Wickedly Smart Women

How is unprocessed trauma impacting your life? For many women, trauma manifests as triggers in our closest personal relationships.   And trying to suppress the emotions that come up when we're triggered leads to mental, emotional and physical exhaustion.   But what if there's a way to see trauma an opportunity? Sunitha Sandeep is a trauma-informed transformative coach who helps high-achieving wome...

As entrepreneurs, we're pressured to keep leveling up. To grow from five to six to seven or even eight figures. But how is this never-ending pursuit of MORE working for you? Are you starting to feel exhausted? How do you continue to make money without sacrificing your health in the process? Business Strategist Emily Kristofferson helps entrepreneurs get to the next income tax bracket without burni...

Are you looking for new ways to market your business? One powerful strategy for promoting your products and services is to create a community among your clients or customers, cultivating a space where they can gain new insights and share ideas with one another. But what does that look like in practical terms? And how does building a community like this help grow your business? Jack Foster serves a...

Are you stopping your small business from growing because you're worried about having employees? Yes, there are legal requirements associated with hiring, as well as tax implications and other compliance issues. But a basic knowledge of human resources or the support of an HR specialist can help you expand your business without getting into hot water! Julie Waters has 20 years of experience as an...

Consistent bullying not only affects a child's academic performance and school experience, it has a lasting emotional and psychological impact. Left untreated, bullying can even be detrimental to their physical health and make relationships more challenging. So, what is the most effective way to address bullying? Patricia Stahl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of experience as a...

Truck drivers are a gravely underserved community in the health and wellness space. And solutions that work for the rest of us simply aren't practical for someone who spends most of their time on the open road. Hope Zvara is the yoga, movement and lifestyle expert behind Mother Trucker Yoga , a program that has helped thousands of drivers go from being in pain and out of options to feeling good ag...

Are you living in alignment with what you say you want for your life? Or are you making excuses? What if the only thing really stopping you is YOU? Karen Briscoe is the life and productivity coach behind the 5 Minute Success Podcast and author of Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day . Karen also happens to be a top-performing real estate agent, serving as Principal Owner of the Huckaby Briscoe C...

Is stress taking a toll on your health? Are you still telling yourself you don't have time to make YOU a priority? After a challenging move from Barbados to Miami, Sophie Teixeira De Abreu was struggling. She was overworked, she wasn't sleeping, her hair was falling out, and she was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. Determined to heal naturally through food and lifestyle changes, Sophie m...

Is there any way to stop a bad mood from hijacking your day? What if you could shift from emotional chaos to a sense of calm quickly and easily with a simple mindfulness practice? Julie Potiker is the creator of Mindful Methods for Life , a teaching platform that helps people bring more peace and wellness into their lives. Julie is also a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and graduate of t...

In the corporate world, men often earn significantly more than women in comparable roles. The gender gap is even wider in startups. The average investment in women-led companies is $935,000 versus $2.1M for businesses founded by men.  And it isn't because men are more qualified or more intelligent. It's because they tend to be more confident. So, what can women do to own our worth? How do we recog...

Do you struggle with public speaking? Is that struggle keeping you from growing your business? Or getting to the next level in your professional career? What if you could overcome those fears for good, without scripts or excessive rehearsing? What if you could speak in public with confidence and sound like yourself?  Julia Kraft is the founder of Speak to Inspire , a company that has trained thous...

Women face a disproportionate number of challenges in the world of work. So, what can we do to achieve our full potential and get the recognition we deserve? How do we grow into the leaders we are meant to be? Helen Appleby is a women's leadership expert who has helped hundreds of women step into their power and write their own rules for success.   She is also the author of The Unwritten Rules of...

Are you dealing with anxiety? Sleep issues? Headaches? Trauma? Pain? Or even heartbreak? If you're struggling, but you'd rather not turn to pharmaceutical drugs, micro-doses of Amanita muscaria mushrooms might be the answer. Amanita Dreamer suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks and spent a decade on benzodiazepines before she found the Amanita muscaria mushroom, and it saved her life. Sin...

