Lead Like a Woman

Natasha Miller is the Founder and Chief Experience Designer of Entire Productions, the go-to experience design event and entertainment production company based in San Francisco. She has been on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America for three years in a row. Her passion and commitment to giving back drive her invariable contributions and participation with numerous charitable organizations. Natasha also performs as a jazz vocalist and is a trained classical violinist. She is a proud graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and has studied entrepreneurship at the Harvard Business School and MIT. She is also a member of the Recording Academy, ASCAP, SF Travel, and Meeting Professionals International (MPI). She resides in San Francisco, California, where she is a member and on the board of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). In this episode… Being an introvert does not mean that you cannot be outgoing, vivacious, and a top performer. You can be your best self but still set boundaries on how much time you spend with others, both professionally and personally. As a person who identifies herself as an outgoing introvert, Natasha Miller knows very well what this means. She enjoys spending a big chunk of her time alone despite being at the helm of an event production company. She is not shy and lets other people know what to expect when working with her. Natasha Miller, the Founder and Chief Experience Designer at Entire Productions, joins Andrea Heuston in this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show where she talks about growing a multimillion-dollar event production company. Natasha also explains what an outgoing introvert refers to, talks about setting boundaries, and describes the importance of seeking mentorship. Stay tuned.

Andrea Duffield is the Chief Executive Officer at Bridgeways. Over the span of 15 years as a speech-language pathologist, she obtained her MBA and went on to start and run her own business, Mosaic Rehabilitation. Mosaic provided speech, physical and occupational therapy, behavioral health, psychology, and counseling services in four clinical locations across the Seattle area. During her time there, Andrea was recognized as the Outstanding Treatment Provider by FEAT of Washington and the Nellie Cashman Business Woman of the Year. She also received accolades for her entrepreneurial acumen from the Puget Sound Business Journal, American Business Awards, and 425 Magazine. After exiting Mosaic in 2019, Andrea transitioned into the nonprofit arena and is now serving as the CEO at Bridgeways in Everett, Washington. Bridgeway's mission is to provide services that promote quality of life for individuals living with mental health concerns in a manner that facilitates growth, independence, and a sense of community. In this episode… Do you struggle with perfection? Do you find yourself trying to be the best person for everyone all of the time? Unknown to many women, the desire for perfection often has a negative impact on their lives. This makes them struggle in both their personal and professional lives, unlike men who are more willing to make mistakes. The truth is, you don’t have to be the best all of the time — you’re allowed to make mistakes and give yourself grace. In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Andrea Duffield, the Chief Executive Officer at Bridgeways, about the value of resiliency and serving underprivileged communities. Andrea also talks about the best way to manage employees, how being a mother has impacted her life, and how she leads with strength. Stay tuned.

Lorrie Morgan is the Owner and President of Red Hot Copy. She is considered an industry trailblazer in the world of emotional response copywriting and marketing, especially when it comes to selling to women. She founded her first company, Red Hot Copy, in 1999 so she could work anywhere, raise her family, and make a good living. Her highest values are family, freedom, and fun. After studying closely with many communications legends, Lorrie takes established marketing formulas and adds her own feminine spin to increase conversion. She currently lives in Arizona on a 13-acre horse ranch with her partner. When not working on copy or mentoring other business owners, she is usually living out her big value fantasies by riding her horses, raising chickens, or shooting competitively. In this episode… One of the most common challenges women face in both their professional and personal lives is knowing when to say 'Yes' and when to say 'No.’ They often put the needs of others before their own, and in the process, they end up forfeiting their own desires. It is therefore important for every woman to identify and know where her priorities lie. You need to learn how to say 'Yes' only to the things that actually matter, and you have to be very protective of your time and take control of your life. You should never force yourself to tolerate things that don't make you happy. If it’s not lighting your fire, you don’t have room for magic to happen! In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Lorrie Morgan, the Owner and President of Red Hot Copy, to talk about communication crafted for women versus men. Lorrie also shares her copywriting background, her coaching work, and talks about her horse ranch. Stay tuned.

