Working Mother Radio

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Your thoughts may be holding you back from the success you are searching for! Barbara Turvett, Executive Editor for Working Mother, covers "5 Beliefs That Mess Up Career Success and How To Change Them". Sit down with us and discover how to be the leader you've always dreamed of while achieving balance in work and personal life. Also, don't miss our holiday crafting tips with Gina Tepper, founder of giftdecorating.com and GinaTepper.com. She loads us up with a holiday arsenal of crafting supplies and helps ease our stress and make the daunting task of wrapping gifts enjoyable!<br /> <br /> Segment 1: Successful Thoughts<br /> Segment 2: Leaders and Friends<br /> Segment 3: Healthy Boundaries<br /> Segment 4: Holiday Crafting Arsenal<br /> Segment 5: That's A Wrap!<br /> Segment 6: Personalize Your Holiday ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Are insecurities in the work place holding you back? There are "5 Beliefs That Mess Up Career Success" according to Barbara Turvett (@barbaraturvett), Executive Editor for Working Mother (@_workingmother_). Join us for tips to shift your perspective to achieve success. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Don't let the title fool you! Barbara Turvett (@barbaraturvett), Executive Editor for Working Mother (@_workingmother_), shares that being a leader does not mean we must have an official title, and that friends at work may be beneficial to our well-being. Lend an ear and hear how you can make positive contributions to your work environment! ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Don't be afraid to say, 'NO'! Create a healthy work environment by establishing boundaries. Barbara Turvett (@barbaraturvett) teaches us that the true meaning of being a 'team player' is staying balanced in your work AND life choices. Setting boundaries helps your productivity, mental health, and will help you gain respect from your colleagues. Learn how you can set boundaries and take a stand against office bullying to make your work a happier, more successful space. Take a stand for your future now! ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Make your holiday crafting a much more cheerful time! Jot down these simple tools given by Gina Tepper (@GinaTepper) founder and designer of giftdecorating.com AND GinaTepper.com, to make this busy season a piece of cake. First tip: Reuse and recycle to make a merry statement on a budget! Listen for more. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Take the headaches out of gift wrapping and turn it into a party! "Invite your friends over, make cookies and trade gift wrapping items", shares Gina Tepper (@GinaTepper). You don't need to spend a fortune to make your gifts look amazing. Discover how you can implement nature, recycled items, and household items into your wrapping to add an extra touch of thoughtfulness to your gift giving! ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Have an oddly shaped gift and not sure how to wrap it? Join Gina Tepper (@GinaTepper), founder of giftdecorating.com, as she provides pro solutions to make your wrapping experience much easier. Plus, learn how to add personal touches that will make your loved ones will adore. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[It's time to empower ourselves! We sit down with women's rights advocate Crystal Morissette, who shares the turbulent past that led her to creating a coaching program, The S.W.A.T. Institution, for female empowerment and healing. There is hope ladies! Also on the show, Audrey Kingo, Senior Digital Editor for Working Mother, illuminates the world of modern child birth in the America. Glossing over an interview with Lisa Lang, we discuss many things from C-Section risks to freezing your eggs. We want to release the stigmatism so women have the knowledge they need! Last but not least we chat with award winning author of 'Captain Perseverance: How I Became a Super Hero', Brod Bagert. He has come up with a simple, empowering way to teach your children about not giving up!<br /> <br /> Segment 1: The Depth's from Which We Rise<br /> Segment 2: Answer Your Calling<br /> Segment 3: The Intelligent Fight<br /> Segment 4: No More Mommy Guilt<br /> Segment 5: Stick With It<br /> Segment 6: Give Them The Tools ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA["It gets into your blood and makes you feel tarnished, and on some level, it just eats away at your soul." Author and women's rights advocate, Crystal Morissette (@crystalandrus), shares her poignant and turbulent journey beginning with a history of sexual abuse, homelessness, and a traumatic head injury. Today, Crystal operates an international, certified coaching program for female empowerment and healing. The S.W.A.T. Institute (@swat_institute) is now available in over 30 countries and has been featured on notable media outlets including Oprah.com, New York Post, and The Daily Mail. Through her mentoring program, Crystal expresses a powerful message: There is hope. There is a process. It's time to step into your greatness and power. Listen now. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[According to the Dalai Lama, the Western Woman will save the world. We are being called, not as mothers and daughters, but as empowered women. Crystal Morissette (@crystalandrus) discusses the importance of healing the wounds of your inner child to embolden your true self. Crystal explains, understanding your "emotional age", is the first step on the road to empowerment. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[We must invest in the healing of women! Crystal Morissette (@crystalandrus), author and Co-Founder of The S.W.A.T. Institute (@swat_institute), fills us in on epigenetic healing: the process of studying genetics to heal emotional trauma stored in our DNA from past generations. Join us for the tools to rise up and tap into your power today. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Let's shine a light on giving birth in America. Audrey Kingo (@AudreyNGoodson), Senior Digital Editor for Working Mother, interviews Lisa Ling on C-Section risks and freezing your eggs. It's time to release the stigma surrounding child birth, stop judging women for their decisions, and gain insights on healthy pregnancy and child birth. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA["Don't Give Up!" Clich? terms, although supportive, are difficult to communicate to children feeling discouraged. Brod Bagert (@brodbagert), Author of "Captain Perseverance: How I Became A Superhero", says this tool will allow you to relate to your child's mindset. Learn how Brod's book can help transform your child into their own personal superhero! ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA["Sit down and write your worst." This advice from Brod Bagert (@brodbagert), Author of "Captain Perseverance: How I Became A Superhero", on discussing how to teach children perseverance through poetry. The award winning author explains how poetry can convey an important message to our children: You don't have to be excellent at everything, but with determination, you'll get better. Concentrating on effort opposed to outcome allows creativity to flourish. Learn how the power of direct and simple poetry can help boost your child's confidence. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Every year we highlight and honor forward thinking companies who are implementing policies that support American families. We're proud to share with you some of the exceptional Working Mothers of the Year, the exceptional companies they work for and positive effects they have on working parents and their children.<br /> <br /> Segment 1: Overcoming Self-Doubt<br /> Segment 2: Paying it Forward<br /> Segment 3: Flexibility for the American Family<br /> Segment 4: Resilience and Balance<br /> Segment 5: The Power of Mentoring<br /> Segment 6: The Impact of Kindness ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Sometimes the most challenging obstacle we face is convincing ourselves we can do it! Working Mother of the Year (WMOTY), Laura G. Brown (@laurabornadp1) of ADP, shares how her willingness to try has paid huge dividends in her career. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Having come up through the ranks at ADP (@ADP), WMOTY Laura Brown (@laurabornadp1) pays it forward by encouraging women to take professional risks and consider options they may not have realized existed, and has valuable advice for working moms who try to be perfect. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[After having suffered the sudden loss of her husband, WMOTY Mary Naughton experienced firsthand how the family-friendly company policies at Novartis (@NovartisPharma) such as flexible hours directly impacted the quality of life for her children. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA["Flexibility is the key to developing the trait of resilience to face life's challenges and crises," says Working Mother of the Year, Mary Naughton (@NovartisPharma). Listen in to hear her valuable advice for working moms striving for work/life balance. ]]>

<content:encoded> <![CDATA[Inspired by her mother's profound impact on her patients, Elizabeth Scharp of Uniliver (@Unilever) dedicates herself to mentoring women in a male-dominated manufacturing environment and channels her passion for community service through her involvement with True North Training Stables (@TrueNorthForYou), a non-profit that uses equine therapy to help at-risk youth. ]]>