A bite-sized podcast for solopreneurs: Luckygirl

I've known my friend, Ted Neward, for several years. We met at a tech conference when I accidentally almost ran up behind him to give him a big bear hug because I mistook him for someone else. We've remained friends ever since. Ted is the Director of Technology Culture at Quicken Loans. In this interview, Ted shares his experiences shifting the entire culture of a large technical team from working 10% remotely to 100% remotely. Ted also reminds us to invest into your people during the good times so they will be flexible during the hard times, to empathize with employees, and also "eat your own dogfood." All of the things Quicken Loans has done so well during this unprecedented novel coronavirus pandemic. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did while recording it. Learn more about my friend, Ted, on his personal website at: http://www.newardassociates.com

I've known my friend, Ted Neward, for several years. We met at a tech conference when I accidentally almost ran up behind him to give him a big bear hug because I mistook him for someone else. We've remained friends ever since. Ted is the Director of Technology Culture at Quicken Loans. In this interview, Ted shares his experiences shifting the entire culture of a large technical team from working 10% remotely to 100% remotely. Ted also reminds us to invest into your people during the good times so they will be flexible during the hard times, to empathize with employees, and also "eat your own dogfood." All of the things Quicken Loans has done so well during this unprecedented novel coronavirus pandemic. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did while recording it. Learn more about my friend, Ted, on his personal website at: http://www.newardassociates.com

Dane joins Christina to talk about the other side of feedback, receiving it. There is an implied agreement to collaborate when giving or receiving feedback but the person who receives feedback shouldn't be passive, instead directing what they want and need to move their project forward. 

Director of Communications at LG Designs, Dane comes back on the show to discuss giving feedback, something he knows a lot about after years of working with collaborators, clients and me. "Giving feedback is an agreement to collaborate and help make the person seeking feedback realize their vision for their project." 

Director of Communications at LG Designs, Dane is a jack of all trades. Based in Los Angeles, California, he not only helps keep Lg Designs running but is a terrific speaker coach, writer, and consultant. Today we talk about the stages of grief the entire world is going through as COVID-19 tops the news and requires us to be more mindful as we make our way through this... together.  Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

Lee Brandt founded the Kansas City Developer Conference 12 years ago because he noticed the tech scene was lacking. There were 120 attendees at that first conference and it has steadily grown to nearly 2500 attendees in 2019. Today KCDC is a non-profit organization that leads the charge for tech polyglot (multiple technologies and leadership skills) conferences. They created a collaborative community to help support local tech businesses in the Kansas City area. With COVID-19 influencing conferences worldwide, I stopped to ask Lee about some of the challenges conference organizers are facing, and possible solutions that he is witnessing within the conference community. In this interview we discuss potential hardships for conference organizers and tips for speakers who are wanting to still stay connected. Learn more at kcdc.info Email general questions to [email protected] Email [email protected]

Tanya Butenko is a developer, founder of @MusesCodeJS, a free-coding events enthusiast, an International speaker, #mentor, and @GoogleDevExpert. She lives in Australia and is working to improve diversity and inclusion in tech. This woman walks the walk and talks the talk, encouraging people to think about their problems it from a different angle, to broaden the circle of your acquaintance. As humans, we can only have our own experience and we don't often think of the problems of other people. However, she caution that we can at least try and be aware of our biases. Tanya went from a myriad of jobs such as teacher, interpreter, manager, business coordinator, and waitress before finding engineering 5 years ago. The tech community was instantly friendly and inviting to her. Today she volunteers as founder of Muses Code JS, a not-for-profit organization which can be found in 7 different cities around Australia. They offer education in many forms to help anyone trying to build a career in tech. Their upcoming mentorship program is called Muses Career and focuses on preparing people for interviews, communication, and conflict management. Although many of their upcoming in-person workshops have been canceled due to the global COVID-19 epidemic. They are always looking for event sponsors as well at: musescodejs.org

