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Danielle LaPorte

Koren — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:31:38 +0000

Former think-tank exec, business strategist, publicist, and one of the most popular and original personal development and career-advice writers online, Danielle LaPorte is back with us today. She is reframing popular self-help and success concepts in her apathy-kicking, integrity-infusing guide to defining success on your own terms in her new book The Fire Starter Sessions.

We talk about:

what she does and how she makes a living
putting yourself in the driver seat of your life
feelings
being real
suckage

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Jessica Riesenbeck

Koren — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:06:35 +0000

Jessica Riesenbeck has owned her own Virtual Assistant business since 2004. Her clients have included solopreneurs as well as famous New York Times best selling author and columnist for O, the Oprah Magazine. In addition to her own work as a Virtual Assistant, Jessica trains women throughout the country to become VA’s in her Sis-ter-hood business. Sis-ter-hood is a training program that helps VA’s create an authentic virtual assistance business.

Jess is here to talk about how you can work effectively with a virtual assistant for your business.

What is a VA? What does a VA do?
Why hire a VA?
Trust with the VA?
How to know the right fit?
How to know what you want in a VA?
How much do VA’s cost?
How to work effectively with a VA?
How to be respectful of one’s VA?
Two takeaways – what can a listener interested in hiring a VA do to hire/work with a VA?

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Babe Walker creators Cohen(s) + Schoenhals

Koren — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:47:40 +0000

With over 600,000 twitter followers and counting @WhiteGirlProblems creators David Oliver Chohen, Lara Schoenhals, and Tanner Cohen are here to talk about our cultural phenomenon and their book WHITE GIRL PROBLEMS by Babe Walker.

WHITE GIRL PROBLEMS pokes fun at, and provides commentary on, the current state of pop culture manufactured drama of the oblivious is not just accepted, but glorified by reality shows, endorsement deals, and glossy magazine covers.

We discussed:

Who is Babe Walker really?
Why do we enjoy reading/watching people complain about trivial problems?
Our pop culture’s fascination with these rich girls and over the top problems.
How they built a business and created a book all from twitter two years ago.

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Alicia Rittenhouse

Koren — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:45:46 +0000

A high school dropout. Pregnant at 18.

What’s possible for this person? What can she accomplish in this economy? How can she provide for her daughter and herself as a single mom?

Alicia Rittenhouse is now a successful entrepreneur as a Tech Cheerleader + Digital Diva. She has built her business bootstrapping from the ground up while raising her daughter and being the sole provider.

Alicia teaches other entrepreneurs to use technology so they can build successful online businesses.

We discuss:

how she went from making $10 an hour to $75,000 last year
how she bootstrapped her business
and ways for you to build your business using technology

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Pamela Slim

Koren — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:51:13 +0000

“Get out of your way.” That’s what Pamela Slim told me at one point when I was starting my business. I did not know I was in my own way but ohhh she was so right! Once I got out of my way, I was able to build my business and really create the way I want to help people.

Pamela Slim is a seasoned business coach, author, and professional speaker who helps frustrated employees in corporate jobs break out and start their own business. Her blog, Escape from Cubicle Nation, is one of the top career and marketing blogs on the web. A former corporate manager and entrepreneur herself for more than a decade, she deeply understands the concerns faced by first-time entrepreneurs. Her experience teaching martial arts for 10 years to thousands of students has helped her clients deal with fear head-on. Her book Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur was named Best Small Business/Entrepreneur Book of 2009 by 800CEORead.

Pam is here to talk about how entrepreneurs get in their own way and ways for them to get out of their way and build their business.

Ways in which entrepreneurs get in their own way.
What are your top three wishes you could inject into every would-be entrepreneurs brain?
Stories of clients who were in their way and removed road blocks and built their business.
Two takeaways – two things listeners can do to get out of their way.

Here’s what Pam said about the interview.

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Adelaide Lancaster & Amy Abrams

Koren — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:43:26 +0000

Adelaide and Amy are co-founders of In Good Company, a community business learning center and co-working space for woman entrepreneurs in Manhattan. They are also the co-authors of THE BIG ENOUGH COMPANY: CREATING A BUSINESS THAT WORKS FOR YOU.

