High Wire Woman with Rosanna Berardi
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Rosanna Berardi is a lawyer, mother, and entrepreneur. She built her immigration law firm, Berardi Immigration Law, from her home apartment to a multi-million-dollar company in 15 short years. Rosanna is also the Founder and CEO of High Wire Woman, a consulting firm that provides systems and solutions to working women. She believes working women can “have it all” and shows her clients how to stay on the tight rope of life.
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May 31, 2022
Episode 81: It’s Time for Summer Break!
In this solo episode, Rosanna talks about the importance of taking her own advice by pausing the podcast for a much-needed summer break.
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Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
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May 24, 2022
Episode 80: Yes, You Can Look Great on Zoom Calls: Tips and Tricks with Marsha Redmon
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is letting listeners know the tips and tricks to looking good on Zoom. Her guest is Marsha Redmon, a communications expert and CEO of LexTrack Directories Software. Marsha works with lawyers and executives on communication, business development training, and marketing. In this week’s episode, Marsha shares her story, and insights for High Wire Women on improving their virtual presence.
You’ll hear Rosanna and Marsha talk about:
The most important thing about virtual presence and communication is that you need to be good at it, Marsha claims. She firmly believes that the workplace will never go back to being 100% in-person, so it’s necessary for people to master their skills in virtual communication going forward.
Looking into the camera makes your audience feel like they’re having a one-on-one conversation with you, which builds your relationship with them.
Overhead lighting is ideal - underhead lighting casts shadows around your face and makes you look old. Furthermore, it’s better to have light shining toward your face rather than behind you; the latter shrouds your face in darkness, and your audience will be unable to read your expressions.
Sometimes, you don’t have a lot of options when it comes to places to have a virtual call in. In these cases, it’s best to try to minimize your audience’s view of your background as much as possible. You can also try unconventional places like a closet.
Virtual backgrounds are, more often than not, more distracting than a messy one.
Great lighting and a clean background are the most necessary components for a professional virtual presence.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
Marsha Redmon | LinkedIn - Twitter
Marsha Redmon | On the Web
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May 10, 2022
Episode 79: [Replay] How Much Stuff Do You Truly Need?
This week The High Wire Woman is pleased to offer you a replay of one of our popular episodes from last year: How Much Stuff Do You Truly Need. As many of us are considering the post-winter spring clean, it's the time of year to consider what we want taking up space in our lives. Please enjoy this replay, and we'll be back with a new episode next week
Rosanna Berardi is talking about material things versus interpersonal relationships. In this era of consumerism, it’s easy to get swept away focusing on the gifting part of Christmas instead of what it’s truly about: spending time with your loved ones and sharing experiences together.
You’ll hear Rosanna talk about:
How we remember and cherish experiences more than material things. She talks about the trips her family has been on together, and how fond those memories are.
The instant gratification we’re familiar with. We no longer have to wait for anything, so the holidays and gift giving aren’t as meaningful as they once were. Rosanna emphasizes the importance of gratitude.
Rosanna’s craving for deep and meaningful relationships over material things. She urges listeners to remember the spirit of the holidays and identify what Christmas means to them.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
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May 3, 2022
Episode 78: Stop Counting Calories and Start Losing Weight with Amber Sandberg
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is exploring healthy and sustainable weight loss. Her guest is Amber Sandberg, a certified weight loss coach. Amber is passionate about helping mothers lose weight - for the last time - by tuning into the body’s hunger and fullness without feeling deprived. She is also the host of the Mom Inspired Show podcast, where she creates lasting conversations among moms. In this week’s episode, Amber shares the challenges that prevent women from sustaining weight gain, and what High Wire Women can do to overcome them.
You’ll hear Rosanna and Amber talk about:
A major factor that influences someone’s ability to sustain weight gain is their mindset, Amber claims. Sometimes, your weight is a symptom of other things that are happening in your life.
Women, in general, are prone to eating for comfort - hence the term ‘comfort food’ - because it’s easily available and an enjoyable way to unwind.
Cutting certain foods out of your life completely may not necessarily help, but at the same time, there may be foods you should avoid due to the state of your health. Having a balanced diet is one of the best and safest ways to lose weight.
Amber recommends that listeners drink half their body weight in water each day. If this isn’t feasible, then drink 64 ounces.
Applying the all-or-nothing mentality to weight loss hinders more than helps - people are so paralyzed by perfection that they would rather do nothing if they can’t achieve ‘plus’ work on the first try. Allowing yourself to do ‘B minus work’ gives you the grace to make mistakes while actually doing what you committed to do.
Snacking during meals can sabotage your weight loss.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
Amber Sandberg | LinkedIn
Amber Sandberg | Mom Inspired Show
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Apr 26, 2022
Episode 77: Women & Sleep: How to Really Get a Good Night’s Sleep with Soda Kuczkowski
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is educating listeners about the importance of sufficient and quality sleep. Her guest is Soda Kuczkowski, a certified sleep coach. Soda is the founder of Start With Sleep, an organization that advocates for sleep health and provides resources for health professionals, school systems, and corporate wellness initiatives. In this week’s episode, Soda shares insights about the sleep challenges unique to women and how High Wire Women can push through them.
You’ll hear Rosanna and Soda talk about:
Women have a higher threshold for sleep deprivation due to the numerous roles they play, Soda says. Though they sleep more than their male counterparts, they are twice as likely to have issues like insomnia and sleep-related tiredness.
Exposure to natural light is important when you wake up in the morning. It’s the start cue to several physiological processes, including the production of serotonin.
To improve the quality of your sleep, limit your exposure to artificial light from things like your phone and the TV after the sun sets.
To manage your energy levels, you need to be able to understand your body.
Soda recommends that listeners wear blue blocker glasses at night when using digital devices. It helps prevent overstimulation.
Taking supplements isn’t a bad thing, but if you aren’t hydrating enough then you could be depriving your body of magnesium.
Sleep affects all areas of your health, from physical to mental. It can be challenging, but there are many ways you can improve both your quality and quantity of sleep.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
Soda Kuczkowski on LinkedIn
Start With Sleep
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Apr 19, 2022
Episode 76: Get Your Financial House in Order with Caroline Yuki
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is encouraging listeners to get smart with their finances. Her guest, Caroline Yuki, is an award-winning female entrepreneur; she is also a former chemical engineer who helps women build their money and investment platforms. In this week’s episode, Caroline shares money tips all working women need to know, as well as insight on investment and why women should engage in it.
You'll hear Rosanna and Caroline talk about:
You should never let anyone else take control of your finances. Invest confidence in your own decisions, and never leave it up to someone else.
It's important to know and understand the basics of finance.
Caroline talks about creating Cash Flow Queen to help educate other women about finance, and help them build confidence in their decisions. Cash Flow Queen is about building a holistic view of wealth building.
Wealth building is not just about being frugal. It's about making more money, spending less than you earn, and investing smartly. All these aspects have to work together.
Caroline talks about the importance of having multiple streams of income.
The goal of making your money work for you is so that you can lessen your hours of work.
As working women, you can't ignore your finances. Finance is confusing and a lot to take in at first, but there are tools to help you and those tools can help make your money work for you.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
Caroline Yuki | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Cash Flow Queen
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Apr 11, 2022
Episode 75: Improve Your Sex Life: A Conversation with Dr. Lori Lawrenz
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about improving your sex life. Her guest, Dr. Lori Lawrenz, is a sex therapist who counsels women and helps them address issues of trauma, grief, shame, and mental health in regard to their sexuality. In this week’s episode, Dr. Lawrenz shares insights on improving your sexual health, increasing connections with your partner, and owning your sexuality.
You'll hear Rosanna and Lori talk about:
Sex therapy is a way of engaging people in regard to their sexual health and is different from traditional talk therapy.
Desire discrepancy is a frequent issue that comes up among couples. It is when you have desires different from your partner. Many partners feel shame because of this discrepancy. It's also easier for a person to simply cut off sexual interaction with their partner because of this shame.
Sensate focus is a recommended method for couples to engage in mutual non-sexual touch; it builds intimacy between both partners.
Emotionally focused therapy helps couples get down to the why of their reduced sexual desire. "A lot of times it's not about the what of the sexual relationship, it's about the why," Lori says. Talking out your feelings and doing deep introspection with your partner and the therapist can go a long way.
Sex, whether it's with a partner or it's solo, should be something to look forward to and something that's enjoyable.
Sex therapy is important for many people, and they welcome the opportunity to talk about and get in touch with their sexuality. It also gives them the opportunity to talk about any past sexual traumas.
It's never too late to seek therapy, and it's never too late to heal from whatever has hurt you in the sexual sphere.
The more you can learn about yourself and your own sexuality, the more you can show up for somebody else.
Your sexual health is just as important as your physical health. It's something precious, and something to be nurtured. Take care of it.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
Dr. Lori Lawrenz
Hawaii Center for Sexual and Relationship Health
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Apr 5, 2022
Episode 74: How To Get Unstuck with Lia Garvin
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about improving your life. Her guest, Lia Garvin, is an author, a TEDX Speaker, and a leadership coach. Lia is also the Senior Team Operations & Inclusion Leader at Google. In this week’s episode, Lia shares insights on how to get out of the cycle of negative thoughts, how to get 'unstuck', and what you need to do to improve your life.
