Leaders On The Rise Lydia Pierre

In this episode, Lydia interviews Brittney Canter-Barbe, founder of PowHER, as they discuss the concept of claiming your power in every aspect of life, from the workplace to personal relationships. Brittney emphasizes the importance of having a personal board of directors, a group of trusted advisors who offer insights and expertise to help individuals make better decisions and achieve their goals. She draws from her own experience in Corporate America, where she battled imposter syndrome, faced gender bias, and learned how to thrive in positions of PowHER. Through PowHER, Brittney coaches women on how to negotiate executive compensation packages, build a personal brand at work, and achieve success in their careers. Join Lydia and Brittney as they explore ways to empower yourself and others.

Tune in to learn how to leverage your own PowHER and achieve greater success and fulfillment in your personal and professional life.

As a Thought Leader, Business Strategist, and Keynote Speaker, Sheria travels nationally and internationally to teach others about her experiences and how they can overcome their own obstacles. This inspiring episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to overcome their own blind spots and achieve success in their personal and professional lives.

In this episode of the podcast, Lydia interviews Pete Moore, the Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Dream Architect at Integrity Square, a financial advisory firm focused on the $4.7T Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoor ("HALO") sector. They discuss the HALO lifestyle, which represents Health, Active Lifestyle, and Outdoors, and how it is redefining the health and wellness space.

Pete also talks about his book, "Time To Win Again: 52 Takeaways From Team Sports To Ensure Your Business Success," which uses an "Athlete's Mindset" to become a business tycoon. He mentions that several athletes such as Michael Jordan, Tony Hawk, and Serena Williams have used their abilities to dominate other fields and become key players in business with brands, merchandise, and sponsorships worldwide. Pete emphasizes that with the right guidance and mentor, anyone can apply their athlete mentality to tackle the competition.

Pete and his team at ISQ have played an active advisory role in over 100 mergers & acquisitions, private placements, and advisory assignments across North America. They have also invested in passionate entrepreneurs at HigherDOSE, XTEND, and Promotion Vault.

ISQ's media and "live education" properties include HALO Talks, the leading B2B podcast in the sector, and HALO Academy, an Executive Education Bootcamp Series. The HALO Talks podcast has over 250 completed interviews and 50,000 downloads, making it a "must-listen" for anyone working or investing in the sector.

Pete's background includes working as Head of the Active Lifestyle & Wellness Group at Sagent Advisors and co-founding FitnessInsite, a SasS sales management platform. He built his business and financial acumen on top of the foundation laid at three critical positions early in his career, including Senior Associate at Brockway Moran & Partners, the private equity owner of Gold’s Gym International, Inc.

Pete graduated from Emory University and received his MBA from Harvard Business School. While at HBS, he co-founded IRON PLANET, the leading B2B auction site for used heavy equipment, which was sold to Ritchie Bros for $758 million. He is also an avid football, basketball, and tennis player, podcast host, amateur ventriloquist, pro bono DJ, and fitness enthusiast.

Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the HALO sector and how an athlete's mindset can be applied to become a successful entrepreneur

GrowthWise Search Partners supports full cycle search for rapid growth businesses. Katie's focus is on placing people in such a way that it helps them feel fulfilled and purposeful. She leverages her experience to help businesses accelerate financial and human capital growth. Katie is a connector, innovator, and curiosity ambassador who brings transformations and solutions that help businesses thrive.

In this episode, Lydia interviews Alisa Applewhite, the CEO of Top of The Line Healthcare Staffing and the owner of three businesses. They discussed Alisa's passion for caring for those who care for others, her "Heart of Gold" philosophy, and her vision to make all facilities Top of The Line with nothing but the Top of The Line Staff. Alisa has been in healthcare for 17 years, starting as a Certified Nursing Assistant and now working as a Registered Nurse. She has worked in various specialties and has been a travel nurse for over 13 years, working in different facilities and states. Alisa understands the needs and wants of medical staff and patients, and her goal is to recruit and place only the Top of The Line Staff in Top Facilities. Her passion for taking care of people and educating them about health drives her mission to restore compassion, integrity, and trust in every patient, staff, and client.

Overall, this episode offers valuable insights and strategies for anyone looking to improve their critical thinking skills and make better decisions in all aspects of life. Through their conversation, Lydia and Steve highlight the importance of leveraging our greatest asset as humans and regaining the lost art of critical thinking.