We discuss:

what women entrepreneurship is really like?
women entrepreneurship and 2nd class?
pitfalls of entrepreneurship
how you know when you are successful
two takeaways

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Amy Block Joy

Koren — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:58:18 +0000

Amy Block Joy, Ph.D., Nutritional Sciences has worked for the University of California for more than thirty years. Amy was the director of a $14 million program for poor families. While at the UC Davis campus, Amy uncovered some embezzlement and that lead her down a road to becoming a whistleblower. Amy is here today to discuss her journey.

We discussed:

her experience
truth seeker’s in an organization
for those considering becoming a whistleblower what she recommends
retaliation
Two takeaways

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website
book

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Danielle Laporte

Koren — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:57:58 +0000

Danielle LaPorte, writer, speaker, business advisor. You may know her blog “white hot truth” and also know that she does not like that word — “blog” that is. She is the lead-author of Style Statement: Live by Your Own Design and her upcoming book The Fire Starter Sessions comes out with Random House in the new year.

She first self-published the Fire Starter Sessions online, now called The Spark Kit making $250,000 and was able to create a 6 figure book deal for the new version with her publisher. Danielle knows about the possibilities and will share her journey with us today.

We discuss:

Danielle’s background: pre-white hot truth
possibilities
obstacles/fear/doubt
Takeaway

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Guy Kawasaki

Koren — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:20:40 +0000

A UCD law school drop out who went on to be a part of the Silicon Valley business world for over three decades.

Guy is the co-founder of Alltop.com, an “online magazine rack” of popular topics on the web, a founding partner at Garage Technology Ventures, former chief evangelist of Apple.

Guy is a speaker and author of ten books including his latest Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions.

We discuss:

Enchantment
Enchantment versus Pandering
Dark Side of Enchantment
Key to Success – The Grind

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Charlie Gilkey

Koren — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:24:29 +0000

Charlie is a writer, designer and coach who helps people change the world.

His blog Productive Flourishing, is one of the top blogs for productivity, creativity, and personal development on the web. Charlie is known for his ability to help creative people make systems and plans that work for them.

We discuss:

the entrepreneur journey
what blindspots creative entrepreneurs have
building sustainable businesses
Takeaway for listeners

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Hugh MacLeod

Koren — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:07:33 +0000

Hugh MacLeod used to work in Manhattan as an advertising copywriter. 10 years ago he started “Cartoons Drawn On The Back of Business Cards” which lead to gapingvoid.com and Hugh writing a couple of books – Ignore Everybody & Evil Plans: Having Fun on the Road to World Domination. We discuss creating a living with what you truly love and letting go of society’s rules.

Hugh’s journey
Practicing everyday
The 10 year “overnight success”
Key to growth: Learning

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Lissa Rankin

Koren — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:15:20 +0000

Dr. Lissa Rankin practiced as an OB/GYN phsyician for 10 years. After her Perfect Storm, Lissa left medicine to live a more balanced, creative, authentic life. In 2009, Lissa started a blog, OwningPink.com to document her personal quest to integrate all the fragmented facets of her being that made her whole. She is also author of the must read for every woman (and possibly man) out there - What’s Up Down There? Questions You’d Only Ask Your Gynecologist If She Was Your Best Friend.

Listen as we discuss:

Lissa’s journey from lucrative physician practice to entrepreneurship
how one quits their job
The Takeaway

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Are you clear about what you desire?

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Dr. Dave Smiley

Koren — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:59:44 +0000

Dr. Dave Smiley is the creator and visionary for the film The Inner Weigh.

Here’s is what Michael Bernard Beckwith author of Spiritual Liberation: Fullfilling Your Soul’s Potential had to say about the film:

The Inner Weigh provides factual evidence that the physical form is shaped by one’s inner consciousness. This film offers a wise alternative to faddish products and instead supports the viewer in transforming emotional hungers into spiritual nourishment that creates peace of mind, heart, and spirit.

During this interview we discuss:

The making of the film

Law of Attraction and Weight Loss

Subconscious mind

Two takeaways – two steps that you can practice to help you lose weight

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the film

twitter

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Simon Sinek

Koren — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:03:09 +0000

Simon Sinek is known to inspire people to do the things that inspire them. Simon’s book Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. During the interview Simon shows the process of discovering one’s why.

why he does what he does
Simon takes us through the process of WHY
how you can make an impact in your workplace regardless of rank/title

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After listening to the interview with Simon, what is your why? How did the Simon’s process work for you? Do you have more questions for Simon?

