Her Success Story Ivy Slater, Slater Success Coaching

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Cassandra Toroian. The two talk about what Cassandra has seen in the evolution of the world of finance over the course of her 25 years in the industry, and the pragmatic process that this fundamental analyst implements to ensure success for her clients and layman investors.

In this episode, we discuss:
How she managed to scale, grow, and become a female business leader in her field
What Cassandra has seen in the evolution of the world of finance over the course of her 25 years in the industry
Why lightbulb moments helped her business grow and showed her where her focus should lie
How much has been gained from creating early exit plans
The pragmatic process that this fundamental analyst implements to ensure success for her clients
Why Cassandra says we’re all smart enough to understand investment, and how Firsthand Research offers itself as a resource to the layman investor
What will be provided in the “Don’t Buy the Bull” podcast
Why the newest way of building a business requires a revamped MVP
Cassandra’s vision for the future, and her many irons in the fire
Founder of Firsthand Research, Cassandra Toroian is an entrepreneur and investor, with over 25 years of experience in the finance / RIA industry, ranging from sell and buy-side analysis, investment banking, and investment management, to more recently, FinTech and DeFi. She holds a BA in American Government and Politics from Lafayette College and an MBA in Finance from the University of Miami, where I also obtained a Python coding certification last year just for fun.

She is passionate about constant learning and investing her time and capital in innovative and disruptive ideas that have both purpose for society and empower people. She has a keen interest in the many business uses for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects and platforms. She is currently focused on her passion for data, where she can leverage her new coding skills along with her 25 years’ worth of stock market insights.

She is the author of the book “Don’t Buy the Bull“, which offers practical and honest advice on personal finance. She recently launched a podcast by the same name. Over the years she has enjoyed sharing her knowledge and opinions on various economic and market topics on media outlets such as CNBC, Fox News, and Fox Business, and Bloomberg TV.
Website: https://1sthandresearch.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-toroian/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontbuythebull/
X: https://x.com/1stHandResearch
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DontBuyTheBull

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guests, Fred P. Banny III & George Andriopoulos. The three of them talk about the power of connection and building relationships, aligned values creating explosive possibilities, and the impact of amplifying voices. Speak is reinventing public speaking events, as well as the way business runs altogether.

In this episode, we discuss:
What global movement Fred & George started, and what they are doing to impact the world for good
How they met and formed a brotherhood for life, while creating a unified vision
How the vision has evolved personally and professionally for each, along with their co-partner Jason Martin, of them as they’ve grown
How these thought leaders built their brand, and came up with the inspiring vision for  Speak
How they have managed to create a genesis as partners that they call a beautiful relationship that couldn’t have a stronger bond, with full respect of the others’ value and expertise
Where the creative vision and business model began, and how the two parts have evolved since
Speak’s empowering framework to guide, still allowing flexibility to the freedom of change that resonates with the people and transforms the platform
What’s their secret sauce, and how they manage to balance on a tripod

Fred P. Banny III
Fred P. Banny III is a husband, father, and social entrepreneur driven by a mission to uplift individuals, communities and organizations through personal and professional development. As the CEO and President of Banny Enterprises, LLC, a training and development company, he provides principles, strategies, tools, and insights to help people and organizations thrive in today's ever-evolving world.

Fred's remarkable journey began in his war-torn homeland of Liberia, where he experienced the profound impact of adversity and civil conflict from a tender age. Rather than succumbing to his circumstances and the trauma of his past, Fred made a resolute choice to chart a different course. His profound life experiences became the catalyst for his vision: empowering communities through personal and professional development.

Through his impactful work, Fred has touched the lives of thousands of individuals within organizations across various sectors, helping them achieve their organizational goals, personal aspirations, and construct deeply fulfilling lives. Beyond his role as CEO, he is an award-winningConstruction Engineer Technologist and the founder of Conversations with Kings (CWK), a life-building platform dedicated to the leadership development, personal growth, and progress of men and boys.

Fred is a former TEDx Speaker and two-time co-producer of TEDx Farmingdale. He also serves as one of the co-leaders, known as "the builder," of SPEAK, one of the world's most innovative and impactful public speaking platforms. Together with his wife, he co-founded the Fred & Cordelia Banny Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing training and resources to individuals, initiatives, and organizations that are developing emerging leaders worldwide.

Fred embodies confidence and inspiration as a leader, showcasing that unwavering determination, hard work, and a crystal-clear vision can turn the loftiest of dreams into reality.His remarkable journey serves as a testament to the amazing grace of God and the limitless potential of the human spirit.


