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Soulful conversations with female entrepreneurs, executives and change-makers covering topics on personal growth, professional development, mindset shifts and an array of additional trending topics all created to uplift, elevate and collectively add inspiration, motivation and good vibes.

FemCity Violette de Ayala

    • Entrepreneurship

Soulful conversations with female entrepreneurs, executives and change-makers covering topics on personal growth, professional development, mindset shifts and an array of additional trending topics all created to uplift, elevate and collectively add inspiration, motivation and good vibes.

    Life's Toolbox for an Abundant Life

    Life's Toolbox for an Abundant Life

    Join us for the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast as FemCity COO, Lynn Pelzer, sits down with Michele D'Ambrosia to discuss "Life's Toolbox for an Abundant Life." Michele, a licensed interfaith reverend and natural foods manufacturer, brings over thirty years of experience in guiding clients toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.
    About Michele D’Ambrosia // Michele currently maintains her practice in Sarasota Florida, where she works with adults and teenagers. As a practitioner, her clients come to her for support, handling stress, overeating and eating disorders, depression, unhealthy relationships, self-destructive behaviors, and addiction. Michele’s treatment practice is solution-focused and integrates astrology and numerology.
    She uses behavioral therapy, with mind-body strategies such as journaling which can do great things for mental health. ‌She teaches mindful meditation and how to think. Her clients learn affirmative goal writing to achieve a balanced life, healthy body, joyful relationships, working, and volunteering in the community.
    About FemCity // Join FemCity with a complimentary Community Membership!It’s the perfect way to sample our Membership, attend local events, meet FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and see if the FemCity vibe is a good fit for you. And it’s free! You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. Want to learn about FemCIty? Join us for our free upcoming Get to Know FemCIty event. 
    About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.
    Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.
    About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 
     

    • 35 min
    Age with Grace Navigating Confidence through the Years

    Age with Grace Navigating Confidence through the Years

    Join us for the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast as FemCity Founder, Vioeltte de Ayala and FemCity COO, Lynn Pelzer as they dive into aging with grace – the beauty of it, and navigating the ups and downs with confidence.
    About FemCity // Join FemCity with a complimentary Community Membership!It’s the perfect way to sample our Membership, attend local events, meet FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and see if the FemCity vibe is a good fit for you. And it’s free! You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. Want to learn about FemCIty? Join us for our free upcoming Get to Know FemCIty event. 
    About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.
    Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.
    About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 
     

    • 26 min
    How Spiritual Practices Can Catalyze Your Growth in Business

    How Spiritual Practices Can Catalyze Your Growth in Business

    Join us for the latest episode of the FeCity Podcast as FemCity Founder, Vioeltte de Ayala is joined by Rabbi Judy, lifelong entrepreneur and co-author of two books. They’ll dive into the topic of How Spiritual Practices can Catalyze Your Growth in Business. 
    About Rabbi Judy  // Judy Greenfeld is a concierge Rabbi / Cantor, lifelong entrepreneur & co-author of two books that integrate ancient wisdom with contemporary personal development practices: Minding the Temple of the Soul and Entering the Temple of Dreams. Judy is committed to helping forward-thinkers rewrite their negative stories about faith and find deeper meaning through personalized daily spiritual practices. 
    About FemCity // Join FemCity with a complimentary Community Membership!It’s the perfect way to sample our Membership, attend local events, meet FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and see if the FemCity vibe is a good fit for you. And it’s free! You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. Want to learn about FemCIty? Join us for our free upcoming Get to Know FemCIty event. 
    About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.
    Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.
    About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 
     

    • 29 min
    5 Effective Strategies for International Networking

    5 Effective Strategies for International Networking

    Selling Author, Executive and Life Coach, and the President of FemCity International. Get ready to explore 5 effective strategies for international networking that will elevate your connections and opportunities.
    About Stacey Luces // Leading with vision and expertise as the Founder and CEO of Evolution ExecutiveCoaching, Stacey Luces stands out as an International Best-Selling Author, a Certified Executive and Life Coach, and the President of FemCity International. A sought-after speaker, she has shared her profound insights on multiple global platforms. Her impactful presence has been showcased across media giants like the CW Network, UN Women, Brooklyn Café TV Network, FemCity, IBM, DHS, AGA Council for the Advancement of Women, and an array of podcasts. Learn more at: evolutionexecutivecoaching.com
    Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn @staceyluces and IG @stacey.luces
    About FemCity // Join FemCity with a complimentary Community Membership!It’s the perfect way to sample our Membership, attend local events, meet FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and see if the FemCity vibe is a good fit for you. And it’s free! You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. Want to learn about FemCIty? Join us for our free upcoming Get to Know FemCIty event. 
    About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.
    Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.
    About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer.

    • 27 min
    Attracting the Life you Want

    Attracting the Life you Want

    Join us as we explore the art of attracting the life you want with Debbie Heiser, a seasoned entrepreneur and valued member of FemCity Founder’s Circle. Can everyone manifest the life they want? Debbie shares her expertise on focusing our energy on what we want, not what we don’t. She emphasizes authenticity over superficiality, advocating for "being it until you become it." Discover practical tips for leading a purposeful life while achieving entrepreneurial success. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to making your dreams a reality. 
    About Debbie // Debbie helps entrepreneurs make a lot of money, doing what they love without sacrificing what’s important to them. She is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs lead their businesses instead of the business running their lives, so they can have their hopes, wishes and dreams come true. She also is an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University. Learn more at https://www.leadyourlituplife.com
    About FemCity // Join FemCity with a complimentary Community Membership!It’s the perfect way to sample our Membership, attend local events, meet FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and see if the FemCity vibe is a good fit for you. And it’s free! You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. Want to learn about FemCIty? Join us for our free upcoming Get to Know FemCIty event. 
    About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.
    Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.
    About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 
     

    • 36 min
    The New Rules of Work

    The New Rules of Work

    Welcome to this episode of the FemCity podcast, where FemCity COO Lynn Pelzer is joined by Marion Estienne, a seasoned professional in leadership and team development. Together, they explore the new rules of work including adapting and navigating.
    Listen now. 
    About Marion Estienne // Marion has been working in the field of leadership and team development for over 25 years. As a trainer, executive coach, and facilitator, her passion for leadership development includes the importance of leading ourselves, or self-leadership. Our personal and professional growth and development is quintessential before we can lead others. Marion is the principal of 3sixtyglobal.
    About FemCity // Join FemCity with a complimentary Community Membership!It’s the perfect way to sample our Membership, attend local events, meet FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and see if the FemCity vibe is a good fit for you. And it’s free! You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. Want to learn about FemCIty? Join us for our free upcoming Get to Know FemCIty event. 
    About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.
    Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.
    About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 
     

    • 26 min