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"Welcome to ärdər, the podcast for women who are relentless and insatiable in their pursuit of more. I'm your host Alex Reed and joining me is my co-host, Jamia Daniels. We're excited to be creating a community of like-minded women who are committed to personal and professional growth. In each episode, we'll be discussing topics that are important to us, from career advancement to self-care and everything in between. We'll be sharing our own experiences, inviting guest experts, and giving you actionable tips to help you take your life to the next level. So join us on our journey.

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BBIT

March 08, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

You ever wonder how Bad B*tches became Bad B*tches? Did God bless them from birth? Did they take some sort of course? Did they, in fact, wake up like this? Some of us have arrived comfortably in our Bad Bitch era and some of us are, well, still on the bumpiest of rides holding on for dear life while we're trying to get there. Let's talk about the journey to becoming the baddie you've always wanted to be two people who are coming from totally different places, but are down for the ride.

Becoming Her - Alyx Allen Keynote

February 15, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

We all have the potential to grow and improve, but sometimes we get stuck in old patterns and habits that hold us back. In this keynote from the 2022 Gladiate Beautifully retreat, Alyx Allen, discusses strategies for identifying these limiting beliefs and behaviors, and replacing them with positive, growth-oriented ones. Alyx emphasizes the importance of taking action and making concrete changes in our lives. It's not enough to simply wish for a better version of ourselves; we have to activ...

Take It or Leave It - Parenting Edition

February 15, 2023 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this episode, we'll be discussing how we talk about our own experience with parenting and we'd do it differently than our own parents. As a new generation of parents, we are raising our children in a different world than our parents did. This means that our approach to parenting must also adapt to the changing times. Whether it's discipline, communication, boundaries, mental health (just to name a few) We strive to create a supportive environment that may or may not look a bit different ...

Know Thyself, Love Thyself, Cut Them Off

January 30, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

The journey to becoming the person you know you can be isn’t an easy one. There are highs, there are lows, and everything in between. Today we talk with Alyx Allen about understanding how your own toxic traits can impede your personal evolution and how to tap into the audacious being inside of you. Whatever the best version of you looks like, let’s talk about what it takes in become her.

Sweet Treats & Social Work

May 31, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

How is this episode 11 already? Listen in as I speak to Tracy Naviaux, owner of Dreaming of Dessert.   I was truly blown away by how she took her passion of creating beautiful bouquet cupcakes into a business during the pandemic.  This social worker not only bakes to make your life more sweet, but helps others every day to do so too! Follow her @dreaming.of.dessert

The Forecast calls for - Mental Health, Hiking, Grief & the Weather with Fox 31's Kylie Bearse

April 12, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Pretty sure the title of this episode sums it up. Mental Health, Hiking,Grief & the Weather with Fox 31's Kylie Bearse. https://www.instagram.com/kyliebearse/ https://www.instagram.com/approachableoutdoors/

Wedding Bliss with Michele Venter

March 29, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Can you hear wedding bells? Listen in as Michele Venter went from a badass in the courtroom to the most epic wedding planner in Denver, Colorado.  During a pandemic, Michele choose to find her true passion in the wedding industry, helping brides plan their perfect day. You will fall in love with her, just like her clients do. 

Best Shape Ever with Mara Prendergast

March 22, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

Listen in as I chat with Unite Fitness Owner, Mara Prendergast, on who she is, what she does, and how she balances her work and her life together in a united form. Mara opened a gym in Golden, Colorado during the COVID pandemic and chats how she handled the tough times that her small business had during the last couple years. Now she is helping others become their best versions of themself. 

Alignment for Gladiate Beautifully

March 02, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MB

Alignment for Gladiate Beautifully

March 02, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MB

Guiding You To Your Best Health With Sydney Golden

February 22, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Episode S I X is up of the Gladiate Beautifully Podcast. This week is a treat. I had the pleasure of chatting with @sydneygoldenhealth about her health journey and her path on helping others. Sydney was dismissed by doctors for 20 years before she turned away from modern medicine and took a more holistic approach. Now, Sydney helps others, so her struggles don’t have to be yours! Listen now! 

