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1 Navigating Career Pivots and Grit with Milo’s Avni Patel Thompson 26:18
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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…
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We’re back and changing the game. Get ready for a fresh and inspiring new format! The Empower Hour is evolving to bring you more powerful stories of the movers and shakers, trailblazers, and unsung heroes making a difference in our communities. Join City Girl & Company as we shine a light on the game-changers, innovators, and everyday champions whose stories deserve to be told.
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1 The City Girl Empower Hour: A Bold New Beginning! 58:49
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Welcome back to The City Girl Empower Hour ! We’re kicking off a brand-new season with an exciting transformation! Join host Alyza James, founder of City Girl Coffee, alongside her dynamic new co-hosts—Robyn Frank (Founder of Thumbs Cookies) and Megan Kellin (serial entrepreneur and media powerhouse). In this special premiere episode, we’re reintroducing The Empower Hour with a fresh format that amplifies the voices of trailblazers, innovators, and everyday champions making an impact in their communities. We’ll dive into why we’ve joined forces, how this evolution fosters deeper connections, and what you can expect from this season of inspiring conversations. So, grab your favorite beverage and settle in—because we’re just getting started! Follow, subscribe, and stay connected for more empowering stories! #CityGirlEmpowerHour #WomenInBusiness #Trailblazers @citygirlcoffee @thelakeandcompany @thumbscookies…

1 Episode 47: Sober not Somber: Journey to Create a Healthy Drinking Culture 54:29
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A perfect ending to season 3, this week we’re excited to share Jen Gilhoi’s experiences, and the ‘saving grace’ coffee has had in her journey, now her beverage of choice! Jen’s 20 plus years in Minneapolis and St. Paul as a marketing and communications professional have helped make her an advocate and creator for healthy social experiences that decentralize alcohol, as a result of the challenges she’s navigated. She is the epitome of what a positive alcohol-free lifestyle can lead to. A seasoned strategist and founder of Sparktrack and Zero Proof Collective, we will use her experiences to dig deep into shedding the shame and the empowerment sobriety has resulted in regaining power to take her life back. Her soon to be launched Tedx talk brings awareness to alcohol misuse and the power of uncoupling its use with activities. So grab your favorite cup of coffee and sit back and listen. It is worth what you will learn about the power of a no-foam americano and cold brew has on one's journey to conquer an addiction to alcohol. Join City Girl Coffee in following @jengilhoi and @sobernotsomber_ @zeroproofcollective on Instagram and @zeroproofcollective on Facebook, LinkedIn: jengilhoi company: zeroproofcollective and Twitter @zeroproofMSP on Twitter. hashtags: #sobernotsomber #tedxtalks #tedxspeaker #tedxedina…
The well-known phrase ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ could not hold truer when it comes to the support that mothers need in raising their children. Being a mom is overwhelming, to say the least. No mother is fully prepared for the emotions that come with postpartum, or in the years to come. Don't throw in the towel, help is out there! Just in time for Mother’s Day, our guest this week, Stephanie Flies, is the mother of 3 girls and the CEO and Founder of City Mom Collective, an online community and website providing a positive voice for motherhood by connecting moms to resources and parenting perspectives unique to their communities. She considers herself the OG of connecting and empowering local moms via parenting blogs and websites. Listen as we discuss the catalyst for City Mom Collective, her role of overseeing their national network and the vast importance of connecting with your local community, either through connections with other moms or local businesses, and so much more. Follow Steph @citymomcollective @stephanie.flies on Instagram and City Mom Collective on Facebook. Be sure to support Alyza on Facebook and Instagram @CityGirlCoffee and @CityGirlEmpowerhour or visit us at www.citygirlcoffee.com to learn more.…
Do you enjoy a nice cabernet or a cold glass of Rosé? Or maybe you wish you could take a permanent trip to wine country?? Our guest this week has carved out a little piece of Napa Valley on a main street in Minnesota. Born and raised in Minnesota, Ali moved to California & fell in love with wine and wanted to bring a slice of the Golden State back to the Midwest. The Vine Room is a fun welcoming wine bar also offering workshops & wine education classes; The Vine Shop next door is a curated bottle shop focusing on sustainably produced domestic wines and has the coolest wine club around! City Girl Empower Host and City Girl Coffee founder Alyza Bohbot James and Ali talk all things Wine in the episode. From navigating the pandemic to debunking common wine myths, answering the questions we’re all thinking but too scared to admit we don’t know the answers to, and more! Follow Ali @ vineroom.co and @ vineshop.c o on Facebook and Instagram or visit their website https://www.vinewineco.com/ to learn more about upcoming events and to learn more about joining their wine club. Be sure to support Alyza on Facebook and Instagram @CityGirlCoffee and @CityGirlEmpowerhour or visit us at www.citygirlcoffee.com to learn more.…

