Starter Girlz Podcast

Send a text In this episode, I chat with Kirk Quaschnick, President of Mogul Wealth Strategies LLC, and Ironman athlete about the benefits of having a mentor. We discuss parallels between entrepreneurship and athleticism, and how common traits like grit and tenacity play a role in both domains. Kirk shares what makes his company unique, why he loves what he does, and how mentors have affected his...

Send a text I sit down with Katie Manning certified personal trainer and online fitness coach in episode 52. As a young mom, Katie found her calling through her experiences in the medical field, and because of that exposure, she said she "wanted to reach people before the deterioration of their health." Katie shares techniques that have helped her find balance in her life and create a unique and p...

Send a text Welcome to episode #51 with Susan Fletcher Collin County Commissioner for Precinct 1. In this episode, we learn what inspired Susan to get involved with local government, why she loves what she does, and how she uses her voice to make a difference in the community. She is a master SCUBA diver, has an affinity for art and photography, and loves Thai food. The path is seldom linear, but...

Send a text In this episode, I bring in Scott Zimmerman of the Dont be So Brewed Podcast as a co-host to sit down with Ahmad Majzoub and me. Ahmad is the owner and CEO of MyQHP Inc. This Venezuelan entrepreneur talks with us about his humble beginnings developing the product, what makes MyQHP unique, and how he is using his company for humanitarian efforts. We round it out with the rapid-fire ques...

Send a text She is a Texas beauty turned Makeup Artist to the Stars. Nakeah Fuller's accolades are nothing short of amazing. She is a blogger, influencer, public speaker, educator, and the founder of Nakeah Cosmetics of Hollywood, Man by Nakeah, and All Things Beauty - a world-renowned blog sharing the best in beauty, fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle. She has worked with Harrison Ford, Chaka...

Send a text In this episode, I chat with Roya Mattis about the creation of SHE-ness. What started as a journey in personal development, led her to pursue what she calls is the 3rd revolution of women. It's all about UNIFY. She explains the difference between masculine and feminine energy and why it's essential to unify them both. She is witty, charming, brilliant, passionate about creating communi...

Send a text In this episode, I chat with the beautiful Sloane Ketcham from her small town in Hawaii. She is a multifaceted business tycoon that used her struggles as a teen mom as a catalyst that resulted in the creation of a platform that now allows her to inspire and lead others. She is the author of the best selling book 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥, 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, a professional speaker, and an int...

Send a text This week's episode brings Mica Alexander of Tokyo Escapes. After living in Japan for several years, Mica decided to create a company where she could share her passion for travel with others wishing to explore Japan. Not only does she set the tours, but she is an official tour guide. We talk about the creation of Tokyo Escapes, what it's like living in Japan, and a few silly things lik...

Send a text This week's episode brings Rosana Eckert described as "a world-class artist" by Jazz History Online. She was the first woman to join the esteemed jazz faculty at the University of North Texas and help develop the vocal jazz department to one of the best in the world. She is the in house voice for Dallas' award-winning PBS TV station, KERA, and she has worked with some great jazz styles...

Send a text In this episode, I sit down with visiting Co-Host Dr. Brandon Brown, The Migraine Doctor and host of the Don't Be So Brewed Podcast, to chat with Aaron Zack of Revolving Mind Media. Aaron worked as an intern at a sports agency here in Dallas and, at the age of 24, became the youngest agent in the NFL. He launched his business Revolving Mind Media, split into three divisions; athlete di...

Send a text Tanis Cornell is the CEO & Co-owner of Executive Women's Forum International, a Dallas-based leadership accelerator. The company's primary focus is to drive business results by increasing the representation of women in leadership roles. Listen in as Tanis shares how her background in speech and debate led her to work in Fortune 500 startups to becoming co-owner of EWF. We discuss why w...

Send a text Meet Jennifer Melancon, referred to as "The Scar Lady." She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Cedar Physical Therapy and Wellness. Listen in as we discuss how she created her business and how she uses scar work to help improve her client's pain or movement problems.

