The Confident Woman Podcast

Looking for a truly unfiltered conversation about pregnancy, becoming a mom, and beyond? Kristen Cook, MD is a pediatrician and mama of two strong-willed kids and on her own journey through motherhood, she realized that there was A LOT of stuff that happens that no one really talks about and prepares you for. Rachel and Erin talk with Dr. Cook about how she is pursuing her mission of helping paren...

If you could do anything, what would you want to do? It’s the ultimate question for a “dreamer’s” mindset but what’s the difference between a “dreamer” and a “doer?” A doer pursues a dream without knowing exactly “how” to do it. A dreamer fixates on figuring out the how first and quickly gets overwhelmed, making their dreams feel less and less like an actual possibility. Today’s guest, Simone Mila...

It’s not that people don’t like being sold to. . . it’s that people don’t like to be pushed and pushed and pushed until they eventually give in! They don’t like feeling like they are making a mistake if they don’t buy! This is why you see people visibly cringe when they hear the word “sales.” Everyone is selling something, whether you are in a sales position or not, which is why it is so important...

How many nights have you spent lying awake trying to figure out what your purpose is in life? It seems like everyone else around you has found the answer to what they are supposed to be doing with their life, so why can’t you? In this episode, Rachel and Erin discuss what they think the true meaning of purpose is and how the journey to finding your purpose may be much simpler than you think. The g...

Life is full of tragedies and being confident doesn’t make you immune to feeling the struggle and pain of difficult times. It’s how you choose to acknowledge, deal with, and overcome the hard times that build your character, strengthen your mental and emotional skill set, and that ultimately helps you become the most confident version of yourself. In this episode, Rachel and Erin share the real an...

Feel like you are stuck in a vicious cycle of self-doubt and lack of confidence? Are you getting frustrated with just trying to figure out how you can just get past the imposter syndrome? In today’s episode, Rachel and Erin explain how you can better identify when imposter syndrome shows up and how being able to better identify it can help you move past it. Rachel and Erin chat more about: + The 5...

Building an online business is not easy. And it’s even more difficult when you really aren’t sure what you want to do or even like to do! And on top of that, you add in everything that there is to invest in for your business, like your brand! Nikki Arensman is a Brand Designer and Strategist who saw a need for those brand new entrepreneurs who are really just getting started with their business. S...

How are we supposed to build and run a successful business and still keep a respectable work/life balance? How do we get clear on what we need to do in order to start a business and how do we build it around our current lifestyle? How do we do it all, do it well, and keep our sanity? A member of The Confident Woman Podcast Facebook Community asked these fantastic questions and in this week’s episo...

Are you sick and tired of being in a constant battle with the scale? Is your mind constantly consumed with thoughts about food, weight, and dieting? Are you tired of being unhappy about the way you look and feel? Well, you’re not alone. So many women are SILENTLY battling the societal pressures of diet culture and it’s time for a change. Leslie was 8 years old when she first became aware of her bo...

By the time we are young adults, we adapt this mentality that whatever it is that we decide to do as our job or our career, is the end all be all decision. And we are so hard on ourselves when we can’t figure out what that thing is. We put so much pressure on ourselves to “get it right” the first time, even though we’ve barely had any kind of life experience. In this episode, Rachel and Erin answe...

Ready to start leading your life and business from your zone of genius? Today, Hanna Hermanson joins Erin and Rachel to chat about how you can start to effectively operate from your zone of genius and outsource the rest. So if you’ve been trying to do it ALL then this episode is for you! The girls talk more about: The #1 hack to staying in your zone of genius What you need to have in place when hi...

Are you feeling completely burnt out? Do you keep pushing through, thinking that life will be smooth sailing as soon as you reach this goal? Do you feel like you are pushing yourself so much that you are missing out on what is going on around you? In today’s world, it’s hard not to. However, regardless of how it may seem, “hustling” is not the secret to success. In today’s episode, Rachel and Erin...

