Fearless Females

This week, Lorie Jones sits down with Femi Corazon, executive vice president and creative director at Rescue, for an inspiring episode as they explore Femi's wonderfully winding journey from acting to creative strategy. Femi speaks candidly about building self-belief through action, questioning the comfort zone that keeps us stuck, and crafting a personal and professional narrative that leads to g...

In this inspiring episode, Lorie Jones introduces you to Nikki Mamedova, a powerhouse finance executive who has navigated her journey from the former USSR to the heights of the global corporate world. Lorie explores how Nikki built an extraordinary career across continents and shattered barriers in male-dominated industries by doing much more than just working hard. Nikki emphasizes the importance...

In this episode, Lorie Jones sits down with Tissa Richards, CEO, keynote speaker, and recovering tech founder, for a candid conversation about forging a fearless career path. Tissa discusses the power of trusting your instincts, leading with your values, and finding the courage to walk away from environments that don't let you thrive. She shares stories from her unconventional journey through Sili...

In this episode, host Lori Jones sits down with Kara Connell, founder of My Perimeno-Posse and women's health advocate, for a candid conversation about the unique challenges women face at the peak of their careers. Kara shares how what she thought was burnout was actually perimenopause and how understanding this crucial difference transformed her approach to health, work, and life. You will hear a...

In today's episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Sara Altuna, president of Base—a company revolutionizing executive support for today's leaders. Sara's journey is anything but traditional, from navigating unexpected early motherhood and career pivots, to redefining success on her own terms. Sara and Lorie explore how asking for what you want can unlock unprecedented career growth, the importanc...

In this episode, Lorie Jones sits down with Trudy Leal, an inspiring healthcare executive, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner who has boldly headed back to nursing school at age 50 after already building an extraordinary career! Trudy opens up about the powerful lessons she has learned along her unconventional path—from mastering the art of public speaking as her greatest investment to embracing a...

In this episode, Lorie Jones throws open the door to tech sales industry secrets and bold stories as you meet Heather Bell, the powerhouse VP of Sales at Vector, who has helped scale multiple high-growth tech companies. Heather offers sharp insights into why saying yes to every opportunity may be slowing your progress, and how learning to choose wisely can supercharge your trajectory. She brings a...

In this episode, Lorie Jones is joined by Shara Prophet, subconscious wealth strategist and founder at The B.E.M.A.G.I.C. School. Shara's journey will inspire you—from her roots in the arts to a winding path through corporate America, and finally, to her work empowering entrepreneurs to break through mental and emotional barriers. Shara discusses the often unseen childhood money stories that may s...

This week, Lorie Jones sits down with Charlene Polite Corley, a powerhouse media research executive renowned for uncovering the stories hidden behind data and a passionate advocate for representation and authenticity in the workplace. Listen in as Charlene shares how growing up in a small Southern town fueled her determination to carve out new possibilities through education and courage. She revea...

This week, Lorie Jones invites you to follow the remarkable journey of Marva Sadler, a veteran business strategist and the managing director of MLS Odyssey. The conversation focuses on three eye-opening insights from Marva's career: uncovering why some of the worst career advice given to women is often disguised as helpful, learning to stop waiting until you're "80% qualified" before pursuing bigg...

Join host Lorie Jones as she welcomes fashion AI trailblazer and CEO of AIUTA, Maísa Benatti, to this week's episode. Expect a refreshing exchange that shatters the tired myth that women must choose between their professional dreams and motherhood. Maísa shares candid insights on forging your own blend of career success and family fulfillment—minus the guilt and imposed boundaries. She highlights...

In today's episode, Lorie Jones sits down with Janine McMurdie, chief commercial officer for Pictor, to explore the power of authenticity, navigating career pivots, and the impact of women-led teams in traditionally male-dominated industries. Janine's career path proves that coloring outside the lines can lead to the most rewarding destinations. She shares her unconventional journey from genetics...

In today's episode, Lorie Jones is spotlighting Saly Fayez, director of Victim Services at Fairfax County Police Department, whose story exemplifies bold leadership, unwavering empathy, and a powerful choice to never shrink in the face of challenge. From being voluntold into an unexpected path to building and nurturing high-performing teams that now carry her legacy, Saly's journey is a testament...

