Kris Talks About the Wisdom of Women

Rhubaia founder Lacey Cadieux-McLean talks about building a sustainable fashion brand + AI wardrobe app, fighting for space in a male-dominated industry, and why your closet might be full of hidden microplastics. In this episode of Kris Talks About the Wisdom of Women, Lacey Cadieux-McLean explains how she's reimagining the entire lifecycle of clothing, from biodegradable fabrics and palm-seed...

Is AI really an "engineer's job"? Global Strategic Transformation executive Rupali Kumbhani says that mindset is exactly what holds women back in the AI era. In this episode of  Kris Talks About the Wisdom of Women , Rupali shares why curiosity beats coding skills, how to avoid AI burnout by prioritizing just three goals, and why AI is a multiplier — not a strategy. She also opens up...

Suela Pirushi didn't just survive starting over — she turned it into a methodology. After two decades across the World Bank, government, and international B2B partnerships, she moved to the UK with no network and no safety net. What she had was a belief: that trust and genuine human connection outperform strategy every time. That belief became The Business Currency is Love . In this conversati...

Are you a high-achieving woman who feels restless, stuck, or underfulfilled — even though you're doing everything right? You're not alone, and it's not just in your head. In this episode, Kris sits down with executive coach, human capital strategist, and bestselling author Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer to unpack why women stall mid-career — and what to do about it. Dr. Cynthia's resea...

Linda Lysakowski was once told "women can't raise money like men can" — right after she'd been doing two jobs solo and raising more money than ever. Her response? Leave and build a legendary career. With 35+ years as a philanthropic consultant, the ACFRE designation (held by ~100 professionals worldwide), 40+ books, and 19 online courses, Linda is one of the most experienced voic...

Dr. Michelle Zive got her PhD at 52, got fired three times, got shingles, and came out the other side knowing exactly who she is. The founder of Louder Girl joins Kris to talk about why women stay small, how to lead from a healthy body and mind, and why “rest is resistance.” If you’ve ever been told you were too loud or too much — this one’s for you.  https://www.loudergirl.com/join   Want to be a...

Women’s stories, women’s leadership, and women’s wisdom — interviews, memoirs, and commentary for women that encourage them to laugh and feel empowered. The true story of South African grandmothers who found health, joy, and each other through soccer — proof it's never too late to start something new. 🔑 What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhat happens when a group of 40–80-year-old grandmothers i...

Women’s stories, women’s leadership, and women’s wisdom — interviews and commentary for women that encourage them to feel empowered. Women entrepreneurs are reshaping leadership — but the system still isn’t built for them. In this inspiring interview, Cathy Derksen breaks down the real challenges women face when building and funding their businesses, especially when their work doesn’t fit neatly i...

This episode of Kris Talks About the Wisdom of Women features a sharp, funny, and deeply honest conversation with queer fantasy romance author Claire E. Jones, whose work has reached readers in six countries and climbed into Ingram’s Top 100. Claire reveals a surprising truth: she receives far more pushback for being a woman than for being queer — a realization that surfaced during a Worldcon pane...

In this episode, I speak with Yali N’Diaye, founder of Y‑Perspective, a strategic communications consultancy that reframes communications as both a risk‑management tool and a driver of organizational growth. With a background as a financial journalist covering global economic policy, Yali brings a systems-level view of how communication shapes outcomes in politics, business, and public life. Key T...

Listen as Janine shares profound wisdom on aging, pertinent to both men and women, and how we can overcome the negative connotations associated with it in the workplace and our lives. As CEO of Encore Roadmap, Janine brings over three decades of experience leading social and organizational change initiatives to her current work, speaking, writing, and consulting with businesses, media, and brands...

Heather Ann and I discuss the growing challenges women face in today’s culture and how deep healing can restore feminine power. Heather Ann discusses the impact of the  culture wars ,  gender inequality , and the lack of  women’s voices in leadership , noting that women remain underrepresented in corporate and public platforms. She shares her journey from a successful  Broadway and dance career  t...

In this empowering episode, host Kris Keppeler talks with Giselle Vasquez , a woman who has defied expectations in sports, technology, and entrepreneurship. 🌍 Highlights you’ll hear: Giselle’s journey from playing street soccer in Panama , where girls were discouraged, to finding acceptance in Germany , and later navigating pickup games in the United States . How coaching young girls in soccer ta...