Are you dimming your light to make the men in your life more comfortable? Becoming aware of your own internalized misogyny is the first step in eradicating it. The second step is to demand better. Natalie Katona is the host of To All the Men I've Tolerated Before , a weekly podcast that explores everyday misogyny. Through the podcast, Natalie is working to manifest a more inclusive, safer future f...

Do you feel like you have to be productive to earn your place in the world? In a society that reveres masculine energy, women often feel like we have to keep doing to be loved, accepted or respected. And that leaves us exhausted, resentful and reactive. But there is another way of being that better aligns with the divine feminine and allows us the sovereignty to make our own decisions and live fre...

In 2012, Stacey Magovern got the idea for Point Blank Safety Services , a business that would facilitate off-duty work for police officers. And for two years, the business was in a holding pattern. Stacey formed an LLC and had business cards printed, but Point Blank was struggling to gain traction. Then, in 2014, Stacey got a package addressed to Point Blank Safety with a $1.5M contract for a high...

When the Toronto landfill closed in 2002, the city started sending its garbage to Michigan in trucks. 1,000 18-wheelers every week. But Cathy Nesbitt had an environmentally friendly solution for Toronto's trash. And she turned her climate activism into a composting business.  Cathy is the multi award-winning environmental innovator and health advocate behind Cathy's Crawly Composters , a platform...

"Virtual engagement is more than just clicking. It involves cognitive connection and affirmation to keep the ball rolling for successful virtual events." - Diana Howles More and more events are being adapted to a virtual format, from virtual conferences and trade shows to online networking events, virtual product launches, and online classes and training programs. However, successful virtual event...

"One teacher's class read book three about community service and wanted to do every chapter in their own community. That's exactly what I want." - Sandy Ciaramitaro, author of The Good Eggs children's book series How can we raise the next generation of individuals who can make a difference? It begins with nurturing compassion and instilling values to help raise a generation of empathetic and servi...

The #MeToo movement sparked a global discussion around sexual harassment in the workplace, inspiring women all over the world to share their experiences. But how do we shift from talking about what's happened to addressing harassment in the moment? How do we speak up in an effective way to create a more respectful workplace moving forward? Elaine Lyerly is the CEO of the Lyerly Agency, an award-wi...

"When I look back on my success, nine out of ten startups fail. What helped me beat the odds was my ability to tune into people, inspiring them to take action and make a better world," - Lisa D.Foster Plastic has become ubiquitous in our daily lives, but its convenience has come at a high cost. Millions of tons of plastic waste are dumped into our oceans and landfills every year, causing harm to w...

Did you know that 25% of a student's college entrance rating is based on their essay?   It's more important than GPA or test scores. And a well-written college essay can translate to tens of thousands of dollars in guaranteed scholarship money. Christy Sharafinski is Founder of Easier College Essays , a service that helps high school students craft college essays that tell their deepest story and...

What does it look like to build a business grounded in your ethics?   Lou Elliott-Cysewski is committed to equity and environmental stewardship. And she translated these values into a mission-driven, multimillion-dollar company.   Lou is Cofounder and CEO of Coolperx , the first climate net neutral promotional products company in the world.   Lou's team is on a mission to transform the swag indust...

If you've invested time or money in something, it can be hard to let go. But this sunk cost fallacy is what keeps a lot of entrepreneurs stuck in what's not working. So, how do you honestly assess what's happening in your business and shed the things that interrupt your flow? Jessica Mead serves as Founder and CEO of Brandlync, Managing Partner of Drivonic and Cofounder of The Epek Companies and M...

Teri M. Brown has loved reading and writing since childhood. But her family saw authorship as a hobby, not a career. And years and years of enduring an emotionally abusive relationship made Teri feel like she wasn't capable or worthy of pursuing her dreams. Then in 2020, Teri and her new husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States to raise money for Toys for Tots. And the trip f...