Website: https://speakevent.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@speakevent


George Andriopoulos
George Andriopoulos a husband and father of four children, above all else. He is the CEO ofLaunchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm that helps organizations and individuals succeed and thrive. With over 20 years of experience in leading and transforming businesses, George has developed a unique Consulting+ model that combines the strengths of his consulting firm, his digital marketing agency, his leadership coaching division, and his

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Andrea Wilson Woods. The two talk about the importance of tapping into your zone of genius, surrounding yourself with the right people, and the impact being made by Blue Faery for liver cancer patients and doctors alike.


In this episode, we discuss:
How channeling grief was the catalyst that led her to begin a nonprofit 
The mission of Blue Faery, and where they are today
What challenges and obstacles she faced in building, and how long it took to gain traction
What transformation made a big difference in the impact that Blue Faery makes
Why it’s so important to tap into your zone of genius and surround yourself with the right people
What has surprised her on her journey as a leader
What tips she has to share for entrepreneurs who want to make an impact and start a nonprofit organization
 
Andrea Wilson Woods is a keynote speaker, a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer.

Website: https://www.bluefaery.org/
Website: https://www.andreawilsonwoods.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluefaerylivercancer/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluefaeryliver/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-faery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlueFaeryLiver
 

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Monica Dreger. The two talk about her intrigue with the complexities of the human mind, the importance of keeping a sense of humor in navigating life’s obstacles, and how to achieve your authentic success through the power of your own inner voice.

In this episode, we discuss:
How her career got started with an interest and intrigue with the human mind, and launched her into purposeful initiative into the corporate world
The many brands that her journey has brought her to work with, and how she made it to Airbnb
How she has manages to lead her family as well as her business career
What the term VUCA means, and why it requires resilience
Why it’s so important to keep a sense of human when navigating life’s obstacles
Helpful tips from Monica in embracing the benefits of your disability, such as Monica’s hearing loss
How to achieve authentic success through your own inner voice
Monica currently oversees all worldwide research initiatives for Airbnb where she created a foundation for company growth and inspired a new insights-driven philosophy. She built the team and vision for the first centralized research function at Airbnb and manages a diverse subteams of Consumer Insights, UX Research, Trends & Foresight, and Neuroscience Research.
Having worn hearing aids for more than 20 years, Monica is a strong advocate for hearing health. When looking for the best hearing solution for her, Monica needed one that would match her on-the-go lifestyle. Now, Monica views her Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids as a crucial tool to seamlessly navigate both her professional and personal lives.

She has previously held senior roles with other iconic companies including Mattel (where she oversaw the Barbie transformation), Unilever (Dove and Axe transformations) and Nickelodeon.
Intellectually curious and passionate to make a change, Monica’s focus has always been to use research as a catalyst for change, both inside the corporation and the world at large. Outside the corporate world, Monica is a volunteer advisor for a bereavement center, a Board member for The Conference Board and she has successfully launched and sold “Culture Baby” an online retailer of globally sourced kids apparel.
 

In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about navigating the intricacies of partnership. Over the last years, Ivy has worked with various clients on taking in partners, merging companies to create partnerships, and divesting of partnerships that no longer served the individuals. There are some key elements that can aid your decisions in the beginning by laying everything out on the table.


In this episode, we discuss:
How to define the benefits of this person as a partner
Where opportunity sits by bringing this person in
What benefits and advantages can be obtained from this partnership 
Why it’s so important for your visions to align
The imperative conversations that should happen early
 
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, Cynthia Corsetti. The two talk about growth in leadership, embracing the disruptions and seeing them as an asset, and how to best promote success in your business and every member of your team.


In this episode, we discuss:
What prompted her to create her executive coaching business, and propelled her into immediate success
What Cynthia sees as the biggest issues in leadership today
How leaders can avoid having to catch up by putting themselves in front of the disruptions
Why growth is directly related to confidence and the drive to keep learning
Tips for the leaders of today and tomorrow
 
Cynthia Corsetti is a leadership columnist for Authority Magazine and an esteemed executive coach with over two decades in corporate leadership and 11 years in executive coaching. She is the author of the cross-genre leadership book “Dark Drivers.” She guides high-performing professionals and Fortune 500 firms to recognize and manage underlying influences affecting their leadership. Cynthia's flagship program, "CARE to Lead®," has been adopted worldwide by organizations, profoundly influencing the development of leaders on a global scale. For more information, please visit Cynthia’s website or follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter, where she is most active.

Website: https://www.cynthiacorsetti.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiacorsetti/
Twitter: https://x.com/CynthiaCorsetti
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorsettiCoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiacorsetti/