Fearless Females

In this episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Cristin Browne, founder of Brave Peak Capital, helicopter pilot, and all-around trailblazer. From her remarkable journey as a West Point graduate and Army officer to her latest leap into entrepreneurship, Cristin Browne opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her career, the unique challenges she has faced as a woman in male-dominated spaces,...

In this episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Paige Wiese, founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, to explore the power of resilience and the courage it takes to forge your own path. Paige shares her unconventional journey from aspiring architect to entrepreneur, detailing how unexpected health challenges pushed her to reinvent her career and build a thriving digital agency. The conversation high...

Today, our host Lorie Jones sits down with dynamic sales trainer and business consultant Liz Wendling for a candid conversation to explore the power of authenticity in the sales world, particularly for women navigating traditionally male-dominated industries. Liz shares her unconventional journey from a Manhattan advertising agency to top sales producer, all while challenging the old-school, cooki...

This week, host Lorie Jones sits down with Marta Spirk, a singer, speaker, and visibility coach with an extraordinary journey. Born and raised in Brazil, Marta's passion for languages and music led her to eventually launching a multifaceted business here in the U.S.—all while navigating the joys and chaos of raising triplets! In this candid conversation, Marta shares how embracing discomfort and b...

Welcome to Fearless Females! In today's episode, host Lori Jones chats with Lori Cornetta—author, sales coach, and speaker—whose bold career path spans from advertising to medical device sales. Lori opens up about advocating for herself, confronting industry gender biases, and the importance of knowing your worth. She shares how great mentors shaped her journey, lessons learned from financial ups...

In this inspiring episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Hannah Hembree Bell, founding attorney at Hembree Bell Law, to talk about how choosing the bigger life can transform your personal and professional journey. Hannah shares her winding path from communications major to successful attorney, the value of investing in education—even when it means taking on student loans—and why listening to you...

In this episode, host Lorie Jones spotlights powerhouse Rhonda Overby, chair and CEO of Camera Ready, who went from humble beginnings to reporting at the White House and ultimately building her own thriving business. You'll hear how Rhonda built a remarkable career in network news before boldly pivoting to entrepreneurship, founding her own strategic communications company. Along the way, she shar...

In this episode, host Lorie Jones features Danaya Wilson, the trailblazing CEO of BetterCertify and author of Changemakers Wanted. Danaya shares her journey from launching a career during the Great Recession to leading transformative change in the hazardous materials industry. This conversation highlights the concept of "micro-progressions"—simple, 1% improvements made over time, creating meaningf...

In this empowering episode, host Lorie Jones is joined by Rachel Platt, dynamic CEO of PLATTinum Consulting, for a candid look at her inspiring journey from corporate HR leader to building her own thriving people strategy business. Rachel shares how she overcame imposter syndrome, why self-advocacy in the workplace is crucial, and the importance of living out your authentic values—especially kindn...

In this inspiring conversation, host Lorie Jones sits down with Lori Frasier, founder and CEO of BrightPath Workforce Strategies, to explore the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons that have shaped her extraordinary career in corporate America—from her unconventional start from a clerical role at American Express to discovering her calling in HR and leadership, steadily rising to executive role...

In this episode, host Lorie Jones welcomes Stacie Selise, executive leadership strategist and CEO of the Stacie Selise Group, a powerhouse who recounts her journey from in-store customer service rep at a retail counter to leading thousands as one of the youngest vice presidents at that same Fortune 20 company, to then owning and being her own brand. Stacie shares candid insights on what it takes t...

In this episode, host Lorie Jones welcomes Jennifer Rayner, founder of Moniwell and a visionary in the financial world. Jennifer shares how she turned an unexpected start in finance into a mission to change how people feel about their money. Jennifer opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, betting on bold ideas, and building success on her own terms. Hear her distinctive take on breaking barr...

This week, host Lorie Jones sits down with Melissa Wallace, founder and CEO of the Fierce Foundry, for an authentic and empowering conversation about navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Melissa opens up about her unconventional journey from dreaming of attending law school to building a career at the intersection of marketing, tech, and women's health. She shares how hitting rock bot...

