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This is a ministry that speaks the truth. We are not politically correct. We believe in the Bible wholly. All of our podcasts typically range between no script and scripted. In our episodes, we read the word and try to dig for that buried treasure so grab your bible and join us as we read God's word. Episodes will air every Monday unless posted otherwise on our Facebook page or Discord server "Out of the Darkness Ministry". www.facebook.com/outofthedarknessministry
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The only constant is change. To successfully navigate through the change, leaders need the time and space to focus. It’s time to press pause. Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, is the host of these raw, intimate C-Suite "press pause" stories. Listen to the why, when, and how they knew it was time to press pause and their outcomes. Pausing to focus is crucial, whether it is minutes, days, weeks, or longer because some decisions can be made quickly, but many can’t and shouldn’t.
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Women in Restaurant Leadership is a new podcast from the teams at QSR and FSR magazines and the podcasts QSR Uncut and The Restaurant Innovator. It will explore stories and insights from women leaders across the industry, creating a space to share ideas, aspirations, and help progress the sector forward. Join the WiRL movement!
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James and Terrance share DNA, but they aren’t brothers. They aren’t even friends. As a civil advisor for the LAPD, James relies on Terrance— his genetic clone—to help him pass mandatory drug testing. But when Terrance suddenly goes missing, and multiple clones end up murdered, a case of mistaken identity forces James to inhabit his double’s life, risking that the secret of his addiction will unravel his carefully composed lies. First designed as biotech property and then raised in foster car ...
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Did SHE really do that? You Betcha She Did! Welcome to the podcast where we teach you to elevate your voice, grow your brand, and earn your worth while living your best life. If you are a women who wants more out of life or are an entrepreneur, online business owner, coach, thought leader, or changemaker, you are in the right place! Get ready to embrace Midwest charm and CELEBRATE women who are forging their own paths. Hosted by Rayna Rokicki, a podcast coach for women entrepreneurs. As a fo ...
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"Welcome to 'Jump: A No-Nonsense Podcast'! Join us as we dive straight into the stories of greatness with our guest speakers. Discover firsthand how they propelled themselves into success without any fluff or bull. We'll uncover the tips and tricks they used to soar to the top, alongside inspirational guests who demonstrate the boundless possibilities awaiting you. Tune in and become a part of our community—it's time to take the leap and join the journey to greatness!"
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In this heartfelt episode of the #WiRLPod, I sat down with Chef Iliana de la Vega—James Beard Award-winning chef, educator, and founder of El Naranjo in Austin, Texas. From her early days exploring the markets of Oaxaca to leading one of the country’s most respected Mexican kitchens, Iliana shares how heritage, memory, and matriarchal influence hav…
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Send us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams welcomes Leah Salinas, former founder of a thriving beauty business and now Director at The Alexander Group. Leah shares her journey from early entrepreneurial success—launching a hair and makeup company that expanded to 14 artists and high-profile events—to burnout and the …
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Who doesn't need more time in their life? I know I do. But what is the secret? How do we find more time in our lives without sacrificing our sanity or sleep? My guest this week, Jenna Piche, a time management coach, shares some practical ways to reframe how you look at your tasks, your time and your week to make your space in your schedule for thin…
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Send us a text In this special one-year anniversary episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams welcomes guest Kim Poulos Lieberz, founder and CEO of KGI Design Group, for an open conversation about the challenges and importance of creating space to pause in the midst of a busy life. Instead of following the typical format where guests shar…
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Send us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Kevin Bartram, founder and principal of Bartram Partnerships, about the pivotal moments that reshaped his career and life. Kevin reflects on his early years growing up in a challenging home environment, entering the workforce at 13, and how he built a thriving ca…
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In this episode of Women in Restaurant Leadership, I sit down with Cassie Pinckney, Vice President of Marketing at Gastamo Restaurant Group, to explore her dynamic career journey from national brands like Velvet Taco and Pei Wei to leading innovative marketing strategies for a growing portfolio of fast-casual concepts. Cassie shares the key lessons…
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Time to Press Pause, Ellen Williams speaks with Andrea Schiavone, a seasoned operations and finance executive, about how even the most intentional pauses can be derailed by life’s unpredictability. Andrea shares her journey from leading a high-growth marketing agency through its acquisition, to planning a…
