The Female CEO™ Podcast

Ally Boyes-Varley grew up dyslexic and ADHD in a school system that gave her every academic intervention going — and none of the emotional regulation underneath. She is the founder of Roots & Wings Tutoring and the creator of the Connect-Ed Method, which centres one principle above all others: connection before correction. In this conversation with Mark Sephton, she talks about what the three-...

In this episode, Mark Sephton sits down with Desiree Wingo - co-founder of Awaken IV and personal transformation advocate, for a conversation about what it really means to stop letting the past write the future.  Desiree shares the tools she actually uses: the "ultimate truth" filter, the "could it be possible" practice, and the philosophy of leaning in to resistance rather tha...

Rebecca Henwood spent eighteen years as a single mum running her household like a military operation: career, children, structure, forward motion. When her youngest followed her son to the UK for university and the corporate role fell away, the identity she'd built around all of it went with them. She packed up her Sydney life, drove north to Byron Bay, and started asking what had been underne...

She had the salons, the fashion weeks, the superhero cape — and a body sending signs she'd learned to slam the lid on. On the surface it was winning at life. Three salons, London and New York Fashion Week, creative director on a global show, four children, the school runs and the sports days all somehow handled. Jane Bellis had ticked off the whole bucket list — and built a performative versio...

He's the King of Conversation. He has held the space for hundreds of women's stories in business, in leadership, in healing, and he has heard what most interviewers miss. But what does Mark Sephton actually believe about real connection? What has sitting across from so many remarkable women taught him about himself? And when Tricia Scott finally flips the script and asks the hard questions...

A special edition: Mark Sephton interviews The Female CEO's own founder, Tricia Scott. From an anonymous blog she was certain no one would read to a brand in 181 countries — Tricia talks real-over-polished as an operating model, the 3am doubt that still surfaces, the loss that turned a side hustle into a now-or-never decision, and why every part of the platform is free. Warm, honest, and refre...

Somewhere in the early 2000s, we collectively decided that exhaustion was a sign of commitment. The busier you were, the more you mattered. The more you were always on, always available, always pinging back — the more valuable you must be. Psychologists call it costly signalling. Most of us just called it Tuesday. Sue Stoneman, founder of Moxie, has spent years working with global CEOs and high-pe...

Discover why high performance is a biological state, not just willpower, and how Female CEOs can avoid burnout by leading from presence. In this episode, we sit down with  Stef Mandirola , a former aerospace COO who traded the high-stakes world of multi-million pound global operations for the disciplined path of Zen. As the founder of  HASU , Stef bridges the gap between centuries-old Japanese tra...

Are you leading with authority or awareness? Join us as behavioral expert Lotta Spjut explains how the relationship with our dogs can transform our executive presence. Discover how to identify your triggers, set firm boundaries with empathy, and lead from a place of regulated power. As the founder of  Lotta Dog PT , Lotta uses a powerful framework of behavioral science and emotional intelligence t...

What if the secret to sustainable leadership isn't more 'hustle,' but a balance of three specific energies? In this episode, Angelica Umali breaks down The Trinity of Conscious Leadership - Power, Love, and Light - and how female CEOs can use them to find deeper purpose and avoid the burnout of ego-driven success. In a corporate world often driven by relentless hustle, short-term profits, and "int...

Can you build a global empire on a “Huggable Business Model”? In this episode, we sit down with  Donna Loughlin , the "Architect of Visibility" and the powerhouse behind over 500 successful launches in the world’s most competitive tech hub. As the founder and CEO of  LMGPR , Donna reveals why authenticity is the bedrock of growth, how she uses her pilot’s mindset to navigate business tur...

What happens when a human right feels like a "legal minimum"? After a lifetime of navigating a world not built for her, Tara Mackings BEM stopped advocating for change and started architecting it. In this episode, we explore the tenacity, the mission, and the massive social impact of moving from "token" accessibility to meaningful inclusion. Tara shares her journey from living...

Are you leading from a place of 'intellectual overdose'? In this episode, distinguished neuroscientist and therapist Dr. Selen Atasoy reveals why logic and relentless drive often lead to a profound internal disconnect, and how you can use the science of 'Connectome Harmonics' to reclaim your inner sovereignty and lead with organic, instinctive power. In this episode of  The Female...

