Starter Girlz Podcast

Send a text Kimon Lee is a speaker, trainer, and development coach. This former electrical engineer of 13 1/2 years made his introduction into the home-based business world in late 2002 with as he stated, "no business being in the business." With passion and determination, he has turned a part-time venture into a multi-million dollar opportunity. In this episode, we discuss Kimon's journey from co...

Send a text Catherine Porth is the founder of Let Her Speak and an organization by which she creates women empowered events, conducts female-focused research, and develops leadership education. Catherine wears many hats in her day-to-day activities, but she is inspired to improve and grow women's opportunities. Through her organization, she shares the stories of women who are often overlooked or f...

Send a text Clark Depue is the author of Meditative Fitness: The Art and Practice of the Workout, and the owner of Tiger's Den Crossfit in the Dallas Design District. Clark's love for mental and physical training developed early on as a junior competitive tennis player. He began to understand the connection between our thoughts and our performance. In this episode, we discuss Clark's struggle with...

Send a text After a 25 year career from intern to marketing executive, Andrea Crum decided to pursue a new adventure. She is the founder of Genuinely You Leadership LLC and the host of a new talk show called GYRL Talk. In this episode, Andrea shares with us some of the ongoing struggles women face in leadership and how these challenges in her life became the inspiration for her new business. Throu...

Send a text Kim Muench is a Jai Institute for Parenting Certified Parent Coach. She specializes in working with mothers of adolescents between the ages of 10 and 25, supporting and encouraging them to raise their children with intention and guidance rather than fear and control. In this episode, we discuss Kim's journey, the inspiration behind her book, and finding the need to help others have hea...

Send a text Elizabeth Meyers is a speaker, blogger, and the author of UNDEFEATED: From Trial to Triumph, How to Stop Fighting the Wrong Battles and Start Living Victoriously. After losing her son in the second trimester, Elizabeth found herself with depression and anxiety. It was during her journey to recover that she became passionate about helping others support their mental health. In this epis...

Send a text Alicia Bush is the founder and CEO of Treasured Vessels Foundation, a community for youth and minors recovering from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. In this episode, Alicia shares with us how she went from a successful career woman in medical device sales to leaving her career in pursuit of a calling. Alicia discusses the many day-to-day roles TVF fills, why she is passionate...

Send a text Jennifer Fleck made her introduction into politics in 2012 when she initiated the removal of a graphic sex education program from a school in Houston. She continued fighting for education issues at the State Legislature, the State Board of Education, and various statewide efforts. During this time, Jennifer recognized that the political office leaders did not represent the people, and...

Send a text Sarah Strackhouse began her journey in journalism while in college. She notes that she caught the news bug when she took an internship with NY1 News in New York City. While there, she received an honor for her footage of Hurricane Sandy on CNN and NY1's "New Yorker of the Week." She moved to West Texas in 2013 and began her journey as a reporter with CBS. She has anchored the morning n...

Send a text Melissa Marks is the Founder and Chief Mindfulness Officer of Your Mindful Edge. Through meditation, mental focusing, and relaxation techniques, she coaches high performers and self-described "over-thinkers" to become more effective at achieving their goals. In the episode, we talk about how this burnt our real estate agent recognized at the age of 24 that change was necessary for her...

Send a text Dr. Casey Sanders is an upper cervical chiropractor and wellness advocate. This father of two and a musician is a second-generation chiropractor who believes that "a world in which an optimal human experience is a gateway to true happiness." In this episode, Dr. Sanders shares what led him into chiropractic care, including two life-altering occurrences and what makes him and his practi...

Send a text Mo Brossette is an expert on human behavior, mindset, movement, and nutrition. He has 24 years in the health and fitness industry, and he is the Director of Mindset for a Dallas based non-profit called The Adaptive Training Foundation. This program leads disabled military veterans and civilians through a nine-week mental and physical training program. In this episode, Mo shares how he...

Send a text Jill Rosensweig is the author of Bailey Bloom and the Battle of the Bug. After starting her legal podcast, The Whole Truth with Jill Rosensweig in 2019, while still practicing law, she began pursuing a goal to write a novel. When Covid-19 emerged, her focus shifted, and she wrote her first children's book. In this episode, we talk about the message the book conveys and what inspired it...

