Welcome to Call Her Boss, the podcast designed for women who are ready to build their dream life but find themselves battling imposter syndrome, constant overwhelm, and unsure of where to start. I’m your host, Elizabeth Ackerson, CEO, small business owner, board certified nurse practitioner, national speaker, ADHD survivor and thriver and mother of 3. Five years ago, with a big dream and a little bit of delusion I left a 6-figure corporate job and founded a business betting on myself. With a ...
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Make The Impossible Possible: The Power of Delusional Belief
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24:45Welcome back to Call Her Boss, where Mindset meets ambition and Science meets Soul. This episode dives deep into the transformative power of delusional confidence. Discover how changing your self-talk can rewire your brain, why the stories you tell yourself shape your reality, and how famous personalities like Steve Jobs, Oprah, and Muhammad Ali us…
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Queens of Curiosity: How Lifelong Learning Transforms Business and Motherhood
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28:51Lifelong Learning: Your Key to SuccessIn this episode, we delve into the importance of lifelong learning for personal and professional growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, corporate professional, stay-at-home parent, or educator, the ability to continually evolve sets you apart. We discuss the broad definition of lifelong learning beyond formal …
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Exploring Beyond Borders: Why Travel is Essential for You and Your Kids
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20:51he Transformative Power of Travel: A Necessity for You and Your KidsWelcome back to Call Her Boss! In this episode, I share my life-changing trip to Edinburgh, Scotland with my eldest, emphasizing the importance of travel not just as a luxury, but as a necessity for a fulfilling life. We'll delve into how travel broadens perspectives, enhances crea…
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Master Your Mind: Effective Mindfulness Techniques for Daily Life
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25:23Mindfulness: Transform Your Life with Simple Practices In this episode of Call Her Boss, we dive into the life-changing practice of mindfulness. Our host, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, shares her personal journey with mindfulness and how it has significantly improved her professional and personal life. She also offers practical mindf…
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Women in Leadership: Debunking Myths and Embracing Strengths
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20:06Women in Leadership: Debunking Myths and Embracing StrengthsIn this episode of Call Her Boss, we dive deep into the vital topic of women in leadership. Despite the challenges and societal expectations, women leaders excel in key areas such as emotional intelligence, relationship building, and decision-making. Referencing studies from McKinsey, Harv…
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From Chaos to Control: Time Blocking Tips for Busy Women
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24:20Welcome back to 'Call Her Boss!' In this week's episode, we're diving into mastering your to-do list and regaining control over your life through time blocking. No BS, just some real life tips and tricks to becoming the master of your own time once again. Discover how this productivity hack can help you juggle your professional goals, personal resp…
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Unlocking Women's Health: Hormones, Mental Wellness, and Physical Health with Dr. Jenna Berendzen
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58:15Understanding Women's Health: Mental Health, Hormones, and More with Dr. Jenna BerendzenIn this episode, we delve into women's health with Dr. Jenna Berendzen, a dual-certified Doctor of Nursing Practice specializing in family medicine and psychiatric mental health. Jenna shares her journey and expertise in women's mental health throughout various …
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Run the Mile You're In: Secrets of Successful Women
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43:50In this episode of Call Her Boss, We welcome career dynamo, Natalie Morfitt. As the outsourcing and procurement operations manager at an international tech company, and a single mother of three boys, Natalie shares her strategies for balancing motherhood, career ambitions, and personal wellbeing. They delve into topics like imposter syndrome, the i…
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Marriage Unfiltered: The Truth About Love Beyond the Fairytales
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43:29Unveiling the Realities of Marriage: Beyond the FairytalesIn this heartfelt Valentine's Day episode, the host delves into the unspoken truths about marriage, sharing personal experiences from a 12-year journey through love, challenges, and growth. Reflecting on my own story of meeting my husband, navigating early marriage, raising children, and bal…
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Who Are You Really? Unpacking Identity Beyond Titles and Roles
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24:22In this emotionally charged episode of 'Call Her Boss,' we delve into the challenging concept of personal identity and how it impacts individuals across various stages of life. Whether you're in your twenties or fifties, a high-powered executive, or a stay-at-home parent, the struggle to define who you truly are is universal. We discuss open up abo…
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The Courage to Be Disliked: Embracing Your True SelfIn this episode of Call Her Boss, we dive into the complex topic of having the courage to be disliked. This conversation is especially relevant for empaths, nurturers, and those with a deep desire to make everyone happy but who sometimes feel unappreciated. We explore the biological and sociologic…
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Unlocking the Power of Influence: Transform Your Life and Relationships.
