She Knows the Way
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsShe Knows the Way (previously Women on the Rise) is a show about deciding what’s next when doing what’s expected no longer feels right.
Through conversations with women at all stages of life and career, host Lara Dalch explores when and how we forge our own path. What we compromise, whether we’re on a new path or an old one. And how we can rewire ourselves to stay awake to our dreams even when it means doing the unexpected. These conversations will soothe, delight, and guide you towards finding your own answer to the question “What’s next for me?”
If you’ve always followed the script and suddenly find yourself without one, this show is for you.
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Episodes
Having Brave Conversations with Michaela Ayers
November 12, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBMichaela Ayers loves food. She is also a tireless advocate for inclusive cultures inside organizations. So she brought her two passions together with her social impact company ‘Nourish,’ where she brings people together at the dinner table for brave conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michaela shares her journey as a social justice facilitator, entrepreneur, and woman waking up to the importance of self-care in her work and life.
Telling the Truth About Balance with Christy Johnson
November 05, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBEntrepreneur and educator Christy Johnson shares how both intentionality and serendipity contributed to her success; and why striving for balance can sometimes be a distraction for women leaders.
The Power of Staying Curious with Kristen Bashaw
October 29, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBKristen Bashaw graduated college at the height of the Great Recession, with few job prospects and feeling disillusioned by the “you can do anything you want if you work hard”’ message she received growing up. She shares the mindsets and tools that helped her find her way – and why she thinks curiosity is the key to navigating both work and life.
Anxiety, Resilience, & Being Vulnerable with Jo Casey
October 22, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBJo Casey began having panic attacks as a teenager. It wasn’t until her late 20s that a doctor diagnosed her with an anxiety disorder. As a business owner and coach, she struggled with how to successfully manage her business while also managing her anxiety – until she embraced the gifts her illness brought with it.
Helping Women Leaders Thrive with Anna Robinson
October 15, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBAnna Robinson, CEO and founder of women’s leadership platform Ceresa, discusses her holistic approach to helping women not only lead but thrive as leaders. She also shares how a health scare in her 30s changed her personal relationship to self care.
How to Accidentally Find Your Purpose with Fran Dunaway
October 08, 2019 14:00 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MBFran Dunaway, CEO and Co-Founder of TomboyX, shares her experience becoming a first-time entrepreneur at age 50 – and what she’s learned about herself while building a brand based on authentic self-expression.
Using Privilege as a Superpower with Jennifer Brown
October 01, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBDiversity and inclusion expert Jennifer Brown talks about the importance of sharing your diversity story, using privilege as a superpower, being an inclusive leader, and restoring your energy when the going gets tough.
How to Be a Better Ally with Future for Us
September 24, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBSage Quiamno and Aparna Rae are on a mission to advance women of color. They share what it means to be a white ally – and what inspires and energizes them to keep moving forward in their work.
Fueling Change with Your Brain with Mieka Briejer
September 17, 2019 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBLeadership coach – and soon-to-be MS in Applied Neuroscience – Mieka Briejer shares tips for harnessing the power of your brain to shift habits and create change.
Slash Careers and Staying Grounded with Soleil Roth
September 10, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBAward-winning travel and food blogger Soleil Roth explains how she created a “slash” career – and why having multiple roles doesn’t mean you’re flaky or not committed.
Fall Preview: New Episodes Begin Next Week!
September 03, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 8.56 MBA sneak peek at this fall's 10 brand new episodes of Women on the Rise, plus a little behind the scenes on how I find my guests.
A Summer Update from Lara
June 10, 2019 18:16 - 5 minutes - 12.5 MBIt's been a while, podcast listeners! Apologies for being MIA the past couple of months. Here's a quick update about the podcast, plus a special summer opportunity you might be interested in – especially if you're craving a big change (in work or life).
Kathy Rasmussen: Success, Excuses, & Changing Your Story (Rebroadcast)
May 07, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 17.6 MBKathy is co-founder of Badassery Magazine and the co-host of the Badassery Podcast – where she helps women entrepreneurs step into the spotlight and embrace their rising badassery. Kathy and I met earlier this year, when we were in a business mastermind group together. When she mentioned that she’d had a sea change in the way she takes care of her body, I had to know more! We talked about… How Kathy defines “badassery” – and why women in particular are badassery experts Why feeling su...
