Her Success Story

Ivy Slater, Slater Success Coaching
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Ivy Slater interviews gutsy business women as they share their success journey.

  1. 2d ago

    The Power of Intentional Networking: Sarah Hubbard's Success Journey

    This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Sarah Hubbard. The two talk about the challenges and surprises of building a successful career in the mortgage industry, the power of authentic relationship-building in a sales-driven, male-dominated field, and how Sarah's work, including her book The Intentional Networker, empowers professionals to find networking strategies that align with their strengths and values. In this episode, we discuss: How Sarah transitioned from a planned career in physical therapy to joining the mortgage industry after facing unexpected setbacks in her original path. What pivotal advice from an experienced mentor inspired Sarah to align her business approach with her personal strengths and values, leading to greater satisfaction and results. When Sarah realized that the quality, not quantity, of relationships yields deeper success and business joy, focusing on a smaller, trusted network rather than chasing numbers. Why mindset is crucial in overcoming setbacks and avoiding a "desperate" approach in business, with Sarah sharing personal stories of financial and emotional struggles early in her career. How relationship-building became Sarah's core strategy for success and growth in her industry, rather than relying on traditional sales tactics like direct mailers. S a r a h H u b b a r d T h e R e l a t i o n s h i p S t r a t e g i s t  Sarah built a $2M+ business where 85% of revenue comes from referral partnerships-no cold calling, no paid advertising, just strategic relationship building. Now she teaches the exact system she used to build this referral-based empire. Her methodology has been tested by 500+ professionals across industries, generating millions in documented referral revenue.  Website: https://sarah-hubbard.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hubbard-flannery/

    26 min

  2. Jun 1

    Building Better Women's Health: Adrianne Nickerson and the Oula Revolution

    This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Adrianne Nickerson. The two talk about the challenges women founders face in raising capital, the strategic formation of partnerships with major health systems, and how Oula is addressing both the medical and emotional needs of women before, during, and after pregnancy—all with the goal of transforming women's healthcare in the U.S. In this episode, we discuss: How Adrianne Nickerson identified the problems with traditional maternity care and designed Oula's innovative, team-based care model combining midwives, OB-GYNs, and care navigators to create a more personalized, supportive experience for women. What it took to develop partnerships with major institutions like Mount Sinai, Stanford, and a soon-to-be-announced Charlotte, NC location, and what shifting market trends made big institutions willing to consider new care models. When market conditions, such as changing consumer sentiment about over-medicalization and health workforce shortages, accelerated Oula's traction with health systems. Why the U.S. maternity care system was overdue for change, with poor outcomes, high costs, and a one-size-fits-all approach that left many women dissatisfied or even traumatized by their experiences. How constraints, obstacles, and even pandemic-era disruptions created unexpected opportunities to refine and scale the Oula business model. Adrianne Nickerson founded Oula in 2019, a collaborative maternity care practice that brings together midwives, OBGYNs, and care navigators to provide comprehensive care before, during, and after pregnancy. The practice delivers a full range of clinical services — preconception counseling, pregnancy care, hospital birth, postpartum support, and ongoing gynecology care — complemented by 24/7 care navigation, virtual support, educational resources, and expert-led workshops. Oula's team-based model emphasizes shared decision-making and personalized,whole-person care, consistently achieving outcomes that exceed national benchmarks: fewer cesarean births, lower preterm birth rates, higher VBAC success, and an average NPS of 90+. Oula accepts most major insurances, including Medicaid, and serves patients across New York and Connecticut, with continued expansion underway. Interested in learning more? Reach out to partners@oulahealth.com. Website: https://oulahealth.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriannenickerson/

