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Liz Morris, CEO of Carrot-Top Industries, shares her journey of taking over her father's flag business and her goal of dominating the industry. She discusses the niche market of selling flags and the challenges of competing with imported products. Liz emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and creating a culture of growth, teamwork, accountability, and making a difference. She als...

Mandy Schaniel shares her career journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. She talks about the importance of mentorship, overcoming imposter syndrome, and adopting a success mindset. Mandy also discusses her book, 'Faith Over Fear: How to Adopt a Success Mindset,' and the key takeaways from it. She emphasizes the importance of asking for help, giving yourself grace, and taking...

Lesley Hensell shares her journey of how she got into selling on Amazon and how it helped her support her son's special needs education. She started by homeschooling her son and selling on Amazon to cover the costs. Eventually, she turned her consulting background into a business helping other Amazon sellers. She also wrote a book called 'The Amazon Incubator' to provide a legitimate g...

Velera Wilson shares her journey from loving commercials as a child to becoming a marketing leader and speaker on leadership and confidence. She founded Positive Identity to help women develop confidence in leadership. Velera emphasizes the importance of effective communication, asking for what you want, and navigating tough conversations. She encourages women to advocate for themselves, define th...

Talk More, Tech Less is a digital wellness and safety organization providing tools and resources for families and communities to #TechResponsibly by learning to be healthy and safer on screens. Founder, Dawn Wible is a Waco, TX resident and graduate of Baylor University. She is an online safety advocate and a certified digital wellness educator through the Digital Wellness Institute. She is a memb...

Kaitlyn Albertoli is CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions. Prior to founding Buzz Solutions with her co-founder Vik Chaudhry in 2017, Kaitlyn ran a non-profit focused on sustainable food with 60 people overseeing the needs of 300 people. She was previously a wealth management analyst at JP Morgan Chase. Kaitlyn was named to Forbes 30 under 30 in 2021. She studied international relations and financ...

In this conversation, Tahmina Watson discusses her journey from the UK to the US and her work as an immigration lawyer. She highlights the challenges in the immigration system and the need for reform. Tahmina emphasizes the importance of love and leadership in creating positive change. She also shares her experiences with volunteering and the impact it has had on her life. Tahmina offers advice to...

Renee has been told what she does is unique–she helps protective mothers in a custody battle against a narcissistic co-parent to go into family court and get the custody arrangement that's best for their kids. Like her, these women have suffered psychological abuse at the hands of their former partners and are working to ensure their children are protected from further cruelty. Her company, Be...

On this episode, Jessica Janniere shares her journey from growing up in poverty to becoming the CEO of Look Up and Beyond, Inc., a personal development organization. She discusses her early life in Germany and the challenges she faced as an immigrant in New York City. Jessica talks about working at a young age and the impact it had on her work ethic. She shares how she found her purpose and overca...

In this conversation, Angie Wisdom, a master certified coach, shares her journey from the financial industry to coaching. She discusses her experience in managing an investment firm and explains the concept of alternative investments. Angie also highlights the independence of commodity trading from the economy. She emphasizes the importance of values in defining success and the role of coaching in...

In this conversation, Gretchen Villegas shares her personal journey in global development and the changing landscape of the industry. She discusses the role of NGOs and for-profit organizations in creating social impact and the potential of impact investing to disrupt poverty. Gretchen emphasizes the importance of breaking through systems that hinder development and empowering vulnerable populatio...

In this episode, Lauren Rosario-Maldonado discusses the importance of cultural intelligence in leadership. She shares her journey from starting up HR departments to founding Cultura Global, a company that develops leadership skills rooted in cultural intelligence. Lauren explains how cultural intelligence can be applied in the workplace and how it can help organizations improve their cultural valu...

In this conversation, Kelly Palmiero, the Chief Operating Officer at Sierra Tucson, discusses her journey and diverse career in industries such as fitness, medical aesthetics, and mental health. She highlights the importance of helping people and shares her experiences in leadership positions. Kelly also addresses the rise of mental health issues, the challenges in the mental health industry, and...

