Women Like Me Stories & Business

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a 12-year-old girl and her horse form a bond that spans over three decades? In this heartfelt conversation, Tamara shares the remarkable story behind her chapter "A Girl and Her Horse: How the Adventure Came Alive" featured in the upcoming book "Beautiful, Broken and Becoming." From guiding tourists on mountain trails as a pre-teen to competin...

Send us Fan Mail The moment we begin giving away all our energy, attention, and care to others without replenishing ourselves, we start dwelling in an empty vessel. Stacey Collins knows this reality intimately. Stacey, a writer, coach, and musician,shares her profound journey from trauma and loss to rediscovering herself. With raw honesty, Stacey reveals how contributing to the "Beautiful, Br...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the lessons from our childhood shape our ability to face adult challenges? Theresa Campbell's journey from competitive figure skating to published author reveals the profound impact of early mentorship and female friendship on conquering life's inevitable hardships. Theresa joins host Julie Fairhurst to discuss her contribution to the upcoming book &quo...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a talented engineer reaches her breaking point with workplace inequality? She builds something better. Monica Hernandez, founder of Infinity Growth, takes us through her remarkable journey from Colombian immigrant to successful entrepreneur and advocate for women in STEM fields. The turning point in her 17-year corporate engineering career came when she was instr...

Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to success isn't about grinding harder, but about feeling better? Performance coach Brandi Hudson flips the script on achievement in this eye-opening conversation about reclaiming personal power. Brandi Hudson is a Performance Coach, speaker, and former executive who helps ambitious professionals create sustainable results through a repeatable process for s...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you felt truly seen and heard? For award-winning tech professional Padma Dayananda, a dramatic wake-up call changed everything. After collapsing at her office and being rushed to the hospital, she discovered what many high-achieving women experience but rarely acknowledge – her body had been screaming for attention while her mind kept pushing forward. "...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your entire world collapses in just four sentences? For Heather Shtuka, that moment came through a text message revealing her son Ryan hadn't returned from a house party. In this profoundly moving conversation, Heather shares her journey through what experts call "ambiguous loss" – the unique pain of grief without closure. Heather takes us through...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when life forces you to rebuild from scratch? For Melodie Dee, a devastating divorce at age 33 became the unexpected catalyst for complete transformation. In this candid conversation with host Julie Fairhurst, Melodie reveals how she evolved from a shy, uncertain teacher into a confident marketing manager, coach, and entrepreneur by embracing vulnerability and taking...

Send us Fan Mail "You are strong, you are smart, you are beautiful." These words of affirmation that Shauna Browne whispers to her young granddaughters reflect the empowering leadership philosophy she brings to her thriving Molly Maid franchise. From the moment Shauna takes us through her journey from helping at her parents' cleaning business to becoming a successful franchise owner...

Send us Fan Mail A history teacher with deteriorating health takes a leap of faith into the unexpected world of long-haul trucking, only to discover it's the perfect path to becoming an award-winning author. This is the remarkable journey of Melodie Romeo (pen name Adele Lane), whose career transformations illuminate the power of reinvention. After 24 years teaching history in Mississippi, Me...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly attract their desires while others struggle despite their best efforts? The answer lies in understanding that manifestation isn't magical thinking; it's a precise energetic alignment that transforms wishes into reality. Manifestation begins with speaking our desires aloud. "When I speak it, I'm giving...

Send us Fan Mail What does a 12-year-old author have to teach us about meditation, mindfulness, and discovering our inner light? The answer might surprise you. Lucas Jacques joins us for a conversation that will leave you both inspired and humbled. At just 12 years old, Lucas has accomplished what many adults only dream of—authoring a powerful book called "The Light Within" that's p...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the imaginative world of Frank Talaber, a prolific Canadian author who has mastered the art of blending mystery, spirituality, and the supernatural.  Frank's journey began with "Ravens Lament," inspired by the sacred golden spruce of Haida Gwaii. What makes his creative process truly remarkable is his connection to the stories themselves. At Victoria Museu...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine going from a life of luxury with Bentleys, private planes and homes around the world to sleeping on a friend's couch with three small children after escaping a dangerous marriage. This was Geeta Sidhu-Robb's reality before she transformed her life and built multiple groundbreaking businesses that would change women's health in the UK forever. Today, as found...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest barriers to your success aren't external obstacles, but hidden patterns within your own subconscious? Transformational coach Brittni Cosgrove reveals how our magnetic energy attracts precisely what we're internally aligned with – for better or worse. Drawing from her extensive experience as a certified master coach, breathwork facilitator, and residen...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever experienced a moment that completely altered the trajectory of your life? Those rare turning points that reveal your purpose in startling clarity are exactly what sparked the Women Like Me movement. Through a mystical dream instructing "you are your purpose," followed by the word "write," and later the devastating loss of her 24-year-old niece to...

Send us Fan Mail What keeps women from playing big in leadership? How can we create cultures where failure isn't feared but celebrated? And why is self-prioritization not selfish, but essential? Leadership strategist Erin Herman tackles these questions in this robust conversation, drawing from her two decades driving global impact at the United Nations and St. Jude Children's Research Ho...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a corporate professional steps away from the startup world to help women reconnect with their bodies' wisdom?  Dayna reveals how her transformative "traffic light" approach helps women understand why they feel stuck despite their best intentions. When the mind shows a green light for a particular path, but the heart flashes red and the gut signals...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Tara Harris, the visionary founder and CEO behind FemiFlex – the world's first pantyless panty liner that's revolutionizing feminine hygiene. When a medical procedure left Tara unable to wear thongs comfortably, she faced a common dilemma: visible panty lines with regular underwear or going without the protection women need. Rather than accepting this limitation, sh...

Send us Fan Mail Sexual health is a conversation too often shrouded in discomfort, shame, and silence. Yet, as this candid discussion reveals, it's a critical component of women's overall wellbeing that deserves honest, open dialogue. Tina Bieber shares her powerful journey from experiencing a complete loss of libido during perimenopause to becoming a passionate advocate for women's...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to have your understanding of purpose completely transformed in this profound conversation with Leanne Giavedoni, certified spiritual life coach and creator of the Success Reset System. Having made the remarkable transition from physiotherapist to spiritual guide, Leanne shares the deeply personal journey that led her to discover that physical symptoms often point to deepe...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why some people seem determined to be right at all costs? According to therapist Tanya Ruckstuhl, this behaviour stems from "tremendous insecurity and fragility." When we don't feel worthy enough, we inflate ourselves with arrogance as a protective mechanism. Tanya brings twenty years of clinical experience and a fascinating multicultural background to...

Send us Fan Mail What powerful truths remain unwritten in your life? This thought-provoking episode explores the paralyzing fear of judgment that keeps our most authentic stories locked away. We all wear masks. Behind every casual "I'm fine" and perfectly filtered photo lives a richer, more complex truth—the heartbreaks that shaped us, the failures that taught us, and the messy midd...

Send us Fan Mail Perfectionism, fear of failure, impostor syndrome—these aren't just annoyances, they're the invisible barriers keeping ambitious women from building the businesses and lives they deserve.  Carina Groombridge knows this journey intimately. After transitioning from mechanical engineering to mindset coaching while raising four children, she's mastered the art of helpin...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you discover the power to control your thoughts? For mindset coach Kandace Stoneman, this revelation transformed her life from debilitating depression to purposeful coaching. In this deeply personal conversation, Kandace shares her journey from dropping out of school due to mental health struggles to founding Guide Your Mind, where she now helps teen girls and wo...