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"We figured out that there’s this whole opportunity for women to see getting older as a positive thing. It doesn’t have to be this negative part of your life. It can actually be super exciting and empowering. It’s about embracing the changes and feeling better, not worse, as you get older."

In this episode of Have a Seat, I sit down with Michele Wispelwey, CEO and Co-founder of FemGevity, to dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of menopause healthcare.

We explore why it’s crucial for women to advocate for themselves, how to approach conversations with doctors about body changes, and the evolving landscape of women’s wellness.

Michele’s passion for empowering women through health education and her insights on navigating menopause make this episode a must-listen for anyone curious about taking control of their health.

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"Onboarding a new leader is like setting the stage—you want everything ready for their big entrance, but you also have to let them find their own spotlight."

In this episode of Have a Seat, I flip the script on onboarding—what happens when your boss is the new kid on campus?

From setting up calendars to giving campus tours, I’m sharing my top tips for onboarding a new administrator in higher education.

Whether they’re brand new to leadership or just new to your campus, I’ve got the tricks you need to help them settle in while keeping your sanity intact.

Grab a seat and let’s dive into the art of onboarding your boss!

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"If you have faith in yourself that you can do a hard thing, then that opens the door to the rest of the world."

This week I’m absolutely thrilled to have Dr. Caroline Addington, a former scientist who's now rocking the world of personal training join me on Have A Seat. Caroline and I had the kind of energetic chat that only two Aries can have, so get ready for a lively one!

In this episode, Dr. Addington shares her powerful journey from the scientific field to founding "Well + Strong Training" and hosting her top-rated podcast "Co Create."

In our conversation we dive into the joy of working out, the mental and physical benefits, and how to pick a gym that's just right for you.

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https://www.instagram.com/caroline.addington_

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"Speak up for yourself; no one knows what you need better than you do."

In this episode of Have a Seat, we’re talking all about self-advocacy in the workplace!

I’ll be sharing practical tips on how to ask for what you need—whether it’s a raise, more resources, or recognition—without feeling pushy or demanding. We’ll cover how to keep the conversation ongoing, document your wins, and align your goals with your company’s mission.

If you’re ready to step up and claim your space, this episode is for you!

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“There is a lot of evidence that shows in psychologically safe teams performance goes up, innovation goes up, sense of wellbeing goes up, mental health issues go down, all the business results that come from this; we’re not just pursuing psychological safety because it feels good but because of what it enables.”

This week on Have a Seat, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Speaker, Leadership Consultant and Author Minette Norman, who’s dedicated her career to helping organizations build inclusive, collaborative environments where everyone feels safe to be themselves and contribute their best work.

In 2019, Minette decided to leave her software career behind and focus on what really matters—helping leaders create workplaces where psychological safety is the norm, not the exception. And she didn’t stop there. In February 2023, Minette, along with Karolin Helbig, released The Psychological Safety Playbook, a practical guide for implementing psychological safety in the workplace.

She’s seen firsthand the challenges that come with building a culture of collaboration and inclusion, and she’s made it her mission to help other leaders do better.

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"Let's create a community where we celebrate our successes, support each other through failures, and offer a helping hand whenever possible."

I just finished watching the Barbie movie for the second time, and I have to say, there's one scene that absolutely blew me away. It's this incredible monologue by America Ferrera's character, Gloria, the mother of a teen daughter and unappreciated assistant to the CEO of Mattel, that just nails it when it comes to the impossible standards women are held to.

She basically laid out the entire female experience in one breath-taking speech. I'm talking about everything from body image to career pressure, to the constant need to be everything to everyone.

So, I wanted to take some time today to dive deep into what she said, and to talk about how we can navigate this crazy, contradictory world we live in. Let's get real.

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"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

In this minicast episode I dive deep into the heart of career fulfillment with inspiration from Susan Cain, author of Quiet.

We'll explore three powerful questions to help you find your true north and align your work with what truly lights you up.

What did you love to do as a child?
What kind of work do you gravitate toward?
What or who do you envy?

Let's unpack these three questions that challenge the belief that it's never too late to align your work with what you love.

Quiet, by Susan Cain

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"We're not just dabbling in these areas. We are expected to perform proficiently across all of them."

In this episode, I'm diving headfirst into the often overlooked world of administrative support professionals of all roles and titles.

We're talking about the countless responsibilities that too often fly under the radar, the push for fair compensation, and why it's so important to celebrate our wins—big or small.

So, whether you're in the thick of it or just curious about what admin professionals really do, join me for a candid chat on the incredible value these roles bring to the workplace.

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