Six-Figure Chicks

What happens when your sister writes you into her story? In this special episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, I sit down with my sister, Sarah Vanderford, a Six Figure Chicks international bestselling author from our Global edition and a featured author in our 10th book, Six Figure Chicks, 7 Cities, VA, launching this Saturday, November 7. Sarah is a wedding photographer by trade who grew up...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with Amanda Kitzi for an inspiring conversation about overcoming childhood challenges, building confidence, and learning to believe in yourself even when life has given you reasons not to. Amanda shares her journey from struggling with self-esteem and financial hardship to building a career in real estate and stepping into a ne...

In this special edition of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C introduces Chicks Chat, a virtual mentorship series from Her Write to Rise that connects Six Figure Chicks authors with young women ready to grow. Mel is joined by Destiné Black, a writer and creator of Godly Conversations, and Francine Allen-Humphrey, CEO and founder of Black Tops Business Services and a Six Figure Chicks 7 Citi...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with Tish Times, entrepreneur and author, for a conversation about overcoming adversity, showing up authentically in business, and building a company that can grow with you. Tish shares her personal journey and the lessons she’s learned about using vulnerability as a strength and finding ways to stand out in a crowded market. T...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with Nicole Allison, a heartbreak healing coach, for an honest conversation about healing, self-love, dating after divorce, and learning to build emotional fitness. Nicole shares her own journey through heartbreak and life transitions, including her experience as a flight attendant and the lessons she carried with her along the...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with Lynn Harris, founder of Gold Comedy, for a fun and inspiring conversation about comedy, community, taking up space, and building something of your own. Lynn shares her unconventional career journey, from being a Tanya Harding lookalike to building a business centered around comedy and creating opportunities for women. Lynn...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with Jessica Sanchez for an inspiring conversation about self-belief, confidence, taking risks, and creating a life and business on your own terms. Jessica shares her journey from a traditional career into entrepreneurship and the mindset shifts that helped her step outside of what was expected of her and start betting on herse...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with Dr. Madhuri Vasudevan, an endocrinologist at the Houston VA and Baylor College of Medicine who is nationally recognized for her work in diabetes care and her approach to treating the whole person. After spending her career caring for others, Madhuri found herself on the other side of the exam table facing a health challeng...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with Denette Cooke, veterinarian, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Cooke Veterinary Medical Center, for an honest conversation about career pivots, caregiver burnout, boundaries, and building a business rooted in purpose. Denette almost became a chemist before making a major career change and entering veterinary school at 3...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with celebrity makeup artist Christina Flach for a powerful conversation about beauty from the inside out, entrepreneurship, grief, and turning personal loss into a purpose that helps others. Christina has built an impressive career working with high-profile clients and being featured in publications including Vogue and People,...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with Cheryl Rhodes Alexander, founder and CEO of Cheryl Rhodes Alexander LLC and an executive HR strategist with more than 30 years of experience in corporate leadership. Cheryl shares how a devastating identity theft experience became a turning point that changed the way she viewed leadership, success, and her own identity. Ch...

In this solo special edition of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C answers the questions she gets asked most about becoming a published author and joining the Six Figure Chicks community. From what makes the experience different from other book programs to what’s included in the investment, Mel gives an inside look at what it really means to become part of a collaborative book series. Mel b...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with Cristina Amigoni, founder of Siamo, for a powerful conversation about authenticity, leadership, and humanizing the workplace. Cristina is passionate about helping leaders and teams find their authentic selves and build workplace cultures rooted in trust, connection, and core values. Cristina opens up about a moment when he...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with  Francine Allen-Humphrey , financial educator, pastor, mother of four, and passionate advocate for women and families, for a powerful conversation about finding your voice, embracing your purpose, and refusing to play small. Francine grew up believing that children should be seen and not heard. Today, she’s unapologeticall...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with LaQuincia "Q" Nichols, founder of Experience Coaching, for a powerful, no-fluff conversation about hard conversations, delegation, and building a business rooted in bold, authentic communication. After 20+ years in corporate leadership, Q walked away to help women bring their boldest selves to their bravest conversations....

What happens when good enough stops being good enough? In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with fellow Six Figure Chick Bridget Stuart, a strategic performance coach and author of Six Figure Chicks , for a bold, honest conversation about comfort, courage, and betting on yourself. After nearly a decade building a career with the same coaching company, Bridget made...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with fellow Six Figure Chick  Marisa Maggio Harelson , a health and wellness entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate for personal transformation, for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, resilience, and living life with purpose. After a successful career in television journalism, Marisa made the bold leap into entrepreneurs...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with fellow Six Figure Chick  Gabrielle Luma , CEO of Mod Ventures, for an insightful conversation about scaling a business with confidence, building the right team, and mastering the financial side of entrepreneurship. Gabrielle shares her inspiring journey from struggling with algebra to leading a seven-figure business, provi...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with fellow Six Figure Chick Charise King, a real estate expert, author, and motivational speaker, for an inspiring conversation about resilience, confidence, and creating success on your own terms. Charise shares her powerful journey of overcoming educational challenges and self-doubt to build a thriving career in real estate....

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with entrepreneur and CEO Khryzza Kelly for a candid conversation about leadership, delegation, and what it really takes to build a mission-driven business that creates impact beyond the bottom line. As the founder of a successful virtual assistant company, Khryzza has built her business around empowering remote professionals w...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast, host Mel C sits down with fellow Six Figure Chick and staffing expert Lily Brezler for an honest conversation about leadership, hiring, and what it really takes to build a thriving business without losing yourself in the process. As a business owner, recruiter, and leadership consultant Lily has spent years helping organizations find the right peop...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast , host Mel C sits down with fellow Six Figure Chick Ursula Sabia Sukinik , founder of Birth You Desire , for a powerful, no-fluff conversation about advocacy, authenticity, and building a business rooted in deep care. Ursula is a birth worker supporting families through fertility, pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum—and her company, Birth You Desire...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast , host Mel C sits down with Lisa Riley for a thoughtful conversation about growth, self-trust, and what it really looks like to choose yourself, both in business and in life. Lisa shares her perspective on navigating seasons of change, building confidence through experience, and learning to move forward even when the path isn’t perfectly clear. Toge...

In Episode 15 of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast , host Mel C sits down with executive coach and endurance athlete Gabrielle Baumeyer , founder of Baumeyer Coaching , for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and leading with belief. Gabrielle works with business leaders to multiply profits and magnify impact , and in this episode, she shares how her own business faced an existentia...

In this episode of the Six Figure Chicks Podcast , Mel sits down with Erika Bailey , host of The Balanced Boss Mom Podcast , for an honest and grounding conversation about motherhood, mindset, business, and what it really means to build a life that feels aligned. Erika created The Balanced Boss Mom as a space where women—mothers and non-mothers alike—can feel seen, heard, and supported while navig...