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Ariane deBonvoisin

Koren — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:29:26 +0000

Ariane de Bonvoisin author of the First 30 days: Your Guide to Any Change and her website www.first30days.com has information to help you change. Ariane is a change expert who has personally ived it to teach it. She had climbed a very tall successful ladder as a Stanford MBA grad working for Time in New York and controlled a $500 million digital media venture capital fund. Realizing she was not lined up with her inner wisdom, Ariane leapt to become an author and create an inspirational website to help people change in their own life. Listen as we discuss:

Changing jobs in this economy
Feelings
Ask yourself how you are feeling each morning
Where does that story come from
Two takeaways

Follow Ariane on twitter

Find Ariane on facebook

Ariane’s website

Ariane’s book

After listening to Ariane and Koren. How do you feel about change?

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Alice Schroeder

Koren — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:40:19 +0000

Alice Schroeder, NY Times bestselling author of TheSnowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, returns to talk about Warren Buffett’s mindset and what we can learn from him. Listen as we discuss:

clean thinking and how this effective practice helped Buffett’s success
Buffett’s mindset
Two takeways – how we can learn from Buffett and apply it to our own lives

Find Alice on facebook

Alice’s website

Alice’s previous interview

After listening to Alice discuss Buffett, what did you take away that is applicable in your life?

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Marianna Olszewski

Koren — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:06:50 +0000

Marianna is a CEO of a fianancial management firm and author of Live It, Love It, Earn It. She knows what it is like to be stressed out by money, careers and life. She worked hard to gain career and financial success and is here to share her journey with you and also steps for you to regain control of your life. Listen as we discuss:

her personal journey and how she was able to overcome
overcoming your fear
how to make changes to create the life you really want
2 takeaways to implement in your life today

Marianna on Twitter

Marianna’s website

After listening to Marianna and the two takeaways, what are you going to implement in your life? Please share your experience with us. Please consider leaving a comment or subscribing to the feed to have future interviews delivered to your feed reader. Sign up for our newsletter to receive upcoming info and newsletter only promotions.

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Naomi Dunford

Koren — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:00:48 +0000

Naomi started IttyBiz – Marketing for Business without Marketing Departments in October 2007 and turned it into a 6 figure online business by the end of 2008. Listen as Naomi shares:

how to build a new business
figure out your money
big mistakes we make
for those of you with existing businesses how to take your business to the next level.

Naomi on Twitter

Naomi’s website

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Alice Schroeder

Koren — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:29:16 +0000

Alice Schroeder is a journalist and author of The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life. Alice, a former research anaylst spent five years researching his life. Listen to our discussion about how one of the richest men in the world became so successful and how you can use his keys for your own journey!

keys to his success
being different
clarity and focus

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Julien Smith

Koren — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:41:35 +0000

Co-author of Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation and, Earn Trust. Julien has spent the past 15 years involved with online communities and was one of the original podcasters. He was later able to bring his podcast show to traditional radio.

Listen as we discuss:

relationships
leverage social capital to financial capital
trends

Find Julien on Twitter

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Jim Horan

Koren — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:48 +0000

From a very tall ladder in Corporate America to becoming an entrepreneur and author of The One Page Business Plan, Jim Horan discusses entrepreneurship and how you can be a successful entrepreneur.

first step for starting a business
asking for help
key elements for successful entrepreneurship

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Judith Williamson

Koren — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:02 +0000

Judith Williamson is the Director of the Napoleon Hill World Learning Center. Judy is the author of several books, her latest book is Daily Inspiration for Everyday Women. Listen as we discuss:

Napoleon Hill’s success principles for women
the four most important success principles
the importance of believing
implementing success principles into our daily lives

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Christine Kane

Koren — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:54:45 +0000

Living life her way – the possibilities. Christine Kane is best known for her hip and catchy songs, and the down-to-earth wit of her live performances, her fans and clients share that they are inspired most by her message of living authentically, consciously and courageously. Christine shares with us her personal journey and how she empowered her own life and lives authentically.

Her newest CD is Wide Awake. Listen to the beginning of the interview for her song Virginia from Wide Awake.

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Jonathan Fields

Koren — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:00:47 +0000

Former lawyer turned successful serial entrepreneur and author of CAREER RENEGADE: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love. Jonathan is back with us today to discuss using social media and building credible relationships for your business.

job security
building authority and online presence
steps for leaving employee status to become an entreprenuer.
your niche

Check out Jonathan’s CAREER RENEGADE interviews on his site. I have listened to them and they are worthy of your time and of great value. No he has not paid me to say this. I just think he has information that is of value for entrepreneurs or people thinking outside the box.

