Glambition® Radio with Ali Brown

She says we’ve been approaching disruption—and growth—completely backward. And bestselling author and leadership disruptor Charlene Li is here to change that. On this week’s #GlambitionRadio, Charlene reveals why growth creates disruption (not the other way around), and why leading from the edge isn’t for everyone. Her perspective is different from any I’ve heard before, and it affirmed of some of the disruptive decisions I’ve made that at times weren’t understood by my team and clients.   Charlene doesn’t shy away from the reality that making a disruptive decision—what she calls the ‘big gulp moment’—can feel scary and painful. She shares how to prepare for it, and offers brilliant advice for how to plan the future of your company so you can make the impact you are here to make. Charlene has been named among the Top 50 Leadership Innovators by Inc., Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company, and is a sought-after speaker from TED and the World Business Forum to SxSW. On this week’s episode of #GlambitionRadio, you’ll hear: *Why you have to ‘burn the boats’ if you want to lead and disrupt your industry (Charlene shares a fascinating case study of this from a software company you’ll recognize) *How growing up in an immigrant family in Detroit taught Charlene to solve problems from the outside in *Why Burning Man has been on Charlene’s bucket list for years (and why it’s meaningful that she finally went this year—with her 23 year-old son!) *The three common beliefs of truly disruptive organizations (and how terrifying it was for Charlene to create her own disruptive business model) *All about her new book, ‘The Disruption Mindset: Why Some Organizations Transform While Others Fail’. Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio (or download it for later). And come join in the conversation on Instagram or Facebook. Xo, Ali PS — I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. :) Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Show Notes: *Learn more about Charlene here *About Altimeter, the company founded by Charlene

She’s represented Angelina Jolie, Kate Hudson, Kim Kardashian, Liam Hemsworth, and other celebs though the painful process of divorce. But while superstar divorce attorney Laura Wasser charges hefty fees for her own celebrity clients, she has always had a dream of helping ALL women across the country more easily afford the standard legal fees that come with pursuing divorce. Determined to make justice accessible, Laura founded ‘It’s Over Easy’: the online divorce platform that provides affordable legal services and resources for divorcing couples.   On this week’s episode of #GlambitionRadio, you’ll hear: *Laura’s frank and unusual outlook on marriage, relationships and family (this is a powerful perspective that you don’t hear very often) *The big celebrity divorce case—a name you would know—that first put Laura on the map (and why she can’t file any paperwork today without the tabloids calling her office!) *The personal experience Laura had that motivated the concept behind ‘It’s Over Easy’ *The women who chose to invest in Laura’s company, and what made the investment meaningful to them *What the first step to take is for anyone contemplating divorce right now Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio (or download it for later). And be sure to check out Laura’s book, ‘It Doesn't Have to Be That Way: How to Divorce Without Destroying Your Family or Bankrupting Yourself’, wherever books are sold, and her podcast, ‘Divorce Sucks’! And come join in the conversation on Instagram or Facebook. Xo, Ali PS — I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. :) Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Show Notes: *Learn more about 'It’s Over Easy', the online platform for divorce *Listen to Laura’s ‘Divorce Sucks!’ podcast on Apple Podcasts

She is an Emmy-award winning TV producer, best-selling author, and expert media trainer and strategist. And today on #GlambitionRadio, Paula Rizzo reveals exactly how to get media attention for your new book or business venture, as well as the biggest mistake people make when pitching... and how to avoid it. She also details her journey to writing her second book, ‘Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You,’ available now. On GlambitionRadio.com, Paula also opens up about the life-threatening health crisis she experienced after publishing her first book. (This was the first time I’d actually heard about it!) It forced her to slow down and say ‘no’ to what wasn’t important. Her story is an urgent reminder that we need to stay in tune with our bodies or risk serious damage to our health and even our lives. As a media veteran for nearly 20 years on local and Fox News, Paula has received thousands of pitches. But her experience doesn’t stop there: as an author and entrepreneur, Paula has done her share of pitching and self-promotion, too. Her unique blend of skill and insight on both sides of the camera make her an invaluable media strategist and coach. On #GlambitionRadio you’ll hear us discuss: *The most important type of content you need to be producing right now — and why (this is smart, and it could mean less work, too) *Why burnout is such a health crisis right now, and why Paula says that ‘rest is the new hustle’ (women entrepreneurs especially need to hear this) *How authors can position themselves for media engagements that will lead to more sales (and what media to avoid if you’re an author) *Why entrepreneurs must revisit their work schedules and boundaries on a regular basis (even if you think you have a handle on them) Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio (or download it for later). And make sure you check out Paula’s latest book, ‘Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You,’ wherever book are sold. And come join in our conversations on Instagram or Facebook. Xo, Ali PS — I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. :) Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Show Notes: *Learn about Paula’s media strategy and training services here *The World Health Organization recognizes burnout as a health condition, as of May 2019 *Hear more about Paula’s career and backstory on this earlier interview we did: #GlambitionRadio Ep. 55

