SHOW NOTES 313. Building a Brand for the Sober Curious Movement Guest: Andrea Wightwick THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: We explore the burgeoning “sober curious” movement with Andrea Wightwick, founder of Hapsy, a non-alcoholic beverage company. Andrea’s journey is a testament to the power of listening to consumer needs and adapting to market trends, especially…

**SHOW NOTES** 312. Why gratitude? How to make the best part of the holiday last beyond the leftovers **Guest:** Solo episode with Laura Cox Kaplan **THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:** As Thanksgiving approaches, we think more about gratitude. It’s a great time to reflect on what we are most thankful for. But, the power of gratitude goes well beyond the holidays…

311. Build a Brand That Repels the wrong clients and makes more money! Insights from Pia Silva, cofounder, Worstofall Design THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever wish for an easier way to attract your ideal client or customer and repel those who aren’t the right fit? This week, we’re diving deep into the world of bold, authentic branding with Pia Silva, co-foun…

SHOW NOTES Episode 310. Celebrating 7 Years and 7 Important Lessons: She Said/She Said Anniversary Special Guest: Solo episode featuring host Laura Cox Kaplan **THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:** This week, we’re celebrating a milestone – the 7th anniversary of the She Said/She Said Podcast! Host Laura Cox Kaplan reflects on the journey of amplifying women’s voi…

SHOW NOTES 309: Want a secret weapon to build your influence? Connect with your adversary Guest: Dr. Deb Mashek, social psychologist, and author of “CollaborHATE: How to Build Incredible Collaborative Relationships at Work (Even if you would rather work alone) THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: What if the key to solving our biggest problems lies in working with t…

SHOW NOTES 308. How to Master Prioritization with Elisabeth Leamy Guest: Elisabeth Leamy, Emmy Award Winning Journalist and creator of the TRIfecta Technique THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: In today’s fast-paced world, finding the balance between quality and quantity can be challenging. We often feel overwhelmed with to-do lists that seemingly have no end, leav…

Show Notes Episode 307: How to Elevate Your Professional Brand Using AI THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Have you ever considered how AI might help boost your personal brand? In this week’s episode, we dive into how AI can help you stand out. Plus, we share practical strategies and easy ways to use AI to create an impressive personal narrative to help you achiev…

SHOW NOTES 306. Leveraging your skills to create new opportunities with guest Erin Wade, author of The Mac and Cheese Millionaire THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Are you contemplating a career shift? Or perhaps seeking to create a more positive and impactful workplace culture? This week’s episode is tailor-made for you! Our guest, Erin Wade, transitioned from a…

305: Could a multi-hyphenate career help you create more balance and flexibility? Guest: Fran Hauser, author and Bookbound Founder THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: In today’s rapidly evolving career landscape, “She Said/She Said” host Laura Cox Kaplan explores the concept of multi-hyphenate or portfolio careers. As traditional career paths become less common, mo…

SHOW NOTES 304. How to Use Emotion Strategically to Enhance Influence and Credibility THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Navigating emotionally charged conversations can be tricky, whether in the workplace, during high-stakes meetings, or in casual social settings. In a polarized, politically-heated season, it can be especially challenging to keep emotions in chec…

SHOW NOTES Episode 303: How Affirmations Work Their Magic on Your Mind THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Affirmations might seem simple, but their impact on our outlook and confidence can be profound — almost like magic! In this week’s episode of She Said/She Said Podcast, host Laura Cox Kaplan dives into the transformative power of affirmations and why they work…

Title: Crowdfunding Your Dreams with AngeLink founder Gerry (pronounced Gary) Poirier Episode: 302 Guest: Gerry Poirier, Founder of AngeLink THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Starting a business or pursuing a big idea can be daunting. One of the biggest hurdles: getting the funding you need to bring your dream to life. Traditional funding routes like loans or eve…

**SHOW NOTES** 301: What it means to lead from the inside out with McKinsey & Company’s Dana Maor Guest: Dana Maor **THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:** How often do you think about and analyze your triggers? We might not always show it, but being triggered can create a cadence of emotion inside us. Those emotions can short-circuit our best thinking and most effe…

SHOW NOTES Title: ​​How to Combat Brain Fog and Boost Confidence Episode 300 Guest: solo /Host: Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: We’re celebrating a milestone this week with our 300th episode! We deep into the neuroscience that underpins confidence, stress and that the reasons why so many of us suffer brain fog. With the transition period of fal…

Episode 299: How to live more fully and with fewer regrets! with Jodi Wellman author and psychologist** **Guest: Jodi Wellman** **THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:** Our days are filled with routines, tasks, and obligations that can overshadow our dreams and aspirations, not to mention overwhelm us entirely! This week’s episode dives into the insights of Jodi Wel…

**SHOW NOTES** Title: 298. Create a TO BE list and give your to do list a major boost **Guest:** N/A (solo episode with Laura Cox Kaplan) **THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:** Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list, especially as we transition into the fall? Laura Cox Kaplan shares an insightful concept to ease the burden and bring more intentionality int…

