Roaming with Restless Women

One of the most powerful ideas from my chat with M.K. Johnson was about becoming "uncompetitionable." It sounds counterintuitive, but it's genius, especially for experienced female founders navigating the rise of AI. Here's a breakdown of what I learned: AI vs. Human Insight: AI is a master of comparing data points, but it can't grasp the depth and nuance of decades of lived experience. It lacks o...

It's Not the People, It's the System Have you ever looked at a "problem employee" and wondered what's really going on? My guest Katherine Robinette, who has 30 years of experience fixing organizational issues, shared a perspective that completely reframes this. She believes it's almost never the people who are the problem. Instead, behavior is a response to conditions. Think about it: Are you rewa...

In this inspiring episode of Roaming with Restless Women, I welcomed team resilience expert Julie Lewis, whose sports science background and nature-based leadership experiences have shaped her unique approach to building thriving teams. We explored navigating mergers, embracing AI-driven change, and breaking down silos through collaboration. Julie champions "adapting forward" as true resilience, n...

Did you know that every fetus starts in a default female state, regardless of chromosomes? I was fascinated to learn this from my recent guest, Dr. Diana Sorrentino, founder of The Paradoxes of Gender and author of two books on transgender topics. Dr. D, as she is known in the community, explained how the brain's gender identity is established before birth. Here’s a mind-blowing fact: it's not tes...

What does women's empowerment look like in 2026? On this episode of Roaming with Restless Women, my guest Christine Curran and I explored this, and I loved her perspective! She’s redefining the word “diva” with her mastermind retreats. For her, it stands for: Driven - Inspiring - Visionary - Authentic - Sisterhood She believes empowerment is about being so confident in your own purpose that there’...

It was so enlightening to learn from my guest, Katherine Flechaus, that behaviors like perfectionism and people-pleasing aren't personality flaws. They’re actually protective strategies we developed in childhood. For example, if you learned early on that being the "high achiever" earned you love and validation, you might carry that perfectionism into your adult life, leading to burnout. Her life c...

In this week's episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the incredible Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel's Labels, and let me tell you, this woman is a powerhouse. She’s a mom of six, a recovered lawyer (love that!), and an entrepreneur who turned a simple, everyday annoyance into a multi-million dollar brand. Our conversation was packed with so much wisdom, and I left feeling incredibl...

Welcome back, restless roamers! In this episode of Roaming with Restless Women, we dive deep into the art of negotiation, tactical empathy, and communication under pressure—skills that can transform not just your professional life, but your relationships and personal growth. Our guide is Annette Mullin, a former Las Vegas police officer turned negotiation coach with the Black Swan Group, founded b...

In this inspiring episode of Roaming with Restless Women, host Julie welcomes Joyce Odidison — master certified coach, conflict analyst, and author of eight books! 🎉 Joyce shares her incredible journey from the Caribbean to Canada, diving into her passion for conflict resolution and resilience. She introduces her brand-new book, Cracking the Code on Your Resilience, exploring seven powerful "anch...

On this episode of Roaming with Restless Women, I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Lisa Campbell about the invisible burdens we all (especially women) carry. She calls them our "Seven Rocks." Ever feel like something is holding you back, but you can't quite name it? It might be one of these: Emotional weight: Unprocessed feelings. Mental weight: Negative self-talk and limiting beliefs. Hi...

I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Randi Shannon on the latest "Roaming with Restless Women" episode. One idea really stood out to me: the body is brilliant and has an innate blueprint for healing. Dr. Shannon's philosophy, shaped by her 20 years working with Dr. Joel Wallach, is that if we provide the body with the right raw materials—the proper nutrients—it knows exactly what to do to sta...

Does "finding your purpose" feel like overwhelming pressure? I get it. I asked my guest Tori Janae this very question on Roaming with Restless Women, and her answer was so freeing. She believes our core purpose is simply to evolve and grow. As long as you are learning, loving, and contributing in some way, you are living your purpose. It doesn't have to be a single, grand lightning-bolt moment. Fo...

In Illinois, the behavioral health workforce can only meet about 24% of the current need. I had a conversation with Janelle Miller Moravek from Youth and Family Counseling on my latest podcast episode of Roaming with Restless Women, and this number really stuck with me. It’s a staggering gap, especially when you consider the rising demand for mental health support. Janelle shared how her organizat...