That's a GB Conference Wrap with Alexandria Reed

February 15, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MB

Our most powerful episode yet! Listen in as your host of the Gladiate Beautifully Conference speaks at the conference and tells her whys. Why she put on this amazing community and why it is so important to her. This one gave us goosebumps and we know it will do the same for you! We are so excited to wrap up the speakers from the Gladiate Beautifully Conference with Mrs. Alexandria Reed. 

Social Media Highs and Lows with Alexandra Bodley

February 08, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Listen in as Alexandra Bodley owner of DNVR.Media chats all things social media. Why do we feel the need to add that filter? Are we addicted to social platforms and forget what is right in front of us? Alexandra was a keynote speaker at the Gladiate Beautifully Conference in 2021 and we are so lucky to get to listen in again to her talk. 

GB Conference Key Note: Danielle Shoots

February 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Danielle Shoots wears many hats: she is the boss of "The Daily Boss Up," a CFO, named one of the 25 most powerful women in business, did a Ted Talk, and we can proudly say, " she was a speaker at the GB 2021 Conference." Danielle, impacted so many of us with her powerful talk and we wanted to share it with you too! Don't miss out on this amazing key note talk with D. Shoots! 

GB Conference with Juliet Abdel

January 25, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Episode 2 of the GB podcast season 4 is live! 🍾 Listen into our friend @msjulietabdel chatting at the Gladiate Beautifully Conference on her life & career. She speaks about her family health scares and how it blossomed into something so much more. Juliet is an advocate for living a healthy lifestyle, an AHA spokeswoman, & Miss Colorado for America 2020. We know you’ll love Juliet as much as we do! 

SEASON 4 is HERE!

January 18, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

TODAY IS THE DAY.  Season FOUR of the Gladiate Beautifully podcast is LIVE! WHAT! 4 seasons, y’all! Grab a class of champagne and listen in as @consultantbarbie - Dr. Erika Michalski talks at the 2021 GB Conference. She was incredible  and now is your chance to see what she is all about. Cheers to season 4, we can’t wait for you to see what’s in store, all of our amazing guests, and the story we are telling!

That's a wrap on season 3...

July 20, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Well, season three has come to an end and we had to go out with a BANG right?! Listen in as I chat with the beautiful owners of Vidash Beauty Lounge, Ashley and Ivana. These two boss babes opened a business when the world shut down and they are killing it! Born and raised in Denver, these two ladies met in beauty school and started making their dreams come true. They are amazing at their skill, amazing people, and amazing people to know! You'll want to hear all the tips they give, how to sur...

Let's Travel with Catherine Gregory

July 13, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

I’VE BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK—AND THE WORLD—A FEW TIMES. I ATTENDED SCHOOL IN FIVE COUNTRIES, RESCUED A SLOTH FROM A PACK OF UNRULY SCHOOLKIDS IN COSTA RICA, STAYED A WEEK WITH ACCUSED WITCHES IN NORTHERN GHANA, ATE MY WAY ACROSS SINGAPORE AND GOT LOST IN A THAI JUNGLE (BUT FOUND MY WAY OUT, THANK GOODNESS). Then I had kids. My journey kept me closer to home outside Portland, Oregon raising my two daughters, restarting my paused writing career and generally trying to function on an obscenely ...

All the Dang Things Business with Brooke Berndt

July 06, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

LISTEN to my friend Brooke Berndt chat about her life and how she has gotten to where she is today! This bombshell boss BABE has had  multiple 6 figure social seller businesses, has the most adorable baby through her success with IVF, owns a successful franchise, and has another family business with her husband, phew and that is just the beginning! She chats about her walk with faith and how she uses her beliefs in her business! You’ll want to hear her knowledge and tips on becoming business...

Being a "Mastermind" with Aimee Meier

June 29, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Join me by listening into my chat with Aimee Meier, a lady of many talents and skills who has done an amazing job in many aspects of her life. As a successful social seller, a co-founder of The DC Collective, and a mom of 5 girls- Aimee juggles it all and juggles it well. We chat what it means to be in a mastermind, how she has seen a huge growth in women in business who have been a part of the mastermind, and why she thinks it is important to join a group of women in business! Her bubbling ...