1 Episode 44: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 51:00
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It’s a song, it’s a saying… but have you ever wondered what it really means to “put your money where your mouth is?” Our guest this week not only talks the talk, but has been walking the walk for more than 40 years by investing in transformative futures of women and girls. Gloria Perez, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, the first statewide women’s foundation in the country, has become one of the country’s leading experts in two-generation strategies to reduce poverty. Since they were founded in 1983, the Women’s Foundation has distributed more than $45 million through community investments supporting ongoing research on the status of women and girls in Minnesota; advocating for public policy resulting in greater economic security and safety for women and their families; and investing in organizations and leaders who are leading in gender and racial justice to benefit all families and communities. Follow Gloria and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota @WomensFndnMN on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter or on LinkedIn and support Alyza on Facebook and Instagram at @CityGirlCoffee and @CityGirlEmpower Hour. Be sure to like and share this podcast with your coffee-loving friends.…
Every entrepreneur has been there. Balancing the health of your business with your personal health and the wellbeing of the many employees, customers and partners who depend on your business every day. It’s especially difficult for entrepreneurs with mission-driven businesses who balance an obligation to the bottom line with the goal to make a meaningful difference in the world. City Girl Empower Hour host and City Girl Coffee Founder Alyza Bohbot James discusses this delicate balance with Carley Kammerer, Founder and Executive Director of Wildflyer Coffee. Founded in 2017, Wildflyer is a social services enterprise that addresses youth homelessness through a program centered around two Twin Cities coffee shops. City Girl Coffee empowers women of coffee through sustainable sourcing from women-owned and operated farms. Hear how Carley and Alyza address these challenges and learn about how you can support women throughout the coffee value chain by checking out the City Girl Coffee x Wildflyer Coffee collaboration in celebration of Women’s History Month. Follow Carly and Wildflyer Coffee at @Wildflyercoffee on Instagram and Facebook and support Alyza on Facebook and Instagram at @CityGirlCoffee and @CityGirlEmpower Hour. Be sure to like and share this podcast with your coffee-loving friends. #coffee #coffeeshop #entrepreneurship #entreprenista #people #youth #business #mission #support #women #homelessness #minneapolis #collaboration #balance #advice #welbeing #health #empowerment #citygirlcoffee #wildflyercoffee #twincities #doinggood #socialenterprise…
Have you ever climbed to the top of a mountain, paused to look around and realized you’re only half-way to the summit? Or picked a dozen dandelions in your yard, only to find twice as many have grown back in their place? Welcome to the life of an entrepreneur! Jaime Teats, Author, Founder & CEO of professional consulting firm Keystone Group International, is our guest for episode 41 of City Girl Empower Hour with host and City Girl Coffee founder Alyza Bohbot James. Join Jaime and Alyza as they get real about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the power of making mistakes, riding the wave, and Jaime’s recent experience climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. Connect with Jaime on Facebook and Instagram at @keystonegroupintl and on LinkedIn. And follow, like and share her adventures and company. You can also connect with Alyza on Facebook and Instagram at @CityGirlEmpowerHour and @City Girl Coffee #business #entrepreneurs #womenbosses #girlbosses #citygirlcoffee #leadership #consulting #enterpreneurship #author #hiking #entrepreneurslife…
You know the saying, “all work, no play?” Well, we’ve got you covered. In this week’s City Girl Empower Hour, City Girl Coffee CEO and Empower Hour host Alyza James chats with Christine Goepfert, Christina Hussman Rhode and Katie Nyberg about preserving some of our greatest natural resources as places to learn, reflect and play. Tune in for a meandering chat about how work-life balance, inclusivity and the great outdoors can make us all better humans and better leaders. Be sure to follow, like and share the @citygirlempowerhour podcast with your network. And support Christina, Katie, Christine and Alyza: Christina Hausman Rhode, Executive Director of Voyageurs Conservancy: Twitter @npconservancy, Instagram & Facebook @VoyageursConservancy Katie Nyberg, Executive Director, Mississippi Park Connection: Twitter @NPCA, Instagram @ParkConnection, Facebook @MissParkConnection Christine Goepfert, Associate Director, National Parks Conservation Association: Twitter @NPCA, Instagram @NPCApics, Facebook @NationalParks Alyza James, Founder of City Girl Coffee: Facebook and Instagram @CityGirlCoffee @citygirlempowerhour…
