Women Worldwide with Deirdre Breakenridge

Today’s guest took the reigns of a prestigious design firm at a young age and built it into her own empire. Now, she is sharing her story and talking about her process for finding smart, stylish design solutions, as well as best practices any entrepreneur can relate to.

 

Alexa Hampton is a New York designer renowned for her extensive knowledge of classic and eclectic European design. She is the Owner and President of interior design firm Mark Hampton LLC, as well as the home furnishing products line Alexa Hampton Inc. She is also an international lecturer, two-time author, Wall Street Journal columnist, and television personality with the distinct honor of being the first and only female designer to make regular appearances on “This Old House.”

 

Stay tuned to hear more from Alexa herself about building out a visionary career, the importance of honesty at work, asking for help, and owning your mistakes—and enjoy a good laugh as well!

 

Today's episode of Women WorldWide, which features a Visionary Woman Award winner, is being sponsored by Moore College of Art & Design. Moore is the first and only women's visual arts college for undergraduates in the United States.

 

In This Episode

  • Growing up a design legacy
  • Early life and career
  • Design process and practical considerations
  • Managing stress and overcoming obstacles
  • Importance owning your mistakes

 

Quotes in This Episode

“I’ve been coming to the same office since 1984!” —Alexa Hampton

 

“There’s not only one good solution for a design dilemma.” —Alexa Hampton

 

“You gotta be willing to get lucky.” —Alexa Hampton

 

“I hope I don’t have a trademark style... I don’t design in a vacuum. But, I see my job as a decorator as really to tease out the best version of my clients’ style. ” —Alexa Hampton

 

“When I first took over the firm, after years of observing the boom of the ‘80s and the early ‘90s, I needed to go cleaner... I needed a purge, and now the notion of not having all those flourishes is beyond me. I love them–I desperately desire them. I’m affected by the pendulum swings of environment.” —Alexa Hampton

 

“I never swan in and preach from on high. It always starts with an ample amount of practical information.” —Alexa Hampton

 

Resources

AlexaHampton.com

Connect with Alexa on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest

The Language of Interior Design

Decorating in Detail

Direct download: AlexaHamptononWomenWorldwide.mp3
Category:Business -- posted at: 4:10am EDT

In the age of social media, your online presence means everything. Unless you are creating valuable content and meaningful connections, you are likely missing the mark. Today on Women Worldwide we are speaking with Jason Schemmel about bringing empathy into our online communities and creating successful, organic social networks.

 

Jason Schemmel is a Social Media Manager for HarperCollins Christian Publishing in their Bibles department. He is also the host of the podcast “GSD chat,” as well as a speaker specializing in social media strategy, content creation, and managing your social media presence.

 

Stay tuned to learn how you can use social media to create impact for your brand and “get shit done.” If your business isn’t already on social media, or even if you are looking to improve your online presence, take some time to hear what Jason has to say!

 

In This Episode

  • Empathy in online environments
  • The mistakes we make online
  • Real-time marketing and staying relevant
  • If your business isn’t on social media, does it even exist?
  • GSD Chat and podcasting
  • Trial and error and mitigating online backlash

 

Quotes in This Episode

“How can you produce great content that provides value to people and keeps them wanting more?” —Jason Schemmel

 

“If you’re a brand or a personality, or even just being yourself, if you’re not producing content and publishing things that don’t resonate with people, no one is going to care—it’s just going to be another thing in their feed.” —Jason Schemmel

 

“Especially in today’s age where it seems organic reach has become more and more of a scarcity, being able to utilize empathy in your content to better reach people and to better connect with people so that they share it organically. That’s just going to help everyone, and on the business side of things it’s cheaper too!” —Jason Schemmel

 

“You’re projecting an opinion. If I don’t align with your opinions, then I don’t care.”—Jason Schemmel

 

“There are definitely businesses out there who still haven’t fully grasped the concept and the impact that social media can have.” —Jason Schemmel

 

“We’re now in that day and age where if you don’t have a social media presence of some kind, you practically don’t exist.” —Jason Schemmel

 

Resources

Follow Jason on Twitter

Connect with Jason on LinkedIn

Listen to GSD Chat

Direct download: JasonSchemmelonWomenWorldwide.mp3
Category:Business -- posted at: 11:39am EDT

For every dollar you spend, are you making it back? Are you making more? For any successful business person or entrepreneur, it is important to take decisive action and to be able to quantify the profits those actions translate into. Ultimately, success is all about asking the right questions and taking action. And if you are caught up in forever planning your next move this episode of Women Worldwide is for you.

 

Robyn Crane is a Money and Business Growth Expert and in-demand speaker focused on helping service-based female entrepreneurs grow their businesses. She is widely known for her work as the host of the television show The Financial G-Spot and the radio show Let’s Talk Money. Robyn is also a four-time #1 best-selling author, and her latest book is titled Make More Money, Help More People.

 

In this episode of Women Worldwide, Robyn gets you energized to take action yourself! She provides you with some important tools and some helpful resources to help you make more money—and help more people.

