27 episodes
Make Life/Work: Taking Care of Business While Raising a Family Melanie Marconi
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We understand first-hand that women face additional – and unique – challenges when launching a new business or high-profile career, ranging from limited access to capital, to socialized gender roles, to underrepresentation in the boardroom, to constantly juggling other responsibilities, notably with their families and home lives. The Make Life/Work Podcast features inspiring women who are, have been, or want to be, at the unique intersection of life of Building a Business While Raising a Family.
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Presenting Your Best with Jenna Cooper
Welcome to The Make Life Work Podcast! In this episode I speak with Jenna Cooper, Founder and President of C3 Collective and SpeakYou.A public relations professional and former TV personality, Jenna is truly an expert in how to present yourself most effectively, and in the very best light.. and our chat is filled with many great tips -- for both in person and virtual meetings and presentations -- and is sure to help take your presentation game to the next level and really connect with y...
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Women + Business with Amy Jermain
Welcome to The Make Life Work Podcast! In this episode I speak with Amy Jermain, the Executive Director of the XXcelerate Fund, which provides a uniquely powerful combination of business education, peer support and a pathway to financing for womxn in the Pacific Northwest. It's a model that has been proven to produce higher rates of success.Amy's career has taken her all over the world and her commitment to improving the resiliency and self-sufficiency of underserved groups. Her work at the U...
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The State of our Kids with Caitlin Crocker
Welcome to The Make Life Work Podcast! In this episode I speak with Caitlin Crocker, an early childhood educator and Director of the VIDA SCHOOL program. This summer she will also lead our newest offering at VIDA, Summer Camp @ VIDA SCHOOL, which begins on June 14th.Caitlin has been an integral part of helping our onsite kids integrate back into a social setting -- and she's had a front-row seat to their challenges, the big feelings and also their amazing resilience. Caitlin joins me in the V...
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Finding Your Dating Confidence with Amber Grubenmann
In this episode of The Make/Life Work Podcast I am excited to speak with Amber Grubenmann, a dating and confidence coach who teaches women how to attract men without playing games or overthinking their every move. She is also the host of the Women's Dating And Confidence Podcast -- one of the most popular podcasts in the genre!She joins me in the VIDA Podcasting Studio to talk about what dating looks like in the post-pandemic world, tips for dating at any age and why sometimes you just need a...
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Mastering Motherhood with Dr. Michelle Gerbi
In this episode of The Make/Life Work Podcast!I am excited to share more about the work of Dr. Michelle Gerbi, a local chiropractor and postpartum mothering mentor. Dr. Gerbi is known locally in the Portland area as the owner of her respected practice, Hood River Chiropractic and she is also a Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Health Coach, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Tummy Time Method Educator.She has worked with hundreds of women and families throughout her caree...
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Introducing VIDA Business Services with Kaitlyn McConnell
On this episode of The Make Life/Work Podcast, we are excited to share more about the newest offering in the VIDA family... VIDA Business Services, Virtual Assistance for Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs + Independent Contractors.I speak with Kaitlyn McConnell, lead of our Client Success Team, about the origin of VIDA Business Services, the role of a virtual personal assistant, how we can help individuals and businesses with a range of needs + why this new offering further supports VIDA's over...