Working Girls Don't Gatekeep

In today's episode of Working Girls Don't Gatekeep, we sit down with Amy Edgren - the president of Woodhill Financial.

She is a financial advisor, corporate insurance advisor, and business owner!

We discuss the flexibility that this type of 100% commission type of role can provide, as well as strategies to find and retain clients.

To be an insurance advisor and to be a financial advisor requires you to take and pass tests, but doesn't require a specific education path.

We also discuss what it is like to work with family. Her dad used to own the business and had a list of requirements for her to complete before she started working for him. I liked this because it showed her dad the type of commitment that she had to the industry and to his business.

This is a very male dominated industry and women are really needed as advisors! When we think of who normally discusses money and financials and investing, we often think of men.

This narrative needs to shift to encourage women to be in the ballfield of this and having a female advisor could encourage more women to step into the arena.

This career path really allows for financial freedom, ownership of your schedule and time, and unlimited success as long as the passion is there.

She also shares the importance of having a professional network. She has joined an accountability network who are in different industries and she meets with monthly to make their goals known and accounted for.

Woodhill Financial is currently hiring another advisor in the Twin Cities area! Reach out to Amy if you are a fit and mention this podcast!

You can find Amy on her website below:

https://www.woodhillfinancial.com/

This episode was so fun! I posted on TikTok that I needed more people to interview for the podcast and Mary Ruth volunteered! 

Mary Ruth is a sales rep for a freight forwarding company. She is on the road meeting with customers face to face, giving the customers rates and solutions for their supply chain and shipping issues.

She shares what its like to be a sales person for international importing and exporting goods company. 

Other topics we cover:

Fashion Merchandising background brought Mary Ruth to Freight Forwarding.
Supply Chain and logistics is an industry that touches almost everything we do.

There really are not many women in this industry which is why this message is so important to share with other women..

There is a stereotype that this industry is very male dominated but there is a lot of space for women.

She suggests this job to people because this industry is never going away and almost every metropolitan area has freight forwarding.

Anyone can come in at the entry level to this and succeed and be promoted without any high level degree.

Mary Ruth has succeeded financially in this career and it was so fun to learn her career path and excitement for this. Her confidence has grown because of this.

Reach out to Mary Ruth Young for more information on LinkedIn below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-ruth-young/

Kayla does NOT gatekeep today on this discussion! She gives us all of her tips on being a successful women in Corporate America.

She shares her professional story starting out of college in Corporate Retail Consumer Packaged Goods and how she got to where she is today.

She represents small consumer brands by using her connections to present the brand in front of buyers at large retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy and more.

Kayla also owns her own business by Curated By Kayla

Other topics we cover:
Creating a resume of experiences 

Category management definition

The future of Millennial Managers

Working in a retail store (like a Target or Lululemon) can prepare  you for a territory management career in the CPG industry in corporate.

Tips to get started in the CPG Industry and an example of a career path for recent grads

Adapting the learnings from each position to level up and create your new reality professionally.

As a manager, Kayla is someone who is open to seeing employees change careers and understands that sometimes a change is simply a better option for the individuals personal life. In the past generations, switching jobs can look so bad but it takes out the personal aspect of the reasoning behind the job switch.

Write down where you like to spend your free time. You may be surprised that there is a job position in that field.

Document your work efforts into a personal resume as a way to build your professional brand with real life examples.

Resources:

Her company Curated By Kayla: https://curatedbykayla.co/collections

David Bach  - Smart Women Finish Rich

David Bach - The Latte Factor

The E-Myth Book - Michael Gerber for Entrepreneurship

Mid America Marketing

Mary E. Roach is here today to tell us what it is like to be an author!

As mainly a consumer of books, this conversation really taught me a lot about the writing side of reading.

Mary has written over 20 books and her published book called "Better Left Buried" is coming out this August and is available for pre-order now!

We also talk about her time as a teacher before becoming a full time author. She taught an entire class of kindergarteners OUTSIDE during a school year in Minnesota! Mary explains the benefits of alternative learning environments and how today's school and education system is outdated. We get into the pros and cons of homeschooling as well!

Other topics we cover:

- How authors get paid

- How to pitch yourself as an author

- Recommendations and tips for your first book

- The importance pre-orders have on an author's success. Hint: if and when you can, always do a pre-order!

- Building a network of authors across the country or world

- GoodReads is a free way to support your author friends!

