Her Best Chapter

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Jen Porter, author of Lioness: Stories to Awaken Your Roar Within , to explore how women can embrace their true power, overcome fears, and step into leadership with confidence. Jen shares her journey of discovering her lioness essence, the importance of community, and practical steps for women to find and use their voice unapolog...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage interviews Danyele Easterhaus, a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate, who explores how to love big while maintaining personal boundaries. Danyele shares her journey through philanthropy, vulnerability in her story of adoption, and practical insights on sustainable giving, authenticity, and self-empathy.  Danyele believes eve...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , host Michelle Savage interviews Dr. Paulette Evans, engineer and author of Your X-Factors: Turning Hidden Struggles into Undeniable Strengths . Dr. Paulette shares practical insights on turning life's struggles into opportunities for growth and success by shifting and reframing setbacks and challenges. Dr. Paulette Evans, BSEE, MBA, SSBB, CPHQ, PMP, CKF lives...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter, Michelle Savage sits down with Karen Cerezo – board-certified health coach, personal trainer, menopause expert and founder of Lifestyle Fitness – to highlight the often overlooked realities of women's midlife transitions.  With over a decade of experience helping women in midlife navigate perimenopause and beyond, Karen blends science-backed education with real...

On this "solosode" of Her Best Chapter, Michelle Savage explores the transformative phase of midlife women. Michelle highlights how women in midlife are redefining their roles, leveraging their wisdom and experience for the ultimate impact, and empowering others through storytelling, all while celebrating their agency and activism. Key Takeaways: The process of redefining "the middle" as the best...

In this episode, Michelle Savage interviews Jodi Wellman, founder of Four Thousand Mondays, about how awareness of our finite time on earth can inspire us to live more intentionally, passionately, and with fewer regrets. Jodi offers practical ways to align your everyday actions with your deepest desires, all while confronting the reality of mortality with humor and grace. Jodi Wellman is a speaker...

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Julia Scott – chartered accountant, wealth educator, and founder of Love Luck Wealth – to discuss empowering women to take control of their finances, overcoming money blocks, and building long-term wealth. Julia shares her personal story, insights into the psychology of money, and practical strategies for transforming your money mindset. After beginning her...

In this episode, Michelle Savage talks with Ashley Barnhill — comedian, filmmaker, TV writer, and novelist — about how she faced a life-changing interruption during her creative journey.  Originally from Texas, Ashley is known for her subversively dark material and unnervingly sharp delivery. She tours internationally with Dave Chappelle, performing over 500 shows. She's appeared on Netflix & IFC'...

This week on Her Best Chapter, we're doing something a little different. Instead of an interview, Michelle Savage is sharing insights through this first "solosode" on how to take the quantum leap in your life, overcome fear and risk, and embrace your true potential. If you want to learn how to trust your intuition, leverage community support, and pursue your greatest interests with confidence, thi...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter, host Michelle Savage sits down with Marie Incontrera — serial entrepreneur, business strategist, and creative powerhouse — for an invigorating conversation about the journey of entrepreneurship, creative roots, and overcoming perfectionism.  Marie is the Founder and CEO of Incontrera Consulting LLC and the Growth Speak Agency, a visibility consultancy that comb...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , host Michelle Savage sits down with Susan Schroeder — writer, creative brand strategist, and advisor — for an inspiring conversation about visibility, personal branding, and the courage it takes to share your story with the world. Susan writes the Substack newsletters Tales of a Glitchy Body and the Monday Morning Pep Talk, where she blends honesty and humor t...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter, host Michelle Savage engages in a heartfelt and deeply moving conversation with Kim Berry Jones, bestselling author in Empathy Impact, President of the Kinship Fund, and a bold advocate for relationship-driven philanthropy. Kim leads the Kinship Fund, a private foundation that uplifts women and girls to stay in school, stay out of prison, and be rooted in possi...

