Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to Share

What happens when a digital strategist stops fighting reality and starts leading from it. There are conversations that feel like a strategy session and a therapy session at the same time. This one was both. Mary Brodie came into the Power Lounge and did something rare. She made acceptance sound like the most powerful leadership move you can make. If you work in digital, lead a team, or run your ow...

Two sisters from rural Appalachia wrote the playbook they wish they had. What does it actually take for a woman to lead herself forward when no one handed her a roadmap? That question sits at the heart of this conversation, and the answer is more honest, more practical, and more urgent than most career advice you have heard. Self leadership is not a title you earn or a milestone you reach. It is a...

What happens when clarity, consistency, and a cell phone replace the need to go viral. What if everything you believed about building income online was wrong. No viral moment. No massive following. No polished studio setup. Just you, your story, and the willingness to hit record. This episode of The Power Lounge is for every woman who has been getting ready to get ready. Dianna Nicole built a mill...

Alicia Couri is the Founder and CEO of Audacious Concepts Inc., a boutique leadership firm that helps organizations boost performance by aligning action with instinct. She is a Kolbe-Certified Consultant, Predictive Index expert, TEDx speaker, and cancer survivor. Her diverse background informs her unique approach to leadership development, emphasizing not just what you think or feel, but how you...

Lauren LeMunyan is breaking down the myths of goal setting, helping leaders embody their future selves, and building psychological safety from the inside out. This one hit different. I sat down with Lauren LeMunyan — certified master coach, CEO of Spitfire Coach, and creator of Future Self Design — and walked away with a completely new way of thinking about transformation. We talked about burnout,...

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Power Lounge, where authentic conversations reveal the real power behind the stories of remarkable women in business. Hosted by Amy Vaughan, chief empowerment officer at Together Digital, today’s episode dives deep into the often-overlooked gap between women’s contributions in B2B sales and how they’re actually recognized, compensated, and promoted. Our guest,...

Most women in digital can do the work. The harder part is explaining it in a way that actually lands — with the right clients, in the right rooms, at the right price. That's the problem host Amy Vaughan tackles in this week's episode of The Power Lounge with guest Orly Zeewy, author and self-described "facilitator of light bulb moments." Orly has spent years helping women entre...

This episode features Sheryl Daija, founder and CEO of Bridge, a global trade organization transforming how marketing, media, and technology industries approach inclusion. Sheryl's journey began in apartheid-era South Africa, profoundly shaping her lifelong commitment to equality. She leads Bridge in turning inclusion from a buzzword into a strategic business driver, creating IMAX (Inclusive...

When a young Christy Harst first announced she would one day replace Barbara Walters, her father laughed. Years later, that spark of determination would carry her through the competitive world of marketing, television, and eventually, voiceover—where she discovered just how few women were given the mic. Instead of waiting for an invitation, Christy decided to build her own door—and open it for oth...

Welcome to The Power Lounge! In this episode, "Marriage, Marketing & Making It Work," Amy Vaughan engages with Rhea Allen, the driving force behind Pepper Shock Media and host of the highly acclaimed Marketing Expedition podcast. For over two decades, Rhea and her husband Drew have achieved what many couples only dream of: running a thriving business while nurturing their family and...

In this episode of the Together Digital Power Lounge, Amy Vaughan talks with Emmy-nominated producer and video marketing strategist Deborah Mitchell about the real power of showing up on video. Deborah breaks down why perfection holds women back, how authenticity builds trust, and what it takes to turn visibility into real influence and business growth. She also opens up about balancing entreprene...

In this week’s Power Lounge, host Amy Vaughan welcomes Dr. Mara Einstein , an internationally recognized authority on deceptive marketing and author of Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults . A former TV and advertising executive turned academic and media ethicist, Dr. Einstein pulls back the curtain on the dark psychology behind consumer manipulation. Together, she and Amy dive...

In this week’s episode of The Power Lounge , host Amy Vaughan welcomes Ilise Benun, acclaimed business coach, author, and founder of Marketing-Mentor.com , for a candid conversation about money, mindset, and marketing for creative professionals. Together they explore why so many talented freelancers and solopreneurs fall into the exhausting cycle of undercharging and overdelivering, and what it tr...

