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Aging doesn't have to be the end all to your confidence, your health, and your independence, but it starts with a decision: Are you committed to setting up your future self to live abundantly and confidently? If you've hit your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, it's never too late to begin making deposits for a better version of your future self. This week's guest, personal trainer and nutrition coach Linda Stephens, walks her talk, as she began training to become an IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding) Pro at the age of 42! She and Nancy get into why fitness matters and why it's more relevant than ever for the midlife women to begin taking care of themselves. Healthy Transformational Tips with Huge Benefits: Get 7-8 hours of quality sleep Take in 2-3 liters of water everyday Have intentional movement everyday Keep sugar, alcohol, and processed foods low and to a limit "You can age gracefully, you can be strong, you can be healthy, you can be doing all the things you want to do well into your 80s and beyond depending on how you take care of yourself." - Linda Stephens, IFBB Pro Linda also addresses a myth that overstayed its welcome long ago. If I lift weights, I'll look like a man. Sound familiar!? Most women do not have nearly enough testosterone in their body to lift and bulk up like men. Ease your mind and know that you can lift weights, minimize your risk of Alzheimer's and dementia, and counteract bone density loss and many other ailments related to old age. Building muscle and maintaining the muscle mass you have is key to your best future self! Connect with Linda Stephens: Website Connect with Nancy: NancySheed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may be working from home and getting dressed up less than you were pre-Covid, but how you dress is still a vital part of your success. With or without video calls, your image and appearance are critical to how you feel about yourself, and how you show up. Wouldn't it be lovely to have a personal stylist come in and help you revamp your wardrobe from disaster to a wardrobe fit for well-put-together success? Susan Singer of Closet Curator has learned style from the greats such as Stacy London of What Not to Wear and has worked with respected brands such as Gap and Banana Republic. With thirteen years of styling wardrobes for her clients – and now as a stylist with the cabi clothing line Susan has the knowledge, expertise and opportunity to do the thing she has such love for. "Stock your closet with items that, depending on how you mix and match them together, can cover you in almost any situation. Think of your closet as a collection." - Susan Singer Transformational style tips when traveling: The shoes dictate the outfit. Always start with the shoes. 2 to 3 pairs of shoes should be sufficient for trips. A pair of sneakers to exercise or sensible shoes for walking A pair of sandals or something a little more stylish A pair of cute evening shoes Susan is helping women make the best of their presence, whether it is online or in-person. Styling doesn't have to be complicated and Susan's hand holding and eye for fashion fall right in line with the stylist we can all use. Connect with Susan Singer: Website Instagram Connect with Nancy: NancySheed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you are a new mother or a third-time momma, there is often tension and guilt that comes with returning to the workplace. The desire of wanting to be with your child can create fiction with the desire to return to your work as it was pre-motherhood. If you're guided by the narrative that all working moms are stressed mothers (especially after we have dealt with a pandemic and the subsesquent "Great Resignation"), take a deep breath, know there is hope and this episode may be just what you need to start considering new possibilities. Today's guest, Dr. Hilary Berger is the Founder of Work Like a Mother. She is a career counselor and Board Certified Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor who helps mothers with career planning and strategies for life after motherhood. "The work that I've designed is very intentionally designed to integrate small, attainable, realistic initiatives that rebuild confidence and give women a pathway back into the world that they want to be part of." - Dr. Hilary Berger Key points discussed for working mothers: Feeling shut down, like you've lost your identity and confidence is normal, and you are not alone Having children doesn't mean not thriving and reaching career goals There are strategies you can implement to start the healing process to begin a new normal Career relevance is not a guilty desire. You can have flexibility and options while raising your children But the corporate landscape, culture and society do still need to change. Working moms still have struggles that corporate America is not fully prepared to deal with. While some companies make the effort to accommodate working mothers, the realities, opportunities, and standards across the board are not where they need to be for true equity. According to AAUW, mothers are 40% more likely than fathers to report that child care issues negatively affect their careers. And an astounding 96% of dads with jobs work full time in comparison to only 78% of mothers. Being a mother is beautiful and rewarding, and it doesn't mean choosing your children over your