She Believed She Could™ Podcast

Like many sisters, Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt are similar in some ways and not alike in others. Alison graduated college and settled into a career in academia. Marcy, on the other hand, found success in the corporate world. As their mother entered mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease, they began to chat daily about their dream of launching their own business. They signed off each call with the chant:...

If you've ever dreamed of writing a book, this episode is for YOU! Writing a book had been on my bucket list for 20 years, but I didn’t proactively chase that dream until the pandemic.  In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I finally brought my dream to life. I walk you through the entire process, from building my expertise and honing my message to landing the book deal a...

Becca Powers is the Creator of The POWER Method and Founder of Powers Peak Potential. From a minimum-wage Dollar Store employee to an impressive award-winning, 20-year career as a Fortune 500 sales executive, Becca has honed her expertise in working with senior leaders and high performance teams to elevate their impact through her proprietary methodology. As the author of ‘Harness Your Inner CEO’...

Carol Cox is the founder and CEO of Speaking Your Brand®,  a coaching and training company that works with high-performing, purpose-driven women entrepreneurs and professionals to create their signature talks and thought leadership platforms. Carol is host of the weekly 5-star rated Speaking Your Brand® podcast and during election seasons serves as a political analyst on TV news. Carol was named a...

Lauren Sisler is an Emmy-award-winning sports broadcaster who joined ESPN and the SEC Network in 2016 as a sideline reporter for college football and gymnastics. She is a highly sought-after speaker dedicated to helping audiences refuse to be defined by shame, inspiring them to fall in love with their own stories. Sisler and her husband, John Willard, live in Birmingham, Alabama. On July 4, 2023,...

Maria Flynn is the Founder and CEO of Ambiologix, a consulting and training company that helps entrepreneurs advance their innovation, grow their potential, and build their businesses. Maria has worked with founders from over 30 companies, helping them Make Opportunity Happen, which is the title of her book, keynote, and workshops. As CEO of Orbis Biosciences, Maria built a technology company that...

Vrinda Gupta is the CEO & Co-Founder of Sequin, the first debit card and banking in U.S. history designed by and for women and minorities. She is a globally recognized credit expert featured by Forbes, ABC7 News, and Fintech Magazine and has been named one of the top 10 women to watch in Fintech. Vrinda helped launch the popular Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card at Visa Inc. But, when she applied...

Amy Lacey is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, keynote speaker and business mentor. In 2016 she founded the award-winning Cali’Flour Foods, bringing the first Cauliflower Pizza Crust to market. In 2023, she launched Soursop Nutrition, a trailblazing supplement brand featuring the superfruit with superpowers, Soursop, and a range of products helping your body fight some of the world's dea...

Today, we’re honored to welcome Chelsey Diaz, co-founder of The Rainmaker Family. Ranked #148 on the Inc 5000 list, a list of the fastest growing privately held companies in America, she’s a champion for empowering entrepreneurial moms. Chelsey combines expertise in motherhood and business ownership, helping families achieve time freedom, abundance in their finances, while ensuring they leave a th...

Gerry Poirier is the Founder and CEO of AngeLink, the world’s first social crowdfunding platform powered by women. A visionary thought leader and champion of female empowerment and financial equity, Gerry is a diversity change agent with agility born from over two decades of finance and FinTech experience with leadership roles at Credit Suisse, Lazard Freres, and Equity Growth Partners. A catalyst...

Meet Cynthia Barnes: a beacon of resilience, empowerment, and groundbreaking leadership. Rising from the unique challenges of being the only Black family in a Sundown Town, Cynthia has transformed her life's obstacles into powerful lessons of courage and determination. She's not just a trailblazer; she's a ceiling-shatterer, becoming the first Black woman to headline a national sales conference an...

Named one of the first 250 entrepreneurs on the Forbes Next 1000 List and recognized twice by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, Illana Raia is the founder and CEO of Être - a mentorship platform for girls. Believing that mentors matter as early as middle school, Illana brings girls directly into companies they choose to meet female leaders face to face. Illana is chair-elect of the Internationa...

