Women Worldwide with Deirdre Breakenridge
361 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsInterviewed by Deirdre Breakenridge, women around the globe share their incredible stories--from the heights of success to the agony of defeat.
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Take Your Advocacy to a Whole New Level
April 02, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 15.8 MBSo many people need a voice in this world that we’ve created. One of the most underserved communities, and one who may truly not have a voice to share their experience, are those who suffer from hearing loss. Janice Lintz is a fierce advocate for this group and is sharing her advice for taking your advocacy to a whole new level. Janice first started to realize that there were disparities for those with hearing loss after giving birth to her daughter. Her daughter was born hearing impaired ...
Breaking Borders: Are You Going Above and Beyond?
March 26, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 16.4 MBKate Isler is back on Women Worldwide and this time she’s written a book! In case you missed her first episode and aren’t sure who Kate is, here’s a quick rundown. Kate is an activist, wife, author, mother, partner, friend, businessperson, sister, and risk-taker who never had any intention of being an entrepreneur, but life had other plans. The last time we spoke with Kate she was launching Be Bold Now and since then has shifted and pivoted into speaking and authorship. She’s also launche...
Print or Digital: What’s the Best Way to Read?
March 19, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 15 MBAs we all know, Covid has highlighted the disparities in the school system in every single state. Prior to Covid however there were already people working to bridge the gap. Abby Daly is one of those people. She is the Founder of Bridge of Books and is working to get physical books into the hands of children all over New Jersey. Abby started out her career in the legal profession. She knew once she had kids however that she didn’t want to stay. Luckily she was able to pivot and is now work...
Are You an Ethical Role Model?
March 12, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 14.6 MBEthics is a huge issue in business and in life. What happens when you break all the rules of ethics in business? Sometimes it leads to time in prison. Listen as Richard Bistrong shares his story and why he’s passionate about companies leaning into a culture of ethical behavior. For the first part of his career, Richard was in sales. Instead of always choosing the ethical path, however, he engaged in criminal activity to the tune of bribing foreign leaders. For this, he was put in jail for ...
Focus on Your Emotions to Find Clarity
March 05, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 16.2 MBDo you rule your emotions or are you ruled by them? Did you know that your emotions are the drivers for almost everything in your life? Masha Malka has been coaching clients internationally for 18 years after obtaining her Master’s in Higher Education and various certifications in ALT, NLP, Transformational thinking, and more. What does this mean? It means that she is extremely in tune with her emotions and how they can help her in achieving her dreams. It wasn’t always that way, howev...
The 3Ps: Passion, Purpose, & Paying it Forward
February 26, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 11.4 MBWhen you’re the only woman in the room, but especially the only woman of color in the room, do you have a responsibility to help others rise up? Some would say yes, others no, but for Sonia Zeledon, it is her passion to reach back and pull others forward. Sonia is an attorney who specializes in regulatory and compliance law. She’s now working with the Hershey Company after spending years working on international regulatory cases. And many times, she is the only woman in a room full of men...
How Are You Using Social Media to Stand Out?
February 19, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 15.2 MBNo matter if you’re using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, or any other social media platform to grow your authority and visibility, you need to do it strategically. Mandy McEwen has spent more than a decade helping her clients do just this and she’s here to share her tips and tricks. Mandy is the Founder and CEO of Mod Girl Marketing, an award-winning digital marketing agency. She and her team build influential personal brands for high-performing business leaders and ex...
What is the Intersection Between the Logical Mind and Creativity?
February 12, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 15.3 MBWe all use our brains differently to process our experiences in the world, but what is the intersection between the logical mind and creativity. Gina Rubel, CEO of Furia Rubel Communications, has been studying this connection her entire career. As a former lawyer with a background in PR, she has been decades understanding how people think and how that impacts their everyday decisions. Her company was the first Pennsylvania marketing and public relations agency with a niche in the legal fi...
Are You Pushing the Limits of Expression?
February 05, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 14.2 MBHow do you express yourself to the world? Do you ever find yourself being held back by expectations and doubt? What would it feel like to let it all go and feel free to express yourself exactly as you wish? For Gilda Garza, that is the reality. Gilda Garza is a celebrity-favorite artist known for pushing the limits of raw emotion in a way that captivates the soul and sparks curiosity. She is famously known as the first artist to ever exhibit on the Las Vegas strip. She’s won the hearts of ...
How Do You Handle Traumatic Experiences?
