator and advisor to startups and small businesses, Becca McCarthy. Becca and I discuss the highly coveted fundamentals for crafting high performance teams in a new age ‘virtual environment,’ leveraging modern management. We touch upon the parallels of athlete mentality and preparedness, and the crucial attributes sought by so many successful leaders. With more than 15 years of experience on growth, p...
Making The Maven Official Trailer
August 28, 2020 16:27 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBMaking the Maven is the virtual mentorship you’ve been craving, delivered by industry experts on top of their game. Tune in weekly as our host, Lauren Friedrich, dives deep with these inspiring ‘mavens’ about trending, innovative and traditional topics; capping off each episode with prolific ‘Maven Must Haves’ for the taking! Trust me, it’s the swift kick in the ass you need to accelerate your development, career and business.