You'll hear Rosanna and Lia talk about:
A place women can get stuck is when they're figuring out their next move. "I think a lot of times we feel like, 'Well I've been successful in this one area, and I've invested a lot of time', so it can feel like there's a sunk cost in pursuing another route," Lia says. What Lia suggests to her clients is to look at their passions, their strengths, and what makes them excited to go to work.
Many of your skills are transferable. When you get stuck, you may downplay your potential, but it's quite the opposite. "It's about reframing that story," Lia remarks.
Rosanna asks Lia what compelled her to write Unstuck. It was her way of culminating challenges she and other women were going through, and breaking free of them, she responds.
Feedback is important and needs to be acknowledged. Feedback breeds growth and keeps you from falling into dangerous behavioral traps and patterns.
There is magic in failure. Failure is where you learn. Women often shun failure because of the way society conditioned them, but failure is actually a good thing. "Differentiate between a failure which is something bigger we want to learn from than just a simple mistake," Lia says. Own up to failure, correct it, and it will allow you to self-reflect.
As managers, business owners, and entrepreneurs, you have to build psychological safety for people to share mistakes. You have to make it safe for people to fail, and help one another when they do.
Change your why questions to what questions. This will help you understand why you're feeling stuck and help you address the issue.
Feeling stuck often feels like failure, but failure isn't catastrophic. Failure is where you learn and where you self-reflect.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
Lia Garvin | LinkedIn | Instagram
Unstuck
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Mar 29, 2022
Episode 73: Take Control of Your Health: A Conversation with Dr. Melissa Wenrich
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is emphasizing taking charge of your health. Her guest, Dr. Melissa Wenrich, is a women's healthcare practitioner based in Nashville, Tennessee. Melissa is a certified chiropractic neurologist, and she has been a diplomat with the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology since 2016. In this week’s episode, Melissa shares insights on the health issues working women encounter, as well as tips on how to improve your health to live a fulfilled life.
You'll hear Rosanna and Melissa talk about:
How Melissa started in chiropractic.
Patients nowadays want immediate reprieve of their ailments. "We're in this mentality of ‘I don't have time to get to the root cause of this’," Melissa says.
Medical companies fund research on medical issues, and as research increases, treatments for patients improve. Getting to the root cause means healing you, Melissa remarks. She advocated looking at the complete picture of patients’ medical history and taking a layered approach to better understand the type of care they need.
Gut health helps combat hormonal issues, so you need to have the proper nutrients to make the hormones in your body.
Your hormones are your body signals.
Regulating your blood sugar and improving your gut health is vital.
When all your body systems are functioning in harmony, good health is the result, and you have a higher chance of achieving your goals.
Melissa tells Rosanna where High Wire Women can access her services.
Taking care of your body is taking care of your life. Treat yourself with the same care and love you do your tasks and you will be able to accomplish them better, and you will be healthier for it too.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
Dr. Melissa Wenrich | Instagram
Nashville Brain and Body
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Mar 22, 2022
Episode 72: Rosanna Takes a Vacation
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about Disney's impact on her family’s lives. Disney World has been home to many experiences for many people. It is a place of magic, wonder and excitement. Rosanna shares her experiences with the franchise and theme park through a brief anecdote, and remarks on how much has changed in her life between then and now.
You'll hear Rosanna talk about:
The various times she, her husband, and her son traveled to Disney World, and his favorite rides.
Rosanna remarks on going back to Disney World two years after COVID and how emotional it was for her. "I looked over at my son, and it became apparent to me that he was no longer a baby," she comments.
The importance of traveling. If you and your family have the opportunity to travel, take advantage of it. "[Travel] puts us in a different space both physically and mentally," Rosanna expresses.
As working women, it is important to go out and do activities with your family. They don't have to be expensive activities. They can be as simple as going for a walk in the park.
Plan a trip, do something fun. Even though you have to work, and make money, plan something with your family. The memories of those experiences are so important and they will stay with you forever.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
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Mar 15, 2022
Episode 71: Your Future Depends on It: A Chat with Financial Expert Eunicia Peret
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about finances. Her guest, Eunicia Peret, is a financial mentor, educator, and consultant. She is the CEO of The Empowered Financial Planner and has over 15 years of experience in financial services. Eunicia shares tips on how to become financially literate, investments, and making your money work for you.
You'll hear Rosanna and Eunicia talk about:
In business, having financial experts tell you about the markets and your own finances, is not the way to go. You need to understand them for yourself. Eunicia advises having those experts sit with you and help you understand your finances, so you can make better decisions.
Automate your investments, but don't forget about them. What you focus on, especially when it comes to money, is what's going to end up growing in the future.
A 401k plan must be designed to make sense for the client. Eunicia encourages clients to understand that they have other options. "Mone…
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Mar 8, 2022
Episode 70: Parenting During the Pandemic: A Chat with Christy Keating
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about the reality of parenthood. Her guest, Christy Keating, is a parenting coach, a child sexual abuse prevention expert, and the founder of the Heartful Parent. Over the years she has taught many parents and professionals how to keep children safe, and how to identify problematic behaviors both in-person and online. In this episode, Christy shares insights on becoming balanced parents, especially in the midst of a crisis like a pandemic.
You'll hear Rosanna and Christy talk about:
Parenting is not an easy job, and it doesn't come with a manual. Parenting for teenagers especially in the midst of a pandemic, as well as with rising rates of suicidal thoughts, depression and anxiety, is even harder. You have to be willing to show up for them every day, and reinforce that you care and that you're there for them no matter what.
The only person whose feelings, thoughts and actions you can control is yourself. Accept…
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Mar 1, 2022
Episode 69: How to Shorten Your To-Do List and Stay Married with Attorney Elise Buie
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about fair play. Her guest, Elise Buie, is an author and a practicing family lawyer. In this episode, Elise shares insights on what people can do to prevent divorce and strengthen their marriage, as well as how to reclaim your time and prioritize your mental health.
You'll hear Rosanna and Elise talk about:
The three main concepts from the book Fair Play: conceptualizing, planning, and executing.
Resentment and desire cannot coexist in your heart, whilst you're in a relationship. "While one is holding resentment, one really cannot feel desire for their spouse," Elise says.
So many women are living in inequitable relationships to the point where there's no emotional connection with their spouse anymore. Rosanna comments on how resentment can turn to numbness, and that it makes for many toxic situations, eventually leading to divorce.
If your partner does not respect you enough to listen to any suggestions on…
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Feb 22, 2022
Episode 68: Oh Yes You Can: Running Your Business During a Health Crisis with Christine E.B. Howard
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about entrepreneurship and management. Her guest, Christine E.B. Howard, is the founder and owner of EB Howard Consulting, a firm that helps clients find funding, prepare proposals, and submit high-quality applications. In this episode, Christine shares her tips for managing a business in the midst of a health crisis.
You'll hear Rosanna and Christine talk about:
Rosanna's and Christine's previous diagnoses of breast cancer, as well as the importance of women getting both mammograms and ultrasounds done often.
Prioritize your health and don't overwork yourself. When Christine found out about her diagnosis, she stepped back from the grueling day-to-day and started taking it slow. It's important to know how to delegate and not take everything on by yourself.
Doing the important jobs and tasks as entrepreneurs, even when you don't feel like it.
Christine talks about the new project her company started: Startup…
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Feb 15, 2022
Episode 67: Need More Time? A Chat with Efficiency Expert Heather Steinker
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about taking control. Her guest, Heather Steinker, is an efficiency expert, and the founder of Chaos 'N Cookies. Heather shares her menu for survival, tips on how High Wire Women can take control of the chaos around them, and how to take charge of their time.
You'll hear Rosanna and Heather talk about:
Heather created Chaos 'N Cookies to help working moms find time for themselves to do the things they wanted to do.
The Chaos Control System is the family playbook. It has all the detailed information about its owner and their family so that if one member of the household is unavailable, the running of the household doesn't fall by the wayside.
The Chaos Control System has helped Heather's clients become more organized and aware of the tasks that they need to do.
You need to be prepared for anything. Writing down the operations of your household, such as finances or how to repair items, gives you the information…
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Feb 8, 2022
Episode 66: Rosanna Sits Next to a Perfect Woman
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about image. Many women think they need to look perfect all the time; they compare themselves to others, and build up insecurities. Rosanna shares some brief advice on how to overcome this tendency.
You'll hear Rosanna talk about:
Everyone you think looks perfect wishes they could change something about themselves.
If you can't love all of yourself yet, love part of yourself first.
You are perfect, even if you don't believe you are. Outsiders are admiring you.