    26 min

  3. May 25

    Spicing Up Change: Emily Roe's Mission with Female Rage Hot Sauce

    This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Emily Roe. The two talk about the origins of Female Rage Hot Sauce, the challenges and rewards of building a mission-driven food business while balancing a full-time job, and how channeling female anger into action can spark both social change and entrepreneurial success. In this episode, we discuss: How Emily turned her love of hot sauce into the bold brand Female Rage Hot Sauce, experimenting at home during 2020 when she had extra time. What inspired the name "Female Rage Hot Sauce". When Emily realized she could transition her hobby into a business, especially after the success of fundraising events like "Hot Dogs for Abortions" in 2022. Why community matters so much to Emily's business model: from sourcing produce locally from women-owned farms to donating regularly to abortion funds and building trusted relationships at farmers' markets. Where listeners can find Female Rage Hot Sauce, including online ordering and locations in over 30 stores stretching from Los Angeles to Bordeaux, France.  Emily Roe is the founder of Female Rage Hot Sauce, a bold, small-batch sauce company built on the belief that women's anger can be a force for change.  With a background in media and storytelling, Emily has spent her career crafting narratives that capture attention and spark conversation. In addition to Female Rage, Emily also works full-time in press and media at the National Partnership for Women & Families. Emily has a B.S in Communication from Boston University and resides in Washington, D.C. When she's not developing new flavors or growing the business, Emily can usually be found planning her next solo travel adventure, baking challahs, or spending time with her cats, Ivy and Morty. Website:https://femaleragehotsauce.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilymroe/

    14 min

  4. May 18

    The Healing Bridge: Dr. Sherri Greene's Transformative Blend of Eastern and Western Practices

    This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Dr. Sherri Greene. The two talk about the evolution of Dr. Sherri Greene's career from traditional podiatric surgery to pioneering a practice that fuses Eastern and Western medicine, the unique challenges women leaders face in maintaining energy and health, and practical steps anyone can take for true restorative wellness. In this episode, we discuss: How confusing and overwhelming the current health and nutrition landscape can be, especially given conflicting information from both experts and social media. What practical steps women can take to maintain energy and wellness as leaders, including the importance of hydration, balanced nutrition (especially fruit and leafy greens), and listening to one's own body. When Dr. Sherri Greene made her significant career pivot, from a gradual early shift to a major transformation around 2016. Why many women leaders struggle with constant fatigue, health shifts due to menopause, and the challenge of balancing personal well-being with multiple responsibilities. How following your inner calling, even if it's different from the norm, can be essential for fulfillment and making an impact, especially for women leaders. Dr. Sherri Joy Greene is a podiatric physician, surgeon, and restorative medicine specialist who has spent over 33 years helping people find answers that conventional medicine couldn't provide. What began as a classically trained surgical career evolved into something far more expansive — a practice built on uncovering the root causes behind chronic pain, mystery illness, autoimmune conditions, and the kind of exhaustion that high-achieving people learn to hide. Her journey hasn't been only clinical. Like many of the patients she now serves, Dr. Greene faced her own health challenges — and those years of searching, discovering, and ultimately healing became the foundation of everything she does today. She understands what it means to keep showing up professionally while quietly struggling, and that lived experience infuses her work with a depth of compassion that goes far beyond the medical. Drawing on training in functional nutrition, functional medicine, craniosacral therapy, Reiki, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and energy medicine — woven together with decades of clinical science — she helps people navigate the overwhelming, often conflicting landscape of health information to find a path that actually works for them. Dr. Greene is the co-founder of Ask the Docs, an educational platform supporting both practitioners and patients in bridging conventional and integrative approaches to healing. She is passionate about empowering people — especially driven, accomplished women — to stop white-knuckling their way through their days and start building a life rooted in genuine, sustainable health. Her message is simple: you are not broken, you are not alone, and healing is possible. Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sherri-greene-9114381ab/

    21 min

  5. May 11

    Planting Seeds of Success: Nurturing Your Business for Growth

    In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about how gardening can inspire our approach to business. Ivy Slater shares her love for planting season and draws meaningful parallels between nurturing a garden and building a successful organization. In this episode, we discuss: How Ivy Slater uses gardening as a metaphor for nurturing and growing a successful business, emphasizing the importance of continuous care and attention. What systems and efficiencies business owners should evaluate and improve to support sustained growth, including financial, marketing, sales, and people strategies. When to pull out ineffective processes (weeds) and replace them with strategies that are producing positive results in your business. Why experimenting with new approaches, like Ivy's attempt at planting lotus blossoms, is important for both personal growth and business innovation. Who benefits from focusing on small, incremental improvements—the little seeds that can eventually lead to widespread positive impact.     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