Links:

Link to Pre-Order Better Left Buried: LINK

Mary's Recommendations:  

DV Pitt - mentorship for authors

Made of Stars. Link 

Allie's Bio: Allie Mazur is the founder of Beyond Herpes, a company with a mission to bring hope, healing, and confidence to those suffering with a Herpes diagnosis. She is a coach and speaker who empowers people to overcome the fear and shame often associated with herpes.  As a world traveler, surfer, and nature enthusiast, she inspires others to embrace their one extraordinary life! To inquire about her 1:1 support sessions and group programs, you can reach out to her via her website at www.livebeyondherpes.com. 

Topics we cover:
-Tips for quitting your job to build a business + the preparation required to do so

-Tips to pitch yourself

-Yoga Retreat Preview! 
-Introductions and first jobs - we talk about the past theme that everyone used to say “we need to stay in a single job for a whole year”

-Pros and cons of starting a company for a long time rather than job jumping

Timestamps:
Minute 5: How she became a co-founder of a fitness company in NYC

Minute 12: Beyond Herpes - Building a business & The facts behind Herpes 

Minute 20: Herpes is common!

How to talk about Herpes with partners 

Minute 26: Pop Culture Moment 

Minute 27: Working Girls Advice

Allie’s Website: 
https://www.livebeyondherpes.com/

Recommendations: 
Sexless In the City Book 
My Life with the Miller Boys TV show

Today's solo episode is a guide to get started in searching for your next career.

I openly share some tips and things I have been doing to level up to land my dream job in 2024.

There are some journaling prompts and some ways to get your creative juices flowing and also some homework assignments.

I give real life examples (very vulnerably I may add) of what I am scripting and what I am writing. Hopefully hearing these examples can help you map out some items that can shape your dream career.

Finding a job is all about who you know and managing your mindset.

I am also searching for more people to interview! So reach out to me if you want to network or if you want to be interviewed for this podcast! 

Navigating the Job Hunt: Insights from a Recruiter

Taylor sits down with us today to discuss her career as a recruiter in the Minneapolis area.

If you are looking for a job, she is a great resource! And if you have ever considered becoming a recruiter, this is a great conversation to learn more about the career and learn how the process works.

She tells us how recruiters get paid

The benefits of using a recruiter - a surprising fact was that there are many companies who ARE hiring, but are not posting their jobs online. You have to go through a recruiter to get those roles.

I was also happy to learn that as a candidate, it is free to use a recruiter! Think of them as a matchmaker!

We also discuss how she is balancing working a full time job while she has 2 young daughters.

Listen in because I had a really great time connecting with Taylor and I learned a lot more about what Recruiters do!

Taylor's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-dixon-b96753a6/

Maddie Theisen is the Head of Customer Success at a Salt Lake City, UT based company.

Previously, she was a technical recruiter, so she has some VERY important tips for us on how to get a job and what to do when applying for jobs.

She also shares tips on negotiating your offer when that time comes! 

Other topics we cover:

-Mentorship doesn't have to be so formal
-Women only go for jobs that they are 80% qualified for vs Men going for jobs they are only 40% qualified for.
-It pays to be “delusional” even if i dont have the right qualifications 
-Be intentional and specific and tailored when applying for jobs rather than blasting out your resume 
-Informational interviews 
-People like helping people 
-Local networking events and local user groups - using MeetUp

Suggested Book: The Defining Decade 

Maddie's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-theisen-3a3923109/ 


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How this graphic art designer turned her life long passion of art into a full time career.

Using TikTok, Nicole Weber was able to take her side hustle creating logos and branding for small companies into a full time career where she now has clients across the world and a few employees working for her.

Being a natural introvert, Nicole never saw herself as an entrepreneur but as her confidence was able to build, she has learned to love being a business owner.

Nicole shares her tips to grow your social media - especially on TikTok

How to understand things that you love doing can actually become a full time income career.

Balancing being a business owner, boss, social media manager, and also learning along the way on how to manage taxes, continue to grow, have customer meetings etc. The best way to learn this is really to just start before you're ready and use your resources like friends and family and also YouTube.

How to Contact Nicole Weber Designs:

https://www.nicoleweberdesign.me/

https://www.instagram.com/nicoleweberdesign/?hl=en

My favorite Tea RASA Tea Discount Code:

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Today we meet with Courtney Roth, a business owner of a Lash Business in the SW Metro of Minneapolis, MN.

She started her career as a teacher, and listened to God's calling for her to eventually open up her own business called Found and Favor.

