Wickedly Smart Women

Sharing your story is a powerful way to showcase your talent, build an audience and help people with similar experiences start to heal. But what if storytelling doesn't come naturally to you? And what if the idea of appearing on stage or video has you shaking in your boots? Brenda Adelman is the critically acclaimed actor behind the one-woman show, My Brooklyn Hamlet , and the author of My Father...

Type A women relentlessly pursue perfection. And in trying to be the best, to be everything to everyone, we abandon ourselves. Our head talks our heart out of its knowing. So, how do we learn to stop and soften? How do we tap into our natural grace and begin to accept and celebrate ourselves? Lindy Lewis is the Recovering Alpha Female behind Let Your Color Out , a platform dedicated to helping Typ...

Are you trying to build wealth from the outside in? If so, you're using the masculine model for wealth creation and overlooking the superpower we have as women to BE abundance and generate wealth from the inside out! Kathryn Eriksen is the Money Mindset Expert behind Empowered Way , a coaching practice dedicated to helping women transform our relationship with money and wealth. Kathryn had a succe...

We've all heard the old adage, 'If you want something done right, do it yourself.' But if your business has plateaued, and it's time to build out a team to reach the next level of growth, you need a new mindset.  So, how do you shift from being a solopreneur to seeing yourself as a leader?   Deb Erickson is the Business Mindset Expert behind The ICAN Institute , a training and coaching platform th...

A lot of us are living a life that looks good on paper. We've got the relationships and the careers we're supposed to want. But those things may or may not align with the deepest desires of our heart.  So, how do you identify whether you're living a half-hearted life? How do you counter thousands of years of conditioning and choose yourself first? How do you become a Wholehearted Woman? Lisa Winne...

Many people live in fear and find a sense of comfort in continuing to live like that for the rest of their life. But what if you had the chance to take the power back and stop letting fear rule your life? Lynda West, The Fear Buster, made the decision at 51 years old to face a fear everyday for a year after living her entire life controlled by it. In Lynda's year of fear she managed to learn so mu...

Dogs make a great pet but what if you could have a deeper connection and relationship with your dog? What if you could learn exactly what they want you to know? Liz Murdoch is an Intuitive Animal Communicator specializing in dogs and their stories. She noticed her gift to communicate with dogs at a young age and began to really lean into it in her adult years. It wasn't until she began to receive...

No doubt you're familiar with the saying, 'It's not personal; it's just business.' But MaryPat Kavanagh contends that business IS personal, especially if we want to create something with lasting impact. So, what skills do we need to build sustainable, legacy businesses that are bigger than ourselves? MaryPat is the creator of MaryPat Speaks , a leadership empowerment consultancy supporting busines...

A lot of entrepreneurs look good on paper. But they're working insane hours, ultimately making less than they would at the corner store. Kris Ward used to be one of those entrepreneurs, running a business that consumed her life. So, how did she stop working so hard and still get results?  Kris is the Team Building and Productivity Strategist behind Win the Hour, Win the Day , a platform that helps...

We need connection with other people. And yet, it can be challenging to be fully ourselves. Anah Reichenbach contends that the practice of authentic relating helps us build more authentic relationships—without losing that delicious sense of being ourselves!  Anah is the creator of Deep & Light , a coaching practice that leverages authentic relating to foster authenticity, depth and healing. She ha...

Play cultivates creativity. Creativity leads to innovation. Innovation solves problems. And problem-solving is what business is all about. So, how can we bring more play into our work?  Nancy Mayer is the Chief Games Officer behind Power Play Profit Solutions , a consulting practice that builds businesses through innovative strategic plans, sponsorship programs and advisory boards. A rebel with a...

What does it look like to embody consciousness at a higher level? And what can wicked-smart women do to raise the collective consciousness on a global scale? Our wicked-smart panel of women entrepreneurs is on a mission to activate consciousness around the world. Laleh Hancock is the CEO of Global Wellness for All , an organization that empowers people to recognize greater potential in themselves...

