Today’s Inspiring Women
VoiceAmerica
Inspiring Women. You’ve heard of some: Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor, and Meg Whitman. But there are many inspiring women who are not as well known; women who have touched our lives forever. Now you can find out who these female business and entrepreneurial rising stars are. During each episode you will be introduced to extraordinary women who may have come from a background similar to your own. You’ll discover, how they overcame challenges and the lessons they learned to become successful in their fields. Not only will you hear success stories, you’ll be presented with professional insights, tools, tips and strategies you can use to achieve your own personal success. And you can join the discussion, to get the most of this special opportunity. So, become inspired — and mentored with professional insights and tools. It’s where dreams meet information and inspiration.
Location:
Hillside, IL
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VoiceAmerica
Description:
Inspiring Women. You’ve heard of some: Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor, and Meg Whitman. But there are many inspiring women who are not as well known; women who have touched our lives forever. Now you can find out who these female business and entrepreneurial rising stars are. During each episode you will be introduced to extraordinary women who may have come from a background similar to your own. You’ll discover, how they overcame challenges and the lessons they learned to become successful in their fields. Not only will you hear success stories, you’ll be presented with professional insights, tools, tips and strategies you can use to achieve your own personal success. And you can join the discussion, to get the most of this special opportunity. So, become inspired — and mentored with professional insights and tools. It’s where dreams meet information and inspiration.
Twitter:
@DeanneDeMarco
Language:
English
Contact:
2205 S. Wolf Road #730 Suite 304 Hillside, IL 60162 708-836-0118
Website:
http://www.deannedemarco.com/
Email:
deanne@deannedemarco.com
Episodes
Special Encore Presentation: Digital Marketing Success Strategies
7/9/2015
In today’s world, you can’t go 2 feet without hearing about social media. It’s the way people find and communicate with each other and is only growing. If you suspect you’re not using it to its fullest potential, today’s guest can help. Jessica Best is one part massive email, social media and online marketing nerd and one part permission-marketing evangelist. She acts as a strategic consultant and subject matter expert for brands, corporations and nonprofits nationwide. Jessica is CEO of an award-winning, full-service digital marketing firm that has planned and executed social media and digital marketing for a diverse clientele, from restaurants to baby clothing to pharmaceutical testing. Deanne takes the mic as our second guest and addresses the importance of collaboration. She gives five suggestions on how to develop a collaborative work culture.
Duration:00:55:28
Special Encore Presentation: Limitless Potential
7/2/2015
No Excuses Allowed. Patricia Walsh, our first guest became partially blind at the age of five and was totally blind by the age of 14. She has degrees in electrical engineering and computer science. Was an award winning engineer at Microsoft and is a world champion para-triathlete! Her story is one of determination to buck the overwhelming odds stacked against her, especially the naysayers. Walsh overcame challenges every step of the way, and people who confronted her with why reasons why she would not be able to succeed.She shares her amazing story and the three step process on how anyone can achieve amazing success. Our second guest is Kamin Samuel the first US Navy female African American helicopter pilot. The leadership lessons she learned in the Navy helped her move up the ranks in corporate America to the Vice President position. Kamin believes that once you are focused and your inner blocks are cleared dramatic results in experiencing more success is the result.
Duration:00:57:54
Special Encore Presentation: Power Connecting To Success
6/25/2015
Host Deanne DeMarco interviews special guests Judy Robinett, the woman with 10 billionaires in her Rolodex, and the Reluctant PR Entrepreneur, Lori Ames. First up will be a business thought leader and is known as the women with the titanium Roldex, Judy Robinett who will share her remarkable life story from being a shy social worker to receiving an award from President Bill Clinton, and having Mark Burnett (Executive Producer of Shark Tank, The Apprentice, and Survivor) endorse her book. The second guest is an equally as motivating role model for women, Lori Ames, who, due to her son’s unexpected brain tumor became a reluctant entrepreneur so she could care for her son and work also. Judy Robinett and Lori Ames are leading the way in their respective fields. It’s all about connecting and caring. This is one powerful show, one not to miss, and one you will want to share with others.
