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- 2022
- First episode
About Highlight Her
Highlight Her Podcast is all about spotlighting local powerful women in hopes of being a catalyst in pushing the next generation further forward! Hosted by Makenzie Smerdon of Premier Mortgage Lending. Like and Subscribe to follow our journey as we meet and get to know the most powerful and inspiring women in our local community!
- Publisher
- Mackenzie Smerdon
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 5 Jul 2022
- Latest episode
- 1 May 2023
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
1 May 2023
Highlight Her | Dr. Sarah Coulombe
Meet Dr. Sarah Coulombe! She is a Physical Therapist that specializes in postpartum recovery and helping women rebuild core and pelvic floor strength. Check this one out! Content: 00:00 - Welcome Dr. Sarah Coulombe 00:51 - About Sarah & how she got started with her business 05:24 - What generally most missed for women in postpartum? 08:34 - What does a consult with Sarah look like? 13:21 - The process of fixing yourself 18:18 - To anyone reluctant on startng the process 19:59 - Connect with Sarah
13 Mar 2023
Highlight Her | Melissa Gilbo
Melissa Gilbo, Co Founder and CEO of Women's Business League, has created a networking community to help women grow their businesses while making powerful, genuine connections. If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or in the business of relationships, this episode is for you! Melissa is always willing to shout out an "I know someone for that" when the opportunity arises. It is my pleasure to bring you her 'supporting others' mindset. Check out https://womensbusinessleague.com/ for more information about how you can get involved and meet some incredible women!
9 Jan 2023
Highlight Her | Kristen Curtis EFT
Kristen Curtis has helped so many women with emotional trauma through EFT and tapping. I absolutley loved learing about her healing process, and I think so many women and mothers will benefit from her teachings. Kristen is kind, supportive, and has the most loving heart. Reach out to Kristen to schedule a 1:1 session! Content: 00:00 - Welcome Kristen! 00:19 - What is EFT? 01:57 - How Kristen discovered tapping 04:43 - Who would benefit from EFT? 06:04 - How effective has it been for you? 09:37 - Incredible transformations 12:53 - How to book a session 15:06 - Connect with Kristen
8 Dec 2022
Highlight Her | Balancing Motherhood & Careers with Cally Weymouth
Balancing life and motherhood, the constant battle! After Cally started a rebrand on her already thriving business, she had to relearn how to split her time and energy between being a boss and being a mom. I love Cally's insight on this topic, and I'm sure you will too! Content: 00:00 - Welcome back Cally! 02:54 - Mom guilt is real 08:23 - Scheduling Motherhood 13:12 - Riding Momentum 14:37 - Where do you find the fire? 17:52 - Why are we eating what we're eating challange 20:33 - Connect with Cally
8 Nov 2022
Highlight Her | Erin Hutchinson
Erin Hutchinson, realtor and the owner of the Bohemian. She walks us through trusting your gut, crystals, anxiety, ADHD stuggles, and her path to success! Content: 00:00 - Welcome Erin Hutchinson 01:22 - How Erin started The Bohemian 03:03 - Overcoming postpartum depression 07:07 - Erin's introduction to crystals 11:57 - Erin's experience opening her own store 15:03 - Supporting artists and business owners 16:40 - Coping with ADHD 21:25 - Keeping positive energy in the midst of the many roles of your day 25:41 - The Bohemian # 2? 28:37 - Connect with Erin & The Bohemian
26 Oct 2022
Highlight Her | Timeya Rice & Kathryn Selinga
In this episode of Highlight Her, I talk with Timeya Rice & Kathryn Selinga who are both breast cancer survivors. This is a raw and unfiltered conversation gives insight into the life of a breast cancer survivor. Timeya and Kat hope to not only advocate, but also educate. I was honored to have this conversation. 00:00 - Intro with Timeya & Kathryn 01:10 - How did you find out that you had breast cancer? 05:21 - Kat's experience with thyroid cancer 06:44 - Timeya’s experience with hodgkin's lymphoma at 15 yrs old 08:43 - Prevalence and Projections 09:45 - Mindset after finding out you have cancer again 15:30 - How did going through chemo affect your life? 21:42 - You don't come out the other side the same person that you came in 23:18 - Life changes after cancer 27:03 - The importance of self checks “Feel it on the first” 28:36 - When to start a mammogram 30:16 - Young Survival Coalition in NH 31:34 - Communities, groups, and resources to know 37:58 - What's positive to come of your battle with cancer? 41:07 - Advice & how other people can help?
