Femme Force

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Rose Lambert, self-made entrepreneur, matchmaker, and relationship expert, to explore why so many successful women struggle to find meaningful, lasting partnerships. Drawing from years of experience helping high-achieving individuals find love, Rose shares the unique challenges ambitious women face in modern dating and what it real...

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Jewlz the Budget Nerd to talk about one of the most taboo topics we face: money. After paying off $107,000 in consumer debt, Jewlz turned her personal financial journey into a mission to help others break free from money shame and take control of their financial future. Together, they dive into the realities of debt, the financial...

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365 and creator of the Household CEO framework, to challenge the way we think about productivity, organization, and the invisible labor women carry every day. Lisa shares how managing her own household and her father's estate led her to develop systems that help women move from overwhelm to intent...

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Parita Kuttappan to talk about burnout, boundaries, and redefining success, especially for working parents trying to do it all. After 16+ years in corporate finance and HR, Parita shares what led her to pivot into coaching and helping high achievers navigate overwhelm, guilt, and the pressure to constantly perform. They dive into t...

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Ann Mary Shibu to explore the “Kerala Paradox”, a powerful example of how education doesn’t always translate into opportunity. With a 96% female literacy rate but only 30% workforce participation, Ann Mary uses data to highlight the gap between achievement and access. From her journey moving from India to the United States to pursu...

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Sigrun Gudjonsdottir to explore the intersection of women, wealth, and the future of AI. From growing up in Iceland, one of the most gender-equal countries in the world, to becoming a CEO and now helping women build businesses, Sigrun shares the experiences that shaped her mission. They dive into the critical gap women face in fina...

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Cynthia Laine Burleson to explore how global impact starts with awareness and turns into action. As a nonprofit leader focused on advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Cynthia is on a mission to make these global initiatives more accessible, engaging, and actionable for everyone. From organizing intern...

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Jeanne Omlor, a multi-million-dollar coach who proves that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of integrity. From being a solo parent in debt at 54 to building a seven-figure business in just 17 months, Jeanne shares the mindset shifts and resilience that changed everything. They dive into ethical sales, organic marketing, and...

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Jennylynde Renteria-Packham, a former nurse turned leadership coach, to explore what it really means to lead without losing yourself. Drawing from her experience in healthcare and leadership, Jennylynde shares how the emotional demands of caregiving roles often translate into burnout, especially for women in leadership. Together, t...

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Amanda Paolicelli, founder of Dare to Be Iconic, to talk about turning pain into purpose and stepping into your most authentic self. What began as a personal breakup became the catalyst for Amanda to build a platform dedicated to empowering young women to embrace who they are and rewrite their stories. Together, they explore the pr...

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Stacey Gonder, founder of ByStaceyG, former professional dancer, and transformational mindset leader, to explore the connection between creativity, identity, and self-expression. Stacey shares her nonlinear journey from dance to design to coaching, and how each chapter shaped her approach to building aligned, intentional work. They...

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Cheyenne Dominguez, founder of Mavens, a growing newsletter and community designed to help non-technical women confidently step into the world of AI. What started as a moment of curiosity in 2023 quickly turned into a mission for Cheyenne, to make artificial intelligence feel less intimidating and more accessible, practical, and em...

In this episode of Femme Force, we explore the evolving landscape of women in security, leadership, and the unexpected paths that lead us there. This conversation dives into how many women enter the field without initially planning to, and how those unconventional journeys often become their greatest strength. We discuss the power of storytelling through documentary work, the importance of visibil...

In this episode of Femme Force, we dive into the power of presence, perception, and what it really means to own the room. This conversation explores how women can bridge the gap between how they see themselves and how they are perceived by others, especially in high-stakes environments like public speaking, leadership, and personal branding. From stage presence to camera confidence, we unpack the...

In this episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Natalie Huber-Rodriguez to discuss the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement and the urgent need for visibility, advocacy, and systemic change. Together, they unpack the disproportionate violence Indigenous women and girls face, the impact of jurisdictional gaps and systemic racism, and why this crisis remains underreported and under-...

In this episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down for a powerful conversation about midlife reinvention, women’s voices, and what it means to step into your next chapter with intention. Together, they explore why midlife is not a crisis but a crossroads, one that invites clarity, courage, and a deeper alignment with who you truly are. They discuss retreats as spaces for reflection and recalibratio...

In this episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Ami and Vicky, co-founders of A Sacred Shift, to explore the powerful connection between the gut, the soul, and everyday transformation. Together, they discuss how modern yoga culture often overemphasizes physical poses while overlooking the deeper philosophical roots that support real change. Ami and Vicky share how they are reimagining ancie...

In this episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with global digital transformation leader Rupali to explore what adaptive leadership truly looks like in the age of AI. As technology accelerates and uncertainty becomes the norm, many leaders are navigating fear, resistance, and rapid change within their teams. Rupali shares her experience implementing AI strategy at scale and explains why transfo...

In this episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Karen Gershowitz, author and lifelong traveler who has visited all seven continents, the Arctic Circle, all 50 U.S. states, and all 10 Canadian provinces. After a high-powered career in fintech strategy, Karen chose a life centered on travel, curiosity, and continued growth, proving that adventure doesn’t have an expiration date. Karen shares...

In this episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Liora Dudar, founder, operator, and leadership coach, to unpack the often-unspoken realities of entrepreneurship and leadership. Together, they challenge the myth of rugged individualism and explore why success is rarely about doing everything yourself. Liora shares her journey from hands-on operator to leader, the identity shifts that come wi...

In this episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Hannah, the accidental founder who turned the chaos of planning her own COVID wedding into a fast-growing wedding planning technology company. After years at Carta managing cap tables and simplifying complex processes, Hannah found herself facing spreadsheets, vendor confusion, shifting rules, and the overwhelming reality that nothing in the w...

In this episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Vibha Vinodrai, somatic leadership coach and corporate consultant, to explore how embodied leadership can transform the way we work, lead, and collaborate. Vibha explains why women’s empowerment has stalled, how traditional leadership models are failing, and why meaningful change requires shifting from mindset alone to full-body awareness.

In this episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Rolph, a podcast host and advocate for retirees who is redefining what it means to age with purpose, power, and possibility. After a childhood marked by invisibility and a corporate career where her voice often went unheard, Rolph transformed her life through personal development work that helped her reclaim confidence, agency, and courage. No...

In this episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Kayla Moran, attorney, founder of Kayla Moran Law, content creator, and Latina entrepreneur who is reshaping how women protect their work, their ideas, and their creative businesses. Kayla has built a modern legal practice designed for creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs who want clarity without intimidation. She blends legal expertise with i...

What if setting boundaries wasn’t about saying no, but about saying yes to yourself? In this empowering episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Becky Upchurch, clarity and mindset coach and founder of Higher Good Coaching, to explore how boundaries can transform your time, energy, and sense of self. Becky shares why boundaries are so misunderstood, how women are socialized into people-pleas...