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For Episode 104, I’ve moved into the kitchen with Washington Post Food Video Editor and Host of The Quarantine Cooking Show — my pal Mary Beth Albright. Mary Beth — a food lawyer by training, is an amazing talent with significant expertise in food policy, public health, and food safety. Her passion for food and […] The post Quarantine cooking survival tips: Washington Post Food Video Editor & Food Lawyer Mary Beth Albright (Episode 104) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Caroline Carter is the creator of The Home Transition Process and the author of “Smart Moves,” a terrific book she wrote to help people avoid common pitfalls (and save money) when selling their home or apartment. As the CEO of Done in a Day, a company she founded in 2005, she’s the guardian angel you […] The post “Smart Moves” — helping you save time, money, and your sanity when relocating: Caroline Carter (Episode 103) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Guiding Light actress Tina Sloan was crushed when the show she put heart and soul into for more than two decades was abruptly cancelled. Lillian Raines had been Tina’s alter ego for 26 years. While the two women — the actress and the character — couldn’t have been more different, Tina was lost without Lillian, […] The post Reinvention and embracing change: actress and author Tina Sloan (Episode 102) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

In Episode 101, we continue our series with women owners of small businesses and how they are impacted and adapting during COVID. My guest is my friend Laura Hayes Morgan who is the CEO of Creative Event Strategies based in Raleigh, NC. Like so many businesses, Laura’s entire line up of major national events were […] The post Thinking beyond the “what was” to the “what if’s” in the corporate events space: Laura Hayes Morgan (Episode 101) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Celebrating victories and milestones is always more fun with friends! For our 100th She Said/She Said Episode, my friend — the fabulous Dana Perino– joined me!  Dana is host of Fox News Channel’s “The Daily Briefing,” co-host of “The Five,” and co-host of the “I’ll tell you what” podcast with Chris Stirewalt. Dana was the […] The post Finding your own voice, converting fear & worry into energy, and other important life lessons: Dana Perino (Episode 100) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, journalist Mary Katherine Ham found herself reminded of some of the feelings she felt while grieving her husband, and what it was like parenting her two young daughters in crisis. Mary Katharine’s husband was killed in a tragic cycling accident when she was seven months pregnant with the couple’s second […] The post “Perspective is one of the paradoxical gifts of tragedy:” powerful, timely advice from Mary Katharine Ham (Episode 99) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

When Sarah Ford joined the Marine Corp in June 2001 after a post-college trip to visit the beaches at Normandy, she couldn’t have known what would lie ahead. When the 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred, she found herself quickly shipped off to Iraq and Afghanistan even before she was fully trained to be there. After two […] The post The power of calm: leadership lessons from Marine Corp Vet & Ranch Road Boots Founder/CEO Sarah Ford (Episode 98) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Almost overnight, we lost the ability to connect with each other and our teams face-to-face and in person. The shift to an entirely virtual world is challenging, often complex, but not impossible if you have the right tools.  Allison Shapira is the CEO of Global Public Speaking, the author of “Speak with Impact” and a […] The post Making your virtual interactions and presentations more impactful and effective: Allison Shapira, CEO of Global Public Speaking (Episode 97) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

In this episode, we launch the first in a series of conversations with small business leaders about the unique leadership challenges associated with COVID-19. We look at what leaders are learning, how they are leading differently, and in what ways their approach may have changed or evolved forever. No matter where you sit, the perspective […] The post “Leading from every seat” especially during COVID-19: Jennifer Curley, CEO, Curley Company (Episode 96) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

COVID-19 is devastating. So much suffering and loss. While each of us will cope in her own way, it’s helpful to hear from amazing women who have overcome adversity and significant setbacks only to find deeper meaning and opportunity for impact going forward. My guest this week is an inspiring example. Janine Turner is an […] The post Finding strength through Faith: Janine Turner, actress & co-founder Constituting America (Episode 95) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

[WATCH EPISODE HERE] I don’t know about you, but one of the challenges I’ve faced during this period of COVID-19 is how much to continue with business operations. What’s the right flow of information publicly, and what ways can I use my platform to support others’ efforts? It hasn’t been easy, and I suspect many […] The post Managing your personal & organizational brand during COVID-19: Tamara Edwards, CEO TE&CO (Episode 94) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

[Watch Episode 93 here!] It’s easy to feel overwhelmed right now. Uncertainty about COVID-19 and how long we may be engaged in protective social distancing measures, not to mention heart-breaking stories of those who have lost loved ones, means our collective anxiety level is at an all time high.  While everyone’s circumstances are different, one […] The post Making the most of your time, even under the most challenging circumstances: Laura Vanderkam, author & time management expert (Episode 93) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

I recorded Episode 91 with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao just before social distancing recommendations went into effect to halt the spread of coronavirus. My prayers go out to everyone impacted by this terrible virus. I hope you are safely at home in an effort to support health care workers on the frontlines of […] The post Preparation, service, and respect: critical building blocks for a lifetime of leadership: The Honorable Elaine Chao (Episode 91) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Lee Carter has loved language for as long as she can remember. When she realized there was a career in language strategy, it changed her life. In Episode 90, Lee, who is the president of language strategy firm Maslansky and Partners and a weekly panelist on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria [Bartiromo], says your message […] The post “It’s not what you say…it’s what they hear” – Lee Carter (Episode 90) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Ever think about how your body language may impact how others see you? Or how body language, our emotions, and our reactions can be telltale signs of past trauma and pain?  This week, I’m talking to Janine Driver, a former federal law enforcement investigator who spent 16 years at the Department of Justice training agents […] The post What you communicate without saying a word: Body language & behavioral science expert Janine Driver (Episode 89) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

After almost 20 years as the foreign affairs correspondent at CNN, Elise Labott decided to leave the cable network. The decision wasn’t easy and in many ways is still something she is coming to terms with. Even when we know what we must do — or when we recognize that we have evolved past a […] The post Being true to yourself and learning to move on: Elise Labott, award-winning journalist & foreign affairs correspondent (Episode 88) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Lynn Mento is the first woman to lead the 60-year old Friends of the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Each year, she and her team welcome some 2 million visitors through the zoo’s gates. While most come to be wowed and delighted by amazing creatures, Lynn’s primary goal is to educate while also entertaining, something […] The post The power of social capital: Lynn Mento, the first women to head Friends of the National Zoo (Episode 87) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Ginny Flynn Brzenski is the co-author of a terrific book called “Comeback Careers: Rethink, Refresh, Reinvent Your Success at 40, 50, and beyond.” Like so many women, Ginny took a career break and detour to be more present for her kids after having worked in politics on Capitol Hill.  But when she got ready to […] The post Launching your comeback with Ginny Flynn Brzezinski, author “Comeback Careers” (Episode 86) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

What inspires us to make a difference is deeply personal and often directly linked to our experiences. Something resonates within and drives us to use what we’ve learned to help others. Siobhan Howard Davenport embodies this mindset and spirit. She is the Executive Director of Crittenton Services where she helps create opportunities for vulnerable girls […] The post The power of forgiveness: Siobhan Howard Davenport, Executive Director, Crittenton Services (Episode 85) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Joy Bauer will tell you “Every failure is the beginning of a wonderful success.” It’s a lesson she learned from her father, but it applies whether we’re talking recipes, life goals, or Joy’s own career.  For the past 14 years, Joy has appeared weekly on NBC’s Today Show sharing her tremendous knowledge of nutrition and […] The post Advice for living your healthiest & most joyful life! Joy Bauer, nutrition expert, Today Show contributor – Episode 84 appeared first on She Said / She Said.