Kalena James & Julie Deem

UNITED State of Women

UNITED State of Women is a personal leadership development podcast focused on educating and elevating women's ability to have it all and teach them how to get it! Our USW Podcast transforms personal and professional leadership frustrations for progress into visions for a better one. Women are uniting, starting businesses, and growing companies at a pace faster than ever before. They are at the table in more executive boardrooms, speaking out on more important personal and business issues and becoming key contenders and players in our state and local gov.

Author

Kalena James & Julie Deem

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Education

Podcast website

www.uswkokomo.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

112 - Healing Journeys with Becca Benevento 16.03.2022

Stop believing the lies and start your healing journey. Becca Benevento joins Julie Deem to share how her journey of healing inspired her to help others. Becca is a life coach whose focuses on helping people struggling with anxiety and depression. Listen now as Julie Deem and Becca Benevento discuss, "Healing Journeys". Instagram: Becca Benevento @becca.benevento USW Podcast @uswkokomo Kalena Jame...

111 - Your Mountain of Resilience with Candice Smiley 09.03.2022

Life is full of ups and downs with lots of messiness in between. Candice Smiley joins Julie Deem to share her story of resilience and growth. Candice is a mom podcast or social marketer and essential list who loves to engage in interesting conversations with our other influencers and entrepreneurs. Listen now as Julie Deem and Candice Smiley discuss, "Your Mountain of Resilience". Connect with Can...

110 - Ancestral Clearing® with Elizabeth Kipp 02.03.2022

Elizabeth Kipp shares tips on managing chronic pain and guides the audience through an Ancestral Clearing® for all women. Elizabeth is an Addiction Recovery Coach and Ancestral Clearing® Practitioner, and Yoga and Meditation Teacher specializing in chronic pain, stress management, and trauma-informed yoga. Listen now as Julie Deem and Elizabeth Kipp as they have a conversation about "Ancestral Cle...

109 - Mindful Based Healing with Sarah Ariaudo 23.02.2022

Sarah Ariaudo shares how mindfulness can help you heal. Sarah is the founder of Mindful Based Healing and the creator of the Mindful Based Healing Program. She has worked with cancer fighters since the early 2000's and that the people who tolerated the treatments the best, healed the quickest, and those who were overall healthier mentally and physically had a mindfulness practice. Listen now as Ju...

108 - Empowered You with Heidi Lesiw 16.02.2022

Heidi Lesiw shares how her signature program, "Empowered You," focuses on four key phases, clarity, limitless, empowered, and balanced to help you disover your most authentic self. Heidi is a certified life and empowerment coach from the Southwest of England who takes high achieving women on a journey of self-discovery for a life that feels as good as it looks. Listen now as Julie Deem and Heidi L...

107 - Stress Management with BIPOC Health Equity Consultant, Reketta Peterson 09.02.2022

What emotional and social skills are you using to reduce burnout and manage your stress? BIPOC Health Equity Consultant, Reketta Peterson joins Julie Deem to share different social, emotional skills that anyone can use to reduce burnout, manage stress and promote dignity of BIPOC communities.  Listen now as Julie Deem and Reketta Peterson share strategies for, "Stress Management". Arise Couns...

106 - Thriving in a Male Dominated Industry with The Wright Lawyer, Shahara Wright 02.02.2022

Are you often the only female in your workplace? In this episode Shahara Wright joins Julie Deem to share tips to give you the confidence to thrive in any male dominated industry. Shahara is a business law attorney and single mother of 2 boys. She serves non-profits and smalls businesses through her company, The Wright Firm which she owns and operates.  Listen now as Julie Deem and Shahara Wr...

105 - Make Money Selling Services with Michelle Waters 26.01.2022

Do you have a hard time charging for the value you share? In this episode Michelle Waters joins Julie Deem to share how she has been able to help people find the confidence to use their skills to make more money. Michelle is an educational publishing company owner who left the classroom after 10 years to manage her own online business. Before teaching, she founded and managed a web hosting company...

104 - Consistency: How to Get Started 19.01.2022

Have you ever given up on trying something new or accomplishing a goal?? In this episode Julie Deem shares the 3 things you need in this moment to start being consistent. Tools Routine You TRY. Instagram: USW Podcast @uswkokomo Kalena James @yesitskalenajames Julie Deem @indymompreneur USW Kokomo Website Production by The Business Podcast Editor

103 - Small Goals, Big Progress with Kat Bright 12.01.2022

How can we set goals that actually generate the progress we want? In this episode Kat Bright joins Julie Deem to share how creating smaller goals is the secret to having big progress in every area of your life. Kat is a certified women's fitness coach who helps women go from chaos to clarity with their fitness so that they can feel empowered in their bodies. "The mind really plays tricks on you an...

102 - Finding Your Purpose in 2022 05.01.2022

Are you starting the new year feeling unsure or lost? Have you ever felt without purpose?? In this episode Julie Deem guides you through 3 questions to ask yourself right now to help you find your purpose. Instagram: USW Podcast @uswkokomo Kalena James @yesitskalenajames Julie Deem @indymompreneur USW Kokomo Website Production by The Business Podcast Editor

101 - Attributes of Resilience 29.12.2021

What makes up a resilient person? Happy New Year, in this episode Kalena James shares 7 attributes that will make you more resilient. · 7 Attributes: 1. Competence 2. Confidence 3. Connection 4. Character 5. Contribution 6. Coping 7. Control Instagram: USW Podcast @uswkokomo Kalena James @yesitskalenajames Julie Deem @indymompreneur USW Kokomo Website Production by The Business Podcast Editor

100 - 11 Ways to be More Resilient 22.12.2021

It's our 100th episode!!! In this episode we are chatting with our friends and as 2021 draws to an end, we’re sharing strategies on how to be more resilient in 2022. Have you ever wondered where resiliency comes from or why it is a good thing to have? Julie Deem shares 11 strategies to be more resilient according to Psychology Today . · 11 strategies: 1. Stop your negative thought cycles. 2. Quest...

