Ep.1716: Passion Into Purpose 1717: What Your Body Knows Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Kathryn interviews Author Liz Elting.Most think innovation is synonymous with invention—and that to become successful, you need to come up with a shiny new product, market, or idea. But what if you don’t have to invent something entirely new or have a “Shark Tank” moment to succeed at entrepreneurship? Liz Elting?entrepreneur and philanthropist is the living embodiment of this concept. By studying the shortcomings of other translation companies and finding ways to improve upon them, she co-founded and grew TransPerfect, the billion-dollar translation and solutions company that began as a dream in an NYU dorm room. Now she is sharing her approach to success. She has been recognized as a NOW Woman of Power & Influence, American Express and Entrepreneur magazine's Woman of the Year, and one of Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women every year since the list’s inception. Kathryn also interviews Author Janice Kaplan.You may have heard there is extraordinary scientific research on the influence of your body on your mind but how do we translate the signals our bodies are sending and utilize that information for our benefit? Award winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author, Janice Kaplan shares in a humorous, conversational prose the knowledge she gained from her interviews with a wide range of experts who draw unexpected links that reveal the power of body-mind connections. Her surprising approach on using your body to change your mind includes the answer to why sitting in a hard chair vs. a soft one can actually influence your decision making. She was editor-in-chief of Parade magazine and the creator and executive producer of more than thirty primetime network television specials. She has also appeared regularly on national TV shows including Today and Good Morning America and is a frequent guest on podcasts and radio shows.