The Female CEO™ Podcast

Is your identity so tied to your title that you’ve forgotten who you are without it? In this episode, award-winning psychotherapist Babita Spinelli joins us to pull back the curtain on "The Anatomy of Burnout" and explains why your 2 AM wake-up calls are actually a cry for a new kind of leadership. In this powerful episode, host Mark Sephton sits down with  Babita Spinelli, LP , a global...

Stop managing symptoms and start regulating the system. In this episode, Carmen Stoffel breaks down the blueprint for co-regulation, neurodivergent parenting, and why self-regulation is the ultimate power move for female CEOs. In this episode of  The Female CEO Podcast , host  Mark Sephton  sits down with  Carmen Stoffel , founder of the  Institute for Core Regulation . Carmen is a pioneer in shif...

What if your greatest trauma was actually your greatest leadership asset? Annyx Day joins us to share her incredible journey from being a police officer surviving a shooting to helping female leaders heal. Discover why the key to authentic power isn't hiding your past, but learning to lead from your scars rather than your wounds. Annyx opens up about her past as a police officer and the life-a...

Can you be a high-level CEO in the luxury space and still be a present, intentional mother? Tatiana Vostrikov joins us to discuss the "courage to pivot" and why putting yourself first isn't just self-care - it’s a business strategy. In this episode of the  Female CEO Podcast , host Mark Sephton sits down with Tatiana Vostrikov, the CEO of Aesthetics Innovations and founder of Genova...

"Winning is an outcome, but trying is a decision." How do you lead a global team while navigating the complexities of single motherhood and a cross-cultural career? In this episode, Denisa Dudaskova reveals why "rebellious optimism" is the ultimate secret weapon for the modern female leader and how to finally stop hiding parts of yourself to fit into the corporate mould. How do...

Stephanie Palmer’s life changed in an instant when a routine surgery went wrong. In this episode, we explore how she turned a devastating personal crisis into a powerful mission for transparency - and what every woman needs to know about advocating for herself in the healthcare system. As a Registered Nurse and Certified Bariatric Nurse with over 11 years of experience, Stephanie found herself in...

Are you a female CEO who has achieved "success" but still feels a sense of emptiness or chronic burnout? In this episode, Shamanic Practitioner Adina Andronic reveals The Shamanic Approach to Leadership - a powerful framework for blending corporate strategy with ancient spiritual wisdom. We dive deep into why traditional leadership models are failing high-achieving women and how tools li...

Are you a high-achieving woman who feels like you’re constantly "on," yet never doing enough? In this episode, therapist Justine Carino breaks down The Psychology of Perfectionism and reveals how to break the cycle of high-functioning anxiety to build a business that doesn't cost you your mental health. In this episode of the Female CEO Podcast, host Mark Sephton sits down with Justi...

In this episode, Rachel Paling explains how the neuroscience of conscious communication can transform education and leadership. How can understanding the brain transform the way we learn, lead, and connect? In this episode of the Female CEO Podcast, host Mark Sephton sits down with Rachel Marie Paling, the visionary behind Neuro-Language Coaching and Neuro-Heart Education. Rachel discusses the &qu...

This week on the Female CEO Podcast, Mark Sephton welcomes  Ana Placencia Block , the founder of New Mind Psychology. With 25 years of experience working with traumatized youth and schools, Anna has developed a comprehensive 8-week program designed to build mental health literacy and resilience at scale. Anna breaks down the vital connection between  integrated self-identity  and  leadership , exp...

The DNA of Decision Making with Olga Kiendler | Human Judgment, AI & Meta-Thinking In this thought-provoking episode of The Female CEO Podcast, executive advisor and decision scientist Olga Kiendler joins us to explore the most critical, yet often overlooked, driver of success: how we make choices. Olga, the creator of the Decision DNA and Decode frameworks, shares her journey from global fina...

In this episode of the Female CEO Podcast , host Mark Sephton sits down with Josephine Eneje to unpack her 25-year evolution from a powerhouse corporate leader to a successful entrepreneur. Josephine shares her blueprint for success, emphasizing that true authority doesn't come from a title—it comes from deep conviction and a clear, unwavering purpose. We explore how your corporate experience...

In this transformative episode of the Female CEO Podcast , host Mark Sephton talks with Bronwyn Sciortino , the visionary founder of Chic Life . Bronwyn shares her incredible journey from the high-pressure corporate world to becoming a global voice for empowered, conscious living. They explore how personal trauma can be the catalyst for profound leadership insights and why visibility is no longer...

In this insightful episode of the Female CEO Podcast , host Mark Sephton welcomes Emma Persson , the founder of Coach Companion . Emma is on a mission to help professionals build genuine credibility and authority by mastering the art of self-reflection and personal growth. Together, they dive into the internal narratives that create self-doubt and discuss how rewriting your personal story can unlo...

Are you achieving external success while feeling internally unfulfilled? In this evocative episode of the Female CEO Podcast , host Mark Sephton sits down with mentor and guide Eleni Kantzos . Together, they explore the complex intersection of visibility, authenticity, and the reclamation of inner authority. Eleni dives deep into the "crossroads" many high-achieving women face—where soci...

In this episode of the Female CEO Podcast , host Mark Sephton sits down with Olga Roberts , founder of Olga Roberts Studio and Body Intelligence Pilates. Together, they dismantle the "no pain, no gain" myth and introduce a more sustainable approach to high-performance leadership: Body Intelligence. Olga shares how aligning physical well-being with professional ambition is the secret to l...

In this episode of  The Female CEO Podcast , Melanie Herschorn explores  the art of impactful stories  and why powerful storytelling is one of the most important tools female leaders can use to grow their visibility, authority, and influence. Melanie shares how entrepreneurs and CEOs can transform their experiences into meaningful narratives that connect with audiences, build credibility, and posi...

In this episode of the  Female CEO Podcast , Dr. Kim Dang explores what it truly takes to transform your life and leadership from the inside out. She dives into the powerful role of  certainty and clarity  in personal growth, explaining why real transformation starts with investing in yourself and doing the inner work. Dr. Kim shares how ambitious women can move from  fear and self-doubt to confid...

Kate Hoyle on Hypnotherapy, Self-Acceptance & Subconscious Transformation In Episode 2 of Series 1 of The Female CEO Podcast, award-winning hypnotherapist Kate Hoyle shares how hypnotherapy can unlock powerful transformation by working directly with the subconscious mind. From a successful corporate career to becoming a leading therapist, Kate’s journey is rooted in personal growth, mental hea...

Unmasking True Identity with Gem Dentith | Vulnerability, Self-Awareness & Personal Growth In this powerful episode of The Female CEO Podcast, Gem Dentith — author of  Undressed  — joins us for a deeply honest conversation about self-awareness, vulnerability, relationships, and personal growth. Gem shares the story behind her book  Undressed  and the transformative concept of “unmasking” — the...