Dominika Turkcan, from Mothers’ Day Movement joins Yo in this episode. The Mothers' Day Movement is an organization that grew out of a column in The New York Times by Nicholas Kristof, where he made the case for moving the apostrophe in Mother’s Day so it honors not just one mother, but underserved mothers everywhere. It advocates to shift a portion of Mother’s Day gift giving to a carefully selected charity each year in honor of the women or person they love. Since 2011, the group has raised over $850,000, in women's health, education, infant and maternal mortality, clean water, and human trafficking, and has been featured in The New York Times, Ms. Magazine, and NPR. During the episode we explore the following questions with her: · What role did book Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof have in starting the Mothers’ Day Movement? · How did Dominika come to join the Movement? · What are some of the projects the group has taken on? · What are results from these efforts? · Who is the beneficiary for 2021? Why were they chosen? · What are ways we can support your efforts? We hope you’ll enjoy this episode! Note: Around 15:00 there is some content that may not be appropriate for little ears. Cool Organizations Dominika Mentions During the episode Dominika mentions the following past beneficiaries with a link for more information: · Dig Deep http://www.mothersdaymovement.org/digdeep · Circle of Health International (COHI) http://www.mothersdaymovement.org/circle-of-health-international-cohi · Edesia Nutrition http://www.mothersdaymovement.org/edesia-nutrition Key Activity Coming Up Mother’s Day 2022 campaign: http://www.mothersdaymovement.org/kenyaconnect-2022 How you can donatee to Mothers’ Day Movement: https://www.kenyaconnect.org/mdm/mdm-donation-form/ More about Dominika: She currently works as the Director of Research at an organization focused on the economic equity of Americans across the lifespan through retirement. With over a decade of experience spanning the private and public sectors, her work focuses on how various socioeconomic factors affect diverse segments of the US population. Since 2016, she has been active pro-bono consultant and team leader for PennPAC, working with University of Pennsylvania alumni who donate their expertise and time to nonprofit consulting. She is a Partner at the Mothers’ Day Movement and a member of Soroptimist International. Ways you can contact Dominika: eMail [email protected] Website: www.mothersdaymovement.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/mothersdaymovementmdm/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/mothersdaymovementMDM Ways to contact Yo: eMail FB Group: Girl, Take the Lead! IG LI

Kathy McAfee known as America’s Marketing Motivator joins Yo in this episode. Kathy is passionate about helping people advance their careers, grow their businesses and become global difference makers. In her roles as an executive coach and career mentor, Kathy facilitates The Fearless Leader program. As a result of her work, Kathy’s clients become more confident, more self-aware, more influential, and more courageous at work and in life. During the episode we explore the following questions with her: · What is “Fearless Leadership?” · What is the difference between fearless and courage? · What keeps us from being fearless? · Can we turn “should” to be less limiting? · Are there practices to build our courage muscles? · What is meant by “positioning ourselves” as referenced in Sharpening Your Point? We hope you’ll enjoy this episode! More about Kathy: Following a successful 20-year career in consumer brand marketing and sales, Kathy launched her own business in 2005 in the field of talent development. Now instead of developing great products and services, she helps to develop great people. The Fearless Leader program is an 8-week group mentoring virtual program designed to help professionals of all ages get their careers, businesses, and lives back on track in order to achieve their goals and dreams. She has authored and co-authored multiple business books including Sharpening Your Point, and Defining YOU (link to her book: http://sharpeningyourpoint.com/). NOTE: Kathy demonstrates in the episode how to make an "ask" around 31:33 and offers a FREE digital copy of her book, Sharpening Your Point. Just message her on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/kathymacafee/ and the book is yours!! She is currently working on her 5th book on the subject of fearless leadership. During the episode she mentioned two articles and they can be found here: The Imposture Syndrome - https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome The Six types of Courage - https://www.quantumkoan.com/the-siz-types-of-courage On a personal note, Kathy is a 10-yr ovarian cancer survivor and has a 2nd degree black belt in Tai Kwan Do. Ways you can contact Kathy: eMail [email protected] Website (two ways to access the same site): www.TheFearlessLeader.com https://www.americasmarketingmotivator.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kathymcafeemarketingmotivatort/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathymcafee/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathyMcAfeeMarketingMotivator Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AmericasMarketingMotivator Ways to reach Yo: eMail [email protected] Public FB group: Girl, Take the Lead! https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: https://www.instagram.com/yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