Rachel Belle: Living A Life You Love (Rebroadcast)
April 30, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 19.4 MBDescription in Libsyn Rachel Belle is host of the James Beard Award nominated podcast, 'Your Last Meal,' which has been featured as an iTunes #1 food podcast several times. She hosts the popular segment 'Ring My Belle' on Seattle’s KIRO Radio afternoon drive show, The Ron & Don Show, and is the station's feature reporter. Seattle Weekly voted Belle Seattle’s Best FM Radio Personality. Not only that, but Rachel is a freelance food writer and commercial voiceover talent. Bottom line: Rac...
Jamie Rosen: Beauty Is an Inside Job (Rebroadcast)
April 23, 2019 14:00 - 39 minutes - 18.5 MBAs the Beauty Director of Town & Country magazine for the past seven years, Jamie Rosen is part of a dramatic shift at the 170-year-old title. While the hottest new lipstick and beauty serum are still part of the conversation, the content that Jamie creates and oversees at T&C strongly links beauty with health and wellness. Jamie and I talk about what it means to be a “beauty guru” in the 21st century, why “ingestible beauty” and “anti-aging” are creating buzz in the beauty industry, and h...
Alicia Dara: Using Your Most Powerful Voice (Rebroadcast)
April 16, 2019 14:00 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBAlicia Dara is a Seattle-based musician, activist, and voice teacher. Through private coaching, corporate workshops, and her “Public Speaking Bootcamp for Women,” Alicia supports her clients with singing, public speaking, and using their voice more powerfully in the world. She also happens to be a truly wise and beautiful soul, with much to share about more deeply connecting to your body and to the world around you. Alicia and I talked about the importance of connecting to your breath to...
Katie Bennett: Impact, Purpose, & Why Self-Care Matters (Rebroadcast)
April 09, 2019 14:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBKatie Bennett is a Co-Founder and Certified Coach at Ama La Vida, an innovative coaching company which helps people to find and design a career that brings them both deep fulfillment and phenomenal success. Katie and I talked about… Why looking outside yourself for solutions – in career, life, or health – isn’t a sustainable or effective way to reach your goals Why millennial and younger leaders prioritize mind/body health as a key part of corporate culture Katie’s tips for getting th...
Vivian Lord: Self-Care is Like Riding a Bike (Rebroadcast)
April 02, 2019 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWhether because she lives in Denmark – where cycling is a way of life – or because she’s an avid cyclist herself, Dr. Vivian Lord shares a powerful analogy between riding a bike and self-care. And riding this particular bike just might change the way you approach your health. Vivian and I also talk about the importance of understanding your body as your hormones shift in midlife; why addressing stress now has a big payoff later (ie, during menopause); and how to prevent self-care from bec...
Stefanie Ellis: Cookies, Croissants, and Speaking Your Truth (Rebroadcast)
March 26, 2019 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBStefanie Ellis is director of marketing and communications for Girl Scouts of Western Washington. She is also a self-described storyteller, idea architect, and word magician through her successful freelance writing career — with articles published in The Seattle Times, Northwest Travel & Life Magazine, and The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We talk Girl Scout cookies, croissants, the importance of strong female mentors, and the freedom that comes from speaking your truth in matters of health, he...
Discovering Your Personal Armor with Ambika Singh
March 19, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBAmbika Singh is revolutionizing the way women dress. As a woman in the tech industry – known for its casual dress code – Ambika didn’t place much importance on her personal style. When she made a career shift that demanded a more polished appearance, her opinion quickly changed. And she discovered that feeling confident wasn’t as simple as throwing on a jacket. Now, Ambika makes women’s lives a bit easier with her high-tech, high-touch company, Armoire, which offers a true “wardrobe as s...
Making Space for What’s Next with Michelle Mazur
March 12, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB“Communication Rebel” Michelle Mazur shares how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable when a big change is brewing in work or life, but you have no idea what it is. . . **Don’t forget to share your thoughts with Lara in the Women on the Rise listener survey BY TUESDAY, MARCH 12. Visit laradalch.com/podcastsurvey to be taken straight to a short Google Form. THANK YOU for your feedback!**
Self Compassion & Staying the Course with Dr. Nichole Barker
March 05, 2019 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBInfertility specialist Dr. Nichole Barker shares what she’s learned about the importance of self compassion – in her own life and in the lives of her fertility patients. A few highlights to listen for... Why self compassion is a critical component of any health journey, and especially for those struggling with infertility How Nichole navigated her own infertility journey – and what she’s learned in hindsight about how she might have done it differently How Nichole fits healthy eating ...
