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Mom & Daughter Entrepreneurs on the Power of Curiosity and Raising Confident Kids with Emily Hochman Mueller & Marlene Hochman

In this episode, we interview Marlene Hochman and Emily Hochman Mueller, a powerhouse mother-daughter duo who are each successful entrepreneurs in their own right. Emily, the recently-exited founder of Wellory, shares what it was like being raised by an entrepreneurial mother and the lessons her mom imparted that gave her the courage to carve her own professional path.  Marlene, the Founder and President of The Toy Museum of NY, shares her experience of balancing motherhood and building her business, and the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment so kids can dare to dream professionally. Their inspiring relationship and infectious enthusiasm will encourage you to bet on YOURSELF a little bit more and dream a little bigger.  In this episode we talk about:  * The mindset that empowers entrepreneurial courage in kids and grownups alike * Why psychological safety is CRUCIAL for anyone looking to innovate professionally  * How to build a business using “baby steps” while juggling a family or full-time job * Why planning for the “worst” can actually help you achieve the “best”  * How to ignore the inevitable naysayers and cultivate self-confidence * How to use self-compassion to find the balance between ambition and goal-chasing * The life-changing magic of positive self-talk and how to help cultivate it if your self-talk skews negative * Why it’s crucial to find fun amidst the ups and downs of entrepreneurship ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Hospitality Industry Secrets to Fuel Your Career Success & Longevity with Bill Bonbrest

In this week’s episode, Bill Bonbrest, hospitality guru and former COO of Tao Group, takes us on a journey detailing his illustrious 40 year career — from his earliest days bussing tables in world-renowned hot spots. Bill is a true master of curating the “guest experience” which, as he says, can never exceed the employee experience. Bill now consults other hospitality brands on how they can build compassionate, people-first leadership teams which ultimately translates to phenomenal business results. Bill’s infectious enthusiasm will inspire you to keep learning and growing, even when you are — by all accounts — a true OG.  In this episode we talk about:  * Why “starting from the bottom” and working your way up is often the best way to make it to the top in business * The defining hospitality moments that cemented Bill’s love for the industry and informed how he leads today  * The special sauce that makes brands like Carmine’s and Tao Group thrive while others fizzle out  * Why the guest experience can never exceed the team members' experience (and how that translates from hospitality to EVERY industry) * Why psychological safety and transparency are crucial in maintaining high morale during challenging times * The importance of mentorship and how to find yourself a great mentor (it’s easier than you think!)  * Why and how Bill is still investing heavily in his own learning — 40 years in * How to stay inspired by your job & company as a long-time employee ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Practicing Self-Compassion, Overcoming People-Pleasing, and Saying ‘No’ to Build A Career Beyond Your Wildest Dreams with Arielle Patrick

As the Chief Communications Officer of a $14.9 billion global asset management firm and board member of multiple charities such as Yellowstone National Park, Arielle Patrick knows a thing or two about building a big career. Frequently lauded as one of the most powerful people in PR, Arielle attributes her massive success at a young age (did we mention she’s only 35?) to something unusual for folks in her position: self-compassion, intuition, and making space for others to win alongside her. In this episode, Arielle breaks down the exact practices, principles, and thought processes that have led to her exceptional career. Arielle provides advice for anyone to take better care of themselves, their businesses, and their people — while also tending to the bottom line. From a tried-and-true formula to tackle DE&I to why Arielle records compliments on her phone, this episode is packed with actionable tips from one of the most brilliant minds in modern business. We talk about: * The confidence exercise from Arielle’s therapist we should all be doing * A script to say ‘no’ in a way that actually empowers your team * How Arielle overcame people-pleasing as she rose through the ranks in business * The surprising trait to which Arielle attributes her massive success at such a young age * Exactly how Arielle started a self-compassion practice — and why it’s been a critical component of her success * A data-driven approach to strengthening your intuition as you grow in your career * The best visualization to prioritize where to spend your time * Arielle’s can’t-miss message to anyone who wants to quit their job but feels indebted to their boss * The 3-part framework Arielle uses to address DE&I in a way that’s impactful to your people *and* positively impacts your bottom line ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to Overcome Fear, Master Your Mindset, and Ruthlessly Pursue Your Entrepreneurial Vision with Hilary Hoffman

Hilary Hoffman, the founder of SOTO Method, is a phenom in the notoriously competitive fitness industry. In this inspiring episode, Hilary details how what she learned about risk, finance, and feedback as a trader at Goldman Sachs helped her start a fast-growing fitness company, and how SOTO solves a common problem her and many busy professionals face. She gets real about the early days of running SOTO Method from her garage, why she chose to start SOTO while working full-time, and how she makes difficult decisions when it comes to business, finance, and family. Hilary also gives the best advice about how to maintain your vision amidst feedback and criticism, and exactly how to succeed in building a customer-centric business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, ladder-climbing professional, or somewhere in-between, this episode has astute advice that will help you work smarter and happier. We talk about: * Real talk about balancing financial security and bold career decisions * Why training your mindset will benefit your career, and exactly how to do it * A must-do exercise to overcome fear in your career journey * Why Hilary is a big proponent of leaving the door open professionally * The mindset shift you need to keep pursuing your vision when not everyone around you believes in it * How to know when feedback is valuable — and when to throw it out * The mentorship moment that transformed the way Hilary thinks about growth * How to know if startup life is for you (hint: it’s not for everyone, and that’s okay!) ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Believing in Magic & How to *Actually* Manifest with Dr. James Doty

In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant and surprisingly candid Dr. James Doty, author, Stanford professor, and founder of Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research. We dive into his transformative journey from a traumatic childhood marked by poverty to his encounter with a mentor who inspired his NY Times Bestselling book “Into the Magic Shop” and also changed the trajectory of his life. With his new book, “Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything” James takes learnings from his own wildly fascinating life and distills them down into systems that can help us all find a little more magic in our everyday lives.  We talk about: * How childhood trauma can affect future success and well-being * The profound impact of mentors in shaping one's self-worth and resilience * How to hone your intuition and use it to build an authentic life * Redefining "magic" as the potential for extraordinary events to manifest when we shift our outlook * The importance of self-acceptance and finding joy in the journey, regardless of external measures of success * Compassion and altruism as the ultimate signs of a strong character  * How to see setbacks as opportunities for growth and self-discovery * How to find awe and gratitude in everyday experiences * Why Atheists (like Dr. Doty) can also be spiritual ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.