Wandering Wagon with Cassie Lopez

June 22, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Come listen in as I chat with the beautiful Cassie Lopez. Cassie is the owner of Wandering Wagon mobile bars based in Colorado. She helps create stunningly unique bar experiences for all different types of events. "You bring the party, they bring the bar!" Cassie is an expert in the service industry and knows a thing or two about weddings, parties, and shaking up a mean cocktail! You are guaranteed to fall in love with her personality, passion, and  purpose! She also chats about moving on fr...

Money Isn't Scary with Meghan Dwyer

June 15, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Meghan Dwyer is a working mom, with 2 little boys, a wife, runner and forever learner. As a financial planner, she has seen way too often women taking a backseat when it comes to their family's finances. Meghan believes it is crucial to have the knowledge and understanding of personal finances in order to feel confident and empowered to live our best lives.  Meghan started the Money Isn't Scary podcast last year to help women unpack the deeply embedded stories we have been telling ourselves...

Being a Culture Champion with Leticia Baca

June 08, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Listen in this week as we speak with Leticia Baca, an expert in supply chain management. She holds a Master’s Degree in SCM from FIU where she graduated in the top 1% of her class. Her career began in the financial services industry and she took her business acumen to the food industry, where she became President of Lakewood Organic. She is a pro at identifying bottlenecks, strategizing optimization, and establishing a strong company culture to promote efficiency at all levels. She is also a...

Being a Culture Champion with Leticia Baca

June 08, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Listen in this week as we speak with Leticia Baca, an expert in supply chain management. She holds a Master’s Degree in SCM from FIU where she graduated in the top 1% of her class. Her career began in the financial services industry and she took her business acumen to the food industry, where she became President of Lakewood Organic. She is a pro at identifying bottlenecks, strategizing optimization, and establishing a strong company culture to promote efficiency at all levels. She is also a...

Redeemed Coffee with Michaela Lewis

June 01, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

 Michaela is a first time entrepreneur on a mission to end the stigma of addiction while providing amazing coffee and space for community. She is originally from East Texas but has fallen in love with the Midwest and will be moving back to St. Louis in the Spring. She is a Christ follower, empath and Enneagram #3. She has spent most of her career in Retail management because of her love for people. She enjoys creating relationships, partnerships, and mentoring those who struggle to do so. Mi...

All About Your GUT with Erica Weiner

May 25, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Join me as I dive deep into all things health with my special guest, Erica Weiner! Erica does it ALL, she is an Integrative Health Practitioner & Founder of  Erica Alison Wellness LLC. She also is the  co-host of There’s a Hack for That & the co-founder of  Women in it Together!  Erica helps people live healthy and joyful lives through improved gut health, better sleep, natural anxiety management and healing all health concerns from a root-cause level. Her method is an intuitive and integrat...

Soul Coach Danielle Smason

May 18, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

On todays episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Danielle Smason.  A Soul Coach, who is here for the woman that has never felt seen or heard in society and feels completely stuck. Haven't we all felt that way at a time in our life? (Raising my hand now) Listen in as we dive deeper into what it means to be a Soul Coach, how she balances life with a son and a baby on the way, and how to find your path in life.  https://www.instagram.com/danielle.smason/  https://www.facebook....

DNVR. Media with Alexandra Bodley

May 11, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Listen in as DNVR. Media founder Alexandra Bodley chats all things social media management, New2townDenver, moving to a new city, and putting yourself out there. Alex moved to Denver from Atlanta in 2018 and saw a gap in the social media market for newbies to Denver, she created a "one stop shop" for all things Denver. Looking for a new happy hour, brunch, spot, fun event, or local product? Check out her Insta, New2townDenver. Alex has social media down to a science, so grab a pen and paper ...

Authenticity with Dr. Erika Michalski

April 27, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Dr. Erika Michalski has a robust history of providing educational programming and engaging workshops dedicated to empowering participants and cultivating new ideas about professional development. She has also been guiding teams through strategic planning and long-range tactical visioning processes for over a decade. Erika is passionate about creating environments where individuals feel equipped to tackle new challenges as they move forward in personal and professional endeavors. Over the pas...

