The Brava Podcast

Meet Lillian Rafson, the innovative CEO and Founder of Pack Up + Go. The mission of the company is to embrace the unknown and as an entrepreneur, Lillian is quite spontaneous herself! Keep listening to learn more about Lillian’s start-up story, her go-to advice and her own “aha” moment.

Today’s episode is focused on highlighting ethical leadership and putting a proactive end on the spiral of incivility. In the work place, whether we’re leaders, managers or part of any team structure, we can face this at any time. I’d like to introduce and highlight the expert on this matter, Associate Dean at the University of the Pittsburgh Business School and Director of the Berg Center for Leadership and Ethics, Audrey Murrell. She is a woman of influence who conducts research,...

Erica Amatori is a powerful serial entrepreneur. She's the Director of Marketing at Burrow and Co-Founder of TheBit at the impressive age of 23! Tune in now to hear our discussion touching on everything from when to know to leave a start-up to innovation.

Today I'm sitting down with personal trainer, yoga teacher, and entrepreneur Tara Laferrara. Tara is a businesswoman with a passion for fitness and wellness. She's the co-founder of the TL Method, Co-Owner of Compass Fitness in Denver, Co-Founder of Beach Movement Balance and the co-host of her own podcast, The A-Cup Podcast! Tune in to hear how she finds balance and strength in her day-to-day. Two facets of life that we seek whether we're in the gym or battling our every day work routines.

Have you ever dreamt about an ideal reality? What’s stopping you? How do we overcome that paralyzing fear that seeps into our minds telling us you can’t do it? I think it's about taking risks and being bold. Today’s episode is a discussion around creating smart content, how to take those risks and what’s needed to be bold. Press play to meet Alisha Johns, Founder and Creative Director of LISH creative. She’s an innovator and creator who has a flare for color and is just an overall powerful...

Have you every wanted to run a retail shop? A fashionista at heart, I’ve always been intrigued about the possibility…buying seasonal trends, decking out the store…but I have no idea where to begin! Brick & mortar in the digital world? Sounds like a fashion don’t. Enter No. 14 Boutique, a one of a kind shop. It’s creatively curated and delicately designed. Plus, it’s spearheading a masterclass on how to best utilize social media for the retail space. Join me as I interview the savvy Brianne...

Today with me on the Brava Podcast, I’m honored to have the ambitious, smart and talented Caroline Pugh. She’s the Chief of Staff to Aneesh Chopra at CareJourney. Caroline was recently name "15 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch" by Entrepreneur magazine. She’s also been featured in Forbes, the Washington Post, Fox News, NBC, TechCrunch and Wall Street Journal for her work. Today's discussion focuses in on the start-up world, building a network and how being a Chief of Staff can serve as an...

Today's change-maker is Alaina Shearer. Alaina is the founder and the original member of Women in Digital, a nationwide organization with 1,500 members in 19 cities, attracting over 10,000 women to its events! (And, I'm sure that number is growing as I type this!) Alaina inspires, educates, and empowers women each day and serves as a catalyst for today's conversation: how to share and find your own voice. Let's get this conversation started!

Whether you are in the workplace, with friends, or at home, complicated and controversial conversations surround us! There is no denying the positive shift for change that women are proclaiming, which is affecting everything...from the political environment to the boardroom. I think we're all familiar with the "what" we are fighting, for but the "how" provides a powerful opportunity for us as we seek justice. Today's guest, Laura Freedman, is a public speaker and financial advisor....

Welcome to the Brava Podcast! I'm so thrilled to have you here. The Brava Podcast serves as a catalyst of discovery and inspiration for you, the leading lady, so you can advance your own passions, generate sustainable change, and make a difference in your community. Each episode will feature at least one inspiring woman who is making a difference in her field and has a story to share. My mission is to celebrate women and our accomplishments, normalize the success of women, and...