Give yourself grace. You are doing the best you can, and even though you may think that you aren't, someone on the outside is admiring you.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
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Feb 1, 2022
Episode 65: Get Your S$%t Together with Agnese Rudzate
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about getting things done. Her guest, Agnese Rudzate, is a productivity specialist and time management expert based in Switzerland. Agnese shares tips on how High Wire Women can maximize productivity in order to get the most important stuff done.
You'll hear Rosanna and Agnese talk about:
Good time management comes from your mindset and inner world.
Distraction comes from a need to avoid discomfort. Analyzing yourself, and digging deeper to understand what discomfort or pain is under a particular task, can help you understand how to overcome it and no longer seek distraction.
If an important task is not in your calendar or planner, you won't find time to do it because you don't respect the task enough to find time to do it.
Putting too many tasks on your to-do lists can overwhelm you. Remove some of the tasks and put them in your schedule so you can find time to do them, and ease some of your stress.
Pla…
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Jan 25, 2022
Episode 64: Your Body is Perfect: A Chat with Influencer Katie Crenshaw
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about being comfortable in your own skin. Her guest, Katie Crenshaw, is a blogger and the author of Her Body Can. Katie talks about body positivity and learning to embrace your authentic self, and rejecting the beauty standards society has set out for you.
You'll hear Rosanna and Katie talk about:
How Katie started her blog.
Seeing the variety of 'mom' bodies be portrayed authentically through social media has had a positive impact on the mental health of new moms. It has allowed them to know that nothing is wrong with the way they look, and that there is nothing to feel ashamed of.
The importance of representation of different body types in children's media.
The positive feedback that Katie's book received from moms and the mass media.
Your body can do anything. It's meant to protect and take care of you and will do so no matter how it looks. Love yourself and embrace who you are.
Resources
Rosanna Ber…
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Jan 18, 2022
Episode 63: Tell Me a Story with Parul Agrawal
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about the importance of telling stories. Her guest, Parul Agrawal, is an expert at this. Parul is a Business Growth Strategist, engineer, TEDx Speaker, and bestselling author. She joins Rosanna to help High Wire Women tell the stories of their lives, and take up space without feeling guilty for doing so.
You'll hear Rosanna and Parul talk about:
What made Parul diverge from her career in engineering.
It's ingrained in women to be humble when talking about their achievements. This is due to societal expectations and media. Women have power and need to start embracing that power and empowering each other.
Just by telling your story, you can impact someone else in ways you won't even realize. Your story can be the motivation and empowerment someone else needs.
Parul talks about the mind map and the book map when writing your story. Start with the central idea then 'branch out' from there with subsections and sub…
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Jan 11, 2022
Episode 62: Don't Worry, Be Happy: A Chat with Happiness Expert Kim Strobel
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is getting happy. Her guest, Kim Strobel, is a happiness expert and coach. Kim has spent her career helping business leaders prioritize their health and well-being so they can reach new heights in both their personal and professional lives. Kim joins Rosanna to share her insight on happiness and what it means, and what High Wire Women can do to ensure their own well-being.
You'll hear Rosanna and Kim talk about:
Women tend to end up in 'the gutter' because they want to function in a space of high energy, but also feel guilty about doing so because of their other responsibilities.
Pass off the things in your life that allow you the time to do the things you actually want to do.
Break the cycle of trying to fit into the box society expects you to fit into.
Take time every day to do something that makes you happy.
Everyone has a set happiness baseline and level, and they are different for everyone. Happiness levels…
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Jan 4, 2022
Episode 61: An Amazing Community of Women: A Talk with Jill Salzman
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about community. Her guest, Jill Salzman, is an author and the founder of The Founding Moms. She is also the host of the Why Are We Shouting Podcast. Jill joins Rosanna to share the importance of having a community, and how it helps working High Wire Women in entrepreneurship.
You'll hear Rosanna and Jill talk about:
Jill started her community by gathering mompreneurs. "I was looking for answers to 'How do you do your marketing when you have a screaming baby? How do you do drop-offs when you're trying to figure out your sales?'" Jill says. Now that meeting has transformed into an online community where members can access a plethora of video courses on entrepreneurship.
The typical founding mom faces loneliness and needs a community to bounce ideas off of. She needs people to help her and give her advice. Having other people around who understand what you're going through, and what you're carrying is extremely helpf…
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Dec 28, 2021
Episode 60: Words to Live By with Rosanna Berardi
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is being introspective. It’s the last episode of 2021, and she is sending High Wire Women off with a positive note, as she shares the quotes and sayings that are her compass for life.
You'll hear Rosanna talk about:
The harder you work, the luckier you get.
Rosanna gives an account of her life story.
Do good and forget about it. Be kind for kindness’ sake.
How you do one thing, is how you do everything. Show up and be consistent.
If you work hard, and you do good and you forget about it, and you're consistent with everything you do in life, your walk on your High Wire will be simple and easy.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
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Dec 21, 2021
Episode 59: You Can Always Get What You Want: A Conversation with Communication Guru Karen Laos
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is getting assertive. Her guest, Karen Laos, is the founder and CEO of Karen Laos Consulting. Karen has spent her career helping women eradicate self doubt so that they can take up space. She joins Rosanna to teach High Wire Women how to communicate better, and how to ask for what they want.
You'll hear Rosanna and Karen talk about:
People often refuse to ask for help because they are attached to the notion of self sufficiency, and because asking for help makes them feel vulnerable.
Assert your own value, and make sure you're not selling your value over price.
You need to have a mindset of growth to become better at communication.
Karen talks about her coaching program Speak With Confidence.
With the right mindset, you can assert your value, take up space, communicate your wants and needs better and ultimately develop better relationships.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigratio…
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Dec 14, 2021
Episode 58: Stop Procrastinating & Start Doing: Mridu Parikh Tells Us How
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is getting organized. Her guest, Mridu Parikh, is the founder of Life is Organized. Mridu is also a productivity expert, author, and the host of the Productivity on Purpose Podcast. She joins Rosanna to share tips on how High Wire Women can get organized, despite their busy schedules.
You'll hear Rosanna and Mridu talk about:
How Mridu started Life is Organized.
The same strategy you use to organize your clothing is the same strategy you can use to organize your life.
In your everyday tasks and errands, identify the goal and purpose of those tasks and act accordingly. When you start there, you can reverse engineer.
Work with the time and space you have.
Declutter and take out tasks that don't fit, or delegate where you can. Get rid of what doesn't make you happy, and what you don't enjoy doing.
Create a system that makes work easier for yourself, and establish and uphold boundaries around that system.
Mridu tal…
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Dec 7, 2021
Episode 57: Stop Shopping: How to Give Amazing Experiences This Holiday Season
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is sharing tips about gift-giving. This holiday season, she tells listeners to give experiences instead of stuff.
You'll hear Rosanna talk about:
Taking advantage of Airbnb's Online Experiences; you can have over ten different online experiences with people around the world. This is a great gift to give to someone as it's something different and exciting, and it’s not costly.
Doing low-key activities such as hikes, walks, and going out to eat at places you've never been to before with people you love.
Sending meals as gifts. It's easy and thoughtful, and you can put a smile on someone's face.
Renting a house not far away from your own and just doing relaxing activities with family and friends.
One of the best experiential gifts is the gift of a spa day. Plan a spa day with a loved one and just enjoy the relaxation.
You don't have to spend thousands of dollars trying to get your loved ones the perfect Christmas gif…
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Nov 30, 2021
Episode 56: It’s Not a Diet, It’s a Quiet: Intermittent Fasting with Laurie Lewis
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about intermittent fasting. Her guest, Laurie Lewis, has studied fasting principles from some of the greatest doctors in the world and has helped many individuals through her coaching program. Laurie and Rosanna walk through a typical coaching session and discuss practical tips on how to feel good while staying healthy.
You'll hear Rosanna and Laurie talk about:
How Laurie started in the field of diet health, and her struggles with perimenopause.
Intermittent fasting is not a program, it's an eating schedule that matches the design of a human being. This is because throughout history people have never had 24/7 access to food.
The calorie theory is flawed as the body actually has no calorie receptors. The idea that taking in less calories means less weight gain does not work because weight loss is hormonal. If the body perceives less nutrients than it receives, it slows the metabolism. Many people have to be coache…
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Nov 23, 2021
Episode 55: Do What You Want To Do with Gina Geis
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about finding out what you truly want to do. Her guest, Gina Geis, is a practicing neonatologist, and an Associate Professor of bioethics and pediatrics. Gina and Rosanna talk about burnout and why it happens, and share tips on how to deal with it.
You'll hear Rosanna and Ginatalk about:
How Gina got started in medicine.
The intersection of burnout and moral distress is something that needs to be discussed as it speaks to a deeper problem within society.
What Gina discovered in medical literature about coaching as an evidence-based approach to help treat burnout. She tried out the method on herself, then sought training in the field so she could offer service to clients.
The three core elements of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of personal and professional accomplishment. When work takes a toll on you to the point where your body is not functioning well, when you are approaching work…
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Nov 16, 2021
Episode 54: How Much Stuff Do You Truly Need?
