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326 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Empowered women and men share their secrets to success in extraordinary stories. Stories that touch your heart and soul and make you realize it is possible to prevail even in the face of gender bias and/or racial discrimination to blaze your own trail when there is no clear path ahead. Super entrepreneurial "how-to's" to help you launch your own business!

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Over 50 Fit and Fabulous | Alicia Jones

October 14, 2022 08:01 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Do you want to regain strength and start living your best life as you age? Alicia Jones shares with us how she helps women over 50 regain their energy and zeal for life with her health and fitness program specifically designed for this group.  Alicia Jones is a highly recognized health and fitness expert with over 15 years of experience transforming the health and lives of women over 50 through fitness and weight loss strategies. Her 12-week signature program Over Fifty Fit & Fabulous has he...

How to Build an Estate and Contingency Planning | Mary Beth Simon

October 07, 2022 08:02 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Do you have an estate plan and a contingency plan in place? Mary Beth Simon is a contingency plan guide who will help us understand the benefits of having both an estate and a contingency plan in place before any life storm.   Mary Beth Simón is a speaker, contingency plan guide, strategic planner, and the founder of NPC. She helps entrepreneurs and professionals create contingency plans and strategies at the best time - when life is good. She explains the importance of every adult havin...

How to Be the CEO of Your Career | Kathryn Heath and Brenda Wensil

September 30, 2022 08:01 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

When is the last time you asked yourself, “What is my reputationality?” Your answer might well be, “Never, because I’ve never heard of that word!” But for successful women leaders, it’s an important concept to understand and build upon throughout their careers. Reputationality is the combination of your reputation and your personality. It’s how your professional strengths and credentials meet your personality attributes to give you a unique stamp in the world. If you’re an aspiring leader,...

Podcasting Made Easier | Colin Gray

September 23, 2022 07:01 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Colin Gray is the founder of The Podcast Host & Alitu.com, speaker, podcaster, SAAS founder, and teacher. Alitu is an automated podcast recording & editing tool, while The Podcast Host is one of the longest-running and most authoritative podcasting blogs on the web. Listen in to learn the power of podcasting in connecting with the audience compared to other media, plus how to utilize it. You will also learn why easing into business and doing different things might be the best way to start ...

Image Consultant Uses Visual Power | Ann Lindsay

September 16, 2022 08:01 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

What colors should you use in your wardrobe? Ann Lindsay of Style of Success Image Consulting assures your "visual credentials" (appearance) works for you not against you. If you are a professional determined to use "dress for success" practices to make faster financial achievements, or your social world involves dating, travel, or retreats - you need to know how to represent your personal brand appropriately and instantly. How to use your nonverbal cues to support connections when on a vid...

Spreading Joy to the World | Robin Shear

September 09, 2022 08:01 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Robin Shear is a certified joy coach and speaker who has spent decades helping depleted givers like health care professionals, educators, and parents feel good so they can give from a place of fullness and lead effectively again. In this episode, Robin talks about her own career journey and why she became a joy coach to help others find joy and freedom in what they do. Listen in to learn the importance of allowing yourself the freedom to have joy in your life and doing what you can to achiev...

How Men Can Become Gender Equity Advocates | Jeremy Solomons | Purse Power

September 02, 2022 08:01 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Jeremy Solomons is a Kigali-based, independent consultant, coach, facilitator, trainer, and writer with a Global South perspective. He helps current and future leaders to connect and communicate effectively across all cultures with professional training. In this episode, he explains how he became a gender equity ally and the progress of Rwanda in the human rights and gender equity sectors. Listen in to learn the importance of men partnering with women to advocate for gender equity in order...

The Power of Coaching in Life Transitions | Lisa Bentson

August 26, 2022 08:01 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

Lisa Bentson is the former CEO and Chief Visionary Officer of Leads Club, an international business networking organization founded in 1978. She uses her 35+ years of experience and expertise to help people starting their own businesses and those who want to take their existing businesses to the next level. As my SCORE coach, Lisa has been a great help to me in thinking things through strategically. She sold her business and volunteers for the Small Business Administration as one of their co...

