The She Leads® Podcast - Wealth Building & Business Growth

From navigating Wall Street during the financial crisis to building wealth strategies for women who are reshaping the economy, Emily Green shares how she became a powerful advocate for women taking control of their financial futures. In our conversation, I sit down with Emily Green, Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest, a company founded by Sally Krawcheck to close the persistent investment gap f...

I’m opening 2026 by claiming clarity as my word for the year and sharing an honest reflection on where She Leads has been and where it is going next. In this solo episode, I share my personal journey after eleven years of serving women entrepreneurs through She Leads Media and what it means to step into a new chapter with sharper vision. A simple moment, getting new glasses, became a powerful meta...

From celebrating women’s representation to demanding true systemic disruption, I’m opening 2026 with a hard look at why nearly half of new businesses are started by women, yet so few ever cross the million-dollar mark. In this solo episode of She Leads , I unpack a paradox that should stop every founder and leader in her tracks: women launched 49% of new businesses in 2024, but only 4.2% reached $...

From scaling women-owned businesses past the million-dollar mark to rebuilding with clarity after burnout, I’m reflecting on the real work of leadership, discernment, and sustainable growth behind She Leads Media. In this episode, I step out from behind the mic to share my own journey as CEO of She Leads Media and host of the She Leads podcast, rooted in a mission that’s bigger than revenue alone....

From Swiss banker to international bestselling author, Nathalie Botros shares how choosing self-love over external success became the catalyst for a life and business rooted in joy, authenticity, and impact. In this episode, I sit down with Nathalie Botros, known globally as The Bon Vivant Girl and a powerful Happiness Activator. Nathalie is an author, psychotherapist, mindset architect, and the E...

From musician to movement healer, Amanda Bauman shows us what it looks like to build a career led not by strategy, but by soul, intuition, and a deep commitment to helping people reconnect with themselves. Amanda is a multi-passionate entrepreneur whose work beautifully weaves together music, fitness, and wellness. As the co-owner and founder of Core Connection , she brings more than 15 years of e...

From first-generation employee to visionary CEO, Liza Streiff shares how she grew a small training firm into the gold standard for Wall Street exam preparation while reshaping what leadership can look like for women in finance. As the youngest and first female CEO of Knopman Marks, Liza has built her career on purpose, resilience, and a belief in what people can achieve with the right support. She...

From graphic designer to multi-passionate CEO, Liz Garcia shows us what it looks like to build a life and business rooted in courage, clarity, and bold reinvention. During our conversation, I sit down with Liz, the dynamic CEO of Storage Theory and co-founder of G.W. Spice Co., whose journey into entrepreneurship began not with a business plan, but with a life-altering wake-up call. Known for her...

From personal crisis to entrepreneurial empowerment, Amy Nubson shares her journey of reclaiming herself, building a business on her own terms, and guiding women leaders to achieve success with clarity, courage, and confidence. Amy Nubson, CEO of Nufire Collective, is known for helping entrepreneurs and leaders break free from limiting beliefs and create businesses that reflect their values. She h...

From co-founder to community builder, Midori Verity shares her evolution from running a business alongside her husband to launching Fuel to Fire, a growth accelerator helping entrepreneurs unlock their zone of genius, crush sales goals, and lead with unstoppable clarity. In our inspiring conversation, Midori opens up about the pivotal transitions that shaped her journey, from navigating corporate...

From STEM trailblazer to AI visionary, Dr. Tamara Nall shares her extraordinary journey of perseverance, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership, showing women what it truly means to build with legacy in mind. Growing up in Alabama and Georgia, Dr. Nall’s parents instilled a belief that education is the one thing no one can take away. When an Emory University counselor told her that STEM “wasn’t...

From corporate executive to wealth and wellness visionary, Nancy Griffin’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when women choose courage over comfort and clarity over perfection. In this episode, I sit down with Nancy, the founder of Women, Worth & Wellness® , to talk about the deep connection between health, wealth, and self-worth. Nancy’s story began in the corporate world at Proct...

From intimate community to transformational business movement, She Leads Live is where women entrepreneurs step into their full power and scale with intention. I am thrilled to welcome you back and to finally share everything we have planned for She Leads Live in New York City on November 6–7. This is not another overwhelming mega-conference. It is a curated, deeply connected environment designed...