January 29, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 16.7 MBWhen you hear the word “trauma” what do you immediately think of? For so many of us, we think of major life events, big hurts, and huge feelings. But trauma is caused by all hurts because it has more to do with how our brain reacts to pain than what causes the pain. Dr. Alauna is a trauma psychiatrist and she advocates for building a set of skills to deal with trauma rather than prescribing pills. She’s studied trauma and psychology for over a decade and spent much of that time helping ou...
Do You Want to Write a Book?
January 22, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 14.6 MBHave you ever been told that you need to write a book to cement your authority in your area of expertise? In many ways, the “they” in that question are probably right. But you first have to write and publish a book that has meaning. This is exactly what Andrea Albright excels in. She started her entrepreneurial journey in the health and fitness industry and has since written 25 books reaching tens of millions worldwide. She is on a mission to help authors find the same success she has by ...
Where Are the “Good Guys” in Business?
January 15, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MBIncreasing equity and inclusion in the workplace begins with the understanding that they’re currently off balance. This realization doesn’t need to happen with those that are currently on the losing end, but instead with those who have the power to make a change. David Smith and Brad Johnson are both highly invested in bringing awareness to the issues of equity and inclusion for women. After seeing what their own female family members went through while in the military they realized that ...
Do You Have the Drive to Raise Money Today?
January 08, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 13.3 MBRaising money for a new venture is never an easy process, but when it’s done right, it’s very rewarding. Sevetri Wilson created and funded her first business at the age of 22 and has been a serial entrepreneur ever since. Her most recent startup, Resilia, a tech company designed to revolutionize how nonprofits are created and maintained, has now raised over $10M in venture capital and she remains the majority shareholder. Sevetri shares how she did it and why she thinks it is so import...
Three Ways to Help You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone in 2021
December 18, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes - 5.49 MBBuilding and creating this amazing show started off as an experiment in a new way of learning and reaching a very important community. I loved speaking, but I found through years of being in media that I appreciated being on the radio much more than being in front of the camera. It was then that I realized that women in podcasting were relatively rare (when I started the show) and I was interested in breaking that mold and providing relevant material to female leaders around the world. ...
What Makes a Leader Stand Out Today?
December 11, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 17.4 MBDiversity, equity, and inclusion has definitely been making an impact, but has it been enough? Daphne Turpin Forbes is an attorney and woman of color who has spent her life advocating for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Listen as she shares her story and why she feels true change starts with our leaders. Daphne’s grandfather was a judge and she realized that by seeking a career in law she would be able to help people to a huge degree. She pursued her law degree and has been an a...
Energized or Exhausted: How Are You Feeling About the New Year?
December 04, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 16.1 MBYour power and your energy are your own, but what do you do when they’re running low and you have no clue how to get them back? That’s where Anjli Garg comes in. She’s an attorney and an executive coach helping leaders to soar while also finding their joy. Burnout comes in many forms. For Anjli it happened as she realized that her drive to pursue her dreams was destroying everything else in her life. That was when she understood the necessity of balance in achievement. She has since ded...
Are You Bringing Emotional Intelligence Into the Workplace?
November 27, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 15.5 MBHave you been seizing opportunities to sharpen your emotional intelligence while adapting to changes in the workforce? The process of becoming more emotionally aware is not one and done. It’s an ongoing focus on you and your ability to properly process emotions in all situations. Andrea Hoban has spent more than twenty years in leadership and managing large teams, but what she found was that she was passionate about coaching others. She is now an executive coach who helps professionals le...
Is Your Professional Association Empowering You?
November 20, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 14.1 MBNot all professional associations are created equal but one thing is universal. For the most part, you get out of them what you put into them. Joel Stern has spent his career as in-house counsel for an insurance company but left to become the CEO of Namwolf, a professional association for women and minority lawyers. For the majority of his childhood, Joel thought he’d become a physician, but it wasn’t to be so. Instead, he decided to focus on a career in law and found the perfect position...
How Are You Innovating in Your Role?
November 13, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 14 MBInnovation is a key component of growth in the medical and pharmaceutical industry. No one knows this better than Patricia Zilliox, Ph.D. She has spent 25 years in global clinical development in ophthalmology and 30 years at Alcon. Her work has helped further the quest for solutions to degenerative eye diseases in children. But how did she find herself doing this work? She went to school for pharmacy but her love of research and development helped push her into working with ophthalmology....
Have You Been Taking Advantage of Video in Your Career?
November 06, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 15.5 MBAre you properly using video to tell your brand’s story? No matter if you’re climbing the corporate ladder or building your own corporation, you have a brand and a story. Video is one of the best media to connect with your ideal audience and April Pertuis is helping women everywhere to own it. April is a former video journalist turned visibility and media specialist. While she was building her 30-year career in journalism, she realized that the stories she loved to tell were the ones that...