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Misty Gibbs

Koren — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:00:48 +0000

Misty Gibbs could not find inspirational media at a centralized source. So she created her own website at www.MyInspirationLounge.com as an online destination place for inspiration and resources.

Listen as Misty discusses her business model and the early steps she is taking in building her business.

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Kim Lavine

Koren — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:00:09 +0000

Kim Lavine, otherwise known as Mommy Millionaire returns to our show to further discuss entrepreneurship. Kim is a successful entrepreneur herself building her company Green Daisy to a valuation of $9 million within six years. She is now President of Mommy Millionaire Media and her latest book is The Mommy Manifesto. Listen to the interview as we discuss entrepreneurship and working for yourself versus corporate america.

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Kathy Kolbe

Koren — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:00:39 +0000

How can understanding your conative strengths (instinctive patterns) can help you live a successful life. Kathy Kolbe discusses the Kolbe Index and we break down what the different styles are and how each of us is unique in our own way with our own set of values to contribute to the world.

What is your MO? I am a Quick Start.

Here is an article Martha Beck wrote in O Magazine about the Kolbe Index.

Liz Lynch

Koren — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:00:55 +0000

Are you the reluctant networker unsure of how to get started and with more than a few fears to overcome? Liz Lynch of SmartNetworking.com and author of Smart Networking:Attracting a Following in Person and Online. She too was once a relunctant networker who ran out of a networking event andnow she teaches people how to be smart networkers.

Listen to our interview as we discuss:

from reluctant to effective networker
your elevator pitch
value
social media
and what to do when your boss requests to friend you on facebook

Susan Hyatt

Koren — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:00:12 +0000

Listen in as Koren talks with Susan Hyatt, Life and Business Coach about entrepreneurship. Are you wanting to start your own business but are not quite sure how? Do you have the entrepreneurial bug and want to try going out on your own? Or are you already on your own, but really want to take your business to the next level and really thrive.

Kevin Koskella

Koren — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:00:08 +0000

From corporate America to internet entrepreneur. Listen as Kevin Koskella discusses:

how to start an internet business
marketing
entrepreneurship in this fiscal climate

Don Peri

Koren — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:00:43 +0000

The magical kingdom. Disney is everywhere these days. When we think of Disney, we think of theme parks, cruise ships, clothing, Hannah Montanta and of course good old Mickey Mouse. But prior to the gigantic corporation and branding machine there was a man and many artists that built the foundation that Disney exists on today. My guest is local author, Don Peri. Don’s Disney passion began in childhood, and he was able to continue with it to this day. He is the author of Working with Walt: Interviews with Disney Artists. Listen as we discuss:

Walt Disney – the visionary
Working for Walt Disney
The Disney Tribe

Libby Gill

Koren — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:42 +0000

An entertainment industry veteran heading public relations and corporate communications at Universal Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Turner Broadcasting. Libby was the branding brain behind the launch of the Dr. Phil Show. She is an internationally respected executive coach, speaker and bestselling author. Libby’s third book, YOU UNSTUCK: Mastering the New Rules of Risk-Taking in Work & Life. Listen to the interview as Libby discusses:

small business opportunities in this economic environment
developing a brand
social networking

Sacramento Book Review

Koren — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:41 +0000

Heidi Komlofske, owner, of the Sacramento Book Review discusses the launch of their monthly book review. Listen to the process of how they pick books, the categories of books they cover and how you can find books you may want to read this summer.

Ariane de Bonvoisin

Koren — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:00:45 +0000

How many of you want change in your life, but you feel stuck and do not know how? Is change truly possible for you? Or do you feel that this your road in life and you must stay here? Today’s guest is Chief Optimist, Founder & CEO of First30Days.com and author of First 30 Days: Your Guide to Making Any Change Easier. During this interview Ariane discusses:

change principles
Ariane’s journey with change
how to handle change in this economy

More interviews with Ariane

Change – how to make changes

Getting in tune with how you feel & figuring out what’s getting in your way

Michael Port

Koren — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:05:40 +0000

Think Big! Michael Port is starting a revolution with his latest book The Think Big Manifesto: Think You Can’t Change Your Life (And The World)? Think Again. Listen to the interview with Michael as we discuss:

The Think Big Manifesto
The Think Big Revolution
Thinking Big vs small thoughts
Figuring out what you stand for
Collaboration

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Marci Alboher

Koren — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:00:14 +0000

Author, speaker, journalist, writing coach and blogger of Working the New Economy on Yahoo Shine. She is the author of One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Success. Marci is back with us discussing slash careers; jobs in this economy; networking; and transitions.

