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What would you do if you had to miss school or work simply because you didn’t have access to period products? In this episode of You Betcha She Did, host Rayna Rokicki tackles the often-overlooked issue of period poverty with Laura Welsh, board member of The Monthlies Project. Together, they explore how the organization is working to ensure that no student in Northeastern Wisconsin misses out on e...

Who doesn't need more time in their life? I know I do. But what is the secret? How do we find more time in our lives without sacrificing our sanity or sleep? My guest this week, Jenna Piche, a time management coach, shares some practical ways to reframe how you look at your tasks, your time and your week to make your space in your schedule for things that matter. Connect with Jenna Piche: Inst...

You might be wondering what does Screen-Free Family Fun have to do with the NFL Draft in Green Bay?  If you guessed that they are connected with the Family Trivia with Dad and Lad podcast, then you are correct!  Meet Keely Marlowe, the mom and one of the creators of the Family Trivia with Dad and Lad podcast. My family loves this podcast and I was thrilled to learn it was created by a rad Wisconsi...

What does it take to create real change in a community?  If you said act local, and start small, you are spot on.  In this episode of You Betcha , host Rayna interviews Denise Wittstock, a passionate leader running for the school board in Sheboygan and the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Denise shares her journey back to her hometown to raise her family and make a lasting impact, emphasizing the...

What makes a school district thrive?   In this episode of You Betcha She Did! , host Rayna sits down with Allie Tasche, a passionate candidate running for reelection to the Sheboygan area school board. Allie delves into critical issues like teacher retention, professional development, and the need for strategic funding to support inclusive education and mental health. She also celebrates Sheboygan...

Do you ever wake up feeling like you’ve stepped into an alternate reality—one where the world feels upside down, and nothing makes sense? If so, you're not alone. This week, I’m joined by my dear friend Jenn Cassetta —a powerhouse TEDx speaker, empowerment coach, and self-defense expert—who brings her wisdom and resilience to the conversation. In this episode, she unpacks the mental, emotiona...

Feeling overwhelmed and out of sync with your goals? I was and here is what I did about it. In this solo episode of You Betcha She Did! , I’m opening up about the power of taking intentional breaks to reset and realign. I’ll share my own journey of stepping back from the hustle to focus on what truly matters—like fitness, creativity, and finding my groove with podcasting. It’s not always easy to p...

What if building generational wealth isn’t just about money, but about creating a legacy of knowledge, opportunities, and skills that can transform your family’s future? In this episode of You Betcha She Did, Rayna interviews entrepreneur Nikki Nash who dives deep into the multifaceted concept of generational wealth, challenging the notion that wealth-building is purely financial. Drawing from her...

What would you do if you had to start over with just $1,000 and a six-month lease? In this episode of You Betcha She Did , host Rayna Rokicki sits down with Luisa Molano, a trailblazer in female entrepreneurship, to explore her extraordinary journey. From bravely escaping an arranged marriage at 18 to walking away from a high-net-worth relationship with nothing but her determination, Luisa shares...

Wondering how to make your marketing actually connect with your dream clients? In this episode of You Betcha She Did, I chat with marketing consultant Victoria Hajar about how female entrepreneurs can simplify their marketing and make it work. We dive into why getting crystal clear on your messaging is key, how to choose the right lead channel (like social media or podcasts), and why building rela...

Winter Break and the Holidays can be a hectic time. Tune into this bite-sized episode to learn 4 strategies to bring more calm and gratitude into your life at this moment. Also Thank you to ALL the listeners of You Betcha She Did! You guys are the reason this show keeps going and growing and when that happens we elevate women everywhere!  If you're a current podcaster or aspiring podcaster who wan...

  Ready to ditch the 9-to-5 and be your own boss? In this episode of You Betcha She Did, Rayna sits down with Liz Steblay, an author and thriving solopreneur, to uncover the secrets to self-employment success. From mastering your mindset and managing money to setting the right prices and leveraging LinkedIn, Liz shares the real-world strategies that every solopreneur needs to know. Packed with per...

