Wickedly Smart Women

Conventional wisdom tells us that you cannot take a break from work to be a full-time mom and then go back and achieve your career goals. But what if conventional wisdom is wrong? Linley Baker is the creator of Linfluence , a thought leadership platform that offers career coaching and courses for returning to work after a break. Linley was a successful actuary before she stepped away from her care...

As a Secret Service agent, Melanie Lentz made it her mission to protect others. But in focusing solely on the safety of her protectees, she neglected herself. So, how did she realize that she, too, was worth protecting? And how does she apply her security expertise to the task of protecting herself? Melanie is the author of the Amazon bestseller Agent Innocent: How the Secret Service Changed My Li...

What does it look like to turn your spiritual gifts into a business? For Lindsay Marino , the process began with uncovering her psychic mediumship and then doing readings for others free gratis. So, how did she go on to build a thriving business and mentorship program for other mediums? Lindsay is a world-renowned psychic medium and coauthor of the Amazon bestseller 365 Days of Angel Prayers . She...

Are you struggling with debt? Or simply having a hard time creating money flow in your business? What can you do to overcome the shame you feel around money and learn to trust yourself again?  Michelle Atlas is the Business Mentor and Spiritual Guide behind Michelle Atlas Coaching , a practice designed to help intuitive women entrepreneurs reclaim their self-trust and transform their relationship...

Our ancestors are still a part of us. Their qualities don't die with them but are passed down through the generations. And it's important for us to tell their stories. As the descendant of both enslaved people and an American president, Bettye Kearse is especially committed to understanding the complicated history of her family and how it shapes who she is today. Bettye is her family's oral histor...

We carry our life story in our bodies. And for those of us who've experienced trauma, the mind-body connection manifests through tension.  But what if you have the power to release that tension? To stretch between earth and sky, finding strength in your story?  Tammy Wise is the Mind-Body Fitness Expert behind BodyLogos , a wellness company that helps ambitious people surrender tension to gain str...

These days, most people are familiar with real estate and know someone who is in it. Though, most people still have a sour or confused view on real estate investing. Is it possible to start investing into real estate with no money? Can you really start as a one man show? Is the work worth it? Dwan Bent-Twyford, the Nation's #1 Expert on Short Sales & Foreclosures, is the Founder of Investors Edge...

A few years ago, at a women's empowerment luncheon, Simone Knego was listening to a motivational speaker she admired and thought, 'That will never be me.' But then she realized, that's the whole point. You're not supposed to be someone else. You're supposed to be YOU. So, what if we all stopped comparing ourselves to others and chose, instead, to embrace and build on what we already have going for...

What does it take to build and sell a successful business? Dr. Bee Thomas wrote her dissertation on the success factors of African American women entrepreneurs. And then she applied those principles in her own life to become a well-known author and cannabis entrepreneur. Dr. Bee is the Cofounder and CEO of Sagelogica Consulting , an educational platform dedicated to helping CBD entrepreneurs launc...

Why do so many women hesitate to invest in ourselves? We're willing to spend our time and money on other people and things but don't give our own vision the same regard. So, how can we learn to invest in ourselves and the things want to build—without feeling bad about it? Ami Thakkar Raval is the host of Tuckered Out with Ami Thakkar , a podcast celebrating South Asian trailblazers and experts fro...

A lot of entrepreneurs make the mistake of creating a job for themselves rather than building a business. But you can't grow to the next level if you're trying to do it all yourself. And Leslie Hassler contends that with the right systems, you can work fewer hours and scale your business at the same time! Leslie is the Business Strategist behind Your Biz Rules , a coaching practice that guides wom...

Are you overwhelmed by your child's behavior? If your kiddo responds to you (as well as their teachers and other kids) with defiance and disrespect, there are strategies you can implement TODAY to respond to their intense emotions and inspire them to listen and cooperate as you solve problems together. Rebecah Freeling is the Child Behavior Expert behind Wits' End Parenting , a coaching platform t...