Welcome to The Power Lounge! This week, we explore the transformative potential of storytelling in “Stories That Sell: Attract and Convert—Your Story into Profits.” Join host Amy Vaughan as she engages with Monica Miller, an accomplished author, content coach, and international speaker. Monica shares her unique storytelling framework, emphasizing the essential “three KNOWs” that can turn your pers...

Welcome to The Power Lounge, your go-to space for engaging conversations with influential leaders. This episode features Amy Vaughan in conversation with Jewell Siebert, a retired Army colonel turned bestselling author and EFT practitioner. Jewell's unique blend of military experience and emotional wellness expertise is reshaping how women tackle high-pressure careers. Jewell shares her journ...

Welcome to The Power Lounge—authentic conversations with women reshaping how success gets done. This week, Amy Vaughan sits down with executive coach and facilitator Dana Zellers to confront a familiar scene: a calendar that never lets up, a to-do list that never ends, and a career that feels busy but stalled. Dana has spent over two decades inside corporate and agency environments. Her lesson: mo...

Welcome back to The Power Lounge, your go-to space for authentic, inspiring conversations with powerhouse women leaders. In this episode, host Amy Vaughan, Chief Empowerment Officer of Together Digital, is joined by Shauna Moran—acclaimed leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of the Impact Amplification Program and Leadership Systems Partnership. Together, they’re diving deep into th...

Welcome to The Power Lounge, the platform where women shaping the digital landscape share their experiences. In "Your Edge in the Age of AI," host Amy Vaughan engages with Monica Froese, founder of Empowered Business and a leader in digital strategy and AI innovation. Monica discusses her personal journey—from overcoming a divorce and single motherhood to establishing a seven-figure busi...

Welcome to The Power Lounge. This week, host Amy Vaughan sits down with Holly Fisher, founder and CEO of Fisher Creative Marketing and a certified “Unreasonable Hospitality” coach. They explore how hospitality can become a key marketing strategy, even in an era dominated by automation and AI. Holly shares her transition from traditional marketing to embracing hospitality as a core business approac...

Welcome back to The Power Lounge, a space dedicated to meaningful conversations with industry leaders. In today’s episode, "Empower Your Team with Responsible AI," host Amy Vaughan, Together Digital’s Chief Empowerment Officer, explores a critical challenge for digital teams: adopting AI responsibly without compromising ethical standards. Joining Amy is Nikki Ferrell, Associate Director...

Welcome back to The Power Lounge—where real talk meets real transformation. In this episode, “Monetize Your Niche,” host Amy Vaughan, Chief Empowerment Officer at Together Digital, is joined by the remarkable Ann McNeil: master strategist, transformational speaker, and founder of MCO Construction and Services—one of Florida’s pioneering Black woman-owned construction firms. Ann brings decades of i...

Welcome back to The Power Lounge! I'm Amy Vaughan, and this week, I'm thrilled to welcome Seema Giri—an international bestselling author, wellness and leadership expert, and founder of UpLyft Media. Seema will share her inspiring journey from battling a debilitating illness to achieving success without experiencing burnout. Together, we'll explore what it truly means to redefine suc...

Welcome back to The Power Lounge. Today, host Amy Vaughn welcomes Kate Reed, partner at Project 300 and a dedicated advocate for working mothers. Kate’s career journey spans from an English major at the University of Cincinnati to roles in nonprofit arts, commercial printing, leadership development, and pediatric healthcare—all while raising three children, including surprise twins. Amy and Kate e...

Welcome back to The Power Lounge. In "Pin With Purpose," host Amy Vaughn engages with Pinterest marketing strategist Dana Joan Johnson, founder of Styled Pin Collection. Together, they explore how Pinterest can revolutionize strategies for creative entrepreneurs and business owners seeking an alternative to the relentless pace of daily social media posting. Amy and Dana discuss Pinterest...

Welcome to The Power Lounge. Host Amy Vaughan speaks with Deanna Behrens, VML’s Director of Media and Strategy and a leader in retail media. Deanna has launched strategies across seven major retailers, shaping the future of the industry. Together, Amy and Deanna explore how brands and retailers are transforming consumer connections through data-driven, consumer-focused methods and technologies lik...