Today, Lorie Jones sits down with Angela Troccoli, head of marketing at Revecore, to shine a light on what it really takes to build a standout career as a woman in traditionally male-driven industries. Angela brings her refreshingly honest perspective, sharing how she charted a unique course from supply chain analytics to marketing leadership by embracing risk, using her natural strengths, and nev...

In this week's episode, Lorie Jones is spotlighting Barbara Pawar, managing director at Avanade, known for her remarkable career pivots and intentional approach to building success. Barbara shares why real human connection is becoming even more valuable in today's AI-driven world, offering practical networking strategies for professional women who want their relationships to propel both business a...

This week, Lorie Jones welcomes Meredith Farley, CEO and founder of Medbury, for a fresh look at what it truly means to forge your own path as a woman in business. You will discover how Meredith navigated a world full of double standards and learned to own her strengths, even when labeled "too much" or "too nice." The conversation sparkles with lessons on investing in your growth—whether through e...

This week, Lorie Jones sits down with Laura Nardella, a dynamic sales leader recognized for her trailblazing journey in digital advertising at groundbreaking companies like MTV, Hulu, Spotify, and Reddit—a path marked by intentional choices, personal reinvention, and radical honesty about the realities women face in male-dominated industries. Listen to Laura open up about the pressures of exhausti...

In today's episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Tara Beiser, global head of marketing for Wipro's SAP practice and a shining example of women breaking barriers in tech. Tara details her unconventional journey from aspiring fashion buyer to executive leader, sharing how embracing her ambition—even when others called her too pushy—became her superpower. Explore the pivotal moments and subtle cha...

In this inspiring episode, host Lorie Jones welcomes powerhouse entrepreneur Carrie Hunter, CEO and founder of It's Not That Serious. Carrie's story weaves an unconventional path from touring jazz musician to executive leader in construction tech—industries where women are rarely seen at the head of the table. She shares bold lessons on taking smart risks, building true confidence, and finding pur...

Today, Lorie Jones sits down with Rebecca Callahan, founder of Summer Day, whose career journey spans nearly three decades in corporate travel and hospitality before pivoting to women's leadership development. Rebecca is on a mission to help women install confidence earlier in their careers, aiming to close the confidence gap that holds so many back in their 20s and 30s. She reveals her career-def...

This week, Lorie Jones introduces you to powerhouse founder Rose Arendarczyk, CEO of GiftEase—a woman who turned every career curveball into an opportunity for growth. From consulting to executive leadership and ultimately entrepreneurship, Rose reveals the bold decisions and mindset shifts that propelled her success. Rose candidly discusses overcoming inner critics, navigating tough life events,...

In this episode, Lorie Jones welcomes trailblazing leader Dr. April Joy Damian, chief scientific officer and director at the Weitzman Institute. April Joy brings candid wisdom to the table, from practical strategies for setting boundaries to the truth behind the myth that only hard work guarantees success. You will discover why "no" is a complete sentence, and how learning to step forward, even wh...

In today's conversation, host Lorie Jones sits down with Savannah Abney, co-founder and CEO of The Breezy Company, to explore the intersection of ambition, authenticity, and entrepreneurial success.   Savannah shares how embracing her personal brand opened new doors for her business and discusses why founders, and anyone building a career, should invest in their individual visibility. From candid...

This week, Lorie Jones sits down with Jessica Studholme, CRO of Hello Sunshine, for a candid and empowering conversation about embracing obstacles, career pivots, and the power of authenticity. Jessica shares her journey from dreaming of being a Rockette to climbing the corporate ladder in media and entertainment, emphasizing how every challenge became a stepping stone. The discussion pans lessons...

In this episode, Lorie Jones sits down with Stefanie Francis, founder and CEO of Hootology, to uncover the twists and turns of her inspiring career. From her beginnings as a Division I volleyball player to unexpectedly launching her own tech-enabled market research firm, Stefanie shares how embracing uncertainty and following her intuition led her to build the company she had always hoped to work...