Wings of Inspired Business

Michelle Norris is the inspirational co-founder and CEO of Paleo f(x)™, the largest Paleo platform and event in the world, and shares today how a devastating tragedy and a crushing financial loss led her on a journey of personal healing and business growth. We talk about the immune-boosting power of the Paleo Lifestyle, the healing power of plant medicine, how to pivot during Coronavirus, and much...

Anna DiGilio has gone from teaching 7-year-olds for the past 23 years to being featured in Forbes Magazine for building a 7-figure virtual education company. Anna is scaling fast in the Coronavirus Pandemic as the CEO of Guided Readers, and now also coaches other business owners to grasp their goals by educating and guiding them in how to grow and scale their business online. Join the conversation...

Andrea J. Simon, Ph. D. ("Andi") is an international leader in corporate anthropology, an Axiom bronze Best Business Book of 2017 winning author of On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights , podcaster, and president of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC). Andi's forthcoming book Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business , shows how women are challenging exp...

Natasha Mitchell is the Founder of Inspire & Drive, Creator of the S.I.M.P.L.E Business Method ™ and a #1 international bestselling author.  She is a business strategy and efficiency expert who helps Creative business owners scale with ease and without a big team or a big budget. Learn how to double down on what you love and put the systems in place to avoid overwhelm and burnout. Join the convers...

Jennifer Teixeira is the founder of Sweet, Sweet Honey Hawaii, a children's clothing brand inspired by Hawaiian prints and cute, functional designs. Jennifer shares how she grew her company while fighting breast cancer and raising three kids, plus the challenges of growing her business during Covid. Join the conversation on the Podopolo podcast app.

Shelley Paxton is a former Harley Davidson exec turned international speaker, transformational leadership coach, and author of the newly Simon and Schuster published book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. Today she shares how to liberate yourself from burnout, find your inner GPS, and create "ripples of impact" with your rebel leadership. Join the conversation on...

Elle Russ is the author of Confident As Fu*k and the best-selling The Paleo Thyroid Solution , her systems helping thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. Listen to learn how to overcome self-judgment, shame, and imposter syndrome and step into your self-accepting, confident self, as Elle vulnerably shares her journey after she permanently lost the use of her two hands.  Join th...

Cynthia Del'Aria started coding at age 8 and has built and sold 3 software companies and now runs startup incubator Raika Technologies, helping tech entrepreneurs find the "killer feature" and move from idea to scale. A board member of A11ow, a media investment company helping to change the game for female founders seeking capital, Cynthia shares her entrepreneurial journey, the common mistakes fo...

Gull Khan is a top international lawyer turned Intuitive Life Coach, EFT leader, Energy healer, podcaster, author and Money Mindset expert. She shares the 4 Money Mindsets, how to overcome imposter syndrome, know your value, and wealth and abundance in your life and business. Join the conversation on the Podopolo podcast app

Divya Parekh is an authority positioning advisor, business coach, and #9-time 1 Bestselling Author. CEO and founder of Dreams Accelerator, Divya has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, authors, and leaders, across six continents, to authentically position themselves to build a purpose-based brand and business. Join the conversation on the free Podopolo app.

Julie Ciardi is a former Fortune 500 marketing VP turned multi-passionate entrepreneur. Founder of Ignite University and host of IGNITE Your Side Hustle podcast, Julie believes that there has never been a better time for women to create an additional income stream aligned to her passions and purpose on this planet. We talk about the leap from corporate to startup, plus how to discover and double-d...

Kathy Gruver is a 12-time award-winning author of 7 books including Conquer Your Stress, Workplace Wellness, and Journey of Healing. A PhD with a successful hypnotherapy and coaching business and co-host of the new podcast Fire and Earth who overcomes her own fears flying the trapeze, Kathy shares how to overcome fear, anxiety, and imposter syndrome, plus how to get that book written that's been o...

Kate Byrne is President of Intentional/SOCAP Global, a worldwide platform driving social impact, purpose-driven leadership, racial and gender equity. She's activated her strategic creativity and revenue generation skills at public and private blue-chip brands, playing executive leadership roles at Fast Company, BusinessWeek, Inc, Watermark, Tides Foundation, George Lucas Education Foundation, Futu...