Have you ever looked at your closet full of clothes and thought, “I have nothing to wear?” We’ve got you covered! Join Host Alyza James, founder and CEO of City Girl Coffee, as she chats with Anne Rogers about meandering paths, the power of pause and what’s in our closets. Anne, founder and CEO of Mezmira, a virtual personal stylist, spills the tea on how personal styling can give you more time and confidence to pursue your ambitions. Connect with Anne on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook by following her company Mezmira and be sure to follow Alyza and City Girl Coffee at @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour.…

1 Episode 39: New Year, New You! Syncing up with Cycle Chats 1:09:38
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We’re back and so excited to kick off Season 3!! Host Alyza James, founder and CEO of City Girl Coffee, chats with Emily Palacios and Stephanie Loverde, the women behind the popular podcast Cycle Chats. They talk coffee and swap stories about performing on stage, mental health, puppies, the power of pivoting and the day-to-day realities of womanhood. Make sure to follow, like and support Alyza, Emily and Stephanie as they do the work to change the narrative around women’s empowerment. Follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram. Sync up with Cycle Chats on Instagram + Facebook: @CycleChats Cycle Chats, podcast, women, life, coffee, pandemic, theater, Hollywood, high school. growing, chats, support, cycle, teach, periods, puppies, City Girl Coffee…
This week, Alyza chats with Illiana Cantu Delgado about her work as the only woman of color to hold a Director of Public Safety title at a University or College in the United States, overseeing security in a hospital setting during the riots in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd, and much more. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram https://www.hamline.edu/faculty-staff/illiana-cantu-delgad o…

1 Episode 37: Meet the Makers: Beckon Ice Cream 1:08:23
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Gwen Burlingame and Kate Flannery, founders of Beckon Ice Cream, chat with Alyza about starting the first-ever clean label premium lactose-free dairy ice cream on the market. They discuss working as partners in business, growing a company into the retail space, what it's like to be a female entreprenuer in a male-dominated field, and much more! For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram @beckonicecream - social handle for all channels Our website is: beckonicecream.com If you want to include Katy and Gwen's handles: @katy_flannery and @gwenburlingame…

1 Episode 36: Knowing Your Body and Mind with Dr. Rachel Allyn 1:01:30
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Dr. Rachel Allyn has been a licensed holistic psychologist for almost 20 years specializing in mind-body medicine, relationships, and intimacy issues. This week, she talks with Alyza about the differences between hollistic and modern medicine practices, why we need more than mindfulness, how pleasure practices can be healing, the future of psychology involving bodywork and plant medicine, and much more! For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram www.DrRachelAllyn.com @drrachelallyn On Instagram Holistic Psychology by Rachel Allyn, PhD on Facebook Rachel Allyn on LinkedIn…

1 Episode 35: Living Your Passion with Laura Best 1:06:06
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Laura Best of the Passion Collective chats with Alyza about her career in PR/Marketing in the corporate world, putting yourself and your needs first, and the Passion Collective which she started in 2014 to connect professional women with real conversations about passion, identity, and fulfillment at a time when many women didn’t feel they had the permission to support each other or talk openly about their paths. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram @passioncollectivecommunity FB, @passioncollective IG…

1 Episode 34: The Importance of Clean Labels with Andee Robb 1:01:12
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Alyza's longtime friend and clean cosmetic lobbyist, Andee Robb, chats with Alyza about the importance of cleaner labels on personal care products and how to make choosing those products for yourself less daunting. Andee gives listeners advice on where and how to find safer products, including in her Brand Advoacate work with Beautycounter. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram Follow Andee on Instagram at @becounterforgood and stay in touch on becounterforgood.com Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Database: www.ewg.org/skindeep EWG Healthy Living App (Free): www.ewg.org/apps Shop Kitchen Clean Up Bundle: www.citygirlcoffee.com/gifts For 30% Off use promo code: EmpowerHour30 Shop Beautycounter: www.beautycounter.com/andeerobb For 30% Off use promo code: CLEANFORALL30 Safer Soaps that we discussed: Molly’s Suds: www.mollyssuds.com Puracy Soaps and Stain Removers: www.puracy.com Seventh Generation Easy Dose Ultra Concentrated Laundry Soap: www.seventhgeneration.com/laundry…
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1 Episode 33: Meet the Maker: Belgian Boys 1:04:55
