Go Big AND Go Home

Go Big AND Go Home showcases successful women reflecting on their career choices and how their sense of home contributed to who and where they are today. My intention for this podcast is to connect the dots on how real women achieved career success and how their home or home-life has been a catalyst to that success. Home means many things to different people ,and I would love to know what home means to you. I’m Lauren Ravitz and this is Go Big and Go Home.

Dr. Janie Grumley | What it Means To Be a Forever Surgeon in Health Care 10/02/2020

Dr. Janie Grumley | What it Means To Be a Forever Surgeon in Health Care Born in Taiwan and raised in Canada, Dr. Janie Grumley became a competitive figure skater before beginning her training to become a surgeon. She chose breast cancer as her field of specialty and learned the advanced procedure of Oncoplasty – removing a breast tumor and in the same surgery reconstructing the breast. She is developing new programs at the Margie Petersen Breast Center at Providence St. John’s in Santa Monica, she operated on me when I had breast cancer in 2019. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/16223261

Barb Garrison | Doing Business Better 09/18/2020

Barb Garrison | Doing Business Better Barb Garrison is a Career and Money Breakthrough Coach and founded her company, Internal Groove, 14 years ago. She helps burned out, success-driven professionals who are just going through the motions, design a career based on their truth while setting them up with the tools for success. And how do I know this, because she was my coach for many years… /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/16064630

Dana Weinrot | From eBay to a Big Payday 09/04/2020

Dana Weinrot | From eBay to a Big Payday Dana Weinrot is the owner and founder of Refresh Your Closet which provides highly personalized consignment services. In 2004 she founded CelebrityOwned.com and has consigned over $15 million in designer apparel, handbags, jewelry, shoes and accessories. Starting her business out of her bedroom on eBay, what a testament to literally building a business from home. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/15874160

Jennifer Prince | The Twitter Team Leader You Wish You Had 08/21/2020

Jennifer Prince | The Twitter Team Leader You Wish You Had Jennifer Prince is the Managing Director of Global Media & Entertainment at Twitter. She has been in the digital world for over two decades having worked before at You Tube, Google and Demand Media, to name a few. She is also the mother of three gorgeous daughters and someone I’ve known for many years and have always looked up to for doing it all. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/15671417

Kiki Heinzer | Providing The Best In Curated Food Delivery 08/07/2020

Kiki Heinzer | Providing The Best In Curated Food Delivery Kiki Heizner is the founder of Klean, which is a meal delivery service serving high-quality meals and meal plans for weight loss, weight management and nutrition. Their meals focus on whole, organic ingredients while removing inflammatory triggers such as gluten, soy and processed foods. Since 2012 they make real food for real people who deserve the best out of what they eat. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/15486752

Wendy Glickman | Feeding Krispy Kreme Donught Lovers in SoCal 07/24/2020

Wendy Glickman | Feeding Krispy Kreme Donught Lovers in SoCal Wendy Glickman is the Chief Marketing Officer of Awesome Doughnuts, who are the Southern California franchisee of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Launching in 1999 they quickly garnered more than 50% of the regional doughnut market share. Now in 2020 they have opened 18 retail locations and plan to open many more. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/15260852

Meridith Baer | A National Home Staging Empire 07/17/2020

Meridith Baer | A National Home Staging Empire Meridith Baer has been a storyteller all her life, first through the written word and then at the age of 50 she reinvented herself with her luxury home staging and design business, Meridith Baer Homes. She helps prospective Buyers imagine life at a new address through visual design and helps Sellers get top dollar for their homes; and everything in between all across the nation. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/15216104

Lauren Walker | Fashion Founder and All Things Shop Rachel Zoe 07/10/2020

Lauren Walker | Fashion Founder and All Things Shop Rachel Zoe Lauren Parrish Walker is the Chief Product Officer of Rachel Zoe and the owner and founder of Parrish which showcases beautiful sweaters and cardigans. With her 25 years in the fashion industry she has been brand building for incredible companies and her own sense of style is the perfect East Coast meets West Coast. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/15138977

Jenn Worley | Face Haus: Facials for the People 07/03/2020

Jenn Worley | Face Haus: Facials for the People Jenn Worley is the co-founder and chief creative officer for Face Haus which she co-founded with 2 fellow working moms. They were on the hunt for a great facial that they could afford regularly and launched their business in 2013 with their 9th and 10th “hauses” soon to open. What they have created is an open concept “facial bar” where men, women & teens can come get fantastic, spa-grade facials in a modern and more inclusive environment. All without breaking the bank. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14930009

Kristine Lazar | Serious News Without Sacrificing Personal Goals 06/26/2020

Kristine Lazar | Serious News Without Sacrificing Personal Goals Kristine Lazar is an Emmy award winning investigative reporter for CBS 2 and KCAL 9 News in Los Angeles. She started her news career 20 years ago in Northern Wisconsin, where she juggled forecasting the weather while shooting and editing her own news stories. Flash forward to 2017, when she helped launch a consumer justice franchise, 2 On Your Side. Kristine is the epitome of a journalist who has maintained career success while keeping personal goals. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14929517