How do you turn a mountain of debt into a thriving, profitable business? In this episode of You Betcha She Did , host Rayna chats with branding powerhouse Pia Silva, who shares her incredible journey from financial struggle to stunning success. Pia reveals how she and her husband reimagined their small branding agency, ditching unprofitable long-term projects in favor of intensive, high-value one-...

The holiday season is a busy one for everyone but especially those in the Hospitality Industry. Working in hospitality is a high pressure, intense career that while rewarding can also be strife with mental health issues and addiction.  When you're out and about this holiday season, remember to give some extra love, kindness and respect to those working hard to make this season magical. In thi...

If you're a current podcaster or aspiring podcaster who wants to grow their business with a podcast, check out Podcast Growth Club where Rayna shares her best strategies to help you grow and monetize your podcast with a small audience.  Support the Show and Rayna's Work to Elevate MidWest Women! Buy Me a Coffee If you love the show, please subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave...

In this episode, Rayna sits down with Wisconsin native Stephanie Krubsack, founder of Purevant Living, a B2B company dedicated to helping businesses elevate their sustainability practices.  Growing up on a reforestation tree farm in the 1990s, Stephanie developed an early passion for sustainability, which led her to launch Purevant Living five years ago. Tune in to hear Stephanie’s journey, insigh...

Are you looking for natural remedies to improve your health? In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—tools for wellness: your breath. Wisconsin-based Myofunctional therapist Becca Rose joins us to reveal how myofunctional therapy can address jaw clenching, teeth grinding, snoring, and even sleep apnea by focusing on the way we breathe. Discover how simple changes...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, like life’s moving faster than you can keep up? In this episode of You Betcha She Did, Rayna shares an excerpt from the Intuitive Mentor Mom podcast, where host Tara Mychelle dives into navigating life’s chaotic moments. Seeing as it is Election Day in the US and life has been feeling overwhelming and chaotic the last few months, this might be an episode we can all use...

What Would You Do with a One-Month Mini-Retirement? If you had a full month off—no work, no responsibilities—what would you do? The possibilities are endless, right?  Inspired by a recent episode of Retire Often with Jillian Johnsrud, I dive into her brilliant approach for negotiating a one-month mini-retirement. Whether it’s traveling, pursuing a passion project, or simply recharging, this idea i...

In this episode, we take a journey to Irish Acres, a fifth-generation family farm in New London, Wisconsin, that’s embracing reinvention as a glamping retreat. Once one of 13 original Irish farms in the area that started in 1849—and now one of only two still standing—Irish Acres is on a mission to reconnect people with the land, foster healing, and become a hub for community and connection once mo...

In this episode, I dive into three books that have profoundly shifted my mindset in the past few months: We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rogers, 10x Is Easier Than 2x , and The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy. These books challenged me to be grateful for what I have while still daring to dream bigger. We’ll chat about the power of dreaming big, why surrounding yourself...

In this episode of You Betcha She Did , Rayna sits down with acclaimed speaker and leadership coach Kelly Meerbott for a compelling discussion on two key issues facing women today: mansplaining and burnout. Kelly kicks off the conversation with an insightful look at the crumbling patriarchy and debunks the myth that one person's success takes away from another's. She also shares practica...

Have you ever wondered how your LinkedIn profile could become a powerful tool to grow your business and brand? At You Betcha She Did, LinkedIn is one of my favorite platforms to connect and grow my business. Let's connect - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raynarokicki/ In this episode, we dive into how podcasters and entrepreneurs can optimize their LinkedIn profiles to drive business growth, fea...

If you have ever considered starting a YouTube Channel or currently have a YouTube Channel with little results to show for it, you'll want to tune into this episode. YouTube Strategist Catara Lane is on the show to share her expert tips on how to use YouTube to grow your existing business. In addition, she does a live audit with my own sad example of a YouTube channel. Needless to say, I came...

In this special 100th episode of You Betcha She Did, we dive into the thoughts and aspirations of Wisconsin's Generation Z— young women who are poised to shape the future. As a special side project of the Women's Leadership Conference put on by New Sage Strategies this October, I was able to interview several teenage women leaders from Northeast Wisconsin. In this special episode, they s...