Diary of a SHE-EO

2025 was a YEAR! So many twists and turns as I navigated my Year of Be. In this reflection episode, I’m sharing what I learned, what I experienced, what I’m taking with me into 2026, and what I’m leaving in 2025. I’m also giving you my word for 2026!

In this final episode of Season 2, Diary of a SHE-EO founder Yanna Williams is pulling back the curtain. From recording solo episodes about her journey to booking 20+ interviews and producing a podcast people actually wait for, Yanna shares the real, raw, and unfiltered evolution behind the mic. This isn’t a highlight reel, it’s the story of growth in real time. In this powerful reflection, you wi...

What if everything you’ve been told about marketing is wrong? In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Caroline, a bold voice in marketing and founder of Cultiveight Comms shares what most companies get completely wrong about branding, marketing strategy, and connecting with customers. From fighting to be heard in a world full of noise to unlearning harmful business advice, she breaks down how to sim...

What happens when you stop chasing job titles and start building the life you actually want? In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, career strategist and recruiter Meghan Houle joins us for a conversation about worth, work, and the power of doing things your way. From surviving toxic workplaces to advocating for talent in broken hiring systems, Meghan has seen it all, and she’s using her voice to c...

Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult? In this eye-opening episode of Diary of a SHE-EO , Charity Locke , founder and CEO of Mixxer , a new social app for building friendships IRL, joins us to unpack the loneliness epidemic facing adults today. From moving to new cities without community to navigating motherhood and remote work, Charity gets real about how connection is changing, and why h...

The battle of your mind is the toughest you'll ever face. Beth Hitchcock, body image consultant and founder of Fluffi, sits down with us for an unfiltered conversation on the realities of building a brand rooted in inclusivity. From sleeping in a hallway in NYC to launching a body diversity consultancy, Beth opens up about confidence, fashion, and the emotional toll of entrepreneurship. We tal...

"You don't need to be perfect to be powerful, just willing to be seen." In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO , Alicia Noelle of Society for Black Girls, opens up about her ongoing journey of healing, belonging, and bold self-definition. As a biracial woman raising two Black children, Alicia shares how colorism and racial trauma shaped her—but never defined her—and how she’s now rewri...

What if living a good life didn’t need permission? In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, our “unhitched genius”, Anna Bullock, joins us to explore what it really means to build a joy-filled life on your own terms. From leaving the corporate mold, to redefining confidence and success, Anna speaks candidly about authenticity, healing, and breaking free from the pressure to “pick one thing.” If you’v...

With great power comes great responsibility, so what happens when a brilliant mind decides to redefine healthcare from the inside out? In this week’s episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Dr. Denise Bronner takes us on a powerful journey through science, identity, and entrepreneurship. From her early days studying insects in her backyard to earning her PhD in microbiology, Denise has always been obsessed...

What happens when your business becomes too successful, too fast? In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Rikki Kelly, founder of EGO Tequila, opens up about the highs of launching to viral success — and the lows of navigating overwhelming demand, missteps, and burnout. Now, after taking a step back to rebuild, she’s relaunching with a new perspective and a mission to do it right. 🎤 Follow Diary of...

Maisha Bahati is reaching higher heights with her Cannabis Lounge, but getting there was no easy feat. In today's episode of Diary of a SHE-E-O, we get deep on pushing through failure and the power of getting out of your own way.

When it comes to running a business, you have to learn how to stand on business. In today's episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Mesha spills the tea on being the COO of our parent company, Dear Diary, the importance of knowing yourself before you bring on a team, and the road to a Billion Dollar Business.

Kia Perry is making her own world, and we're just imagining ourselves in it. In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Kia Perry, the creative genius behind crafting immersive AI designs, reveals how she’s reimagining what spaces can be IRL. From her childhood fascination with creating new worlds to her groundbreaking work with AI in retail design, Kia is reshaping how brands and businesses connec...

"Girls don’t do that." Well, Melinda Jackson is here to prove that girls can absolutely do that ! 💥 In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO , Melinda, the loud, crazy, and fearless powerhouse behind Melinda Jackson PR , opens up about her untraditional journey into entrepreneurship. From defying expectations to building a PR empire, Melinda’s story is a testament to the power of doing things your wa...

What if the next step in your entrepreneurial journey isn’t about a business plan — but embracing the messy, imperfect process of growth? In this inspiring conversation, entrepreneur and bridal industry innovator Becca joins me to share her powerful journey from aspiring physical education teacher to creating Dress It—an AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize the bridal experience. From nav...

What if the block in your business isn’t strategy, but your nervous system? In this powerful conversation, trauma-informed coach and somatic healing practitioner Ali Kates joins me to unpack the real, raw, and often misunderstood relationship between trauma, the body, and entrepreneurship. From building her business in an IV room while battling chronic Lyme disease to helping high-achieving women...

Desiree Crenshaw built her beauty empire from zero clients to becoming the go-to chemist behind some of your favorite brands. In this powerful conversation, we unpack the myths of “clean” beauty, what really goes into your products, and the growing pains of scaling with integrity. Desi also shares a vulnerable moment that made her realize she’s been playing small—without even knowing it. This is t...

I almost packed my bags and left SXSW early. Between the self-doubt, unexpected chaos (y’all, someone literally tried to break into our hotel room 👀), and questioning my path, I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to be there. But then, everything shifted. In this episode, I share the moments that shook me, the lessons that anchored me, and the undeniable signs that reminded me: I was made for such a t...

Maggie Lord started her company with a simple idea, scaled it into something bigger than she ever imagined, and then faced one of the hardest decisions an entrepreneur can make—walking away. In this episode, she opens up about the emotional and strategic side of selling a business, what most founders get wrong about exits, and how to know when it’s time to let go. If you’ve ever wondered how to pr...

Success is messy, unpredictable, and full of pivots! Right now, I'm in the thick of it! In this first episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, I'm pulling back the curtain on why I changed the direction of this podcast, what's really been happening behind the scenes, and why building a personal brand (and business) in 2025 is nothing like what I expected. If you're in the trenches too, trying to build, pivot...

Last year was a ride, the ups, downs, and everything in between. But I’m back, I’m better, and whew, do I have some things to say. We’re going deeper, bolder, and realer than ever. Life, business, money, fitness, relationships, literally NOTHING is off-limits. New episodes drop every Monday . Y’all ready?? Let’s get it.

Saying goodbye is never easy, but sometimes it's necessary. In this episode, I'm sharing my heart as I reflect on the decision to close Dear Diary. From the wins to the struggles, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the journey, the emotions, and what's next for Dear Diary and for me. If you're curious about how to navigate change, embrace growth, and move forward with purpose, this episode...

In this episode, Yanna and Walter discuss being “in the middle” of dating and marriage. They discuss the tough conversations, setting boundaries, and the ultimate grief of letting go. Explore the middle with the Williams.

Today’s episode is a little different. Today, I read my diary, out loud!

On this episode of Spill It, Beans, YannaBeans welcomes her first podcast guest, her husband! Learn more about their love story and if it was really love at first sight.