Fork in the Road Podcast

Empowering Yourself Towards the Next Chapter with Emily Kapit

In this episode, Kathy interviews Emily Kapit, a career strategist, resume writer, and mom who discusses how she became the solution rather than the problem of her toxic workplace. Essentially making decisions that lead her towards a clear pattern of personal excellence. Emily’s fork in the road moment came when she left her job to attend grad school and followed her gut to open her firm before she planned to. Emily also talks about being a part of the 'The No Club'. This is a positive habit of rejecting what doesn’t suit you. Where you prioritize how you want to spend your time and make room for optimized opportunities. Learn More About Emily Kapit * Website: www.refreshyourstep.com [http://www.refreshyourstep.com/] * Emily LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilykapit/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilykapit/] * Refresh Your Step LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/refresh-your-step-llc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/refresh-your-step-llc] * RYS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReFreshYourStep [https://www.facebook.com/ReFreshYourStep] * RYS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refreshyourstep/ [https://www.instagram.com/refreshyourstep/] About Kathy Galloway: Kathy Guzman Galloway is a girl mom, entrepreneur, strategist and 20 year veteran of the CPG marketing world.  She is the CEO at kgalloway consulting, where she helps small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations drive growth with strategy and innovation.  She’s also the founder and CEO of Dual Language Family - a travel and language startup that helps families raising bilingual children connect language learning to real people and experiences.  She’s a Jersey girl living in Texas, proud daughter of Dominican Republic immigrants, who loves cooking, beaches and 90’s merengue. Connect with Kathy on: * www.linkedin.com/in/kathygalloway [http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathygalloway] * Instagram: @amamomma07 About Fork in the Road Podcast Fork in the Road Podcast shares the stories of women who have faced the choice between leaning into an invested career in Corporate America or daring to venture onto an unknown path. So many women in Corporate America today are facing a Fork in the Road: the choice between staying with what you know and working to transform it into what you want - or risking it all for the unknown and manifesting something better. Because not every road is right for every one, listen to these stories to inspire you to choose yours.

How to Take Back Control and Truly Find Balance with Suzanne Brown

In this episode, Kathy Galloway is in conversation with Suzanne Brown. Suzanne is a multifaceted career woman who gives her realistic perspectives of being a working mom in the United States. Suzanne and Kathy discuss the mental load of working mothers being based on previous generations obligations of motherhood and how that mind shift needs to change. Suzanne emphasizes the need for moms to have a flexible work environment and addresses how corporations need to catch up with what their employers want. She believes that the power of asking your workplace what you need is a way of regaining personal time and care. Suzanne Brown is a strategic marketing and business consultant, a work-life balance speaker, consultant, and bestselling and 4-time award-winning author, and a mom to two young boys. She has appeared in places like Forbes, Real Simple, Time, Washington Post, and Harvard Business Review. Learn More About Suzanne Brown * www.mompowerment.com/motivation [http://www.mompowerment.com/motivation](Uncover why you want to make changes in your balance before you take action.) * www.twitter.com/mompowerment [http://www.twitter.com/mompowerment] * www.instagram.com/mompowerment [http://www.instagram.com/mompowerment] * www.facebook.com/mompowerment [http://www.facebook.com/mompowerment] * www.linkedin.com/in/oksuzi [http://www.linkedin.com/in/oksuzi] About Kathy Galloway: Kathy Guzman Galloway is a girl mom, entrepreneur, strategist and 20 year veteran of the CPG marketing world.  She is the CEO at kgalloway consulting, where she helps small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations drive growth with strategy and innovation.  She’s also the founder and CEO of Dual Language Family - a travel and language startup that helps families raising bilingual children connect language learning to real people and experiences.  She’s a Jersey girl living in Texas, proud daughter of Dominican Republic immigrants, who loves cooking, beaches and 90’s merengue. Connect with Kathy on: * www.linkedin.com/in/kathygalloway [http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathygalloway] * Instagram: @amamomma07 About Fork in the Road Podcast Fork in the Road Podcast shares the stories of women who have faced the choice between leaning into an invested career in Corporate America or daring to venture onto an unknown path. So many women in Corporate America today are facing a Fork in the Road: the choice between staying with what you know and working to transform it into what you want - or risking it all for the unknown and manifesting something better. Because not every road is right for every one, listen to these stories to inspire you to choose yours.

Leaving A Job That Takes More Than It Gives To Find Your Own Path with Shannon Marrs

In this episode, Kathy speaks with Shannon Marrs. Shannon is a motivated, driven professional and Founder and Chief Client Advocate of Chirp Research.  Shannon founded Chirp Research out of a desire to align personal and professional values in an industry she and her team are passionate about – consumer research and insights. While "Seeking Human Truth For Good," the organization is built on a unique culture of valuing people over profit, while creating custom solutions for each client. Shannon reached her fork in the road when she left a job that demanded more than she was willing to give. She talks about working at a job that pushed her in more ways than one and not always for the better. She talks about starting her own company and not knowing what she was getting into but doing it anyway. Shannon believes in having a career that respects your values. With support from loved ones who helped her see the opportunities and pushed her to make the change, she has a thriving business. Learn More About Shannon Marrs * https://chirpresearch.com [https://chirpresearch.com/] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonmarrs/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonmarrs/] * https://vimeo.com/320795034 [https://vimeo.com/320795034] * http://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-shannon-marrs-chirp-research-plano/ [http://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-shannon-marrs-chirp-research-plano/] * https://www.investopedia.com/methodology-affluent-millennial-investing-survey-4771013 [https://www.investopedia.com/methodology-affluent-millennial-investing-survey-4771013] About Kathy Galloway Kathy Guzman Galloway is a girl mom, entrepreneur, strategist and 20 year veteran of the CPG marketing world.  She is the CEO at kgalloway consulting, where she helps small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations drive growth with strategy and innovation.  She’s also the founder and CEO of Dual Language Family - a travel and language startup that helps families raising bilingual children connect language learning to real people and experiences.  She’s a Jersey girl living in Texas, proud daughter of Dominican Republic immigrants, who loves cooking, beaches and 90’s merengue. Connect with Kathy on: * www.linkedin.com/in/kathygalloway [http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathygalloway] * Instagram: @amamomma07 About Fork in the Road Podcast Fork in the Road Podcast shares the stories of women who have faced the choice between leaning into an invested career in Corporate America or daring to venture onto an unknown path. So many women in Corporate America today are facing a Fork in the Road: the choice between staying with what you know and working to transform it into what you want - or risking it all for the unknown and manifesting something better. Because not every road is right for every one, listen to these stories to inspire you to choose yours.