Michele Hecken is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, speaker, and business leader. She has over 25 years of experience running a global company that she started at the age of 22 and sold in 2019. Her passion is elevating other entrepreneurs in life and business as a transformational executive coach. Michele is currently writing a book focused on how to create your best, fun, and fearless life in business, set to be published in the winter of 2022. She also coaches entrepreneurs and C-level executives focused on further developing their leadership and companies while aligning their true purpose to their mission. In this episode… Business leaders are expected to make the best decisions about their organizations. However, sometimes this can be difficult and leaders can waste a lot of time thinking about the right move to make. How do you get unstuck from this decision-making loop? Michele Hecken often faced this same problem when running her business. It mentally took a toll on her, but while talking to one of her mentors, she was advised to just make a decision — and this helped solve her problem. She now uses that same piece of advice to help other entrepreneurs offboard and get things out of their desks (and their heads). In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Michele Hecken, an executive coach, about the importance of offboarding yourself from your business. They discuss the benefits and challenges associated with delegating, how Michele prepared her business for sale, and how she coaches other entrepreneurs to offboard themselves from their companies. Stay tuned.

From yoga instructor to trucking fitness authority, for 20 years, Hope Zvara has helped change thousands of lives using her easy, step-by-step lifestyle strategies and solutions. As the CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, Hope's mission is to help one million drivers change lanes in their health and fitness by 2031. While everyone else is focused on exercise, Hope shows drivers how to add more movement into their day in small, bite-sized pieces. Picked up by Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores nationwide during a global pandemic, she created Stiff Mother Trucker Pain Relief Cream to help drivers reduce pain fast. She believes that it's the small, simple changes that lead to big results. Catch Hope on Season nine of the PBS show Start Up where she shares her story, programs, and unique approach to movement and driver lifestyle so that you can feel good again. In this episode… Although every woman is gifted, talented, and has what it takes to do great things and create a lot of value, we are often faced with imposter syndrome. We don't believe in ourselves as much as we should, and this affects our lives and the decisions we make. From her many years of experience running a yoga business and creating different programs, Hope Zvara had to deal with imposter syndrome — which eventually stifled business growth. She, however, decided to be brave and made a decision to change. She wanted to be big and be seen so that she could help more people rise and improve their lives. In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Hope Zvara, the CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, to talk about creating value in a niche market. Hope also talks about the lessons she learned over the years running a yoga business, her new app and book, and the art of delayed gratification. Stay tuned.

Shenandoah Davis is the Co-founder and CEO of Adventure Nannies, a nationwide domestic staffing agency that has been helping progressive families find nannies, private educators, and newborn care specialists since 2012. Shenandoah grew up attached to the piano. Being homeschooled, she would spend each day racing through her lessons so she could have time to practice for as long as possible. After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in opera performance, she packed up and moved to Seattle to pursue the music and art scene. Shenandoah has toured four continents as a singer, songwriter, and DIY musician performing in listening spaces and art galleries before taking a position at a large restaurant group in Seattle as a brand manager. She then joined Adventure Nannies as their COO in 2016. She serves on the board of several nonprofits and is committed to advancing the careers and dreams of women entrepreneurs through the realm of equitable domestic staffing in the US. In this episode… Being a successful female leader does not mean that you have to lead like someone else — or like a man. You only need to forge your own way. Every woman is different, and there is value in redefining what it means to lead like a woman. You don't have to stress yourself with a boss babe mentality, dress and act like a man, or have a big voice. However, by being authentic, you can be powerful and empower others as a leader. And if something doesn't work, learn from it and grow. In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Shenandoah Davis, the Co-founder and CEO of Adventure Nannies, to talk about leading a business like a woman, experiencing success, and the power of music. They also talk about recent changes at Adventure Nannies and the value of being an authentic and empowered female leader. Stay tuned.

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and a retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly. She is also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in that state. She grew up in Goose Creek, South Carolina, and dropped out of high school at the age of 17. She immediately became a waitress at the Waffle House. After earning her high school diploma a few months later, she entered The Citadel (the Military College of South Carolina), where she was the school's first female to graduate from its corps of cadets in 1999. In 2004, Nancy earned a master's degree from the University of Georgia. She is the author of In the Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel, published by Simon and Schuster in 2001. In 2008, she started her own company. Her background in business is in technology, PR, and marketing, and more recently, commercial real estate before coming to Congress. Amongst her other achievements and responsibilities, Nancy is a single mom of two children, aged 12 and 14. She also has two cats, Tyler and Tiger, and a puppy named Liberty. In this episode… Being the first female to graduate from The Citadel, Congresswoman Nancy Mace was taught a lot of valuable life lessons. She learned the importance of being courageous, confident, and believing in herself. Now she’s here to empower women to speak up for themselves, for others, and to give a voice to the voiceless. Nancy advises fellow women leaders to never quit until they achieve what they want. Other people's opinions and perceptions should never define who they are or what they are capable of doing. If a woman doesn't believe in herself, then others will not believe in her and her abilities. Congresswoman Nancy Mace is Andrea Heuston's guest in this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show where she talks about being the first female to graduate from The Citadel and how that impacted her work in Congress. Nancy also talks about her experience growing up in a military family, the lessons she learned from working as a waitress at Waffle House, and how she runs her own business. Stay tuned.