Topics we cover:

Following the talent and opportunities that God has blessed her with has rewarded her tenfold. It took a lot of faith, surrender, prayer, and trust but she is confident that she is in the right space. 
Choosing a business name that doesnt pigeonhole her company to just Lash Extensions. It allows her brand to grow
Taking a big risk allowed Found and Favor to blossom and take off by operating in a lash salon suite
The grind of starting a business is inevitable but finding a way to intentionally scale is the way that all business owners should consider. 
Talking about hiring her first employee
How to make money with your business without even being there.
What its like to be fully booked at your business 
She also mentions that your purpose does not need to come from your career. Something I live on as well

You can find Courtney Roth below:

@ foundandfavormpls
https://www.foundandfavormpls.com/ 
foundandfavormpls@gmail.com 
Dave Ramsey Entre Leadership 
Jordan Lee Dooney The Starter LINK
Business secrets from the Bible

My 2023 5 Star Books + Books I wouldn’t recommend 
My wishlist of people I want to interview in 2024 - if you have any one who I should interview or if you want to be interviewed I would be honored! Please reach out! 
My 2024 Goals + my 2023 reflections
Goal Setting Tips 

-“My kids are not sensitive, they are just not DE-Sensitized” 

We discuss home schooling and where to start, curriculum for home schooling, the lifestyle and schedule of this, 
Other topics:
- Financial Freedom of being an entrepreneur 
- Saying sorry to our kids
- How to have multiple streams of income to allow you to stay at home with your kids 
- Home Birth 
- The importance that she is the one raising her kids the majority of the time 
- Consistency in her online business by showing up allows her to make a full time income 

- Creating an online community + Tips on how to have an engaged community of followers on social media 
- Household tasks delegation 
- My hot take on why I don't like the book Atomic Habits for Women
- Movies and TV shows that are OK for kids vs. Disney

The Good and the Beautiful curriculum LINK

How to get a hold of Autumn:
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Part 1 of the Stay At Home Moms series with Working Girls Don't Gatekeep kicks off with my high school tennis friend Kirsten Shultz, a mom of a toddler and a set of twins!

Kirsten has always had a job ever since she was 15 years old. Being a stay at home mom for her has been the most meaningful job by far.

She talks through the way that she finds a routine with three kids, and also validation in herself as a mom knowing that the most important thing is to raise the next generation.

Our guest today not only shares the joys and challenges of her chosen path but also delves into the unexpected sacrifices and the significance she finds in being the primary caregiver for her little ones.

Join us as we hear firsthand about the hurdles she faces, the moments that bring her unparalleled joy, and the profound impact on her identity. It's a conversation that goes beyond the surface, delving into the complexities of choosing to prioritize family over a conventional career.

So, whether you're a parent, soon-to-be parent, or someone navigating the intricacies of personal identity, this episode is bound to resonate.

Stay tuned for a conversation that might just change the way you perceive the costs and rewards of parenting.

Time Stamps:

My intro: 14.22 Seconds

Kirsten's Discussion Begins: 03:58 minutes

Corporate Public Relations + Public Speaking Coach: Stephanie Butler shares with us the journey from a Strategic Communications major with a background in Public Speaking, to her Corporate Communications and public relations position. Stephanie also owns her own coaching business helping individuals prepare speeches, prepare for asking for a raise or promotion, and tips on presenting to leadership thru effective communication.

She shares her experience of how speaking up in a corporate setting helped jumpstart her career. "The risk of not speaking out could outweigh the risk of speaking out/"

I loved this conversation because she is in the thick of it (as we all are) in balancing a corporate job and also building her own business. So often, there are podcast episodes that share the CEO's journey looking back but rarely are there conversations that share what it's like to be in the middle of creating and building a business while also working a full time job. I'm thankful for Stephs vulnerability in sharing this with us.

Other topics we cover:

Interviewing for a job year end reviews asking for a raise

Top quick tips to be a  good speaker who is new or uncomfortable

Creating a community and membership to talk about presentations and memorization in presenting.

Overcome imposter syndrome in a corporate setting

Strategic Communications common career path

You can find Steph on Instagram and on her BEAUTIFUL website below!

@stephanielaurenbutler IG

https://www.voiceswhowill.com/ 

In this interview, I spoke with Anna Rose, a skilled hairstylist in Naples, Florida, who initially hesitated to pursue her passion due to familiarity with basic $20 haircuts. 
 

Anna delves into the world of hairstyling, highlighting the potential for immense success, creative expression, and personal freedom, especially for those who own their own salon.