How To Live Purposefully | Sallie Wagner | Purse Power

August 19, 2022 08:01 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Do you want to live a life that makes you come alive? A purposeful and intentional life without regrets? Sallie Wagner takes us through a practical strategy on personal growth and goal setting to help you shift your mindset and start making conscious choices about your life. Sallie Wagner is a licensed real estate broker, licensed attorney, and a What's Next Strategist. She uses EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Evolved NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming), and trauma-aware modalities to la...

Maintain Your Life after 50 with Health and Wellness | Debra Woods

August 12, 2022 08:01 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Debra Woods is a Mayo Clinic and national board-certified health & wellness coach and a lifestyle medicine coach. She helps people make positive and sustainable changes for feeling and living at their best. In this episode, Debra talks about her journey of starting a business after 50 and how you can navigate that experience for yourself. Listen in to learn how to navigate burnout and allow yourself compassion and positivity as you transition from a career into something else. You will also ...

Selling in a Skirt | Judy Hoberman | Purse Power

August 05, 2022 08:01 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Judy Hoberman is the president of Selling in A Skirt and has over 25 years of experience working in male-dominated industries. She started at the bottom as a top producer, was also the owner of 3 different insurance companies, and has promoted women into positions that haven’t been there before. Nan and Donna met Judy as a coach with Powerful Professionals. We were impressed with her business strategy coaching skills and professionalism. In this episode, Judy shares her passion for empowerin...

How to Tap into Your Creativity | Susan Davis

July 29, 2022 08:01 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Susan Davis is the founder of The Co-Creation Community and co-founder of The CoPassion Project. She mentors women over 55 who are artists, writers, and emerging entrepreneurs, helping them develop an online presence so that their creative endeavors and voices will be seen and heard. In this episode, Susan talks about the desires and concerns of women over 55 and how they can turn their lives around to live in abundance. Listen in to learn how to stop living a retired life and start living a...

How to Discover Yourself | Sharon Birkman Fink | Purse Power

July 22, 2022 08:01 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

Sharon Birkman Fink is the chairman and CEO of Birkman International; she is the second generation at the helm of the family-owned behavioral and occupational assessment company. Interviewer Jean Kelley is a leadership development practitioner; she and her associates work with students to find a college major and work with parents who are investing in their children's future. In this episode, Jean interviews Sharon on the history of Birkman assessments and her duties since she took over the ...

Second Act Women | Barbara Brooks and Guadalupe Hirt

July 15, 2022 08:01 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Barbara Brooks is the CEO and founder of SecondActWomen with an award-winning marketing career in shopping centers/mixed-use developments and media sales. Guadalupe Hirt is the co-founder of SecondActWomen, a pro-aging female advocate, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. SecondActWomen was founded in 2018 to combat gendered ageism as more women are being aged out of the corporate community and overlooked in entrepreneurial circles. In this episode, they share their experiences reentering the ...

Global Leadership Program for Underprivileged Women | Marie Clarke

July 08, 2022 08:01 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Marie Clarke is the Vice President of Global Programs at Women for Women International. She previously served as ActionAid USA’s Executive Director and a member of various global leadership bodies for the ActionAid International Federation. She has over twenty years of experience in global development, human rights, and economic justice. In this episode, Marie talks about the transformative programs they have at Women for Women that are transforming and empowering underprivileged women. List...

How to Live Intentionally | Diane Forster

July 01, 2022 08:01 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Are the limiting beliefs you’re harboring for yourself what’s stopping you from living intentionally? Diane Forster explains how you can shift your mindset and start dreaming again. She shares how she’s helping her clients start living plus much more (note Career below). Diane is the model of online marketing and branding, and we provide links for many examples of what she has created. She is a TV star with her own channel, a podcaster, a coach, and much more. One of the most amazing women f...

How to Develop Resiliency Against Adversity | Robin Smith Roberson

June 25, 2022 18:01 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

When it comes to being resilient and overcoming several adversities along the way, Robin Smith Roberson knows the journey all too well. She shares her story of resilience and how she overcomes each challenge to emerge a winner and an entrepreneur. She is the managing director at North America for GetWilbur.com and the president of Livegenic, where her team is focused on providing claims engagement technology within the insurance industry. In this episode, Robin talks about her personal cha...