From poet to paper artist and conscious entrepreneur, Janna Willoughby-Lohr shares how she built a purpose-driven company that proves creativity and sustainability can spark community, connection, and real economic change. Janna is the founder and lead artist of Papercraft Miracles, an eco-friendly handmade paper art studio in Buffalo, New York, creating everything from plantable seed paper to rea...

From Germany to California, Dr. Christiane Schroeter shares how a lifelong fascination with creating value and visibility shaped her journey from professor to bestselling author, speaker, and business coach helping entrepreneurs thrive with clarity and confidence. Christiane’s story begins in Germany, where childhood curiosity about TV commercials planted the seeds of her entrepreneurial spirit. T...

From aspiring fine artist to co-founding a groundbreaking media company and advising Fortune 500s, Cynthia Nelson’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless curiosity. With more than 25 years leading at the intersection of capital, innovation, and culture, Cynthia has proven herself a powerhouse in entrepreneurship and growth strategy. Her story begins in the unlikeliest of places...

From English major to billion-dollar entrepreneur, Lindsay Kaplan shares how her creativity, rebellious spirit, and refusal to follow the rules led her to co-found Chief, the premier network for executive women. Lindsay’s journey is anything but traditional. She began her career with dreams of writing novels, moved into publishing and magazines, and then found herself on the cutting edge of digita...

From nannying and late-night valet shifts to building two thriving businesses, Olivia Shears shares how creativity, grit, and a willingness to pivot have shaped her journey as a leader and entrepreneur. Olivia’s entrepreneurial story started in unexpected ways. Working double shifts while in college and missing out on time with her mom pushed her to launch a picnic design business in 2020. When ri...

From cancer survivor to pioneering fertility attorney, Rijon Charne has turned personal adversity into advocacy and entrepreneurship. In this episode of She Leads, she shares how battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma led her to challenge insurance denials, lobby for fertility preservation rights, and ultimately build one of the nation’s leading reproductive law firms. Rijon shares how her battle with Hodgki...

At just 24, Maddie Pollack faced a life-changing Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis—and transformed her healing journey into a mission to empower women through holistic health and entrepreneurship. In this episode of She Leads , Maddie shares how her battle with cancer became the wake-up call that shifted her from an unhealthy lifestyle to becoming an integrative nutrition health coach. Now, she helps w...

From psychologist to business strategist — Gail Golden shares her journey of curating life and leadership, helping overwhelmed leaders focus on what truly matters while scaling businesses with clarity and purpose.  In this episode of the She Leads podcast, host Adrienne welcomes Gail Golden, a seasoned coach, psychologist, and author of Curating Your Life . Drawing from her experience supporting e...

From superfoods to nationwide success — Tara Gilad shares her journey through building Vitality Bowls, balancing motherhood, and empowering women entrepreneurs through franchising. Discover how Tara transformed a personal mission to create allergy-friendly dining for her daughter into a booming health and wellness franchise with over 120 locations. Starting from her roots in Northern California, s...

From Hollywood producer to venture capital advocate — Catherine Gray is on a mission to close the funding gap for women and ignite a global movement through film, books, and bold action. Catherine Gray CEO of She Angel Investors, Executive Producer of the movie, Show Her The Money as well as Host of the Podcast Invest In Her, shares how she’s turning the tide on a staggering statistic: women recei...

From D1 athlete to global entrepreneur — Rebekah Jenkins shares her journey to becoming a Web3 CEO, scaling with video and AI, and helping women hit $10K months and beyond. Discover how Rebekah Jenkins, a former D1 tennis player and award-winning coach, boldly pivoted into the blockchain industry to become the CEO of Beks Media. This fascinating episode reveals how she leveraged her psychology bac...

What happens when two cousins with a deep love for music, a sharp eye for branding, and a rebellious spirit decide to take on one of the most male-dominated industries in the world? You get Lodestar Whiskey — a bold, boundary-breaking brand co-founded by Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder, recently named two of Forbes' “10 Women Changing the Whiskey Industry.” In this episode of The She Leads P...