Women + Business is a podcast that examines being a woman and being in business and how those two things intersect. Our discussions are about the challenges women face in running a business, what makes running a business while female unique, and how we can level the playing field and make things easier for everyone. The guests on the podcast are both women business owners and men who are allies, those who are supporting women running businesses or who are men running a business in a primarily female sector.
Women + Business 1: Nicole Rollender
Bio: A pro with more than 15 years in the publishing and content marketing arena, Nicole Rollender is CEO and chief storyteller at Strand Writing Services. She has received many prestigious national awards for her work, including being named to the Folio: Top Women in Media list, and winning Magazine of the Year by ASBPE in 2012. A 2017 recipient of a New Jersey Council on the Arts creative writing fellowship, Rollender is also an accomplished poet and author of the collection, Louder Than of Everything You Love. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Penn State University.
Where you can find her:
www.strandwritingservices.com
www.nicolemrollender.com
Women + Business #2: Carolyn Cagle
Carolyn is the owner of Strikke Embroidery. We talk art barf, what’s it like to grow up in an embroidery business, how Carolyn creates the one of a kind pieces she makes, and share some tips on how to ask for what you’re worth.
Where you can find Carolyn:
Strikke Embroidery on Facebook
Women + Business #3: Tanya Doyscher
Owner of The Visual Identity Vault with her husband, Jay, Tanya is also active in BNI and is one of the hosts of the ICE Podcast (Inspire, Collaborate and Encourage). She also sells designs on her Gracie B. Doodle site.
Where you can find Tanya:
The Visual Identity Vault – Facebook
The Visual Identity Vault – Website
Gracie B Doodle Facebook Group
Women + Business #4: Gillian Allen
Owner of The Cat’s Pyjamas and Thibodaux Toppers & Graduation Caps, Gillian is Scottish born, but recently became an American citizen. She is also active in Altrusa.
You can find Gillian at:
Thibodaux Toppers and Grad Caps Facebook Page
The Cats Pajamas Facebook Page
Women + Business #5: Jane Swanzy
Owner of Swan Threads, Jane is a licensed vendor for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. We talk about what it’s like to work almost exclusively for a big organization and how other business owners might connect with similar organizations.
You can find Jane at:
Women + Business #6: Pilar Harrison
We talk with Pilar Harrison, owner of Pil Customs, about owning a business while raising a family, blinging face masks and more. We also discuss her work with The Rhinestone World.
You can find Pilar at:
Crafting with Rhinestones and Vinyl (TRW Facebook Group)
Women + Business # 7: Julie Fredrickson
Julie Fredrickson is the owner of J. Fre Consulting. We talk with her about being a mother and a business owner. We also talk about disrupting the status quo when it comes to being a female business owner.
You can find find Julie at:
J Fre Consulting Facebook page
Women + Business # 8: Cheryl Kuchek
We talk with Cheryl Kuchek of Just My Imagination DeZignz and the Sublimation Summit. We discuss creating a trade show and educational forum and how to get more women involved in educating.
You can find Cheryl at:
Sublimation Summit Facebook Page
Just My Imagination DeZignz Facebook Page
Women + Business #9: Valerie Roland
A chat with Valerie Roland about what to do and what not to do when starting a business with a family member. Also, how to expand your comfort zone and try new things.
You can find Valerie at:
Positive Threads Customer Designs Facebook Page
Women + Business #10: Alison Banholzer
Alison runs Wear Your Spirit Warehouse in Maryland. We talk about running a business while caring for children and an ill spouse, and keeping the business running after losing a spouse. We also talk about what it’s like to run the crew that maintains and flies Air Force One.
You can fine Alison at:
Wear Your Spirit Warehouse Website
Wear Your Spirit Warehouse on Facebook
Women + Business #11: Business and Chronic Illness
In this episode, we discuss what it’s like running a business while also dealing with a physical or mental illness. What accommodations need to be made? What are the myths about health issues that people face? How does the spoon theory figure into all of this?
