Uncopyable Women in Business

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leslie Lautenslager takes on my five signature “fun fact questions,” giving us a peek at the heart behind her incredible journey: What did you want to be when you grew up? What’s something you still want to do? What do you love most about yourself? What’s one thing you’d like to change? And… your favorite vacation spot? See the person behind the protocol in this q...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is Part 2 of my delightful conversation with Leslie Lautenslager. She gives more behind-the-scenes examples that show who General Powell was away from the spotlight. She shares insights on respect, trust, HUMOR (!), and the quiet moments that defined their working relationship. Leslie also reflects on fear, responsibility, and what it means to serve at the highest lev...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leslie Lautenslager shares personal insights from her 25 years serving as a trusted advisor and protocol expert for General Colin L. Powell. Leslie discusses the "art and science" of protocol, explaining how formal rules provide a framework for building international relationships while kindness dictates when those rules should be finessed. We explore he...

Send us Fan Mail In this short solo episode, I share a story about how one small change at my annual mammogram appointment wrecked the experience right at the finish line. For years, the place I go to has made an uncomfortable procedure feel as pleasant as possible — warm robes, kind technicians, and a smooth checkout. I’ve recommended them to other women because they always made things easy. But...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kendra Corman takes on my five signature “fun fact questions,” giving us a peek at the heart behind her incredible journey: What did you want to be when you grew up? What’s something you still want to do? What do you love most about yourself? What’s one thing you’d like to change? And… your favorite vacation spot? Step behind the scenes in this candid and insightf...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Kendra Corman, a marketing strategist, joins the show to share her remarkable journey from starting in a Jeep call center to becoming the Jeep Advertising Manager for North America before successfully launching her own agency, Imperfect Marketing.  She is also the author of Mastering AI in Communications . Kendra explains that her agency's philosophy of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Annette Richmond takes on my five signature “fun fact questions,” giving us a peek at the heart behind her incredible journey: What did you want to be when you grew up? What’s something you still want to do? What do you love most about yourself? What’s one thing you’d like to change? And… your favorite vacation spot? Step behind the scenes in this candid and insig...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk with Annette Richmond about why video feels so intimidating for so many of us—and how to make the whole process less overwhelming. Annette and I address the self-criticism that shows up the moment a camera turns on, and how to get over ourselves! Annette provides some simple ways to ease into video without the pressure of perfection, and shares her 14-day m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Noelle Robinson takes on my five signature fun fact questions, giving us a peek at the heart behind her impressive career and leadership style: What did you want to be when you grew up?  What’s something you still want to do?  What do you love most about yourself?  What’s one thing you’d like to change?  And… your favorite vacation spot? This brief conversation re...

Send us Fan Mail In this fascinating conversation, Noelle shares her bold transition from teaching for ten years, including the difficult COVID era, to entrepreneurship, driven by her own challenging health journey. Noelle demystifies therapeutic sound therapy and discusses the critical lesson she learned about protecting her own well-being while building a successful business around her passion. ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shannon Plumb takes on my five signature fun fact questions, giving us a peek at the heart behind her impressive career and leadership style: What did you want to be when you grew up?  What’s something you still want to do?  What do you love most about yourself?  What’s one thing you’d like to change?  And… your favorite vacation spot? It’s a short, honest, and su...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Shannon shares how her early identity as a dancer influenced her resilience, how retail work sharpened her ability to understand buyers, and how bold career moves taught her to trust her instincts. She discusses the difference between leaders who “do the work” and those who empower others, why personal branding is no longer optional, and how authenticity has...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Colleen Stanley—president of Sales Leadership Inc. and the number one Sales Global Guru for 2024—joins me for my five-question feature, offering a personal look behind her decades of leadership and expertise in emotional intelligence. It’s a brief, candid glimpse into the woman known for shaping stronger sales leaders and helping teams communicate with great...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Colleen shares how informal mentor moments shaped her early career, why mentorship doesn’t require a title or program, and how asking—and offering—help can create lasting impact. She explains the role emotional intelligence plays in both sales and mentorship, how empathy must be paired with assertiveness, and why looking up from our devices matters more than...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Annette Conrad—founder of Edible Impressions and former corporate event planner—joins me for my five-question feature, offering a charming glimpse into the woman behind the beautifully crafted cookies and unforgettable client experiences. Annette shares what she imagined doing as a child, something still on her bucket list, what she genuinely appreciates abo...

Send us Fan Mail After more than two decades in event planning, Annette Conrad transformed her creative side hustle into a thriving company, Edible Impressions . What started as a love for beautifully decorated cookies became a nationally recognized brand serving major corporations, trade shows, and events with custom-made, meaningful treats. In this episode, Annette shares how her background in e...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Rebecca Morgan—renowned speaker, accomplished trainer, and bestselling author—joins me for my five-question feature, sharing a fun and personal glimpse behind her professional success. Rebecca reveals what she dreamed of becoming as a child, something still on her bucket list, what she truly likes about herself, one thing she’d love to change, and her favori...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca shares how to transform ordinary virtual presentations into memorable, interactive experiences. She explains why authenticity beats perfection, how to avoid the “death by PowerPoint” trap, and how to create slides that support—not smother—your message. From camera setup and lighting to pacing, fonts, and audience engagement, Rebecca offers practical tips t...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Leslie Venetz answers the five fun questions I ask every guest—offering a glimpse into the heart behind her professional success. We talk childhood dreams, bucket-list goals, favorite traits, and the little quirks that make her who she is. It’s a quick, candid, and meaningful look at the woman behind the wisdom. About Leslie Venetz: Leslie Venetz is the Foun...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Leslie shares how trust forms the foundation of every sale—and why sellers must “earn the right” to a buyer’s attention before asking for anything in return. She explains her nine-step proven formula for building a profit-generating pipeline and offers practical ways to shift from product-focused to problem-centered messaging. We also dig into how AI can supp...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode of Uncopyable Women in Business , get to know Nathalie beyond her role as business strategist and growth leader at POC Stock , the global platform changing how people of color are represented in media and marketing. Find out her answers to these five questions 👇 What did you want to be when you grew up? What’s something you still want to do? What do you love...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk with Nathalie Heywood, business strategist and growth leader at POC Stock — a global stock imagery platform that’s changing how people of color are represented in media and marketing. Nathalie shares how diversity isn’t a buzzword — it’s a business advantage. As she puts it, “Any successful business is diverse — in thought, culture, and people.” We also tal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Debra Dudley takes on my five signature “fun fact questions,” giving us a peek at the heart behind her incredible journey: What did you want to be when you grew up? What’s something you still want to do? What do you love most about yourself? What’s one thing you’d like to change? And… your favorite vacation spot? It’s a short, honest, and surprisingly insightful w...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Debra shares her remarkable journey from aspiring country music star to Co-Founder & President of the global brand, Oscarware, Inc. She recounts how a love story and a simple idea, inspired by her late husband's  his experience in the satellite industry, inspired the concept of metal "topper" placed over an outdoor grill. The company went o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lisa Schnare answers the five fun questions I ask every guest—offering a glimpse into the heart behind her professional success: What did you want to be when you grew up?  What’s something you want to do that you haven't yet?  What's something you like about yourself? What's something about yourself you'd like to change? What's your favori...