The Manhattan Doughnut Queen | Leslie Polizzotto

June 17, 2022 08:01 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Leslie Polizzotto is the co-founder and owner of The Doughnut Project, a hand-crafted gourmet doughnut shop in the West Village of Manhattan. She is a former litigation attorney and when the opportunity to help open a doughnut shop was presented, she took the leap, creating one of the leading doughnut brands in the United States. In this episode, Leslie shares how she has changed the course of her path unafraid and her experience starting a business later in life. Listen in to learn about ...

Creating Equity for People with Disabilities in The Workforce | Nadine Vogel

June 10, 2022 08:01 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Nadine Vogel is the CEO of Springboard Global Enterprises, which is home to Springboard Consulting, Disability Mama, The WIP Group and The Springboard Foundation, which is an affiliated charity. Springboard Consulting works with corporations around the world to mainstream people with disabilities in the global workforce, workplace, and marketplace. In this episode, Nadine explains how she became passionate about people with disabilities and started a business about them after a longstanding ...

Steel Toes, Stilettos and LEAN | Shannon Karels and Kathy Miller

June 03, 2022 07:01 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Shannon Karels and Kathy Miller are manufacturing leaders and experts in lean transformation. They have collaborated in establishing a business OPSisters and have recently published a book on the subject, called Steel Toes and Stilettos. In this episode, Shannon and Kathy explain the main elements of lean manufacturing/enterprise and their journey to creating a successful business as partners. Listen in to learn about lean manufacturing in creating an inclusive work environment that engages ...

Supply Chain Diversity After the Pandemic | Christopher Sawchuk

May 27, 2022 08:01 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Christopher Sawchuk is the principal and global procurement advisory practice leader at The Hackett Group. He’s a globally recognized expert on the topic of supply chain management. In this episode, Christopher shares his insights on supply chain diversity and how the pandemic has shifted the procurement industry. Listen in to learn about the massive opportunities available for diverse suppliers and how to become visible as a supplier to bigger organizations. You will also learn how organiza...

Famous Host of WomensRadio Journey | Pat Lynch

May 20, 2022 08:01 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Pat Lynch is the editor-in-chief of WomensRadio and Womens Radio Network, produced by Women's Online Media and Education Network (W.O.M.E.N.). In 1969 at the age of 25, Pat was the first woman to begin an advertising agency single-handedly in the South and had been listed twice in The World’s Who’s Who of Women and most recently in the International Who’s Who and Strathmore’s Who’s Who. In this episode, she talks about her early involvement in politics and government jobs before transitioning...

Crediting Women’s Historical Achievements | Holly Hotchner and Virginia Littlejohn

May 13, 2022 20:01 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Holly Hotchner is the president and CEO of the National Women's History Museum and had previously served as the director of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City from 1996 to 2013. Virginia Littlejohn is the founder of the women's entrepreneurship advocacy organization Quantum Leaps and was named to Forbes 50 over 50 for investment. In this episode, Holly and Virginia talk about their work in advocating for women’s issues both in history and entrepreneurship. Listen in to learn ho...

Tell Your Life Story | Kathy Lawless

May 06, 2022 08:01 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Ep. 236 - Kathy Lawless, as a solopreneur, helps people create their life stories as their legacy.  Kathy Lawless formerly served in corporate executive leadership roles for 25 years before transitioning into a creative coach helping people capture their life stories or career legacy. She helps people move their life memories from the basement to the coffee table. In this episode, Kathy shares her experience as a corporate executive and her journey to becoming a solopreneur. Listen in to lear...

How to Become a Supply Chain Leader | Stephany LaPierre | Purse Power

April 29, 2022 17:17 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

Stephany Lapierre is the founder/CEO of Tealbook, a highly coveted supply chain thought leader and one of the most influential minds in emerging data technologies. In this episode, Stephany talks about advisory boards, diversity, and inclusion, and preparing for successful fundraising as a woman founder.  Listen in to learn how to develop confidence in your startup and find your voice to be successful with investors. You will also learn how to properly prepare and build a relationship with i...

