CEO+Founder of ON THE DOT
If you ask Melinda Garvey what her big dream is, you will probably hear her say: “I want to brainwash women!” Now, don’t be alarmed. She just sees this as the fastest way to ensure that ALL women know their worth, have a tribe of other women supporting them and can see their own path to success through access to the Manolos of women that came before them.
“It’s really all about creating a mindset of abundance, rather than scarcity,” Melinda explains. “There are millions of non-celeb, non-corporate titan women who are successful. We just simply don’t ever hear their stories, so we believe that the landscape is barren. On The Dot is on a mission to change that by giving access to successful women and their stories every day.”
It all started in a little Texas town called Austin. One day in 2002, Melinda decided (after one too many glasses of wine) to use her media background to empower, engage and inspire the women of Austin by launching Austin Woman Magazine. Now in its 16th year and hailed as the go-to resource for women looking to move ahead and build a legacy, Austin Woman is going strong…
But what about women around the globe? “When I heard that one of the very top reasons women were not achieving equal success was the lack of access to relatable role models,” Melinda continues, “I just got mad.” And we don’t like to make Melinda mad, or apparently feed her too many glasses of wine, because then she just does something crazy…like start another company.
And so, On The Dot was born, with little more than a deep passion for championing women, an expertise in storytelling and the moxie to believe that On The Dot could change the conversation about women’s advancement. What if, every morning, millions of women around the world heard a story about a successful, relatable role model? How would our mindset change if we could SEE it and then know that we, too could BE it? Let’s do this!
When not on her soapbox, you can find Melinda and her Kiwi husband and business partner, Kip, at a soccer game or swim meet cheering on their 11 year old feminist son, Beckom. Other than that—you guessed it—you can find her surrounded by a gaggle of women drinking wine, of course!
Melinda Garvey has hosted 112 Episodes.
-
A Life Coach's Advice to Navigating through Covid-19
September 10th, 2020 | 24 mins 52 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Nida Jawed, who is the founder of Nida Jawed Life Coaching, LLC, and a certified professional life coach. She discusses what a life coach is, how a life coach can help shape your career and personal goals, and her advice on navigating through this uncertain time.
-
How to Start Conversations and Implement Change in the Workplace
September 3rd, 2020 | 29 mins 16 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week for See It To Be It's 100th episode, we talk to Kandice Guice, an attorney, entrepreneur, lifestyle and beauty writer and mom. She gives helpful advice on how to balance work and kids as well as ways to assert yourself in the workplace and effectively promote change for diversity and inclusion.
-
Leadership Coach on Taking up Space in the Workplace: Featuring Phyllis Reagin
August 27th, 2020 | 19 mins 4 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Phyllis Reagin, a leadership coach to entertainment and media leaders and former global head of diversity and inclusion at Warner Brothers. She talks to us about how to "take up space at the table," network and build relationships and the importance of representation in the workplace.
-
WeeCare CEO on Daycare Adapting to Changes During COVID-19: Featuring Jessica Chang
August 6th, 2020 | 19 mins 28 secs
activism, advocate, childcare interview, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, parenting, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Jessica Chang, CEO and Co-Founder of WeeCare. She talks to us about how her field of childcare has changed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
Finding Your Path When You Feel Stuck: Featuring Rebekah Bastian
July 30th, 2020 | 19 mins 12 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to CEO of OwnTrail, Rebekah Bastian.
-
Crossing The “Shame Line” To Heal Yourself: Featuring Laura Zam
July 23rd, 2020 | 15 mins 7 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Author and Sexuality Educator, Laura Zam.
-
Advice From Barcelona's First Women's Coding School Founder: Featuring Katrina Walker
July 16th, 2020 | 14 mins 12 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to founder of Barcelona’s first coding school for women, Katrina Walker.
-
Tackling Adversity In The Workspace: Featuring Joy Altimare
July 9th, 2020 | 34 mins 10 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Joy Altimare, Chief Engagement and Brand Officer of EHE Health!
-
Rediscovering Your Value: Featuring Sandy Weiner
July 2nd, 2020 | 19 mins 54 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk empowerment coach and author of “Becoming A Woman Of Value,” Sandy Weiner!
-
Don't Only Break The Ceiling For Yourself, Pay It Forward!: Featuring June Manley
June 25th, 2020 | 20 mins 27 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to the founder of Female Founders Faster Forward (F4) June Manley! Tune in to hear about her surprising research on hiring practices on some of the worlds largest tech companies.
-
Emotional Intelligence is the Path to Lasting Change: Featuring Pam Williams
June 18th, 2020 | 28 mins 15 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to HR Professional Pam Williams! Tune in to learn about emotional intelligence and how 6 seconds can change your course of action.
-
Fighting Self Doubt and Perfectionism: Featuring Shay Bahramirad
June 11th, 2020 | 16 mins 48 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to VP of New Initiatives and Outreach at the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) and VP of Engineering and Smart Grid at ComEd., Dr. Shay Bahramirad. Tune in to learn about her educational journey around the world, and her advocacy for the importance of diversity and representation in STEM settings!