career. It also doesn't make feeling like you've lost yourself, your career and your passions an acceptable way of life. Connect with Dr. Hilary Berger: Website Instagram Connect with Nancy: NancySheed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The visual appeal of your business is of the highest importance to your success. Branding and logo design are certainly part of your visual story, but they're not all of it. When it comes to visual assets or visual content, good graphic design can take small brands to big brands. Kim Barron, a 20+ year graphic design professional, art director, and owner of New Leaf Graphic Design, explains what good design is and why it matters to even the smallest and newest of businesses. Why Graphic Design Matters to Your Business: It's the way your business communicates with your potential customers It's what people say about your brand when you're not around It's visual and creative and beautiful, and also intentional and impactful It's able to adapt to the changing and growing needs of your business "I help my clients to communicate their messages to their constituents in a graphic way." -Kim Barron Growing her graphic design business has been an interesting and sometimes circuitous journey for Kim and it's also been enjoyable and rewarding. Starting with an agency and eventually creating her own company, Kim also helped HAYVN launch with its very distinct and engaging branding and graphic design and has found several clients at Hayvn as well. Connect with Kim Barron: Website Connect with Nancy: NancySheed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you considered telling your story, sharing your lessons, or putting your knowledge into a book that will give you even more recognition? These days there are so many options to publishing a book. "The good news is that with growth and technological breakthroughs, not only can we publish our own books, but we can make all the decisions…" -Amanda Miller However, the journey to becoming a published author can be anything but straightforward. Enter Amanda Miller, a self-publishing consultant with My Word Publishing. She helps people get the confidence, strategy, and roadmap they need to publish their book. Unpacking the complicated world of publishing: Amanda explains the differences between self-publishing versus traditional publishing How the oversimplification of the self-publishing process works against authors Differences between self-publishing versus hybrid publishing versus subsidy publishing Why book marketing is more complicated than most writers think Amanda reveals red flags of publishers you might want to steer clear of Learn the vital parts of publishing and key players every author will want to get published The key to setting yourself up for success is being aware of all the people involved and the traps you need to watch out for. If you are interested in self-publishing, Amanda offers free 30-minute consultations if you'd like more information. And she is not helping authors, she helps organize and lead a wonderful HAYVN group of young professionals called HYPE (HAYVN Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs). Connect with Amanda Miller: Website Linkedin Email: Amanda@mywordpublishing.com Connect with Nancy: NancySheed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Small business owners suffer many of the same pains and fail for many of the same reasons. Poor marketing, unfocused business strategy and planning, lack of research and lack of direction on what to prioritize are just a few reasons why. "Set the right goals at the right time, and set them in the right priority" -Lisa Corrado One of the most effective ways to increase your chances of success is to have the right goals that inform what you execute on and when. Coach Lisa Corrado is a friend of HAYVN who works with entrepreneurs and small business owners to help implement the strategies and systems they need to achieve the bigger vision. "Better Than Ever" Goal Setting Strategies & Considerations from Lisa Corrado: Ask yourself the right questions and don't let yourself off the hook. Planning for pitfalls is the secret weapon everyone needs. Know that your end result may not be what you truly want and it's okay to pivot. Set the right priorities and focus on fewer priorities to 10x your effectiveness. Know who you want to be in the vision of what you want to achieve. "It's a lot easier to do successful and effective goal setting, if there's a process to follow" -Lisa Corrado Doing less to achieve more is something we all may struggle with, but Lisa makes it very clear that it is critical to your success. When you start to feel overwhelmed and overcome by the size of the projects ahead of you, Lisa's mantra "What am I doing now and what am I doing next?" can certainly keep you grounded and save your sanity. Connect with Lisa Corrado: Website Instagram Connect with Nancy: NancySheed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking an idea and creating a concept that you think can solve problems for others is an exciting and honorable dream to go after. Developing a product to take to market can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned entrepreneurs and businesses. "It takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes, but an even wiser man to learn from others" -Zen Proverb In this episode, Hayley Segar, founder and creator of onewith swimwear, reveals the experiences, the lessons, and