Women + Business #12: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Abuse
Kristine Shreve and Gillian Allen share their experiences with sexual harassment and sexual abuse. We look at the reasons these types of things occur and talk about the emotional and physical effects of events like these. Since this subject is so large, this may be the first in a series of episodes examining this subject.
Women + Business #13: Marcia Derryberry
We talk with Marcia about her job at Action Engineering. We also talk about changing jobs in mid life and after a long time at one company. We also examine the impact Covid-19 has had on our lives.
Action Engineering Facebook Page
Marcia Derryberry’s Facebook Page
Women + Business #14: Bloom Where You’re Planted
In this episode, we discuss the history of women could be and can be in America. We’ve only had the right to vote for 100 years and other rights for less time than that. Women had to learn to take advantages of the opportunities they had, and we need to keep doing so even today.
Women + Business # 15: Dealing with Holiday Stress
While we like to think we’ve made progress is equal workloads, when it comes to the holidays that isn’t always the case. Women report increasing stress as they struggle to make the holidays special for their families. This podcast gives some tips on reducing holiday stress and insuring a more equal distribution of the workload.
Women & Business # 16: Kristine’s Social Media Advice
Over the years, I’ve written a lot of articles about social media, how to use it and what methods of use work the best. In this show, I go over some of my top tips given in magazine articles and seminars.
Women + Business # 17: How We Talk About Women
When we describe women, why do we generally start talking about their appearance? Why do most compliments women receive have to do with how pretty they are, or how nice their bag is? The words society chooses to use about women, and how we talk about ourselves can impact the way others perceive us. This show discusses that phenomenon.
Women + Business #18: AllynMarie Smedly, ESQ
A discussion with lawyer Ali Smedley about family law, advocating for clients and the legal issues that face women. AllynMarie Smedley is the founder of Smedley Law Group. We also discuss how to start a small foundation to support a cause.
Women + Business # 19: Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough Women Do
Throughout our lives, we’ll experience tough times, some small, some large. In this broadcast, I share the tools I’ve developed to get me through tough times in my life.
Women + Business #20: Myra Bufka
A discussion with Myra Bufka of 1st Place Printing about being a mom and raising the next generation of strong women.
Women + Business #21: Charity Gibson
A chat with Charity Gibson of Peerless Umbrella and Green Banana Social. We’ll talk about being a chef with Promo Kitchen, social media, being a mentor, and what it takes to be, and interview, the Badass Women of Promo.
https://www.badasswomenofpromo.com/
https://www.peerlessumbrella.com/
Women + Business #22: Lisa Shaw
A discussion with Lisa Shaw of Sew Bubbles and Embrilliance about building a loyal following, balancing multiple responsibilities and how women can best support one another.
Women + Business # 23: Marj Easterling
A discussion with Marj Easterling about combining business and family, empowering female entrepreneurs, vending at horror conventions and Kempo.
https://www.biglickscreenprinting.com/
Women + Business # 24: Cassie Green
A discussion with the Executive Editor of Graphics Pro Magazine about the state of the industry, how to get good press, and raising boys in the world of today.
https://graphics-pro.com/magazine/
Women + Business #25: Heather Streible
A discussion with the owner of Replica Screenprinting about running a family owned business, becoming one of the top women who screenprint, and how to become a strong woman, both literally and figuratively.
Replica Screenprinting – Facebook
Women + Business # 26: Meg Erber
A chat with Meg Erber, Sales Ninja from S & S Activewear about selling, the world of promo and garment decoration and more. We also talk about making women stronger and more fierce.
Women +Business # 27: Shana Beach
A discussion with the owner of Chase Street Accessories & Engraving about generating publicity for your business, becoming part of your local community and how to build efficient and effective customer service
Chase Street Accessories and Engraving
Women + Business #28: Kylene Montgomery
A chat with the owner of WeHeart.Biz about overcoming camera shyness, working with your spouse, and helping others be their best selves.
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