Her Success Story Ivy Slater, Slater Success Coaching

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Starr Oldorff. The two talk about scaling and growing in the fulcrum of balance, and how Done4U™ solves problems and furthers businesses by bringing in efficiency and processes unbound by current thinking. Ivy says to Starr, “You bring the sense of innovation and advancement, and you push me there.”


In this episode, we discuss:
 
How Starr found her way into the business of virtual business management
What types of problems most often present themselves in the businesses that Done4U™ works with
How Starr and her team are able to problem solve, create space, and offer quality of life to their clients
The value that Ivy says has been brought to her team by working for Slater Success’ back end, and the innovation  and advancement that’s been provided
How they have been using AI as an efficiency and integration tool to streamline every part of business, and advice on how to best use ChatGPT  to propel your business
 How to grow and scale while remaining in the fulcrum of balance
The long list of tasks that the Done4U™ team handles for their clients
My great appreciation for the integrity in Starr from a business and personal perspective,  and the many ways that she has moved Slater Success forward
 
Starr Oldorff is an Online Business Manager and the Founder and CEO of Done4U™, a business management and support services agency. Along with her team of virtual business specialists, she and her team of specialists provide support to growth-focused service-based entrepreneurs and small business owners in the areas of digital marketing and administrative operations, strategy, systems, processes, and business management. Her team manages multiple brands both locally and across the US and has dealt with just about every virtual business challenge possible.


The seed of owning a virtual assistant company was first planted when she was working on a project with a non-profit board member who told her that she was so good at what she did that she should become a virtual assistant and start her own company. The idea resonated with her, but she wanted to finish her BSBA and would have to figure out how to build a virtual company.


Then, opportunity came her way. Someone who knew Starr’s small business/non-profit experience and skillset asked me to come work for her in her virtual assistant company. She almost said no because she didn't have a clear picture of the online business model.


Being a firm believer in grasping opportunity when it presents itself, she jumped in and continued to work a regular job until she became profitable enough to enter the world of entrepreneurship and owning a business full time. She bootstrapped her business from solopreneur to thriving business management services agency, providing virtual business management and support services to clients nationwide.


Website: https://www.done4u.vip/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/starroldorff/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/done4u.vip/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Done4U.Vip

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Kathy Perna. The two talk about procurement and supply chain, Kathy’s interesting and evolving journey, and the variations she has seen in the industry in her 31 year career.


In this episode, we discuss:
How Kathy's career began and has evolved greatly along the way
What influences and mentors have helped to propel Kathy's growth and movement 
What changes she has seen in her industry in the 31 years she’s been in the business
Why she started a women’s conference for her New Jersey chapter
When Kathy has seen the most impactful changes in supply chain, and how she navigated the challenges
What surprises she has found in her journey
How Kathy brings together industry leaders and suppliers for roundtables to continue growth and development
Where she sees supply chain management going, and how it has shifted since the pandemic
What advice Kathy has for all women leaders
Kathy Perna is the owner of KMP Associates, LLC, a management consulting firm for over 30 years, responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of professional associations. Major clients include the Institute for Supply Management in New Jersey for which she is responsible for the organization and execution of all leadership training, professional off-site seminars, webinar planning and execution, social event planning, awards banquets and business activities including yearly budget establishment and daily monetary / banking management.
 
Kathy has extensive business leadership and interpersonal people interface skills which are applied daily in the management of professional organizations. She also supports chapters in Rochester NewYork, Carolinas Virginia and most recently Denver Colorado. Kathy continues to volunteer for the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Annual International Conference for over 18 years.

In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about the importance of taking time off, and the strategic planning around it. She shares valuable tips on vacation systems and processes from the perspective of someone who has been running a business for over 30 years.


In this episode, we discuss:
How vacation time creates an opportunity to slow down, open ourselves up, and think creatively
Why Ivy believes that taking time off quarterly creates new business and possibilities
The importance of being at ease, and allowing creativity and innovation to come through
How to surround yourself with a team of people who allow this time to be possible, and best prepare them for the unexpected
When to start reminding clients and staff that you’ll be out of office
 
Ivy Slater is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, best-selling author and podcast host. After owning and operating a 7-figure printing business, having been in the industry for 20 years, she started Slater Success which focuses on developing great leaders and facilitating business growth and expansion. Ivy holds masterminds and retreats with her private client base and corporate training on communication and strategic planning. She speaks nationwide on the topics of leadership, sustainable growth, relationships and sales.
 
Best Selling Author of From the Barre to the Boardroom
Website: https://slatersuccess.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyslater/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slatersuccesscoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyslaterssc/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/slatersuccess/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SlaterSuccessCC
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ8b1sGnADlpFE2NrqUfToQ?view_as=subscribe
 

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Megan McShane. The two talk about owning the power of your femininity in the professional world, working with strengths for success in partnerships, and the key to remaining in balance and continuing growth.


