x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Speak Easy Podcast

Jen Estill and Karen Stefl — creative studio entrepreneurs, brand and video experts, boss ladies, moms

Hi. Jen Estill and Karen Stefl here. In The Speak Easy Podcast, we share years of expertise in marketing, branding, video production, strategy—not to mention management, employee development, mentoring, sales, creativity, maintaining life balance, managing money, and.. you get the idea. It takes a lot to keep a couple of creative studios thriving. We developed this podcast after years of "how do you..." boss lady conversations. It was clear that if we were both in such similar places with regard

business

All Episodes

00:15:06

Marketing: Avoiding the One-Legged Stool

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/09/14

Relying on one tactic or one channel for your marketing strategy is dangerous and unreliable. Especially in the digital age, we need to be careful to ensure social media isn’t the only way we’re reaching our audiences. Everyone consumes media in different ways, so it’s important to craft a strategic plan that covers all the bases. Join us this week as we discuss what to consider when developing your marketing plan and the many ways we can make sure our messages are heard.

en

00:17:20

Creativity Is Only 25 Percent of the Job

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/08/30

Creatives just want to be creative, but there’s more to the job than pure creativity. There are wraparound parts and other skills that are needed to get to the final product. Strategic thinking and project management are needed to understand the problem at hand and to get the details right. Honestly, all the non-creative parts are beneficial to us and make us more whole-rounded. Join us this week as we discuss the other 75% of the job, what it means for creatives, and why it’s so important.

en

00:34:14

Roz Keith: Stand With Trans

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/08/17

When Roz Keith’s son came out as transgender in 2013, there were few resources available to help him transition socially, emotionally, psychologically and medically. In Roz’s search to find support for her own child, she realized she needed to fill the void of information for others. As a result, she founded Stand With Trans, a national resource for transgender youth and their parents. Stand With Trans has such an important mission given the difficulties trans children face in school and even at

en

00:17:14

129: Adults Need to Have Fun Too

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/08/04

Play helps promote healthy brain development for children, but growing up doesn’t mean we need it any less. Doing activities for an internal reward, rather than an external one, relieves stress, fights depression, and even makes us better humans. Studies show that play makes us emotionally healthier and more empathetic. Join us this week as we discuss why you should play, how you should play, and our experiences with reconnecting with our inner child.

en

00:17:46

128: When to Let an Idea Go

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/07/20

Ideas are pieces of ourselves and though letting go of them is difficult, it’s an important part of creativity. Sometimes the idea doesn’t meet the objectives at hand, but sometimes it just isn’t the right time. Letting go doesn’t always mean forever. We’ve come to realize that quitting an idea isn’t failure, but it takes practice. This week we discuss how to know when an idea is losing momentum, strategies for moving past ideas, and more.

en

00:28:37

127: Misty Belous — Flexible Entrepreneurship

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/07/06

Perhaps running a yoga studio amid the pandemic requires more flexibility than yoga itself. Misty Belous opened People’s Yoga just six months before COVID-19-related shutdowns took hold across the country. Through innovative thinking, she successfully pivoted her business to virtual sessions and a subscription app. Ultimately, her ingenuity allowed her to continue growing an inclusive, relaxing space for people of all skill levels to practice yoga. Join us as Misty breaks misconceptions about

en

01:09:49

126: Courageous Conversations

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/06/22

As employers and leaders, it’s part of our responsibilities to have difficult conversations in the workplace. When we approach these dialogues with openness, honesty, and empathy, it makes it easier for everyone to move forward. Join us this week as we discuss our experiences with hard talks and how to best reach productive resolutions.

en

00:17:14

125: Grief in the Workplace

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/06/08

At some point in time, everyone experiences grief. That feeling of sorrow comes in all shapes and sizes, and it extends beyond losing a loved one. We grieve hopes, dreams, relationships, and more. As something so intrinsically linked to the human experience, it inevitably finds its way into the workplace. And that’s ok. This week we discuss why we tend to avoid pain and how employers can better accommodate grieving employees.

en

00:30:11

124: Dru Montri — Increasing Food Security in Michigan

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/05/25

Food security and access is the very basis for strong, thriving communities — something Dru Montri understands intimately. Dru is a passionate food access expert and works as the Vice President of Agri Food Engagement for Feeding America. She also owns a family farm where they grow a variety of vegetables on three acres. Join us as we discuss Dru’s interesting career path, farm-to-table systems, and how to increase food security in Michigan.

en

00:16:53

123: Long "Marriages" — Keeping It Fresh

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/05/11

We both are in long marriages and career placements — two things that require nurturing and growth to succeed. Last week we discussed work boundaries, but home boundaries are just as important. This week we discuss what keeps us committed to our respective long-term businesses and what it takes to keep our work and home lives healthy.