For those of us in the early stages of an awakening journey, the experience can be jarring. In fact, it's not uncommon to feel like you are going a little crazy. So, where can we go for affirmation of our spiritual wellness? And what can we do to affirm ourselves if our energy signature differs wildly from those around us? Courtney A. Walsh is the internationally renowned author, psychic medium an...

Confrontation is usually considered a negative thing but what if instead of fearing confrontation and avoiding it, you stepped into it and embraced it directly? Danielle Gibson, a Confrontation Expert and Performance Coach works with people just like you. People from all sorts of professions who are looking to live confidently in themselves. Danielle grew up as a very direct woman and has found th...

Less than two percent of venture capital funding goes to women. So, what needs to happen to change that statistic? And what alternatives to VC money can women leverage to fund their businesses in the meantime? Catherine Gray is the Cofounder of the She Angels Foundation , a multi-media platform on a mission to fund female entrepreneurs. She is also a film and television producer, TEDx speaker and...

What's the best way to market your business on social media? Are you posting on every available platform but not seeing results? Katie Brinkley is the Social Media Strategist and Coach behind Next Step Social Communications , a firm that helps small businesses, real estate agents, construction companies and homebuilders build out their social media presence. With 15 years of experience in the spac...

People do business with people when they connect. Get in sync with your customers, and they will go to the ends of the earth for you. But how do we dismantle our conditioning and create those authentic connections? And then how do we leverage that social capital to grow a successful business? Virginia Muzquiz is the Founder and Chief Connection Officer at Master Connectors , a practice that helps...

Crystal Mischief got into burlesque for the creative outlet. And then they realized how the art form could be married with neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to create transformational change. Crystal is the award-winning performer behind Sparkleforce Burlesque Academy , a practice that combines healing modalities and neuroscience with the historical art of anticipation, seduction and tease. Prior...

Entrepreneurs who are multitalented and highly creative often struggle with determining how to best serve the world. How do we indulge our curiosity without getting overwhelmed by trying to do it all? How do we get clear on what to pursue next? And how do we communicate what we offer to potential clients and turn our talents into a viable business? Keyonna Cox is the modern-day Renaissance woman b...

For those of us in the business of beauty, of bringing art and spiritual healing to the world, it can be a challenge to be justly compensated for our work. But according to Frida Freyja, the secret is to hold the light and trust in the flow. But how do we keep our vibration high and maintain that trust when fear and worry is our default? Frida is the artist and entrepreneur behind ART 67 , a galle...

What is it like to navigate the world with a disability?  People with disabilities often hesitate to speak up because they are so used to being dismissed. So, what can businesses do to be more inclusive and better serve the disabled community? Kellina Powell is a young entrepreneur on a mission to educate others about the deaf community. A recent graduate of York University with a BA in Psychology...

During the COVID quarantine, Azhelle Wade realized just how much time she was spending on somebody else's dream, developing multimillion-dollar product lines for companies like Toys'R'Us, Madame Alexander and Creative Kids. So, she went all-in on entrepreneurship and quickly positioned herself as The Toy Queen.  How did she make the transition in such a short time? And what is she learning about t...

Every person has blocks, wounds, trauma and gunk that build up over time. All which keeps you from connecting to the highest part of you. But how can you uncover those underlying things and immediately step into a life of happiness and joy?   Debra Stangl is the founder of Sedona Soul Adventures, a spiritual retreat center for individuals and couples. Debra practiced law for 20 years before fully...

Becoming intune with your spirituality can provide a huge awakening and open you up to a whole world of innovation and creativity. But what if it starts to take over your life? Mellissa Seaman is a Business Strategist and Executive Coach where she provides coaching on how to access profound spiritual wisdom while remaining firmly grounded in the real world. Melissa was a successful lawyer who was...

Are you hiding from your calling? Yvette Taylor spent years on the periphery of her purpose, building a wellness center and doing online marketing for spiritual entrepreneurs. But when she gave birth to her son, she had a conversation with the universe and said, 'I am no longer prepared to do anything in my life that isn't what I'm here for. And if my time is away from this little guy, it has to b...