skills it took for her to create comfortable swimwear that "fits just like your favorite seamless undergarments." Key points Hayley shares from idea to product development and launch: Exposure to the market you desire is important to your success Seek others with complementary skills to speed up the process Building a company while creating a product gets really intense Optimize support and resources along the way Sometimes your high points can quickly become the biggest stress point "I cannot convey enough how launching a product, and a brand is the hardest thing I've ever done in my entire life." -Hayley Segar Hayley is an active member of the HAYVN community that brings so much to the table and contributes in multiple ways. She discovered HAYVN through her interest in the HAYVN Hatch while seeking opportunities to practice her product pitch and became a natural fit into the culture. She is now a part of the Launch Accelerator Cohort and is continuing to grow her swimwear brand, onewith. Connect with Hayley Segar: Website Instagram TikTok Pinterest Connect with Nancy: NancySheed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the entrepreneurial journey to building a business, there are always more challenges than you ever anticipate. Seeing the overall picture, and having an effective route mapped out that will take you from idea to success is difficult when you've never built a business before. Business mentors may be the entrepreneur's most valuable ally. Successful business owners like Pat Duncan have proven success, and have experienced building and solving problems, are the kind of mentors you'd be lucky to have. Pat built her company from nothing and sold it for a profit, as many business owners hope to do. She is now a SCORE Volunteer helping other business owners and startups grow the business they dream of. A few lessons Pat shares about growing a successful business: When it doesn't work the way you want, be flexible Talk to a lot of people Don't quit your job Don't hire friends Review the numbers weekly "Whatever we can learn, we have learned in our careers, we can help other people start or grow their own small businesses. " -Pat Duncan Pat explains the benefits offered by working with a SCORE Volunteer. Face-to-face meetings are part of mentorship that cannot be replaced. Whether on Zoom, in a cafe, or in a library, working with a mentor has benefits that will propel your business and success in ways you cannot imagine. Connect with Pat Duncan: Website Connect with Nancy: NancySheed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing personal finances is crucial and when not handled properly can lead to debt, unexpected expenses, and overspending. For people who don't have time or are overwhelmed they can get help. Becca Feeley is the Business Development Manager for Financial Sense, a daily money management company that helps with everything financial from cash flow tracking to paying bills. Becca reveals the history of how her mother came to start her their financial business. Whether you've been looking for household finance strategy and help because you're short on time or because it's boring you to pieces, daily money management professionals like Becca and her mom are the ideal solutions. If you're looking to gain confidence around how you are handling your personal finances, then Becca Feeley and Financial Sense offer free resources. Key points discussed with Becca: The type of clients Financial Sense attracts What is daily money management How to get started with a financial services company Ways she was able to thrive as a small business Becca is super approachable and is also a valued part of the HAYVN community. Like many, she is a mom who wanted more time for her family. Leaving an unfulfilling corporate life for a service-based small business is the entrepreneurial path that started with her mother and now continues with her. Financial Sense is their labor of love together. Connect with Becca Feeley: Website Email Connect with Nancy: NancySheed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The phrase, "find a need, fill a need" is a common staple in the entrepreneurial world for those looking to make a difference. When founder and serial entrepreneur, Sarah Spear, found out how isolating her world became being the mother of a child with special needs, she discovered the need for parents to have support and a better way to share knowledge with one another. Empowered Together is the community she created to solve issues that she herself was experiencing. 1 in 5 households are caring for children with special needs (source) Sarah's online community is about providing support to parents experiencing the same struggles and telling them what she wishes she knew early on. "Research demonstrates that kids with special needs have superior outcomes when the parents are receiving services at the same time." - Sarah Spear Key Points Discussed with Sarah: Parents need a psychologically safe space to feel supported Experimenting with iterative business models leads to success Introducing conversation around hard topics is necessary HAYVN'S community of female entrepreneurs has been powerful Sarah is looking for relationships and introductions to centers that serve special needs populations and would love to hear from you. Connect with Sarah Spear: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Nancy: NancySheed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices