Women's Wealth: The Middle Way

When it comes to balancing a family and a career, women in particular often feel pressure to conform to what others believe is the “right” way to accomplish the feat. However, Kathleen Karkos, who oversees Glen Eagle’s client service team and has raised children of her own, knows that the key to balance is flexibility, open-mindedness and the confidence to form one’s own path. This week, Susan Michel sits down with Kathleen to discuss her unique journey of many career changes, relocations, sacrifices and successes. Listen in to learn about how career and personal choices intertwine to meet her own definition of success.   Join us every other week on “Women's Wealth: The Middle Way”, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway and Spotify. See you in two weeks!

Mentorships: A Win/Win Relationship In this episode, Susan and Carol Ann Michel share their personal experiences with mentorship. Mentors can be anchors of trust and ignitors of change and their styles can vary from coach to connector to cheerleader or challenger. These constructive relationships are usually a win/win for both mentors and mentees. Listen in to learn how mentorship can lead to fresh ideas and perspectives, reduced feelings of isolation and a wonderful way to expand your life and business!   Join us every other week on “Women's Wealth: The Middle Way,” a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway and Spotify. See you in two weeks!

A Journey from Bus Driver to Aerospace Engineer with Clare McGlory In today’s episode, Susan Michel is joined by Clare McGlory, an aerospace engineer based in San Diego. Clare shares her career journey, including how she encountered a tough job market after college graduation and how joining a professional organization and connecting with a mentor helped her land her current role. She offers insightful and heartfelt advice for women interested in pursuing a career in engineering, or any of the STEM areas. Join us every other week on “Women's Wealth: The Middle Way,” a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, and Spotify. See you in two weeks!

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is extremely important for businesses of any size. One look at the news and you get an idea of why that is. This week, Susan Michel is joined by Mary Frantz, founder and managing partner of Enterprise Knowledge Partners. An industry leader with more than 25 years of experience, Mary shares valuable information you won’t want to miss. Join us as she talks about her journey to the top of a predominantly male industry, what all mid to small business owners should keep in mind, and her number one piece of advice on how to keep your information safe in this digital world. Join us every other week on “Women's Wealth: The Middle Way”, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway and Spotify. See you in two weeks!

This week, Susan sits down with Glen Eagle’s Executive Assistant, Laura Hurd. After staying home with her children for sixteen years, Laura decided to re-enter the workforce in an unconventional way- working from home. Listen in as Laura shares her journey, her advice to those contemplating a similar career and the top three things you need to do to successfully work from home.   Join us every other week on “Women's Wealth: The Middle Way”, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway and Spotify. See you in two weeks!

In this podcast, Susan and Carol Ann Michel discuss the dynamics of multi-generational groups working together. Through collaboration, teamwork and understanding, the five generations (Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z) can work effectively while learning from each other.  Join us every other week on “Women's Wealth: The Middle Way”, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway and Spotify. See you in two weeks!

On this episode of “Women's Wealth: The Middle Way,” Glen Eagle CEO Susan Michel is joined by Hilary Kurzer, who has been in the insurance industry for over 20 years. As a single working mother, Hilary lives our company motto of “Faith, Family, Firm.” Listen in as Hilary shares the important factors to keep in mind when selecting a life insurance policy and how long-term health insurance has become a major concern for women. Join us every other week on “Women's Wealth: The Middle Way”, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway and Spotify. See you in two weeks!

  Susan is joined on this week’s podcast by Toneisha Friday, a publicist in the healthcare industry, a financial literacy champion and an advocate for the youth. Toneisha grew up with two successful female role models in her life, and she credits that strong support system for shaping her into the professional she is today. Listen in as Toneisha shares her thoughts on the importance of financial literacy, leveraging your network and knowing your worth. Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway and Spotify. See you in two weeks!

  On this week’s podcast, Susan is joined by Carol Ann Michel, Susan’s daughter who recently joined the firm. Listen in as they share their insight into juggling the demands of career, life and family - from both perspectives! Susan and Carol Ann have learned that open communication, finding common ground, and learning to treasure the small moments along the way are key elements to their work and family life. Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway and Spotify. See you in two weeks!  

On this week’s podcast, Susan is joined by Jen McNelis, a product manager at a large analytics firm. After experiencing tragedy at a young age, Jen was able to look to her mother as a role model on how to face some of life's greatest adversities. Although she is now a part of the male dominant software and web development industry, Jen wasn't always on the STEM career path. Listen in as Jen refutes the correlation between major and career and emphasizes the importance of learning and picking up new skills once a part of the workforce.   Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway and Spotify. See you in two weeks!

This week, we are joined by Cheryl Biron, Founder and Principal of LexaGen Freedom Accelerator. Cheryl works with CEOs and their leadership teams to help them grow their companies, scale and create a culture of action and accountability. After working in the financial world, helping her husband run a business and starting a family, Cheryl returned to school to earn her MBA from Wharton and become an entrepreneur. On this week’s podcast, Cheryl sits down with Susan to discuss her book The Hot Tub Manifesto. Join us to hear Cheryl’s advice for changing careers and the how important it is to know your natural strengths, passions, and goals. Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway and Spotify. See you in two weeks!

On this week’s episode of Women’s Wealth: The Middle Way, Kristin Santizo joins Susan Michel, CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors, to discuss her journey as a mother and business owner. Kristin spent a number of years climbing the corporate ladder at her company, but when she took a backseat to a male peer after returning from her second maternity leave, she came to the harsh realization that the corporate world she was a part of was unsupportive of women and discouraged them from having families. Motivated, Kristin decided to start her own business, promising herself to never work for another employer. Join us as Kristin discusses the process she went through to prepare herself for the transition.   Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/wome

As technology continues to become an important part of everyday life, one amazing woman is using immersive technology to create female-focused content. On this week’s podcast, Susan Michel, CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors is joined by Sybil Steele. Sybil is Founder and CEO of Temme Media, an emerging media studio dedicated to informing and inspiring women’s journeys through virtual reality/360 video. Temme Media’s debut film for Qualcomm, Mothers of the Atlas, chronicles the innovative way mobile technology is decreasing maternal mortality in Morocco. Listen in as Sybil discusses the motivations for her work, the power of immersive technology and balancing work and family responsibilities.   Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, and on the SoundCloud  Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com

This week, Susan Michel, CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors in Kingston, New Jersey, is joined by Michelle Slapa, the owner of a second generation woman-owned promotion company. Listen in as Michelle shares her experience deciding to join the family business, the importance of blending family and work, and her advice on how to grow a business while cherishing time spent with family. Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, and on the SoundCloud  Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway. See you in two weeks!

This week, listen in as Susan Michel, CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors in Princeton, New Jersey, talks about The Three T’s of successful retirement planning. Susan discusses the importance of sharing your story when planning for retirement in order to build Trust, generate Transparency and Triumph. Sharing not only your life and journey but also your dreams, hopes, and aspirations empower you and your family to come to terms with and prepare for retirement. Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, and on the SoundCloud  Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway. See you in two weeks!

This week, Susan Michel, CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors in Princeton, New Jersey, is joined by Michele Semper. Originally a special education teacher, Michele started a new business in order to gain the flexibility and freedom to spend more time with her family. Listen in as Michele discusses the emotional conflicts that come with starting your own business, her personal experience with tragedy, and her advice for those going through challenging times themselves. Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, and on the SoundCloud  Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway. See you in two weeks!

This week, Susan Michel, CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors in Princeton, New Jersey, is joined by Shelley Gray. A serial entrepreneur, Shelley has been able to start a number of businesses ranging from set building for Broadway to farming and storage rentals, all from the same home office and while raising a family. Listen to her speak about important lessons you can take away from unconventional work experiences and what empowers her to start new ventures. Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, and on the SoundCloud  Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway. See you in two weeks!

This week, Susan Michel, CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors in Princeton, New Jersey, is joined by Chris Lowhorn. After graduating from the US Naval Academy and serving as a Surface War Officer for a number of years, Chris became a Senior Business Development Consultant with a major insurance company. With her unique story, Chris is able to share her experience with transitioning from the Navy to the corporate world. Listen in as she talks about the three main ways life at sea differs from life in the office and the challenges, and advantages, of being a woman in a predominantly male environment. Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, and on the SoundCloud  Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway. See you in two weeks!

This week, Susan Michel, CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors in Princeton, New Jersey, is joined by guest Nina Kaufman. Nina is the founder of Business Exponential and not your ordinary business owner! Nina talks about her Doughnut moment and realizing how important being able to rely on your team is in order to grow. Nina shows owners of expertise-driven service companies how their businesses can double their value and begin to function like a well-oiled machine. Tune in to hear Nina’s story and powerful business advice! Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, and on the SoundCloud  Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway. See you in two weeks!

This week, Susan Michel, CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors in Princeton, New Jersey, is joined by guest Faith Saunders. Faith is the founder and CEO of Discover a New Future, a company focused on helping women be the best version of themselves. Faith shares how her personal struggles led her on a path of helping others. We all have something to offer, and we should be looking for opportunities to share our experiences. Tune in to hear Faith’s amazing journey and learn how she found herself running a company dedicated to helping other women!   Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, and on the SoundCloud  Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway. See you in two weeks!