The Wealthy CEO Lab

Burnout is not a rite of passage—and resilience is not something you earn only after surviving collapse. In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab® , Giovana sits down with leadership resilience strategist and therapist  Prudence Hatchett  for a deeply validating conversation about nervous system regulation, leadership presence, and redefining success beyond stress and survival mode....

Sales doesn’t have a personality type — and it definitely doesn’t require being pushy, manipulative, or “good at convincing people.” But avoiding sales  will  quietly sabotage even the most talented entrepreneurs. In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab® Podcast , Giovana sits down with  Katrina Sawa , a business coach, sales strategist, and entrepreneur with over  23 year...

What does it  really  mean to live a high-vibration life — without bypassing your emotions, suppressing discomfort, or pretending everything is fine? In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab , Gigi sits down with  Angèle Lamothe  — high-vibrational leader, TEDx speaker, #1 bestselling author, empowerment coach, triathlete, and mother of three — for a grounded, honest conver...

In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab , Giovana sits down with  Maria Ashby , founder of the  3% Club , to unpack one powerful truth:  talent is a birthright, but opportunity is not . As a Black woman in STEM and a founder committed to democratizing tech education, Maria brings an unfiltered perspective on equity, leadership, and what real systemic change actually requires. T...

What if your productivity plateau has nothing to do with discipline—and everything to do with your hormones? This conversation is your permission slip to stop bypassing your body and start building wealth from regulation, nourishment, and hormonal harmony. This episode is sharing personal views, this is not intent as medical advice. Always consult with a professional before starting any supplement...

In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab® , Giovana sits down with business strategist  Michelle DeNio  for a grounded and deeply validating conversation about entrepreneurship through the lens of neurodivergence. Michelle shares her personal story of transitioning from an unfulfilling corporate role to building a thriving consulting business designed around her unique needs and ener...

In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab , Giovana sits down with  Gabriela Enriquez  — a global HR strategist, workplace culture architect, and daughter of two entrepreneurial immigrants who shaped her bold, empathetic leadership style from day one. With over two decades of experience across every corner of the HR universe, Gabby brings a rare blend of psychology, people strategy, a...

Running a business isn’t just strategy—it’s a mirror for your nervous system. In this deeply human conversation, host  Giovana Bier  sits down with  Shulamit Ber Levtov , known as  The Entrepreneur’s Therapist , to explore how mental health, trauma, and leadership intersect inside entrepreneurship. A  fractional Chief Mental Health Officer  for founders, Shula brings...

What happens when a surgeon loses her license exam by one point… and gains an entire new purpose? Dr. Noor’s story is a masterclass in alchemy — turning devastation into direction, and credentials into creativity. From  Dr. Noor Healthcare Advisor  to  Think Like a Woman  and  Happy Panda , she shares how she rebuilt her identity from the ground up and learned to scale mul...

Scaling with Soul: Leslee Deanes-Bryant on Intuition and Leadership In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab® , host  Giovana Bier  sits down with  Leslee Deanes-Bryant , founder and CEO of  Ultra Care Services , to explore how intuition, alignment, and unshakable faith can coexist with eight-figure success. Leslee’s company—now employing over 600 people—was born out of a d...

In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab® , we explore what it truly means to reclaim your wellbeing as an entrepreneur and a leader. Host  Giovana Bier  sits down with  Denise Alba —Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, yoga educator, proud Latina entrepreneur, and founder of  BRAVE Wellness Studio , San Diego’s first mental-health-centered wellness studio. Recognized...

What if healing your body could unlock the next level of your business? In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab® , host  Giovana Bier  sits down with  Bridgitte Mallinson —functional medicine dietitian, business mentor, and founder of  GutPersonal , a supplement company empowering women to heal their gut for good. Bridget shares her journey from chronic illness and burnout...

What if the most “magical creature” in venture isn’t a unicorn at all—but a stallion? In this episode, Giovana Bier is joined by  Laurel Mintz , Founder & General Partner at  Fabric VC , to explore the intersection of  profitability, diversity, and sustainable growth  in modern entrepreneurship. Laurel’s journey from corporate M&A attorney to running a marketing agency...