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This week Alyza talks with Anouck Gotlib CEO of Belgian Boys. They chat about building Belgian Boys from the ground up with her husband, creating a healthy workplace culture, and bringing European delicacies to American plates. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram @anouckgotlib - Instagram and Twitter // anouckgotlib.com @belgianboys - Instagram and Twitter / belgianboys.com…
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1 Episode 32: Meet the Maker: Java Moose 1:14:07
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Alyza chats with long-time friend and collaborator Sarah Jorgenson-Hallberg, owner and operator of Grand Marais's staple coffee shop, Java Moose. They talk about returning home to a small town as a business owner, taking over the family business, the majestic beauty of the North Shore, and much much more. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram Facebook: javamoosegrandmarais Instagram javamoosegrandmarais website: javamoosegrandmarais.co m…
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1 Episode 31: The Power of Pivoting with Chef Asia Mei 57:57
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Chef Asia Mei has an impressive resume, including appearances on Food Network's Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, but her true pride and joy is bringing her own restaurant, Moonshine 152, and her approachable fine dining and fusion style to life as a true fixture of the South Boston Community. In this episode, chef Mei joins Alyza to reflect on her journey, the ups and downs of the restaurant world, life as a restaurateur throughout the Pandemic, bringing real representation to the culinary world, and what her future holds. A truly inspiring conversation for anyone who loves food! For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram Instagram: @chefasiamei Facebook: Moonshine 152 Twitter: @Moonshine152 You can see Chef Mei on Season 39 episode 1 of Chopped, "Lamb Slam" and on Season 22 episode 6 of Beat Bobby Flay, "Fey vs. Flay" on www.foodnetwork.com…
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1 Episode 30: Meet the Maker: Angie's BOOMCHIKAPOP 1:03:40
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Angie Bastian founder of Angie's BOOMCHIKAPOP talks with Alyza about founding the company with her husband, what it's like to burst into the snacking industry, and how the simplest ideas can spark the best companies. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram…
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1 Episode 29: Representation and Empowerment with Dr. Lisa Williams 54:43
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This week, Alyza is joined by Dr. Lisa Williams, an award-winning academic trailblazer, philanthropist, founder of The Fresh Dolls, The Fresh Squad, simply Fresh and Positively Perfect Doll Collections. The discuss how representation in toys is incredibly important in the lives of young children, and how sometimes taking a leap towards your passions is worth the risk. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram Instagram and Facebook: @thefreshdolls youtube: The Fresh Dolls…
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1 Episode 28: Embracing Personal Growth 1:00:56
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Host of the Catalyst for Conversation Podcast and Personal/Proffessional Coach Shelby Wagner chats with Alyza aobut finding your authentic self, living your truth, and embracing personal growth in your professional life as well as your personal life. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram Instagram: @shelby.m.wagner Website: www.catalystforconvo.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shelbymwagner Podcast: https://anchor.fm/catalystforconvo…
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1 Episode 27: The Power of the Hustle with Sibley Scoles 1:06:57
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Actress, producer, musical artist, and Grade A Hustler, Sibley Scoles, joins Alyza this week to discuss how she turned her passions into a career in the entertainment industry. They discuss Sibley's time growing up in the Bay Area, what it's like to be a woman of color in show business, her burgeoning production company, and how her music has opened many doors. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram Twitter and IG: @Sib_Vicious…
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1 Episode 25: Recruiting for the Future 1:06:33
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Alyza sits down with Jennifer Laible from Antenna, a marketing staffing and consulting firm about her experience in recruiting, corporate America, motherhood, and more. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram About Antenna: https://goantenna.com About Jennifer: www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlaible…
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Lil Beanstalk founder Lisa Shol talks this week with Alyza about her sustainable children's clothes company, sustainable parenting practices, and much more. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram and @Lilbeanstalkco For more information on the Minnesota Crisis Nursery go t o: www.crisisnursery. org…
