Finding Your Fierce

Jessica Belmontes is here sharing her journey from the banking industry to becoming a mortgage loan originator, and the pivotal experiences that shaped her career. Jessica recounts the eye-opening moments at the Women's Summit, where she was moved by the stories of women fighting for financial equality worldwide. She’s passionate about creating a women's world digital bank and discusses the need f...

Georgia Vanderville shares her inspirational journey from adventurous traveler to successful entrepreneur. Georgia opens up about her initial reluctance towards candle making and how a simple gift ignited a passion that would lead to the founding of Shortie's Candle Company. She discusses the challenges she faced, including memory loss, and how these experiences changed her approach to business an...

Carolyn welcomes Denise Keenan, founder of Keenan Wellness. Denise shares her inspiring journey from a timid, sickly child to a transformative wellness expert. She discusses the importance of finding inner strength, the impact of early life experiences, and the powerful role of breathwork and hypnotherapy in achieving personal growth. Denise's blend of spiritual exploration and practical technique...

In this episode, Alene Keenan shares her remarkable journey from small-town Iowa to the luxurious world of yachting. Alene recounts her unexpected career shifts, from dental school to fine dining, and eventually to operating heavy machinery in Wyoming before finding her calling on the high seas. Through opening up about her harrowing experience during 9/11, Alene shows the resilience, adaptability...

Carolyn has a heartfelt conversation with Ashley Nowak, founder of Ever Growing, an organization dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Ashley shares her insights on personal growth and identity. As well as the continuous journey of self-discovery and the significance of understanding one's values and strengths. Through tools like the identity circles exercise, Ashley encourages...

Carolyn welcomes back global consultant and strategic leadership facilitator Asmâa Methqal. Together, they talk about the ongoing journey of personal and professional growth. Asmâa shares her insights on the importance of re-evaluating one's passions and the courage it takes to pivot in life and career. She discusses her shift from a successful career in marketing to her true calling in leadership...

CEO of Badass Love Coaching, ER nurse, author, coach, and speaker Jessica Smith Dos Santos is here to share her personal journey about how she challenged the conventional markers of success. Despite having a career, a family, and a home that seemed ideal from the outside, Jessica confronted the difference between societal expectations and her inner turmoil. She talks about how accepting support an...

Kim Korven shares her approach to managing divorce with dignity and empowerment. With Kim’s personal and professional journey in law and mediation, she talks about how adopting a mindset of mutual welfare can completely alter the divorce process, making it more respectful and constructive for everyone involved. She shares how changing the narrative around divorce can lead to more positive outcomes...

Maggie Bjorkquist is here to have a deep discussion about the intersections of life coaching, personal growth, and spirituality. Maggie shares her journey from feeling grounded during the pandemic to redefining her life's purpose through coaching and spiritual leadership. She talks about her evolution from people-pleasing behaviors to empowering others to find their internal answers, offering a lo...

In this episode of Finding Your Fierce, Carolyn Colleen discusses the concept of "fierce action" and how it can help us overcome challenges and achieve our goals. She outlines three steps to achieving focus: identifying one goal, staying focused, and taking fierce action. Fierce action means using obstacles and challenges as fuel to propel us forward, taking small, manageable steps to build resili...

On this episode of Finding Your Fierce, host Carolyn chats with the inspirational Joanne Bolt about the value of staying true to oneself on the path to business success. In a conversation filled with wisdom and insight, they delve into the power of embracing opportunities, overcoming fear and loneliness, and choosing your own unique identity. Together, they explore the journey of finding joy in po...

In this empowering episode of Finding Your Fierce, host Carolyn Colleen speaks with Jennifer Monsos about her journey of resilience and perseverance through challenging times. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of taking small steps towards progress, even if it's just for five minutes at a time. She shares personal stories of overcoming adversity, including a tragic hospital visit that led to a dr...

