Living Boldly Podcast

Lauren Engel is the co-founder of Arturo+Lauren, a photo and video studio she runs alongside her husband and creative partner, Arturo. While Arturo leads much of the on-set execution, Lauren works closely with clients across hospitality, architecture, and design to shape projects from initial conversations through final delivery.  With a strong grasp of how visual content supports marketing,...

Living Boldly Podcast is weekly big sister advice on mastering influence, embracing your femininity, and handling any challenge that life throws your way 🧡 This week, I met with our client, Esther Loeffel . Esther Löffel — known as Esthi — is an entrepreneur in high-ticket sales with Enagic. She’s a business mentor supporting women who are done playing small and ready to bu...

Living Boldly Podcast is weekly big sister advice on mastering influence, embracing your femininity, and handling any challenge that life throws your way 🧡 This week, I met with our client Jenae Torrez , who turned her severe health issues into a mission-led business. Before Jenae’s entrepreneurial journey, you could find her working as a server, model, in low-ticket sales, as a registered...

Living Boldly Podcast is weekly big sister advice on mastering influence, embracing your femininity, and handling any challenge that life throws your way 🧡 This week I met with one our clients Zara Kai, who is absolutely crushing it with her very own business in holistic health coaching. Zara is a holistic health coach and wellness entrepreneur, known for leading with discipline, embodiment, and...

Callie Weaks is a high-performing real estate advisor and Agent Success Manager with the Tim Stout Group in East Tn (specializing jn Luxury, Investing, Land and the entire real estate process), known for leading with excellence, accountability, and results.  With over 20 years as a business owner of multiple ventures, Callie’s journey is rooted in resilience, action and intentional grow...

In this episode of  Living Boldly , How to Break Your Income Ceiling Without Burning Out , Kayla Hodges gets real about income plateaus, why “work harder” often makes things worse and why so many sales tactics were never designed with women in mind. From the male-dominated origins of modern sales to how women’s brains and bodies respond under pressure, Kayla explains why the...

In this episode of the Living Boldly Podcast , Kayla Hodges breaks down the truth about why traditional sales training leaves women burned out, broke, and doubting themselves. From the history of sales being designed by men for men to the neuroscience of how women’s brains actually work under pressure, Kayla exposes why selling like a man is the fastest road to exhaustion. She shares her own...

In this episode of the Living Boldly Podcast, Kayla Hodges gets radically honest about the dark side of relationships that no one wants to talk about. From her own story of surviving an abusive marriage to the patterns she’s seeing with women today, Kayla exposes the hidden ways control disguises itself as “love” and “respect.” She opens up about what it felt like to...

In this episode of the Living Boldly Podcast, Kayla Hodges shares the 5 life principles and 3 sales secrets that helped her go from working late nights in fine dining to building a seven-figure business. If you've ever felt stuck on the hamster wheel — hustling hard but seeing no results — this episode is your wake-up call. Kayla gets personal about her past, the mindset shifts that ch...

In this episode of Living Boldly Podcast, Kayla Hodges gets radically honest about how unresolved trauma in your body might be the hidden reason you're stuck — in sales, relationships, and your life. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the right things but still feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unmotivated, this conversation is your breakthrough. Kayla explains how trauma impacts your...

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels , we’re unpacking something that doesn’t get talked about enough - the pressure women feel to  prove themselves in male-dominated spaces, and what it really takes to rewrite that story with power, presence, and purpose. Maddie Sells didn’t plan on going into sales. She was on the path to become a doctor - driven by a deep desire to h...

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels , we’re diving into a transformation most people don’t talk about—the identity shift it takes to go from being “the good girl” who follows the rules to the woman who makes her own. Lo Silver is no stranger to pressure. She played on the world’s biggest stage as a professional soccer player in the World Cup. But no one pr...