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Megan Kellin and Kelly Kabotoff join Alyza to talk about friendship in life and in their business, Lake and Company. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram and @lakeandcompany on FB and @thelakeandcompany on IG
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1 Episode 22: Meet the Maker: The Buttered Tin 1:16:31
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Alyza is joined this week by Alicia Hinze, owner and head pastry chef of the Buttered Tin. In this episode, they discuss changing careers, finding success in the restaurant industry, and chasing your dreams. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram @aliciabakeseverything @thebutteredtin…
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1 Episode 21: Sports Journalism with Erin Coscarelli 36:48
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This week Alyza is joined by TV Host and Sportsbroadcaster, Eric Coscarelli. Besides her work as a host for Raiders media and a correspondent on ABC's Ultimate Surfer, Erin is also a passionate feminist who helps uplift female entrepreneurs through her IGTV Live series, Women Crushing it Wednesday! In this episode, Erin gives Alyza an inside look into the world of sports journalism and how she got there. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram IG- @erincoscarelli Twitter- @erincoscarelli FB- @erincoscarelliNFL…
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Thank you for listening to the first season of City Girl Empower Hour! In this bonus clip, Alyza thanks our guests and listeners for joining us and encourages you to stay tuned for Season 2 coming in the fall. Don’t forget, if you’ve enjoyed our show this season, please subscribe to the City Girl Empower Hour on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram.…
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1 Episode 20: The Pursuit of Intentional Greatness, with Sue Hawkes 1:04:42
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As CEO of YESS!, an Expert EOS® Implementer and Community Leader, Certified Business Coach, and WPO Chapter Chair, Sue Hawkes brings over 25 years of leadership development training to her clients. Whether it’s through keynotes, workshops, company training or online offerings, Sue helps people gracefully work through the tough stuff. In addition to being a bestselling author, Sue is a frequent contributor to Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Thrive Global. Her most recent book, Chasing Perfection- Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success, is available now. In this episode, Alyza and Sue discuss the principles of EOS, and how it can be used in both personal and professional practice. Additionally, we’ll talk about how leaders can work towards intentional greatness by saying “No” more, creating more work-life balance, tips to battle burnout and ultimately how to become unfuckwithable. Don’t forget, if you’ve enjoyed our show today please subscribe to the City Girl Empower Hour on Aplle Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Rate and Reveiw us for a change to have your review read aloud on the show. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram.…
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1 Episode 19: AS SEEN ON SHARK TANK! Meet the Maker: Beth Fynbo (Busy Baby Mat) 1:02:22
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After 10 years in the Army and 10 years in Corporate America, Beth Fynbo finally met her perfect match and started a family at the age of 40. Just a few months after her first son was born she had an idea for a simple baby product that would solve a problem all new parents experience, the constant dropping, and throwing of toys. The Busy Baby Mat is a placemat that suctions to surfaces and has a tether system to keep toys attached and off the floor. In the past 4 years, she has taken that idea all the way to the market and ABC's Shark Tank! With the constant goal of making life easier with a Busy Baby, Beth has also developed an all-in-one teether and training spoon and will soon be releasing a mini version of the mat. Beth's goal is not just to make life easier for parents with her innovative products, but also to inspire other moms with great ideas to go for it! Not only will we hear the story of how Busy Baby came to be, but we’ll learn how Beth has used her practice of manifestation and gratitude to bring about some pretty amazing life goals and achievements. This episode will leave you feeling positive, inspired, and motivated! Don’t forget, if you’ve enjoyed our show today please subscribe to The City Girl Empower Hour on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Rate and Review us for a chance to have your review read aloud on the show. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram, @busybabymat on FaceBook, Instagram and Tik Tok or visit www.busybaby.com .…
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1 Episode 18: Meet the Maker: Dre Barthel of Covey Events 55:46