In this episode, host Lorie Jones spotlights Brooke Cozort, an ERISA attorney whose career path defies expectations. Brooke shares how she built a successful footing in finance—then bravely charted a new course back to law school in her mid-30s, all while balancing motherhood. Brooke's story is a refreshing testament to the power of reinvention, resilience, and trusting your instincts over the typ...

This week, host Lorie Jones sits down with Deborah Takahara, the extraordinary former broadcast journalist and current public information director for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Deborah candidly shares her journey from overcoming childhood shyness to building a high-profile media career, and ultimately making a bold pivot to prioritize her family and align with her values. Deborah's stor...

In today's episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with the remarkable Libby Greiwe, owner of the Efficient Advisor and an inspiring force in the world of financial planning. Libby's journey is anything but ordinary: she went from engineering physics to sports marketing, eventually to start a seven-figure financial planning firm while working just three days a week to be a super-present mom. More than...

In this episode, host Lorie Jones welcomes Tracey Windsor, CEO of Windsor Edge and former New York City dancer, for a conversation that's equal parts energizing and insightful. Tracey shares her bold leap from the arts into nonprofit leadership and eventually the high-stakes world of private equity, showing that success favors those who embrace change and pursue what excites them. Tracey discusses...

In this episode, host Lorie Jones welcomes Kate Seybold, an inspiring lieutenant with the Clear Creek Fire Authority, whose unconventional journey is a testament to following your passion. Kate candidly shares her experience of walking away from a stable career in architecture, despite family expectations and a master's degree, to pursue a calling in emergency services. You will hear about the cou...

In this episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Kateri O'Grady, a fractional COO and the founder behind her own consulting powerhouse, Kateri O'Grady Consulting. Kateri shares the riveting story of how surviving five strokes forced her to recalibrate her life and career, ultimately propelling her toward entrepreneurship. She gets candid about the grit required to build a business, the importance...

In this episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Nelly Mubashi—CEO and co-owner of NWAM, LLC (Northwest Asset Management and RIA Innovations). From a childhood in war-torn Nicaragua to climbing the corporate ladder and eventually building a $9.2 billion company from the ground up, Nelly's story is all about defying expectations. Nelly was denied company support to take her Series 7 exam but took m...

On this episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Dawn Gabriel, CEO and founder of Authentic Connections Counseling in Castle Rock, Colorado. Dawn opens up about her 20-year journey as a licensed professional counselor, starting out working with inmates and teens in challenging environments before launching her own thriving group practice. She shares the real and often messy truth about burnout, th...

In this inspiring conversation, Lori Jones sits down with Iris Wagner—founder, CEO, and executive producer of Memoirs Productions, a company specializing in video biographies and ethical wills. Iris' story is as impactful as the legacies she helps preserve. From her early days in finance to finding her true passion in capturing people's stories on film, Iris shares how a profound "aha" moment led...

Today, host Lorie Jones welcomes Ellen Frazier—mortgage broker, recovery coach, and founder of Booze Free Babes. Ellen opens up about shifting her perspective from "Why me?" to "Why not me?" and how that simple change empowered her to reinvent herself and help others. From breaking into the male-dominated financial industry with an art degree to leading a global community focused on sobriety, Elle...

In today's episode, host Lorie Jones welcomes Meghann Conter, CEO of The Dames, an international organization dedicated to elevating women entrepreneurs beyond the six- and seven-figure mark without the burnout. Meghann's journey started in corporate banking and marketing, but it was her leap into entrepreneurship during uncertain times that transformed her path. Frustrated by traditional networki...

Today, host Lorie Jones, owner of Fearless Financial Advisors and a veteran of the finance industry, shares her insider wisdom on what truly matters when choosing a financial advisor. Drawing from 15 years of experience, Lorie recounts real stories, common client pitfalls, and the red flags to avoid, while highlighting the values at the heart of her own practice: genuine connection, clear communic...