In this episode, we chat about:

• Nicole's journey to becoming a wealth advisor and how it was influenced by her first marriage.

• The importance of financial literacy and autonomy for women, especially within relationships.

• Creating a 'Live It List' (as opposed to a bucket list) focused on living fulfilling experiences.

• Using experiences to build confidence and empowerment after overcoming personal hardships.

• The significance of planning and goal setting to achieve big dreams, such as travel.

• Incorporating small and large goals into one's 'Live It List' and making them achievable.

• Building a community around shared experiences and personal growth.

Resources + Links:

Follow Nicole on Instagram | @nicole.middendorf

Discover More About Nicole Middendorf at nicolemiddendorf.com

Start Your Own Live It List at theliveitlist.com

Find out how Prosperwell Financial can help you create wealth from the inside out at prosperwell.com

Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn.

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Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

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Show Notes:

In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I chat with Nicole Middendorf, a multi-passionate business owner and wealth advisor. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from overcoming domestic violence to raising two teenagers and building her dream life through her 'Live It List.' She discusses the importance of financial literacy and autonomy, especially for women, and offers practical advice on financial empowerment, personal growth, and creating meaningful experiences. You will gain insights into Nicole's initiatives and find inspiration to achieve their own dreams.

Nicole Middendorf is a money maven, entrepreneur, author, world traveler, and philanthropist. After leaving Morgan Stanley in 2003, she founded Prosperwell Financial, where she works as a Wealth Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Nicole empowers her clients to create wealth from the inside out through one-on-one meetings, writing, speaking engagements, and media appearances. She is dedicated to making complex financial concepts easy to understand and helping people achieve financial independence and happiness.

01:00 Introduction and Meet Nicole Middendorf

01:52 Nicole's Journey to Wealth Advisor

04:34 Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy

05:42 The Live It List: Living Life to the Fullest

08:27 Financial Autonomy and Independence

19:10 Planning and Achieving Big Dreams

31:39 Creating Your Own Live It List

33:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, we chat about:

• Our first meeting and connecting via Instagram.

• Community and collaboration in the creative industry.

• The importance of building relationships with people who do the same work.

• Insights on creative industry, public speaking, collaboration vs competition.

• Adele’s experience in the creative industry.

• The importance of intentionality in business and personal relationships.

• Collaboration over competition in the creative industry.

• Personal and professional growth in branding.

• The value of different skill sets in a team.

• The importance of inclusivity and celebrating diverse perspectives in a creative team.

• Larger issues in creative communities like elitism and ego.

• The challenges and rewards of working with larger organizations.

• Balancing creative freedom with parameters in branding.

• The value of small businesses and community impact over big brands.

• Redefining success in terms of personal impact and fulfillment.

Resources + Links:

Follow Adele on Instagram | @AMulford

Check out her business on Instagram | @the_cultivate_company

Dive deeper into her work at we-cultivate.com

Connect with Adele on LinkedIn

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Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

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Show Notes:

In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I welcome the incredible Adele Mulford, a seasoned creative director and brand strategist. We reminisce about our first meeting at Phoenix Design Week, dive into the importance of community over competition in the creative industry, and tackle the daunting challenges of public speaking.

Adele, known affectionately as a "professional cat herder," shares her extensive experience working with both large organizations and smaller businesses, showcasing the value of authentic branding and collaboration. With over 30 years of experience as a strategic visionary for top global for-profit and non-profit brands, she excels at unlocking opportunities at the complex intersection of business, brand, creative, and people needs.

We explore the hurdles of transitioning from a structured corporate environment to entrepreneurship, discuss the power of love and diversity in business, and celebrate the empowerment found in forging one's own path. Both Adele and I emphasize the need for a supportive community among creatives and the lasting impact of intentional branding for businesses of all sizes.

01:00 Introduction and Meet Adele Mulford

01:46 The Power of Public Speaking

04:44 Journey into Branding and Design

06:50 Collaboration Over Competition

08:55 Defining Success in Branding

22:42 Lessons from Big Brands

30:08 The Fear of Inconsistency in Branding

31:05 Exploring Brand Identity and Flexibility

32:35 The Cultivation Metaphor in Branding

37:26 Navigating Entrepreneurship and Self-Reflection

41:17 The Power of Community and Collaboration

44:04 Embracing Diversity and Love in Business

46:32 Challenges and Opportunities for Female Entrepreneurs

52:05 Encouragement and Unique Journeys

53:45 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this episode, we chat about:

