Episodes

March 25, 2025

Episode 121: Morgan DeNicola

On this episode of the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Morgan DeNicola, a true force for global change. As the Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation, Morgan is dedicated to transforming lives through world health, humanitarian recognition, conservation, and cu…

Guest: Morgan DeNicola

March 18, 2025

Episode 120: Aquila Mendez-Valdez

In this episode of Pretty Powerful, we sit down with Aquila Mendez-Valdez, the visionary Founder and CEO of Haute in Texas, an award-winning PR and Marketing agency based in San Antonio.

Guest: Aquila MendezValdez

March 11, 2025

Episode 119: Rhonda Parker Taylor

Rhonda Parker Taylor—bestselling author, entrepreneur, and academic researcher—joins us to dive deep into the power of emotional intelligence in leadership and how it shapes success.

Guest: Rhonda Parker Taylor

March 4, 2025

Episode 118: Abby McKiernan

How can businesses and communities come together to create real change? Abby McKiernan, founder of Spark in the Dark and co-founder of HelpLink, is on a mission to revolutionize philanthropy and community support.

Guest: Abby McKiernan

Feb. 25, 2025

Episode 117: Diane Helbig

Join me as I sit down with Diane Helbig, an internationally recognized business and leadership advisor, award-winning author, and host of the Accelerate Your Business Growth podcast.

Guest: Diane Helbig

Feb. 18, 2025

Episode 116: Kelsey Wagner

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Kelsey Wagner to the Pretty Powerful Podcast! 💪✨ Kelsey is a powerhouse entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and community leader making waves in Ponca City, Oklahoma. As the owner of MyMediaMatters Creative Agency, she’s been transforming businesses with cutting-edg…

Guest: Kelsey Wagner

Feb. 11, 2025

Episode 115: Stephanie Hayes

Are you a business owner feeling stagnant, uninspired, or unsure about what’s next? You’re not alone! Stephanie Hayes, founder of Assets to Exits, is on a mission to help established business owners move beyond revenue and start building real wealth—while planning for a successful exit.

Guest: Stephanie Hayes

Feb. 4, 2025

Episode 114: Kerry Damiano

This week on the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Kerry Damiano—aka Ms. World Traveler! With a passport full of stamps from 130+ countries and all 50 states, Kerry’s passion for travel, style, and shopping shines through in her web series and blog. A powerhouse in the pagean…

Guest: Kerry Damiano

Jan. 28, 2025

Episode 113: Kim Rahir

In this episode of the Pretty Powerful Podcast, we’re joined by Kim, a 61-year-old mother of three, European Champion in Masters Weightlifting, and health coach for middle-aged women. After being diagnosed with MS in 2013, Kim defied her doctor’s advice and chose to rebuild her life on her own term…

Guest: Kim Rahir

Jan. 21, 2025

Episode 112: Morgan Taylor

On this episode of the Pretty Powerful Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Morgan Taylor—board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner, Chief Nursing Officer at Archer Review, and a true advocate for nursing education.

Guest: Morgan Taylor

Jan. 14, 2025

Episode 111: Sheley Brien

This week on the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Sheley Brien—entrepreneur, competitive equestrian, wife, mother, and host of the More Action Podcast. With over two decades of experience spanning finance, medicine, media, and now commercial construction, Sheley’s journey proves…

Guest: Sheley Brien

Jan. 7, 2025

Episode 110: Darlene Greene

So excited to introduce this week's Pretty Powerful Podcast guest, Darlene Greene, a trailblazer with over 26 years of executive leadership and senior management experience spanning multiple industries. Her impressive career includes roles such as Vice President of Strategic Technology Partnerships…

Guest: Darlene Greene

Dec. 17, 2024

Episode 109: Kyra Valdez-Shipp

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 working in healthcare before taking the leap into entrepreneurialism as the …

Dec. 9, 2024

Episode 108: Gillian McIver

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, high-quality solutions that serve a meaningful purpose.

Guest: Gillian McIver

Dec. 3, 2024

Episode 107: Dawn Pfingsten

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 our social media profile photos :-) In this episode, Dawn Pfingston and I d…

Guest: Dawn Pfingsten

Nov. 19, 2024

Episode 106: Katrina Purcell

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 into everything from work-life balance to streamlining operations, and we d…

Guest: Katrina Purcell

Nov. 12, 2024

Episode 105: Belinda Clemmensen

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 being ready for the future.

Guest: Belinda Clemmensen

Nov. 5, 2024

Episode 104: Carrie Colbert

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 higher ROI and embody conscientious, responsible leadership. Carrie Colbert, fou…

Guest: Carrie Colbert

Oct. 29, 2024

Episode 103: Chelsea Chatts

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 English...

Guest: Chelsea Chatts

Oct. 15, 2024

Episode 102: Dylan Jahraus

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, to...

Guest: Dylan Jahraus

Oct. 8, 2024

Episode 101: Doris Jackson-Shazier

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 ve...

Guest: Doris Jackson-Shazier

Oct. 1, 2024

Episode 100: Susannah Stokes

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 Susanna...

Guest: Susannah Rose Stokes

Sept. 17, 2024

Episode 99: Teresa Vozza

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 n...

Guest: Teresa Vozza

Sept. 11, 2024

Episode 98: Tabatha Thorell

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....

Guest: Tabatha Thorell