"I stay focused by staying fluid" with Erica Marcano

"I stay focused by staying fluid" with Erica Marcano

Erica Marcano is the founder of The Notorious ATC, a holistic fitness brand serving clients looking to bridge the gap between past injury and true fitness. Erica is an Athletic Trainer, Strength Coach, Reiki Master, and Breathwork & Meditation facilitator, with 15+ years of experience with clients ranging from elite athletes to weekend warriors. She blends the latest evidence-based practices in athletic performance and sports medicine with the wisdom of ancient traditions to strengthen her clients’ bodies, minds, and souls. Erica believes that we are meant to be deeply connected to an internal, intuitive intelligence that helps us to heal and grow, and her work serves to reconnect her clients to that intelligence.

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“How to achieve growth by saying no to the wrong clients” with Cimin Ahmadi-Cohen

“How to achieve growth by saying no to the wrong clients” with Cimin Ahmadi-Cohen

Cimin Ahmadi-Cohen, like so many pioneering women, is challenging the norms of male-dominated, stagnant professional services. As the founder of her agency, Idea Peddler, she's dismantling how media and advertising are traditionally approached, banishing the negativity and toxic mindset that has plagued the industry. After working at major firms on Fortune 100 accounts, Ahmadi-Cohen continually challenges and pushes the boundaries of what is typically expected and executed. Her motto of doing “good work for nice people” extends not only to her clientele but also to her staff by nurturing and developing a healthy work culture. In doing so, she's managed to double her billing year over year since 2017, while also growing her staff and offerings despite the pandemic. Idea Peddler was pleased to see 167% growth in the first six months of 2021 compared to all of 2020 in addition to achieving their three-year goal in six months of year one.

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"Invest in education from day one" with Evelyn Rountree

"Invest in education from day one" with Evelyn Rountree

As a stay-at-home mom, Evelyn Rountree had everything she ever wished for… and yet, she couldn’t help but feeling like something was missing from her life. She turned those emotions into action and started her own business, a website named "Love, mamãe". She wants to help and uplift other moms who, like herself, wants to navigate their feelings without judgment, and survive the toddler years with joy, grace, and sanity!

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"Don’t give up but be willing to let go" with Kara Froula

"Don’t give up but be willing to let go" with Kara Froula

Before Kara Froula created BackEmbrace, she had constant tension and strain in her upper back, neck, and shoulders. She tried posture supports, but they were bulky, uncomfortable, irritating to the skin — and far from stylish. Kara realized she wasn’t the only one hunching in front of her computer for countless hours, so she created posture support that is attractive, effective, and actually feels good — like a gentle embrace.

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"Don’t get yourself into a position where your only friends are people on your payroll" with J. (Zino) Haro

"Don’t get yourself into a position where your only friends are people on your payroll" with J. (Zino) Haro

J. (Zino) Haro is the CEO of Uni-ke, a start-up that has made its way into various aspects of the fashion industry: from manufacturing to the runway. She serves as a face for Gen-Z leaders, combining visionary approaches to the workplace with unwavering regard for societal impact. Despite beginning her career in the space of cybersecurity, Haro has rapidly pivoted to include the worlds of design and entrepreneurship. She is the 24-year-old daughter of a Mexican immigrant.

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"‘Just start and figure it out as you go" with Interior Designer, Becc Burgmann

"‘Just start and figure it out as you go" with Interior Designer, Becc Burgmann

Interior Designer, Becc Burgmann is a country girl at heart, but is just as comfortable riding a horse as she is in heels meeting designers in Paris! Becc believes in the saying ‘jack of all trades, master of none’, so she’s changing the ideology of the Australian Design industry by specialising in the design niche only Hamptons, Parisian and Country Style interiors on large scale renovations and new builds, and teaching others that specialising is ok!

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"Get your product or your company out there" with Amber Robinson

"Get your product or your company out there" with Amber Robinson

Amber Robinson is a psychotherapist and designer based in LA. She has a private practice in Los Angeles where she works with millennials and creatives helping them navigate their anxieties, manage relationships and heal from childhood trauma. She also has a streetwear line, 23ATLANTIC, which promotes mental health awareness and meaningful conversations.

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"Know your strengths and work harder than your competition" with Bernadette Girvin

"Know your strengths and work harder than your competition" with Bernadette Girvin

Bernadette Girvin, a former LPGA Tour player and 13-year veteran in the financial services industry, is passionate about her role as Owner and Chief Executive Officer with Gambin Financial Group. Bernadette officially started her business in 2015 as a solo entrepreneur managing her financial advisory practice. In 2018, she, and her colleague Claudio Gambin, decided to formally join forces and opened their own office in downtown Orlando. Bernadette is leading the firm’s growth and vision by overseeing the strategy of their Client Experience, Team, Talent, and Brand.

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"Stay focused on your mission and determine what you do well that no one else can do" with Dara Connolly

"Stay focused on your mission and determine what you do well that no one else can do" with Dara Connolly

Dara Connolly is the author of the new book Flip Your Fear and founder of PTC™ – an award-winning confidence program that has trained over 10,000 women. Dara helps women who are tired of getting talked over or feeling ignored– Speak to be heard, kick Fear to the curb– be TEDx confident!💥

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