Martha Beck

Koren — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:00:05 +0000

Do you feel stuck, uncertain, or blocked? Do you know who you are? What is your purpose? Many of you may have seen life coach Martha Beck on the Oprah Winfrey Show, read her monthly column in O magazine or read one of her many books such as Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live or Expecting Adam. Martha Beck’s latest book is Steering by Starlight. Listen to Martha discuss moving towards your destiny.

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Pam Slim

Koren — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:00:50 +0000

Business coach and author of Escape from Cubicle Nation discusses whether this is a good time to start a business given the economy. Pam’s blog is the same name as her book. And check out Pam’s NYT article “Is This the Time to Chase a Career Dream?” During the interview, we discuss:

Pam creating her work/life journey
Life plan
Should everyone leave and start a business?
Job security

Joanathan Fields

Koren — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:00:02 +0000

Jonathan Fields was a successful attorney at a NY law firm. He had achieved what many of us believe as the “American Dream.” However, after some health issues, he realized that this career path might not be the right one for him. He left law and has become a successful entrepreneur. He is the author of CAREER RENEGADE: How to Make A Great Living Doing What You Love. Listen as Jonathan discusses:

the changing world
follow your passion
social media
credentials

Linda Hollander

Koren — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:00:10 +0000

Small Business Success for Women. Linda Hollander is the founder of the Women’s Small Business Expo. Hollander is also known as the Wealthy Bag Lady, and author of Bags to Riches: 7 Success Secrets for Women in Business.

In this interview Linda and Koren talk about:

Linda’s incredible journey from being lost to a successful entrepreneur
Success teams
Following your passion
Sponsorships

Kari Dunlop

Koren — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:00:38 +0000

With 16 years in the film and television industry, Kari Dunlop felt she had climbed the wrong ladder for her life. As she puts it, she “fell off a cliff” to her current journey as founder of Glinda Girls:creators of cool and purveyors of possibility and this October she has an event in Calagary the business of Bliss.

Rose Cholewinski

Koren — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:37:45 +0000

She was a mom of a young daughter, looking to fill some of her time – teaching kids to swim. Then she found this program, started small and over the past 14 years has grown a successful business teaching hundreds of children to swim. How does a mom of a young daughter start a business that grows successfully over time and then builds her own pool? Rose Cholewinski of Swim America is here to discuss her journey.

Michael E. Gerber

Koren — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:47:03 +0000

INC Magazine calls him “The World’s #1 Small Business Guru”. SBTV.com calls him “Mr. Main Street”. His millions of readers call him “The E-Myth Coach”. And the world of small business and entrepreneurs calls him “the most important thought leader in entrepreneurship of the 20th and now 21st Century”.

What does Michael E. Gerber know that the rest of us need to? Well let’s find out. Welcome to How She Really Does It with Koren Motekaitis and we have Michael E. Gerber.

Ariane de Bonvoisin

Koren — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:32:12 +0000

Change makes many of us nervous. How do we go about making change? What is the right change? Many women approach me with wanting to change their life. They may have left that corporate job already to stay home with their children and now want to re-enter the workforce, but do not want to go back to what they were doing. Or others have continued working, but want to do something different. Today we have Ariane de Bonvoisin author of the First 30 days: Your Guide to Any Change and CEO and founder of the online media company First30Days.com.

More interviews with Ariane

Ariane’s journey & how to handle change in this economy

Getting in tune with how you feel and figuring out what’s getting in your way

Jennifer Siebel Newsom

Koren — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:03:30 +0000

So we are going to get this out of the way first, our guest today is married to San Francisco’s Mayor Gavin Newsom. However she is not here to talk about him or her marriage today. Jennifer Siebel Newsom is here today is to discuss her personal journey into film and her Girls’ Club Entertainment.

Not only is she beautiful, but she played soccer at Stanford as an undergraduate and also earned her MBA from the Stanford Business School. She is fluent in Spanish. She volunteered in Ecuador at a children’s hospital, and later brought the micro-credit enterprise model to bushmen and rainforest communities in southern Africa and Latin America. After all that, Jennifer has moved into acting and producing and forming Girls’ Club Entertainment.