### SHOW NOTES **Title:** How to create a more civil society: Encore Episode with author Alexandra Hudson **Episode:** 297 ENCORE BONUS EPISODE **Guest:** Alexandra Hudson **THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:** In a world increasingly plagued by social and personal alienation, where loneliness manifests in widespread division and public life fragmentation, how do …

**Title:** Five ways to supercharge your goals at mid-year! Join Laura for a mid-year goal review! **Episode 296** **Guest:** Laura Cox Kaplan (Host) **THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:** In this mini episode of She Said/She Said Podcast, host Laura Cox Kaplan dives into the often overlooked yet crucial practice of midyear goal recalibration. While many of us ent…

SHOW NOTES Title: 295. How to create a playbook for no-regrets living Guest: Bonnie Wan, advertising exec and author of “The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living” THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Our lives can easily get swallowed by the noise and demands of daily tasks and responsibilities, leaving us detached from what truly matters. This week’s guest,…

Ep294_**SHOW NOTES** **Episode 294: How to turn a culinary passion into business profit** **Guest: Marcia Smart** **THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:** Ever wondered how to turn your culinary passion into a thriving business? Or maybe more specifically how to value your time and your expertise? This week, we’re diving deep into the topic with Marcia Smart, a culi…

**Show Notes** **Episode 293: What to Do When Your Dream Job Stops Being Your Dream Job** **Guest: Shelley Paxton, Former CMO of Harley-Davidson and Author of “Soulbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life”.** **This Week’s Topic:** Have you ever found yourself questioning if the job you once loved is still a great fit? Maybe jus…

Episode 292: How to build financial confidence for Super Woman Wealth Guest: Regina McCann Hess THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Have you ever felt intimidated or overwhelmed by the topic of money, but were too embarrassed to get the answers? You are not alone and it’s a big reason why this week’s guest launched her own firm and wrote a terrific new book to brea…

SHOW NOTES Episode 291: Why you don’t need all the answers to take the first step with Lilley Line founder Stephanie Lilley Guest: Stephanie Lilley, Founder & CEO, The Lilley Line This Week’s Topic: Feel the fear and do it anyway! Let Stephanie Lilley’s story inspire you to stop overthinking and start taking action, even if you don’t have all the a…

290. How to manage your energy to maximize your productivity Guest: Laura Mae Martin, Google’s productivity expert and author of “Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing” THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: How many times have you said to yourself, “My email inbox is out of control, but to deal with it would take an endless amount of time!”…

SHOW NOTES Episode 289: Learning to Listen to the voice who knows you best Guest: Kendra Bracken-Ferguson THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Have you ever found yourself navigating a difficult project, or situation in your business that leaves you to question whether you should stay the course or just pivot? I feel confident this is something you’ve faced. The rea…

Episode 288: How to craft your personal brand narrative with Aliza Licht THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Building and sustaining influence in your career requires a number of important investments. One of the most significant investments is crafting a brand narrative that supports what you do, and how you want people to think about your work. In the words of th…

Episode 287: How being open to possibility paved the way for an unexpected brand pivot and great success Guest: Amy Voloshin, cofounder, Printfresh THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever find yourself headed down one path only to find that all your experiences and training have led you somewhere very different and even better than you might have imagined? That’s …

Episode 286: How intention and a “Travel Joy List” can help you maximize vacation memories THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel overwhelmed by the mix of emotion at the end of a vacation or family trip? Or, maybe you find that all those incredible memories you made begin to fade much too quickly? Making lasting memories is an important part of recharging, …

SHOW NOTES Episode 285: Building a community that connects, collaborates and creates together! Guests: The Southern C Founders Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever find that when someone in your network says “You would be so great at that,” or maybe when they suggest an opportunity for you, their vote of support can supercharge your…

SHOW NOTES Episode 284. From graphic artist to fashion designer: how to use joy as a transferable skill! With Emily McCarthy TOPIC: Building a joyful aesthetic into your brand or business is easier said than done. It takes more than just vibrant colors to spark a feeling and create a connection with your customer. Even more challenging is to take a…

SHOW NOTES Episode 283: How to create a uniquely special customer experience with The Colony Hotel’s Sarah Wetenhall Guest: Sarah Wetenhall, CEO + Co-owner The Colony Hotel Palm Beach THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Creating a unique experience for your customer or client is often what separates the most successful brands from their competition. That’s also tru…

SHOW NOTES 282. How following your creative passions can lead to incredible success! with interior designer Paloma Contreras TOPIC: Have you ever talked yourself out of taking a leap or trying something new because you convinced yourself that you needed another degree, an additional certification, more experience, a better network, more followers, …

SHOW NOTES Episode 281: How to the build confidence needed for big career pivots featuring benefit auctioneer Lydia Fenet Guest: Lydia Fenet, benefit auctioneer and best selling author THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel like others are better equipped to take those big, bold career leaps? Or maybe you wonder, where does their confidence come from? This w…