099 - Creating a More Fulfilled Future with Sasha Morozov 15.12.2021

Are you feeling stuck? In this episode Sasha Morozov joins Julie Deem to share her 4-step method that focuses on self, home, relationships, and systems to help moms hit start on the life they’ve put on pause. Sasha is the founder of Sasha x Home and has spent almost 15 years working in the non-profit field to help individuals and families create better futures. Listen now as Julie Deem and Sasha M...

098 - Lifted Naturals with Sylvia Hall 08.12.2021

What if you could create a business that was so successful your husband could take an early retirement? In this episode Sylvia Hall joins Julie Deem to share her journey of starting, Lifted Naturals . Learn more about the mood probiotic, Lifted Naturals and the important pieces Sylvia found were critical to have a successful company that ultimately led to her husband being able to retire early. Mo...

097 - How to Separate Romantic Rejection From Your Self-Worth 01.12.2021

Are you struggling to find your self-worth after going through a romantic rejection? In this episode Kalena James shares why romantic rejection is not tied to your self-worth and how to move forward from limiting beliefs around your previous relationship. Listen now as Kalena James shares, "How to Separate Romantic Rejection From Your Self-Worth". Instagram: USW Podcast @uswkokomo Kalena James @ye...

096 - Cultivating Your Attitude of Gratitude 24.11.2021

When was the last time you were intentional about what you are grateful for? In this episode Julie Deem shares why we are already blessed and how you can be more thankful in this moment. Listen now as Julie Deem discusses, "Cultivating Your Attitude of Gratitude". Instagram: USW Podcast @uswkokomo Kalena James @yesitskalenajames Julie Deem @indymompreneur USW Kokomo Website Production by The Busin...

095 - It's About Time You Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 17.11.2021

When was the last time you took time to embrace life's inconvenient truths? In this episode Kalena James shares how to be a better leader by finding the value in embracing the uncomfortable. Listen now as Kalena James on why "It's About Time You Get Comfortable Being Uncomforable". Instagram: USW Podcast @uswkokomo Kalena James @yesitskalenajames Julie Deem @indymompreneur USW Kokomo Website Produ...

094 - 7 Self-Improvement Actions All Leaders Must Take 10.11.2021

Are you leading with your actions? In this episode Kalena James shares 7 actionable things all individuals must take in order to be better leaders. Listen now as Kalena James shares "7 Self-Improvement Actions All Leaders Must Take". 7 Self Improvement Actions All Leaders Must Take: 1. Actively improve self-awareness. 2. Enhance communication style and technique. 3. Learn to show greater degree of...

093 - Self-Sabotage 5 Common Behaviors According to Psychology 03.11.2021

Are you self-sabotaging your success? In this episode Kalena James shares 5 behaviors that are keeping you from being successful. Listen now as Kalena James in, "Self-Sabotage 5 Common Behaviors According to Psychology". 5 Self-Sabotaging Behaviors: 1. People pleasing. 2. Avoidance. 3. Restlessness. 4. Perfectionism. 5. Self-victimization. Instagram: USW Podcast @uswkokomo Kalena James @yesitskale...

092 - Why Leaders Should View Themselves as Servants 27.10.2021

Have you considered what would happen if you gave your team bite-sized information that their creativity could expand on? In this episode Kalena James shares 3 tips to being a better servant leader.  Listen now as Kalena James shares, "Why Leaders Should View Themselvs as Servants". 1. It's important to learn something specific and important about every person you know. 2. Take action yoursel...

091 - Principles of Servant Leadership 20.10.2021

What are the principles around servant leadership? In this episode Kalena James shares why these 4 principles of servant leadership are important to running a successful business and having strong relationships. Listen now as Kalena James shares, "Principles of Servant Leadership". 1. Encourage diversity. 2. Create a culture of trust. 3. Have an unselfish mindset. 4. Foster leadership in others le...

090 - How to Retain Your Tribe Through Servant Leadership 13.10.2021

How can you use servant leadership to retain your tribe? In this episode Kalena James shares why servant leadership is powerful along with 3 techniques that you can begin using that will help you retain your employees, connect with your tribe, your group of volunteers. Listen now as Kalena James shares, "How to Retain Your Tribe Through Servant Leadership". 1. Show your face. 2. Facilitate, don't...

089 - Why Servant Leadership is Becoming the Leadership Style of the Future 06.10.2021

There are many styles of leadership, have you thought about which style will be of the future? In this episode Kalena James shares why servant leadership is becoming the leadership style of the future. Listen now as Kalena James shares, "Why Servant Leadership is Becoming the Leadership Style of the Future". "Servant leadership is becoming the leadership style of the future because we are looking...

088 - Dear Lovely Universe with Kaelin Vu 29.09.2021

How can you begin to live a more authentic and empowered life? In this episode self-love coach, Kaelin Vu joins Julie Deem to share how she helps young women and teenagers be their authentic selves and live more empowered lives. Kaelin shares her journey along with tips on facing your inner gremlin.  Listen now as Kaelin Vu helps you in, "Dear Lovely Universe". More about Dear Lovely Universe...

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