From decades in the powerful C-suites of Wall Street to today helping women of all levels invest for themselves, Sallie Krawcheck is a force to be reckoned with. And her new, disruptive investment platform, Ellevest — designed by women, for women — is rapidly changing what has historically been an industry designed for men. Today on GlambitionRadio.com, Sallie reveals the moment she knew women actually needed their own investment platform, and why she decided to create it. She also shares the secret behind Ellevest’s incredible success, and what sets it apart from similar financial platforms that have failed.   I also HAD to hear the stories of her working on Wall Street in the 80s and 90s, and how she worked her way up to becoming CEO of Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, US Trust, the Citi Private Bank, and Sanford C. Bernstein. And don’t forget she was also CFO of Citigroup. (And, in a story demonstrative of this cutthroat industry, she learned she was fired from one of those jobs by... (wait for it...) hearing it on the TV. I just can’t imagine.) Sallie and I both share a lack of tolerance for the dumbed-down financial advice for women that abounds, urging us to give up small luxuries like our daily coffee. Her advice? ‘Buy the f***ing latte!’ We discuss this topic, the viral article she wrote, and how to think bigger. On this episode of #GlambitionRadio, you’ll also hear: *Why every woman needs ‘take your hand off my leg’ money (this made me laugh out loud, and it is so true—she explains it on the show) *How Sallie reinvented herself from corporate powerhouse to entrepreneur, and became the leader she is meant to be *What it was like to come up the ranks in the male-dominated industry of Wall Street, and how that inspired her to do things differently at Ellevest *The fine line that high-performing women must walk when being a BOSS, and Sallie’s advice for navigating the complex expectations of women leaders (And there were so many more nuggets in this one I can’t even cover here – be sure to listen to get them all.) Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio (or download it for later). And come join in our conversations on Instagram or Facebook. Xo, Ali PS — I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. :) Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Show Notes: *Learn more about Ellevest, the investment platform for women *Sallie’s Fast Company article, ‘Just buy the f***ing latte’, that went viral earlier this year

The cars we buy, the drugs we're prescribed, even the A/C settings in conference rooms — are determined by data. And disturbingly, most of this data stems from ‘objective scientific’ research that still today completely leaves out half of the population: women. Today on GlambitionRadio.com, author and activist Caroline Criado-Perez reveals the shocking impact on women of a world designed by (and for) for men, and how she decided to write ‘Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men’. On #GlambitionRadio, Caroline also opens up about the frightening experience when her campaign for better women’s representation on English currency led to such a level of harassment on Twitter (death threats and worse) that the platform changed their complaint procedures as a result. And, she shares the remarkable outcome of her efforts on this campaign.   In this eye-opening episode we also discuss: *The pivotal moment when Caroline realized how the ‘default male’ impacts how women perceive the world (this was fascinating, and I’d never realized it before) *How many business opportunities are missed when women’s data is not factored into product design or funding (Caroline gives a great example of this, which other moms and I can relate to!) *The most shocking example of design that has ignored women entirely (and the sometimes fatal impact it has on women… and children) *What happens when design and research teams don’t have enough women (this example from a well-known Apple product is so ridiculous I couldn’t believe it) *What it’s really like to be an OBE - Officer of the Order of the British Empire, named by the Queen of England Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And make sure you check out Caroline’s latest book, ‘Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men’, wherever book are sold. And come join in our conversations on Instagram or Facebook. Xo, Ali PS — I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. :) Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Show Notes: *In a world designed for men, the effects for women range from inconvenient to fatal — the Washington Post article Caroline wrote where I learned about her powerful work *‘Battle of the Thermostat’: Cold Rooms May Hurt Women’s Productivity — an interesting New York Times article about how temperature affects women and men differently *My mentioned interview with Cindy Eckert, billion-dollar dealmaker and CEO of Sprout Pharma (and special guest at my upcoming ICONIC event) on Episode 171 of Glambition Radio

