She Believed She Could™ Podcast

If you’ve ever thought about writing a book—but felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start—this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Allison Walsh is joined by bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Gordon Publishing, Kathryn Gordon. Together, they unpack what truly holds people back from becoming authors—and why self-doubt, not lack of talent, is the biggest barrier. Kat...

What does it really take to build a legacy brand that lasts? In this amazing episode of She Believed She Could™ Podcast, Allison Walsh sits down with entrepreneur, mentor, and media founder Jen Szpigiel, the visionary behind Becoming Iconic and Iconic Magazine, a global media platform helping women-led brands be seen, heard, and remembered. Jen shares the raw and real story behind her 20-year entr...

If you’ve ever wondered why some creators consistently land brand deals—while others with similar audiences don’t—this episode breaks it all down. In this powerful conversation, Sara Stefanik , Director of Influencer Partnerships at BabyCenter and Mom 2.0, pulls back the curtain on what brands are actually looking for when choosing creators. With over 15 years in digital media, Sara shares insider...

Allison Walsh sits down with media strategist, PR expert, and beauty industry leader Cris Gordon to talk about courage, entrepreneurship, and the power of believing in your mission before anyone else does. With more than 15 years in the media industry, Cris has led million-dollar marketing campaigns for globally recognized brands including Google, Sephora, Bobbi Brown, Capsule Pharmacy, and St. Ju...

Zoya Lehrer’s founder journey is rooted in grit, reinvention, and a deep desire to solve a problem she was living every single day. After a 20-year career in financial services and fintech, Zoya made the bold leap into entrepreneurship to build Orgo, a family logistics app designed to help busy parents manage the chaos of youth sports, travel, scheduling, and everyday life on the go. In this episo...

What does it really take to build a category-defining brand? In this episode of She Believed She Could, Allison Walsh sits down with Alli Webb, founder of Drybar, author of The Messy Truth , and creator of the new beauty brand Messy. Alli shares the behind-the-scenes journey of building Drybar into a revolutionary beauty brand that changed how women experience hair care. From launching a simple $3...

What happens when empathy becomes the foundation of leadership? In this powerful conversation, Allison Walsh sits down with Erika Sinner, CEO and founder of Directorie, a two-time Inc. 5000 company helping life science organizations bring critical medications to market. Erika shares how growing up in a challenging environment shaped her deep commitment to safety, culture, and purpose-driven leader...

Allison Walsh welcomes Vivian Gonzalez, founder and CEO of Park Capital Search and Evergreen, for a powerful conversation about building a meaningful career through clarity, strategy, and self-belief. With more than two decades of experience in private equity and executive search, Vivian has helped organizations scale by placing the right leaders and creating systems that drive growth. But her jou...

In this episode of the She Believed She Could Podcast, Allison Walsh sits down with Megan Spencer, also known as Meg The Creator, to unpack how creators can build real income online without chasing trends, burning out, or relying on massive followings. Megan shares her journey from leaving a government job in 2020 to building a multi-stream online business through UGC, Amazon reviews, freelancing,...

Allison Walsh sits down with Michele and Aleks Arwood, a mother-daughter duo and the co-founders of Aveline, a magazine, podcast, and learning community created for young women in their season of becoming . Aleks, a journalist and editor, shares what it really looks like to start before you feel ready, how she learned to “put fear in timeout,” and why storytelling can become a roadmap for women wh...

High-risk pregnancies are rising — and the need for specialized maternal care has never been greater. Dr. Kathryn Berryman, board-certified OBGYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist, sits down with Allison Walsh and shares her journey from military physician to high-risk pregnancy expert serving women and families at AdventHealth for Women. After earning her medical degree at the University of...

When you have a big vision but zero “formal” experience in the space, do you move forward anyway? In this powerful episode of She Believed She Could Podcast , host Allison Walsh sits down with serial entrepreneur Rebecca Matchett to talk about how she has repeatedly built successful companies by trusting her instincts, solving real problems, and building the right team around her. From co-founding...

Kay Rawlins didn’t just follow a calling, she helped transform a city. In this episode, Allison sits down with Kay Rawlins, co-founder of Orlando City and Orlando Pride and Senior Vice President & Club Ambassador, to unpack what it really takes to build something from the ground up, earn community buy-in, and lead with confidence in rooms that underestimate you. Kay shares her unconventional path...