Are You Learning, Growing, and Sharing Your Knowledge?
October 30, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 14.9 MBWould you consider yourself to be a lifelong learner? Are you constantly seeking to broaden your horizons and delve deeper into your passions? For Ruth Gotian, learning has always been a compulsion. The desire to know more and have a greater understanding of her passions has always driven her. She’s here to share how you can dig deeper into your passions and keep the knowledge train moving. Dr. Ruth Gotian is a Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology. ...
Let’s Talk About the Power of Words
October 23, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MBDISCLAIMER: Women Worldwide Note: This interview reflects a discussion with Helio Fred Garcia about his book, Words on Fire. The interview is not intended to be a complete analysis or reflect the express views of the Women Worldwide Network and show sponsors. Rather, we hope our network will digest the information thoroughly and, regardless of political views, raise your voices by casting your vote in the November 3rd election. The words you speak and share have the power to change lives....
What’s Holding You Back?
October 16, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 4.98 MBI recently posed a question to my social media community asking them what was holding them back. It was very interesting to note that while I got a bunch of likes and hearts, there were very few comments. Now that could mean one of two things. Either everyone is killing it and taking risks and putting themselves out there to learn and grow in life and business. OR it didn’t feel like a safe space to really dig into the things that are holding you back. If you’ve been experiencing those...
Are You Able to Turn Difficulties Into Possibilities?
October 09, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 14.2 MBHow would it feel to look at the difficulties in your life and see them as possibilities for a better future? Susanna Mittermaier is a Pragmatic Psychologist who is focused on helping her patients see challenges as a route to a better tomorrow. These challenges could be everything from living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, etc. to simply not having the coping mechanisms necessary to deal with the noise of the world. She helps doctors, teachers, parents, therapists, social workers...
Ways to Stay Focused, Find Clarity, and Express Yourself
October 02, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 14 MBIt doesn’t matter how prevalent video and images become, words are still the best way to express yourself. Rea Frey has been putting pen to paper and fingers to keys for many years writing and having her work published. She has been published by one of the 5 big publishers and is helping her clients to write and publish books of their own. Rea started writing when she entered a poetry contest and won. It wasn’t until years later when she was experiencing a huge medical trauma that she real...
How Much Do You Know About Aromatherapy and Health?
September 25, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 16.2 MBCan aromatherapy really help you fight off environmental diseases, aging, and illness? Yes! According to science and the experiences of many, they really can. Linda Oviatt is a Certified Aromatherapist and author who has spent the last several years studying, learning, and sharing everything about essential oils and their place in our health. Contrary to popular belief, essential oils are everywhere. They’re in the foods we eat, the liquids we drink, and in many of the products we use. But...
What Type of Boss Are You?
September 18, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 15.8 MBWhy is it important to start and engage in difficult conversations? Because without them change is impossible. Nassim Abdi spent 12 years as an educator in topics around diversity and inclusion and the intersections between gender, race, and other identities as they relate to systems of discrimination or disadvantage. She was later cast in a Netflix-featured film, Secret Ballot, and realized that the Q&A sessions she had were one of her favorite aspects of creating the film. She was engag...
Are You Good at Managing Money?
September 11, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 13.5 MBFor so many women, managing finances is something that they’ve decided they are bad at. What if you were able to switch that mindset and make money a strength? Pam Hopman has spent the last several years helping people to overcome their money mindset blocks and finally feel as if they have the skills and knowledge needed to manage their own finances. Pam has been dedicated to helping others properly manage their money since helping her sister-in-law find her way after the loss of her husb...
What Can We Do to Stop Childhood Sexual Abuse?
September 04, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 17.3 MBAccording to rainn.org, every 9 minutes Child Protective Services confirms another instance of childhood sexual abuse. What can we do to stop the pernicious spread of abuse? Patricia Eagle joins me to share her story and ways that you can be the voice for children everywhere. Patricia was sexually abused by her father from the time she was 4 until she was 14. She tried to tell her mother, but she grew up in a time when the victims of sexual abuse were unlikely to be believed. Instead of r...
Why Storytelling is So Important to Life and Business
August 28, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 16.2 MBCreating a compelling and authentic story that is still factual and entertaining is not an easy skill to master. In this era of fake news and inauthentic reporting, it’s important to bring things back to a safe space of truth. Michele Weldon has been an authority in the world of journalism for over 40 years and she’s here to share why storytelling remains an important thread in our lives. Michele started her writing career at a very young age by publishing her own monthly newspaper for he...
