Livewithirenia Stories

Livewithirenia Stories

Welcome to Livewithirenia Stories with Irenia your go to place for all things business and everything in between. We all know that business is tough and having a strong supporter to help you along the way takes the load off. Consider me your business bestie along this very exciting journey of yours. This is your pitstop to get your positive jolt to propel you forward. Business is a long game so join the crew to get the straight talks: the highs and lows, strategic market insights and all things wellness! Click subscribe to never miss an episode.

Episodes

May 17, 2025 49 mins

In conversation with Jasmine Mitchel, a Michigan-based Pastry Chef whose viral desserts lead over 65k+ home-based bakers to make tasty and beautiful treats confidently. Jasmine has been featured in ⁠Parade⁠ and ⁠BlackExcellence.com,  ⁠

⁠FOX NEWS Digital⁠⁠SELF⁠⁠The List⁠ and prominent local news TV segment ⁠WXYZ⁠ .  She is also an author of the book “All Things Cake, Your Guide to Creating Cakes That Will be the Life of the Party...

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In conversation with Jennifer Leger, the Co-Founder of QUBER  beaming in from New Brunswick, Canada. According to Jennifer, this is an App designed for everyone to help guide people along their money saving journey and to instill sound money saving habits.


In this episode she shared her journey and the challenges she encountered raising capital to power up her company; finding the right Co-Founder and together building the team to ...

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Meet the fabulous Nicola J Rowley trained as a Journalist and began her career in local radio before becoming a Reporter/ Newsreader on Radio 1 reading the news for the likes of Chris Moyles and Sara Cox. In January of 2019, Nicola launched her Communications Agency, NJRPR. She now helps female entrepreneurs and brands in the entertainment and leisure industries get noticed through strategic PR storytelling.

 


In this episode Nicola...

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In conversation with Monica McCoy, Entrepreneur living in Atlanta, U.S.A.  She is Founder of Monica Motivates, Pitch University, and the Global Supplier Diversity Consortium.  She is also a global speaker, business strategist, executive coach and consultant. Most recently, Monica was the recipient of the 2019 Start Up Atlanta Best Equity Champion. As Founder of Monica Motivates, LLC., she helps corporate professionals and entrepren...

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In conversation with the fabulous Author Tamra Andress living in Virginia, USA.   She is a Business Coach, Author  and a Certified Ordained Minister. Tamra is an entrepreneurial passionista with a heart for illuminating purpose and light within others by first seeking balance in mind, body and spirit. A blessed wife and mama of two little ones. A Kingdom connector, seizing and sharing joy, health, wealth, and wholeness.  She is liv...

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In Conversation with the dynamic Bianca Cefalo; she's a Space Systems Thermal Product Manager who enables Airbus Defence and Space UK to create and implement disruptive thermal management solutions on Next Generation Telecommunication Spacecraft.


  In this episode, Bianca shared her journey and how she became an accidental Rocket Scientist. She is a dynamic and fascinating individual who lives life fully, 360 degrees. We discussed h...

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In conversation with Emmy Award Winning MakeUp Artist Janelle Thomason living in Michigan, USA. We dive into her early years as a MakeUp Artist to her grand pivot to build not one but two companies: the MakeUp Loft and Cosmakery Cosmetics respectively. We take a deep dive into team development and building agility in the business to accommodate her staff, the female professionals, who juggle many priorities as well as developing ha...

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Delighted to have a great conversation with Ms. Joanna Cooper, General Manager, Daimler Truck North America LLC living in North Carolina, USA. Daimler Truck North America LLC headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of comprehensive products and technologies for the commercial transportation industry.


In this episode we explore her career journey in the transportation industry and some of the key factors which b...

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In conversation with Wanda Bowman Financial Director an Author of the book called “Financial Glow Up” living in Michigan, USA.  With 12 years as a Financial Director at a Fortune 29 company, Bowman is leveraging over 20 years of experience to help others make informed decisions about their money.