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You might be wondering what does Screen-Free Family Fun have to do with the NFL Draft in Green Bay? If you guessed that they are connected with the Family Trivia with Dad and Lad podcast, then you are correct! Meet Keely Marlowe, the mom and one of the creators of the Family Trivia with Dad and Lad podcast. My family loves this podcast and I was th…
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Can a restaurant brand really change lives? 🤩 In this episode of the WiRL Pod, I'm sitting down with Evonne Varady, Co-Founder of Clean Eatz, a health-focused fast-casual franchise that’s on a mission to transform lives. From its humble beginnings to becoming a leading player in the wellness space, Evonne shares her journey of building a brand that…
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Send us a text In this episode, Ellen Williams interviews Jennifer Gulbrand, founder of Embody Your Essence, who shares her journey of breaking free from burnout and discovering authenticity. After 35 years in the health and wellness industry, Jennifer realized that her business success did not equate to personal fulfillment. Despite her achievemen…
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Send us a text In this episode, Rajen Sheth, formerly a vice president at Google Cloud AI and industry solutions, shares with host, Ellen Williams, how he took a bold step after nearly two decades at Google. Motivated by a desire to make a positive social impact, he pressed pause on his career, leaving behind the familiar security of his role to ex…
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Welcome to the Season 2 debut!! ✨ The restaurant industry is full of incredible career opportunities—if you know where to look. In this episode of the WiRL pod, I'm sitting down with Sarah Diehl, founder of Empowered Hospitality. She joins me to break down the evolving talent landscape in hospitality. 💪 From shifting employee expectations to the po…
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Send us a text In this episode, host Ellen Williams speaks with entrepreneur and philanthropist Mei-Yung Lee about her unique approach to taking a “pause” when burnout loomed. Mei-Yung, CEO of Ageless Zen—a natural skincare research and manufacturing company—found herself overwhelmed by the demands of building her organization from the ground up. I…
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What does it take to create real change in a community? If you said act local, and start small, you are spot on. In this episode of You Betcha, host Rayna interviews Denise Wittstock, a passionate leader running for the school board in Sheboygan and the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Denise shares her journey back to her hometown to raise her fam…
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Send us a text In this podcast episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams welcomes guest Johanne Brierre, CEO of Brooklyn Commons and New York Beauty Suites. Johanne recounts her transition from working in the fast-paced New York City hospitality industry to founding co-working spaces in her Brooklyn neighborhood. She explains how she reco…
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What makes a school district thrive? In this episode of You Betcha She Did!, host Rayna sits down with Allie Tasche, a passionate candidate running for reelection to the Sheboygan area school board. Allie delves into critical issues like teacher retention, professional development, and the need for strategic funding to support inclusive education a…
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For the Women in Restaurant Leadership podcast SEASON ONE FINALE (can you believe it?!), we’re teaming up with our sister publication PMQ Pizza for a special bonus episode! PMQ senior editor Charlie Pogacar is leading the conversation this time, with pizza industry trailblazers Laura Meyer and Stephanie Swane. 🍕 They dive into the future of pizza, …
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In this episode of Women in Restaurant Leadership, I sat down to chat with Stephanie Jaeger, President of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI), to explore how the organization is championing women in food, beverage, and hospitality. Stephanie shares insights on LDEI’s most impactful initiatives, the power of mentorship, and her vision for the…
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Send us a text Ellen Williams host of Time To Press Pause and CEO of The Salient Strategist, Inc. welcomes Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder and CEO of the global branding firm Mavens and Moguls. Paige describes how a six-year period of family caregiving and estate responsibilities forced her to step away from the demanding pace she had maintained early in…
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Do you ever wake up feeling like you’ve stepped into an alternate reality—one where the world feels upside down, and nothing makes sense? If so, you're not alone. This week, I’m joined by my dear friend Jenn Cassetta—a powerhouse TEDx speaker, empowerment coach, and self-defense expert—who brings her wisdom and resilience to the conversation. In th…
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Send us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams interviews Jeffrey P. McNulty, CEO and Founder of New Retail Ethos Consultancy. Jeffrey recounts two major "press pause" moments in his life that spurred him to step away from a long career in retail leadership. First, after nearly three decades in executive roles with compa…
