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Seasoned Women Serious Business

Isabel Alexander

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"Seasoned Women - Serious Business" is dedicated to empowering business owners and leaders aged 45 to 75 beyond. This show is dedicated to all women who are Wise Enough To Want More, and gutsy enough to imagine and create it! Our mission is to provide a gathering place where experienced entrepreneurs and leaders feel seen and understood in a community of their peers, as they continue to grow, evolve, and thrive in their personal and professional lives. We aim to spark, educate, and uplift ou ...
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On Being with Krista Tippett

On Being Studios

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Wisdom to replenish and orient in a tender, tumultuous time to be alive. Spiritual inquiry, science, social healing, and poetry. Conversations to live by. With a 20-year archive featuring luminaries like Mary Oliver, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Desmond Tutu, each episode brings a new discovery about the immensity of our lives. Hosted by Krista Tippett, Learn more about the On Being Project’s work in the world at onbeing.org.
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Embrace Your Strengths: Transform Your Business at Any Age In this episode of 'Seasoned Women, Serious Business,' host Isabel Alexander delves into the importance of focusing on individual strengths rather than weaknesses, inspired by the book 'StrengthsFinder 2.0' by Donald O. Clifton and Tom Rath. Isabel shares her personal experiences with the S…
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Navigating Entrepreneurship: Insights from Maryanne & Isabel on Business and Life Balance In this episode of 'Seasoned Women, Serious Business,' Isabel welcomes Maryanne, a seasoned entrepreneur in the automotive industry. They discuss Maryanne's journey from finance in banking to running a successful automotive business alongside her husband. Mary…
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Exploring Publishing Opportunities for Women Over 50 in Erotic Writing with Stella Fosse In this special addendum to episode 114, the host revisits their interview with Stella Fosse to discuss additional publishing opportunities for women over 50 interested in writing erotica. The script highlights several key resources: Ageless Erotica by Joan Pri…
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Empowering Elder Writers: A Conversation with Stella Fosse In this episode of Seasoned Women, Serious Business, host Isabel Alexander converses with special guest Stella Fosse, an author known for her work in highlighting the vibrant lives of older women through her fiction and non-fiction books. This podcast focuses on Fosse's writing journey, her…
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The Power of Mastermind Groups: Lessons from Six Years of Collaboration In this episode of 'Seasoned Women, Serious Business,' host Isabel connects with her long-time mastermind partners, Lee Woodward and Jackie Ulmer, to discuss their journey over the past six years of meeting almost every Monday. They explore personal and professional growth, vul…
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The Power of Vitamin G: Strengthening Friendships for Success and Happiness In this episode of Seasoned Women, Serious Business, host Isabel Alexander discusses the importance of 'Vitamin G'—a metaphor for the supportive and empowering role of girlfriends in both personal and business life. Isabel shares insights on maintaining and evaluating frien…
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Building Your Virtual Trampoline: The Power of Support Networks In this episode of Seasoned Women, Serious Business, Isabel delves into the concept of a 'virtual trampoline,' which symbolizes the robust and interconnected support system needed for women to succeed in business and life. She discusses the critical elements of this trampoline, includi…
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Unlocking the Treasure Vault: The Power of Experience for Seasoned Women Entrepreneurs In this episode of Seasoned Women, Serious Business, host Isabel Alexander delves into the unique advantages experienced women hold as entrepreneurs and leaders. Targeting women aged 45 to 75 and beyond, Isabel highlights the profound cumulative value of life exp…
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Welcome to another episode of Seasoned Women, Serious Business! I'm your host, Isabel Alexander, and today we delve into who this podcast is truly for. If you're a woman entrepreneur aged 45 to 75 (or beyond), juggling the complexities of business, leadership, and family, this is your space. But don't worry, if you're outside this demographic, you'…
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Seasoned Women, Serious Business! I'm your host, Isabel Alexander, and I'm thrilled to launch this new podcast for wise women who are seeking more from life and business. After hosting the Lift As You Climb podcast for the past three years, I've realized the need for a space dedicated to women in their 50s, 60s, …
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Welcome to Seasoned Women, Serious Business, a podcast created for wise women who seek more from life and business. Hosted by Isabel Alexander, an accomplished entrepreneur and business coach, this series celebrates the collective wisdom, collaboration, and growth of seasoned women. Isabel brings over five decades of entrepreneurial experience and …
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In the final episode of the Lift As You Climb podcast, the host reflects on the incredible three-year journey and the 105 episodes that empowered listeners to embrace self-discovery and growth. The podcast, which focused on helping women understand and build their own success, is transitioning to a new and exciting phase. The host shares the import…
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The wonderful civil rights elder Vincent Harding liked to look around the world for what he called "live human signposts" — human beings who embody ways of seeing and becoming and who point the way forward to the world we want to inhabit. And adrienne maree brown, who has inspired worlds of social creativity with her notions of "pleasure activism" …
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An impassioned plea, a yearning for connection — the poem U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón wrote when she says all language failed her. Take in Ada's reading of her piece, “The End of Poetry” — and hear her read more of her work in the On Being episode, “To Be Made Whole.” Ada Limón is the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States. She’s written six book…