Join me for an upfront conversation this week on #GlambitionRadio to determine whether the metrics you are honoring in your business could actually be leading you down the WRONG path. On this solo episode, I share some stories of metrics gone right... and wrong... including examples of both the new strategy Madonna is using for her tour and the grand fiasco of WeWork’s failed IPO. (Two opposite ends of the spectrum!)   I also disclose an important shift I made in the metrics I decided to STOP honoring and those I decided to START honoring, once I had my twins six years ago. And now those key metrics are changing yet again. The kids are in first grade and I have a newfound burst of energy while I am creating a brand new venture for 2020. The bottom line is, the metrics you honor have to line up with your vision, and goals. But for many of us with that ‘comparisonitis’, we model others we think have the formula for success, without taking into consideration if that aligns with what we really want to create for ourselves and our specific audience. Listen to this episode, and I invite you to take some time and look at the metrics you have been honoring, and ask if they are serving you or whether it’s time to honor some brand NEW ones. Catch it now at GlambitionRadio.com. Warning: When you do this, it can be a hard adjustment. You may have to get used to things looking different in your business, and to outsiders. Even if the changes you are making guarantee you higher revenues and will suit you better, your ego will start SCREAAAAMING to go back. So you have to keep revisiting with yourself the reasons WHY you are making these changes. So much of this is really just a mind game. And this is where most everyone STOPS because they can’t handle it! So listen to this episode for a strong new perspective. (BTW... we do an entire session on this at my #ICONICwithAliBrown event, coming up in November in Phoenix. If you’re established in your business and this elevated conversation interests you, have a look at IconicWithAliBrown.com and apply for one of the few seats remaining.) And come join in our conversations on Instagram or Facebook. Xo, Ali PS — I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. :) Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Show Notes: *The Wall Street Journal article on Madonna’s new concert-ticket strategy *The Fast Company article on WeWork’s IPO fiasco *My client Jessica Lorimer’s upcoming London event 'Converting Corporate' (She is one of my Premier coaching clients) *Seth Godin on the ‘minimum viable audience’

The founder of skin care brand Tatcha (which I am currently obsessed with) reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how she built her global luxury beauty company, recently acquired for a rumored $500 million, today on GlambitionRadio.com. It started in 2009, when Vicky Tsai was desperately searching for products that didn’t aggravate her skin. She found answers in an unexpected place: a 200-year-old Japanese beauty manuscript detailing the generations-old skin care practices embraced by geisha.   Amazed by her healed skin, Vicky hired scientists and researchers so more people could experience these products (I was sold the first time I tried a Tatcha mask — I share that story in the episode). Tatcha’s superfood-based skin care is so nourishing and effective, the company quickly became one of the fastest growing in the US. On #GlambitionRadio, Vicky shares the story of meeting the geisha who inspired her skin care collection, and the risks she took to start her company. We also discuss: *The first big decision she made to buy a container of 10,000 blotting papers while on a trip to Japan — and how she did it with NO money *Vicky’s two-fold advice for taking care of your skin (I did not know about this before she told me, and it made me change my routine right away) *Why every purchase of a Tatcha product helps fund girls’ education around the world, and how giving back has impacted Vicky’s outlook on leadership and entrepreneurship *The story behind Vicky’s decision to sell her engagement ring to start her company (and what her husband thought of this idea!) Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And come join in our conversations on Instagram or Facebook. Xo, Ali PS — I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. :) Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Show Notes: *More about geisha, Japanese women who perform traditional arts such as singing and dancing (contrary to popular belief in the west, geisha are not courtesans) *Room to Read, the nonprofit supporting girls’ education that partners with Tatcha *The one skin care product Vicky recommends above all others!