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, Kayla Hodges breaks down exactly why high-achieving women feel burnt out — and what to do about it. If you're tired of being busy but not profitable, this is your wake-up call. Kayla teaches you how to shift from hustle to high-impact by focusing on income-producing activities, working in aligned energy, and managing your calendar like the boss you...

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels , we’re talking about something that most people don’t realize is running the show—how we were conditioned from a young age to play small. We grew up being told to be polite, to not take up too much space, to wait our turn . We learned to shrink ourselves, soften our voices, and seek approval instead of trusting our own power. And without...

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels , we’re getting crystal clear on what it really takes to become a 7-figure saleswoman —not just in income, but in identity, energy, and embodiment. I’m pulling back the curtain on the patterns, mindset shifts, and daily habits that separate women who stay stuck in hustle mode from those who rise into spacious, powerful, feminine leadershi...

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels , I’m sitting down with the amazing Cat Velverde, who’s sharing her powerful journey from surviving an emotionally and physically abusive relationship for 5 years to embracing authentic success . Cat learned the hard way that you can’t fix anyone but yourself. If you're ready to stop chasing external validation and start showing up as you...

What happens when you take a leap of faith—before you feel ready? In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels , I sit down with Stef Willis , a woman who didn’t just leave her 9-5—she built a legacy by mentoring and leading thousands of women to success in sales. But her journey wasn’t easy. Walking away from security meant walking straight into uncertainty, self-doubt, and a...

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, I share the real, raw, and messy version of how the RED method actually came to life and how Jeremy played a big part in that journey to making it possible. I go through how I went from figuring out sales training with no real direction to now building something that’s impacting so thousands of women's lives. How Jeremy and I met in a way that neith...

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels , Kayla Hodges sits down with powerhouse saleswoman Stephanie Hyde, who has made a name for herself in the competitive world of B2B medical device and pharmaceutical sales. Stephanie opens up about what it takes to not only survive but thrive in a male-dominated industry—sharing the mindset shifts, resilience, and strategy that have fueled her succes...

Welcome to another empowering episode of Closing Deals in Heels , hosted by Kayla Hodges! 🎙️✨ Today, we’re diving deep into the world of ultra high-ticket sales with the extraordinary Alexus Rae , a powerhouse woman who has transformed her career, mindset, and life in incredible ways. From her humble beginnings selling Tupperware as a child to dominating six-figure, one-call-close packages,...

In this episode, 21-year-old Sydney Castillo shares her journey of thriving in the male-dominated car industry. She opens up about the challenges she faced starting out, the mindset shifts that kept her going, and why she believes women can excel in this space by refusing to get discouraged. Whether you're in the car industry or just need a dose of inspiration to tackle a tough field, Sydney's sto...

In From Rock Bottom to Red Bottoms: Kayla Hodges - The Untold Story , Kayla Hodges shares her deeply personal journey for the first time. From a childhood filled with challenges to a life of remarkable success, Kayla reveals the struggles that shaped her resilience and empowered her to achieve quantum leaps in her personal and professional growth. This raw and inspiring story will leave you captiv...

In this empowering episode of Closing Deals in Heels, Kayla Hodges dives into the importance of focusing on yourself during your journey to success. She highlights the power of self-care, encouraging women to embrace strategic pauses and take time for personal well-being, especially in demanding work environments. Kayla emphasizes that you can't pour from an empty cup—when you take care of yoursel...

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we dive deep with Brittany Acevedo as she opens up about her journey into high-ticket sales—the wins, the struggles, and everything in between. Brittany shares how she overcame fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome to confidently step into the world of premium clients and bigger deals. Through honest conversations and actionable insights, she reveals th...

In this episode of "Closing Deals in Heels," host Kayla Hodges gets real about what it takes to find your footing in sales—whether you’re stepping into a brand-new role or making your first leap into the industry. This conversation is about embracing the journey, facing your fears, and discovering your authentic sales voice. Kayla shares her own experiences—navigating the nerves, the missteps, and...