The Everyday Heroine Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:41:41 -0400 https://mariakauffman.com/ en-us © 2026 The Kauffman Institute yes e604c242-e705-57cc-9fc9-f69fdc0859cc Maria Kauffman episodic false Welcome to the Everyday Heroine! This podcast is meant to share insights and experiences about how ordinary women are doing extraordinary things to inspire women’s leadership. 

I believe that inside every woman there is a superhero working her magic to pioneer a better life for herself, her family, her friends, and the rest of the world. To make things better women will need to discover the truth about what they are capable of. 

Hello! My name is Maria Kauffman and after working for a few decades in my Engineering Career, it is my honor to share my stories and my excitement for the future of women’s leadership. 

I know how frustrating and lonely it can be working as a woman in a male-dominated industry with little to no support to be yourself and pursue your dreams. It took me way too long to figure things out on my own. 

In this podcast, you will find plenty of inspiring women in STEM, women in engineering, and women in leadership who are changing the world for the better by offering stories, tips, tricks, and strategies to help other women do the same. 

The world needs you more than you know, and it has never been a more important time for women to lead! 

Follow and tune in to The Everyday Heroine where we are redefining what is possible for the world! Or for more information, follow the link to my website!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Women’s Leadership Empowerment Career Advancement STEM Maria Kauffman https://storage.buzzsprout.com/93nc5ohlf9rafxa4playtbb6a2lr?.jpg The Everyday Heroine https://mariakauffman.com/ Victim Suspect Must-Watch Movie Review - EP 090 Victim Suspect Must-Watch Movie Review - EP 090 The women in this movie are some of the bravest women I have seen in a very long time! The ending is the best as two women take back their power and do what they need to do to leave the world better than they found it. Especially after the triple and quadruple victim syndromes that popped up just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse.

As difficult as it is to know the truth, I give this movie a must-watch for The Everyday Heroine! Watch the movie, learn for yourself, and stay informed for the greater good. 

https://www.netflix.com/title/81288561

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24079788/

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]]> The women in this movie are some of the bravest women I have seen in a very long time! The ending is the best as two women take back their power and do what they need to do to leave the world better than they found it. Especially after the triple and quadruple victim syndromes that popped up just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse.

As difficult as it is to know the truth, I give this movie a must-watch for The Everyday Heroine! Watch the movie, learn for yourself, and stay informed for the greater good. 

https://www.netflix.com/title/81288561

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24079788/

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, Superheroine, Podcaster:


]]> Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-12976071 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0400 404 90 full false Dancing with Data on the Rise to Hi-Tech SuperHeroine - EP 089 Dancing with Data on the Rise to Hi-Tech SuperHeroine - EP 089 Dancing with Data on the Rise to Hi-Tech SuperHeroine is a discussion with Anubha Maithani about Women's Leadership.

This is a guest interview with Anubha Maithani from The Everyday Heroine Show discussing 'Data-Driven Dreams from Small-Town Girl to Hi-Tech Superheroine'. 

Anubha is a true small-town girl with big dreams. With 10 years of experience as a data analyst, she has a talent for turning complex data sets into actionable insights that help businesses make informed decisions. 

Anubha is passionate about empowering businesses through the use of data storytelling and has a natural knack for transforming data into meaningful stories. 

She is also a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion, as well as women's empowerment. Anubha is the founder of the "Mothers in Tech" group on LinkedIn. She is a mentor and ambassador for women in tech groups and a mentor/coach for university students seeking career guidance. 

Outside of work, Anubha has a love for dancing and cooking. She's even started a food blog on Instagram that features quick and easy recipes. 

Currently, she's learning the art of creating charcuterie boards! Anubha is a true superheroine, empowering mothers and raising important issues surrounding flexible working for working parents. 

Her dedication to making a positive impact in the world is truly inspiring!

Join us as we discuss women's leadership with Anubha Maithani in 'Data-Driven Dreams from Small-Town Girl to Hi-Tech Superheroine'.

Connect with Anubha and Connecting Mothers in Tech here!

Schedule time with Anubha here for an extra special empowerment treat!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, Superheroine, Podcaster:

]]> Dancing with Data on the Rise to Hi-Tech SuperHeroine is a discussion with Anubha Maithani about Women's Leadership.

This is a guest interview with Anubha Maithani from The Everyday Heroine Show discussing 'Data-Driven Dreams from Small-Town Girl to Hi-Tech Superheroine'. 

Anubha is a true small-town girl with big dreams. With 10 years of experience as a data analyst, she has a talent for turning complex data sets into actionable insights that help businesses make informed decisions. 

Anubha is passionate about empowering businesses through the use of data storytelling and has a natural knack for transforming data into meaningful stories. 

She is also a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion, as well as women's empowerment. Anubha is the founder of the "Mothers in Tech" group on LinkedIn. She is a mentor and ambassador for women in tech groups and a mentor/coach for university students seeking career guidance. 

Outside of work, Anubha has a love for dancing and cooking. She's even started a food blog on Instagram that features quick and easy recipes. 

Currently, she's learning the art of creating charcuterie boards! Anubha is a true superheroine, empowering mothers and raising important issues surrounding flexible working for working parents. 

Her dedication to making a positive impact in the world is truly inspiring!

Join us as we discuss women's leadership with Anubha Maithani in 'Data-Driven Dreams from Small-Town Girl to Hi-Tech Superheroine'.

Connect with Anubha and Connecting Mothers in Tech here!

Schedule time with Anubha here for an extra special empowerment treat!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, Superheroine, Podcaster:

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/dancing-with-data-on-the-rise-to-hi-tech-superheroine/ Maria Kauffman/Anubha Maithani Buzzsprout-12845784 Sun, 14 May 2023 23:00:00 -0400 3746 The Everyday Heroine, Data Science, Women in Tech, Anubha Maithani, Maria Kauffman, women's leadership, Mothers in Tech 89 full false Coded Bias Movie Review - EP 088 Coded Bias Movie Review - EP 088 Introduction:
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, the documentary 'Coded Bias,' directed by Shalini Kantayya, serves as a crucial eye-opener. Released in 2020, the film uncovers the unsettling truth about biases present in AI systems and automated decision-making technologies, focusing on facial recognition as a prime example. By following the research of Joy Buolamwini, a computer scientist at the MIT Media Lab, the documentary delves into the world of algorithms and raises vital questions about the ethical implications of biased AI systems.

The Bias Beneath the Surface:
Joy Buolamwini's groundbreaking research revealed that facial recognition technology is plagued by racial and gender biases, which can lead to discrimination and perpetuate existing inequalities in society. As the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, Buolamwini is a strong advocate for transparency and accountability in AI systems. 'Coded Bias' takes the audience on a journey that exposes the far-reaching consequences of such biases, touching upon various aspects of daily life, from employment and education to the criminal justice system.

A Call for Action:
Through interviews with researchers, activists, and experts, 'Coded Bias' highlights the ethical concerns surrounding AI technologies and emphasizes the urgent need for regulation and oversight. The documentary serves as a cautionary tale, illustrating the potential harms that can arise when unchecked biases infiltrate AI systems. It calls for a collective effort to address these issues and create a more equitable future for all.

Conclusion:
'Coded Bias' is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that urges us to reevaluate our relationship with technology. By shedding light on the hidden biases in AI systems, it fosters important conversations about the role of technology in society and the potential risks that come with unregulated AI. As we continue to integrate AI into our lives, it is crucial that we remain vigilant in our pursuit of ethical and unbiased technological advancements. 'Coded Bias' is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the societal consequences of biased AI and the steps we need to take to ensure a more equitable world.

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, Superheroine, Podcaster:

]]> Introduction:
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, the documentary 'Coded Bias,' directed by Shalini Kantayya, serves as a crucial eye-opener. Released in 2020, the film uncovers the unsettling truth about biases present in AI systems and automated decision-making technologies, focusing on facial recognition as a prime example. By following the research of Joy Buolamwini, a computer scientist at the MIT Media Lab, the documentary delves into the world of algorithms and raises vital questions about the ethical implications of biased AI systems.

The Bias Beneath the Surface:
Joy Buolamwini's groundbreaking research revealed that facial recognition technology is plagued by racial and gender biases, which can lead to discrimination and perpetuate existing inequalities in society. As the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, Buolamwini is a strong advocate for transparency and accountability in AI systems. 'Coded Bias' takes the audience on a journey that exposes the far-reaching consequences of such biases, touching upon various aspects of daily life, from employment and education to the criminal justice system.

A Call for Action:
Through interviews with researchers, activists, and experts, 'Coded Bias' highlights the ethical concerns surrounding AI technologies and emphasizes the urgent need for regulation and oversight. The documentary serves as a cautionary tale, illustrating the potential harms that can arise when unchecked biases infiltrate AI systems. It calls for a collective effort to address these issues and create a more equitable future for all.

Conclusion:
'Coded Bias' is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that urges us to reevaluate our relationship with technology. By shedding light on the hidden biases in AI systems, it fosters important conversations about the role of technology in society and the potential risks that come with unregulated AI. As we continue to integrate AI into our lives, it is crucial that we remain vigilant in our pursuit of ethical and unbiased technological advancements. 'Coded Bias' is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the societal consequences of biased AI and the steps we need to take to ensure a more equitable world.

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, Superheroine, Podcaster:

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/coded-bias-reveals-the-truth-about-ais-hidden-nature/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-12617191 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0400 411 The Everyday Heroine, Maria Kauffman, Coded Bias, movie review, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Justice League, Joy Buolamwini, MIT Media Lab 88 full false From Stressed to Happiness Movie Review & Easter Message - EP 087 From Stressed to Happiness Movie Review & Easter Message - EP 087 Today I am doing a movie review because it fits the intention behind the spring season. The movie is From Stress to Happiness which I recently watched on Netflix. 

It is a documentary that explores the journey to achieving happiness and well-being through the teachings of Matthieu Ricard. Matthieu is a well-known Buddhist monk, author, and speaker. 

In the film, they say that Matthieu is known as the "happiest man in the world,"! He briefly talks to a talk show host about the science that measured him so that they could claim this to be true. 

Credit is given to Dr. Tania Singer for her work as a social neuroscientist, psychologist, and world expert on empathy. 

One of my favorite parts in this film is when Matthieu and Alejandro De Grazia are walking through nature Alejandro looks miserable and is talking as if he is stressed out. 

During his nature walks with Matthieu, he is complaining about the weather while it is raining. Matthieu appears to be in his bliss and he is about 20 feet away from Alejandro which implies that happiness has nothing to do with your environment. 

Watch the film and let me know what you think!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, Superheroine, Podcaster:

]]> Today I am doing a movie review because it fits the intention behind the spring season. The movie is From Stress to Happiness which I recently watched on Netflix. 

It is a documentary that explores the journey to achieving happiness and well-being through the teachings of Matthieu Ricard. Matthieu is a well-known Buddhist monk, author, and speaker. 

In the film, they say that Matthieu is known as the "happiest man in the world,"! He briefly talks to a talk show host about the science that measured him so that they could claim this to be true. 

Credit is given to Dr. Tania Singer for her work as a social neuroscientist, psychologist, and world expert on empathy. 

One of my favorite parts in this film is when Matthieu and Alejandro De Grazia are walking through nature Alejandro looks miserable and is talking as if he is stressed out. 

During his nature walks with Matthieu, he is complaining about the weather while it is raining. Matthieu appears to be in his bliss and he is about 20 feet away from Alejandro which implies that happiness has nothing to do with your environment. 

Watch the film and let me know what you think!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, Superheroine, Podcaster:

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/embracing-new-beginnings-from-stressed-to-happiness-with-a-buddhist-monk/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-12616949 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0400 439 From Happiness to Happiness, Matthieu Ricard, Alejandro De Grazia, Dr. Tania Singer, mindfulness, meditation, Buddhist monk, The Everyday Heroine, Unstoppable Goals 87 full false The Power of Data: How Gender Bias Impacts Our World The Power of Data: How Gender Bias Impacts Our World Discover more about this book, here!

To be a guest on the show, go here! 

Introduction:

  • Welcome to another episode of The Everyday Heroine. Today, I will be doing a book review of one of the most important books I’ve read in the past few years, "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline Criado Perez, which is narrated by Caroline herself in the audible version.

About the Book:

  • The book starts with a bold statement, "Most of recorded human history is one big data gap," which the author backs up with examples throughout the book.
  • The introduction titled "The Default Male" highlights how history has failed to account for half of humanity and how gaps in data corrupt our understanding of ourselves.
  • The statement is fitting for our current state of humanity and the ongoing gender wars.
  • The host shares her personal experience of being a woman in a male-dominated industry for three decades and how she struggled to be herself.
  • Before reading the book, the host believed that the reason it was hard for her to be herself was due to a lack of role models. The book changed her perspective.
  • The stories shared in the book are refreshing and make the host feel understood and part of a special sisterhood.
  • The book presents an overwhelming amount of data and statistics, which can be a warning for some listeners.
  • The host acknowledges that the data was hard-hitting. It woke her up to the fact that being an empowered woman and a role model for others is essential.
  • The book made her laugh out loud at times and made her feel more informed, validated, and relevant to humanity.

Conclusion:

  • The author sums up the impact of the data gap. It affects our health, wellness, and progress. She suggests that we need more women in every career for more joy and prosperity.
  • The host agrees with her own statement. Advancing a woman's career is the single most powerful and strategic way to empower women, save the planet, and bring more happiness to the world.
  • The host recommends reading the book and invites listeners to share their thoughts or be a guest on the show.

Outro:

  • Thank you for listening to The Everyday Heroine. Don't forget to check out the show notes for links to the book.

Invisible Women Inspires Massive Career Growth is a highly suggested must-read book review.

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, Superheroine, Podcaster:

]]> Discover more about this book, here!

To be a guest on the show, go here! 

Introduction:

  • Welcome to another episode of The Everyday Heroine. Today, I will be doing a book review of one of the most important books I’ve read in the past few years, "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline Criado Perez, which is narrated by Caroline herself in the audible version.

About the Book:

  • The book starts with a bold statement, "Most of recorded human history is one big data gap," which the author backs up with examples throughout the book.
  • The introduction titled "The Default Male" highlights how history has failed to account for half of humanity and how gaps in data corrupt our understanding of ourselves.
  • The statement is fitting for our current state of humanity and the ongoing gender wars.
  • The host shares her personal experience of being a woman in a male-dominated industry for three decades and how she struggled to be herself.
  • Before reading the book, the host believed that the reason it was hard for her to be herself was due to a lack of role models. The book changed her perspective.
  • The stories shared in the book are refreshing and make the host feel understood and part of a special sisterhood.
  • The book presents an overwhelming amount of data and statistics, which can be a warning for some listeners.
  • The host acknowledges that the data was hard-hitting. It woke her up to the fact that being an empowered woman and a role model for others is essential.
  • The book made her laugh out loud at times and made her feel more informed, validated, and relevant to humanity.

Conclusion:

  • The author sums up the impact of the data gap. It affects our health, wellness, and progress. She suggests that we need more women in every career for more joy and prosperity.
  • The host agrees with her own statement. Advancing a woman's career is the single most powerful and strategic way to empower women, save the planet, and bring more happiness to the world.
  • The host recommends reading the book and invites listeners to share their thoughts or be a guest on the show.

Outro:

  • Thank you for listening to The Everyday Heroine. Don't forget to check out the show notes for links to the book.

Invisible Women Inspires Massive Career Growth is a highly suggested must-read book review.

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, Superheroine, Podcaster:

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/invisible-women-inspires-massive-career-growth/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-12517847 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 499 The Everyday Heroine, Maria Kauffman, Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, Caroline Criado Perez, book review, women's leadership, data bias, gender bias, default male, women as niche, women in male-dominated industry 86 full false Guest Interview with Dr Mimi Tam - EP 085 Guest Interview with Dr Mimi Tam - EP 085 Guest interview with Dr. Mimi Tam discusses Insights from an Influential Career in Telecommunications from Coffee Time with Kauffman.

Dr. Mimi Tam has over 35 years of experience in the Telecom engineering/protocol space. 

Recently she held the role of CTO of Ericsson Wireless Office at Ericsson. She is currently the Sr Director of Engineering of the Private Cellular Network Project at Cradlepoint/Ericsson. 

Mimi has over 25 years of participating in standards bodies such as ITU-T, ETSI, IEEE, IETF, WiMax Forum, and more. Mimi is a Senior Member & Past President of the Society of Women Engineers. 

Dr. Mimi Tam is a visionary and she is a woman with influence on the prioritization for North American research, development, and deployment of 6G.

Guest interview with Dr. Mimi Tam discusses Insights from an Influential Career in Telecommunications from Coffee Time with Kauffman.

Join us as we talk about women's leadership and what women are capable of!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

For access to the full blog posts go here.

Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

Schedule a Discovery Call to be a guest on the show here!

]]> Guest interview with Dr. Mimi Tam discusses Insights from an Influential Career in Telecommunications from Coffee Time with Kauffman.

Dr. Mimi Tam has over 35 years of experience in the Telecom engineering/protocol space. 

Recently she held the role of CTO of Ericsson Wireless Office at Ericsson. She is currently the Sr Director of Engineering of the Private Cellular Network Project at Cradlepoint/Ericsson. 

Mimi has over 25 years of participating in standards bodies such as ITU-T, ETSI, IEEE, IETF, WiMax Forum, and more. Mimi is a Senior Member & Past President of the Society of Women Engineers. 

Dr. Mimi Tam is a visionary and she is a woman with influence on the prioritization for North American research, development, and deployment of 6G.

Guest interview with Dr. Mimi Tam discusses Insights from an Influential Career in Telecommunications from Coffee Time with Kauffman.

Join us as we talk about women's leadership and what women are capable of!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

For access to the full blog posts go here.

Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

Schedule a Discovery Call to be a guest on the show here!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-dr-mimi-tam/ Maria Kauffman/Dr. Mimi Tam Buzzsprout-12053830 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2321 The Everyday Heroine, Coffee Time with Kauffman, Maria Kauffman, Dr. Mimi Tam, Telecommunications Industry, IEEE, ISA, SWE Boston, Society of Women Engineers, women's leadership, female engineer, Telecom engineering, protocol space 85 full false Guest Interview with Casandra (Marci) Lozano - EP 084 Guest Interview with Casandra (Marci) Lozano - EP 084 Guest Interview with Casandra (Marci) Lozano discussing women's leadership from Coffee Time with Kauffman.

Marci is an experienced Design Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. She is skilled in analysis, six sigma (quality design and process improvement), and management. 

Marci is a strong engineering professional with a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the University of North Texas. 

Currently, she is pursuing an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

Join us as we talk about women's leadership and what women are capable of!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

For access to the full blog posts go here.

Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

Schedule a Discovery Call to be a guest on the show here!

]]> Guest Interview with Casandra (Marci) Lozano discussing women's leadership from Coffee Time with Kauffman.

Marci is an experienced Design Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. She is skilled in analysis, six sigma (quality design and process improvement), and management. 

Marci is a strong engineering professional with a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the University of North Texas. 

Currently, she is pursuing an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

Join us as we talk about women's leadership and what women are capable of!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

For access to the full blog posts go here.

Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

Schedule a Discovery Call to be a guest on the show here!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-marci-lozano/ Maria Kauffman/Marci Lozano Buzzsprout-12283046 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500 4512 Marci Lozano, Casandra Lozano, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, women's leadership, women in STEM, female engineer, automotive industry, design engineer, Master of Science in Engineering Management, University of North Texas 84 full false Guest Interview with Aisling Guilfoyle - EP 083 Guest Interview with Aisling Guilfoyle - EP 083 Guest Interview with Aisling Guilfoyle discussing Engineering - The Common Language We All Speak from Coffee Time with Kauffman.

Aisling is Civil Engineer with over 11 years of experience. Her early career started as a site engineer on a construction site. 

After this, Aisling digressed into wet utility design, bringing with her the site knowledge to develop constructible designs. She joined Hyder Consulting (now Arcadis) based in Qatar in 2013 where she was involved in various utility infrastructure projects.

From there, she joined WSP (UAE) in 2014 where she continued to grow within the wet utility design team. 

In her current role, she provides both technical and management advice associated with wet utility design in urban development and infrastructure. 

In addition to her technical role, she has a long list of leadership skills, particularly in the project management realm.

She is an assertive individual who works well in a team and on her own. 

She was heavily involved with WSP initiatives such as the Early Career Leadership program, Taskforce, and Professional Registration development campaign. She also was the Middle East representative of Engineers Without Borders for WSP. 

After 5 years in her role in WSP, she embarked on a role with Atkins Middle East, where she is now part of a highly driven and ambitious team, working on mega projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and UAE. 

She moved on to Project Engineer for the Design and Build project for Atkins, in collaboration with ASGC where they are delivering a landmark Marsa Al Arab a Luxury Hotel in the shadow of the iconic Burj Al Arab. 

Currently, she is now back at WSP as a Project Manager for the Property and Buildings Department.

Aisling is the Award winner for the Next-Gen Woman of the Year 2021 ~ Middle East, Africa & South Asia and The Big 5's Women In Construction Awards.

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

For access to the full blog posts go here.

Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

Schedule a Discovery Call to be a guest on the show here!

]]> Guest Interview with Aisling Guilfoyle discussing Engineering - The Common Language We All Speak from Coffee Time with Kauffman.

Aisling is Civil Engineer with over 11 years of experience. Her early career started as a site engineer on a construction site. 

After this, Aisling digressed into wet utility design, bringing with her the site knowledge to develop constructible designs. She joined Hyder Consulting (now Arcadis) based in Qatar in 2013 where she was involved in various utility infrastructure projects.

From there, she joined WSP (UAE) in 2014 where she continued to grow within the wet utility design team. 

In her current role, she provides both technical and management advice associated with wet utility design in urban development and infrastructure. 

In addition to her technical role, she has a long list of leadership skills, particularly in the project management realm.

She is an assertive individual who works well in a team and on her own. 

She was heavily involved with WSP initiatives such as the Early Career Leadership program, Taskforce, and Professional Registration development campaign. She also was the Middle East representative of Engineers Without Borders for WSP. 

After 5 years in her role in WSP, she embarked on a role with Atkins Middle East, where she is now part of a highly driven and ambitious team, working on mega projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and UAE. 

She moved on to Project Engineer for the Design and Build project for Atkins, in collaboration with ASGC where they are delivering a landmark Marsa Al Arab a Luxury Hotel in the shadow of the iconic Burj Al Arab. 

Currently, she is now back at WSP as a Project Manager for the Property and Buildings Department.

Aisling is the Award winner for the Next-Gen Woman of the Year 2021 ~ Middle East, Africa & South Asia and The Big 5's Women In Construction Awards.

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

For access to the full blog posts go here.

Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

Schedule a Discovery Call to be a guest on the show here!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-aisling-guilfoyle/ Maria Kauffman/Aisling Guilfoyle Buzzsprout-12282963 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500 4808 Maria Kauffman, Aisling Guilfoyle, The Everyday Heroine, women's leadership, women in STEM, female engineer, imposter syndrome, PMP, Project Management Professional, Marsa Al Arab a Luxury Hotel, Burj Al Arab, Atkins, Property and Buildings Department 83 full false Guest Interview with Mounika Vanka - EP 082 Guest Interview with Mounika Vanka - EP 082 Cultivating Curiosity, Compassion, and Community: My Journey - Coffee Time with Kauffman guest interview with Mounika Vanka

Mounkia is a Biomedical Engineer by profession and a graduate of Duke University. And, Yes! She is a huge basketball fan!

As a proud woman engineer in the tech field, she strives to encourage, motivate and inspire fellow women to join the industry.

Her strong adherence to diversity and inclusion in the workplace has also led her to be part of multiple organizations that focus on supporting and helping underrepresented groups.

In her spare time, she enjoys the fun and challenges that come with activities like escape rooms, painting, playing sports (particularly tennis), being outside, and traveling.

Mounika is a true Everyday Heroine because she wants to leave the world better than she found it!

Join us for a comfortable conversation about women's leadership!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

For access to the full blog posts go here.

Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Cultivating Curiosity, Compassion, and Community: My Journey - Coffee Time with Kauffman guest interview with Mounika Vanka

Mounkia is a Biomedical Engineer by profession and a graduate of Duke University. And, Yes! She is a huge basketball fan!

As a proud woman engineer in the tech field, she strives to encourage, motivate and inspire fellow women to join the industry.

Her strong adherence to diversity and inclusion in the workplace has also led her to be part of multiple organizations that focus on supporting and helping underrepresented groups.

In her spare time, she enjoys the fun and challenges that come with activities like escape rooms, painting, playing sports (particularly tennis), being outside, and traveling.

Mounika is a true Everyday Heroine because she wants to leave the world better than she found it!

Join us for a comfortable conversation about women's leadership!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

For access to the full blog posts go here.

Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-mounika-vanka/ Maria Kauffman/Mounika Vanka Buzzsprout-12053807 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500 3496 The Everyday Heroine, Maria Kauffman, Mounika Vanka, women's leadership, women in STEM, PMP, Project Management Professional, Biomedical Engineer, Duke University 82 full false Guest Interview with Maya Love - EP 081 Guest Interview with Maya Love - EP 081 A Guide to Women’s Leadership for Community Building with Data Science - Coffee Time with Kauffman guest interview with Maya Love

Maya Love is an athlete and a committed data professional dedicated to amplifying hidden voices and organizational impact using statistics, data science, and data engineering.

Maya has excellent critical thinking skills.

She is poised under pressure.

And, she is skillful at moving stakeholders from ideation to execution which translates into monetary impact.

Her long-term career goals include building data systems that empower communities.

Join us for a comfortable conversation about women's leadership!

Contact Maya Love on LinkedIn here...

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

For access to the full blog posts go here.

Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> A Guide to Women’s Leadership for Community Building with Data Science - Coffee Time with Kauffman guest interview with Maya Love

Maya Love is an athlete and a committed data professional dedicated to amplifying hidden voices and organizational impact using statistics, data science, and data engineering.

Maya has excellent critical thinking skills.

She is poised under pressure.

And, she is skillful at moving stakeholders from ideation to execution which translates into monetary impact.

Her long-term career goals include building data systems that empower communities.

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Contact Maya Love on LinkedIn here...

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-maya-love/ Maria Kauffman/Maya Love Buzzsprout-12053801 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2453 Maria Kauffman, Maya Love, Data Science, women's leadership, basketball coach, women in STEM 81 full false Guest Interview with Altramese Roberts-Tompkins - EP 080 Guest Interview with Altramese Roberts-Tompkins - EP 080 One Woman’s Story of Finding Her Destiny in STEM - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Altramese Roberts-Tompkins

Altramese is currently a Senior Engineer at Toyota North American responsible for Environmental Sustainability.

She graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

She also has a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Mese is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and a Board Member of the Council of Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership.

Growing up she was taught the importance of building strong relationships, respecting people, and giving back.

She comes from a long line of empowered women and we are here to listen to her story of finding her destiny in STEM.

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Contact via LinkedIn here!

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Altramese is currently a Senior Engineer at Toyota North American responsible for Environmental Sustainability.

She graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

She also has a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Mese is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and a Board Member of the Council of Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership.

Growing up she was taught the importance of building strong relationships, respecting people, and giving back.

She comes from a long line of empowered women and we are here to listen to her story of finding her destiny in STEM.

Join us as we enjoy a comfortable conversation about women's leadership!

Contact via LinkedIn here!

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-altramese-roberts-tompkins/ Maria Kauffman/Altramese Roberts-Tompkins Buzzsprout-12053788 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500 3192 Maria Kauffman, Altramese Roberts-Tompkins, women in STEM, mechanical engineering, Texas A&M University, Toyota, University of Detroit Mercy, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Board Member, Council of Women in Energy, Environmental Leadership, women's leadership 80 full false Guest Interview with Kirsten Sargent - EP 079 Guest Interview with Kirsten Sargent - EP 079 Guest Interview with Kirsten Sargent.

Kirsten is an experienced engineer who demonstrates a history of working in the construction industry on infrastructure projects. 

Her background includes working in the UK and the US with a Professional Engineering license in the state of Colorado. She is skilled in Civil 3D, Microstation, and ProjectWise integrated projects. 

Kirsten brings a long list of leadership skills to her professional work with strong interpersonal communication, project planning, and task management.

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]]> Guest Interview with Kirsten Sargent.

Kirsten is an experienced engineer who demonstrates a history of working in the construction industry on infrastructure projects. 

Her background includes working in the UK and the US with a Professional Engineering license in the state of Colorado. She is skilled in Civil 3D, Microstation, and ProjectWise integrated projects. 

Kirsten brings a long list of leadership skills to her professional work with strong interpersonal communication, project planning, and task management.

Join us for a conversation about women's leadership and what it is like to live life as Everyday Heroine with Kirsten.

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-kirsten-sargent/ Maria Kauffman/Kirsten Sargent Buzzsprout-12053772 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 2645 The Everyday Heroine, women's leadership, women in STEM, female engineer, Maria Kauffman, Kirsten Sargent, civil engineer, professional engineer 79 full false Guest Interview with Hannah Kain - EP 078 Guest Interview with Hannah Kain - EP 078 Guest Interview with Hannah Kain discusses 'The Power Mix: Silicon Valley Innovation, Supply Chain, and Vision' from Coffee Time with Kauffman.

Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM, a supply chain company she founded in 1997. ALOM operates out of 19 global locations to support its Fortune 500 customers in the technology, automotive, medical, financial, and energy sectors.

Hannah was born in Denmark where - in addition to a business and political career - she taught at Copenhagen Business School. Hannah holds three university degrees.

Hannah is a board member of the National Association of Manufacturers and WBEC-Pacific. She is the board chair of How Women Lead–Silicon Valley, serves on the WBENC Forum Leadership Team, the Advisory Council of Heritage Bank, and is a member of the Committee of 200.

Recently Hannah was named an SDCE 2022 Supply Chain Pro to Know and a 2021 WE USA Top WBE CEO. In 2020 she was named a Business Insider Top 100 People Transforming Business, recognized as a Top 10 Women in Logistics, and won the SDCE Women Leaders in Supply Chain award. Prior awards include WBEC-Pacific Pinnacle Award, Gold Woman of The Year Stevie, Top 25 Champion of Diversity in STEM, Manufacturing Institute STEP Ahead Award, YWCA Tribute to Women Award, and induction into the Silicon Valley Capitol Club wall of fame.

Contact Hannah here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannahKain
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahkain/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SupplyChainHannah/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.kain

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Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM, a supply chain company she founded in 1997. ALOM operates out of 19 global locations to support its Fortune 500 customers in the technology, automotive, medical, financial, and energy sectors.

Hannah was born in Denmark where - in addition to a business and political career - she taught at Copenhagen Business School. Hannah holds three university degrees.

Hannah is a board member of the National Association of Manufacturers and WBEC-Pacific. She is the board chair of How Women Lead–Silicon Valley, serves on the WBENC Forum Leadership Team, the Advisory Council of Heritage Bank, and is a member of the Committee of 200.

Recently Hannah was named an SDCE 2022 Supply Chain Pro to Know and a 2021 WE USA Top WBE CEO. In 2020 she was named a Business Insider Top 100 People Transforming Business, recognized as a Top 10 Women in Logistics, and won the SDCE Women Leaders in Supply Chain award. Prior awards include WBEC-Pacific Pinnacle Award, Gold Woman of The Year Stevie, Top 25 Champion of Diversity in STEM, Manufacturing Institute STEP Ahead Award, YWCA Tribute to Women Award, and induction into the Silicon Valley Capitol Club wall of fame.

Contact Hannah here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannahKain
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahkain/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SupplyChainHannah/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.kain

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-hannah-kain/ Maria Kauffman/Hannah Kain Buzzsprout-11921269 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 3549 Hannah Kain, supply chain, Silicon Valley, Maria Kauffman, Coffee Time with Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, women in STEM, women's leadership 78 full false Guest Interview with Sarah Jordan - EP 077 Guest Interview with Sarah Jordan - EP 077 Guest Interview with Sarah Jordan - Upside-Down Nature of Solutions Looking for Problems - from Coffee Time with Kauffman

Sarah Jordan is a serial entrepreneur.  She has worked at five startup companies including co-founding two and is currently working on a new stealth company. 