Michelle Hausbeck, owner of Hausbeck Brand - A Creative Company, always had the dream of being her own boss, always had the entrepreneurial spirit and being surrounded by a family of creatives — artists and entrepreneurs — motivated her to follow suit. She crawled her way up the ladder of various ad agencies before launching her own business. Hausbeck Brand and LG Designs have similar approaches and business models.  Straight from the Hausbeck Brand website:  "Hausbeck Brand uncovers brand insights and creates innovative design solutions. We work with clients of all sizes, from large to small businesses, in a wide range of fields and industries, including gaming, hotel/casino, restaurant, security, non-profits, real estate, law, education, coaching, health/wellness, personal branding, and many others. We are firm believers that every step involved in developing and marketing a brand has a goal. Knowing the goals before the design process begins is key. This helps create a strategy not only for design and marketing, it also guides the creative development for the brands content, voice, imagery, usage, and marketing placement. We are a team of professionals, made up of digital marketing experts, content writers, PR agencies, photographers, videographers, executive coaches, and corporate trainers. We all are aligned in the belief that talent, street smarts, and persistence is the perfect mix to create success for our clients." On this episode, Michelle talks about her tips for success — forging strong relationships and having a consistent daily routine — along with covering some of the things she and her company do, from brand development, management and design to keynote speaking.  Michelle believes the only constant in life is change and we all have a choice. In how we are going to react, overcome the situation.    You can reach Michelle at her website https://hausbeckbrand.com or by following her page on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/hausbeckbrand/    Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners   (rebroadcast from EP99)  

Part 2 with Michael Dowden and it's all about accessibility. Michael Dowden is co-author of "Approachable Accessibility: Planning for Success" available now on  Amazon.com. https://www.amazon.com/Approachable-Accessibility-Planning-Martine-Dowden/dp/1484248805 Today on Luckygirl: A Bite-sized Podcast for Solopreneurs he discusses the importance of accessibility, how users use assistive devices to help them navigate websites, and tips you can use right now to take an audit of your own website. Tips for auditing your website: Push the mouse to the side and just use keystrokes. Can users still access key information? Keyboard access is important.  Are their pop-ups that are obstructing the view? Consider transcripts for your podcasts.  Consider captions on your videos. Screen readers are assistive devices that take the text on the page and they interpret the structure of the page. So you must name common elements like navigation, content, sidebar content, to identify the areas for screen readers.  Make sure the heading levels are in order. An image must have an alt text to describe the rest of the text around it.  Color Contrast to help users who may have color blindness, as an example. Make sure the information can be processed and read to differentiate the contrast between the elements on the screen. Make sure the background is not too noisy Google has a materials design library that can be used for resources Follow @mrdowden on twitter andromeda16.com Buy the book  https://www.amazon.com/Approachable-Accessibility-Planning-Martine-Dowden/dp/1484248805

While he always thought he would work for himself, Cory House took a financially conservative route to becoming a solopreneur. He is a dad of 3 children and the ebb and flow of income was too risky for him. So he made the decision to live conservatively and stay with him employer until he had a comfortable enough nest egg to weather the ebb and flow of entrepreneurship. The response to his recent independence was met with unequaled support. Cory double-majored in marketing and advertising so everything he has built around his brand is focused around 4 pillars: 1. product 2. price 3. place 4. promotion When he tweeted about his independence on Twitter, companies jumped at the opportunity to work with him. His advice for anyone thinking of starting a consultancy: Diversify your brand through various media instead of getting work from just one lead source Networking is not a dirty word. Instead of "networking" try making friends and good things will happen for your business, too. Follow Cory on twitter at @housecor If you're a developer, check out his courses on PluralSight.com  If you're looking for React training, visit https://www.reactjsconsulting.com/ Cory House has been writing JavaScript since the days of Netscape. He has specialized in React since shortly after it was launched and has partnered with teams around the globe to ship dozens of significant React projects. He authored multiple courses on React and JavaScript that have been viewed by over 500,000 developers worldwide. He has trained over 10,000 developers in person while leading 100's of sessions at businesses and conferences across the USA and internationally.   Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

Improv Effect was founded in 2007 by Jessie Shternshus. Her goal was to help businesses reach their full potential by means of interpersonal-communication skills training.   Throughout the years, Jessie has become a key player in internal culture transformations for global companies such as Groupon, Fidelity Investments, Johnson & Johnson, Getty Images, The PGA Tour, Crayola, and many more. Utilizing an array of experiential techniques, some of which she learnt on the job at Disney and Sesame Street, she leads teams and organizations in their endeavors to achieve teamwork, creative problem solving tools, on-boarding, presentation skills, and product development ideation sessions.  Jessie co-authored the book, CTRLShift: 50 Games For 50 ****ing Days Like today.   Check out: www.ctrlshift.biz Twitter: @TheImprovEffect Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