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about material things versus interpersonal relationships. In this era of consumerism, it’s easy to get swept away focusing on the gifting part of Christmas instead of what it’s truly about: spending time with your loved ones and sharing experiences together.
You’ll hear Rosanna talk about:
How we remember and cherish experiences more than material things. She talks about the trips her family has been on together, and how fond those memories are.
The instant gratification we’re familiar with. We no longer have to wait for anything, so the holidays and gift giving aren’t as meaningful as they once were. Rosanna emphasizes the importance of gratitude.
Rosanna’s craving for deep and meaningful relationships over material things. She urges listeners to remember the spirit of the holidays and identify what Christmas means to them.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration La…
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Nov 9, 2021
Episode 53: Losing Weight - My Epic Ten-Year Failure
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is sharing her experience with weight loss. She has been trying for more than a decade without results. For Rosanna and many others like her, losing weight is a difficult task that goes beyond just exercising and drinking water. In a show of vulnerability, Rosanna reminds listeners in similar circumstances to be kind to themselves, and do the best they can.
You’ll hear Rosanna talk about:
Her visceral grief from losing her mother to a plethora of health problems. She bares it all, telling listeners how she struggled after her mother’s death and her subsequent breast cancer diagnosis.
The numerous methods she has tried to lose weight. From personal trainers to coaches to exercise programs, Rosanna’s done them all, but still has yet to see the fruits of her labor.
Rosanna’s eating disorder and how it links to why she hasn’t lost weight.
Her hope for the future. Despite the challenges and obstacles she has overcome a…
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Nov 2, 2021
Episode 52: A Good Day Starts from the Morning: How to Create a New Morning Routine with Hillary Bennett
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi’s guest is Hillary Bennett, founder and CEO of Hillary Bennett Consulting. As a passionate business growth coach, Hillary helps moms find authentic productivity, foster faith-based business growth, and take the overwhelm out of email marketing. Hillary also moonlights as a mental health coach with Lyra Health, applying science-backed coaching methods to help clients create desired change in their life and improve their well being.
You’ll hear Rosanna and Hillary talk about:
Hillary’s switch from corporate to coaching. She talks about her journey from cinematography - something she had always dreamed of doing - to finding a passion in helping others actualize their potential.
Debunking the myth of the one-size-fits-all morning routine. People, especially women, are frequently bombarded with numerous versions of the ‘right’ way to do things. This causes them to draw comparisons to their own lives, and often leads to…
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Oct 26, 2021
Episode 51: How to Truly Transform Your Life with Jill McAbe
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about changing your life. Her guest, Jill McAbe, is a bestselling author, business coach, and the founder of Boom-U, which helps creatives and entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses. Jill shares tips on building a business, and how High Wire Women can find fulfillment in business and entrepreneurship.
You'll hear Rosanna and Jill talk about:
People want to do meaningful work and feel valued in their environments.
The importance of vision and knowing what you want. You have to articulate your goals.
Find something meaningful and market it so it's valuable.
If you want to start a business, you have to want to do it for free because it requires time and investment.
The importance of introspection and why entrepreneurs need this skill.
To succeed in business you can't be the one who does everything. You have to accept help.
Why Jill wrote her book.
You need to stop complaining and start doing! Transfo…
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Oct 19, 2021
The Recipe for a Life You Love: The HWW 50th Podcast Episode
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi looks back on her journey as she celebrates the 50th episode milestone of the High Wire Woman podcast.
You’ll hear Rosanna talk about:
The exacerbated challenges working women are facing due to the pandemic.
How to devote time to what you love: “Life is way too short to [spend it] doing things you hate.”
The Pomodoro technique.
The value of consistency. “It’s that consistency that builds good habits,” she says. “You’ll get hooked because you’re going to look forward to it, and you’ll be so much happier.”
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
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Oct 12, 2021
Episode 49: Taking a Leap of Faith and Striking Out on Your Own with Lauren Kennedy
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about making changes. Her guest, Lauren Kennedy, is the founder and Chief Marketing Nerd at Coastal Consulting, a company that helps its clients find scalable solutions for marketing automation management. She is also a blogger, an author, and a strategic marketer. Lauren joins Rosanna to share tips on how High Wire Women can go against the tide, make changes, and strike out on their own.
You'll hear Rosanna and Lauren talk about:
Lauren’s career journey.
Make sure you are passionate about what you are doing.
Lauren talks about her career in the marketing industry and building her own company.
The growth pace that’s set out for employees in the corporate world is too slow. What Lauren has done differently for her employees is map out a growth plan for what they would like to achieve. She’s setting them up for success so that they can manage their own systems.
Giving people the independence to manage thei…
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Oct 5, 2021
Episode 48: How a Hollywood Actress/Poet Does it All: A Chat with Katie Chonacas
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about doing it all, and her guest, Katie Chonacas, is someone who has done it all. Katie is an actress, an author, a podcast host, and a voice actress. She joins Rosanna to share her insights on how she does all that she does and to encourage High Wire Woman how to do the same.
You'll hear Rosanna and Katie talk about:
Katie’s acting career.
Taking one step at a time. Stop and take a breath every once in a while. Be in tune with yourself and appreciate the gifts you have.
The importance of being your authentic self and ‘shedding the old skin’ so that you can get back in alignment with your goals, intentions, and what makes you happy.
“When you want to set your intention to do something...the things that you don't know, start messy,” Katie stresses.
Doing things for the love of doing them.
Why it’s important to disconnect from the world for a little while and recenter yourself. Resetting is impor…
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Sep 28, 2021
Episode 47: Diane Strand’s Jump from Hollywood to Serial Entrepreneurship
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about entrepreneurship. Her guest, Diane Strand, is CEO and owner of JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. She joins Rosanna to share insights on how to become a great entrepreneur.
You'll hear Rosanna and Diane talk about:
As an entrepreneur you need to do a mind shift on a daily basis. This reduces stress, and keeps you from worrying where the next dollar is coming from. Knowing that it will come, and that money comes and goes will make things easier for you as an entrepreneur.
Diane talks about her studio, JDS Video and Media Productions.
Being an entrepreneur is about providing hope and making dreams come true, and putting that into practice into your organizations.
The book Diane is writing and what it's about.
Entrepreneurship is about providing hope and impacting lives in any way that you can.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
High Wire Woman
Diane Strand | L…
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Sep 21, 2021
Episode 46: How to Ask for Help: A Conversation with Cheryl Gray Hines
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about integrity. Her guest, Cheryl Gray Hines, is an executive coach and the author of In Support of Myself: A Woman's Guide To Asking For and Receiving Help From Others. Cheryl is also a mentor and has been coaching women on how to live their best authentic lives. She and Rosanna dive deep into what true integrity is, and how women leaders can overcome the fear of asking for help.
You'll hear Rosanna and Cheryl talk about:
How Cheryl transitioned from academia into entrepreneurship.
People view integrity as something that is egregious and don't look at it from a personal standpoint. They don't look at how their actions align with their words and so end up violating integrity because of self-esteem.
When you have clarity about your core values, you distance yourself from environments, actions, and people that do not align with those values.
If you don't understand the why of what you're doing, you will always r…
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Sep 14, 2021
Episode 45: How to Stop Your 2pm Energy Slump with Kristen Bowen
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about energy drain. Her guest, Kristen Bowen, is the founder of Living The Good Life Naturally and has spent the last two decades helping women become comfortable with their power to obtain optimal health. Kristen joins Rosanna on this episode to share the power of magnesium, and how to replace your energy with things that are positive.
You'll hear Rosanna and Kristen talk about:
How Kristen got started in her career in health.
Your energy saps because your adrenals are lacking potassium, magnesium, and salt. Having a consistent diet of potassium rich foods, especially foods that are also rich in other minerals and potassium, can help you build up endurance and strength and re-energize you.
Without magnesium, you can't get proper levels of Vitamin D.
How our skin absorbs magnesium.
Taking charge of how you react to your emotions can keep your stress levels down, and help stop the drain of magnesium in the…
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Sep 7, 2021
Episode 44: Don’t Just Strive,Thrive: How Melissa Russiano Is Helping Women Manage Their COVID-19 Lives
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about striving for perfection. Her guest, Melissa Russiano, is a licensed clinical social worker who has been offering both online and private practice since 2010. Melissa joins Rosanna on this episode to share insights and give tips on how to break the cycle of negative self-talk, and how to be gentle with yourself amidst the anxiety and stress of the pandemic.
You'll hear Rosanna and Melissa talk about:
How Melissa is passionate about partnering with women in high pressure situations.
Perfection doesn't exist. It's okay to be good enough where you are at and embrace the amazing things you have around you.
The work Melissa does with Brené Brown.
Shame doesn't hold you back. There is nothing wrong with being perfectly imperfect, and you can find a way to live authentically.