Empowering Young Women for Social Change Leadership | Jane Finette

April 22, 2022 08:01 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Jane Finette is the author of Unlocked and the founder and executive director of The Coaching Fellowship. She has a passion for advocating for women and girls and her organization is a non-profit that helps advance young women to become social change leaders. In this episode, Jane explains how she learned the meaning and power of community while working at both eBay and Mozilla Firefox. Listen in to learn the power of living unapologetically in your career, business, and leadership as a woman...

Leadership and Teamwork from a Naval Commander | Captain Michael Abraschoff

April 15, 2022 08:01 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Captain Michael Abrashoff is a naval commander, NY Times best-selling author, leadership and teamwork expert, and keynote speaker. He became Commander of USS Benfold and was the most junior commanding officer in the Pacific fleet at just 36 years. He has worked with over 1200 organizations instilling leadership initiatives at every level since leaving the navy. In this episode, Michael talks about the leadership lessons he learned in the navy and how to apply them. Listen in to learn the imp...

How to Create Thought Leadership | Alison Gross

April 08, 2022 07:01 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Alison Gross weaves a fascinating story of excelling as a worldwide event planner of global events such as in Monte Carlo to coordinating the Maccabi games and a world sailing race in the U.S. She's all about thought leadership and models it through her blogs. She started a business during COVID and explained how the new normal would be different but would adapt. She then talks about adaptive reuse and how cities like New York will change. And she talks about the 5 reasons for optimism for 2...

How to Make An Impact as a Caregiver of Mother Earth | Elle Travis

April 02, 2022 00:42 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Elle Travis is the founder and CEO of Caregivers of Mother Earth, a nonprofit on a mission to conduct education programs for youth to engender love and appreciation for mother earth. She’s been a pioneer for women since the mid-1970s and is now a pioneer in the world of alternative and energy healing. In this episode, Elle describes how her mom influenced her life today and how she has evolved in her journey as an entrepreneur and writer.  Listen in to learn the importance of a healthy lifes...

How to Achieve Entrepreneurial Success Beyond Adversity | LaFarris Risby | Purse Power

March 25, 2022 00:10 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Ep. 230 - LaFarris Risby rose from abuse to become a successful entrepreneur even as a young teen mother. She describes her journey and shares some of the valuable lessons she’s learned in the nearly 3 decades of her entrepreneurial journey. LaFarris Risby is a business strategist, consultant, author, public speaker, and calls herself a community stabilizer. She helps entrepreneurs uplevel in every aspect of their lives and has successful businesses. She was named as one of the Enterprising ...

Ep. 229 - Pivoting After 9/11 | Inez Ribustello

March 18, 2022 17:03 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Inez Ribustello placed as second runnerup in the Best Sommelier in America competition held in New York, is a member of the Alumni Hall of Fame for the Institute of Culinary Education, and was Beverages Director at Windows on the World before 9/11. She’s passionate about wine, beer, and food. In this episode, Inez talks about her passion for wine and her career in the sector over the years. Listen in to learn how 9/11 impacted Inez Ribustello both professionally and personally and how she piv...

Goal Setting and Business Scaling Tips | Elaina Zuker and Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell | Purse Power

March 11, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Elaina Zuker and Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell - If you’re struggling with goal setting and scaling your business as an entrepreneur, then this is your episode. Our guests explain a few simple strategies that will help you get started in your process of successful goal setting and low-budget business scaling. In this episode, Elaina explains the process of successful goal setting while Lynita explains the steps to a successful business scaling strategy. Listen in to learn the power of creative vi...

Ep. 227 - How to Create Your Own Self-Care Diet | Jayne Beckendorf

March 04, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Jayne Benkendorf is a certified health coach, author, speaker, and national marketing director at Juice Plus. She wrote and published five books focused on health and wellness over 30 years ago. She’s keen on educating adults and children on the value of health and how to attain better health. In this episode, Jayne explains how we can improve our health and wellness by eating good quality foods and the importance of self-care for entrepreneurs. Listen in to learn the importance of adopting ...