From a young age, Michael Dowden had an entrepreneurial spirit. Doing odd jobs when he was young, to building his own consulting agency, to managing a successful startup, means he has lots of experience to share with small business owners. As a software architect Michael focuses on the K.I.S.S. principle, keeping systems as simple as possible (but no simpler). Michael is passionate about lightweight frameworks in both Java and JavaScript ecosystems, often pointing out that Java is to JavaScript as Car is to Carrot. Since 1992 he has provided full-stack technology expertise to deliver usable, scalable, and secure web-based solutions to more than 60 companies, from startups to the Fortune 100. As an MBA Michael focuses on solutions that provide true business value and always works to improve collaboration and communication between teams. He has been an entrepreneur his entire life, operating several businesses and founding 5 startups. He loves working with and advising other entrepreneurs and is always working on developing new ideas. His book, "Programming Languages ABC++" has worked its way into the lives of my own children, and he continues to influence technologists with his new book on web accessibility. We recently met on an adventure mastermind experience in Antarctica (see www. AntarctiConf.com) and he shared his journey in entrepreneurship and how he and his family create their own luck by designing a business and a lifestyle that meets their needs. Michael would be happy to: • Help your company capture additional revenue from their unused parking • Speak at your next conference or event • Coach your software development team • Develop a prototype web or mobile application for your startup • Autograph your copy of Programming Languages ABC++ Learn more at www.andromeda16.com Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

Matthew Renze is a data science consultant, author, and public speaker. Over the past two decades, he has taught over 200,000 software developers and IT professionals how to make better decisions with data science. His clients include small software startups to Fortune 100 companies around the globe. I recently joined him on an adventure mastermind trip to Antarctica (see AntarctiConf.com). In this interview, learn about his journey in becoming a data science consultant. Read his articles on data science and watch his free courses at www.matthewrenze.com Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

Mariela Twiggs started writing code when she was just 13 years old. She worked her way up the career ladder in Health Information Technology. Her consultancy grew, along with her stellar reputation for Information Technology Security. Eventually her company was acquired and she had a very successful exit. She decided to remain on staff at the new company, becoming their Chief Motivation Officer. I hope you find the story of her entrepreneurial journey as inspiring as I do. Check out her work at mrocorp.com and to contact her directly with questions, email [email protected] ____________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

Anna Tomasiello is a personal trainer, entrepreneur, and consultant who helps people seeking alignment in their life.  Work with Anna 3 ways: 1-on-1 fitness clients Hybrid - online program and meet once a week Online - deskjockeyrehab.com Call 702.290.2160 [email protected] ____________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

Jess Flo describes herself as a Community Activist, spoken word artist, event planner, Balloon artist, Autism advocate and Full-time mom. She grew up in Chicago doing community work where she had a mission for the cause (not for the recognition). From non-profit promotional events to event coordination to balloon design,  it all started with a YouTube video. Inspired, she picked up supplies while she was running a summer camp for autistic kids. She created a GoFundMe account for Balloon School and she received sponsorship for a week-long balloon decor. Thus Vegas Valley Balloons was born.  You can reach her on Instagram @vegas_valley_balloons or on her website vegasvalleyballoons.com  ____________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

Is your business floundering? It could be about what is going on inside your office. Julia Oberweis grew up in her family business outside of Chicago. Learning about customer service since she was 11 years old. Customer excellence has always been baked into any business she has been involved in and building trust is key. Does your office represent who you want your clients to see? Julia is the creator and owner of White Tie Organizing — where they assist people with making any space beautiful and functional. She is a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and a NAPO certified specialist in residential organizing and workplace productivity.  She aims to help clients understand the rationale behind the principles of organizing, making it easier for them to stay organized by creating solutions that are customized to the specific needs and personalities of her clients. You can reach Julia via her website and social media platforms whitetieorganizing.com and there is a contact form on the website https://www.instagram.com/whitetieorganizing/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-oberweis https://www.facebook.com/WhiteTieOrganizing ____________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