Being Brave About Money with Carrie VanWinkle
February 27, 2019 08:10 - 29 minutes - 27 MBSocially responsive investment advisor Carrie VanWinkle shares how getting real and brave about your money is an often overlooked part of being well. Carrie B. VanWinkle is a socially responsive investment advisor & Certified Financial Planner™ Professional. She works with women and couples who want their money lives to reflect an approach that is both smart AND soulful - so that they are able to thrive in their money life while also creating bigger ripple effects of positive impact in...
Learning When to Surrender with Karen Okonkwo
February 19, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBNigerian-American entrepreneur and founder of TONL Karen Okonkwo shares her thoughts on the ‘grind and hustle’ of entrepreneurship, reimagining success, prioritizing mind/body health, and knowing when to surrender.
Meg Trainer: Food, Mindfulness, & Living Your Dream (Rebroadcast)
February 12, 2019 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBMeg Trainer is the founder and co-owner of Bounty Kitchen, a restaurant in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle that celebrates the local bounty of the Pacific Northwest region. While working at restaurants to pay her way through college, Meg discovered a passion for the food and beverage industry. Meg and I talk about her journey as a restauranteur and busy entrepreneur struggling to prioritize her health and wellbeing while growing a thriving business and community. Original Broadcas...
Being True to You in Work & Life with Alexis Mera
February 05, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBFashion and photography entrepreneur Alexis Mera Damen talks women’s empowerment, self-doubt, and doing what’s right for you in business and life. Plus, Lara shares a tool for identifying and clearing up the “unconscious stories” standing in your way.
Balancing Head & Heart with Kathy Jakielski
January 29, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBEx rocket scientist turned massage therapist Kathy Jakielski is back to talk balancing discernment with intuition when deciding what’s best for mind and body.
Turning Inward to Find Clarity and Calm with Amy Lorimer
January 22, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBAmy Lorimer – counselor, teacher, and mother – shares her journey inside Lara’s Vibrant Health Playbook program, and how she finally realized that turning inward and taking care of herself first allows her to tackle challenges in her life in a calmer and more effective way.
Self-Awareness, Productivity, and Finding What Works with Stephanie Scapa
January 15, 2019 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBLara talks to Stephanie Scapa, Co-Founder & CEO of WEYV, a platform that allows users to listen to music, read magazines and (soon) listen to podcasts – all in a single app experience. Stephanie shares how cultivating self-awareness transformed her personal and professional life; the ah-ha moment that caused her to finally prioritize self-care; and what happened when she stopped trying to “get everything done.” Plus, learn one of Lara’s favorite tools for beginning to cultivate your sel...
Reclaiming Your Dreams with Dr. Marcia Morgan
January 08, 2019 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBLara shares a new framework for setting your goals – and specific questions to ask yourself so you actually achieve them! Plus, a conversation with author and criminologist Dr. Marcia Morgan on how women and girls can reach their full potential. Dr. Marcia Morgan brings a wealth of experience helping women reach their potential. Drawing on more than forty years as a national consultant, researcher, trainer and author on gender and crime, this sought-after motivational speaker and best...
Sally Helgesen: Presence, Leadership, & How Women Rise (Rebroadcast)
January 01, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBSally Helgesen’s most recent book, How Women Rise, co-authored with legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women. As an author, speaker and consultant, Sally has been identified by Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership and was named by Leadership Excellence magazine as one of the top 50 authorities on leadership. Since the publication of her classic book, The Female Advantage, in 1990, Sally’s pr...
Sonya Brewer: Self-Care in Love (Rebroadcast)
December 25, 2018 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBPrioritizing self-care is challenging enough on our own; what happens when you add a partner into the mix? Sonya Brewer, MA, is a body-centered psychotherapist and relationship expert in Albany, CA, where she specializes in helping women, couples, and partners of all sorts create extraordinary relationships. Sonya and I talk about the frantic pace of modern life and the toll it takes on relationships; how to navigate differing views about self-care with your partner; and sex. (Yep. We go...
