Career Contessa

Meet Laura Vanderkam, an author, productivity expert, and a woman disrupting time management skills. I first came across Laura’s work when Career Contessa published an article called “How You’re Wasting 50+ Hours a Week” and, as you can probably imagine, I was immediately taken by the article because it’s true— we all do share the same number of hours in a week—168 to be exact—but it does seem like some people machines that power through their to-do lists while others are just “too busy” all the time.  Why? I naturally when straight to the time management source with Laura, a seven-time author, TED speaker, a mother of four, and a woman who has analyzed the time diaries of 900+ people. On this episode, you'll  learn: How we can disrupt our own relationships with time and our ever-growing to-do lists The  weekly habit we can all need to adopt ASAP The question you should ask yourself before you agree to that networking dinner three weeks from now   Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram“How You’re Wasting 50+ Hours a Week” Laura VanderkamSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Debbie Sterling, the Founder and CEO of GoldieBlox and a woman disrupting the pink aisle.For many women, our childhood toys consisted of Barbies, kitchen sets, and other variations of princess obsessions. And while we may have fond childhood memories with those toys, our male counterparts were being introduced to Legos, video games requiring strategy, and, following the male daredevils they saw projected on the screen. What we didn’t know was that those gender stereotypes and messages would stick with many of us long-term and even impact our career choices. And that’s exactly why Debbie Sterling, a Stanford-educated engineer, created GoldieBlox, a media and toy company that helps tackle the gender gap in STEM for young women. From years spent researching gender difference and talking with neuroscientists to a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $1 million dollars in pre-orders, GoldieBox is empowering girls every day and Debbie’s story is one you just have to hear directly. On this episode, you'll start to rethink pink and learn: How Debbie turn rejection into a major success, including winning a coveted Super Bowl ad The science behind the importance of role models for girls The impact of STEM careers for women   Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram GoldieBloxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is a really special episode because we are celebrating International Women’s Day, a day that was first celebrated in 1911 as a way to honor women all over the world for their contributions and achievements. And speaking of positive differences for women, I’ve invited Liz Dolan to the show. Liz is the former Chief Marketing Officer for world-class brands like Nike, Oprah Winfrey Network, and National Geographic to name a few, and now as the co-host of the wildly popular career podcast, Safe For Work. Liz has dedicated her career and life to helping women achieve more in the workplace so get ready for some great stories and career advice. This episode will cover: Why the word “lucky” should leave your vocabulary The value of a side-hustle for your overall career success And how Liz (and you!) can support the 2019 theme for International Women’s Day, #BalanceForBetter. Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa InstagramSafe For Work podcastInternational Women’s Day See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Beth Comstock, author and former Vice Chair and head of marketing and innovation at General Electric. Beth has made a name for herself as a change-maker and someone who can convince the inconvincible to also adapt change through her almost 30-year corporate careers.   Beth’s new book is called Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and The Power of Change and that’s exactly what we’ll be covering on this episode. We’ll hear about Beth’s struggle with confidence and trouble advocating for herself at work—she even shares an embarrassing interaction with introducing herself to a CEO. We’ll cover what permission slips are and why Beth gave them to herself often, and what to do if you’re facing pushback at work with your ideas. This episode is perfect for anyone who is: Struggling to make their voice heard at work Looking to stand out from the crowd or rewrite their story And wants to hear why Beth’s first year as an author has included lots of failures   Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram Imagine It Forward BethComstock.infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur founders of fashion and design site, Of A Kind, authors of Work Wife, and women who are disrupting the power of female friendships.   It’s true that Claire and Erica have been joined at the hip since their college days in Chicago and now as they run Of a Kind in New York City. It’s true that Claire and Erica host a hilarious weekly podcast called A Few Things. And it’s also very true that Claire and Erica are a prime example of a female power couple, I mean work wives,  who are disrupting how the power of female friendships can drive successful businesses. For too long the stereotype has been that women are catty, emotional, and are too busy competing with each other to build successful businesses. That’s complete BS. You know it and I know it.  