The High Achieving Female Podcast

From jumping out of planes as an Army paratrooper to leading a $90 million business empire.  Meet Deidre Windsor , our Season 8 finale guest! Deidre is the CEO of The Windsor Group and her story is a masterclass in the "Why not me?" mindset. After 22 years in the military, Deidre faced the "identity crisis" of transitioning to civilian life—but she didn't just survive; she thrived. In this episode...

Is the pursuit of "work-life balance" actually the thing keeping you exhausted? In this episode, Jacqueline Lerma, CEO of MindBridge Solutions and founder of a multi-disciplinary ABA center, deconstructs the "golden standard" of balance. Jacqueline argues that the idea of giving equal time and energy to every area of life is not only unrealistic—it's a recipe for burnout. Shifting the conversation...

"I'm going to show you better than I can tell you." This is the mantra of Jackie Jackson, the ultimate "rags to riches" story. From a teacher growing up poor on Chicago's south side to a serial entrepreneur owning 8 Kilwins and multiple Fatburgers, Jackie is proof that failure is just an opportunity in disguise. Episode Summary: In this episode, Sarah sits down with the indomitable Jackie Jackson....

Episode Title: Podcast for Leverage: How to Shorten Your Sales Cycle & Scale Your Business Host: Trisha Stetzel Series: High Achieving Female Podcast (Powered by KNOW) Episode Summary Is your podcast a business asset or just a "passion project" that adds more work to your plate? Trisha Stetzel, founder of Results Extreme Business Solutions, is here to shift your perspective. A podcast shouldn't ju...

"We will spend about 40% of our lives in a menopausal state, yet only 30% of OBGYNs are trained to treat it." Komel Caruso, co-founder of HerMD, is on a mission to end the 7-year delay in diagnosis that millions of women face. Episode Summary: In this episode, Sarah sits down with Komel Caruso to discuss the underserved specialties of menopause and sexual health. Komel reveals the staggering stati...

Women make 80% of healthcare purchasing decisions and are 63% more successful in startups than their male counterparts—yet many female-led ventures stall not for lack of vision, but for lack of alignment. In this episode, health system strategist Lisa Marceau breaks down the architecture of a thriving business. Lisa moves past the "imposter syndrome" narrative to celebrate female power and achieve...

"On the outside, it looked like ambition. On the inside, it was toxic." Christina Langdon spent 25 years leading iconic brands like Martha Stewart Living and Fast Company, generating over a billion dollars in revenue. But behind the extraordinary success was a "hyper-vigilant" drive that ultimately led to three major health crises. Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Christina Langdon, auth...

What happens when a high-powered career on a Wall Street trading desk costs you your health? For Jenn Barry, C-suite executive at Aaron Wealth Advisors, the answer was a complete life pivot. After losing 100 pounds and reclaiming her physical self, Jen discovered that true "wealth" isn't found in a bank account—it's found in strength, sleep, and psychological enrichment. In this episode, Jenn shar...

In this episode, Multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and Optometrist Dr. Sophia Visanji (The Monocle Muse) explains how she built a luxury eyewear brand and a hospitality-focused healthcare concept while maintaining her medical career. Episode Summary: In Episode 6, we explore the liberating journey of Dr. Sophia Visanji. Growing up in a traditional household where "Doctor, Lawyer, or Engineer" were the...

Success often comes with a hidden tax: the post-win crash. In this episode, wellness expert and endurance athlete Crystal Hadnott explores "The Wall"—that moment of total depletion that hits high achievers not during the struggle, but right after the victory. Drawing parallels between marathon running and corporate leadership, Crystal debunks the myth that burnout is a sign of weakness. Instead, s...

In 2014, there was no space for the "ambitious mom." You were either a "working woman" or a "mother," but never both in the same room. Amri Kibbler changed that. She co-founded Hey Mama, a community that grew from a dinner table for 10 to a national powerhouse of thousands of members. But the journey wasn't just highlight reels—it was a decade of pivots, fundraising, and a life-altering health bat...

I am not an assimilator." For every high-achieving woman who has been told to "tone it down," "dress more professionally," or "stay in your lane," this episode is your liberation. Dr. Mona Amini is a board-certified psychiatrist who realized that the more she tried to fit into the traditional C-suite box, the more she felt like an alien. In Season 8, Episode 4, we sit down with the "Not Your Typic...