She founded and runs Skuld LLC, a company focused on developing and commercializing a new hybrid additive manufacturing process called AMEC that is faster, cheaper, and greener than the alternatives. 

Prior to entrepreneurship, she worked in quality, operations, supply chain, marketing, and Lean.
 
Her education includes a BS in metallurgical engineering and an MS in materials science and engineering from The Ohio State University as well as an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.
 
In her spare time, Sarah makes wine, she’s active in Toastmasters, and she is finishing up her Ph.D. at Worcester Polytechnic Institute with her dissertation focused on the new AMEC process’s capabilities.

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Contact information for Sarah here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/3dprintingsarah/
http://www.skuldllc.com

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Sarah Jordan is a serial entrepreneur.  She has worked at five startup companies including co-founding two and is currently working on a new stealth company. 

She founded and runs Skuld LLC, a company focused on developing and commercializing a new hybrid additive manufacturing process called AMEC that is faster, cheaper, and greener than the alternatives. 

Prior to entrepreneurship, she worked in quality, operations, supply chain, marketing, and Lean.
 
Her education includes a BS in metallurgical engineering and an MS in materials science and engineering from The Ohio State University as well as an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.
 
In her spare time, Sarah makes wine, she’s active in Toastmasters, and she is finishing up her Ph.D. at Worcester Polytechnic Institute with her dissertation focused on the new AMEC process’s capabilities.

Join us for a comfortable conversation about women's leadership!

Contact information for Sarah here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/3dprintingsarah/
http://www.skuldllc.com

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-sarah-jordan/ Maria Kauffman/Sarah Jordan Buzzsprout-11893854 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 3317 The Everyday Heroine, Maria Kauffman, Sarah Jordan, serial entrepreneur, women's leadership, AMEC, Skuld LLC, metallurgical engineering, material science, women in STEM, women engineer, female engineer 77 full false Guest Interview with Arfa Haque - EP 076 Guest Interview with Arfa Haque - EP 076 Guest Interview with Arfa Haque - Seeing the World through a Lens of Curiosity - from Coffee Time with Kauffman

Arfa Haque is an automotive engineer currently working to improve logistical processes in her current industry.

She is born and raised in a country that holds hospitality as one of its values, and that country is Bangladesh.

Arfa came to the United States with a passion to learn, build cars and give back. Intersecting her passion, talent, and hospitality values, she is currently working to serve communities by amplifying others' voices and simplifying processes in the automotive industry.

Contact Arfa Haque on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arfurious/

For information on the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) click here:
https://swe.org/

For donations to LaunchGood click here:
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For donations to the International Rescue Committee click here:

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Arfa Haque is an automotive engineer currently working to improve logistical processes in her current industry.

She is born and raised in a country that holds hospitality as one of its values, and that country is Bangladesh.

Arfa came to the United States with a passion to learn, build cars and give back. Intersecting her passion, talent, and hospitality values, she is currently working to serve communities by amplifying others' voices and simplifying processes in the automotive industry.

Contact Arfa Haque on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arfurious/

For information on the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) click here:
https://swe.org/

For donations to LaunchGood click here:
https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/sponsor_an_orphan_girl_3#!/

For donations to the International Rescue Committee click here:

Join us for a comfortable conversation about women's leadership.

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-arfa-haque/ Maria Kauffman/Arfa Haque Buzzsprout-11893841 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 3553 The Everyday Heroine, Maria Kauffman, Arfa Haque, automotive engineer, Bangladesh, women in STEM, SWE, Society of Women Engineers, female engineer, women's leadership 76 full false Bonus: Happy New Year Wish 2023 Bonus: Happy New Year Wish 2023 Happy New Year Wish 2023

Hey, it’s Maria with a special New Year’s message of peace, hope, and love!

As an Everyday Heroine, you may already know how passionate I am about Unstoppable Goals!

They can be simple, sophisticated, and a source of incredible power!

To make this a quick message of peace, hope, and love, this is my wish for the world!


May we seek the truth in what our heart wants, 

May we use hope to power our dreams,

And may we let love always be the guide!


Happy New Years! From this Everyday Heroine to you and yours!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> Happy New Year Wish 2023

Hey, it’s Maria with a special New Year’s message of peace, hope, and love!

As an Everyday Heroine, you may already know how passionate I am about Unstoppable Goals!

They can be simple, sophisticated, and a source of incredible power!

To make this a quick message of peace, hope, and love, this is my wish for the world!


May we seek the truth in what our heart wants, 

May we use hope to power our dreams,

And may we let love always be the guide!


Happy New Years! From this Everyday Heroine to you and yours!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/happy-new-year-wish-2023/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11959297 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 225 The Everyday Heroine, Maria Kauffman, New Year's, peace, hope, love, 5 Steps to Career Advancement, Leadership Essence bonus false Guest Interview with Marly Carmona - EP 075 Guest Interview with Marly Carmona - EP 075 Guest Interview with Marly Carmona

Going All In With Sustainability - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Marly Carmona

Marly is originally from Venezuela. She has a background in Forestry and Wood Sciences.

She holds a bachelor's degree in Forestry with a focus on Forest Management, a Masters's degree in Sustainable Bioproducts, and a Ph.D. in Forest Resources. 

Before moving to the United States, Marly traveled to Ecuador and Chile where she worked on seasonal environmental projects.

Contact Marly on LinkedIn here: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlycarmona/
Follow Marly's Blog here:
https://www.sustainabilityinanutshell.com/
And on Instagram: @sustainabilityinanutshell

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Going All In With Sustainability - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Marly Carmona

Marly is originally from Venezuela. She has a background in Forestry and Wood Sciences.

She holds a bachelor's degree in Forestry with a focus on Forest Management, a Masters's degree in Sustainable Bioproducts, and a Ph.D. in Forest Resources. 

Before moving to the United States, Marly traveled to Ecuador and Chile where she worked on seasonal environmental projects.

Contact Marly on LinkedIn here: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlycarmona/
Follow Marly's Blog here:
https://www.sustainabilityinanutshell.com/
And on Instagram: @sustainabilityinanutshell

Join us for this comfortable conversation about women's leadership.

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-marly-carmona/ Maria Kauffman/Marly Carmona Buzzsprout-11740033 Sun, 25 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 4900 Marly Carmona, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, forestry, sustainability, Venezuela, trees, Wood Sciences, Sustainable Bioproducts 75 full false Guest Interview with Michelle Zyman - EP 074 Guest Interview with Michelle Zyman - EP 074 One Woman’s Journey to Fearless in STEM - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Michelle Zyman

Michelle is one of the few women in a science-oriented career and she sees that as motivation to reach for her dreams. 

She believes that we are in a dynamic era, and being a woman is no longer a limitation. 

Helping others has been her childhood dream and that has evolved into helping others through the innovation of biotechnology. 

Building a robot that can facilitate a heart transplant is among the ideas that motivate her and stir her inner fire. 

She is a hardworking and curious woman with a powerful story of one woman’s journey to FEARLESS in STEM.

Contact Michelle Zyman on LinkedIn here
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-z-54594a138/

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]]> One Woman’s Journey to Fearless in STEM - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Michelle Zyman

Michelle is one of the few women in a science-oriented career and she sees that as motivation to reach for her dreams. 

She believes that we are in a dynamic era, and being a woman is no longer a limitation. 

Helping others has been her childhood dream and that has evolved into helping others through the innovation of biotechnology. 

Building a robot that can facilitate a heart transplant is among the ideas that motivate her and stir her inner fire. 

She is a hardworking and curious woman with a powerful story of one woman’s journey to FEARLESS in STEM.

Contact Michelle Zyman on LinkedIn here
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-z-54594a138/

Join us in this comfortable conversation about women's leadership.

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-michelle-zyman/ Maria Kauffman/Michelle Zyman Buzzsprout-11852073 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 3551 Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, Michelle Zyman, Boston University, women in STEM, machine learning, computer science, women who code 74 full false Guest Interview with Shohini Banerjee - EP 073 Guest Interview with Shohini Banerjee - EP 073 Guest Interview with Shohini Banerjee

Pioneering Undiscovered Territories in Science - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Shohini Banerjee

Shohini Banerjee is a second-year Ph.D. student and Clark Doctoral Fellow at the University of Maryland in the Bioengineering department. 

Working in Dr. Stroka’s Cell and Microenvironment Engineering Lab, her current research focuses on how a family of water channel proteins is involved in the progression of a painful women’s disease called endometriosis. 

Prior to starting her Ph.D. work, she completed her bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University. As a part of the Schreyer Honors College, she graduated with honors after finishing her thesis on engineering artificial tissues. 

Outside of academia, Shohini’s passions include Indian classical dance, competitive ballroom, Latin dance, and playing the flute.

Contact Shohini on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shohini-banerjee-828583108/ 

Read more about her lab work at this link: http://stroka.umd.edu.

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Pioneering Undiscovered Territories in Science - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Shohini Banerjee

Shohini Banerjee is a second-year Ph.D. student and Clark Doctoral Fellow at the University of Maryland in the Bioengineering department. 

Working in Dr. Stroka’s Cell and Microenvironment Engineering Lab, her current research focuses on how a family of water channel proteins is involved in the progression of a painful women’s disease called endometriosis. 

Prior to starting her Ph.D. work, she completed her bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University. As a part of the Schreyer Honors College, she graduated with honors after finishing her thesis on engineering artificial tissues. 

Outside of academia, Shohini’s passions include Indian classical dance, competitive ballroom, Latin dance, and playing the flute.

Contact Shohini on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shohini-banerjee-828583108/ 

Read more about her lab work at this link: http://stroka.umd.edu.

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-shohini-banerjee/ Maria Kauffman/Shohini Banerjee Buzzsprout-11740029 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 3163 The Everyday Heroine, women's leadership, women in STEM, Maria Kauffman, Shohini Banerjee, women in science, Penn State University, Schreyer Honors College, Dr. Stroka, Microenvironment Engineering 73 full false Guest Interview with Era Raizada - EP 072 Guest Interview with Era Raizada - EP 072 Guest Interview with Era Raizada

Uncovering a Path to Success with Less Resistance and More Respect - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Era Raizada

Era is an accomplished engineer who excels at providing complex technical support and assistance to customers while working with multidisciplinary teams. 

She enjoys using her experiences to cultivate culture and diversity in the workplace. 

She is passionate about engaging young professionals from unique backgrounds about the opportunities in engineering. 

Join us for a conversation on women's leadership!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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Uncovering a Path to Success with Less Resistance and More Respect - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Era Raizada

Era is an accomplished engineer who excels at providing complex technical support and assistance to customers while working with multidisciplinary teams. 

She enjoys using her experiences to cultivate culture and diversity in the workplace. 

She is passionate about engaging young professionals from unique backgrounds about the opportunities in engineering. 

Join us for a conversation on women's leadership!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-era-raizada/ Maria Kauffman/Era Raizada Buzzsprout-11740019 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 3581 The Everyday Heroine, Maria Kauffman, women's leadership, Era Raizada, mechanical engineer, women in STEM, women engineer, female engineer 72 full false Guest Interview with Katia Avila Pinedo - EP 071 Guest Interview with Katia Avila Pinedo - EP 071 A SuperHeroine’s STEM Story of Achievement Against All Odds - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest interview with Katia Avila Pinedo

Katia is a Mexican Latina from Pomona, Ca. She grew to love learning through her experiences as a student. She also saw the academic disparities that her community faced which became a strong motivator for change in her life. 

She has an incredible story that every woman in STEM can enjoy hearing about. Her story includes how one high school teacher took the initiative to provide an opportunity for a STEM project to Katia and others. That support introduced Katia and her team to engineering and inventing. 

Now as a computer engineer with a passion for education, Katia aims to encourage other students to invent. She also wants to support them with opportunities similar to the ones that influence her so much.

Join us for the powerful story of achievement Against All Odds!

Contact Info:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cows
katia.avila00@gmail.com

Lemelson MIT Program
https://lemelson.mit.edu/

EurekaFEST at MIT
https://lemelson.mit.edu/its-time-eurekafest

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> A SuperHeroine’s STEM Story of Achievement Against All Odds - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest interview with Katia Avila Pinedo

Katia is a Mexican Latina from Pomona, Ca. She grew to love learning through her experiences as a student. She also saw the academic disparities that her community faced which became a strong motivator for change in her life. 

She has an incredible story that every woman in STEM can enjoy hearing about. Her story includes how one high school teacher took the initiative to provide an opportunity for a STEM project to Katia and others. That support introduced Katia and her team to engineering and inventing. 

Now as a computer engineer with a passion for education, Katia aims to encourage other students to invent. She also wants to support them with opportunities similar to the ones that influence her so much.

Join us for the powerful story of achievement Against All Odds!

Contact Info:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cows
katia.avila00@gmail.com

Lemelson MIT Program
https://lemelson.mit.edu/

EurekaFEST at MIT
https://lemelson.mit.edu/its-time-eurekafest

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-katia-avila-pinedo/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11740005 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1938 The Everyday Heroine, Maria Kauffman, women's leadership, women in STEM, Katia Avila Pinedo, Invent team, Lemelson MIT Program, EurekaFEST, MIT, women inventors, women engineer, female engineer, robotics 71 full false Guest Interview with Payge Winfield - EP 070 Guest Interview with Payge Winfield - EP 070 How to Consume Ideas for a Prosperous Future - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Payge Winfield

Payge is an enthusiastic and curious self-starter with a passion for cybersecurity. She is currently pursuing a Masters's in Cybersecurity at NYU, and she is a proud member of (ISC)2.

She thrives in environments that foster a growth mindset.

Payge is a public speaker and has presented at various Microsoft events including Microsoft Ignite 2021.

As a leader, she provides technical guidance to top strategic customer accounts because she enjoys working with others.

She enjoys reading a wide range of books and Payge can write a mean technical document.

Join us in our conversation about women's leadership!

What a fresh and energetic perspective on the possibilities for women in STEM from Payge Winfield. Cyber Security may feel like a black hole for some people, and in this interview Payge makes us understand how she connects the dots between her early signs of genius in science can lead to a prosperous future when you are open to consuming ideas like breathing air.

My favorite part of this interview is when Payge gives credit to Mr. P, her high school teacher, for being such a positive influence on her career and life. He sounds like that one super awesome teacher that everyone wants and needs as they are growing up. 

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> How to Consume Ideas for a Prosperous Future - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Payge Winfield

Payge is an enthusiastic and curious self-starter with a passion for cybersecurity. She is currently pursuing a Masters's in Cybersecurity at NYU, and she is a proud member of (ISC)2.

She thrives in environments that foster a growth mindset.

Payge is a public speaker and has presented at various Microsoft events including Microsoft Ignite 2021.

As a leader, she provides technical guidance to top strategic customer accounts because she enjoys working with others.

She enjoys reading a wide range of books and Payge can write a mean technical document.

Join us in our conversation about women's leadership!

What a fresh and energetic perspective on the possibilities for women in STEM from Payge Winfield. Cyber Security may feel like a black hole for some people, and in this interview Payge makes us understand how she connects the dots between her early signs of genius in science can lead to a prosperous future when you are open to consuming ideas like breathing air.

My favorite part of this interview is when Payge gives credit to Mr. P, her high school teacher, for being such a positive influence on her career and life. He sounds like that one super awesome teacher that everyone wants and needs as they are growing up. 

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-payge-winfield/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11536904 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2765 Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, Payge Winfield, cybersecurity, women in STEM, women engineer, female engineer, women's leadership 70 full false Guest Interview with Sarah Wills Carlsson - EP 069 Guest Interview with Sarah Wills Carlsson - EP 069 Helping Global Engineering Leaders Become More Compassionate & Inclusive While Delivering Results - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Sarah Wills Carlsson

Sarah Wills Carlsson is an experienced leader in engineering automotive electronics development and a leadership coach who helps young engineering leaders to develop the confidence and leadership skills to be themselves and bring their best selves to their work as effective and compassionate leaders and team players.

She helps leaders recognize that high-performance teams are much more powerful and all-encompassing than any single individual could ever be.

Sarah has a complimentary eBook called 'The Five Things I Wish I Would Have Known When I Started Working as an Engineer' that you can access by going here!
https://www.nspir.se/five-things-i-wish-id-know

Contact Sarah Wills Carlsson on LinkedIn here!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwillscarlsson/

Join us for this powerful conversation about Women's Leadership!

Sarah has been through it all with such grace and positivity. In this interview, she touches on the many challenges of being the only woman in the room and she does it with a smile and a sense of unstoppable confidence. She truly is an expert on Global Leadership for Engineers. Listen in as she tells stories that uncover how to

  • Find fortune in projects that don’t go anywhere
  • Turn travel and flexibility into prosperity
  • Ask powerful questions that can set you apart from your peers
  • Build a cultural bridge for stronger engineering teams
  • Get dating advice just in case you fall for your customer
  • And how to handle a career when you find yourself where you don’t want to be

Plus, at the end of this interview, I hope that you are as touched as I was by her incredibly personalized inspirational quote from one of my favorites. 

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> Helping Global Engineering Leaders Become More Compassionate & Inclusive While Delivering Results - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Sarah Wills Carlsson

Sarah Wills Carlsson is an experienced leader in engineering automotive electronics development and a leadership coach who helps young engineering leaders to develop the confidence and leadership skills to be themselves and bring their best selves to their work as effective and compassionate leaders and team players.

She helps leaders recognize that high-performance teams are much more powerful and all-encompassing than any single individual could ever be.

Sarah has a complimentary eBook called 'The Five Things I Wish I Would Have Known When I Started Working as an Engineer' that you can access by going here!
https://www.nspir.se/five-things-i-wish-id-know

Contact Sarah Wills Carlsson on LinkedIn here!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwillscarlsson/

Join us for this powerful conversation about Women's Leadership!

Sarah has been through it all with such grace and positivity. In this interview, she touches on the many challenges of being the only woman in the room and she does it with a smile and a sense of unstoppable confidence. She truly is an expert on Global Leadership for Engineers. Listen in as she tells stories that uncover how to

  • Find fortune in projects that don’t go anywhere
  • Turn travel and flexibility into prosperity
  • Ask powerful questions that can set you apart from your peers
  • Build a cultural bridge for stronger engineering teams
  • Get dating advice just in case you fall for your customer
  • And how to handle a career when you find yourself where you don’t want to be

Plus, at the end of this interview, I hope that you are as touched as I was by her incredibly personalized inspirational quote from one of my favorites. 

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-sarah-wills-carlsson/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11536841 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 4162 The Everyday Heroine, Sarah Wills Carlsson, Maria Kauffman, leadership, engineer, compassion, women's leadership, women in STEM, women engineers, woman engineer, female engineer 69 full false Guest Interview with Prisha Srivastava - EP 068 Guest Interview with Prisha Srivastava - EP 068 Why Trusting Your Own Judgment is Essential for Personal Growth - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Prisha Srivastava.

Prisha is a Core Engineering Analyst for Goldman Sachs. 

She is a graduate of Texas A&M University with participation as a research assistant.

She is an active volunteer in various community events in her spare time. 

Join us in a comfortable conversation about women's leadership.

It is so refreshing to witness such wisdom in the youth of the world from women that are so positive and capable. It gives me hope and I hope it gives you hope as well. Prisha is such a joy to talk to as she helps us uncover many different important perspectives on following our heart’s desires and trusting our own judgments regardless of how old we are.

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]]> Why Trusting Your Own Judgment is Essential for Personal Growth - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Prisha Srivastava.

Prisha is a Core Engineering Analyst for Goldman Sachs. 

She is a graduate of Texas A&M University with participation as a research assistant.

She is an active volunteer in various community events in her spare time. 

Join us in a comfortable conversation about women's leadership.

It is so refreshing to witness such wisdom in the youth of the world from women that are so positive and capable. It gives me hope and I hope it gives you hope as well. Prisha is such a joy to talk to as she helps us uncover many different important perspectives on following our heart’s desires and trusting our own judgments regardless of how old we are.

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-prisha-srivastava/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11536831 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 3375 Prisha Srivastava, Maria Kauffman, Coffee Time with Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, women's leadership, women in STEM, women engineer, female engineer, Core Engineering Analyst, Goldman Sachs, Texas A&M, 68 full false Guest Interview with Eugenia Rivero Loyola - EP 067 Guest Interview with Eugenia Rivero Loyola - EP 067 High Energy, High Passion, and High Rewards of Women's Leadership - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Eugenia Rivero Loyola

Eugenia is a Strategic Initiatives Senior Analyst for WestRock Company.

She is a Chemical Engineer by degree and a strategist by choice. She is passionate about data-driven decisions.

She is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, working towards Black Belt.

Eugenia co-leads the Atlanta Trail Runners, pace for BeastPacing, and boulder.

To contact Eugenia, go to LinkedIn here!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeniarivero/

Eugenia Rivero Loyola is a great example of authentic leadership because she embraces her uniqueness of being high energy with a high passion for learning and growing. Listen to this jam-packed interview of great advice for discovering more about the high rewards that come from a positive attitude on the journey of life. 

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]]> High Energy, High Passion, and High Rewards of Women's Leadership - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Eugenia Rivero Loyola

Eugenia is a Strategic Initiatives Senior Analyst for WestRock Company.

She is a Chemical Engineer by degree and a strategist by choice. She is passionate about data-driven decisions.

She is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, working towards Black Belt.

Eugenia co-leads the Atlanta Trail Runners, pace for BeastPacing, and boulder.

To contact Eugenia, go to LinkedIn here!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeniarivero/

Eugenia Rivero Loyola is a great example of authentic leadership because she embraces her uniqueness of being high energy with a high passion for learning and growing. Listen to this jam-packed interview of great advice for discovering more about the high rewards that come from a positive attitude on the journey of life. 

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-eugenia-rivero-loyola/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11536820 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3654 Eugenia Rivero Loyola, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, Six Sigma Green Belt, women's leadership, women in STEM, women engineer, female engineer 67 full false Guest Interview with Sama Morsy - EP 066 Guest Interview with Sama Morsy - EP 066 Join The Everyday Heroine's Private Facebook Group here!

Women's Leadership "FOR MEN ONLY" - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Sama Morsy.

Sama is a Petroleum Engineer Specialist.

Sama Morsy has published more than 25 peer review and Society of Petroleum Engineer papers

She has filed for four pending patents to optimize shale development.

Sama initiated and led the high-profile pressure protect performance improvement project.

She co-developed the three-phase well testing method. She developed the productivity decline diagnostic workflow. And, she developed a shale basin-level digital tool to analyze fracture-driven interactions between wells

Sama Morsy has led the dynamic reservoir characterization study of the Brazil pre-salt Chevron blocks.

Her early influence to become a Petroleum Engineer was inspired by a movie called ‘For Men Only’ where two women posed as men to gain access to jobs as Petroleum Engineers. The exciting adventures that these women encountered in the movie lay a powerful foundation for Sama to pursue something very similar in real life. 

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Women's Leadership "FOR MEN ONLY" - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Sama Morsy.

Sama is a Petroleum Engineer Specialist.

Sama Morsy has published more than 25 peer review and Society of Petroleum Engineer papers

She has filed for four pending patents to optimize shale development.

Sama initiated and led the high-profile pressure protect performance improvement project.

She co-developed the three-phase well testing method. She developed the productivity decline diagnostic workflow. And, she developed a shale basin-level digital tool to analyze fracture-driven interactions between wells

Sama Morsy has led the dynamic reservoir characterization study of the Brazil pre-salt Chevron blocks.

Her early influence to become a Petroleum Engineer was inspired by a movie called ‘For Men Only’ where two women posed as men to gain access to jobs as Petroleum Engineers. The exciting adventures that these women encountered in the movie lay a powerful foundation for Sama to pursue something very similar in real life. 

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-sama-morsy/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11188085 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3496 Sama Morsy, Maria Kauffman, Coffee Time with Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, For Men ONLY, women's leadership, petroleum engineer, women in STEM, women engineer, female engineer 66 full false Guest Interview with Anastasia Neddersen - EP 065 Guest Interview with Anastasia Neddersen - EP 065 Join The Everyday Heroine's Private Facebook Group here!

Surprising Discoveries On the Way to Whiznook - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Anastasia Neddersen

Anastasia Neddersen is a serial entrepreneur with 15 years of success leading the commercialization of a broad portfolio of software and hardware products both strategically and technically. 

In her experience, Anastasia has found that there are many inspiring and revolutionary undertakings in the world, but not many organizations doing it with integrity, zest, and a kind of finesse that brings genuine value to the world.

Anastasia's aspirations are to increase collective team intelligence in any business environment. 

She's set on a journey to create accessible and AI driven games to help teams build stronger connections and become exceptional at achieving their goals. 

On her quest, she is fueled by joy, authenticity, and personal growth.

Website:
https://whiznook.com/

Contact Anastasia via email at:
anastasia@whiznook.com

Join us in discussing women's leadership with Anastasia Neddersen!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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Surprising Discoveries On the Way to Whiznook - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Anastasia Neddersen

Anastasia Neddersen is a serial entrepreneur with 15 years of success leading the commercialization of a broad portfolio of software and hardware products both strategically and technically. 

In her experience, Anastasia has found that there are many inspiring and revolutionary undertakings in the world, but not many organizations doing it with integrity, zest, and a kind of finesse that brings genuine value to the world.

Anastasia's aspirations are to increase collective team intelligence in any business environment. 

She's set on a journey to create accessible and AI driven games to help teams build stronger connections and become exceptional at achieving their goals. 

On her quest, she is fueled by joy, authenticity, and personal growth.

Website:
https://whiznook.com/

Contact Anastasia via email at:
anastasia@whiznook.com

Join us in discussing women's leadership with Anastasia Neddersen!

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-anastasia-neddersen/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11188082 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3329 Anastasia Neddersen, Whiznook, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, Coffee Time with Kauffman, women's leadership, toxic environments, AI driven games, team building, women in STEM, women in AI 65 full false Guest Interview with Wendy Cocke - EP 064 Guest Interview with Wendy Cocke - EP 064 Join The Everyday Heroine's Private Facebook Group here!

Making Flex Work - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Wendy Cocke

Wendy is a Chemical Engineer from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is also a Project Management Professional.

She is an experienced, pragmatic, and solutions-driven leader with extensive experience leading teams and managing complex projects in an international medical device organization.

Wendy has a proven ability in the areas of talent development, diversity, delegation, training, and building authentic relationships. She is a collaborative leader responsible for the creation of the consolidated co-op/intern program for Operations, R&D and Quality across multiple staff and manufacturing locations including coordination of recruiting, hiring, and placing into full-time entry-level positions within a company.

Recently, Wendy has become the author of a book called 'Making Flex Work'.

Join me in my conversation about women's leadership with Wendy Cocke!

Here's how you can get the book...
https://mybook.to/MakingFlexWork

To contact Wendy go to...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-anderson-cocke/ 

Or email Wendy directly at... 
wendy.anderson.cocke@gmail.com

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Making Flex Work - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Wendy Cocke

Wendy is a Chemical Engineer from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is also a Project Management Professional.

She is an experienced, pragmatic, and solutions-driven leader with extensive experience leading teams and managing complex projects in an international medical device organization.

Wendy has a proven ability in the areas of talent development, diversity, delegation, training, and building authentic relationships. She is a collaborative leader responsible for the creation of the consolidated co-op/intern program for Operations, R&D and Quality across multiple staff and manufacturing locations including coordination of recruiting, hiring, and placing into full-time entry-level positions within a company.

Recently, Wendy has become the author of a book called 'Making Flex Work'.

Join me in my conversation about women's leadership with Wendy Cocke!

Here's how you can get the book...
https://mybook.to/MakingFlexWork

To contact Wendy go to...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-anderson-cocke/ 

Or email Wendy directly at... 
wendy.anderson.cocke@gmail.com

Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-wendy-cocke/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11188081 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3577 Wendy Cocke, Making Flex Work, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, Coffee Time with Kauffman, chemical engineer, women's leadership, book launch, women in STEM, women engineer, female engineer, 64 full false Guest Interview with Christy Kovac - EP 063 Guest Interview with Christy Kovac - EP 063 Join The Everyday Heroine's Private Facebook Group here!

An Unexpected Path to President - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Christy Kovac.

Christy Kovac is the President of Sheridan Construction. 

Christy's first role with Chris R. Sheridan & Co. was that of Estimator over twenty years ago.

Join us as we uncover Christy's 'Unexpected Path to President' when she went from Estimator in 2000, to VP of Pre-construction Services in 2012, and then on to President in 2016. 

Christy is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a BS in Building Construction Management. Christy earned her MBA from Mercer University. 

Christy is down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and she knows construction! This is only 
a small part of what makes her story and success so powerful. 

Listen to this conversation as we learn more about how Christy took an unexpected path to become the President of a construction company.

Discover more about Sheridan Construction at:
https://www.sheridanconstruction.com/

Email Christy at: ckovac@sheridanconstruction.com

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An Unexpected Path to President - Coffee Time with Kauffman - Guest Interview with Christy Kovac.

Christy Kovac is the President of Sheridan Construction. 

Christy's first role with Chris R. Sheridan & Co. was that of Estimator over twenty years ago.

Join us as we uncover Christy's 'Unexpected Path to President' when she went from Estimator in 2000, to VP of Pre-construction Services in 2012, and then on to President in 2016. 

Christy is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a BS in Building Construction Management. Christy earned her MBA from Mercer University. 

Christy is down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and she knows construction! This is only 
a small part of what makes her story and success so powerful. 

Listen to this conversation as we learn more about how Christy took an unexpected path to become the President of a construction company.

Discover more about Sheridan Construction at:
https://www.sheridanconstruction.com/

Email Christy at: ckovac@sheridanconstruction.com

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-christy-kovac/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11179752 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2195 Christy Kovac, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, Coffee Time with Kauffman, construction, pre-construction management, president, estimator, women leaders, women in STEM, women in construction, 63 full false Guest Interview with Prerna Jha - EP 062 Guest Interview with Prerna Jha - EP 062 Grit, Perseverance, and Patience for Success - Guest Interview with Prerna Jha - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Prerna is an analytical individual with 7 years of IT experience in providing software and data analytics products. 

She has a deep interest and ability to identify and structure complex business problems and formulate solutions with a keen sense of attention to detail. 

Prerna demonstrates an ability to leverage strong predictive and descriptive-analytical/technical skills to analyze and transform data, infer implications and associations between different pieces of data, and with all of that she suggests how to take action.

Contact Prerna Jha on LinkedIn at 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhaprerna/


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]]> Grit, Perseverance, and Patience for Success - Guest Interview with Prerna Jha - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Prerna is an analytical individual with 7 years of IT experience in providing software and data analytics products. 

She has a deep interest and ability to identify and structure complex business problems and formulate solutions with a keen sense of attention to detail. 

Prerna demonstrates an ability to leverage strong predictive and descriptive-analytical/technical skills to analyze and transform data, infer implications and associations between different pieces of data, and with all of that she suggests how to take action.

Contact Prerna Jha on LinkedIn at 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhaprerna/


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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-prerna-jha/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11188077 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3415 Guest Interview, Prerna Jha, Maria Kauffman, Grit, Perseverance, Patience, Success, Coffee Time with Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, women's leadership, data science, computer science, women engineer, women in STEM 62 full false Guest Interview with Idamis Fuenmayor - EP 061 Guest Interview with Idamis Fuenmayor - EP 061 Join The Everyday Heroine's Private Facebook Group here!

The Journey to Kimeras  in STEM NFT - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Idamis Fuenmayor is the Founder of a Crypto Blockchain project that aims to encourage the participation of women in the latest ongoing Web 3.0 technological revolution right here in the 21st Century with The Kimeras-in-STEM NFT project.

Idamis has a remarkable story of transformation as she overcomes some pretty incredible obstacles in life. 

Join us in this conversation about women's leadership as we gain inspiration and insight from Idamis.

Website for The STEM Kimeras NFT Project
https://stemkimeras.io/#/

Connect on Twitter at 
https://twitter.com/KimerasInSTEM

Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kimerasinstem/


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The Journey to Kimeras  in STEM NFT - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Idamis Fuenmayor is the Founder of a Crypto Blockchain project that aims to encourage the participation of women in the latest ongoing Web 3.0 technological revolution right here in the 21st Century with The Kimeras-in-STEM NFT project.