Duration:00:58:35
Special Encore Presentation: Rock- N- Roll Success
6/18/2015
Ever wonder how the stars become successful? What these stars know that you don't? One of this week's guests is Dayna Steele who is a Hall of Fame radio personality, media and marketing strategist who spent over twenty years working with the greatest rock stars and other celebrities in the world. Having worked with rock stars such as Madonna, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, and Bon Jovie. Dayna started her rock radio career in a deejay booth in Texas. She has rock star insights, and is willing to share this knowledge. I think we can all learn insights on how the stars became successful, that we can then use in our own lives. Our second guest is Jackie Baretta who just published a book on Primal Teams. Jackie has a twenty-five year career as a Fortune 500 leader, which has given her insight into the working of teams. Jackie offers a fresh perspective on how leaders can strengthen a team’s ability to innovate, and boost productivity. This will be a rock-n show.
Duration:00:56:45
Leverage Personal Power
6/11/2015
Do your suggestions get taken seriously? Are you able to sell others your ideas, projects and services? There are two main skills needed and today, our two guests will give you some insider tips on how to harness your personal power. Our first guest is Jill Konrath, who is a sales expert. Sales is not just for people selling products. We also need sales to sell our ideas to others, and sometimes to our bosses to be considered for that raise or promotion. Jill will be challenging our assumptions about sales and give us proven strategies that work. Our second guest is Penny Rosema who is an expert in the art of negotiation. The ability to negotiate is the second main skill needed to leverage our personal power. Penny will share some of the mistakes women make, how to prepare for negotiation success, a negotiation road map and how to get more of what we want. Penny has over 20 years of in the trenches experience and will share her tested techniques.
Duration:00:57:01
Resilience
6/4/2015
This week we have two women who will share how to be resilient. To be resilient you need to be strong and flexible with the ability to recover. Our first guest is Marti MacGibbon whose life story is like a Hollywood thriller, and comedy all rolled into one. She has bounced back from being trafficked to Tokyo and held by Japanese crime figures. She escaped but it left her traumatized, homeless and on drugs. Today Marti shares her sure fire tips on how to overcome adversity and change your life. Our second guest is Dr Princess Fumi Hancock who is an African Princess. Princess Fumi was being groomed to carry on the royal tradition however she had other dreams of being a book author and movie screenwriter. She has won an Oscar and written over 11 books, 4 have become best sellers. Princess Fumi will share how to find and ignite your inner genius. She will also be sharing how to fight the inner demons of doubt and negative thought. Two great women- a powerful show not to miss.
Duration:00:57:38
Be Noticed
5/28/2015
Being noticed in key for success. In business it is important to be noticed by customers, in corporate it is important to be noticed for greater levels of responsibility and for advancement. This week we address how to get noticed. Our first guest is Pam Lontos, who was the VP of Sales at Disney and is a publicity and marketing expert. She will be sharing how to get publicity and get noticed. Deanne takes the mic as second guest and specifically addresses how to get noticed at work. Deanne specifically addresses the key skills needed. If you have been wondering what it takes to get noticed to get ahead in your business and at work. This will be a show not to miss.
Duration:00:54:34
Creating Your Vision for the Future
5/21/2015
Two dynamic women tell how to create and get the future you want! Our first guest is Meg Roberts, President of Molly Maid. Meg shares how she landed the job she wanted even when she was told there was no position for her. Meg refused to take no for an answer. Learn how she took control of the Vision she had for herself and her future. Today Meg as President of Molly Maid she is responsible for national branding marketing, improving unit economics and bolstering franchise development. She will also be sharing what it takes to be a successful franchise owner. Our second guest, Edith Namm is an expert on stress management, with seven published books on the subject. Edith will be sharing a number of stress reducing techniques. Her passion is to help people retrain the brain and conquer stress and anger. Some of her unique tips will have you doodling your way to conquering the stress in your life.
Duration:00:57:07
Getting What You Want and Deserve
5/14/2015
Join former 20 year owner of Pam's Motor City, a National Award winning Auto Center, Pam Oakes shares how she ran a very successful business in the male dominated world of auto repair. Pam is heard on her syndicated CBS Radio station from coast to coast. She addresses how she overcame the male stereotype with both employees and customers. Pam is also the author for a series of books on Car Care for the Clueless. Pam will also be sharing some of the unique marketing strategies she used. In this fast paced interview Pam makes is clear that women can break the mold and get the career they want and deserve. Deanne takes the mic as second guest and dives deeper in the strategies women need to be seen as a leader and the mistakes to avoid. If you are looking for tips and advice on how to break the mold and get what you want this will be a show not to miss.