Suneera Madhani is back, and the lessons hit different this time. Suneera breaks down what it really took to scale Stax Payments to a $1.1B exit, why she chose to step away when the next milestone was “obvious,” and how she’s approaching her next company, Worth, with clearer boundaries and a bigger vision for impact. We talk founder to CEO identity shifts, why “people, process, profit” scales ever...

Five years after her first appearance, Allison Walsh welcomes Elizabeth Tran back to the show to reflect on the evolution that changed everything — from navigating corporate uncertainty and imposter syndrome to building Digit-Eli, a successful website design and SEO business serving women entrepreneurs. Elizabeth shares the defining moments that shaped her growth, including being laid off, betting...

Power isn’t limited. Success isn’t scarce. And another woman’s shine is not your competition. In today’s episode of the She Believed She Could Podcast, Allison Walsh dives deep into the truth about power, comparison, confidence, and visibility for ambitious women. If you’ve ever felt triggered by another woman’s success, struggled with comparison, or found yourself dimming your light to stay comfo...

What happens when you stay quiet for too long in your relationship? In this powerful episode of She Believed She Could , Alison Walsh sits down with licensed couples therapist, author, and podcast host Colette Jane Fehr to explore why self-silencing, avoidance, and unhealthy communication patterns quietly erode intimacy and connection. Drawing from over 13 years of clinical experience and her upco...

If you’re a high achiever who sets big goals but rarely pauses to celebrate, this episode will change how you plan your year. In this She Believed She Could Podcast episode, Allison Walsh and Brian Schweitzer break down a powerful year-end reflection process and a practical goal-setting system that helps you create aligned, measurable, achievable goals for 2026. You’ll learn how to evaluate 2025 u...

In this episode of the She Believed She Could™ podcast, host Alison Walsh sits down for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to turn podcasting and content creation into a revenue-generating, authority-building brand asset. Together, they unpack how strategic podcasting goes far beyond a hobby—becoming a catalyst for credibility, monetization, speaking opportunities, community building,...

In this powerful episode of the She Believed She Could™ Podcast, host Allison Walsh sits down with Kim Casaburi, co-founder of Serotonin Centers, to talk about hormone therapy, menopause, longevity medicine and what it really means to protect your health span, not just your lifespan. Inspired by her own brutal experience with perimenopause, Kim shares how years of exhaustion, brain fog, sleepless...

In this powerful episode of the She Believed She Could™ Podcast, host Allison Walsh sits down with powerhouse CEO, strategist, and author Betsy Gardner to talk about career reentry, soft skills, networking, and how to become “the human in the room” that people trust and remember. From launching transformational HIV biotech initiatives to leading the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce to national reco...

In this powerful episode of the She Believed She Could™ Podcast, host Allison Walsh sits down with Amanda Tress – trailblazing founder and CEO of Faster Way to Fat Loss, mom of five, and leader of one of the most successful wellness companies in the nation. From launching her digital agency from her hospital bed to scaling a simple, focused offer into hundreds of millions in revenue, Amanda shares...

Money is not the villain. Money is a tool. In this powerful episode of  She Believed She Could™ , host  Allison Walsh  sits down with  Tinja Anderson  — business strategist, financial consultant, former Division I All-American athlete, and Miss Texas International 2022 — to talk about money mindset, exit planning, and the pursuit of excellence in life and business. Tinja shares how a difficult lif...

In a digital world that’s getting louder by the minute, how do you actually stand out in 2026? In this powerful conversation, Allison Walsh is joined by a seasoned business coach who specializes in helping online coaches and service providers uncover their distinctive edge—the unique blend of story, strengths, and strategy that sets them apart. From building a multi–six figure network marketing bu...

In this episode of the She Believed She Could™ Podcast , Allison Walsh sits down with Ashley Walker , founder of The CRE Mentor and partner at Millenia Partners, to unpack her journey from “dream corporate job” to thriving entrepreneur and mentor in commercial real estate. Ashley shares how she walked away from prestige and paychecks to follow God’s lead, built a career in healthcare and medical r...