Co-Founder and CEO of TWIP—Travel With Interesting People, Lauren A. Koenig is one of the emerging female stars of the travel-technology industry and an expert in the field of travel behavior. Born in Chicago, Lauren worked for the French Ministry of Education and The International Kitchen before delving into travel psychology and founding TWIP with former Evernote tech wonder Heather Wilde. By asking the right questions during her years of global enterprise, Lauren hit upon a key gap in travel-tech: 35 million Americans sacrifice leisure travel for fear of traveling alone, yet assuaging that fear is not as simple as offering group excursions. The crux of the problem, she knew, lay in the little-understood fact that people are different when away from home.Only a comprehensive understanding of travel behavior could empower travelers to find the right companions and experiences, while equipping providers with the means to identify, understand and reach their ideal client base. Through scientific assessment of a person's Travanality®, or travel identity, TWIP's pioneering, patented technology matches travelers to travelers and travelers to experiences, the natural results of which are stimulated demand, personalized adventures, happy travelers, and profitable brands. Guided by Lauren and her impressive team of travel and media veterans, TWIP has earned the 2018 Lufthansa Group Innovation Award, People's Choice accolades at 2017's Phocuswright Innovation Summit, and finalist recognition for Max Penfolds' Maximum Funding. Lauren is a distinguished alumna of the Women's StartUp Lab Accelerator in San Francisco and 20/20 Startups Accelerator in NYC, and a frequent speaker on travel behavior. This year she was the keynote speaker at the Women In Technology Conference at Ball State University and featured expert at the MetaBridge Conference in British Columbia, Canada, the Pangea Dreams Retreat in Amorgos, Greece, the Target Marketing Conference [and Travel Marketing Summit] in New York, NY, and the Nurse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hackathon & Summit in Boston, MA. Media appearances include Fox, CBS and Inc. Magazine. In her free time, Lauren indulges in her passion for travel, with favorites including Montreal, Prague, Beirut and South Africa. Lauren lives in New York City and can be reached at [email protected] and you can find her on all Social media @twiptrips  ____________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

Las Vegas Marketing Expert Deborah Porter has always had the soul of a teacher. They used to dub her the "Oprah Winfrey of marketing" because she isn't afraid to ask intimate, investigative questions that help her understand what drives her clients and what motivates their customers to engage with her client's brand. From marketing assistant at a travel incentive company to a career in marketing and community service, Deborah has learned to work mentorship and empowerment into every single thing she does, including her work with "Rites of Passage," "In the Ladies Room," and the "Las Vegas Erotic Arts Festival" (coming to Vegas March 28th, 2020.) Learn more about the LVEAF on their website: www.lveaf.com and [email protected] If you wish to contact Deborah, [email protected] is the best email to reach her for your marketing and PR questions. ____________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

I met Amervis at a Las Vegas networking group and we instantly connected. Her story led her from poverty to corporate America, to becoming an independent consultant. Hard work and stepping out of her comfort zone have always led her toward growth. Pushing through her fears that she didn't have what it takes to go out on her own, she finished her most recent book and started connecting with other women who could mentor her.  Amervis can be reached via her website https://amervis.com/ Resources: Rising Strong - Brené Brown Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck Grit - Angela Duckworth ____________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

Martine Dowden was just so great to talk to and filled with information that we couldn't fit our conversation into just one episode. Enjoy part two of my talk with Martine. Martine Dowden still doesn't know what she wants to be when she grows up but while working it out she co-founded and is the CTO of tech company Andromeda https://www.andromeda16.com/  A coder who loves the process of creating and developing, Martine chatted with me about her process, her company and her background in a conversation that was so great it has been broken into two episodes.   You can contact Martine on twitter @martine_dowden Her DMs are open. You can also use the contact form on her company website andromeda16.com or find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinedowden         Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

  Martine Dowden still doesn't know what she wants to be when she grows up but while working it out she co-founded and is the CTO of tech company Andromeda https://www.andromeda16.com/  A coder who loves the process of creating and developing, Martine chatted with me about her process, her company and her background in a conversation that was so great it has been broken into two episodes.     You can contact Martine on twitter @martine_dowden Her DMs are open. You can also use the contact form on her company website andromeda16.com or find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinedowden       Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

  Michelle Hausbeck, owner of Hausbeck Brand - A Creative Company, always had the dream of being her own boss, always had the entrepreneurial spirit and being surrounded by a family of creatives — artists and entrepreneurs — motivated her to follow suit. She crawled her way up the ladder of various ad agencies before launching her own business. Hausbeck Brand and LG Designs have similar approaches and business models.  Straight from the Hausbeck Brand website:  "Hausbeck Brand uncovers brand insights and creates innovative design solutions. We work with clients of all sizes, from large to small businesses, in a wide range of fields and industries, including gaming, hotel/casino, restaurant, security, non-profits, real estate, law, education, coaching, health/wellness, personal branding, and many others. We are firm believers that every step involved in developing and marketing a brand has a goal. Knowing the goals before the design process begins is key. This helps create a strategy not only for design and marketing, it also guides the creative development for the brands content, voice, imagery, usage, and marketing placement. We are a team of professionals, made up of digital marketing experts, content writers, PR agencies, photographers, videographers, executive coaches, and corporate trainers. We all are aligned in the belief that talent, street smarts, and persistence is the perfect mix to create success for our clients." On this episode, Michelle talks about her tips for success — forging strong relationships and having a consistent daily routine — along with covering some of the things she and her company do, from brand development, management and design to keynote speaking.  Michelle believes the only constant in life is change and we all have a choice. In how we are going to react, overcome the situation.    You can reach Michelle at her website https://hausbeckbrand.com or by following her page on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/hausbeckbrand/    Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners    

