Stepping Stones to Everyday Success

Is surprise the spice of life? Some may think so, others may be uncomfortable with it, and others may use it to test their strength and ability. See what surprises are in store for host Kimberly Stewart on Stepping Stones to Everyday Success, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 6 PM Eastern time (3 PM Pacific Time). Will you be surprised?

How does a strategy consultant become the CEO of the Wolf Trap Foundation? Kimberly Stewart, host of Stepping Stones to Everyday Success, talks with Arvind Manocha, CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation on Tuesday, August 26 at 6PM Eastern Time (3PM Pacific Time). Learn how he made his journey from strategy consultant to the leader of nonprofits. You will hear about his journey across the country to lead the Wolf Trap Foundation. Tune in on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 6PM Eastern Time (3PM Pacific Time).

Have you ever paved your own path? Lead the charge? Done something that was frowned upon and realized success? This month, Kimberly Stewart is celebrating Women’s Success! Kicking off the month is a woman who started her own company when that was taboo. She paved her own way, and after 36 years is still in business, still successful, and still passionate about what she does. Sylvia Allen, co-founder of Allen Consulting, a PR, sponsorship and integrated marketing communications firm, joins Kimberly Stewart to share her adventure on how she started and grew this dynamic company. Sylvia will kick off Celebrating Women’s Success on Tuesday, March 4 at 6 PM Eastern Time (3 PM Pacific Time). How do you pave your own path?

Memorial Day is fast approaching. It is a day in which our Nation remembers the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. The unique demands, stress, and joys that the family experience can be particularly hard for the children. On May 20, Kimberly Stewart will be joined by Alia Reese, a military wife who has found ways to keep her Marine family strong and connected. Through her children’s books and her blogs she touches her fellow military families and together they stay strong when their loved ones are deployed. She will share her inspirations, her tips and tools, and her own journey for Keeping her Marine Family Strong… Tune in Tuesday May 20, 6PM ET (3PM PT).

So have you heard about the Affordable Care Act? Or how about Healthcare Reform? Or maybe Obamacare? Most likely one of these name hit a cord. We know that there are technical issues with the website, but what about the benefits that individuals and businesses can take advantage of with the Affordable Care Act? Are there any benefit or is it all bad news? Kimberly Stewart will discuss these questions and more with Ilyse Wolens Schuman, Shareholder at Littler, is Co-Chair of Workplace Policy Institute. They will talk about what Affordable Care Act is, how does it impact you as an employee and as a business owner? What do you need to be more aware of? And what do you need to do to mitigate potential risks? Listen to Kimberly and Ilyse as they discuss these issues and more. Educate yourself o you can make the most of the new Healthcare Landscape. Tune into Stepping Stones to Everyday Success – How the Changing Healthcare Landscape Impacts You.

How do you feel about your representatives? When did you engage with your representative, whether voicing your opinion through a call or an email or going on the campaign trail. Or perhaps you voted. All of these are ways to engage. All of these are ways to let your representatives know how you feel and what you feel. What do you think about the Government Shutdown, how about the tax laws, or “Obamacare”? Or any other host of issues that our representatives are debating, voting and acting upon. What are your channels to express yourself and what will happen this year on election day. Kimberly Stewart will discuss these topics and more with her guests Emily Holubowich and Mary Jo Hoeksema with the countdown to Election Day on November 5, do you know who you are voting for and what they stand for on the issues important to you? Tune into Stepping Stones To Everyday Success. Let Your Voice Be Heard…Vote and Engage, 6PM ET and 3PM PT on Voice America Business Channel.

Do you have a social media marketing plan? Is it working for you? How well are you using LinkedIn to promote you and your business? Find out when Melonie Dodaro, Founder of Top Dog Social Media and author of The LinkedIn Code: Unlock The Largest Online Business Social Network to Get Leads, Prospects & Clients for B2B, Professional Services and Sales & Marketing Pros joins Kimberly Stewart on Stepping Stones to Everyday Success. Melonie will discuss how you can assess and improve your social media marketing. She will give you tips and tidbits on how to better leverage your LinkedIn profile. And she will share with us her journey to becoming Canada’s #1 LinkedIn Expert. Tune in to hear Melonie Dodaro on Tuesday, April 29, at 6PM Eastern Time (3 PM PT). Is your social media working for you?

Are you stuck in a routine? Is something out of sync and you are not sure what it is? Do you just want to spice it up a bit? Have you ever tried to change your perspective? In order to keep your edge, keep your competitive advantage, you have to understand what it is like on the other side. One way to do this is to be on the other side. Kimberly Stewart is doing just that on her radio show April 15th. Kimberly has invited a guest host, Carol Bossert, host of The Museum Life with Carol Bossert (Friday, 9 AM PT) on VoiceAmerica Business Channel, to be her host. Carol Bossert will discuss with Kimberly Stewart her journey, tips, and tidbits, and how she defines success everyday on Stepping Stones to Everyday Success. Join Kimberly Stewart and guest host Carol Bossert, to hear from Kimberly as she gains a new perspective. Stepping Stones to Everday Success, Tuesday, April 15th , 6PM ET (3PM PT).

How can you tap into your positive personal power and make it work for you? Tune into Stepping Stones to Everyday Success on Tuesday September 16 at 6PM Eastern Time (3 PM Pacific Time) to find out. Nola Hennessy, Founder of Serendid Consulting, joins host Kimberly Stewart to share with her tips for putting positive personal power to work, what makes Great Leaders, and how she has overcome her own challenges. You will not want to miss this one. Stepping Stones to Everyday Success, Tuesday September 16 at 6PM ET (3 PM PT).

