She Has Overcome the Worst Adversities, Including Abuse, Homelessness, Abduction, Disfigurement, & Human Trafficking by Terrorism. Meet Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, Liza Pavlakos
Q: Do you regularly relive or re-experience these traumatic events? LP: Yes, unfortunately, anyone who has suffered trauma relives these events, and I’m no different. My early life transition into young adulthood was so traumatic that I was diagnosed with complex PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). It’s so sad to realize that this is all due to other people’s violence against me. Repressed memories surface, and their impact is so debilitating in your ..
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A Special Conversation With Richa Gupta, Chief Human Resources Officer of Globalization Partners.
Q: Can you tell us about your background prior to joining Globalization Partners?RG: I have been in human resources for the last two decades, helping organizations create and unlock their talent strategies, build strong global companies with a purpose and high-performing teams, curate workplaces for talent to thrive, and develop strong and empathetic leadership muscle. At Globalization Partners, I will continue my journey in being a mission-driven, people-..
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Hailed as the “Female Jerry Maguire,” Molly Fletcher Joins Us To Talk About Her Career as a Sports Agent & Motivational Professional
Q: You acknowledge that you’re a trailblazer. For women entering the sports agent field, do you feel that there are any fewer hurdles to overcome than when you started? If so, what are they?MF: I would say there are fewer hurdles, but they still exist. Visibility matters and I think seeing other women thrive in the space has opened the doors for others and broken down some of the barriers. Overall, I think people are starting to understand the business va..
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She Co-Authored "The Unimaginable Life," With Her Former Husband, Singer & Songwriter, Kenny Loggins. An Exclusive Interview & Detox & Cleaning Pioneer Julia Loggins.
Q: What made you want to be in the health & wellness field?JL: After spending most of my childhood and teens hospitalized, I honestly imagined that if I ever got well, I never wanted to be around sick people again! But, in time, my passion to share what I’d learned about the mind and body’s incredible ability to heal led me to my life’s work. It was all meant to be!Q: Tell us about your relationship with Patricia Bragg and collaborating with her on Revolut..
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An Exclusive Interview With Singer/Songwriter Mira Goto
Q: Were there moments in your career that were pivotal to getting where you are today?MG: Absolutely! I won a songwriting competition with the West Coast Songwriters, and as a direct result, I met Ken Caillat who produced my last album. Ken helped me make immense progress, and breathed life into that project. I'm so grateful for both him and WCS.Q: Share with readers how you stay balanced as a working mom.MG: I'm not sure I'm qualified to answer this quest..
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Making Her Second Chance of Life Count, An Exclusive Interview With Motivational Speaker, Mercedes Ramirez Johnson
In 1995, Mercedes Ramirez Johnson narrowly survived a commercial airplane crash where about 160 people died, including her parents. As one of only four survivors of this tragedy, she vowed that she would make her second chance at life count... and that she has – not just for herself, but also for the tens of thousands of people who have heard her story and her message.Mercedes has received national awards for her work, influence, commitment to helping othe..
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An Exclusive Interview with Jessica Cox, The World’s First Licensed Armless Pilot, & First Armless Black-Belt in The American Taekwondo Association
Jessica is best known for becoming the first armless pilot in aviation history. Her achievement earned her a Guinness World Record medal, invitations from six continents, and featured on TV programs like Ellen, Inside Edition, Fox and Friends, Oprah Winfrey Network, CNN, CBS Evening News, and the BBC. Described as a speaker “no one will ever forget,” she shows audiences around the globe how to inspire enthusiasm and build authentic confidence. With the goa..
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She’s a Celebrated Jazz Artist With Seven Records Released on Her Own Label. An Exclusive Interview With Entire Productions Founder & Chief Experience Designer, Natasha Miller
Q: After high school, where did you feel your career path would take you? NM: I went to college on a full-ride classical violin performance scholarship and thought I'd be a performing artist. Both on violin and as a vocalist. I imagined being on tour and in recording studios mostly. And I did just that for a good part of post-college as I worked a "day job" in advertising and media buying. Q: How do you think female entrepreneurship has evolved over time?..
