Work in Progress

Gayle Kalvert
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No one has it all figured out. And anyone who says they do? Well, they’re lying. This is for the women who are trying. Trying to juggle all the things. Trying to make sense of what they actually want. Trying to keep their heads above water without losing themselves in the process. Career. Money. Relationships. The pressure to do it all. The pressure to want it all. And the moments you secretly wonder, is it just me? Here we speak openly, laugh through chaos, and ask questions instead of pretending to have all the answers. Because we’re all a work in progress.

  1. 4D AGO

    Real talk on grief, ambition, and betting on yourself with Shali Reed

    There are certain moments in life that change the course of everything. For Shali Reed, a personal tragedy forced her to re-evaluate what mattered most. She walked away from a high-paying tech career to bet on herself, her family, and the business she runs with her husband. In this episode, Shali shares what it’s like to build The Reeder while raising two toddlers, balancing marriage and work simultaneously, and finding purpose and identity outside of motherhood. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why betting on yourself is worth the riskWhat it takes to run a business with your spouseHow to set boundaries with work and family  Highlights: (00:00) Meet Shali Reed (02:11) Losing a child and re-evaluating priorities (05:23) Starting a business with your spouse (12:18) How to be fully present as a parent and entrepreneur  (17:56) Rediscovering identity beyond motherhood (21:32) Owning your voice to empower others Resources: Shali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shali-reed/  Shali’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shalireed  Shali’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalireed/  Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/

    27 min

  2. OCT 22

    What sales teams really want from marketing with Andre Lachlan

    Selling is a team sport, and sales and marketing teams are the star players. When they align on their revenue goals, the whole company wins. In this episode, Andre Lachlan, Sales Director at Splunk, discusses the value of collaboration between B2B sellers and marketers. He shares practical ways for teams to break down their silos, support each other’s goals, and work together to drive effective campaigns with a human touch.  In this episode, you’ll learn: How to get sales and marketing to work togetherThe key to maximizing event ROIWhy relying solely on AI for sales could hurt your business Highlights: (00:00) Meet Andre Lachlan (02:24) How sales and marketing can align in any org structure (07:03) Better cross-functional collaboration  (11:11) Planning small but strategic events (17:32) Why the real work happens before and after the event (21:47) Connect with your buyers even when they don’t respond (25:07) Where AI makes an impact on the sales workflow (30:19) Unconventional sales tactics to try (35:56) Key qualities of a good salesperson Resources: Andre’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrelachlan/  Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/ Gayle’s website: www.gaylekalvert.com

    38 min

  3. OCT 15

    The secret to looking expensive on a budget with Julie Alexandria

    Julie Alexandria has been a Broadway performer, a sideline sports reporter, a TV host, and now the founder of her own jewelry business. She’s lived many lives, but one thing has stayed the same: she’s always trusted her gut. In this episode, Julie gets real about stepping away from her career, what happened when her agent dropped her, and how she turned her love of jewelry into a thriving business. She shares how she made herself memorable on a budget and how the right outfit can build real confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn: Reinvention is possible at any ageTips on marketing a business without a website or ad budgetHow to build confidence through what you wearHighlights: (00:00) Meet Julie Alexandria (01:13) Theater roots and the pressure to perform (04:05) Dropping out of college to chase Broadway (06:04) Pivoting to sports TV when acting dried up (09:08) Red carpets, celebrity interviews, and burnout (14:55) Motherhood, career sacrifices, and losing her agent (21:16) Starting a jewelry business with $500 and no plan (30:10) How to look expensive on a budget (40:57) Designing jewelry for confidence and reinvention Resources: Julie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-alexandria-56112b62 Julie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliesgoldcoins/  Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/ Got thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment, and you might get some WIP swag sent your way.

    48 min

  4. OCT 1

    Here’s why Tiffany Sauder treats marriage like a business

    Tiffany Sauder is the type of woman who wins awards, runs a company, and still finds time to pack her kids’ lunches.  From the outside, her life looks “successful.” Inside her marriage? Well, Tiffany shares the details. In this episode, she gets brutally honest about what it took to rebuild her relationship from a breaking point. It wasn’t another date night that did it. Instead, she and her husband turned their marriage into something most people reserve for work: a system with vision, accountability, and honest conversations. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your marriage might need a quarterly check-inThe tools and processes that can help mend a relationshipHow to bring the element of surprise back into your marriage Highlights: (00:00) Meet Tiffany Sauder (04:22) It’s time we admit that marriage is hard (09:30) Using business strategy to fix marriage (11:15) Their annual check-in with eight questions (16:55) Business meetings about parenting and values (20:17) Fun still matters in marriage, too (25:27) How to reconnect during busy seasons Resources: Tiffany’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanysauder/  Tiffany’s website: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/ Tiffany’s Podcast Episode on Marriage: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/blog/marriage-year-20-still-showing-up-still-figuring-it-out Marriage Check-In Tool: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Marriage-Check-In-Guide Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/ Got thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment, and you might get some WIP swag sent your way.