Idamis has a remarkable story of transformation as she overcomes some pretty incredible obstacles in life. 

Join us in this conversation about women's leadership as we gain inspiration and insight from Idamis.

Website for The STEM Kimeras NFT Project
https://stemkimeras.io/#/

Connect on Twitter at 
https://twitter.com/KimerasInSTEM

Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kimerasinstem/


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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-idamis-fuenmayor/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11179763 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3315 Idamis Fuenmayor, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, Coffee Time with Kauffman, women's leadership, kimeras, NFT, crypto, women in STEM, transformation 61 full false Guest Interview with Linda Brennan - EP 060 Guest Interview with Linda Brennan - EP 060 Life Engineered with Linda Brennan, PhD - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Life engineering is a proven approach to go from overwhelmed to accomplished.

Linda helps us start with a "Blueprint for Life". Stay on track with quarterly "Design Reviews". 

Linda's approach encourages you to:
1. Invest your time instead of spending it. 
2. Challenge expectations and constraints. 
3. Make meetings matter.
4. Identify your "anteriorities".
5. Plan at the right time in the right intervals. 

Linda is on a mission to get the world out of "react mode", one professional at a time. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindabrennanphd/

Join us for a comfortable conversation about women's leadership!


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]]> Life Engineered with Linda Brennan, PhD - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Life engineering is a proven approach to go from overwhelmed to accomplished.

Linda helps us start with a "Blueprint for Life". Stay on track with quarterly "Design Reviews". 

Linda's approach encourages you to:
1. Invest your time instead of spending it. 
2. Challenge expectations and constraints. 
3. Make meetings matter.
4. Identify your "anteriorities".
5. Plan at the right time in the right intervals. 

Linda is on a mission to get the world out of "react mode", one professional at a time. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindabrennanphd/

Join us for a comfortable conversation about women's leadership!


Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

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]]> Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11179745 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2624 60 full false Guest Interview with Ashwini Balasubramanian - EP 059 Guest Interview with Ashwini Balasubramanian - EP 059 Harnessing Your Inner Strengths as a Woman Leader - Guest interview with Ashwini Balasubramanian - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Coffee Time with Kauffman is THE comfortable place to talk about women's leadership. 

Ashwini is a passionate leader with a proven record of being adept at technical & resource management. 

Her strengths include cross-functional collaboration, standardization of processes, change management, communication skills & problem-solving. 

Her technical expertise includes Product Development, Testing & Validation, NVH, Vehicle strategy development, and ADAS overview. 

She has inspiring experience leading corporate strategy for $B organizations.

Join us in a comfortable conversation about what women are capable of as we discuss 'Harnessing Your Inner Strengths as a Woman Leader'.


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]]> Harnessing Your Inner Strengths as a Woman Leader - Guest interview with Ashwini Balasubramanian - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Coffee Time with Kauffman is THE comfortable place to talk about women's leadership. 

Ashwini is a passionate leader with a proven record of being adept at technical & resource management. 

Her strengths include cross-functional collaboration, standardization of processes, change management, communication skills & problem-solving. 

Her technical expertise includes Product Development, Testing & Validation, NVH, Vehicle strategy development, and ADAS overview. 

She has inspiring experience leading corporate strategy for $B organizations.

Join us in a comfortable conversation about what women are capable of as we discuss 'Harnessing Your Inner Strengths as a Woman Leader'.


Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-ashwini-balasubramanian/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11179530 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2989 The Everyday Heroine, Ashwini Balasubramanian, Maria Kauffman, women's leadership, inner strength, technical management, resource management, collaboration, communication skills, change management, corporate strategy, 59 full false Guest Interview with Evelyn Miralles - EP 058 Guest Interview with Evelyn Miralles - EP 058 Leadership Ideas You Can Steal from Women in STEM Fields: Aerospace - Guest Interview with Evelyn Miralles - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Evelyn Miralles is an executive leader and a pioneer in computer technologies with over 30 years of extensive experience in roles within the public & private sectors. Miralles has a successful record of creating partnerships & generating initiatives that lead to innovative solutions & services benefiting our growing diverse & digitally connected world. 

During her 27 years tenure at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, she served as the Chief Principal Engineer within the Engineering Division, supporting & leading a highly-technical, visible & critical astronaut training facility, helping augment R&D for operations in space. Her computer acumen & vision helped to advance ‘Human Space Exploration by developing state-of-the-art flight software and hardware systems, with the purpose to prepare astronauts to perform dangerous excursions in micro-gravity. 

Join us as Evelyn inspires us with Leadership Ideas You Can Steal from Women in STEM Fields: Aerospace.

Contact Evelyn Miralles here:
LinkedIn 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynmiralles/
Twitter (@vrevelyn)
https://twitter.com/vrevelyn


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Evelyn Miralles is an executive leader and a pioneer in computer technologies with over 30 years of extensive experience in roles within the public & private sectors. Miralles has a successful record of creating partnerships & generating initiatives that lead to innovative solutions & services benefiting our growing diverse & digitally connected world. 

During her 27 years tenure at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, she served as the Chief Principal Engineer within the Engineering Division, supporting & leading a highly-technical, visible & critical astronaut training facility, helping augment R&D for operations in space. Her computer acumen & vision helped to advance ‘Human Space Exploration by developing state-of-the-art flight software and hardware systems, with the purpose to prepare astronauts to perform dangerous excursions in micro-gravity. 

Join us as Evelyn inspires us with Leadership Ideas You Can Steal from Women in STEM Fields: Aerospace.

Contact Evelyn Miralles here:
LinkedIn 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynmiralles/
Twitter (@vrevelyn)
https://twitter.com/vrevelyn


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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-evelyn-miralles/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-11179527 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2841 Evelyn Miralles, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, Aerospace, Women in STEM, women's leadership 58 full false Guest Interview with Samantha Mateo - EP 057 Guest Interview with Samantha Mateo - EP 057 Progress without Perfection with Samantha Mateo - Coffee Time with Kauffman

As we discover the truth about what women are capable of, it is a pleasure to introduce you to Samantha Mateo.

Samantha is a seasoned, resourceful, and accomplished Electrical Engineer with extensive experience across large-scale projects involving design, upgrades, installation, integration, programming, and commissioning of advanced control systems.

She has superior AutoCAD skills including design and development of civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, and layout drawings.

She has well-developed communication skills, and a proven ability to effectively engage and collaborate with key clients and team members.

She has a solid, precise work ethic with a strong commitment to completing projects on time and under budget.

Samantha is a joy to talk to and she is a SuperHeroine in her accomplishments.

Find Samantha on LinkedIn here!

Join as we have a comfortable conversation about women's leadership.


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As we discover the truth about what women are capable of, it is a pleasure to introduce you to Samantha Mateo.

Samantha is a seasoned, resourceful, and accomplished Electrical Engineer with extensive experience across large-scale projects involving design, upgrades, installation, integration, programming, and commissioning of advanced control systems.

She has superior AutoCAD skills including design and development of civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, and layout drawings.

She has well-developed communication skills, and a proven ability to effectively engage and collaborate with key clients and team members.

She has a solid, precise work ethic with a strong commitment to completing projects on time and under budget.

Samantha is a joy to talk to and she is a SuperHeroine in her accomplishments.

Find Samantha on LinkedIn here!

Join as we have a comfortable conversation about women's leadership.


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]]> Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10971823 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3426 full false Guest Interview with Brigitte Bojkowszky - EP 056 Guest Interview with Brigitte Bojkowszky - EP 056 Why Personal Brands Will Change Your Life - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Join me and my guest Brigitte Bojkowszky, Ph.D. as we have a comfortable conversation about women's leadership.

Brigitte Bojkowszky, Ph.D. is a global & personal branding strategist who helps clients craft meaningful strategies that effectively elevate their brands to unleash their full potential.

Brigitte is the founder and owner of BridgetBrands, a branding strategy boutique that offers workshops, 1-on-1 trainings, and digital courses to empower personal and organizational brands. Together with her clients she goes deep and helps bring the brilliance out of them to let them shine authentically.

Brigitte is also host and producer of BrandsTalk, a podcast for ‘Brand Lovers’ who want to learn from thought leaders, CEOs, business owners, and experts telling their brand stories and sharing valuable firsthand insights.

Brigitte is not only a speaker but has also been teaching for more than 20 years global marketing management and branding topics at universities around the globe.

Brigitte earned her Ph.D. in Social and Economic Sciences at the WU-Vienna, Austria, specializing in International Marketing & Management, and her Master’s in Business Administration and Education.

She also received her Design Thinking Workshop certificate from Harvard University, which helps her coach her clients to think out of the box.

As a head flight attendant early on in her life, she learned what makes customer service special and to be a leader of multicultural teams, which she has been refining since then in academia and the private sector.

Brigitte is an international best-selling author of the book “Significant Women: Leaders Reveal What Matter Most.” She reveals how she got into her sweet spot--her journey of understanding her pain, which ultimately became her purpose in life!

When she is not working, she likes to go for a long run listen to podcasts, and loves to knock herself out with Muay Thai boxing.

Email: hello@bridgetbrands.com
Website: www.bridgetbrands.com

BrandsTalk podcast: https://brandstalk.buzzsprout.com/


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Join me and my guest Brigitte Bojkowszky, Ph.D. as we have a comfortable conversation about women's leadership.

Brigitte Bojkowszky, Ph.D. is a global & personal branding strategist who helps clients craft meaningful strategies that effectively elevate their brands to unleash their full potential.

Brigitte is the founder and owner of BridgetBrands, a branding strategy boutique that offers workshops, 1-on-1 trainings, and digital courses to empower personal and organizational brands. Together with her clients she goes deep and helps bring the brilliance out of them to let them shine authentically.

Brigitte is also host and producer of BrandsTalk, a podcast for ‘Brand Lovers’ who want to learn from thought leaders, CEOs, business owners, and experts telling their brand stories and sharing valuable firsthand insights.

Brigitte is not only a speaker but has also been teaching for more than 20 years global marketing management and branding topics at universities around the globe.

Brigitte earned her Ph.D. in Social and Economic Sciences at the WU-Vienna, Austria, specializing in International Marketing & Management, and her Master’s in Business Administration and Education.

She also received her Design Thinking Workshop certificate from Harvard University, which helps her coach her clients to think out of the box.

As a head flight attendant early on in her life, she learned what makes customer service special and to be a leader of multicultural teams, which she has been refining since then in academia and the private sector.

Brigitte is an international best-selling author of the book “Significant Women: Leaders Reveal What Matter Most.” She reveals how she got into her sweet spot--her journey of understanding her pain, which ultimately became her purpose in life!

When she is not working, she likes to go for a long run listen to podcasts, and loves to knock herself out with Muay Thai boxing.

Email: hello@bridgetbrands.com
Website: www.bridgetbrands.com

BrandsTalk podcast: https://brandstalk.buzzsprout.com/


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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-brigitte-bojkowszky-ph-d/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10971915 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400 4025 Brigitte Bojkowszky, BridgetBrands, Bridget Brands, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, branding, global brands, flight attendant, Niki Lauda, BrandsTalk, personal brands, 56 full false Guest Interview with Kimberly Wiefling - EP 055 Guest Interview with Kimberly Wiefling - EP 055 Impossible to Inevitable: The Evolution of Scrappy Gal Pals -
Coffee Time with Kauffman guest interview with Kimberly Wiefling
Kimberly is someone I wished I knew at the beginning of my career because it would have made me a better person sooner!

Kimberly says, "I'm a Trusted Advisor, Valued Partner, and Respected Colleague - I shock companies into fixing the things that will Damage or Destroy their organizations."

Kimberly Wiefling has extensive experience in the R&D and manufacturing of complex systems of hardware, software, firmware, chemistry, and physics. She’s held leadership positions ranging from NPI Program Manager to VP of Program Management & Organizational Effectiveness for a Xerox Parc spinoff and has helped companies from startups to Global 1000 successfully grow and – more importantly - SCALE.

Kimberly enables leaders to avoid or fix the most common causes of failure in global teams, problems that damage or destroy companies, along with $Bs in shareholder value. A physicist by education, she has found that many of these are “human” problems that don’t require “rocket science”. All that’s required to achieve a significant positive impact in many cases is to make common sense into common PRACTICE.

DEEP EXPERIENCE in GLOBAL COMPANIES. Kimberly has worked in the US, Europe & Asia, primarily with culturally diverse groups of employees in globalizing Japanese companies. Her superpower is bringing people with diverse backgrounds, cultures & styles together, connecting them across borders, boundaries & barriers of every kind, to achieve what seems impossible, but is merely difficult, and which none could achieve alone.

• RETAINED KEY EMPLOYEES
• IMPROVED MANUFACTURABILITY & AFR
• OPTIMIZED NPI PIPELINE
• INCUBATED INNOVATION

SPECIALIZING in CROSS-FUNCTIONAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL TEAMS. Kimberly has worked globally with people from over 50 different countries, in every corporate function. Her clients include many well-known global brands in a broad range of industries.

FROM STARTUPS to GLOBAL 1000. Kimberly's a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Wiefling Consulting, and co-founder of Silicon Valley Alliances. She’s been involved in launching ~ a dozen startups and was the VP of Program Management & Organizational Effectiveness for one that was acquired by Google in 2001. She invested in and coached the founder of EmbeddedWorks, which bootstrapped to 7-figure annual revenues.

MAKING a POSITIVE DIFFERENCE: Kimberly is passionate about making a meaningful positive difference by working with organizations committed to solving the problems of Our World – profitably, so this good work continues!

Silicon Valley Alliances, Inc. & Wiefling Consulting, Inc.

Management isn't Leadership & a Group of People isn't the same as a Team.

Websites:

https://siliconvalleyalliances.com/

SiliconValleyAlliances.com 

https://kimberlywiefling.com/

KimberlyWiefling.com 

Phone: +1 650 867 0847


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Coffee Time with Kauffman guest interview with Kimberly Wiefling
Kimberly is someone I wished I knew at the beginning of my career because it would have made me a better person sooner!

Kimberly says, "I'm a Trusted Advisor, Valued Partner, and Respected Colleague - I shock companies into fixing the things that will Damage or Destroy their organizations."

Kimberly Wiefling has extensive experience in the R&D and manufacturing of complex systems of hardware, software, firmware, chemistry, and physics. She’s held leadership positions ranging from NPI Program Manager to VP of Program Management & Organizational Effectiveness for a Xerox Parc spinoff and has helped companies from startups to Global 1000 successfully grow and – more importantly - SCALE.

Kimberly enables leaders to avoid or fix the most common causes of failure in global teams, problems that damage or destroy companies, along with $Bs in shareholder value. A physicist by education, she has found that many of these are “human” problems that don’t require “rocket science”. All that’s required to achieve a significant positive impact in many cases is to make common sense into common PRACTICE.

DEEP EXPERIENCE in GLOBAL COMPANIES. Kimberly has worked in the US, Europe & Asia, primarily with culturally diverse groups of employees in globalizing Japanese companies. Her superpower is bringing people with diverse backgrounds, cultures & styles together, connecting them across borders, boundaries & barriers of every kind, to achieve what seems impossible, but is merely difficult, and which none could achieve alone.

• RETAINED KEY EMPLOYEES
• IMPROVED MANUFACTURABILITY & AFR
• OPTIMIZED NPI PIPELINE
• INCUBATED INNOVATION

SPECIALIZING in CROSS-FUNCTIONAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL TEAMS. Kimberly has worked globally with people from over 50 different countries, in every corporate function. Her clients include many well-known global brands in a broad range of industries.

FROM STARTUPS to GLOBAL 1000. Kimberly's a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Wiefling Consulting, and co-founder of Silicon Valley Alliances. She’s been involved in launching ~ a dozen startups and was the VP of Program Management & Organizational Effectiveness for one that was acquired by Google in 2001. She invested in and coached the founder of EmbeddedWorks, which bootstrapped to 7-figure annual revenues.

MAKING a POSITIVE DIFFERENCE: Kimberly is passionate about making a meaningful positive difference by working with organizations committed to solving the problems of Our World – profitably, so this good work continues!

Silicon Valley Alliances, Inc. & Wiefling Consulting, Inc.

Management isn't Leadership & a Group of People isn't the same as a Team.

Websites:

https://siliconvalleyalliances.com/

SiliconValleyAlliances.com 

https://kimberlywiefling.com/

KimberlyWiefling.com 

Phone: +1 650 867 0847


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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-kimberly-wiefling/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10971788 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3401 Kimberly Wiefling, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, Scrappy Gal Pals, Impossible to Inevitable, women's leadership, women in STEM, women engineers 55 full false Guest Interview with Mel Butcher - EP 054 Guest Interview with Mel Butcher - EP 054 How the Holistic Definition of Leadership Shows Us How To Support Women
Coffee Time with Kauffman and guest interview with Mel Butcher

Mel is currently serving as a Business Development Coordinator at Carollo. She also serves as a leader inside A Career that Soars!, a career-support group for ambitious women, and creates resources and cohorts for young engineers via Underdog Engineers.

What gets Mel jazzed:
* Deploying empathy (Design Thinking!) to solve problems
* Marketing (#Akimbo)
* Strategizing for success - organizational change to project pursuits
* Analyzing, quantifying, and mitigating water risks to create resilience
* Fostering equity & inclusion, particularly in engineering
* And writing about all of the above!

Join us as we talk about how natural it is for women to seek leadership positions globally and what makes that so important.

For more information on Lead to Soar, you can go here!
https://www.acareerthatsoars.com/

Check out Mel's video on 'How Organizations Continue to Fail Female Talent'
https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6927627415657603072/

And for the article on the research on How Women Score Higher than Men in Most Leadership Skills, go here!
https://hbr.org/2019/06/research-women-score-higher-than-men-in-most-leadership-skills

For the book, Mel mentions, 'No Ceilings, No Walls' go here!
https://www.amazon.com/Ceiling-Walls-leadership-career-start-corporate/dp/0967312922


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Coffee Time with Kauffman and guest interview with Mel Butcher

Mel is currently serving as a Business Development Coordinator at Carollo. She also serves as a leader inside A Career that Soars!, a career-support group for ambitious women, and creates resources and cohorts for young engineers via Underdog Engineers.

What gets Mel jazzed:
* Deploying empathy (Design Thinking!) to solve problems
* Marketing (#Akimbo)
* Strategizing for success - organizational change to project pursuits
* Analyzing, quantifying, and mitigating water risks to create resilience
* Fostering equity & inclusion, particularly in engineering
* And writing about all of the above!

Join us as we talk about how natural it is for women to seek leadership positions globally and what makes that so important.

For more information on Lead to Soar, you can go here!
https://www.acareerthatsoars.com/

Check out Mel's video on 'How Organizations Continue to Fail Female Talent'
https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6927627415657603072/

And for the article on the research on How Women Score Higher than Men in Most Leadership Skills, go here!
https://hbr.org/2019/06/research-women-score-higher-than-men-in-most-leadership-skills

For the book, Mel mentions, 'No Ceilings, No Walls' go here!
https://www.amazon.com/Ceiling-Walls-leadership-career-start-corporate/dp/0967312922


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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-mel-butcher/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10971819 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3136 The Everyday Heroine, Maria Kauffman, Mel Butcher, Women's Leadership, Holistic definition of leadership 54 full false Guest Interview with Wendi Hatton - EP 053 Guest Interview with Wendi Hatton - EP 053 Showcasing Your Expertise with MAX VALUE - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Join me and my guest, Wendi Hatton, as we discuss how to showcase your expertise, attract premium connections, and make a bigger impact with a heart-based approach.

Wendi Hatton helps coaches showcase their expertise, attract premium clients and make a bigger impact using LinkedIn.

She is a Navy Veteran and a Success Specialist. Her success story and calm nature are something that must be shared in the world of women's leadership.

Wendi has a very important MAX VALUE formula to share with us!

https://collaboratetocashblueprint.com

Join us live on Friday or catch the replay, but don't miss out on this interview!


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]]> Showcasing Your Expertise with MAX VALUE - Coffee Time with Kauffman

Join me and my guest, Wendi Hatton, as we discuss how to showcase your expertise, attract premium connections, and make a bigger impact with a heart-based approach.

Wendi Hatton helps coaches showcase their expertise, attract premium clients and make a bigger impact using LinkedIn.

She is a Navy Veteran and a Success Specialist. Her success story and calm nature are something that must be shared in the world of women's leadership.

Wendi has a very important MAX VALUE formula to share with us!

https://collaboratetocashblueprint.com

Join us live on Friday or catch the replay, but don't miss out on this interview!


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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-wendi-hatton/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10701869 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3264 Wendi Hatton, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, MAX Value formula, sales, showcasing your expertise, women's leadership 53 full false Guest Interview with Ivna Curi - EP 052 Guest Interview with Ivna Curi - EP 052 The Assertive Way with Guest Ivna Curi on Coffee Time with Kauffman

Join me as I introduce Ivna Curi on Coffee Time with Kauffman the comfortable place to talk about women's leadership.

Ivna helps us 'Get Taken Seriously With Speak Up Politely' Skills and Assertive Communication.

She is a Forbes Contributor and the Founder and CEO of AssertiveWay.com.

Her story of transformation is as powerful as the change that she brings to the world through her vast knowledge of assertiveness.

She is masterful with her expertise in this area plus she is an incredibly fun, kind, and genuine person at heart.

Enjoy this comfortable conversation on assertive communication and so much more!

To contact Ivna Curi go to Assertive Way here!


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]]> The Assertive Way with Guest Ivna Curi on Coffee Time with Kauffman

Join me as I introduce Ivna Curi on Coffee Time with Kauffman the comfortable place to talk about women's leadership.

Ivna helps us 'Get Taken Seriously With Speak Up Politely' Skills and Assertive Communication.

She is a Forbes Contributor and the Founder and CEO of AssertiveWay.com.

Her story of transformation is as powerful as the change that she brings to the world through her vast knowledge of assertiveness.

She is masterful with her expertise in this area plus she is an incredibly fun, kind, and genuine person at heart.

Enjoy this comfortable conversation on assertive communication and so much more!

To contact Ivna Curi go to Assertive Way here!


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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-ivna-curi/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10660812 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3941 The Everyday Heroine, Maria Kauffman, Women's Leadership, Coffee Time with Kauffman, Ivna Curi, Assertiveness, communication, 52 full false Guest Interview with Richa Daga - EP 051 Guest Interview with Richa Daga - EP 051 Being Unstoppable in a World Full of Obstacles

Join us as I interview my guest Richa Daga! She will share her expertise on how to be UNSTOPPABLE in a world full of obstacles as she fulfills her destiny to connect the world through the work she does as an engineer.

Richa Daga is an international technical speaker, author, mentor, and engineer by heart. As a Software Lead at Cisco, she works in the development of products that pioneer breakthroughs as she contributes to building the internet of the future. Prior to it, she worked at Ciena and has developed cutting-edge hardware supporting data traffic up to terabits of speed. She is passionate about technologies and chipsets that connect the world!

She is a recognized IoT Thought Leader and talks about disruptive technologies at the global Internet of Things Community’s conferences. She is also a technical author at global Enterprise Viewpoint Publication and IEEE Newsletters for their Special Smart Cities Global Edition.

Richa is a great example of what is possible for women’s leadership because her story shows us how capable women can be with the right support and the right attitude.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richadaga/

http://www.shespeaksbureau.org/speaker/richa_daga


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Join us as I interview my guest Richa Daga! She will share her expertise on how to be UNSTOPPABLE in a world full of obstacles as she fulfills her destiny to connect the world through the work she does as an engineer.

Richa Daga is an international technical speaker, author, mentor, and engineer by heart. As a Software Lead at Cisco, she works in the development of products that pioneer breakthroughs as she contributes to building the internet of the future. Prior to it, she worked at Ciena and has developed cutting-edge hardware supporting data traffic up to terabits of speed. She is passionate about technologies and chipsets that connect the world!

She is a recognized IoT Thought Leader and talks about disruptive technologies at the global Internet of Things Community’s conferences. She is also a technical author at global Enterprise Viewpoint Publication and IEEE Newsletters for their Special Smart Cities Global Edition.

Richa is a great example of what is possible for women’s leadership because her story shows us how capable women can be with the right support and the right attitude.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richadaga/

http://www.shespeaksbureau.org/speaker/richa_daga


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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-richa-daga/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10660740 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3390 The Everyday Heroine, Richa Daga, Maria Kauffman, Cisco, women's leadership, unstoppable 51 full false Guest Interview with Petere Miner - EP 050 Guest Interview with Petere Miner - EP 050 Women Having Fun in Engineering 

Listen to stories from two women having plenty of fun in their engineering careers. 

Petere Miner is Founder, Chief Executive Officer, CoLoadX Corporation.

Petere is an entrepreneurially-minded leader offering a track record of success in starting up new businesses, turning around underperforming operations, and driving new levels of innovation from small start-ups to large corporations. 
She has international expertise combined with unique ability to infuse new thinking and develop virtual, business-intelligence based, demand-driven supply chains, logistics, and transportation. Known as a consummate catalyst for change—creating and communicating a compelling vision while motivating teams to redefine the future of supply chain.

She launched the first true B2B digital marketplace for the ocean freight industry CoLoadXTM. 

She saved $33M in transportation expenses at HP, Brocade, Affymetrix, Cisco, and Lytro by leading projects that reduced inventory, optimized logistics, and streamlined supply chains.

She reduced $15M in inventory by launching supply chain information systems at Amazon Lab126, HP, and high-tech consortium Converge. Integrated with logistics providers including DHL, UPS, FedEx, Expeditors, Maersk, and ERP systems to improve visibility of Kindle returns and HP repair parts. 

She also provided visionary leadership as Chairman of the Board for nonprofit organizations transforming the board and improving fundraising from 10% to 50% of revenues. Raised over $1M.

Hang out with Petere and I as we talk about how much fun it is to be a woman in engineering!


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Listen to stories from two women having plenty of fun in their engineering careers. 

Petere Miner is Founder, Chief Executive Officer, CoLoadX Corporation.

Petere is an entrepreneurially-minded leader offering a track record of success in starting up new businesses, turning around underperforming operations, and driving new levels of innovation from small start-ups to large corporations. 
She has international expertise combined with unique ability to infuse new thinking and develop virtual, business-intelligence based, demand-driven supply chains, logistics, and transportation. Known as a consummate catalyst for change—creating and communicating a compelling vision while motivating teams to redefine the future of supply chain.

She launched the first true B2B digital marketplace for the ocean freight industry CoLoadXTM. 

She saved $33M in transportation expenses at HP, Brocade, Affymetrix, Cisco, and Lytro by leading projects that reduced inventory, optimized logistics, and streamlined supply chains.

She reduced $15M in inventory by launching supply chain information systems at Amazon Lab126, HP, and high-tech consortium Converge. Integrated with logistics providers including DHL, UPS, FedEx, Expeditors, Maersk, and ERP systems to improve visibility of Kindle returns and HP repair parts. 

She also provided visionary leadership as Chairman of the Board for nonprofit organizations transforming the board and improving fundraising from 10% to 50% of revenues. Raised over $1M.

Hang out with Petere and I as we talk about how much fun it is to be a woman in engineering!


Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-petere-miner/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10701858 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2733 Petere Miner, Maria Kauffman, The Everyday Heroine, Supply Chain, Electrical Engineer, CEO, women engineers 50 full false Guest Interview with Maureen Josephine - EP 049 Guest Interview with Maureen Josephine - EP 049 Breaking Glass Ceilings Early in a Career - Guest Interview with Maureen Josephine

Coffee Time with Kauffman is THE comfortable place to talk about women's leadership and this week I am interviewing Maureen Josephine who is breaking many glass ceilings early in her carer.

Maureen is a Software Engineer and a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart. She is the first Female Flutter GDE in Sub-Saharan Africa and First Flutter GDE in Kenya. She is a technical speaker, technical writer, and Tech Communities Lover. She is currently the Lead Community Organizer for Flutter Kisumu. 

Maureen is a recipient of McKinsey & Company Next Generation Women Leader Award 2020. She enjoys exploring and learning new things. Besides coding, she is passionate about Fashion and Design where I drive my inspiration from Nature, African Culture, and Technology.


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]]> Breaking Glass Ceilings Early in a Career - Guest Interview with Maureen Josephine

Coffee Time with Kauffman is THE comfortable place to talk about women's leadership and this week I am interviewing Maureen Josephine who is breaking many glass ceilings early in her carer.

Maureen is a Software Engineer and a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart. She is the first Female Flutter GDE in Sub-Saharan Africa and First Flutter GDE in Kenya. She is a technical speaker, technical writer, and Tech Communities Lover. She is currently the Lead Community Organizer for Flutter Kisumu. 

Maureen is a recipient of McKinsey & Company Next Generation Women Leader Award 2020. She enjoys exploring and learning new things. Besides coding, she is passionate about Fashion and Design where I drive my inspiration from Nature, African Culture, and Technology.


Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/breaking-glass-ceilings-early-in-a-career/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10487611 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3237 The Everyday Heroine, Maureen Josephine, glass ceiling, women's leadership, Maria Kauffman, Women's Leadership Coach, Flutter, DART, Google Developer, software engineer 49 full false Guest Interview with Jeevantika Lingalwar - EP 048 Guest Interview with Jeevantika Lingalwar - EP 048 Don't Hold Back Your Culture is the topic of conversation as I interview my guest Jeevantika Lingalwar. 

Listen in as we discuss the importance of incorporating culture into the workplace. 

Jeevantika is a young, successful, accomplished leader in STEM and her story is a powerful example of what is possible for women's leadership.

Among her many achievements, she is known for the following.

Award Winner: 
WomenTech Ambassador Global Award 2021

Finalist: ♥️
Woman of the Year Award 2021
WomenTech Community Global Award 2021

Nominated for:
Mentor Of the Year Global Award 2021

Founder & President of International Women in Tech Ireland group
*Technical Manager / Co-Founder Quantum Computing Ireland
*Founder India Ireland Connect
*Member of IEEE in Ireland

She joined Microsoft in December 2020 to lead Partners and Customers in Europe to the right technology and enhance their product capability using Microsoft Technology. She creates technology roadmaps and technical strategies for Partners and Customers. 

To get in touch with Jeevantika you can find her at these links:

Coffee Chat with Jeevantika : 
https://emea.mail.microsoft.com/owa/calendar/CoffeewithJeevantika@microsoft.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

International Women in Tech: 
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13789428/


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]]> Don't Hold Back Your Culture is the topic of conversation as I interview my guest Jeevantika Lingalwar. 

Listen in as we discuss the importance of incorporating culture into the workplace. 

Jeevantika is a young, successful, accomplished leader in STEM and her story is a powerful example of what is possible for women's leadership.

Among her many achievements, she is known for the following.

Award Winner: 
WomenTech Ambassador Global Award 2021

Finalist: ♥️
Woman of the Year Award 2021
WomenTech Community Global Award 2021

Nominated for:
Mentor Of the Year Global Award 2021

Founder & President of International Women in Tech Ireland group
*Technical Manager / Co-Founder Quantum Computing Ireland
*Founder India Ireland Connect
*Member of IEEE in Ireland

She joined Microsoft in December 2020 to lead Partners and Customers in Europe to the right technology and enhance their product capability using Microsoft Technology. She creates technology roadmaps and technical strategies for Partners and Customers. 

To get in touch with Jeevantika you can find her at these links:

Coffee Chat with Jeevantika : 
https://emea.mail.microsoft.com/owa/calendar/CoffeewithJeevantika@microsoft.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

International Women in Tech: 
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13789428/


Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-jeevantika-lingalwar/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10487582 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3320 The Everyday Heroine, Jeevantika Lingalwar, Culture in Business, women's leadership, Women in Tech 48 full false Guest Interview with Leah Murphy - EP 047 Guest Interview with Leah Murphy - EP 047 Get some bold ideas and inspirations for negotiating with confidence as you listen to this Guest Interview with Leah Murphy!

How Negotiation Skills are Making the World a Better Place - Coffee Time with Kauffman - the comfortable place to talk about women's leadership!

Leah Murphy, the author of Salary Power Moves Winning the Compensation Negotiation.

Leah wrote this book to help others learn how to negotiate for more. Inside this book, you will find proven strategies for your next negotiation from a corporate insider.