14 Oct 2022
Highlight Her | Maggie Verrette of VibeCo Cycle
This episode features Maggie Verrette, the owner of VibeCo in Salem NH. VibeCo has become widely successful in the short time it's been open, and much of that is due to the non stop creative and positive energy that Maggie brings to her business. Maggie has so much dedication and wisdom for her young age. I can't wait to see where life takes her! 00:00 - Intro with Maggie Verrette owner of Vibeco Cycle 02:14 - How Maggie got started 05:39 - How did the opportunity at Tuscan Village come to be? 07:02 - Starting a new brand & community 09:03 - How to bring the energy to your class! 10:24 - Being an influencer 12:51 - The challenges of balancing work & life as a business owner 16:02 - Support system 18:07 - How Maggie built her team 21:44 - What you might not know about Maggie 25:10 - Connect with Maggie
13 Sept 2022
Highlight Her | Kortney Bundzinski
Today we speak with Kortney Bundzinski, she is a local entrepreneur, mother and all around badass. From getting kicked out of the bank while asking for a business loan during the pandemic to starting that business under her and her husbands own funding to selling that business years after as a result of being successful. Now planning to travel for sometime before her oldest is enrolled in first grade and what she sees her future looking like.....as of right now! Contact Mackenzie: Email: mackenzie@pmlhomeloans.com Phone: 603-819-3432 Contact Kortney Bundzinski: Email: kortneybundzinski@gmail.com 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Building the Daycare 04:22 - Selling the Business 05:48 - Constantly Bettering Yourself 07:58 - Knowing When to Say NO! 08:39 - Finding Confidence 11:20 - Move to Texas 14:28 - Time to Travel 17:04 - After Travel? 18:53 - Outro
25 Aug 2022
Highlight Her | Cally Wickson Weymouth
On this episode of the Highlight Her podcast we sit down with Cally Wickson Weymouth. Owner of C_Wickson Studios in Windham, NH and she is also the founder of the "C Method". We go over everything from opening a business, to operating during the pandemic, to motherhood and postpartum. Cally is a super positive and inspiring person who is always nice and encouraging to others. if you are looking for a new workout routine or studio look no further than C_Wickson Studios! With an empowering environment you will find a ne world full of possibilities and a community that will support and encourage you to experience it! Contact Mackenzie: Email: mackenzie@pmlhomeloans.com Phone: 603-819-3432 Contact Cally: Website: www.cmethodlifestyle.com Phone: 603.328.5984 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Business in a Pandemic 03:10 - Grind Culture is Fading 05:04 - Online Business 06:35 - Motherhood 12:54 - Helping Women Postpartum 18:54 - Supporting Each Other 22:45 - Whats Next? 23:59 - Outro
18 Aug 2022
Highlight Her | Hannah Zona
On this episode of the Highlight Her podcast, we have realtor out of RE/MAX Synergy in Bedford NH, Hannah Zona. Hannah and Mackenzie deliver great insight on goal setting and time management when starting off as a realtor, Hannah describes what working with your spouse can be like, and we learn much more about Hannah throughout this podcast, and why you should choose to work with her! Contact Mackenzie: Email: mackenzie@pmlhomeloans.com Phone: 603-819-3432 Contact Hannah: Email: hannah@nhsynergy.com Phone: 603-716-7492 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6kaQHbXBY&t=0s) - Intro 00:48 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6kaQHbXBY&t=48s) - About Hannah 01:41 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6kaQHbXBY&t=101s) - Kombacha Business 02:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6kaQHbXBY&t=160s) - Entry to Real Estate 03:58 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6kaQHbXBY&t=238s) - Working with your Spouse 04:52 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6kaQHbXBY&t=292s) - How Mackenzie met Hannah 07:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6kaQHbXBY&t=450s) - Goal setting when starting off as a realtor 09:26 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6kaQHbXBY&t=566s) - Time Management 14:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6kaQHbXBY&t=865s) - Having self confidence 18:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6kaQHbXBY&t=1095s) - Contact Info 18:34 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6kaQHbXBY&t=1114s) - Outro
18 Aug 2022
Highlight Her | Karoline Leavitt
On this episode of the Highlight Her podcast we have (soon to be) Congress Women Karoline Leavitt! Karoline was born and raise in Atkinson, NH and the election in on September 13th, 2022! We spoke with Karoline about her upbringing, being a women in politics, working at the Whitehouse and everything on her journey in between! She gives out some advice about being confident in yourself and standing up for what you believe in as well as giving us some insight on her day to day schedule and the trials and tribulations she's has faced as a women in politics. Listen through and get to know more about Karoline before the upcoming election! Contact Mackenzie: Email: mackenzie@pmlhomeloans.com Phone: 603-819-3432 Contact Karoline: Email: info@karolineforcongress.com Phone: 603-770-5416 Website: www.karolineforcongress.com 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Childhood/College 02:26 - Job at The Whitehouse 03:22 - Fox News 04:14 - Inner Confidence 07:13 - Dealing with Opposing Viewpoints 09:45 - Women in Politics 15:18 - Whats Next? 18:34 - Advice 24:11 - Contact Info 25:10 - Outro
