How Curiosity Can Be Your Superpower | Kara Duffy | Founder of Powerful Ladies

To celebrate International Women’s Day and the one-year anniversary of the Powerful Ladies Podcast, the mic is turned around on host Kara Duffy. Interviewed by past guest Aleks Lason, Kara shares her career journey: from working with global brands like Reebok, Puma, and adidas to launching Powerful Ladies and coaching people around the world. Kara opens up about the confidence it takes to create something from nothing, why curiosity has been her greatest tool, and how she approaches challenges as opportunities. She reflects on her travels across the U.S. and Europe, building a network of inspiring women, and finding joy in helping others see possibilities they didn’t know existed. This episode is a chance to hear Kara’s story in her own words and learn how to harness curiosity to shape your own path. Chapters 00:00 Meet Kara Duffy 04:15 Growing Up in New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Massachusetts 08:30 College Years in California and Germany 12:20 Career Path Through Reebok, Puma, adidas & DC Shoes 16:45 Moving Across the U.S. and Building a Global Network 21:05 Launching Powerful Ladies and the Podcast 26:40 Coaching Entrepreneurs and Leaders Worldwide 31:15 Why Curiosity Fuels Confidence and Creativity 35:50 Seeing Possibilities Others Can’t Yet Imagine 40:10 Lessons from International Women’s Day 44:25 The Power of Turning Ideas into Action 48:15 Advice for Creating Something from Nothing 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices