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Janette always wanted to be in charge but she never thought it would happen this early on in her professional development to become CEO of such a large corporation.
This week Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Casey Curry, Corporate Citizenship Director with aliantgroup, a leading provider of specialty tax services. They discuss how the company works with large clients, and CPA firms and has significant expertise in Research & Development Tax Credits.
Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Frances Hamker-Crossingham, Senior Principal with Slalom. They discuss Fran’s history in consulting, the importance of company culture and the changes ahead caused by the pandemic.
Leisa Holland-Nelson checks in at SheSpace and sits down with Stephanie and Katie Tsuru, the co-founders of this happening women-focused work-space. The conversation centers on SheSpace “community” and then evolves into plans way beyond Houston.
Houston’s 8-Year old Next Level Urgent Care is not business-as-usual medical care. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Dr. Juliet Breeze, founder and CEO of this rapidly expanding game-changing form of medical service offering multiple ways to skip the waiting room.
Don’t limit yourself—extraordinary advice from this week’s extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Sandra Porter, VP corporate marketing and business development for Hines.
It was a long road with twists and turns that led her to Hines. Isn’t that how it usually goes?! Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Sandra Porter, VP corporate marketing and business development for Hines.
Take a risk, pay it forward and do it all with passion: extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Erica Henning, vice president for portfolio management at Lionstone Investments, a real estate private equity firm.
Sometimes, deciding who you want to be happens once you decide who you DON’T want to be. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with the vice president for portfolio management at Lionstone Investments, a real estate private equity firm.
You can always give up and go home. But today’s extraordinary woman wants to help you dig in and see it through. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Denise Hamilton, founder of WatchHerWork, a digital learning community for working women.
As a child, Erica Henning just wanted to make a positive impact. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with the vice president for portfolio management at Lionstone Investments, a real estate private equity firm.
Jen Lemanski is back with Ann Tanabe, CEO of BioHouston. Ann discusses programs, such as the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), that bring companies and talent to Houston.
A human milk bank for preemies supplied by a cooperative milk bank. Could there possibly be anything more rewarding for all parties involved?!
It’s about branding that facilitates worldwide health, and it’s about corporate responsibility. Sound like a mouthful? Leisa Holland-Nelson gets the scoop from Susan Can, senior director of corporate partnerships and equity at Johnson & Johnson.
She founded her company out of frustration and embarrassment—and isn’t that the way it often happens?! Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Katy Aucoin, CEO of dearduck, a gift-giving app.
Besides being a serial entrepreneur, this extraordinary woman is also a star across several media. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with JJ Ramberg, founder of Goodshop and Goodsearch, a contributor on MSNBC and now author of a bestselling book.
Want to be more successful? More extraordinary advice. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Lorraine Grubbs, author of the non-fiction book, How to Create a Happy Workplace.
The president of the March of Dimes is in Houston to announce a new healthcare venture. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Stacey Stewart.
Her loyalty to an employer sent her on a journey that became a career. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Lorraine Grubbs, author of the non-fiction book, Creating a Happy Workplace.
A small-town California girl who became a musician and obtained her roofing contractor’s license. Now she’s a successful business owner, and you’ll never guess what she does with her money! Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Letitia Hanke. founder and CEO of ARS Roofing, Gutters and Waterproofing.
Extraordinary advice for extraordinary—and young—women. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Raissa Evans, the founder and chief strategist at Running Reload LLC.
How does one so young become so successful so quickly? Grace Rodriguez tells her secrets!
We’re at the Circular Summit, a conference for women entrepreneurs. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews the amazing Cindy Whitehead, serial entrepreneur, former CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and founder of The Pink Ceiling.
This week’s extraordinary woman is passionate about problem solving. How appropriate that she would create a company specializing in “solutions.” Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Samira Salman, founder of Salman Solutions, a consulting and growth company.
Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Elizabeth Gore, entrepreneur-in-residence for Dell Technologies and chairman of the Circular Summit, an event for high-growth women entrepreneurs.
She defines her career as “active,” and she has never applied for a job. (It’s all about who you know.)
How did she get here?! Raissa says she grew up as a technology kid. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with the founder and chief strategist at Running Reload LLC,
Raissa Evans.
It can be a long and winding road. Leisa Holland-Nelson talks career paths with Grace Rodriguez, chief experience officer and co-founder of Station Houston.
Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Lorraine Grubbs, author of How to Create a Happy Workplace—What Award Winning Companies Know.
Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Denise Hamilton, founder of WatchHerWork.
What is a marketing behaviorist? This week’s extraordinary woman leverages technology, people and processes to resolve speed bumps in growth goals. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Raissa Evans, founder and chief strategist at Running Reload LLC.
Grace Rodriguez works hard to make that happen. Leisa Holland-Nelson talks high impact with the CXO, that’s chief experience officer, and co-founder of Station Houston.
