She Means Impact

In this Season 2 closing episode, I sit down with special guest Susan Tatem Susan Tatem is the Founder and CEO of Bright Path 4 Autism™, an Autism Transition Planning Strategist, speaker, author, media creator, and advocate for the autism and neurodivergent communities. As a former single mother raising an autistic daughter and a healthcare professional with decades of physical therapy experience,...

In this episode, I get to sit down with speaker, best-selling author, and podcast host Darcie Burtch Darcie Burtch is a best-selling co-author, speaker, and host of The School of Hard Knocks podcast. Her story includes childhood trauma, foster care, miscarriage, corporate burnout, caregiving, and profound loss--and the faith and resilience that carry her through. She speaks with honesty, compassio...

In this episode, I sit down with special guest Sara McCracken   Sara McCracken,  FCIPR Chart. PR MBA   is a Chartered PR professional, award-winning communications strategist and founder of  Sara McCracken Consulting Ltd and The PR Club. She is passionate about helping purpose-led organizations and individuals raise their profile, protect their reputation, and make a meaningful impact.   With over...

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Moza-Bella Tram! Moza-Bella built her brand after overcoming major losses by rebuilding her career from scratch, and later applied her years of experience in nursing, public relations, and marketing to help others transform their businesses. She's now the founder and CEO of Moza-Bella LLC, co-founder of M2Wealth Ventures, and leads an expert team focus...

In this episode, I sit down with KJ Blattenbauer KJ Blattenbauer is a powerhouse publicist who turns overlooked experts into headlines.  With nearly 30 years of experience, she's the go-to pro when you're ready to stop being ignored and start owning the spotlight. Known for her bold yet approachable style, KJ delivers clear, actionable strategies that have been featured everywhere from Forbes to A...

So you wanted to start your own online business, but you are confused about -Where to begin -What to do -How to get started Look no further! In this jam packed episode, Julie goes over essential tips that you should know if you want to get started as an online entrepreneur. Julie discusses  Narrowing your niche and audience Conducting market research to know what your ideal audience is looking for...

If you have started a business or are considering starting one, one way to boost your visibility is through storytelling. Julie shares how the power of storytelling has not only impacted her life significantly, but also how storytelling can help you increase followers, engagement, clients, and more credibility for your brand. Julie reiterates how her personal story of overcoming early-onset heart...

Have you ever went through a traumatic event in your life that has changed the trajectory of your life for the better? In this episode, Julie shares her personal story of how she overcame a major health scare such as early onset heart disease in her mid 20's, to go on to be more resilient and impactful in her truth. Julie explains her story of how it all got started due to life stressors, how she...

In this episode, Julie delves deeper into one of her biggest challenges, which has transformed her life from harboring a secret shame to harnessing it as a hidden superpower. She uses the experience of masking her disability while growing up feeling invisible, which made her transform into a visibility expert and use her disability as a platform to inspire others not to let major setbacks define t...

The She Means Impact Podcast is back for Season 2! In this episode, host Julie Lavia discusses the podcast's new direction, reintroduces herself, and offers listeners a brief insight into what to expect in this upcoming season! Julie also goes into more depth about her past experiences that led her to amplify her voice as a quiet leader. Julie goes on to explain that her mission for season 2 is to...

In this empowering episode of the "She Means Impact'' podcast, host Julie Lavia is joined by Jamie Slutzki, a tech enthusiast and web designer, who shares her journey from corporate IT to entrepreneurship. This episode dives deep into the impact of purposeful web design and how entrepreneurs can leverage platforms like WordPress to enhance their online presence and drive their business forward.  ...

In this insightful episode of the She Means Impact podcast, host Julie Lavia is joined by Kiko Chen, a financial advisor who transitioned from a personal training career into the finance industry. Kiko shares her journey of moving to Canada, becoming a single mother, and pivoting her job to provide for her family and make a significant impact in the lives of others through financial advising. Key...

In episode 7 of "She Means Impact," host Julie Lavia engages in a compelling conversation with Jennifer Jakobsen, a distinguished mindset coach. Jennifer delves into her expertise, offering invaluable insights on how entrepreneurs, especially women, can conquer fears and self-doubt to thrive in business. This episode illuminates the crucial role of mindset in attaining authenticity and confidence...

In this episode of "She Means Impact CEO," host Julie Lavia chats with guest Rebecca Nesbit, the owner of the CEO crowd and an entrepreneur. They delve into Rebecca's journey from being a career advising coach to launching her own business and creating a supportive network for female entrepreneurs. The discussion covers Rebecca's background, her transition during the pandemic, and how she's foster...

Welcome to the She Means Impact Podcast! In episode #5, I spoke with Aub Wallace, one-half of Dandelion Branding. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of digital marketing with a special focus on sustainability and authenticity.    Aubrey's journey is both unique and inspiring, starting from her studies in criminal justice and interdisciplinary social sciences to becoming a certified herba...

Welcome to the She Means Impact Podcast! In episode #4, I spoke with Daniélle Hill, a social media enthusiast with a passion for helping small businesses and creative entrepreneurs thrive in the digital landscape.    Daniélle's journey into the world of social media marketing wasn't your typical one. After a challenging breakup and a job position elimination, she took life's lemons and turned them...

Let's Get Visible with Content Marketing! In this episode, Julie welcomes special guest, Sarah Regina. Sarah is a Content Marketing coach for women entrepreneurs where she helps stop the overwhelm and burnout so that female entrepreneurs can make money in their business. She has 3 amazing children as well as a supportive husband. She enjoys movies and music.   Join us in today's conversation with...

Today's episode, Julie welcomes special guest, Snehal Singh. Snehal is a search engine optimization specialist and online service provider bringing more attention to businesses and organizations. Snehal emphasizes the importance of making sure entrepreneurs are aware of their own behaviors, and use techniques such as blogging, to maximize their visibility and effectiveness.   Snehal Singh is an SE...

Welcome to the "She Means Impact" podcast! In this first episode, Julie Lavia shares her passion for helping female business owners like you and giving a platform to share your stories. She explains how her shy, introverted past led to her desire to create a community of like-minded people who can impact the world together. Through the podcast, Julie aims to reach more people and make a positive i...

Welcome to She Means Impact. This a podcast for female business owners who want to feel empowered by listening to other women's stories of how they have gone from trial to triumph and are now making a huge impact.  This podcast will cover the building blocks YOU need to know to…   Get Visible Increase your impact Create Content Go from trial to triumph Your host, Julie Christina Lavia is a bloggin...