Behind every great business is a leader or group of leaders driving things forward. But behind every leader is a lifetime of trials and tribulations, of wisdoms learned along the way, as they worked their way forward. Petite2Queen is no different, and our CEO Lynn Whitbeck was happy to share her story in a recent interview with Steven Haggerty at …
The 6 Steps You Need to Plan and Complete Any Project
We all have dreams and goals, but what about fool-proof plans? Most of you know where I’m going with this: It can be so hard to make a plan and actually stick to it, am I right?! How are we supposed to go about accomplishing our goals and checking each project off of our to-do lists? We at Petite2Queen had …
Stop Being a Hot Mess: How to Finally Get Organized!
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt like a hot mess. Okay, we’re not going to out you like that. But just know, we’ve all been there. It can be hard to get organized – and stay organized! Luckily, there’s help available to you… starting with this here podcast! We spoke with organization expert Laurie Palau of Simply B Organized …
Revealing What Restructuring Looks Like Behind Hidden Doors
Given enough time, restructuring is something nearly all organizations go through. With all that’s happened this year, 2020 has brought about tons of change, something that will likely continue in 2021. What does it mean if your business is entering a phase of restructuring? What does that look like from the managerial perspective? In our new podcast interview, sales coach …
How to Overcome Food Fears and Live More Freely
It’s no secret that many of us struggle with self-esteem regarding our appearance. Many of us have a hard time attaining or maintaining a specific weight goal, feel self-conscious about our eating habits, and develop food fears. Our latest guest, Kimberly Spencer, is no stranger to these experiences. Though she was once crowned Miss Congeniality, she battled bulimia for years. …
How to Awaken Your Spark and Enjoy Life
Do you ever feel like you’re not being true to yourself, or that you’re moving through each day like a disillusioned zombie? It’s easy to lose the joie de vivre as we face stresses and struggles in everyday life, but it doesn’t have to be this way. We spoke with an intuitive healer and teach named Lana McAra about how …
How to Move Toward a Better Life After Trauma
For people who have experienced trauma, it can be very difficult to move forward from it. Alison Donaghey faced this firsthand when she was sexually assaulted as a teenager. But over time, she found a way to overcome what happened to her. In our new podcast, Alison shares her method for a better life after trauma. Listen to our podcast …
How to Develop a Winning Freelancing Career
Have you ever thought freelancing might be the right career path for you? How do you go about it and find success? We at Petite2Queen had the pleasure of speaking with Gertrude Nonterah all about what it takes to be a successful freelancer. A freelancer herself, Gertrude – Gee for short – hosts the Create & Prosper podcast, published a …
How to Overcome Trauma and Improve in Love and Life
Most of us have faced some traumas in our life, and these can manifest in our relationships, affecting who we partner with and how the relationship works out. In our new interview, we spoke with Riana Milne about how you can identify and overcome traumas and improve in love and life. Riana is a licensed mental health counselor, certified mindfulness …
What is it Like to be an Immigrant in America Today?
America is a nation of immigrants, and we welcome people from all over the world. But the last several years have been especially turbulent for our immigrants. What is it like to be an immigrant here today? We spoke with Irina VanPatten, originally from Moldova, about her own experiences and her new book on this subject. Her recently published book, …
How to Propel Your Leadership Skills to the Next Level
Earning role of leadership in your career is a goal many of us have, and rising up in your organization can be a source of great pride. But what if your promotion to a more influential position has you feeling nervous and underqualified? What if you feel that you lack management skills? Don’t worry! We spoke with leadership coach Grace …
How Can You Live a Rich and Fulfilling Life?
Have you ever wondered how Petite2Queen was born? What was the driving force for founder and CEO Lynn Whitbeck to create a company focused on helping young women with their lives and careers? It all started with an impetus: What do you wish to leave behind when you’re gone? Lynn wanted to leave guidance on how to live a fulfilling …
How to Transcend Your Circumstances and Attain Success
If you’re like us, you aim for success in your career. But your journey may come with a variety of roadblocks and setbacks, and it can be hard to transcend your circumstances and achieve your goals. If you’re struggling on your way to the top, you’re not alone. We spoke with Lisa Fabrega, a leadership coach who has worked with …
How to Interview Discreetly But Effectively While on the Job
“I hate the job I have, but I can’t afford to quit… at least not until I find another one. How can I make time for job interviews I may have without it interrupting my current work or my employer finding out? How can I interview discreetly… but effectively?” – Anna in Three Forks, MT Answer: Finding a new job …
How to Recover From Addiction and Get Your Life Back
So many people suffer from an addiction, or have a loved one who does. And yet, despite the numerous people facing addiction, it’s not something people always feel comfortable talking about or know how to discuss. Moreover, it can be incredibly difficult to overcome, and when treatments and attempts at quitting don’t work, what do you do? We spoke with …
How to Attain the Life You Desire, Because It’s Real and Waiting
We all have desires, but turning our dreams into reality can be tricky. It’s something nearly all of us have faced, and something our guest, Piper Lauri Salogga, has worked to understand. In our latest podcast, we learn how the life you desire is real and waiting… and how you can finally get there. Piper is the founder of Beauty …
How to Find a Mentor Who Will Change Your Life
Why should you have a mentor? How can you go about finding the right person and asking them to help guide your career? We spoke with Tatia Zuloaga, a mentor relationships expert, to find out. Tatia co-founded Upnotch to encourage mentorships in the Seattle community, and she shared her invaluable advice in our latest podcast interview. We’ve all heard of …
How Being Selectively Selfish Will Boost Your Productivity and Save Time
Last year, we had the pleasure of speaking with LM Bennett about how to get your ish together – inspired by her book, Get Your Ish Together: A Workbooks for the Purpose-Driven Life. So we were more than happy to have LM back for another discussion. In our new podcast, we spoke about time management – an issue many of …
How Exploring the World Led to Entrepreneurial Success
Do you love traveling? What if you could turn your passion for exploring the world into a successful career? That’s exactly what Kelly English did when she founded Explore California Travel. After incredible trips around the world, she returned to her original home in the Golden State to create memorable experiences for travelers to California. In our new podcast interview, …
How Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Leads to Personal Growth
We all have a comfort zone, a set of habits and places where we feel most at ease. But as great as comfort zones are, it’s necessary to step out of them sometimes. How else will you grow as a person? Treading into the unknown can lead you to learn new skills, meet new people, and discover new interests. It …