en

00:13:57

122: The Boundaries and Norms That We Used to Know

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/04/27

As it turns out, Zoom calls might be the window to the soul. When we hop on a virtual meeting, we see kids waddling through the background and what books are on people’s shelves. It’s humanizing and makes us more compassionate, but not all broken boundaries are as charming. Many people report working more hours with fewer breaks when working from home, and it can even be hard to get out of your house. It’s time to reevaluate our personal boundaries. This week, we discuss why communication, saying

en

00:32:17

121: Monique Stanton — Advancing Equity in Michigan

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/04/13

Monique Stanton, President and CEO of the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP), is committed to social justice, advancing equity in Michigan, and promoting the well-being of our communities. She has dedicated much of her career to public advocacy and improving the lives and circumstances of those facing tremendous barriers. With inequities increasing due to COVID-19, Monique’s work is more important than ever.

en

00:17:45

120: How Do I Get Out of Here

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/03/30

When you get to a certain point in your career, as a business owner, you should start thinking about a succession plan. Even if you feel like you’re nowhere near your entrepreneurial sunset, planning for what’s next provides a little peace of mind. The way we see it, there are three paths to consider when planning for retirement. You can shut it down and cash in your chips, work until you drop, or devise a plan for someone else to take over the reins. Join us this week as we discuss our own

en

00:18:40

119: Getting the Right People in the Right Seats

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/03/16

Assembling the right team takes a lot of thought. Not only is skill important, but the way a person interacts with others needs to be considered. This week we talk about how to know you have the right people on your team and the qualities that make a work environment successful.

en

00:30:12

118: Lily Werbin — Continuing a Legacy

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/03/01

We’re well-acquainted with running businesses, but our guest this week shares with us her unique perspective as a second-generation entrepreneur. Lily Werbin is the president, co-owner, and heir apparent of Elderly Instruments — a nationally recognized hub of music based in Old Town, Lansing. She talks through the distinct experience of managing staff who knew her since she was in diapers, as well as the great honor of succeeding her father. Tune in this week for an insightful, candid

en

00:25:34

117: Straight Talk About Small Business - the Good,...

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/02/16

We both have over 20 years of experience in leading businesses, and we’ve come to learn that entrepreneurship is just in our blood. We love the decision making, excitement, and growth that comes with running a small business, and we wouldn’t trade it for the world. That doesn’t mean it’s all roses, though. This week we talk about all things small business: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

en

00:24:47

116: Buyer’s Remorse — Karen Talks Her Short Film

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/02/02

This week’s a bit of a treat, folks. Jen interviews Karen about Buyer’s Remorse, an award-winning short film developed by Karen and her team at Render Studios. Buyer’s Remorse explores the notion of whether or not money buys happiness and the culture of consumerism. This film was a passion project for Render — no client meant they were able to create in a sandbox. Karen discusses the excitement of creating fiction, her process behind inventing characters, and the team that brought Buyer’s Remorse

en

00:33:53

115: Michelle Reynaert — The Power of Philanthropy

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/01/18

Michelle Reynaert, Vice President of the Sparrow Foundation, started her career in marketing, but soon realized she needed a deeper personal connection to her work. As it turns out, philanthropy was more her speed. In her current role at Sparrow, she oversees the vital philanthropic operations that keep the non-profit health system healthy. Join us as Michelle discusses Sparrow’s upcoming fundraising campaign and her work which supports patients, caregivers, and staff.

en

00:20:36

114: The Ripple Effect — What You Do Has an Impact

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2022/01/04

Our actions have unseen consequences. Sure, we can witness our effect on the people in our own bubble, but our actions reach those we do not see and have not met. The way we interact with our coworkers can impact the way they interact with their friends and families. There’s a bigger picture to this, too. The ripple effect guides culture, community, and future generations; like it or not, our actions endure. Simply recognizing that you matter and being cognizant of how you move through the world

en

00:25:16

113: Imposter Syndrome — What Has Changed for Us

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2021/12/22

It’s true, we had imposter syndrome early in our careers. At the time it felt like we needed to guard our lack of knowledge and self-doubting thoughts, but in truth everyone feels that way, especially when starting a new job. But, it gets better. One day, we realized that imposter feeling went away. Though there are days when up feels like down, it’s become easier to accept what we don’t know. Join us as we discuss how to weather imposter syndrome and emerge on the other side with confidence.

en

234 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Handelsblatt Crime - spannende Streitfälle der deutschen Wirtschaft

Ina Karabasz, Solveig Gode, Sönke Iwersen

Deffner und Zschäpitz – Der Wirtschafts-Talk von WELT

WELT

Black Box - La scatola nera della finanza

Guido Brera e Gian Luca Comandini -...