9 Aug 2022
Highlight Her | Alissa Phelan
On this episode of the Highlight Her Podcast we sit down with local bad ass and real estate agent Alissa Phelan. We get to know a bit about what makes her tick, how she got her start and the trial and tribulations in between. We go over setting goals, or lack there of, and the possibility of buying a boat in the future! Contact Mackenzie: Email: mackenzie@pmlhomeloans.com Phone: 603-819-3432 Contact Alissa: Email: alissa@fruhrealty.com Phone: 978-572-0226 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=0s) - Intro 00:38 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=38s) - Meeting/Getting to know Alissa 01:23 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=83s) - Teacher to Agent 02:33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=153s) - Why Fruh Realty? 03:24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=204s) - Not being pushy 05:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=320s) - I am ganna do it! 07:53 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=473s) - Just Dont Fail! 09:41 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=581s) - Favortite Part is Freedom 10:59 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=659s) - Structure vs. No Structure 12:39 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=759s) - Super Moms 14:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=865s) - Current Goal 16:19 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFceahdZ0M&t=979s) - Outro
29 Jul 2022
Highlight Her | RINSE Hair Studio
Today we have on Teghan Baril of RINSE Hair Studio in Salem, NH. Teghan is also a step-sister, or bonus sister of Mackenzie Smerdon! We go over what is was like having an idea for a studio so long ago and bringing that idea to fruition and the trials and tribulations that Teghan went through in the process of opening RINSE Studio. From hairdresser to business school and back to hair dresser, her story really has come full circle. Can't wait to see what you do next Teghan! Contact Teghan: Instagram: @rinse_hairstudio Facebook: RINSE Hair Studio Email: rinsehairstudio221@gmail.com Contact Mackenzie: Email: mackenzie@pmlhomeloans.com Phone: 603-819-3432 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PcuW28-Zs0&t=0s) - Intro 00: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PcuW28-Zs0&t=45s)33 - Background/Why a Studio? 04: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PcuW28-Zs0&t=197s)43 - Doing Things 100% 07: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PcuW28-Zs0&t=395s)45 - Challenges 13:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PcuW28-Zs0&t=510s) - What's Next? 15: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PcuW28-Zs0&t=736s)36 - Outro
6 Jul 2022
Highlight Her | Heart Studio
Featured on this episode of Highlight Her is Kimberly Piazza-Lambert of Heart Studio in Windham, NH. Heart Studio aims to develop anyones (not just kids) art and design skills in an open and welcoming environment. Kim who was previously a designer by trade, followed her passion for art, design and teaching by opening this space. After experiencing some trials and tribulation while starting off in a pandemic, she has not turned back! Super inspiring story and individual. If you are interested in any sort of design or art classes reach out to her at the contact info below and stay tuned for more episodes coming soon! Contact Kim: Website: www.heart-studios.com Instagram: @heart_studio_ Facebook: Heart_Studio Email: Kim@heart-studios.com 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Starting Off 03:17 - Surviving not Thriving 06:35 - Asking for Help 08:30 - Transition Period 12:16 - Creating an Outlet for Kids and Adults 17:39 - Recognizing Beauty and Inspiration 19:48 - Outro
5 Jul 2022
Highlight Her | Simplify by Lauren
On the first episode of Highlight Her Podcast, we get to learn more about a local business owner Lauren McCall. Lauren owns Simplify by Lauren, an organization and decor company whose aim is to maximize your house hold organization in hopes that you will have more time to spend on the things that matter in your life! Lauren tells us a bit about what makes her tick, where she gets her inspiration from and what it was like to start a small business during the pandemic. Its a super inspiring episode, we know you will love it! Like and subscribe for more episode coming soon! Contact Lauren: Facebook: Simplify By Lauren Instagram: @simplifybylauren Email: Simplifybylauren@gmail.com Phone: 774-696-3290 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Starting Off 03:04 - Leaving a Stable Job 05:05 - What Drive Lauren 06:04 - Impact 09:02 - Why/Why Not? 10:06 - Outro
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