• Emily and Sara's mastermind community

• The benefits of being in the same industry group

• Supporting each other rather than competing

• Emily's business Marketing Metal

• Emily's niche: small manufacturing companies

• Emily's career background and why she chose her niche

• Emily's business challenges and opportunities

• Importance of branding in manufacturing

• Emily's thoughts on skilled trades

• Emily's experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry

• Building authority and credibility in a niche

• Marketing strategies in manufacturing

• Transformative impact of branding

• Future aspirations and ongoing projects

• Contacting and connecting with Emily

Resources + Links:

Learn more about their impactful work and how they help job shops at marketingmetal.com

Connect with Emily Joann Wilkins on LinkedIn

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Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

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Show Notes:

In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I am joined by Emily Joann Wilkins, the founder and CEO of Marketing Metal, a company specializing in marketing for small manufacturing businesses. These companies, often referred to as "job shops," represent an underserved market segment that is frequently overlooked by marketers who may not understand their unique needs.

Together, Emily and I discuss the distinct challenges and opportunities within the niche of manufacturing marketing. We emphasize the importance of community and support networks for entrepreneurs, and explore how strong branding can significantly impact and modernize traditional industries. Emily shares insights from her career, her strategies for building authority, and discusses the transformative power of effective marketing in typically male-dominated spaces.

Our conversation also delves into the strategic initiatives Emily is undertaking to promote and elevate manufacturing businesses, highlighting her innovative approach to industry-specific marketing solutions.

01:00 Introduction and Meet Emily Joann Wilkins

01:56 The Power of Mastermind Communities

03:27 Emily's Business Journey

05:31 The Importance of Branding in Manufacturing

08:34 Challenges and Opportunities in Skilled Trades

17:34 Building Authority in a Niche Market

21:21 Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry

30:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, we chat about:

• Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs’ background, including her work in fashion, disability services, the Women's March, and anti-racist parenting.

• The definition and exploration of anti-racist parenting and the Six Core Tenets Anti-Racist Parenting (Continuous Learning, Consistent Conversations, Community Action, Intentional Environments, Reflective Media, and Parent and Caregiver Modeling)

• The importance of parents learning and unlearning.

• Handling big conversations with children and making space for those discussions.

• The role of community and being intentional about the environments children are in.

• Being critical of the media that children consume.

• Parent and caregiver modeling of anti-racist values and intentionality in their actions

• Managing parental reactions to being called out by their children.

• Raising children with a questioning spirit and a critical mindset.

Resources + Links:

Dive into anti-racist parenting with Tabitha's column at romper.com/raising-anti-racist-kids

Discover more about Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs at tabithastbernard.com

Join the movement at Raising Antiracist Kids and tune in to insightful conversations on the Raising Antiracist Kids Podcast at raisingantiracistkids.com

Subscribe to Tabitha's Newsletter at substack.com/@raisingantiracistkids

Stay inspired with Antiracist Parenting 101 on Instagram | @antiracistparenting101

Connect with Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs on Instagram | @tabithastb

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Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

@ellyandnoracreative

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Show Notes:

In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I sit down with Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, an organizer, writer, and antiracist parenting educator. Tabitha shares her journey from an abusive household to becoming a leading voice in anti-racist parenting.

We discuss the six core tenets of antiracist parenting: continuous learning, consistent conversations, community action, intentional environments, reflective media, and parental modeling. The conversation also touches on the challenges of educating white children about their privilege and the importance of questioning systems of oppression. Tabitha emphasizes the power of intentionality and the role parents have in raising future change-makers.

00:59 Meet Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs

01:37 Tabitha's Journey: From Trinidad to Activism

03:45 Defining Anti-Racist Parenting

04:04 Six Core Tenets of Anti-Racist Parenting

06:46 Deep Dive: Continuous Learning and Unlearning

22:14 Navigating Conversations with Children

35:01 Community and Intentional Environments

36:54 Parent and Caregiver Modeling

42:19 Conclusion and Resources

In this episode, we chat about:

• The innovative concierge psychiatry model

• Dr. Brook’s passion for supporting high-performing individuals

• The importance of training mental health in enhancing performance and

• The overlap between athletic and professional mental health challenges

Resources + Links:

Visit Dr. Brook Choulet's Websites:

• Enhance Your Mental Performance: Whether you're an athlete, a professional, or simply looking to improve your mental wellness, Dr. Choulet's practices offer tailored support at chouletwellness.com

• Learn about her specialized services in sport and performance psychiatry at brookchouletmd.com

• Explore her high-end, personalized mental health services in Beverly Hills at bhconciergepsych.com

Follow Dr. Brook Choulet on Instagram for ongoing inspiration and practical mental health tips. Follow her at @brookchouletmd and @chouletwellness.