Leah and I have some common experiences as engineers in the corporate world.

Leah took a powerful opportunity to position herself for a greater impact in the world more than once.

Listen to this with Leah to get some bold tips and tricks on how to negotiate for more!

For more information on Leah Murphy you can go to https://www.gemsforthejourney.org


Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> Get some bold ideas and inspirations for negotiating with confidence as you listen to this Guest Interview with Leah Murphy!

How Negotiation Skills are Making the World a Better Place - Coffee Time with Kauffman - the comfortable place to talk about women's leadership!

Leah Murphy, the author of Salary Power Moves Winning the Compensation Negotiation.

Leah wrote this book to help others learn how to negotiate for more. Inside this book, you will find proven strategies for your next negotiation from a corporate insider.

Leah and I have some common experiences as engineers in the corporate world.

Leah took a powerful opportunity to position herself for a greater impact in the world more than once.

Listen to this with Leah to get some bold tips and tricks on how to negotiate for more!

For more information on Leah Murphy you can go to https://www.gemsforthejourney.org


Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-leah-murphy/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10487550 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3907 Leah Murphy, The Everyday Heroine, Maria Kauffman, Salary Negotiations, Negotiate, women's leadership, corporate women engineers, compensation, self-worth 47 full false The Everyday Heroine Anniversary Interview with Maria 2022 - EP 046 The Everyday Heroine Anniversary Interview with Maria 2022 - EP 046 Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of The Everyday Heroine

Special interview with Maria Kauffman, interviewed by Mel Butcher from the Coffee Time with Kauffman live broadcast. Plus, commentary from Maria.

Thanks for an awesome year full of adventures in heroinism! It has been a year full of sharing powerful insights and interviews with Everyday Heroines past, present, and future.

More to come on how to gain SuperHeroine Status for yourself!


Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

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]]> Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of The Everyday Heroine

Special interview with Maria Kauffman, interviewed by Mel Butcher from the Coffee Time with Kauffman live broadcast. Plus, commentary from Maria.

Thanks for an awesome year full of adventures in heroinism! It has been a year full of sharing powerful insights and interviews with Everyday Heroines past, present, and future.

More to come on how to gain SuperHeroine Status for yourself!


Maria Kauffman - Engineer, SuperHeroine, Podcaster

For access to the full blog posts go here.

Discover more about Maria Kauffman by going here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/the-everyday-heroine-2022-anniversary-interview-with-maria/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10737640 Sun, 05 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3233 The Everyday Heroine, Mel Butcher, Maria Kauffman, career, coaching, overcoming obstacles, toxic work environments, success, leadership 46 full false 5 Natural Steps to the Dream Life - EP 045 5 Natural Steps to the Dream Life - EP 045 Join The Everyday Heroine's Private Facebook Group here!

5 Natural Steps to Advancement for a Dream Life is a process for navigating life in a way that leads to success for the mission at hand.

5 Natural Steps to Advancement Masterclass

This is a masterclass that I do live on a regular basis. I highly recommend the class to anyone that wants anything in life. At the end of the class, I have a Q&A session where you can ask me questions about the 5 Natural Steps or anything else you want in life. It’s one of those best-kept secrets, for now, so make sure you take advantage of it!

The 5 Natural Steps are Dream, Discover, Explore, Advance, and Sustain. This masterclass teaches you more about common accelerators and decelerators that contribute to success, happiness, and empowerment. These factors lead to or away from the Dream Life you are meant to live.

Join the Masterclass here!

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help you discover your Leadership Essence.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Join The Everyday Heroine's Private Facebook Group here!

5 Natural Steps to Advancement for a Dream Life is a process for navigating life in a way that leads to success for the mission at hand.

5 Natural Steps to Advancement Masterclass

This is a masterclass that I do live on a regular basis. I highly recommend the class to anyone that wants anything in life. At the end of the class, I have a Q&A session where you can ask me questions about the 5 Natural Steps or anything else you want in life. It’s one of those best-kept secrets, for now, so make sure you take advantage of it!

The 5 Natural Steps are Dream, Discover, Explore, Advance, and Sustain. This masterclass teaches you more about common accelerators and decelerators that contribute to success, happiness, and empowerment. These factors lead to or away from the Dream Life you are meant to live.

Join the Masterclass here!

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help you discover your Leadership Essence.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/5-natural-steps-to-advancement-for-a-dream-life/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10699880 Sun, 29 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2719 The Everyday Heroine, Career Coaching, Women's Leadership, Life Coach, Imposter Syndrome, Procrastination, Perfectionism, Burnout, Sustainability, Goals, Development, Leadership, Personal Brand, Leadership Essence, Unstoppable, Impossible dreams 45 full false Justice - Part IV of IV on Sexism, Gender Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment - EP 044 Justice - Part IV of IV on Sexism, Gender Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment - EP 044 Join The Everyday Heroine's Private Facebook Group here!

In this episode, I wrap up the beginning of a lengthy and complicated discussion on how to bring justice to a world where injustices like sexism, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment create a world of disempowerment.

Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know, by Malcolm Gladwell.

Athlete A on Netflix.

ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union

EEOC - US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The Vow on HBO.

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich on Netflix.

White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Ambercrombie & Fitch on Netflix.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help you discover your Leadership Essence.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Join The Everyday Heroine's Private Facebook Group here!

In this episode, I wrap up the beginning of a lengthy and complicated discussion on how to bring justice to a world where injustices like sexism, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment create a world of disempowerment.

Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know, by Malcolm Gladwell.

Athlete A on Netflix.

ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union

EEOC - US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The Vow on HBO.

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich on Netflix.

White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Ambercrombie & Fitch on Netflix.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help you discover your Leadership Essence.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/bringing-sophisticated-justice-to-the-civilized-world/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10660437 Sun, 22 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1423 Sexism, Gender Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Justice, Justice Systems, EEOC, ACLU, White Hot, Jeffrey Epstein NXIVM, Keith Raniere, Larry Nassar, The Vow, law, attorney 44 full true Unstoppable Goals Sexism Part III - EP 043 Unstoppable Goals Sexism Part III - EP 043 Join The Everyday Heroine's Private Facebook Group here!

An Everyday Heroine has at least one unstoppable goal that she is working toward in life. This is like her north star and a true guidance system that will show her the way through life. It leads her to more success, happiness, and empowerment. It starts with a simple 2-3 word title and when it is clearly defined, she knows how to turn the intangible nature of this unstoppable goal into smaller tangible SMART goals. 

With an unstoppable goal, she has a quick way to access unlimited motivation at will so that she can focus on that goal over a long period of time. Unstoppable goals are designed to create greater meaning and purpose. Having at least one makes it easier to navigate everything in life including small and large distractions that can pull you away from your mission in life. 

There is a world with problems and a world without problems. An Everyday Heroine spends as much time as possible in the world without problems because that’s where unstoppable goal achievement happens. It is not realistic to be a human and never live in the world of problems but you can certainly work to minimize the time in that world.

Sexism, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment are problems that can be turned into opportunities for creating a better life for everyone. There are many career opportunities within every career that impact the change process for zero tolerance. Everyone is responsible for contributing which means that if you are not working to solve the problem then you are part of the problem. I believe that everyone wants a better future for themselves and their families and working towards zero tolerance is a collective unstoppable goal worth sharing.  

The best way to eliminate some of these issues is to simply achieve as many unstoppable goals as you can in your lifetime. The world will benefit from it!

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help you discover your Leadership Essence.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!


]]> Join The Everyday Heroine's Private Facebook Group here!

An Everyday Heroine has at least one unstoppable goal that she is working toward in life. This is like her north star and a true guidance system that will show her the way through life. It leads her to more success, happiness, and empowerment. It starts with a simple 2-3 word title and when it is clearly defined, she knows how to turn the intangible nature of this unstoppable goal into smaller tangible SMART goals. 

With an unstoppable goal, she has a quick way to access unlimited motivation at will so that she can focus on that goal over a long period of time. Unstoppable goals are designed to create greater meaning and purpose. Having at least one makes it easier to navigate everything in life including small and large distractions that can pull you away from your mission in life. 

There is a world with problems and a world without problems. An Everyday Heroine spends as much time as possible in the world without problems because that’s where unstoppable goal achievement happens. It is not realistic to be a human and never live in the world of problems but you can certainly work to minimize the time in that world.

Sexism, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment are problems that can be turned into opportunities for creating a better life for everyone. There are many career opportunities within every career that impact the change process for zero tolerance. Everyone is responsible for contributing which means that if you are not working to solve the problem then you are part of the problem. I believe that everyone wants a better future for themselves and their families and working towards zero tolerance is a collective unstoppable goal worth sharing.  

The best way to eliminate some of these issues is to simply achieve as many unstoppable goals as you can in your lifetime. The world will benefit from it!

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help you discover your Leadership Essence.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!


]]> https://mariakauffman.com/unstoppable-goals-are-the-solution-to-zero-tolerance/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10619914 Sun, 15 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1601 unstoppable goals, sexism, gender discrimination, sexual harassment, zero tolerance, The Everyday Heroine, Wonder Woman, Guardians of the Galaxy, heroines, superpowers 43 full true Sexism Part II, Early Influences - EP 042 Sexism Part II, Early Influences - EP 042 US National Human Trafficking Hotline
1(888)373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/

What can we and should we do about sexism, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment? These become the obvious questions.

What we can and should do is first get educated. Understand the terms, the meanings, and most importantly what the behavior looks, sounds, and feels like no matter how subtle they may be. Then, of course, if you know anything about me and if you have been to one of my leadership mastery sessions you know how important it is to have a strong personal brand with Unstoppable goals as your first step. Make sure you have at least one.

Ultimately, I like to encourage everyone to dream about how your leadership style is impacting the world that will exist 100 years from now. Change will be required for us to live the dream life that we want for ourselves and for the legacy that we leave behind once we are gone. That means that more women and more accurately more empowered women must do a few things.

I am beginning with a snippet from a website I found. I feel it is important to share as I start this episode.

I’ll share the link in the show notes! It states:

"The effects of sexism in the workplace are far-reaching. In fact, research has shown that women born in sexist places may go on to earn less money than women who are born in less sexist places. Misogyny in the workplace can show up in many different ways. There can also be sexism against men in the workplace, but it’s much more common that it happens against women.

No matter how it shows up, it should be met with zero tolerance. The thing is that it can appear in some less-than-obvious ways, so it’s important to be educated about examples of sexism in the workplace so that you can play a role in bringing an end to it."

Also, here's the map on the geography of sexism.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help you discover your Leadership Essence.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> US National Human Trafficking Hotline
1(888)373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/

What can we and should we do about sexism, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment? These become the obvious questions.

What we can and should do is first get educated. Understand the terms, the meanings, and most importantly what the behavior looks, sounds, and feels like no matter how subtle they may be. Then, of course, if you know anything about me and if you have been to one of my leadership mastery sessions you know how important it is to have a strong personal brand with Unstoppable goals as your first step. Make sure you have at least one.

Ultimately, I like to encourage everyone to dream about how your leadership style is impacting the world that will exist 100 years from now. Change will be required for us to live the dream life that we want for ourselves and for the legacy that we leave behind once we are gone. That means that more women and more accurately more empowered women must do a few things.

I am beginning with a snippet from a website I found. I feel it is important to share as I start this episode.

I’ll share the link in the show notes! It states:

"The effects of sexism in the workplace are far-reaching. In fact, research has shown that women born in sexist places may go on to earn less money than women who are born in less sexist places. Misogyny in the workplace can show up in many different ways. There can also be sexism against men in the workplace, but it’s much more common that it happens against women.

No matter how it shows up, it should be met with zero tolerance. The thing is that it can appear in some less-than-obvious ways, so it’s important to be educated about examples of sexism in the workplace so that you can play a role in bringing an end to it."

Also, here's the map on the geography of sexism.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help you discover your Leadership Essence.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/early-influences-on-sexism-and-earning-potential/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10535757 Sun, 01 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1718 Tony Robbins, Awaken the Giant Within, Michael Port, Book Yourself Solid, Sexism, Gender Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, divorce, geography of sexism, The Everyday Heroine, early life influences, compensation, misogyny 42 full true Sexism, Gender Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment - EP 041 Sexism, Gender Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment - EP 041 Part I of a series of episodes to discuss sexism, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment.

Less judgment and more joy will change the world, one woman at a time.

Here are a few of my real-life stories as I attempt to help women understand that they are not alone in the world of business where it can be a battlefield.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help you discover your Leadership Essence.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!


]]> Part I of a series of episodes to discuss sexism, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment.

Less judgment and more joy will change the world, one woman at a time.

Here are a few of my real-life stories as I attempt to help women understand that they are not alone in the world of business where it can be a battlefield.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help you discover your Leadership Essence.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!


]]> https://mariakauffman.com/sex-discrimination-part-i/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10492668 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2234 The Everyday Heroine, Sexism, Gender Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, women in STEM, women in male-dominated industries, engineer, corporate, consulting 41 full true Career Stages for the Ultimate Life Adventure - EP 040 Career Stages for the Ultimate Life Adventure - EP 040 Career Stages for the Ultimate Life Adventure gives us a simple cycle for goal setting and celebrations.

Career Stages for the Ultimate Life Adventure

Begin by looking at the big picture of a career in large cycles of twenty-year pieces. 

Then break down the larger cycles into five-year smaller pieces. Look at the small and large cycles as if they are building blocks that you can use to build the life you desire.

As education, economics, and life expectancy change in the world, so do our perspectives on career planning. Here's a quick breakdown of the career stages in our modern times. 

Educational Career

First, we begin with the mandatory educational career. This career uses the small five-year cycle naturally with the following significant milestones.

Five-Year Kindergarten

Ten-Year Brain Growth Spurt

15-Year Prep-Driving Milestone

20-Year High School to College Transformation

So birth is important and then, roughly speaking, the five-year cycles moving forward are also important.

At about five years old, children are going to school. Kindergarten is an incredibly memorable time for most humans.

Just past the age of ten, the brain does its second-largest growth spurt at around age 11 for girls and 12 for boys. By the fifteen-year mark or a little beyond, teenagers approach the physical and mental growth required to learn to drive. Somewhere in between the 15-20 year stage, humans are turning into adults. They gain the right to vote and drink alcohol. At least that is true for American citizens. This is high school to college age. For those seeking a college degree, there is a major milestone at about the twenty-year mark when students graduate and begin their professional careers. 

First Professional Career

A career is no longer defined as a single entity in a person’s life. As we move toward a brighter future, an Everyday Heroine must stay open to the possibilities of multiple careers within a lifetime. Hopefully, we learn to consider two of those careers as your educational career and your retirement and other goodies in between.

Multiple Career Option

When we consider a full career to be at least twenty years, and when we look at our time in the education system as a mandatory career, we have room in life for one, two to three full careers. It is your choice to create a career that supports what you want in life based on the many factors that impact your world.

Retirement Career

For citizens of the US, the life expectancy is just under 80 years old right now. The retirement age is complicated and has a lot to do with taxes and social security benefits. That also has a lot to do with your financial situation.

Just to note, I consider retirement a career of its own. Retirement is a wonderful concept or career where you have enough income to create a lifestyle without the need to work. This can be referred to as passive income. I don't think it has as much to do with your age as your ability to generate passive income so that you don’t have to work for the lifestyle you want to enjoy.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Career Stages for the Ultimate Life Adventure gives us a simple cycle for goal setting and celebrations.

Career Stages for the Ultimate Life Adventure

Begin by looking at the big picture of a career in large cycles of twenty-year pieces. 

Then break down the larger cycles into five-year smaller pieces. Look at the small and large cycles as if they are building blocks that you can use to build the life you desire.

As education, economics, and life expectancy change in the world, so do our perspectives on career planning. Here's a quick breakdown of the career stages in our modern times. 

Educational Career

First, we begin with the mandatory educational career. This career uses the small five-year cycle naturally with the following significant milestones.

Five-Year Kindergarten

Ten-Year Brain Growth Spurt

15-Year Prep-Driving Milestone

20-Year High School to College Transformation

So birth is important and then, roughly speaking, the five-year cycles moving forward are also important.

At about five years old, children are going to school. Kindergarten is an incredibly memorable time for most humans.

Just past the age of ten, the brain does its second-largest growth spurt at around age 11 for girls and 12 for boys. By the fifteen-year mark or a little beyond, teenagers approach the physical and mental growth required to learn to drive. Somewhere in between the 15-20 year stage, humans are turning into adults. They gain the right to vote and drink alcohol. At least that is true for American citizens. This is high school to college age. For those seeking a college degree, there is a major milestone at about the twenty-year mark when students graduate and begin their professional careers. 

First Professional Career

A career is no longer defined as a single entity in a person’s life. As we move toward a brighter future, an Everyday Heroine must stay open to the possibilities of multiple careers within a lifetime. Hopefully, we learn to consider two of those careers as your educational career and your retirement and other goodies in between.

Multiple Career Option

When we consider a full career to be at least twenty years, and when we look at our time in the education system as a mandatory career, we have room in life for one, two to three full careers. It is your choice to create a career that supports what you want in life based on the many factors that impact your world.

Retirement Career

For citizens of the US, the life expectancy is just under 80 years old right now. The retirement age is complicated and has a lot to do with taxes and social security benefits. That also has a lot to do with your financial situation.

Just to note, I consider retirement a career of its own. Retirement is a wonderful concept or career where you have enough income to create a lifestyle without the need to work. This can be referred to as passive income. I don't think it has as much to do with your age as your ability to generate passive income so that you don’t have to work for the lifestyle you want to enjoy.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/career-stages-for-the-ultimate-life-adventure/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10452835 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1496 The Everyday Heroine, Graduation, Celebration, Career Stages, Career cycles, Education, retirement, career, economics, life expectancy 40 full false Guest Interview with Julie Bartkus - EP 039 Guest Interview with Julie Bartkus - EP 039 Guest interview with Julie Bartkus helps us DETOX the workplace.

Turning toxic into treasures

Workplace Detox Guest Interview with Julie Bartkus.

Julie Bartkus is an award-winning business owner, internationally known speaker, coach, and best-selling author. For more than 20 years she has been helping leaders across the globe experience a workplace detox, so they can cultivate a more harmonious workplace culture that leads to higher productivity, staff retention, and profits.

Julie has overcome several significant challenges in her life, and at a pivotal moment, she realized that she had to ‘detox’ and begin thinking new thoughts. Her mindset became a powerhouse that not only lifted her far beyond what she thought was possible in her life, but she also began a career in helping other leaders do the same.

As the founder of the Workplace Detox Movement, Julie partners with

business owners to help them eliminate the toxic environments that are preventing them from creating the team of their dreams. When a Workplace Detox is achieved, and alignment is re-established, leaders are in an incredibly powerful position to not only grow their business but to truly fall back in love with it again.

Julie helps businesses build motivated teams.

She is a change management expert because of her life experiences.

It’s never too late to change, learn, and grow!

DETOX

D - Desire

E - Energy 

T - Transformation

O - Open

X - the X-Factor

To contact Julie Bartkus for a workplace DETOX, go here!

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Guest interview with Julie Bartkus helps us DETOX the workplace.

Turning toxic into treasures

Workplace Detox Guest Interview with Julie Bartkus.

Julie Bartkus is an award-winning business owner, internationally known speaker, coach, and best-selling author. For more than 20 years she has been helping leaders across the globe experience a workplace detox, so they can cultivate a more harmonious workplace culture that leads to higher productivity, staff retention, and profits.

Julie has overcome several significant challenges in her life, and at a pivotal moment, she realized that she had to ‘detox’ and begin thinking new thoughts. Her mindset became a powerhouse that not only lifted her far beyond what she thought was possible in her life, but she also began a career in helping other leaders do the same.

As the founder of the Workplace Detox Movement, Julie partners with

business owners to help them eliminate the toxic environments that are preventing them from creating the team of their dreams. When a Workplace Detox is achieved, and alignment is re-established, leaders are in an incredibly powerful position to not only grow their business but to truly fall back in love with it again.

Julie helps businesses build motivated teams.

She is a change management expert because of her life experiences.

It’s never too late to change, learn, and grow!

DETOX

D - Desire

E - Energy 

T - Transformation

O - Open

X - the X-Factor

To contact Julie Bartkus for a workplace DETOX, go here!

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-julie-bartkus/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10276018 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3797 workplace detox, toxic work environments, Julie Bartkus, change management, desire, energy, transformation, open, x-factor, The Everyday Heroine 39 full false Turning Failure into Success - EP 038 Turning Failure into Success - EP 038 I’m curious! What’s your opinion on failure? Is it something you avoid at all costs? If that’s true, does that make you a perfectionist?

On the other hand, do you embrace failure the same way Thomas Edison did? 

With all the pressures of social media and the rest of the world to keep up with the most amazing life, I feel like a conversation around failure and perfectionism is somehow in order.

They say there’s no such thing as perfect, but I’m a perfectionist so I know what it feels like to be under the influence of perfectionism. 

My engineering career has been one of the greatest causes of my perfectionism and it has also been the source of eliminating my perfectionism too.

Believe me, when you hear this idea you can intellectually wrap your head around it and agree with it. But when you are traumatized by perfectionism at a young age, you still behave like a perfectionist.  

Too many times, when I speak to women with 15 or more years of experience I hear some heartbreaking stories of missed opportunities and a series of missed promotions or salary increases that can lead to some heartbreaking results. 

Women are typically not as motivated as men in materialistic ways but in the end, it still matters. Women know when they are treated unfairly and it hurts when we are not recognized and compensated for our worth. It hurts everyone.

I think women working in male-dominated industries are fighting a very important battle for personal freedom. They fight for the freedom to be themselves because it is important for them and for everyone else in the world. 

When a woman has the chance to bring her unique skills and talent to the world in a way that only she can do, everyone benefits in massive ways.

When women in male-dominated industries fight for career advancement they put themselves in positions that improve relationships between all humans in the most challenging environments on the planet. They constantly figure out how to gracefully win the fight to be themselves. That is such a transformative experience. It gives women the opportunity to feel proud of a job well done and have a unique sense of joy for the work they do.

It can be a tricky place to walk the line between failure and success with or without perfectionism. It is an important path to pursue and one that should be done with as much empowerment as possible.

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> I’m curious! What’s your opinion on failure? Is it something you avoid at all costs? If that’s true, does that make you a perfectionist?

On the other hand, do you embrace failure the same way Thomas Edison did? 

With all the pressures of social media and the rest of the world to keep up with the most amazing life, I feel like a conversation around failure and perfectionism is somehow in order.

They say there’s no such thing as perfect, but I’m a perfectionist so I know what it feels like to be under the influence of perfectionism. 

My engineering career has been one of the greatest causes of my perfectionism and it has also been the source of eliminating my perfectionism too.

Believe me, when you hear this idea you can intellectually wrap your head around it and agree with it. But when you are traumatized by perfectionism at a young age, you still behave like a perfectionist.  

Too many times, when I speak to women with 15 or more years of experience I hear some heartbreaking stories of missed opportunities and a series of missed promotions or salary increases that can lead to some heartbreaking results. 

Women are typically not as motivated as men in materialistic ways but in the end, it still matters. Women know when they are treated unfairly and it hurts when we are not recognized and compensated for our worth. It hurts everyone.

I think women working in male-dominated industries are fighting a very important battle for personal freedom. They fight for the freedom to be themselves because it is important for them and for everyone else in the world. 

When a woman has the chance to bring her unique skills and talent to the world in a way that only she can do, everyone benefits in massive ways.

When women in male-dominated industries fight for career advancement they put themselves in positions that improve relationships between all humans in the most challenging environments on the planet. They constantly figure out how to gracefully win the fight to be themselves. That is such a transformative experience. It gives women the opportunity to feel proud of a job well done and have a unique sense of joy for the work they do.

It can be a tricky place to walk the line between failure and success with or without perfectionism. It is an important path to pursue and one that should be done with as much empowerment as possible.

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/turning-epic-failures-into-success-with-perfectionism/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10276010 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1394 failure, success, women in male-dominated industries, The Everyday Heroine, perfectionism, life lessons 38 full false Attitude Is Everything with Leadership Essence - EP 037 Attitude Is Everything with Leadership Essence - EP 037 Attitude is one of the most misunderstood aspects of personal leadership. Anyone who knows me even a little bit by now, probably knows how passionate I am about a prosperous future that is full of success and happiness and all the good things.

In order to get to that bright shiny future, Everyday Heroines will need to do a little bit of attitude adjusting because attitude is everything! It is the secret ingredient that will get you what you really want on your mission in life.

To transition from Imposter, Impressive, Influencer, and on to Immune, you must understand a few important aspects of attitude and empowerment that lead to transformation.

Inside this episode, I explain the basics of these complicated concepts.

First, I define Leadership Essence as a trinity between attitude, aptitude, and altitude. This is the same as a personal brand or your personal leadership style.

Then, I take a deep dive into the basics of attitude and how it relates to empowerment. 

Finally, I highlight the overall dynamics between attitude and empowerment. There are stress and stress responses at one end of the spectrum and joy and passion at the other end of the spectrum. In the middle, there are two transformational levels and a level of sustainable superpowers where high-level leaders operate most of the time.

Awareness is the mechanism that allows a person to move between the levels.

There is something called the Maharishi Effect. I heard it as a story that seems to prove this theory of connectedness. There have been studies that measure the impact meditation has on crime in high-crime areas. They have people sit and meditate inside these high crime areas. That’s it, just sit and meditate during the high crime time periods. What the data shows is that crime statistics went down. This shows a correlation or a connectedness between humans.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!


]]> Attitude is one of the most misunderstood aspects of personal leadership. Anyone who knows me even a little bit by now, probably knows how passionate I am about a prosperous future that is full of success and happiness and all the good things.

In order to get to that bright shiny future, Everyday Heroines will need to do a little bit of attitude adjusting because attitude is everything! It is the secret ingredient that will get you what you really want on your mission in life.

To transition from Imposter, Impressive, Influencer, and on to Immune, you must understand a few important aspects of attitude and empowerment that lead to transformation.

Inside this episode, I explain the basics of these complicated concepts.

First, I define Leadership Essence as a trinity between attitude, aptitude, and altitude. This is the same as a personal brand or your personal leadership style.

Then, I take a deep dive into the basics of attitude and how it relates to empowerment. 

Finally, I highlight the overall dynamics between attitude and empowerment. There are stress and stress responses at one end of the spectrum and joy and passion at the other end of the spectrum. In the middle, there are two transformational levels and a level of sustainable superpowers where high-level leaders operate most of the time.

Awareness is the mechanism that allows a person to move between the levels.

There is something called the Maharishi Effect. I heard it as a story that seems to prove this theory of connectedness. There have been studies that measure the impact meditation has on crime in high-crime areas. They have people sit and meditate inside these high crime areas. That’s it, just sit and meditate during the high crime time periods. What the data shows is that crime statistics went down. This shows a correlation or a connectedness between humans.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join an Empowerment Session here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!


]]> https://mariakauffman.com/attitude-is-everything-with-leadership-essence/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10300688 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2820 The Everyday Heroine, attitude, empowerment, women's leadership, imposter syndrome, influencer, immunity, impressive, maharishi effect, transformation, leadership 37 full false Guest Interview with Shayna Duminie - EP 036 Guest Interview with Shayna Duminie - EP 036 Benefits of Diversity & Inclusion is the topic of our discussion with guest Shayna Duminie on Coffee Time with Kauffman.

Shayna is a Technology Consultant with 8 years of experience in Engineering with impressive advancements.

She has developed pertinent skills to successfully partner with a plethora of industry leaders. Her diverse involvement within Engineering, Consulting, Business Development, Sales Engineering, and Application Engineering with expertise in Strategy clearly sets her apart from others. One (wo)man's "magic" is another (wo)man's engineering. "Supernatural" is a null word. Shayna helps others make their ideas a reality.

Contact Shayna Duminie here on LinkedIn.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join a Masterclass here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!



]]> Benefits of Diversity & Inclusion is the topic of our discussion with guest Shayna Duminie on Coffee Time with Kauffman.

Shayna is a Technology Consultant with 8 years of experience in Engineering with impressive advancements.

She has developed pertinent skills to successfully partner with a plethora of industry leaders. Her diverse involvement within Engineering, Consulting, Business Development, Sales Engineering, and Application Engineering with expertise in Strategy clearly sets her apart from others. One (wo)man's "magic" is another (wo)man's engineering. "Supernatural" is a null word. Shayna helps others make their ideas a reality.

Contact Shayna Duminie here on LinkedIn.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join a Masterclass here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!



]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-shayna-duminie/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10124186 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2584 The Everyday Heroine, Diversity, Inclusion, Career Advancement, STEM, women in engineering, women's leadership 36 full false Guest Interview with Audree Grubesic - EP 035 Guest Interview with Audree Grubesic - EP 035 Guest Interview with Audree Grubesic exposes the tricky area between blending our personal and professional lives. 

We discuss what blending personal and professional means for successful women working in male-dominated industries. 

Audree surprises us with a healthy tea option as we kick off our women's leadership discussion. 

Audree M Grubesic is the Founder & CEO of Modular Sure Site, an Off-Site construction consulting company, offering services for residential and commercial projects. 

She has first-hand experience of construction and project management on site of their projects. Over the past 20+ years, she has excelled in marketing, sales, new business development, and homebuilding. 

Offsite Dirt is a media that showcases all the current news, techniques, technology, influencers, and conversations in offsite construction. This form of construction encompasses volumetric, modular, prefab, panelization, and single and/or multi-trade assemblies. 

Offsite Dirt has a two-pronged mission: to inform the construction industry and the general public on the intricacies of what’s currently happening in the fast-growing offsite construction field, and to provide a meeting place for offsite construction professionals where information, opinions, and resources can be freely exchanged. 

Audree is a living example of women's leadership and offers great advice in addition to her amazing accomplishments and success in the industry. 

During this interview, Audree sets the tone for what a bright future looks like for women, communities, and the world when more women step into their greatness as leaders in male-dominated industries.

Contact Information for Audree Grubesic

https://www.modularsuresite.com

https://www.offsitedirt.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreegrubesic

https://www.facebook.com/audree.m.grubesic

https://www.facebook.com/OffsiteDirt

https://www.facebook.com/ModularSureSite

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join a Masterclass here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Guest Interview with Audree Grubesic exposes the tricky area between blending our personal and professional lives. 

We discuss what blending personal and professional means for successful women working in male-dominated industries. 

Audree surprises us with a healthy tea option as we kick off our women's leadership discussion. 

Audree M Grubesic is the Founder & CEO of Modular Sure Site, an Off-Site construction consulting company, offering services for residential and commercial projects. 

She has first-hand experience of construction and project management on site of their projects. Over the past 20+ years, she has excelled in marketing, sales, new business development, and homebuilding. 

Offsite Dirt is a media that showcases all the current news, techniques, technology, influencers, and conversations in offsite construction. This form of construction encompasses volumetric, modular, prefab, panelization, and single and/or multi-trade assemblies. 

Offsite Dirt has a two-pronged mission: to inform the construction industry and the general public on the intricacies of what’s currently happening in the fast-growing offsite construction field, and to provide a meeting place for offsite construction professionals where information, opinions, and resources can be freely exchanged. 

Audree is a living example of women's leadership and offers great advice in addition to her amazing accomplishments and success in the industry. 

During this interview, Audree sets the tone for what a bright future looks like for women, communities, and the world when more women step into their greatness as leaders in male-dominated industries.

Contact Information for Audree Grubesic

https://www.modularsuresite.com

https://www.offsitedirt.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreegrubesic

https://www.facebook.com/audree.m.grubesic

https://www.facebook.com/OffsiteDirt

https://www.facebook.com/ModularSureSite

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join a Masterclass here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-audree-grubesic/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9933388 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2971 The Everyday Heroine, Offsite Dirt, Modular Construction, Women's Leadership, STEM, male-dominated industries 35 full false Guest Interview with Jennifer Hocutt - EP 034 Guest Interview with Jennifer Hocutt - EP 034 Jennifer helps people achieve their professional goals - one resume, career/business strategy & professional development training at a time. She is a Strategist, Consultant, and Motivational Butt-Kicker!