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What does it take to build a thriving healthy fast-casual empire? I'm sitting down to chat with Darden Coors, CEO of Salad Collective (and Coors family heiress), along with Jenn Ruppert, Salad Collective's VP of Marketing and one of our recent WiRL Together Summit speakers! Darden shares her unique journey from practicing law to leading MAD Greens,…
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Send us a text In this episode of “Time to Press Pause,” Ellen Williams speaks with Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, an ophthalmologist, entrepreneur, and first-generation Indian American who grew up undocumented in the United States. Dr. Batliwala shares how his early struggles with belonging and external validation fueled his ambitious pursuit of success—b…
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Send us a text In this episode, host Ellen Williams interviews Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU and co-founder of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School, as she recounts her transformative moment of realizing she felt detached from her work’s impact. Once working at the intersection of technology and national security, she found herself in boardrooms advi…
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Send us a text In this episode of Time To Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with CEO Megan Steckly of CompuDopt. She shares how she dramatically grew the nonprofit—from a shoestring budget and three-person staff to a multimillion-dollar organization serving hundreds of thousands across 24 states. Amid the rapid expansion, Megan realized she w…
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How does a legal powerhouse transition into leading a beloved French café brand? ☕️✨🥐 In this episode, we sit down with Christine Johnson, who was COO of la Madeleine at the time of this recording and now serves as executive vice president, to explore her unique journey from practicing law to overseeing operations at a national restaurant chain. Ch…
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Send us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, Ellen Williams interviews Ruchi Pinniger, founder and CEO of Watch Her Prosper. Ruchi recounts her background on Wall Street, where she excelled in leadership and team-building, yet felt unfulfilled. She took a sabbatical hoping to discover her true passion, dabbling in nonprofit work, baking, …
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Ready for another bite-sized episode to get your week started on a good note? In this episode of the Women in Restaurant Leadership podcast, I'm joined by Cheryl Fletcher, chief development officer at Tropical Smoothie Cafe. She shares her inspiring (and unconventional) journey to the C-suite and what it’s like to lead in the fast-paced world of QS…
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Feeling overwhelmed and out of sync with your goals? I was and here is what I did about it. In this solo episode of You Betcha She Did!, I’m opening up about the power of taking intentional breaks to reset and realign. I’ll share my own journey of stepping back from the hustle to focus on what truly matters—like fitness, creativity, and finding my …
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Send us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Donna Cravotta, CEO and founder of Cravotta Media Group. Donna shares how, after 18 years running a virtual agency that managed everything from PR to technical fixes, she realized she had built a business she no longer loved. By tak…
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What if building generational wealth isn’t just about money, but about creating a legacy of knowledge, opportunities, and skills that can transform your family’s future? In this episode of You Betcha She Did, Rayna interviews entrepreneur Nikki Nash who dives deep into the multifaceted concept of generational wealth, challenging the notion that wea…
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Send us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Urs Koenig, founder of the Radical Humility Leadership Institute and author of Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human. Urs shares his powerful story of “pressing pause” on his life at age 50 to rejoin the Swiss military as a United Nations and NATO…
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In this episode of Women in Restaurant Leadership, I sit down with MJ Riva, CEO of Pizza Factory, to explore her journey in the restaurant industry and the evolution of her leadership style. MJ shares powerful insights on finding your voice, embracing discomfort to grow, and navigating challenges with confidence and authenticity. We discuss how she…
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What would you do if you had to start over with just $1,000 and a six-month lease? In this episode of You Betcha She Did, host Rayna Rokicki sits down with Luisa Molano, a trailblazer in female entrepreneurship, to explore her extraordinary journey. From bravely escaping an arranged marriage at 18 to walking away from a high-net-worth relationship …
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Send us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams welcomes two guests: executive coach and Morningstar Ventures CEO Andrea Chilcote, and philanthropic advisor Stephanie Borsari. Andrea explains three common reasons professionals “press pause” in their careers: being involuntarily forced into change (such as restructuring), …
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Send us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Henry Poydar, founder and CEO of Steady, a predictive coordination platform that grew out of his earlier venture, Status Hero. Henry describes two pivotal moments when he paused to reconsider his next steps. After co-founding Bantam CRM and joining Constant Conta…
