Social Capital

Lori Highby

Welcome to the Social Capital Podcast, where we dive into social relationships and how the investment you put into them establishes trust, reciprocity, and value within your network and community. Our host, Lori Highby, will connect with top professionals and dive into their best networking stories and techniques to share with you!

  1. 406: Embrace Your Passion and Purpose- with Melanie Stuber

    12/11/2024

    406: Embrace Your Passion and Purpose- with Melanie Stuber

    Meet Melanie StuberMelanie is the founder and CEO of Cultivate and Thrive LLC. She partners with leaders to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals through business strategy and organizational culture guidance. She is a former executive with over 25 years of diverse business experience from three top-tier organizations, Northwestern Mutual, CNA Insurance Company, and Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Melanie understands the challenges of leading teams through complex environments. She delivers dynamic keynotes, interactive workshops, and customized consulting services designed to empower leaders and their teams. Her approach helps organizations gain clarity, boost efficiency, enhance experiences, and improve overall performance. Although her focus is on supporting women leaders, Melanie welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with all leaders. Melanie is serving her second term as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board Director for Metro Milwaukee Society of Human Resource Management. She recently joined the Engagement Committee for the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha. As a member of Tempo Milwaukee, Melanie serves on the Professional Development Committee and is the Chair of the Builder Community, which focuses on women entrepreneurs and business owners. She also serves on the Talent Solutions Council for the Waukesha Business Alliance. Highlights 00:00 Welcome to the Social Capital Podcast 01:20 Introducing Today's Guest: Melanie Stuber 02:33 Melanie's Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship 06:38 The Importance of Strategy and Culture 08:42 Challenges and Motivation in Business 10:45 Advice for Young Professionals 13:34 Lori's Turn: Personal Insights and Goals 16:40 Final Words and Contact Information Giveaway Melanie is collaborating with two other women entrepreneurs (Amanda Nowak and Julie Schmidt) to host an event tailored for women - The Empowered Path: Bite-Sized Strategies for Wellness, Financial Freedom, and Leadership for Women. This in-person event is Friday January 17, 2025 (8:00-9:30) at 11270 W Park Place (First Floor Conference Room) Milwaukee, WI 53224. She would love to give two tickets away to our listeners so they can start their year feeling empowered as they guide you in boosting your confidence with actionable steps to help you navigate both your personal and professional life effectively. Connect with Melanie Cultivate and Thrive melanie@cultivatethrive.com  LinkedIn

    19 min
  2. 404: Advice for Young Women in Sales- with Heidi Solomon-Orlick

    11/13/2024

    404: Advice for Young Women in Sales- with Heidi Solomon-Orlick

    Meet Heidi Solomon-OrlickHeidi is a proven veteran in Enterprise sales as well as a DEI and active aging advocate. With over 3 decades of global sales and executive leadership experience Heidi has generated over $1.5 Billion in revenue throughout her career in the BPO industry and has created thousands of jobs globally. She currently serves as Founder & CEO of GirlzWhoSell and CRO of The DORS Group Powered by Keller Williams. Founded in 2020, GirlzWhoSell is committed to democratizing professional sales and to building the largest pipeline of diverse, early-stage female sales talent. Heidi is a 2x author who, in 2022, released the highly acclaimed and award-winning book “Heels to Deals: How Women Are Dominating in Business-to-Business Sales.” Heidi is a 3x Stevie Award Winner for Women of the Year in Sales (Gold), Worldwide Sales Executive of the Year (Gold) and Women Helping Women (Bronze). She was listed in the Top 100 Women Magazine, was featured in Top Sales Magazine, was listed in the Top 100 Women in Sales published by Demandbase in both 2022 and 2023 and the Sales Collectives list of Women in Sales to Follow in 2024. Finally, Heidi has been ranked in the Top 50 Women Leaders of New Hampshire and was recently nominated for the SheRise 2024 Women in Leadership award. Highlights 00:00 Welcome to the Social Capital Podcast 01:21 Introducing Today's Guest: Heidi Solomon-Orlick 02:51 Heidi's Journey and Influences 05:13 Sales as a Life Skill 06:00 The Intersection of Athletics and Sales 10:34 Closing the Gender Gap in Sales 16:35 Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self 19:43 Lori's Why and Final Words of Wisdom 21:40 Wrapping Up and Staying Connected Connect with Heidi LinkedIn GirlzWhoSell Heels to Deals: How Women are Dominating in Business-to-Business Sales

    23 min
  3. 403: From Prioritization to Productivity- with Brin'na Rollins-Williams

    10/23/2024

    403: From Prioritization to Productivity- with Brin'na Rollins-Williams

    Meet Brin'na Rollins-WilliamsBrin'na is an unshakable optimist who is an accomplished people leader with over 10 years' of Leadership experience at Target, Fortune 50 Company. From an Intern to District Senior Director overseeing multiple stores, thousands of team members and +$500 million in annual revenue. As a high performance coach, speaker, and culture consultant Brin'na has discovered remarkable patterns, tools and resources that some of greatest, leaders and organizations use to think, act, and communicate. She is fascinated by how people and organizations truly have the ability to unlock team synergy, elevate company culture to make a lasting impact on their employees and in the world. She has devoted her life to leadership, sharing her experience, thinking, and leading a movement to inspire people to do the things that inspire them to be successful both at work and in their life. Free PDF Resource: From Chaos to Clarity: A Simple Tool to Reclaim Your Time, and Recharge Your Life Highlights 00:00 Welcome to the Social Capital Podcast 01:20 Introducing Today's Guest: Brin'na Rollins Williams 02:36 Scaling Leadership: Personal Growth and Development 05:31 The Eisenhower Matrix: Prioritizing Urgent vs. Important 13:15 Balancing Personal and Professional Growth 14:46 The Power of Journaling for Personal Growth 15:42 Reflective Questions for Daily Improvement 17:17 Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self 17:54 Balancing Personal and Professional Success 19:48 The Importance of Simplifying Leadership 22:07 Embracing Technology for Human Connection 23:27 Final Words of Wisdom and Free Resources 25:55 Connecting with Brin'na Rollins Williams 26:53 Conclusion and Call to Action Connect with Brin'na legacyfulfilled.com brinna@legacyfulfilled.com  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram

    28 min
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Welcome to the Social Capital Podcast, where we dive into social relationships and how the investment you put into them establishes trust, reciprocity, and value within your network and community. Our host, Lori Highby, will connect with top professionals and dive into their best networking stories and techniques to share with you!