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We are strange creatures. It is hard for us to speak about, or let in, the reality of frailty and death — the elemental fact of mortality itself. In this century, western medicine has gradually moved away from its understanding of death as a failure — where care stops with a terminal diagnosis. Hospice has moved, from something rare to something ex…
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Today, a poem with a poignant question to live: “...and are we not of interest to each other?” Carry Elizabeth Alexander’s reading of her poem “Ars Poetica #100: I Believe” with you — and hear Elizabeth read more of her poetry in the On Being episode, “Words That Shimmer.” Elizabeth Alexander is a poet, author, and educator. Since 2018, she has ser…
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We humans have this drive to erect barriers between ourselves and others, Luis Alberto Urrea says, and yet this makes us a little crazy. He is an exuberant, wise, and refreshing companion into the deep meaning and the problem of borders — what they are really about, what we do with them, and what they do to us. The Mexican-American border was as cl…
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In our world of so much suffering, it can feel hard or wrong to invoke the word "joy." Yet joy has been one of the most insistent, recurrent rallying cries in almost every life-giving conversation that Krista has had across recent months and years, even and especially with people on the front lines of humanity's struggles. Ross Gay helps illuminate…
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In this all-new episode, Krista engages biomimicry pioneer Janine Benyus in a second, urgent conversation, alongside creative biomimicry practitioner Azita Ardakani Walton. Together they trace precise guidance and applied wisdom from the natural world for the civilizational callings before us now. What does nature have to teach us about healing fro…
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In a time of stress, uncertainty, and isolation, Christine Runyan turns our attention to what often evades our awareness — the response of our nervous systems. As part of On Being’s 2021 Midwinter Gathering, she offered this brief, practical, gently guided practice as an invitation to befriend your beleaguered body, to “blanket it with a little bit…
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The years of pandemic and lockdown are still working powerfully on us from the inside. But we have trouble acknowledging this, much less metabolizing it. This conversation with Christine Runyan, which took place in the dark middle of those years, helps make sense of our present of still-unfolding epidemic distress — as individuals, as communities, …
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We are overjoyed to share this heart-stirring performance with you, which transpired when we invited the ornithologist/poet/former On Being guest J. Drew Lanham to offer some poetry at a live On Being event in January 2024. We could not have imagined the lightning in a bottle that unfolded — a live adaptation of the title poem that appears in Drew'…
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Here is a stunning sentence for you, written by Lyndsey Stonebridge, our guest this hour, channeling the 20th-century political thinker and journalist Hannah Arendt: "Loneliness is the bully that coerces us into giving up on democracy." This conversation is a kind of guide to generative shared deliberations we might be having with each other and ou…
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A taste of a special mini-season of Poetry Unbound — bringing contemplative curiosity and the life-nurturing tether of poetry to the very present matter of conflict in our world. In this first offering, Pádraig introduces the intriguing idea of poems as teachers and ponders Wisława Szymborska’s “A Word on Statistics," translated by Joanna Trzeciak.…
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There is an ecological transformation unfolding in the places we love and come from. On a front edge of this reality, which will affect us all, Colette Pichon Battle is a singular model of brilliance and graciousness of mind and spirit and action. And to be with her is to open to the way the stories we tell have blunted us to the courage we’re call…
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In her writing, it is Kate DiCamillo's gift to make bearable the fact that joy and sorrow live so close, side by side, in life as it is (if not as we wish it to be). In this conversation, along with good measures of raucous laughter and a few tears, Kate summons us to hearts "capacious enough to contain the complexities and mysteries of ourselves a…
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A special two-month season of On Being starts May 9. Freshly curated conversations from across the On Being archive. Big new conversations and extra offerings. To be present to the suffering and sorrow of this world from a place of love. To accompany each other in this — and accompany the young. To honor the fragility of being human. To keep our ca…
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In this episode, Tobe Brockner, founder of Katuva, shares valuable insights on building a successful virtual team for entrepreneurs. Topics covered include: 1. Managing Differences: Tobe discusses how Katuva addresses timezone, cultural, and currency differences, emphasizing the importance of minimizing fees and optimizing payment platforms. 2. Cul…
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In Episode 104, we explore the profound concept of designing your life and unlocking the freedom to live on your terms. Tobe Brockner, founder of Katuva, emphasizes the importance of choice in shaping our work and personal lives. The episode touches upon the challenge of giving oneself permission to break away from traditional norms and adopt a mor…
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In Episode 103 of the Lift As You Climb Podcast,we engage in a conversation with Tobe Brockner, Founder of Katuva, exploring the paradigm shift that shaped Tobe's journey towards time freedom and autonomy. Key Highlights: **Empower Plus Program:** Tobe emphasizes the reciprocal nature of empowerment, creating a symbiotic relationship between person…
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Join us in Episode 102 of the Lift as You Climb Podcast as we delve into the Katuva Success Model, demystifying the process of matching entrepreneurs with the perfect virtual assistants. From recruitment strategies to personality-based matching, discover the keys to transforming chaos into clarity in your business journey. - Introduction to the Kat…
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Join us in this episode as we explore the world of virtual assistants with Tobe Brockner, Founder of KATUVA. Delve into the reasons, dos, and don'ts of having a virtual assistant, backed by real experiences. Discover the unique approach of Katuva in matching entrepreneurs with the right VAs, and the transformative impact on achieving time freedom. …