Think you can't do a podcast? The LG Podcast Network gathered again to share what they've learned in choosing a show title, choosing a show theme, creating content their target audience wants, identifying their target audience, how it has helped them in business, and unexpected surprises that pop up while your podcast is developing it's soul. Devra Betts: Wake The Health Up  http://devrabetts.com/pages/podcasts Rob Selander: The Identity Edge Andrea Rishmawi: The New 9 to 5 ____________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners

"We all have battles, even if you're born with a silver spoon in your mouth you still have challenges. you still have adversity to overcome" Publisher-Thinkruptor Magazine, Angel investor, Venture Capitalist, Adventure Maximalist, and BS Minimalist Munif Ali joins Christina Aldan for a lively conversation https://www.thinkruptor.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/munif-ali-6bb9918a/ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners.

From victim to hero. Julia Lazareck is closing the empathy gap. After her brother passed away while incarcerated, Julia realized she had been living the sentence along with him. After coming to this realization, Julia started talking to people and was lucky to find a support group. She was at a low point in her life, confused with guilt and shame, but these people showed her that she could live her own life and that she had a lot of life left. Julia founded the blog Prison: The Hidden Sentence where she told her story and began interviewing people so that they could share their stories and raise awareness about the traumatic experience families go through having a loved one incarcerated. The Nevada Department of Corrections, FIT, and CURE have been great programs for people with re-entry, bringing more support to the families so they can lead balanced lives, and work with the local support group Friends and Family of Incarcerated Persons (FFIP).    Julia Lazareck is available to speak to your group or organization to help spread awareness. Visit: https://prisonthehiddensentence.com to learn more. https://www.facebook.com/hiddensentence http://www.twitter.com/hiddensentence Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners.

About Spencer Lodge: Having trained and coached thousands of people during his career, Spencer Lodge knows what it takes to make things happen. With over 23 years of experience in building businesses and training employees to achieve their full potential, Make It Happen was born out of Spencer's desire to share his success with people in the industry. Whether you're an employee that wants to learn how to be a better salesman through our leadership program, or a CEO that wants to cultivate a strong sales and leadership culture in the workplace, Make It Happen has the tools you'll need to help you on your way. Transform your sales team, redefine your success strategy and realize that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Spencer has won countless awards as global top wealth manager, country manager and regional director. He is 46 years old with two daughters. He enjoys skiing, cycling and most outdoor adventures. He has cycled from London to Paris in July and will be cycling from London to Rome in June 2017 to raise money for charities. He has, to date, donated close to a million pounds to charity over the last ten years helping children in Africa born with HIV and aids. Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners.

Christina Aldan interviews Ronda Taylor of Heartwork Publishing as part of her ongoing Transformational Series. heartworkpublishing.com Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners. 

"I discovered my health story could be re-written" ~Devra Betts Devra is determined to create a better world that we can leave behind for our children and grandchildren. She models this with her family, friends, and client relationships. Healthy Gut Advisor and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach for Life, Mind, Body, and Spirit. In this interview, she discusses pivotal moments in her life where she has been able to transform her health and well-being. She talks about health concerns such as (brain fog, leaky gut, fatty liver, adrenal fatigue), and how to improve your relationship with yourself and with others. What's in your pantry that could be preventing you from living your fullest life? Work one-on-one with Devra Betts at devrabetts.com _______________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners. 

"I discovered my health story could be re-written" ~Devra Betts   Devra is determined to create a better world that we can leave behind for our children and grandchildren. She models this with her family, friends, and client relationships. Healthy Gut Advisor and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach for Life, Mind, Body, and Spirit. In this interview, she discusses pivotal moments in her life where she has been able to transform her health and well-being. She talks about health concerns such as (brain fog, leaky gut, fatty liver, adrenal fatigue), and how to improve your relationship with yourself and with others. What's in your pantry that could be preventing you from living your fullest life? Work one-on-one with Devra Betts at devrabetts.com _______________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs, and female business owners. 

