The Great Girlfriends

  Ep 118: Against All Odds – Success Academy with Guest Girlfriend Eva Moskowitz Get to know this daughter, wife, mother of 3, former politician and revolutionary educator. Eva is the founder of Success Academies, currently the 7th largest school district in the State of New York with over 15,500 students. In this episode you’ll learn: * Who is Eva Moskowitz and how she came up with the idea of opening Success Academies * How her passion for education motivated her to take action * ‎How she took Success Academies to become one the largest school district in the State of New York topping the list in terms of student achievement * ‎How she continues to inspire others and what drives her to keep going * What setbacks Eva faced both in politics and with Success Academies * ‎Why it’s never a good idea to keep track of one’s mistakes GGs, don’t forget to grab a copy of Eva’s book The Education of Eva Moskowitz available in Amazon and wherever books are sold. Also check out the virtual tour of the Success Academy at successacademies.org Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 117: This is How We Rise with Guest Girlfriend Claudia Chan Girlfriends, we are in the third installment of our Against All Odds Series and we’ve had powerful great girlfriends share their inspiring stories on how they were able to prevail despite what seemed like impossible odds. Today we are again, fortunate enough that another great woman set aside time to share her knowledge and experience to help us rise against all odds. Claudia Chan is a wife, mom, entrepreneur and author and in this episode she teaches us how to stay on top of things in this day and age where everyone and everything demands more of our attention, time and energy. In this episode we will learn: How to be more strategic in investing our time and energy on things that really matter Why it is important to live a more proactive life instead of a reactionary one How to prioritize, organize and be the CEO of our own lives How women can rise and reach our highest potential by becoming purpose-centric leaders Join Claudia Chan on the S.H.E. Summit happening on October 19-20 here in NYC. Don’t forget to grab her new book, This is How We Rise coming out next week. You can now preorder at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 116: Against All Odds – Redefining Wealth with Guest Girlfriend Patrice Washington In this week’s episode we are so happy to have our Great Girlfriend and America’s Money Maven Patrice Washington on the show today!!! Woot, woot!Yes GGs, you will hear firsthand from Patrice how she got to be the money and finance expert she is today and what it took to get her here and more! It’s one ultimate against all odds story you definitely should not miss! In the show today, we get to know more of the woman behind the maven. * Who is Patrice Washington the woman * How she overcame her physical insecurities which made her more capable and qualified * Her early success in business and how the recession affected her professionally and personally * How she sought and found wisdom and eventually her message * Why and how she now helps others redefine wealth You can catch more of Patrice Washington at patricewashington.com and @SeekWisdomPCW on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and listen to her new podcast, Redefine Wealth with Patrice Washington on available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and places where you listen to podcasts. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 115: Against All Odds with Lucinda Cross We’ve all have dark moments but girlfriend, believe me when I tell you that our guest great girlfriend today, Lucinda Cross have known dark moments some of us may not have ever imagined. Where most people would have given up hope on bouncing back, rising up and succeeding, Lucinda used her setbacks to shape her destiny. Now Lucinda, the author, visionary, teacher and coach is helping women all around the globe with her activation workshops, vision board kits and sharing her message, not just to women, but for everyone that “every setback is the perfect setup for a comeback.” In this Episode you’ll hear: * Who is Lucinda Cross and why she is the activator that she is * How Lucinda’s time in prison changed her life * How Lucinda held on that vision and struggle against all odds to get to where she is * How she overcame being the best kept secret, the scarcity mindset and struggle mentality * How to go through adversity Visit activateconference.com to join Lucinda’s workshop happening in NYC on 11/11. You can also connect with her at lucindacross.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 114: Is He the Guy for You – 5 Ways to Know for Sure Whether you’re dating or are in a relationship with someone or you can be happily single waiting for the right one to come along but really, how do you know that the one is really the one for you? No matter in what stage you’re in in your relationships, most women would want to have something that’s long term and lasting. Grab your pen and paper because in this week’s episode, we’ll look at the ways you would know that the person you’re in a relationship with is just a placeholder or if he is the right one. In this episode you will learn: * Why you need to date to date and let it go from there * Why it is important to overcome things that weigh you down * More on this on Episode 2: Love is…? * The 5 keys to knowing if the guy is for you! Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 113: Keys to Building Your Corner Ever wondered how some women seem to have the best friendships in the world? Or why some friendships last longer than others? We’ve got some tips for you on building your friendship arsenal! Grab your pen and paper GGs ‘cause in this episode you’ll learn: * What is a corner and why we all need one * How to authentically cultivate a corner and build alliances that will gladly go with you through 10 years and beyond * The 3 things that stop people from building a corner * The components of building a great corner * Why we need to deal with our trust issues Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 112: The Pivot Series – Your Pivot Toolkit with Cecilia Nelson Hurt​ In this episode, we sit down with our great girlfriend Cecilia Nelson Hurt as we cap up The Pivot Series. Learn how Ceci was able to transition and what we all need to have in our toolkits as we prep ourselves up for the many pivots both personally and professionally. In this episode, be sure to have your pens and notebooks ready because you will learn: * What needs to be in your pivot toolkit * Why it is important to be intentional * How to cultivate and nurture your network * The mindset of the good pivoter * Why it’s important to be mindful of opportunities and advocate for others Follow Cecilia on Twitter and Instagram @creativececi and connect with her on Facebook and LinkedIn: Cecilia Nelson-Hurt. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 111: The Pivot Series – Let’s Stay Together with Jennifer Rudolph Walsh Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 110: The Pivot Series – Until the Last Drop Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 109: The Pivot Series -The Dreamer’s Journey with Teneshia Jackson Warner Every now and again, you meet someone that inspires you to the core. The dreamers journey will require you to stretch! The stretch takes place between your comfort zone and the place where your dream lies! Teneshia talks about her stretch in this episode. She shifted from a nice corporate job at IBM to working for Russell Simmons. That experience led her to starting her own company, Egami Consulting Group, and creating the Dream Project. Today, she shares the details of her journey which includes the challenges she faced and the fear she had to overcome to pursue her purpose. In This Episode You’ll Hear: * When Teneshia knew it was time to quit IBM * The meeting that changed her life * What she did when she found out Russell Simmons gave her a fax number instead of a real number to his office * Why she kept going despite her family’s “intervention” * What dreamers have to be willing to face to win Here are some links to resources Teneshia mentioned: * Book: Life and Def, Russell Simmons * Dream Project * Egami Consulting Group Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 108: The Pivot Series- Own Your Glow with Latham Thomas We’re sure you’ve seen the picture perfect Instagrams of “lifestyle gurus” and bloggers. They’re on top of every little detail and their throw pillows look as if they get dry cleaned and fluffed daily. Our special guest today is something of a lifestyle guru as well. Latham Thomas first became widely known as the “Glow Maven” through her first book for moms and moms to be called Mama Glow. Now, she’s coming out with her second book for women focused on the cultural shift in awareness of our bodies that’s taking place. Today she shares with us snippets of her book including her big message. There is power in being a woman and that power does not require us to force it and “make it happen.”   In This Episode You’ll Hear: How she came to Mama Glow How birthing a child birthed her business Why empowerment bleeds into every aspect of a woman’s life Why the focus on survival stops us from dreaming Why the Glow Maven advocates for the “anti-hustle”   Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now! Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 107: The Pivot Series – The Muse of June with Tieko Nejon   Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 106: How to See People for Who They Are   Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 105: Attitude of Gratitude   Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.

  Ep 104: Living Your Legacy Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review.