FemCity

Violette de Ayala
FemCity

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.

  1. SEP 28

    How to Know When it's Time to Pivot

    In the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and FemCity COO, Lynn Pelzer sit down and chat about how to know when it’s time to pivot.  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.

    23 min
  2. SEP 20

    Healing and Plant Medicine

    In the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, FemCity COO Lynn Pelzer sits down with Po-Hung Yu, a trusted advisor, somatic healer, and microdosing guide, for an insightful conversation on healing and the power of plant medicine. About Po-Hung Yu // Po-Hung Yu helps high-performing CEOs and Founders live in flow, experience true freedom, and create intimacy in their life. Transformational coach, microdosing guide, somatic healer, and host of Tao of Po Podcast.  Learn more at: https://www.taoofpo.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.

    26 min
  3. SEP 6

    Secrets and Statistics on Women In Businesses

    In the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala is joined by Author and Speaker, Orly Zeewy. Orly shares Secrets and Statistics on Women in Business. Join us as they dive into the common threads and what it means.  About Orly Zeewy // Orly Zeewy is an author, speaker, educator, and a facilitator of lightbulb moments. Her superpower? She makes fuzzy clear. She works with startup founders and business owners to clarify and communicate their zone of genius so they can attract more of their ideal customers and scale fast. In addition to her consulting work, Orly is a popular speaker and has been a guest on more than thirty podcasts. Most recently, she was interviewed on StoryTellHer, The EntreProfessor, and She Is Unstoppable. She has lectured at Wharton and taught in The Close School of Entrepreneurship at Drexel University, Jefferson University, and the University of Pennsylvania.  Orly has been featured in Medium and her articles have been published in national publications such as The Marketing Journal, Smart Hustle and Lioness Magazine. Her book: Ready, Launch, Brand: The Lean Marketing Guide for Startups was published by Routledge in May 2021 and was the #1 new business book release on Amazon in April 2021. Her second book, Why NOT Me? The Female Guide for Entrepreneurship will be published in 2025. Connect with Orly! https://zeewybrands.com https://zeewybrands.com/press-zeewy/ https://zeewybrands.com/books/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlyzeewy/ orly@zeewybrands.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.

    22 min
  4. AUG 30

    Girl Math, the Truth of Women and Finances

    In the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala is joined by FemCity Founder Member and Wealth Advisor, Mari Delgado where they dive into the topic of Girl Math, the Truth of Women and Finances. Don't’ miss this.  About Mari // Mari, a CFP® professional and Private Wealth Advisor, is a strong believer that anything can be achieved with the proper planning and preparation. From serving as the first woman president of the Association of Latino Professionals For America at FIU, to starting her career at the top team at Merrill Lynch, she’s broken down barriers time and time again. Mari brings a decade of experience in Private Wealth Management. She currently works at Ellevest, a financial advisory firm built by women for women. Her main focus is to help women in transition: executives with significant wealth tied up in one stock, dealing with divorce or the loss of a partner, receiving an inheritance, navigating an IPO or liquidity event or nearing (or currently in) retirement. Mari helps her clients build financial stability and make an impact with their wealth using personalized, goals-based investment strategies. She currently serves both Spanish- and English-speaking clients nation-wide. Mari is a big supporter of local organizations like Habitat for Humanity, 100+ Women Who Care, Women's Executive Club of Fort Lauderdale, Coral Gables Woman's Club and the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Her hobbies include yoga, running & reading. Her and her husband, Manuel, recently welcomed twin boys! Connect with Mari! Email: mdelgado@ellevest.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariidelgado/ 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.

    34 min
  5. AUG 8

    How to Start a Business

    In the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and FemCity COO, Lynn Pelzer dive into How to Start a Business! The when, the how, and so  much more. Don’t miss this as it’s filled with so much goodness.   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.

    20 min
  6. AUG 1

    Empowering Excellence: An Owners guide to Building Team Culture

    In the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, FemCity COO, Lynn Pelzer, is joined by FemCity Founder's Member and CEO and Creative Leader of Aurora Design Inc . Melissa shares with us about empowering excellence: An Owners Guide to Building Team Culture. About Melissa Tossell //  Melissa Tossell is a woman of many talents. She is the creative leader and CEO of Aurora Design Inc, an interior design studio that designs and builds quality spaces that help you live your best life through expert intuitive design and a sense of humour. She is also a spiritual channel, empath, an award winning interior designer, a furniture designer, a paid speaker, author, mentor, and podcast host. She has a creative passion for problem solving and ability to make many things relatable that has led her to many different creative endeavors. Left to her own devices, you’ll find her hiking, enjoying great food, excellent tea, games of all types, and many different creative endeavours including art and crafting of many types. Connect with Melissa! Website: https://www.auroradesigninc.ca Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-tossell/ Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurora-design-incorporated/ Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.tossell Business FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559679273475 IG: https://www.instagram.com/auroradesignincorporated/ Podcast “An Interior Perspective” (Spotify): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissatossell/episodes/An-Interior-Perpective-Podcast-Episode-2--Ana-Tootle-e2aq3r3 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.

    33 min
  7. JUN 28

    Midlife Wellness for Menopausal Women

    In the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala is joined by FemCity Founder's Member and Life + Health Coach Elizabeth Sherman. Elizabeth shares nutritional, wellness and practical tips for women in their post productive years. About Elizabeth Sherman // Elizabeth helps women in midlife to prioritize their health so that their health doesn't get in the way of the things that they want to do. She is a holistic life and health coach, understanding that our physical health does not exist in a vacuum, and is greatly impacted by our emotional and mental health. Women in midlife have so many things that are changing in our lives: our hormones, our families (empty nest, parents that need more support, and for many that impacts our primary relationship), we want more from our friendships, and are starting to ask the big questions, like, "What IS my purpose here?" By focusing on our health, we can uncover so much self-empowerment.  Learn more at https://elizabethsherman.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.

    34 min
  8. JUN 21

    Navigating Maternal Mental Health: Insights with Dr. Cristie Ritz-King

    Tune in to the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, where FemCity CEO Violette de Ayala sits down with Dr. Cristie Ritz-King, a member of the FemCity Founder’s Circle, and trauma therapist, maternal mental health specialist, and mindfulness teacher. Together, they delve into the crucial topic of maternal mental health, exploring the realities of burnout and offering valuable insights and strategies. Don't miss this empowering and informative conversation! Dr. Cristie Ritz King // Cristie Ritz-King, is a Doctor of Psychology with a specialty in trauma and postpartum maternal mental health. She is passionate about helping new moms manage the huge transition to parenting and seasoned parents learning to navigate the transitions that kids of all ages go through. She is available for 1-1 counseling, and group support at WonderIncWellness.com (in Red Bank) and she’s created online support for parents of all stages at ReinventionMom.com. Before becoming a counselor, Cristie worked as a doula, a health coach and a teacher in public and private schools for 12 years. Maybe most important though is she is mom to three nearly grown humans with three very different types of needs. So in addition to training, she is in the trenches, juggling motherhood, relationships, career and self-care. She gets it. Cristie’s kids may be closer to college than diapers, but she remembers the tricky years and is eager to help all parents get exactly what they need to feel supported and empowered on this journey. Learn more at https://wonderincwellness.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.

    32 min
4.9
out of 5
9 Ratings

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