Girl, Why Not You?

What happens when you stop waiting for someone else and just go? In this episode, Jennie Blackwood sits down with Charlotte Lilly, founder of The Retreat Co, who turned a spontaneous solo yoga retreat in Cuba into a thriving business creating transformative travel experiences for women. Charlotte shares how that one trip gave her a confidence she didn't know she needed, why the scariest part...

She was thriving in corporate — big teams, big projects, 60-hour weeks, addicted to the next promotion. Then her son was born five weeks early, and she almost didn't make it. In that hospital room, everything she thought she wanted stopped mattering. In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, I sit down with Wendy Jensen — bestselling children's book author and founder of Scandinavian Hearts...

She went from accounting at one of the largest mining companies in the world to growing a financial firm from $500 million to $4.6 billion in four years — as a single mom. Then her body stopped letting her push through. In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, I sit down with Jackie Yoder — executive consultant, leadership strategist, and growth advisor — for the conversation women in leadership are...

More than 50% of women are unsatisfied with their lives because they gave up on their dream. In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, bestselling author and women's leadership expert Emily Lampkin reveals exactly why — and gives you the step-by-step playbook to start changing that THIS week. Emily is the founder of the Women Leaders Series, has spent 25+ years training thousands of women across...

You work hard for your money. So why does it still feel like you're behind? Maybe you've been telling yourself you'll "figure it out later." Maybe you've googled "what to do with savings" at midnight and closed the tab more confused than when you opened it. Maybe you just feel like everyone else has it together and you're the only one faking it. You&apo...

Jennifer Blair was a stay-at-home mom of four with no business plan, no investor, and no experience. She just wanted a way to feel like herself again. She took a one-day lash certification class, ran a Groupon expecting maybe 20 sales… and over 300 people showed up. She almost quit before she even started. Instead, she leaned all the way in — practiced on friends' couches, opened a tiny studi...

They told her to sit to the side. Wear all black. Don't take up too much space. So she wore a golden dress to the Emmys — and won. Shannon Malone DeBenedictis is a two-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker who's worked alongside James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, Netflix, Disney+, and National Geographic. But for years, she made herself small in an industry that wanted her to disappear. In thi...

She was climbing the corporate ladder in education — doing everything "right" — until she was told she'd be more successful if she wore lipstick and pulled her hair back. That was the moment Stacey Ryan realized she was becoming a leader she didn't even respect. So she quit. No backup plan. No safety net. Just self-trust. What followed was a dog treat company (yes, really), an...

What happens when your “random idea” turns into a viral business… before you even graduate? At 25, Elena DiStefano, the founder of Cozy Clip is running a brand that blew up online—but she started it as a junior in college with zero experience in product design. She just knew one thing: claw clips were uncomfortable. So she fixed it. That one decision turned into a viral product , selling out in mi...

What if all it took to start your business… was $100 and the decision to just go for it? In this episode of Girl, Why Not You? , I sit down with Nellie Akalp, founder and CEO of CorpNet, who built and sold her first company for $20 million —all while raising a family. We talk about what it really looks like to build a business from scratch—no investors, no shortcuts, just consistency, grit, and so...

What if the reason things aren’t working… isn’t because you’re doing it wrong? In this episode of Girl, Why Not You? , Jennie sits down with master coach and facilitator Ebonie Allard to challenge everything you’ve been taught about success—and why forcing yourself into someone else’s blueprint might be the very thing keeping you stuck. Ebonie shares her journey from early independence to working...

What if the life you’re living… isn’t actually the one you want? In this episode of Girl, Why Not You? , Jennie sits down with divorce attorney, speaker, and author Renee Bower to unpack the pressure so many women feel to be the “good girl”—polite, agreeable, and always putting others first. But here’s the truth: that conditioning is keeping you stuck. Renee shares her own journey through two divo...

What if your rock bottom… was actually the beginning of everything? In this episode of Girl, Why Not You? , Jennie sits down with Jamie Maltabes, founder of Infinite Medical Group, to talk about what it really looks like to go from addiction and chaos… to building a 7-figure business and a life you’re proud of. At 25, Jamie hit a breaking point—battling addiction, eating disorders, and living a do...

You don’t need a perfect plan to start a business. In this episode of Girl, Why Not You? , Jennie Blackwood sits down with Nikki Lindgren , founder of a marketing agency, to talk about building a business without a clear roadmap — and why waiting for the “right time” keeps so many people stuck. Nikki’s journey took her from small-town Minnesota to corporate roles at brands like Pottery Barn and Wo...

What happens when the dream you thought would define your life… doesn’t work out? Today’s guest, Jenn, originally moved to Los Angeles with a degree in theater and a dream of becoming an actress. But after several years pursuing that path and realizing it wasn’t going to unfold the way she had hoped, she made the difficult decision to move back home — unsure of what her next chapter would look lik...

If you’re still chasing the algorithm, hoping the right reel finally takes off… this episode might be the wake-up call you need. Because the women who win in 2026 won’t be the ones posting the most. They’ll be the ones with the strongest personal brands. In this episode of Girl, Why Not You? , Jennie sits down with Kelsey Hogan — corporate PR turned multi-six-figure founder and personal brand stra...

What happens when rejection forces you to create your own path? At just 27 years old , Amy Summers was fired from her job — a moment that could have ended her career. Instead, it became the catalyst that led her to launch her own PR firm, Pitch Publicity , and ultimately dedicate her career to mentoring the next generation of professionals. Today, Amy is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the...

Toni Toomey built and sold a startup and operated at the highest levels of business leadership. She was independent, driven, and ambitious. Then she became a mom. In this episode of Girl, Why Not You? , Toni shares how motherhood humbled her, shifted her identity, and exposed the gaps women face in postpartum support. Frustrated by the lack of elevated nursing options and the reality of pumping at...

Manifestation isn’t hocus pocus—it’s an identity and mindset shift that helps women unlock their highest self and create real, lasting change. In this episode of Girl, Why Not You? , host Jennie Blackwood sits down with manifestation coach and author Kate Barry , creator of the Mindset of a CEO framework, to break down what manifestation actually is and why it works in real life. Kate explains how...

What if the voice you keep doubting is actually the one trying to guide you? If you’ve been overthinking your next move — asking for the raise, leaving a job that no longer aligns, starting the business idea you keep putting off, or choosing yourself without guilt — this episode is for you. In this episode of Girl, Why Not You? , we talk about: Why clarity comes after action, not before How to sto...

In this episode, I’m joined by Megan Sharpe, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and former COO of an integrative medical clinic, to unpack why so many people—especially high-functioning women—are told everything is “normal” while their bodies tell a very different story. After years of burnout, brain fog, anxiety, and unexplained symptoms, Megan stopped accepting answers that didn’t al...

Join me for a sneak behind the curtain at the parts of my story I’ve never said out loud. This episode is raw, honest, a little messy—and very real. I’m pulling back the highlight reel to share the trials, breakdowns, and relentless determination it took to get here. I’m not special. I’m not “lucky.” I’m an overstimulated mom of four who decided a long time ago that my circumstances would never ge...