Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela Gennari

Episode 66: Limor Bergman Gross

Navigating a career in technology as a woman can be challenging. Limor Bergman Gross knows that firsthand as she has been working in tech for over 20 years as an engineer, manager, and director of engineering. Limor is used to being the only woman in the room and breaking through glass ceilings, and now she teaches other women to achieve their own goals. Join us for a great conversation about how she achieved success and how others can show up in their careers ready for leadership. 

Episode 65: Deb Curtis

Deb Curtis is a beacon of resilience and unity in diversity. Abandoned as a child and overcoming personal and professional adversities, she transformed her hardships into empowerment. After a 30-year career in corporate America, she took the lessons she learned and set out to empower others. In 2018, she established her own small business to help women and people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds take over and run successful businesses. Partnering with the Small Business Administration, Deb has been a relentless advocate for diversity and inclusion, breaking down barriers and changing preconceived notions of business ownership.
Her mission is to champion diversity and inclusion in business ownership, helping individuals from diverse backgrounds navigate success. Join us for a transparent discussion about the challenges women often face in the workplace, and how to overcome them. 

Episode 64: Crystal O’Connor

Three time celebrity endorsed author Crystal O'Connor is the creator of 'Moxie Entrepreneur' & Moxie Media Solutions with programs like High Ticket Mastery, Wealthy Wellness Academy, Moxie Bod, 'Rich, Fit and Happy' and author of Unleash Your Moxie endorsed by Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank. Crystal teaches women and small business owners all over the world how to create 6 & 7 figure incomes by getting raw & Moxie in business. Not only do we dive into topics like marketing for small businesses, but also how our hormones impact our daily stress levels and how to feel your best by developing the proper mindset.

Episode 63: Ann Carden

One of the primary reasons I started this podcast was to provide our audience with female role models who are out there accomplishing great things in their career and setting a standard of excellence that others may emulate. Ann Carden is that example for entrepreneurs who are trying to scale or develop their small business. Ann has more than forty-one years of business, marketing, and sales experience with over thirty years as an entrepreneur.  She has built 7 successful businesses (selling five) and is the current owner of two. Ann is also a three-time published Author for business, marketing and success success, and her latest book was a #1 International Bestseller. She has been a public speaker for almost forty years, and she is the host of her own podcast "Expert In You." Ann provides excellent advice for business owners and leaders on this episode that you will not want to miss. 

Episode 62: Janet Livingstone

Understanding how various cultures can integrate into a company successfully has become increasingly more important each decade as we become a more global society. Do you know the socially acceptable ways to communicate with people from other cultures? This knowledge can make or break a business deal, and determine the success of international expansion efforts. Janet Livingstone is an expert in inter-cultural competence and a leadership development coach who helps companies to strengthen their cultural awareness. With dispersed global teams who can now connect remotely, differences in communication and cultural norms can be daunting to understand, but Janet discusses how to best come together effectively. 

Episode 61: Tina Lee and Stacey Nowlin

They say if you want to go fast, go alone, and if you want to go far, go together. This is the formula that Tina Lee and Stacey Nowlin have used to combine their vast experiences in the medical billing industry to create their business. Instead of traditional consulting in the healthcare industry, Tina and Stacey decided to focus on helping healthcare entities succeed by taking back control of their patient billing with online courses that deliver timely, relevant and thorough content.  Their approach is deeply focused on team building, positivity, encouragement and fun. Tina and Stacey seek not only to succeed, but strive to help others feel empowered to be their best too!

Episode 60: Alyse Maslonik

Our commonality is in struggle, not success. We have all been through difficult circumstances, but the tenacity and strength gained in those experiences are what may fuel our passions and enable us to reach success.... as long as we are able to channel that experience in a positive direction. That is the story of Alyse Maslonik... she endured horrific circumstances, and used her pain and anger to fuel a passion to help others.
Alyse is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and survivor of domestic abuse. Her mission is to empower and uplift people, especially young women, who have been dealt a tough hand... Just like she was.
Born into generational poverty, Alyse overcame the odds to escape her circumstances and become the founder and CEO of RedefinED. She and her team have raised millions of dollars in scholarship money for children from underprivileged backgrounds. Her forthcoming memoir, The Anger She Keeps, gives readers a look into her past of trauma and abuse. As a speaker and an author covering these difficult and painful topics, she hopes to inspire and help women experiencing similar struggles.  #abusesurvivor #breakthecycle #prettypowerful #prettypowerfulpodcast #podcast #femalepodcast #womanowned #femaleentrepreneur #entrepreneur #empowerment #inspirational #lifecoach #femaleboss #workingmom #fyp #femaleceo #workingmom 

Episode 59: Sabrina Runbeck

What happens when you experience burnout in a career that you love? Well, Sabrina Runbeck went on a deep dive to find greater connection, and then decided to help others do the same. As a medical professional, Sabrina was dedicated to her patient care, but wasn't focused on her own. After experiencing burnout, she found ways to create better patient engagement, while also systematizing processes and generating visibility that enabled her to grow strategically. Sabrina was so successful in this endeavor, that she now helps other healthcare professionals do the same, and hosts a popular podcast. Join us for this insightful conversation.

Episode 58: Dr Laura Purdy

I loved this discussion with Dr Laura Purdy about all things healthcare, entrepreneurialism and the US military... we had a real talk where healthcare concerns get addressed and we ventured into our ideals on how to level the playing field. Dr. Laura Purdy, also known as 'America's Favorite Doctor', is a highly respected physician, consultant, and telehealth pioneer with a decade of experience. She served as a physician in the US Army for 14 years before taking her career to the next level through medical entrepreneurship. She was on the forefront of the telehealth field, pioneering digital healthcare years before the pandemic to ensure equal access for all Americans.
As a doctor, veteran, entrepreneur, and mom, Dr. Purdy is eager to challenge "old school" perceptions of healthcare and rethink the experience for patients and physicians alike.

Episode 57: Paige Lawrence

It is well-deserved recognition to put Olympic athletes on a pedestal as they are the very best in the world at their sport. They have worked hard and earned their spot... but like entrepreneurs and executives, they still go through intense moments of doubt, failure and rediscovery... yet they persevere. Paige Lawrence, an Olympian in pairs figure skating and a highly sought after High-Performance coach talks with Angela about her journey to the Olympics and pivoting as an entrepreneur after retirement. Paige's unique approach to coaching her entrepreneurial clients combined with her extensive experience as an Olympic athlete gives her a deep understanding of how to cultivate the practices and skills that lead to success. She helps her clients optimize their mindset, uplevel their habits and pursue their goals with greater clarity and organization in order to create outstanding results in their business.