Physique 57 co-founder Jennifer Maanavi loved taking dance-inspired barre classes in New York City. The elegant, sophisticated movement suited her in a way the gym never did. So when the studio she loved suddenly closed, she knew someone had to keep this method alive. And she thought… ‘it might as well be me’. Drawing on her MBA, Jennifer put together a business plan and recruited Tanya Becker, a star barre instructor. Within 20 minutes of their first meeting in 2006, Jennifer and Tanya realized they had the same vision: ‘to bring this method to women around the world’.   Thirteen years later, Physique 57 is a global luxury fitness brand with studios spanning across 5 countries (and more to come), from the US to India and Saudi Arabia. Today on GlambitionRadio.com, Jennifer reveals how they built their renowned fitness company (before the days of social media and the boutique fitness trend), counting women like Sarah Jessica Parker and Kelly Ripa among their clients. She shares how then focusing on digital allowed for agile growth, and why expanding the franchise is their next goal (and why it’s important to them). On #GlambitionRadio, we also discuss: *What they did when their competition started copying them (from their name and branding to actual pictures of Tanya!) *How their early adoption of the class packages model positioned them at the forefront of their industry (though it also came with significant challenges) *What has become a distraction so they have decided to ELIMINATE it from their business model (this concept is so important) *Why Physique 57 decided to open a location in one of the most challenging places for women in the world — Saudi Arabia Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And if you’re curious about franchising opportunities, see the link in the show notes below (I’m just saying, Scottsdale AZ would be a great place ;)). And come join in our conversations on Instagram at www.instagram.com/alibrownofficial or Facebook at www.facebook.com/alibrownfan. Xo, Ali PS — I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. :) Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Show Notes: *Learn about Lotte Berk, whose exercise methods in the 1960’s inspire barre classes to this day *Find information about Physique 57’s franchising opportunities here *My previously mentioned interview with Ellen Latham, founder of Orangetheory Fitness on Episode 161 of Glambition Radio

You CAN build a multi-million dollar business… simply. And Denise Duffield-Thomas has done it. Her powerful, lucrative 'Money Bootcamp’ program made her a millionaire by age 35… without a huge team, mind-numbing funnels, or layers of unnecessary complexity. And today, her business gives her plenty of ‘unbusy’ time with her husband and their three young children.   On GlambitionRadio.com, Denise reveals how she built her seven-figure business (serving over 6,000 clients), and how she discovered her simple, six-word business model — along with some mistakes and detours she made along the way. Denise has attended several of my events over the years, and I’ve always admired that she does it her way. This is the model that women entrepreneurs are pioneering: creating businesses that let us enjoy our families while we make the world-changing impact we are here to make. In this candid episode of #GlambitionRadio, we also discuss: *The guilt she felt about earning more than her own mom (Denise turned this discomfort into a powerful motivator — and I love her solution, which helps her ‘sleep at night’ and grow her business!) *The realities of bringing her husband into the business (Denise doesn’t hold back about about the challenges of working with a spouse.) *How she chose one thing to focus on (and why she resisted it at first). This is so important, and it’s what sets apart truly high-profit, low-stress businesses *How she did 200 podcast interviews… in one year (I nearly lost my lunch when I heard this, but her reason for doing this was really interesting.) Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And make sure you check out Denise’s bestselling books — see the link in the show notes for where to buy. And come join in our conversations on Instagram at www.instagram.com/alibrownofficial or Facebook at www.facebook.com/alibrownfan. Xo, Ali PS — I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. :) Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Show Notes: *Denise got certified by Kendall Summerhawk, one of my longtime clients and a previous guest on #GlambitionRadio *About my Premier group, where I work privately with a select group of clients (average revenues of these clients are between $1-$25 Million). Learn more here: alibrown.com/coaching-consulting *A video from Denise about Emotion Freedom Technique (EFT), or ‘tapping’ *Denise loves hanging out on Instagram — follow her here. *Learn about Denise’s ''Money Bootcamp' here. *Buy Denise’s bestselling books here.