Sara Madsen Miller shares her journey from pursuing a business degree to working at Pfizer and eventually becoming the COO of 1820 Productions. She highlights the importance of mentorship and the role it played in her early years. Sara also discusses the challenges she faced leading a team of men and the strategies she used to navigate that space. She emphasizes the significance of creating a stro...

Anita Anello shares her journey from a successful corporate career to homeschooling her children and starting her own consulting business. She discusses the challenges and benefits of homeschooling, the importance of support for working women, and how to overcome fear in starting a business. Anita emphasizes the value of community and mentorship, and provides insights on finding the right business...

In this episode, Christine Avanti-Fischer shares her journey from growing up around food to becoming a nutritionist and author. She emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition and shares her approach to healthy eating and weight loss. Christine also discusses her involvement in the fight against human trafficking and encourages listeners to be aware and take action. She offers advice for young...

In this conversation, Kelly Roach shares her journey from growing up in a low-income family to becoming a successful entrepreneur and business coach. She emphasizes the importance of freedom and creating the circumstances you want to live. Kelly discusses the changes in marketing and sales since 2012 and the need for conviction marketing that adds value in an authentic and high-integrity way. She...

Tayyaba is passionate about helping you to achieve better results, collectively striving towards your professional and organisational goals.  When not speaking or coaching, Tayyaba spends time with her beautiful children and shares her expertise as a professional single parent to help men & women find meaning, and maximum enjoyment in life and work. I am dedicated to empowering people to reali...

President and Founder of Talent Boost, Claire Chandler specializes in aligning HR and business leaders so they can deliver strategic outcomes... both today and in the future. She taps into over 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership to help leadership teams work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelera...

One time yoga instructor   Amanda Chay  a.k.a the Lupus Warrior, author of new book  The Girlfriend's Guide to Lupus :  How to Control your Sh*tty Diagnosis  (10/23),  a self-help book for women who feel scared and alone with their lupus diagnosis.  About 1.5 million Americans have lupus, and there are an estimated 16,000 new cases each year. More than five million people worldwide have some f...

A groundbreaking female firefighter, Cindie Schooner-Ball lived for the thrill of riding backwards on a fire truck, code 3 with lights flashing, sirens wailing, and horns blasting, heading towards that ominous cloud of black smoke. In her captivating memoir, she vividly describes these high-adrenaline experiences and the stunned look on onlookers' faces when she got off the truck, put on her h...

Chris Bennett is a pastor, storyteller, writer, and producer originally from Dallas, Texas. Julie Bennett is a writer, producer, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor from Edmond, Oklahoma. Together, Chris and Julie are the founders of Welcome Home Lifestyle, a production company which exists to create and promote content celebrating healthy, thriving families, friendships, and communities. Their...

Nicole Russo founded  Let's Get You  in 2017 and has since styled hundreds of people, sat at NYFW, and contributed to, or has been featured in  Fast Company ,  Bustle , TodayxTmrw, and Martha Stewart Weddings.  She has been a private stylist and personal shopper for over a decade, with fashion industry detours at  J.Crew,  and  Theory , and was a senior personal shopper at  NET-A-PORTER  for a...

Lisa Gralnek is a brand builder and business strategist with over 20 years of experience creating and operationalizing innovative strategies that help companies grow and transform. Equally left- and right-brained with a strong analytical mind and still stronger intuition—Lisa combines keen skills of observation with a learner’s mindset and powerful ability to get things done. Honing creative insti...

Nancy Knous entered the financial planning scene way back in 1987. Through the 90s, she honed her skills, weathered setbacks, and built an indomitable spirit, leading her to found Benchmark in 2000. Armed with determination and a hearty sense of humor, she has grown Benchmark from a team of 2 to a team of 20 strong. While she's a proud Memphian, she is also licensed in 25 states and she holds...