Take it from the Ironwoman

Susanne Mueller
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Take it from the Ironwoman

It is a podcast to inspire and empower others by cool stories from every day smart, sophisticated, trendy, hip, energetic people from around the world. Those many people with unique and different stories will be on the show – it can be YOU. What is their magic superpower to make changes in the world? you might wonder?

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    A Harvest of Change: The Women of Femme Rural, Ep. 461

    This Christmas, we bring you the inspiring tale of how these women turned their dreams into reality—not just through cocoa farming but by venturing into other income-generating food crops. Their story is one of resilience, innovation, and intergenerational collaboration, where seasoned leaders like Agnes, Berthe, Elisabeth, and Therese mentor young women the "New generation Ladies" to see farming not as a burden, but as a future filled with promise and prosperity. Film "Cacao et Chocolat"

    14 min
  2. Christmas Message with Ms Santa Claus, Ep. 460

    3 DAYS AGO

    Christmas Message with Ms Santa Claus, Ep. 460

     Critical thinking. How many cookies do we need this year to fill all the hungry little people’s mouths?  Planning ahead. When do you have to start making the dough? I would assume Ms. Santa Claus doesn’t bake out of the box, and that all her ingredients are fresh.  Financial savvy. How much money do you need to earn throughout the year in order to buy all the ingredients for baking? Ms. Santa Claus needs to be a fine forecaster who’s willing to take a few risks.  Customer service. This is a job in itself. As a business leader, you want to make sure you have the best people on the phone, or politely answer e-mails; they shouldn’t sound like they’re simply following a script, and they should be friendly and accommodating of clients’ wishes. You can learn a lot from your customers’ experiences and comments.  Learning. I think Ms. Santa Claus is eager to learn new technologies. She understands the modern digital space, and she’s interested in all the good things happening in the world. Learning is a big part of her life. After all, she needs to be able to read all the letters received in different languages from children around the world.  Coaching. This is the biggest job for Ms. Santa Claus, as she needs to have a global view of the operation and fine-tune processes for all involved. Ms. Santa Claus is like a CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, and CMO all combined into one person.

    10 min
  3. Elissa Hecker, Esq - Lawyer, Dancer, Choreographer - Ep. 459

    DEC 16

    Elissa Hecker, Esq - Lawyer, Dancer, Choreographer - Ep. 459

    A combination of lawyer, general counsel for small business, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs but also a lifelong dancer based in New York. Don't be afraid to talk to a lawyer: it's to protect your intellectual property like workshop outlines, materials, and branding through copyrights and trademarks. Drafting robust contracts that include clauses on payment, deliverables, termination, and intellectual property protection. What I learned: Contracts should be written in plain English to ensure mutual understanding. Always negotiate at least one major point before signing a contract. Having a well-drafted master services agreement saves time and builds professionalism. Contracts help set boundaries and avoid scope creep, especially in coaching or consulting work. Her background as a dancer influences her work as a lawyer, focusing on collaboration, understanding roles, and creating harmony in negotiations. Elissa advocates for a balanced lifestyle: morning hikes, reading, knitting, and stepping away from screens. Books and Recommendation: Time and Again by Jack Finney.

    17 min
  4. Malia Faleafine - Rich Heritage Appreciating Hawaii and Samoa, Ep. 458

    DEC 9

    Malia Faleafine - Rich Heritage Appreciating Hawaii and Samoa, Ep. 458

    Heritage: Malia shares her heritage as a native Hawaiian with a rich Polynesian background, growing up in Hawaii and Samoa, moving to Mainland USA. Food: Food is important - you don't go hungry - Hawaiian and Samoan foods. Career: Provides Services as a Fractional COO. Life Beyond Work: Malia enjoys reading, watching reality TV, spending time with her dog, and exploring virtual reality.

    17 min
  5. Ann Fry - A Positive Role Model for many, Ep. 457

    DEC 2

    Ann Fry - A Positive Role Model for many, Ep. 457

    Ann Fry, a speaker, writer, and coach, shares her personal and professional journey, highlighting significant life changes. She is currently living in Lago Vista, a small town near Austin, Texas. Ann moved to New York City at 60 after a divorce, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Her business, primarily coaching, allowed her the flexibility to make such a move. Today, Ann is dealing living with dementia. She maintains a positive attitude and is open about her condition.

    20 min
  6. Lisa McCallum - Youthful Living, Ep. 456

    NOV 25

    Lisa McCallum - Youthful Living, Ep. 456

    - Sport unites: What can you learn from the triathlon training into building a business - Youthful Living - prioritize YOURSELF, you should come first - Mentoring and Coaching - walk the walk, talk the talk.

    18 min
  7. Summer Watson - KORE Women - Mentorship across Generations, EP 455

    NOV 18

    Summer Watson - KORE Women - Mentorship across Generations, EP 455

    Mentorship across Generation What are your values? What are the values of the organization? Travels to Japan

    19 min
  8. Super Sonic Sonia - The Tech Margin - Ep. 454

    NOV 11

    Super Sonic Sonia - The Tech Margin - Ep. 454

    Why this nick name? Super Sonic Being s software engineer and being an artist The Tech Margin a cool way of expressing all

    18 min
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It is a podcast to inspire and empower others by cool stories from every day smart, sophisticated, trendy, hip, energetic people from around the world. Those many people with unique and different stories will be on the show – it can be YOU. What is their magic superpower to make changes in the world? you might wonder?

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