You can make your life better even with circumstances that are out of your control. Focus on what you can control and live in that bubble…
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Aug 31, 2021
Episode 43: Calibrate Your Wellness with Monica Lopera Nassar
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about our bodies’ relationship with food. Her guest, Monica Lopera Nassar, is a nutrition health expert and the founder of Calibrate Your Wellness. Monica has spent twelve years developing strategic messaging around food and has been advocating for healthier food options. She joins Rosanna on this episode to teach us about our brain and biology, that we aren’t designed to fail, and educate us about food struggles.
You'll hear Rosanna and Monica talk about:
Companies are more concerned with making profits than with producing healthy foods. They don’t take our health or biological reactions to ingredients into account. Don’t fall for their advertising tricks, Monica warns.
Keeping it simple when it comes to our health takes just 2 steps: creating a baseline, and tracking your water intake. Creating a baseline involves understanding the percentage of products, as opposed to whole ingredients, that are in the…
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Aug 24, 2021
Episode 42: See Jane Write: Why Writing and Blogging Still Matter with Javacia Harris Bowser
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about writing. Her guest, Javacia Harris Bowser, is a blogger, freelance writer and a writing coach. Javacia is the Founder of See Jane Write, a company that helps women become ‘the authors of their lives’ through writing, blogging, and entrepreneurship. She joins Rosanna on this episode to talk about how High Wire Women can use blogging to improve their writing skills.
You'll hear Rosanna and Javacia talk about:
How Javacia first started writing.
See Jane Write was started in a Mexican restaurant and has since grown due to the many meetups and workshops Javacia has hosted.
The ways High Wire Women can get connected to See Jane Write.
Blogging is important for writers in two ways: marketing, and practice. It’s a great way for writers to get their name out there, and it also helps them get in the habit of writing every day.
A good way to find something to blog about, Javacia advises, is finding the intersec…
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Aug 17, 2021
Episode 41: Stop the “Shoulds:” How to Identify Your Authentic Self with Tracy Litt
If Brene Brown and Tony Robbins had a baby, it would be this week’s guest on the High Wire Woman Podcast, Tracy Litt. Tracy is a leadership expert, mindset coach, and spiritual advisor who helps people break the patterns that bind them, so they can become the highest versions of themselves. Tracy works with businesses and groups, as well as individuals, and uses experiences from her own life to inform the transformative work she does with others.
You’ll hear Rosanna and Tracy talk about:
“The Path” that so many of us end up on – school, to college, to the corporate ladder that leaves us unfulfilled, and what that is so often the case
How we can pivot away from the “should” and get in touch with who we really want to be. Tracy shares the critical first step.
Once you understand where the “should’s” in your life comes from, you can choose how you want to act, instead of acting on autopilot according to what other people think you should do.
Why it’s important to…
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Aug 10, 2021
Episode 40: How to Achieve Intimacy in a High Wire Woman World with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell
On this week’s episode of High Wire Woman, it’s getting intimate. Or rather, Rosanna Berardi and her guest, intimacy expert, and host of The Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell are talking about making room for the important things. The world and our experiences of it are often intense, and when we’re so busy, many of us need to get to know ourselves and our partners again. Having an intimate relationship is a learnable skill, and Dr. Stockwell is devoted to helping people do just that, through her podcast, programs, and coaching.
You’ll hear Rosanna and Dr. Stockwell talk about:
How someone becomes an intimacy expert. - it wasn't in the plan but came about when all of the markers of success didn’t result in the contentment and satisfaction Dr. Stockwell expected. She decided to start making huge changes.
The beauty in allowing ourselves to give up expectations of intense experiences, and allowing ourselves to enjoy being in nature and being ourselves.
The struggle…
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Aug 3, 2021
Episode 39: The Right Sponsorship with Jessica Chinyelu
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about sponsorship. Her guest, Jessica Chinyelu, is a Corporate Sponsorship Strategist and Consultant. Jessica is an enthusiastic leader who helps foster collaborative work environments. She joins Rosanna on this episode to talk about acquiring a sponsorship, and how High Wire Women can find the best corporate sponsorships.
You'll hear Rosanna and Jessica talk about:
How Jessica started teaching people to land corporate sponsorships.
In the corporate world, it’s important to surround yourself with people who see the best in you and can help you reach your potential.
Getting a corporate sponsorship is not about the amount of followers that you have. It’s about the value that you can provide to your potential partner.
You should customize your experiences for your clients, and that requires research and really knowing your clients. If you do the research, and can demonstrate how your ideas will benefit your cu…
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Jul 27, 2021
Episode 38: [Replay] Throw away your 'busy badge!'
Hello HWW - Enjoy this replay of a favorite episode reminding us to remove our busy badge and start living life fully.
It’s the first week of December, and we’ve officially entered the “busy” season. I’m not talking about tax season for accountants. I’m talking about the holidays, which is the crazy, busy, madness season for all working women. Think of the last time you asked a friend or colleague “how are you doing?” I guarantee all of them responded “busy” or “busy, busy” or “crazy busy.” We wear this badge like a medal of honor. It protects us from all of the things we don’t want to do in life.
But I challenge you to think about what wearing your “busy badge” really does to your life? I’ll go first. When I say I’m “busy,” that’s a signal to leave me alone because I’m disorganized and don’t have a grasp on what needs to be done in my personal and professional life. I go from one thing to the next, putting out the hottest fire, respond…
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Jul 20, 2021
Episode 37: Alpha Women Rock: How to Make Your Own Rules with Robin Rotenberg
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about becoming an alpha-level woman. Her guest, Robin Rotenberg, is an award-winning author, and the founder of Rotenberg Consulting (Alpha Women Rock). Robin is a keynote speaker and mentor and has shared her journey of reinvention as a corporate woman with many audiences over the years. She joins Rosanna on this episode to talk about finding your voice and having the courage to assert yourself, to release the Alpha woman inside you.
You'll hear Rosanna and Robin talk about:
Women in the corporate world are very reluctant to say what they want and assert themselves. Robin says we have to find our voice and be confident in ourselves and in the value of our work.
What is an alpha woman? There are phases of being an alpha woman, and not every alpha woman is the same. We have different characteristics and motivations which drive us. Robin describes those characteristics in her upcoming book ‘From The Glass Slipper…
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Jul 13, 2021
Episode 36: Communicate Confidently with Jen Mueller
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about effective communication with guest Jen Mueller. Jen is a keynote speaker and a sports journalist. Her on-camera and business communication expertise is even more relevant during this era of remote work. She joins Rosanna on this episode to talk about the importance of connecting and how to communicate authentically.
You'll hear Rosanna and Jen talk about:
It’s important that we are connected when we communicate. It’s hard to build relationships by text messaging alone.
“We need to get to a point where we are ... showing up in a way that allows others to see who we are and make that connection as easy and organic as possible,” Jen says.
The types of conversation starters that Jen recommends.
If we make it easy for people to talk to us, chances are that they will. This is the differentiator in business and in business relationships.
The five steps to asking better questions.
When asking focus questi…
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Jul 6, 2021
Episode 35: Put on Your Oxygen Mask First: How to be Healthy and Hustle with Nika Lawrie
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about conscious living with guest Nika Lawrie. Nika is a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, Conscious Living Advocate, and Founder and CEO of Health + Hustle, LLC and the Avapothecary. Nika counsels her clients on conscious living, maintaining a healthier lifestyle, and doing their part to keep the world healthy. She joins Rosanna on this episode to give tips on how High Wire Women can live healthily in the modern hustle world.
You'll hear Rosanna and Nika talk about:
Conscious living is looking at how we can change our daily activities or behaviors to maintain a healthy lifestyle while also doing our part to keep the world healthy and combat climate change.
Research shows that counting calories doesn’t work. What works is eating nutritious food and trying to lower your stress and anxiety. It is this research and evidence that contributed to the changes in the diet industry.
We need to stop the neg…
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Jun 29, 2021
Episode 34: Just Do It: How to Get in Front of the Camera with Rebecca Ryan
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about getting in front of the camera with guest Rebecca Ryan. Rebecca is the founder of Serving Up Social, an organization helping women entrepreneurs develop their visual brand. Rebecca helps her clients feel less overwhelmed and gain confidence in front of a camera. She joins Rosanna on this episode to give tips on how High Wire Women can shine in front of the camera.
You'll hear Rosanna and Rebecca talk about:
How Rebecca got into filming.
The biggest obstacle to women getting in front of the camera is that we hold ourselves to unattainable standards.
How to do the virtual vision board activity on Rebecca’s platform.
Going beyond headshots and backgrounds, and how to be seen as approachable.
The services Rebecca offers via Serving Up Social.
We need to work past our insecurities and fear so that we can really shine and market our brands the way we need to.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Be…
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Jun 22, 2021
Episode 33: How to Attract More Money and Good Karma: A Chat with Kathryn Eriksen
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about making more money with guest Kathryn Eriksen. Kathryn is a feminine wealth empowerment and mindset coach. She has published many inspirational books on money coaching, most notably The Money Tree: Transform Scarcity Thinking to Empowered Wealth Consciousness. She and Rosanna talk about using our feminine energy to generate more wealth.