Cami Lewis spent her early career in the corporate world before working with entrepreneurs to help them set up the foundational things required for business owners to succeed. A pivotal change brought her to Las Vegas, where she worked for the Henderson Police Department for 9 years. She realized she wasn't reaching her full potential and this is what drove her to the non-profit world. Tune-in and listen to the journey of Cami Lewis and how she came to work at a national tech non-profit. In this week's episode, Cami reminds us to "be true to yourself and realize that nothing is impossible." Whether you know what the outcome is or not, she encourages us to be open to doing something different. Their all-female team at techimpact.org is training IT professionals and providing IT services to non-profits nationwide. CX Works class starts May 7th, 2018. Visit CXWorks.org and click "Apply Now." Call them if you'd like a tour of their classroom facility. "You have to create the space for it. identify who you are and then let that be. You can just be with that and be open to opportunity." ~Cami Lewis, Community _________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

Jessica Hill Lovely is a photographer and entrepreneur who learned to find the art in business. As a solopreneur, she does all of her own shooting, processing, and communications. The art behind her photography is always evolving and changing. Listen to her interview and learn how she scaled and grew her business. Her number one tip for client communications? Pick up the phone. She also shares tips for how business owners can maintain the look of their brand and advise for new moms. alovelyedayphotography.com http://jessicahillphotography.com/ peekabooportland.com https://www.instagram.com/jessicahillphoto/ https://twitter.com/jessica_a_hill https://www.facebook.com/jessicahillphoto [email protected] _________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

Introducing the LG Podcast Network! We are a group of podcasters who have a positive message to share. In this episode of "Luckygirl: A bite-sized Podcast for Solopreneurs Robb and I candidly share our experiences in creating a strategy for producing your own podcast. We discuss theme, guests, and other tips and unexpected insights we've gained from being a podcast host. Stay tuned in the future for more information about the LG Podcast Network. If you want to join our podcast network and take your brand to the next level, our next cohort begins in April.  _________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

Leadership in Action!   Rhonda Killough is a catalyst for positive change. Alchemy imbues all of her work while she serves homeless teenagers, elderly, and poverty-stricken neighborhoods with her sustainable food programs. She educates the Las Vegas Valley about city food desserts, the importance of growing food, knowing where it comes from and how to prepare it.   If you have vegetable gardens and fruit in abundance, her team can help you share your harvest with the community. Visit projectangelfaces.org to learn more and be sure to watch out for her new extension of work programs: Earth Arts Unlimited.   Enjoy! facebook.com/projectangelfaces projectangelfaces.org call/text: 702.763.1011 _________________________ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

A dedication and an understanding that she was going have to work on her mindset is what propelled Leah Garcia as she became her own boss. When re-inventing herself she knew that she wanted to do something great that would impact people positively and leave a legacy behind. She never stood out in a crowd, but still wanted to be impactful. Hearing stories of other people is the best way she can learn how to best assist them in meeting their financial goals. Collaboration and partnership are the tools she uses to cultivate successful relationships in business.      https://wfgconnects.com/leahgarcia    [email protected]    https://www.facebook.com/Leahgarciaceo    https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-garcia-2a7b5040 

One of the most challenging things for solopreneurs is determining what to charge for your services. Much of the conflict comes down to your own sense of worth along with imposter syndrome. How do you tackle this challenge? Christina Aldan takes you through some of what she has learned and how to approach setting a price that feels right.  Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

Experienced in various aspects of political campaigns including management, field operations, communications, fundraising, media outreach, constituency outreach, targeting, data collecting/management, volunteer recruitment and candidate development, Leisa is a demonstrated achiever with ability to develop ideas, projects strategies, teams, organizations and campaigns.  Leisa recently served as Constituency/Media Strategist for Bernie Sanders working in several different states. One campaign that stands out for Leisa is that of current Clark County Clerk Lynn Goya who was elected in 2014 and whose campaign Leisa managed. Because of Leisa's experience and skill, Lynn won her election in a hostile 2014 mid-term environment as Democrats across the state and country lost elections.  Leisa has strong communication and leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire teamwork to develop and achieve common goals. Leisa is skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working independently, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.   Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.  

Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

Sonia Petkowich's father taught her early on to "leave things better than you found them," and also that there is value to having an impact on the community. At a young age she was very independent, so she knew she didn't want to be working in the system, as another cog in the wheel. She didn't let a lack of a college degree hold her back. Mentorship and sponsorship were powerful tools she used to propel her forward. Sonia reminds us that knowing the difference between a mentor and a sponsor can help you get ahead in your career. Having someone to stand behind you to "co-sign" for you on the project is useful, so find a sponsor who can help support you on projects. Still using the spray and pray method for job hunting?  If you are looking for job placement within the Information Technology community, then Taurean Consulting Group can help prepare and coach you to find the right position for your goals. Sending out the same resume to multiple job openings and praying that someone will hire you is not a good tactic. Also, recruiters shouldn't charge the candidates. Taurean Consulting does not charge candidates when they apply for work. Learn more at: http://www.taureanconsulting.net/   SitWithMe event February 28th at The Space. Get tix: https://www.thespacelv.com/ space   Contact [email protected]   Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

