You know that internal nudge, the one you get when you know you’re meant for more, but you quiet it down because it’s safer to do so? In this episode, we’re talking about how to show up for ourselves and live a life packed with meaning – whatever that looks like for you. Joining me is Maria Maldonado Smith, a natural born leader whose purpose and passion in life is to help women find their purpose, passion, and why. She is a motivator and supporter, an advocate and consultant, an encourager, empowerer of women, a mother, and a friend. After 16+ years in corporate america, having won sales awards, a promotion to a sales leader and earning tenure as a coach and developer of people, Maria left the corporate world to do what was put on her heart a few years ago – serving, empowering, and motivating women to embrace their most authentic selves. Her company, MMS Consulting Firm, is a place where all women can come to feel their best. But that starts with making a commitment to yourself – to do the work, to want more, to challenge yourself and to love yourself enough to make YOU, a priority. It is her absolute passion to empower women and boost their confidence. Specifically, we talk about: - Setting big goals from a young age and achieving them - What it takes to be a good leader - The inspiration behind creating her consulting firm - Trying to find balance between all areas of business, family and life Current Business Challenges - Finding women who will make themselves a priority - invest in themselves - and do the work. - Balancing it all. Maria is a firm believer that balance doesn't exist but prioritization does. - Not enough hours in the day. Maria needs two more interns and a full time assistant just to handle the barrage of ideas she has on a daily basis around continuing to grow and build her business. Resources mention in this episode: Leaning Out by Monica Pierce  Connect with Maria: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/ Blog: https://confessionsofacorporatemom.com/ Website and Resources: Vision Board Bundle and One-on-One Coaching Program https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/ Connect with Jacqueline Farkas - Learn More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacquelinefarkas.com/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinefarkas_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/jfarkas14⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smallbusinessstrategy/support

I know you can relate to feeling stuck at some point in your life. Whether it’s becoming a new mom and trying to balance it with your business or career, or wondering why your business ideas just aren’t sticking, that place of feeling stuck can sometimes feel all too familiar. My guest in this episode is Danielle Vardaro, a proud working mom, Aviation Executive, global speaker, and a champion for women in the workplace. Danielle is based in Boston, where she resides with her husband, and twin 4-year-old boys (Vance & Xander). When she’s not chasing preschoolers, you can find her on the Peloton, in an airport, or opening a bottle of champagne. She holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and has spent her entire professional career in Aviation. Danielle is currently the Vice President of Worldwide Customer Support & Aftermarket Sales for Commercial Aviation with Embraer where she leads a high-impact global team. Alongside her day job, she is committed to elevating the impact and presence of women in STE(A)M and is passionate about helping women actualize their full potential. She created the Unstuck Your Career Bootcamp for busy women on the verge of change, where she coaches women on the tactics, tools and strategies to dial in your purpose, get unstuck, level-up, and love what you do. Specifically, we talk about: - Why it’s so important to be surrounded by community - The impact of mentoring and mentorship - The difference between STEAM and STEM - How fitness creates mental and physical wellness and why it should be a priority - What futuresetting is and why Danielle always recommends doing it Current Business Challenges - Women who are stuck in jobs/careers work-life setups that suck or aren't serving them, or aren't aligned with their desires/wants/needs. Danielle helps busy working women find their purpose and dream work-life setup. - Women not getting paid what they deserve/the gender pay gap – Danielle helps women with tactics and tools to negotiate what they desire and deserve and make the confident ‘ask’. - Not knowing what someone wants to do with her life or talents; now knowing how to showcase/market/sell ones talents and strengths – Danielle helps women dial in their purpose and brand, market and sell themselves to attract opportunities that are meant for them. Connect with Danielle Vardaro: - Instagram: www.instagram.com/Danielle.Vardaro / www.instagram.com/UnstuckYourCareer- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellenvardaro/- Website and Resources: Unstuck Your Career Bootcamp Waitlist, Free Branding Bundle and more: https://www.bubblesandbabesinc.com/ Connect with Jacqueline Farkas - Learn More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacquelinefarkas.com/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinefarkas_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/jfarkas14⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smallbusinessstrategy/support