You'll hear Rosanna and Kathryn talk about:
The financial structure in the West is linear, goal-oriented, task-oriented, and has an outward focus. Kathryn explains that this is a masculine way of looking at money.
The obstacles that women face that hinder us from having a healthy relationship with money and wealth.
The feminine way of looking at money is first internalizing our wants, then allowing those wants to inform our decisions. It’s doing first, then having.
The importance of taking a step back and releasing stress so we can respond instead of react.
What Kathryn…
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Jun 15, 2021
Episode 32: The Work From Home Uniform
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with stylist Bridgette Raes about how the pandemic has transformed our wardrobes. Bridgette is one of the most seasoned personal stylists and image consultants in the country. With more than 25 years of experience in the world of fashion, Bridgette has built a career helping top-level executives and women in leadership. She joins Rosanna in this episode to talk about ‘the work from home uniform’, how the pandemic has helped us embrace a new type of wardrobe as working women, and the evolution of fashion.
You'll hear Rosanna and Bridgette talk about:
What Bridgette’s clients are looking for regarding fashion.
Women need to spend more time developing our mid-casual attire.
Tips on how to prepare quickly for virtual meetings.
How fashion is evolving. Retailers will have to learn how to navigate and thrive in the new landscape, or they are going to go out of business.
Online shopping is going to make big box r…
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Jun 8, 2021
Episode 31: The 3-Day Workweek with Cailen Ascher: Sign me up!
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with guest Cailen Ascher about getting the best out of our lives while spending less time working. Cailen is a business and lifestyle coach who works closely with women entrepreneurs. She has spent her professional life helping working women who value their time and want to enjoy life achieve a full-time income doing part-time hours. She joins Rosanna in this episode to give tips on how High Wire Women can do the same.
You'll hear Rosanna and Cailen talk about:
What is the three-day workweek concept?
Outsourcing frees up your time and allows you to focus on the more important aspects of your life.
It’s important that working women find a schedule that honors their energy and their time.
Tracking your time daily so that you can see what bad habits you need to break.
We should also schedule the non-business stuff in our lives.
It’s important to remember that even as working women, our lives are happening ri…
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Jun 1, 2021
Episode 30: Money & Financial Literacy with Maria Alcantara
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with guest Maria Alcantara about money and financial literacy. Maria is a money coach, investment advisor, author, and the Founder of Millennial Money Queens. She has spent her professional life educating working women about finance and giving them the tools they need to become financially literate. She joins Rosanna in this episode to share her expertise and tips on forming a financial plan, and how High Wire Women can achieve financial literacy.
You'll hear Rosanna and Maria talk about:
How and why Maria started in the financial sector.
Psychology and finance are linked: a lot of our money problems come from the way we view money, our beliefs about money, and our family stories.
52% of women feel that money is the biggest source of stress in their lives.
Many women aren’t confident enough to negotiate better salaries or fees because they don’t think they’re equipped to handle those conversations.
Maria c…
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May 25, 2021
Episode 29: Time for a New Recipe: Finding Your Authentic Self with Karena Calhoun
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with guest Karena Calhoun about planning for your life, and living an authentic life. Karena is a mindset and life coach and works with women entrepreneurs to level up in their business. She guides them through unveiling their authentic selves, discovering their purpose, and destroying self-defeating obstacles. She joins Rosanna in this episode to share her expertise and give tips on how High Wire Women can unlock our authentic selves.
You'll hear Rosanna and Karena talk about:
If we don’t change our mindsets, we won’t change our behaviors.
Once you begin to unveil your authentic self, and you discover what your true purpose is, you have to be unapologetically in that zone.
Discovering your purpose will make people who knew the old you uncomfortable.
The process of unveiling your authentic self.
What High Wire Women can expect when they sign up for Karena’s website.
When we unlock our true and authentic s…
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May 18, 2021
Episode 28: You DO Have Time to Write a Book: Simple and Easy Steps to Get to the Top of Amazon’s Bestsellers List with Jyotsna Ramachandran
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with guest Jyotsna Ramachandran about being an author. Jyotsna helps aspiring professionals be seen as trusted experts in their fields by becoming bestselling authors in 90 days. She joins Rosanna in this episode to share her expertise and give tips to help you become a bestselling author.
You'll hear Rosanna and Jyotsna talk about:
How Jyotsna went into writing and publishing her own book.
Why books are the best way to share our expertise as thought leaders.
The two ways of writing a book, and what is an Angel Writer.
The difference between writing and authoring.
The timeline of constructing a book, and the process of writing, publishing, and marketing.
How to make your book an Amazon bestseller.
Your book as a marketing tool for your business.
We have so much insight as working women and we should share it with the world. Write the book!
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigr…
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May 11, 2021
Episode 27: Not Another Yoga Podcast: Jenny Arrington + How to Become a Rebel Human
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with guest Jenny Arrington, the founder of Rebel Human. Jenny is a yoga instructor and has been using that knowledge to help individuals achieve mindfulness and better mental equilibrium. She joins Rosanna as they discuss meditation, growth, and helping women develop better mental health.
You'll hear Rosanna and Jenny talk about:
What inspired Jenny to get involved with yoga as a practice.
What Rebel Human is about.
Why we need to acknowledge our failures.
How Jenny incorporates tools from traditional yogic practices into wellness as an action and not just a statement.
Humans are wired for comfort.
We need to bring something more compelling into our lives so that we can start to do away with bad habits.
Choosing joy.
How Jenny launched a business in 2020.
How High Wire Women can become Rebel Humans.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
Jenny Arrington | LinkedIn…
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May 4, 2021
Episode 26: Health is Wealth: Supporting the Ronald McDonald House of WNY with Sally Vincent, Lynn Hughes, and Marianne Hoover
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with guests from the management team of the Ronald McDonald House of Western New York, Sally Vincent, Lynn Hughes and Marianne Hoover. Sally is the Executive Director, Lynn is the Director of Operations and Marianne is the Hospital Programs Manager. They join Rosanna on this episode to discuss how this charitable enterprise is impacting their community.
You'll hear Rosanna, Sally, Lynne and Marianne talk about:
What the Ronald McDonald House does, and how it works.
The needs of the house, how you can donate, and how the pandemic has impacted the operations of the charity.
The House’s hospitality policy, the ‘happy wheels cart’, and the free ‘therapy sessions’ they offer to parents of patients.
The House’s upcoming physical and virtual events and how you can get involved if interested.
The pull-tab program, what it is and how it contributes to the funding of the Ronald McDonald House.
Resources
Rosan…
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Apr 27, 2021
Episode 25: “Oh Shoot! I don’t have a passion”: Finding Your Passion and Deeper Life Calling with Lauren Krasnodemsbki
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with guest Lauren Krasnodembski about finding your deeper calling in life. Lauren is a private attorney turned author and is passionate about helping other women find clarity by guiding them through the self-discovery process. Society has fed us the mistaken belief that our lives should be at a certain point by a certain time frame, and we feel pressured to organize our lives accordingly. Social media makes it worse: the glamorous lives people portray online reinforces the pressure to get it all together. In our struggle to keep up, we end up feeling unfulfilled because we are devoid of passion and purpose. Rosanna and Lauren discuss how finding our passions can help us to live better, more fulfilled lives.
You'll hear Rosanna and Lauren talk about:
Lauren’s four-year inward quest and her journey to publishing her book.
We need to strengthen our mind to get back in touch with our heart space.
Why we should not l…
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Apr 20, 2021
Episode 24: From Professional Chef to Business Coach with Stephanie Heller
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with guest Stephanie Heller about some of the skills and mindsets entrepreneurs need to develop, especially in the early years. They’re also talking about balancing our lives as working women, and how to be strategic and thoughtful. Rosanna and Stephanie give a few tips on how to deal with our emotions, so they don’t control us or dictate how we respond.
You'll hear Rosanna and Stephanie talk about:
Stephanie’s career change, including how she started life coaching entrepreneurs.
In the first three years of business, we need to say yes to everything and not be reactive.
We need to stay true to the original mission of our business.
Noticing when our brains are giving us false stories.
Planning our week at the beginning so that we can always have something to do.
Being present in your own life.
Stephanie’s platform The Profit Lounge.
We high wire women need to be organized so that we don’t become ov…
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Apr 13, 2021
Episode 23: Overcoming Two Cancer Scares and A Lifetime of Obesity: How to Find Balance and Happiness with Veronika Childs
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking with guest Veronika Childs about overcoming her scares with cancer, her struggles with obesity, and reaching self-acceptance. They're also talking about embracing life and no longer waiting for 'the right moment' to do what we want to do. Dealing with a cancer diagnosis as well as obesity is difficult. Veronika says, however, that those challenges have changed her perspective on life. When you’re confronted with the possibility of death, time suddenly becomes much shorter and doing what you love while you can becomes much more important. Embracing our passions is something we should all do.
You'll hear Rosanna and Veronika talk about:
How Veronika started her video blog.
How surviving cancer has changed Veronika's outlook on life.
Working on the 'Last Life Ever' podcast.
Why following our passions is fulfilling our life's purpose.