She is the perfect guest to have with us as we talk about women's leadership. She knows a thing or two that she can share and we can ask about.

Here's some more background on Jennifer!

She's a small-town Midwestern girl raised on hard work and Ovaltine! She helps professionals who are overwhelmed, frustrated, struggling, and feeling defeated in their careers and businesses by increasing their confidence and strengthening their skills, so they enhance their value, grow their wealth, and expand their opportunities.

She rescues clients from Professional Isolation. Whether it's - guiding you in implementing a winning career/job search strategy because you find yourself "in the market" for a new position - you're a business owner/entrepreneur needing professional consulting services ("pick my brain stuff") to help you launch and scale your business so you can move from hustle to flow, you're an organization and need to leverage your talent and leadership so you can start achieving those company goals -- you need a competitive edge...

J Hocutt Group

Join Jennifer and the J Hocutt Group on Facebook at Goals + Grit group or view it on the J Hocutt Group website here.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join a Masterclass here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Jennifer helps people achieve their professional goals - one resume, career/business strategy & professional development training at a time. She is a Strategist, Consultant, and Motivational Butt-Kicker!

She is the perfect guest to have with us as we talk about women's leadership. She knows a thing or two that she can share and we can ask about.

Here's some more background on Jennifer!

She's a small-town Midwestern girl raised on hard work and Ovaltine! She helps professionals who are overwhelmed, frustrated, struggling, and feeling defeated in their careers and businesses by increasing their confidence and strengthening their skills, so they enhance their value, grow their wealth, and expand their opportunities.

She rescues clients from Professional Isolation. Whether it's - guiding you in implementing a winning career/job search strategy because you find yourself "in the market" for a new position - you're a business owner/entrepreneur needing professional consulting services ("pick my brain stuff") to help you launch and scale your business so you can move from hustle to flow, you're an organization and need to leverage your talent and leadership so you can start achieving those company goals -- you need a competitive edge...

J Hocutt Group

Join Jennifer and the J Hocutt Group on Facebook at Goals + Grit group or view it on the J Hocutt Group website here.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join a Masterclass here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-jennifer-hocutt/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10123964 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500 3698 Goals + Grit, goal setting, grit, J Hocutt Group, Jennifer Hocutt, The Everyday Heroine 34 full false Creating Space for Dramatic Transformation - EP 033 Creating Space for Dramatic Transformation - EP 033 Inspired by many books and life experiences. Here are some insights for creating space that facilitates dramatic transformations.

Transformation

There are levels and layers to the dramatic transformation process. 

At first, books are a great way to begin the transformation process. This is a light-hearted approach to changing your world. Then, taking a class offers a deeper experience into the knowledge base. Finally, an in-person one on one direct interaction offers the greatest form of transformation.

The transformation process has a cycle of life. At first, an opportunity presents itself in life. Then, each person answers the call for change by saying yes or no. When you say yes, the journey begins. Then, the student learns to create space. The learning process always includes four steps. The four steps are thinking, feeling, acting, and producing a result. Then, the student embodies the teachings. That embodiment has two forms. Finally, the student either adds to peace or adds to war through their actions.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join a Masterclass here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Inspired by many books and life experiences. Here are some insights for creating space that facilitates dramatic transformations.

Transformation

There are levels and layers to the dramatic transformation process. 

At first, books are a great way to begin the transformation process. This is a light-hearted approach to changing your world. Then, taking a class offers a deeper experience into the knowledge base. Finally, an in-person one on one direct interaction offers the greatest form of transformation.

The transformation process has a cycle of life. At first, an opportunity presents itself in life. Then, each person answers the call for change by saying yes or no. When you say yes, the journey begins. Then, the student learns to create space. The learning process always includes four steps. The four steps are thinking, feeling, acting, and producing a result. Then, the student embodies the teachings. That embodiment has two forms. Finally, the student either adds to peace or adds to war through their actions.

The Kauffman Institute

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For an introductory transformation process join a Masterclass here.

For deeper change and a greater personal leadership transformation schedule an empowerment session through a coaching consultation here.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/creating-space-for-dramatic-transformation/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10149139 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1392 The Everyday Heroine, creating space, transformation, change process, enlightenment, embodiment, meditation, life purpose, self-actualization 33 full false Erasing Hate - EP 032 Erasing Hate - EP 032 Erasing hate, practicing war, and shining darkness seem to be way too familiar in our modern times.

The path to success and happiness requires transformation. That change process does not need to be so dramatic or does it?

In this episode, I discuss the most powerful movie I have ever seen. Plus, the Olympics are coming to a close and the drama during the women's figure skating event had to be addressed.

Wonder Woman needed to make a show for superheroine representation. 

A true superheroine goes through a transformation process with each change she makes. On her way to greatness, she must learn a new level of emotional intelligence. With each passing phase, there is a grieving process that moves a person onto the next level.

Change is possible when a person is in a supportive and nurturing environment. Otherwise, the practice of war continues and darkness shines. 

The outside typically matches the inside. Changing the inside first makes changing the outside bearable.

The movie Erasing Hate found here! The YouTube interview is found here. 

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Erasing hate, practicing war, and shining darkness seem to be way too familiar in our modern times.

The path to success and happiness requires transformation. That change process does not need to be so dramatic or does it?

In this episode, I discuss the most powerful movie I have ever seen. Plus, the Olympics are coming to a close and the drama during the women's figure skating event had to be addressed.

Wonder Woman needed to make a show for superheroine representation. 

A true superheroine goes through a transformation process with each change she makes. On her way to greatness, she must learn a new level of emotional intelligence. With each passing phase, there is a grieving process that moves a person onto the next level.

Change is possible when a person is in a supportive and nurturing environment. Otherwise, the practice of war continues and darkness shines. 

The outside typically matches the inside. Changing the inside first makes changing the outside bearable.

The movie Erasing Hate found here! The YouTube interview is found here. 

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/erasing-hate-practicing-war-and-shining-darkness/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10107267 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1505 The Everyday Heroine 32 full false Exercising Love Muscles - EP 031 Exercising Love Muscles - EP 031 Exercising Love Muscles for Deeper Loving Relationships goes in stages. 

First Stage of Exercising Love Muscles

Pick something to love and grow deeper in love with on this adventure.

The first thing we are going to do is just imagine that one thing you are falling deeper in love with, simply hold it in your imagination. Secondly, you already know the reasons why you love this thing. As you hold it in your imagination you are going to slow things down. Lastly, just savor the reason or reasons why you love this thing in your mind.

If thoughts of fear come up or if thoughts that are not loving thoughts come up, simply say - you are not invited to this party. You can go away now. Simply refocus your mind back to all of the loving thoughts you have about this one thing. Hold those thoughts in your mind. It can be just one thought or many. Hold it there.

Being in flow is an important love muscle to use on a regular basis. It produces happiness even when we are doing a task that we may not like or enjoy. Being in flow is a mechanism that brings us more joy and happiness. And like I said, joy is in the journey and joy is a pathway to love.

Here’s a simple truth I want to share with you about creating deeper loving relationships. Whatever your person, place, or thing is, you have a relationship to it. That relationship begins with the thoughts in your head. 

Second Stage of Exercising Love Muscles

This time around, choose yourself as the subject of love building.

Let me review the simple steps of the exercise.

First, you pick something you want to have a deeper loving relationship with. That can be a person, place, or thing.

Then, you slow things down and imagine the love you already have for that thing.

In slow mode, you make sure you have a solid focus on the love you have without any fear or anti-love thoughts.

Once you have a flow of love going into the image of your relationship to that thing you want to love deeper, you begin to speed up the flow of love.

Third Stage of Exercising Love Muscles

The final exercise is done by choosing a person, place, or thing that you do not like.

The first P of the 3Ps that an Everyday Heroine practices is a peace for a reason.  An Everyday Heroine realizes that when she is not practicing peace, she is practicing hate.

Imagine a person, place, or thing that you don’t like, imagine one nice thing that you could say about that thing, slow it down to make sure you filter out any negative thoughts - simply ask the negative thoughts to leave this party. Continue pumping something nice into that thing. Keep it slow and steady until you feel some genuine niceness towards this thing. Recognize that you are generating love with even the slightest amount of niceness. You are a love factory.

That is how you exercise love muscles for deeper loving relationships.

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

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]]> Exercising Love Muscles for Deeper Loving Relationships goes in stages. 

First Stage of Exercising Love Muscles

Pick something to love and grow deeper in love with on this adventure.

The first thing we are going to do is just imagine that one thing you are falling deeper in love with, simply hold it in your imagination. Secondly, you already know the reasons why you love this thing. As you hold it in your imagination you are going to slow things down. Lastly, just savor the reason or reasons why you love this thing in your mind.

If thoughts of fear come up or if thoughts that are not loving thoughts come up, simply say - you are not invited to this party. You can go away now. Simply refocus your mind back to all of the loving thoughts you have about this one thing. Hold those thoughts in your mind. It can be just one thought or many. Hold it there.

Being in flow is an important love muscle to use on a regular basis. It produces happiness even when we are doing a task that we may not like or enjoy. Being in flow is a mechanism that brings us more joy and happiness. And like I said, joy is in the journey and joy is a pathway to love.

Here’s a simple truth I want to share with you about creating deeper loving relationships. Whatever your person, place, or thing is, you have a relationship to it. That relationship begins with the thoughts in your head. 

Second Stage of Exercising Love Muscles

This time around, choose yourself as the subject of love building.

Let me review the simple steps of the exercise.

First, you pick something you want to have a deeper loving relationship with. That can be a person, place, or thing.

Then, you slow things down and imagine the love you already have for that thing.

In slow mode, you make sure you have a solid focus on the love you have without any fear or anti-love thoughts.

Once you have a flow of love going into the image of your relationship to that thing you want to love deeper, you begin to speed up the flow of love.

Third Stage of Exercising Love Muscles

The final exercise is done by choosing a person, place, or thing that you do not like.

The first P of the 3Ps that an Everyday Heroine practices is a peace for a reason.  An Everyday Heroine realizes that when she is not practicing peace, she is practicing hate.

Imagine a person, place, or thing that you don’t like, imagine one nice thing that you could say about that thing, slow it down to make sure you filter out any negative thoughts - simply ask the negative thoughts to leave this party. Continue pumping something nice into that thing. Keep it slow and steady until you feel some genuine niceness towards this thing. Recognize that you are generating love with even the slightest amount of niceness. You are a love factory.

That is how you exercise love muscles for deeper loving relationships.

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For the 2HR Leadership Makeover go here!

To schedule a coaching consult, go here!

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/exercising-love-muscles-for-deeper-loving-relationships/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10063244 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1441 love exercises, deeper loving relationships, joy in the journey, love factory, peace practices, The Everyday Heroine 31 full false The Ultimate Adventure Guide - EP 030 The Ultimate Adventure Guide - EP 030 The Ultimate Adventure Guide is an essential part of the women's leadership journey to accomplish the impossible.

In this episode, women take a little adventure of their own as they listen to the insights and actions from the guide. 

Step through the guide in 10 parts. Each part has plenty of insights and actions. Walk away with an action-packed list of things to do. Sit back and relax with an invitation for a free download at the end.

Insights

A Heroine's Journey, A Heroine's Vision, Common Connections, The 80-20 Rule, Obstacles, Motives Matter, Phonenix Rising, Freedom, A World Without, A Sisterhood of Heroines

Actions

Herstory, Set the Intention, Mindset & Attitude, The Everyday Heroine, Confidence, Truth, Embracing Change, Innovation, Your Legacy, Socialize Your Journey

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For the 2HR Leadership Makeover go here!

To schedule a coaching consult, go here!

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> The Ultimate Adventure Guide is an essential part of the women's leadership journey to accomplish the impossible.

In this episode, women take a little adventure of their own as they listen to the insights and actions from the guide. 

Step through the guide in 10 parts. Each part has plenty of insights and actions. Walk away with an action-packed list of things to do. Sit back and relax with an invitation for a free download at the end.

Insights

A Heroine's Journey, A Heroine's Vision, Common Connections, The 80-20 Rule, Obstacles, Motives Matter, Phonenix Rising, Freedom, A World Without, A Sisterhood of Heroines

Actions

Herstory, Set the Intention, Mindset & Attitude, The Everyday Heroine, Confidence, Truth, Embracing Change, Innovation, Your Legacy, Socialize Your Journey

Now there is a fun quiz to help with self-discovery.

For the 2HR Leadership Makeover go here!

To schedule a coaching consult, go here!

Discover more about The Kauffman Institute go here.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/ultimate-adventure-guide/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-10017486 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1697 Adventure, The Everyday Heroine, Insights, Actions, Journey, women's leadership, growth, confidence, obstacles 30 full false Discovering and Embracing Your Greatness - EP 029 Discovering and Embracing Your Greatness - EP 029 The Playbook outline comes to a complete final draft in this episode.

Wonder Woman as a Guide

From an early age, remember the most that superpowers are revealing themselves.

Jumping bravely off of cliffs is a great start as long as you are immortal. 

Living in a nurturing environment is crucial for emotional intelligence, guidance, and support.

Tapping into that 'je ne sais quoi' is the epitome of confidence.

Superman as a Guide

Learn the how-to's of life from Superman. 

Sometimes you need to be the alter-ego like Clark Kent

Weaknesses must be avoided like Kryptonite. Survival is key if you are going to save the world.

The Playbook Outline Finalized

  1. The Objective of the Game
  2. The Playing Field
  3. Skills, Talents, and Essence
  4. Connection, Inspiration, and Support 
  5. Playing the Game 
  6. Improper play, Illegal action, and misconduct
  7. Outside the Playing Field

Both Wonder Woman and Superman had a way to discover and embrace their neverending greatness. Learn the dos and don'ts from your favorite superheroine!

Take the Quiz

Now there is a quiz to take for fun to help with self-discovery.

For the 2HR Leadership Makeover go here!

To schedule a coaching consult, go here!

Discover more about The Kauffman Institutehere.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> The Playbook outline comes to a complete final draft in this episode.

Wonder Woman as a Guide

From an early age, remember the most that superpowers are revealing themselves.

Jumping bravely off of cliffs is a great start as long as you are immortal. 

Living in a nurturing environment is crucial for emotional intelligence, guidance, and support.

Tapping into that 'je ne sais quoi' is the epitome of confidence.

Superman as a Guide

Learn the how-to's of life from Superman. 

Sometimes you need to be the alter-ego like Clark Kent

Weaknesses must be avoided like Kryptonite. Survival is key if you are going to save the world.

The Playbook Outline Finalized

  1. The Objective of the Game
  2. The Playing Field
  3. Skills, Talents, and Essence
  4. Connection, Inspiration, and Support 
  5. Playing the Game 
  6. Improper play, Illegal action, and misconduct
  7. Outside the Playing Field

Both Wonder Woman and Superman had a way to discover and embrace their neverending greatness. Learn the dos and don'ts from your favorite superheroine!

Take the Quiz

Now there is a quiz to take for fun to help with self-discovery.

For the 2HR Leadership Makeover go here!

To schedule a coaching consult, go here!

Discover more about The Kauffman Institutehere.

Enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/discovering-and-embracing-neverending-greatness/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9975510 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1319 discovering greatness, finding superpowers, avoiding weakness, reverse engineering self-help, The Everyday Heroine, Playbook, Playing the game of life 29 full false Avoiding the 7 Deadliest Sins - EP 028 Avoiding the 7 Deadliest Sins - EP 028 As you probably already know, in each episode of the Playbook I attempt to do a bit of a review to help in two ways. #1 it reminds us of where we have gone in order to continue to where we need to go and #2 it recommits me to the mission and the purpose of the playbook. It gives me a chance to remember what the objective and the ultimate goal are. And it challenges me to build integrity into the guidelines. From the positive psychology perspective, it provides the opportunity for micro-adjustments to fine-tune the precision of hitting our target. Otherwise, it is not useful or it is not as useful as it can be. That would be a disappointment for me. 

Really what I’m hoping for is to create something that can stand the test of time from any different perspective and still hold true. With this particular facet, it is definitely challenging for me to look at how humans actually play the game of life. This is probably drastically different from how humans think they play the game of life. And here is where the magic either happens or it doesn’t. Most people do not understand this crucial part.  

The Playbook is an opportunity to look at happiness and success in a bigger way and hopefully a more beautiful way for everyone. I love it! I do, I love to be challenged. I love to learn. I love to grow and that’s really the whole point. I actually believe that there is a way to see life that offers true abundance where there is room for everyone to experience that joy in life. 

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To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

https://www.netflix.com/title/80244479

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins




]]> As you probably already know, in each episode of the Playbook I attempt to do a bit of a review to help in two ways. #1 it reminds us of where we have gone in order to continue to where we need to go and #2 it recommits me to the mission and the purpose of the playbook. It gives me a chance to remember what the objective and the ultimate goal are. And it challenges me to build integrity into the guidelines. From the positive psychology perspective, it provides the opportunity for micro-adjustments to fine-tune the precision of hitting our target. Otherwise, it is not useful or it is not as useful as it can be. That would be a disappointment for me. 

Really what I’m hoping for is to create something that can stand the test of time from any different perspective and still hold true. With this particular facet, it is definitely challenging for me to look at how humans actually play the game of life. This is probably drastically different from how humans think they play the game of life. And here is where the magic either happens or it doesn’t. Most people do not understand this crucial part.  

The Playbook is an opportunity to look at happiness and success in a bigger way and hopefully a more beautiful way for everyone. I love it! I do, I love to be challenged. I love to learn. I love to grow and that’s really the whole point. I actually believe that there is a way to see life that offers true abundance where there is room for everyone to experience that joy in life. 

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

https://www.netflix.com/title/80244479

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins




]]> https://mariakauffman.com/avoiding-the-7-deadliest-sins-to-gain-freedom/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9933382 Sun, 23 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1273 Colin in Black & White, playing the game of life, playbook, deadliest sins, authenticity, uniqueness, activism 28 full false Exploring Illegal Actions for Playing the Game of Life - EP 027 Exploring Illegal Actions for Playing the Game of Life - EP 027 As we go explore illegal actions for playing the game of life we find gold.

Here are three categories that will ultimately lead us to narrow down how to define improper play, illegal action, and misconduct. By themselves, they are not games that we play in life so that they are not vulnerable like the justice system is. These are the catalysts for change. They are the fuel in your tank to take your adventure through the long and windy journey. 

The categories are: 

  1. Attitude
  2. Abundance -vs- Scarcity
  3. Motivation - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Our attitude in life and our ability to avoid a scarcity mindset while working toward self-actualization is a pretty good and general mission for humanity. Regardless of where you are on any scale, there is always room for improvement. The path to improvement would be to have a positive attitude, an abundance mindset, and effort toward self-actualization more often. Too much time in a negative attitude, a scarcity mindset, and avoiding self-actualization is the equivalent of improper play, illegal action, and misconduct in baseball.

My mission with this episode was to bring awareness to human potential. I know in my life, when I was struggling the most, I was actually searching to find these guidelines that could help me work toward more success and happiness and stay away from misery. 

The one simple truth I learned is that the only person I can control is me. To be the best me I can be is being the change I wish to see in the world. That makes me a winner! And that alone actually brings me more success and happiness every single time. I can count on it. 

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> As we go explore illegal actions for playing the game of life we find gold.

Here are three categories that will ultimately lead us to narrow down how to define improper play, illegal action, and misconduct. By themselves, they are not games that we play in life so that they are not vulnerable like the justice system is. These are the catalysts for change. They are the fuel in your tank to take your adventure through the long and windy journey. 

The categories are: 

  1. Attitude
  2. Abundance -vs- Scarcity
  3. Motivation - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Our attitude in life and our ability to avoid a scarcity mindset while working toward self-actualization is a pretty good and general mission for humanity. Regardless of where you are on any scale, there is always room for improvement. The path to improvement would be to have a positive attitude, an abundance mindset, and effort toward self-actualization more often. Too much time in a negative attitude, a scarcity mindset, and avoiding self-actualization is the equivalent of improper play, illegal action, and misconduct in baseball.

My mission with this episode was to bring awareness to human potential. I know in my life, when I was struggling the most, I was actually searching to find these guidelines that could help me work toward more success and happiness and stay away from misery. 

The one simple truth I learned is that the only person I can control is me. To be the best me I can be is being the change I wish to see in the world. That makes me a winner! And that alone actually brings me more success and happiness every single time. I can count on it. 

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/exploring-illegal-actions-for-playing-the-game-of-life/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9892952 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1596 Improper play, Illegal action, misconduct, attitude, abundance, scarcity, motivation, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, The Everyday Heroine, success, happiness 27 full true Scrooged with the Ghosts of Women's Leadership - EP 026 Scrooged with the Ghosts of Women's Leadership - EP 026 This episode is full of inspiration as we are Scrooged with the Ghosts of Women's Leadership Past, Present, and Future.

The Ghosts of Women's Leadership Past

Ten women from past episodes speak to us and send a message for a brighter 100-years to come.

The 100-year theme seemed to stick out in two ways. The last global pandemic we had was 100 years ago for one. And two, after studying several amazing women leaders as part of this podcast there seemed to be a common thread that was popping out. These women were speaking to me.

There is something special that seems to tie us all together. By looking at a couple of milestones at both the 100-year mark and the fifty-year mark we can learn more. It’s like the data was begging me to dig a little deeper to expose something. Or was it the ghosts of Women’s Leadership Past?

The Ghost of Women’s Leadership Future

What happens in the future without our participation in Women’s Leadership?

When we continue to let our planet and humanity waffle, what happens to the misunderstanding of the misunderstood?

What happens if we don’t intervene with more curiosity, compassion, and kindness to resolve conflict, gain insight, and build respect?

I find it far more useful to paint a picture of possibilities of prosperity than to get stuck in the mud from the old order of thinking that we are all separate and different.

Imagine in the future, Women’s Leadership is leading the way.

In the next 100-years, I believe the following is absolutely possible!

The Ghost of Women's Leadership Present

We must honor and not ignore the Ghost of Women’s Leadership Present. We must learn to be fully present so that the future has a chance.

I invite you to see a brighter future for yourself and for others. I invite you to be inspired with a unique vision of what you see for the next 100-years. May it be full of possibilities and challenges that are meant to be solved only by you. I invite you to a greater understanding of how important you are in the world!

Believe in your version of the Ghost of Women’s Leadership Future!

Information in this episode sourced from Wikipedia.

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> This episode is full of inspiration as we are Scrooged with the Ghosts of Women's Leadership Past, Present, and Future.

The Ghosts of Women's Leadership Past

Ten women from past episodes speak to us and send a message for a brighter 100-years to come.

The 100-year theme seemed to stick out in two ways. The last global pandemic we had was 100 years ago for one. And two, after studying several amazing women leaders as part of this podcast there seemed to be a common thread that was popping out. These women were speaking to me.

There is something special that seems to tie us all together. By looking at a couple of milestones at both the 100-year mark and the fifty-year mark we can learn more. It’s like the data was begging me to dig a little deeper to expose something. Or was it the ghosts of Women’s Leadership Past?

The Ghost of Women’s Leadership Future

What happens in the future without our participation in Women’s Leadership?

When we continue to let our planet and humanity waffle, what happens to the misunderstanding of the misunderstood?

What happens if we don’t intervene with more curiosity, compassion, and kindness to resolve conflict, gain insight, and build respect?

I find it far more useful to paint a picture of possibilities of prosperity than to get stuck in the mud from the old order of thinking that we are all separate and different.

Imagine in the future, Women’s Leadership is leading the way.

In the next 100-years, I believe the following is absolutely possible!

The Ghost of Women's Leadership Present

We must honor and not ignore the Ghost of Women’s Leadership Present. We must learn to be fully present so that the future has a chance.

I invite you to see a brighter future for yourself and for others. I invite you to be inspired with a unique vision of what you see for the next 100-years. May it be full of possibilities and challenges that are meant to be solved only by you. I invite you to a greater understanding of how important you are in the world!

Believe in your version of the Ghost of Women’s Leadership Future!

Information in this episode sourced from Wikipedia.

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/scrooged-with-the-ghosts-of-womens-leadership/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9852429 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2374 Women's Leadership, Scrooged, Past, Present, Future, 100-years, Inspiration, Motivation, Lessons Learned 26 full true BONUS 002: Alleviate Stress with Three Deep Breaths BONUS 002: Alleviate Stress with Three Deep Breaths Find a quiet place without distractions to practice Mindfulness.

Do not participate if you are driving, pregnant, or if you have health concerns. Always consult a doctor if you have questions.

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To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Find a quiet place without distractions to practice Mindfulness.

Do not participate if you are driving, pregnant, or if you have health concerns. Always consult a doctor if you have questions.

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/mindfulness-with-maria/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9774509 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1146 mindfulness, guided meditation, peace practice, The Everyday Heroine 2 bonus false BONUS 001: Tree of Knowledge, Mindfulness with Maria BONUS 001: Tree of Knowledge, Mindfulness with Maria Find a quiet place without distractions to practice Mindfulness.

Do not participate if you are driving, pregnant, or if you have health concerns. Always consult a doctor if you have questions.

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Find a quiet place without distractions to practice Mindfulness.

Do not participate if you are driving, pregnant, or if you have health concerns. Always consult a doctor if you have questions.

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/mindfulness-with-maria/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9597799 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1015 mindfulness, guided meditation, peace practice, The Everyday Heroine 1 bonus false Adjusting an Attitude for a Successful Life - EP 025 Adjusting an Attitude for a Successful Life - EP 025 This sealed my fate for the part of my journey to discover a new mission in life. I started an endless search for new information and experiences that could answer many of the new questions that were building up in my mind. It created a new source for questions of a different nature and a different quality. I grew to understand Einstein's quote, you cannot solve problems with the same thinking that created them. I was changing, my thinking was changing and my ability to solve problems was changing. 

This was my massive attitude adjustment. Once I learned this framework so many things fell into place. 

It was evident that I had created the change that I was seeking. I was beginning to answer that question my Uncle inspired so many years ago ‘‘how can I like myself more so that I can find or attract people who like me more too’? 

During this time, I am consuming leadership development like it is a full-time job. On my path, I pivot from prioritizing fun and adventure and making more money than my parents to creating impact, justice, and making a contribution to the world. 

As I consume knowledge and experience in an effort to change myself and others, I refine and improve my attitude adjustment skills.

Today, I look back on the moment when I first heard the word attitude. It was a significant moment for me. That may have also been the first moment when I felt I needed to stick up for myself. There was a quality about that moment that I knew what I believed was right at the moment. And that was an act of radical self-love. I was too young to understand most of it. My life makes greater sense when I look at a series of significant moments, when I connect the dots between them, and when I realize that my experiences are driving thought-provoking questions that put me on a path to live a life that answers those questions and solves problems. 

We are playing the game of life. Our attitude is everything in this game. We have two types of energy or attitudes to choose from which can help or hamper our success and happiness in life. We can further refine our attitude into seven different levels. 

When we live in the helpful levels without stress or conflict, we drive success and happiness in a helpful direction toward positive change in the world. 

When we operate with stress or conflict we hamper our ability to solve problems. Staying in stress and conflict makes it more difficult to heal from these moments. It becomes more harmful when we endure too much time in stressful situations. 

The trickiest part is that we can easily become entrained into a certain attitude as it becomes a comfortable place to exist even when it is hampering our progress toward success and happiness. It takes effort and commitment to change. The reward for change is priceless and worth the effort to achieve it. 

An Everyday Heroine is committed to the greater good which requires a personal transformation. That personal transformation offers insight, compassion, and motivation to pursue her life mission and to help others transform the world. 

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!


]]> This sealed my fate for the part of my journey to discover a new mission in life. I started an endless search for new information and experiences that could answer many of the new questions that were building up in my mind. It created a new source for questions of a different nature and a different quality. I grew to understand Einstein's quote, you cannot solve problems with the same thinking that created them. I was changing, my thinking was changing and my ability to solve problems was changing. 

This was my massive attitude adjustment. Once I learned this framework so many things fell into place. 

It was evident that I had created the change that I was seeking. I was beginning to answer that question my Uncle inspired so many years ago ‘‘how can I like myself more so that I can find or attract people who like me more too’? 

During this time, I am consuming leadership development like it is a full-time job. On my path, I pivot from prioritizing fun and adventure and making more money than my parents to creating impact, justice, and making a contribution to the world. 

As I consume knowledge and experience in an effort to change myself and others, I refine and improve my attitude adjustment skills.

Today, I look back on the moment when I first heard the word attitude. It was a significant moment for me. That may have also been the first moment when I felt I needed to stick up for myself. There was a quality about that moment that I knew what I believed was right at the moment. And that was an act of radical self-love. I was too young to understand most of it. My life makes greater sense when I look at a series of significant moments, when I connect the dots between them, and when I realize that my experiences are driving thought-provoking questions that put me on a path to live a life that answers those questions and solves problems. 

We are playing the game of life. Our attitude is everything in this game. We have two types of energy or attitudes to choose from which can help or hamper our success and happiness in life. We can further refine our attitude into seven different levels. 

When we live in the helpful levels without stress or conflict, we drive success and happiness in a helpful direction toward positive change in the world. 

When we operate with stress or conflict we hamper our ability to solve problems. Staying in stress and conflict makes it more difficult to heal from these moments. It becomes more harmful when we endure too much time in stressful situations. 

The trickiest part is that we can easily become entrained into a certain attitude as it becomes a comfortable place to exist even when it is hampering our progress toward success and happiness. It takes effort and commitment to change. The reward for change is priceless and worth the effort to achieve it. 

An Everyday Heroine is committed to the greater good which requires a personal transformation. That personal transformation offers insight, compassion, and motivation to pursue her life mission and to help others transform the world. 

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!


]]> https://mariakauffman.com/adjusting-an-attitude-for-a-successful-life/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9748029 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1592 Attitude, Success in Life, Success, Career, Parenting, Mothers, Daughters, Family, Playing the Game of Life, The Everyday Heroine, Leadership, Insights on Life 25 full false Choosing an Attitude for Playing the Game of Life - EP 024 Choosing an Attitude for Playing the Game of Life - EP 024 Playing the Game of Life is all about your attitude!

In this episode, we begin with a real-life story of playing the game of life. We add some incentive for practicing peace. And finally, we compare and contrast practicing peace with practicing conflict.

Then we move on to a short and sassy recap of the Playbook to date. This version may be the most motivating of all.

The 5th facet of the Playbook is rolled out. This part of all about attitude.

The two types of energy and 7 different levels are revealed.

Catabolic energy is destructive and draining.

Anabolic energy is uplifting and self-motivating.

For playing the game of life you have seven choices as follows:
Level 1 energy - I lose
Level 2 energy - You lose
Level 3 energy - I win, it's okay if you win too
Level 4 energy - You win
Level 5 energy - I win & You win
Level 6 energy - Everyone always wins
Level 7 energy - Winning and losing are illusions

Last-minute gift ideas are also touched before the closing of this episode.

Donations for Women's Leadership are suggested by going to Heifer International.

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Playing the Game of Life is all about your attitude!

In this episode, we begin with a real-life story of playing the game of life. We add some incentive for practicing peace. And finally, we compare and contrast practicing peace with practicing conflict.

Then we move on to a short and sassy recap of the Playbook to date. This version may be the most motivating of all.

The 5th facet of the Playbook is rolled out. This part of all about attitude.

The two types of energy and 7 different levels are revealed.

Catabolic energy is destructive and draining.

Anabolic energy is uplifting and self-motivating.

For playing the game of life you have seven choices as follows:
Level 1 energy - I lose
Level 2 energy - You lose
Level 3 energy - I win, it's okay if you win too
Level 4 energy - You win
Level 5 energy - I win & You win
Level 6 energy - Everyone always wins
Level 7 energy - Winning and losing are illusions

Last-minute gift ideas are also touched before the closing of this episode.

Donations for Women's Leadership are suggested by going to Heifer International.

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/choosing-an-attitude-for-playing-the-game-of-life/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9704615 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1578 24 full false Game Preliminaries for Playing the Game of Life - EP 023 Game Preliminaries for Playing the Game of Life - EP 023 In this episode, I give some holiday gift suggestions for STEM girls and confident women.
 
I also share the news of my Mindfulness with Maria meditations on Instagram.