In this episode Yo is joined by Erin Silver, founder of the “Life After The Uniform” Podcast, which helps veterans transition to civilian life with a military mindset. I found her podcast to be very inspiring and so very important! Her episodes are good for all of us; whether you are in active service or know someone who is, her message can resonate with any of us making a transition in life. And if you are in a position to hire a veteran consider all the great leadership skills they've learned during their active duty.  Come listen to her inspiring story – she is truly a great example of someone taking the lead!! In the episode we explore the following: · Her own military history with the Air Force · How military service builds leadership · Are military skills can be seen as transferable · What resources are available (hint: join LinkedIn!) · What advice you’d give someone thinking of serving More about Erin's amazing background: - Mom served 30 years in the Navy, multiple other family members served in other branches. She has over 10 years of combined military service between family members. - Enlisted in the Air Force (AF) Active Duty in 1996-1997 - Had a 13 year hiatus and re-enlisted in the AF Reserves in 2010 - Applied for a special duty assignment with the AF Exercise Research Unit (ESU) to conduct a study on women serving in combat positions - Earned her graduate degree during this time - Applied for a federal position as a GS-13 and was hired - Promoted to GS-14 Supervisor within the 1st year - Took a Military Leave of Absence from my federal position and went back to ESU to work another 3 year Active Duty tour - Hired as an Exercise Research Subject Matter Consultant for the Air Force and Space Force (Current position) You can listen to episodes of “Life After the Uniform” by going to: https://lifeaftertheuniform.buzzsprout.com/ Ways you can contact Erin and thank her for her service: eMail: [email protected] IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinsilverpodcast/ By the way, Erin makes the best Reels on IG - you must follow her! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinflerlage/ Ways to reach Yo: [email protected] FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: https://www.instagram.com/yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

This episode is very personal to us – it honors my father and the girls’ grandfather. The three of us discuss his life. He passed last year at the age of 91 and this episode shares his background with accounts of how he dealt with racism, love of animals, and his passing which was done with dignity and love. Because a couple of those topics could be triggering to someone, we thought we should alert you in case you’d like to skip:      Racism (7:05-8:25)      Grief (10:45-13:15) Ways to reach us: [email protected] (Emma) [email protected] (Kiki) [email protected] (Yo) FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: yocanny (Yo) leatherboundgremlin (Emma) keeks.ters (Kiki) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmacanny/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kikicanny/

Beware: there’s a lot of laughter involved during the episode as we reflect on ourselves and our generational differences! In this episode Yo and Kiki discuss research findings from a LinkedIn course: Management of Generation Z. Here are topics explored during the episode: · "Phigital" (where physical meets digital) · Preferred forms of communication · Hyper customization · Paths to success · Need for speed · Side hustles · Drive How to find the LinkedIn Course: https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=Gen%20Z%20class&origin=GLOBAL_SEARCH_HEADER&sid=4lH Ways to reach us: [email protected] (Kiki) [email protected] (Yo) FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: yocanny (Yo) keeks.ters (Kiki) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kikicanny/

In this episode Yo is joined by author, Dr. Julianna Hynes, to discuss her book: Leading on Purpose, The Black Woman’s guide to Shattering the Glass Ceiling. We explore the question: What is leading on purpose? We explore this question discussing the following topics: · Why this book is so important in understanding what’s expected of someone when trying to advance their career · How leaders can be more impactful in helping direct reports. · The role Passion, Motivation and Inspiration have in leading. · The importance of having a Mentor and/or Sponsor, and how they differ. · Review the SASSy (Strategy & Accountability, Support, Savvy) model to better achieve goals. More about Dr. Hynes: Dr. Julianna Hynes is a global leadership development and advancement strategist, coach, speaker, and author. She is known for her expertise in women’s leadership. Dr. Hynes guides her clients in problem-solving and decision-making and successfully helps them shift from autopilot to a more purposeful and deliberate mindset. After working with Dr. Julianna, clients reported being better at influencing and communicating, feeling more confident, and being able to think more strategically. As a result, soon after working with Dr. Hynes, many of her clients who had advancement goals received promotions and higher-paying roles. She is the executive coach to thousands of business professionals. You can purchase her book at: Amazon You can reach her at: eMail: [email protected] Website: https://juliannahynes.com/ You can go to this website to book a free strategy session. FB: https://www.facebook.com/womanleaders Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjuliannahynes LinkedIn Ways to reach Yo: [email protected] FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

In this episode Yo is joined by Sarah McAuliffe, a high school junior who started an organization, Girl Speak, as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award. Girl Speak helps girls everywhere speak their minds! Come listen to her inspiring story – she is truly a great example of someone taking the lead!! We explore the following: · What issue does Girl Speak address? · What events does Girl Speak offer? · How did Girl Scouts help her grow as a leader? · How did starting Girl Speak change her personally? · Arguing versus debate – how are they different? · Why isn't listening enough? · What are actions we can all take to support her initiative? You can find out more about Girl Speak by going to: https://www.girlspeak.info Ways you can contact Sarah: eMail: [email protected] IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlz.speak23 Ways to reach Yo: [email protected] FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: https://www.instagram.com/yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