Send a text I had a great time chatting with Ian about climbing in some of his favorite spots and what it takes to do this sport. We tackle the subject of fear, and Ian does an excellent overview of all the different pieces of gear he uses. If you are a novice to this sport, this episode may be a great start.

Send a text This episode is powerful. Georgia and I talk about fear and how it inspired her to complete a 2000 mile hike from Mexico to Canada. She mentions the best way to overcome fear is to solve for it by finding a solution. We discuss the impact of pivotal moments that change your life, finding your passion, and we finish up with a discussion about our favorite character.

Send a text Amber Brown is a PT, DTP, founder, and owner of Root Physical Therapy and Wellness. She talks about the holistic approach she uses in educating and treating her patients while stressing the importance of knowing we are our best advocates. We talk about sleep, the formation of her business, and how finances correlate with health. She currently has her podcast called Care 4 You First, in...

Send a text Shannon McGraw is a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist, author, speaker, and the founder of Hopeful Hearts Ministry (501c3). She discusses how her previous traumas impacted her and the defining moment when she recognized the need to take action to heal herself. Shannon has since written two books and completed her third to release at the end of May. She was CBS Houston's featured au...

Send a text Listen in as I sit down with Jewel High. We talk about her transformation from shoe designer to the birth of her business. She shares with us the benefits of laughter yoga, the power of trusting your inner self, and that keeping sight of the big picture is a must in our journey to find ourselves. Jewel's enthusiasm is refreshing, and I hope you love her laugh as much as I do

Send a text Listen in as I chat with Madi and Micah on the formation of May Media and how they bridged their talents to create a dynamic photography experience. Madi shares with us her tragedy and how she overcame it to free herself to move forward with her life. Together, these two are a powerhouse couple. They are talented, and they are inspiring. Their story is one of tragedy followed by triump...

Send a text Shari had her first patent at the age of 19. Along with her dad Roger Hunt, they launched the Cabinet Caddy (www. CabinetCaddy.com) and Go Hang it (www. GoHangIt.com). She is an entrepreneur, product developer, graphic designer, dog lover, and mom. Listen in as I sit down with Shari and learn about her early days as an entrepreneur and what makes these companies unique.

Send a text Listen in as I catch up with our behind scenes producer. We talk about his early sales experience, his leaving college post 9/11 to serve in the military, his return to finish his degree in emergency administration & disaster recovery, and a lot of other good stuff. You don't want to miss this show.

Send a text Listen is as I chat with Charles Read about his beginnings in the entrepreneur world and how GetPayroll was created. This decorated combat veteran served in the Vietnam War, is a CPA, and can represent his clients in the US Tax Court. Charles has written several books and is currently writing another one due to come out in July of 2020. He has appeared on Fox Business News along with o...

Send a text Listen in I chat with both Zach and Nicole Bitter. Zach holds both an American and World record in the 100 mile distance run and has been featured on the Joe Rogan Experience. He currently cohosts a podcast called the Human Performance Outliers along with Dr Shawn Baker. Nicole currently holds the second fastest time in North America in the 100 mile distance and she has three top 10 We...

Send a text This is my conversation with Ben Jones. I have been impressed with him since the day I met him. He is driven and focused, yet he works from a relational perspective. Listen is as we talk about his brand new adventure as a franchise owner and how he took a tragic situation and turned it around to bring him back to his family roots where he gets to share his passion for helping others.

Send a text Listen is as we chat with Jeff about how iWorkZone System is making a difference in how we train our employees. You don't want to miss this former professional golfer and serial entrepreneur as we discuss how he became an entrepreneur at the age of three.

Send a text Listen in as we chat with Melanie about how she went from a decade of working in corporate managing a portfolio of fortune 500 companies to cofounding Alwaysgood with her husband. She shares some of the resistance she faced and how she overcame it to continue on her journey. You will love her energy and the nuggets of wisdom she shares.