Stacked Keys Podcast

Out of a love for stories and a dream to create a welcoming space for fellow bookworms, Diane Castro, the owner of Sweet Home Books, took the courageous leap to open her own bookstore, despite having no prior experience in the industry. Let her take you behind the scenes of her incredible journey, from taking an online course to learn the ropes of owning a bookstore, to the overwhelming support sh...

Have you ever pondered the transformative power of sports? This week, we journey alongside Jamie Gilbertson, a stay-at-home mom turned Jiu Jitsu enthusiast, and her inspiring story of resilience and empowerment through sport. Her candid conversation about motherhood, the life-altering impact of her son, and the incredible lessons learned on and off the Jiu Jitsu mat, offers a refreshing and uplift...

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to truly prioritize your needs and well-being? Meet our guest, Norel Austin, a customer success manager by profession and an advocate for self-care. Norel shares her personal and emotional journey of rediscovering herself after her mother's death, and the strength she found in her darkest moments. She opens up about the power of saying 'yes&ap...

Ever feel like you're navigating through life's challenges alone? If so, our recent sit-down with Kelly Morson might just be the empowering dose of relatability you need. A force to be reckoned with, Kelly serves as a beacon for anyone juggling life's many roles, especially those of us who've had to overcome personal and professional hurdles. Kelly doesn't shy away from di...

Could your health challenges be a result of hormonal imbalances or gut dysfunction? Carolyn Kelk, a respected health and wellness expert, unravels these mysteries in our enlightening conversation. Her journey from a competitive swimmer to owning a private practice that emphasizes a holistic approach to health showcases her dedication and knowledge in the field.  This episode offers practical insig...

Stacked Keys Podcast highlights women who are making a difference in various aspects of life, whether it's in their careers, family life, or hobbies. Celebrating their stories and showcasing their journeys undoubtedly provides motivation and encouragement to you, our audience. Women from various backgrounds, professions, and life experiences have joined us since day one and it’s fantastic. Ha...

She’s on a quest to change conversations that have shamed a lot of women. Meet Heather Stark. She owns a company called Grace and Grit and she focuses on women who created ripples that have changed so much for women. We talk about being born "being enough" and ridding the shields and armors that come from society and to  live an authentic life. She thought she was broken and when analyze...

This guest uses all of her education and experience to bring a vision to small communities and highlight the work and talent that happens in many areas that might get overlooked.  Leaders in small communities wear many hats and put out tremendous efforts and we on this podcast get insight into her sharing and acknowledging such talent.  Meet Dr. Kuanita Murphy who created the Rural Leader 40 under...

Have you ever dreamed of stepping out from everything you know and going on an exploring adventure? Tune into this conversation to get an inside peek at a couple who hit the road. This guest consistently finds herself in support roles and just now she’s starting to make sure that she’s not just reflection of everyone else, but rather she’s coming into her own dreams.  Meet Karen Noltner as she’s f...

She was a corporate girl for a super, super long time as an accountant who did all the math, all the numbers — even though she hated it. Meet Brandy Blackford who jumped into a creative business of wedding planning out of corporate life. She took her talents into being a small business owner living her dreams. She’s a wife, mom and genuinely one who looks out for others every day. She follows the...

This is a super fantastic episode that dives into the mind of business owner Courtney Bowman. We laugh and go in deep into some of her thoughts and her vulnerabilities. She is inspiring and honest as she talks about her process and her people who surround in her day-to-day. There is a lot of promoting your neighbor in the Raleigh area and she speaks of her awe about that.  We discuss stress, entre...

One Shot At Everything She tries to build community around her and she’s interested in the comings and goings and soaking up the local aspects. Professionally she’s in higher education and has many stages to that aspect of her life. Meet Lacy Babich. We talk of the changes in higher education and thinking through some of what we all see in colleges and the new wave of how students are learning to...

It’s always interesting to talk with ladies as they reflect on who they are and how others see them. Always a communicator and one who finds her love of people and their stories is what immediately comes to mind to introduce this guest. She has the talent to zero in on the positives of focusing on the passion of people and on how they want to tell their stories in creating their own brands. She li...