Leadership Lessons from a Multi-Generational Female Leader | Elizabeth A Jones

February 25, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

A respected leader with forty-five years of combined executive, nonprofit, and leadership experience, Elizabeth A Jones serves as the National President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW). In this role, her focus is on implementing core values that will push NCBW members to push themselves to excel beyond what they think they can achieve in service. In this episode, Elizabeth demonstrates how she is using her leadership position to empower women and make an impact in her com...

Ep. 225 - How to Protect Your Business | Mary Rounds | Lynne Hardin Mary Rounds and Lynne Hardin

February 18, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Lynne Hardin is the Founder/President of Justice4All and a certified professional facilitator. Mary Rounds is the managing partner of the LegalShield Division where she is an attorney in the general practice of law, with emphasis on adoption, family law, employment law, special education law, and business law. In this episode, Mary Rounds talks about employment and business law and how to be vigilant in protecting yourself as a business owner. Listen in to learn the importance of getting pro...

Ep. 224 - How to Transform Dreams for Children into Reality | DeLisa Guerrier

February 11, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

If you’re having second thoughts on whether to go against the grain and choose the path to your purpose, this is your episode. DeLisa Guerrier shares how she made a career turnaround from a biology premed to a successful real estate developer. Listen to this powerhouse who is creating the Storyville Gardens Theme Park in Nashville as the youngest addition to the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame. DeLisa Guerrier is the managing partner of Guerrier Development and one of the few Black women in ...

Ep. 223 - How a Influencer on the Global Scene Makes a Difference | Terry Neese

February 04, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Terry Neese is a serial entrepreneur, small business advocate, international relations executive, and past NAWBO national president. She’s also the founder and CEO of the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW), which is focused on educating women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and Rwanda. I had the pleasure of getting to know Terry and her fantastic operation when I was invited to podcast women during their Leadership Summit. I soon become a big fan of both Terry and IEEW. They are...

Ep. 222 - Decisions with Worldwide Consequences | Carla Hills

January 28, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 49.6 MB

What would it be like to be responsible for negotiating a trade agreement with China or Japan or any other world country? Imagine yourself about to take a high-level job with the Federal government when the news came on about the Saturday Night Massacre. Carla Hills takes us on a journey through her very interesting life, working directly with several United States Presidents. Carla A. Hills is a high-profile, powerful woman, having been U.S. Trade Ambassador under President Bush Senior and ...

Ep. 221 - How to Ensure You and Your Loved Ones Get Quality Care | Suzanne Webb

January 21, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Suzanne Webb started her career in healthcare at Universal Health Services more than 3 decades ago. She’s the founder of Exclusive Surgery Solutions, a surgery benefit for self-insured employers that focuses on offering a bundled surgery product. In this episode, Suzanne talks about the dos and don’ts of healthcare insurance by employers and the benefits of using a surgery benefit like Exclusive Surgery Solutions. Listen in to learn the importance of using the Ambulatory Surgery Center as a ...

Ep. 220 - How to Find the Just-Right Virtual Assistant | Riah Gonzalez

January 14, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Riah Gonzalez is the Founder and CEO of Linq Consulting Services, a female-focused, heart-centered Virtual Assistant Matchmaking company. She empowers her fellow business-owner clients with the right connections, positive energy, and meaningful relationships. Her Virtual Assistant Matchmaking service connects business owners to strong and powerful women who will be there for them every step of the way. Her motto is “If you want to go fast, you go alone. If you want to go far while doing it r...

Ep. 219 - How to Pivot into Entrepreneurship Without Fear | Robin Brewton

January 07, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Are you harboring fears that are stopping you from pivoting to your passion? Robin Brewton explains to us how she overcame her fears and took an entrepreneurship leap and is now making a difference. Robin Brewton is in the early stages of her pivot to becoming an executive coach and describes herself as being an interior designer for businesses. She spent 20+ years in human resources and the operations side of the business in both big and small businesses. In this episode, Robin shares her p...

Ep. 218 - Life as a Cruise Ship Stage Show Performer | AlissaBeth Morton

December 17, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Ep. 218 - AlissaBeth Jane Morton is a very talented singer and dancer I met while she was performing on the Azamara Pursuit cruise ship. We talked about what led her to perform on a cruise ship. She has done over 100 stage shows in her life. Take a look at her Reels to see the depth and breadth of her talent. In this episode, AlissaBeth describes her career journey, the different shows she has performed, and her hopes for the future. Listen in to learn how musicals paved way for dancing havi...

