Reputation is everything. If you want a better business, you need to spend some time thinking about how to ensure your business STANDOUT. Your reputation will set you apart. Our STANDOUT guest, Daniela Correia is an accomplished Recruitment Agency owner with a proven track record in the Hospitality and Foodservice industry specializing in the luxury market. Recognized as Toronto's #1 Recruitment Agency in both 2022 and 2021 by TopRecruiter. During our conversation, Daniela shares how she has built a reputation for excellence in her field.
Key Takeaways:
The key factors to building a reputation of excellence
The thought process from idea to execution
The benefits of slow growth
Plus much more...
Connect with Daniela Correia:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielamjcorreia/ Dcglobaltalent.ca
Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:
Get a copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:
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Good moms, bad choices. Being a mother is a full-time job, so how can you balance motherhood with being an entrepreneur? Our STANDOUT guest, Abby Ayoola is a podcast host, publisher, author, entrepreneur, creator, producer, and a mother to 6 kids. During our conversation, we are going to discuss how she juggles her daily life as a mother while running multiple businesses.
Key Takeaways:
Ways to better manage your time as a mother and entrepreneur
Strategies can entrepreneurs use to balance their work and family responsibilities while still achieving their business goals
Plus much more...
Connect with Abby Ayoola:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyayoola/ www.howtosurvivesociety.com
Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:
Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:
Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
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Who said you couldn't be anything you want?
For many professionals, balancing a career and a passion project you love can be a difficult choice to make.
Our STANDOUT guest is a College professor and an Instagram fashion influencer at the same time. She started her blog as a hobby in 2017 after friends and co-workers kept asking her where she got her outfits from. Since then it has grown into something she truly enjoys.
During our conversation, we are going to discuss how she balances her two careers and find fulfillment in both areas.
Key Takeaways:
The strategies to achieve a balance between passion and profession
Tips for balancing a passion and full time career
How to handle your mindset when passion and profession are different
Plus much more...
Connect with Praveeni Perera:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveeniperera/ | https://instagram.com/thewkndfashionista | www.theweekendfashionista.com
Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:
Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:
Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
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Pursuing your career goals doesn't have to mean sacrificing your mental health. It's no secret that the majority of people in the workforce are struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance. With the ever-growing demands of our careers, it's easy to let our mental health fall by the wayside. Our STANDOUT guest, Vergia Davidson is the Founder/CEO of STRiVE: Mental Health, Wellness, and Empowerment. For over ten years, she has been seeking to make a difference in people’s life at a time through psychoeducation, strategy development, and counseling has always been her priority. During our conversation, she shares her own journey toward mental health and how you can reach your goals while protecting and nurturing your mental health.
Key Takeaways:
The most common causes of mental health
The importance of mental health
How to protect your mental health
Plus much more...
Connect with Vergia Davidson:
https://www.instagram.com/strive_mental_health/ | https://www.facebook.com/vergia.davidson/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vergia-davidson/ | https://twitter.com/VergiaDavidson |
www.strivementalhealth.ca
Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:
Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:
Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
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Why is financial freedom important to businesses and individuals? There are many different ways to create income, such as starting a business, working a full-time job, or investing in assets that generate long-term financial stability. The key is to find a way to create income that is sustainable so that you can continue to grow your wealth over time. Our STANDOUT guest, Eszter Sebok is a real estate investor, a mentor, and an advocate for financial freedom. During our conversation, she is going to share why and how building a solid foundation of financial knowledge is crucial to achieving financial freedom. Her mission is to empower young entrepreneurs and support them through real estate investment strategies.
Key Takeaways:
The pillars of financial freedom
How to set yourself on the path to financial freedom
How to create automatic savings to invest for high return
Plus much more...
Connect with Eszter Sebok:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100057454274097 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/esebok/ | IG - eszter_realestate
Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:
Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:
Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
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This morning I received a comment "Kitchen time babe. Take care of kids, let your man handle the finances." I've always been a big advocate for women in leadership. And God only knows the backlash I have received over the past couple of years. As march is Women's Month, I have invited some of the greatest Canadian leaders to have an open conversation about the place of women in business and in our society.
Key Takeaways:
The role of women in business
How women are shaping the future of business
The reasons why women make great business owners
Plus much more...
Connect with:
Stephen Clarke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenaclarke/
Svetlana Ratnikova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlanaratnikova/
Peter Ratnikov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterratnikov/
Fikayo Aderoju: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fikayo-aderoju/
Michael Challenger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchallenger/
Daniel Asamoah-Larbi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-prophet-daniel-asamoah-larbi-10323723a/
Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:
Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:
Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
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How to dress professionally and express your style? Dressing for success doesn't mean sacrificing your personal style. It’s about finding the perfect balance between comfort and professionalism, making sure you look good and feel great. As a professional woman, finding the right style and dressing with confidence is essential to improving your image as a leader. Our STANDOUT guest, Julie Louise is the founder of Science of Image and creator of The Style System. During our conversation, we are going to discuss how to leverage your style as a tool to command respect, attract more opportunities and feel more confident.
Key Takeaways:
The impact of professional image in your career
How to create a winning image for your success
The dress code for career success
Plus much more...
Connect with Julie Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-louise/
Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:
Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:
Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
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How are Black Women Taking the Lead? It is no secret that the achievements of black women leaders have often been overshadowed and ignored. Still, they are rising to the challenge of living legacies of leadership. Our STANDOUT guest Stachen Frederick has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Powerful Women and is the recipient of a number of academic and social impact awards. During our conversation, she is going to share her journey to becoming the leader she was meant to be, making an impact in the most vulnerable communities, and building a lasting legacy.
Key Takeaways:
What should be done to support black women in leadership
The responsibility of individuals and institutions to take accountability
The challenges of black women in leadership
Plus much more...
Connect with Stachen Frederick:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stachenfrederick/ | www.instagram.com/stachenlettfrederick
Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:
Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:
Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
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