“Technologies can be learned, but it is the attitude, it is the value system, these things are timeless.” Padma Alaya is the CEO of VirtueTech, Inc. But she's not just the CEO of a company. She's also a classic dancer, a poet, a book publisher, and a founder of two…
Alex Batdorf really Gets Sh!t Done for women and underserved communities through her accelerator and community platform. Her mission is to build generational wealth and impact for all women, especially empowering black women in entrepreneurship. Being sick and tired of the whole women entrepreneurship hype which is not generating enough…
Kylee McGrane has been bringing smiles and magic to kids and their families her entire career. Her story is incredible: from her college pastime of dressing up in costumes to visit children's hospitals, to being the Executive Director of A Moment of Magic Foundation, a President George H.W. Bush Daily…
Adrienne Garland has been cranking up the volume on women’s voices since 2013 through She Leads conferences in New York. As the CEO and founder of She Leads Media, Adrienne knows the curve balls of entrepreneurship. Her path was not an easy one, and she realized that was the truth…
Adrienne's guest today is Elizabeth Kramer, a multi-passionate serial entrepreneur. Her deep operational experience in large corporations allowed her to navigate through different industries, across different types of careers, and then ultimately to embrace entrepreneurship, as she always dreamed of. Elizabeth shares her amazing stories on purchasing a business -…
Today's guest is Kris Plachy, an executive coach for female entrepreneurs, primarily women who are running seven and eight-figure businesses. Kris’ work centers on her vision ‘to prove the power of one thriving woman’. She shares impactful ideas on how more women can create profitable entrepreneurial ventures, and how confidence…
The second season of Sugar Coated starts with amazing Jennifer Dawn, owner of Jennifer Dawn Coaching, and founder of Best Planner Ever. Jennifer has started, grown and sold multi-million dollar businesses and she is an author, speaker, podcaster and coach. Adrienne and Jennifer talk about what it's like for women…
Tonya McCornell is the founder of the Making Our Movies Film Festival (MOM Film Fest) as well as a director, producer, writer, and single mom. She’s joined Adrienne in conversation about prejudices moms are currently experiencing, how moms are showing up for their daughters, and how film can be used…
Today’s guest is Lesley Jane Seymour, the founder, and CEO of Covey Club. She’s also an editor, author, and entrepreneur. Adrienne and Lesley discuss the power that women hold, and the amazing things we can do with our families, relationships, companies, and views in this world. Lesley was previously a…
Adrienne’s guest today is Jill Katz, the Founder of Assemble HR Consulting. She’s an expert communicator, influencer, speaker and strategy coach who’s passionate about shifting the workplace to be more human focused by using her “3C's” approach, #CandorCourageAndCare. Jill is helping corporate leaders to manage communication and culture change, and…
Should we hold women accountable in the same way we hold men accountable for discouraging and hurtful behaviors toward other women? Why is this reality a taboo topic? Today’s guest is Antonia Hock - the Global Head of the Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center - where she consults internally and externally with…
Today’s guest on Sugar Coated is ex-police officer and e-commerce expert, Janis Carmina - otherwise known as the ECommerce Queen Bee. In this practical learning session, Janis openly shares super-practical and actionable advice on how she researched and developed two 6-figure eCommerce brands on Amazon - which allowed her to…
Today’s guest is Linda Maloney - retired naval flight officer, author, MBA, and CEO/Founder of Women Veterans Speakers. In this sweeping conversation, Linda takes us on her adrenaline-fueled journey filled with bold moves and firsts. She shares her gratitude for where she’s at today in her life, and how it’s…
Eva Janotta is an expert, marketing strategist and consultant who helps women leaders and entrepreneurs to stand out powerfully online. Eva relays thoughtful insights on subject ranging from entrepreneurship to thought leadership, and how to build genuine connections, even during a pandemic. Sugar Coated Episode 25 October 9, 2020 ★…
Adrienne’s guest today is the award-winning PR pro - Bobbie Carlton, founder of Carlton PR & Marketing, Mass Innovation Nights, and Innovation Women. Bobbie’s passion and commitment to solving inequality for women’s visibility and influence has driven her to create a powerful multi-media platform that offers incredible opportunities across speaking…
Today Adrienne speaks about the concept of commitment as the baseline for really great relationships. She puts forth the idea that love is the most important element in personal relationships, and that other elements like mutual respect & commitment lead to strong business and personal relationships that last in the…
Adrienne & Wendy discuss why it’s critical for women business owners to be comfortable talking about all things related to finance and banking. In this conversation, you’ll learn more about Wendy & her story of becoming one of the only women CEOs in Banking in the US. As the President…
Adrienne’s guest - Jade Simmons - is a rock star concert artist & experience maker, speaker, author, actress, podcast host, and now - an independent presidential candidate! This high-energy and sweeping conversation begins with discovering one’s purpose, despite society’s expectations, and ends with defining the type of leaders our country…
This week Adrienne shares her thoughts and feelings about people who specifically want to learn something new from experts, but then don't listen to an answer - or they even argue - about the answer they’re given. There is no sugar coating it - this rude behavior & ‘picking’ without…
Adrienne has a sweeping conversation with Deb Boulanger, CEO of the Great Do-Over, and a podcast host on the She Leads Podcast Network. Deb’s super-power is helping women (and men) to leave the corporate world and start a profitable business, overcome challenges, and lead happy, successful lives. Adrienne & Deb…
Today Adrienne talks about "Having too much on my plate” syndrome and how she finds time to do all the things that require doing in her schedule. Creating podcasts and empowering women to launch their shows is invigorating and exciting, but what happens when other obligations start to kick in?…
Adrienne’s incredible, multi-passionate guest - Shannon Marie Whittington - is a John Maxwell Servant Based Leadership Expert, author of two books, a leadership consultant specializing in LGBTQ inclusion, a transgender health expert, and a Registered Nurse. We discuss what it’s like for people to live in a heteronormative world and…
Today's show is about self-work and the huge influence that podcasts have had on Adrienne's thinking. In this episode, she reveals what was holding her down and how shaking off burdens has taken quite a long time. Adrienne reveals how she decided to step off the beaten path of thinking…
Kristin is the CEO and Founder of Yes Boss VA, a virtual assistant agency that specializes in helping solo-preneurs to scale their business. Adrienne and Kristin talk about the emotional journey from a corporate job to entrepreneurship, and the importance of delegating when you feel stressed and know you need…