Do you feel stuck in your career? Do you feel limited by what you can do and what you can achieve because of your past education or current career path? This week, Rachel and Erin had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Kim Foster. She is a MD turned wellness coach and business mentor, and she is on a mission to help other health and wellness coaches market their programs, serve more clients, and fin...

Have you been looking for a group of like-minded women who you can learn, grow and thrive with in both life and business? If so, then look no further. Today, Erin and Rachel are sharing what The Confident Woman Collective is and why it may be the perfect fit for YOU! Here are few highlights: - Learning from multiple people in different speciality areas within the Collective - The live weekly train...

Ever walk into a closet full of clothes and feel like you have nothing to wear? Most women do, and it’s honestly pretty frustrating, isn’t it? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a defined style with a wardrobe that matched? To get dressed every day in an outfit that just feels like the perfect expression of you, and it be flattering! This week, Rachel and Erin, pick the brain of style enthusiast, Candace...

Have you ever received a text from someone and thought, “I just don’t have the capacity to respond right now.” If so, then know that you are not alone! Today, the girls are chatting about what’s taking up your mental capacity, the burnout it can cause and what you can do to improve your mental wellbeing! The girls talk more on: Finding where you spend your time The constant toggling your brain is...

Have you ever looked at someone who is super successful in their business and immediately thought to yourself. . . “I suck!” Do you feel like you are failing when you can’t establish the same habits or create the same discipline in your life that all “successful” entrepreneurs seem to have? Rachel and Erin have. And in this episode, the girls get real about how comparing themselves to others has a...

6-figure business mentor, Tori Overmyer, knows what she is talking about when it comes to using Instagram as an effective marketing tool for your business. Rachel and Erin chat with Tori about the biggest do’s and don’ts when it comes to marketing your brand and selling your products and services on Instagram, without feeling salesy, weird, or uncomfortable. The girls cover: How Tori used Instagra...

So many of us have been feeling burnt out and exhausted, especially since the pandemic has started. We, as women, have been left feeling like we need to do it all. But how can we stop the burn out and start protecting our energy? Today, Erin and Rachel are diving into just that! They’ll be sharing what has been working for them and tips and tricks that might work for you. So if you’ve been feeling...

Beauty and cosmetics is a multi-billion dollar industry, but how truthful and authentic is their marketing? Is it really about helping you feel like the best version of yourself? Or has the focus become more money driven? Rachel and Erin dive into the concept of women’s beauty and wellness with Michelle Emmick, Amazon best-selling author of Blue-Collar Beauty. After 20 years of working in the aest...

Are you ready to go all-in on YOU? Speaker, writer, and self-made millionaire, Katrina Ruth, joins Erin and Rachel today to chat about her journey from dropping out of law school to making over 20 million dollars while helping those who want to do business and life differently from everyone else. She not only shares her own story, but she lets you in on the steps you can take to pursue your passio...

The Confident Woman Podcast received the podcast award for Best Society and Culture in our community at the Columbus Podcast Awards! Rachel and Erin are so excited, humbled, grateful, and completely honored to be recognized for such an incredible achievement. The girls are so thankful for their community, their listeners, and all their guests. Truly, none of it would be possible without the contin...

How does being positive 24/7 affect you? Toxic Positivity has been a hot topic as of late. Just like how it can be difficult to be around someone who is negative all the time, it can also be just as difficult to be around someone who is so positive all the time. In this episode, Rachel and Erin dig a little deeper into what exactly toxic positivity is and their thoughts on the subject. The girls c...

What are you passionate about? What are your interests? What are your hobbies? What makes you . . . you? These may seem like simple questions to answer, but for many women, it may feel like being put on the spot. Maybe you aren’t really sure what brings joy, true happiness, or fulfillment. And if that’s true, you aren’t alone. So many women get stuck in these ideals of what their life should look...

What comes to mind when you hear the word leadership? Are you ready to become a leader yourself?  Today, Erin and Rachel dive into the real definition of leadership and how you can start to exemplify leadership in all facets of your life! The girls talk more on: +  What leadership actually means (hint: it’s not what you think!) + The #1 thing you cannot let hinder the conversation + Why...