A lot of high achievers don't come from families or communities where "more" is celebrated. The moment you go beyond the cultural norm, it's easy to start shrinking and going inward. Lindsey Marie joins us to explain why building a vision requires you to find a place where your "too big" ideas are normalized. In this episode, Lindsey Marie (author, podcaster, and founder of Powerhouse Women) share...

How do you go from a "young and dumb" startup with one shave cream to a vertically integrated powerhouse on the shelves of Nordstrom and the screens of QVC? Aimee Werner, the visionary founder of WHISH Beauty, joins us for a masterclass in CPG growth. Aimee pulls back the curtain on the "unfiltered" side of the beauty industry. She shares the exact moment a shower in Arizona changed her life's tra...

Kristina Guerrero made history as the first Latina correspondent on E! News, but behind the glamour of red carpets and celebrity interviews, she was fighting a silent battle. In this powerful episode of the High Achieving Podcast, Kristina reveals why she left Hollywood, her journey through "mommy wine culture" into sobriety, and how she navigated a breast cancer diagnosis and job loss all in one...

Nicole Beck Januario pulls back the curtain on how Artie Bars went from a kitchen experiment to a nationwide cult‑favorite: handmade millionaire shortbread bars shipping across the U.S. She breaks down how smart PR, flawless product quality, and authentic storytelling turned simple sweets into media features, sell‑outs, and a thriving business- plus, you get to taste (virtually) the delicious magi...

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: Chantell Preston, veteran executive and growth strategist, walks us through how she built a legacy of leadership and healthy business culture over her 25+ years spanning healthcare operations, strategic growth and executive leadership. She shares what she learned about redefining success away from perfection — reframing the "myths of women in leadership" and challengin...

Want to know the secret behind secret shopping? In this episode, Elaine Buxton, CEO of Confero and seasoned customer‑experience expert, pulls back the curtain on how mystery‑shopping isn't just "secret visits," but a powerful, data-driven tool that reveals what customers actually experience- from front-line service and store appearance to process compliance and brand integrity. Elaine also provide...

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: Haley Hoover, founder and CEO of Winnie & Lu, walks you through her founder journey, from spotting a simple parenting problem to launching a full lifestyle brand. She shares how a frustrating bottle‑drying rack sparked an "aha!" moment that led to creating the elegant, sustainable Airess Drying Rack, and how she transformed that first product into a woman‑owned busines...

A family‑business heir steps away to forge her own path, then returns to lead one of the most iconic travel brands in the world—growing it into the #1 fastest‑growing women‑owned and -led travel company of 2025. In this episode, we sit down with Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, CEO of Collette, to uncover how she navigated stepping in and out of the family business, modernized operations, and drove growth while...

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: Justine Carino opens up about the hidden burnout patterns so many high-achieving women carry, including the belief that anxiety is simply the "cost" of ambition. She shares her personal story of her body going into a state of overwhelm, forcing her to examine years of accumulated stress, emotional inheritance, and the pressure to constantly perform. Justine breaks down...

Trina Bediako is transforming the way we think about family-run businesses and scalable success. As CEO of New Horizons Baking Co., Trina has taken her family's passion for baking and grown it into a powerhouse brand supplying beloved products to major retailers, including McDonald's McMuffins, Starbucks baked goods, and more. Recognized on the WPO 50 Fastest Growing Women-Led Companies in America...

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: Dr. Hilary Dalton breaks down what it truly means to build a patient-centric business rooted in trust, transparency, and compassion. With years of experience helping families navigate complex decisions in healthcare, Dr. Hilary shares how personalized experiences, active listening, and open communication create stronger outcomes- and stronger businesses. She pulls back...

What happens when a wife, mother of seven, and former welfare‑to‑work director leaps into entrepreneurship to transform the stigma around mental health and addiction—and turns her vision into a thriving franchise model? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Odom‑Hardnett, founder and CEO of Focus Point Solutions LLC (doing business as Focus Point Behavioral Health), and the pioneering force...

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: Yanna Williams, founder and SHE‑EO of Haus of Audacia, takes you behind the scenes of how she transformed her personal brand into a high‑value, scalable business engine. Known for helping female founders step out of the shadows and lead from the front, Yanna shares her journey of evolving from a background operator to a visible, influential leader. She outlines why per...