Sweet but Fearless Podcast

In this episode with Cooper Alexander and Mary Sullivan , co-founders of Sweet but Fearless, celebrate the start of a new year and creating a Rebuild Plan for the new year, one you can build in just 15 minutes and actually stick to. Cooper and Mary will take you through planning your January the RX3 way: Reflect → Research → Rebuild. No "new year, new me" pressure. No trying to change everything a...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Julie Kay Roberts , President of JK Roberts and Founder of Emergency Management Association , about risk, self-advocacy, and knowing your worth. Julie shares the risks she took along the way and what it really looks like to stand up for yourself, ask for what you want, and speak with clarity even when it feels uncomfort...

As the year comes to a close, Cooper Alexander and Mary Sullivan, co-founders of Sweet but Fearless , invite you to pause and reflect on what this past year really asked of you. What one pattern repeated itself and quietly ran the year. The one that drained your energy levels, delayed decisions, or kept things heavier than they needed to be. You're not to judge yourself or the pattern but just rec...

In this podcast, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with pioneering OB-GYN, Dr. Marcia Harris , Medical Director of Wellness Restoration Center , who shares her journey through healthcare as the first Black woman to train in obstetrics and gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York. She reflects on pursuing many interests with a "try it and see" mindset, honoring how fa...

In this podcast, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Jennifer Kaplan , Owner, Evolve Public Relations and Marketing , to explore what it really takes to follow your passion and why the journey often requires a few calculated risks along the way. Jennifer shares her unapologetic philosophy that fear is the real "F-word," the one that keeps too many of us from stepping into...

In this important conversation, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Diane Strand , CEO of JDS Studios , who has built her career on the belief that opportunities aren't found, they're created. Diane discusses her signature DREAM framework (Direction, Realization, Evaluation, Action, Momentum) and explains how clarity, consistency, and courage fuel lasting success. She enc...

In this important conversation, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Lisa Levy , Founder & Disruption and Innovation Catalyst, Lcubed Consulting , about the challenges we all face throughout our careers — the speed bumps, pivots, and unexpected twists that shape who we become as leaders. Together, they explore how growth happens when we commit to reading, continual learnin...

In this important conversation, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Nancy Griffin , CEO and Founder of Women, Worth & Wellness. Nancy attributes her decades of success to personal courage, determination, and a deep sense of joy, especially when championing women's health and wellness. Since founding Women, Worth & Wellness in 1994 as a Private Client Wealth Advisor, she h...

In this podcase episode,  Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with transformational coach and author, Martine Cohen to explore how adversity can become the catalyst for reinvention. Martine shares insights from her book No More Layers , where she uses the metaphor of "layers" to reveal how fear, conditioning, and limiting beliefs keep us from accessing our true potential. Toge...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , sits down with Bizzie Gold , mental health innovator, speaker, and author of Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar . Using a science-backed approach to Brain Pattern Mapping, Bizzie exposes how your mind manipulates you into believing the same comfortable lies, all while making your life harder than it needs to be. Together, they talk about...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Karen Bartholomew to explore her transformative Power of the Pause methodology, a step-by-step framework designed to help you redesign your next chapter with intention and courage. Karen believes our greatest superpower is curiosity , and that failure isn't a setback but a gift that reveals what truly matters. Through h...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Brooke Lively , founder and president of Cathedral Capital , about the twists, turns, and unexpected detours that shape a fulfilling career. Together, they explore how finding where you belong often means recognizing that the right company is one whose core values truly align with your own. Brooke shares how each job, w...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Kelli Thompson , award-winning executive coach and author, to explore where confidence truly comes from and how curiosity is its secret partner. Mary and Kelli unpack the critical difference between being a manager and being a leader , diving into how doing the work yourself can sometimes hinder your ability to think st...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless , talks with Gloria Chou , an award-winning PR strategist and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast . Gloria is known for her untraditional yet proven approach to public relations—one that makes visibility and media access attainable for everyone , not just those with insider connections or massive followings. Together, th...

In this episode of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, co-founder, Mary Sullivan , talks with Kim Brassor, founder and Chief Visionary with One Voice Evolving, for an insightful conversation on resilience and reinvention, especially for women over 40. Together, they explore what it truly means to take up space at the table, how to speak so others will listen, and the hidden barriers that keep many wom...

In this episode of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, co-founder, Mary Sullivan, talks with Anastasia Ristovska , co-founder of Books at Ease and Next Generation Bookkeeping Academy , focusing on the financial foundations every business needs to thrive. Anastasia shares her journey from corporate accountant to building two successful businesses dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized companies...

In this episode of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, co-founder Mary Sullivan talks with Tara Landes, Founder of Bellrock . After years of working with small businesses across North America, Tara returned to Vancouver and discovered a gap no one was filling. She didn't just step into the work she was already great at - she leaned into what she loved most. Rather than wait for the perfect role to app...

In this episode, we dive into the power of visibility at work, because your accomplishments, skills, and the value you bring won't speak for themselves. Our guest, Tami Reiss , CEO of Leader Within and  Keynote Speaker, shares why being your own cheerleader isn't just optional, it's essential. She focuses on the importance of building resilience skills, staying vision-oriented, and ensuring that c...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, is joined by Talya Elitzer, co-founder of the GRAMMY-nominated artist development company Godmode Music , to share her fearless journey through the music industry. Starting out in the mailroom of a Hollywood talent agency, Talya carved her own path toward building one of today's most influential music companies—home to groundbreaki...

In this episode,  Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Breanne Kiefner , owner and founder of Roots Adventures, about embracing inner strength and finding stability in the midst of chaos. Their conversation explores the power of curiosity, the value of staying present, and why building a collective mentorship is essential. Instead of relying on a single mentor, Breanne shar...

Titles, accolades, and financial milestones often measure success. But for  Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini , CEO of Lush Enterprises, LLC, success is about transformation - financial, emotional, and generational. Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless talks with Sun Yong about how she's built a career helping others break free from survival mode and step into true financial independence. Even in...

We've all seen male-driven misogyny, condescending remarks, unequal pay, and the ever-present glass ceiling. But what about the subtler, more unexpected form that comes from within our own ranks? In this episode, Mary Sullivan and Cooper Alexander , co-founders of Sweet But Fearless, talk about when women, knowingly or not, uphold the very systems and stereotypes that hold other women back. From c...

Have you ever wondered how an unexpected challenge can reveal a new path? In this episode,  Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kelsey Cook , a former teacher turned entrepreneur, about how she recognized the uncertainty parents faced when schools shut down during the pandemic. To help her students and their parents, she began creating hands-on, engaging educational packet...

Are you being passed over for promotions despite being the go-to person everyone counts on? In this episode, we dive into the surprising downside of being too reliable at work. While dependability is a strength, it can sometimes box you into a support role instead of positioning you as a strategic leader. We explore why being the "fixer" or "hidden gem" might actually be holding you back - and wha...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan , co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Dr. Julie Wilson , CEO and founder of Terra Nova Medical Clinics. A visionary family physician and healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Wilson shares how she reimagined primary care by prioritizing workplace culture, physician autonomy, and compassionate leadership. She talks about the importance of investing in people, earning...