Her Best Chapter

In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage speaks with exercise physiologist Michelle Bradley about the personal story behind her endurance mindset, including a bike accident, recovery, Ironman racing, breast cancer, and how those experiences led her to becoming a breathwork facilitator. They explore why breathwork can feel more accessible than meditation, how music and...

In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage and bestselling author Debra Blue talk about what it looks like to keep making expansive choices in midlife while adjusting for changing bodies, shifting priorities, and real-world constraints. They dig into Debra's upcoming Antarctic half-marathon, the tradeoffs behind travel and endurance goals, and how she decides what is st...

In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage talks with Molly Mae Potter about her path from Air Force engineering and combat-zone deployment to personal collapse, recovery, and a career built around work that actually fits her. Molly discusses her blast injury in Afghanistan and how she rebuilt her life with help from family, therapy, and a fresh start. She also highligh...

In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage speaks with Lisa Moguel, a serial entrepreneur, financial feminist, photographer, and longtime business leader, about ageism in the workplace and how midlife experience can become a strength rather than a liability. Lisa shares about being overlooked in hospitality because of her age, and how that moment pushed her to stop seek...

In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage talks with brand strategist and designer Cindy Friedman about how brands are built, why outside perspective matters, and how to spot the difference between a brand that needs a few tweaks and one that needs a full reset. Cindy also shares how writing her chapter in Luminaries sharpened her understanding of her own gift: noticin...

In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage talks with Cindy Ly, bestselling author in Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way and founder of Toolbox Consulting, about breaking away from inherited expectations and designing a life on her own terms. Cindy shares how growing up as a first generation American shaped her early ideas of success, why leaving for Europe cha...

In this bonus episode of Her Best Chapter , Sheana Hamill from Womenthology talks with Michelle Savage on LinkedIn Live about how collaborative books help women move from "someday" writing goals to published authorship in just 90 days. Michelle provides information about  Life Craft , the next multi-author publishing project from Sulit Press, which focuses on living with intention and authenticity...

In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Dr. Karestan Koenen PhD, bestselling author and professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and leader of the Broad Trauma Initiative at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Karestan discusses how a life-altering assault in Niger reshaped her path and how she moved from devastation and instituti...

In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Kate Houlihan – bestselling author, fire dancer, and live-stream producer – to discuss Kate's inspiring journey of integrating her analytical career in finance with her passionate creative pursuits like fire dancing and music.  Kate is a due diligence expert and strategist with 20 years navigating the intersectio...

In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Carrie Quintanilla – two-time bestselling author and co-founder of ModOps Consulting – as she shares insights on blending strategic thinking with inner guidance, emphasizing vulnerability, trust, and collaboration. Carrie is a transformational leader known for blending operational rigor with intuitive insight to...

In this heartfelt episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Diedra Brownell, bestselling Luminaries author and President of the Round Rock Fire Foundation, to discuss her inspiring story of transforming unimaginable grief into a movement of support for firefighters and their families. Her journey highlights the power of love, community, and small acts of kindness in healing and...

On this "solosode" of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage explores the power of rewriting your life story, embracing authenticity, and living intentionally. She shares personal insights on overcoming fear, making big life pivots, and cultivating a life aligned with deep purpose and joy. Whether you're seeking to break free from societal expectations or find more fulfillment, this conversation provi...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Loree Tamayo – bestselling author of Luminaries and founder of Yesterday's Gone. Loree shares her powerful story of escaping domestic abuse, her journey of forgiveness, and how she turned her pain into purpose through her nonprofit.  Loree is the owner of a lucrative healthcare consulting company. She is also an abuse survivor. A...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Sarah Talley – bestselling author of Luminaries and founder of Next Step Connect – to discuss transforming support for first responder families. Through leadership, mental health, and community-building initiatives, Sarah promotes the importance of connection and practical tools for fostering resilience. Sarah Talley is the Found...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Jen Porter, author of Lioness: Stories to Awaken Your Roar Within , to explore how women can embrace their true power, overcome fears, and step into leadership with confidence. Jen shares her journey of discovering her lioness essence, the importance of community, and practical steps for women to find and use their voice unapolog...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage interviews Danyele Easterhaus, a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate, who explores how to love big while maintaining personal boundaries. Danyele shares her journey through philanthropy, vulnerability in her story of adoption, and practical insights on sustainable giving, authenticity, and self-empathy.  Danyele believes eve...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , host Michelle Savage interviews Dr. Paulette Evans, engineer and author of Your X-Factors: Turning Hidden Struggles into Undeniable Strengths . Dr. Paulette shares practical insights on turning life's struggles into opportunities for growth and success by shifting and reframing setbacks and challenges. Dr. Paulette Evans, BSEE, MBA, SSBB, CPHQ, PMP, CKF lives...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter, Michelle Savage sits down with Karen Cerezo – board-certified health coach, personal trainer, menopause expert and founder of Lifestyle Fitness – to highlight the often overlooked realities of women's midlife transitions.  With over a decade of experience helping women in midlife navigate perimenopause and beyond, Karen blends science-backed education with real...

On this "solosode" of Her Best Chapter, Michelle Savage explores the transformative phase of midlife women. Michelle highlights how women in midlife are redefining their roles, leveraging their wisdom and experience for the ultimate impact, and empowering others through storytelling, all while celebrating their agency and activism. Key Takeaways: The process of redefining "the middle" as the best...

In this episode, Michelle Savage interviews Jodi Wellman, founder of Four Thousand Mondays, about how awareness of our finite time on earth can inspire us to live more intentionally, passionately, and with fewer regrets. Jodi offers practical ways to align your everyday actions with your deepest desires, all while confronting the reality of mortality with humor and grace. Jodi Wellman is a speaker...

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Julia Scott – chartered accountant, wealth educator, and founder of Love Luck Wealth – to discuss empowering women to take control of their finances, overcoming money blocks, and building long-term wealth. Julia shares her personal story, insights into the psychology of money, and practical strategies for transforming your money mindset. After beginning her...

In this episode, Michelle Savage talks with Ashley Barnhill — comedian, filmmaker, TV writer, and novelist — about how she faced a life-changing interruption during her creative journey.  Originally from Texas, Ashley is known for her subversively dark material and unnervingly sharp delivery. She tours internationally with Dave Chappelle, performing over 500 shows. She's appeared on Netflix & IFC'...

This week on Her Best Chapter, we're doing something a little different. Instead of an interview, Michelle Savage is sharing insights through this first "solosode" on how to take the quantum leap in your life, overcome fear and risk, and embrace your true potential. If you want to learn how to trust your intuition, leverage community support, and pursue your greatest interests with confidence, thi...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter, host Michelle Savage sits down with Marie Incontrera — serial entrepreneur, business strategist, and creative powerhouse — for an invigorating conversation about the journey of entrepreneurship, creative roots, and overcoming perfectionism.  Marie is the Founder and CEO of Incontrera Consulting LLC and the Growth Speak Agency, a visibility consultancy that comb...

In this episode of Her Best Chapter , host Michelle Savage sits down with Susan Schroeder — writer, creative brand strategist, and advisor — for an inspiring conversation about visibility, personal branding, and the courage it takes to share your story with the world. Susan writes the Substack newsletters Tales of a Glitchy Body and the Monday Morning Pep Talk, where she blends honesty and humor t...