Duration:00:55:54
Break the Mold and Get The Career You Want
5/7/2015
This week we have two power guests lined up to tell you how to break the mold and get the career that you want. Our first guest is Dionne Miller, The First Female Sports Anchor for ABC. From the age of 9 she was hooked on sports. However loving sports and being taken seriously as female sports reporter are two different things. In this fast paced interview Dionne shares how she navigated the playing field and what she did to be taken seriously as a women reporting sports such as football and baseball. Our second guest is Jane Hight McMurry, best selling author of Navigating the Lipstick Jungle. Jane shares many tips for listeners on how to taken seriously and get the career you want. She shares tips on networking effectively, how to interact in a team environment, and some of the mistakes women make that can cost them the job or promotion they wanted. This week our guests will rock the house, so hang on to your seats for two fun filled and very informative guests.
Duration:00:56:48
Boosting Sales
4/30/2015
Looking to grow your business? Learn how one 110 year old company grew their business by 39%. Our first guest this week is Alison Spitzer who is the VP of Operations, for the Spitzer Automotive Group. In 2009 the auto industry hit an all time low, this maverick implemented new marketing strategies that resulted in bottom line success. She will be sharing some of those strategies today. Alison along with her father helped hundreds of dealers across the country save their dealerships as a result of the legislation they helped pass in Washington. Alison will also be sharing the leadership lessons she learned in working with legislators. Our second guest is Crystal Washington, a social media marketing expert. Crystal has been hired by such companies as Google, Microsoft and GE for her social media expertise. Crystal will be sharing some great tips and strategies on how to get your company noticed on line, and how to improve your bottom line.
Duration:00:56:39
Embrace Change and Find Success
4/23/2015
This week we have a very successful executive whose motto is to embrace change. Living in Berlin, Germany Kerstin Plehwe is one of the few women who has reached the executive corporate ranks in that country. For more than 20 years she has built, lead and sold multiple companies successfully. This week Kerstin will be sharing how women today can obtain leadership power and reach the executive ranks within their organizations. Kerstin will be sharing the leadership tips she used and how she has embraced change and used those life changes to reach her goals and has increase her personal level of happiness. Today's second guest is our host Deanne DeMarco, who will sharing some communication tips on dealing with criticism. How to respond to criticism and address others in a non- defensive way. Deanne is a communication expert who helps business professionals break-through their career barriers.
Duration:00:54:33
Collaborative Success
4/16/2015
Today we have two senior level executives who address the role of collaboration both in the workplace and for personal success. Our first guest is Tamera Erickson who has been named three times as one of the 50 most influential management thinkers in the world, and has authored many articles for the Harvard Business Review, and MIT's Sloan Management Review. Tammy will be sharing leadership advice and how leadership roles are changing. Our second guest is May Pao who was a Former VP at Zebra Technologies. May will be sharing the insights and strategies she has used to climb the corporate ladder and what women can do today to have an impact in the corporations they serve. May will also share some practical strategies how women can overcome some of the barriers we see in today's work environment and how collaboration can have an impact for professional business women
Duration:00:57:05
SCORE Business Success
4/9/2015
SCORE is a free service dedicated to helping new and small business owners in being successful. This show is dedicated to giving advice to the new or current entrepreneur. Two SCORE executives, Bridget Pollack and Resa Kierstein give pointed advice for current or aspiring entrepreneurs. They explain how the free SCORE mentoring programs works. They also explain some of the new business tools that were designed with business partners like the UPS Store can help the small business person achieve business goals. The second half of the show Gina Pinto Williams, won the SCORE 2014 National Award for Outstanding Franchise Small Business. Gina, who is a Peruvian immigrant shares advice how you can overcome huge obstacles, and what it takes achieve your goals and be the success you desire. This power packed show is one not to miss.