 

In This Episode

  • Robyn’s journey from artist to financial guru
  • Finding the RIGHT business coach and passing the “mentor test”
  • Taking ACTION: “planners” vs. “action-takers”
  • The true cost of inaction and true return on investment
  • Creating a business that fits the life you want

 

Quotes in This Episode

“Selling and really closing sales is totally transformational when you have something incredibly valuable to offer.” —Robyn Crane

 

“When people pay, they pay attention.” —Robyn Crane

 

“Once you make a certain amount of money, you’re good. But why do you want to make more money? The reason I want to make more money is because ... I believe that when you make more money, you help more people.” —Robyn Crane

 

“The creators and the planners, I hate to say it, but they’re always making less money or very little money compared to those who take action.” —Robyn Crane

 

“A confused mind says ‘no’ and does nothing.” —Robyn Crane

 

“The richest people on this planet are willing to be wrong, but they do not sit.” —Robyn Crane

 

“I want to surround myself with people who are doing way better than I am!” —Robyn Crane

 

Resources

Robyn Crane's blog

A FREE download of Robyn’s book Make More Money, Help More People

The Financial G-Spot

Robyn’s radio show appearances

Direct download: RobynCraneonWomenWorldwide.mp3
Category:Business -- posted at: 10:30am EDT

Today on Women Worldwide, we are talking about impact on a global scale. There are so many ways to make a positive impact on our own lives, on the lives of the people around us, and on the planet we all share. Together we can thrive!

 

Women Worldwide alum Cameron Brown is an adventure seeker, international speaker, storyteller, corporate trainer, and founder of The Thriving Collective. He has traveled the world seeking to create impact and has immersed himself in diverse communities and cultures worldwide. His travels have taken him all over in an effort to help people everywhere thrive. Cameron does this by teaching others how to create impact personally, professionally, and environmentally.

 

Stay tuned to hear all about Cameron’s amazing journey and learn about his mission to leave thriving communities in his wake. From an animal sanctuary in Bogota, Colombia, to speaking engagements in Canada complete with piano accompaniment, you won’t want to miss a stop on Cameron’s journey.

 

In This Episode

  • The Impact Diaries: Bettering the world through music, film, and education
  • World travels
  • Using technology to bring people together
  • Saving the planet
  • Taking care of yourself so you can create Impact

 

Quotes in This Episode

“Even though I’ve learned something in the past, there are ongoing places and situations that I am exposed to that allow me to learn it at a deeper level.” —Cameron Brown

 

“The Thriving Collective–which is the company that I run–the mission is very much about inspiring people to make a greater impact.” —Cameron Brown

 

“I write songs about emotional intelligence, and about human behavior, about sustainability, about relationships, and these areas that can help us grow and evolve and be good stewards of the planet.” —Cameron Brown

 

“It seems a little crazy to destroy the things that are keeping us alive.” —Cameron Brown

 

“Technology, when used purposefully, can bring people closer together—the way that a lot of people use it at the moment is creating a sea of shallow relationships, and for me, it’s been the exact opposite.” —Cameron Brown

 

“You know that something isn’t quite right with our planet and the way we are treating it when war is what keeps it ‘safe’ and peace is what destroys it.” —Cameron Brown

 

“First and foremost, health and wellness must be an absolute priority!” —Cameron Brown

 

Resources

Follow Cameron on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

Visit Cameron’s website

The Impact Diaries

Listen to Cameron’s first conversation on Women Worldwide

Direct download: CameronBrownonWomenWorldwideE2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:56pm EDT

Let’s talk about learning social media! Not only has social media become a ubiquitous tool in our personal lives, but it's one in our academic and professional lives, too. Whether you’re a student, professor, or professional, you have to step out of your comfort zone to embrace technology and explore how to build relationships through new media.

 

Karen Freberg is an Associate Professor in Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville as well as an adjunct instructor for the Integrated Marketing and Communications Graduate Online Program at West Virginia University. She is a consultant actively involved in researching new directions in public relations, reputation management, crisis communications, and of course social media and author of the upcoming textbook Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications. (Women Worldwide listeners can pre-order a copy here.)

 

Stay tuned as we dive into Karen’s celebrated work in the world of teaching social media, and discuss the pros and cons of using social media—from building relationships and creating a community to cyberbullying and “fake news.”

 

In This Episode

  • The pros and cons of leveraging social media
  • Karen Freberg’s New York Time’s best-selling book and forthcoming, full-length textbook
  • How to prevent cyberbullying by thinking twice before hitting send
  • Verifying the veracity of our social media new sources
  • Choosing how and where we spend our valuable time and attention online
  • Networking and building relationships

 

Quotes in This Episode

“I tell my students all the time that I have three weaknesses: coffee, shoes, and technology.” —Karen Freberg

 

“I love the fact that social media allows you to become your own media outlet and establish your own brand.” —Karen Freberg

 

“It’s very tempting to be first without going through the facts.” —Karen Freberg

 

“From an ethical point of view, I try to lead by example. I tell my students, my personal philosophy on social media is to be positive.” —Karen Freberg

 

“Time and attention are our two biggest currencies that we have right now on social media.” —Karen Freberg

 

“The Rock can call me Dr. Karen.” —Karen Freberg

 

Resources

Karen's PR and Social Media Blog

Connect with Karen on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

Pre-Order Social Media for Strategic Communication

Buy "A Roadmap for Teaching Social Media"

mattkushin.com

Direct download: KarenFrebergonWomenWorldwide.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:36pm EDT

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