In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab , host  Giovana Bier  sits down with  Susan Taylor , CEO and co-founder of  Generon International , a global leader in human-centric leadership development for over three decades. Together, they explore how founders and CEOs can move beyond performative leadership and create cultures that feel  safe, regenerative, and authentic....

What if you could scale to seven figures  without  sacrificing your health, joy, or freedom? In this conversation, Giovana and Sailynn explore what it really takes to move from the exhausting grow phase into the sustainable scale phase. Sailynn shares her journey from working 80-hour weeks running a senior home care franchise to creating a multi-million-dollar empire that allowed her to...

What if burning it all down was the most sacred act of alignment? Wendy Paige Sterling shares how she turned heartbreak and loss into a multi-six-figure empire led by intuition, softness, and feminine frequency. In this episode, Giovana is joined by  Wendy Paige Sterling —a 7-figure intuitive business mentor, Reiki healer, and founder of  The Sacred Feminine CEO™ . Known as the Chief Emb...

Feeling stuck in the endless cycle of “shoulds”? This episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start trusting yourself. In this conversation, host  Giovana Bier  and guest  Dr. Meg Trucano —former federal researcher and psychologist turned coach for high-achieving women—dismantle the burnout patterns hiding in your business. Together, they explore how self-trust, nervo...

What if motherhood didn’t require you to sacrifice your ambition—or yourself? In this powerful conversation, former Army Captain turned perinatal therapist Priya Rednam-Waldo reveals how to honor your drive  and  your nervous system as you evolve into motherhood and beyond. In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab , host  Giovana Bier  sits down with  Priya Rednam-Wald...

What if scaling your business wasn’t about doing more — but about doing one thing  exceptionally  well? In this episode, we explore how signature offers transform overwhelm into focus and chaos into consistency. In this thought-provoking conversation, Giovana Bier sits down with  Shannon Matson , founder and CEO of  The Social Bungalow , to explore how the online business lands...

What if your bookkeeping could become the most supportive tool in your business—one that nourishes your nervous system, drives profit, and helps you lead with clarity? Bookkeeping isn’t just data entry—it’s the heartbeat of your business ecosystem. In this episode,  Giovana Bier  and  Morgaine Trine , founder of  Honestly Bookkeeping , unravel how your books mirror your mindset...

In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab , host  Giovana Bier  sits down with Stephanie Thoma , founder of  Connect With Confidence  and author of  Confident Introvert , to unpack the myth that extroverts have a monopoly on confidence. Stephanie reveals practical tools for introverts to navigate visibility, build genuine connections, and regulate their nervous systems...

When confidence starts with the right gear. Founder  Deborah North  of  Yes Athletics  joins Giovana Bier to share how creating sportswear for girls in non-traditional sports became a movement for safety, identity, and self-belief. From building period-protected singlets to navigating cash flow and resilience, this episode is a masterclass in leading with purpose, community, an...

What does it look like to rebuild your life and business from the inside out? In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab , I sit down with  Lynn Power  — former Global Ad Agency CEO turned founder of  MASAMI , a Japanese ocean-botanical haircare brand — to talk about what it truly means to pivot with purpose. After three decades leading creative giants, Lynn walked away from the c...

What happens when intuition meets strategy—and when a CPA decides to build a business led by truth instead of “shoulds”? In this episode of  The Wealthy CEO Lab , host  Giovana Bier  sits down with  Megan Munsell , CPA and intuitive strategist, to explore how breaking free from “good girl” programming leads to deeper profit, peace, and purpose. Together, they dismantle patriarc...

What if the most radical way to create change isn’t through sacrifice, but through unapologetic profit? In this powerful conversation,  Giovana Bier , nervous system wealth coach and founder of  The Wealthy CEO Lab , sits down with  Graeme Barlow —a serial entrepreneur who’s built and sold companies across gaming, pet care, software, and coaching—to explore what it truly means to bu...