This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats about the significance of International Women's Day and the theme "Give to Gain," sharing heartfelt stories about the women and mentors who have shaped her journey.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How the 2026 International Women's Day theme "Give to Gain" shows up in real life through mentorship—why every woman Ivy mentors teaches her just as much in return.

• What Ivy learned from early role models like her dance teachers, working mothers ahead of her, and icons such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg and a beloved teacher, Mrs. Durkin, about breaking barriers and modeling what's possible.

• When Ivy was pregnant with her first child and told she couldn't "have the career you want and be a good mom," and how a conversation with her friend Bonnie, a pediatrician, reframed success as "how you show up," not the title you hold.

• Why 2026 is an invitation to show up as a dynamic, ambitious, grounded woman who becomes a role model simply by living fully—and how every act of mentoring, support, or encouragement is part of "give to gain."

• How male allies matter too, including Ivy's husband, who backed her decision to start a "crazy" coaching business in 2007 with a simple, powerful message: "You want to do it, figure it out, I'm with you."

Ivy Slater is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, best-selling author and podcast host. After owning and operating a 7-figure printing business, having been in the industry for 20 years, she started Slater Success which focuses on developing great leaders and facilitating business growth and expansion. Ivy holds masterminds and retreats with her private client base and corporate training on communication and strategic planning. She speaks nationwide on the topics of leadership, sustainable growth, relationships and sales.

Best Selling Author of From the Barre to the Boardroom

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This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Stacey Brown Randall. The two talk about navigating business failure and rebuilding with intention; the power of referrals in authentically growing a business; and how documenting processes can be the difference-maker in scaling your company.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Stacey's second book was born out of a "COVID delay," deep year-end reflection, and the realization that readers who downloaded her secret bonus resources were quietly becoming some of her best clients, and why a second (and even third) book makes smart business sense.

• What her first failed business taught her about scaling, resilience, and why she was determined not to be a "two-time member of the business failure club" when she launched her productivity and business coaching practice.

• When she started "throwing spaghetti at the wall" with referrals, refusing to ask, pay, or use gimmicks, and accidentally generated 112 referrals in her first year as a productivity coach, all without asking, which pushed her to reverse engineer the process into teachable strategies.

• Why most businesses have SOPs for everything except referrals, and how treating referrals like any other core system can make them a fun, aligned, and lower-cost way to generate leads instead of something awkward and "icky."

• How Stacey intentionally designed her business around her life—prioritizing school pick-ups, baseball games, and her kids' events over chasing a Lamborghini lifestyle—and the ongoing work of stepping out of comparison to honor the business she truly wants.​

Stacey Brown Randall is the multiple award-winning author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking, author of the forthcoming book, The Referable Client Experience (October 2025), and host of the Roadmap to Referrals podcast.

Stacey teaches business owners how to generate referrals naturally... without manipulating, incentivizing, or even asking.

She has been featured in national publications like Entrepreneur magazine, Investor Business Daily, Forbes, and more.

She received her Master's in Organizational Communication and is married with three kids.

Website: https://staceybrownrandall.com/

Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceybrandall/

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This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Brittany Stevens. The two talk about Brittany's journey into employment discrimination law, the challenges of balancing a demanding legal career with motherhood, and the importance of workplace policies that support parents and caregivers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How pregnancy discrimination is still rampant, bosses assuming moms-to-be will slack off, and why Brittany fights to shatter that, drawing from her own return from maternity leave (needing a private fridge, blinds, and pumping space).

• What drew her to the plaintiff side: a deep drive to help folks facing power imbalances at work, chasing internships and jobs that let her focus on real discrimination cases, fueled by her natural people-person vibe.

• When caregiving for aging or ill parents hits (like Brittany taking time for her mom's final days and doctor's visits), what protections exist, like leaves for loved ones, state-specific caregiver time off, and why HR chats early can make all the difference.

• Why, despite progress since the '70s, we're still miles from equity: post-COVID return-to-office mandates are pushing women out again due to childcare chaos, proving conversations about real accommodations and culture are non-negotiable.

• How to spot supportive workplaces before signing on: check policies on paid maternity/paternity, flexible leaves, and a vibe that won't punish you for using them without retaliation or getting passed over for promotions.

Brittany A. Stevens is a Partner at Phillips & Associates, PLLC, one of
the nation's premier plaintiff-side employment law firms. She focuses exclusively on representing employees who have experienced sexual harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. Known for her strategic legal mind and compassionate client advocacy, Brittany empowers clients during some of the most vulnerable moments in their professional lives. She represents women from across industries— especially those in executive support roles—and works tirelessly to hold employers accountable.

At the heart of Brittany's practice is a deep belief in justice, respect, and protection for those with less power in the workplace. She's
been featured in media, published legal articles, and leads with a communication style that is clear, empathetic, and action-oriented. Whether fighting for a settlement or guiding a client through the legal systems, Brittany ensures every voice is heard—and every violation addressed.

Website:

https://www.newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com/

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