 She generously shares valuable tips on embarking on a hairstyling career and draws insightful comparisons between working at a salon and owning one. 

Tune in to discover the surprising aspects of the hairstyling profession that Anna unveils, shedding light on a dynamic and fulfilling career path.

Follow Anna on IG to schedule your hair appt: @looksByARose 

Our pop culture moment is about Dazzle Dry and Nuuly

Nuuly discount code: https://www.nuuly.com/rent/referrals/check-invite

As a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Nathalie encourages and empowers other women to pursue careers in finance. 

During our conversation, Nathalie discussed the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned along the way. From debunking myths about gender roles in finance to highlighting the importance of mentorship and support networks, Nathalie's insights shed light on the possibilities for women in the financial sector.

Throughout the interview, Nathalie highlighted the contrast between her past and present roles, expressing a genuine appreciation for the shift towards corporate finance. Her story is a testament to the diverse opportunities within the finance sector and the importance of finding a niche that aligns with one's strengths and passions.

Join us as Nathalie takes us behind the scenes of her day-to-day life, offering valuable insights for aspiring finance professionals and anyone curious about the multifaceted nature of corporate finance. This episode is a must-listen for those navigating their career paths or contemplating a transition within the finance industry. Tune in to Working Girls Don't Gatekeep for an engaging conversation with Nathalie on the evolution of her career and the exciting challenges she tackles in the world of corporate finance.

Pop Culture Moment:
Danny Morel + Joe Dispenza Podcasts

Book Recommendation :
OVERCOMING UNDEREARNING
Secrets of Six Figure Women

Grayce Petersen is a medical sales rep in the textile industry.

She walks us through what it's like to get into a desired medical sales rep career, how it looks completely different than a 9-5 desk job and it allows her to get outside of her house and have a different schedule every day. Medical Sales is something that requires some creativity in how to pitch yourself and your brand.

She shares with us her tips on how to be a good sales rep which is actually how to NOT be sales-y! 

Questions that we discuss:

How to handle rejection in the Medical Sales Industry and not take rejection personally (hint: it takes time)

Do you need an internship?

Do you need to be a biology or medical school track to get this job?

How do I find an open rep spot in my territory?

What is it like to have a job that you are on the road traveling the majority of the time outside of your house?

How to show value and benefit to your customers to have them make a change to buy your product!

Most embarrassing moment in her career

The importance of networking specifically to get this type of career.
The importance of listening to what jobs and careers make YOU happy.

You don't need to have a professional internship and it's OK to have fun jobs like serving or working at a golf course. 

Pop Culture Moment:

Travis + Taylor

How to reach out to Grayce:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/grayce-petersen-84418616a

Catching up with my Working Girls with my current state of the union on things I have been loving! Jumping on to celebrate 2 months of the pod!

Contact me to be on the pod or suggest a friend who I should interview!

Solo Episode:

Things I talk about:

A peek into Upcoming Podcast Episodes

A new interview tool to help you prep to nail interviews!

Things I have been liking

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Recap

Plus the love triangle between Betty, August, and Cardigan

Broadcast Channels on IG

IG on my iPad not iPhone >

Podcasts and Books I’ve been liking lately

Real Housewives + Meg Ryan’s new movie

Hurricane Otis in Mexico

My GoodReads Profile to follow me on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108099953-nicole-roach 

In this episode, we had the privilege of interviewing a remarkable woman in the mortgage origination industry.

She shared her inspiring journey of navigating a traditionally male-dominated space while also working alongside her father in their family business.

What sets her apart is her ability to balance a thriving career with the demands of motherhood. She eloquently discussed the challenges and successes she's encountered in achieving this balance, all while maintaining her unwavering commitment to prioritizing her clients' needs.

Her story serves as an empowering example of resilience, determination, and the importance of being a trusted and educating advisor to her clients.

I love that she emphasized the importance of building a long lasting career in a time of information overload where social media tricks us into believing there is a shortcut to success. 

In this interview, Sabrina, a Software Sales Account Executive in an international startup, gives us a glimpse into her dynamic career. Her work is a daily whirlwind of diverse challenges and tasks. Sabrina describes the need to adapt to different markets, staying current with tech trends, and the importance of building client relationships.

Alongside her professional life, Sabrina ventured into real estate, sharing her experiences in purchasing an investment property independently. Her journey showcases adaptability, learning, and pursuing new horizons, both in her tech sales career and real estate investments.