I’m doing a bit of a RANT along with some educated observations on this solo episode of #GlambitionRadio, and the subject is the epidemic of *myopic* business owners. ‘Myopic’ basically means being nearsighted, lacking foresight, or lacking insight. Especially within the current online madness, I still see too much ‘following the leader’ and not enough critical thinking. In many cases I’m seeing a lack of even ‘common sense’ thinking. I see entrepreneurs who consider themselves ‘innovative’ locked into only improving the models that have worked in the past. They don’t even want to test new methods. And when problems arise, they simply work the model harder. It’s akin to digging a deeper and deeper hole they can’t emerge from.   (This is especially evident with those who have simply learned one model of selling something online – for example, the Facebook ads to a free call and then enrolling prospects into some type of service or program. On the show I discuss how yes, this formula works well for some, or for awhile, but there will be a day when something in the formula stops working. And what do they get stuck doing? Listen and learn.) And here’s where we think and say we are ‘innovators’ but we are not. A recent blog post by Seth Godin got me thinking about this recently. Unless you are continually trying things that are technically UNPROVEN, you are not innovating. I’ll give some great examples of women business leaders I admire, including my friend Kara Goldin of Hint Water and shoe designer Tamara Mellon, who are doing business very differently than others in their industries. And I also give several examples from three of my own 7+8-figure clients — Kelly Roach, Amanda Tress, and Michelle Bosch – these gals are smart because even when business is doing extremely well (all of them do multiple millions per year), they are CONTINUALLY looking ahead and testing new waters. (Ladies: THIS is what separates the real BOSS leaders from the ‘girl bosses’.) Head to Apple Podcasts and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). This is one you don’t want to miss! >>> And, to help you break out of the pack… and THINK and DO differently, I created my private #ICONICwithAliBrown event, happening November 5+6 this fall in Phoenix. We have only a handful of seats left, and I’m looking for a few more powerful women leaders to round out our already incredible group. (Current average revenues per attendee in the room are approximately $1.2M.) Please note this is an advanced workshop for women entrepreneurs with minimum qualifications to attend. Have a look at IconicWithAliBrown.com, and if it’s not a good fit for you, please pass this on to a high performing female entrepreneur you know. And come join in our conversations on Instagram at www.instagram.com/alibrownofficial or Facebook at www.facebook.com/alibrownfan. Xo, Ali PS — I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. :) Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. PPS — AND we are on the tail end of our #GlambitionRadio journal giveaway – you still have a chance to get one mailed to you free! Details at www.alibrown.com/giveaway

We’ve got a lot of cool things coming up on #GlambitionRadio, so I decided to do a quick update episode for you that walks you through everything in one spot. Listen now to hear about the exciting new show schedule we’re taking on beginning this September, as well as a sneak preview of some of our powerful upcoming guests this fall — women leaders from a variety of fields who have grown their dreams to huge impact and incomes. (Many of these women are names you know or have founded brands you know!)   And then you’ll hear how YOU can get your hands on a special limited edition **Glambition Radio journal** that I had created especially just for my listeners! (See a sneak peek of the journal and get started now at our giveaway info page: www.alibrown.com/giveaway.) Last but not least, we are HIRING here at We Lead, and especially focused on putting together a great marketing team based here in the Phoenix area where I live. Details on the show and job listing(s) at AliBrown.com/jobs. Enjoy this quick update, and then please come join in our conversations on Instagram at www.instagram.com/alibrownofficial/ or Facebook at www.facebook.com/alibrownfan Xo, Ali Head to Apple Podcasts and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later).