Do you feel stress when it comes to your finances? Many entrepreneurs struggle with the bookkeeping part of running a business. But what if you could get sexy with your numbers? What if you understood the fundamentals of money in a way that would make your life a lot easier? Margo Masri is the Founder of MM Accounting and CFO Solutions , a bespoke accounting and payroll services firm that has serv...

As women, we often define ourselves based on our relationships with others. We try to be good mothers, daughters, wives… And in trying to live up to the expectations of what we SHOULD be, we get locked in our heads and lose ourselves. But Lora Cheadle is all about stripping off our labels and reconnecting with our bodies and with Spirit—through the sensuality and fun of burlesque! Lora is a former...

Are you stuck in a scarcity mindset, believing that you have to make a living to survive? Sabine Messner contends that there is a significant difference between making a living and truly living, and she wants you to use your wicked smarts and innate creativity to achieve financial liberation.  So, what if abundance is your birthright? What if money DOES grow on trees when you're aligned with your...

We are in the midst of a massive wave of awakening. And if you're having your first spiritual experience right now, you may feel like a deer in headlights. So, where can you turn for support as you grow into consciousness and begin to uncover the inherent gifts that are your birthright? How can you make space for the sacredness of your creative power?  Lori Andrus is the Artist and Soulful Travele...

What's in a name? Sharón Lynn Wyeth contends that it reveals our character, personality and preferred learning style. And once you understand how to interpret names through Neimology®Science, you can start living your purpose and making better decisions for your business and in your personal life. Sharón is the Creator of Neimology®Science , the study of the placement of the letters in a name. She...

We're programmed to pursue a career that focuses on a single skill set and save other interests for evenings and weekends. But what if we could bring ALL of ourselves into our work? What if the intersection of our varied interests and abilities is where our true genius lies? Jennifer Parker-Brown is the thought leader behind House of Preeminence , a magazine for 'ambitious women entrepreneurs and...

Change is hard, especially if you're battling binge eating. But saying no to a craving doesn't have to be a colossal feat of willpower. In fact, curiosity is the best way to create conscious change. So, what does it look like to build a new habit by way of creativity and experimentation? Harriet Morris is the creator of The Shift Inside , a platform designed to empower women to achieve a 95% drop...

Very few of us with spiritual gifts make a comfortable living following that calling. Even Sage Taylor Kingsley spent 14 years either having money OR doing what she loved. So, how did she shift her beliefs around money and learn to receive abundance while she pursues work as an energy healer? Sage is the Divine Alignment Coach behind Prosperous Goddess , a platform that promotes divine feminine em...

Do you have an idea or a dream that you're not putting into action? Debra Kasowski contends that the vision would not have come to you if it weren't meant for you. And it's time to step into your potential and execute on that calling right now. Debra is the Success Coach and Business Strategist behind Debra Kasowski International , a world-class training and consulting venture focused on enriching...

The gurus tell us that marketing is about speaking to our prospective client's pain points. But does poking at someone's pain really make them want to do business with us for the long term? What if we shifted the focus of our messaging from problems to what's possible? Lisa Manyon is the Business Marketing Architect behind Write On Creative , an agency that helps businesses reverse engineer their...

The logical brain knows the end before it starts. But the creative brain goes on a journey to discover what's possible. And when you bring the high-frequency energy of creativity into your life, magic happens. Laura Hollick is the award-winning artist and visionary guide behind Soul Art Studio , a sacred space that helps women cultivate their creative spiritual gifts and birth them into the world....

Coming of age in a patriarchal society means leaning on our intellect and defining success in terms of status, power and money. But what if there's a better way to lead? What would it look like to work toward fulfillment, joy and connection? What if you could succeed personally and professionally by leading a truly juicy life? Sylvia Becker-Hill is the executive coach and women's empowerment mento...

2020 put a spotlight on the systemic racism that continues to inform policing in the US. So, how do we promote racial equity among law enforcement professionals? How do we shift the mindset of people who've been socialized to hate?  And what responsibility do you and I have to help people open their hearts? Tresté Loving is the Founder and President of The Institute for Racial Equity , a training...