The Naked Face with Tracy Rookard

April 07, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Tracy started her professional career as a US Army Medic.  After Advanced Medic school, she changed specialties and was trained as an Army Respiratory Therapist.  She spent a total of 11 years active-duty Army.   Tracy spent about 8 years as a staff Respiratory Therapist at various healthcare facilities in the National Capital Region.  She is licensed in VA work PRN (medical term for as needed) on a ventilator unit at a local Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – since 2004. While working ful...

In The Kitchen with Celebrity Chef Jamie Hunt

March 31, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Chef Jamie has spent the bulk of her career in the private sector cooking for A-list celebrities (like Alicia Keys, Sean Combs, Kimora Simmons), major organizations (like Johnson & Johnson, Verizon, Jack & Jill), past-presidents and more. Inspired by the pandemic, and more people home and in the kitchen like never before, she recently launched her website and virtual events. She is sharing recipes, hosts virtual Saturday Supper Clubs (where you can cook with her during a live demonstration a...

Mortgage Basics with The Warner Group

March 16, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

The Warner Group is closing loans and opening doors in our community. The Warner Group's mission is to be the mortgage industry's most heart-led Lender.  Fostering health while inspiring community and supporting philanthropy through home ownership.    Brynn is the lead Loan Officer and has closed hundreds of loans since 2015. The best  part of her job is being able to help people and create relationships in the community. When she's not helping people find the best home financing options, ...

Mortgage Basics with The Warner Group

March 16, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

The Warner Group is closing loans and opening doors in our community. The Warner Group's mission is to be the mortgage industry's most heart-led Lender.  Fostering health while inspiring community and supporting philanthropy through home ownership.    Brynn is the lead Loan Officer and has closed hundreds of loans since 2015. The best  part of her job is being able to help people and create relationships in the community. When she's not helping people find the best home financing options, ...

Faith Deconstruction + Reconstruction with Lexi Lucas

March 09, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Lexi, and is an international flight attendant for a major US airline. She is passionate about making crew members and everyone she meets along the way feel loved and welcomed as is. She was in ministry for most of her life and is currently on a journey of deconstruction, finding healing from church trauma and is hopeful to discover spiritual peace. Travel and connecting with new people has been the glue that is putting her heart back together. 

Walk with Heather Baker - Motherhood, Infertility, Child loss

March 02, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Heather is a business owner, entrepreneur and momma. She has three beautiful children....two beside her one in heaven. Been married to one incredible man for 10 years. Founder of HB cosmetics. World traveling makeup artist.  Director of fundraising for a non-profit called Walk With Me. Passionate about helping others by sharing her story.   https://www.walkwithme-nonprofit.org/ http://makeupbyheather.com/

How Busy People Can (and should) Fit in a “Side Hustle”

February 23, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Kim is a Jesus loving wife of a fire fighter. Raising five kiddos while homeschooling them and running a business from home. She super passionate about helping to empower women to find their strength, and walk their calling through all of the perfectly imperfect, hot mess moments. Instagram.com/kimberlygarner7 Instagram.com/garnerandgather

This Is Not Your Typical 'Finding Your Purpose' Podcast Epi

February 16, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Joy Osahon-Agbator is a Nigerian-American woman who gave God her, yes to launch a blog site back in 2015 following a breakup. Since then, Joy’s thought-provoking and relatable blogs, social media posts, and motivational videos have deeply impacted the lives of many women and men throughout the world. Her infectious smile and warm spirit have led her to connect and serve individuals throughout her personal and professional journey. As a result, Joy’s passion cultivated her to become a Faith ...

You Can Either be Broke, or Broken Open with Emily Vavra

February 09, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Emily Vavra is an alpha female Entrepreneur who had a dream and went for it. This LA-based wellness leader and speaker has been an entrepreneur since 2011 and has helped thousands of other entrepreneurs build their own health, wealth, and financial freedom.  Emily is a global traveler speaking to filled arenas on business topics, mindset issues, motivational stories, and more. Her ability to connect with audiences on various issues, from simple tips on productivity to lifestyle tips, is lar...