School, Sports, Volunteer, and, oh yes, that thing called a job!!! It is that time of year, the Fall, my favorite season but also the most stressful time of year. How do you manage it everyday? It is not just the project deadlines, but the other obligations too. Be part of the show and share your tricks to ease the stress. Email Kimberly Stewart at kstewart@steppingstone-llc.com your stresses and how you cope, if you cope, with them. Tune into her show, September 3,to listen for yours, hear from others, and learn from every one. September 3, How to Manage Everyday Stress.

How do you know if you are on track? How do you figure out whether you are being successful? Whether you are volunteering for a youth organization, organizing a special event, or implementing a software package, you want to measure your success along the way. Kimberly Stewart will give you step by step how to breakdown whatever you are doing to measure your success. If you have questions or want to share a specific situation, call in or email her kstewart@steppingstone-llc.com prior to the show and she will incorporate it into the discussion. Tune into Stepping Stones to Everyday Success How To Measure Your Success on August 27th and Measure your Success, whatever you are doing.

How can you tap into your positive personal power and make it work for you? Tune into Stepping Stones to Everyday Success on Tuesday September 16 at 6PM Eastern Time (3 PM Pacific Time) to find out. Nola Hennessy, Founder of Serendid Consulting, joins host Kimberly Stewart to share with her tips for putting positive personal power to work, what makes Great Leaders, and how she has overcome her own challenges. You will not want to miss this one. Stepping Stones to Everyday Success, Tuesday September 16 at 6PM ET (3 PM PT).

What is next for the fight against cancer? IBM believes Watson is. In March 2014, IBM and the NY Genome Center announced a joint collaboration to apply the computing power of Watson to revolutionize genomics. Together they will transform patient treatment options starting with attacking brain cancer. IBM’s World Wide Leader for Technology and Analytics and spokesperson for this initiative, Steve Harvey, joins Kimberly Stewart host of Stepping Stones to Everyday Success on Tuesday, May 27 at 6 PM ET (3PM) Pacific time. Tune in to hear how IBM, Watson, and the New York Genome Center are taking on Cancer!

What is the story that the Chambers of Commerce tell about American history? Chris Mead, Senior Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, dedicated 5 years of his life to tell the story. What is so interesting about Chamber of Commerces? Find out when Chris Mead author of The Magicians of Main Street: The Story of Chamber of Commerce in America joins Kimberly Stewart, September 2 at 6 PM Eastern Time (3 PM Pacific Time) and shares the history, the stories, and the tips and tidbits he picked up from his journey researching their history

How does a strategy consultant become the CEO of the Wolf Trap Foundation? Kimberly Stewart, host of Stepping Stones to Everyday Success, talks with Arvind Manocha, CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation on Tuesday, August 26 at 6PM Eastern Time (3PM Pacific Time). Learn how he made his journey from strategy consultant to the leader of nonprofits. You will hear about his journey across the country to lead the Wolf Trap Foundation. Tune in on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 6PM Eastern Time (3PM Pacific Time).

Are you a high performer? Do you know what a High Performer is? What does a Sports psychologist know about business? Find out the answers to these questions and much much more, including what you can learn from animals…Kimberly Stewart has Simon Hartley, founder of Be World Class, author, and international speaker. On December 17, Kimberly and Simon will talk about how you can be a High Performer and attract High performers to your team. Tune into Stepping Stones To Everyday Success, 6 PM EST (3 PM PST) Tuesday December 17th and discover the secrets of High Performers.

How does a lawyer starting out in Hollywood make it? The answer: with a few friends in just as broke of a place. The bond of helping others out when times are tough paid off when those pro bono clients hit it big. Matthew McConaughey and the South Park creators – Matt Stone and Trey Parker - were not always household names. Kevin Morris wanted to get entertainment law experience and help out a couple of guys in need. Now all of them are doing well and continuing to grow, stretch, and reach for the stars. Kevin Morris joins Kimberly Stewart to talk about his latest adventure and literary debut with White Man’s Problems. Tune into Stepping Stones to Everyday Success on Tuesday June 24 at 6PM ET and 3PM PT to hear how Kevin Morris started broke and rose to his success as Entertainment Lawyer and now Author.

Yes, that is right, how to do it all in 24 hours and get 8 hours of sleep a night. If you want to learn how to wear all the hats, juggle all the tasks, and still get in your beauty sleep you will have to tune in on September 17. Kimberly will share her tips on managing it all from running her own business to baseball and soccer mom and get her sleep to boot. What are her tricks of the trade? Find out when you tune into Stepping Stones to Everyday Success – How to Do It All in 24 Hours on Tuesday September 17, 3PM Pacific and 6PM Eastern Time

Have you found your passion? Are you doing it for a living? Hopefully you are…Terre Jones, currently President Emeritus of Wolf trap Foundation after 17 years as its President / CEO has been and continues to follow his passion in the Arts. Terre joins Kimberly Stewart on Tuesday January 21, to talk about his pursuit of passion in the Arts, what he has been doing since retiring from Wolf Trap, and what is next for him. How does the Arts and STEM relate, what is the business case for investing in the Arts? These questions and more will be discussed as Terre Jones shares his passion with Kimberly Stewart on Stepping Stones to Everyday Success: Follow Your Passion…A Conversation with Terre Jones, Tuesday January 21 at 6 PM Eastern Time 3 PM Pacific Time. What is your passion?

What path did Karen Avery take to PBS Foundation? How is PBS Foundation related to PBS stations? How does she measure her success at PBS and in turn PBS Foundation measure their success? Tune into Stepping Stones to Everyday Success with host Kimberly Stewart on Tuesday July 22 at 6PM ET (3PM PT) to find out. Karen Avery will share her tips and tidbits to her success and provide you with her own definition of success. Discover her journey and how she balances career, family, and community service. Tuesday, July 22 6PM ET on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.