In this episode, we discuss:
 
How she became involved with Tony Robbins’ team, and how her business has evolved from there
 
The value of self development in the younger generation


What challenges she met in her transition into running her own business in personal development


Megan thoughts on respect, collaboration, communication, expectations, and trust in partnerships


Why she says that continuing to work on yourself is the key to a healthy balance in life


Megan McShane’s journey through life has been nothing short of extraordinary. With a profound dedication to personal and leadership development, she’s left an indelible mark on the world. For 13 years, Megan was a pivotal member of Tony Robbins’ Executive Team, globe-trotting and orchestrating world-class events for high-profile clientele, a role that honed her negotiation, coaching, and team-building skills.


Megan is not only a seasoned business owner but also a Certified Yoga Teacher, boasting 13 years of experience and the proprietorship of her own studio, Grace Yoga. Her spiritual journey led her to study under luminaries like Bryan Kest, Krishna Das, and Preetaji from O&O Academy. Academically accomplished, Megan holds a B.S. in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations from Emerson College, coupled with a Ph.D. in Metaphysics from the University of Sedona.


As a co-founder and owner of “Your Best Life Now,” a high-level mastermind focusing on Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance for global entrepreneurs, Megan continues to inspire and elevate those around her with her unwavering passion and dedication.


Website: https://yblnow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-mcshane-15b46526/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourbestlife.community
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Yourbestlife.now/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLe6WDPuG9y2wFYGYgQrpw

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Stacey Ryan. The two talk about creating a culture that feels like home, the importance of collaboration in partnership, and the impact that School of Rock has on the children and parents involved in their community.


In this episode, we discuss:
 
How her journey brought her to the C-Suite in School of Rock
 
How her first mentor shaped her career
 
Why School of Rock is so revolutionary to the children and parents involved


What challenges, lessons, and surprises she’s found in running a global organization


What she values so much about  her company’s culture


What Front Women does, and how Stacey’s passion project is evolving into a movement
 
Stacey Ryan is the Chief Operating Officer of School of Rock, the most revolutionary music education school in the world. Stacey and her team are responsible for all safety and compliance matters for the system, ensuring the successful operation of a complex environment that weaves talented artists, children, and parents together in a safe, creative, and educational environment. She has led the organization and students to music events across the globe, blending music education with existing industry experts. She has witnessed the impact music has on changing and saving lives.


Stacey is passionate about leaning into and navigating complexities specific to women in leadership roles in corporate America. With this passion, she developed and launched a Community Resource Group, Front Women, which meets quarterly. Discussions are focused on women empowerment and how to develop strong leadership skills in a predominantly male-driven industry. In her personal time, Stacey is an advocate for animal rights and social justice reform often volunteering her time at sanctuaries and with exonerated individuals.


Website: https://www.schoolofrock.com/
Website: https://www.frontwomen.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.schoolofrock.com/franchising/leadership-team

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Alan Cohen. The two talk about the transparency, honesty, and authenticity of his work, what he loves about professional coaching, and why maintaining intelligent communication is so imperative.


In this episode, we discuss:
How he pivoted into professional development from a public relations and communications background
 
What Alan loves about professional coaching, and what obstacles he has overcome along the way
 
How the industry has changed throughout his career, and what he finds so exciting within the changes
 
What issues and challenges are being presented by the external environment, and why maintaining intelligent communication is so helpful through it all
 
How to build leadership teams that continue to grow, even in the midst of roles changing
 
How to coach for successful succession planning
 
Why we should be conscious of the mark we mean to leave in the world early on, and how early we should begin planning for that
 
What Alan is doing to help others become better speakers, and understand how to clearly communicate and craft the story they want to tell
 
Alan Cohen is an international speaker, Executive, Team and Public Speaking Coach, and author. As a human connection and emotional intelligence expert, he speaks about the power of connection in business. Among his notable achievements, Alan led the publicity team responsible for the launch of the Harry Potter book series, which is the subject of his TedX talk on “The Magical Power of Shared Purpose."
 
Alan inspires audiences with ideas to help become a leader that can guide even the most difficult teams in working together successfully. Alan is the author of The Connection Challenge: How Executives Create Power and Possibility in the Age of Distraction. His workshop topics include: “Share Your Story, Change The World,” and “The Emotionally Intelligent Leader." Alan is a native New Yorker, currently residing in Miami, Florida, with his spouse of 35 years and their adorable Wheaten Terrier, Bentley. He loves to paint, draw, travel and binge-watch thrillers on cable television.

Website: https://www.alansamuelcohen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.cohen.750
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alansamuelcohen/