How Veronika began her journey of overcoming her struggles with her weight after…
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Apr 6, 2021
Episode 22: The New Normal with Rosanna Berardi and Michele Olivier
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about employment and maintaining that high wire in the new normal with her guest Michele Olivier. Michele is a certified career coach, a former director of talent acquisition at YMCA, and now an entrepreneur helping both companies and individual job seekers. They’re also discussing the problems working women have when it comes to balancing our work and our personal lives. A lot of the time, we take on too much and don’t let ourselves take breaks; that’s detrimental to our mental well-being.
You'll hear Rosanna and Michele talk about:
How the pandemic has affected the job market.
Who are the hardest hit in society by the lack of availability of jobs.
How we as women sometimes look for compensation for the ‘invisible jobs.’
When seeking employment we need to chat with our partners or our support system and help them understand that the endeavor we are embarking on is serious and that they need to treat it…
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Mar 30, 2021
Episode 21: The Freedom Project with Em Hollis
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is joined by special guest Em Hollis, who is the owner of The Freedom Project. She credits her amazing journey - from opiate addiction through a divorce to being the owner of The Freedom Project - to Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work in psychology. According to Dispenza, what’s in your mind sets off a chain reaction throughout your decision-making that affects your life.
You’ll hear Rosanna and Em Hollis talk about:
The society-wide victim mindset.
Taking pride in who you are.
How breathing the right way can shake off stress.
Listening to your body’s needs.
“It's the most freeing thing in the world to really understand that it all starts and ends with you.”
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
Em Hollis on LinkedIn | Instagram
The Freedom Project
You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter by Dr. Joe Dispenza
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Mar 23, 2021
Episode 20: The Balance of Being a Mom and A Leader with Audrey Hall
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about balance with guest Audrey Hall. Audrey is the CEO, guru, owner and founder of Eco Serve Pest Services. Like Rosanna, she’s a working mother who runs her own business and understands the daily struggles of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. It is hard work, but it is doable. Rosanna and Audrey want us to strive for that and give us some tips on how to achieve it.
You'll hear Rosanna and Audrey talk about:
Having something in your life that helps make tasks easier or helps ease your daily stress.
Surrounding yourself with people smarter than you who want to support you.
Having someone in your life outside of your family who understands your struggles whom you can vent to.
Paying for menial tasks to be done - having your groceries delivered, for example - so you can have more time to focus on more important aspects of life like family and work.
Being intentional about everything to keep your sanity.…
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Mar 16, 2021
Episode 19: “Being There” with Rosanna Berardi
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about being there for your children. Parenting in itself is a hard job, one of the hardest jobs in the world, but she makes the point that a lot of the time, we parents make it harder than it needs to be. Coddling our children in the misguided hopes of protecting them won’t help us, and won’t help our children develop as responsible individuals.
You'll hear Rosanna talk about:
The parental inventory.
The ‘parenting memo’.
How parenting has changed from generation to generation.
Why you have to let your kids lose sometimes.
We need to stop trying to protect our children from every possible unpleasant event or emotion and just spend time with them. Put your phone down, and just be there.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
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Mar 9, 2021
Episode 18: Intuition: Why Your Gut Never Fails You
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is joined by special guest Sunil Godse, who is a teacher at Intuitionology. Sunil is an intuition expert and is so confident in the value of going with your gut that he based his entire career around teaching it to others. He discusses why we should trust our intuition. Intuition is an inclination or deciding factor in the decision-making process, backed up by your previous experiences. According to research, it activates between 7-10 seconds before you make a decision.
You'll hear Rosanna and Sunil Godse talk about:
The science behind intuition.
Positive and negative intuitive signals.
How women channel their intuition to their benefit.
The importance of removing bad influences in your life.
“When you are unsure of what decision to make, your intuition is already looking into the past to help.”
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
Sunil Godse on LinkedIn | Twitter
SunilGod…
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Mar 2, 2021
Getting Healthy: Quitting Sugar and Moving More
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about fitness. The rapid switch in our daily routines due to the pandemic has made it harder to move more and eat less sugar. It is much more convenient to grab some cookies while you work than it has ever been before. Understanding the importance of a good diet and frequent physical activity is a prime motivator to taking charge of your health and wellness.
You'll hear Rosanna talk about:
The precursor to every horrible disease.
The effects of reducing her sugar intake.
Why too much processed sugar is bad for you.
Why you shouldn’t focus on being 100% perfectly committed to your diet plan.
“Sugar is like putting fuel on a fire.”
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
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Feb 23, 2021
[Replay] What's for Dinner?
The hardest decision most working women face every day is deciding “what’s for dinner?” Why do we have to eat dinner every single day??? After trying several options including, a private chef (too pricey), prepared meals (tasted awful), meal kits (took forever to make), I’ve figured out a few short cuts.
The Rotisserie Chicken is your best friend!
I don’t love chicken. But the rotisserie chicken is the base of simple and easy meals. I buy one every week (Instacart delivers them) and get at least two meals from one chicken.
Here’s a simple formula:
1. Use the chicken for:
· Chicken sandwiches (chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a roll or wrap)
· Chicken tacos (chicken, instant rice, avocado, lettuce, tomato)
· Pulled chicken sandwiches (shred the chicken, add BBQ sauce, heat and serve)
· Chicken burrito bowl (instant rice, chicken, cilantro, lettuce, cheese)
· Chicken salad (chicken, mayo, salt, pepper)
2. Use the…
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Feb 16, 2021
Episode 15: To Have a Friend is To Be One with Rosanna Berardi
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about thoughtfulness. The world has suddenly been thrust into a virtual landscape of daily life, with little to no person-to-person interactions. Hatred, division, and controversy is widespread within the current political and social climate. What we need right now is connection; with our families, friends, and loved ones.
You'll hear Rosanna talk about:
Sending cards and gift cards.
Checking in on people.
How to be empathetic.
The importance of social interaction.
“Think of the ripple effect; if we all spend some time daily or weekly doing something for someone else, maybe we can change the tide.”
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
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Feb 9, 2021
Episode 14: Spend Money To Go Faster with Rosanna Berardi
This week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about the true cost of doing everything yourself. We women often take on more than our fair share of responsibilities. Spending money on some tasks - like paying for someone to clean our houses or using delivery services for our groceries - can free up our time. This is valuable time we can spend with our loved ones or doing things we enjoy. We’ll boost our mental health as well.
You'll hear Rosanna talk about:
Common myths about paying for services.
Investing in yourself vs saving $8 a week on groceries.
Letting go of your inner control freak.
“If you don’t find ways to shorten your to-do list, you’re gonna suffer greatly.”
Delegating and outsourcing tasks is the only way to make strides in your personal and professional life. Spend the money!
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
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Feb 2, 2021
Episode 13: My Favorite Things
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens are some of Julie Andrews' favorite things, and they’re great – but today, we’re talking about mine.
This time of year, in the cold, and in a pandemic, it can be a little hard to find things to be happy about, so I wanted to put together a list of things that I have really loved in the last little while. None of these links are affiliate links, I just think they’re great, and you might too.
First of all, reading. It’s hard to avoid doomscrolling our social feeds, but it is considerably easier if you have something more pleasant to consume.
Amazon Prime Reading and the New York Public Library are two of my favorite resources, and some of the books I’ve really enjoyed recently are Pretty Little Things by Janelle Brown, and Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
If you’re more in the mood for something to watch, check out The Prom on Netflix if you like a feel good song and dance movie with Meryl Streep. (Who doesn’t?) Another sh…
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Jan 26, 2021
Epiosde 12: Decluttering Your Life with Rosanna Berardi
The theme of this week’s episode of High Wire Woman with Rosanna Berardi is all about fresh starts. A new year is a new chance to embrace our lives and gain a new perspective. We don’t need to work on the big things—losing 20 pounds, quitting sugar—instead, the little things—turning off social media for 10 minutes a day—add up. We have to “Marie Kondo” our lives to the best of our ability to really develop.
You’ll hear Rosanna talk about:
Decluttering your life.
Keeping things in your life that bring you joy.
Stepping away from the over influx of digital information.
Spending time away from your home to reflect.
And don’t forget - hydrate like your life depends on it - because it does.
Resources
Rosanna Berardi | LinkedIn
Rosanna Berardi | Berardi Immigration Law
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Dec 22, 2020
Episode 11: Meet High Wire Woman Rachel Jackson
Rachel Jackson is the ultimate High Wire Woman. She is a corporate lawyer, mother of two young boys and founder and CEO of Rachel’s Remedy, a company that provides products to help new mothers recover from childbirth.
Rachel experienced discomfort when breastfeeding her first son, Samuel, and was diagnosed with mastitis and clogged ducts. Her doctor advised her to hold warm, wet washcloths or diapers in place for 20-minute intervals all day. Rachel knew there had to be a better way and created Rachel’s Remedy.
Learn how Rachel launched a new business, raised capital, and maintained her law practice all while taking care of a newborn. You’ll learn so many things from this High Wire Woman.