Jenn Feldman | Re-Designing Your Home and Life 06/19/2020

Jenn Feldman | Re-Designing Your Home and Life Jenn Feldman is the owner and founder of Jenn Feldman Designs a full service design studio that specializes in residential new home builds, remodeling and bespoke decor projects. If you’re looking for design inspo, incredible projects, check out Jenn’s website www.jennfeldmandesigns.com Plus free design tips on the show! /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14817341

Betsy Brown Braun | Paving The Pathway For Parents 06/12/2020

Betsy Brown Braun | Paving The Pathway For Parents Betsy Brown Braun is the founder of Parenting Pathways, a parent educator and child development and behavior specialist. Her bestselling books, Just Tell Me What To Say and You're Not The Boss Of Me have helped parents and families negotiate the twists and turns, and highs and lows of parenting. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14721428

Karen Lazar | The Original Beaded Bracelet Story 06/05/2020

Karen Lazar | The Original Beaded Bracelet Story Karen Lazar is the owner and founder of Karen Lazar Design and most recognizable for her stackable 14k gold-filled beaded bracelets. Her designs have been seen on the wrists of Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon and Mila Kunis and start at $45 each. To think that this business launched only 7 years ago, in 2013, and has grown into what it is today is a real testament to hard work. And as a bonus, Karen Lazar is offering a 10% discount to all listeners of Go Big AND Go Home. Just the code LR10 at check out. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14629307

Laura Grier | Storytelling through Travel and Photojournalism 05/29/2020

Laura Grier | Storytelling through Travel and Photojournalism Laura Grier has been a photojournalist for 20 years, making a life out of exploring the world, while capturing and writing about her experiences. Living abroad as a young girl in Indonesia and working for the CIA during college in their photo printing group, she has created a life that fits her passion and business acumen. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14559704

Amy Marella | Delivering Floral Happiness in More Ways Than One 05/22/2020

Amy Marella | Delivering Floral Happiness in More Ways Than One Amy Marella is a celebrity florist and founder of The Hidden Garden, a floral-design company based in Los Angeles. The Hidden Garden specializes in décor for weddings and special events. Her celebrity clientele includes the likes of Tom Cruise and Gwen Stefani. She has been featured in People Magazine and Vogue and has worked with Tiffany & Co., The Beverly Hills Hotel and the NFL Super Bowl. After doing this for over 20 years, it’s safe to say she knows EVERYTHING about flowers. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14483507

Felicia Alexander | Box Union - Where it's About Body and Mind 05/15/2020

Felicia Alexander | Box Union - Where it's About Body and Mind Felicia Alexander is the co-founder of Box Union Studio a 45 min cardio boxing experience where you get to listen to the music and let that rhythm guide you as you punch it out. With a cult following and goal to change lives using boxing as a vehicle she used her passion for fitness, combined with her business insight which spurred this unexpected career changes. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14398781

Practically Perfect | Simplifying Your Space for a Seamless Life 05/08/2020

Practically Perfect | Simplifying Your Space for a Seamless Life Kitt Fife and Joni Weiss are the founders of Practically Perfect a Los Angeles based organizing and lifestyle company devoted to constructing creative and functional solutions that simplify daily activities and exemplify practicality. Their Instagram is a beautiful rainbow of organized colors, their YouTube channel is on point with great tips and they have been cleaning up clutter since 2014 together. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14341319

Amie Valpone | Finding The Healthy You Through Detox and Mindfulness 05/01/2020

Amie Valpone | Finding The Healthy You Through Detox and Mindfulness Amie Valpone is the #1 best-selling author of Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation & Reset Your Body, columnist and the founder of AmieValpone.com. She works with celebrities and clients all over the world helping them feel their best. Amie recently healed herself from a decade long battle of chronic health issues and shares her authentic story of how clean eating and detox helped saved her life. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14227922

Ellen Chen | Literally Selling Happy at Mendocino Farms 04/24/2020

Ellen Chen | Literally Selling Happy at Mendocino Farms Ellen Chen is the Cofounder of Mendocino Farms along with her husband Mario, and both have a passion for community and connection. After 15 years of serving up great food, throughout California and now Texas, their strong partnerships with their farmers and food artisans creates a true vibe you can feel in each of their locations where they truly “sell happy”. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14123606

Barb Garrison | Special WFH Business Episode 04/24/2020

Barb Garrison | Special WFH Business Episode Barb Garrison is a Career and Money Breakthrough Coach and founded her company, Internal Groove, 14 years ago. She helps burned out, success-driven professionals who are just going through the motions, design a career based on their truth while setting them up with the tools for success. And how do I know this, because she was my coach for many years… /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/14123546

Welcome to Go Big AND Go Home 04/21/2020

Welcome to Go Big AND Go Home Go Big AND Go Home showcases successful women reflecting on their career choices and how their sense of home contributed to who they are today. My intention for this podcast is to connect the notes on how real women achieved career success and how their home or home-life has been a catalyst to that success. Home means many things to different people ,and I would love to know what home means to you. I’m Lauren Ravitz and this is Go Big AND Go Home. /episode/index/show/gobigandgohome/id/13941863

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