Coyote Ugly Saloon founder Lil Lovell was just 25 when she opened that first bar in New York City. And I remember hearing about it when I lived there in the ‘90s. It had become wildly popular overnight, known for its bartenders (and female customers!) dancing on the bar. And then one of her employees — a little-known writer named Elizabeth Gilbert (yes, truly) — wrote a fantastic piece on it when she was freelancing for ‘GQ’ magazine. Suddenly, Coyote Ugly was thrust into the national spotlight. Then Hollywood came knocking, and as you probably remember, the movie ‘Coyote Ugly’ came out in 2000.   Today on GlambitionRadio.com, Lil reveals how she went from her tiny bar to the $37M+ franchise of today, which operates 27 locations in 7 countries, with another 20+ locations in the pipeline. On #GlambitionRadio, Lil opens up about the realities of having a movie based on her business, and her ‘unpopular’ opinion about the dark side of the women’s empowerment movement. (She makes a powerful point here, and I think you’ll agree.) You’ll also hear us discuss: *How Lil leveraged the movie deal to build her platform and start licensing and franchising her brand (and the challenges that came with the movie’s publicity) *The debate about the feminism of the Coyote Ugly Saloon (detractors have called it ‘one step away from a strip club’) and Lil’s take on why that’s ridiculous and that it’s actually a powerful, safe place for women to have fun What Lil does to maintain the integrity of her brand (even with locations in places as far as Japan, Russia, and… Kyrgyzstan?!) And, I reveal to Lil why I never actually went inside Coyote Ugly. (Lil then advises me which location to start with when I’m ready to finally dance on the bar — hmmmm. Should we plan a #GlambitionRadio trip?) Head to Apple Podcasts and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). Xo, Ali P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Show Notes: *The 1997 ‘GQ’ article by Elizabeth Gilbert that put Coyote Ugly Saloon on the national map: ‘The Muse of the Coyote Ugly Saloon’ *The trailer for ‘Coyote Ugly’, the movie based on Lil’s bar (It’s available on Netflix. Yay!)

Back when Jessica Yellin began her career in broadcast journalism, she stated at every opportunity: ‘My goal is to be a White House Correspondent.’ (Even when it garnered her some ‘Who do you think you are?’ looks.) And after working her way from local news to MSNBC, ABC, and then Good Morning America, she did it, becoming their official White House Correspondent in 2004. A few years later, she transitioned to CNN, and won Emmy, Gracie, and Peabody awards for journalism along the way.   Today on GlambitionRadio.com, Jessica reveals how she built her powerful career by wearing her goals on her sleeve, and what inspired her to write her first novel, 'Savage News', which came out in April 2019. As described by Arianna Huffington: 'If The Devil Wears Prada and Broadcast News had a love child, it would be this hilarious satire of the Washington circus.' On #GlambitionRadio, Jessica shares why she chose to fictionalize her career in a novel, and the surprising reaction she’s heard from her readers. She also explains the massive gap in the way news is reported and shared today, and how she is disrupting the news industry today with her #NewsNotNoise campaign. On today’s Glambition Radio, we also discuss: *Why she pivoted from her role as GMA’s White House Correspondent to working for CNN — the outlet she calls the ‘assignment editor’ to the rest of the press. (She explains what she means during our interview. It was a brilliant career move.) *The problem with the 'outrage fatigue' we experience from ongoing 24-hour news coverage everywhere we look, and how it actually keeps us from engaging around the most important issues that affect our world today *Why there is a huge audience that wants to hear the news differently (I’m sure you can relate!) and why ‘news is ripe for disruption’ *How she listened to her intuition when it was time to pivot, and what it feels like to follow her purpose in life by launching #NewsNotNoise *The juicy little story of how Amy Schumer decided to announce her pregnancy using Jessica’s Instagram account to help gain more following for Jessica’s cause *And we had a laugh over why women correspondents’ hairstyles are somehow such a big deal on broadcast news. Head to Apple Podcasts and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And make sure to buy a copy of Jessica’s novel, 'Savage News', wherever books are sold. Xo, Ali P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Show Notes: *Jessica's Instagram, where she separates the news from the noise. You can learn more at NewsNotNoise.com *Jessica's Instagram Story that announced Amy Schumer's pregnancy! *The Wall Street Journal article that put Jessica back on my radar: Jessica Yellin Has Stories to Tell *'Broadcast News', the movie that helped inspire Jessica's career