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Dec 15, 2020
Episode 10: Meet High Wire Woman Jessica Shpall Rosen
High Wire Women:
Can you imagine this? Moving from California to New York when you are six months pregnant. Studying for the New York State bar exam. Starting a new job.
Our guest today, Jessica Shpall Rosen, did just that and will share with us her secrets to staying on the high wire.
Tune in to learn more from her!
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Dec 10, 2020
Episode 9: Exceptional holiday gift ideas
Hello High Wire Women:
The most common question I’ve received in the last couple days is “do you have your Christmas shopping done?” I always laugh because one of my favorite hobbies is shopping. Some may even say I have my Ph.D. in shopping.
My love language is gifting. And I have to say, gifting for women is SO much easier than men. Men are so one-dimensional—you can buy them clothes, cologne, socks and that’s it. Now women—that’s a totally different ball game.
So today I’ll share some of my Favorite gifts for the people in your life!
Give an international experience!
Our friends at Air BNB have recently started to offer amazing online experiences. You can sign up for a pasta making class from Italy, a tarot card reading from Spain. There are a ton of them and they are cheap (generally less than $20 a person) and are so many options. My law firm is doing a Coffee Masterclass from Mexico, where we’ll learn the science of a perfect cup of coffee, make one an…
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Nov 30, 2020
Episode 8: Throw away your 'busy badge!'
Hello HWW:
It’s the first week of December and we’ve officially entered the “busy” season. I’m not talking about tax season for accountants. I’m talking about the holidays, which is the crazy, busy, madness season for all working women. Think of the last time you asked a friend or colleague “how are you doing?” I guarantee all of them responded “busy” or “busy, busy” or “crazy busy.” We wear this badge like a medal of honor. It protects us from all of the things we don’t want to do in life.
But I challenge you to think about what wearing your “busy badge” really does to your life? I’ll go first. When I say I’m “busy,” that’s a signal to leave me alone because I’m disorganized and don’t have a grasp on what needs to be done in my personal and professional life. I go from one thing to the next, putting out the hottest fire, responding to the client who is screaming loudest. I don’t have a plan on my “busy” days. I’m a h…
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Nov 24, 2020
Episode 7: Thanksgiving gratitude
It’s the week of Thanksgiving and the unofficial start of the holiday season. For most working women, this is also known as the season of chaos and unmet expectations. Our thoughts are dominated by the “should.” What we “should be doing. Baking cookies. Decorating the house. Buying gifts for friends and family who don’t need a single thing. And let’s not forget the gorgeous holidays cards on Minted.com. Does anyone even have pictures to share this year?
Let’s take a moment and step back from it all. This year is different. And while it’s been different in many negative ways—think remote schooling—it’s forced us to slow down, take inventory and reinvent ourselves.
This week we will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday. It’s my favorite holiday. I am beyond grateful. Eight years ago, my mother passed away and I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was 40 years old. Our son, Salvatore, was six-years old. I was grief-stricken and terrified. I couldn…
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Nov 2, 2020
Episode 6: 10 Minutes a Day - How to Live Longer and Sleep Better
Working women all have the same problems—what to cook for dinner, how to sleep better, how to juggle work, family and life in general. It’s not easy. The world of a working women is super complicated and challenging to say the least. How can we realistically do it all?
Today’s guest, Natalie Caetano Feitoza, is a Brazilian national who currently resides in Canada. She is a pharmacist by training and also holds a Master’s degree in Applied Health Sciences. She currently works as a Nutrition Consultant. Natalie has some great recommendations that we can integrate in our daily lives:
1. Eat your veggies! Natalie recommends 4-10 cups a day, which sounds insane but also recommends using them in omelets, smoothies, and as side dishes.
2. Meal prep: even if it’s one or two things. It’s so much easier to have food to warm up waiting for you at home.
3. Supplements: Vitamin D is the super-star-supplement. It can help with anxiety, depression, and a host of other…
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Oct 27, 2020
Episode 5: Simple and easy ways to brighten up your home and office
Recreate Your Surroundings:
Simple and easy ways to brighten up your home and office
The pandemic has caused all of us to stay home more. Whether we’re working from home or supervising our kids’ remote learning, we are definitely in our homes now more than ever. I don’t know about you but when I’m home more often, I start to take inventory of our décor and start thinking about some new paint colors or furniture. And out comes the Pinterest board or endless scrolling through Houzz.
Today I’m chatting with Erin Kent, owner of Erin Kent Interiors, based in Buffalo, New York. Erin has the eye for interior design and can transform your personal space on any budget. I’ve personally worked with her on several projects and the results are amazing. Despite the pandemic, Erin is busier than ever as people are deciding to spend money on home transformations and improvements rather than travel.
Tune in today to hear:
1. How COVID has changed the interior design business.
2.…
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Oct 19, 2020
EPISODE 4: Love the Skin You’re In
It’s mid-October here in New York State and the days are getting longer, darker and colder. The first thing I notice during this season is the drying of my skin. You know that feeling when you get out of the shower and your face feels tight? Or when your hands are suddenly rough and scratchy? We are in that season but don’t fret!
Today I’m chatting with Michelle Giamberdino, owner of Face Fitness. Michelle has decades of experience in the skin care world and is the owner and Skin guru at Face Fitness where she helps women and men love the skin, they’re in.
Michelle recommends a few key things to do NOW in order to prep your skin for the winter:
1. Hydrate—drink an ample amount of water each day. You don’t want your skin to look like a dry sponge.
2. Moisturize—this will help prevent acne and create a great barrier between your COVID mask and your skin. No more mask-ne!
3. Use sunscreen—we need this year-round regardless of the weather. It will preve…
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Oct 12, 2020
Episode 3: What's for Dinner? Meal Planning Ideas
The hardest decision most working women face every day is deciding “what’s for dinner?” Why do we have to eat dinner every single day??? After trying several options including, a private chef (too pricey), prepared meals (tasted awful), meal kits (took forever to make), I’ve figured out a few short cuts.
The Rotisserie Chicken is your best friend!
I don’t love chicken. But the rotisserie chicken is the base of simple and easy meals. I buy one every week (Instacart delivers them) and get at least two meals from one chicken.
Here’s a simple formula:
1. Use the chicken for:
· Chicken sandwiches (chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a roll or wrap)
· Chicken tacos (chicken, instant rice, avocado, lettuce, tomato)
· Pulled chicken sandwiches (shred the chicken, add BBQ sauce, heat and serve)
· Chicken burrito bowl (instant rice, chicken, cilantro, lettuce, cheese)
· Chicken salad (chicken, mayo, salt, pepper)
2. Use the…
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Oct 5, 2020
Episode 2: Working from home or living at work?
The majority of working women are working from home these days. But are we really? A friend of mine coined a new phrase for the way we work and I couldn’t agree with it more. COVID-19 has forced us to all live at work, without leaving our homes!
Working from home has made it difficult to establish boundaries, work hours, set realistic expectations and maintain any type of work-life balance.
We no longer have scheduled lunch dates with colleagues or a commute home to listen to a podcast or just unwind.
We are always “at work” and it’s taking a toll.
Every year, McKinsey and Company, a global consulting company, issues a “Women in the Workplace” study where they survey more than 40,000 people on their workplace experiences and conduct more than 45 interviews to dive deeper on the issues. This year’s study is concerning. Alarming. It found that ONE in FOUR women are contemplating what many would have considered unthinkable just six months ago: downshifting their careers…
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Oct 2, 2020
Episode 1: The Pandemic and the Gender Divide
The Covid-19 pandemic is disproportionately impacting working women. A recent Buzzfeed article highlights the stress of the working women and it’s impact on her partner/spouse. It’s not good!
Women are now not only trying to work but cook, clean and teach their kids.
We are home 24/7, often under the same roof as our families.
It makes focusing impossible and creates a ton of tension.
We are seeing a “Pink Recession”:
Women are trying to do it all, can’t and quitting their jobs. This can’t happen!
We’ve come too far to backslide. What do we do?
Today I have some simple action items and tips for you to use in your daily lives!
Stop being a martyr—ask for help. You need to have a serious conversation with your partner, kids and boss. You need to discuss your “new normal” and how they can help you.
Pick ONE THING to let go of—one that you hate. Cooking? Laundry? Teaching? Find a way to delegate or automate it. Cooking? Get a rotisserie chicken, some pasta a…
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Sep 28, 2020
Preview: Rosanna Berardi's 'High Wire Woman'
Working women: how many things are you expected to do on a daily basis? Work, raise kids, make dinner, walk 10,000 steps, prepare plant-based meals and oh…don’t forget to plan interesting date nights with your partner and amazing vacations!
ENOUGH! It’s impossible to do it all, yet we’re asked to each day.
Listen in to hear how one High Wire Woman, Rosanna Berardi, stays on the high wire while managing a busy law firm, a consulting business, teaching at a law school, parenting her 14-year-old son, maintaining a happy and healthy marriage and visiting Disney four to five times a year. Let Rosanna show you how to make sense of your life and stay on that high wire!
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