Extraordinary Women Radio

Have you ever felt, deep in your bones, that the version of success you were chasing was no longer yours to carry? Melissa Bauknight had that moment twice. On the outside, she was a top-ranked corporate sales leader, but inside, it all cracked open. Her body. Her identity. Her carefully curated life. That breaking open became her becoming. In this episode, Kami Guildner and Melissa Bauknight talk...

Today’s episode is such a treat—because I’m sitting down with one of my longtime business besties, Meghann Conter, the powerhouse behind The Dames . Meghann and I go way back, and every time we talk, the sparks fly as we talk shop, life, and living. And today? We’re having one of the most important conversations for women entrepreneurs at this moment. The world is shifting—and women like us are be...

Today, I am thrilled to have Hilary DeCesare. She shares what happens when you stop living from outdated identities and start leading from within, what she calls activating your Head, Heart, and Highest Self. We talk about releasing old definitions of success, rebuilding from authenticity, and embracing the beauty of letting life shape you without dimming you. In This Episode: Discover Hillary DeC...

In today’s episode , we’re exploring what it truly means to thrive as a leader in a world that’s asking more of us than ever. I’m joined by Renee Moorefield, PhD—CEO of Wisdom Works Group and founder of the Be Well Lead Well® platform. Her work has guided leaders from Nike, Mars, The Coca-Cola Company and beyond to redefine success through the lens of well-being. Renee believes that thriving isn’t...

Today’s guest on Extraordinary Women Radio embodies this Rooted Flame in every way. Emily Wishall is a dear soul-sister in this work—an embodiment coach, Certified Rolfer®, and author of Radical Embodiment: A Practical Guide to Celebrating the Skin You’re In . She helps women stop sitting on the sidelines of their lives and start living with sensuality, strength, and radiance. Her story is deeply...

Today’s guest is one of our extraordinary speakers at the 11th Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference . Julie Miller Davis is a powerhouse in productivity and leadership, and she’ll be taking the stage to talk about one of the biggest game changers in business growth: delegation. Her message is fierce, practical, and rooted in helping you reclaim your time and energy so you can focus on what really...

I’m so excited to introduce you to another woman who will be lighting up the stage this November in Colorado, Michelle Fournier. She is a bold, brilliant force of nature. She’s a transformational speaker, coach, author—and a woman who has lived the journey from self-doubt and proving… to purpose and power. In this conversation, Michelle shares her own Breakthrough Moment —and what it really takes...

In a world that’s moving faster than ever, one of the most radical things we can do as women is tend to the health of our brain and nervous system. Not just for resilience, but for clarity, presence, and power. Because when our minds are regulated and our systems are supported, we make clearer decisions. We create from alignment. We show up rooted, not reactive, and that changes everything. Today,...

Your income is never just about strategy or effort—it’s shaped by the beliefs and energy behind it. A reflection of how open we are to receiving, how connected we are to our value, how alive we are in our purpose… shaped by the stories we’ve carried for a lifetime. Today, I’m so excited to introduce you to Jenn Beninger, one of our extraordinary speakers for this year’s Extraordinary Women Ignite...

In this milestone 400th episode of Extraordinary Women Radio , I reflect on the powerful lessons gathered from hundreds of extraordinary women’s voices over the years. I share six key truths that have risen again and again: the courage of bold reinvention, the ripple of voice and visibility, the quiet power of listening in leadership, intuition as a trusted strategy, the magic of collaboration, an...

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Cecily Sommers, globally recognized futurist. She teaches leaders how to read the patterns of change—so they can lead with wisdom in a world reinventing itself. We talk about Change Literacy, the spiral nature of transformation (a theme close to my heart from Firedancer ), and how to stop trying to figure out the future—and start learning how to follow it. In This Ep...

Today, I am thrilled to have Dr. Sam Graber. She is a powerhouse guide for women who are done feeling foggy, fatigued, or like they’re pushing through their days on empty. This conversation is a wake-up call and a deep exhale because your business needs you fully resourced, fully embodied, and fiercely well. In This Episode: Learn why your health journey is unique—and how ancestral patterns and pe...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right—showing up, checking all the boxes—but still hitting an invisible wall? I’m joined by Bri Seeley, a powerhouse subconscious strategist who works with high-achieving women to uncover the deeper beliefs that quietly shape their success. Bri shares her own journey, real client stories, and simple yet powerful tools to help you rewire the beliefs t...