Leisa Holland-Nelson talks about Super Bowl LI with Sallie Sargent, president and CEO of Houston Super Bowl Host Committee. Sallie explains what a Super Bowl Host Committee does.
Sometimes it’s not the job that’s the most rewarding, it’s the contribution to the company’s people. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Jennifer Stewart, SVP finance, Southwestern Energy.
Not your typical success story. How did she get here? Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with serial entrepreneur Carolyn Rodz, founder of Circular Board, a collaborative accelerator that supports women in business.
Today’s extraordinary woman is a pioneer in many ways. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews ABC News Washington correspondent Ann Compton.
What’s in a name—other than a brand challenge? Robin Tooms interviews Thao Costis, CEO of Search Homeless Services.
When in doubt, it’s all about the clients. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Gina Luna, CEO of commercial banking for JP Morgan Chase.
Find your passion and be ready to put in the hours; extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Myrtle Jones, SVP-tax for Halliburton.
What are you willing to sacrifice? Extraordinary advice from the youngest elected mayor of the City of Compton. Laura Max Rose is at the Sixth Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon with Aja Brown.
It’s never going to happen the way you think it will—extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Diane Scardino, VP operations, Texas Children’s Hospital.
We’re all the products of circumstance and coincidence. How did this week’s extraordinary woman get here?
Change can be difficult, but it can also bring growth and positive results—and she should know!
How does one choose to become a hospital administrator? Well, her choice began with a love of children and the rest is history. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Diane Scardino, VP operations, Texas Children’s Hospital.
What drives a woman to become a politician? Laura Max Rose is at the Sixth Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon with Aja Brown, the youngest elected mayor of the City of Compton.
Multinational companies are under attack for “not paying their fair share;” politicians are constantly adjusting the corporate tax laws, so her job is a big one. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Myrtle Jones, SVP-tax for Halliburton.
Just what is a Golden Thread Kid? Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Diane Scardino, VP operations, Texas Children’s Hospital.
Just ask, don’t apologize and own it—extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Jennifer Stewart, SVP finance, Southwestern Energy.
Find your passion, focus and work hard—extraordinary advice. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with the fascinating Jill Griffin, author of Earn Your Seat on a Corporate Board and public board member.
Determining your real success is a never-ending evaluation that is all about your employees: extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Lisa Holland-Nelson chats with Kelly Hess, president and CEO of CompuCycle, an electronic recycling company.
“Business when you have a business,” is extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Ruchi Mukherjee, founder of Lights Camera Action Houston, an online lifestyle society magazine.
Don’t wait for help; go get what you need—extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Jill Griffin, author and NYSE public board member.
How does a little girl grow up to be a finance executive? Well, it’s quite a story. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Jennifer Stewart, SVP finance, Southwestern Energy.
How does a woman become a corporate board member? Well, first you become an author, cross paths with Red McCombs, be a college lecturer and it all comes together. What?! Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with the always fascinating Jill Griffin, author and NYSE public board member.
Karen Love is back with Wilka Toppins, founder and principle lawyer at the Toppins Law Firm. Wilka discusses the steps employers must take to become compliant with the new overtime rules.
“Business when you have a business,” is extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Ruchi Mukherjee, founder of Lights Camera Action Houston, an online lifestyle society magazine.
Jill Griffin’s latest book, Earn Your Seat on a Corporate Board, was written in the spirit of helping others understand the governance process. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with the very fascinating Jill Griffin, author and public board member.
How does a little girl grow up to be CEO of an electronic recycling business? Well, we’re all products of circumstance and coincidence! Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Kelly Hess, president and CEO of CompuCycle, an electronic recycling company.Sometimes it’s not the job that’s the most rewarding, it’s the contribution to the company’s people.
Sometimes it’s not the job that’s the most rewarding, it’s the contribution to the company’s people. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Jennifer Stewart, SVP finance, Southwestern Energy.
Ellen Latham believes that, with relentless focus and belief in yourself, you can do anything. Here’s a shot of “can do!” Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews the extraordinary founder of Orangetheory Fitness.
Today’s extraordinary woman is celebrating 20 years of refurbishing, reuse and responsible recycling. Lisa Holland-Nelson chats with Kelly Hess, president and CEO of CompuCycle, an electronic recycling company.
Extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman—define your own success and be open to suggestion. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Kristin Kaufman, author and founder of Alignment Inc.
We’re all products of circumstance and coincidence; today’s extraordinary woman followed the signs and made all the right decisions. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Kristin Kaufman, author and founder of Alignment Inc.
In a small business, you do—you ARE—everything. But today’s guest never lost her focus on what she wanted. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Ruchi Mukherjee, founder of Lights Camera Action Houston, an online lifestyle society magazine.