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From the invitation to the thank you note, our guest this week has you covered! We’re talking to Dre Barthel, owner of Covey Events. Dre is a gifted entrepreneur with over 20 years of event production and marketing experience. Her passion for events, effective branding, and strategy collides here with her deepest desire to make a difference in the lives of others. Curating marketing and event campaigns with the client, brand, and key audience in mind is the strategy. Increased visibility, an expanded network & community, and measurable impact are the results. Don’t forget, if you’ve enjoyed our show today please subscribe to The City Girl Empower Hour on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Rate and Review us for a chance to have your review read aloud on the show. It takes less than 60 seconds and really does go a long way in convincing hard to get listeners and guests! For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour or @coveyevents on Instagram and Facebook. To register for the upcoming Momboss event, visit https://raceroster.com/events/2021/39604/momboss-5k .…
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1 Episode 17: Meet the Maker: Tasya Rosenfeld Kelen (Isadore Nut Co) 59:13
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On this episode, Alyza talks with Tasya Rosenfeld Kelen, who started Isadore Nut Co to combine her two passions - good food and doing good. She is NUTS about quality AND equality - offering uniquely delicious, award winning and nutritious nut and seed mixes hand made by people of all abilities. Tasya’s focus of hiring with intention is called out right on the Isadore packaging. Isadore Nut Co believes that their nut snacks are the starting point for a conversation about employment in this country. In addition to her story, we’ll dive into her activism born from Tikkun Olum (the Jewish tradition of repairing the world), organic food, sustainable food production, supporting small, local farmers and more. Don’t forget, if you’ve enjoyed our show today please subscribe to The City Girl Empower Hour on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please Rate and Review us for a chance to have your review read aloud on the show. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really does go a long way to convincing hard-to-get listeners and guests! For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.isadorenutco.com or @isadorenutco.…
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This week, we talk with Megan Dobratz, about her business, Native Sustainability, life as a consultant and more. For nearly two decades, Megan has been building meaningful relationships and broad work experience throughout the environmental field. Since 2012, she has worked as a consultant to diverse businesses and large venues, such as the Minnesota State Fair and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, integrating sustainability into all aspects of their work. She leverages her knowledge, relationships and creativity to help clients make business choices that support environmental and social commitments, profit motives and human capital. Megan holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Don’t forget, if you’ve enjoyed our show today please subscribe to The City Girl Empower Hour on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please Rate and Review us for a chance to have your review read aloud on the show. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really does go a long way to convincing hard-to-get listeners and guests! For more information, follow @citygirlempowerhour, @citygirlcoffee, and @nativesustainability.…
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This week we talk with Jeanne Voigt about the company she founded, MindWare, a direct marketing company that creates and distributes Brainy Toys for Kids of All Ages to consumers and educators in the US and globally. After selling MindWare she set up the Jeanne M Voigt Foundation to support her philanthropic activities to focus on women’s economic development in emerging economies. She is also an active mentor, philanthropist and activist for social businesses in Minnesota and has served on the boards of Minnesota Children’s Museum, MS Society of Minnesota and the Federal Reserve Small Business Advisory board. Don’t forget, if you’ve enjoyed our show today please subscribe to The City Girl Empower Hour on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please Rate and Review us for a chance to have your review read aloud on the show. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really does go a long way to convincing hard-to-get listeners and guests! For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Find Jeanne Voigt on LinkedIn.…
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1 Episode 14: Finding Growth Through Loss and Vulnerability 56:58