"Move better, be well, and be healthy. " ~Peter Pinto Peter Pinto says he always had the characteristics of someone who would grow up to have his own business. Not so great at school? Military rebellion and wanting others' approval helped drive Peter Pinto to muay thai fighting in Thailand, training for the UFC executive team, and eventually opening his own gym to become his own boss.  Peter's unique brand of neuro-focused fitness helps people understand how neurology relates to a fitness program.   Call 702.786.5021 to sign up for a free movement screening.   Website fitlifefusion.com  https://www.instagram.com/fitlifefusion/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO4cZKyLjBg https://www.facebook.com/FitLifeFusion/ Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

Regina Bailey has gone from an anxious little girl to empowered woman who mentors others. Growing up on a poor town with no resources. After suffering for years and going through trauma and loss within a few years of each other. Like a phoenix, rising from the ashes she was a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by Oprah, the Someone Cares Center was born out of this transformation. Mental health, depression, poor body image, and societal anxiety are threatening for our young girls today. The Standing Strong Program is for adolescents 10-17 years old. Classes are small and include a team of health and wellness specialists. Strong body, strong mind, strong heart. Learn more about Regina's work and how to join their 9-week course by visiting: someonecarescenter.org. https://www.facebook.com/someonecaresDreamThis/  https://twitter.com/Dream_ThisLife  https://www.instagram.com/someonecarescenter/ ***** Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

"I made this positive change in my life because of what someone said (at KalamazooX). That's powerful." ~Michael Eaton   Michael Eaton quickly became a member of my tribe when we met on the midwest speaker circuit. A team lead who works at QuickenLoans, the #1 IT company to work for, Michael Eaton has been running my favorite conference of all time for the last 10 years: KalamazooX Conference. In this extended interview, he shares the history of KalamazooX Conference, tips for speakers, and what he looks for when choosing speakers.   This is the final year the X Conference will be hosted in Kalamazoo, MI. So be sure to get tickets for the event by visiting kalamazoox.org. We will see you Saturday April 21st, 2018!     Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

1999 was the magic year for Kevin A. Dunlap, while he was working as a computer programmer for Y2K. His position at his company was eradicated without notice, without severance. He vowed to become an entrepreneur from that day forward. In 2004 he moved to Vegas to continue his work as a business strategist. His advice to fellow entrepreneurs? You have to know where you are going to be in the future. Have a business plan about what's happening within your industry's future. He suggests expanding your business by learning how to delegate small tasks. Start small and hire a virtual assistant. Tune in to his podcast "Life's Little Lessons" which can be found on iTunes and Stitcher.    To work with Kevin, and listen to his podcast, visit: KevinADunlap.com    Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

Publisher-Thinkruptor Magazine, Angel investor ,Venture Capitalist , Adventure Maximalist, and BS Minimalist Munif Ali joins Christina Aldan for a lively conversation https://www.thinkruptor.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/munif-ali-6bb9918a/ ***** Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

Ronda Taylor comes back to the podcast to share more about her life and perspective.  From Ronda's Facebook page: At the age of 53, I find myself starting a new chapter in my life—one of awareness, self-discovery, and surrendering to the unknown. I invite you to walk alongside me as I live, work, and volunteer my time and services to empower and support women entrepreneurs as I travel throughout Central and South America over the course of the next several months. Readied with a one-way ticket, an open itinerary, and a profound sense of gratitude, I am about to embark on a journey that was inspired over 15 years ago. A journey that is part business, part personal, part spiritual, and entirely whole-hearted. It's business. As a book publisher and award-winning book designer, my heart's work is bringing an author's vision to life and sharing their message with the world. I'm looking forward to volunteering my skills, as I work side-by-side with women entrepreneurs as I pursue my own dream of becoming an author. I will write a book documenting my journey with photographs, sharing my experiences, travel adventures, and the stories of those I meet along the way. It's personal. It means creating a space for new opportunity. And in doing so, letting go of what no longer serves me. Imagine—paring down 30+ years of meaningful possessions and family keepsakes to that which would fit in the space of a 10x10 storage unit. Pictures taken from frames where they had been kept for years. Christmas decorations divided and shared amongst the kids and grandkids. Saying goodbye to the kitchen table around which so many dinners were held, conversations had and news shared. It meant watching items that once represented family memories and heartfelt stories leave in the hands of unsuspecting strangers. It's spiritual. In order to honor and reconnect with my heart, I have chosen to begin my journey by spending the first three weeks volunteering in an Ashram Yogi community in the jungles of Nicaragua. Part of my contribution will include gardening, gathering fresh fruits and vegetables for our meals, preparing plant-based meals, and looking after Xian's 18-month-old twin boys. https://www.facebook.com/heartworktravels  http://www.heartworkpublishing.com    ***** Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