We hear a lot about corporate culture, but do we really know how to define it and make it work for, rather than against, corporate and employee personal goals? In this episode of Roaming with Restless Women, Janice Brathwaite, founder of Workplace Transformations and passionate advocate for people-first cultures shares her powerful five-part Workplace Transformation framework, revealing how cultur...

What if menopause was… sacred? Have you ever met someone and felt an instant, soul-deep connection? That’s exactly what happened when I sat down to talk with the incredible Ahriana Platten for this episode of Roaming with Restless Women. Ahriana is a true "sacred rebel"—a wise woman who moves between the corporate and spiritual worlds with so much grace. Our conversation was one of those chats tha...

In a recent episode of Roaming with Restless Women, I sat down with Cynthia Schwartzberg—therapist, trainer, speaker, and author of The Curious Voyage to Authenticity: A Road-Breaking Guide for Personal Growth. With over 30 years of experience, Cynthia has dedicated her life to helping people move beyond old protective patterns and reconnect with their intuitive wisdom. She’s also the creator of H...

In this inspiring episode of Roaming with Restless Women, I sat down with another wise woman, Anne Teehan, an executive coach and consultant who accidentally discovered her calling while navigating the high-pressure world of IT leadership in the 1990s. Anne shares her fascinating journey from "accidental coach" to seasoned consultant, tackling topics like generational workplace shifts, evolving le...

It was so enlightening to discuss how the shifts we make internally don't just stay in one area of our lives! In my latest chat on Roaming with Restless Women, I interviewed transformational coach Debbie Longo. We explored how a leader changing their mindset at work can completely transform their home life as well. Imagine a CEO who learns to respond calmly under pressure in the boardroom, with no...

What an incredible story I heard on the Roaming with Restless Women podcast this week. My guest, Jo Munisteri, shared how a violent mugging in her 20s unexpectedly led her to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Doctors predicted a months-long recovery, but a practitioner in Chinatown helped her heal in just 2-3 weeks. This set her on a lifelong path. Years later, at age 65, she faced another serious inj...

Wow. I just had one of those conversations that leaves you buzzing with new ideas and a deeper sense of connection to, well, everything! I had the absolute honor of sitting down with the brilliant Dr. Susan Schwartz, a Jungian analyst and clinical psychologist, for the latest episode of Roaming with Restless Women. And let me tell you, this conversation was a game-changer! We dove into so many fas...

Welcome to a deep dive into the transformative power of wishing inspired by the latest episode of Roaming with Restless Women. In this episode, I sat down down with Brownell Landrum—a prolific author, TEDx speaker, metaphysical explorer, and creative powerhouse. Brownell studies and promotes the magic that happens when science meets spirituality. At the heart of Brownell’s message is the idea that...

📖 Cindee Williams' upcoming book "This Season of You" dives deep into the empty nest experience. In this episode of Roaming with Restless Women, Cindee and I talk about the empty nest syndrome and how women often feel lost and empty when the kids move out and the house lacks their energy. Cindee elaborates on her journey from feeling lost to leading a purpose-driven life, helping other women thro...

🌈 Did you know colors can heal? In my latest chat with Heather Eck on "Roaming with Restless Women," she shared how she uses her unique ability to see and interpret colors as a form of spiritual energy. 🎨 Heather creates spirit portraits that visually represent people's souls and energies, helping them navigate through pain and emotional blockages. It's incredible how much insight colors can off...

If you have ever wanted to get into advocacy, this is the episode for you! I’m beyond excited to share the latest episode of Roaming with Restless Women in which I had the incredible honor of chatting with Sandy Rosenthal, a true force of nature and the founder of Levees.org. Sandy’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Sandy and her family lived through Hurric...

Welcome to another transformative episode of Roaming with Restless Women! This week, I interviewed Teresa Wornstaff—an influential intuitive, spiritual guide, and consultant whose mission is to normalize spirituality, elevate collective consciousness, and empower personal evolution. With over 30 years in corporate leadership and 20 years as a consultant and coach, Teresa bridges the worlds of cons...