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This week we talk with Melissa Johnston. Melissa is a champion for small to medium-sized business and nonprofits and an active member of her community. Melissa enjoys seeing business owners’ and nonprofit managers’ dreams come true by providing a financing structure that suits them best along with helpful cash management products to support their daily banking needs. She has a niche lending in the M&A space as well as to schools, including a variety of charter and private educational institutions. She’s received numerous awards including the MSPBJ’s 40 under 40 and Women to Know, Finance & Commerce’s Top Women in Finance and Twin Cities Business Notable Women in Commercial Banking. Melissa serves on various boards and committees and enjoys coaching the many sports her kids are involved in. She considers herself a multiplier and is passionate about having and being a mentor. On this episode, Melissa and I talk about her life growing up on a farm and how hard work helped to shape her future, learning how to be vulnerable and open after suffering tremendous loss, and her experience in the M&A space. We’ll answer questions like “How we support people who are suffering tremendous trauma or loss,” and “The best way to get buy-in as a leader in an organization,” to “Tips to scale a business.” So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back and enjoy! If you’ve enjoyed our show today please subscribe to The City Girl Empower Hour on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Rate and Review us for a chance to have your review read aloud on the show. It takes less than 60 seconds and really does go a long way to convincing hard-to-get listeners and guests! To learn more follow @citygirlempowerhour and @citygirlcoffee on Facebook and Instagram, or find Melissa Johnston on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-johnston-banker .…
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1 Episode 13: A Guide to Recruiting and Retaining Great Talent: Featuring Alissa Henricksen of Grey Search and Strategy 54:19
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This week we talk with Alissa Henricksen about her recruiting firm, Grey Search + Strategy. Alissa has devoted her entire career to recruiting. After working for a large recruiting firm out of college, she started her first business in 2008. She started supporting Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies with their recruiting strategies at the age of 24, and has built 15 years of experience working with clients ranging from small start-ups to billion dollar public corporations. Alissa is President of the board of the International Dyslexia Association’s Upper Midwest branch and sits on the board of the Minnesota State Chamber of Commerce. Alissa and Grey received TeamWomen’s 2019 “Wavemaker Company Champion” award for making internal women’s advancement a priority through sponsorship and mentoring programs, goal-setting, and hiring initiatives. We’ll dig into what it means to have culture at the core of your recruiting and employee retention strategy, and how a firm like Grey can help. We’ll also spend time talking about how Alissa overcame a Dyslexia diagnosis and what tips she has for anyone out there struggling from a learning disability. PLUS, Alissa and I will play “Common Grounds” to find out where we have common ground on the truly important things in life, like middle part or side part??? Don’t forget, if you’ve enjoyed our show today please subscribe to The City Girl Empower Hour on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please Rate and Review us for a chance to have your review read aloud on the show. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really does go a long way to convincing hard-to-get listeners and guests! For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Find Grey Search + Strategy on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter @greatnessingrey.…
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1 Episode 12: Meet the Maker: Maia Haag, I See Me! 57:55
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This week we talk to Maia Haag, Co-Founder and President of I See Me!, the largest publishers of personalized books in the U.S. We’ll talk all about Maia’s journey to build and grow her business, become a mother of 3 amidst infertility challenges and adoption, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Plus, stay tuned for our Common Grounds segment, where Maia and Alyza find out where they share common ground on the truly important things in life, like, coke or pepsi?? To learn more, follow @citygirlempowerhour or visit www.iseeme.com . Don’t forget, if you’ve enjoyed our show today please subscribe to The City Girl Empower Hour. Rate and review us for a chance to have your review read aloud! It means the world to us to hear your feedback.…
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This week, Alyza talks with Brittany Metzig, Certified Financial Planner and National Social Security Advisor with Bond&Devick Wealth Partners - a fiduciary fee-based firm that has focused on goals-based financial planning for 20 years. We’ll get into everything from how to start the process of financial planning, to choosing the right financial planner for you, to generational planning - including great tips and resources for introducing your kids to financial literacy. PLUS, stay tuned for our new Common Grounds segment, where Brittany and Alyza find out where they have common ground on the truly important things in life, like, who’s the best 90s boys band?? For more information, follow The City Girl Empower Hour @citygirlempowerhour or visit www.bondanddevick.com .…
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This week, Alyza speaks with Sandy Hansen-Wolff about her journey in the Agribusiness industry, business coaching, pivoting, and learning how to get unstuck and ask for help! To learn more follow @CityGirlEmpowerHour or connect with Sandy on LinkedIn at sandy@agventurefeeds.com . Don’t forget, if you’ve enjoyed our show today please subscribe to The City Girl Empower Hour on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Rate and Review us for a chance to have your review read aloud on the show.…