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19:23Empowering Connections: Unpacking 'The Gift of Influence' by Tommy Spaulding In this highly anticipated episode, the host dives into 'The Gift of Influence' by Tommy Spaulding, a transformative book that redefines the concept of influence as a positive force for good. Inspired by conversations with J. Falls Graf and Sarah Clark Dobies, the host ref…
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Nurturing Neurodivergent Minds: The Hidden Strengths of ADHD
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24:39In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of frame of reference, specifically focusing on ADHD from a personal and educational perspective. The host shares an emotional and transformative journey from feeling overwhelmed and uninformed about her son's ADHD to becoming a passionate advocate. Highlighting both the challenges and the unique s…
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Transforming Pain into Purpose: Gracie Kilma’s Story of Resilience and Advocacy
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29:48Show Description: Join us this week as we sit down with the incredible Gracie Kilma, a collegiate athlete and founder of the Green Glow Project. Gracie shares her journey from facing the pressures of being a student-athlete to creating a not-for-profit organization aimed at preventing SIDS after losing her brother Knox to the syndrome. Listen in as…
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Unlocking Growth: Lessons from Your Big Brother in Business: Jay Pfalzgraff on Business Success
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53:01In this episode of 'Call Her Boss,' we sit down with Jay Pfalzgraf, the Chief Growth Officer at Blue Stone Therapy. Jay has played a pivotal role in transforming various companies into powerful organizations. Taking us through his journey, Jay shares his experience across different roles in the medical and wireless industries. From his early beginn…
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Building A Business: Secrets I Wish I Knew Sooner
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27:3610 Essential Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Lessons From My Journey Welcome back to Call Her Boss! This week, we're diving into something a bit different—entrepreneurship and small business. I'll share my personal journey and valuable lessons I've learned along the way, including the importance of having a business plan, securing funds, understan…
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling & Side Stepping the Negativity: Amanda Goodman on Journalism, Empowerment, and Advocacy
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57:13Join us for an engaging episode with Emmy award-winning journalist Amanda Goodman. Dive into her journey from a Philadelphia native to a prominent figure in Cedar Valley, her experiences with gender bias in journalism, and her advocacy for children. Amanda shares her transition from being an on-air news anchor to becoming a voice for the community …
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The End of An Era: The Grief in Letting Go, Transitioning into Adult Parenting
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32:42Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Sending Your Child to College In this deeply personal episode, we explore the emotional journey of a parent preparing to send their oldest child off to college. With a blend of joy, grief, confusion, and introspection, this episode discusses the unique perspective of raising children with significant age ga…
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Emotional Revolution: The Invisible Forces Shaping Your Life Path
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26:48This week I explore the transformative power of emotional intelligence and vulnerability. Emphasizing the importance of harnessing emotions to create a richer, more fulfilled life, I delve into how emotional intelligence can help individuals become better parents, leaders, and the best versions of themselves. I highlight the societal failure in tea…
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Have Your Cake & Eat It, too: Unlocking the Secrets to Having It All with Dr. Danielle McGeough
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34:50In this engaging podcast episode, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Danielle McGue, a communication studies expert and successful entrepreneur who works with high achieving women, to discuss the complexities of balancing life's passions with overwhelming schedules. Danielle sheds light on the challenges faced by high-achieving women, addressing issues s…
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Done is Better Than Perfect: The Freedom of Letting Go: Overcoming Perfectionism for a Better Life
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24:17This week's episode is dedicated to all perfectionists, whether past, present, or future. As a reforming perfectionist, I share my personal journey of letting go of the need for perfection and its liberating yet challenging process. I delve into real-life examples, such as overthinking paint colors and refolding laundry, to illustrate the pitfalls …
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Shooting for Stars/Building Resilient Children: Allyson Schwab’s Journey in the world of the Olympics, Entrepreneurship, Managing Youth and Collegiate Atheletes, and Autism Awareness
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51:19This week, I had the pleasure of hosting my dear friend Allison Schwab, an extraordinary photographer, mother of four, and founder of the Autism nonprofit organization Every Piece Matters. Hailing originally from Virginia, Allison now resides in the Midwest with her husband, Doug Schwab, a former Olympian and current wrestling coach at the Universi…
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Circle as Small as a Cheerio: Why a Tiny Inner Circle Leads to Greater Success: A Strategy for Growth, Connection, and Entrepreneurship
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22:50In this episode of 'Call Her Boss', I share insights from a recent conference and delves into the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Emphasizing the concept of maintaining a 'cheerio-sized' circle, we discusses the significance of intentional relationships for personal and professional growth. The episode highlights scientifi…
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The Secret Sauce of Betting on Yourself: How to Turn Your Dreams into Reality in Business, Entrepreneurship & Life
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19:59This first episode of the 'Call Her Boss' podcast is a passionate introduction to the series, where we talk about the secret sauce of success. In this episode, we delve into the powerful concept of betting on yourself, particularly from a female perspective. We discuss the importance of self-belief and betting on oneself, encouraging women to overc…
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Welcome to Call Her Boss, the podcast for women who are ready to step into their power, own their story, and create a life they absolutely love—without comparing themselves to anyone else. I'm Elizabeth Akerson, a board-certified nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and national speaker. In today’s episode, I’m opening up about how I went from feeling…
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