    5 min

  6. May 4

    Supporting Women in Law: Sue Pellegrino on Culture, Teams, and Resilience

    This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Sue Pellegrino. The two talk about the bold journey of acquiring and leading Everest Discovery, the critical importance of compassionate leadership in the high-stress world of eDiscovery and litigation support, and how building a strong, values-driven team has helped grow and sustain the business. In this episode, we discuss: How Sue Pellegrino transitioned from restoring classic cars and a background in accounting/business administration to leading a company in the eDiscovery field. What she changed as a leader: creating a company that values work-life balance, cross-training, and multiple people who can do the same task so the team can support one another and step away when needed. When Sue Pellegrino took over Everest Discovery, the initial challenges of entering a new, technology-driven industry. Why compassion, open-door leadership, and work-life balance are essential values Sue Pellegrino wanted to instill in her company's culture. How she leads with an open-door mindset in a fully remote environment, making herself accessible by Teams, text, phone, and calendar, and building a culture where people feel safe bringing both work and personal concerns to the table. Sue Pellegrino, Owner, President, and CFO, Everest Discovery From restoring classic cars to serving as an accounting executive and entrepreneur in eDiscovery, Sue Pellegrino has challenged the status quo around what a woman leader can be her whole life.  Sue has spent her career managing organizations' finances, ranging from publicly traded companies to regional enterprises and small businesses.  Now, she runs Everest Discovery, taking the business to new heights.  The humble beginnings in the mailroom at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, began Sue Pellegrino's journey to the top, which is a testament to her determination and work ethic.  She steadily climbed the corporate ladder, eventually becoming an Accounts Payable Supervisor overseeing all vendors' accounts.  Her career then led her to the role of CFO at Copy Secure, a regional paper and eDiscovery solutions company.  Here, she led the accounting, human resources, investor relations, and tax departments, playing a pivotal role in growing the company to seven-figure revenues before its acquisition by KLDiscovery.  With over 25 years of experience in accounting and business administration, and a decade in eDiscovery, Sue Pellegrino is a seasoned leader.  She now leads a dedicated team of litigation support specialists at Everest Discovery, ensuring the company provides the highest quality and most cost-effective solutions to its clients.  Under her guidance, Everest's revenue has soared by 42%, and its reach has expanded across the country and even South America. As a female business owner, Sue is a diversity, equity, and inclusion champion, proud to devote her time and resources to organizations that advocate for marginalized and underrepresented groups.  She is the Director of the Philadelphia Chapter of Women in eDiscovery, serves on the Philadelphia Regional Steering Committee of Women Owned Law as well as Chairing the Membership and Marketing Committees and VP of the Executive Board, and is an active member of the National Association of Women Business Owners' Philadelphia Chapter.  In addition, for 10+ years, Sue has been a vocal fundraiser and volunteer for Camp Achieve, a summer camp for youth with epilepsy.  Sue is also a classic car enthusiast who learned to work on cars with her dad from a young age.  She recently rebuilt a custom 1966 Fastback Mustang, an accomplishment that resulted in first-place trophies at car shows and was featured in MotorTrend magazine.  In recognition of her outstanding achievements, Sue was honored as a 2024 Enterprising Women of the Year, Corporate Counsel Business Journal (CCBJ) 2024 50 Women to Watch, 2025 Class of Top 100 Women to KNOW in America and Philadelphia Business Journal's 2025 Corporate Leadership Award Honoree.  She recently was recognized with the Charley and Peggy Roach Founders' Award by the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania and received the Distinguished Member Service Award from Women Owned Law. And, of course, her bulldog Louie is never far from her side. Website: https://everestdiscovery.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suepellegrino/

    18 min

  7. Apr 27

    Forging Success and Community in Law with Shefali Lakhani

    This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Shefali Lakhani. The two talk about the challenges and rewards of starting a law firm from scratch, the importance of building genuine relationships in business, and how Shefali is growing Lakhani Legal, a Brooklyn-based practice focused on business and IP law, by offering a comprehensive suite of services for small businesses and startups. In this episode, we discuss: How Shefali's path into firm ownership started with a traditional law firm career, but shifted after time in fintech and legal tech made it clear she wanted entrepreneurship, flexibility, and ownership of her work. What it looked like to start from scratch in New York with no clients, rebuild a network, and grow a firm by putting herself out there and talking to as many people as possible. Why adding IP to her business law practice felt like a natural fit, especially for the small businesses and startups she serves that eventually need help protecting their brand assets and intellectual property. How relationship-based business has fueled her growth—meeting attorneys, service providers, women founders, and clients without expecting anything in return, just building trust and value over time. Why Women Owned Law stands out to her because the events are more than just coffee or drinks—they include art galleries, volunteer work, and shared experiences that make networking feel genuinely fun and meaningful. Shefali Lakhani is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Lakhani Legal PLLC, a boutique business and intellectual property law firm dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses grow, scale, and prepare for successful exits. With a strong background in corporate, transactional, and IP law, Shefali partners with her clients to build and strengthen the legal foundation they need to thrive in competitive industries. At Lakhani Legal, Shefali advises businesses through key phases of growth and transition. As companies evolve, she provides guidance on contract drafting and negotiation, protecting intellectual property through trademark and copyright registration, and ensuring compliance in day-to-day operations. She also counsels business owners through critical milestones such as strategic partnerships, operational scaling, corporate structuring, and preparing for investment or expansion. When the time comes to transition, Shefali has experience guiding clients through mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring that their hard work translates into successful outcomes. Shefali brings not only legal expertise but also an entrepreneurial mindset. Coming from a family of business owners herself, she understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face. Her approach is practical, strategic, and tailored to each client's goals, whether they are growing a brand, scaling a company, or positioning for exit. Website: https://lakhanilegal.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shefali-lakhani/