    Sheryl Green is a New York native living and thawing in Las Vegas since 2008. Dubbed a "natural born storyteller", Sheryl has brought her penchant for storytelling to fiction, non-fiction, and content writing for businesses. Sheryl holds a Master's Degree in Psychology and has worked in Customer Service, Public Relations, Education, and the Non-Profit world. A passionate animal advocate, she serves as the Director of Communications and Cuddling for Hearts Alive Village and is the founder of Paw it Forward Las Vegas, an annual community event designed to inspire people to get involved and support animal rescue, and to be a voice for those who cannot speak. Sheryl brings a unique blend of experience and insight to her audiences. A high content speaker who is motivational in style, she will entertain your audience with humor and heart. In her spare time, she likes to read, travel, hike with her Beagle/Lab mix Akasha, and do yoga (also sometimes involving Akasha). http://www.sherylgreenspeaks.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherylGreenSpeaks/ ***** Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

In November I traveled to Morocco to give a keynote talk called FEARING THE ROBOT OVERLORDS. I was fortunate enough to meet Dr. Basma Boukenze and we talked about the science of machine learning and predictive science in medicine in particular. 

"I believe everyone has a greatness" Sophia Falke   Sophia Falke has learned to embrace the greatness within. In her recent book: "Embracing Greatness: A Guide for Living the Life You Love" speaks to people who may feel stuck or frustrated with their current life situation. The book idea originated from a campground in Western Nebraska while Sophia was taking a year off. In it, she encourages us all to look inward and understand what makes our heart sing. Sophia believes we all have greatness within and by getting in touch with our own personal version of greatness will lead to a joyful life. Book signing in Las Vegas this Sunday! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-embracing-greatness-with-author-sophia-falke-tickets-39947773867 Learn more at http://embracinggreatness.com/ Get her book on kindle and paperback on Amazon and keep watching for it to come out in audio, as well.  https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Greatness-Guide-Living-Life-ebook/dp/B076NLX5R1 To contact Sophia for speaking at your event or organization, email [email protected] Check out her free training series for entrepreneurs in Las Vegas, hosted at the Curago Vita Wellness Institute: http://www.curagovitawellnessinstitute.com/ ***** Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

This special edition podcast interview features Jodi Selander of Calamity Jane Photography. Jodi is on a mission to get moms in front of the camera. She creates photography experiences and adventures around her favorite thing: moms, Harley's, and photography.    For the second year in a row, she and her team have created the Las Vegas Santa Experience. This isn't your average stand-in-line-to-snap-a-photo-on-santa's-lap photoshoot. This is a completely immersive experience for your kids with 2 photographers, a videographer, cookies (optional), and a visit as a guest in Santa's living room! Go to www.LasVegasSantaExperience.com to book your appointment today!   Her studio and gallery are in the Las Vegas Arts District. The gallery is always open every First Friday. Stop in to see her work!   ***** Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.

Christina Aldan chats with Spencer Lodge in the final episode of a four part series. In this episode they take on the subject of fear and self sabatoge.  About Spencer Lodge: Having trained and coached thousands of people during his career, Spencer Lodge knows what it takes to make things happen. With over 23 years of experience in building businesses and training employees to achieve their full potential, Make It Happen was born out of Spencer's desire to share his success with people in the industry. Whether you're an employee that wants to learn how to be a better salesman through our leadership program, or a CEO that wants to cultivate a strong sales and leadership culture in the workplace, Make It Happen has the tools you'll need to help you on your way. Transform your sales team, redefine your success strategy and realize that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Spencer has won countless awards as global top wealth manager, country manager and regional director. He is 46 years old with two daughters. He enjoys skiing, cycling and most outdoor adventures. He has cycled from London to Paris in July and will be cycling from London to Rome in June 2017 to raise money for charities. He has, to date, donated close to a million pounds to charity over the last ten years helping children in Africa born with HIV and aids. ***** Christina Aldan is the CEO/founder of LG Designs (lgdesigns.co) and a digital media marketer who travels the world speaking to tech industry folks, entrepreneurs and female business owners.