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What if you could launch a fashion career without ever leaving Arkansas?     In this inspiring episode of the PowerWomen Podcast , host Claire Brown sits down with Lara Blume McGee and Ashton Hall , the new owners of Blume & Hall Fashion Academy , the only fashion school in Arkansas. Together, they share how they're preserving an incredible legacy while creating new opportunities for aspiring fash...

What happens when one mother's frustration becomes a movement that transforms healthcare for millions of women?     In this empowering episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, host Claire Brown sits down with entrepreneur and Mamava co-founder Sascha Mayer to explore how a simple idea born during early motherhood grew into a nationwide mission supporting women, families, and communities.     Sascha shar...

Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the fourth of four segments sharing their journey and truth. If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is availa...

Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the third of four segments sharing their journey and truth. If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is availab...

Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the second of four segments sharing their journey and truth. Visit The PowerWomen Website to explore everything PowerWomen has to offer, inc...

Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the first of four segments sharing their journey and truth. If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is availab...

How do we bridge the gap between high performance and true well-being? In this episode of the PowerWomen Podcast , hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Richardson sit down with global well-being pioneer and author Jen Fisher .     After 23 years at Deloitte, Jen shares her personal journey through burnout and recovery, revealing why "Hope" is not just a feeling, but a cognitive and behavioral strategy e...

Are we experiencing a crisis of masculinity… or a crisis of connection?     In this powerful and honest conversation, Claire Brown welcomes special guest Cory Carlson to tackle the conversations few are willing to have — male loneliness, emotional growth, leadership gaps, dating dynamics, and the widening mental health divide between men and women.     Why are 78% of men aware mental health matter...

In this powerful episode of the PowerWomen Podcast , co-hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Richardson sit down with advocate and change-maker Keesa Smith-Brantley for a deeply honest conversation about childhood hunger, family instability, and systems that were never designed to support working families.     Keesa shares what she's seeing on the front lines—from food insecurity affecting 1 in 4 childr...

What if your hardest moments aren't setbacks—but invitations to grow? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, PowerWomen Podcast co-hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew sit down with activist, speaker, and storyteller Cara E Yar Khan to explore how heartbreak, identity, and discomfort shape our greatest breakthroughs.     From navigating personal loss to redefining strength, Cara shares p...

  What does it really take to leave an abusive relationship—and how can community save lives?     In this deeply moving episode of the PowerWomen Podcast , co-hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew sit down with Camryn Ross and her mother, Andrea Sayre , to break the silence around domestic violence, shame, and survival. Together, they share a raw, multi-generational conversation about the emotional...

In this heartfelt and hilarious start to 2026, Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew unpack the idea of "New Year, Same Me." From redefining growth and choosing a word for the year, to embracing joy in cotton candy, sequins, travel, and self-acceptance, this episode explores what it really means to love your life as it is—while still allowing space to grow. With honest reflections on legacy, relationship...

In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode of the PowerWomen Podcast , hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew reflect on missed moments, unexpected breakdowns, and the powerful breakthroughs that follow. From Gayatri's unrealized TEDx talk to lessons on trust, self-love, boundaries, spirituality, and radical authenticity, this conversation explores how slowing down, honoring our humanity, and embra...

Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew sit down with Ardyth Neill — former President of Heifer Foundation — for a powerful, heartfelt conversation about impact-driven leadership, women-centered economic empowerment, retirement transitions, grief, legacy, and finding purpose again. From transforming global communities through sustainable agriculture to rebuilding life after profound loss, Ardyth shares wis...

Claire Brown & Gayatri Agnew sit down with the extraordinary humanitarian and disability justice advocate Cara Yar Khan , whose life and work redefine what it means to live without limits. From her multicultural upbringing to her career with the UN, her celebrated TED Talk, and her breathtaking film Facing the Falls , Cara shares raw truths about courage, identity, trauma, resilience, joy, and cho...

Claire Brown & Gayatri Agnew bring their Friday-energy realness in an episode on authenticity — from showing up without makeup to celebrating major achievements like Gayatri's Woman of the Year honor and Claire's new live TV segment. They get honest about internal dialogue, being seen and heard, and why women must stop shrinking themselves and start thanking themselves for who they are.     POWERW...

In this inspiring episode of PowerWomen Podcast , host Claire Brown sits down with celebrity chef and entrepreneur Jennifer Maune to talk about her rise from MasterChef fame to launching her own restaurant, Fleur , in downtown Little Rock. Jennifer shares how she's building a French-inspired dining destination, balancing motherhood with six kids, and expanding her brand into home goods, culinary t...

October means it's time to talk boob health ! 🎀 Claire and Gayatri sit down with Dr. Shannon Turner, Lead Interpreting Physician at the St. Vincent Breast Center, to demystify mammograms, dense breasts, and early detection. From 3D imaging to mimosas and mammograms (yes, that's a thing!), this empowering conversation breaks the stigma, shares life-saving tips, and proves knowledge really is power...

In this inspiring PowerWomen Podcast episode, host Claire Brown sits down with executive coach Christa Matheson to unpack the Bad Bitch Blueprint —a bold framework for reclaiming confidence, breaking free from limiting programming, and stepping fully into your authentic self. From leadership lessons to life breakthroughs, Christa shares how women can release the "shoulds," embrace their uniqueness...

In this episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, host Claire Brown sits down with licensed professional counselor and certified divorce coach Kimberly Lorah to talk about navigating the chaos of divorce with clarity, courage, and confidence. Together, they share personal stories of resilience, practical strategies for co-parenting, and the importance of rediscovering yourself in the messy middle of life...

Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew sit down with powerhouse coach and mentor Kimberly Guiry to talk about rewriting the voices in your head, redefining self-worth, and learning how to truly invest in yourself. From shifting burnout into breakthrough to embracing grace and reclaiming time as your greatest currency, this conversation is a roadmap for women who want to lead purpose-filled lives and build...

In this inspiring episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew sit down with Robin Atkinson—arts leader turned entrepreneur and founder of Upkept , a groundbreaking clothing repair and alterations company. Robin shares her journey from nonprofit leadership to launching a scalable, for-profit venture that's revolutionizing how we extend the life of our wardrobes. From zip...

Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew get real about slowing down in a hustle-obsessed world, letting go of the need for approval, and embracing life's gear shifts—whether brought on by bifocals, concussions, or tornadoes. From parenting with purpose to saying "no" without explanation, they explore what it means to prioritize impact, rest, and self-approval over titles and nonstop grind.     POWERWOMEN R...

In this powerful and emotional episode of the PowerWomen Podcast , host Claire Brown welcomes speaker and corporate trainer Mollie Campbell. Mollie shares her transformative journey from surviving domestic abuse to stepping fully into her purpose as an advocate and educator. What began as a last-minute decision to attend the Power Women Retreat turned into a life-changing moment—one that awakened...

In this heartfelt episode of the PowerWomen Podcast , Claire Brown & Gayatri Agnew get real about motherhood, shared custody, and raising empowered kids after divorce. From navigating grief long before college drop-offs to dating with high standards and fielding blunt advice from their kids, Claire and Gayatri lay it all bare. Tune in for laughter, vulnerability, and powerful truth-telling from tw...