SHOW NOTES Episode 280: How to weave the power of collaboration into your brand Guest: Sophia Demirtas, founder of fashion design house Fanm Mon THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: When we allow ourselves to think broadly, and to ignore tendencies toward comparison, it can enhance our ability to create, and can help us do so in bigger and bolder ways. As we kick of…

SHOW NOTES Episode 279: What can we do to create more civility in society? Guest: Alexandra “Lexi” Hudson THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel like the world has turned into an ill mannered, totally uncivilized place? A place where civility and politeness in our daily lives often feels like a thing of the past? I recently read Alexandra “Lexi” Hudson’s new…

SHOW NOTES Episode 278: Can understanding the enneagram help you crush your 2024 goals, or at least help increase your awareness of beahviors that might stand in your way? Enneagram Coach Beth McCord Topic: Ever heard of enneagram? After taking the FREE enneagram quiz offered by this week’s guest (see link below where you can take the quiz), I was …

Episode 277: Goal setting, life mapping, and why it’s helpful to have a word of the year! TOPIC: Ever have trouble zeroing in on which goals will help you have the biggest impact? Maybe you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed thinking about so many different competing priorities? It can be challenging to sort through and figure out what’s truly most impor…

276: How to be more fearless as you set goals for the New Year Guest: Jean Case, Chair, National Geographic Society and CEO, The Case Foundation and Case Impact Network Topic: With the New Year almost here, it’s the perfect time to begin thinking about some of those big investments you want to make in yourself in 2024. If fear stands in the way of …

SHOW NOTES 274. How to leverage your network to create a unique and sparkling product! Une Femme sparkling wine founder Jen Pelka Guest: Jen Pelka, founder Une Femme Topic: Creating and investing in a network that supports and encourages your grandest dreams is not only an essential element needed to take your business idea to the next level, it’s …

SHOW NOTES Title: 275. Creating festive events that build strong connection Have you ever struggled to find a group or network that supports your business goals? It can be very tricky, especially if you are looking for a group that also provides encouragement, inspiration, and tactical advice from those who are also working alongside you in the ent…

SHOW NOTES Title: 273. LIVE She Said/She Said Podcast conversation: career pivots, transferable skills, identity, side hustles, and building your brand Guests: Ashley Davis, cofounder Westfront Strategies Joyce Meyer, EVP, for government relations at the American Council of Life Insurers Tamara Edwards, event co-host, founder Broad Shoulders & TE&C…

Episode 272: “Creating jobs and impact through tradition and influence” Guest: Kate Stewart, founder/CEO, Bauble Stockings THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: As we kick off the holiday season, I’ll be sharing some episodes that not only include great career and business advice, but that emphasize the power of investing in others. If you’ve been following She Said/…

SHOW NOTES Episode 271: Your closet, your pantry and your emotional attachments! Decluttering tips just in time for the holidays! Guest: Carrie Peeples, master home organizer, founder Neat Smart THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Getting your closet, pantry, business and life organized can help create a greater sense of calm. That’s true at any time, but especiall…

SHOW NOTES Episode 270: Building the luxury fashion brand Frances Valentine while navigating change and loss GUEST: Elyce Arons, CEO and co-founder Frances Valentine We’ve been talking a lot about change this season: How to think about change, how to navigate it, and how best to plan for change that you can’t possibly know is coming. This week, we’…

269. Title: Designing your work space (and your life) to combat stress Guest: Dr. Esther Sternberg THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Who doesn’t struggle with stress? While stress is a normal part of our daily existence, the way we design our work spaces can be a big contributor to our stress level, and I’m not just talking about managing the clutter! When unaddr…

Title: Is your profile photo and visual brand undermining your influence? Episode 268 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: How much thought do you give to the visual elements of your personal brand? Is your profile photo — the one you use for social media and specifically Linked In — sending a message that is consistent with the other aspects of your brand? What are…

267. How to weave diverse job experience into a compelling professional narrative GUEST: Jodi Glickman, founder and author “Great on the Job” Episode 267 BONUS As part of our special mini series focused on helping you “bulletproof” your career, I’m sharing a BONUS Episode from our archives this week. This conversation with executive coach and autho…

SHOW NOTES Title: Episode 266: Want to bulletproof your career? Start with purpose. Topic: Ever heard the saying “your best defense is a good offense”? That’s certainly true as it relates to bulletproofing your career. Episode 266 is the first in our “bulletproof your career” series: a collection of shorter episodes designed to help you navigate an…

SHOW NOTES: Episode 265: What’s the most important thing to understand about change in your life and career? Topic: There are very few things that are absolutely guaranteed in life — change is one of them! Despite that guarantee, we are often ill prepared to deal with and utilize change as we navigate it, especially in our careers. This topic has b…

Title: Understanding and navigating grief and change in your life & career Episode 264 Guest: Meghan Riordan Jarvis, psychotherapist specializing in trauma and grief THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Are we allowed to grieve when a boss leaves? What about when a project ends? Is it wrong to feel grief in a context other than when someone passes? We typically thin…