Some New Year Love <3

December 31, 2020 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.13 MB

Thank you so much for sticking with us through season one and two! Cheers to season three, coming soon! 

Some New Year Love <3

December 31, 2020 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.13 MB

Thank you so much for sticking with us through season one and two! Cheers to season three, coming soon! 

Financial Independence w/ Taylor Murphy

December 30, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode, Taylor (@bytaylormurphy) and I discuss financial independence for women, taxes, societal norms for entrepreneurship, and how to break them. 5 Tax Mistakes Costing You Money: https://mailchi.mp/81cbbf6ed5ae/tax-mistakes-guide

Me on Katie Brinkley's Rocky Mountain Marketing Podcast

December 16, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

A couple of weeks ago, I had Katie Brinkley of @next.step.social on the podcast discussing the ways to best build a business. This week I’m sharing my guest episode from her podcast, Rocky Mountain Marketing...hope you enjoy!

The Influencers Collective: Mastermind with Mallory Sollie + Erica T. Jennings

December 08, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Mallory (@msollie862) and Erica (@ericatjennings), co-founders of The Influencers Collective (@theinfluencerscollective) join me this week!! Such fun these ladies are ✨ • In this episode we discuss the collective’s mastermind, women helping women, and how to invest in yourself as an entrepreneur. Entrepreneur or not, this conversation is WORTH 👏🏾 YOUR 👏🏾 TIME.

Social Media Strategy with Katie of Next Step Social

December 01, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Welcome Katie Brinkley (@next.step.social)! In this episode we chat about social media strategy and how realtors and entrepreneurs engage with these platforms to optimize their business. Thanks for joining me on this one Katie! [email protected] Personal Website | nextstepsocialcommunications.com LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley Instagram | instagram.com/next.step.social

Managing Mental Health in a Pandemic

November 24, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Sierra Hillsman, founder of Legacy Speaks, joins me this week to talk about managing mental health in the middle of a pandemic. We discuss how to help individuals commit to sobriety during times of crisis, protecting our mental health in the workplace, prepping for those seasonal slumps, and destigmatizing mental illness within communities of color. 

Authentic Expression with Celeste Cancel

November 17, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

The beautiful Celeste! In this episode @celestelovescheese and I talk about dance, self expression + love, activism, and showing up in friendships and for ourselves. I'm so glad that we got to reconnect and talk about the things that make you happy and glow! Imajen Entertainment + Consulting

Self Love + Boudoir with Adena Rossiter of Blush + Tease

November 10, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Adena Rossiter is so FUN! What a rollercoaster this conversation was. Adena is the owner and photographer of Blush and Tease, 'the boudoir experience for every woman.' In this episode we discuss her business, Blush and Tease, self love + confidence, and of course...boudoir. Needless to say, I already have my shoot booked.  www.blushandtease.com

Self Love + Boudoir with Adena Rossiter of Blush + Tease

November 10, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Adena Rossiter is so FUN! What a rollercoaster this conversation was. Adena is the owner and photographer of Blush and Tease, 'the boudoir experience for every woman.' In this episode we discuss her business, Blush and Tease, self love + confidence, and of course...boudoir. Needless to say, I already have my shoot booked.  www.blushandtease.com

Being an Ally is Trendy? Performative Allyship vs. Outrage

November 03, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

BOOK LIST: https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/understanding-and-dismantling-racism-booklist-white-readers https://www.wbur.org/artery/2020/06/17/reading-list-on-race-for-allies https://www.google.com/amp/s/nymag.com/strategist/amp/article/anti-racist-reading-list.html

Season 2 Premiere with Adaeze Noelle Azubuike

October 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

A taco and turquo-teal loving phenomenon, and our Season 2 premiere GUEST! ✨ • Adaeze Noelle Azubuike (@adaezenoelle) is a musician, artist (owner of @daezedoodlez), outdoor enthusiast, bride-to-be...I could go on and on. • In this episode, we discuss racial reconciliation, diversity + equity in faith, and her writing w/ Maverick City Music (@maverickcitymusic). Thank you Adaeze for hopping on to be our season 2 premiere guest, what an honor. ❤️ dazsedoodles.shop