Have you ever felt the world moving so fast that the only way forward was to stop… and breathe? Today, I’m joined by Dr. Chris Johnson—founder of Q4 Consulting and the Core Presence Institute, master somatic coach, and author of The Leadership Pause . Chris brings over three decades of experience helping leaders access their inner wisdom, lead with presence, and navigate uncertainty with grace and...

Have you ever poured your heart into building something from the ground up—only to face an unexpected pivot that asks you to begin again? That’s exactly the kind of conversation we’re having today with Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur who built and sold an eight-figure business—and now helps others do the same, without losing their life in the process. In This Episode: How Ral built a thriving mu...

Burnout is real—and it’s rising. Especially for women entrepreneurs who are building big visions, raising families, leading teams, and holding it all . Today, I’m joined by Chris Vasiliadis, burnout-buster, and founder of Priority Wellness. This is a conversation every woman should hear—especially the ones who “have it all together.” Because success doesn’t require chronic exhaustion....

Have you ever told yourself, “I’m just not the creative type” ? My guest today is about to shift that belief. Dr. Amy Climer is a creativity and innovation expert who has worked with powerhouse organizations like the Mayo Clinic and Stanford—but what she shares with us in this conversation is deeply relevant to entrepreneurs growing soul-aligned businesses. We talk about what it really means to le...

Today’s guest, Lynn Thomas, knows that journey intimately. As the co-founder and longtime CEO of Eagala, she spent over two decades shaping one of the most recognized global organizations integrating horses into mental health services. But in 2020, she faced an unexpected and painful split with the organization’s board—a moment that could have ended the story. Instead, it became the beginning of a...

What’s your exit plan? We pour so much of ourselves into building our businesses—our time, our energy, our vision. But far too often, we don’t think about how we’ll leave them. And not just from a financial standpoint, but from a place of purpose, alignment, and legacy. Today’s guest, Renita Wolf , is here to change that conversation. After a high-level career in finance at Fortune 50 companies li...

Connection has been at the heart of my success—it’s been the fuel behind my biggest business moves, the foundation of my growth, and the source of some of my deepest friendships. And when I met today’s guest, I knew we shared a belief in the power of women lifting other women. Jean LaVallie is the founder of WESOS – Women Entrepreneurs Secrets of Success, a thriving network that started as a singl...

Today, we’re diving into a conversation that blends heart, purpose, and transformation with my friend, the incredible Kansas Carradine. She brings a unique perspective on the wisdom of horses and the power of connection. As a HeartMath Certified Trainer, she helps people tap into emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and deep presence—both in the equine world and beyond. Her work has taken her...

I am thrilled to introduce you to someone who embodies what it means to lead with compassion, vision, and purpose— Tamra Ryan . For over 21 years , Tamra served as the CEO of Women’s Bean Project , a renowned social enterprise that has transformed countless lives by providing transitional employment to women seeking to break the cycle of chronic unemployment and poverty. In today’s episode, we’ll...

Today’s conversation is one we all need—trusting ourselves and allowing support to elevate us. As women, we often carry the weight of the world, but what if receiving support is actually the key to unlocking our greatest potential? I’m thrilled to welcome Shoshanna French to the show. She believes that nothing extraordinary is accomplished alone. This conversation is about owning your power,...

We’re changing things up today, diving into a conversation that looks at our role as women in a different way—specifically, how we can play a pivotal role in fostering healthy masculinity in both the workplace and at home. It’s a topic that’s becoming increasingly important in today’s world, and who better to explore it with than my dear friend Moe Carrick. In this episode, Moe shares her powerful...

I’m excited about today’s conversation because it’s not every day that I get to sit down with a friend and neighbor for this podcast. Tim Salmans is someone I deeply respect—his wisdom around conscious leadership, decision-making, and tapping into our Divine ability is something we all need more of in our lives. Tim’s work is centered on helping people make better choices—whether in business, lead...