Send a text Shemane Nugent is an author, blogger, podcaster, tv host with 40 years of experience as a fitness instructor, and she is married to her rocker husband, Ted Nugent. She has appeared on various networks, worked with Beto Perez to develop Zumba in the Circuit, and traveled internationally as a fitness presenter. You can find her currently hosting her show "Simply Shemane." In this episode...

Send a text Vanessa Ogle is the founder and CEO of Enseo®, one of the fastest-growing companies in America that provide technology services to people and places. Her company was the first to bring Netflix® to hotels rooms. She is a mom, wife, inventor, innovator, and she is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for her band GEM. In this episode, we discuss how Enseo® is adapting during the COVID-19...

Send a text Cas Haley made his debut in 2007 when he performed on America's Got Talent singing "Walking On the Moon. In this episode, we discuss the concept of finding flow, and Cas shares with us that he had been playing for 14 years before that break in 2007. Cas has since gone on to record several albums, and his latest single "Every Road I'm On" was the winner of the recent Lincoln Chart Your...

Send a text Jennifer Shertzer, together with her husband Luke, founded Plano Magazine in 2014. The magazine features pictures and stories of people and businesses thriving in the community. Jennifer shares the inspiration behind the magazine, what she loves about her role, and reminds us why connections and community are essential. Some of my favorites in this episode occurred during the rapid-fir...

Send a text Tim Buie showed his passion for piano and music at a young age. He began performing in high school and knew very early on he was going to use his gift to travel the world. He has performed in over 40 countries in venues such as piano bars, cruise ships, night clubs, concert halls, international television, and half time shows. In this episode, we talk about how his parents influenced h...

Send a text Madeline Pratt is the CEO and Founder of Fearless in Training, a company specializing in helping entrepreneurs with marketing, branding, and business development. In the episode, we discuss how Fearless in Training's creation came about when Madeline realized there was a need for her skills. We talk about what makes Fearless in Training unique and how Madeline manages to find harmony i...

Send a text Haley Sicking made her debut in Carnegie Hall in 2016 as a soloist in Rutter's Requiem and the world premiere of Glasgow's Requiem. She has entertained her audiences with performances in opera, concert, recital, musical theatre, jazz, and early and contemporary music. In this episode, Haley shares with us how her journey into music began, how tragedy led her to whole-body health, and h...

Send a text In this episode, I sit down with Jane Paterson to discuss how the need to prepare speakers led to the creation of her company, One Perfect Speech. Jane coaches clients of all ages, helping them perfect their presentation skills and overcome the anxiety that is often associated with speaking. We discuss the importance of learning how to navigate your presentation, whether online or in t...

Send a text Welcome to episode 57. This week I bring on Aline Oliveria as a special guest along with Steven Capsuto. Aline is our behind-the-scenes coordinator for the Starter Girlz podcast and a successful real estate agent here in the Dallas area. Together we sit down to talk to Steven about his book "Alternate Channels: Queer Images on the 20th Century TV." Steven's project not only spanned ove...

Send a text Welcome to episode 56 with Regina Diann. She is an International Best Selling author and breakthrough coach. She helps women and small businesses with strategies to help ensure financial survival in today's economy. We talk about finding harmony and the importance of getting the family involved in all aspects of a business. Regina shares why creating a life by design should be your goa...

Send a text In episode 55, I chat with Nancy Addison, a nutritionist, health consultant, author of six books, lecturer, and radio show host. We discuss how an early overdose of penicillin led her to search for ways to heal her body and become a sought after expert in her field. She believes healthy living is more accessible than perceived, and she conveys this message through her books, lectures,...

Send a text Tammy Smith is the creator of #TGIT, "Thank God It's Today." After experiencing a near-death encounter, Tammy recognizes that every day is a gift and that it should be treasured. Her movement is a quickly growing social phenomenon expanding worldwide. She uses her gift of speaking to motivate her listeners through vlogs while she is currently working on a merchandise line. This mom of...