Do You Really Want to Be In a Relationship?
August 21, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 16.3 MBIf you wanted to be in a relationship, you’d be in one. While that may seem a bit on the nose, for Simone Milasas it’s a fact of life. Think about it. Think of one thing recently that you really wanted, do you have it now? Did you make it happen? Perhaps you don’t really want that relationship right now. Listen in to learn more. Simone is an international speaker, author, and an acclaimed business and life mentor. She has traveled the world and used her experiences to dig deeper into busi...
Why a ‘Bump in the Road’ is a Good Thing!
August 14, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 13.9 MBBeing diagnosed with any form of cancer is a huge, scary thing, but it doesn’t have to consume your life. Rather than be dragged down by her diagnosis, Pat Wetzel went on a journey to learn more about herself and healing in a holistic way. She founded Cancer Road Trip and has helped develop additional research about the post-treatment aspect of cancer. Using the power of film and personal story, Cancer Road Trip looks at health, healing, and culture from a global perspective. As it stands...
How Much Do You Focus on Self-Care?
August 07, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 14.3 MBSelf-care is more than relaxing baths and pretty smelling bath salts with essential oils. It’s more than our capitalistic society has made it out to be and it honestly costs you nothing to practice. Jennifer Louden is a personal growth pioneer who helped to launch the concept of self-care. Listen as she shares why you need to start making small changes today. Back in 1992, Jennifer wrote her first book, The Woman’s Comfort Book. It was a bestseller and helped define what it meant for a wo...
Have You Discovered Your Superpower?
July 31, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 16.8 MBYou ARE meant to make an impact. Disagree? Then listen as Sangita Verma chats about why the GiftSuite brand is making an impact FOR you. You see, GiftSuite has taken care of one of the most important pieces of business ownership… employee engagement. That being said, engagement equals so much more than simply asking questions. Sangita has built several successful businesses in different niches and the underlying factor that has equaled success is employee engagement. Listen as we chat a...
Do You Believe You Can Move Mountains with Your Passion?
July 24, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 15.3 MBEvery day entrepreneurs all over the world are creating innovative new products, services, and ideas, but can you? Rachael McCrary joins me to share what it takes to be a leader in this time and what it takes to start moving your own mountains. Listen as we chat about serving a need, doing the research, and making sure your team is on the same page with you. Rachael has been in the fashion industry for over 20 years. She has been nurturing relationships with overseas factories and sourcing...
What Does Your Body Language Communicate to Others?
July 17, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 15.7 MBWhile you may mean to convey one thought or idea, your body language could be detracting from your message. Cara Hale Alter has spent her life studying the ticks and tells that make up normal human body language and how they affect our presentation. Listen as we chat about ways you can use to become more cognizant of your body language and how you can begin to improve your non-verbal communication. Cara has been working in the field of non-verbal communication for over 20 years and now he...
Naturopathy: The Road to Natural Health
July 10, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 16.1 MBHuman beings have more bacterial cells in their bodies than human cells. We were designed that way. Which means that we have to take care of the bacteria in our bodies. Tina Anderson is a former trial attorney who moved into the legal department of a family pharmaceutical company and realized that she was meant for more. She realized that she was extremely frustrated by the abuses in the pharmaceutical industry and knew that she needed to learn more about natural health. She has since lear...
How Important is it to Develop Your Personal Brand and Style?
July 03, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 17.5 MBWhat you wear and how you present yourself sends a message to the world. Do you know what you’re telling everyone around you? If not, then you may need the help of Alyssa and Tania. Alyssa is a Virtual Presence Coach and headshot photographer and Tania is a personal stylist on a mission to elevate a woman’s style and success. These two ladies both have a background in the fashion industry, but it wasn’t until they struck out on their own that they found each other. After attending many of...
Can Mind and Body Therapy Help Your Business?
June 26, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 14.7 MBHave you listened to what your body has been saying lately? Heather Nichols is a Joy of Business facilitator, movement and meditation consultant, tantra practitioner, and somatic psychotherapist. She states that our bodies are a treasure trove of information and insight into our lives. Listen in as she shares how you can become better attuned with yours. Heather shares a bit about her background and the reason she started building her own businesses. She also provides additional informati...
Gender and Money: What should your role be?
June 19, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 14.8 MBGender roles and money have been fairly set for centuries. Men handle the money and women handle the household. Those roles are changing however but women are still falling behind in taking their place in the handling of their finances. Why is that? Meredith Moore has long been fascinated by gender roles and money and has been working to change the rhetoric for women. She shares how throughout history, women have been marginalized and even into the early 80s could not open their own bank ...
