In this Pretty Powerful Podcast episode, Kyra Valdez-Shipp and I discuss a very timely topic... healthcare and insurance. We dissect the good, the bad and the utterly confusing.
Kyra Valdez-Shipp spent her early career w…
Breaking into the retail world is no easy feat, but former athlete Gillian McIver knows how to rise to a challenge. As the founder of Reign Wellness, Gillian is revolutionizing the menstrual product industry with sustainable…
With the prevalence of all of these great filters, photo editing and even AI generated images that make us look like supermodels, there truly is no substitute for great skincare. Let's be honest, some of us barely resemble o…
Katrina Purcell is used to getting out of her comfort zone... From competing in an Iron Man to deciding to launch a business after a successful career in operations, she is not afraid of a challenge. In this podcast we dive …
As an author, founder, coach, visionary and leadership development expert, Belinda Clemmensen supports organizations to develop more equitable, inclusive and just cultures so that they can thrive today and be proactive about…
Few things matter more to me than supporting women-owned businesses, especially given the barriers they face. Despite receiving less than 3% of VC funding, research consistently shows that women-led companies deliver a highe…
Like me, Chelsea Chatts was drawn to the south, and quickly fell in love with the beauty, charm and culture (and the weather's not bad either!). Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Chelsea earned her degree in Englis…
Being a military spouse comes with a unique set of challenges... and opportunities if you are willing to be creative. Dylan Jahraus went from being a super career-driven woman working with some of the top names in fashion, t…
Imagine sitting outside an abortion clinic as a confused and terrified teenage girl, and the transformative experience to watch that child walk across the stage during graduation at the same age when you contemplated their v…
Imagine thinking you were on your destined path, and dutifully following in the footsteps of your family, and then suddenly realizing that nothing felt right... it almost felt totally wrong. This was the experience of Susann…
If there is one topic I can relate to it is BURNOUT! For example, yesterday with only two hours of sleep (trying to prep for new client), I drove 2 hours each way and worked 14 hours onsite. Clearly that kind of insanity is …
Tabatha Thorell spends her life devoted to teaching and inspiring others....as a mother of 5, devoted wife, real estate investor, co-author, speaker and mentor, she finds fulfillment in helping others to achieve their dreams…
When I say tenacity, grit and trailblazer, who do you think of? For me it is Lindsey Chrisman! Lindsey Crismon is a 2014 West Point graduate, the first female in US Army history to pilot the AH-6 Little Bird in Special Opera…
I am excited to share an episode about one of my favorite topics... branding!!! And my guest, Anika Jackson, is absolutely brilliant in sharing her advice and insight to help you build not only your professional brand, but y…
Our careers are an enormous part of our lives.... and the right career doesn't just provide a paycheck and benefits. In many cases, it can give us a sense of purpose, financial stability, an extensive network of colleagues, …
I have learned over the years that the best entrepreneurs are the ones who seek to solve a problem, and have the passion and tenacity to see it through. Georgia Lininger combined her passion for writing with her passion for …
As we quickly approach the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, who better to interview than gymnastics guru, Nicole Langevin. Nicole was able to parlay her lifelong passion for gymnastics into a dynamic and renowned business. Nic…
I absolutely LOVE talking with brilliant women who are on the leading edge of technology, not just because I learn so much from them, but because these women are truly shattering glass ceilings in male-dominated industries, …
Core values are an important part of a company's identity, but have you identified your personal core values? As an individual, it is important to understand your true authentic self, and to ensure your values are in alignme…
Keeping up with rapidly changing technology innovation is tough, so is juggling multiple responsibilities as a COO, not to mention balancing all of that as a mom... but Mariam Chtchyan has a great project management backgrou…
In the second part of the Pretty Powerful Podcast with my dear friend Tashia Stafford, co-founder of Icon Studios Atl and CEO of CharmedVisions.com, Tashia and I discuss her experience in the music industry, and we address t…
When you have the opportunity to interview a dear friend who you admire immensely, and then find out this person has gone though incredible challenges that you knew little about because of how well they carried it, it makes …
So you set your career goal and are excited for the journey... until you're not. It happens. We think we know exactly what we want, and then when we get it, it becomes very apparent that it isn't satisfying for one reason or…
Heartbreak affects productivity. There is not doubt that what is happening in our personal lives inevitably impacts what is happening in our professional lives. So, how do we deal with grief, trauma and stress so that we can…