During this episode Yo is joined by Girl Scouts Northern California (GS NorCal): Mary Jane Strom (Chief Community & Program Officer), Alex Diaz (Director of Programs), Marisa Cidre (Sr. Director of Community & Partnerships), and Eavan Huth (Lead Manager of Leadership & Highest Awards) - A team that rocks!! We explore the following: · Is there a philosophy Girl Scouts has about leadership? · How have efforts to reach girls changed over the years? · What are 2022 goals for GS NorCal? · What are some of GS NorCal leadership programs? · What challenges has GS NorCal faced and overcame? · What are your community programs? · What role does acknowledgment play in developing girls as leaders? · What are some actions we can all take to support GS NorCal efforts? We hope you’ll enjoy listening to this episode and walk away with a new understanding that Girl Scouts is an amazing organization celebrating 110 years March 10, 2022. Look for efforts in your community as they celebrate this milestone! Note: While this episode has a Norther California focus, there are similar programs throughout the country and can probably be found in your local areas. Look for ways we can keep this organization vital with your local support. You can find out more about GS NorCal by going to: https://www.gsnorcal.org Here are ways you can get involved in GS NorCal: Donate now and support GS NorCal financially: https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/donate-now.html Volunteer at GS NorCal by going to: https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/for-volunteers.html You can order cookies through GS NorCal until March 27, 2002, here: https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/cookies/about-girl-scout-cookies.html They need space for Bay Area girls to meet and where activities/events can happen. If you have any space contact Samantha Seals-Martin ([email protected]). There is also a Giving Circle in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties in Northern California. Learn more here: https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/donate-now/giving-circle.html If interested in Giving Circle, you can also contact Yo at the information below. Ways to reach Yo: [email protected] FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

In this episode Kiki and Yo are joined by Birgit Hueglin-Wood, a Human Resources Executive, and they explore the following questions: · Is there anyone on the planet who likes performance appraisals? · Can performance appraisals do more harm than good? · Why are appraisals still used? · Is there bias that goes into evaluations? · Can we just dump evaluations? · Are companies re-evaluating how performance is evaluated? · What is something people should know about performance evaluations? Particularly Millennials and GenZ women? Women of color? Birgit offers five things to remember when preparing for a performance review: 1. Know that most managers don’t enjoy doing reviews. Many don’t even have the proper skills. So help them be at ease. 2. Assuming that you know the criteria on which you are reviewed, evaluate yourself in advance.  Be honest with yourself. 3. Don’t waste your energy on being defensive. 4. If you are criticized for behavioral issues such as poor communication skills, being too pushy with colleagues, being too soft, being too rigid, not following company rules, ask for specific examples and have your manager model how you could have handled a situation better. 5. Don’t let the process intimidate you. No performance review process is perfect - quite the opposite.  Go into the conversation with the attitude that both you and your manager just might learn something. More About Birgit: Birgit is a seasoned Human Resources Executive with a huge appetite for helping people succeed in their careers. After two decades in the corporate world, in executive HR roles with Aperian Global and Med America, to name just a few, she has been the Principal and Founder of People @ Work for the past 10 years. In that capacity, she can focus on what she loves the most, coaching individuals and teams to excellence. Ways to reach her: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/birgithueglin-wood/ eMail [email protected] Ways to reach us: [email protected] (Kiki) [email protected] (Yo) FB group: Girl, Take the Lead! https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: yocanny (Yo) keeks.ters (Kiki) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kikicanny/

During this episode Yo is joined by author, Holly Butler, to discuss Holly’s new book: Me, Myself, & Marilyn, Travails of a Love Hungry Look-alike. We explore the question: Would we consider Marilyn Monroe a leader? We explore and reference the following: · The CNN original series: Reframed Marilyn Monroe (https://cnncreativemarketing.com/project/marilyn/) · Holly’s book that integrates quotes through-out her book and captures quips we can hear Marilyn saying. · We recognize Marilyn’s power and ability to succeed in Hollywood through her magazine articles (Redbook magazine, “Wolves I’ve Known” article), calculated publicity events, and establishment of her own production company. · Was she a victim, exploited, or caught in her own persona – you can decide for yourself as you listen along. · We conclude she was certainly a powerful leader given her millions of followers today. We hope you’ll enjoy listening to this episode and walk away with a new understanding of Marilyn Monroe as someone who was not only beautiful but a leader in her own right. More about Holly: Actress/songwriter/author Holly Butler had been living in Los Angeles, working as an actress and Marilyn Monroe impersonator when she first felt the burning desire to write a novel. She put her book writing dreams on hold at the time to focus instead on a new career as a songwriter -- relocating to Nashville in 1998. Having worked as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator for 25 years in California, Nashville, and around the world, it became clear to her to weave her knowledge of Marilyn and her look-alike adventures into a fictional tale of a young woman searching for love & meaning while channeling the blonde icon. This is Holly Butler’s debut novel. You can purchase her book at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LGNL3SY or her audiobook at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P1BXP2D You can reach her at: [email protected] www.direct.me/hollygaye www.memyselfmarilyn.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorHollyButler IG: https://www.instagram.com/hollybutler8582/ April 23 and April 24th, 2022, Holly will be attending the Franklin, Tennessee, Main Street Festival, signing and selling books If you'd like a book signed by the author, the most expedient way to get them is to sign up at www.memyselfmarilyn.com Ways to reach Yo: [email protected] FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/