Her Origin Story

Check Out These Highlights: When Morgan Adams was diagnosed with breast cancer, it sparked more than a health transformation—it became the turning point for everything that followed. In this episode, Morgan shares how her personal healing journey led her to explore deep wellness, quit the hustle culture, and ultimately start a business helping other women reclaim their sleep without medication. We...

Check Out These Highlights: Sue Harper didn’t launch her business with a master plan—just a Mac the size of a compact car and a deep desire for more freedom. In this episode, Sue shares how she transitioned from hands-on film assembly to digital design, why a July 4th vacation request changed everything, and how Sharper Creative has evolved over the past 20+ years. We talk about learning on the jo...

Check Out These Highlights: After decades in corporate radio, Ann Ranson knew something had shifted—what once felt exciting no longer fed her soul. In this episode, she shares what happened when she walked away without a plan and why it turned out to be the most important decision of her life. From financial struggle to spiritual growth, Ann’s story is a reminder that reinvention is rarely linear,...

Check Out These Highlights: Kris Ward used to wear hustle as a badge of honor until long hours started taking a toll on her health, relationships, and joy. Then, when her husband was diagnosed with colon cancer, the systems she had put in place allowed her to step away from her business completely… without her clients ever realizing she was gone. In this episode, Kris shares how she went from over...

Check Out These Highlights: If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself while chasing a career or business goal, this episode will resonate deeply. Christine Passo’s story is one of rediscovering creativity, facing hard truths, and finding freedom in aligning with what really matters. Christine shares how her love of writing and creating, once hidden away in childhood, became the spark for her...

Check Out These Highlights: Denise Morrison was just six years old when she became the “joy bringer” in her family—a role that shaped her for decades. In this episode, Denise shares how early emotional pressure, family addiction cycles, and internalized perfectionism fueled a years-long struggle with emotional eating even as she pursued a career in physical therapy and fitness. We explore the mome...

Check Out These Highlights: Barb Mason never planned to start a business, let alone two. But after decades in HR and a joyful detour into statement jewelry, a layoff and a global pandemic nudged her to explore a long-held curiosity: coaching. In this episode, Barb opens up about finding purpose in unexpected places, the truth about starting over in midlife, and why we should stop thinking about re...

Check Out These Highlights: After years in corporate sales and marketing, Vicki O’Neill realized she was no longer excited about the climb. A spark of curiosity (and a few freelance projects) led to a bold leap into entrepreneurship—and eventually to helping other women do the same. In this episode, Vicki shares her story of building KenKay Marketing, launching the YES Effect movement, and why the...

Check Out These Highlights: When Britt lost both of her parents just months apart, she faced a choice: repress the grief or move through it with intention. In this episode, Britt shares how that season of loss led her deeper into yoga, meditation, and eventually reiki—transforming her personal healing journey into a calling to help others. We explore the subtle power of energy work, how grief can...

Check Out These Highlights: Caroline Pennington spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder, placing C-suite executives and mastering the art of communication on LinkedIn. But when the work stopped feeling meaningful, she listened to the voice in her head saying, “You were made for more.” In this episode, Caroline shares how she launched a wine product during the pandemic, built a powerful person...

Check Out These Highlights: When Aubria Ralph’s mom told her to pack her bags mid-workday, she didn’t panic; she made a plan. That single moment set her on a path of fierce self-reliance and ambition. In this episode, Aubria shares how that experience, and others like it, shaped her into the scrappy, strategic force she is today. We talk about learning to trust your voice, saying yes before everyt...

Check Out These Highlights: When Michelle DeNio lost a close friend unexpectedly, it sparked a deep reckoning. Why wait for retirement to start living the life you actually want? That question launched Michelle into a bold life overhaul: quitting her job, selling her belongings, and moving to Florida to build a life—and eventually, a business—on her own terms. In this episode, Michelle shares how...

Check Out These Highlights: After the loss of her father and a growing sense that her “good job” wasn’t quite enough, Amy Mitchell followed a quiet pull toward more freedom and purpose. What started with remote grant writing in Bali became a leap into entrepreneurship—and eventually led to the founding of Hey Systems, a supportive membership for service-based business owners who want clarity, stru...