In this episode we had a super conversation about servant leadership; being an active versus participating leader; the boomerang effe...

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Happy to be in conversation with Ruxandra Dariescu a techno-savvy woman beaming in from the United Kingdom. She is a Sustainable Business Performance Coach at Rux Dariescu Coaching.  She is an award-winning, inspirational Business Coach and mentor. A Biochemist Scientist with over 25 years in leading business roles, Rux transformed organisations and designed and managed highly performant teams. Over the years, she created 10 softwa...

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In conversation with Lauren Hasson, a techno-savvy women beaming in all the way from Houston Texas. Lauren is the Founder of DevelopHer, an award-winning career development platform that provides women in tech with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to overcome the gender gap in leadership, opportunity, and pay in tech for good.


 DevelopHer is the result of Lauren’s journey from rock bottom to a high-profile global leader in...

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Happy to be beaming in a techno-savvy woman all the way in Vienna, Austria, Ms. Astrid Wieland. She wears multiple hats including her corporate job at Microsoft Inc. and Co-Founder of #TheNewITGirls. Astrid accidentally landed the field of Information Technology after studying business at IMC Krems and now successfully developed as #ITgirl and woman in tech in an international organization. Astrid is on a mission to inspire other w...

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Introducing Ketaki Vaidya a fellow Podcaster. She is originally from India and as a career professional giving back to the TECH community is second nature. 


In this episode we had a fascinating discussion about building your personal brand and credibility at work in tandem. We took a deep dive into how to share your story to inspire others and to show how you can add value in this world. She also shared her mission to help other...

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In conversation with Mansi Mittal currently Product Manager at Microsoft Inc. Mansi hails from India and is very passionate about building her community in her neck of the woods.   Mansi and I initially connected through the WomenTech network on LinkedIn.  A quote she lives by: "You did not come this far to only come this far."


In this episode we discuss her career journey pivoting from engineering to technology; why mentors are imp...

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This has been an amazing season filled with fantastic guests! Thank you to all my amazing guests. Listeners, I do hope that you take the chance to listen to all of the episodes spotlighting Authors, Creativity & Leadership Executives and Founders.


Stay connected online: Website: https://www.ireniaroussel.orgTwitter: @ireniarousselInstagram: @livewithirenia 

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Thank you so much Ginger Burr, Nick Dimitrov,  Christine M. Roberts, Levonne Louie, Chris O’Shea for sharing your favorite holiday memories submissions! I enjoyed hearing you share about your experiences and favourite holiday memories.  Let us spread the joy of experiences over this holiday season virtually and safely in person. Stay up to date with Health Protocols. Share this podcast with your friends and family after all there i...

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I am delighted to share with you the favorite christmas memories of the #Livewithirenia Community to spread joy and laughter. I would like to thank Saskia Listle, Ruxandra Dariescu and Sophia Ruffolo for your submissions in today”s episode! Let us spread some cheer this holiday season virtually and safely in person. Stay up to date with Health Protocols. Share this podcast with your friends and family after all there is a golden nu...

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In conversation with award winning Author Josh Linkner beaming in from Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is a Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of five tech companies. Question: Can everyone become Innovators? Mr. Josh Linkner believes this begins with building the creativity muscle.


In this episode we discussed the impact of mentors on his life which helped to shape his career trajectory and his current mission to turn the definit...

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Happy to beam in from Chicago, Entrepreneur and Leadership Expert Alexis Gladstone. She is the Founder of Intelead, a Chicago-based consulting practice dedicated to aligning people strategies, and business results. In this episode we caught up on her lessons learned since her last guest appearance  in the beginning of pandemic times.


We had a great discussion about how women can stand out in sales and increase their credibility...

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I am delighted to be beaming in a dynamic leader and entrepreneur, Ms. Angela Bryant, Founder of Angel Rated.  Angel Rated is an independent review site where you can add and read reviews of all the courses, coaches and tools you've used to build your online business.  Angela's  big mission is to help female online business owners find the perfect person, program or platform for the next stage of their business growth.  She created...

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