How to Share Credible, Meaningful, and More Helpful Resources with Your Community
June 12, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 7.18 MBWith so many changes happening at a rapid pace in the world, it is incumbent upon us all to be sure that what we share and focus on is not only true but also from a credible source. Which is why I wanted to share with you a few tips for being positive that your communications are as effective as possible. First, sometimes we just have to hit pause. Whether that is for a few minutes, a few hours, or a few days, we need to pause before saying things that can hurt a situation. In that pause, ...
Finding the Light Out of the Darkness of Domestic Abuse
June 05, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 15.9 MB*We apologize for any issues with sound quality. Due to the ever-changing state of the world because of Covid-19, many of our guests are taking interviews and recording shows outside of their homes which interferes with the recording.* Experiencing abuse at the hands of those who are meant to love and protect you is one of the worst betrayals one can face. After spending her formative years as a victim of childhood domestic abuse, Lisa Braver Moss came out on the other side wondering why t...
How to Navigate Separation or Divorce in Unsettled Times
May 29, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 13.2 MB*We apologize for any issues with sound quality. Due to the ever-changing state of the world because of Covid-19, many of our guests are taking interviews and recording shows outside of their homes which interferes with the recording.* Divorce isn’t a happy subject no matter when it comes up, but in times like these, it’s even worse. What is already a contentious affair becomes ten-fold worse when the courts are backed up and tensions are high. No one knows this better than family law a...
What Does It Mean to Be Fully Conscious in Everything You Do?
May 22, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 14.7 MB*We apologize for any issues with sound quality. Due to the ever-changing state of the world because of Covid-19, many of our guests are taking interviews and recording shows outside of their homes which interferes with the recording.* How do you find happiness after escaping abuse and becoming the sole provider for your child? For Marja Zapusek it took accessing her consciousness and understanding that her reality was shaped by her choices. Despite having a successful corporate career a...
Tips for the Remote Workplace
May 15, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 6.4 MB*We apologize for any issues with sound quality. Due to the ever-changing state of the world because of Covid-19, many of our guests are taking interviews and recording shows outside of their homes which interferes with the recording.* Having trouble with your virtual meetings? Whether it be due to the lighting, your designated workspace, your love of pajama bottoms, or lack of a mic, there are a few things that you can do to be sure your meetings are as focused as possible. First, make ...
Can Love and Kindness Toward Others Help You on Your Path?
May 08, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 17.2 MB*We apologize for any issues with sound quality. Due to the ever-changing state of the world because of Covid-19, many of our guests are taking interviews and recording shows outside of their homes which interferes with the recording.* When Helen Owens was just 11 years old she started losing her hair. She was sure she was dying but later found out that she has an autoimmune disease called alopecia. When she was scared and being bullied, the “granny” of her neighborhood pulled her aside an...
How Communication Helps Your Business Stay Resilient in Tough Times
May 01, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 14.4 MB*We apologize for any issues with sound quality. Due to the ever-changing state of the world because of Covid-19, many of our guests are taking interviews and recording shows outside of their homes which interferes with the recording.* In these times of social distancing and remote work, your communication is more important than ever. This has been a theme throughout our interviews lately because it is so true. But what about when we’re through this time, how will the communication standar...
What Would it Take to Make You Pivot?
April 24, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 16.3 MB*We apologize for any issues with sound quality. Due to the ever-changing state of the world because of Covid-19, many of our guests are taking interviews and recording shows outside of their homes which interferes with the recording.* Global impact requires taking huge action. There is no one better suited to sharing her whirlwind journey into entrepreneurship than Tess Kossow, author of I’m Very Ferris. After struggling with infertility and choosing to try In Vitro, Tess realized that t...
Why Effective Communication is More Important Now Than Ever Before
April 17, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 17.4 MB*We apologize for any issues with sound quality. Due to the ever-changing state of the world because of Covid-19, many of our guests are taking interviews and recording shows outside of their homes which interferes with the recording.* Communication is the common thread that connects to each other and the world surrounding us. When global events impact your communication network, it’s important that the leaders in your organization work to communicate effectively and empathetically with th...
Navigating Uncertain Times While Still Moving Forward
April 10, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MB*We apologize for any issues with sound quality. Due to the ever-changing state of the world because of Covid-19, many of our guests are taking interviews and recording shows outside of their homes which interferes with recording.* As these crazy times continue, the likelihood that we will know or be acquainted with survivors of Covid 19 gets much higher. Tamar Weinberg, the professional hustler, contracted it, survived it, and is here to chat about what it takes to move past uncertain tim...