Bold Like Her Podcast

When she started Dri, she didn't set out to be an entrepreneur. She just wanted to be someone who saw a problem and did something about it. After learning that 33 billion pounds of plastic enters our oceans annually, she knew that the reusable water bottles and paper straws were no longer going to cut it.  Deirdre first learned about this problem after watching a documentary. On this episode she s...

CEO & Founder of Ovation Communications, Kerri has trained hundreds of professionals internationally on presentation skills, story telling, professional presence. Their communication skills training consultants are business-savvy professional actors with a variety of experience in fields such as sales, management and education.  Who better to help train you to feel comfortable on stage or in front...

I'm joined by the hosts of "Talk Girlie To Me" Podcast, Lexie Hannah and Sarah Anzalone on this episode for a little collab!  I felt very connected to these ladies right away as we (and our podcasts) are all about empowerment and the female experience! Sarah & Lexie met 3 years ago, found themselves having lots of deep conversations and wanted to share them! We chat about how they met, the podcast...

Doing a deep dive into GLP-1's on this episode! As Co-Founder and Chief Care Officer at Tyde Wellness, my guest, Beth Gerhart leads the patient experience and care model that ensures every patient receives personalized, compassionate support on their journey to better health. Tyde Wellness was built to solve a problem they saw firsthand: many weight loss programs focus only on prescriptions, leavi...

  The Honorable Tina Brozman Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research (Tina's Wish) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative scientific research for the prevention and early detection of ovarian cancer and to providing gynecologic health education. Know Early. Know Hope.® This is their mission. On this episode I'm joined by Beverly Wolfer, Executive Director and Joyce Kulhawick, 3...

After a successful career in account management, founder Robyn Daigle traded in spreadsheets for serving boards and never looked back. What began as a passion project quickly blossomed into Boards for Days, a full-fledged business fueled by creativity, attention to detail, and a deep love for food and connection. On this episode Robyn shares her story of an unexpected medical diagnosis that comple...

Nurse Cassandra is a former pediatric cardiac nurse and certified nurse practitioner with over two decades of clinical experience. She's been working for 8 as a certified Blomdahl ear piercer, along with advanced training in Clinical Aesthetics through LexRx at Boston College. She provides in-home ear piercing and clinical aesthetic services for clients who value privacy, comfort, and expert care....

Andreina is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, and advocate for women's economic empowerment. As co-founder of Arka HR (the largest HR firm in the Northeast, U.S.) and founder of The Vieras and Boss Lady Inc., she has built a career transforming survival into sustainable success. Andreina's  journey from foster care, human trafficking, DV, and teenage motherhood to managing a $50M portf...

Geena and her husband Paul didn't just dream of opening a mental health clinic—they built Hometown Mental Health as an extension of who they are: parents, professionals, and proud members of the community they serve. With three kids of their own, they understand the real-life challenges people face and are passionate about creating a welcoming space where individuals feel supported, respected, and...

Jen is a certified doctor of physical therapy with advanced training and certification in pelvic floor rehabilitation and obstetric physical therapy. With over 16 years of being a physical therapist, her passion for  pelvic floor therapy fits perfectly to help pregnant-postpartum and pelvic floor dysfunction clients. Jen's personal experience of labor made her realize the importance of pregnancy a...

Joining me for the second time on the show, Nicole and I sat down to catch up on life and business!   One of her big accomplishments over the past few years is the expansion of  the space at her Cambridge location. That brought with it lots of challenges that she shares.  Who knew you had to be a realtor, attorney, therapist and more as the owner of a business.  Believe it or not, in her 8th year...

As National Vice President of Marketing at Coldwell Banker Realty, Lindsay leads one of the largest marketing organizations in residential real estate. She essentially was born into the business, as she grew up with both of her parents in real estate! Now with 14+ years in the business she helps promote the brand and it's agents to grow their business.   Lindsay's passion for inclusive growth is r...