Rachael Jackson is the founder of Tribal app, launching May 2020. She raised $2,000,000 million and validated with 2,500 users with a 95% retention rate. Rachael is also a graduate of the United States Military Academy, a former Army Captain and Apache helicopter pilot.  Listen to learn the secrets of the "warrior spirit", what it takes to raise millions for your startup, and how storytelling can...

Ana Maria Raynes is a serial entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and owner of the marketing agency, Simplified Impact. She studied at the London College of Fashion and credits her previous life in fashion as the co-founder of the startup Smart is Cool for her creativity and high energy. Today we talk scaling, systems, how to avoid mom guilt and much more. Be sure to join the conversation over...

Dr. Jenna Zigler started out as an optometrist and before long realized she could help more people in business than she could seeing patients one-on-one. She took the entrepreneurial leap co-founding EyeLove with a mission to heal one million sufferers of dry eye naturally. We talk about what it takes to start and scale a business, why success always begins with a mission, and how Jenna is using h...

Chairidee Smith, known as Ms. Mogul®, is the founder and CEO of MoguLife Real Estate®, MoguL-U Real Estate Academy®, Mommies Creating Economies®, Global Center for Women's Leadership, Girls Global Leadership Day, and Create Your Own Economy® movement. A staunch advocate for women's voices in business to legislators, championing funding and opportunities for women to build sustainable and viable ec...

Cynthia Del'Aria started coding at age 8 and has built and sold 3 software companies and now runs startup incubator Raika Technologies, helping tech entrepreneurs find the "killer feature" and move from idea to scale. A board member of A11ow, a media investment company helping to change the game for female founders seeking capital, Cynthia shares her entrepreneurial journey, the common mistakes fo...

Mary Crafts possesses a relentless, badass, all-in, 100% zest for life. Founding of Culinary Crafts, Utah's largest off-premise catering company, with only $150 to her name, Mary has created thousands of impressive events for over 35 years before selling to her kids. One of Utah's most influential women, Mary has reinvented herself as a motivational coach, author and podcaster. We talk reinvention...

Erika Flint is a software-developer turned award-winning hypnotist, co-host of the popular podcast series Hypnosis, Etc. and founder of Cascade Hypnosis Center. The 3-time best-selling author and speaker on hypnosis and the self-actualized mind shares her journey, and how the best entrepreneurs leverage hypnosis to overcome fears, bad habits, and limiting beliefs. Join the conversation on the Podo...

Shayna Norwood was a professional visual artist before she took the entrepreneurial leap and founded her company, Steel Petal Press to share beauty and humor with the world through her collection of handmade stationery. Shayna shares her journey, plus how to overcome the often crippling anxieties and fears along the ups and downs of business. Join the conversation on the Podopolo podcast app.

Denice Gierach is a serial entrepreneur and business lawyer with 30 years of experience representing family-owned businesses and privately-held companies, serving as general counsel and helping them with both their legal and business tax needs. Today we talk about the power of reinvention, how to leverage failure for growth, and how to plan for your business exit and legacy. Join the conversation...

Jamie Shapiro is an executive coach, consultant, and CEO of Connected EC, a leading authority on connecting wellbeing with leadership performance. Today Jamie shares how to cope best with the entrepreneurial "rollercoaster", how to ride the ups and downs with self-care and "full body leadership" and how to leverage failures along the way as learning.

Allison Andrews is the Founder of Fashion Week San Diego, President of APA Business Consulting and Executive Director of FAB Authority. Listen to learn how Allison proved the naysayers wrong, launching FSWD in 2007 to enable independent and young designers to be discovered. She shares how she's pivoted to a virtual event during Coronavirus, plus her insights on a fast-changing fashion industry and...

Michelle McCormack is the Founder and CEO at Casting Coin, a platform transforming the fashion and entertainment industries. A former fashion photographer who has worked with the most iconic brands in the world, Michelle taught herself how to code so she could solve problems she witnessed first-hand including lack of opportunity, unfair payment practices, production inefficiencies, and more.