Leisa Holland-Nelson is attending the Circular Summit at Hotel Zaza where she meets with Jennifer “JJ” Davis, head of the Women’s Entrepreneur Network at Dell. JJ explains how her employer values risk-taking and big ideas and wants to encourage entrepreneurship.
Ellen Latham couldn’t find a workout that did everything she wanted it to. So she developed her “Ultimate Workout” and never looked back. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews the extraordinary founder of Orangetheory Fitness.
Failure is simply not an option; learn from it and move on. Extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Gindi Vincent, counsel for ExxonMobil.
Self-awareness, alignment and commitment can be your best friends—extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Kim Evans, co-founder and CEO of Seremedi, Inc.
Keynote speaker and leadership coach Kristin Kaufman wrote her “Is This Seat Taken?” books because she simply couldn’t help herself. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Kristin Kaufman, founder of Alignment Inc. and author.
When Ellen Latham created her “Ultimate Workout” eight years ago, her clients (and she) were shocked at the results. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews the extraordinary founder of Orange Theory Fitness.
We’re recording at the Circular Summit, an event for women entrepreneurs. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Janet Gurwitch, operating partner of Castanea Partners, and Alli Webb, founder of Drybar, both members of Circular Board, a collaborative accelerator.
Most little girls don’t dream of growing up and launching a healthcare company, but Kim always knew something like this was in the works. She’s perceptive like that. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Kim Evans, co-founder and CEO, Seremedi, Inc | Health Vitality Advocate & Enabler.
She’s having a party and launching a print magazine! Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Ruchi Mukherjee, founder of Lights Camera Action Houston, an online lifestyle society magazine.
She boot-strapped her start-up, manufactured her own products and now trains and ships to more than 80 countries. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews skin therapist Jane Wurwand, founder of U.K. skincare company Dermalogica.
As founding member and head of Dell’s Women’s Entrepreneur Network, she runs an international network of women powering business. What a story! Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Jennifer “JJ” Davis, executive director of global communications at Dell.
Could a digital healthcare company be the carescription of the future? Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Kim Evans, co-founder and CEO, Seremedi, Inc | Health Vitality Advocate & Enabler.
She co-founded SURGE Accelerator but has now changed direction. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Sarah Groen, general manager of UberEATS Houston.
How does a little girl grow up to land such a position for one of the world’s largest petroleum companies? Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Gindi Vincent, counsel for ExxonMobil.
She’s an attorney advising on environmental issues who loves her job. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Gindi Vincent, counsel for ExxonMobil.
WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Sue Burnett, founder and president of Burnett Staffing Specialists.
Extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with serial entrepreneur Carolyn Rodz, founder of Circular Board, a collaborative accelerator that supports women in business.
Not your typical success story. How did she get here? Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with serial entrepreneur Carolyn Rodz, founder of Circular Board, a collaborative accelerator that supports women in business.
Success is great but you’ll never be successful unless you take some risk and put yourself out there. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Molly Voorhees, president of Becks Prime.
Today’s extraordinary woman is planning an event for women entrepreneurs. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with serial entrepreneur Carolyn Rodz, founder of Circular Board, a collaborative accelerator that supports women in business.
Extraordinary advice from another extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Dawn Nielsen, vice president of the Kolache Factory.
Another extraordinary angle on how to succeed in the family business. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Molly Voorhees, president of Becks Prime.
What’s the best way to succeed in the family business? This extraordinary woman should know! Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Dawn Nielsen, vice president of the Kolache Factory.
She grew up with the family company; now she’s helping to grow the family company. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Molly Voorhees, president of Becks Prime.
Extraordinary career advice from an extraordinarily successful young woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Maria Moncada Alaoui, general manager of BMW of West Houston.
Today’s extraordinary woman scrubbed floors for her daddy’s business when she was young. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Dawn Nielsen, vice president of the Kolache Factory.
Today’s extraordinary woman is a pioneer in many ways. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews ABC News Washington correspondent Ann Compton.
Sometimes the most inconsequential moment can provide a life-changing event. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with the amazing Kathrine Switzer, first female to run the Boston Marathon.
She co-founded SURGE Accelerator but has now changed direction. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Sarah Groen, general manager of UberEATS Houston.
Not many women beat out the guys in the car business like today’s guest did. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Maria Moncada Alaoui, general manager of BMW of West Houston.
Be open to life! Extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Ursula Hessenflow, co-founder and CEO of myLAB Box, where “Safe is Sexy.”
Important and extraordinary advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson visits with Lidya Osadchey, CEO of Escape Family Resource Center.
Extraordinary career advice from an extraordinary young woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Nory Angel, executive director and CEO of SER- Jobs for Progress.
Great advice from an extraordinary woman. Leisa Holland-Nelson chats with Alexandra Pruner, Chief Financial Officer of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., an energy investment bank.