The 4th facet of the Playbook is discussed in detail in this episode. As we dive into this deeper, it will become hugely helpful for everyone and anyone trying to be an Everyday Heroine, leaving the world better than we found it!

To sum this episode up, with have the 4th facet – Game Preliminaries that includes the following:

4.01 Inspiration

4.02 Support and Guidance

4.03 Box of Awesome Lite

4.04 Social, Cultural, and Global Influences

4.05 Scientific Facts around Conscious and Unconscious Biases

4.06 No Fraternization

4.07 Security

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]]> In this episode, I give some holiday gift suggestions for STEM girls and confident women.
 
I also share the news of my Mindfulness with Maria meditations on Instagram.

The 4th facet of the Playbook is discussed in detail in this episode. As we dive into this deeper, it will become hugely helpful for everyone and anyone trying to be an Everyday Heroine, leaving the world better than we found it!

To sum this episode up, with have the 4th facet – Game Preliminaries that includes the following:

4.01 Inspiration

4.02 Support and Guidance

4.03 Box of Awesome Lite

4.04 Social, Cultural, and Global Influences

4.05 Scientific Facts around Conscious and Unconscious Biases

4.06 No Fraternization

4.07 Security

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/game-preliminaries-for-playing-the-game-of-life/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9663646 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1393 Playbook, The Everyday Heroine, Holiday gift ideas, Mindfulness with Maria, peace practice, MLB rules 23 full false Skills, Talents, and Essence for Playing the Game of Life - EP 022 Skills, Talents, and Essence for Playing the Game of Life - EP 022 Skills, Talents, and Essence for Playing the Game of Life

Let’s get into facet #3.0 – Skills, Talents, and Essence which is the equivalent to Major League Baseball’s – Equipment and Uniforms. Yes, I know sounds like more fun!

For The Everyday Heroine’s Playbook, I chose skills, talents, and essence because they seem fitting to the general idea around this facet. You can ask yourself, what do I take with me to play the game of life?

In your career or business, this is either your resume, your CV, your business plan, your qualifications, certifications, or licenses.

In the game of life this is like having a resume for each role you play – professional, sister, mother, neighbor, pet owner, good Samaritan, charity worker, volunteer, auntie, grandmother, community member, let’s not forget human and steward of the planet earth, the list goes on and on. 

You get the picture from a conceptual standpoint. I’m not actually suggesting that you create a resume for each role you play in life. Just be aware that you play many roles and you have many skills and talents that go with each!

Skills

Skills are probably self-explanatory and because most professionals have a resume, I’m sure I don’t need to explain this part. Although I must say that most women underestimate themselves, so it is important to get feedback from others to make sure you are properly representing yourself.

Talents

Talent is defined as a natural aptitude or skill. It is typically something that cannot be manufactured if you do not naturally have the ability already.

Talent is a little different and it may show up for highly talented humans in the form of achievements. For MLB talent, you could be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Or any sports Hall of Fame recognized.

For talents like chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, and literature you may achieve a Nobel Peace Prize.

Essence

And then there is Essence. This one is more nuanced because it allows for uniqueness. This is a place where we describe a person’s attitude and leadership qualities and some of the more intangible attributes that define a person. It is the sum of the natural aspects that make you who you are and therefore it is part of what you bring with you to play the game of life. This can include your values, beliefs, philosophies, and life experiences which are part of who you are.

So for the Everyday Heroine who wants to play the game of life, we must also minimize the undue socialization and culturalization that holds us back from being an individual that is fully expressed and sovereign of herself.

Celebrating the milestone of women in engineering as a result of the many recent efforts from supporters of all kinds. Here's the article I mentioned in the podcast. 

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To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Skills, Talents, and Essence for Playing the Game of Life

Let’s get into facet #3.0 – Skills, Talents, and Essence which is the equivalent to Major League Baseball’s – Equipment and Uniforms. Yes, I know sounds like more fun!

For The Everyday Heroine’s Playbook, I chose skills, talents, and essence because they seem fitting to the general idea around this facet. You can ask yourself, what do I take with me to play the game of life?

In your career or business, this is either your resume, your CV, your business plan, your qualifications, certifications, or licenses.

In the game of life this is like having a resume for each role you play – professional, sister, mother, neighbor, pet owner, good Samaritan, charity worker, volunteer, auntie, grandmother, community member, let’s not forget human and steward of the planet earth, the list goes on and on. 

You get the picture from a conceptual standpoint. I’m not actually suggesting that you create a resume for each role you play in life. Just be aware that you play many roles and you have many skills and talents that go with each!

Skills

Skills are probably self-explanatory and because most professionals have a resume, I’m sure I don’t need to explain this part. Although I must say that most women underestimate themselves, so it is important to get feedback from others to make sure you are properly representing yourself.

Talents

Talent is defined as a natural aptitude or skill. It is typically something that cannot be manufactured if you do not naturally have the ability already.

Talent is a little different and it may show up for highly talented humans in the form of achievements. For MLB talent, you could be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Or any sports Hall of Fame recognized.

For talents like chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, and literature you may achieve a Nobel Peace Prize.

Essence

And then there is Essence. This one is more nuanced because it allows for uniqueness. This is a place where we describe a person’s attitude and leadership qualities and some of the more intangible attributes that define a person. It is the sum of the natural aspects that make you who you are and therefore it is part of what you bring with you to play the game of life. This can include your values, beliefs, philosophies, and life experiences which are part of who you are.

So for the Everyday Heroine who wants to play the game of life, we must also minimize the undue socialization and culturalization that holds us back from being an individual that is fully expressed and sovereign of herself.

Celebrating the milestone of women in engineering as a result of the many recent efforts from supporters of all kinds. Here's the article I mentioned in the podcast. 

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/skills-talents-and-essence-for-playing-the-game-of-life/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9621989 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1305 Skill, Talents, Essence, Women's Leadership, The Everyday Heroine, Playing the Game of Life 22 full false The Playing Field for Playing the Game of Life - EP 021 The Playing Field for Playing the Game of Life - EP 021 In this episode of The Everyday Heroine, we define the Playing Field for Playing the Game of Life.

There are three main components defined for the playing field for playing the game of life.

The Playing Field for Playing the Game of Life

Let’s get into facet #2 from the Playbook outline – The Playing Field

Just for reference, here’s how Major League Baseball breaks it down. They have five aspects of the field: The layout of the field, home base, the bases, the pitcher’s plate, and the benches interestingly enough.

That is well and good for playing a very specific game in a very specific place and in a very specific way.

So I am challenged with playing the game of life in an equally specific place and a specific way. But keep in mind that when I created the outline, I intentionally left room to handle all situations when I included facet #7 called – Outside the Playing Field.

Container

Container – this is like the white room where Neo and Morpheus trained as one example. In the movie the Matrix, you understood that people could travel from one container to another container when they answered a ringing phone in a phone booth. You don’t completely know how they travel, but you accept it as a known truth as something that is possible. The container where they slept and ate was some sort of vessel like a ship or an aircraft combination. I’m not sure how it was all connected… but they did have different containers.

Major League Baseball clearly defines a baseball playing field including the benches as the container.

As a coach, I may define the container between me and a client as a phone call or a
Zoom meeting.

In a workshop, the container may be a conference room or webinar.

As a speaker, the container may be an auditorium.  

Activity

Defined activity – with Neo and Morpheus, the activity was necessary training for the chosen one. MLB the activity is baseball. As a coach, the activity is coaching. As a keynote speaker, the activity is speaking.  

Classification

Classification for existence – further defines the activity meaning that sometimes we use the container for practice or for play and sometimes we use it for work or for competition. And even for competition, there may be additional attributes that further define the work or competition. In baseball, that means the difference between regular season play and world series competition.

Descriptive Attributes

When I’m coaching a client on negotiation skills, we use role-playing as an activity in the container we create. Then, the client changes the container when she performs the same activity in a work environment or container. If she needs to escalate the negotiation activity inside her organization then the container and the classification for existence may also change as she continues the same activity through to the end.

So the playing field is defined as a container where the defined activity can be held in a safe space for the given classification for existence and where other attributes may be further defined.

I’m pretty happy with that facet of the playbook… once again, I’m always open to feedback and would love to hear your thoughts!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

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]]> In this episode of The Everyday Heroine, we define the Playing Field for Playing the Game of Life.

There are three main components defined for the playing field for playing the game of life.

The Playing Field for Playing the Game of Life

Let’s get into facet #2 from the Playbook outline – The Playing Field

Just for reference, here’s how Major League Baseball breaks it down. They have five aspects of the field: The layout of the field, home base, the bases, the pitcher’s plate, and the benches interestingly enough.

That is well and good for playing a very specific game in a very specific place and in a very specific way.

So I am challenged with playing the game of life in an equally specific place and a specific way. But keep in mind that when I created the outline, I intentionally left room to handle all situations when I included facet #7 called – Outside the Playing Field.

Container

Container – this is like the white room where Neo and Morpheus trained as one example. In the movie the Matrix, you understood that people could travel from one container to another container when they answered a ringing phone in a phone booth. You don’t completely know how they travel, but you accept it as a known truth as something that is possible. The container where they slept and ate was some sort of vessel like a ship or an aircraft combination. I’m not sure how it was all connected… but they did have different containers.

Major League Baseball clearly defines a baseball playing field including the benches as the container.

As a coach, I may define the container between me and a client as a phone call or a
Zoom meeting.

In a workshop, the container may be a conference room or webinar.

As a speaker, the container may be an auditorium.  

Activity

Defined activity – with Neo and Morpheus, the activity was necessary training for the chosen one. MLB the activity is baseball. As a coach, the activity is coaching. As a keynote speaker, the activity is speaking.  

Classification

Classification for existence – further defines the activity meaning that sometimes we use the container for practice or for play and sometimes we use it for work or for competition. And even for competition, there may be additional attributes that further define the work or competition. In baseball, that means the difference between regular season play and world series competition.

Descriptive Attributes

When I’m coaching a client on negotiation skills, we use role-playing as an activity in the container we create. Then, the client changes the container when she performs the same activity in a work environment or container. If she needs to escalate the negotiation activity inside her organization then the container and the classification for existence may also change as she continues the same activity through to the end.

So the playing field is defined as a container where the defined activity can be held in a safe space for the given classification for existence and where other attributes may be further defined.

I’m pretty happy with that facet of the playbook… once again, I’m always open to feedback and would love to hear your thoughts!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/the-playing-field-for-playing-the-game-of-life/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9584335 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1480 The Everyday Heroine, Playing the Game of Life, playing field, surviving, thriving 21 full false Playing the Game of Life as an Empowered Woman - EP 020 Playing the Game of Life as an Empowered Woman - EP 020 Moving on to the much-anticipated Playbook practice. 

I loosely defined the Playbook as a new perspective and guide on playing the game of life for the Everyday Heroine.

Happiness may be the easiest one to agree upon in this way. Each person has a unique perspective on what makes them happy. It is very personal and specific to each person. I love it because it inspires a very rich and colorful way to live life. It can bring out the beauty in humanity. We can see how the products and services we use and consume are designed to allow for a unique experience for self-expression. With different colors, shapes, and sizes we feel like we can get exactly what we want to make us feel like true individuals.  

Now when we take a similar approach to life and liberty, we can open a conversation that is free to explore the extremes. Liberty, also known as freedom and independence has a sliding scale where one side opposes the other. 

The balance between surviving and thriving is something we know a little bit about. We can send regular everyday humans into space and bring them back safely. As humans, we can learn more and thrive more, so the Playbook is a place to start the conversation so that everyone benefits. 

From my perspective, I see the Playbook as a way to educate and inspire women to live a life of empowerment. It is a topic I am passionate about, and it is my mission in life not only to live a more empowered life myself but also to help others do the same.

So it looks like the Playbook is turning into a practice of gaining perspective on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as we play the game of life like an Everyday Heroine.

First, let me remind you of the outline I started previously. 

There are 7 facets to the Playbook guidelines:

As you may know, I am generally following the Major League Baseball rule book as I create this Playbook. And it may surprise you that the objective of the game of baseball is described in 6 sentences. 

I will read them to you for perspective and appreciation of the game known as America’s National Pastime.

As I bring this episode to a close, I’ll share the 6 sentences that make up the objective for this Playbook and Playing the Game of Life - like an Everyday Heroine.

1.0     The Objective of the Game

  1. The Game of Life is a game played by a human living in a physical world between birth and until death, under the direction of that human being, and in accordance with the rules of nature. 
  2. The human has cycles of sleep and wake stages that are a normal part of surviving and thriving, under the hierarchy of Maslow’s needs. 
  3. During the sleep stage, the human enters a state that provides rest and replenishment that supports advancement for the human’s existence during the wake stage. 
  4. During wake stages the human enters a realm with a variety of options for existence that ultimately facilitate growth and advancement. 
  5. The objective of the human is to progress through the hierarchy of Maslow’s needs based on the human conditions available in the physical world at the time of existence. 
  6. The quality of life is solely judged by its creator and there is no such thing as losing.

That gets us started on the Playbook for now. There will be so much more to come in next week’s episode and beyond.

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Moving on to the much-anticipated Playbook practice. 

I loosely defined the Playbook as a new perspective and guide on playing the game of life for the Everyday Heroine.

Happiness may be the easiest one to agree upon in this way. Each person has a unique perspective on what makes them happy. It is very personal and specific to each person. I love it because it inspires a very rich and colorful way to live life. It can bring out the beauty in humanity. We can see how the products and services we use and consume are designed to allow for a unique experience for self-expression. With different colors, shapes, and sizes we feel like we can get exactly what we want to make us feel like true individuals.  

Now when we take a similar approach to life and liberty, we can open a conversation that is free to explore the extremes. Liberty, also known as freedom and independence has a sliding scale where one side opposes the other. 

The balance between surviving and thriving is something we know a little bit about. We can send regular everyday humans into space and bring them back safely. As humans, we can learn more and thrive more, so the Playbook is a place to start the conversation so that everyone benefits. 

From my perspective, I see the Playbook as a way to educate and inspire women to live a life of empowerment. It is a topic I am passionate about, and it is my mission in life not only to live a more empowered life myself but also to help others do the same.

So it looks like the Playbook is turning into a practice of gaining perspective on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as we play the game of life like an Everyday Heroine.

First, let me remind you of the outline I started previously. 

There are 7 facets to the Playbook guidelines:

As you may know, I am generally following the Major League Baseball rule book as I create this Playbook. And it may surprise you that the objective of the game of baseball is described in 6 sentences. 

I will read them to you for perspective and appreciation of the game known as America’s National Pastime.

As I bring this episode to a close, I’ll share the 6 sentences that make up the objective for this Playbook and Playing the Game of Life - like an Everyday Heroine.

1.0     The Objective of the Game

  1. The Game of Life is a game played by a human living in a physical world between birth and until death, under the direction of that human being, and in accordance with the rules of nature. 
  2. The human has cycles of sleep and wake stages that are a normal part of surviving and thriving, under the hierarchy of Maslow’s needs. 
  3. During the sleep stage, the human enters a state that provides rest and replenishment that supports advancement for the human’s existence during the wake stage. 
  4. During wake stages the human enters a realm with a variety of options for existence that ultimately facilitate growth and advancement. 
  5. The objective of the human is to progress through the hierarchy of Maslow’s needs based on the human conditions available in the physical world at the time of existence. 
  6. The quality of life is solely judged by its creator and there is no such thing as losing.

That gets us started on the Playbook for now. There will be so much more to come in next week’s episode and beyond.

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/playing-the-game-of-life-as-an-empowered-woman/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9543411 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1391 Playbook, Game of Life, Empowerment, Empowering Leadership, Empowering Women, Life, Liberty, Happiness, Britney Spears, Simone Biles 20 full false Guest Interview with Sarah Merrifield - EP 019 Guest Interview with Sarah Merrifield - EP 019 Introducing Sarah Merrifield creator of the Liberated Fitness Playbook

I found Sarah on IG when Jameela Jamil shouted her out. I was beginning my playbook for playing the game of life so when I saw your Liberated Fitness Playbook, I immediately became a fan. Sarah is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and yoga instructor. When she works with clients she tailors a unique plan to achieve their personal goals getting their whole lifestyle on point.

Sarah’s Story

Sarah started a relationship with fitness in an unhealthy way at the age of 14. She developed orthorexia and compulsive exercising. She suffered through her college years. Later she became socially isolated and realized that fitness was taking over her life. Sarah decided to take a different track and get certified in fitness. She discovered her niche in helping others get out of unhealthy fitness and nutrition habits.

Sarah tells us that orthorexia is an obsession with healthy eating and the quality of food. She also tells us that fitness should be 5% of your life.

The Everyday Heroine Characteristics

  1. Favorite super heroine is Serena Williams.
  2. She goes against the status-quo to make the world a better place with activism for animal rights, social justice, vegan, using social justice against modern fitness industry to dismantle diet culture and fat phobia
  3. Answers her call to greatness with communication, writing, poet, blogging, activism, human connection – skills and talents.
  4. Works toward self-mastery 10,000 hours in the same domain – Bi-lingual in Spanish, fitness, mental health, positive psychology
  5. Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership – Started her own business to be her own boss. Being a role model for others.
  6. Must earn notable accomplishments – two Bachelor’s Degrees in fashion merchandising and Spanish, certified in personal training, group training, nutrition and 200 hours in yoga. Published writer and poet. Speaks Spanish fluently. Travel around the world. Honored and awarded for activism. Created her business from scratch on her own. Overcame an eating disorder and created Liberated Fitness to help others healing their relationship to food and exercise.
  7. Shows evidence of transformation – Giving clients the tools to work through stressful situations so that can stay in a healthy place. As she helps her clients, they help her learn and grow as well.

Practicing Peace

Sarah is Buddhist and takes her meditation practice into her everyday meditative state.

Three Pillars to Holistic Wellness

  1. Stabilize your mental health
  2. Establish a healthy routine (discover intuitive eating and movement)
  3. Transform your mindset (unlearn diet culture and fatphobia and relearn radical self-love)

Contact Sarah

Here is Sarah's website: https://www.merri.fit/

And here is the link to info on her program that we discussed: https://www.merri.fit/liberated-fitness-playbook

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Introducing Sarah Merrifield creator of the Liberated Fitness Playbook

I found Sarah on IG when Jameela Jamil shouted her out. I was beginning my playbook for playing the game of life so when I saw your Liberated Fitness Playbook, I immediately became a fan. Sarah is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and yoga instructor. When she works with clients she tailors a unique plan to achieve their personal goals getting their whole lifestyle on point.

Sarah’s Story

Sarah started a relationship with fitness in an unhealthy way at the age of 14. She developed orthorexia and compulsive exercising. She suffered through her college years. Later she became socially isolated and realized that fitness was taking over her life. Sarah decided to take a different track and get certified in fitness. She discovered her niche in helping others get out of unhealthy fitness and nutrition habits.

Sarah tells us that orthorexia is an obsession with healthy eating and the quality of food. She also tells us that fitness should be 5% of your life.

The Everyday Heroine Characteristics

  1. Favorite super heroine is Serena Williams.
  2. She goes against the status-quo to make the world a better place with activism for animal rights, social justice, vegan, using social justice against modern fitness industry to dismantle diet culture and fat phobia
  3. Answers her call to greatness with communication, writing, poet, blogging, activism, human connection – skills and talents.
  4. Works toward self-mastery 10,000 hours in the same domain – Bi-lingual in Spanish, fitness, mental health, positive psychology
  5. Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership – Started her own business to be her own boss. Being a role model for others.
  6. Must earn notable accomplishments – two Bachelor’s Degrees in fashion merchandising and Spanish, certified in personal training, group training, nutrition and 200 hours in yoga. Published writer and poet. Speaks Spanish fluently. Travel around the world. Honored and awarded for activism. Created her business from scratch on her own. Overcame an eating disorder and created Liberated Fitness to help others healing their relationship to food and exercise.
  7. Shows evidence of transformation – Giving clients the tools to work through stressful situations so that can stay in a healthy place. As she helps her clients, they help her learn and grow as well.

Practicing Peace

Sarah is Buddhist and takes her meditation practice into her everyday meditative state.

Three Pillars to Holistic Wellness

  1. Stabilize your mental health
  2. Establish a healthy routine (discover intuitive eating and movement)
  3. Transform your mindset (unlearn diet culture and fatphobia and relearn radical self-love)

Contact Sarah

Here is Sarah's website: https://www.merri.fit/

And here is the link to info on her program that we discussed: https://www.merri.fit/liberated-fitness-playbook

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-sarah-merrifield/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9449374 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1508 Liberated Fitness Playbook, fitness, yoga, nutritionist, Sarah Merrifield, The Everyday Heroine 19 full false Guest Interview with Patricia Damon - EP 018 Guest Interview with Patricia Damon - EP 018 Introducing Patricia Damon as a Transformational Expert

In this discussion, Trish walks us through five phases of a transformational story.

Patricia Damon is a highly successful entrepreneur, CEO, President, and executive coach.

Trauma

Shutting down

At age 16, Trish finds herself pregnant. One failed attempt by her family encouraged adoption for her son. Nine months later, one successful attempt left her without her son.

Cracking Open

Eighteen years later, her son returns to her. That reunion cracked open Trish’s awareness around her childhood trauma through post-traumatic flashbacks of abuse.  

Building Awareness

We need awareness to understand what is informing and influencing our behaviors.

With our negative behavior patterns, we unconsciously continue the pattern unless we have something to help us change the pattern. We need to go back into childhood memories. We need to heal and transmute ourselves into a different realm.

For women working in male-dominated industries, Trish offers some tips.

Healing

Trish talks about the overwhelm of emotions that came through on her path to healing. She lost two family members during this time. Those events brought her to a crossroads of needing support and healing at the same time. In a tearful moment with the universe, she reached out for support. She received direction from the universe to explore psychedelics.

Trish was called to the jungle to do a psychedelic journey which undoubtedly saved her life.

Hope for the future 

We do our own personal work. We then shift one person at a time in those we influence in how we show up differently. Each one of us has an internal system of knowing and heightened intuition. It is up to us whether we want to be in co-creation with that voice and whether we want to do the work to see that full expression. 

Don’t abandon yourself in anything you are doing. That self-care and self-love trumps all in transforming who we are.

https://www.orphansclub.org/

https://followyourtruenorth.com/

https://psychedelicsrevealed.com/trailer/

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!




]]> Introducing Patricia Damon as a Transformational Expert

In this discussion, Trish walks us through five phases of a transformational story.

Patricia Damon is a highly successful entrepreneur, CEO, President, and executive coach.

Trauma

Shutting down

At age 16, Trish finds herself pregnant. One failed attempt by her family encouraged adoption for her son. Nine months later, one successful attempt left her without her son.

Cracking Open

Eighteen years later, her son returns to her. That reunion cracked open Trish’s awareness around her childhood trauma through post-traumatic flashbacks of abuse.  

Building Awareness

We need awareness to understand what is informing and influencing our behaviors.

With our negative behavior patterns, we unconsciously continue the pattern unless we have something to help us change the pattern. We need to go back into childhood memories. We need to heal and transmute ourselves into a different realm.

For women working in male-dominated industries, Trish offers some tips.

Healing

Trish talks about the overwhelm of emotions that came through on her path to healing. She lost two family members during this time. Those events brought her to a crossroads of needing support and healing at the same time. In a tearful moment with the universe, she reached out for support. She received direction from the universe to explore psychedelics.

Trish was called to the jungle to do a psychedelic journey which undoubtedly saved her life.

Hope for the future 

We do our own personal work. We then shift one person at a time in those we influence in how we show up differently. Each one of us has an internal system of knowing and heightened intuition. It is up to us whether we want to be in co-creation with that voice and whether we want to do the work to see that full expression. 

Don’t abandon yourself in anything you are doing. That self-care and self-love trumps all in transforming who we are.

https://www.orphansclub.org/

https://followyourtruenorth.com/

https://psychedelicsrevealed.com/trailer/

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!




]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-patricia-damon/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9449371 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2799 journey, trauma, healing, transformation, hope for the future, psychedelics, abuse, sisterhood, The Everyday Heroine 18 full false Guest Interview with Mindi Rosser - EP 017 Guest Interview with Mindi Rosser - EP 017 Welcome to the show Mindi! Mindi is a LinkedIn Expert, mother, and surfer. As a B2B social media coach that uses LinkedIn to grow prosperity and confidence for others.

Mindi steps us through her early life experiences being a super manifestor of her dream career and life.

A strategist and explorer, she maintains balance naturally. Her view of seeing a door wide open to walk through while walking cautiously through it is a balanced approach to living life wide open.

Mindi takes her freedom seriously and follows an entrepreneurial path to gain deeper freedoms. Making poor decisions is all part of the process to explore life full out.

Surfing and growing a business requires grit as a recommended quality. Both are very strategic activities where a person must make dozens of decisions to navigate on a regular basis. The Everyday Heroine persona resonates through her storytelling. Riding waves through her eyes is like navigating a day in the life of a hectic problem solver.

Her insights inspire anyone that enjoys strategy and decision-making as she gets the audience rejuvenated. Mindi says, 'We can do hard things!'

Three Tips for Strategy and Decision-Making

Beginners Strategists

Intermediate or Advanced Strategists

Closing a Sessions like a Champion Strategist

The Everyday Heroine Characteristics

Practicing Peace

Mindi practices peace through journaling during tricky times and sticky points in life. Journaling gets her out of her head. The sauna is one of her favorite things to do to bring peace into her life. Yoga and stretching regulate her system in a healthy form. Breathwork also regulates her system.

Transformational Story with Dreadlocks

We get the full story on the dreadlocks. The change in hairstyle helped her to let things be. It was a practice of acceptance. She lets the wild out. This is a must listen to the episode!

To Discover More About Mindi 

http://www.mindirosser.com

LinkedIn Accelerator Waitlist: https://learn.mindirosser.com/linkedin-accelerator-waitlist

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindirosser/

https://www.instagram.com/mindirrosser/

https://www.facebook.com/mindirossermarketing/

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Welcome to the show Mindi! Mindi is a LinkedIn Expert, mother, and surfer. As a B2B social media coach that uses LinkedIn to grow prosperity and confidence for others.

Mindi steps us through her early life experiences being a super manifestor of her dream career and life.

A strategist and explorer, she maintains balance naturally. Her view of seeing a door wide open to walk through while walking cautiously through it is a balanced approach to living life wide open.

Mindi takes her freedom seriously and follows an entrepreneurial path to gain deeper freedoms. Making poor decisions is all part of the process to explore life full out.

Surfing and growing a business requires grit as a recommended quality. Both are very strategic activities where a person must make dozens of decisions to navigate on a regular basis. The Everyday Heroine persona resonates through her storytelling. Riding waves through her eyes is like navigating a day in the life of a hectic problem solver.

Her insights inspire anyone that enjoys strategy and decision-making as she gets the audience rejuvenated. Mindi says, 'We can do hard things!'

Three Tips for Strategy and Decision-Making

Beginners Strategists

Intermediate or Advanced Strategists

Closing a Sessions like a Champion Strategist

The Everyday Heroine Characteristics

Practicing Peace

Mindi practices peace through journaling during tricky times and sticky points in life. Journaling gets her out of her head. The sauna is one of her favorite things to do to bring peace into her life. Yoga and stretching regulate her system in a healthy form. Breathwork also regulates her system.

Transformational Story with Dreadlocks

We get the full story on the dreadlocks. The change in hairstyle helped her to let things be. It was a practice of acceptance. She lets the wild out. This is a must listen to the episode!

To Discover More About Mindi 

http://www.mindirosser.com

LinkedIn Accelerator Waitlist: https://learn.mindirosser.com/linkedin-accelerator-waitlist

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindirosser/

https://www.instagram.com/mindirrosser/

https://www.facebook.com/mindirossermarketing/

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-mindi-rosser/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9404764 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2844 LinkedIn, Expert, Surfing, Hawaii, Mindi Rosser, Strategist, Strategy, Decision-making, Dreadlocks, Transformation 17 full false Guest Interview with Claire Wilkinson - EP 016 Guest Interview with Claire Wilkinson - EP 016 Claire Wilkinson helps me get grounded with a centering exercise right at the beginning of the episode.

I met Claire inside a networking community. Immediately, I gravitated toward her positive and outgoing energy. Claire has a lovely accent and lives in the UK.

I’ve been on her Clubhouse gatherings, and I just cannot get enough of your soothing voice and the soothing message you deliver to the world.

Claire’s opening stories help describe what it is like to access her deep inner-self and inner-strength. Her story is a journey of self-discovery that led her to the change she was searching for in life. The steps she talks about if a great explanation of what happens in the human world to get us off the path of being our authentic selves.

Claire introduces the chakras to our conversation. She takes us through an exercise that helps us speak our voice with greater ease and power. This exercise can be done any time you feel the need to overcome a struggle with finding your voice.

Get in touch with your inner self first. You check in to make sure that your opinion is coming from a true place. We walk through the chakras from the bottom up to get to your throat chakra while getting your energy flowing in the way you need to take it.

This exercise can be done before a meeting or during a meeting within yourself.

Claire Wilkinson can be found on the web here:

https://www.clairewilkinsonyoga.co.uk/

For a free mini-course go to:

https://www.clairewilkinsonyoga.co.uk/reconnect-with-your-inner-self-course-short

On Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/claire1yoga/

On Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/claire.wilkinson.161

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Claire Wilkinson helps me get grounded with a centering exercise right at the beginning of the episode.

I met Claire inside a networking community. Immediately, I gravitated toward her positive and outgoing energy. Claire has a lovely accent and lives in the UK.

I’ve been on her Clubhouse gatherings, and I just cannot get enough of your soothing voice and the soothing message you deliver to the world.

Claire’s opening stories help describe what it is like to access her deep inner-self and inner-strength. Her story is a journey of self-discovery that led her to the change she was searching for in life. The steps she talks about if a great explanation of what happens in the human world to get us off the path of being our authentic selves.

Claire introduces the chakras to our conversation. She takes us through an exercise that helps us speak our voice with greater ease and power. This exercise can be done any time you feel the need to overcome a struggle with finding your voice.

Get in touch with your inner self first. You check in to make sure that your opinion is coming from a true place. We walk through the chakras from the bottom up to get to your throat chakra while getting your energy flowing in the way you need to take it.

This exercise can be done before a meeting or during a meeting within yourself.

Claire Wilkinson can be found on the web here:

https://www.clairewilkinsonyoga.co.uk/

For a free mini-course go to:

https://www.clairewilkinsonyoga.co.uk/reconnect-with-your-inner-self-course-short

On Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/claire1yoga/

On Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/claire.wilkinson.161

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-claire-wilkinson/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9378832 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 3623 yoga, meditation, breath exercises, inner-strength, Claire Wilkinson 16 full false Guest Interview with Melissa LaGrant - EP 015 Guest Interview with Melissa LaGrant - EP 015 Today we have Melissa LaGrant as a guest on the show. Melissa's mission is to help people Drop the Diet! 

Melissa and I discuss the seven characteristics of an Everyday Heroine:

  1. Melissa’s favorite superheroine is Moana
  2. Goes against the status-quo to make the world a better place – being a woman-owned business, dropping the diet, won’t tell people what to do without coaching the mindset around eating
  3. Answers her call to greatness with her skills or talents – empathy, compassion, and self-awareness
  4. Works toward self-mastery 10,000 hours in the same domain – nutrition and fitness, learning, studying, mindset, self-development, student, coaching
  5. Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership – being her own boss with her own studio, the freedom to create with podcast and digital courses, supportive women’s community
  6. Must earn notable accomplishments/achievements – brick and mortar business, digital course, podcast
  7. Shows evidence of transformation – not about weight loss or looks, it is about how women talk to themselves, no longer beating themselves up, self-talk, a new belief in a person, self-confidence, self-trust, transforming through increased joy and fulfillment, and having a positive impact on women’s lives

We get quick tips on our ‘Why’ and the importance of figuring this out first. Prioritizing this is top of mind when working with her clients.

She teaches us to redefine our expectations of what fitness and nutrition should look like. We can learn how to go out, socialize, be around food, and be okay. 

Most people don’t get started because it is so daunting. To be successful it should not be that way. It is possible to enjoy the process. The diet industry teaches us how to spend money on the latest and greatest and does not address a healthier mindset about food.