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This week we talk with Cathy Paper, one of the leading networking coaches for individuals and teams, including working with high performers at Polaris, Best Buy Company and Redpath. Cathy believes strongly in the power of building a powerful network to win more in business and life and shares the proven process of the IMPACT 100™. Cathy's goal for you today is to identify the people you want to reconnect or connect with to reach your goals on or off the screen! To learn more follow Cathy on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/cathypaper or visit her website rockpaperstar.com . Follow us @citygirlempowerhour to stay up-to-date on all the latest!…
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This week Alyza talks with Katy Burke, Executive Director for Team Women, about everything from financial prowess to the power of mentorship and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Team Women is an organization focused on empowering female leaders from the classroom to the boardroom, providing unwavering encouragement every step of the way. For more information follow City Girl Empower Hour @citygirlempowerhour and Team Women @Teamwomen. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to rate and review us for a chance to hear your review read aloud on a future show!…
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This week Alyza talks with wellness expert Jessica Syfko Ruof about the importance of finding passion, pivoting and the power of community, becoming a new mom, and of course, finding mindful movement! For more information or to learn more about ELVTD MVMT or any of the F45 studios, follow Jessie on Instagram @jessierouf, ELVTD MVMT @elvtdmvmt, and F45 at f45_training_edina, f45_training_stlouispark and f45_training_minneapolis. If you have any questions about the coffee industry, running a business, or really anything else, DM us on Facebook or Instagram @citygirlempowerhour with your questions for our first “Ask Alyza” mailbag episode coming soon! Producer Erika and I will read your questions on the episode and answer them to the best of our ability. Don’t forget to rate and review us for a chance to win a City Girl Classic Gift Box!…
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1 Episode 6: Meet the Maker (Heather Manley) 1:03:54
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This week Alyza talks to Heather Manley about family business, succession planning, her many entrepreneurial pursuits, finding your WHY! and tips to turn YOUR inspiration into action! To learn more follow @citygirlempowerhour, Heather Manley on LinkedIn and @crookedwaterspirts. Don’t Forget to Subscribe and Rate City Girl Empower Hour 5-Stars and give us a review for a chance to win a City Girl Classic Gift Box!…
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This week we talk with Dara Whitaker about her podcast, The Sleep Sessions, being a mom of 2 under 2, and the good, the bad and the ugly truths about postpartum.
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From a Weiner to a Frank, this week we continue our “Meet the Maker” series with founder of Thumbs Cookies, Robyn Frank. Learn how Robyn went from driving a hot dog mobile, to aspiring actress, to building a Minnesota cookie empire! We promise you’ll leave this episode feeling empowered, inspired and craving cookies. To learn more follow @citygirlempowerhour and @thumbscookies Like the show? Rate City Girl Empower Hour 5-stars and give us a review for a chance to win a City Girl Classic Gift Box!…
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1 Episode 3: Meet the Maker (City Girl Coffee Company) 56:49
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This week, City Girl Empower Hour flips the script and has Alyza sitting in the hot seat while Producer Erika takes over the interviewing duties! In our first of the "Meet the Makers" series, find out more about how Alyza took over the family business and built City Girl Coffee Company from the ground up. Follow: @citygirlempowerhour @mrs.alyzajames Like the show? Rate City Girl Empower Hour 5-stars and give us a review for a chance to win a City Girl Classic Gift Box!…
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This week, Alyza is joined by Dr. Jessica Arrendol Kiely, wellness educator, practitioner, entrepreneur, and embodiment researcher. Over the years, her work as evolved to help countless family, friends, and clients thrive through her virtual wellness practice. She and Alyza will delve deep into her journey creating Wellness Lit™ and other products that seek to fill what she has coined “the generational wellness wealth gap”™. Follow: @citygirlempowerhour @dr.arrendolkiely Like the show? Rate City Girl Empower Hour 5-stars and give us a review for a chance to win a City Girl Classic Gift Box!…
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For our first episode, Alyza will be chatting with professional life coach from Choosing Happiness Today, Kris Torgrimson. They discuss gratitude, positivity, and intentionality to help you start the new year off on the right foot!
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