Finding Your Place Between Ambition and Service to Others with Samara Kaufman-Waldman

In this episode, Kathy Galloway talks with Samara Kaufman-Waldman, sommelier and strategist with proven success in action and growth plans in both the non-profit and social impact business sectors. Since falling in love with winemaking in college, wine has been part of Samara’s life for more than 20 years. She’s a Certified Sommelier and her passion is organic, bio-dynamic and sustainable wines. Samara’s journey is one where she finds her place between ambition and service to others. Samara had a calling to work in a field where she could help others. Where she could give more to the world than what she was taking from it. She eventually reached her end career goal of becoming an executive director but it wasn’t what she expected it would be. She struggled with the way she wanted to use her ambitious drive and skill set and fulfill her need to provide service to others. While working as a business professional, Samara never lost her calling and appreciation for wine. Samara and Kathy talk about the trials and tribulations Samara went through to get to where she is now. Since launching Cinagro Wine in 2016, she’s been excited to take every opportunity to create a fun, energetic, approachable tasting experience and share her love of wine with others. Prior to launching Cinagro Wine Experience, she worked for 15 years in Strategy and Innovation. Samara lives in Atlanta, Ga with her husband, two children and rescue dog. Learn More About Samara Kaufman-Waldman * https://www.linkedin.com/in/samarakaufman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samarakaufman] * https://www.cinagrowine.com/ [https://www.cinagrowine.com/] * instagram.com/cinagrosomm [http://instagram.com/cinagrosomm] About Kathy Galloway: Kathy Guzman Galloway is a girl mom, entrepreneur, strategist and 20 year veteran of the CPG marketing world.  She is the CEO at kgalloway consulting, where she helps small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations drive growth with strategy and innovation.  She’s also the founder and CEO of Dual Language Family - a travel and language startup that helps families raising bilingual children connect language learning to real people and experiences.  She’s a Jersey girl living in Texas, proud daughter of Dominican Republic immigrants, who loves cooking, beaches and 90’s merengue. Connect with Kathy on: * www.linkedin.com/in/kathygalloway [http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathygalloway] * Instagram: @amamomma07 About Fork in the Road Podcast Fork in the Road Podcast shares the stories of women who have faced the choice between leaning into an invested career in Corporate America or daring to venture onto an unknown path. So many women in Corporate America today are facing a Fork in the Road: the choice between staying with what you know and working to transform it into what you want - or risking it all for the unknown and manifesting something better. Because not every road is right for every one, listen to these stories to inspire you to choose yours.

How a Flexible Schedule has Made Her Career Stronger with Darien Sutton

In this episode, Kathy Galloway talks with Darien Sutton, a busy professional who values her consulting career at her firm as much as being a supportive mother to her two young children. Rather than the impossible task of choosing between them, she took the initiative to ask for a more personally beneficial and flexible work schedule. Darien demonstrates the importance of flexibility and how it has helped her better manage her work and personal life. Darien talks about prioritizing what is important in life and that, in cases like hers, the decision is not just about what works for her, but what works for her family. And she talks about the importance of cultural fit in helping you make a career work.  Whatever your personal situation may be, Darien shares her realization that no one has to choose between their career and their valuable time -  having both is possible. Learn More About Darien Sutton * www.linkedin.com/in/dariensutton [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariensutton/] * https://careers.dhg.com/blog/company-culture/career-insights-from-working-mom-darien-sutton-mompowerment-contributor [https://careers.dhg.com/blog/company-culture/career-insights-from-working-mom-darien-sutton-mompowerment-contributor] About Kathy Galloway: Kathy Guzman Galloway is a girl mom, entrepreneur, strategist and 20 year veteran of the CPG marketing world.  She is the CEO at kgalloway consulting, where she helps small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations drive growth with strategy and innovation.  She’s also the founder and CEO of Dual Language Family - a travel and language startup that helps families raising bilingual children connect language learning to real people and experiences.  She’s a Jersey girl living in Texas, proud daughter of Dominican Republic immigrants, who loves cooking, beaches and 90’s merengue. Connect with Kathy on: * www.linkedin.com/in/kathygalloway [http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathygalloway] * Instagram: @amamomma07 About Fork in the Road Podcast Fork in the Road Podcast shares the stories of women who have faced the choice between leaning into an invested career in Corporate America or daring to venture onto an unknown path. So many women in Corporate America today are facing a Fork in the Road: the choice between staying with what you know and working to transform it into what you want - or risking it all for the unknown and manifesting something better. Because not every road is right for every one, listen to these stories to inspire you to choose yours.