What does it look like to live with a wholehearted yes? In this energizing conversation, Michelle Savage sits down with Debra Blue, a cultural anthropologist, tech industry veteran, endurance athlete, world traveler, and bestselling author of multiple books, to explore what it truly means to dream big and follow through. Debra's life reads like a bucket list in motion: a half Ironman, hiking the H...

In this engaging conversation, Michelle Savage and Michelle Merritt, bestselling author in "Empathy Impact," recognized executive career expert, national speaker, and Chief Strategy Officer at D&S Executive Career Management, explore the intricacies of negotiation, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in achieving successful outcomes. They discuss personal experiences, the impac...

On this episode of Her Best Chapter, Michelle Savage sits down with Sarah Soucie Eyberg, a three-time bestselling author and Social Security Disability Attorney, to explore what it means to realign with your core values when everything shifts. We talk about sobriety, empathy in the legal profession, the courage to share vulnerability through writing, and how women in demanding careers can make int...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , host Michelle Savage engages in a profound conversation with bestselling author of Empathy Impact Hilary Graham , PhD, MA. She is a storyteller and strategist passionate about helping people get better answers in moments that matter most to their health. As Senior Director of Marketing for Bio-Techne's Diagnostics Division, she leads portfolio strategy, produc...

If there's one thing we learned from COVID, it's that people need people. As we increasingly turn to our phones rather than each other, genuine connection and community have become harder to find. Sierra Bailey set out to bridge this gap by creating Maeve House, her South Austin social club designed to bring people together. In this episode of Her Best Chapter , join Michelle Savage in conversatio...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter, we continue the conversation with Ciji Wagner, CEO and founder of Louder Than Silence and a best-selling co-author in  Empathy Impact , shifting from the why behind trauma recovery to the how of supporting survivors in everyday life. Host Michelle Savage and Ciji unpack what it truly means to be a "safe person," exploring emotional and psychological safety, the...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , we're exploring what happens when women stop staying quiet and start telling the truth. Host Michelle Savage is joined by Sandy Stewart for a powerful, honest conversation about womanhood, silence, shame, and the role empathy plays in healing and leadership. Sandy is a two-time bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Think Big, a coaching and training firm...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter, we dive into what it really means to move from survival mode into self-led, empowered living. Host Michelle Savage is joined by Shay Michelle Drapeau, bestselling author of Got A Light and Woo Woo certified personal development coach, and founder of She Breathes Life™, a movement and community devoted to helping women and femmes reclaim their voice, worth, and...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter, we explore what it truly takes to communicate with more ease, intention, and emotional intelligence. Host Michelle Savage, founder and CEO of Sulit Press, is joined by Dayne Whitehurst, a communication and leadership specialist and a contributing author in the upcoming Sulit Press anthology Empathy Impact, launching December 16. With more than two decades of ex...

What do you do when your body is screaming for help, but no one seems to hear you? In this episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle sits down with Avery Toomes, a poet, playwright of Your Power , soon to be Empathy Impact author, assistant editor at TRIBEZA, and… the editorial assistant here at Sulit Press! Avery talks openly about what inspired her chapter in Empathy Impact : the years she spent in...

Finding Peace Through the Page with Deanna Cox In this episode of Her Best Chapter , we are exploring the emotional and spiritual transformation that can happen when a woman finally gives herself permission to tell her story. Host Michelle Savage is joined by Deanna Cox , a consultant and the owner of Premier Business Consulting. With more than 30 years of experience, Deanna has dedicated her care...

After a life-altering accident at age three, Jo Albertson came back with a clear knowing: the body is intelligent, loving, and always communicating. On this episode of Her Best Chapter , Jo shares how she blends touch therapy, energy work, and cellular memory to help clients hear their inner guidance, move stuck emotion, and reconnect with their authentic selves. We talk intuition vs. the "monkey...

Writing Your Own Script with Carrie Quintanilla What if the life you built is successful and respected, but it still does not feel like yours? In this episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle talks with Carrie Quintanilla , transformational leader, bestselling author in Woo-Woo , and co-founder of ModOps Consulting. After 30 years in corporate leadership, Carrie made the decision to step away and cr...