Read Dr. Choulet’s Column at the Paradise Valley in strollmag.com

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Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

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Show Notes:

In this compelling episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I am joined by the dynamic Dr. Brook Choulet to discuss her pioneering work in sport and performance psychiatry. Dr. Choulet shares her inspiring journey from medical school to establishing her concierge psychiatry practices in Scottsdale, Beverly Hills, and San Diego.

We explore the intersection of mental health and high performance for athletes and professionals, discussing the unique challenges of maintaining mental wellness and the importance of continuous learning and authenticity in business. Dr. Choulet also delves into the innovative concept of a mind gym and its potential to elevate both athletic and professional performance.

The episode is a rich blend of personal insight, professional expertise, and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance their mental health and performance.

00:57 Welcome to the Show

01:55 Meet Dr. Brook Choulet

02:42 Balancing Multiple Ventures

04:01 Specializing in Sports Psychiatry

04:46 Building a Concierge Practice

07:15 Challenges and Authenticity in Business

07:42 Public Relations and Media Strategy

14:36 Niching and Clientele

17:41 Bridge Between Athletes and High-Performing Professionals

19:26 Expanding Practices and Branding

25:16 Innovative Initiatives and Collaboration

29:20 Mental Health and Performance

35:35 Conclusion and Dr. Brook's Contact Information

In this episode, we chat about:

• Tricia's background in working as a dental practice administrator and makeup artist.

• How COVID-19 prompted Tricia to rethink her career and segue into branding and web development.

• The importance and benefits of Tricia niching down even further into female solo practice dentists who are impact-driven.

• How building visibility and effective branding for clients can exponentially increase their impact.

Resources + Links:

Follow Tricia on Instagram @tricialanette

Learn more about how Tricia rebels against boring dental brandings at eparadisecreative.com

Grow your brand, income, and impact!
Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

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Show Notes:

In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I am joined by my friend Tricia Lanette to share her unique career journey. Tricia details her extensive background in working as a dental practice administrator and as a professional makeup artist. Forced to pivot due to COVID-19, she began a new path in website development, which evolved into a focus on branding and brand development.

We discuss Tricia's passion for helping women in dentistry establish impactful and unique brands, moving away from generic dental logos and messages. She highlights her dedication to working exclusively with solo-practice female dentists who are driven by a desire to make significant impacts in their communities.

The episode explores the importance of niching down in business, leveraging personal expertise, and creating meaningful change.

01:00 Meet Tricia Lanette

01:43 Tricia's Journey from Dental Practice Administration to Branding

04:28 Pivoting Careers During COVID

05:17 Discovering a New Path in Branding

06:04 Focusing on Women in Dentistry

10:03 The Importance of Niching Down

19:40 Empowering Female Dentists

28:05 Creating Impactful Brands

33:34 Conclusion and Connect with Tricia

In this episode, we chat about:

• Shannon Wallace's background and Musical Memory Care

• The impact of music on cognitive health

• The power of art and creativity

Resources + Links:

Discover Shannon's work in Musical Memory Care, providing resources and information on how music can support memory and cognitive health at musicalmemorycare.com

Explore Shannon's broader endeavors as an advocate, speaker, and performer at shannonwallacesings.com

Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonlwallace/

Learn more about how STARS (Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitative Services) improves the lives of individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities through training, education, and rehabilitative services at starsaz.org

Grow your brand, income, and impact!
Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

@ellyandnoracreative

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Show Notes:

In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I am joined by Shannon Wallace, founder of Musical Memory Care. Shannon details her journey from a professional jazz musician to creating a therapeutic music company for seniors, especially those with cognitive impairments. She shares insights on the power of music as therapy, the importance of creativity, and how her platform has reached participants in 18 countries.

Our conversation delves into the benefits of music for individuals with dementia, Parkinson's, developmental disabilities, and how it helps reconnect them to their true selves. Shannon also highlights the significance of art and creativity in society and calls for a deeper appreciation and integration of these elements in our lives.

01:14 The Unique Story of How Sara and Shannon Met

02:28 Shannon Wallace’s Journey into Musical Memory Care

04:06 The Impact of COVID-19 and Transitioning Online

05:17 Expanding Reach and Recognition

05:47 Becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner

12:04 The Power of Music in Memory Care

18:24 Exploring the Healing Modalities of Music

24:48 The Essential Role of Art and Creativity

34:18 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Shannon Online