Duration:00:57:44
Personal Branding and Good Boss v Bad Boss
4/2/2015
Personal branding is one of those topics we don't think about much. Who needs a brand? Of course if you have a business your brand is critical to your success. However as an employee do you also need a brand? Of course. What are you known for? When people say your name what do they think about? Today's guest, Dorie Clark is a branding expert. She is a former presidential campaign spokeswoman, a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review and Forbes, and has been a TED Speaker. And she is recognized as a Branding Expert by the Associated Press. Today Dorie will give some some insider tips to personal branding and some marketing strategy tips as well. Deanne takes the mic as second guest and talks about the difference between a Good Boss and Bad Boss.
Duration:00:56:16
Soaring to Personal and Marketing Success
3/26/2015
Two power guests are on the show this week. Army Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot Elizabeth McCormick and Marketing Genius Christina Motley. In this dynamic interview Elizabeth explains how she fought all odds to be a US Army Helicopter pilot. She shares her pioneering aviation experiences and shares how she over came the numerous challenges she faced. Elizabeth gives advice on how you can use her secrets to soar to success. Our second guest is marketing genius Christina Motley. Christina has won over 300 awards for her campaigns. She shares numerous tips and strategies that business women and entrepreneurs can use to how navigate the marketing road to success. This is a dynamite duo and a show not to miss.
Duration:00:56:42
Digital Marketing Success Strategies
3/19/2015
In today’s world, you can’t go 2 feet without hearing about social media. It’s the way people find and communicate with each other and is only growing. If you suspect you’re not using it to its fullest potential, today’s guest can help. Jessica Best is one part massive email, social media and online marketing nerd and one part permission-marketing evangelist. She acts as a strategic consultant and subject matter expert for brands, corporations and nonprofits nationwide. Jessica is CEO of an award-winning, full-service digital marketing firm that has planned and executed social media and digital marketing for a diverse clientele, from restaurants to baby clothing to pharmaceutical testing. Deanne takes the mic as our second guest and addresses the importance of collaboration. She gives five suggestions on how to develop a collaborative work culture.
Duration:00:55:28
Special Encore Presentation: Listen UP and Give Fear a Knock Out Punch
3/12/2015
Are you aware of the power of leading by listening? First guest is Dr Kittie Watson, the CEO of Innolect. For over 25 years Kittie has been recognized as the International listening expert. Kittie often serves as an expert witness, is a media regular and has been featured on ABC's 20/20. Dr. Watson will discuss how to be an effective leader by being a better listener. She will discuss the top 5 bad listening habits leaders make as well tips on how to be more successful in listening. Our second guest , Jana Flaig, is a women who has faced fear in the face when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and gave it a knock out punch. This former TV News On-Air Reporter shares her story of challenging her battle with fear. She'll provide some practical tips to knock out fear that can discourage us, diminish our faith and rob us of hope as we go through tough times or hardship.
Duration:00:55:13
Special Encore Presentation: From Homeless to Multimillionaire CEO, Choices for Success
3/5/2015
What's in your trash that could launch the next multimillion dollar company? Do the choices you make lead you to success or failure? First guest is CEO Lucinda Yates, who was once homeless and destitute. Lucinda took her future into her hands and created a multimillion dollar company from what she found in the trash. You will learn the steps she took to launch her company with NO capital. Her story and message is both inspirational and educational. Second guest is Dr. Bev Smallwood, who will discuss the choices people make that can lead them down the road to success. She will specifically focus on what to do during times of adversity and hardship. She will provide a road map and specific actionable tips on the specific choices people need to make to take them on a journey of recovery and personal and professional success
Duration:00:56:54
Secrets about Boards and Dealing with a Bully
2/26/2015
Women in executive level positions know that serving on a board is one way of being recognized and can lead to advancement. Our first guest is Susan Stautberg, who is an expert in this area. She has advised or been on advisory boards for fortune 500 organizations such as Microsoft, Avis, Merrill Lynch, Walmart, The United Nations, and The White House. She will be sharing some insider secrets about boards and how to get on a board. Our second guest is Valerie Cade, who is a workplace bullying expert. She will be sharing advice on how to deal with workplace bullies, and what you can do to help someone else.
Duration:00:56:33