Lastly, keep it simple! There does not need to be a magic formula. Melissa suggests that with fitness she disassociates movement from weight loss. She suggests doing your physical activity of choice because it makes you feel good not to beat yourself up for something you ate.

With nutrition start small. There is no need to go from French fries to broccoli. It just doesn’t work. 

Find the tiny, little, simple thing that you can do 100%. When that step becomes so easy that you don’t think about it anymore, then you move on to another tiny change. That’s how to effectively build healthy habits that will last.

Melissa practices peace is throwing around the weights to see what her body can do.  Set an alarm to take a two-minute walk. Journaling is another form of peace in her practice. 

She suggests that we journal about our eating from an emotional perspective for improving our eating habits. 

Progress is not the scale! That’s just data!

Right down three wins a week for your wins no matter how tiny.

Grab Melissa’s Freebie: 6 biggest weight loss myths at:

https://www.dropthedietweightloss.com/6weightlossmyths

Podcast website: https://www.dropthedietweightloss.com/podcasts/drop-the-diet-weight-loss

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-the-diet-weight-loss/id1575135550

Instagram: @melissa.lagrant https://www.instagram.com/melissa.lagrant/

Life coaching with Maria Kauffman,  products and services here. and consults with Maria, go here!

]]> Today we have Melissa LaGrant as a guest on the show. Melissa's mission is to help people Drop the Diet! 

Melissa and I discuss the seven characteristics of an Everyday Heroine:

  1. Melissa’s favorite superheroine is Moana
  2. Goes against the status-quo to make the world a better place – being a woman-owned business, dropping the diet, won’t tell people what to do without coaching the mindset around eating
  3. Answers her call to greatness with her skills or talents – empathy, compassion, and self-awareness
  4. Works toward self-mastery 10,000 hours in the same domain – nutrition and fitness, learning, studying, mindset, self-development, student, coaching
  5. Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership – being her own boss with her own studio, the freedom to create with podcast and digital courses, supportive women’s community
  6. Must earn notable accomplishments/achievements – brick and mortar business, digital course, podcast
  7. Shows evidence of transformation – not about weight loss or looks, it is about how women talk to themselves, no longer beating themselves up, self-talk, a new belief in a person, self-confidence, self-trust, transforming through increased joy and fulfillment, and having a positive impact on women’s lives

We get quick tips on our ‘Why’ and the importance of figuring this out first. Prioritizing this is top of mind when working with her clients.

She teaches us to redefine our expectations of what fitness and nutrition should look like. We can learn how to go out, socialize, be around food, and be okay. 

Most people don’t get started because it is so daunting. To be successful it should not be that way. It is possible to enjoy the process. The diet industry teaches us how to spend money on the latest and greatest and does not address a healthier mindset about food.

Lastly, keep it simple! There does not need to be a magic formula. Melissa suggests that with fitness she disassociates movement from weight loss. She suggests doing your physical activity of choice because it makes you feel good not to beat yourself up for something you ate.

With nutrition start small. There is no need to go from French fries to broccoli. It just doesn’t work. 

Find the tiny, little, simple thing that you can do 100%. When that step becomes so easy that you don’t think about it anymore, then you move on to another tiny change. That’s how to effectively build healthy habits that will last.

Melissa practices peace is throwing around the weights to see what her body can do.  Set an alarm to take a two-minute walk. Journaling is another form of peace in her practice. 

She suggests that we journal about our eating from an emotional perspective for improving our eating habits. 

Progress is not the scale! That’s just data!

Right down three wins a week for your wins no matter how tiny.

Grab Melissa’s Freebie: 6 biggest weight loss myths at:

https://www.dropthedietweightloss.com/6weightlossmyths

Podcast website: https://www.dropthedietweightloss.com/podcasts/drop-the-diet-weight-loss

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-the-diet-weight-loss/id1575135550

Instagram: @melissa.lagrant https://www.instagram.com/melissa.lagrant/

Life coaching with Maria Kauffman,  products and services here. and consults with Maria, go here!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-melissa-lagrant/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9334702 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2291 wellness, diet, empowerment, The Everyday Heroine 15 full false Guest Interview with Cheryl Haley - EP 014 Guest Interview with Cheryl Haley - EP 014 Today we have Cheryl Haley as a guest on the show. 

Hey, Cheryl!

You have been invited to the show because you are an Everyday Heroine, I know you personally and I like to call you ‘Fun Cheryl’ because you can turn an ordinary event into the most extraordinary fun a group of friends can have! You bring a sense of extra fun to everything you do, from the way you wrap a gift, and then to the extra thoughtfulness in the gift itself, all the way to the extra joy the gift continues to bring well after it is presented. You are that thoughtful. 

Plus, you inspire others through the everyday things you do especially when you make your family life extraordinary through big and little adventures. You go over the top by preparing adventures with extra fun things way before they begin, and then you bring the fun during and after your adventures as well.

Cheryl cautions us about the do’s and don’t of going to an interview. She also gives us advice on how to be persistent and follow your dreams for a career regardless of what anyone tells you to do. Her courageous story of wanting to be a flight attendant turns into a prosperous career as a travel agent.

Cheryl and I discuss her seven characteristics of an Everyday Heroine:

  1. Cheryl’s favorite superheroine is Wonder Woman
  2. Goes against the status-quo to make the world a better place – always try to do what is right
  3. Answers her call to greatness with her skills or talents – travel and helping people travel
  4. Works toward self-mastery 10,000 hours in the same domain – travel skill 
  5. Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership - freedom to explore the world in general
  6. Must earn notable accomplishments/achievements – raising two children, sticking with a career for 33 years
  7. Shows evidence of transformation – she’s come a long way from the girl who had her first interview with a soiled blouse, all the vacations that she has booked over the years has produced lots of great memories

Cheryl has a morning peace practice of sitting with coffee, reading and walking.

She is currently reading Boundary Boss by Terri Cole, The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+ by Suze Orman, and Eyewitness travel guides. 

Find Cheryl on the web at http://cherylsvacationclub.com/

Or on her social media channels at https://www.facebook.com/Cherylsvacationclub

https://www.instagram.com/cherylsvacationclub/

Or book an appointment with Cheryl to talk about travel. 

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Today we have Cheryl Haley as a guest on the show. 

Hey, Cheryl!

You have been invited to the show because you are an Everyday Heroine, I know you personally and I like to call you ‘Fun Cheryl’ because you can turn an ordinary event into the most extraordinary fun a group of friends can have! You bring a sense of extra fun to everything you do, from the way you wrap a gift, and then to the extra thoughtfulness in the gift itself, all the way to the extra joy the gift continues to bring well after it is presented. You are that thoughtful. 

Plus, you inspire others through the everyday things you do especially when you make your family life extraordinary through big and little adventures. You go over the top by preparing adventures with extra fun things way before they begin, and then you bring the fun during and after your adventures as well.

Cheryl cautions us about the do’s and don’t of going to an interview. She also gives us advice on how to be persistent and follow your dreams for a career regardless of what anyone tells you to do. Her courageous story of wanting to be a flight attendant turns into a prosperous career as a travel agent.

Cheryl and I discuss her seven characteristics of an Everyday Heroine:

  1. Cheryl’s favorite superheroine is Wonder Woman
  2. Goes against the status-quo to make the world a better place – always try to do what is right
  3. Answers her call to greatness with her skills or talents – travel and helping people travel
  4. Works toward self-mastery 10,000 hours in the same domain – travel skill 
  5. Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership - freedom to explore the world in general
  6. Must earn notable accomplishments/achievements – raising two children, sticking with a career for 33 years
  7. Shows evidence of transformation – she’s come a long way from the girl who had her first interview with a soiled blouse, all the vacations that she has booked over the years has produced lots of great memories

Cheryl has a morning peace practice of sitting with coffee, reading and walking.

She is currently reading Boundary Boss by Terri Cole, The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+ by Suze Orman, and Eyewitness travel guides. 

Find Cheryl on the web at http://cherylsvacationclub.com/

Or on her social media channels at https://www.facebook.com/Cherylsvacationclub

https://www.instagram.com/cherylsvacationclub/

Or book an appointment with Cheryl to talk about travel. 

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/guest-interview-with-cheryl-haley/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9288998 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2706 Travel, travel agent, interview tips, career advice, peace practices, self-help books, Cheryl Haley, Cheryl's Vacation Club 14 full false Noticing Progress with Self-Growth for Career and Life Advancement - EP 013 Noticing Progress with Self-Growth for Career and Life Advancement - EP 013 The third P of the 3 Ps is the wildly controversial – Progress. Noticing progress with our self-growth improves our career and life advancements.

The 3 Ps are an easy way to break down the everyday practice of being a superheroine. 

Meditation to me, seemed like it was easier. I had a false sense of thinking that movement couldn’t do anything to help me with practicing real peace. Of course, I was wrong!

Here are my top 3 suggestions for anyone starting with meditation…

  1. Seek guidance on the how to’s of a practice. There is a way to sit, a way to breathe, and a way to choose an object of focus for the meditation practice. I’ll share links in the show notes.
  2. Meditation practice is just like anything else you practice – start with 5-10 minutes a day and work your way up as you continue your practice.
  3. Explore different types of meditation because there are many different varieties. For example:
    1. Guided meditation – recommended for beginners where someone instructs you what to do and how to do the practice.
    2. Choose an object of focus for the meditation practice – like your breath or a physical object.
    3. Yoga Nidra which is more like meditation to me… I know it sounds weird like it’s yoga in the name, but this is one of my favorite meditations or yoga practices – which ever way you look at it.

That’s all I have for now on peace and practicing peace.

Now on to the Playbook!

Let’s get into the outline! I have a final draft that goes like this:

  1. The Objective of the Game
  2. The Playing Field
  3. Skills, Talents, and Essence
  4. Connection, Inspiration, and Support
  5. Playing the Game
  6. Improper play, Illegal action, and misconduct
  7. Outside the Playing Field

And now for the third P in our 3 Ps – Progress

First – progress from highest level self

First, I like to look at progress from my highest-level self first. Coming from my coaching school, I follow a framework where there are two types of energy and seven different levels. My highest level self is that part of me that witnesses my life ever so patiently over the course of a lifetime.

Second – progress from the lowest level self

Next, I like to look at progress from my lowest level self. This is the highly judgmental part of me that requires a judgment on whether the circumstance is good or bad, success or failure, happy or sad, your fault or my fault… on and on and on!

Third – progress from the authentic self 

This leads us to the third level of perspective I like to talk about when I talk about progress– which is somewhere in between our highest-level self and our lowest-level self is our authentic self.

Sharon Salzberg is a wonderful guided meditation resource, and she will often say ever so soft in the middle of a guided mediation… that when a thought comes up – ‘just notice it’. I’m sharing a link where you can hear an interview she has on the topic of lovingkindness. 

As I bring this episode to a close, I’ll sum up the 3Ps once again…

  • Peace – Practicing peace offers you a mechanism for accessing your inner strength especially when you are not practicing and when you need it the most.
  • Playbook – A new perspective and guide on playing the game of life for the Everyday Heroine, i.e. empowered woman
  • Progress – Actualize your advancements by noticing your progress.

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

]]> The third P of the 3 Ps is the wildly controversial – Progress. Noticing progress with our self-growth improves our career and life advancements.

The 3 Ps are an easy way to break down the everyday practice of being a superheroine. 

Meditation to me, seemed like it was easier. I had a false sense of thinking that movement couldn’t do anything to help me with practicing real peace. Of course, I was wrong!

Here are my top 3 suggestions for anyone starting with meditation…

  1. Seek guidance on the how to’s of a practice. There is a way to sit, a way to breathe, and a way to choose an object of focus for the meditation practice. I’ll share links in the show notes.
  2. Meditation practice is just like anything else you practice – start with 5-10 minutes a day and work your way up as you continue your practice.
  3. Explore different types of meditation because there are many different varieties. For example:
    1. Guided meditation – recommended for beginners where someone instructs you what to do and how to do the practice.
    2. Choose an object of focus for the meditation practice – like your breath or a physical object.
    3. Yoga Nidra which is more like meditation to me… I know it sounds weird like it’s yoga in the name, but this is one of my favorite meditations or yoga practices – which ever way you look at it.

That’s all I have for now on peace and practicing peace.

Now on to the Playbook!

Let’s get into the outline! I have a final draft that goes like this:

  1. The Objective of the Game
  2. The Playing Field
  3. Skills, Talents, and Essence
  4. Connection, Inspiration, and Support
  5. Playing the Game
  6. Improper play, Illegal action, and misconduct
  7. Outside the Playing Field

And now for the third P in our 3 Ps – Progress

First – progress from highest level self

First, I like to look at progress from my highest-level self first. Coming from my coaching school, I follow a framework where there are two types of energy and seven different levels. My highest level self is that part of me that witnesses my life ever so patiently over the course of a lifetime.

Second – progress from the lowest level self

Next, I like to look at progress from my lowest level self. This is the highly judgmental part of me that requires a judgment on whether the circumstance is good or bad, success or failure, happy or sad, your fault or my fault… on and on and on!

Third – progress from the authentic self 

This leads us to the third level of perspective I like to talk about when I talk about progress– which is somewhere in between our highest-level self and our lowest-level self is our authentic self.

Sharon Salzberg is a wonderful guided meditation resource, and she will often say ever so soft in the middle of a guided mediation… that when a thought comes up – ‘just notice it’. I’m sharing a link where you can hear an interview she has on the topic of lovingkindness. 

As I bring this episode to a close, I’ll sum up the 3Ps once again…

  • Peace – Practicing peace offers you a mechanism for accessing your inner strength especially when you are not practicing and when you need it the most.
  • Playbook – A new perspective and guide on playing the game of life for the Everyday Heroine, i.e. empowered woman
  • Progress – Actualize your advancements by noticing your progress.

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/noticing-progress-with-self-growth-for-career-and-life-advancement/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9258846 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1843 Progress, Noticing progress for self-growth, career advancement, life advancement, women's empowerment, pressures of progress, how to reduce stress, anxiety, depression 13 full false Playing the Game of Life Like an Everyday Heroine - EP 012 Playing the Game of Life Like an Everyday Heroine - EP 012 This episode highlights the playbook part of the 3Ps. Playing the game of life is easier than you think. The outline for the playbook begins to take shape right here and now. Gain a different perspective on how you may want to go about playing the game of life. This offers women the opportunity to see many different paths for success, joy, and fulfillment in life and in your career. Be sure to stay positive with this playful and light-hearted approach.

Let’s get into the playbook!

Here's how I’m going to do it.

The Official Rules for playing Major League Baseball offers a baseline starting point. This feels like the perfect place to start. Starting here has not been a disappointment yet.

The outline creates a clear intention that these are not rules for anything. It begins to form a Women’s Empowerment Playbook. Consider this a guide for Playing the Game of Life.  

Let’s get into the outline!

  1. The Objective of the Game – this will remain straight from Major League Baseball.
  2. The Playing Field – not only will remain, but this looks like what I would call potential for fun! A baseball diamond turns into the playground of our dreams. An exercise in creativity seems necessary to draw a new field of play.
  3. Equipment and Uniforms – modify this to include Skills, Talents, and the Essence of being a Woman. 
  4. Game Preliminaries – this is modified or adapted for an upgrade to – Connection, Inspiration, and Support.
  5. Playing the Game – this remains because that is the point. We play the game, like it or not. Pick your attitude for play on a playground or a battlefield. You choose in each and every moment.
  6. Improper play, Illegal action, and misconduct – I’m pretty sure this is perfect and a must-have for any women’s empowerment guide for playing the game of life. 
  7. Ending the Game - modify to be playing off the playing field. The game does not end. Special conditions address situations that are special. Don’t worry I have ideas for where we need to go with this!

For now, that’s what we are looking at as our outline for the playbook. The official rules for MLB is a 188-page document. The playbook is going to be a body of knowledge in the making. Practice patience in sending feedback. We look forward to receiving it.

The last P completes the trifecta. Progress keeps us looking forward to the next episode.

Progress – if there is no progress there is probably no point. We will tackle progress in future episodes.

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

The Good Place series with Kristen Bell and Jameela Jamil

The movie 'This Changes Everything' from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media

Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> This episode highlights the playbook part of the 3Ps. Playing the game of life is easier than you think. The outline for the playbook begins to take shape right here and now. Gain a different perspective on how you may want to go about playing the game of life. This offers women the opportunity to see many different paths for success, joy, and fulfillment in life and in your career. Be sure to stay positive with this playful and light-hearted approach.

Let’s get into the playbook!

Here's how I’m going to do it.

The Official Rules for playing Major League Baseball offers a baseline starting point. This feels like the perfect place to start. Starting here has not been a disappointment yet.

The outline creates a clear intention that these are not rules for anything. It begins to form a Women’s Empowerment Playbook. Consider this a guide for Playing the Game of Life.  

Let’s get into the outline!

  1. The Objective of the Game – this will remain straight from Major League Baseball.
  2. The Playing Field – not only will remain, but this looks like what I would call potential for fun! A baseball diamond turns into the playground of our dreams. An exercise in creativity seems necessary to draw a new field of play.
  3. Equipment and Uniforms – modify this to include Skills, Talents, and the Essence of being a Woman. 
  4. Game Preliminaries – this is modified or adapted for an upgrade to – Connection, Inspiration, and Support.
  5. Playing the Game – this remains because that is the point. We play the game, like it or not. Pick your attitude for play on a playground or a battlefield. You choose in each and every moment.
  6. Improper play, Illegal action, and misconduct – I’m pretty sure this is perfect and a must-have for any women’s empowerment guide for playing the game of life. 
  7. Ending the Game - modify to be playing off the playing field. The game does not end. Special conditions address situations that are special. Don’t worry I have ideas for where we need to go with this!

For now, that’s what we are looking at as our outline for the playbook. The official rules for MLB is a 188-page document. The playbook is going to be a body of knowledge in the making. Practice patience in sending feedback. We look forward to receiving it.

The last P completes the trifecta. Progress keeps us looking forward to the next episode.

Progress – if there is no progress there is probably no point. We will tackle progress in future episodes.

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

The Good Place series with Kristen Bell and Jameela Jamil

The movie 'This Changes Everything' from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media

Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/playing-the-game-of-life-like-an-everyday-heroine/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9219182 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1261 Playing the Game of Life, Women's Empowerment, Playbook, MLB, flow, swimming, peace practices 12 full false 3 Practices to Becoming an Everyday Heroine - EP 011 3 Practices to Becoming an Everyday Heroine - EP 011 Practicing the 3 P’s from a day in the life of an Everyday Heroine is easier than you think. When you play the game of life with the 3Ps, amazing things will happen. The dream life that you desire will manifest, or something even better, beyond your wildest dreams.

What brings you to the Everyday Heroine? Whatever the reason is that brought you to this podcast, you are in the perfect place. It is a perfect time. You are obviously an Everyday Heroine. Consider this one of many ways you are answering your call to greatness.

No doubt there is something in you that is pushing or pulling you toward a new adventure to journey. Regardless of whether you are here out of inspiration or desperation, you have the chance to step into something heroic.

Women in our modern times are facing challenges that need to be addressed in a new and different way. The best way to address these challenges is to do it like a superheroine. I believe that is what we are here for, to leave the world better than we found it. And each of us has a very special and powerful way to do that.

The whole world gets brighter when you are the best you can be.

So let’s get into it!

Peace

Peace offers you a mechanism to access your inner strength. The way to do this is to practice peace on a daily or regular basis. You can also call it a practice of self-care or self-love.

Breathing exercises are becoming a popular thing these days, so you can simply count to 10 or backward from 10 to get some peace. That honestly works. Do those 10 times a day and it will work wonders.

There are tons of apps that you can use. Wim Hof has a 30 challenge with 10-minute meditations each day and a breathing exercise where the app guides you through the paces. 

Playbook

The playbook is meant to help you gain a different perspective on how you may want to go about playing the game of life. It offers women the opportunity to see many different paths for success in life and in their careers with a playful and light-hearted approach.

Progress

Progress may not always be what you think but we will tackle progress in future episodes.

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Practicing the 3 P’s from a day in the life of an Everyday Heroine is easier than you think. When you play the game of life with the 3Ps, amazing things will happen. The dream life that you desire will manifest, or something even better, beyond your wildest dreams.

What brings you to the Everyday Heroine? Whatever the reason is that brought you to this podcast, you are in the perfect place. It is a perfect time. You are obviously an Everyday Heroine. Consider this one of many ways you are answering your call to greatness.

No doubt there is something in you that is pushing or pulling you toward a new adventure to journey. Regardless of whether you are here out of inspiration or desperation, you have the chance to step into something heroic.

Women in our modern times are facing challenges that need to be addressed in a new and different way. The best way to address these challenges is to do it like a superheroine. I believe that is what we are here for, to leave the world better than we found it. And each of us has a very special and powerful way to do that.

The whole world gets brighter when you are the best you can be.

So let’s get into it!

Peace

Peace offers you a mechanism to access your inner strength. The way to do this is to practice peace on a daily or regular basis. You can also call it a practice of self-care or self-love.

Breathing exercises are becoming a popular thing these days, so you can simply count to 10 or backward from 10 to get some peace. That honestly works. Do those 10 times a day and it will work wonders.

There are tons of apps that you can use. Wim Hof has a 30 challenge with 10-minute meditations each day and a breathing exercise where the app guides you through the paces. 

Playbook

The playbook is meant to help you gain a different perspective on how you may want to go about playing the game of life. It offers women the opportunity to see many different paths for success in life and in their careers with a playful and light-hearted approach.

Progress

Progress may not always be what you think but we will tackle progress in future episodes.

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/3-practices-to-becoming-an-everday-heroine/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9180105 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1427 Everyday Heroine, practices for peace, Wim Hof, peace, playbook, progress, inner strength, meditation, yoga, breathwork, mindfulness practices, journaling, being in nature, listening to music, looking at beautiful art 11 full false Changing Everything in a World Full of Illusions - EP 010 Changing Everything in a World Full of Illusions - EP 010 Geena Davis is changing everything. She goes beyond being an Everyday Heroine onscreen and offscreen. 

The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media has a tagline which states ‘If she can see it, she can be it’. The movie ‘This Changes Everything’ (currently playing on Netflix) brings to light what makes this tagline so important for everyone and what we can do about it. 

Geena Davis says, when she was young she read that feminists are ruining the world and thought I don’t want to be one of those if they are ruining the world. All she wanted to do was be a movie star. 

Part I - She answers a call to greatness when she gets the part of Thelma in Thelma & Louise. Sometimes you don’t even know you are stepping into your greatness when it happens. You follow your bliss and then you realize it later. 

Watching this movie, they slowly unravel what has been happening since Thelma & Louise. The Geena Davis Institute of Gender in Media connects the dots for us. We can see the unseen with irrefutable data. 

Part II – Initiation, like Geena did when she took the part of Thelma, you must follow your bliss and enter the forest to walk your own path, slay the dragon and create personal transformation. 

Part III of the heroine’s journey, the return where you transform others by being yourself. This is what change looks like! Now that we get a glimpse of how it can be done, it’s time to do more work. We have other sectors of the workforce to fill with smart and capable women.

While some industries have seen improvements for women, Hollywood continues to present roadblocks for its female storytellers.

The story of Maria Giese is an Everyday Heroine story within an Everyday Heroine story. She says, 'I wanted to be a director because I wanted to have a voice.' 

The documentary takes us on the journey to witness the fight for equality for women in Hollywood. Being a director comes with some challenging obstacles for tackling gender bias. 

The failure to enforce Title VII has allowed gender inequality in Hollywood to continue unabated for decades.

Here's what Geena did for Part III – The Return to tell others her story…

Data turns out to be the magic bullet in this case because the bias is unconscious. 

In 2012 Geena and the Institute received a Global Impact Award from Google to advance the research.

Hartwig Adam, Google’s machine learning research specialist says, ‘It takes one minute to use this new software to process approximately one film.’

In May of 2015 after an investigation instigated by Maria Giese’s activism the ACLU drafts a 15 page letter to the US government.

ACLU came to the conclusion that it was a really serious civil rights problem that deserved the attention of the EEOC.

What to do to take action?

  • Never give up!
  • Be the change you wish to see in the world and make choices that support the legacy you want for yourself, your family, your family’s future, and for the world. 
  • Don’t let the status-quo be the loudest voice to vote. 
  • Send a clear message that your daughters and sons deserve every chance they can get to see the brightest future possible.
  • Be a conscientious consumer. 
  • And most importantly, be an Everyday Heroine. 

Geena Davis ends by saying if I could go back and say something to my teenage self, I would say a feminist is exactly what you want to be because it’s good for everybody.

For more information about Maria Kauffman and The Kauffman Institute click here! 



]]> Geena Davis is changing everything. She goes beyond being an Everyday Heroine onscreen and offscreen. 

The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media has a tagline which states ‘If she can see it, she can be it’. The movie ‘This Changes Everything’ (currently playing on Netflix) brings to light what makes this tagline so important for everyone and what we can do about it. 

Geena Davis says, when she was young she read that feminists are ruining the world and thought I don’t want to be one of those if they are ruining the world. All she wanted to do was be a movie star. 

Part I - She answers a call to greatness when she gets the part of Thelma in Thelma & Louise. Sometimes you don’t even know you are stepping into your greatness when it happens. You follow your bliss and then you realize it later. 

Watching this movie, they slowly unravel what has been happening since Thelma & Louise. The Geena Davis Institute of Gender in Media connects the dots for us. We can see the unseen with irrefutable data. 

Part II – Initiation, like Geena did when she took the part of Thelma, you must follow your bliss and enter the forest to walk your own path, slay the dragon and create personal transformation. 

Part III of the heroine’s journey, the return where you transform others by being yourself. This is what change looks like! Now that we get a glimpse of how it can be done, it’s time to do more work. We have other sectors of the workforce to fill with smart and capable women.

While some industries have seen improvements for women, Hollywood continues to present roadblocks for its female storytellers.

The story of Maria Giese is an Everyday Heroine story within an Everyday Heroine story. She says, 'I wanted to be a director because I wanted to have a voice.' 

The documentary takes us on the journey to witness the fight for equality for women in Hollywood. Being a director comes with some challenging obstacles for tackling gender bias. 

The failure to enforce Title VII has allowed gender inequality in Hollywood to continue unabated for decades.

Here's what Geena did for Part III – The Return to tell others her story…

Data turns out to be the magic bullet in this case because the bias is unconscious. 

In 2012 Geena and the Institute received a Global Impact Award from Google to advance the research.

Hartwig Adam, Google’s machine learning research specialist says, ‘It takes one minute to use this new software to process approximately one film.’

In May of 2015 after an investigation instigated by Maria Giese’s activism the ACLU drafts a 15 page letter to the US government.

ACLU came to the conclusion that it was a really serious civil rights problem that deserved the attention of the EEOC.

What to do to take action?

  • Never give up!
  • Be the change you wish to see in the world and make choices that support the legacy you want for yourself, your family, your family’s future, and for the world. 
  • Don’t let the status-quo be the loudest voice to vote. 
  • Send a clear message that your daughters and sons deserve every chance they can get to see the brightest future possible.
  • Be a conscientious consumer. 
  • And most importantly, be an Everyday Heroine. 

Geena Davis ends by saying if I could go back and say something to my teenage self, I would say a feminist is exactly what you want to be because it’s good for everybody.

For more information about Maria Kauffman and The Kauffman Institute click here! 



]]> https://mariakauffman.com/changing-everything-in-a-world-full-of-illusions/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9142102 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 3372 Geena Davis, Gender Bias in Hollywood, ACLU, Female Directors, The Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media, Maria Giese, activism, feminism, feminist, empowering women 10 full true Finding Bliss, Slaying Dragons, and Inspiring Women - EP 009 Finding Bliss, Slaying Dragons, and Inspiring Women - EP 009 Let’s take a journey for the sake of inspiring women and changing the world. Hopefully, you agree that Joseph Campbell is incredibly worthy of being the first man featured on the show.

For years, I searched to find that magical one thing that every other thing comes from when it comes to inspiring leadership. I was raised on superhero cartoons, Charlie’s Angels, and The Bionic Woman. Not only was I inspired by these characters, but I believed I could live life in some real way like a superheroine.

In the movie ‘Finding Joe’ they begin with a quote by Joseph Campbell which says, ‘I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.’

Joe was a philosopher, and he was able to see the truth when most people have lost sight of it. I watched the DVD series on The Power of Myth and I’ve also read his books - The Hero’s Journey and The Hero with a Thousand Faces. The books are pretty intense and give incredible detail of the myth and the interpretations of the myths. 

Robert Walter is the President of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and he tells us - The Heroine’s Journey is a pattern or an algorithm broken down into three parts – Separation, Initiation, and Return. Like a true engineer, I love a great algorithm.

Robert Walter tells us we have 3 options when the call to journey comes:

  1. Surrender to victimhood
  2. Give your victimhood to someone by asking them to just tell you what to do
  3. Realize you have a choice here and you are responsible for your own adventure

Here are the steps to Slaying the Dragon

  1. 1st stop fighting it!
  2. Notice that part of you that is fighting
  3. Allow yourself to grow a bigger sense of yourself from what you notice
  4. You may choose to love your dragon! It feels a lot better when you look at it this way! This is optional and highly recommended to accelerate your growth.
  5. Receive the gift your dragon gives you when you love your darkness.

A Heroine’s Journey has basically three major parts. Separation, Initiation, and Return

Part I – In Separation – we answer a call to be separated from a world of illusions for a world that helps us further understand a meaningful truth, you are ready to resist the status quo.

Part II – In initiation – You are finding your bliss… you enter the forest and walk your own path to find your dragon, exercise the courage to fight your inner demons, slay the dragon, and achieve a personal transformation.

Part III – The Return – You share your story of transformation with others to make the world a better place and you have the privilege of a lifetime of being who you are.

Many thanks to the amazing people who were interviewed in the movie ‘Finding Joe’

Rashida Jones, Catherine Hardwicke, Rebecca Armstrong, Sir Ken Robinson, Deepak Chopra, Robin Sharma, Alan Cohen, Chunglian Al Huang, Gay Hendricks, Brian Johnson, Avika Goldsman, and the producers of ‘Finding Joe’ Patricia Frazier and Patrick Solomon.

We encourage everyone to journey responsibly and to reach out to mental health professions for support. Never hesitate to ask for help and to get the support you need.

Check out our show notes for mental health links and hotlines in the US.
Follow us to enjoy more of the adventures and discoveries from The Everyday Heroine!

For more information about Maria Kauffman and The Kauffman Institute click here! 

]]> Let’s take a journey for the sake of inspiring women and changing the world. Hopefully, you agree that Joseph Campbell is incredibly worthy of being the first man featured on the show.

For years, I searched to find that magical one thing that every other thing comes from when it comes to inspiring leadership. I was raised on superhero cartoons, Charlie’s Angels, and The Bionic Woman. Not only was I inspired by these characters, but I believed I could live life in some real way like a superheroine.

In the movie ‘Finding Joe’ they begin with a quote by Joseph Campbell which says, ‘I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.’

Joe was a philosopher, and he was able to see the truth when most people have lost sight of it. I watched the DVD series on The Power of Myth and I’ve also read his books - The Hero’s Journey and The Hero with a Thousand Faces. The books are pretty intense and give incredible detail of the myth and the interpretations of the myths. 

Robert Walter is the President of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and he tells us - The Heroine’s Journey is a pattern or an algorithm broken down into three parts – Separation, Initiation, and Return. Like a true engineer, I love a great algorithm.

Robert Walter tells us we have 3 options when the call to journey comes:

  1. Surrender to victimhood
  2. Give your victimhood to someone by asking them to just tell you what to do
  3. Realize you have a choice here and you are responsible for your own adventure

Here are the steps to Slaying the Dragon

  1. 1st stop fighting it!
  2. Notice that part of you that is fighting
  3. Allow yourself to grow a bigger sense of yourself from what you notice
  4. You may choose to love your dragon! It feels a lot better when you look at it this way! This is optional and highly recommended to accelerate your growth.
  5. Receive the gift your dragon gives you when you love your darkness.