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Wondering how to make your marketing actually connect with your dream clients? In this episode of You Betcha She Did, I chat with marketing consultant Victoria Hajar about how female entrepreneurs can simplify their marketing and make it work. We dive into why getting crystal clear on your messaging is key, how to choose the right lead channel (lik…
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Happy New Year, #WiRLFam! In this episode of the Women in Restaurant Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Tara Gilad, President and Founder of Vitality Bowls, a fast-growing superfood café franchise that has transformed the healthy dining landscape. Tara shares her inspiring journey from her health-conscious upbringing and entrepreneurial roots to fou…
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Send us a text In this special New Year’s episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams compiles lessons from several Season 1 guests to help leaders make 2025 a purposeful and growth-oriented year. Each guest highlights a key insight for personal and professional development: Stay Open to Possibilities DC Glenn, half of hip-hop duo Tag Team …
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Winter Break and the Holidays can be a hectic time. Tune into this bite-sized episode to learn 4 strategies to bring more calm and gratitude into your life at this moment. Also Thank you to ALL the listeners of You Betcha She Did! You guys are the reason this show keeps going and growing and when that happens we elevate women everywhere! If you're …
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Send us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams interviews Rob Levin, a long-time friend and business colleague, about the pivotal moments in his entrepreneurial journey that stemmed from deliberately taking time to pause and reflect. Rob shares two main “press pause” stories: New York Enterprise Report: Rob launched this…
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Ready to ditch the 9-to-5 and be your own boss? In this episode of You Betcha She Did, Rayna sits down with Liz Steblay, an author and thriving solopreneur, to uncover the secrets to self-employment success. From mastering your mindset and managing money to setting the right prices and leveraging LinkedIn, Liz shares the real-world strategies that …
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How does a biology major become one of QSR’s Young Leaders to Watch? In this episode of Women in Restaurant Leadership, I chat with Trisha Bovell, Head of Training at Big Chicken, about her unconventional path into the restaurant industry, her rise from GM to training guru, and her hands-on approach to onboarding that’s helping Big Chicken grow! Tr…
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How do you turn a mountain of debt into a thriving, profitable business? In this episode of You Betcha She Did, host Rayna chats with branding powerhouse Pia Silva, who shares her incredible journey from financial struggle to stunning success. Pia reveals how she and her husband reimagined their small branding agency, ditching unprofitable long-ter…
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The holiday season is a busy one for everyone but especially those in the Hospitality Industry. Working in hospitality is a high pressure, intense career that while rewarding can also be strife with mental health issues and addiction. When you're out and about this holiday season, remember to give some extra love, kindness and respect to those work…
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Send us a text In this special Thanksgiving episode of "Time to Press Pause," host Ellen Williams reflects on the themes of gratitude, togetherness, and reflection amid a year marked by global conflicts and challenges. She emphasizes the importance of "pressing pause" to foster unity, understanding, and resilience within ourselves and our communiti…
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In this episode, I sit down with Meredith Sandland, author of Delivering The Digital Restaurant and founder of Empower Delivery, to discuss the transformative shift in how Americans consume food. Meredith shares her career journey, pivotal lessons learned along the way, and her passion for leading change in the restaurant and delivery industries. W…
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If you're a current podcaster or aspiring podcaster who wants to grow their business with a podcast, check out Podcast Growth Club where Rayna shares her best strategies to help you grow and monetize your podcast with a small audience. Support the Show and Rayna's Work to Elevate MidWest Women! Buy Me a Coffee If you love the show, please subscribe…
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In this episode, Rayna sits down with Wisconsin native Stephanie Krubsack, founder of Purevant Living, a B2B company dedicated to helping businesses elevate their sustainability practices. Growing up on a reforestation tree farm in the 1990s, Stephanie developed an early passion for sustainability, which led her to launch Purevant Living five years…
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Let's talk tech! 👩‍💻🤖🎮 This week, we're catching up with Shelly Rupel, CEO and Co-Founder of Devour—a next-gen engagement platform that's "feeding the future" by weaving seamless food ordering into the world of gaming and streaming. Shelly is a fearless leader in three traditionally male-dominated fields: restaurants, technology, and gaming. With D…
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