This episode features two business women who are coming in contact with women everyday who are looking to improve how they feel and how they look each day. If you visit their business website, the tagline slogan is  “We Relax Your Soul, Refresh your Mind & Renew Your Sparkle.”  Meet Pamela Laviolette and Whitney Williams who both work with AMS Studios, the River Region’s premier MedSpa —the pl...

Meet Christina Tatum on this episode. She is caring and helps people through the most difficult moments as she helps to care for their loved ones. She is a giver and has seen a lot of the toughest emotions play out right in front of her. You will learn from this episode and maybe see yourself in the conversation. She feels tremendous responsibility in her career and yet she says that she is exactl...

Meet Laura Longmire. She’s a mom and an entrepreneur who went into a business to help women feel more confident to handle all of their  roles efficiently. “it's so funny. Now we've got people we have people who come help us clean our houses or even you know, minimalist coaches who come and help us pare down all of the stuff in our house. We have people to deliver groceries or even send u...

Amanda Curran is outgoing, outspoken and she says she’s bit loud and a bit sassy— yet professional. In getting a glimpse of her through this interview she is pure delight with confidence and direction both personally and professionally. She’s authentic. You might know her from her online presence as a meteorologist for WSFA TV if you are in the Montgomery, Alabama market. She’s always loved weathe...

Many qualities encompass this episode’s guest. Start with her outlook to have fun, smile, laugh and love. Personally and professionally she’s inquisitive, enjoys helping people, has a passion for hard work ethic, is family oriented and loves all things marketing. Meet Nona King, a career coach for professionals looking to jumpstart or pivot in their careers. She specializes in career development,...

We talk relationships, life, fostering healthy families and how complicated that life can be on the day to day. See things from a different lens and navigate through the bumps. Meet Marty Witzel. She’s spiritually led and someone who cares deeply about the relationships around her. Deciding to be really intentional in relationships and her job as a therapist is a natural mix. Her background was te...

Be a Leader and Not A BossThis episode was suppose to be a panel, but it turned into a conversation with only Emi Miller and we talk all about women opportunities and so much more. This is a fabulous podcast with sensitive subjects revolving around loss and other aspects of this sport. This was recorded much earlier than the posting and Emi has experienced many milestones since we had this convers...

These guests for this panel have all been on the podcast and you’ll want to hear their stories. A theme that rang through this conversation is that within this sport you face the fight or flight instincts and face your fears— when you see you can push through and the techniques kick in, you develop. Everyone has their own journey. Join Tori Stackhouse 10th Planet Scottsdale, Blue Belt @torrance31...

The Definition of GRITThis is the second panel podcast that we’ve hosted We introduce these four women focused on how jujitsu changed their lives and more. In this episode you meetSabrina Kelley @s_a_kelley - School psychologist, teacher and co-owner at The Vault and involved in the business end of her world. Find her @vault_bjj She's a host for Sub-out Domestic Violence Mandy Eakin @aklmandy...

Panel Discussion 1 — Jujitsu is a Microcosm of Life Brown Belt Tori Applegate is at 10th Planet Atlanta, owner of jujitsu clothing company for women, and realtor. Find her @torisellsgeorgia @10thplanetatlanta Black Belt Dawna Gonzales came up in 10th Planet with Eddie Bravo and is an instructor at 10th Planet South Bay, created a Women’s Self Defense Course and Coaching program Find her @dawnagonz...

This guest is full of life, passion and energy. Meet Katelyn Nicdao who describes herself as a sweet person, but also one who’s aggressive in training her martial arts. She has a fire within that embraces the idea of self talk and being a winner. She loves what she does and tries to have a balance. She started out as a figure skater which is both independent and competitive and then she found hers...

Meet Kuline Wendling. She’s a take charge and go getter kind of person. Professionally, she’s a pharmacist and personally, she is a caring and giving person — the two blend beautifully. Her foundation is what enables her to handle the most difficult of days. Her perspective is that everything happens for a reason and the choice one has to make is whether you learn from it or not. Having faith in g...