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An Exclusive One-on-One Interview With Justine DiPrete, Co-Founder & CEO of Sip Wines.
Q: For those in our audience not familiar with Sip Wines can you share your story with us? JD: The idea for Sip Wines started at the beginning of the pandemic. We saw the impact that the pandemic was having on small businesses, and small wineries were being hit especially hard since they do a large portion of their sales through tasting rooms and local restaurants. We wanted to use our backgrounds in technology to help provide a solution for these small wi..
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An Exclusive Interview With Serial Entrepreneur, CEO & Founder of TruKid Jennifer Adams Bunkers
Q: How did you come up with the inspiration for TruKid?JAB: There was a time where one of my kids used my wrinkle cream but after she mentioned it stung her face, I quickly realized that perhaps my skincare was not suitable for her, although it was a quality product. Therefore, I began to do my research on what was available for kids and started to educate myself on natural and healthy products designed specifically for kids. This is where the idea came fr..
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Helping Women Get Smarter About Money An Exclusive Interview With Diane Bourdo, CFP®, President, The Humphreys Group
Q: Under your leadership The Humphreys Group recently became a B Corporation. What made you decide to make that change and how does it impact your work?DB: I initially learned about the B Corp certification probably two decades ago and since then aspired to run The Humphreys Group to serve the interests of all stakeholders. I also wanted to recognize and foster the idea (and my belief) that business success is not measured solely by the bottom line. The wo..
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Emmy Award Winning Journalist & Best Selling Author, Leeza Gibbons, Shares Her Insights on Today’s Challenges For Caregivers & Maintaining a Positive Outlook.
Q: It's safe to say that you're best known for your TV work on Entertainment Tonight, Leeza, and 2015’s Celebrity Apprentice. What thoughts come to mind about that body of work? LG: I'm a lucky girl. I have had a career that has been challenging, fulfilling, and fun! I studied broadcast journalism and have been on a path of wherever the stories took me ever since. After reporting in TV and radio news, I became an entertainment correspondent and anchor be..
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An Exclusive Interview with Hall of Fame Golf Legend Annika Sorenstam
Annika is often regarded as the greatest female golfer of all-time. During her 15-year, Hall-of-Fame career, she rewrote the LPGA and Ladies European Tour record books, won countless awards, and changed the way women’s golf was played, viewed and covered. She amassed over 90 worldwide victories, including 72 on the LPGA and 10 Major Championships. Annika holds a record number of Rolex Player of the Year awards (eight) and Vare Trophies for the lowest sc..
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She Shares Her Passion With The World As An Avant-Garde Book Reviewer & Book Vlogger. Meet Silicon Valley CEO & Founder Of Enchant By Parisa, Parisa Mirza-Khan
Q: So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.PMK: Hi, I’m Parisa. Thank you for featuring me in your wonderful publication. It’s an honor to be part of the Bay Area Women’s Community. I am humbled to be amongst such dynamic women. It is so wonderful to see all the astounding things women are doing. I am a passionate bibliophile. I love books and sharing what I have read with p..
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Ursula Evans - Leading Women in the Adventure of Self-Discovery!
Author & Certified Life Coach for Women Around The World “Life isn’t about wait ing for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain”Q: What made you want to write a book about self-love/care? UE: I had first-hand experience of being a doormat woman, a woman with no identity and a woman who didn't fully love herself. Through my own personal growth, my spiritual foundation and using coaching techniques I knew ..
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An Exclusive Interview With Author, Christine Shields Corrigan
She Shares Her Personal Journey Confronting Her Oldest Fears Of Illness, Death & Losing Control As She Struggles To Survive Her Second Encounter With The Dreaded Beast.Q: What prompted you to write Again?CSC: I wrote Again for several reasons, both external and internal. The easiest external reason is that I wrote Again because my surgical nurse navigator asked me to write a “list” of helpful tips or tricks I learned going through breast cancer treatment t..
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