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Welcome back to the Lift As You Climb podcast! In this special 100th episode, Isabel Alexander reflects on an incredible year filled with growth, adventure, and celebration. Join the journey as Isabel shares insights, experiences, and exciting plans for the upcoming year. Highlights: - Milestones: Isabel celebrates reaching the 100th episode of the…
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Welcome to Episode 99 of the Lift As You Climb podcast with Isabel Alexander. In this episode, Isabel reflects on the past five or six episodes dedicated to strategic planning. She shares personal examples of the results, experiences, and memorable moments from implementing strategic planning in her business journey. **Key Points:** 1. Team Ownersh…
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In this insightful episode, Isabel Alexander continues her exploration of strategic planning, focusing on the vital element of accountability. She underscores the transformative power of accountability as an intrinsic, internalized commitment to achieving results. Drawing from her own experiences and coaching insights, Isabel challenges the convent…
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Welcome back to the Strategic Planning series with Isabel Alexander. In this episode, Isabel delves into the crucial steps of creating a realistic strategic plan that goes beyond collecting dust. Join her journey as she breaks down the process, offering valuable insights and a modified methodology. Show Notes: 1. SWOT Analysis: - Explore your organ…
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Isabel Alexander delves deeper into the mini-series on strategic planning, providing timeless insights applicable year-round. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or aspiring entrepreneur, Isabel shares wisdom gained from over 50 years in business. 1. The Importance of Strategic Planning: - Small to medium-sized businesses and solopreneurs must…
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Isabel Alexander continues the mini-series on strategic planning, spotlighting fundamental elements crucial for SMEs and solopreneurs. 1. Foundational Core Values: - Your business's cornerstone lies in its core values. - Aligning decisions with personal values ensures ease and confidence. - Imperative for fostering loyalty in teams, attracting clie…
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In this episode, Isabel Alexander dives into the world of strategic planning for solopreneurs and smaller businesses. Learn how to create your own one-page strategic plan and gain valuable insights from her years of experience. Discover the secrets to unlocking business success. Key Takeaways: The Importance of Values and Mission: Isabel emphasizes…
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In this episode of the Lift As You Climb podcast, Isabel Alexander explores the powerful tradition of choosing a guiding word or theme for the upcoming year. Discover how this simple practice can bring clarity, focus, and intention to your personal and professional goals. Isabel shares her own process for selecting the perfect word and offers pract…
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Welcome to Episode 92 of the Lift As You Climb podcast! In today's episode, our host, Isabel Alexander, dives into the critical topic of why entrepreneurs need a strategic plan for their businesses. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting on your entrepreneurial journey, this episode offers valuable insights into the importance of…
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Welcome to Episode 91 of the Lift As You Climb podcast with your host, Isabel Alexander. In this episode, Isabel dives into a topic that many entrepreneurs eventually grapple with: what to do when you no longer love your business. With her signature insight and candor, she explores the five key options available to business owners at this crossroad…
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In Episode 90 of the Lift As You Climb podcast, host Isabel Alexander delves into a topic that can be challenging for many entrepreneurs: the fear of failure, especially when it comes to loving your business. She explores the pressures we feel to maintain a facade of success and why it's essential to acknowledge when we're no longer passionate abou…
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In this episode, host Isabel Alexander explores a tough but crucial question: Are you the bottleneck in your own business? Many entrepreneurs and business owners find themselves stuck in the role of the sole decision-maker, which can limit growth and put the company's future at risk. Isabel delves into the importance of recognizing when you might b…
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Here are some experiences to which Nick Cave gives voice and song: the "universal condition" of yearning, and of loss; a "spirituality of rigor"; and the transcendent and moral dimensions of what music is about. This Australian musician, writer, and actor first made a name in the wild world of ’80s post-punk and later with Nick Cave and the Bad See…
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Isabel shares her journey of becoming an entrepreneur, a path she didn't plan but embraced out of necessity. After her employer went bankrupt, she found herself in the role of the primary breadwinner for her family. Motivated by her circumstances, she took the plunge into entrepreneurship, learning the ropes on the job. Starting from her dining roo…
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In this thought-provoking episode, host Isabel Alexander dives deep into a question that might seem unconventional but carries immense significance: Would you rather face resistance on the path to becoming who you truly want to be, or live a life weighed down by regrets for not trying? Isabel reflects on the natural evolution of life and the power …
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Our built world is designed around something called "normal," and yet every single one of our bodies is mysterious, and constantly adapting for better or worse — and always, always changing. This is a fact so ordinary — and yet not something most of us routinely pause to know and to ponder and work with. But Sara Hendren has made it her passion, br…
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In this candid episode, host Isabel Alexander explores a topic many entrepreneurs may hesitate to admit: when your business stops being fun. Isabel creates a safe space to discuss this natural evolution and shares personal insights from her entrepreneurial journey. As we age and gain experience, our perspectives shift. Isabel reflects on the value …
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