    35 min
  5. What’s actually working in B2B marketing right now with Rachel Downey

    SEP 24

    What’s actually working in B2B marketing right now with Rachel Downey

    B2B buyers are people, too. They want to be entertained, to learn, and to feel something just like the rest of us.  In this episode, Rachel Downey, founder of Share Your Genius, talks about the one thing that still moves the needle in B2B marketing: human connection. Forget the overhyped tools and pushy advertising. Rachel discusses the power of relationships, consistent messaging, and authentic thought leadership.  In this episode, you’ll learn: What community building can do for your pipelineThe difference between impactful thought leaders and “thought parrots”The case for doing less but doing it consistently Highlights: (00:00) Meet Rachel Downey (06:01) B2B marketing needs to feel human again (10:20) Community-led growth that drives revenue (15:40) Who should really be speaking for your brand (17:38) Two ways to get employees to post online (19:30) B2B marketers need to stop doing this (22:10) Consistency builds results Resources: Rachel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelelstsdowney/  Rachel’s website: https://shareyourgenius.com/  Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/ Gayle’s website: www.gaylekalvert.com Got thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment, and you might get some WIP swag sent your way.

    31 min

  6. SEP 17

    3 personal branding secrets you’re not using with Sara Uy

    Sara Uy began cold calling from her childhood bedroom at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of boredom, she began recording those calls and posting them on TikTok. No script. No fancy setup. Just real sales calls. Those posts took off. Now, she’s built a 90K+ following on LinkedIn, launched her own business, and is one of the most trusted voices in sales as “Selling Sara.” In this episode, Sara shares how she built her personal brand. She gets real about the pressure to always be “on,” how to deal with content burnout, and why showing up consistently matters more than being polished. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to transition from employee to entrepreneur with graceWhat makes people actually follow and stick aroundHow to find your voice without copying everyone else Highlights: (00:00) Meet Sara Uy (03:28) Cold calling during COVID and finding TikTok (08:54) Leaving a job you love without burning bridges (12:17) What happens when you post consistently (15:22) Breaking through a mental block (21:26) Sara’s 3 tips for building your personal brand (25:39) Creating videos when you’re short on time (32:31) What SellingSara does for sales teams Resources: Sara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraplowman/  Sara’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sellingsaraa  Sara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellingsaraa/  Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/ Got thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment, and you might get some WIP swag sent your way.

    35 min

  7. SEP 10

    What makes a B2B influencer worth the investment with Brianna Doe

    Influencers are everywhere, from your Instagram feed to your LinkedIn homepage. For brands, they can be a powerful marketing tool, but what is it like to work with them? In this episode of Marketing in Progress, Brianna Doe, founder and CEO of Verbatim, talks about the reality of influencer marketing. She discusses why follower count is not always the most important metric, how to spot creators who will deliver, and what to know about pricing and negotiations. In this episode, you’ll learn: What brands need to know before investing in creatorsThe rise of AI-generated influencersWhy corporate employees are building their personal brands Highlights: (00:00) Meet Brianna Doe (02:06) Keeping up with marketing trends (04:01) AI-generated influencers are here  (04:56) How brands should budget for creators (07:46) What makes a B2B influencer worth it (09:32) The rise of employee influencers in tech Resources: Brianna’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-doe/ Brianna’s website: https://www.weareverbatim.com/  Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/ Gayle’s website: www.gaylekalvert.com

    13 min

  8. SEP 3

    Trusting your gut to make bold moves with Kanika Chadda-Gupta

    Kanika Chadda-Gupta has never been afraid to take risks. She switched career paths to follow her dream of becoming a broadcast journalist, moved to India to explore the international market, then took a chance on love and a new job when she returned to the US. At every fork in the road, it was her intuition that pointed her in the right direction. In this episode, Kanika shares how trusting her gut shaped her career, family, and personal growth, and how you can start tuning into yours when faced with your own decisions. In this episode, you’ll learn: The reality of making bold career moves when nothing feels certainHow trusting your gut can lead you to exactly where you’re meant to beHow to make manifesting work for you Highlights: (00:00) Meet Kanika Chadda-Gupta (02:46) Switching from business to journalism (05:33) Moving to Mumbai and finding success (08:52) Taking a chance on love (12:06) How Kanika’s intuition saved her life (18:55) The power of visualization and manifesting (23:24) Creating open communication with your kids Resources: Kanika’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanikachaddagupta/  Kanika’s website: thatstotalmomsense.com Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/

    28 min
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No one has it all figured out. And anyone who says they do? Well, they’re lying. This is for the women who are trying. Trying to juggle all the things. Trying to make sense of what they actually want. Trying to keep their heads above water without losing themselves in the process. Career. Money. Relationships. The pressure to do it all. The pressure to want it all. And the moments you secretly wonder, is it just me? Here we speak openly, laugh through chaos, and ask questions instead of pretending to have all the answers. Because we’re all a work in progress.

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    Gayle Kalvert
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