    15 min

  8. Apr 20

    The Power of Mentorship and Support: Paige Zandri's Approach to Building a Law Firm

    This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Paige Zandri. The two talk about Paige's unconventional journey from tax law to family law, the founding and growth of Artese Zandri PLLC, a firm dedicated to handling highly contested divorces and agreements with a focus on personal connection, and the critical role of mentorship, professional networks, and values-driven teamwork in building a thriving legal practice. In this episode, we discuss: How Paige's career took a sharp turn from tax law to family law after law school, when she realized she wanted a more direct connection with clients than tax consulting at Deloitte could give her, and her parents' early instincts turned out to be surprisingly right. What gave her the courage to leave Deloitte, go solo, and start from scratch by cold-emailing Brooklyn Law alumni, finding one solo-practitioner mentor, and trading support services and court help for real-world training and income. Why she knew solo practice wouldn't be the endgame: she wanted a team, realized she wasn't a litigator and didn't want to become one, and partnered with a former law school friend and courtroom attorney to create a complementary business and life partnership. How the firm evolved from solo work into a growing boutique practice, and why building the right team culture has been one of the hardest and most important parts of leadership, especially when your goal is to run the firm like a family, with warmth, boundaries, and accountability. Why she believes leadership in a group like Women Owned Law matters: the organization has become a place where ideas are welcomed, collaboration is real, and the "scaffolding" of a shared mission is visibly taking shape over time. Paige Zandri is a founding partner at Artese Zandri PLLC and is the firm's lead mediator. Paige handles highly contested divorces, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Paige brings to the firm her experience as a tax consultant for high-net-worth individuals before shifting her focus to representing clients in matrimonial and family law matters. Having represented clients both in and out of court for over a decade, Paige's ability to de-escalate and find creative solutions to resolving conflict underlines her approach to client service. Paige is trained and certified as a divorce mediator to help clients resolve the nuanced aspects of complex issues, including the division of property, calculation of spousal support, custody and support of children, and more. Paige's tax background is particularly useful for clients who hold sophisticated assets with varying tax consequences that impact their value in a negotiated property settlement. Paige also has extensive experience drafting and negotiating prenuptial, postnuptial and divorce settlement agreements. Paige approaches every client and every issue with personalized attention, compassion, and diligence. Education Brooklyn Law School, JD 2009 CUNY Baruch, MS 2009 SUNY Albany, BS 2002 Admissions New York State Bar Memberships Women Owned Law (501(c)(3)), Board Member and Executive Committee, DEI Committee Chair, Symposium Committee Chair, Virtual Programming Co-Chair New York City Bar Association New York Women's Bar Association New York State Bar Association Professional Philosophy: The best way I can serve my clients is to listen deeply to their fears and concerns - to look beyond the basics of their matter and engage with them as I would a family member. Each client should walk through this experience knowing that I have done everything I can to listen, understand, and protect them.  Personal Philosophy:  At the risk of sounding "eat-pray-lovey"...My personal philosophies are simple: keep your mind and body active, be kind, find the humor, and eat and sleep well. Hobbies: Athletics and outdoor adventures, fancy charcuterie boards, and making people laugh.  What I love most: The right song at the right moment.  Top Memorable Moment: Father-daughter dances. Website: https://www.artesezandri.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/company/artese-zandri-pllc/

    25 min
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Ivy Slater interviews gutsy business women as they share their success journey.

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  • Creator
    Ivy Slater, Slater Success Coaching
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ivy Slater 2018
  • Show Website
    Her Success Story

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