EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 48 MIN
Choosing Yourself, Telling the Truth & Redefining Marriage | Kerry Docherty | Co-Founder of Faherty & Author of Selfish
from Powerful Ladies® Podcast · host Kara Duffy : Powerful Ladies
What if being “selfish” is actually the key to living a more honest, aligned life? Kerry Docherty, co-founder of Faherty and author of Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth, joins Kara Duffy to challenge everything we’ve been taught about putting others first. They explore the conditioning women face around giving, the courage it takes to tell the truth in relationships, and how redefining marriage as a choice - not a contract - can transform connection. Kerry shares the deeply personal journey behind her memoir, the realities of running a family business, and what it means to finally listen to yourself. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @kerrydocherty WEBSITE: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775631/selfish-by-kerry-docherty/ 00:00 Introduction to Kerry Docherty & her book Selfish 01:00 Kerry’s background, early creativity & career path 03:30 Writing the book & what she’s most proud of 05:00 Why she chose the word “selfish” 06:30 Conditioning, people-pleasing & identifying your needs 08:00 Redefining selfishness & finding balance 09:30 Marriage evolution & choosing your partner 12:30 Hard conversations, conflict & truth-telling 14:30 Leadership & communication in business 15:30 Parenting, modeling conflict & raising kids 16:30 Indigenous partnerships & impact through Faherty 18:30 Conscious capitalism & brand values 21:00 Being seen vs. being liked :23:30 Community, retreats & connection 25:30 Building your circle & finding your people 27:00 Rule-breaking & personal freedom 28:30 Parenting in today’s cultural climate 31:00 Practices for joy, sanity & grounding 32:30 Power, womanhood & identity 33:00 Releasing the book & handling reactions 34:30 Selfishness, responsibility & healing others 36:00 Realities of entrepreneurship & family business 38:30 What Kerry needs & hopes for readers 40:00 Inspiration & everyday humanity 42:00 Letting go, presence & self-awareness 43:30 Reconnecting to the body & mindfulness 45:00 Closing thoughts & where to find Kerry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What if being “selfish” is actually the key to living a more honest, aligned life? Kerry Docherty, co-founder of Faherty and author of Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth, joins Kara Duffy to challenge everything we’ve been taught about putting others first. They explore the conditioning women face around giving, the courage it takes to tell the truth in relationships, and how redefining marriage as a choice - not a contract - can transform connection. Kerry shares the deeply personal journey behind her memoir, the realities of running a family business, and what it means to finally listen to yourself. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @kerrydocherty WEBSITE: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775631/selfish-by-kerry-docherty/ 00:00 Introduction to Kerry Docherty & her book Selfish 01:00 Kerry’s background, early creativity & career path 03:30 Writing the book & what she’s most proud of 05:00 Why she chose the word “selfish” 06:30 Conditioning, people-pleasing & identifying your needs 08:00 Redefining selfishness & finding balance 09:30 Marriage evolution & choosing your partner 12:30 Hard conversations, conflict & truth-telling 14:30 Leadership & communication in business 15:30 Parenting, modeling conflict & raising kids 16:30 Indigenous partnerships & impact through Faherty 18:30 Conscious capitalism & brand values 21:00 Being seen vs. being liked :23:30 Community, retreats & connection 25:30 Building your circle & finding your people 27:00 Rule-breaking & personal freedom 28:30 Parenting in today’s cultural climate 31:00 Practices for joy, sanity & grounding 32:30 Power, womanhood & identity 33:00 Releasing the book & handling reactions 34:30 Selfishness, responsibility & healing others 36:00 Realities of entrepreneurship & family business 38:30 What Kerry needs & hopes for readers 40:00 Inspiration & everyday humanity 42:00 Letting go, presence & self-awareness 43:30 Reconnecting to the body & mindfulness 45:00 Closing thoughts & where to find Kerry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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