Ep. 217 - Energy Entrepreneurship and Sustainability for Women | Katie Mehnert

December 14, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Katie Mehnert - If you are curious about how you can get involved with energy entrepreneurship while still being sustainable, this is your episode. Interviewed by Christi Woodworth, Vice-President of Corporate Communications, Brand and Marketing at OGE Energy Corp, Katie Mehnert is a modern architect of culture change in energy. Her focus is the intersection of equity, sustainability, environment, and economy. She gives professionals a community to find everything they need to be successful ...

Ep. 216 - How to Help Boomers’ Become Social Media Savvy | Joyce Feustel

December 10, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Does LinkedIn mystify you? Have you ever wondered what folks mean when they say “optimize your LinkedIn profile?” Do your posts on LinkedIn get attention from the people you want to reach? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, and especially if you are born between 1946 and 1964, Joyce can help you. Being on the older end of the baby boomer generation, she identifies with the frustrations that folks in her age group have with LinkedIn and social media in general. Joyce Feustel is th...

Ep. 215 - How to Fund Your Business and Where to Invest | Tracy Killoren Chadwell

December 07, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MB

Tracy Killoren Chadwell is an experienced venture capital investor and attorney. She’s also a leader and a sought-after speaker within the community of women founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs, including giving testimony before a U.S. Senate Committee. In this episode, Tracy explains her career difficult journey to becoming a female capital investor and the types of investments she’s made as a fund owner. Tracy Chadwell shares her knowledge on where female founders should be looking to ...

Ep. 214 - How to Be a Community Organizer for Change | Mariah McKay

December 03, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Mariah McKay is an energetic, highly motivated leader focusing on bringing change to the community. Her passion is building independent grassroots power for the common good. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA). She’s an experienced community organizer building independent grassroots power for the common good. One of her passions is housing. With fewer homes available in Spokane, creating new housing options coming to the top of...

Ep. 213 - How to Be the Most Admired CEO | Stacy Eads

November 30, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Stacy Eads is one of Oklahoma’s 50 Women Making a Difference and also the Most Admired CEO in her home state of Oklahoma. Stacy’s company, Stacy Eads, focuses on consulting in four areas: Technology, Marketing Strategy, Sales and Service, and Team Culture. She is a problem solver, a consultant, a coach, a trainer, a speaker, and a mentor. She empowers other CEOs nationwide to embrace their leadership potential without allowing it to fatigue them. As a woman in tech who quickly achieved back-...

Ep. 212 - How To Monetize Your Skills After Retirement | Monique Montanino

November 26, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Monique Montanino – If you have been or are in a corporate career and have dreamed of retiring early, listen to Monique’s experience – because she did it. But retirement can get boring. So what else is there to do? If you’re looking to pivot by starting a business after your retirement, this is the episode for you. Monique retired early, did volunteer work, and later decided to monetize her skills as a career coach and has been very successful. Monique is a certified career coach and a forme...

Ep. 211 - How to Run a Staffless Business | Dr Jodi Dinnerman

November 23, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Dr. Jodi Dinnerman is a family wellness-based chiropractor specializing in serving pregnant women and kids for 21 years. Jodi also founded SEWP School, a school for wellness practitioners who want to thrive in practice by automating tasks. In this episode, she explains how she created an automation system in her chiropractic practice that enables her to concentrate on her specialization rather than being a boss. Listen in to learn how to be strong and take back your power as a female busines...

Ep. 210 - How to Become a Dynamic Leader in the Affordable Housing Sector | Ivory Mathews

November 19, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Ivory N. Mathews is a dynamic leader and motivator, offering over 20 years’ comprehensive expertise in rebranding organizations through transformational and thought-centered approaches to leadership. Ivory exemplifies a “mentor” leadership approach, providing thorough ongoing guidance, training, and feedback. She has been building capable, motivated, inspired, and highly productive teams with a razor-sharp focus on delivering high-impact results. These creative solutions consistently execute...