Lisa Abramson: Burnout & Redefining Success (Rebroadcast)
December 18, 2018 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAs a successful marketing executive and ‘woman to watch’ in Silicon Valley, Lisa Abramson knew how to hustle. But when she found herself burned out, stuck, and feeling lost at the top of the corporate ladder she’d been climbing for so many years, Lisa began searching for a new definition of success. Thus began Lisa’s exploration of meditation, mindfulness, and the scientifically-backed claims of reduced stress that came with them. Her journey led to the creation of her business, where she ...
Keita Williams: Not Being a Jerk to Your Future Self (Rebroadcast)
December 11, 2018 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBKeita Williams, Founder and Chief Strategist of Success Bully – an elite accountability practice for visionaries who need a professional butt-kicking to create momentum in their personal and professional lives – is my guest on this week’s episode of Women on the Rise. Keita graciously agreed to get real about a recent – and major – health scare that forced her to recalibrate what really matters in business and life. We also talked about… What Keita views as her biggest professional fail...
The Swing Shift: Can Women Have It All? (Rebroadcast)
December 04, 2018 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBNancy Jensen and Sarah Duenwald are co-founders of The Swing Shift, the destination for women in career transition. Sarah spent the last decade focused on business development and sales operations in the software and high-tech consulting industry. Nancy is also a tech industry veteran, including many years overseeing operating system, server and early SaaS products for Microsoft. They both believe that women should not be penalized for taking care of their families, and that they should be...
Aparna Khanolkar: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Modern Women (Rebroadcast)
November 27, 2018 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBAparna Khanolkar is a mother, entrepreneur, and Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor. In the past, Aparna served as the head chef – and later a menu consultant - for the Chopra Center for Well-Being in Carlsbad, CA. In addition, she developed curriculum for the Ayurveda program at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts in Austin, TX. I invited Aparna to be on the podcast because I and many of the women I speak with are intrigued by the idea of Ayurveda – an ancient system of living from...
Nicole Miyuki: Choosing Possibility Over Fear
November 20, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB“I’ve learned to say yes to things that scare me, and to be in tune with myself and really understand if it’s the right thing for me or not.” -Nicole Miyuki Nicole Miyuki is a freelance artist, graphic designer, teacher, and the author of two hand lettering books - By Hand: The Art of Modern Lettering and The Kids’ Book of Hand Lettering. In 2015, Nicole began teaching in-person workshops to students who were curious about the hand lettering craze. In 2018, she wrote and published her t...
Dr. Samantha Brody: How Not to Live on Autopilot
November 13, 2018 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBDr. Samantha Brody is a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist and the owner and founder of Evergreen Natural Health Center in Portland, Oregon. She’s also the author of the soon to be released book Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out. We talked about... How to align your self-care choices with your values (and how to figure out what your values are in the first place!) Why Dr. Samantha thinks stress is different from overwhelm, and how they’re rel...
Erin Stutland: Mantras In Motion
November 06, 2018 14:59 - 36 minutes - 34 MBErin Stutland is a mind-body wellness and fitness expert, and host and life-style coach of Z Living’s cable series, Altar’d. I first met Erin through her signature Shrink Session workout (for which I’m an affiliate partner), and love her approach to creating change in your life through movement – or as Erin says “movement in your body creates movement in your life.” As a new mama and soon to be published author, Erin’s life has changed a bit since the last time we talked; so I invited he...
Dr. Keira Barr: What Your Skin Is Telling You
October 30, 2018 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBDr. Keira Barr is a dual board-certified dermatologist and founder of the Resilient Health Institute. She helps professional and entrepreneurial women revitalize their lives and re-energise their bodies, but her personal path to vibrant health wasn’t always easy. We chatted about Keira’s personal experience with melanoma, how being bullied and feeling ‘not enough’ growing up contributed to it, what to look for on YOUR skin (and when to get it checked out), and how Keira is shifting her d...
Chris Guillot: Entrepreneurship & Trusting Yourself
October 23, 2018 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBChristine “Chris” Guillot is founder of Merchant Method, a boutique consulting agency specializing in teaching independent retailers and manufacturers the retail intelligence they need to navigate strategic growth. With over 19 years of experience in retailing and manufacturing – and 6 years as an entrepreneur – Chris knows a few things about the unique self-care challenges faced by people on the retail sales floor all day long. She’s also had a few ups and downs in her own entrepreneurial...
