If you’ve listened to the show for long, you know that I am an avid reader. I am constantly reading multiple books and learning so much about the world and business. Which is why I like to stop and share what I’m reading with you when I’m able. 

During this election there was so much talk of “Lincoln’s Party” that I decided I needed to learn more about President Lincoln. I grabbed With Malice Toward None by Stephen B. Oates and was fascinated by our former president’s life and trials and how he managed to lead our country in a time of huge change. 

I also love to learn about ways to create a more powerful mind. I grabbed Maximize Your Potential Through the Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy because I’d previously read, The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy and I love the way he approaches becoming more mentally aware. 

Listen in to hear all of my recommendations. I have read so many books this year so far, but this list is by far my favorite. I try really hard to read different kinds of books so that I’m not always stuck in business mode and this year I’ve definitely accomplished that. 

What are you reading? 

Women Worldwide goes on vacation. Have a wonderful summer! 

Show Notes:

• [01:09] I am solo again and I’m sharing all the reading that I’ve been doing.
• [02:02] In light of the election, I decided I needed to learn more about President Lincoln.
• [02:54] I’ve loved reading about how to Maximize Your Potential Through the Power of the Subconscious Mind. 
• [03:51] I’ve also been reading Poor Charlie’s Almanac to learn more about the wisdom behind finance. 
• [05:51] One of my favorite books that I’ve read in 2021 is the Digital Pivot. 
• [07:35] A quick shout out to several other books that I thought were really good.

Links and Resources:

• With Malice Toward None by Stephen B. Oates
• The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy
• Maximize Your Potential Through the Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy
• Poor Charlie’s Almanac by Charlie Munger
• The Digital Pivot by Eric Schwartzman
• Grit by Angela Duckworth
• Superforecasting by Dan Gardner and Philip Tetlock

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After spending 10 years as a stay-at-home mom, Corina Burton felt as if she’d lost a part of herself. She rejoined the workforce and created two businesses but they just didn’t seem to fit. She didn’t quit. She kept going. Now she is the founder and owner of multiple successful businesses and she’s sharing how she did it. 

At one time she worked for the jewelry company Swarovski. What she learned there was invaluable. She was already great at building relationships, but she quickly learned that strong relationships result in more sales. 

As a mother to three young girls, she didn’t have the time after hours to schmooze her clients. Instead, she became a top sales rep by creating strong relationships with even stronger boundaries. 

Now that she has multiple businesses under her belt, in the construction industry no less, she knows that her ability to forge relationships is her superpower. 

Listen as she shares her story and why even today she’s continuing to make connections and foster relationships. Failure is a stepping stone. As long as you keep moving you’ll find your path.

Show Notes:

• [02:13] Welcome Corina Burton to share her story and why the construction industry.
• [05:07] Her first entrepreneurial experience fell a bit flat. Learn how she continued. 
• [07:25] Failure does not mean that you’ve failed. It’s a stepping stone.
• [10:24] Why has she always applied relationship building to her sales repertoire?
  [13:20] Learn about the client rather than selling them things. 
• [15:53] Owning her values is how Corina built the foundation for her own company.
• [18:31] How can you get to the heart of your why? 
• [20:43] Find a way to be a “problem solution” in your industry and fully understand your solution.
• [22:14] Corina shares an AHA moment she has had in her career. 
• [25:26] Her advice for putting your relationships to work for you. 
• [27:34] Connect with Corina. 

Links and Resources:

• Corina’s Website
• Corina on LinkedIn

With all the changes in the role women play in society over the last several decades, new archetypes need to be explored. The traditional archetypes are extremely outdated which is why Stephanie Raffelock has written her latest book, Creatrix Rising.

She joins me on Women Worldwide to share her story and inspire women all over the world.

In light of the Women’s March, #MeToo, and the general shift in the power and purpose women have and play in the world, new ways of looking at the world are emerging. Women no longer, if they ever, identify with the roles of the maiden, mother and crone to describe their life and purpose.

More than any other generation, women today are encouraged to share their stories. But how should they go about it? Blast them on social media? Share in small social groups? Create movements? 

This is what Stephanie is helping women to do. Share their stories in a way that is authentic and helps others to do the same. 

Show Notes:

• [02:36] Welcome Stephanie Raffelock to share about her journey to becoming an author. 
• [04:10] What are some big takeaways for readers? 
• [06:25] How Stephanie landed on the title of her book and why it appeals more to women today.
• [08:12] Where do the younger generations fall into this new canon? 
• [09:45] Stephanie shares where we can begin to share our stories as women. 
• [11:42] Why would someone choose not to share their story? 
• [13:05] How should women be sharing their stories? 
• [14:51] Authenticity is born of vulnerability. 
• [15:48] Stephanie shares some AHA moments in her personal and professional life. 
• [17:54] What keeps her motivated in these crazy, changing times? 
• [18:37] Where does she find her own sense of peace? 
• [20:23] How does she destress? 
• [22:04] What can women do to start sharing their stories? 
• [22:38] Connect with Stephanie.

Links and Resources:

• Creatrix Rising by Stephanie Raffelock
• Story Circle Network
• Stephanie’s Website
• Stephanie on LinkedIn
• Stephanie on Facebook
• Stephanie on Instagram