She created Addyi, the first FDA-approved drug for women with low libidos, dubbed by the media as ‘the female Viagra’, and sold the company that created it — Sprout Pharmaceuticals — for $1 BILLION. And then last year, she successfully sued to get it BACK. Why? And then what happened? I had to get Cindy Eckert (formerly Whitehead) back on the show, not only to explain what’s going on with her company, but also update us on her unabashed mission to help make more women ‘really f---ing rich’.   >>> This is one of the reasons why I’m flying Cindy in to Phoenix this November as a special guest at #ICONICwithAliBrown. She’ll be leading us in a special ‘closed-door’ session on thinking bigger and doing BIG deals. More than ever, women are needed to take their missions to a grander scale. And right now we have less than 17 seats left, so have a look at ICONICwithAliBrown.com.) As a proven serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits (and as the only woman to sell her business for over $1 billion), Cindy knows how to take an idea from inception to becoming much bigger than herself. Today on #GlambitionRadio, Cindy describes why it’s important to be singularly focused, and why she ignores industry formulas to instead follow her curiosity. You’ll hear us discuss: *The problem of women entrepreneurs thinking too small these days (and what’s distracting them from their true, ICONIC work in the world) *The shocking, unsolicited feedback Cindy received from a female attendee at a speaking event, and how it changed the way she introduces herself forever (I love her even more for this, and it revealed how messed up most women are about money in general) *How you can and should be creative and curious within your industry (and where Cindy went for customer service training with her team — I love this!) *Why her investment strategy is to ‘make women really f---ing rich’ (and the incredible multiplier effect of this strategy) Head to Apple Podcasts and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download for later). And if you want to join Cindy and myself alongside some of the most successful women leaders in their categories, consider joining us at #ICONICwithAliBrown on Nov. 5+6, 2019 here in Phoenix. There is no other event like this out there! Have a look at what is in store, and see if you qualify. (Please note this is a workshop for proven business leaders—see if you qualify at ICONICwithAliBrown.com) Xo, Ali P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Show Notes: *Hear more about Cindy’s career and backstory on #GlambitionRadio Ep. 121 *Check out Cindy’s Pink Ceiling and Pinkubator Program *Follow Cindy’s hashtag on Instagram: #RightToDesire *Cindy’s recent photo with Paris Hilton on Instagram *CNBC: The woman behind ‘female Viagra’ sold her company for $1 billion — then got it back for free

It was during a walk down the freezer aisle that Natasha Case saw it: No one had innovated in the ice cream category in decades. And none of the brands on the shelf spoke to her, as a millennial and a woman. In this candid episode at GlambitionRadio.com, Natasha opens up about the risks it took to start Coolhaus Ice Cream, and how she and her co-founder (now wife) Freya navigated the challenges of their business, marriage, and becoming parents. I am amazed by Natasha’s story, and the vision and courage it took to go from her architecture background to… ice cream! On #GlambitionRadio Natasha explains how she knew the timing was right for her passionate hobby — making ice cream and cookies for colleagues and friends — to become something bigger. Food trucks were just entering the scene in L.A. when she and Freya put it all on the line: They bought an old, beat-up postal van (for $2,500 off Craigslist) and started selling their ice cream to see if they had a viable product. And their test gig was no small one —Coachella!   Natasha has been named ’30 Under 30’ by Forbes and Zagat, and Coolhaus ice cream is sold in over 7,500 grocery stores from Safeway to Whole Foods, and internationally. You will love her warmth and energy, and our holistic discussion of all things business, family life, and kids. On today’s episode, we also discuss: *Why it’s dangerous when you know too much about your category (I couldn’t agree more. She is singing my song!) *What happened when a small farmer’s market rejected them… and why they decided to ‘go big or go home’ by debuting their product to over 100,000 people at Coachella! *How Natasha and Freya knew it was time for Freya to leave the business (Natasha goes there in this episode, and doesn’t hold back from sharing how they managed the business and their relationship) *How the generosity of two veterans of the ice cream and cookie business helped Natasha and Freya get their start (I love this story, because none of us would be where we are today without this kind of mentorship and support) *Why adding a dairy-free line requires a new level of creativity (you won’t believe how they make their dairy-free ice cream… and I can say from personal experience that it’s delicious!) Head to Apple Podcasts and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And make sure to look for Coolhaus ice cream next time you’re at the store! Xo Ali P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!