Dr. Kate Truitt shared her personal journey of overcoming challenges through her studies in neuroscience and psychology, and how she turned her pain into her passion for helping others. Allison and Kate discussed the impact of trauma on individuals and society, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness practices in healing and personal growth. Kate offers wisdom on resilience fr...

Sandy Grigsby shares insights on overcoming self-doubt and building confidence through photography and personal branding. As a personal brand creative director, Sandy helps celebrities, CEOs and thought leaders authentically express their identity. She discusses the importance of facing fears and insecurities to overcome analysis paralysis. Sandy also emphasizes the value of internal work to shift...

As a podcast host, it’s always amazing to meet a champion who roots for people’s greatness and helps people arrive in their truest form so they can make their highest contribution. This episode was SO GOOD that we're re-sharing it on the show today. My guest is an entrepreneurial soul coach, a doula for your purpose, and your calling. I can’t wait for you to meet Rha.  From multiple New York Times...

Elyse Archer is the founder of the Superhuman Selling and She Sells movements, which empower entrepreneurs and sales professionals to revolutionize how they sell, explode their income and achieve quantum leaps in all areas of life.  An author,  2X Salesforce Top Sales Influencer and thought leader whose insights have been featured in major media including Forbes and Inc, Elyse is passionate about...

Danielle Cobo is an international female speaker for organizations, associations, and the public sector. She works with audiences to develop the grit, resilience, and courage to thrive in a rapidly changing market.  With over 15 years of corporate experience in the medical tech and bio-pharmaceutical industry, she knows how to build high-performing teams that increase sales, productivity, and empl...

Priya is a Brand Specialist turned Marketing Strategist/CMO and now is also the Founder/CEO of Mantra Minute. She's worked with newsworthy brands such as Amy Porterfield, Manifestation Babe, etc which means you can tell that her brain is buzzing with creative and revenue-generating strategies all.the.time and she knows how to make it work. When asked what her WHY is, she said it's simple: To share...

KAREN WHITE / Tri Delta Nat’l Prior to joining Tri Delta, Karen served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for ALSAC, the fundraising arm of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In this role, she led the organization’s corporate, sports and fitness fundraising and awareness efforts, working with Fortune 500 companies and professional sports leagues. Karen also oversaw the organiza...

Justin Cobb attended the University of Central Florida (UCF) where he studied Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. Justin returned to UCF as a professor to Pre-Medical and Pre-Physical Therapy students while also working for Cirque Du Soleil and Sports Specific Training and Rehabilitation. During his tenure, Justin has earned numerous postgraduate certifications including Certified Strength and...

Kelli Thompson is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year. She is the au...

Sandee Nebel brings to us her experience and specialized training in helping people overcome struggles with food, weight, and body esteem. She has worked for 20 years in private practice and residential settings. Sandee is licensed as a psychotherapist in multiple states, a certified eating disorder specialist, master Accelerated Resolution Therapy practitioner for trauma, registered yoga teacher,...

Dr. Romie Mushtaq is a board-certified physician who brings together more than two decades of leadership in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. She is an award-winning speaker working with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations. Her brainSHIFT programs improve mental well-being and help to build a culture of wellness. Dr. Romie serves as Chief Wellness Of...

Alex Pursglove guides women in becoming fully expressed and breaking through limitations to elevate business growth, while living with more ecstasy in daily life. As a master coach, Alex has helped thousands of women across the world with accelerating in business, and more importantly, learning how to accept and love their most authentic selves. She is a speaker and contributor to Authority Magazi...

Cherlette McCullough is a licensed marriage and family therapist, educator and advocate who is dedicated to highlighting the important role of mental health in fostering happiness, fulfillment, and overall wellness. She is the author of 2 self-help books and is the owner of Center Peace Therapy services. In her practice, she uses a strengths-based approach that empowers clients on their journey of...