In this episode of Finding Your Fierce, Carolyn Colleen discusses the importance of identifying and overcoming the barriers that prevent us from achieving our goals. She introduces the FIERCE acronym to guide listeners through the process of achieving their goals, with each letter representing a step towards success. Carolyn emphasizes the need to identify our emotions and use them to move forward...

In this episode of Finding Your Fierce Podcast, host Carolyn Colleen sits down with Amber Miller to discuss her journey of love and self-discovery. Amber shares her message of unconditional love and zero judgment, which she hopes to spread to others. She talks about how she emerged as Sister Berta and how she is on a journey to teach self-love, guide on love, and create a new definition of love wi...

Carolyn Colleen shares her story of overcoming an abusive childhood in this podcast episode. She discusses the positive lessons she learned from her experiences, such as adaptability, resourcefulness, and resilience. Carolyn emphasizes the importance of investing in oneself and rearranging the cards when faced with difficult situations. She encourages listeners to keep getting back up and trying a...

Welcome to the Finding Your Fierce podcast, where we explore the power of fear and how it can be used to elevate our lives. In this episode, Carolyn Colleen speaks with Stephanie Ross about her journey of redefining success and taking a leap of faith in her business. Stephanie shares how she navigated through the chaos and found mentors to help guide her. She also talks about making the hard decis...

On Finding Your Fierce Podcast, host and guest Nicky Burglar discuss how to confront your fears and set boundaries in order to create the life and business you deserve. They explore vulnerability, difficult conversations, and the importance of being unapologetic for who you are. Nicky shares her own story of confronting her abuser, as well as her journey of healing through nutrition and psychology...

Tune in to discover how Miriam was able to turn her passion for art into a successful business, and the valuable lessons she learned along the way. From finding inspiration in unexpected places, to facing her fears and pushing past her comfort zone, Miriam will share how she was able to find her fierce and unleash her creativity. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to t...

In this episode of Finding Your Fierce, a group of women discuss the importance of being fierce and fearless in their lives. They talk about taking risks and making bold moves, such as leaving a job to start a business, or taking on debt to make changes in their lives. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding one's own values and identity. The women share their stories of m...

In this episode of the Finding Your Fierce podcast, Majel Hein, the director of Financial Education for the Marine Credit Union Foundation, delves into the topic of taking control of your finances and putting yourself in a position to buy a home. She emphasizes the importance of having an empathetic and nonjudgmental approach when discussing finances, recognizing that everyone's financial journey...

In this episode of Finding Your Fierce Podcast, join Mandy as she shares her inspiring story and wisdom on creating the life and business of your dreams. Mandy, an expert in real estate investing, explains how specificity is key when it comes to securing the right investment opportunities. She also delves into the topic of fear and how it can hold us back from taking the necessary steps towards gr...

Welcome to Finding Your Fierce, where host Carolyn Colleen sits down with trailblazers who embody fierce determination and a passion for making the world a better place. On today's episode, we're joined by the radiant Brianna, who shares her empowering journey of overcoming negative beliefs and harnessing the power of affirmations to lead a more fulfilling life. Brianna also shares her experience...

In this conversation, we delve into the transformative power of feminine energy and how to harness it to live a purposeful and fulfilling life. We discuss how we can get caught up in the "do do do" mentality and how to have faith in something that is constantly changing. We explore the concept of fierce, which means standing up for your beliefs with integrity and grace. We also touch on positive i...

Welcome to Finding Your Fierce Podcast! Today, we are joined by Liz, the owner of Blush Boudoir, as we discuss how boudoir can be a tool to help women find and appreciate their inner beauty. Liz shares with us how boudoir has been helpful for women of all ages, from those in their twenties all the way to a 72 year old woman. She emphasizes that women should not feel they have to look a certain way...

You owe it to yourself to be successful. Some people might say, "Well, that's selfish." But here's the thing: your only responsibility to those around you is to set a good example. Because at the end of the day, you owe it to yourself to live your best life. Remember, if you are always trying to be normal, you will never realize how amazing you can be. In today's episode, Host Carolyn Colleen sits...