A Heroine’s Journey has basically three major parts. Separation, Initiation, and Return

Part I – In Separation – we answer a call to be separated from a world of illusions for a world that helps us further understand a meaningful truth, you are ready to resist the status quo.

Part II – In initiation – You are finding your bliss… you enter the forest and walk your own path to find your dragon, exercise the courage to fight your inner demons, slay the dragon, and achieve a personal transformation.

Part III – The Return – You share your story of transformation with others to make the world a better place and you have the privilege of a lifetime of being who you are.

Many thanks to the amazing people who were interviewed in the movie ‘Finding Joe’

Rashida Jones, Catherine Hardwicke, Rebecca Armstrong, Sir Ken Robinson, Deepak Chopra, Robin Sharma, Alan Cohen, Chunglian Al Huang, Gay Hendricks, Brian Johnson, Avika Goldsman, and the producers of ‘Finding Joe’ Patricia Frazier and Patrick Solomon.

We encourage everyone to journey responsibly and to reach out to mental health professions for support. Never hesitate to ask for help and to get the support you need.

Check out our show notes for mental health links and hotlines in the US.
Follow us to enjoy more of the adventures and discoveries from The Everyday Heroine!

For more information about Maria Kauffman and The Kauffman Institute click here! 

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/finding-bliss-slaying-dragons-and-inspiring-women/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9101976 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2061 Finding Joe, Joseph Campbell, Hero's Journey, Heroine's Journey, Finding your bliss, personal transformation, courage and fear, inspiring women's leadership 9 full false Imagining a World Linked with Empowered Women - EP 008 Imagining a World Linked with Empowered Women - EP 008 Gloria Steinem transforms herself into a true heroine. Gloria teaches women to imagine a world linked and not ranked. Her story shows women how to transform themselves for the better.

In this episode, Gloria Steinem is the featured Everyday Heroine from the movie ‘The Glorias’ and the book ‘My Life On the Road’ by Gloria Steinem. 

Gloria transforms herself by leading the women’s movement. She takes her unique point of view from traveling and informs the world. Gloria combined her life experiences and her writing skills into something powerful. She fought hard to empower women around the world.

In the movie, The Glorias, you begin to see her childhood influences from her loving but eccentric father. Then, you see the struggle for survival as she takes care of her mother by herself. Next, you see Gloria's heartbreak after learning about her mother’s crushed dream. She ultimately makes her mother proud by writing an article of her own.

A young adult Gloria takes offensive behavior from men and turns it into fuel for empowering women. She then turns those offensives into a non-violent movement. She doesn’t let the oppressive nature of the working world stop her own transformation. Gloria overcomes obstacles like a transformed woman.

Finally, Gloria positions herself to create what she wants in the world. She brings supportive women together for a common goal. That goal becomes unstoppable once she is with like-minded women.

The four versions of Gloria illustrate amazing transformation in one woman’s lifetime:

  • Little Girl Gloria gains inspiration from a loving but eccentric father
  • Older Girl Gloria transforms her destiny from dancer to writer
  • Adult Gloria sustains heavy insults while learning to overcome obstacles
  • Older Gloria fulfills her destiny while moving a country toward change

Information presented in this episode was sourced from the movie ‘The Glorias’ and the book ‘My Life On the Road’ by Gloria Steinem. Visit Gloria Steinem's website here.

Follow us to enjoy more of the adventures and discoveries from The Everyday Heroine!

For more information about Maria Kauffman and The Kauffman Institute click here! 

]]> Gloria Steinem transforms herself into a true heroine. Gloria teaches women to imagine a world linked and not ranked. Her story shows women how to transform themselves for the better.

In this episode, Gloria Steinem is the featured Everyday Heroine from the movie ‘The Glorias’ and the book ‘My Life On the Road’ by Gloria Steinem. 

Gloria transforms herself by leading the women’s movement. She takes her unique point of view from traveling and informs the world. Gloria combined her life experiences and her writing skills into something powerful. She fought hard to empower women around the world.

In the movie, The Glorias, you begin to see her childhood influences from her loving but eccentric father. Then, you see the struggle for survival as she takes care of her mother by herself. Next, you see Gloria's heartbreak after learning about her mother’s crushed dream. She ultimately makes her mother proud by writing an article of her own.

A young adult Gloria takes offensive behavior from men and turns it into fuel for empowering women. She then turns those offensives into a non-violent movement. She doesn’t let the oppressive nature of the working world stop her own transformation. Gloria overcomes obstacles like a transformed woman.

Finally, Gloria positions herself to create what she wants in the world. She brings supportive women together for a common goal. That goal becomes unstoppable once she is with like-minded women.

The four versions of Gloria illustrate amazing transformation in one woman’s lifetime:

  • Little Girl Gloria gains inspiration from a loving but eccentric father
  • Older Girl Gloria transforms her destiny from dancer to writer
  • Adult Gloria sustains heavy insults while learning to overcome obstacles
  • Older Gloria fulfills her destiny while moving a country toward change

Information presented in this episode was sourced from the movie ‘The Glorias’ and the book ‘My Life On the Road’ by Gloria Steinem. Visit Gloria Steinem's website here.

Follow us to enjoy more of the adventures and discoveries from The Everyday Heroine!

For more information about Maria Kauffman and The Kauffman Institute click here! 

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/imagining-a-world-linked-with-empowered-women/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9063865 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2094 Women's empowerment, women's movement, Gloria Steinem, ERA, National Women's Conference, The Glorias, My Life On the Road, transformation, transforms herself, writing, Ms Magazine 8 full false Amping Up Massive Connections from Hidden Figures - EP 007 Amping Up Massive Connections from Hidden Figures - EP 007 Inspiring women in our nation’s history make massive connections from Hidden Figures. Learn how an everyday life story from childhood turns into a wildly comforting act of storytelling. Margot Lee Shetterly takes a chat with her Dad and a reaction from her husband and turns it into a box office hit. As a result, the rising stars in the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are powerfully motivated by this movie. 

In this episode, Hidden Figures are the featured Everyday Heroines from the storytelling efforts of Margot Lee Shetterly. 

At the beginning of this episode, the assumption starts with the idea that you have seen the movie ‘Hidden Figures.’ With some curiosity, the purpose is to discover what makes this movie so popular and what factors may have contributed to its success.

First, discover the four women considered to be leaders during the timeframe of ‘Colored Computers’ at NASA in the late 1950s – 1960s. The four women were Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden. Christine presents her leadership in books with the same title.

Next, you are presented with some complimentary information and perspectives about the President of the USA, the Olympics, and the women’s movement. These various points of view help the listener to understand how everything and everyone is related in life. One act inspires another act that turns into an unstoppable force for change.

Stories from the movie reflect real-life events. These stories find massive connections from 'Hidden Figures' viewers. Going a step further, we become more aware that the whole world continues to battle the same behaviors. This calls into question the reality of progress over the decades.

An added perspective uncovers the underlying facts that make this movie so influential. Comparing the current reviews between this movie and another recently popular movie speaks volumes for its true popularity. Find more reviews here for ‘Hidden Figures’ and ‘Captain Marvel.’

The White House Hidden Figures Event shares more commentary here. President Obama awards Katherine Johnson the Medal of Freedom. 

Statistical data makes the information compelling for the advancement of women in the Olympics. The Chicago Tribune details a timeline that also supports improvement. Pulling these together, a synergy forms between womanly acts of courage.

Follow us to enjoy more of the adventures and discoveries from The Everyday Heroine!

For more information about Maria Kauffman and The Kauffman Institute click here! 

]]> Inspiring women in our nation’s history make massive connections from Hidden Figures. Learn how an everyday life story from childhood turns into a wildly comforting act of storytelling. Margot Lee Shetterly takes a chat with her Dad and a reaction from her husband and turns it into a box office hit. As a result, the rising stars in the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are powerfully motivated by this movie. 

In this episode, Hidden Figures are the featured Everyday Heroines from the storytelling efforts of Margot Lee Shetterly. 

At the beginning of this episode, the assumption starts with the idea that you have seen the movie ‘Hidden Figures.’ With some curiosity, the purpose is to discover what makes this movie so popular and what factors may have contributed to its success.

First, discover the four women considered to be leaders during the timeframe of ‘Colored Computers’ at NASA in the late 1950s – 1960s. The four women were Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden. Christine presents her leadership in books with the same title.

Next, you are presented with some complimentary information and perspectives about the President of the USA, the Olympics, and the women’s movement. These various points of view help the listener to understand how everything and everyone is related in life. One act inspires another act that turns into an unstoppable force for change.

Stories from the movie reflect real-life events. These stories find massive connections from 'Hidden Figures' viewers. Going a step further, we become more aware that the whole world continues to battle the same behaviors. This calls into question the reality of progress over the decades.

An added perspective uncovers the underlying facts that make this movie so influential. Comparing the current reviews between this movie and another recently popular movie speaks volumes for its true popularity. Find more reviews here for ‘Hidden Figures’ and ‘Captain Marvel.’

The White House Hidden Figures Event shares more commentary here. President Obama awards Katherine Johnson the Medal of Freedom. 

Statistical data makes the information compelling for the advancement of women in the Olympics. The Chicago Tribune details a timeline that also supports improvement. Pulling these together, a synergy forms between womanly acts of courage.

Follow us to enjoy more of the adventures and discoveries from The Everyday Heroine!

For more information about Maria Kauffman and The Kauffman Institute click here! 

]]> https://mariakauffman.com/amping-up-massive-connections-from-hidden-figures/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-9028622 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1664 Hidden Figures, Olympics, Women's Movement, Medal of Freedom, Colored Computers, #MeToo Timeline, NASA, Margot Lee Shetterly 7 full false Battling the Darkest Side of the Good Old Boys Club - EP 006 Battling the Darkest Side of the Good Old Boys Club - EP 006 Temple Grandin battles the ‘Good Old Boys Club’ like a superheroine. Her story inspires the new age playbook for overcoming obstacles for success.

In this episode, Temple Grandin is the featured Everyday Heroine from the movie ‘Temple Grandin.’ Temple is a great example of women's leadership with Autism.

The whole world is an obstacle for Temple, but she never lets it hold her back from a dream life. She meets her challenges with inspiration, grace, and grit while leaving the haters in the dust.

First, you discover how determined her mother is to educate her daughter. Her mother persistently teaches Temple on her own. She refused to listen to the doctors even after the Autism diagnosis.

Second, you find how important a great teacher can be during high school. Dr. Carlock also learns how to teach Temple. He teaches her by using pictures. He inspires Temple when he tells her to look at life as a series of doors that she can open to see what is on the other side.

Third, spending the Summer with a loving Aunt and Uncle gives Temple creative space. Living on the ranch gives her many chances to design and build mechanical projects. It also allows her to make a deep connection with cows. Most importantly she makes a connection from how a mechanical device can bring peace to an agitated animal.

During her higher education, she becomes immune to harsh teasing and bullying. She goes on to create huge success with her education, career, and life. Autism does not hold her back from anything and she shows the world what is possible through women's leadership with Autism.

Finally, the episode closes with the importance of the one strategy she used to grow:

  • Recognize an opportunity in life as a door
  • Then, decide to go through the door
  • Lastly, see what is on the other side

Information presented in this episode was sourced from the movie ‘Temple Grandin.’ 

For more information on Temple Grandin, visit her website here.

Follow us to enjoy more of the adventures and discoveries from The Everyday Heroine!

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]]> Temple Grandin battles the ‘Good Old Boys Club’ like a superheroine. Her story inspires the new age playbook for overcoming obstacles for success.

In this episode, Temple Grandin is the featured Everyday Heroine from the movie ‘Temple Grandin.’ Temple is a great example of women's leadership with Autism.

The whole world is an obstacle for Temple, but she never lets it hold her back from a dream life. She meets her challenges with inspiration, grace, and grit while leaving the haters in the dust.

First, you discover how determined her mother is to educate her daughter. Her mother persistently teaches Temple on her own. She refused to listen to the doctors even after the Autism diagnosis.

Second, you find how important a great teacher can be during high school. Dr. Carlock also learns how to teach Temple. He teaches her by using pictures. He inspires Temple when he tells her to look at life as a series of doors that she can open to see what is on the other side.

Third, spending the Summer with a loving Aunt and Uncle gives Temple creative space. Living on the ranch gives her many chances to design and build mechanical projects. It also allows her to make a deep connection with cows. Most importantly she makes a connection from how a mechanical device can bring peace to an agitated animal.

During her higher education, she becomes immune to harsh teasing and bullying. She goes on to create huge success with her education, career, and life. Autism does not hold her back from anything and she shows the world what is possible through women's leadership with Autism.

Finally, the episode closes with the importance of the one strategy she used to grow:

  • Recognize an opportunity in life as a door
  • Then, decide to go through the door
  • Lastly, see what is on the other side

Information presented in this episode was sourced from the movie ‘Temple Grandin.’ 

For more information on Temple Grandin, visit her website here.

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/battling-the-darkest-side-of-the-good-old-boys-club/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-8991632 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2357 Women's Leadership, Autism, stockyards, cattle, dipping systems, slaughterhouse, holding pens, bullying, boarding school, squeeze machine, Temple Grandin 6 full false Avoiding the Greatest Scam in US Patent History - EP 005 Avoiding the Greatest Scam in US Patent History - EP 005 Hedy Lamarr suffers the greatest scam in US Patent history. Her story becomes a playbook of lessons on avoiding the greatest scam in US Patent history.

In this episode, Hedy Lamarr is the featured Everyday Heroine from the movie ‘Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story’ and the book ‘Hedy’s Folly’ by Richard Rhodes. 

Right from the start, you see that the Hedy Lamarr story never has a dull moment.

First, you discover how her father was a very positive figure in her life. Her father encouraged her to be herself. He also taught her how to be curious about how things worked. He had a natural interest in technology that also inspired Hedy.

Second, you learn that her claim to fame came from her remarkable beauty. She was so beautiful that her image inspired legendary creations by others.

Third, you see how turbulent her life plays out as she works to do something important in life. She goes from rich to poor and from inspiration to desperation as she lives a high-profile life in a superficial world.

Every woman should be knowledgeable in avoiding the greatest scam in life. Imagine what the world would look like with more billionaire women. Imagine the beauty that would exist when women influence the world economy.

Finally, I wrap up the episode by sharing three lessons from Hedy on how to:

  • Overcome your mistakes while ignoring the public
  • Handle your greatest asset, which may or may not also be your greatest curse
  • Experience more lucidity

Plus, I add some insight on what makes Hedy our featured Everyday Heroine.

Information presented in this episode was sourced from the movie ‘Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story’ and the book ‘Hedy’s Folly’ by Richard Rhodes. 

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]]> Hedy Lamarr suffers the greatest scam in US Patent history. Her story becomes a playbook of lessons on avoiding the greatest scam in US Patent history.

In this episode, Hedy Lamarr is the featured Everyday Heroine from the movie ‘Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story’ and the book ‘Hedy’s Folly’ by Richard Rhodes. 

Right from the start, you see that the Hedy Lamarr story never has a dull moment.

First, you discover how her father was a very positive figure in her life. Her father encouraged her to be herself. He also taught her how to be curious about how things worked. He had a natural interest in technology that also inspired Hedy.

Second, you learn that her claim to fame came from her remarkable beauty. She was so beautiful that her image inspired legendary creations by others.

Third, you see how turbulent her life plays out as she works to do something important in life. She goes from rich to poor and from inspiration to desperation as she lives a high-profile life in a superficial world.

Every woman should be knowledgeable in avoiding the greatest scam in life. Imagine what the world would look like with more billionaire women. Imagine the beauty that would exist when women influence the world economy.

Finally, I wrap up the episode by sharing three lessons from Hedy on how to:

  • Overcome your mistakes while ignoring the public
  • Handle your greatest asset, which may or may not also be your greatest curse
  • Experience more lucidity

Plus, I add some insight on what makes Hedy our featured Everyday Heroine.

Information presented in this episode was sourced from the movie ‘Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story’ and the book ‘Hedy’s Folly’ by Richard Rhodes. 

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]]> https://mariakauffman.com/avoiding-the-greatest-scam-in-us-patent-history/ Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-8955669 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1877 Actress, being yourself, frequency hopping, George Antheil, inspiring father figure, Hedy Lamarr, Inventor, lucidity, patent, Producer, scientist 5 full false Becoming the Highest Paid Woman in the US - EP 004 Becoming the Highest Paid Woman in the US - EP 004 In this episode, Mae West is the featured Everyday Heroine from the movie ‘Mae West: Dirty Blonde’. 

First, I set the stage for this episode to be a ‘judgment-free zone’. You are inclined to be more inspired with a 'judgment-free zone' when studying Mae West. A real-life example of being judgmental helps us understand why it can limit us from learning.

Then Mae West inspires us to be empowered with her examples of achieving success. She teaches us how to become the highest-paid woman in the US. I pull out the major tips to become the highest-paid woman in the US in 1935.

I uncover the highlights of her massive achievements during the Great Depression.

Throughout the episode, I apply the 7 defining characteristics of the Everyday Heroine to the dynamic career of Mae West. 

Finally, I wrap up the episode by answering three questions.

  • What did she do? She lived her dream life with a 70-year long career.
  • How did she do it? She completely believed in herself.
  • Why should we care about her? She was unstoppable and we need more unstoppable women.

Plus, I add some insight on why a judgment-free zone is so important for progress.

The movie ‘Mae West: Dirty Blonde’ sources information presented in this episode.

To access the 3 Essential Strategies Empowered Women Use for Success, go here!

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]]> In this episode, Mae West is the featured Everyday Heroine from the movie ‘Mae West: Dirty Blonde’. 

First, I set the stage for this episode to be a ‘judgment-free zone’. You are inclined to be more inspired with a 'judgment-free zone' when studying Mae West. A real-life example of being judgmental helps us understand why it can limit us from learning.

Then Mae West inspires us to be empowered with her examples of achieving success. She teaches us how to become the highest-paid woman in the US. I pull out the major tips to become the highest-paid woman in the US in 1935.

I uncover the highlights of her massive achievements during the Great Depression.

Throughout the episode, I apply the 7 defining characteristics of the Everyday Heroine to the dynamic career of Mae West. 

Finally, I wrap up the episode by answering three questions.

  • What did she do? She lived her dream life with a 70-year long career.
  • How did she do it? She completely believed in herself.
  • Why should we care about her? She was unstoppable and we need more unstoppable women.

Plus, I add some insight on why a judgment-free zone is so important for progress.

The movie ‘Mae West: Dirty Blonde’ sources information presented in this episode.

To access the 3 Essential Strategies Empowered Women Use for Success, go here!

Follow us to enjoy more of the adventures and discoveries from The Everyday Heroine!

For more information about Maria Kauffman and The Kauffman Institute click here! 

]]> Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-8913089 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1696 4 full true May It Please the Court - EP 003 May It Please the Court - EP 003 In this episode, Ruth Bader Ginsberg is the featured Everyday Heroine from the movies ‘RBG’ and ‘On the Basis of Sex’. 

I give perspective on the many career phases and legal contributions that Ruth Bader Ginsberg brought to the laws of our country. She sets an incredible example of what is possible over a long and mighty career in the legal profession during a time when women were not wanted in the law. 

Throughout the episode, I apply the 7 defining characteristics of the Everyday Heroine to the stories of RBG. 

Then, I highlight the commentary about RBG’s strategy by Kathleen Peratis from the ACLU to inspire a simple yet powerful approach for creating change in the world. [26:26]

Finally, I use my perspective on Ruth’s career phases to inspire others to see the infinite possibilities of creating a career path that suits each woman’s unique life to make her dreams come true.

By the end of this episode, I expose the 7 defining characteristics of an Everyday Heroine as they relate to Ruth Bader Ginsberg as follows:

1.    [15:20] Answers her call to greatness with her skills or talents

2.    [12:25] Goes against the status quo to make the world a better place

3.    [19:33] Works toward self-mastery 

4.    [9:16] Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership

5.    [28:26] Shows evidence of transformation

6.    [18:09] Must be a real human person, not a fictional character

7.    [27:40] Must earn notable accomplishments 

The story of RBG transcends gender and generations. It is incredibly impressive to see how such a small, quiet, and smart woman can change the world through a passionate career in law.

Information presented in this episode was sourced from two movies ‘RBG’ and ‘On the Basis of Sex’.

Download the 3 Essential Strategies Empowered Women Use for Success here!

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]]> In this episode, Ruth Bader Ginsberg is the featured Everyday Heroine from the movies ‘RBG’ and ‘On the Basis of Sex’. 

I give perspective on the many career phases and legal contributions that Ruth Bader Ginsberg brought to the laws of our country. She sets an incredible example of what is possible over a long and mighty career in the legal profession during a time when women were not wanted in the law. 

Throughout the episode, I apply the 7 defining characteristics of the Everyday Heroine to the stories of RBG. 

Then, I highlight the commentary about RBG’s strategy by Kathleen Peratis from the ACLU to inspire a simple yet powerful approach for creating change in the world. [26:26]

Finally, I use my perspective on Ruth’s career phases to inspire others to see the infinite possibilities of creating a career path that suits each woman’s unique life to make her dreams come true.

By the end of this episode, I expose the 7 defining characteristics of an Everyday Heroine as they relate to Ruth Bader Ginsberg as follows:

1.    [15:20] Answers her call to greatness with her skills or talents

2.    [12:25] Goes against the status quo to make the world a better place

3.    [19:33] Works toward self-mastery 

4.    [9:16] Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership

5.    [28:26] Shows evidence of transformation

6.    [18:09] Must be a real human person, not a fictional character

7.    [27:40] Must earn notable accomplishments 

The story of RBG transcends gender and generations. It is incredibly impressive to see how such a small, quiet, and smart woman can change the world through a passionate career in law.

Information presented in this episode was sourced from two movies ‘RBG’ and ‘On the Basis of Sex’.

Download the 3 Essential Strategies Empowered Women Use for Success here!

Follow us to enjoy more of the adventures and discoveries from The Everyday Heroine!

For more information about Maria Kauffman and The Kauffman Institute click here! 

]]> Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-8879613 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1983 3 full false Fleecing of the Feminine - EP 002 Fleecing of the Feminine - EP 002 In this episode of The Everyday Heroine, the Mercury 13 are featured as Everyday Heroines from the movie ‘Mercury 13’. 

I give perspective on the many contributions that the Mercury 13 added to aviation, space flight, and women’s leadership. I hope to inspire the audience to also pursue their dreams after seeing these women as great examples. 

I define the concept of the ‘Fleecing of the Feminine’ [4:25] and where the inspiration comes from while applying that concept to the issues women continue to face today. I share my life experiences with examples of being fleeced by others [23:30].  

Throughout the episode, I apply the 7 defining characteristics of the Everyday Heroine to the stories of the Mercury 13 as seen from my perspective of the movie. 

I use many inspirational quotes from the Mercury 13 that were used in the movie to help inspire women today to achieve their own greatness.

From my curiosity, I compliment my view of the movie by doing a little research on questions that came up for me as I explored what was going for these women during that timeframe. When it seems fitting, I explore some curiosities outside the information from the movie.

By the end of this episode, I expose the 7 defining characteristics of an Everyday Heroine as they relate to the Mercury 13 as follows:

1.    [9:47] Answers her call to greatness with her skills or talents

2.    [8:10] Goes against the status quo to make the world a better place

3.    [20:25] Works toward self-mastery 

4.    [11:10] Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership

5.    [26:58] Shows evidence of transformation

6.    [14:54] Must be a real human person, not a fictional character

7.    [30:33] Must earn notable accomplishments 

The story of the Mercury 13 has continued past the creation of the movie with current events that are happening this month for one of the Mercury 13, Wally Funk.

Some details about the Mercury 13 and the historical information presented in this movie were sourced from here. I watched the movie 'Mercury 13' on Netflix.

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For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> In this episode of The Everyday Heroine, the Mercury 13 are featured as Everyday Heroines from the movie ‘Mercury 13’. 

I give perspective on the many contributions that the Mercury 13 added to aviation, space flight, and women’s leadership. I hope to inspire the audience to also pursue their dreams after seeing these women as great examples. 

I define the concept of the ‘Fleecing of the Feminine’ [4:25] and where the inspiration comes from while applying that concept to the issues women continue to face today. I share my life experiences with examples of being fleeced by others [23:30].  

Throughout the episode, I apply the 7 defining characteristics of the Everyday Heroine to the stories of the Mercury 13 as seen from my perspective of the movie. 

I use many inspirational quotes from the Mercury 13 that were used in the movie to help inspire women today to achieve their own greatness.

From my curiosity, I compliment my view of the movie by doing a little research on questions that came up for me as I explored what was going for these women during that timeframe. When it seems fitting, I explore some curiosities outside the information from the movie.

By the end of this episode, I expose the 7 defining characteristics of an Everyday Heroine as they relate to the Mercury 13 as follows:

1.    [9:47] Answers her call to greatness with her skills or talents

2.    [8:10] Goes against the status quo to make the world a better place

3.    [20:25] Works toward self-mastery 

4.    [11:10] Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership

5.    [26:58] Shows evidence of transformation

6.    [14:54] Must be a real human person, not a fictional character

7.    [30:33] Must earn notable accomplishments 

The story of the Mercury 13 has continued past the creation of the movie with current events that are happening this month for one of the Mercury 13, Wally Funk.

Some details about the Mercury 13 and the historical information presented in this movie were sourced from here. I watched the movie 'Mercury 13' on Netflix.

Subscribe now to follow the adventures and discoveries of The Everyday Heroine!

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-8841339 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1957 Mercury 13, Fleecing of the Feminine, The Everyday Heroine, Women's Leadership, Women's Empowerment, Aviation, Space Flight 2 full false Introducing The Everyday Heroine - EP 001 Introducing The Everyday Heroine - EP 001 Introducing – The Everyday Heroine

In this introductory episode of The Everyday Heroine, I introduce Marie Curie as our first featured ‘Everyday Heroine’. 

The 2019 movie 'Radioactive' is used as inspiration and guidance for helping us understand the challenges that Marie faced and how she handled and overcame those obstacles.

I will weave in the opportunity to tell my own story so that you get a chance to know a little about me, Maria Kauffman, and my new mission.

And by the end of the episode, I present the 7 defining characteristics that answer the one question everyone may be asking and that is… what is an Everyday Heroine? 

I use some inspirational quotes from Marie herself like ‘Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.’ 

I like to inspire women to think of themselves as heroines because ordinary women are doing extraordinary things every day. 

I use various sources including the movie Radioactive to learn about Marie Curie and to help compare and contrast both of us to the concept of an Everyday Heroine.

By following the story of how Marie discovers two elements in the movie, I present the 7 defining characteristics of an Everyday Heroine while sharing stories of my own life. 

By the end of this episode, I recap the 7 defining characteristics of an Everyday Heroine as follows:

  1. [4:18] Answers her call to greatness with her skills or talents
  2. [9:50] Goes against the status quo to make the world a better place
  3. [12:15]  Works toward self-mastery 
  4. [16:05] Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership
  5. [17:10] Shows evidence of transformation
  6. [17:45] Must be a real human person, not a fictional character
  7. [18:10] Must earn notable accomplishments 

Because there is a huge stretch between me and Marie Curie, I explain how important it is not to compare yourself to others. What is most important is finding the Everyday Heroine inside yourself so that you too, live a heroic life that is rewarding and satisfying through a prosperous career.

Stay in your own lane and focus on yourself. The Everyday Heroine is intended to bring you inspiration and education for transformation. It is meant to help you tap into that inner strength so that we can all live a satisfying and rewarding life. 

You are being called to journey to your greatness. Remember, say yes to the adventure.

Some details about Marie Curie were sourced from here. I watched the movie 'Radioactive' on Amazon Prime.

Subscribe now to follow the adventures and discoveries of The Everyday Heroine!

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!


]]> Introducing – The Everyday Heroine

In this introductory episode of The Everyday Heroine, I introduce Marie Curie as our first featured ‘Everyday Heroine’. 

The 2019 movie 'Radioactive' is used as inspiration and guidance for helping us understand the challenges that Marie faced and how she handled and overcame those obstacles.

I will weave in the opportunity to tell my own story so that you get a chance to know a little about me, Maria Kauffman, and my new mission.

And by the end of the episode, I present the 7 defining characteristics that answer the one question everyone may be asking and that is… what is an Everyday Heroine? 

I use some inspirational quotes from Marie herself like ‘Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.’ 

I like to inspire women to think of themselves as heroines because ordinary women are doing extraordinary things every day. 

I use various sources including the movie Radioactive to learn about Marie Curie and to help compare and contrast both of us to the concept of an Everyday Heroine.

By following the story of how Marie discovers two elements in the movie, I present the 7 defining characteristics of an Everyday Heroine while sharing stories of my own life. 

By the end of this episode, I recap the 7 defining characteristics of an Everyday Heroine as follows:

  1. [4:18] Answers her call to greatness with her skills or talents
  2. [9:50] Goes against the status quo to make the world a better place
  3. [12:15]  Works toward self-mastery 
  4. [16:05] Has the freedom to explore her passion & purpose in a way that inspires women’s leadership
  5. [17:10] Shows evidence of transformation
  6. [17:45] Must be a real human person, not a fictional character
  7. [18:10] Must earn notable accomplishments 

Because there is a huge stretch between me and Marie Curie, I explain how important it is not to compare yourself to others. What is most important is finding the Everyday Heroine inside yourself so that you too, live a heroic life that is rewarding and satisfying through a prosperous career.

Stay in your own lane and focus on yourself. The Everyday Heroine is intended to bring you inspiration and education for transformation. It is meant to help you tap into that inner strength so that we can all live a satisfying and rewarding life. 

You are being called to journey to your greatness. Remember, say yes to the adventure.

Some details about Marie Curie were sourced from here. I watched the movie 'Radioactive' on Amazon Prime.

Subscribe now to follow the adventures and discoveries of The Everyday Heroine!

For life coaching with Maria Kauffman check out our products and services here.

To schedule an empowerment session with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!


]]> Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-8806817 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1456 1 full false The Everyday Heroine Trailer The Everyday Heroine Trailer Welcome to the Everyday Heroine! This podcast is meant to share insights and experiences about how ordinary women are doing extraordinary things to inspire women’s leadership. 

I believe that inside every woman there is a superhero working her magic to pioneer a better life for herself, her family, her friends, and the rest of the world. 

To make things better women will need to discover the truth about what they are capable of. 

Hello! My name is Maria Kauffman and after working for a few decades in my Engineering Career, it is my honor to share my stories and my excitement for the future of women’s leadership. I know how frustrating and lonely it can be working as a woman in a male-dominated industry with little to no support to be yourself and pursue your dreams. It took me way too long to figure things out on my own. 

In this podcast, you will find plenty of inspiring women who are changing the world for the better by offering stories, tips, tricks, and strategies to help other women do the same.

The world needs you more than you know, and it has never been a more important time for women to lead!

Subscribe and tune in to The Everyday Heroine where we are redefining what is possible for the world!  Or for more information, follow the link to our website where you will also find our social media channels.

 
For more information about Maria Kauffman check out the full podcast blog here.

To be a guest on the show with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Welcome to the Everyday Heroine! This podcast is meant to share insights and experiences about how ordinary women are doing extraordinary things to inspire women’s leadership. 

I believe that inside every woman there is a superhero working her magic to pioneer a better life for herself, her family, her friends, and the rest of the world. 

To make things better women will need to discover the truth about what they are capable of. 

Hello! My name is Maria Kauffman and after working for a few decades in my Engineering Career, it is my honor to share my stories and my excitement for the future of women’s leadership. I know how frustrating and lonely it can be working as a woman in a male-dominated industry with little to no support to be yourself and pursue your dreams. It took me way too long to figure things out on my own. 

In this podcast, you will find plenty of inspiring women who are changing the world for the better by offering stories, tips, tricks, and strategies to help other women do the same.

The world needs you more than you know, and it has never been a more important time for women to lead!

Subscribe and tune in to The Everyday Heroine where we are redefining what is possible for the world!  Or for more information, follow the link to our website where you will also find our social media channels.

 
For more information about Maria Kauffman check out the full podcast blog here.

To be a guest on the show with Maria, go here!

For now, enjoy your adventures and journey responsibly!

]]> Maria Kauffman Buzzsprout-8806544 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0400 89 trailer false