The Franchise Woman’s Post

Breaking barriers and amplifying unheard voices 🗣️✨ Join me as we dive deep into meaningful conversations with underrepresented creative thinkers. Together, let's break free from our little boxes and unleash our dreams! 💫🌍 #RepresentationMatters #CreativeThinkers #UnleashYourVoice Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g2g_ZVMt

https://lnkd.in/dFYbnRVw Watch this episode of Rise & Shine with Alissa and guest Taylor Joy Stevens where we discuss: 🌅 Balancing Parenting and Entrepreneurship 🌅 Self Love Media's Mission and Impact 🌅 Personal and Professional Evolution 🌅 Human Connection, Creativity, and AI 🌅 Authentic storytelling and underrepresented groups We discuss the challenges and opportunities of balancing our roles as business owners and parents, with a focus on the importance of creativity, innovation, and self-love. We also talk about progress, goals, and addressing industry gaps in media to build a collaborative community. The significance of human connection in business and the importance of sharing experiences and connections in today's business landscape.

This episode discusses the weaponization of DEI as a slur… https://lnkd.in/gNDUhpeJ

I've been reflecting on this whole 'new year, new you' nonsense we get fed every year. I think it should be more like 'new year, more you' given that we can tend to hide away or change the parts of ourselves we think are less appealing to others. This year, I'm committing to being ALL of me. (Brace yourselves!) You may not know this about me, but I've always been a passionate writer, though I've never shared my personal writing publicly. Well, that's about to change. Today I launched a blog where I will post articles I write on various topics, including business, leadership, travel, various personal reflections and more. I would be grateful (and terrified) if you would check it out. My first post is titled: Authenticity is My Why: How I lost myself, found myself, and started a podcast on personal branding. You can check it out on my personal website: https://lnkd.in/gQeYPDgA and if you like it, you can subscribe to get my posts sent directly to your inbox. If you are a Medium Member, you can find me here: https://lnkd.in/gqpac2Uf This is a big leap for me, so thank you to the people in my life who helped finally push me off the cliff. Geronimo! #blog #authenticity #newyear

I found an exciting episode of "The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman" called "The Power of Us". It explores power and leadership across different communities, highlighting the responsibilities of leaders and the strength of communities striving for democracy, equity, and freedom amidst challenges. The episode covers stories from indigenous ceremonies in Panama to individual rights and community equality struggles. The episode highlights the perils of power, from Idi Amin's reign to modern-day politics. It reminds us of the fine line between good leadership and tyranny. Technology's role in shaping our future governance and societal organization is also explored. Our humanity is defined by choice, empathetic leadership, and the valour to value every voice. Consider leadership, technology's role in democracy, and the indomitable human spirit. #LeadershipInsights #DemocracyInAction #SocialChange #HumanRights #PowerOfCommunity #GlobalGovernance #TechForGood #EthicalLeadership #InclusiveSociety #StoryOfUs https://lnkd.in/gyttQAz8

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I was interviewed on the Buzzing with Brilliance Podcast🎙️ with Mary Gooden! The episode just dropped. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eudM96eh I hope you enjoy the episode! #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #BuzzingWithBrilliance #MaryGooden

This Week in the News I talk about Niquelle Terry Ellis' CNN article, "What is DEI and Why is It Dividing America." This is a very complex topic with lots of moving parts which are difficult to cover in 8 minutes. But the article is worthy of reading and discussing, whether you are in HR, DEI, Leadership, Politics, Law, or Employment Age Advocacy. As always, I provide links to this article, and others that I reference, in the show notes. Why do you think DEI is dividing America? Age Equity Alliance

Justin Baldoni, actor and #manenough podcaster, has a challenge for men: "See if you can use the same qualities that you feel make you a man to go deeper... Your strength, your bravery, your toughness: Are you brave enough to be vulnerable? Are you strong enough to be sensitive? Are you confident enough to listen to the women in your life?" Thanks Justin Baldoni for so many things. https://lnkd.in/emiQEwHy

In the latest episode of our Expert Insights series on #DEI Connect, expert members of our Diversity Council share an experience where they unintentionally caused offense — and how they addressed it. Watch the full video and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gj45J9Pf

Glossy The bombshell exposé that reveals—for the first time—exactly what happened at Glossier, one of America’s hottest and most consequential startups, and dives deep into the enigmatic, visionary woman responsible for it all. Called “one of the most disruptive brands in beauty” by Forbes, Glossier revolutionized the beauty industry with its sophisticated branding and unique approach to influencer marketing, almost-instantly making the company a juggernaut with rabid fans lining up for a chance to buy its coveted products. It also taught a generation of business leaders how to talk to Millennial and Gen Z customers and build a cult following online. At the center of the story lies Emily Weiss, the elusive former Teen Vogue “superintern” on the reality show The Hills turned Into the Gloss beauty blogger who had the vision, guts, and searing ambition needed to launch Glossier. She cannily turned every experience, every meeting into an opportunity to fuel her own personal success. Together with her expensive, signature style and singular vision for the future of consumerism, she could not be stopped. Just how did a girl from suburban Connecticut with no real job experience work her way into the bathrooms and boudoirs of the most influential names in the world and build that access into a 1.9-billion-dollar business? Is she solely responsible for its success? And why, eight years later, at the height of Glossier mania, did she step down? In Glossy, journalist and author Marisa Meltzer combines in-depth interviews with former Glossier employees, investors, and Weiss herself to bring you inside the walls of this fascinating and secretive company. From fundraising to product launches and unconventional hiring practices, Meltzer exposes the inner workings of Glossier’s culture, culminating in the story of Weiss herself. The Devil Wears Prada for the Bad Blood generation, Glossy is a gripping portrait of not just one of the most important business leaders of her generation, but also a chronicle of an era. https://lnkd.in/g86-SsYQ