Allison Bridges: The Real Playbook for Scaling Success

Allison Bridges: The Real Playbook for Scaling Success

In this episode, Allison Bridges shares how her background in sports built the confidence to pursue entrepreneurship and eventually launch Experts Only Consulting. She reflects on being the “black sheep” in her family, curating early business ideas, and developing multiple companies in wellness as well as consulting. Allison also offers practical advice on setting boundaries, hiring with intention, and using self-awareness to drive both personal and professional growth.

Danisha Allen: Leading by Lifting

Within this episode I brought on a guest who I truly admire and look up to. She is a 2-time Emmy Award winner, a director of technical enterprise management at Walmart, and the vice chair on the board of directors for Florence Crittenton Services of Colorado. I think her views and values really show a lot about her character and what she has been able to accomplish. Especially in the societal and political climate that we are in, this episode serves as a great reminder to take a step back and really look after your community as well as reflect on what values you carry as a person.  I hope you enjoy. And again, would love any support or feedback on the Instagram @awbpodcast_!

Beyond the Books: 10 Lessons I'm Taking With Me from College

In this solo episode, I’m taking a step back to reflect on the last four years — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. I recently graduated from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, and while I’m proud of that accomplishment, the real growth came from what happened outside the classroom. I’m sharing 10 life lessons that shaped me, challenged me, and ultimately helped me become who I am today. If you’re in college, about to start, or simply navigating your own season of change, I hope this episode gives you something to hold onto!

Women & Technology Summit: Building Authenticity within Leadership

For the first time, I had the incredible opportunity to speak at and moderate an event—something I’ve been working toward since last semester. Last Saturday, at a Women & Technology Conference, I led a session on Building Authenticity within Leadership and moderated a panel featuring three inspiring female student leaders—each at different stages of their college journey. Our panelists, Bhuvi, Sejal, and Hargun, are presidents of amazing student organizations at Indiana University. They shared thoughtful insights on what it means to lead in college and offered practical advice that anyone—whether a student or a young professional—can carry into their career. Since not everyone had the chance to attend the event, I wanted to bring the full experience to you! In this episode, you’ll hear my presentation on authenticity in leadership, featuring insights from Professor Herminia Ibarra’s TEDx talk, The Authenticity Paradox. Following that, we dive into a dynamic discussion covering: * Overcoming imposter syndrome as a leader * Finding the balance between professionalism and relatability * Creating and maintaining a supportive environment for your team I’m so excited to share this with you all!

Hilary Stavrakas: A Guide to the Big 4

With eight years of professional experience at Deloitte—including attending the Deloitte National Leadership Conference (DNLC) and completing a Deloitte Advisory internship during college—I knew Hilary Stavrakas would be the perfect guest for this episode. After just one networking chat with Hilary (who is now a partner at Linford & Company LLP & a CISA), I was so impressed by her constructive advice that I immediately pitched the idea of recording an episode.  This conversation on A Woman’s Business Podcast provides valuable insight into what a career at a Big 4 firm entails, strategies for advancing your career, mentorship, and tips for successfully navigating the recruitment process.   *Topics & timestamps are posted on AWB's Instagram! 📸 @awbpodcast_ * Follow the TikTok as well! @awbpodcast_