Renée Marino is a Professional Communication Coach named by Yahoo Finance as one of the “Top 10 Communication Coaches to Follow in 2021.” She helps people create genuine connections in their life and business by balancing new school technology with old school simplicity. Renée was recently the Co-host of Tony Robbins’ and Dean Graziosi’s first-ever virtual world summit, and she has signed a book deal with Morgan James to publish her first nonfiction book called Becoming a Master Communicator, which will be available in stores on January 25, 2022. A graduate of Wagner College with a degree in theater speech, Renée has spoken, performed, and been interviewed on thousands of live and virtual stages. She teaches a live workshop called “Connecting on Camera,” which guides people to be their most confident, real selves on camera. She is also a stage and screen actress and was the female lead role, Mary Delgado, in the film Jersey Boys directed by Clint Eastwood, which is currently on Netflix. She has mastered countless Broadway roles over the years, including roles in Pretty Woman, West Side Story, Jersey Boys, Chaplin, Wonderland, and more. In this episode… Are you aware that imperfection is human? Are you also aware that it is a beautiful thing that should be embraced by everyone? We are all imperfect in nature and can never be perfect in everything we do. Renée Marino knows the value of being your authentic self and advises people to stop striving for perfection. She believes in taking imperfect action regardless of any fear, doubt, or concerns one may have. You don't always have to feel confident before taking action. The more you do it, the more confident you will become. Renée Marino, a Professional Communication Coach, is Andrea Heuston's guest in this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show where she talks about the value of good communication and embracing imperfection. Renée also discusses her acting career, becoming a speaker coach, and her new book, Becoming a Master Communicator. Stay tuned.

Lisa Liguori is an entrepreneur and the Owner of Liguori Management. She runs the venture capital firm in San Diego and her favorite roles are social investor and philanthropist. Although she loves to travel, home is her happy place because it is where she can be close to family and never miss a Sunday dinner. Lisa's hobbies are piloting and playing tennis. She believes her calling is running the Advice Column Podcast, where she shares life experiences from others to remind us that we aren't alone and to help accelerate our own personal growth. In this episode… Decision making is part of being a business owner and leader. You have to sit down, evaluate what you have at hand, and decide on the next steps to take. However, if you keep waiting for the best time to make a move, you may be disappointed. As a business owner or leader, it is important to grab any good opportunities you see without fear. Take the shot and iterate whenever necessary, because if you fear making a move, then you will never learn anything new. Be ready to learn from your mistakes and failures, and know that everything does not always have to be perfect. In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Lisa Liguori, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and podcast host, to talk about running a venture capital firm and investing in yourself. Lisa also explains her reasons for starting the Advice Column Podcast and the Happiness Adventure and talks about the Ski Monkey gadget. Stay tuned.

Mary Jane Pioli is the President of MJ Pioli and Company, a firm that provides executive coaching, business strategy, peer advisory, and facilitation services. As an executive coach, peer group advisory leader, and business development strategist, Mary Jane is passionate about developing conscious leaders who are happier and more effective in their organizational roles and in their lives. She collaborates with leaders to help them become more intentional about their goals and strategies and find the best ways to inspire others and implement programs, products, and services for success. Mary Jane is currently the Co-leader of the Seattle and Bellevue Chapters of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a Group Leader for the peer advisory group CEO Connect, and an executive coach to managers, directors, C-suite executives, teams, and professional service firm partners. She has enjoyed running her business for the past several years after earning a coaching certification degree and spending the first 15 plus years of her career in the corporate environment. She left the country and traveled for a year through Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, harnessing her type A personality, which allowed her a successful re-entry into the world of business and motherhood. In this episode… To become a better leader, it is important that you learn how to listen, be present, and speak up. This is what Mary Jane Pioli learned from one of her mentors while working in the corporate world.  You don't always have to solve every problem on your own, and it is important that you learn how to take a break and relax. Creating a space between allows you to stop worrying and know that the most important thing is taking the first step when you don't know what the future holds. It helps you work on yourself, avoid burnout, live a happier life, and become a better leader. It helps you learn how to be!  In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Mary Jane Pioli, the President of MJ Pioli and Company, about executive coaching and helping leaders become happier and more efficient. They also talk about toxic positivity, empowering and serving other leaders, and how Mary Jane leads like a woman. Stay tuned.