Check Out These Highlights: When Cheryl Fuhs and her husband decided to leave their traditional jobs and buy a sailboat, despite having zero sailing experience, it wasn’t a midlife crisis. It was a wake-up call. In this episode, Cheryl shares how a simple question sparked a decade-long plan to live with more freedom, more purpose, and way more salt air. We explore how she went from crafting jewelr...

Check Out These Highlights: Laura Belgray didn’t build her business with a vision board and a five-year plan. Instead, she followed what felt good, said yes to the next right thing, and turned random career breadcrumbs into a wildly successful brand. In this episode, Laura shares how a last-minute talk at Marie Forleo’s first live event changed everything and how it eventually led to The Copy Cure...

Check Out These Highlights: Amy Foley knew something had to change when the job that once supported her started draining her. In this episode, she shares how motherhood gave her the perspective (and motivation) to rethink how she worked—and how she built Inbound Back Office to support her values, her time, and her clients. We talk about making bold choices before you're “ready,” why done is better...

Check Out These Highlights: Nikita Williams knows what it’s like to have your world turned upside down—and to rise again with intention and faith. After a chronic illness diagnosis derailed her plans, Nikita pivoted from traditional work to entrepreneurship, eventually finding her voice as a coach for purpose-driven women. In this episode, Nikita opens up about how grief and illness shaped her ent...

Check Out These Highlights: What if your next chapter doesn’t look anything like your last one? In this heartfelt conversation, Jessica Gabauer shares how a background in jewelry and coaching sparked the idea for Krysset , a joyful, community-driven boutique featuring over 150 artists and makers. We talk about the moment she knew it was time for a new creative outlet, the not-so-glamorous start in...

Check Out These Highlights: Connie Whitman never set out to work in sales, but when she realized helping people find the right solution was a form of service, not sleaze, everything changed. In this conversation, Connie shares how an “accidental” origin story led to a purpose-driven career in sales training, coaching, and leadership. You’ll hear how she’s built trust-based relationships with clien...

Check Out These Highlights: Sandra Costello never planned to be a photographer—or an entrepreneur. But when a high school photography class helped her connect with others during a time of intense anxiety and self-discovery, it sparked something that would change her life. In this episode, Sandra shares her story of coming out, learning to embrace all parts of herself, and how a single branding wor...

Check Out These Highlights: What started as a fundraiser for her high school students became a national brand with heart, and helped send 13 girls to college. But for Melissa Camilleri, success wasn’t just about revenue. After scaling her e-commerce business and launching a bestselling course, she knew something had to change. In this episode, Melissa shares the real story behind her leap from cla...

Check Out These Highlights: What if your next chapter could be your most powerful yet? In this episode, Diane Woodford shares how she rewired—not retired—after a fulfilling career in healthcare and education. With vibrant energy and deep wisdom, she unpacks the origin story of her voice, her shift from nursing to teaching, and how everything in life prepares us for what comes next. We talk about w...

Check Out These Highlights: When Michelle Knox became a mom to twin girls, she knew something had to change. After too many late nights, missed milestones, and 48 hours without seeing her daughters awake, she hit a breaking point at work and walked away from her agency job for good. In this episode, Michelle shares the powerful story of how motherhood helped her redefine success, what it was like...

Check Out These Highlights: What do you do when you wake up one day and realize the business you built no longer feels like yours? That’s what happened to Jennifer Zenz-Olson, a former therapist turned coach and speaker, who experienced a full-body no at the height of her “success.” In this episode, Jennifer shares the raw truth of what it’s like to lose your joy, the shame that comes with admitti...

Check Out These Highlights: If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you—and not the other way around—this episode is a must-listen. Camille Diaz is on a mission to revive what she calls “zombiepreneurs”—overworked business owners who’ve lost the spark and are drowning in chaos. In this episode, Camille shares her unexpected path from zoo education to ballroom dance studio owner to financ...