Patty has not let disabilities slow her down one bit!  She is in the blind-deaf community, she sat down to talk to me about the challenges she's overcome and the book that she self published, "Charging Into Life", sharing pieces of her life so far. She also talks about some of the challenges facing others in the blind-deaf community including isolation, lack of transportation and work place oppres...

I'm joined by a fellow realtor on this episode.  Like me, Katherine moved to Boston without knowing anyone and continued the real estate career she had begun in Washington, DC.   We both agree, it's not for the faint at heart, but here we are. Katherine shares how she shared information on her social media about a local business that had closed with something new opening in it's place.  She woke u...

Kicking off season 7 of Bold Like Her with an old friend I had the chance to catch up with as we sat down to chat fitness, life and where she is now in her career. Kate is the COO of Higher Ground Fitness, helping them to continue to grow and open more locations around Boston.  We talked about what the workout looks like along with their proprietary HGF Machine! Fitness has always been a part of K...

From an early age, Sam battled anxiety and depression, feeling like something was missing—like life was meant to be more. For years, she stayed in my comfort zone, unsure of where to turn. But deep down, her intuition told me there was another path. As she embarked on her personal journey—through therapy, spiritual practices, and journaling—she made the decision to rise above her struggles and emb...

On this episode I sit down with Jenni Rose DiCecco. This former record breaking collegiate basketball player is a very busy woman. She's a volunteer with a  local non-profit, works with the Celtics to help young girls interested in the sport and has even started a women's networking group for other women that lead here in Boston! We talk about her experience in college basketball, the growth of wo...

Karly is the Chief Information Officer at Zinkerz an academic tutoring, test prep and admissions counseling company. Karly is a leader who has consistently pushed boundaries in education and technology to create meaningful change.   Her journey began after earning her degrees, working in public relations for a major company. She quickly recognized that the industry often prioritized competition ov...

Back for her second visit to Bold Like Her, Sue Ellen shares information on diabetes during Nation Diabetes Awareness Month.  We discuss healthy eating habits and signs to look for.  I was really surprised to hear that 1/2 the people who have diabetes don't even know it! We also get into the protien craze, exactly how much we're supposed to have in our diets and great ways to get it!  Always a goo...

Amelie Hennessy is a licensed real estate agent with 15+ years experience as a landlord and property manager.  She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance as well as a Master's degree in Project Management.   Amelie and her ex-husband Josh started out as owners of a 2 family home in the Boston area years ago.  They continued to invest in real estate over the years while growing their family while Jos...

Back for her second appearance on Bold Like Her, Madison joins me to catch up on life since we last sat down 3 years ago. (Check out Episode 131) A lot has changed, she's now a dog mom, has a new baby girl and just hit her 10 year anniversary as an instructor with Sould Cycle.  As always, Madison keeps it real with her experiences so far as a new parent. She also has her own podcast!  For more rea...

Holly shares that her journey began in 2007, when the inspiration for Dune Jewelry took shape at her kitchen table. She began capturing seaside memories in the form of unique, sand-filled jewelry designs that she made for family & friends. Inspiration became a passion, and her passion became a business.  The business is all about capturing cherished memories and encouraging wanderlust by personali...

Marie Aspling was born in Africa, raised in Sweden, and has been a resident of Boston since 2004. In 2010 she opened Balans ("balance" in Swedish), with the mission to reform the health and wellness industry. With her MS degree in Biomedical Science, and after two years into her PhD in Stem Cell research she left her position to change career path. After observing so many health issues, and with a...

Jacqui's journey started in 2018 as a trendy women's clothing pop-up and e-commerce site. However, it wasn't until 2019, when she had her first daughter, Capri, that she realized something was missing. The challenges she faced during pregnancy and her postpartum journey made her recognize the need to cater to soon-to-be and postpartum moms and women with real bodies just like her! During our sit d...

Wendy is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in Massachusetts and President of Wellness Allied, an organization advancing science and the integration of ancient wisdom and modern medicine in order to improve prevention, performance and recovery for patients. Wendy is the founder of CBS Acupuncture, now with 8 locations around Boston. She's also a visionary healer. Her mission is to educate othe...