In fact, you’re probably thinking about your own work wife right now and nodding your head because you know your work is better and you’re more fulfilled at work because of her support, not in spite of her. On this episode, you'll learn: How Claire and Erica built a successful company that they sold to Bed  Bath and Beyond in 2015 The new foundation of the workplace that’s being redesigned by female power couples How you can find and support your own work wife   Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram OfaKind.comA Few Things PodcastWork Wife Christine Hassler, The Femails, Season OneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Elise Loehnen, the Chief Content Office at Goop and a woman working to disrupt traditional media and ecommerce.   In addition to learning exactly how one goes about becoming GP’s (ahem, Gwyneth Paltrow’s) right-hand woman, we’ll also be chatting with Elise about all things media and ecommerce in the ever-changing digital landscape including why it’s been valuable for Goop to have their hand in lots of different projects. Pick a lane? Nope. Goop will talk the whole damn neighborhood, thank you very much.   And if you’ve ever listened to the Goop podcast, then you’re already acquainted with Elise because she hosts most of the episodes in addition to speaking at Goop events, planning content, and thinking about how she might replace herself 20 times over just like any good leader would. On this episode, you'll learn: The business of Goop How Elise has managed to go from an independent contributor to a leader And even get Goopy by talking a lot about trusting your gut and listening to your inspiration   Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram Goop.com Elise Loehnen’s interview on Career ContessaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Caroline Turner, author, speaker, and a leadership consultant disrupting how both male and female leaders communicate. You’ve probably heard that men are from Mars and women are from Venus as a way to explain our communication differences but Caroline strongly disagrees with that. In fact, we’re about to disrupt all the traditional advice you’ve heard about masculine and feminine communication approaches—including the fact  that feminine does not equal “women,” and masculine does not equal “men.” No woman is exclusively feminine, no man exclusively masculine.   And if that’s true, what does it mean for communication approaches and, more importantly, for us as women? How does it impact us at work, in our lives, and how do we become “bi-lingual” in the two approaches? On this episode, you'll learn: The ins-and-outs of feminine and masculine communication approaches Caroline’s advice for women in leadership roles today and tomorrow What you can do when the research isn’t enough to get your male colleague’s buy-in   Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram Difference Works Why We Meltdown, The Femails Season OneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Sadie Lincoln, the founder of Barre3, a boutique fitness studio offering full body workouts. Since 2008, Sadie’s been disrupting the fitness industry by putting community before company—always. And she comes by that love for community honestly. Sadie’s childhood was anything but typical. She was born in an adobe in New Mexico without any electricity to her mother who, along with her four best friends, banned together to create a village to support their children around their common core values. So, how did Sadie go from Eugene, Oregon to running one of the fastest growing boutique barre studios? Well, first she went the traditional route and then she listened to her intuition. On this episode, you'll learn: How Sadie made the transition from corporate life to disrupting the wildly popular barre movement One thing she thinks is incredibly important for building confidence How her definitions of success are a constant work in progress   Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram Barre3See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The Femails, a podcast that covers all things women, work, and what it takes to build a successful and fulfilling career on your terms.   Last season we brought you stories of meltdowns followed by swift comebacks from 12 dynamic women.   We’re back in the studio for season 2 of The Femails where will be focusing on disruption. You see, last year I wrote about how 2018 was going to be the Year of The Woman and huge kudos to all of us because we definitely left our mark. This year I’m seeing that movement continue but in a more fearless way. This is why I’m deeming this the Year of Disruption.   Disruptive times mean disrupting narratives, disrupting old ways of thinking, and disrupting entire industries. It might even mean disrupting our long-held definitions of our own success.   This season, I’ll be asking lots of questions and finding answers for how we can incorporate disruption into our daily lives. Subscribe today and you'll be the first to listen to season 2 when it premieres on February 5th, 2019! Theme music: Ethan EdenburgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Paige Adams-Geller, Founder and Creative Director of PAIGE, a highly successful premium denim and lifestyle brand. Paige’s journey began in Los Angeles, where her entrepreneurial spirit took her from working as one of the top fit models in the industry to launching her namesake collection in 2004. However, as you’ve heard throughout season one of this podcast, no journey to success happens without some bumps along the way. Today, she sits at the helm of PAIGE as the only female founder in the denim industry. On this episode, Paige is getting vulnerable—we cover things like How she manages her perfectionism The two traits she relies on in order for her to continue to dominate the premium denim industry And what she does to strengthen her confidence muscles each day. Show Notes: NEDA Helpline: (800)-931-2237 PAIGE Website Paige Adams-Geller Instagram www.careercontessa.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.