Penny for your Shots

It's been a fun (and exhilarating) ride, getting my website and business up and running! Check out why it's so important to me (HINT: to share Your stories and Your Brilliance). Let's learn together. Let's Sip together. Let's Grow together! Cheers to us!! To learn about Memberships: https://pennyforyourshots.com/memberships Wine Experiences: https://pennyforyourshots.com/w...

Ashley Meyer served in the Air Force and traveled the world. She has been an aircraft mechanic, and is now a Confidence and Business Coach and podcaster, with more than 77 episodes. Like me, she's a one-woman show... we went through Cathy Heller's Your Turn to Podcast course together last fall. I was in a break-out group with Ashley during one of our sessions and just felt that her energ...

Supportive friends, great wine (and cocktails), and amazing memories: What I learned on vacation! In this episode: 6 Lessons Learned from a very memorable waiter in Italy (over 15 years ago!) 3 Additional Lessons Learned from close friends Bonus Advice given. (Hint: what NOT to do if you're a Direct Seller!) Plus, 3 additional ways to share conversations and cocktails with me: Retreats. Texas...

What's the most important gift you can give to those you love? And what do we all need as we get older? Robin Berseth is a mom, former event planner, and team leader with a servant heart. She shares the impact of being present for the experiences in life, rather than accumulating the "stuff". And talks about the importance of friendships as we go through life's stages.  One exp...

Heather Kalous is a high school PE teacher who believes kids need 2 skills to be successful in life: to know how to read and to be a good human. She teaches the latter through exercises and by example. You'll love hearing about: her Character and Leadership Class how she brings in community leaders for collaborations and teaching moments opportunities to prepare for life lessons, including an...

From Database Software Trainer to Methodist Pastor to Wine Guide and Leader, Nancy Kollhoff has accomplished many things. Oh... and during her careers has also been a Handbell Ringer (and sometimes Director), Knitter, a Dragon Boat Paddler, and Cancer Thriver!  I met Nancy through Traveling Vineyard... she was a leader on my team. I know her to be very thoughtful, thorough, and genuine; and also t...

You heard part of Jill Craven's story in one of my very first episodes. Her business, Starstruck AllStars is a very successful cheer, tumbling, and dance gym in central Iowa. She's been a friend since college. Jill and Janet and I had our holiday lunch last week (Jennifer couldn't make it because her family went to the Liberty Bowl...and DANGIT! Cyclones! ugh... but I digress...). A...

As Director of Behavioral Health Services at St. Luke's, Carol Meade is passionate about mental health services. She's served the community for over 30 years, and worked at St. Luke's Hospital for the majority of her career. Her passion for mental health care comes is evident in her work and in the accolades she receives. She was recently honored by Waypoint Services' Women of...

17.5 years $350,000 in wine sold personally in the last 10 years alone (I estimate at least $500K with my first 4+ years added in),  over $12.6 M in sales from my team in the last 10 years 630+ team members at our peak (and well over 1000 have come and gone through the years) 18 earned incentive trips 5 elite leader trips around the world Gone.  It was announced yesterday that Traveling Vineyard (...

Laura Wayland's episode was the first interview I recorded for my podcast. I knew right away that I wanted to interview her. When I first started my wine business with Traveling Vineyard, Laura was one of the people I tried to emulate. She was savvy, enthusiastic, and fun! I wanted what she had, and asked her for help and insight as I built my team.  Back in 2010, when Traveling Vineyard reor...

In this episode, Susan Angermann recounts her fascinating and varied career from beginnings as a ballet dancer to theatre and costume design, eventually becoming a costume shop manager. Along the way, she was introduced to Kolbe Concepts™ and discovered her passion for consulting and helping people understand their unique working styles. As a Kolbe Certified™ Consultant and Owner of Workstyle Cons...

Isabelle Stephenson coaches women in midlife who may be going through a transition, looking to reinvent herself, find or rediscover her value, or learn "What's next?" In this episode, Isabelle shares how to: turn down the volume of that voice from your past that tries to demean you name (and feel) all your feelings. Feel it to Heal it. stand firm in your convictions and decisions de...

In this episode, I'm going live from my Happy Place: Siesta Key Beach. And spending Thanksgiving with my Fitzgerald Family. The happiest place is wherever you spend time together with family and friends! Hear the sounds of the beach, including ladies with beverages living their best life! If you know me (or KNEW me up until a few years ago) you might think... "Wait, what? I thought you w...

In this episode, Kalli Fitzgerald discusses her role as an educator and how it has expanded to include additional responsibilities that support other teachers. And how that variety has brought her joy and challenges. Kalli also shares how 2020 was the beginning of a very difficult time in her life; not just because of the pandemic, but for very personal reasons. And, she explains how it's imp...

Laura Fogarty's mission is to empower, educate, and equip women in staying safe from being the victim of crime. In this episode, learn how Laura: served our military. "retired" to Florida. educates women's groups on staying safe. discusses healthy vs. unhealthy relationships. She also teaches us: how situational awareness and being present is key for staying safe. why "str...

StarStruck AllStars has enjoyed 7-17% growth every year since inception 10+ years ago.  Hear how founder, Jill Craven, built the business, including the importance of time management, continuous learning, and investing conservatively. In this episode:  Jill & Penny discuss their friendship and the lessons learned together in their direct sales businesses including hacks like "move the mat...

Robin Hackney knows how to have fun. And, how to get things done. She sees what she wants, makes a plan, and doesn't get discouraged by things out of her control. "Failing would be not trying." In this episode, Robin discusses her business as a personal trainer and fitness instructor, holding retreats, workshops, challenges, and health coaching. And her business conducting wine tast...

In this episode, Penny reveals: how she got into wine. (HOW many wine clubs? HOW many cases? Don't judge...) how her corporate job was affecting her health. who introduced her to Traveling Vineyard and why. what she loves about sharing wine. why she started this podcast. (Hint: YOUR story is important.) Grab a glass and listen in! Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call...

Penny Fitzgerald spent 20 years in the corporate world and nearly 18 building her wine tasting business, meeting amazing women with inspiring stories (and cocktail recipes) to share! Starting November 2, grab a glass and listen to Penny for your Shots: Conversations (and Cocktails) with Brilliant Women!  Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com...