Sweet but Fearless Podcast

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Laura Nespoli, Founder of Meshin Movement , to explore the transformative power of story. After experiencing profound personal growth, Laura discovered that embracing and sharing her own story became the catalyst for breaking through limitations and becoming the woman she was meant to be. That journey led her to study t...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Teresa Gregory , Founder of G Squared Consulting, talk about how too often, we become pigeonholed by the very skills that make us successful. When you're known as the person who can always get a specific job done, others begin to define you by that role and it's easy to start believing that label yourself. Teresa shares...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Linda Hunt , founder of SumSolutions, to explore the winding path from corporate accounting professional to successful entrepreneur. Linda shares how many of us hold tightly to goals we set years ago, even when they no longer align with who we've become. She reflects on the importance of giving ourselves permission to e...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Meghan French Dunbar , founder of Conscious Company Magazine and author of This Isn't Working , for an honest conversation about burnout, identity, and defining success on your own terms. After founding and scaling a nationally recognized media company, and serving as CEO for years, Meghan found herself exhausted, disco...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Jinesha Jain , Senior Analyst and TEDx Speaker, to explore the hidden pressures that often accompany ambition and achievement. Despite advancing quickly in her personal and professional life, Jinesha realized that success had come with an invisible cost when her mother observed that she no longer carried the same smile...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Dr. Alicia Newsome , functional medicine doctor, author, speaker, and advocate for helping women reclaim their health and their lives. Dr. Newsome shares why taking time to pause and center yourself in truth can create the clarity needed to move forward with confidence. She introduces her Integrated Leadership Framework...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Andrea Engstrom, CEO of BOLD Masterminds Coaching , about what it really takes to transition from building someone else's dream to building your own. Andrea shares practical advice for entrepreneurs on building a team, gaining clarity, and developing the confidence needed to take action and grow a business. The conversa...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Deanna Dolecki and Ashley Ruggeri from Blue Duck Agency about the ever-changing world of marketing, branding, and the importance of having healthy debates in the workplace. For more than two decades, Blue Duck Agency has helped brands grow through innovative marketing strategies. Deanna and Ashley share how their team a...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Nicole Johnston , Founder of Innate Power and author of Taboo Topics: Things Women Should Talk About, But Don't , about the hidden rules of executive leadership and the conversations women are too often expected to avoid. From workplace sexism and perfectionism to burnout, menopause, financial stress, and the pressure t...

In this episode,  Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Julie Ellis about her remarkable entrepreneurial journey, from co-founding Mabel's Labels to becoming an author, coach, speaker, and leadership coach focused on helping others create meaningful success. Julie discusses the relationships and mindset shifts that often separate people who achieve big things from those who...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Johanna Danaher , founder of Anchor to Aspire , for a thoughtful conversation on what it really means to lead with intention and energy leadership. Together, they explore human-centered design in leadership, starting with one simple but often overlooked skill: listening to understand . Johanna challenges leaders to go b...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Bridget Sicsko , Brand Strategist, Speaker, and Consultant, for a conversation on building a brand that actually reflects who you are and what you want to be known for. They dig into a simple but often overlooked question: when someone lands on your LinkedIn or website, is it immediately clear who you are and what you s...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Carmell Clark , Executive Coach and Vision Strategist, for a conversation about trusting yourself, leaning into your strengths, and doing work that truly fulfills you. Carmell shares how paying attention to what energizes you can help guide better choices in both career and life, and why meaningful change starts from wi...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Corinne Gavlinski , CEO and Founder of The GAV Group , about what it really takes to lead with intention in high-pressure environments. With over two decades of experience in financial services and health tech, Corinne shares how she built and scaled commercial teams while navigating demanding growth goals and constant...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Janet Kintner, a pioneering lawyer and judge who helped break barriers in San Diego, California, while raising three children and managing a full and busy home life. In this candid conversation, Janet reflects on her groundbreaking career, including the pivotal moment in 1978 when she was forced to run in an election to...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Dr. Kate Mason, author of Powerfully Likable , about what it really means to communicate as a woman in today's workplace. Too often, women feel like they have to choose, be powerful or be likable. But what if you didn't have to? Kate shares how the way we communicate trains others how to trust us and why understanding w...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Eleanor Beaton, founder of Safi Media , about confidence and how it's built through courage. Confidence doesn't appear overnight; it grows each time you step outside your comfort zone and do something you haven't done before. They discuss why courage is the foundation of confidence, and how taking small, bold actions ca...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Chanda Coston, Personal PMP and Success Strategist , about how women over 40 can build businesses by leveraging the experiences they've gathered over time. With a background that spans the U.S. Navy and corporate America, Chanda explains how every role, challenge, and lesson becomes part of what she calls a "shoebox of...

In this inspiring episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with leadership coach and educator Colleen Souza , author of Living by the Mantras , as she shares how small, intentional words can create powerful shifts. She invites us to live with greater purpose, one mantra at a time. A nationally recognized educator turned real estate leader, speaker, author, and podcaster, C...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Sheronda Rochelle about career reinvention, bold pivots, and redefining yourself in your 50s and beyond. Sheronda shares her career journey and why she's passionate about helping women over 50 reimagine what's next. They explore the power of support systems, friendships, and why you don't have to reinvent your life alon...

What happens when the journey to conception collides with burnout? In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , is joined by Dr. Aumatma Simmons , a renowned holistic fertility expert who's changing the conversation around natural, whole-person fertility care. Dr. Aumatma explores the key areas that truly support clients on their path to conception and how chronic stress and...

In this episode Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with professor and author Caroline Levander about what it really means to build and nurture a growth mindset in a world that demands innovation. They dive into why an innovative growth mindset isn't something you're born with, it's something you build by learning through doing, experimenting, and being willing to get it wrong...

In this episode Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Caroline Stokes , leadership strategist, Fifth Industrial Revolution, for a grounded conversation about intentional learning, emotional intelligence, and navigating change at work with clarity. They explore how emotional intelligence can quietly influence your career, both positively and negatively, especially during mom...

In this episode Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Tameka Bazile , content creator, entrepreneur, and a powerful voice on LinkedIn, where she shares raw, honest truths about social media as both a profession and a culture. Tameka challenges the idea that your identity stops at your 9–5 and reminds us that personal branding isn't just for influencers, it's essential for p...

In this episode  Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Michele Kehrer , author and founder of Shift to Success , for a thoughtful conversation about overcoming adversity and the personal challenges we all face. Drawing from her book Brave Shift , Michele explores how mindset shapes the way our days unfold, how the thoughts we start with can either fuel overwhelm or create s...