Lisette Austin: Travel, Side Hustles, & Finding Balance
October 16, 2018 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBLisette Austin is a travel coach, writer and web designer who always loved to travel, but couldn’t always afford the international trips she craved. So in 2012, she learned how to rack up millions of airline miles and hotel points using her regular household spending and credit card sign up bonuses – and now she teaches others how to do the same through her Jet Set Lisette travel coaching business, and her podcast, The Globetrotter Lounge. I wanted know how Lisette managed her many profess...
Adrienne Rabena: Discovering Your True Path
October 09, 2018 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAdrienne Rabena is founder of Seattle’s Bohemian Studios for yoga and barre, and creator of the Barre Bohemian barre method and The Craft of Teaching Yoga. As a a yogi-entrepreneur and wellness industry innovator, Adrienne must have this whole self-care thing figured out, right? Wrong. Like most of us in the business of helping others be well (including me!), Adrienne also struggles sometimes with prioritizing herself. We talked about... How being “just naive enough” helped Adrienne mak...
Kathy Rasmussen: Success, Excuses, & Changing Your Story
October 02, 2018 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBKathy is co-founder of Badassery Magazine and the co-host of the Badassery Podcast – where she helps women entrepreneurs step into the spotlight and embrace their rising badassery. Kathy and I met earlier this year, when we were in a business mastermind group together. When she mentioned that she’d had a sea change in the way she takes care of her body, I had to know more! We talked about… How Kathy defines “badassery” – and why women in particular are badassery experts Why feeling su...
Keita Williams: Not Being a Jerk to Your Future Self
September 25, 2018 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBKeita Williams, Founder and Chief Strategist of Success Bully – an elite accountability practice for visionaries who need a professional butt-kicking to create momentum in their personal and professional lives – is my guest on this week’s episode of Women on the Rise. Keita graciously agreed to get real about a recent – and major – health scare that forced her to recalibrate what really matters in business and life. We also talked about… What Keita views as her biggest professional fail...
Katherine Switz: Thriving With Bipolar Disorder
September 18, 2018 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBKatherine Switz is founder and CEO of The Stability Network, a global coalition of people working together to change the narrative around mental health. She also serves as an advisor to local, national, and international mental health efforts. Prior to her work in mental health, Katherine gained business experience at McKinsey & Company and General Electric, held a variety of executive roles in the non-profit sector, and led economic development programs across Russia, India, and Africa f...
Mikaela Kiner: How to Be A ‘Happy Workaholic’
September 11, 2018 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBMikaela Kiner spent 15 years as an HR leader at Seattle heavy-hitters such as Microsoft, Starbuck, and Amazon before venturing out on her own to start uniquelyHR – providing flexible HR for fast growing companies – in 2015. As an HR professional, Mikaela has unique insight into the way companies support employees in integrating work and life. As an entrepreneur, she has practical tips for aligning your work with your personal priorities. We talked about... The surprising statistic abou...
Katie Bennett: Impact, Purpose, & Why Self-Care Matters
September 04, 2018 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBKatie Bennett is a Co-Founder and Certified Coach at Ama La Vida, an innovative coaching company which helps people to find and design a career that brings them both deep fulfillment and phenomenal success. Katie and I talked about… Why looking outside yourself for solutions – in career, life, or health – isn’t a sustainable or effective way to reach your goals Why millennial and younger leaders prioritize mind/body health as a key part of corporate culture Katie’s tips for getting th...
Season 4 Preview: Leadership, Personal Journeys, & Why Self-Care Matters
September 03, 2018 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBBrand new episodes of Women on the Rise begin tomorrow, Tuesday, September 4! Lara introduces some of the inspiring women of season 4 in this sneak peek. If you love this podcast, please take a few minutes to support the show by leaving a rating and review. It really helps!
[End of Summer Reset, Day 5] How buying flowers can help you manage your weight
August 31, 2018 14:00 - 4 minutes - 6.5 MBWoohoo! You made it to day 5 of the ‘5 Day End of Summer Reset.’ Nicely done. :) (Here's that link to Buddha Board I mentioned.) The next step is to create your own personalized health playbook with me in my 10-week Vibrant Health Playbook™ program for women. Get all the details and schedule a no-commitment discovery call to find out if Vibrant Health Playbook is for you at https://laradalch.com/vibranthealthplaybook