This week Marcia is joined by Karen Laos.

Coached by her father, Karen first recognized the power of confident communication when she successfully negotiated her first flea market purchase at six years old. She now guides women to transform self-doubt into self-confidence resulting in more clients, job promotions, and negotiation wins.

With 25 years serving as C-Suite advisor and commanding coveted stages such as Google, Starbucks and NASA, Karen leads the frontline of best practices for creating results through confident communication. She guides corporations and individuals with a proven model and is known for her actionable tips and ability to build trust quickly. During her corporate career, she led a team of facilitators while traveling the globe consulting industry leaders on the seemingly soft skills that impact the bottom line.

Karen is the author of Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication, as well as the host of her highly ranked podcast, Ignite Your Confidence, equipping women to stop holding back and start taking their seat at the table. Following her lifelong dream to live in Manhattan, she rented an apartment there for the month of her 50th birthday.

#18 - Lindsay Polic | President & Principal Consultant of Lindsay Polic Consulting, Inc.

In today's episode, Marcia is sitting down with Lindsay Polic, the President and Principal Consultant of Lindsay Polic Consulting, Inc.

Lindsay explores the intersection of safety, risk-taking, and work-life integration. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur and seasoned health and safety consultant, Lindsay’s expertise lies in guiding companies toward regulatory compliance with a human-centered, solution-based approach. She is passionate about creating safe, healthful workplaces that not only protect employees but also boost productivity and help businesses thrive.

Outside of her professional work, Lindsay serves as a certified child passenger safety technician, helping new parents and grandparents demystify the often confusing world of car seat safety. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her at the beach with her family, snuggling with her pup, or staying active with Les Mills BodyPump, yoga, and pilates.

Join us as we dive into Lindsay's inspiring journey as a safety consultant, her approach to work-life integration, and how she empowers both individuals and organizations to take better care of their people while maintaining a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

We hope you find inspiration and valuable insights in this episode! Don't forget to like, subscribe, or follow the Shadow Her Podcast for more empowering conversations.

#17 - Michele Leff | Principal of 12th St. Catering

Welcome back to the Shadow Her Podcast! In this episode, Marcia sits down with Michele Leff, Founder & Principal of 12th St. Catering.

Michele shares how she started with 12th Street Cantina in Reading Terminal Market in 1982, then expanded into wholesale with La Cantina Provisions. She later opened the fine dining Mexican restaurant Zocalo and, in 1988, launched 12th Street Catering. Now operating out of a 32,000 square foot location in University City, Michele talks about how she has continued to adapt her business to meet client needs and support the community over the years. Tune in to hear Michele’s insights on building a successful catering company and her experiences in the culinary world.

We hope you find inspiration and valuable insights in this episode! Don't forget to like, subscribe, or follow the Shadow Her Podcast for more empowering conversations.