Have you reached the top of the professional ladder only to feel strangely empty? In this episode, we sit down with existential career counselor Britt Mari Sykes to dismantle the 'business model' of careers. We’re diving deep into why the linear path is a myth, how to navigate professional 'existential awakenings,' and why you should stop climbing and start creating a 'career l...

Is your identity so tied to your title that you’ve forgotten who you are without it? In this episode, award-winning psychotherapist Babita Spinelli joins us to pull back the curtain on "The Anatomy of Burnout" and explains why your 2 AM wake-up calls are actually a cry for a new kind of leadership. In this powerful episode, host Mark Sephton sits down with  Babita Spinelli, LP , a global...

Stop managing symptoms and start regulating the system. In this episode, Carmen Stoffel breaks down the blueprint for co-regulation, neurodivergent parenting, and why self-regulation is the ultimate power move for female CEOs. In this episode of  The Female CEO Podcast , host  Mark Sephton  sits down with  Carmen Stoffel , founder of the  Institute for Core Regulation . Carmen is a pioneer in shif...

What if your greatest trauma was actually your greatest leadership asset? Annyx Day joins us to share her incredible journey from being a police officer surviving a shooting to helping female leaders heal. Discover why the key to authentic power isn't hiding your past, but learning to lead from your scars rather than your wounds. Annyx opens up about her past as a police officer and the life-a...

Can you be a high-level CEO in the luxury space and still be a present, intentional mother? Tatiana Vostrikov joins us to discuss the "courage to pivot" and why putting yourself first isn't just self-care - it’s a business strategy. In this episode of the  Female CEO Podcast , host Mark Sephton sits down with Tatiana Vostrikov, the CEO of Aesthetics Innovations and founder of Genova...

"Winning is an outcome, but trying is a decision." How do you lead a global team while navigating the complexities of single motherhood and a cross-cultural career? In this episode, Denisa Dudaskova reveals why "rebellious optimism" is the ultimate secret weapon for the modern female leader and how to finally stop hiding parts of yourself to fit into the corporate mould. How do...

Stephanie Palmer’s life changed in an instant when a routine surgery went wrong. In this episode, we explore how she turned a devastating personal crisis into a powerful mission for transparency - and what every woman needs to know about advocating for herself in the healthcare system. As a Registered Nurse and Certified Bariatric Nurse with over 11 years of experience, Stephanie found herself in...

Are you a female CEO who has achieved "success" but still feels a sense of emptiness or chronic burnout? In this episode, Shamanic Practitioner Adina Andronic reveals The Shamanic Approach to Leadership - a powerful framework for blending corporate strategy with ancient spiritual wisdom. We dive deep into why traditional leadership models are failing high-achieving women and how tools li...

Are you a high-achieving woman who feels like you’re constantly "on," yet never doing enough? In this episode, therapist Justine Carino breaks down The Psychology of Perfectionism and reveals how to break the cycle of high-functioning anxiety to build a business that doesn't cost you your mental health. In this episode of the Female CEO Podcast, host Mark Sephton sits down with Justi...

In this episode, Rachel Paling explains how the neuroscience of conscious communication can transform education and leadership. How can understanding the brain transform the way we learn, lead, and connect? In this episode of the Female CEO Podcast, host Mark Sephton sits down with Rachel Marie Paling, the visionary behind Neuro-Language Coaching and Neuro-Heart Education. Rachel discusses the &qu...

This week on the Female CEO Podcast, Mark Sephton welcomes  Ana Placencia Block , the founder of New Mind Psychology. With 25 years of experience working with traumatized youth and schools, Anna has developed a comprehensive 8-week program designed to build mental health literacy and resilience at scale. Anna breaks down the vital connection between  integrated self-identity  and  leadership , exp...

The DNA of Decision Making with Olga Kiendler | Human Judgment, AI & Meta-Thinking In this thought-provoking episode of The Female CEO Podcast, executive advisor and decision scientist Olga Kiendler joins us to explore the most critical, yet often overlooked, driver of success: how we make choices. Olga, the creator of the Decision DNA and Decode frameworks, shares her journey from global fina...